Vehicle care133Vehicle storageStorage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear to prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
locking system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plates if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.
Natural gas vehicles must be recycled by a service centre authorised for
natural gas vehicles.
144Vehicle care
2.Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
to remove from the bulb housing.
Remove the bulb by pulling.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise
5. Install the bulb housing ensuring it
engages correctly.
Back doors
1. Insert screwdriver as indicated by
the arrows, press to the left and
release the bulb housing.
2. Press bulb slightly towards spring
clip and remove.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Install the bulb housing ensuring it
engages correctly.
Interior lights
Front and rear courtesy light
1. Remove lens using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Open the rear cover. 3. Renew bulb.
4. Close rear cover.
5. Reinstall lens.
164Vehicle careAppearance careExterior 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 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.
Customer information181● vehicle reactions in particulardriving situations (e.g. inflation ofan airbag, activation of the
stability regulation system)
● environmental conditions (e.g. temperature)
This data is exclusively technical and
helps identifying and correcting errors
as well as optimizing vehicle
functions.
Motion profiles indicating travelled
routes cannot be created with this
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 is deleted from the error storage module or it is
constantly overwritten.When using the vehicle, situations
may occur in which 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 some
vehicles 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.
183Cigarette lighter ........................... 69
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............101
Clock....................................... 67, 85
CNG............................................ 178
Control indicators.......................... 73
Control of the vehicle .................107
Controls ........................................ 65
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............168
Cruise control ...................... 84, 122
Cupholders .................................. 57
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Date .............................................. 85
Daytime running lights ............85, 95
Declaration of conformity ............180
DIC ............................................... 85
Diesel particle filter ...............81, 113
Distance to next service ...............85
Door locks..................................... 21
Door open .................................... 84
Doors ................................ 23, 24, 25
Drain fuel filter ............................. 83
Driver assistance systems ..........122
Driver Information Centre .............85
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 130
Driving hints ................................ 107E
Eco mode (E).............................. 118
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 146
Electronic climate control system 103
Electronic driving programmes ..118
Electronic Stability Control ..80, 121
Electronic Stability Control (ESC). 80
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......133
Engine compartment fuse box ...147
Engine coolant ........................... 136
Engine coolant temperature ........81
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 72
Engine data ............................... 173
Engine exhaust .......................... 113
Engine identification ...................171
Engine oil ...........135, 168, 171, 178
Engine oil pressure ......................82
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 121
Event data recorders ..................180
Exit lighting .................................. 99
Extendable load compartment cover ................................... 58, 62
Exterior care .............................. 164
Exterior light ................................. 84
Exterior lighting ......................11, 94
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27F
Fault ........................................... 118
Fixed air vents ........................... 105
Fog light ....................................... 84
Fog lights ................................... 142
Folding front passenger seat ........35
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding seats .......................... 37, 39
Front airbag system .....................48
Front fog lights ............................. 96
Front passenger seat Folding ...................................... 35
Table position ............................ 35
Front seats.................................... 33
Front turn signal light ..................140
Fuel............................................. 125
Fuel consumption .........................85
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 129
Fuel cut-off system .........76, 91, 109
Fuel for diesel engines ..............126
Fuel for natural gas operation ...126
Fuel for petrol engines ...............125
Fuel gauge ................................... 71
Fuel selector ................................ 72
Fuel system messages .........91, 109
Fuel tank ..................................... 178
Fuses ......................................... 146