Operation Manual

All W heel Driv e120
Cl eani ng
Clean the vehicle thoroughly and as soon
as possible after driving off-road.
Do not let mud remain dry on any part of
the vehicle as it becomes abrasive and can
damage paint, glass, seals, bearings and
brake components.
If left to build up , mud ca n seriously affect
the airflow through and over mechanical
components and ca use localised
overheating and failure of parts, especially
in the engine compartment.
Ensure the radiator core a nd the area
between the radiator and intercooler / oil
cooler (where installed) is cleaned to
maintain proper cooling airflow.
Check the radiator and cooler cores for
blockage (sand, silt etc.).
Check the tyre treads.
Clean and check the mechanical parts of
the vehicle, particularly the following
areas:
z Driveshafts, including sealing bellows.
z Front b ra ke calipers, pad s a nd discs.
z Front susp ension.
z Clutch fork sealing bellows.
z Rear brake calipers, pads and discs.
z Rear suspension.
z Fuel tank and underguard.
z Breathers, axles and fuel tank.
z Load sensing valve.
z Transfer box and underguard.
z Engine oil pan and underguard.
Observ e the following:
z Do not spray high pressure water directly
at the vehicle seals.
z The wheels must be removed to clean all
mud a nd stones from the brake calipers
and to check brake pad wear.
z The areas on the upper side of the
underguards must be cleared of stones
to prevent damage to the oil pan and
the fuel tank.
Maintenance
Certain maintenance operations, e.g.
changes of engine oil, oil filter, air cleaner
element and brake pads, are required
more frequently for severe operating
conditions, e.g. driving on unsurfaced
roads, during thick dust or mud
accumulation, etc.
If the vehicle is driven off-road to a great
extent, the chassis will need regular
inspection.
Your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer will
inform you which additional Service is
required between the normal Service
intervals after consideration of the specific
operating conditions of your vehicle.
Further information - see page 182.