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In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 5-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal and move the selector lever to
the right and rear.
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever
quite to the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 167.
Automatic transmissionType A
Turn the gear selector.
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
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18In briefType B
Turn the gear selector.
R:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralA:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 164.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 237 and
condition 3 271
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 213
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
Ignition switch
● turn key to position 1
● move the steering wheel slightly 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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20In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P (automatic
transmission type A) / N
(automatic transmission type B). On an uphill slope, turn the
front wheels away from the
kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P (automatic transmission type
A) / N (automatic transmission
type B). Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with - on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 36.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 212.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 21.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 211.
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96Instruments and controlsRear window wiper andwasher
Rear window wiper0:offS:intermittent operationR:rear window washer
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Vehicle personalisation menu 3 123.
Rear window washer
Set to R.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 215.
Outside temperature
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
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124Instruments and controls●Comfort
Ambient lighting : Adjusts the
brightness of the ambient
lighting.
Rear wiper in reverse gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Vehicle
Unlocking boot only : Activation /
deactivation.
Plip action : Driver / all doors.
● Security
Fatigue Detection system :
Activates or deactivates the
driver drowsiness system.
● Driving assistance
Speed recommendation :
Activates or deactivates the
function.Multimedia
Press : to open settings menu.
Unit settings
Select System configuration .
Change units for Distance and fuel
consumption and Temperature .
Language settings
Select Language .
Change language by touching the
respective entry.
Driving function
Press _.
Select Driving function .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Parking sensors : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist sensors.
● Blind spot sensors : Activates or
deactivates side blind spot alert.
● Under-inflation initialization :
Initialises the tyre under-inflation
detection system.
● Diagnostic : Shows alert
messages of the diagnostic
system.
Memorising of preset speeds
This feature enables to define and
memorise up to six speed settings for
cruise control and speed limiter. By
default, a few speeds are already
memorised.
● Press _.
● Select Adjusting speeds .
● Select Cruise control or Speed
limiter .
● Select the speed setting to be changed.
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Instruments and controls125●Type the new speed value via the
keypad and confirm with A /
OK .
● Confirm with A / OK once more
to exit the menu.
Vehicle settings
Press _.
Select Vehicle settings .
In the corresponding submenus the following settings can be changed:
● Parking
Prevention of door mirror folding :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic folding of the exterior
mirrors.
Rear wiper in reverse : Activates
or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
● Headlights
Guide-me-home lighting :
Activates or deactivates the
function and adjusts its duration.Welcome lighting : Activates or
deactivates the function and
adjusts its duration.
Directional headlamps : Activates
or deactivates the cornering
lights.
● Comfort
Mood lighting : Adjusts the
brightness of the ambient
lighting.
● Safety
Speed reading/recommendation :
Activates or deactivates the
speed limit information by traffic
sign recognition.
Active safety brake : Activates or
deactivates active emergency braking, the alert distance for risk of collision can be selected.
Mirror adaptation in reverse :
Adjusts the exterior mirrors if
reverse gear is engaged to
facilitate pavement visibility.
Driver's attention warning :
Activates or deactivates the
driver drowsiness system.Multimedia Navi
Press : to open settings menu.
Unit settings
Select System settings in the options
menu.
Change units for Distance and fuel
consumption and Temperature .
Confirm with A / OK .
Language settings
Select Languages .
Change language by touching the respective entry.
Confirm with A / OK .
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126Instruments and controlsDriving functions
Press _.
Select Driving functions .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Automatic headlamp dipping :
Activates or deactivates high
beam assist.
● Lane departure warning system :
Activates or deactivates lane
departure warning.
● Stop and start : Activates or
deactivates stop-start system
● Cruise control active : Activates or
deactivates adaptive cruise
control.
● Parking sensors : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist
sensors.
● Blind spot sensors : Activates or
deactivates side blind spot alert.
● Traction control : Activates or
deactivates Traction Control system.● Under-inflation initialization :
Initialises the tyre under-inflation
detection system.
● Diagnostic : Shows alert
messages of the diagnostic
system.
Memorising of preset speeds
This feature enables to define and
memorise up to six speed settings for
cruise control and speed limiter. By
default, a few speeds are already
memorised.
● Press _.
● Select Adjusting speeds .
● Select Cruise control or Speed
limiter .● Select the speed setting to be
changed.
● Type the new speed value via the
keypad and confirm with A /
OK .
● Confirm with A / OK once more
to exit the menu.
Vehicle settings
Press _.
Select Vehicle settings .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Parking
Rear wiper in reverse : Activates
or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
Blocking of door mirror folding :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic folding of the exterior
mirrors.
● Headlights
Guide-me-home lighting :
Activates or deactivates the
function and adjusts its duration.
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Instruments and controls127Welcome lighting: Activates or
deactivates the function and
adjusts its duration.
Directional headlamps : Activates
or deactivates the cornering
lights.
● Vehicle access
Hands-free auto locking :
Activates or deactivates the
function.
● Comfort
Mood lighting : Adjusts the
brightness of the ambient
lighting.
● Safety
Traffic Signs Recognition :
Activates or deactivates the
speed limit information by traffic
sign recognition.
Active safety brake : Activates or
deactivates active emergency braking, the alert distance for risk of collision can be selected.
Mirror adaptation in reverse :
Adjusts the exterior mirrors if
reverse gear is engaged to
facilitate pavement visibility.Driver's attention warning :
Activates or deactivates the
driver drowsiness system.Telematics services
Vauxhall Connect Vauxhall Connect is a new way to
stay connected and secure on the
road.
Features available with
Vauxhall Connect are:
● emergency call function
● breakdown call function
When the vehicle is equipped with
Vauxhall Connect , these features are
automatically activated. Terms and Conditions apply.
Vauxhall Connect is operated by the
buttons in the overhead console.
Emergency call function Vehicles featuring the emergency call
function are equipped with a red SOS button in the overhead console.
The emergency call function will
establish a connection to the nearest
public safety answering point (PSAP). A minimum set of data including
vehicle and location information will
be sent to the PSAP.