162Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................162
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 162
Vehicle storage ........................163
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....163
Vehicle checks ........................... 164
Performing work ......................164
Bonnet ..................................... 164
Engine oil ................................. 165
Engine coolant ......................... 166
Washer fluid ............................ 166
Brakes ..................................... 167
Brake fluid ............................... 167
Vehicle battery ......................... 167
Wiper blade replacement ........169
Bulb replacement .......................169
Halogen headlights ..................169
Front turn signal lights .............172
Tail lights ................................. 173
Side turn signal lights ..............176
Number plate light ...................177
Interior lights ............................ 178
Instrument panel illumination ...178
Electrical system ........................178
Fuses ....................................... 178Engine compartment fuse box . 179
Instrument panel fuse box .......182
Vehicle tools .............................. 183
Tools ........................................ 183
Wheels and tyres .......................185
Winter tyres ............................. 185
Tyre designations ....................185
Tyre pressure .......................... 185
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 187
Tread depth ............................. 190
Changing tyre and wheel size . 190
Wheel covers ........................... 191
Tyre chains .............................. 191
Tyre repair kit .......................... 191
Wheel changing .......................195
Spare wheel ............................ 198
Jump starting ............................. 202
Towing ....................................... 204
Towing the vehicle ...................204
Towing another vehicle ...........205
Appearance care .......................206
Exterior care ............................ 206
Interior care ............................. 209General 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 affect driver
assistance systems, fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle. They
may also invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
