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4. Insert the strap through thespokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear left lashing eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
9 Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Always store jack and tools in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured by the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of the temporary spare wheel
could affect driveability. Have the
defective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 247.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.
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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
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: The vehicle 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. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 241.
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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 even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. 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.
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If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and 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.Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
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Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads.
Wheels and tyres Do 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 damage Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a 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.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Air shutter Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
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.
Customer information289
■ 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.
290IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 217
Active Emergency Braking .........187
Active head restraints ...................36
Adaptive cruise control .......113, 176
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 113, 135, 228
AdBlue ........................ 111, 160, 265
Adjustable air vents ...................150
Airbag and belt tensioners .........108
Airbag deactivation ..............55, 108
Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 152
Air conditioning system .............. 145
Air intake .................................... 152
Air vents...................................... 150
Antilock brake system ................ 167
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....110
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................260
Armrest ......................................... 41
Armrest storage ........................... 65
Ashtrays ..................................... 100
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............133
Automatic locking ........................23Automatic transmission .............163
Auxiliary heater ........................... 150
B
Battery discharge protection ......143
Battery voltage ........................... 123
Bicycle rack .................................. 67
BlueInjection ............................... 160
Bonnet ....................................... 219
Brake and clutch fluid .................265
Brake and clutch system ...........109
Brake assist ............................... 169
Brake fluid .................................. 222
Brakes ............................... 167, 222
Breakdown.................................. 258
Bulb replacement ....................... 226
C Capacities .................................. 281
Cargo management system ........85
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................160
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............142
Centre console storage ...............66
Changing tyre and wheel size ...247
Charging system ........................ 108
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58
291
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter .........................100
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............144
Clock............................................. 98
Code ........................................... 120
Control indicators........................ 104
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 93
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............265
Cruise control ....................113, 173
Cupholders .................................. 63
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
Curve lighting.............................. 135
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............135
Declaration of conformity ............286
DEF ............................................ 160
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................160
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......225
Diesel particle filter .............111, 159
Door open .................................. 113
Door panel storage .......................64
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........114Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 212
Driving hints ................................ 153
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 234
Electric parking brake .........109, 168
Electric parking brake fault .........109
Electronic climate control system 146
Electronic driving programmes ..165
Electronic Stability Control.......... 171
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......218
Engine compartment fuse box ...236
Engine coolant ........................... 221
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 103
Engine data ............................... 272
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Engine identification ...................268
Engine oil ................... 219, 265, 269
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 142
Event data recorders ..................288
Exit lighting ................................ 142
Exterior care .............................. 260
Exterior light ............................... 112Exterior lighting ....................12, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 165
First aid kit ................................... 89
Fixed air vents ........................... 151
Flex-Fix system ............................ 67
Fog light ..................................... 113
Fog lights ................................... 229
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 89
Following distance indication ......186
Forward collision alert................. 183
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ........................... 139
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 64
Fuel............................................. 203
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 211
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......204
Fuel for natural gas operation ...203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 102
Fuel selector .............................. 102
Fuses ......................................... 234