148Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................148
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 148
Vehicle storage ........................149
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....149
Vehicle checks ........................... 150
Performing work ......................150
Bonnet ..................................... 150
Engine oil ................................. 151
Engine coolant ......................... 152
Washer fluid ............................ 152
Brakes ..................................... 153
Brake fluid ............................... 153
Vehicle battery ......................... 153
Wiper blade replacement ........155
Bulb replacement .......................155
Halogen headlights ..................155
Front turn lights .......................158
Tail lights ................................. 159
Side turn lights ......................... 162
Number plate light ...................163
Interior lights ............................ 164
Electrical system ........................164
Fuses ....................................... 164Engine compartment fuse box . 165
Instrument panel fuse box .......167
Vehicle tools .............................. 169
Tools ........................................ 169
Wheels and tyres .......................170
Winter tyres ............................. 170
Tyre designations ....................171
Tyre pressure .......................... 171
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 172
Tread depth ............................. 175
Changing tyre and wheel size . 176
Wheel covers ........................... 176
Tyre chains .............................. 176
Tyre repair kit .......................... 177
Wheel changing .......................181
Spare wheel ............................ 182
Jump starting ............................. 188
Towing ....................................... 190
Towing the vehicle ...................190
Appearance care .......................191
Exterior care ............................ 191
Interior care ............................. 194General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
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.
