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Vauxhall Signum (2007 year). Manual - part 10

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Climate control

Heating

Cars with Quickheat 3: Depending on the

The amount of heat is dependent on the

outside temperature and engine

coolant temperature and is thus not fully

temperature, the passenger compartment

attained until the engine is warm.

can be heated more quickly by means of

supplementary electrical heating.

For rapid warming of the passenger

compartment:

The auxiliary electric heater switches itself

z Set the air distribution switch to the

on automatically.

desired position - see page 145.

The comfort and general well-being of the

z Set the centre rotary switch to the

vehicle occupants are to a large extent

desired temperature. We recommend a

dependent on a suitable ventilation and

value of about 22 °C.

heating setting.

z Set fan switch to A. The fan can also be

To obtain temperature stratification in the

manually set: Set the rotary switch to

vehicle with a pleasant "cool head and

position 1 - 4. Intermediate settings are

warm feet" effect, move the rotary air

Maximum cooling for very hot interior

also possible.

distribution switch to K or J, move the

Open windows and sun roof 3 briefly so

rotary temperature switch to approx. 22°

that warm air can escape rapidly.

and open the centre air vents.

z Cooling n on.

z Set air distribution switch to M.

z Set the temperature switch to the desired

temperature.

z Set fan switch to A.

z Open all air vents.

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The automatic climate control system

z Press button V: In switch position A, the

provides maximum cooling down to the set

fan automatically switches to the highest

value.

speed and air is directed to the

windscreen.

At settings below 17 °C (rotary switch all

the way to the left), the system continually

z Set temperature to maximum heating,

runs with maximum cooling. When the air

i.e. turn the centre rotary switch all the

conditioning compressor is running, air

way to the right (28 °C).

recirculation is automatically switched on.

z Switch on heated rear window Ü.

To switch off, press button V again; the

automatic air conditioning system will

operate at the settings selected previously.

Window demisting and de-icing

9 Warning

Failure to follow the instructions could

lead to misted or icy windows and

accidents stemming from impaired

visibility.

Misted or icy windows, such as in damp

weather, from wet clothes or when outside

temperatures are low:

z Cooling n on - the AC compressor

deactivates automatically when outside

temperatures are low (icing)

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Electronic climate control

system 3

Provides a the greatest amount of comfort

in the interior regardless of the weather,

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outside temperature or season.

To ensure a constant and comfortable

climate in the vehicle, the temperature of

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the inflowing air, the air-flow rate and the

air distribution are changed automatically

according to climatic conditions outside

the vehicle.

The air is automatically regulated in

accordance with the settings personally

selected for the driver and passenger sides.

Different settings are stored for each

The automatic air recirculation system 3

Temperature changes due to external

remote control. Use of a remote control will

has an air quality sensor 3 to detect

influences, such as direct sunlight, are

activate the settings associated with it.

harmful ambient gases, in which case it will

automatically compensated.

switch automatically to recirculation.

Manual settings e.g. operating without

Data is shown on the information display.

cooling and air distribution, can be

When set to automatic mode, the climate

Setting modifications are briefly shown in

selected using the menu, see page 158.

control system provides the optimal

the information display, superimposing

settings for almost all conditions. If

When cooling (air conditioning

over the currently displayed menu.

necessary, climate control system settings

compressor) is active, air is cooled and

can be modified manually.

The display can vary according to the type

dehumidified.

of presentation - see page 108.

The climate control system is only

The pollen filter removes dust, soot, pollen

operational when the engine is running.

Climate control system settings are stored

and spores from the inflowing outside air.

in the vehicle key when the vehicle is

Cooling (air conditioning compressor)

locked, see "Storing custom vehicle settings

switches off automatically at low outside

in the vehicle key", see page 28.

temperatures.

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The temperature can be set higher or lower

Automatic air recirculation system 3

as desired.

The ventilation system is set to recirculation

mode and interior air is recirculated.

Different temperatures can be set for the

driver and passenger sides.

The automatic air recirculation system has

an air quality sensor to detect harmful

Switching off the air conditioning

gases in the outside air, in which case it will

compressor (Eco appears in the display)

switch automatically to recirculation.

can have a detrimental effect on comfort

and safety, see page 160.

At low outside temperatures and with the

cooling (air conditioning compressor)

All air vents (except the rear air vents 3)

switched off, automatic recirculation

are controlled automatically in automatic

operation will be disabled. This prevents

mode. The front air vents should therefore

the windows from misting up. Switch

always be open.

manually to air recirculation as necessary.

Activating/deactivating automatic air

Automatic mode

recirculation system - see page 161.

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

Manual recirculation mode - see page 162.

z Press AUTO button.

z All front air vents open. If desired, the

rear vents also 3.

z Air conditioning compressor activation -

see page 160.

z Individually set temperature for the

driver’s and passenger side to 22 °C

using the outer knobs.

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Temperature preset

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Climate

Using the outer knobs, temperatures can

Air distribut.

be individually set to values between 16 °C

AC

and 28 °C.

90.6 MHz

Autom. blower

For reasons of comfort, temperature can

Auto. recirc

only be changed in small increments.

Cars with Quickheat 3: Depending on the

outside temperature and engine

temperature, the passenger compartment

can be heated more quickly by means of

supplementary electrical heating.

The auxiliary electric heater switches itself

on automatically.

If a temperature below 16 °C is set,

Common temperature setting

Manual settings

Lo appears in the display: the climate

Press the knob for the driver’s side. The

Under certain circumstances (e.g. iced or

control system runs constantly at

temperature both the driver and

misted windows), the functions of the

maximum cooling power. The temperature

passenger side together can be set using

climate control system can be modified

is not regulated.

the knob on the driver’s side.

manually.

If a temperature above 28 °C is set,

Individual temperature settings

Climate control system settings can be

Hi appears in the display: the climate

Press the knob for the passenger side.

changed via the centre knob, the buttons

control system runs constantly at

Temperatures can be set independently of

and the menus depicted on the display.

maximum heating power. The temperature

each other using the knobs for the driver

Press the centre knob to call up the menu.

is not regulated.

and passenger sides.

The menu for manual climate control

Temperature settings are stored when the

The temperature on both the driver and

system settings appears in the display.

ignition is switched off.

passenger side are shown in the display.

For reasons of comfort, the temperatures

cannot differ by more than 2 °C.

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The air flow can be increased or decreased

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by turning the central knob.

To return to automatic mode: press

90.6 MHz

button V or AUTO.

Heated rear window, see page 143.

Auxiliary heating 3, see page 163.

The individual menu items are marked by

Window demisting and de-icing

rotating the centre knob and selected by

pressing it. Selecting certain menus by

9 Warning

pressing the knob will open a submenu.

Failure to follow the instructions could

To exit a menu, turn the centre knob left or

lead to misted or icy windows and

right to Return or Main and select.

accidents stemming from impaired

Manual settings are stored when the

visibility.

ignition is switched off.

Misted or icy windows, such as in damp

weather, from wet clothes or when outside

temperatures are low:

Press button V, control indicator in

button.

Temperature and air distribution settings

are made automatically, the fan runs at a

high speed (fan speed is indicated on the

display) and the windows are quickly

cleared of moisture and ice.

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Climate control

Inflowing air is neither cooled nor

Climate

Air distribut.

dehumidified. This restricts the level of

Air distribut.

comfort provided by the electronic climate

AC

Air conditioning

control system. This may cause the

Autom. blower

on / off

windows to mist up, for example.

… Auto. recirc

To activate cooling: Select menu item AC

from the manual settings menu and press

to activate cooling.

Activating and deactivating air

Air distribution

conditioning compressor

Select menu item Air distribut. from the

If no cooling or dehumidification is

manual settings menu.

required, switch the air conditioning

Make the desired settings in the Air

compressor off (maximum energy savings):

distribut. menu:

Mark menu item AC from the manual

settings menu and select by pressing. Eco

Up

Air distribution towards

appears on the display.

windscreen and front door

windows

Middle Air distribution to vehicle

occupants via adjustable air

vents at front

Down Air distribution towards footwell

Return to automatic air distribution:

deactivate relevant setting or press

button AUTO.

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Automatic blower

Climate

Air distribut.

Strong

AC

Automatic

90.6

MHz

Normal

Autom. blower

recirculation

Weak

Auto. recirc

air control at

bad outside air

Air flow

Fan control in automatic mode 3

Switching automatic recirculation 3 on

Turn the centre rotary knob clockwise or

Fan regulation in automatic mode can be

or off

anticlockwise (if no menu for manual

modified.

The automatic air recirculation system has

settings is displayed). The selected fan

an air quality sensor to detect harmful

Select menu item Automatic blower from

level is indicated by x and numbers in the

gases in the outside air, in which case it will

the manual settings menu and select the

display.

switch automatically to recirculation.

desired fan control.

At speed 0 both the fan and cooling (air

Select menu item Auto. recirc from the

Depending on the setting, the maximum

conditioning compressor) are switched off.

manual settings menu and switch it on or

air flow, and thereby the noise level, will

off by pressing.

To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO

increase.

button.

Switch to manual air recirculation as

necessary.

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Climate control

The air conditioning will operate for a

limited period of time.

If necessary, the auxiliary heating 3 also

Residual air conditioning on

automatically switches on. Observe notes

on page 163.

To cancel air conditioning, press the AUTO

button.

Manual air recirculation mode

Air conditioning with the engine not

The air recirculation system prevents the

running

entry of outside air and the air in the

When the vehicle is stopped and the

passenger compartment is circulated.

ignition off, the heat or cooling power still

in the system can be used to condition the

Press button

4, control indicator in

passenger compartment, for example

button.

when stopped at a level crossing.

The exchange of fresh air is reduced in air

Press button AUTO with the ignition off.

recirculation mode. The quality of the

Residual air conditioning on will appear

passenger compartment air deteriorates

briefly in the display.

which may cause the vehicle occupants to

feel drowsy. In operation without cooling

the air humidity increases, so the windows

may mist up. Consequently, manual air

recirculation should only be run for short

periods of time.

To deactivate manual air recirculation:

Press button

4

again. The control

indicator in the button goes off.

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The air is directed to the windscreen and

the front side windows if the V button is

pressed before switching the ignition off.

Climate

Parking heater

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Air distribut.

Start 1

AC

Do not switch auxiliary heater on in filling

Start 2

Autom. blower

stations or closed spaces - risk of fire or

Start 3

injury.

Auto. recirc

On

Parking heater

Setting

Auxiliary heating/ventilation 3

Direct activation

For immediate activation with the ignition

If the engine is switched off, the interior is

on, select menu item Parking heater and

heated or ventilated depending on the

then menu item On from the manual

values that have been set and the interior

settings menu.

temperature.

When the system is activated, the control

The regulation is in accordance with the

indicator in the button AUTO will

most recent temperature settings in the

illuminate.

climate control system - see page 158.

When the system is switched on, the

The system switches itself off automatically

temperature setting can be varied using

after a maximum of 60 minutes depending

the outer rotary knobs.

on the values that have been set and the

interior temperature.

For early deactivation, press the AUTO

button or select menu item Parking heater

and then menu item On once again.

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Parking heater

Parking heater

Setting

Start 1

Start 1

Start 1

Start 2

Start 2

Start 2

Start 3

Start 3

Start 3

On

On

Setting

Setting

Switching on at a programmed time

To set a time, select menu item Setting.

Select the required time for programmed

Three programmed times can be stored for

switching on.

Then select menu item Start 1, Start 2

switching on.

or Start 3 and set the desired time.

When the system is activated, the control

For safety reasons only one programmed

indicator in the button AUTO will

time for switching on can be active at any

illuminate.

one time. After the heating cycle has been

The system switches itself off automatically

completed, the next required time for

after a maximum of 60 minutes depending

switching on must be activated afresh.

on the values that have been set and the

To store a programmed time for activation,

interior temperature.

select menu item Parking heater from the

To cancel air conditioning, press the AUTO

manual settings menu.

button.

After menu item Parking heater the

To perform settings, the Parking heater

current status will be shown.

menu can be called up within 2 hours of

switching the ignition off by pressing on the

central rotary knob.

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The remote control has a range of approx.

600 m. The range can be reduced by

obstructions between the sender and

receiver (e.g. walls) and by low power in the

battery.

The system switches itself off automatically

after a maximum of 60 minutes depending

on the values that have been set and the

interior temperature.

The auxiliary heating can be switched off

at any time by pressing the button §.

Deactivating an activated switch-on time:

1. Press button §.

Remote control

Changing the remote control battery

2. Delay of at least 3 seconds.

The system can also be switched on and off

Replace the battery immediately if the

directly using the remote control:

3. Press button § again.

range of the remote control starts to

become reduced.

On

= Press button b, the control

If required, up to three additional remote

indicator in the remote control

control units can be programmed. We

Insert a pointed object into the opening in

will illuminate

recommend that you consult your Vauxhall

the underside of the remote control and flip

Authorised Repairer.

open the cover. Replace batteries

Off

= Press button §, the control

indicator in the remote control

observing installation position. For battery

will illuminate

type - see page 293.

Always exchange all batteries at the same

Whilst the control indicator is illuminated,

no further signal can be sent.

time.

When the system is activated, the control

Make sure that you dispose of old batteries

indicator in the button AUTO will

in accordance with environmental

protection regulations.

illuminate.

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Climate control

Air outlet

Note

Do not cover the air outlets when storing

If the windscreen is misted due to damp

items in the luggage compartment storage

weather, temporarily set the system as

compartments.

described under "Window demisting and

defrosting", see pages 147, 150, 159.

Pollen filter

The cooling system 3 operates most

The pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen

effectively with the windows and sun roof 3

and spores from the air entering from

closed. If the passenger compartment has

outside. The active carbon layer 3

heated up considerably after a long period

eliminates most odours and harmful

in direct sunlight, briefly open the windows

ambient gases from the air.

and sun roof 3 so that the hot air can

Have the pollen filter replaced by a

escape quickly.

workshop at the replacement intervals

specified in the service booklet.

Air intake

The air intakes in front of the windscreen on

the far right and left sides of the engine

compartment must be kept clear to allow

air intake. Remove any leaves, dirt or snow.

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Driving and operation

Easytronic 3

Driving and operation

The automatic Easytronic transmission

permits manual (manual mode) or

automatic gear shifting (automatic mode),

both with automatic clutch control.

9 Warning

Disregard of these instructions may lead

to injuries or endanger life.

Easytronic 3

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Automatic transmission 3

176

Driving hints

184

Transmission display

Saving fuel, protecting the

Shows the mode or current gear.

environment

186

Fuels, refuelling

188

Catalytic converter, exhaust gases

190

Drive Control Systems

196

Brake system

208

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS u)

210

Wheels, tyres

211

Roof racks 3

218

Towing equipment 3

219

Towing equipment with removable

coupling ball bar 3

219

Caravan/trailer towing

222

Driving and operation

169

It is not necessary to select the neutral

position before starting. If no gear is

engaged, the transmission automatically

shifts into neutral position (N) before

starting the engine. This can lead to a

slight delay when starting.

Starting the engine

Easytronic operation via the selector lever

Operate foot brake when starting the

Always move the selector lever in the

engine. The engine can only be started

appropriate direction as far as it will go.

with the foot brake operated. "N" appears

Upon release, it automatically returns to

in the transmission display. If the

the centre position. Pay heed to the

foot brake is not operated the control

gear/mode indicator in the transmission

indicator j illuminates on the instrument

display.

panel, and "N" flashes in the transmission

display - the engine cannot be started.

Move selector lever toward N

Neutral.

Also the vehicle cannot be started if all

brake lights have failed.

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Driving and operation

It is also possible to start off without

depressing the foot brake if the accelerator

pedal is operated directly after moving the

selector lever. If there is no immediate

acceleration or the foot brake is not

depressed, no gear is engaged and "A"

flashes. After a few seconds, the display

reverts to "N". Repeat previously described

starting procedure.

In Automatic mode, selection of other

gears is automatic irrespective of driving

conditions.

Move selector lever toward A

Switch between Automatic and Manual

Starting off

mode.

Move selector lever toward + or -

Depress the foot brake, release the hand

+ Shift to a higher gear

Manual gear shifting is possible in manual

brake, move the selector lever to A, + or -.

mode. The currently engaged gear

-

Shift to a lower gear

Easytronic is in automatic mode and first

appears in the display.

gear is engaged (second gear if the Winter

If a higher gear is selected when the

program is active). "A" appears in the

If the engine speed is too low the Easytronic

running speed is too low, or a lower gear

transmission display.

will automatically shift to a lower gear even

when the speed is too high, no shift is

in Manual mode. This prevents the engine

effected. This prevents the engine from

The vehicle begins to "creep" when the foot

from stalling.

running at too low or too high revs.

brake is released.

Gears can be skipped by moving the

selector lever repeatedly at short intervals.

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