2015.5 VAUXHALL MOKKA brakes

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 131.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 128.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 182,
3 215.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 163.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 27, 3 34,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

Instruments and controls95
Press (the outer ring)■ to select or activate the marked option
■ to confirm a set value
■ to switch a system function on/off
BACK button
Press button to: ■ exit a menu without changing settings
■ return from a submenu to a higher menu level
■ delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold the button for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC), in
some cases together with a warning chime.
Press the SET/CLR button, MENU or
turn the adjuster wheel to confirm a
message.
Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message10Brakes overheated16Brake light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure

96Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message28Right rear turn signal failure53Tighten gas cap54Water in diesel fuel filterS68Service power steeringS73Service all-wheel drive systemS75Service air conditioningS79Top up engine oilS81Service transmissionS82Change engine oil soonS84Engine power is reducedS89Service vehicle soon128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean
bumperS136Service parking assist174Low batteryNotice
"S" means "Service vehicle soon".
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display and Uplevel- Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ service messages
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ drive systems
■ ride control systems
■ driver assistance systems
■ cruise control
■ speed limiter
■ parking assist systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ adaptive forward lighting
■ doors, windows
■ traffic sign assistant
■ lane departure warning
■ load compartment, boot lid
■ radio remote control
■ seat belts
■ airbag systems
■ engine and transmission
■ tyre pressure
■ diesel particle filter
■ vehicle battery status

Driving and operating121Driving and operatingDriving hints............................... 121
Starting and operating ...............122
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Automatic transmission .............. 128
Manual transmission ..................131
Drive systems ............................ 132
Brakes ........................................ 132
Ride control systems .................134
Driver assistance systems .........137
Fuel ............................................ 149
Trailer hitch ................................ 156Driving hints
Control of the vehicleNever coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 86.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 10 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.

132Driving and operatingDrive systems
All-wheel drive The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system
enhances driving characteristics and
stability, and helps to achieve the best possible driveability regardless of
ground surface. The system is always
active and cannot be deactivated.
The torque is distributed steplessly
between the wheels of the front and rear axle, depending on the driving
conditions. Additionally the torque
between the rear wheels is distributed
depending on the surface.
For optimum system performance,
the vehicle's tyres should not have
varying degrees of wear.
When using a temporary spare
wheel, the AWD system is
automatically disabled.
The AWD system will also be
temporarily disabled to protect the
system from overheating if there is
excessive wheel spin. When the
system cools down, AWD will be
restored.The deactivation of the AWD system
will be indicated by a message on the
Driver Information Centre.
If a service message or warning
code S73 is displayed on the Driver Information Centre, there is a
malfunction in the AWD system. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 95, Towing the
vehicle 3 196.Brakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. Considerably
more force is needed for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 85.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.

134Driving and operatingTo reduce the operating forces ofthe parking brake, depress the
foot brake at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 85.
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal for as long as full braking is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist The system helps prevent unintendedmovement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the foot brake after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further two seconds.
The brakes release automatically as
soon as the vehicle begins to
accelerate.
The hill start assist is not active during
an Autostop.Ride control systems
Traction Control system
The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) 3 135.
TC improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to
spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational after each engine
start as soon as the control indicator
b extinguishes.
When TC operates b flashes.

Driving and operating141
Alerting the driver
When approaching another vehicle
too rapidly, the collision alert warning page will be indicated in the DIC.
Simultaneously a warning chime
sounds. Depress the brake pedal, if it
is required by the situation.
Deactivation
The system can be deactivated.
Press V repeatedly until the following
message appears in the DIC.
General information
9 Warning
Forward collision alert is just a
warning system and does not
apply the brakes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
rapidly, it may not provide you
enough time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full
responsibility for the appropriate
following distance based on traffic, weather and visibility conditions.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver must always be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes.
System limitations
The system is designed to warn only for vehicles, but may react also to
other metallic objects.
In the following cases, forward
collision alert may not detect a vehicle ahead or sensor performance is
limited:
■ on winding roads
■ when weather limits visibility, e.g. fog, rain, or snow
■ when the sensor is blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt, or
windscreen damage

166Vehicle careWasher fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 203.
Vehicle battery Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an
AGM battery which is not a lead acid
battery.