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Vehicle messages 3 121.

Notice

Exterior mirrors

Convex shape

The shape of the mirror makes

objects appear smaller, which will

affect the ability to estimate

distances.

Radio Frequency Identification

(RFID) tags may cause interference

with the key. Do not have it placed

near the key when starting the

vehicle.

If the vehicle's battery is to be

disconnected (e.g. for maintenance

work), the alarm siren must be

deactivated as follows: switch the

ignition on then off, then disconnect

the vehicle's battery within

Notice

15 seconds.

The immobiliser does not lock the

doors. Always lock the vehicle after

leaving it 3 24.

Side blind spot alert 3 202.

Immobiliser

Electric adjustment

Switch on the anti-theft alarm

system 3 36.

The system is part of the ignition

switch and checks whether the

vehicle is allowed to be started with

the key being used.

Control indicator d 3 112.

The immobiliser is activated

automatically after the key has been

removed from the ignition switch.

If the control indicator d flashes when

the ignition is on, there is a fault in the

system; the engine cannot be started.

Switch off the ignition and repeat the

start attempt.

If the control indicator d continues

flashing, attempt to start the engine

using the spare key and seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

switching the control to left (L) or right

(R). Then swivel the control to adjust

the mirror.

In position o no mirror is selected.

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Electric folding

Folding mirrors

Heated mirrors

Switch control to o, then push the

control c down. Both exterior mirrors

will fold.

Push the control down again - both

exterior mirrors return to their original

position.

For pedestrian safety, the exterior

mirrors will swing out of their normal

mounting position if they are struck

with sufficient force. Reposition the

mirror by applying slight pressure to

the mirror housing.

Operated by pressing Ü.

Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

automatically after a short time.

If an electrically folded mirror is

manually extended, pressing down

the control will only electrically extend

the other mirror.

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Automatic anti-dazzle

Interior mirrors

Windows

Manual anti-dazzle

Windscreen

Windscreen stickers

Do not attach stickers such as toll

road stickers or similar on the

windscreen in the area of the interior

mirror. Otherwise the detection zone

of the sensor and the view area of the

camera in the mirror housing could be

restricted.

Windscreen replacement

Caution

Dazzle from following vehicles is

automatically reduced, when driving

in the dark.

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on

the underside of the mirror housing.

If the vehicle has a front-looking

camera sensor for the driver

assistance systems, it is very

important that any windscreen

replacement is performed

accurately according to Vauxhall

specifications. Otherwise, these

systems may not work properly

and there is a risk of unexpected

behaviour and / or messages from

these systems.

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Safety function

Manual windows

The door windows can be opened or

closed with the window cranks.

If the window glass encounters

resistance above the middle of the

window during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

again.

Power windows

9 Warning

Override safety function

In the event of closing difficulties due

to frost or the like, switch on the

ignition, then pull the switch to the first

detent and hold. The window moves

up without safety function enabled.

To stop movement, release the

switch.

Take care when operating the

power windows. Risk of injury,

particularly to children.

If there are children on the rear

seats, switch on the child safety

system for the power windows.

Keep a close watch on the

windows when closing them.

Ensure that nothing becomes

trapped in them as they move.

Operate the switch for the respective

window by pushing to open or pulling

to close.

Pushing or pulling gently to the first

detent: window moves up or down as

long as the switch is operated.

Pushing or pulling firmly to the second

detent then releasing: window moves

up or down automatically with safety

function enabled. To stop movement,

operate the switch once more in the

same direction.

Switch on ignition to operate power

windows.

Retained power off 3 154.

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Initialising the power windows

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Child safety system for rear

windows

If the windows cannot be closed

automatically (e.g. after

disconnecting the vehicle battery), a

warning message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

Vehicle messages 3 121.

Activate the window electronics as

follows:

1. Close doors.

2. Switch on ignition.

Press and hold c to open windows.

Press and hold e to close windows.

Release button to stop window

movement.

If the windows are fully opened or

closed, the hazard warning lights will

flash twice.

3. Pull switch until the window is

closed and keep pulling for

additional two seconds.

Press z to deactivate rear door

power windows; the LED illuminates.

To activate, press z again.

4. Push switch until the window is

completely open and keep

pushing for additional

Operating windows from outside

two seconds.

5. Repeat for each window.

The windows can be operated

remotely from outside the vehicle.

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly

operated within short intervals, the

window operation is disabled for

some time.

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The covers of the mirrors should be

closed when driving.

Heated rear window

Heated windscreen

A ticket holder is located on the

backside of the sun visor.

Operated by pressing Ü.

Operated by pressing ,. LED in

button illuminates.

Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

Heating works with the engine

automatically after a short time.

running and is switched off

automatically after a short time.

Pressing , once more during the

same ignition cycle allows the heating

to operate for another three minutes.

Sun visors

The sun visors can be folded down or

swivelled to the side to prevent

dazzling.

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Open or close

Press p or r gently to the first

detent: sunroof is opened or closed

as long as the switch is operated.

Press p or r firmly to the second

detent then release: the sunroof is

opened or closed automatically.

During closing the safety function is

enabled. To stop movement, operate

the switch once more.

General hints

Safety function

If the sunroof encounters resistance

during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

again.

Roof

Sunroof

9 Warning

Take care when operating the

sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly

to children.

Keep a close watch on the

movable parts when operating

them. Ensure that nothing

becomes trapped in them as they

move.

Override safety function

In the event of closing difficulties, e.g.

due to frost, hold the switch r

pressed to the second detent. The

sunroof closes with safety function

disabled. To stop movement, release

the switch.

Raise or close

Press q or r: sunroof is raised or

closed automatically. During closing

the safety function is enabled.

Closing sunroof from outside

The sunroof can be closed remotely

from outside the vehicle.

Switch on ignition to operate the

sunroof.

Sunblind

The sunblind is manually operated.

Close or open the sunblind by sliding.

When the sunroof is open, the

sunblind is always open.

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