186Vehicle care
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 recovering the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lamps, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Open&Start system 3 28.
Transmission in neutral.
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 and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must be towed facing forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than
60 miles . In all other cases and when
the transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Manual transmission automated
3 134.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and remove
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 171.
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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
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 recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye and refit the cover.
Appearance 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 car 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.
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Wheels and tyresDo not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Engine compartment
Areas of the engine compartment that
are painted in the same colour as the vehicle must be looked after like any
other painted surface.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter
and preserve it with wax. Protect the
alternator and brake fluid reservoir
with plastic sheets before washing
the engine.
When washing the engine with a
steam-jet cleaner, do not direct the
steam jet towards components of the
antilock brake system, air
conditioning system or the belt drive
and its components.
After an engine wash, have all engine
room components preserved
thoroughly by a workshop using
protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Customer information209
■ 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 .......................... 151
Active head restraints ...................45
Active head restraints on front seats ......................................... 22
Adaptive Forward Lighting ........ .................................... 24, 92, 110
Adjustable air vents ...................122
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........87
Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 123
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 123
Air vents...................................... 122
Antilock brake system ................ 138
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......88
Anti-theft alarm system ........35, 101
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................187
Apply footbrake ............................ 91
Armrest ........................................ 49
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic climate control system .................................... 118
Automatic level control ..............141
Automatic light control ...............108Automatic transmission .............128
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122
B Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery voltage ........................... 100
Board-Info-Display .......................93
Bonnet ....................................... 153
Brake and clutch fluid .................192
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 139
Brake fluid .................................. 155
Brake light switch ....................... 100
Brakes ............................... 138, 155
Breakdown.................................. 185
Bulb replacement ....................... 158
C
Capacities .................................. 205
Cargo management system ........71
Car Pass ...................................... 26
Catalytic converter .....................128
Central locking system ................31
Centre console lighting ..............114
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 87
Check control ............................... 22
Child locks ................................... 34
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63
211
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 80
Continuous damping control ......141
Control indicators.......................... 84
Control of the vehicle .................124
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............192
Cruise control ...................... 92, 141
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 110
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............208
Deflation detection system and tyre pressure monitoring
system ...................................... 90
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......157
Diesel particle filter ..............24, 127
Door open .................................... 92
Doors ............................................ 34
Drain diesel fuel filter .................101Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 146
Driving hints ................................ 124
E Easytronic ................................... 134
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 165
Electronic climate control system 119
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 131, 135
Electronic Stability Program 89, 139
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......152
Engine compartment fuse box ...166
Engine coolant ........................... 154
Engine coolant temperature ........89
Engine cooling level ..................101
Engine data ............................... 200
Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Engine identification ...................196
Engine oil ................... 153, 192, 197
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................208
Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 187
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38F
Fault ................................... 132, 136
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 123
FlexOrganizer .............................. 23
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 161
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ........................... 111
Front seats.................................... 46
Fuel............................................. 144
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 145
Fuel for diesel engines ..............144
Fuel for petrol engines ...............144
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Fuses ......................................... 165
G
Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................146
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 96
H
Halogen headlights ....................158
Hand brake ......................... 138, 139
212
Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights................................... 108
Headlights when driving abroad 109
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 116
High beam ........................... 92, 109
Hill start assist ........................... 139
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I
Identification plate .....................196
Ignition switch positions .............125
Immobiliser .................................. 37
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 93
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel illumination .....165
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 113
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........140
Interactive driving system, continuous damping control,
sport mode ............................... 90Interior care ............................... 189
Interior lighting ............................ 113
Interior lights ...................... 113, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply 132, 137
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 66
J Jump starting ............................. 184
K Key, memorised settings ..............28
Keys ............................................. 26
Keys, locks ................................... 26
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Lighting ...................................... 101
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................34, 69
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......169
Loading information .....................75
Load rails and hooks ...................70
Low engine oil level .....................91
Low fuel ....................................... 91M
Malfunction indicator light ............87
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode .....................130, 135
Manual transmission .................. 133
Manual transmission automated 134
Manual windows ..........................40
Memorised settings ......................28
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................112
Moonroof ..................................... 43
N New vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................163
O Object detection systems ...........142
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 192, 197
Open&Start system .....................28
Open&Start system .....................91
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P Parking ................................ 17, 126
Parking assist ............................ 142
Parking brake ............................ 139
Parking lights ............................. 112
214
Trip computer in Board-Info-Display ................................... 102
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 104
Triple-Info-Display .......................93
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 87
Tyre chains ................................ 177
Tyre deflation detection system. .......................................... 23, 175
Tyre designations ......................173
Tyre pressure ....................101, 173
Tyre pressure monitoring system .............................. 24, 174
Tyre pressures ................... 106, 205
Tyre repair kit ............................. 177
Tyres .......................................... 172
U Ultrasonic parking assist .............. 89
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 189
Upshift .......................................... 89
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 156
Vehicle checks............................ 152
Vehicle data ................................ 197Vehicle data recording and
privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....195
Vehicle jack ................................ 171
Vehicle messages .....................100
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 151
Vehicle tools ............................... 171
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 203
Ventilation ................................... 116
W
Warning chimes .........................100
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 74
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 155
Washer fluid level ......................102
Wheel changing .........................180
Wheel covers ............................. 176
Wheels and tyres .......................172
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........78
Winter mode ................................ 89
Winter tyres ............................... 172
Wiper blade replacement ..........157X
Xenon headlights .......................161