Get Self-help, Vehicle Care Guide for Vauxhall Meriva SUV First Generation (2003-2010)

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Self-help,

9 Warning

Vehicle Care

Disregard of these notes can lead to

injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle

passengers must be informed

accordingly.

Diesel fuel system, bleeding ............... 170

Bonnet .................................................. 170

Starting................................................. 171

Starting the engine with jump leads 3 172

Towing the vehicle............................... 173

Towing another vehicle....................... 175

Warning triangle ¨ 3,

First-aid kit + 3................................. 176

Jac k £ and vehicle tools 3................ 176

Spare wheel 3...................................... 177

Changing wheels ................................. 178

Tyre repair kit 3................................... 182

Electrical system .................................. 186

Diesel fuel system, bleeding

Never let the tank run dry!

If control indicator Y illuminates, refuel as

soon as possible. Refuel immediately if it

flashes.

Restarting after running out of fuel is

possible, but starting behaviour will be

delayed. Turn on the ignition three times

for 15 seconds each time. Then start the

engine for a maximum of 40 seconds¹⁾.

If it does not start, repeat the process after

waiting at least 5 seconds. If the engine still

does not start, contact a workshop.

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Bonnet

To open the bonnet, pull the release lever

located on the driver’s side below the

instrument panel. The bonnet will then be

unlocked and will partially open. Return

release lever to its original position.

Fuses and the most importantcircuits

they protect ....................................... 188

Bulb replacem ent ................................ 190

Halogen headlight system .................. 191

Halogen headlight system 3,

Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 3 193

Xenon headlight system ..................... 193

Parking lights ....................................... 195

Front turn signal lights ........................ 196

Front fog lights 3................................. 196

Tail lights .............................................. 197

Number plate light .............................. 198

Courtesy lights ..................................... 200

Vehicle care.......................................... 202

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With engine Z 17 DTH:

For technical reasons, only possible for

30 seconds. Sales designation - see page 209 .

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Starting

Do not start with quick charger

This prevents damage to electronic

components.

Do not start by pushing or towing

Because your vehicle is fitted with a

catalytic converter, it must not be started

by pushing or towing – see page 145.

The vehicle can only be started using jum p

leads – see following page.

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A re le as e le ve r is loca te d be h ind th e

To hold the bonnet in the open position,

radiator grille just right of centre – as

insert the support rod located at right

angles above the radiator grille into the

small slot in the underside of the bonnet.

viewed from the front.

To open, pull lever and raise bonnet.

Before closing bonnet, press support rod

firmly into its retainer. Lower the bonnet

gradually and then allow it to fall into the

lock under its own weight.

Any dirt or snow on the bonnet can slide

down towards the windscreen when the

bonnet is openedand block the air intake –

see page 131.

Check that the bonnet is locked in position

by pulling at its front edge. If it is not

engaged, repeat the procedure.

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z Use auxiliary battery with same voltage

(12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not be

considerably less than that of the

discharged battery. Voltage and

capacity information can be found on

the batteries.

Starting the engine with jump

leads 3

A vehicle with a discharged battery can be

started usingjump leads andthe batteryof

another vehicle.

Attempts to start the vehicle should be

made at intervals of one minute and

should not last longer than 15 seconds.

z Use jump leads with insulated terminals

and a cross section of at least 16 mm²

(25 mm²for diesel engines).

9 Warning

z Do not disconnect the discharged

battery from the vehicle.

Be extremely careful when starting with

jump leads. Any deviation from the

following instructions can lead to injuries

or damage caused by battery explosion

or damage to the elec trical sy stems of

both vehicles.

z Switch off all unnecessary electrical

consumers.

z Do notlean over the battery during jump

starting.

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z Never expose the battery to naked

flames or sparks.

z Do not allowthe terminals of one lead to

touch those of the other lead.

z A discharged battery can freeze at a

temperature of approx. 0 °C. Always

thaw a frozen battery in a warm room

before connecting jump leads.

z Do not touch the vehicles while jump

starting.

z Apply handbrake. M anual transmission

in neutral (Easytronic 3 in position N).

z Do not allow battery fluid to come into

contact with eyes, skin, fabrics or

painted surfaces. The fluid contains

sulphuric acid which can cause injuries

and damage in the event of direct

contact.

z Wear eye protection and protective

clothing when handling a battery.

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z Do not connect leads to negative

terminal of discharged battery!

z The connection point should be as far

away from the discharged battery as

possible.

z Route the leads so that they cannot

catch on rotating parts in the engine

compartment.

z Start the engine of the vehicle providing

the jump start.

z After 5 minutes, start the other engine.

Start attempts should be made at

intervals of 1 minute and should not last

longer than 15 seconds.

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Connect the leads in the order shown in the

Towing the vehicle

z After starting, allow both engines to idle

for approx. 3 minutes with the leads

connected.

illustration:

To open the cap of the front right towing

eye, disengage the bottom of the cap and

pull downwards to remove.

1. Connect one end of the first jump lead to

the positive terminal 1 of the battery

providing the jump start (identified by

"+" sign on battery case or terminal).

z In order to avoid excess voltage in the

electrical system, before removing a

lead, switch on an electrical consumer

(e.g. light, heated rear window) in the

vehicle receiving the jump start.

2. Connect the other end of this lead to the

positive terminal 2 of the discharged

battery ("+" sign).

z Reverse above sequence exactly when

removing leads.

3. Connect the first end of the other jump

lead to the negative terminal 3 of the

battery providing the start ("–" sign).

4. Connect the other end of the second

jump lead 4 to ground on the other

vehicle, e.g. engine block or screw

connection in the engine suspension.

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9 Warning

For braking and steering, significantly

hig her forces are required:

Brake assistance and steering assistance

are effective only with the engine

running.

To prevent the entry of exhaust fum es from

the towing vehicle, switch on the air

recirculation 3 and close the windows.

Contact a workshop who will provide a

reliable, fast and professional repair.

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The towing eye is located in the vehicle tool

bag 3 in the luggage compartment

beneath the spare wheel 3 -see illustration

above - or, for model variants with a tyre

repair kit 3, in a stowage compartment

beneath the floor cover - see page 177,

Fig. 17918 S.

Screw in the towingeye anticlockwise as far

as it will go until it stops in a horizontal

position.

Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a

tow rod 3 – to the eye.

The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not recovering a vehicle.

Spare wheel 3 – see page 177.

Switch on ignition to release steering

colu m n lock an d to pe rmit ope ra tion of

brake lights, horn and windscreen wiper.

Tyre repair kit 3 – see page 182.

Jac k and vehicle tools 3 – see page 176.

Manual transmission in neutral,

Easytronic 3 in position N.

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive

tractive force can damage the vehicle.

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If the automatic clutch is released

manually after a power failure on vehicles

with Easytronic 3, towing is not permitted,

see page 137. In this case, contact a

workshop immediately.

After towing, unscrew towing eye by

rotating clockwise and insertand close the

cap.

Towing service

Entrust your vehicle only to the towing

service of your choice and obtain an

estimate on towing costs before employing

any towing service. In this way you avoid

unnecessary costs and possible insurance

problems during claim processing.

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On some model variants, the towing eye is

Towing another vehicle

located behind a cover 3.

Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a

tow rod 3 – to the rear towing eye on the

right side of the vehicle underbody, but

never to the rear axle.

Slacken the screw a quarter turn with a

screwdriver 3 (see illustration) and remove

the cover.

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive

tractive force can damage the vehicle.

The tow ing eye must only be used for

towing and not recovering a vehicle.

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive

tractive force can damage the vehicle.

After towing, fit cover and secure with

screw.

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To open, remove the luggage

Warning triangle ¨ 3,

first-aid kit + 3

Jack £ and vehicle tools 3

compartment cover 3 – see page 54, lift

the floor using the ha ndle and raise

towards the front.

The jack and the vehicle tools have been

specially developed for your vehicle and

must only be used on that vehicle. Only use

jack for changing wheels.

The warning triangle and first-aid kit

(cushion) are strapped with a rubber band

in the stowage compartment on the

left-hand side of the luggage

The jack and vehicle tools are stowed in a

bag underneath the spare wheel 3 in the

luggage compartment.

compartment, beneath the floor covering.

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General information

Depending on the modelvariant, the spare

wheel may be in the form of a temporary

spare wheel 3. Refer to the notes on this

page and pages 162, 216.

On vehicles with alloy wheels 3, the spare

wheel may have a steel rim.

If y ou use winter tyres 3, the spare wheel

maystillbe fittedwith asummertyre. If you

use the spare wheel, the vehicle’s handling

may be altered. Obtain a replacement for

the faulty tyre as soon as possible, and

have the wheel balanced and fitted to the

vehicle.

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The spare wheel may have a smaller tyre

and a smaller rim than the wheels mounted

on the vehicle¹⁾: Using the spare wheel may

alter the driving behaviour of the vehicle.

Have the defective tyre replaced as soon

as possible, balance the wheel and have it

mounted on the vehicle.

For vehicles with a tyre repair kit 3, the

The spare wheelis in a recess in the floor of

tools are stowed together with the tyre

repair kit in the stowage compartment

beneath the floor cover in the luggage

compartment.

the vehicle and is screwed down with a

wing nut.

To access the spare wheel, remove the

luggage compartment cover 3 – see

page 54, lift the floor cover using the

handle and raise towards the front. Fold

the spare wheel cover up towards the front.

Spare wheel 3

Some vehicles are equipped with a tyre

repair kit instead of a spare wheel.

See page 182.

Stowing standard size tyres in the spare

wheel well

The spare wheel well is not designed for all

sizes of commercia lly availab le ty res. If a

larger wheel must be stowed in the spare

wheelwellafter changing wheels, place the

floor cover on the overlaying wheel.

1)

Country-specific version:

In some countries, the spare wheel may only

be used as a temporary spare wheel.

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Notes on temporary spare wheel 3

z If the temporary spare wheel is used, the

handling of the vehicle may change,

particularly if winter tyres 3 are being

used .

Notes on directional tyres 3

Changing wheels

Directional tyres only achieve their full

performance potential when mounted in

the prescribed direction of rotation. If,after

a flat tyre, the tyre or spare wheel is

mounted against the prescribed direction

of rotation, observe the following:

There may be a tyre repair kit instead of a

spare wheel – see page 182.

To ensure your safety, make the following

preparations and observe the following

information when changing wheels:

z The Electronic Stability Program

ESP®^{Pl us}3 may sw itc h its e lf off.

z Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-

skid surface.

z Driving conditions may be altered.

Replace the defective tyre as soon as

possible, balance the wheeland mount it

on the vehicle.

z Replace defective tyres as soon as

possible, balance wheel and fit to

vehicle.

z Switch on the hazard warning lights,

apply the handbrake, engage first gear

or reverse gear (Easytronic 3 in

position N or R).

z Fit only one temporary spare wheel.

z Do not drive faster than 50 mph

(80 km/h).

z Do not d rive faster than 50 mph

(80 km/h).

z Correctly set up the warning triangle.

Warning triangle – see page 176.

z Drive especially carefully in wet or snowy

weather.

z Ta ke c urv es slowly .

z Remove spare wheel from luggage

compartment, see previous page.

z Do not use the tem porary spare wheel

for a lengthy period.

For further information on directional

tyres – see p age 158.

z Before raising the vehicle, set the front

wheels to the straight-ahead position.

z Replace temporary spare wheel with full

specification wheel without delay.

z Never change more than one wheel

at a time.

z Ty re chains 3 are not permitted on the

temporary spare wheel. If tyre chains

have to be used after a front wheel

puncture, fit temporary spare wheel to

the rear axle and fit a rear wheel to the

front axle. Check tyre pressure and

correct if necessary, see page 216.

z Note the information on the temporary

spare wheel on pages 162, 216.

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z Block the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be changed, by placing wedge

blocks or equivalent in front and behind

the whee l.

z Use the jack 3 only to change wheels.

z If the ground on which the vehicle is

standing is soft, asolidboard (max.1 cm

thick) should be placedunder the jack 3.

Using a thicker board could damage the

jack and the vehicle.

z No people or animals may be in the

vehicle when it is jacked up.

z Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.

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z Do not start or run the engine while the

1. Remove the wheel trim using the hook 3

Alloy wheels 3:

vehicle is on the jack.

found with the vehicle tools. Vehicle

tools - see page 176.

Prise off the hub cap by inserting a

screwdriver 3 in the recess at the side of

the hub cap. Protect the rim by placing a

soft cloth between the screwdriver and

the alloy wheel.

z Before inserting the wheel bolts when

changing wheels, lightly grease the cone

of each bolt. For this reason, carry some

conventional grease.

If the wheel trim has visible wheel

bolts 3, the trim can remain on the

wheel. The retaining washers 3 on the

wheel bolts must not be removed.

Remove wheel bolt caps 3 from wheel

bolts.

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Alloy wheels with anti-theft lock 3:

Unscrew hub cap using key included in

vehicle tools 3 and remove it.

2. Slacken wheel bolts using wheel bolt

3. The jacking points on the vehicle

wrench 3, putting on the wheel bolt

wrench 3 as far as possible.

underbody are marked by depressions

on the lower body sill.

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4. Before positioning the jack 3,setitto the

The ed ge of the jack base must be on the

If the wheel bolts have retaining

necessary height by rotating the eye by

hand. Position the jack arm at the front

or rear so that the jack claw(see arrow in

illustration) spans the vertical base and

grip s in the recess in the vertical base.

Make sure it is properly positioned.

ground directly below the jacking point,

in a manner that prevents it from

slipping.

washers 3, they must not be removed.

6. Change the wheel. Notes on spare

wheel – see page 177, notes on

temporary spare wheel – see page 178.

Raise vehicle by turning crank handle.

If this is not the case, carefully lower the

vehicle immediately and reposition the

jack.

7. Screw in wheel bolts and tighten slightly,

inserting the wheel bolt wrench 3 as far

as possible.

With VXR 3 and VXR Line 3, the jack 3

must not be used, since the vehicle may

be damaged. Consult a workshop.

5. Unscrew wheelbolts and wipe clean with

a cloth. Then apply a light coating of

grease to the wheel bolts. Do notgrease

the thread of the bolts. Do not put the

wheel bolts down in a location where

they may become soiled.

8. Lower vehicle.

9. Tighten wheel bolts crosswise,putting on

wheel bolt wrench 3 as far as possible.

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10. Before refitting the wheel trim, clea n the

wheel around the retaining clips. The

valve symbol 3 on the back of the

wheel trim must pointtowards valve on

wheel.

Tyre repair kit 3

Minor damage to the tyre tread and

sidewall, e.g. foreign bodies, can be

remedied with the tyre repair kit.

Do not remove the foreign body from the

tyre.

Align and refit wheel trim or wheel bolt

caps 3.

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or thatis on

the rim cannot be repaired with the tyre

repair kit.

Alloy wheels 3:

Put hub cap on and engage, inserting

pin on rear of hub cap into relevanthole

in wheel.

9 Warning

Alloy wheels with anti-theft lock 3:

Put hub cap on. Insert and tighten

anti-theft lock 3.

Driving with tyre pressures that are too

low or deflated tyres can cause invisible

damage to the tyre. This damage cannot

be eliminated with a tyre repair kit. Park

the vehicle and contact a workshop.

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11. Stow the replaced wheel, vehicle tools

and warning triangle -

The tyre repair kit is in a stowage

compartment beneath the floor cover in

the luggage compartment.

see pages 176, 177.

12. Check the tyre inflation pressure of the

newly fitted wheel. Adjust as necessary.

1. Remove bag containing tyre repair kit

from stowage compartment. Carefully

remove parts from bag.

Important information – see page 185.

In the event of a flat tyre:

13. Have the tightening torque of the wheel

bolts on the new wheel checked on the

vehicle using a torque wrenc h as soon

as possible and, if necessary, corrected.

Tightening torque – see page 216.

z Switch on hazard warning lights and

apply handbrake. In vehicles with

manual transmission, select 1st gear or

reverse gear (Easytronic 3 in

position N or R).

2. Remove the compressor.

14. Replace the faulty tyre on the wheel

that was removed.

z Correctly set up the warning triangle.

Warning triangle – see page 176.

15. Replace temporary spare wheel 3 with

a full specification wheelwithout delay.

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3. Remove the electrical connection cable

4. Screw the air compressor hose to the

7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.

and air hose from the stowage

compartments on the underside of the

compressor.

connection on the sealant bottle.

8. The switch on the compressor must be

5. Fit the sealant bottle in the retainer on

the compressor.

set to §.

9. Plug the compressor connector into the

accessory socket or the cigarette lighter

socket. For accessory sockets, see

page 79.

Set the compressor near the tyre in such

a way that the sealant bottle is upright.

6. Remove the valve cap from the defective

tyre.

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15. Detach the tyre repair kit. Screw the

filler hose to the free connection on the

sealant bottle. This prevents sealant

leakage. Stow the tyre repair kit in the

luggage compartment.

16. Wipe away any sealant spill with a

cloth.

17. Dismantle the warning triangle and

stow it in the luggage compartment –

see page 176.

18. The provided sticker shows the

maximumpermitted speedat which the

vehicle may be driven after a tyre repair

has been made. Affix sticker in driver’s

field of view.

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10. Switch on ignition.

If the specified tyre pressure is not

19. Continue driving immediately to allow

the sealant to distribute evenly

throughout the tyre. Stop after approx.

6 miles (10 km) or no more than 10

minutes,a nd chec ktyre pressure. Screw

the air compressor hose directly onto

the tyre valve (see Fig. 15798 T on next

page).

reached within 10 minutes, remove the

tyre repair kit. Move the vehicle through

one tyre rotation, approx. 2 metres, in

either direction. Reconnect the tyre

repair kit and continue the filling

process for 10 minutes. If the specified

tyre pressure is still not reached,the tyre

is too badly damaged. Park the vehicle

and contact a workshop.

11. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled with

sealant.

12. While the sealant bottle drains

(approx. 30 seconds) the pressure

indicator on the compressor briefly

points to 6 bar (87 psi). Pressure then

sinks again.

13. All of the sealant is pumped into the

tyre. Afterwards, the tyre is filled with

air.

Drain excess tyre pressure with the

button over the pressure indicator.

Do not run the compressor for more

than 10 minutes, see "Important

information" on page 185.

14. The prescribed tyre pressure – see

page 216, should be reached within

10 minutes. Switch off the compressor

when the correct pressure is obtained.

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Imp or tant

The sealant can only be stored for

approx. 4 years. Afterthis time, the sealing

properties can no longer be guaranteed.

Heed the expiration date on the sealant

bottle.

9 Warning

Do not drive faster than 50 mph

(80 km/h).

The sealant bottle can only be used once.

Replace a used sealant bottle.

Do not use the temporary spare wheel for

a lengthy period.

The compressor and sealant can be used

from approx. -30 °C.

Steerability and driving behaviour may

be impaired.

Dispose of a used tyre repair kit in

accordance with applicable legislation.

Have the repaired tyre replaced as soon

as possible.

An adapter for filling air mattresses, inner

tubes, etc. is located on the underside of

the compressor.Remove by unscrewing the

air compressor hose and pulling out the

adapter.

The driving comfort of the repaired tyre is

severely affected, therefore ha ve this tyre

replaced.

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As long as the tyre pressure is more

than 1.3 bar (19 psi) it may be adjusted

to the prescribed value. Repeat the

procedure until there is no more

pressure loss.

If the compressor makes abnormal noises

or hea ts up greatly, switch it off for at least

30 minutes.

If the tyre pressure has fallen below

1.3 bar (19 psi), the vehicle may no

longer be used. Contact a workshop.

The integrated safety valve opens at a

pressure of 7 bar (102 psi).

Protect the compressor from moisture and

ra in.

20. Stow the tyre repair kit in the luggage

compartment – see page 182.

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Fuses

Electrical system

9 Warning

In the vehicle, there are two fuseboxes:

one in the vehicle interior, below the

instrument panel, and another in the

engine bay, in front of the windscreen.

Electronic ignition systems generate very

high voltages. Do not touch the ignition

system; high voltage can be fatal.

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We recommend carrying a complete set of

fuses.

Put spare fuses in the p rovid ed loca tion in

the fusebox in the instrument panel

(marked in yellow in the illustration). Open

cover – see page 188.

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

respective switch and the ignition.

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Alw ays use fuses with the specified rating.

This is shown on each fuse, and is also

indicated by the fuse colour and the plug-

in location in the fusebox.

Fuse

rating

2 A

colour

Grey

Brow nish ye llow

Brown

5 A

7.5 A

10 A

15 A

20 A

30 A

40 A

50 A

60 A

80 A

Red

Blue

Yellow

Light green

Pink (Maxi-Fuse)

Orange

Red (M axi-Fuse)

Yellow (Maxi-Fuse)

Black (Maxi-Fuse)

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A defective fuse can be recognized by its

melted wire. A new fuse should only be

installed after the cause of the trouble has

been rectified.

To helpin replacing fuses, there is a special

fuse-gripping tool in the fusebox 3.

Slot fuse-gripping tool onto fuse and

withdraw it.

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No. Circuit

17

Rating

No. Circuit

Rating

–

4

Infotainment system,

diesel engine

20 A

18 Adaptive Forward Lighting 15 A

(AFL)

5

6

7

–

19 Central locking system

20 A

5 A

–

20 Interior lighting,

Starter,

diesel engine:

engine controller

10 A

reading light

21 Windscreen wash system

22 Rear electric windows

15 A

20 A

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9

Horn

15 A

20 A

Fuel injection system,

fuel pump,

sta tionary heater

23 Slide / tilt sunroof,

skylight roof

24 Vauxhall alarm system

25 Rear window wiper

5 A

10 Turn signal lights

20 A

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Fuses and the m ost importan t

circuits they protect

Fusebox in passenger compartment

Disengage fusebox cover at bottom and

remove.

15 A

11 Infotainment system,

26 Ignition system,

Information display

engine electronics

12 Heated rear window,

7.5 A

10 A

27 Engine control,

5 A

exterior mirrors

airbags, ESP®^Plus

13 Central locking,

28 Air conditioning system

7.5 A

Va ux ha ll alarm system

Some circuits may be protected by several

fuses.

29 Front left electric window 20 A

14 Engine control

Petrol engine:

30

–

15 A

No. Circuit

Rating

7.5 A

5 A

Diesel engine:

7.5 A

31 Engine control,

7. 5 A

10 A

1

2

Central control unit

Z 17 DTH engine

15 Engine control unit,

10 A

15 A

Immobiliser,

hazard warning lights,

exterior lighting

Z 17 DTH engine

32 Front rig ht elec tric wind ow 20 A

16 Accessory socket,

20 A

cigarette lighter

3

Headlight wash system

30 A

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No. Circuit

Rating

33 Central control module,

immobiliser,

5 A

control indicators

34 Windscreen wiper

30 A

5 A

35 Interior lighting,

interior mirror,

information display

36 Brake light, ABS, ESP®^{Pl us}15 A

37 Cigarette lighter,

20 A

auxiliary heater

38 Seat heater (left)

39 Seat heater (right)

15 A

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Picture no:

40 Adaptive Forward Lighting 5 A

(AFL),

No. Circuit

Rating

No. Circuit

Rating

42 Engine cooling,

5 A

51 Left dipped beam:

Xenon headlight

automatic headlight range

adjustment

lighting

15 A

10 A

Halogen headlight

43 Left parking light

44 Right parking light

45 Fog tail light

5 A

41 Reversing lights

15 A

52 Right dipped beam:

Xenon headlight

5 A

15 A

10 A

15 A

20 A

Halogen headlight

46 Front fog lights

53 Sunroof,

electric windows,

radio

5 A

47 Towing equipm ent,

accessory socket

48 Diesel filter heater

30 A

–

54 M ain beam (left)

55 M ain beam (right)

10 A

–

49

–

50 Diesel filter heater

30 A

56

–

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Bulb replacement

Before replacing a bulb, switch ignition off

and switch relevant switch off.

Only hold new bulb at base! Do not touch

the bulb glass with bare hands, otherwise

fingerprints on the glass evaporate.

Residue builds up on the reflector

eventually resulting in a dull reflector.

Inadvertently stained bulbs may be

cleaned with aclean non-fluffy cloth, using

alcohol or white spirits.

The replacement bulb must be in

accordance with the data on the base of

the defective bulb. Do not exceed wattage

given on bulb base.

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Fusebox in engine compartment

The fusebox is at the front of the engine

compartment, near the windscreen.

The following fuses are Maxi fuses.

Headlight aiming

No. Circuit

Rating

We recommend that headlight adjustment

be carried out by a workshop who willhave

s pec ia l equ ipme n t.

1

2

Interior fan

30 A

50 A

9 Warning

Electric Power Steering

(EPS)

When adjusting headlights, headlight

range adjustment must be set to 0.

Turn off engine before opening fusebox,

ris k of injury.

3

4

ABS

40 A

Easytronic,

diesel preheating system

60 A

80 A

Disengage cover of fusebox from lug and

lift off.

5

6

7

8

Heated rear window

Engine cooling

Starter

30 A

50 A

30 A

40 A

Some circuits may be protected by several

fuses.

Engine cooling

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Halogen headlight system

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Dipped beam

4. Press the bulb down in the holder.

Headlights with separate systems for

dipped beam 1 (bottom lights) and main

beam 2 (top lights).

1. Open bonnet and engage support.

5. Remove bulb with connector from

reflector housing.

2. To replace the bulb on the left-hand

side, remove the relay box.

To replace the bulb on the right-hand

side, remove the air hose from the air

filter.

3. Rotate the headlight protective cover

anticlockwise and remove.

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6. Detach plug connector from bulb base.

Main beam

4. Detach plug connector from bulb.

7. Fit connector onto new bulb, without

touching the glass.

1. Open bonnet and engage support.

5. Disengage spring wire clip from

retaining lugs by moving it forwards

and swivel it aside.

2. To replace the bulb on the left-hand

side, remove the relay box.

8. Insert the bulb with connector so that

the lug engages in the recess in the

reflector.

To replace the bulb on the right-hand

side, remove the air hose from the air

filter.

9. Place headlight protective cover in

position and close.

3. Rotate the headlight protective cover

anticlockwise and remove.

10. Insert relay box after replacing bulb at

left-hand side.

After replacing the bulb on the right-

hand side, reattach the air hose to the

air filter and engage.

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Halogen headlight system 3,

Adaptive Forward Lighting

(AFL) 3

Halogen headlight system for dipped and

main beam in combination with curve and

turn lighting.

9 Warning

We recommend having bulbs for dipped

beam, main beam, turn lighting, parking

lights and turn signallights replaced by a

workshop only.

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Xenon headlight system

6. Remove bulb from reflector housing.

Headlights with separate sy stems for

dipped beam 1 (bottom lights) and main

beam 2 (top lights).

7. When fitting a new bulb, engage the

lugs in the recesses on the reflector

without touching the glass.

Dipped beam

8. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector

onto bulb.

9 Warning

9. Place headlight protective cover in

position and close.

The dipped beam works with very high

electrical voltage. Do not touch, risk of

fatal injury. Have bulbs changed by a

workshop.

10. Insert relay box after replacing bulb at

left-hand side.

After replacing the bulb on the right-

hand side, reattach the air hose to the

air filter and engage.

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Main beam

3. Detach plug connector from bulb.

5. Remove bulb from reflector housing.

1. Open bonnet and engage support.

2. Remove headlight protective cover.

4. Disengage spring wire clip from

retaining lug and swivel upward.

6. When fitting a new bulb, engage the

lugs in the recesses on the reflector

without touching the glass.

7. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector

onto bulb.

8. Place headlight protective cover in

position and close.

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4. Push side lugs of parking light holder

5. Remove bulb from socket.

Parking lights

together and remove holder from

reflector.

1. Open bonnet and engage support.

6. Insert new bulb, without touching the

glass.

2. To replace the bulb on the left-hand

side, remove the relay box.

7. Insert bulb socket in reflector.

To replace the bulb on the right-hand

side, remove the air hose from the air

filter.

8. Place headlight protective cover in

position and close.

9. Insert relay box after replacing bulb on

left-hand side.

3. Turn the main beam headlight cover

cap anticlockwise and remove.

10. After replacing the bulb on the right-

hand side, reattach the air hose to the

air filter and engage.

For vehicles with Xenon headlight

sy stem 3, remove the headlight cover

cap – see page 194, Fig. 14219 S.

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8. Rotate bulb carrier to right as far as it

will go.

9. Insert relay box after replacing bulb at

left-hand side.

After replacing the bulb on the right-

hand side, reattach the air hose to the

air filter and engage.

Side turn signal lights

Have bulbs changed by a workshop.

Front fog lights 3

Have bulbs changed by a workshop.

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4. Remove bulb mounting from reflector.

Front turn signal lights

1. Open bonnet and engage support.

5. Detach bulb from bulb mounting.

2. To replace the bulb on the left-hand

side, remove the relay box.

6. Insert new bulb into bulb mounting,

without touching the glass.

To replace the bulb on the right-hand

side, remove the air hose from the air

filter.

7. Insert new bulb so that the two lugs on

the bulb mounting engage in the

recesses in the reflector.

3. Rotate left turn signal light bulb carrier

and disengage.

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3. Disengage the plug of the main bulb

5. Slacken both screws on the back of the

Tail lights

mounting by pressing (arrow in

illustration) and pull from bulb

mounting.

main bulb mounting. Press the catches

of the bulb mounting together and

remove the bulb mounting.

1. Unscrew the four screws from the bulb

housing using a screwdriver 3.

2. Pull bulb housing, reflector and fog tail

light out of retainers to rear.

4. Disengage lug of fog tail light plug (see

arrow in illustration) and remove.

6

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Bulbs in main bulb mounting:

1 = Turn signal

Fog tail light bulb:

Number plate light

Rotate bulb mounting anticlockwise and

disengage.

1. Insert screwdriver 3 vertically on right-

ha nd side of bulb housing, ex ert p ressure

towards the right and disengage spring.

Remove the bulb housing downwards.

2 = Brake light

3 = Tail light

4 = Reversing light

Remove bulb from socket.

6. Insert new bulb, being careful not to

touch the bulb glass, and engage the

bulb mounting in the bulb housing.

Remove bulb from socket.

7. Retighten both screws on the back of the

main bulb mounting. Connect both

plugs. Insert bulb housing with retaining

pins to vehicle body and fasten housing

with the four screws.

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5. Engage bulb holder by rotating right in

bulb housing. Insert bulb housing and

engage.

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2. Rotate bulb holder to left and

3. Remove bulb from socket.

disengage.

4. Insert new bulb, without touching the

glass.

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Rear courtesy light,

rear reading lights 3

Have bulbs changed by a workshop.

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Courtesy lights

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2. Remove bulb from socket.

Front courtesy light, reading lights 3

To ensure that no power is supplied to the

lights, close the doors before removing.

3. Insert new bulb, without touching the

glass.

4. Mount housing and engage in position.

1. Unclip the scatter disc on the housing at

the point shown in the illustration.

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Instrument illumination,

Information display illumination

Have bulbs changed by a workshop.

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Glove compartment light,

2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip

luggage compartment light

and remove.

To ensure that no power is supplied to the

lights, close the doors or hold the contact

switch depressed before removing.

3. Insert new bulb, without touching the

glass.

4. Insert light in opening and engage in

position.

1 . Pris e the light out with a s crewdriv er 3

and remove.

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Vehicle care aids 3

Vehicle wash:

Washing

Vehicle care

When caring for your vehicle, observe all

national environmental regulations,

particularly when washing it.

The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to

environmental influences, e.g. continuous

changes in weather conditions, industrial

waste gases and dust or thawing salts, so

wash and wax your vehicle regularly.When

using automatic car washes, select a

programme which includes waxing.

z Wash brush,

z Car Shampoo,

z Car Sponges,

Regular, thorough care helps to improve

the appearance of your vehicle and

maintain its value over the years. It is also

a prerequisite for warranty claims for any

paint or corrosion damage.

z Insect Removal Sponge,

z Chamois Leather,

z Wheel cleaners,

z Engine cleaners,

z Glass cleaners.

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, pollen

and the like should be cleaned off

immediately, as they contain aggressive

constituents which can cause paint

damage.

The following pages contain tips for vehicle

care which, if used properly, will help

combat the unavoidable damaging effects

of the environm ent.

Vehicle care:

z Paintwork Cleaner,

z Paintwork Polish,

z Metallic Paintwork Wax,

z Hard wax,

z Touch-up pens,

z Touch-U p / Aerosol Paint,

z Wheel Preserver,

z Insect Remover,

z Window Cleaning Spray,

z Vauxhall Windscreen Wash Solvent,

z Silicone Oil for Rubber Seals,

z Cleaner,

z Alloy Wheel Cleaner,

z Alloy Wheel Preserver,

z Rust Preventative.

If using a car wash, comply with the

pertinent instructions of the manufacturer

of the car wash.Windscreen wiper and rear

window wiper must be switched off, see

pages 11 and 12. Unscrew antenna 3 and

roof-mounted luggage carrier 3, stand on

door sill to reach them more ea sily.

If y ou wash your vehicle by hand, make

sure that the insides of the wings are also

thoroughly rinsed out.

Clean edges and folds on opened doors

and flaps as well as the areas they cover.

Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

separate leathers for paint and window

surfaces: remnants of wax on the windows

will impair vision.

Observe national regulations.

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Waxing

Wheels

Exterior lights

Wax your vehicle regularly, in particular

after it has been washed using shampoo,

and at the latest when water no longer

forms beads on the paintwork, otherwise

the paintwork will dry out.

Use a p H-neutral wheel clea ning a gent to

Headlight and other protective lightbezels

are made of plastic. If they require

additional cleaning after the vehicle has

been wa shed , clean them w ith Car

Shampoo. Do not use any abrasive or

caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper,

and do not clean them dry.

clean the wheels.

Wheels are painted a nd can be treated

with the same agents as the body. For alloy

wheels, we recommend use of Alloy Wheel

Preserver.

Also wax edges and folds on opened doors

and flaps as well as the areas they cover.

Paintwork damage

Plastic and rubber parts

Polishing

Repair minor paintwork damage such as

stone chips, scratches etc. im mediately

using a touch-up pen or spray, before rust

forms. If rust has already formed, have a

workshop eliminate the cause. Also check

the surfaces and edges facing the road

surface on which rustmay have developed

unnoticed for some time.

If the car wash does not clean plastic and

rubber parts adequately, use cleaner

suitable for vehicle interiors. Do not use any

other agent, and in particular do not use

solvents or petrol.

Polishing is necessary only if the paint has

become dull or if solid deposits have

become attached to it.

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

protective film, making waxing

unnecessary.

Wheels and tyres

Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners on

wheels and tyres.

Plastic body parts should not be treated

with wax and polish.

Use M etallic Paintwork Wax on vehicles

with a metallic-effect paint finish.

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Interior and upholstery

Seat belts

Windscreen wiper blades

Clean the vehicle interior, including the

instrument panel facia, using interior

cleaner.

Always keep seat belts clean and dry.

Wax, such as that used in car w ashes, can

cause streaking on the windscreen when

the wiper is used.

Clean only with lukewarm water or Cleaner.

Wi nd ows

The instrument panel should only be

cleaned using a soft damp cloth.

Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with

a soft cloth and Vauxhall Windscreen

Wash Solvent, and replaced if necessary –

see page 233.

When cleaning the heated rear w indow,

make sure that the heating elementon the

inside of the window is not damaged.

Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum

cleaner and brush. To remove stains, use

cleaner that is suitable for both fabrics and

vinyl.

Use asoftlint-free cloth or chamois leather

in conjunction with Window Cleaning Spray

and Insect Remover.

Locks

The locks are factory-lubricated with a high

quality lock cylinder grease. This prevents

the locks from freezing. Only use de-icer in

urgent c ases as this destroys the grease

and damages the function of the locks.

After using de-icer, have a workshop

regrease the locks.

Do not use cleaning agents such as

Vauxhall Windscreen Wash Solvent is

suitable for defrosting windows.

acetone, tetrachloride, paint thinner, paint

remover, nail varnish remover, washing

powder or bleach. Petrolis also unsuitable.

For mechanical removal of ice, use a

commercially available sharp-edged ice

scraper. Press the scraper firmly against

the glass so that no dirt can get under it

and scratch the glass.

Open Velcro fasteners on clothing could

damage seat upholstery. Make sure that

Velcro fasteners are closed.

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Engine compartment

Underbody

Caution -commercially available bitumen /

rubber materials can damage the PVC

coating. We recommend that you have

underbody work carried out by a

workshop, who knows the prescribed

materials and has experience in the use

thereof.

Look after areas in the engine

compartment that are painted in the same

colour as the vehicle like any other

paintwork.

Your vehicle has a factory-applied PVC

undercoating in the wheel arches

(includingthe longitudinal members) which

provides permanent protection and needs

no special maintenance. The surfaces of

the vehicle underbody not covered by PVC

are provided with adurable protective wax

coating in critical areas.

It is advisable to wash the engine

compartment before and after winter and

preserve it with wax. Before engine

washing, cover alternator and brake fluid

reservoir with plastic sheeting.

The underbody should be washed

following the end of the cold weather

season to remove any dirt adhering to the

underbody since this may also contain salt.

Check protective wax coating and, if

necessary, have it restored to perfect

condition.

On vehicles which are washedfrequently in

automatic car washes with underbody

washing facility, the protective wax

coating may be impairedby dirt-dissolving

additives, so check the underbody after

washing and have it waxed if necessary.

Before the startof the cold weatherseason,

check the PVC coating and protective wax

coating and, if necessary, have them

restored to perfect condition.

When washing the engine with a steam-jet

cleaner, do not d irect the steam jet at

components of the Anti-lock Brake

System (ABS), the automatic air

conditioning system 3 or the belt drive and

its components.

Engine washing also removes subsequently

applied protective wax. Therefore after

washing, have a workshop protect the

engine, parts of the braking system in the

engine bay, axle elements with steering,

body elements and cavities, thoroughly

with protective wax.

An engine wash can be performed in the

spring in order to remove dirt that has

adhered to the engine compartment,

which may also have a high salt content.

Checkprotective wax layer and make good

if necessary.

Do not use high-pressure jet clea ners in the

engine compartment.

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