154Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................154
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 154
Vehicle storage ........................155
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....155
Vehicle checks ........................... 156
Performing work ......................156
Bonnet ..................................... 156
Engine oil ................................. 157
Engine coolant ......................... 158
Washer fluid ............................ 159
Brakes ..................................... 160
Brake fluid ............................... 160
Vehicle battery ......................... 160
Wiper blade replacement ........162
Bulb replacement .......................162
Halogen headlights ..................162
Xenon headlights .....................165
Front fog lights ......................... 166
Front turn lights .......................166
Tail lights ................................. 167
Side turn lights ......................... 169
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 169Number plate light...................169
Interior lights ............................ 170
Electrical system ........................170
Fuses ....................................... 170
Engine compartment fuse box . 171
Instrument panel fuse box .......174
Vehicle tools .............................. 175
Tools ........................................ 175
Wheels and tyres .......................176
Winter tyres ............................. 176
Tyre designations ....................177
Tyre pressure .......................... 177
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 178
Tread depth ............................. 182
Changing tyre and wheel size . 183
Wheel covers ........................... 183
Tyre chains .............................. 183
Tyre repair kit .......................... 184
Wheel changing .......................189
Spare wheel ............................ 190
Jump starting ............................. 193
Towing ....................................... 194
Towing the vehicle ...................194
Towing another vehicle ...........195
Appearance care .......................196
Exterior care ............................ 196
Interior care ............................. 198General 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.
