Get Getting To Know Your Vehicle Guide for Vauxhall Frontera SUV Third Generation (2024-2026)

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Heated Rear Window....................... 15

Sun Visors........................................15

Getting To Know Your

Vehicle

Keys

Keys......................................................4

Replacement Keys............................. 4

Key with foldaway key section............5

Lock Cylinders....................................5

Remote Control Function................... 5

Central Locking System..................... 6

Child Lock...........................................7

Doors.................................................... 8

Tailgate.................................................8

Opening..............................................8

Closing............................................... 8

General Hints For Operating

Caution

Do not attach heavy or bulky items to

the ignition key.

Danger

Never remove the key from ignition

switch during driving as this will cause

steering wheel lock.

Tailgate...............................................8

Vehicle Security....................................9

Anti-Theft Locking System................. 9

Anti-Theft Alarm System.................... 9

Exterior Mirrors................................... 11

Convex Shape..................................11

Electric Adjustment...........................11

Folding Mirrors................................. 11

Heated Mirrors..................................12

Interior Mirrors.................................... 12

Interior Mirror Adjustment.................12

Manual Anti-Dazzle.......................... 12

Automatic Anti-Dazzle...................... 12

Windows............................................. 13

Windscreen...................................... 13

Power Windows................................13

Manual Windows..............................15

Replacement Keys

The key number is specified on a

detachable tag.

The key number must be quoted when

ordering replacement keys as it is a

component of the immobiliser system.

Locks ðpage160

Starting the engine ðpage90

Remote control function ðpage5

The code number of the adapter for

the locking wheel nuts is specified on a

card. It must be quoted when ordering a

replacement adapter.

Wheel changing ðpage153

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● tailgate unlocking ðpage6

● power windows ðpage13

● mirrors folding ðpage11

Key With Foldaway Key

Section

Remote Control Function

Caution

Replacing Battery In Remote Control

Never remove the key from ignition

switch during driving as this may cause

the steering wheel to lock, depending

on version.

Replace the battery as soon as the

system no longer operates properly or

the range is reduced.

Press button to extend. To fold the key,

first press the button.

Lock Cylinders

Designed to free-wheel if they are

forcefully rotated without the correct key

or if the correct key is not fully inserted.

To reset, insert the correct key only half

way and turn cylinder until its slot is

vertical, remove key then re-insert it. If

the cylinder still free-wheels, insert the

key only half way and turn the key

through 180° and repeat operation.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at an

appropriate recycling collection point.

: unlocks the vehicle

: locks the vehicle

Caution

The electronic components inside the

key may be damaged if the key is

subjected to strong shocks. In order

to ensure complete efficiency of the

electronic devices inside the key, it

should never be exposed to direct

sunlight.

● central locking system ðpage6

● anti-theft locking system ðpage9

● anti-theft alarm system ðpage9

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● Electronic key is out of reception

range.

● The battery voltage is too low.

● The battery voltage is too high.

● Frequent, repeated operation of the

radio remote control while not in range.

● Overload of the central locking system

by operating at frequent intervals, the

power supply is interrupted for a short

time.

● Interference from higher-power radio

waves from other sources.

1. To unclip the cover, insert a small

screwdriver between the back cover

and the remote control.

Press to lock. The LED in the button

illuminates.

Manual unlocking ðpage6

Central Locking System

Central Locking Button

Locks or unlocks all doors, the load

compartment and fuel filler flap from

inside the passenger compartment.

Press

again to unlock. The LED in

2. Remove the back cover.

the button extinguishes.

3. Extract the flat battery from its

location.

Automatic Locking After Driving Off

This system allows automatic locking as

soon as the speed of the vehicle exceeds

6 mph.

If the vehicle is not closed properly,

the automatic locking does not take

place. This is signalled by the sound

of the locks rebounding, accompanied

4. Replace battery with a battery of

the same type. Pay attention to the

installation position.

5. Clip the cover in place.

Fault

If the central locking system cannot be

operated with the radio remote control,

the cause may be one of the following:

by illumination of

audible signal and the display of an alert

message.

in the cluster, an

● Fault in radio remote control.

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Activation or deactivation

Manual Unlocking

Manual Locking

Manually unlock the left door by inserting

and turning anticlockwise the key in the

lock cylinder.

By switching on the ignition, the anti-theft

locking system is deactivated.

The other doors can be opened by

pulling the interior handle. The load

compartment and fuel filler flap will

possibly not be unlocked.

Manually lock the left front door by

inserting and turning the key in the lock

cylinder. With working central locking

system the vehicle will be locked.

With the ignition on, press

and a

corresponding message is displayed.

The state of the system stays in memory

when switching off the ignition.

Child Lock

Automatic Relock After Unlocking

This feature automatically relocks the

vehicle a short time after unlocking with

the remote control or electronic key,

provided vehicle has not been opened.

Warning

Use the child locks whenever children

are occupying the rear seats.

Operation With The Key In Case Of

A Central Locking System Fault

In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery or

remote control / electronic key battery is

discharged, the vehicle can be locked or

unlocked with the mechanical key.

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Closing

Turn the red child lock in the rear doors

to the horizontal position by using a key.

The door cannot be opened from the

inside.

To deactivate, turn the child lock to the

vertical position.

Tailgate

Use the interior handle.

Do not push the tailgate button whilst

closing as this will open the tailgate

again.

Opening

Central locking system ðpage6

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General Hints For Operating

Tailgate

Doors

Caution

Danger

The sill panel must not be used as a

step.

Do not drive with the tailgate open

or ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky

objects, since toxic exhaust gases,

which cannot be seen or smelled, could

enter the vehicle.

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1. Press the tailgate button.

2. Open the tailgate.

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All doors must be closed otherwise the

system cannot be activated.

Unlocking the vehicle disables the

mechanical anti-theft locking system.

This is not possible with the central

locking button.

This can cause unconsciousness and

even death.

● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised

● ignition

Activation

Caution

All doors, the load compartment and the

engine compartment must be closed.

The system is self-activated 45 seconds

after locking the vehicle.

If a door, the tailgate or the bonnet is

not properly closed, the vehicle is not

locked. However, the anti-theft alarm is

self-activated after 45 seconds.

Note

The automatic vehicle locking function

does not activate the anti-theft alarm

system.

To activate the anti-theft alarm system,

lock the vehicle by using the radio remote

control.

Before opening the tailgate, check

overhead obstructions, e.g. a garage

door, to avoid damage to the tailgate.

Always check the moving area above

and behind the tailgate.

Activation

Note

The installation of certain heavy

accessories onto the tailgate may affect

its ability to remain open.

Note

At low outside temperatures the tailgate

may not open fully by itself.

In this case lift the tailgate manually to its

normal end position.

Central locking system ðpage6

Note

Changes to the vehicle interior such

as the use of seat covers and open

windows, could impair the function of

passenger compartment monitoring.

Vehicle Security

Anti-Theft Locking System

Warning

Press

on the radio remote control

twice within five seconds.

Anti-Theft Alarm System

The anti-theft alarm system is combined

with the anti-theft locking system.

It monitors:

Activation Without Monitoring Of

Passenger Compartment And

Vehicle Inclination

Switch off the monitoring of passenger

compartment and vehicle inclination

when animals are being left in the

vehicle, because of high volume

Do not use the system if there are

people in the vehicle! The doors cannot

be unlocked from the inside.

● doors, tailgate, bonnet

● passenger compartment including

The system deadlocks all the doors.

adjoining load compartment

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ultrasonic signals and because

movements could trigger the alarm. Also

switch off when the vehicle is on a ferry

or train.

A triggered alarm, which has not been

interrupted by the driver, will be indicated

by the hazard warning lights. They will

flash quickly four times the next time the

vehicle is unlocked with the radio remote

control.

Deactivation

Radio remote control: Unlocking the

vehicle by pressing

anti-theft alarmsystem.

deactivates the

1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows.

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 15 seconds.

If the battery has been reconnected (e.g.

after maintenance work), wait for 10

minutes to restart the engine.

Fault

If the LED in the button

illuminates

permanently when switching on the

ignition, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

2. Press

. LED in the button

The system is not deactivated by

unlocking the driver's door with the key

or with the central locking button in the

passenger compartment.

illuminates for a maximum of 10

minutes.

Lock the vehicle by locking the front door

with the key.

3. Close doors.

Alarm

4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.

Immobiliser

When triggered, the alarm siren sounds

and the hazard warning lights flash

simultaneously. The number and duration

of alarm signals are stipulated by

legislation.

The anti-theft alarm system can be

deactivated by pressing c or switching on

the ignition.

Indication

The system is part of the ignition

switch and checks whether the vehicle

is allowed to be started with the key

being used. The immobiliser is activated

automatically.

LED in the

button flashes if the anti-

theft alarm system is activated.

Seek the assistance of a workshop in the

event of faults.

Note

Radio frequency identification (RFID)

tags may cause interference with the key.

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Manual Electric Folding

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Do not have it placed near the key when

starting the vehicle.

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

moving the switch to the left or right.

Note

Then use the 4-way control to adjust the

mirror.

The immobiliser does not lock the doors.

Always lock the vehicle after leaving it

Central locking system ðpage6

Switch on the anti-theft alarm system

ðpage9

Folding Mirrors

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Shape

The shape of the mirror makes objects

appear smaller, which will affect the

ability to estimate distances.

Move the switch to the centre position.

Pull it rearwards. Both exterior mirrors

are folded.

Side blind spot alert ðpage123

Pull it rearwards again. Both exterior

mirrors return to their original position.

Electric Adjustment

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.

If an electrically folded mirror is manually

unfolded, pulling the switch rearwards will

only unfold the other mirror electrically.

Automatic Electric Folding

When the vehicle is unlocked, the mirrors

swing to their normal mounting position.

When the vehicle is locked, the mirrors

are folded down.

To enable or disable automatic folding of

the exterior mirrors, consult a workshop.

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Heated Mirrors

Manual Anti-Dazzle

Interior Mirrors

Interior Mirror Adjustment

A/C

MAX

AUTO

A/C

To reduce dazzle, pull the lever on the

underside of the mirror housing.

Press

to activate the heating of the

exterior mirrors.

The LED in the button illuminates to

indicate activation. Press

switch off the function.

To adjust the mirror, move the mirror

housing in the desired direction.

Automatic Anti-Dazzle

again to

The heating switches off automatically

after a certain time depending on the

outside temperature.

When the ignition is switched off, the

function is deactivated.

Depending on climate control system,

the button can be located at a different

position.

Heated rear window ðpage15 .

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Dazzle from following vehicles is

automatically reduced when driving in the

dark.

The heating works only with freezing

outside temperatures and switches

off automatically after a certain time

depending on the outside temperature.

When the ignition is switched off, the

function is deactivated.

Depending on the climate control system,

this button can be located at a different

position.

Windscreen Replacement

Caution

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.

Windows

Windscreen

Windiscreen Stickers

Power Windows

Warning

Take care when operating the power

windows. Risk of injury, particularly to

children.

Heated Windscreen

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.

A/C

MAX

AUTO

A/C

Do not attach stickers such as toll road

stickers or similar on the windscreen

in the area of the interior mirror. Keep

the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice.

Otherwise, the detection zone of the rain

sensor / light sensor and the view area

of the camera in the mirror housing could

be restricted.

Switch on the ignition to operate the

power windows.

Press

to activate the function.

The LED in the button illuminates to

indicate activation. Press

switch off the function.

again to

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then pull the switch to the first detent

and hold. The window moves up without

safety function enabled.

To stop movement, release the switch.

Child Safety System For Rear

Windows

Operate

for the respective window by

Press and hold

to close the windows.

pushing to open or pulling to close.

Long pushing or pulling: the window

moves up or down completely when the

switch is released.

Release the button to stop window

movement.

If the windows are fully closed, the

hazard warning lights will flash twice.

Short pushing or pulling: the window

moves up or down as long as

operated.

Overload

is

Press the button to deactivate the

rear door power windows; the LED

illuminates. To activate, press again.

If the windows are repeatedly operated

within short intervals, the window

operation is disabled for some time.

Safety Function

Depending on version, on driver side

only:

if the window glass encounters

resistance above the middle of the

window during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened again.

Operating Windows From Outside

The windows can be operated remotely

from outside the vehicle.

Initialising The Power Windows

If the windows cannot be closed

automatically (e.g. after disconnecting

the vehicle battery), a warning message

is displayed on the cluster

Activate the window electronics as

follows:

Override Safety Function

In the event of closing difficulties due to

frost or the like, switch on the ignition,

1. Close the doors.

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2. Switch on the ignition.

If the sun visors have integral mirrors,

Heated Rear Window

the mirror covers should be closed when

driving.

3. Pull the switch until the window is

closed and keep pulling for additional

two seconds.

A ticket holder is located on the backside

of the sun visor.

4. Push the switch until the window is

completely open and keep pushing

for additional two seconds.

A/C

MAX

AUTO

A/C

5. Repeat for each window.

Fault

In some circumstances, the power

windows will be opened repeatedly or

may not operate correctly.

Proceed as follows:

Press

to activate the function.

1. Close the doors.

The LED in the button illuminates to

2. Switch on the ignition.

indicate activation. Press

switch off the function.

again to

3. Pull the switch three times in less

than 10 seconds to trigger the safety

function.

The heating switches off automatically

after a certain time depending on the

outside temperature.

4. The safety function is not active

anymore. Pull the switch a fourth time

until the window is completely closed.

When the ignition is switched off, the

function is deactivated.

Depending on climate control system,

the button can be located at a different

position.

Manual Windows

The rear door windows can be opened or

closed manually with the window cranks.

Heated exterior mirrors ðpage12

Sun Visors

The sun visors can be folded down or

swivelled to the side to prevent dazzling.

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