Driving and operating133Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
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.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Use only floor mats, which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.
Driving downhill
Engage a gear when driving downhill
to ensure that sufficient brake
pressure is available.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 139.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging of the vehicle battery.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:
Driving and operating177In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Fuel for liquid gas operation Liquid gas is known as LPG
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole
Liquéfié). LPG is also known as
Autogas.
LPG consists mainly of propane and
butane. The octane rating is between 105 and 115, depending on the
butane proportion. LPG is stored
liquid at around five to ten bar
pressure.
The boiling point depends on the
pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure
propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).Caution
The system works at an ambient
temperature of approx. -8 °C to
100 °C.
Full function of the LPG system can
only be guaranteed with liquid gas
which complies with the minimum
requirements of DIN EN 589.
Fuel selector
Pressing LPG switches between
petrol and liquid gas operation as
soon as the required parameters (coolant temperature, gas
temperature and minimum engine
speed) have been reached. The
requirements are usually fulfilled after
approx. 60 seconds (depending on
exterior temperature) and the first firm press on the accelerator. The LED
status shows the current operating
mode.LED off:petrol operationLED
flashes:checking conditions for
fuel transition to liquid
gas operation.
Illuminates if conditions
are fulfilled.LED illu‐
minates:liquid gas operationLED
flashes
five
times
and
extin‐
guishes:liquid gas tank is empty
or failure in liquid gas
system. A message is
displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
If the fuel tank is empty, the engine
will not start.
188Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................189
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 189
Vehicle storage ........................189
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....190
Vehicle checks ........................... 190
Performing work ......................190
Bonnet ..................................... 190
Engine oil ................................. 191
Engine coolant ......................... 192
Washer fluid ............................ 194
Brakes ..................................... 194
Brake fluid ............................... 194
Vehicle battery ......................... 194
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....196
Wiper blade replacement ........196
Bulb replacement .......................197
Halogen headlights ..................197
Xenon headlights .....................200
Fog lights ................................. 201
Front turn signal lights .............201
Tail lights ................................. 201
Side turn signal lights ..............203
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 204Number plate light...................204
Interior lights ............................ 205
Instrument panel illumination ...205
Electrical system ........................205
Fuses ....................................... 205
Engine compartment fuse box . 206
Instrument panel fuse box .......208
Vehicle tools .............................. 210
Tools ........................................ 210
Wheels and tyres .......................211
Winter tyres ............................. 211
Tyre designations ....................211
Tyre pressure .......................... 212
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 213
Tread depth ............................. 217
Changing tyre and wheel size . 217
Wheel covers ........................... 218
Tyre chains .............................. 218
Tyre repair kit .......................... 218
Wheel changing .......................224
Spare wheel ............................ 226
Jump starting ............................. 228
Towing ....................................... 230
Towing the vehicle ...................230
Towing another vehicle ...........231Appearance care .......................232
Exterior care ............................ 232
Interior care ............................. 234
Vehicle care189General 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.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Vauxhall. Furthermore,
such changes may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the type approval,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps may 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, wellventilated 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.
212Vehicle careDirectional tyres
Directional tyres must be mounted so that they rotate in the correct
direction. The proper rotation
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel.
This also applies to vehicles with tyre
pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.Tyre pressure 3 251.
The tyre pressure information label
on the right door frame indicates the original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options.
For the correct tyre pressure value,
follow the procedure below:
● Identify the engine identifier code. Engine data 3 243.
● Identify the respective tyre. ● The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations
3 251.For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Vehicle care233Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes
must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with theseparts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and 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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.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.
Sunroof 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. Do
not apply wax or polishing agents to
the sunroof.
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 witha 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.
261Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............236
Corner lighting ............................ 115
Cruise control ...................... 95, 153
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 48
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............253
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......196
Diesel particle filter ...............93, 139
Door open .................................... 95
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 133
E Easy entry..................................... 38
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 205
Electronic climate control system 125
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 142, 147Electronic Stability Control.......... 151
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............93
Electronic Stability Control off....... 93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......190
Engine compartment fuse box ...206
Engine coolant ........................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 243
Engine exhaust .......................... 139
Engine identification ...................239
Engine oil ................... 191, 236, 240
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 120
Event data recorders ..................257
Exit lighting ................................ 120
Exterior care .............................. 232
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................12, 112
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ................................... 142, 147
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 201Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......159
Forward collision alert................. 156
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 117
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ................................ 57
Front turn signal lights ...............201
Fuel............................................. 176
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 182
Fuel for diesel engines ..............176
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......177
Fuel for petrol engines ...............176
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 205
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 92
General information ...................183
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Graphic-Info-Display ...................101
H Halogen headlights ....................197
Hand brake ......................... 148, 149
Hazard warning flashers ............116
Headlight flash ........................... 114
Headlight range adjustment ......114
263RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 258
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 120
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ....................... 95, 117
Rear view camera ...................... 170
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 236, 240
Reduced engine power ................94
Refuelling ................................... 179
Registered trademarks ...............257
Retained power off .....................134
Reversing lights .........................118
Ride control systems ..................150
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 40
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................90
Seat belts ..................................... 40 Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 39Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ..................... 140, 145
Service ....................................... 131
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................235
Service vehicle soon .................... 91
Side airbag system ......................47
Side blind spot alert ....................169
Sidelights .................................... 112
Side turn signal lights ................203
Software acknowledgement .......255
Spare wheel ............................... 226
Speed limiter......................... 95, 155
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............134, 144
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 135
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 201
Three-point seat belt .................... 41Tools .......................................... 210
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 183
Towing ................................ 183, 230
Towing another vehicle .............231
Towing equipment .....................184
Towing the vehicle .....................230
Traction Control system ............. 150
Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant .............95, 172
Trailer coupling ........................... 183
Trailer stability assist .................187
Trailer towing ............................. 183
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........140, 144
Tread depth ............................... 217
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...117
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 218
Tyre designations ......................211
Tyre pressure ............................ 212
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 213
Tyre pressures ........................... 251
Tyre repair kit ............................. 218
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 93, 159
Underseat storage .......................58