
Vehicle care179Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid  3 215.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the 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 fluid
9 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  MAX marks.
If fluid level is below  MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid  3 215.
Vehicle battery
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
four 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.
Battery discharge protection  3 113.
Disconnecting the battery
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds. 

Vehicle care181Meaning 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 causeblindness 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 five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, 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
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully. 

182Vehicle careBulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch 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.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights with separate
housings for low beam and high
beam/turn signal light.
High beam, turn signal light ( 1)
Low beam ( 2)
High beam
1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it.
2. Withdraw the upper bulb holderfrom the reflector housing. 

Vehicle care189
2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwiseand remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder andreplace it.
4. Insert bulb holder and turnclockwise.
5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to
the left and insert right end.
Number plate light The number plate light is designed as
LEDs and can not be changed. In
case of defective LEDs, have them
replaced by a workshop.
Interior lights
Courtesy light, reading lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Load compartment light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Instrument panel illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Electrical system
Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are three fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● engine compartment
● instrument panel
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire.Caution
Do not replace the fuse until the
cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function. 

208Vehicle care
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 manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 30 mph. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is 30 mph and for a maximum of
30 miles. If the front axle has been
raised, the maximum speed is
30 mph. There is no distance
limitation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Iinsert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools  3 194. 

236Customer informationWhen 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. 

240Head restraints ............................ 42
Head-up display............................ 96
Heated mirrors  ............................. 35
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel  .................73
Heated windscreen .......................39
Heating  ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 114
High beam  ........................... 91, 107
High beam assist ..........................91
Hill start assist  ........................... 144
Horn  ....................................... 13, 74
I Identification plate  .....................217
Ignition switch positions  .............127
Immobiliser  .................................. 34
Indicators ...................................... 82
Inductive charging ........................78
Info display ................................... 94
Instrument cluster  ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box  .........192
Instrument panel illumination  .....189
Instrument panel illumination control  .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care  ............................... 211
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights  ...................... 112, 189
Interior mirrors .............................. 36Interruption of power supply  ......141
Introduction  .................................... 3
J
Jump starting  ............................. 206
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L Lane departure warning .......88, 164
Lashing eyes  ............................... 68
LED headlights ........................... 184
Lighting features .........................113
Light switch  ................................ 106
Load compartment  ................30, 64
Load compartment cover  .............67
Loading information  .....................70
Low beam ..................................... 91
Low fuel  ....................................... 90
M Malfunction indicator light  ............87
Manual anti-dazzle  ......................36
Manual mode  ............................. 140
Manual transmission .................. 142
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers  .....................111N
New vehicle running-in  ..............127
Number plate light  .....................189
O Object detection systems ...........150
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 215, 219
OnStar ........................................ 102
Outside temperature  ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 131
P Panoramic view system ..............160
Parking  ................................ 19, 134
Parking assist  ............................ 150
Parking brake  ............................ 144
Parking lights  ............................. 111
Particulate filter ........................... 135
Performance  .............................. 224
Performing work  ........................176
Power button .............................. 128
Power outlets  ............................... 77
Power saving mode ....................129
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating  ................................... 89
Puncture ..................................... 202
Q Quickheat ................................... 122