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Tyre designations .................... 220

Tyre pressure .......................... 221

Tyre deflation detection

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.

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, may impact fuel

consumption, CO₂emissions and

other emissions of the vehicle and

cause the vehicle to no longer

conform to the operating permit,

impacting the validity of your vehicle

registration.

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system .................................... 222

Tread depth ............................. 223

Changing tyre and wheel size . 223

Wheel covers ........................... 223

Tyre chains .............................. 224

Tyre repair kit .......................... 224

Wheel changing ....................... 227

Spare wheel ............................ 229

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Accessories and vehicle

modifications .......................... 205

Vehicle storage ........................ 207

End-of-life vehicle recovery ..... 209

Vehicle checks ........................... 210

Performing work ...................... 210

Bonnet ..................................... 210

Engine oil ................................. 211

Engine coolant ......................... 212

Washer fluid ............................ 213

Brakes ..................................... 214

Brake fluid ............................... 214

Vehicle battery ......................... 214

High voltage battery ................ 216

Diesel fuel system bleeding ..... 217

Wiper blade replacement ........ 217

Bulb replacement ....................... 218

Electrical system ........................ 219

Fuses ....................................... 219

Vehicle tools .............................. 219

Tools ........................................ 219

Wheels and tyres ....................... 220

Winter tyres ............................. 220

Jump starting ............................. 232

Towing ....................................... 234

Towing the vehicle ................... 234

Towing another vehicle ........... 235

Appearance care ....................... 236

Exterior care ............................ 236

Interior care ............................. 237

Floor mats ............................... 238

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Caution

Deinstallation

●

The ambient temperature is

above 10 °C.

Access to the diagnostic socket

associated with the on-board

electronics is reserved for

qualified technicians and

approved tools.

●

The vehicle is towing a trailer.

The vehicle is driven at speeds

above 75 mph.

Installation

Caution

When transporting the vehicle on

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

mud flaps might be damaged.

1. Move all lower flaps upwards to

unclip the protection covers.

Cold protection covers

It is recommended to have the cold

protection covers installed by a

workshop.

2. Pull the protection covers

forwards and remove it.

Mobile phones and CB radio

equipment

Caution

Press the protection covers against

the slat of the grille. Ensure that the

protection covers are fixed securely.

The vehicle specific installation

instructions and the operating

guidelines of the mobile phone and

hands-free manufacturer must be

observed when installing and

The cold protection covers must

be removed when one of the

following conditions occurs:

operating a mobile telephone. Failure

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to do so could invalidate the vehicle

type approval (EU directive 95/54/

EC).

Recommendations for fault-free

operation:

For reasons of safety, do not use the

phone while driving. Even use of a

hands-free set can be a distraction

while driving.

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

months:

9 Warning

●

Professionally installed exterior

antenna to obtain the maximum

range possible.

●

Wash the vehicle.

Operation of radio equipment and

mobile telephones which fail to

meet above mentioned mobile

telephone standards is only

permitted using an antenna

located outside of the vehicle.

Have the wax in the engine

compartment and underbody

checked.

●

Maximum transmission power

10 W.

●

Clean and preserve the rubber

Installation of the phone in a

suitable spot, consider the area

in which the airbag inflates 3 43.

seals.

ICE / PHEV: Fill up fuel tank

completely.

ICE / PHEV: Change the engine

oil.

Seek advice on predetermined

installation points for the external

antenna or equipment holder and

ways of using devices with a

Caution

Mobile telephones and radio

equipment may lead to

malfunctions in the vehicle

electronics when operated inside

the vehicle with no exterior

antenna, unless the above

mentioned regulations are

observed.

●

Drain the washer fluid reservoir.

Check the coolant antifreeze and

corrosion protection.

transmission power exceeding 10 W.

Use of a hands-free attachment

without external antenna with mobile

telephone standards GSM

●

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load.

900/1800/1900 and UMTS is only

permitted if the maximum

1. 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.

transmission power of the mobile

telephone is 2 W for GSM 900 or

1 W for the other types.

2. Do not apply the parking brake.

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