2018.5 VAUXHALL CROSSLAND X engine coolant

186Vehicle careCaution
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, 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.End-of-life vehicle recovery
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recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
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recycling centre.

Vehicle care189The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 239.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 227.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.
9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.

253Clock............................................. 76
Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................130
Controls ........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............227
Cruise control ...................... 93, 149
Cupholders .................................. 62
Curtain airbag system .................. 54
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............242
DEF ............................................ 139
Deflation detection system ...........91
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................139
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......191
Diesel particle filter ...............91, 138
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 174
Driver assistance systems ..........149
Driver Information Centre .............93
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 181
Driving hints ................................ 130
E
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 200Electronic climate control system 121
Electronic driving programmes ..144
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....90, 148
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......90
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......186
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 189
Engine coolant temperature ........91
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 234
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Engine identification ...................230
Engine oil ................... 188, 227, 231
Engine oil level monitor ................86
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 115
Event data recorders ..................248
Exit lighting ................................ 115
Exterior care .............................. 221
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F Fault ........................................... 144
First aid ......................................... 68First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 127
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 195
Folding mirrors ............................. 34
Forward collision alert................. 154
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ........................... 112
Front pedestrian protection ........158
Front seats.................................... 42
Fuel............................................. 175
Fuel for diesel engines ..............175
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......176
Fuel for petrol engines ...............175
Fuel gauge ................................... 84
Fuel selector ................................ 84
Fuses ......................................... 200
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 90
General information ...................180
Glass panel .................................. 39
Glovebox ..................................... 62
H
Halogen headlights ....................192
Hand brake ......................... 146, 147
Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......110