164Vehicle careGeneral Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage 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 or set selector lever
to P. 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
alarm 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 plate 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
176Vehicle care2. 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.
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)
202Vehicle careCaution
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
cap.
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 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.
Customer information223Vehicle data recording
and privacy
Event data recorders Data storage modules in the
vehicle
A large number of electronic
components of your vehicle contain
data storage modules temporarily or
permanently storing technical data
about the condition of the vehicle,
events and errors. In general, this
technical information documents the
condition of parts, modules, systems
or the environment:
● Operating conditions of system components (e.g. filling levels)
● Status messages of the vehicle and its single components (e.g.
number of wheel revolutions / rotational speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration)
● Dysfunctions and defects in important system components● Vehicle reactions in particular driving 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 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.
225Controls........................................ 71
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............206
Cruise control ...................... 88, 140
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 46
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............219
Delayed locking ............................ 23
Descent control system .......85, 139
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......171
Diesel particle filter ...............86, 130
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........140
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 159
Driving hints ................................ 125
E
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 179
Electronic climate control system 119
Electronic driving programmes ..133
Electronic Stability Control.......... 138
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............86Electronic Stability Control off....... 85
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......164
Engine compartment fuse box ...179
Engine coolant ........................... 167
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine data ............................... 213
Engine exhaust .......................... 130
Engine identification ...................209
Engine oil ................... 166, 206, 210
Engine oil pressure ......................86
Entry lighting .............................. 115
Event data recorders ..................223
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 202
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ....................12, 107
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 133
First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 122
Flex-Fix system ............................ 56
Fog light ....................................... 88
Fog lights ................................... 175
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Forward collision alert................. 142
Front airbag system .....................45
Front fog lights ........................... 113Front seats.................................... 35
Front turn signal lights ...............175
Fuel............................................. 152
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 158
Fuel for diesel engines ..............152
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......153
Fuel for petrol engines ...............152
Fuel gauge ................................... 78
Fuel selector ................................ 78
Fuses ......................................... 179
G
Gauges ......................................... 77
General information ...................158
Glovebox ..................................... 55
Glove box lighting .......................115
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 92
H Halogen headlights ....................172
Hand brake ................................. 136
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights when driving abroad 109
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31