Operation Manual

Self-help, vehicle care190
Seat b el ts
Always keep seat belts clean and dry.
Clean seat belts only with lukewarm water
or Interior / Upholstery Cleaner.
Periodically check the seat belts and
replace immediately with new seat belts if
damage or weakening of the belts has
occurred.
Windows
When cleaning the heated rear window,
make sure that the heating element on the
inside of the wind ow is no t d amage d.
Never place stickers on the inside of the
rear window.
Use a soft, lint-free cloth or chamois
leather, in conjunction with Window
Cl e an ing Sp ra y a n d In se ct Re m o ve r . D o no t
use sharp instruments or abrasive cleaners.
Vauxhall Windscreen Wash Solvent is
suitable for de-icing windows.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
commercially available sharp-edged ice
scraper. Press the scra per firmly against
the glass so that no dirt can get und er it
and scratch the glass.
Windsc reen wiper blad es
Wax, such as that used in car washes, can
cause streaks to form on the windscreen
when the w iper is used.
Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with
a soft cloth and Vauxhall Windscreen
Wash Solvent, and replaced if necessary –
see p age 202. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
Lock s
The locks are lubricated with a high-grade
lock cylinder grease at the factory.
Vauxhall Lock Cylinder Grease prevents
the locks from freezing up.
Only use de-icing ag ents in eme rgencies,
as they have a degreasing effect and will
impair the function of the locks. After using
a de-icing agent, ha ve the locks regreased
by a workshop.
Engine compa rtment
Areas of the engine compartment that are
painted in the same colour as the vehicle
must be looked after like any other painted
surface.
It is ad visab le to wa sh the engine
compartment before and after winter and
preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and
fluid reservoirs with plastic sheets before
washing the engine.
When washing the engine with a steam-jet
cleaner, do not direct the steam-jet at
components of the Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS), the air conditioning system or the
belt drive and its components.
Protective wax that has been applied is
also removed during the engine wash. For
this reason, have the engine, brake system
components in the engine compartment,
axle components with steering , body parts
and cavities thoroughly preserved with
protective w ax after the wash.
An eng ine wash can be performed in the
spring in order to remove dirt that has
adhered to the engine compartment,
which may also have a high salt content.
Check protective wax laye r and make good
if nec essary.