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Driving and operating

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Illustration shows 5-door hatchback.

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The coupling ball bar must be

firmly engaged in the opening.

The coupling ball bar must be

locked and the key removed.

Open the protective flap and turn the

key to position c to unlock the

coupling ball bar.

Pull out rotary handle and turn

clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out

coupling ball bar downwards.

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Insert sealing plug in opening.

Fold away connecting socket.

Towing a trailer is permitted only

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

does not engage correctly, seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Dismounting the coupling ball bar

Illustration shows Sports Tourer.

Attach breakaway stopping cable to

eye.

Check that the coupling ball bar is

correctly installed

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Green marking on rotary knob

must point towards green

marking on coupling ball bar.

On Sports Tourer insert cover into

rear bumper as shown in the

illustration.

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There must be no gap between

the rotary handle and the

coupling ball bar.

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Driving and operating

Stow the coupling ball bar in the bag

and secure by fixing the strap through

the rear right lashing eye. Wrap

around twice and tighten the strap to

secure the bag.

Trailer stability assist

If the system detects snaking

movements, engine power is reduced

and the vehicle/trailer combination is

selectively braked until the snaking

ceases. While system is working keep

steering wheel as still as possible.

Trailer stability assist is a function of

the Electronic Stability Control 3 173.

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Engine compartment fuse box . 241

Instrument panel fuse box ....... 243

Load compartment fuse box .... 244

Vehicle tools .............................. 246

Tools ........................................ 246

Wheels and tyres ....................... 248

Winter tyres ............................. 248

Tyre designations .................... 248

Tyre pressure .......................... 248

Tyre pressure monitoring

system .................................... 250

Tread depth ............................. 252

Changing tyre and wheel size . 253

Wheel covers ........................... 253

Tyre chains .............................. 254

Tyre repair kit .......................... 254

Wheel changing ....................... 257

Spare wheel ............................ 258

General Information

Accessories and vehicle

modifications

We recommend the use of genuine

parts and accessories and factory

approved parts specific for your

vehicle type. We cannot assess or

guarantee reliability of other products

- even if they have a regulatory or

otherwise granted approval.

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General Information ................... 221

Accessories and vehicle

modifications .......................... 221

Vehicle storage ........................ 222

End-of-life vehicle recovery ..... 222

Vehicle checks ........................... 223

Performing work ...................... 223

Bonnet ..................................... 223

Engine oil ................................. 224

Engine coolant ......................... 225

Washer fluid ............................ 226

Brakes ..................................... 226

Brake fluid ............................... 226

Vehicle battery ......................... 227

Diesel fuel system bleeding ..... 228

Wiper blade replacement ........ 229

Bulb replacement ....................... 229

Halogen headlights .................. 229

Front fog lights ......................... 231

Tail lights ................................. 232

Side turn lights ......................... 238

Number plate light ................... 239

Interior lights ............................ 239

Any modification, conversion or other

changes made to standard vehicle

specifications (including, without

limitation, software modifications,

modifications of the electronic control

units) may invalidate the warranty

offered by Vauxhall. Furthermore,

such changes may affect driver

assistance systems, fuel

Jump starting ............................. 262

Towing ....................................... 264

Towing the vehicle ................... 264

Towing another vehicle ........... 265

Appearance care ....................... 266

Exterior care ............................ 266

Interior care ............................. 268

Floor mats ............................... 268

consumption, CO₂emissions and

other emissions of the vehicle. They

may also invalidate the vehicle

operating permit.

Electrical system ........................ 240

Fuses ....................................... 240

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Caution

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Clean and preserve the rubber

seals.

Fill up fuel tank completely.

Change the engine oil.

Drain the washer fluid reservoir.

Check the coolant antifreeze and

corrosion protection.

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load.

Park the vehicle in a dry, well

ventilated place. Engage first or

reverse gear or set selector lever

to P. Prevent the vehicle from

rolling.

Putting back into operation

When the vehicle is to be put back into

operation:

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When transporting the vehicle on

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

mud flaps might be damaged.

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Connect the clamp to the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Initialize the power

windows 3 42.

Number plate mounting

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Check tyre pressure.

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Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

Check the engine oil level.

Check the coolant level.

Fit the number plate if necessary.

Number plate mounting 3 221.

To ensure a proper functionality of the

radar system, do not use a number

plate support on the front bumper.

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Do not apply the parking brake.

Open the bonnet, close all doors

and lock the vehicle.

Disconnect the clamp from the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Note that all systems are

not functional, e.g. anti-theft

alarm system.

End-of-life vehicle recovery

Information on end-of-life vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

website, where legally required. Only

entrust this work to an authorised

recycling centre.

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

months:

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Wash and wax the vehicle.

Have the wax in the engine

compartment and underbody

checked.

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