186Vehicle care
3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 171.
Vehicle care187
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Never tow your vehicle equipped
with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the front or rear tyres on the road.
If you tow the vehicle equipped with AWD while the front or rear
tyres are rolling on the road the
drive system in the vehicle could
be severely damaged. When
towing vehicles equipped with
AWD all 4 tyres may not be in
contact with the road.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 115 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
50 mph. In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicle with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using tow eye.
Towing with a tow rope could cause
severe automatic transmission
damage. When towing vehicle with
automatic transmission, use flat bed
or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and close cap.
Vehicle care189Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
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.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
208Customer information
■ Vehicle reactions in particulardriving situations (e.g. inflation of
an airbag, activation of the stability
regulation system)
■ Environmental conditions (e.g. temperature)
These data are exclusively technical
and help identifying and correcting
errors as well as optimizing vehicle
functions.
Motion profiles indicating travelled
routes cannot be created with these
data.
If services are used (e.g. repair
works, service processes, warranty
cases, quality assurance),
employees of the service network
(manufacturer included) are able to
read out this technical information
from the event and error data storage
modules applying special diagnostic
devices. If required, you will receive
further information at these
workshops. After an error has been
corrected, the data are deleted from
the error storage module or they are
constantly overwritten.When using the vehicle, situations
may occur in which these technical
data related to other information
(accident report, damages on the
vehicle, witness statements etc.) may be associated with a specific person -
possibly, with the assistance of an
expert.
Additional functions contractually
agreed upon with the client (e.g.
vehicle location in emergency cases)
allow the transmission of particular vehicle data from the vehicle.Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in somevehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and ignition
system security. It is also used in
connection with conveniences such
as radio remote controls for door
locking/unlocking and starting, and in-
vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in
Vauxhall vehicles does not use or
record personal information or link with any other Vauxhall system
containing personal information.
210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 152
Adaptive forward lighting .....87, 107
Adjustable air vents ...................118
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................46, 83
Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 119
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 119
Air vents...................................... 118
All-wheel drive ........................... 130
Antilock brake system ................ 131
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................189
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................28
Automatic light control ...............104
Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............127
Auxiliary heater ........................... 118
B Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery voltage ............................. 95
Bicycle rack .................................. 57Bonnet ....................................... 154
Bonnet open ................................. 88
Brake and clutch fluid .................193
Brake and clutch system .............84
Brake assist ............................... 132
Brake fluid .................................. 157
Brakes ............................... 131, 157
Breakdown.................................. 186
Bulb replacement ....................... 160
C
Capacities .................................. 204
Catalytic converter .....................126
Central locking system ................21
Centre console storage ...............56
Centre high-mounted brake light 165
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 76
Code ............................................. 93
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................120
Controls ........................................ 72
211
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............193
Cruise control ...................... 88, 135
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 45
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............106
Declaration of conformity ............207
Delayed locking ............................ 23
Descent control system .......85, 134
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......159
Diesel particle filter ...............86, 125
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........135
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 150
Driving hints ................................ 120
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 166
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..128
Electronic Stability Control.......... 133
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............86Electronic Stability Control off....... 86
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......153
Engine compartment fuse box ...167
Engine coolant ........................... 155
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 200
Engine exhaust .......................... 125
Engine identification ...................196
Engine oil ................... 154, 193, 197
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................207
Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 189
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ....................12, 104
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 129
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 119
Flex-Fix system ............................ 57
Fog light ....................................... 88
Fog lights ................................... 163
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Forward collision alert................. 138
Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ........................... 109Front seats.................................... 34
Front turn signal lights ...............163
Fuel............................................. 148
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 150
Fuel for diesel engines ..............148
Fuel for petrol engines ...............148
Fuel gauge ................................... 80
Fuses ......................................... 166
G Gauges ......................................... 79
General information ...................150
Glovebox ..................................... 55
Glove box lighting .......................111
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 91
H
Halogen headlights ....................160
Hand brake ......................... 131, 132
Hazard warning flashers ............109
Headlight flash ........................... 105
Headlight range adjustment ......105
Headlights when driving abroad 105
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 33
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................73
212
Heating ........................................ 37
Heating and ventilation system . 114
High beam ........................... 87, 105
Hill start assist ........................... 132
Horn ....................................... 13, 73
I
Identification plate .....................195
Ignition switch positions .............121
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 87
Indicators ...................................... 79
Information displays...................... 88
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........168
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 110
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............54
Interior care ............................... 191
Interior lighting ............................ 110
Interior lights ...................... 111, 166
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Interruption of power supply ......129
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52
J
Jump starting ............................. 185K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane departure warning .......85, 146
Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Lighting features .........................112
Light switch ................................ 104
Load compartment ................24, 66
Load compartment cover .............68
Load compartment fuse box ......170
Loading information .....................70
Low fuel ....................................... 87
M Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 128
Manual transmission .................. 130
Manual windows ..........................29
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................110
N
New vehicle running-in ..............121
Number plate light .....................165O
Object detection systems ...........140
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 193, 197
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 122
P Parking ................................ 17, 124
Parking assist ............................ 140
Parking brake ............................ 132
Particulate filter ........................... 125
Performance .............................. 201
Performing work ........................153
Pollen filter ................................. 119
Power outlets ............................... 78
Power steering.............................. 85
Power windows ............................ 29
Preheating ................................... 86
Puncture ..................................... 180
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 208
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 111
Rear carrier system ......................57
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ....................... 88, 110
Rear view camera ...................... 141
214
Vehicle personalisation ...............98
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 152
Vehicle tools ............................... 171
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 202
Ventilation ................................... 114
W
Warning chimes ........................... 95
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 156
Wheel changing .........................180
Wheel covers ............................. 177
Wheels and tyres .......................172
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........73
Winter tyres ............................... 172
Wiper blade replacement ..........159
X
Xenon headlights .......................162