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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:

●

When transporting the vehicle on

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

mud flaps might be damaged.

●

Connect the clamp to the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Initialize the power

windows 3 42.

Number plate mounting

●

Check tyre pressure.

●

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.

●

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:

●

Wash and wax the vehicle.

Have the wax in the engine

compartment and underbody

checked.

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9 Danger

Performing work

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Move the safety catch sideways to the

left vehicle side and open the bonnet.

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the bonnet release lever and

return it to its original position.

Secure the bonnet support.

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If the bonnet is opened during an

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

automatically for safety reasons.

Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

operating temperature and switched

off for at least 5 minutes.

Closing

Caution

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.

Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the

latch from a low height (20-25 cm).

Check that the bonnet is engaged.

It is the owner's responsibility to

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality oil in the

engine.

Caution

Different dipsticks are used

depending on engine variant.

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch to avoid dents.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 271.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

reinsert fully, pull out and read the

engine oil level.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 l per 600 miles.

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When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

engine oil.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

Engine coolant

The factory filled coolant provides

freeze protection down to approx.

-28 °C. In cold regions with very low

temperatures, the factory filled

coolant provides frost protection

down to approx. -37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Wipe off any spilled engine oil

immediately.

If the cooling system is cold, the

Coolant and antifreeze 3 271.

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

low.

Coolant level

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out. If the oil

exceeds the maximum level, do

not start the vehicle and contact a

workshop.

9 Warning

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

Capacities 3 281.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

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the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Washer fluid 3 271.

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Washer fluid

Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and MAX marks.

Brake fluid

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

assistance of a workshop.

9 Warning

Brake and clutch fluid 3 271.

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

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Replacing the vehicle battery

Notice

Vehicle battery

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation or

disturbance of the stop-start system.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.

When the vehicle battery is being

replaced, please ensure that there

are no open ventilation holes in the

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

negative terminal must be opened.

Ensure that the battery is always

replaced by the same type of battery.

The vehicle battery has to be

replaced by a workshop.

The vehicle battery is located in the

load compartment.

There are connecting points for jump

starting 3 262.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the battery. Avoid the use of

Battery discharge protection 3 139.

Stop-start system 3 156.

Disconnecting the battery

Charging the vehicle battery

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

9 Warning

unnecessary electrical consumers.

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed 14.6 V

15 seconds.

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Power outlet

●

The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

when using a battery charger.

Otherwise the vehicle battery may

be damaged.

The power outlets are deactivated in

the event of low vehicle battery

voltage.

●

See the Owner's Manual for

Jump starting 3 262.

Warning label

further information.

Discharge protection

Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Battery voltage

When the vehicle battery voltage is

running low, a warning message will

appear in the Driver Information

Centre.

When the vehicle is being driven, the

load reduction function temporarily

deactivates certain functions, e.g. the

heated rear window.

Diesel fuel system bleeding

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

the ignition three times for

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

engine for a maximum of

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

no less than 5 seconds. If the engine

fails to start, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

The deactivated functions are

reactivated automatically as soon as

conditions permit.

Meaning of symbols:

●

No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

Idle boost

If charging of the vehicle battery is

required due to battery condition, the

power output of the generator must

be increased. This will be achieved by

an idle boost which may be audible.

A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre.

●

Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

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Rear window

Wiper blade replacement

Windscreen

Bulb replacement

Switch off the ignition and switch off

the relevant switch or close the doors.

Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Bulb check

After a bulb replacement switch on

the ignition, operate and check the

lights.

Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade

as shown in illustration and remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

raised position, press button to

disengage the wiper blade and

remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Halogen headlights

Lower wiper arm carefully.

Halogen headlights with separate

bulbs for low beam and high beam.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

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