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The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
The anti-theft alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, disconnect the
vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 113.
Replacing the vehicle battery Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
Only use vehicle batteries that allow
the fuse box to be mounted above the
vehicle battery.
In vehicles with stop-start system, be
sure to have the AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery replaced with
another AGM battery.
An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Vauxhall vehicle battery.
Notice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall
vehicle battery may result in a lower performance of the stop-start
system.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 123.
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Charging the vehicle battery9Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 194.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Wiper blade replacement
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Lift the wiper arm, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Wiper blade on the rear window
1. Remove the wiper cover from the wiper assembly.
2. Lift wiper blade.
3. Press slider holder pin.
4. Pull wiper blade out.
Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and turn off the
relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Halogen headlights
Low beam and high beam
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Remove protective cover.Low beam
1. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket connector.
2. Press spring clip, disengage it.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket and replace the bulb.
4. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
5. Reinstall the headlight assembly.
6. Engage the spring clip.
7. Connect the bulb socket connector.
8. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
High beam
1. Remove the bulb socket by pulling.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket and replace the bulb.
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3. When fitting a new bulb, engagethe lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
4. Reinstall the headlight assembly. 5. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
Sidelights
1. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning
anticlockwise.
2. Remove bulb socket from reflector.
3. Detach plug connector from bulb.
4. Remove bulb from socket.
5. Insert new bulb.
6. Plug connector onto bulb.
7. Insert socket in reflector.
8. Reinstall the assembly.
Xenon headlights
9 Danger
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Cornering lights
1. Remove the protective cover.
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2. Remove the bulb socket bypulling.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket and replace the bulb.
4. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
5. Reinstall the headlight assembly.
6. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
Fog lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Front turn signal lights
1. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and disengage.
2. Push bulb into socket slightly,rotate anticlockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
3. Insert bulb holder in reflector, rotate clockwise to engage.
Tail lights
Left-hand side
1. Remove both covers and unscrew
screws. Remove the panel.
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2. Remove the cover.
Right-hand side
1. Remove the storage door and the
tyre repair kit.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Tail/Stop light (1)
Turn signal light (2)Back-up lamp (3)
4. Remove bulb holder. Remove and renew bulb.
5. Insert bulb holder into the tail light
assembly. Install tail light
assembly in body and tighten.
Close covers and engage.
6. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.
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174Vehicle careSide turn signal lights
If the lights do not operate, have themchecked by a workshop.
Centre high-mounted
brake light
If the centre high-mounted brake light does not operate, have it checked by
a workshop.
Number plate light
1. Prise the light out with a screwdriver.
2. Remove bulb housing downwards, taking care not to pull
on the cable.
Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise
to disengage.
3. Remove bulb from holder and renew bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise.
5. Insert bulb housing and secure using a screwdriver.