Heating and ventilation system (Opel Vectra B)

Heating and ventilation system switch group



Opel Air Mixing System

By mixing cold and hot air, the temperature can be adjusted without delay and maintained virtually constant at any speed.

Left knob: temperature

To the right is warmer;

to the left – colder.

Middle rotary switch: blower fan

Four speeds:

turned off;

maximum air supply.

The air supply is determined by the rotation speed of the blower fan. Therefore, the fan should be turned on while driving.



Right knob: air distribution

For defrosting.

For defrosting both front and rear footwells.

To the front and rear footwells.

To the headroom, to the front and to the rear legroom.

To the upper space.

For individual needs, the regulator can be set to any intermediate position.



When installed in position or the air nozzles should be opened.

Air circulation system

Material was taken from a resource [OpelBook]

Switch is located above the group of switches for the heating and ventilation system. The power indicator is in the switch itself.

Switch on when unpleasant odors come from outside. The air circulation system prevents outside air from coming in. To circulate air in the cabin, additionally switch on the blower fan.



Set the air distribution regulator to position : The air circulation system is switched off.

The air circulation system should only be turned on for a short period of time, as over time the air quality in the cabin deteriorates and humidity increases.

Protective net



The protective nets on the left and right under the hood in front of the windshield should be kept clean and free of leaves, dirt and snow if possible.

Air purification filter

The air purification filter cleans the incoming air from dust and soot, as well as pollen and spores.

This filter must be replaced in accordance with the intervals specified in the service booklet.