Vehicle care
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Vehicle storage
General Information
Caution
Storage for a long period of time
(non-electric vehicle)
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
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.
Cold protection covers
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Wash and wax the vehicle.
In order to prevent the accumulation
of snow at the radiator cooling fan, it
is recommended to install removable
protection covers.
The protection covers must be
professionally installed, consult a
workshop.
Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
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Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
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, CO2 emissions 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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Fill up fuel tank completely.
Change the engine oil.
Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
Caution
The protection covers must be
removed when one of the
following conditions occurs:
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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.
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The ambient temperature is
above 10 °C.
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When the vehicle is towed.
The vehicle is driven at speeds
above 75 mph.
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Do not apply the parking brake.