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Keys, doors and windows193. Leave the vehicle and close thedoors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Indication
LED in the ! button flashes if the
anti-theft alarm system is activated. The hazard warning lights illuminates for a few seconds.
Deactivation Unlocking the vehicle with radio
remote control by pressing a or with
the electronic key deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the front door with the key
or with the central locking button in
the passenger compartment.
The hazard warning lights flash for a
few seconds.Alarm
When triggered, the alarm siren
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm can be
deactivated by pressing a or
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the LED in the
button !. The LED will flash quickly
the next time the vehicle is unlocked.
If the battery has been reconnected
(e.g. after maintenance work), wait for 10 minutes to restart the engine.
Fault
If the LED in the button !
illuminates permanently when
switching on the ignition, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Locking the vehicle without
activation of the anti-theft alarm
Lock the vehicle by locking the front
door with the integral key.Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically.
Notice
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 11.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 18.
Emergency operation of electronic
key 3 99.
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Lighting87Lighting features
Entry lighting Welcome lighting
Some or all of the following lights are
switched on for a short time by
unlocking the vehicle with the radio
remote control:
● headlights
● puddle lights
● interior lights
The number of activated lights
depends on the surrounding light
conditions.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 98.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 76.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights are switched on
when the ignition is switched off:
● headlights
● interior lights
● centre console lighting
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.
Vehicle locator lighting
This function allows to locate the
vehicle, e.g., in weak lighting
conditions using the remote control.
The headlights come on and the turn
lights flash for 10 seconds.
Press b on the remote control.Peripheral lighting
Peripheral lighting allows you to
switch on the position lights, low
beam and number plate lighting using the remote control.
Press D on the remote control to
switch on peripheral lighting.
Press D a second time to switch off
peripheral lighting.
Battery discharge protection
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
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100Driving and operating9Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Smart access
This function enables the starting of the vehicle via a mobile device. The
vehicle is controlled via an
application.
After entering into the vehicle and
confirming a message, there are
10 seconds to start the vehicle.
When no message pops up, place the smart phone in the designated area.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the battery of the electronic key is weak,
a message may be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Hold the electronic key at the marking on the steering column cover as
shown in the illustration.
On vehicles with manual
transmission, select neutral gear,
operate the clutch pedal, the brake
pedal and press Start/Stop.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, set the selector lever to position P, operate the brake pedal
and press Start/Stop.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 10.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 11.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
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110Driving and operatingIn automatic mode, the driving
programme is indicated by D.
In manual mode, M and the number
of the selected gear is indicated.
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral position.
P indicates park position.
Gear selection
Move the selector lever or press the
respective buttons as shown in the
illustration above.
P:park position, front wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is appliedR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift in manual mode]:downshift in manual mode
The selector lever is locked in P.
Before unlocking the gearbox, ensure
that the ignition is on. Then, apply the
brake pedal and press UNLOCK.
Now, move the selector lever to the desired mode.
The engine can only be started with
the selector lever in P or N. When
position N is selected, press the brake
pedal or apply the parking brake
before starting.
Before enganing the reverse gear,
come to a total stop. Then, apply the
brake pedal and press UNLOCK.
Now, move the selector lever to R.
Do not accelerate while engaging a
gear. Never depress the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the same
time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.
Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect,
select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
Manual mode 3 111.
Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between D and R in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking Apply the parking brake and press P.
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218Customer informationTherefore, please note the nature,
scope and purpose of the collection
and use of personal data within the
scope of third party services provided by the service provider in question.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and immobiliser.
It is also used in connection with
conveniences such as radio remote
controls for door locking / unlocking
and starting. RFID technology in
Vauxhall vehicles does not use or
record personal information or link
with any other Vauxhall system
containing personal information.