Vehicle care229● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged vehicle
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
Open the positive terminal protection
caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order: 1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the boosterbattery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers e.g. headlights, heated rear
window of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.
230Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Remove the cap.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 215.
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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 165, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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 automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
232Vehicle careAppearance careExterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly at the latest
when water no longer beads.
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Customer information261Operating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example: ● vehicle status information (e.g. speed, movement delay, lateral
acceleration, wheel rotation rate,
"seat belts fastened" display)
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor)
As a rule such data is transient and is
not stored for longer than an
operational cycle, and only processed on board the vehicle itself. Often
control units include data storage
(including the vehicle key). This is
used to allow information to be
documented temporarily or
permanently on vehicle condition,
component stress, maintenance
requirements and technical events
and errors.Depending on technical equipment
levels, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used where necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data read documents the
technical condition of the vehicle or
individual components and assists
with fault diagnosis, compliance with
warranty obligations and quality
improvement. This data, in particular
information on component stress,
technical events, operator errors and
other faults, is transmitted to the
manufacturer where appropriate,
together with the vehicle identification number. The manufacturer is also
subject to product liability. The
manufacturer potentially also uses
operating data from vehicles for
product recalls. This data can also be
used to check customer warranty and
guarantee claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.
265Clock............................................. 83
Collision damage repair ..............257
Control indicators.......................... 91
Control of the vehicle .................130
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant and antifreeze ...............241
Cruise control ...................... 97, 152
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 110
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............254
DEF ............................................ 138
Deflation detection system ...........96
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................138
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......204
Door open .................................... 98
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver alert .................................. 186
Driver assistance systems ..........152
Driver Information Centre .............98
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 191
Driving hints ................................ 130E
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 211
Electric parking brake ...93, 145, 146
Electric parking brake fault ...........94
Electronic climate control system 122
Electronic driving programmes ..143
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....95, 149
Emergency call ........................... 106
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......198
Engine compartment fuse box ...212
Engine coolant ........................... 201
Engine coolant temperature ........95
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Engine data ............................... 247
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Engine identification ...................244
Engine oil ................... 200, 241, 245
Engine oil level monitor ................90
Engine oil pressure ......................96
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................260
Exhaust filter ......................... 95, 137
Exit lighting ................................ 117
Exterior care .............................. 232
Exterior light ................................. 96Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 144
First aid ......................................... 75
First aid kit ................................... 75
Fixed air vents ........................... 127
Floor mats................................... 234
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Forward collision alert................. 163
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights .............97, 114, 207
Front pedestrian protection ........168
Front seats.................................... 45
Fuel............................................. 187
Fuel for diesel engines ..............188
Fuel for petrol engines ...............187
Fuel gauge ................................... 89
Fuses ......................................... 211
G
Gauges ......................................... 88
Gear selection ........................... 142
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................191
Glass panel .................................. 42
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Glovebox cooler ......................... 127
266HHalogen headlights ....................205
Hazard warning flashers ............113
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights................................... 108 Headlights when driving abroad 110
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ..................... 40
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heated windscreen .......................41
Heating .................................. 50, 51
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ........................... 97, 109
High beam assist ..........................97
Hill start assist ........................... 148
Horn ....................................... 13, 80
I
Identification plate .....................243
Ignition switch positions .............130
Immobiliser .................................. 36
Indicators ...................................... 88
Inductive charging ........................86
Info Display ................................. 100
Instrument cluster ........................87
Instrument panel fuse box .........213Instrument panel illumination
control .................................... 115
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 234
Interior lighting ............................ 115
Interior lights ...................... 115, 211
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Interruption of power supply ......144
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 228
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .......94, 183
Lane keep assist ..................94, 184
Lashing eyes ............................... 73
LED headlights .............97, 110, 207
Lighting features .........................116
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................29, 69
Load compartment cover .............71
Loading information .....................76
Low beam ..................................... 97
Low fuel ....................................... 96M
Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual mode ............................. 143
Manual seat adjustment ...............46
Manual transmission .................. 145
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................115
N New vehicle running-in ..............130
Number plate light .....................211
O Object detection systems ...........169
Odometer ..................................... 88
Oil, engine .......................... 241, 245
Outside temperature ....................82
Overrun cut-off ........................... 134
P Panoramic view system ..............178
Parking ................................ 19, 136
Parking assist ............................ 169
Parking brake ............................ 146
Parking lights ............................. 114
Particulate filter ........................... 137
Performance .............................. 249
Performing work ........................199
Power button .............................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 84
267Power seat adjustment ................48
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................... 95
Puncture ..................................... 225
Q
Quickheat ................................... 126
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 263
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 97
REACH ....................................... 257
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear floor storage cover ..............72
Rear fog light ...............97, 114, 207
Rear seats .................................... 51
Rear view camera ...................... 181
Rear window wiper and washer ..82
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 241, 245
Refuelling ................................... 189
Registered trademarks ...............260
Reversing lights .........................115
Ride control systems ..................149
Roadside assistance ..................106
Roller blinds ................................. 42
Roof .............................................. 42
Roof load ...................................... 76
Roof rack ..................................... 75S
Safety net .................................... 73
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 51
Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat heating, rear .....................51
Seat position ................................ 45
Selective catalytic reduction .......138
Selective ride control ..................150
Selector lever.............................. 142
Service ............................... 128, 237
Service display ............................ 90
Service information ....................237
Service vehicle soon .................... 93
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ..............97, 177
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn lights ........................... 210
Software acknowledgement .......258
Software update ......................... 259
SOS ............................................ 106
Spare wheel ............................... 225
Speed limiter......................... 98, 155 Speedometer ............................... 88
Sport mode ................................ 151
Starting and operating ................130
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................132Steering...................................... 130
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 79
Steering wheel controls ...............79
Stop engine .................................. 93
Stop-start system........................ 134
Storage ......................................... 68
Storage compartments .................68
Sunvisor lights ........................... 116
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 93
T Tachometer ................................. 89
Tailgate ......................................... 29
Tail lights ................................... 207
Three-point seat belt .................... 52
Tools .......................................... 215
Tow bar....................................... 191
Towing ................................ 191, 230
Towing another vehicle .............231
Towing equipment .....................192
Towing the vehicle .....................230
Trailer coupling ........................... 191
Trailer stability assist .................194
Trailer towing ............................. 191
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................142
Tread depth ............................... 219
Trip odometer .............................. 88
268Turn lights ............................ 91, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 220
Tyre deflation detection system . 218
Tyre designations ......................216
Tyre pressure ............................ 217
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 220
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 169
Upholstery .................................. 234
USB port ....................................... 84
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 100
Vauxhall Connect .......................106
Vehicle battery ........................... 202
Vehicle checks............................ 199
Vehicle data ................................ 245
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 260
Vehicle detected ahead ................97
Vehicle dimensions .................... 250
Vehicle identification number ....243
Vehicle jack ................................ 215
Vehicle messages .....................102
Vehicle personalisation .............103
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 198Vehicle tools............................... 215
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilating ..................................... 50
Ventilation ................................... 118
W
Warning chimes .........................102
Warning lights ............................... 88
Warning triangle .......................... 75
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 201
Wheel changing .........................223
Wheel covers ............................. 220
Wheels and tyres .......................216
Windows ....................................... 38
Windscreen................................... 38
Windscreen wiper and washer ....80
Winter tyres ............................... 216
Wiper blade replacement ..........204