Driving and operating135Driving 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 3 137.
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 3 141.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging of the vehicle battery.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:
Driving and operating149ParkingThe most recently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged when switching off ignition. With N, no gear is engaged.
Therefore always apply the parking
brake when switching off ignition. If
parking brake is not applied, P flashes
in the transmission display and the
key cannot be removed from the
ignition switch. P stops flashing in the
transmission display as soon as the
parking brake is slightly applied.
When the ignition is switched off, the
transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
To start the sensor matching process of the tyre pressure monitoring
system, the selector lever must be
moved and held in position N for
five seconds. P illuminates in the
transmission display to indicate that
the sensor matching process can be
started.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 215.Manual mode
If a higher gear is selected when theengine speed is too low, or a lower
gear when the speed is too high, the
shift is not executed. This prevents
the engine from running at too low or too high an engine speed. A warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 103.
If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.
If engine speed is too high, the
transmission only switches to a higher gear via kickdown.
When + or - is selected in automatic
mode, the transmission switches to
manual mode and shifts accordingly.
Gear shift indication
The symbol R with a number
alongside it, is indicated when
gearshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.Electronic driving
programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
● The adaptive programme tailors gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or gradients.
Kickdown If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode, the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
Fault
To prevent damage to the manual transmission automated, the clutch is
engaged automatically at high clutch
temperatures.
180Driving and operatingSome fuels, mainly high octane
racing fuels, can contain an octane
enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use fuels or fuel additives with MMT as they can
reduce spark plug life and affect
emission control system
performance. The malfunction
indicator light Z may turn on 3 92. If
this occurs, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Fuel for diesel engines Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590 and which has a sulphur
concentration of max. 10 ppm.
Fuels with a biodiesel (compliant with
EN 14214) content of max. 7% by
volume may be used (e.g. named
B7).
If travelling in countries outside the
European Union occasional use of
Euro-Diesel fuel with a sulphur
concentration below 50 ppm is
possible.Caution
Frequent usage of diesel fuel containing more than 15 ppm
sulphur will cause severe engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
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.
Low temperature operation At temperatures below 0° C, some
diesel products with biodiesel blends may clog, freeze or gel, which mayaffect the fuel supply system. Starting
and engine operation may not work
properly. Make sure to fill winter
grade diesel fuel at ambient
temperatures below 0°C.
Arctic grade diesel fuel can be used
in extreme cold temperatures below
-20° C. Using this fuel grade in warm
or hot climates is not recommended
and may cause engine stalling, poor starting or damage on the fuel
injection system.
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).
190Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................191
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 191
Vehicle storage ........................191
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....192
Vehicle checks ........................... 192
Performing work ......................192
Bonnet ..................................... 192
Engine oil ................................. 193
Engine coolant ......................... 194
Washer fluid ............................ 196
Brakes ..................................... 196
Brake fluid ............................... 196
Vehicle battery ......................... 196
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....198
Wiper blade replacement ........198
Bulb replacement .......................199
Halogen headlights ..................199
Xenon headlights .....................201
Fog lights ................................. 202
Front turn signal lights .............203
Tail lights ................................. 203
Side turn signal lights ..............205
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 206Number plate light...................206
Interior lights ............................ 206
Instrument panel illumination ...206
Electrical system ........................207
Fuses ....................................... 207
Engine compartment fuse box . 208
Instrument panel fuse box .......210
Vehicle tools .............................. 212
Tools ........................................ 212
Wheels and tyres .......................213
Winter tyres ............................. 213
Tyre designations ....................213
Tyre pressure .......................... 213
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 215
Tread depth ............................. 219
Changing tyre and wheel size . 219
Wheel covers ........................... 220
Tyre chains .............................. 220
Tyre repair kit .......................... 220
Wheel changing .......................225
Spare wheel ............................ 228
Jump starting ............................. 230
Towing ....................................... 231
Towing the vehicle ...................231
Towing another vehicle ...........232Appearance care .......................233
Exterior care ............................ 233
Interior care ............................. 236
Vehicle care191General 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.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.
214Vehicle careThe tyre pressure information labelon the right door frame indicates theoriginal 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 3 246.
● Identify the respective tyre. ● The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations
3 254.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.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased, switch off ignition. After
adjusting tyre pressure switch on
ignition and select the relevant setting on the page Tyre load in the Driver
Information Centre 3 97.
Temperature dependency
The tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase. Tyre pressure
values provided on the tyre
information label and tyre pressure
chart are valid for cold tyres, which
means at 20 °C.
The pressure increases by nearly
1.5 psi for a 10 °C temperature
increase. This must be considered
when warm tyres are checked.
The tyre pressure value displayed in
the Driver Information Centre shows
the real tyre pressure. A cooled down tyre will show a decreased value,
which does not indicate an air leak.
Vehicle care235Remove 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 with
a 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.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
265Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............238
Corner lighting ............................ 117
Cruise control ...................... 96, 155
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 48
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............117
Declaration of conformity ............256
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......198
Diesel particle filter ...............94, 141
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........155
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 185
Driving hints ................................ 135
E Easy entry..................................... 38
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 207
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 144, 149Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94
Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......192
Engine compartment fuse box ...208
Engine coolant ........................... 194
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 246
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................242
Engine oil ................... 193, 238, 243
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................262
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 233
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................12, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ................................... 145, 149
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 202Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......161
Forward collision alert................. 158
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 119
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ................................ 57
Front turn signal lights ...............203
Fuel............................................. 179
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 184
Fuel for diesel engines ..............180
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......180
Fuel for petrol engines ...............179
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 207
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................185
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Graphic-Info-Display ...................102
H Halogen headlights ....................199
Hand brake ......................... 150, 151
Hazard warning flashers ............118
Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......116