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Gas vehicles must be recycled by a

service centre authorised for gas

vehicles.

Vehicle checks

Performing work

9 Danger

The ignition system and Xenon

headlights use extremely high

voltage. Do not touch.

Bonnet

Opening

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 release lever and return it to

its original position.

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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 five minutes.

Closing

Caution

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.

Lower the bonnet and allow it to 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.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

out and read the engine oil level.

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

handle and make half a turn.

Push the safety catch upwards and

open the bonnet.

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch, to avoid dents.

Different dipsticks are used

depending on engine variant.

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

3 235.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.

Secure the bonnet support.

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We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

the last change.

When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top-up

engine oil.

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Capacities 3 249, Engine oil quality/

viscosity 3 235.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

Engine coolant

The coolant provides freeze

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

northern countries with very low

temperatures, the factory filled

coolant provides frost protection

down to approx. -37 °C.

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Caution

9 Warning

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant level

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

Caution

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

the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

Different coolant reservoirs are used

depending on engine variant.

Top-up if the level is low.

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark.

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Washer fluid

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

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.

If fluid level is below the MIN mark,

seek the assistance of a workshop.

Brake fluid

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

9 Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Brake and clutch fluid 3 235.

Caution

Vehicle battery

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electrical consumers.

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Replacing the vehicle battery

Notice

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation 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 vehicle battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.

The anti-theft alarm siren must be

deactivated as follows: Switch the

ignition on then off, disconnect the

vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

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.

Only use batteries that allow the fuse

box to be mounted above the vehicle

battery.

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

Glass Mat) battery, make sure to

have the battery replaced with

another AGM battery.

An AGM battery can be identified by

the label on the battery. We

recommend the use of an original

Vauxhall battery.

Notice

Using an AGM vehicle battery

different from the original Vauxhall

vehicle battery may result in a lower

performance.

We recommend that you have the

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.

Battery discharge protection 3 121.

Stop-start system 3 135.

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Meaning of symbols:

Charging the vehicle battery

Wiper blade replacement

●

No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

9 Warning

●

Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed

14.6 volts when using a battery

charger. Otherwise the vehicle

battery might be damaged.

●

Keep the vehicle battery out of

the reach of children.

The vehicle battery contains

sulfuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

Jump starting 3 227.

Warning label

●

See the Owner's manual for

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

raised position. Press the catches on

both sides, tilt wiper blade at a 90°

angle to the wiper arm and remove

upwards.

Insert in reverse order.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

further information.

Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the battery.

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 five seconds. If the

engine fails to start, seek the

assistance of a workshop.

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