VAUXHALL Antara Owner’s Manual Model Year 2009.
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-1 You r Antara Make use of th e Owner's Manual: is an intelligent combination of forwardlooking technology, impressive safety, environm ental friendliness and economy . z I ts "In brief" section will give you an initial ov erview. I t now lies with you to drive your vehicle safely and ensure that it performs perfectly . This O wner's Manual provides y ou with all the necessary informa tion to that end.
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1 Contents Comm itment to c ustomer satisfaction Our ai m: to k eep you happy with your vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers offer first-class serv ice a t competitiv e prices. Experienced, factory-trained technicians w ork according to factory instructions. Y our Authorised Repa irer can supply you with GEN UINE VAU XHALLAPPRO VED PARTS , which hav e und ergone stringent quality and precision chec ks, and of course useful and a ttrac tiv e VAUXHALL-APPROVED AC CESSO RIES.
2 In brief In brief To unlock and open the vehic le: Press button q, pull door handle 6 Door locks - see pages 26, 68, key s - see page 17, electronic im mobiliser - see page 18, ra dio frequency rem ote control see p age 19, central locking system - see page 21, anti-theft lock ing sy stem - see pag e 23, Vauxhall a la rm system - see p age 23.
In brief Fro nt seat adjustment: Pull han dle, slide seat , release handle Adjusting fron t seat bac krests: Lift release lever on outboard side of seat 6 Seats - see pa ge 32, seat p osition - see page 34. Move seat backrest to suit seating position. 9 Warning Important: Do not sit nearer than 10 inches (25 cm ) from the steering wheel, to permit sa fe airbag deployment. Do not lean on seat b ackrest whilst adjusting it. 6 Seats - see page 32, seat position - see pa ge 34.
4 In brief Adjusting seat height 3: Raise or lower lever on outboard side of seat Adjusting head restraint height: Press release button, adjust height, then release Lever pumping ac tion 6 Head restraints - see page 35, head restraint position – see page 35. upward: downward: raises seat lowers seat 6 Seats - see pa ge 32, seat p osition – see page 34. Fitting seat belt: D raw seat belt smoothly fro m inertia reel, guide over shoulder and engage in buckle The belt m ust not be twisted at any point.
In brief To adjust interior mirror: Swivel mirror housing Swiv el lev er on underside of mirror housing to red uce daz zle a t nig ht. Take care when driving with interior mirror adjusted for night vision. Rea r view may be slig htly distorted in this p osition. 6 Mirrors - see page 27, automatic anti-dazz le interior mirror see page 28. Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors: Four way switc h in driver’s door Move selector switch to L or R; four way switch ad justs corresp onding m irror.
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In brief 1 Page Side air v ents .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 101 2 Door window defroster v ents ..... .... 101 3 Front pa ssenger’s airbag .. .... ..... .... .. 48 4 Infotainm ent system . ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 98 5 Haza rd warning .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 10 Parking distance sensors 3 ... ..... .... 139 Descent Control System (DC S) ... .... 135 Electronic Stability Control (ES C) . .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... ....
8 In brief Control indicato rs o Elec tronic im mobil iser: see pages 18, 68. N Wa ter in diesel fuel filter 3: see pages 69, 191. u ABS (Anti-lock Brak e S ystem): see p age 145. 9 C g Tra iler indic ator 3: see p age 66. Door open: see page 68. Change engine oil 3 : see page 69. 3 N 4 Brake system: see p ages 66, 142. Engine elect ronics, tra nsm issi on electr oni cs 3: see pages 68, 131. Pr eheating for diesel engi nes 3: see pages 15, 69.
In brief Steering column lock and ignition: Turn key to position ACC. To release lock, rotate steerin g wheel slightly Steering wheel adju stment: Mo ve lever down, adjust height and distance, move lever up and engage Positions: Ad just steering wheel only with vehicle stationary and steering column lock relea sed.
10 In brief Headlight flash , main and dipped beam: Headlight = Pull stalk flash towards st eering wh eel Main beam = Push stalk forwards Dipped beam = Pull stalk bac k towards st eering wh eel 6 Main beam , hea dlight fla sh see page 91. Turn signal lights: Stalk in rest position Upwards = Right turn Downwards = Left turn 6 Turn signal lights - see page 91. Hazard warning lights: On = Press ¨ Off = Press ¨ again 6 Hazard warning lig hts - see pag e 93.
In brief Activate horn j: Press either side o f the steering wheel The horn will sound regardless of starter switch position. 6 Airbag sy stems - see page 48, rem ote control on steering wheel see page 98. Windscreen wiper: Mo ve stalk upwards J = Off $ = Timed interval wipe % = Slow & = Fast Press stalk down from position J: Single swipe. 6 Windscreen wiper - see pag e 88, adjustable wiper interval - see p age 88, further information - see pages 195, 199, 201.
12 In brief Operating windscreen and headlight wash systems 3: Pull stalk towards steering wheel 6 Windscreen and headlight wash systems - see page 89, further information - see pa ges 196, 199, 201. Tailgate wiper and wash systems: Wiper on = Push stalk forward Wiper off = Pull stalk back towards steering wheel Wash = Press and ho ld button 6 Tailgate wiper and wash systems see p age 89, further information - see pages 195, 196, 199, 201.
In brief Drying misted up or iced up windows: Set air distribution to po sition l, set the temperature rotary knob to red and fan to position 4, switch on heated rear windo w Ü To set automatic mode of Electronic Climate Control 3: Press AUTO button, set temperature using ro tary kno b Close centre air vents, open side air v ents and direct them towards the door windows. 6 Electronic Climate C ontrol (EC C) see p age 108. 6 Heating, ventilation a nd air conditioning system - see pages 103, 106.
14 In brief Before starting-off, check: z Tyre pressures and condition. z Engine oil level a nd fluid levels in engine compartment (see pa ge 189). z All windows, mirrors, exterior lig hting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice a nd are operationa l. z Objects are securely located and will not be thrown forward in the event of sudden braking. z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are correctly a djusted .
In brief 15 Start attem pts should not last longer than 15 seconds. If engine does not start, w ait 10 seconds before repeating starting proc edure. The inc reased engine speed automatically returns to normal idling speed as the engine temperature rises. Driv e at a moderate speed, especially in cold weather, until norm al engine op erating temperatures have been reached .
16 In brief Advice when parkin g: z Always ap ply handbrake firmly and as firmly a s p ossible on slopes. z Push k ey into starter switch before rem oving (vehicles with autom atic transm ission 3: depress footb ra ke and shift into P before removing key). Turn steering wheel until lock is felt to eng age (anti-theft protection).
Loc ks, do ors, windo ws Locks, doors, windows Replacem ent keys ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Loc k cylinders . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Ca r Pass... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Key with foldaw ay key section 3 . ..... Electronic immobiliser... .... ..... .... .... ..... Radio frequency remote control .. ..... C entral locking system . .... ..... .... .... ..... Tailgate ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... .....
18 Lo cks, doors, windows Not e The immobiliser does not lock the doors. Therefore, after leaving the vehicle, always lock it and switch on the Vaux hall alarm system 3 - see pag es 21, 23. Electronic immo biliser The sy stem checks whether the vehicle m ay be sta rted using the key that has been inserted. If the k ey is recognised as "authorised", the vehic le can b e started. The c heck is carried out via a transponder housed in the k ey.
Loc ks, do ors, windo ws Treat the remote control unit with care: it should be protected aga inst moisture, kept out of direct sunlight and should not be operated unnecessa rily . C entra l lock ing system see page 21. Do not p lace heavy objects on the remote control unit, and a void dropping it. Vauxhall ala rm system 3 see page 23. The hazard warning lig hts come on to indica te that the remote control is op erational.
20 Lo cks, doors, windows Fault If the central locking system cannot be opera ted with the remote c ontrol, this may be due to the follow ing reasons: K ey with fix ed key section: insert a small screwdriver in the notch on the cover a nd prise it open. Remove used b attery, tak ing ca re to avoid touching the circuit board to other components. z The rem ote control is out of range. z The battery voltage of the remote control is too low. Change the battery in the rem ote control unit.
Loc ks, do ors, windo ws 21 To unl oc k: Press b utton q on remote control - or Press centra l locking switch m in driver’s door. If no door is op ened within a pprox. 30 seconds after the vehicle has been unlocked v ia the remote control, the vehicle is relocked autom atically and Vauxhall alarm 3 is reactivated. Cen tral locking system For front doors, rear doors, tailga te and tank flap.
22 Lo cks, doors, windows 9 Warning Ensure there are no obstruc tions and that there is adeq ua te clearance w hen opening the tailgate. Do not drive with tailgate open or ajar, e.g. w hen transporting bulky objects, sinc e toxic exhaust gases could penetrate the vehic le interior. Tailgate To unlock and open Press button q on remote control - or Press central locking switch m in driv er’s door.
Loc ks, do ors, windo ws Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3 9 Warning Do not use the sy stem if there are people in the vehicle. The doors c annot be unlocked from insid e. To lock: All doors and the tailga te must be closed; press button p on remote c ontrol again within 3 second s a fter locking - or Turn key in driver's door lock towa rd s rear of vehic le aga in within 3 seconds after locking, then turn it b ack to the vertical position and remove.
24 Lo cks, doors, windows 9 Warning Do not use the system if there are passengers in the vehic le. The doors cannot be unlocked from the inside when the alarm is ac tiv ated and when the mechanical anti-theft locking system is activated . The remote control unit is used to operate the a nti-theft a la rm system.
Loc ks, do ors, windo ws To dea ctiv ate Press b utton q on remote control - or Unlock driver’s door by turning key in d oor lock towards front of v ehicle, then turn it back to the vertica l position and remove: Ala rm While the alarm system is switched on, the alarm can be triggered, indicated by : z Haz ard warning lights flash twice, z All doors are unlocked, z Anti-theft sy stem is deactivated . The num ber and duration of the alarm s are legally estab lished.
26 Lo cks, doors, windows Child safety lo cks 9 Warning Use the child safety locks whenever children are oc cup ying the rear seats. Disreg ard may lead to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle passengers must be informed accordingly. To enga ge lock , open d oor, insert key into child safety loc k and turn lock from the vertic al to the horizontal position. Door cannot then be opened from insid e. To unlock door while c hild safety lock is activated, p ull up loc k button and open door from outside.
Loc ks, do ors, windo ws For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting position in the event of a n accident-lik e im pact. As ex terior mirrors are convex, objects are closer than they appear. Use interior mirror to judge size and d istance of objects. Do not scra pe ic e from exterior m irrors or force them if frozen. Use a d e-icer. Automat ic anti- dazzle ext eri or mirrors 3 Dazzle is a utoma tica lly red uced.
28 Lo cks, doors, windows Electric win dows 9 Warning C are m ust be taken when operating the electrically operated door windows. There is a risk of injury, particularly for children, and a d anger tha t articles could become tra pped. Vehicle passengers must be informed acc ordingly. Autom atic a nti-dazzle interior mir ror 3 Dazzle is automatically reduced. If there are children on the rear seats, press the switch in the driver’s door to lock rear window operation.
Loc ks, do ors, windo ws 29 Safety func tion 3 If the window g lass enc ounters resistanc e above the midd le of the window during autom atic closing, it will stop immediately and will be opened again. In the event of difficulty due to frost or the lik e, press the relevant window switch several tim es until the window is closed. Additional switches are located in the front passenger’s door and the rea r doors. The rear windows do not open fully.
30 Lo cks, doors, windows To open Press sw itc h rearwards; it w ill op en automatically unless the switch is pressed aga in in a nother direction, or released. To close Press and hold switch forw ards. Release switch when sunroof reaches desired position. To til t Press and hold switch upwards. Release switch when sunroof reaches desired position. Sunvisors Slide / tilt su nro of 3 Use the sunvisor to protect from g lare by pulling it up, d own or swivelling it to the side.
Loc ks, do ors, windo ws Note z If the top of the sunroof is w et, tilt it to allow water to run off before opening the sunroof. z When carrying a roof load, check the clearance of the sunroof, to av oid damage. 9 Warning Care must b e tak en when op erating the sunroof. Do not p lace any objects or body parts in the sunroof opening . Keep sunroof clear of debris. Do not place heavy objects on or around sun roof. When leaving the vehicle unattended, ensure the sunroof is fully closed.
32 Seats, interior Seats, interior Front sea ts .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Rear seats.... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Seat belts. .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Child restraint systems 3 . ..... .... .... ..... Airbag system s .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Storage .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Drink holders ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Ashtray s 3... .... ..... .... ..... ....
Seats, interior 33 Electrica lly a djustabl e front seat 3 9 Warnin g Care must be ta ken when operating electric ally adjustable seats. There is a risk of injury, p artic ularly for children and a danger that articles could become tra pped . Keep a close watch on the seats when adjusting them . Vehic le pa ssengers m ust be inform ed accordingly. Adj usti ng the lumba r sup port 3 To adjust, turn the handwheel whilst relieving the load on the bac krest.
34 Seats, interior S eat position Adjust driver’s sea t such that, w ith the driver sitting upright, the steering w heel is held in the area of its upper spokes with the driver’s arms slig htly bent. S lid e front passenger’s seat as far back as it will g o. The seat backrests must not be tilted back too far (recom mended max imum tilting angle approx. 25°). 9 Warnin g Adjustment The seat position can be ad justed by means of switches on the outboard side of the seat.
Seats, interior 35 Ac tiv e head restraints 3 In the event of a rear-end impact, the active head restraints automatically tilt forwards. The head is more effectively supported by the head restraint and the danger of whiplash in the neck area is reduced. Do not a tta ch objects or components that are not app rov ed for y our v ehicle to the head restraints.
36 Seats, interior Removing the head restraints Insert a suitable tool into the sm all hole in the side of the guide sleeve without the release button and depress the lock. Press the release button on the other guide sleeve and pull up the head restraint. Stow head restraints securely in lugg age compartment. Do not drive with head restra ints rem ov ed if the seat is occup ied. Front seat a rmrest 3 The armrest c an be slid forwards. Pull up and hold upper lever and slide the armrest forwards.
Seats, interior 37 To raise the seat, lift back rest release lever and push backrest to up right p osition. Push and pull on seat back rest to ensure it is locked , thus av oiding ex cessiv e forward movement in the ev ent of a c ollision. 9 Warning If longer objec ts, e.g. sk is, are to b e carried on the back of the front passenger’s seat ba ckrest, ensure they are not in the area in which the front passenger’s a irb ag inflates or in the area between the seat back rest and the vehicle body.
38 Seats, interior Seat belts 9 Warning Three- sta ge restr aint system The sy stem comprises: When folding the backrest, use caution beware of moving p arts. z Three-point seat b elts. z Belt tensioners, with load lim iters, on the front seats. Safety net 3 - see pa ge 56. z Airb ag systems for driver, front passeng er and rear outboard seat occupants. Restoring rear seat b ackr ests Lift and push b ackrest up and backwards to restore it to its original position.
Seats, interior z The airbag system is additionally trigg ered in the event of a serious accident involving a frontal impact, a nd forms a sa fety cushion for the driver and front passenger. In the event of a sid eim pact, the sid e airba g sy stem 3 protects the occupants in the front of the vehicle, and the curta in airb ag system protects both front and rear outboard seat occupants. 9 Warning The airbag system serves to supplement the three-point sea t belts and b elt tensioners.
40 Seats, interior Belt force limiters Loa d limiters on the front sea ts reduce the impac t on the seat occupant’s body from a tensioning b elt, in the ev ent of a sev ere frontal collision. The belt force is controlled, to red uce the risk of b elt-inflicted injury . Actuation of belt tensioners The belt tensioners actuate only onc e and must be replac ed b y a work shop after activa tion.
Seats, interior The system’s integ ra ted self-diagnostics allow s faults to be quickly remedied. Important z Accessories not released for your v ehicle type and other ob jects m ust not be fix ed or placed within the a ction z one of the belt tensioners, as they m ay result in injury if the belt tensioners are triggered.
42 Seats, interior Using the belts Fitting the belt Pull the belt out evenly from the retractor and guide it over the shoulder, m aking certa in that it is not twisted. Insert the la tch plate into the buckle. The seat backrest must not be tilted back too far (the recom mended m aximum tilting angle is approx. 25°). The lap belt m ust not be twisted and must fit snugly across the body . Tension the belt frequently whilst d riv ing by tugging the diagonal pa rt of the belt.
Seats, interior 43 Child restrain t systems 3 Vauxhall child restraint systems are designed specifically for your vehicle and thus provide optimum safety for your child in the event of an impact. The use of a Vauxhall child restraint system is therefore recommended. If a different child safety seat is used, follow the manufa cturer’s instructions for fitting and use. 9 Warnin g Seat belt height adjustment of front seat belt up per anchorage points z Do not a djust height w hilst driving.
44 Seats, interior Note z Children under 12 years or under 150 c m ta ll should only travel in an app ropriate child safety seat. z Nev er carry a child whilst trav elling in the vehicle. The child will become too heavy to hold in the ev ent of a c ollision. z When transporting child ren, use a child restraint system tha t is suitable for the child's weight, age and heig ht. z Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is comp atible w ith the vehicle type.
Seats, interior Permissible opti ons for fi tting a child safety sea t Weight and age class On front passenger’s seat 0: up to 10 kg or approx. X 10 months 0+: up to 13 kg or approx. X 2 years I: 9 to 18 k g or approx. X 8 months to 4 y ears II : 15 t o 25 kg or approx. X 3 to 7 years II I: 22 t o 36 kg or approx.
46 Seats, interior IS OFIX child restra int systems 3 The instructions ac com panying the IS OFIX child restraint system are to be expressly follow ed. IL = Suitable for particular IS OFIX child restraint systems specified in the list. These ISO FIX systems a re of the ’vehicle-specific’, ’restricted’ or ’semiuniversal’ ty pe. IUF = X = Suitable for ISO FI X forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight and age class.
Seats, interior 47 Permissible opti ons for fi tting a n ISO FI X c hi ld safety seat Weight and age class 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months 0+: up to 13 kg or approx. 2 years I: 9 to 18 k g or approx.
48 Seats, interior Mounting brack et s for ISO FI X c hild restraint syst em s The brackets located betw een the backrest and sea t cushion are used for mounting ISO FIX child restraint sy stems. The instructions ac com panying the IS OFIX child restraint system are to be expressly follow ed. O nly ISO FI X child restra int system s approved for the vehicle may be used .
Seats, interior When trigg ered, the driver’s and front passenger’s airbags inflate in m illiseconds and form sa fety cushions for the driver a nd front passenger. Forward movement of driver a nd front passenger is checked and the risk of injuries to the upper body and head thereby substantia lly red uced. z No im pairment of v iew w ill oc cur, as airbags inflate and deflate so quickly.
50 Seats, interior When triggered, the side a irb ag infla tes in milliseconds a nd forms a safety cushion for the driver a nd /or front passenger in the respective door area. The risk of injury to the upper b od y and pelvis in the event of a side-imp act is thereb y sub stantially reduc ed. 9 Warnin g There m ust be no objec ts in the area in which the airbag inflates or in the area between the seat ba ckrests and the vehicle body.
Seats, interior 51 The sid e airbags w ill not be trigg ered in the event of: z the ignition b eing switched off, z frontal collisions, z accidents in whic h the vehicle overturns, if la teral impa ct is insufficient for side airb ag deployment, z collisions involving a rear-impa ct, z collisions inv olv ing a side-impa ct outside the passenger c ell.
52 Seats, interior When trigg ered , the curtain airbag inflates in milliseconds and provides a safety barrier in the head area on the respective side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of injury to the head considerably in the ev ent of a side-im pact. 9 Warning There m ust be no objects in the area in which the airbag inflates. Do not place hands, a rm s or other body p arts on the cov ers of the airba g systems.
Seats, interior 9 Warning Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop. The system's integral self-diagnosis fa cility allows faults to be quickly remedied. 9 Warning Disreg ard of these instructions may lead to injuries or end ang er life. Imp or tant z Accessories not released for your v ehicle type and other objects must not be affixed or placed in the area in which the airbags inflate, as they could cause injury when the airbags are triggered.
54 Seats, interior z After airbags deflate, y ou may notice a burning smell, sm oke and white powd er in the interior, which is normal. Although they m ay cause skin or eye irrita tion, these sub stances a re non-tox ic. z We recommend having the steering wheel, the instrument panel, all panelling parts, the door seals, handles and the front seats removed by a workshop in the event of airbag deployment.
Seats, interior 55 Notes on loading the vehicle: See pag e 59. 9 Warning Do not place any hea vy or sharp objects on the c ov er. Loose objects in the lugga ge compa rtm ent should b e secured safely. Storage Luggage com part ment cover To close Pull lug gage compartment cover toward s rea r of vehicle using handle and insert retainers into brack ets on either side of luggage compartment. To open Remove luggag e compartment c ov er from side b ra ckets. I t rolls up automatically .
56 Seats, interior Safety net 3 The safety net can b e mounted behind the rea r seats or, if the rear seat backrests are folded, in front of the rear seats. Passeng ers must not b e transported behind the safety net. Fitting There a re four installation openings in the roof frame, two located in front of a nd two behind the rear seats. In front of and behind the rear seats on both sides of the vehicle are the hook holders (lashing eyes) for the lower strap hooks.
Seats, interior Designed for carrying small, light items only, the luggage floor net 3 helps keep loads from moving during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. 9 Warning Do not stack loads higher tha n the upper end of the safety net. To insta ll: attach the four net hooks to the lashing ey es mounted on the lug gage compa rtm ent floor. Av oid applying excessive force to the safety net or hanging heavy item s from it.
58 Seats, interior FlexOr ganizer 3 Flexible system for div iding the luggage compartment or securing loads. The system consists of: z z z z adapters variable partition net mesh pockets for the side walls hooks in the lugga ge c om partment Com ponents are mounted in the two guide rails in the side walls of the luggage compartment by mea ns of adap ters or hooks.
Seats, interior 59 Not es on load ing the vehicl e z Heav y objects in the luggage compartment should be placed as far forwa rd as possible. If objects a re to be stack ed, the hea vier objects should be placed at the bottom . With rear seats in the folded p osition, or with safety net 3 insta lled behind rear seats, objects must not be stack ed hig her than the seat backrests. Luggage com part ment storage 3 Trays on both sid es of the luggag e compartment floor.
60 Seats, interior z Close the luggage compa rtm ent cover to prevent the objects from being reflected in the rear wind ow . z If the bac krests are not folded down when transporting objects in the lugga ge c om partment, they m ust be engaged in their upright position see pa ge 37. z Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the rear seat backrests, or if the rear seat backrests hav e b een folded down onto the seat cushions, a bove the upper edge of the front seat b ackrests.
Seats, interior Sunglasses holder To open: push the rear p art of the front rea ding lights cov er. To close: p ull up cover and push it until it latches into place. Do not store heav y item s in the stowa ge compartment. 61 Console box in front armrest 3 To op en: pull up lower lev er and lift the lid. C onsole b ox in rear armrest 3 To open: pull up lid of rear centre armrest. To c lose: lower lid and p ush it down until it latches into position.
62 Seats, interior Console net 3 Loc ated in the driver’s footwell. Front passenger’s seat undertray 3 Pull up on front of tra y then pull it forw ards. Push the tray towards the seat to return it to its original position. S torage compa rtm ent 3 Located in rear of centre console. To open: press button above the stora ge compa rtm ent.
Seats, interior Ca rd hold er Loc ated below instrument panel on driver’ s side. Insert a card into the slot for convenient use. 63 Ashtrays 3 To be used only for ash and not for comb ustible rubb ish. 9 Warnin g Coin storage O pen by pulling hand le on coin stora ge door (located below c ard holder) towards you. Push door firm ly to close. Disregard of these instruc tions may lead to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle passeng ers must be informed accordingly.
64 Seats, interior Warning triangle ¨ 3, First aid kit + 3 Your first aid kit and wa rning triangle can be accomm od ated below the floor cov er in the luggage compartment. Portable front ashtray 3 Loc ated in front drink holder. To open: gently lift up lid . Illuminates depending on outside light conditions. To empty: rotate upper part of ashtray anticlockwise a nd remove. After use, close lid firmly. To rep la ce b attery: remove screw on ashtray lid and replace with CR2032 (or equiva lent) battery .
Seats, interior Accessory sock et s Loc ated in the rea r centre console between the front seats and in the rig ht-hand side of the lugga ge c om partment 3 . O perational with starter switch in positions ACC or O N. Pull the cap out to use the acc essory soc ket, and repla ce it w hen not in use. The sock et for the cigarette lighter can a lso be used to connect elec trical accessories when the ignition is switched on. Use of accessory sockets while the engine is not running will discharge the battery.
66 In struments, controls Instruments, controls Control indicators .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Instrument display ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Information display . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Display of current ty re pressure 3 .... Check control 3 ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Warning buzzers.. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Wind screen wiper .... ..... .... ..... .... .... .....
Instru men ts, c ontrols 67 B q If it stays illum ina ted while driving, there is a fault in the sy stem - see pag e 139. If it flashes during driving, the AWD system is temporarily disabled. 5 If it illum ina tes, there is a fault in the sy stem. C onsult a workshop as soon as possible. C om es on during driving to indicate a fault that requires immediate attention. C onsult a work shop as soon as possible. r Park ing dista nc e sensors 3 Illuminates in yellow when ig nition is switched on.
68 In struments, controls o 1 O Elec tronic im mobil iser Illuminates in red when ignition is switched on, then ex tinguishes. Ta ilgat e op en Illum inates in red w hen ignition is switched on, then extinguishes. Turn signal lights The relev ant control indicator flashes in green when the turn signal is on. If it remains illum ina ted when the ig nition is on, there is a fault in the im mobiliser system; the eng ine cannot be started see page 18.
Instru men ts, c ontrols > C m Front fog lig hts Illuminates in green when front fog lights are sw itched on - see page 92. Change engine oil 3 Illum inates in yellow when ignition is switched on, then extinguishes. C ruise cont rol 3 see page 137. r Illum inates to ind icate that engine oil need s changing w ithin approx . 600 miles (1000 km). Engine power may be decreased. Fog tail light Illuminates in yellow w hen the fog tail light is sw itched on - see page 92.
70 In struments, controls a Anti-t heft alarm system act ivat ion wi thout monitori ng of passenger com partm ent and vehicl e t ilt 3 see page 24. I Eng ine oi l pressure Illuminates in red when ig nition is switched on. Extinguishes after engine is started. Ca n illuminate intermittently when idling with hot engine; must ex tinguish when engine sp eed is increased.
Instru men ts, c ontrols Instrum ent display Tachom eter Making use of the tachometer helps to save fuel; it indicates the engine speed in rev olutions per m inute (rp m). Red warning zone on right; maximum permissible engine speed exc eeded, danger to engine. If possib le, d riv e in each gear in the low engine sp eed range (between app rox . 2000 a nd 3000 rpm) and m ainta in an ev en vehic le speed to m aximise fuel efficiency . Speedometer Indicates the vehicle speed .
72 In struments, controls 11:25 } 21 .5 °C Range RDS [ TP] 257miles Fuel g auge Indicates fuel level when the ignition is on. After ad ding fuel and restarting engine, fuel ga uge pointer slowly m oves to show new fuel lev el. When fuel g aug e indicates that fuel supp ly is low, control indicator Y illum inates: fill up fuel tank as soon as possible see page 129. Never let the fuel tank become em pty. Diesel engines: if the tank has been run d ry , bleed the fuel system as described on pag e 168.
Instru men ts, c ontrols The type of inform ation a nd how it is display ed depends on the equip ment of the vehicle and the settings of the trip computer 3 and Infota inm ent system. 257 miles Some information app ears on the display in an abbreviated form. Aver. Consump. 31.6 miles/gal Infotainment sy stem – see I nfotainment sy stem instruction manual. Inst. Consumpt. 31.6 miles/gal Range 19,5° 19: 36 An F in the disp la y indicates a fault.
74 In struments, controls 11:25 } Slippery road -2, 5°C OK 21 .5°C Range 257miles In vehicles with Graphical Information Display 3 or Colour Inform ation Display 3, a warning message appears on the display as a warning for icy road surfaces. There is no message below -5 °C. Board Inform ation Displ ay, selecting functions Functions and settings of some equipment can b e accessed via the Board Information Display .
Instru men ts, c ontrols 75 The functions are displayed in the following order: 11:25 } 21 .5°C System To select using the left adjuster wheel on the steering wheel: Turn up Turn down Press Prev ious menu item. Next m enu item . Select marked item , confirm comma nd . If check control 3 issues a warning message, the display is block ed from other func tions. Acknowled ge the message by pressing the O K b utton or the left adjuster wheel.
76 In struments, controls The automatic setting is indicated by } in the display. 11:25} 21.5°C Clo ck Sync.On To correct tim e with the help of RDS, select the menu item for time synchronisation from the Sett ings menu. Make the desired setting. Setting da te and tim e Select the menu item for time and date setting from the Sett ings menu. 11:25 } 21 .5 °C English Make the desired setting. The setting is saved when the menu item is exited.
Instru men ts, c ontrols 11:25 } 21 .5 °C Unit E urope-SI Board Inform ation Displ ay, trip c omputer 3 The trip computer provides information on driving data, which is continually recorded and ev alua ted electronically. Ac cess trip computer v ehicle data by pressing the BC button on the Infotainment sy stem or the left adjuster wheel on the steering wheel. Some of the functions appear on the display in an abb reviated form.
78 In struments, controls Average consumption Display of av erage consumption. The m easurement can be restarted at any time – see "R esetting trip computer inform ation". Effective consumption Displays amount of fuel consumed. The m easurement can be restarted at any time – see "R esetting trip computer inform ation". Average speed Display of av erage speed. The m easurement can be restarted at any time - see "Resetting trip computer inform ation".
Instru men ts, c ontrols 11:25} 21.5°C Stop Watch 01:22:32 h Stop w atch O perating using the arrow buttons: To start, press left arrow b utton to select menu item S tart and press OK button to start / stop. To reset, press left arrow b utton to select menu item R eset and p ress O K button. O perating using the left adjuster wheel on the steering wheel: To start, selec t menu item St art and press to start / stop. To reset, select menu item Reset and press to confirm command.
80 In struments, controls To select using the arrow buttons: To select using the m ulti-func tion k nob: Select menu item s via menus and with the b uttons on the Infotainm ent system. Turn If check control 3 issues a warning message, the display is block ed from other func tions. Acknowled ge the message by pressing the right or left arrow button. If there are several warning messages, acknowledge them one at a time. Press Mark menu items or comma nd s, select functions.
Instru men ts, c ontrols 7 FM [TP] C Din Settings Time, Date 19,5° 19:36 7 Time, Date 19,5° 19:36 19:36 Time 19:36 10 . 07 . 2004 Date 10 . 07 . 2004 Language 90.6 MHz Units Contrast Day / Night 19,5° 19: 36 For each functional area there is a main page (Main), which is selected a t the top edge of the display: z z z z Audio Navigation 3 Telephone 3 Trip computer 3 For audio, navigation 3 and telephone 3 func tions – see Infotainment system instruction manual. 6 Synchron.
82 In struments, controls Correcting time 3 With the nav igation system, d ate and time are set automatically upon receipt of a GPS1 ) satellite signal. If the displayed time does not ma tc h loca l time, it can be corrected ma nually or autom atically by receiving an RDS 2) tim e signal 3 . Some RDS transm itters do not send c orrect time sig nals. I f the incorrect time is displayed often, d eactiva te automatic time sy nchronisation 3 and set the time manually.
Instru men ts, c ontrols 7 Settings 19,5° 19:36 7 Contrast 19,5° 19:36 Time, Date Language Units Contrast Day / Night ~ | | | Europe-SI Japan 12 Great Britain 6 Ign. logic Select menu item Units from the Settings menu. The a vailable units are disp la yed . Select the desired unit. Selections are indicated by a o in front of the m enu item .
84 In struments, controls Ü Board Computer BC 1 BC 2 Timer 19,5° 19:36 All values 1 257.0 Ø 40 8 7.0 Ø 31.0 Tyres Range miles mph gals miles/ gal Grap hi cal I nfor mati on Di sp lay 3 or Col our Informat ion Display 3, trip comp ut er 3 The trip computers provide information on driving data, which is continually recorded and evaluated electronically . The trip computer ma in page provides inform ation on range, av erage consump tion and instantaneous consump tion.
Instru men ts, c ontrols Dista nce travelled Displays num ber of m iles (kilometres) driven. The mea surem ent can be restarted at any time - see "Resetting trip computer inform ation". Ü Board Computer BC 1 Average speed Display of av erage speed. The m easurement can be restarted at any time - see "Resetting trip computer inform ation". Average consumption Display of av erage consumption. The m easurement can be resta rted at any time - see "Resetting trip computer inform ation".
86 In struments, controls Ü Reset BC 1 19,5° 19:36 All values 257.0 Ø 40 7.0 Ø 31.0 Interruption of power sup ply If the power supply has been interrup ted or if the battery voltage has dropped too low, the values stored in the trip computer will be lost. Ü Board Computer BC 1 BC 2 m iles m ph 19,5° 19:36 00:00:00 Timer Tyres Start gals Reset m iles/gal Options To reset all inform ation of a trip computer, select menu item All values.
Instru men ts, c ontrols The d esired stop watch d isplay can be selected from the Op tions menu 3: Driving Time ex cl. S tops The tim e the vehicle is in motion is recorded. Stationary time is not included. Driving Time incl. Stops The tim e the vehicle is in motion is recorded. The time the v ehicle is stationa ry with the k ey in the starter switch is included. Travel Time Measurement of the tim e from m anua l activation v ia Sta rt to m anual deac tiv ation via Reset.
88 In struments, controls Warning buzzers While driving: z when operating the turn signals. z if driv er’s or passenger’ s seat belt 3 is not engaged when the seat is occupied and vehicle speed exceeds approx . 14 mph (22 km/h). When the vehicle is parked and driver’s door is opened: z with exterior lig hts switched on. z when the k ey is in the sta rter switch. 6 S eat belt wa rning chimes see pages 42, 68, driving hints - see page 124, save fuel, protect the environment see page 126.
Instru men ts, c ontrols Autom atic w iping with ra in sensor 3 To activate, m ov e stalk upwa rds to automatic wiping with ra in sensor position $ . The rain sensor detects the am ount of water on the windscreen a nd automatically reg ulates the windscreen wiper. The w ip er operates for one cy cle to c heck the sy stem w hen the starter switch is turned to ACC . To turn wiper off, m ov e stalk to position J. Keep the rain sensor area clean by activating the windsc reen wash system .
90 Ligh ting Lighting Main beam, headlight flash . .... .... ..... Autom atic dipped beam activation 3 .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Turn signal lights . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Front fog lights > ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Fog tail light r .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Reversing lights.... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Centre high-mounted stop light ... ..... Parking lights .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... .....
Lightin g Main beam, headlight flash To switch from dipped beam to m ain beam, p ush stalk forwards. To switch back to dipped bea m, pull stalk back towards steering wheel. To activate the headlight flash, pull stalk towards steering w heel. Main beam is enga ged for the duration of a ctivation. The blue control indicator P is illuminated when m ain bea m or head lig ht flash is on.
92 Ligh ting Reversing lights C om e on when reverse gear is engaged and ig nition is sw itched on. Centre high-mounted stop light C om es on when the brakes are ap plied, acting a s a third stop light, to supplement the brake lights. Fro nt fog lights > Fog tail ligh t r On = Press button >, > illuminates in instrument cluster. On = Press button r, r illumina tes in instrument cluster. O ff = Press button > again, > extinguishes in instrum ent cluster.
Lightin g 93 Parking lights Hazard warning lights Headlight range adjustment q When the vehicle is parked, the p arking lights on one sid e can be a ctiv ated: To switch on, p ress b utton ¨. Ma nua l hea dlight range adj ustm ent 3 With dipped beam switched on, adjust hea dlight rang e to suit vehicle load. 1. Set light switch to 7 or AUTO 3 . 2. Ignition off. 3. Move turn signal lev er all the way up (right p arking light) or down (left parking light).
94 Ligh ting Vehi cles w ith level cont rol system z Front seats occupied = 0 z All seats occ upied = 1 z All seats occ upied and loa d in lugga ge c om partment = 1 z Driv er’s seat occupied and load = in lugga ge c om partment 2 Autom atic headl ight ra ng e a djustment 3 O n vehicles w ith Xenon headlights, the range of the head lig hts is adjusted automatically based on vehicle load.
Lightin g Interior courtesy lights Front reading lights, rear interior lights and luggage compartment lights function as courtesy lighting and illuminate when the doors or tailgate a re opened. If doors or tailgate remain opened, the lights stay illum inated for approx. 10 minutes. O nce all doors and the tailgate are closed, the c ourtesy lights dim gradually a fter approx. 10 seconds. By pressing b utton d, b oth front read ing lights a nd the rear interior lights illuminate.
96 Ligh ting Front door l ights C om e on when a door is opened. O nce all doors are closed, the front door lights ex tinguish after app rox . 10 second s. If the doors are left open, the lig hts will stay on for approx. 10 m inutes. Front d oor lights can also be turned off imm ediately by pressing button K in the roof lining. St arter swit ch illumi nation C om es on when y ou op en a door. Rear int erior lights Press button to turn on left and rig ht rear interior lights indiv id ua lly .
Lightin g Battery discharge protectio n To prevent battery from becoming discharged, the external lights turn off automatically approx. 10 m inutes after the ignition is switched off. Battery discharge protection will not work if the lights are turned on 10 m inutes a fter the ignition has been switched off; the k ey cannot be removed from the starter switch until the battery is recharged.
98 In fo tain men t system Infotainment system Radio reception 3 The radio is opera ted as describ ed in the op erating instructions supplied . Vehicle radio reception will differ from that ob tained with domestic radios. Radio reception 3 .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Steering wheel m ounted remote control ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Mobile telephones a nd radio equipment (CB) 3 . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Infotainm ent and nav ig ation sy stems 3.. .... ...
Info tainment system Mobile telephones and radio equipment (CB) 3 The Vauxhall installa tion instructions and the operating guidelines p rov id ed by the telephone manufa cturer m ust be observed when fitting and operating a m ob ile telephone. Failure to d o so could invalida te the vehicle’s operating perm it (EU Directiv e 95/54/EG). Requirements to ensure trouble-free opera tion: z Professionally installed exterior antenna, to ob ta in the max imum range possible z Maximum transmission power 10 W.
100 Climate c ontrol Climate control Heating and ventila tion system, air conditioning system . ..... .... .... ..... Electronic Climate Control (EC C) 3 ... Air vents .. .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Heated rear window, heated ex terior mirrors 3 ... .... .... ..... Heated front seats 3 .... .... ..... .... .... ..... Glove compartment cooling 3 . .... ..... Heating and ventila tion system ... ..... Air recirculation mode.. .... ..... .... .... ..... Air conditioning system ....
Climate control 101 Door w indow defroster vents Air distrib ution rotary knob set to l or J ; cooled or heated air will b e directed onto the windscreen and onto the door w indows (mainly in the area of the exterior m irrors). Rear a ir vents O perational when air distribution rotary knob is set to L, K or J. C ooled or hea ted air is directed into the footwell a rea of the rear pa ssenger compa rtm ent.
102 Climate c ontrol Heated rear window, heated exterior m irrors 3 O perational only in starter switch positions ACC or O N. Press button Ü Press button Ü a gain = = On Off Control indicator in button. Turn off as soon as vision is clear. Rear wind ow and exterior m irror heating is switched off automatically after app rox . 15 minutes. To avoid discharging the battery , do not opera te when you are just starting the vehic le, or if there is a b uild up of snow or ice.
Climate control Heatin g and ventilation system Left -hand rota ry k nob : Air d istributi on M To head area via adjustable air vents L To hea d area via ad justable air vents a nd to footwell K To footwell J To w indscreen, front door windows a nd footwell l To w indscreen, front door windows a nd head area v ia adjusta ble a ir v ents Central r ot ary k nob: Temperat ure To red = Warm To blue = Cold 103 Rig ht-hand rot ary k nob: Airfl ow Four fan speeds: x 4 = Off = Max im um airflow The ra
104 Climate c ontrol Hea ting The amount of heat is depend ent on the engine temperature and is thus not fully attained until the engine is warm. For rapid warming of the p assenger’s compartment: z Activate air recirc ulation mode 4. z Set the air distribution rota ry knob to K or L . z Turn temperature rotary knob to red area for warm a ir. z Set fan to 4. Vent ilation z Turn air recircula tion m od e 4 off. z For max imum ventilation to head area: set air distrib ution rotary k nob to M.
Climate control 105 z Set fa n to 4. z Close centre air v ents. z Open adjustable side air vents and direct them towards door windows. z Switch on heated rear window Ü. For sim ultaneous warming of the footw ell, set a ir distribution rota ry knob to J . Air conditioning n and air recircula tion 4 are turned on automa tic ally to improve defrosting efficienc y when position J or l is selected. Heating the foot well z Set air distribution rota ry knob to K .
106 Climate c ontrol Air recircula tion mode should only be used for b rief periods, d ue to gradual deterioration in air quality and an increase in humidity , causing windows to mist up. Driv ing with air recirculation mode on for extended periods may cause vehicle oc cup ants to feel drowsy. Press button 4 a g ain to turn air recirculation mode off; control indicator in the button ex tinguishes and outside air is drawn into the vehicle.
Climate control 107 Once activated, the air conditioning sy stem is operated via the norm al heating and ventilation controls. Even with air conditioning on, if temperature rotary knob is set to wa rm , the vehicle will still prod uce warm air in the passenger compa rtm ent. To improve efficiency of the air conditioning, alwa ys close the w indows, to prevent chilled a ir from escaping.
108 Climate c ontrol Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 3 Provides the greatest amount of com fort in the vehicle interior, regardless of the weather, outside tem perature or season. Maximum cooling O pen windows and sunroof 3 briefly so that warm air can escap e rapidly . z Press button n (to switch on air conditioning sy stem). z Activ ate air recirculation mode 4. z Set air distribution rota ry knob to M. z Turn temperature rota ry knob all the way to b lue area for cooling. z Set fan to 4.
Climate control 109 Temperat ur e p reset The c entral rota ry knob can be used to set the temperature; 22 °C , 24 °C a nd 26 °C app ear on the rotary knob. I ntermed ia te settings are possible. The selected tem perature is m ainta ined. At the low est or highest temp erature setting, the sy stem works at maximum cooling or heating.
110 Climate c ontrol Air recirculation mode 4 is autom atically switched off. Air c onditioning n switches on. To switch off wind ow demisting and defrosting, press button V aga in, press AUTO button, adjust fan speed or a ir distribution rotary knob . Manual sett ings Under certain circumstances (e. g. iced or misted wind ow s), the functions of the system c an be modified m anually .
Climate control Note Maintenance If the windscreen mists up in damp weather, tem pora rily set the sy stem as described und er "Window demisting and defrosting" - see pages 105, 110. To ensure c ontinuously effic ient performa nc e and prolong the life of the air conditioning sy stem, it must be switched on for a few minutes once a w eek, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Cooling is most effic ient when the windows are closed.
112 Drivin g and operatio n Driving and operation Autom atic transm ission 3 .... .... .... ..... All Wheel Driv e 3 . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Driving hints .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Sav e fuel, protect the environment ... Fuels, refuelling .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Ca ta lytic converter, exhaust emissions... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Drive control system s ... .... ..... .... .... ..... Brake system ... ..... .... ..... .... ..
Driving and o peration 113 S elec tor lever can only be moved out of P or N with the ignition switched on and the footbrake dep ressed (selector lever loc k). To eng age P or R, press selector lever button. N ever shift to P or R while the vehicle is mov ing. The engine c an only be started when the selector lever is in position P or N. Depress footbrake or apply ha ndb rake before starting. Transmission displ ay Display of mode or current gear. P Park position. R Rev erse gear. N Neutral.
114 Drivin g and operatio n When up shifting in Manua l mode, take heed of preva iling road conditions, keeping engine sp eed below the red zone. Dow nshifts must be made in accordance with vehicle sp eed. Gears can be skipped by moving the selector lever repea tedly at short interva ls. When starting on slippery surfaces, move selector lever forwards to eng age 2nd gear. The selected g ear is displayed in the tra nsmission display.
Driving and o peration Engine bra king a ssista nc e Automatic mode The automatic transmission autom atically selects the d riv ing programmes with the best possible braking effect. If necessary, lower gears can also be selected in Manual mode to increase the braking effect. 1st gear has the greatest braking effect. Manua l mode In order to utilize the engine b ra king effect when driv ing downhill, select drive range 3, 2 or, if necessary, 1 in g ood time.
116 Drivin g and operatio n Park ing Before leav ing the vehicle: z z z z z z z Depress and hold footbrake, Ap ply handbrake, Move selector lev er to position P, Turn key to LO CK position, Remove ignition key , Engage steering column lock, Lock the vehic le. When the ig nition is sw itched off, the automatic transmission no longer respond s to movements of the selector lever.
Driving and o peration 117 If the cause of the interruption to the power supply is not a discharged battery, release selector lever: 1. Turn off ignition and rem ove key . 2. Dep ress and hold footbrake. 3. Rem ove cap on console with a suitable screwdriver. 4. Insert ig nition key a nd press gently into shift lock relea se slot. 5. Shift to neutral (N). 6. Rem ove k ey from shift lock release slot. 7. Start engine and shift to chosen gear. 8. Reinstall cap on c onsole.
118 Drivin g and operatio n O n-road dr iving The increased traction of All Wheel Drive vehicles offers greater driving control in adv erse road cond itions, particularly hea vy snow and ice. However, All Wheel Drive vehicles are not " skid-p roof" and do not decrease stopping distances. All Wheel Drive 3 All Wheel Driv e (AWD) is an active-ondemand system that engages automatically, with no action required by the d riv er.
Driving and o peration Always exerc ise caution when in slip pery conditions (caused by sand, gravel, water, snow or ice on the road), in order to maintain vehicle control. Off-road driv ing During off-road driving, you will encounter a variety of driving conditions and circum stances too numerous to list here. Use the accelerator to control the v ehicle keep brake peda l use to a m inimum. Alw ays use good jud gement and common sense.
120 Drivin g and operatio n Check the jack and wheel changing tools, and include a b oa rd or pla te for supporting the jack on soft ground . Carry emergency eq uipm ent, i.e. tow rop e, spad e, first aid k it etc., which may be desirable if you intend entering unfam iliar off-road terrain. A tow rope should be carried, to allow the recovery vehicle to b e plac ed c lear of any adverse ground. Your Va ux ha ll Authorised Repairer w ill assist you in assessing any special requirements.
Driving and o peration The g round clearance, ramp a ngle, angle of approach and depa rture and wading depth need to be considered, especially in hilly conditions and when wading, to prevent the vehicle becom ing stuck and possibly damag ed. Dr iving through wat er Do not exceed the ma ximum wa ding depth. Technical d ata - see page 210. Mainta in a steady engine speed , to help prevent water from entering the ex ha ust sy stem, but do not ex ceed 3 mph (5 k m/h), to avoid splashing the water.
122 Drivin g and operatio n Self-help Recovery and towing When rec ov ering or towing a v ehicle off-road , observe the following: z A greater forc e is req uired to move a vehicle from or through mud than w hen on a hard surfaced road. z Attach a tow rope to the towing eye of the vehic le, not to the axle see pa ges 161, 171. z Where possible, driv e both vehicles forward to affect a recovery, using an appropriate g ear to av oid wheelspin.
Driving and o peration Mai nt ena nc e Certain maintenance operations, e. g. changes of engine oil, oil filter, air clea ner 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. All Wheel Dri ve sum mary Do z C heck fuel and tyres, water and oil levels before venturing off-roa d. If the vehicle is driven off-road to a great extent, the chassis will need regula r inspection.
124 Drivin g and operatio n Driving hints The first 600 mil es (1000 k m) Drive your vehicle at v arious speeds. Do not use full throttle. Never allow the eng ine to labour at low revs. Make good use of all gea rs. Depress the accelerator pedal a maximum of around three quarters of the ava ila ble ped al travel in all gears and drive ranges. Do not drive faster than three quarters of max imum speed.
Driving and o peration Sw itching off t he engine If the engine temperature is v ery high, e.g. after driv ing in mountainous terrain: allow engine to idle for a pprox. 2 minutes, in order to prevent heat ac cum ula tion. Engine rpm Und er all d riv ing cond itions, drive in a fa vourab le engine speed range. When you switch off, fans in the engine compartment may continue running for a time, to cool the engine. Wa rming up Allow engine to w arm up while driving.
126 Drivin g and operatio n Save fuel, protect the environment Trend-set ting technology When dev eloping and manufac turing your vehic le, Vauxhall used environmentfriendly and , in the main, rec yclable materials. The production methods used to mak e y our v ehicle are likewise env ironmenta lly -compatible. Recycling of production wastes keeps the circulation of material closed. Reduction of energy a nd water requirements a lso help s to conserve natural resources.
Driving and o peration O verrun z The fuel supply is automatically shut off during ov errun, e. g. when the vehicle is being driven down long gradients or during b ra king - see page 125. Tyre pressure z Inadequate ty re p ressure, leading to higher road resistance, costs m oney in two wa ys; for more fuel and increased tyre wear. z To enable the overrun cut-off to take effect and save fuel, do not accelerate or declutch. z Regular checks (every 14 d ays) pay off.
128 Drivin g and operatio n Fuels, refu elling Fuel c onsum ption O ptional equipment (e.g. wide tyres, towing equipm ent) increases the kerbweight a nd, in som e ca ses, also the permissible Gross Vehicle Weight. This in turn increases fuel consum ption and red uces the max im um speed of the vehicle. When the vehicle is new, there is increased friction b etween the engine and transm ission com ponents la sting for several thousand m iles / kilom etres. This also increases fuel consum ption.
Driving and o peration 129 Fuel filler cap If replacing the fuel filler cap, be sure to use the origina l fuel filler cap for your model, to ensure full func tionality. C orrect refuelling is largely dependent on correc t operation of the dispensing pump: Refuel ling z After the first autom atic cut-off, do not fill the tank any further. z Insert dispensing pump as far as it will go and switch it on. 9 Warning Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it clockw ise until y ou hear several clicks.
130 Drivin g and operatio n Damage to the ca talytic converter or the vehicle may result if the follow ing points are not observed: z If the engine misfires or runs roughly after a cold start, the engine pow er has red uc ed significantly or other unusual opera ting prob lems occur that indicate a fault in the ignition system, plea se contact a work shop as quickly as possible. Drive at a slower sp eed and with less engine revs for a short time, if necessary .
Driving and o peration Cont rolling exha ust em ission Through d esign-related mea sures, primarily in the fuel injec tion and ig nition systems (in combination with the cataly tic converter), the p roportion of noxious materials in the ex haust, such as carbon monoxide (CO ), hydrocarbons (CH) and nitrog en oxides (N Ox ), is reduced to a minimum. 131 Control indica tor for exhaust emissions Control indica tor Z illuminates for a few second s w hen the ignition is switched on.
132 Drivin g and operatio n Exhaust ga ses 9 Warning Engine exhaust ga ses c ontain poisonous carbon monoxide, which has no colour or od our and can be lethal if inhaled. If ex haust fumes penetrate the vehicle interior, op en the windows and consult a work shop imm ediately. Do not run engine in enc losed sp aces, e.g. in a garag e, or sit in a parked vehicle for an extended period with the eng ine running. Do not drive with tailgate open.
Driving and o peration Drive control systems Electronic Stability Co ntro l (ESC) The Electronic Sta bility Control improves driving stability when necessary, independently of the type of road surfa ce and the ty re grip. It a lso prevents the drive wheels from spinning. The system monitors vehicle m ovements. As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve (und ersteers / ov ersteers), engine output is red uced (the sound of the engine changes) and individual wheels are specifically braked.
134 Drivin g and operatio n ES C N ot Rea dy control indicator A The c ontrol indicator illumina tes in yellow for approx. 4 seconds when the ignition is switched on. Switching off Control indicator J illuminates in y ellow for approx. 4 seconds when the ignition is switched on. Turn off ESC function to allow engine rpm to increa se, by pressing button J . C ontrol indicator J illum inates in the instrument cluster. Illuminates to indicate that the system is not ready for conditions to opera te.
Driving and o peration 135 Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) When the ESC function comes into a ction and recognises a ny em ergenc y situations req uiring hard b ra king, it automatically delivers increased braking pressure to the wheels. Acti ve Rollov er Protect ion (AR P) If the v ehicle moves in a n unstable m anner, this function helps the v ehicle maintain normal stability. Trailer S tabil ity Assist (TSA) 3 TSA m onitors vehicle movements when towing a ca ravan or trailer.
136 Drivin g and operatio n To deactivate Press DCS button ag ain. The green DC S control indica tor 5 will extinguish. Flashing or illumination of the yellow DCS control indicator 5 reminds the driver that the friction material needs to cool down: drive the vehicle without b ra king as much as possible. Dep ressing the footbrak e or ac celera tor will also cause the DCS function to be deactivated . If the control indicator does not exting uish, have the cause of the fault rem edied by a workshop.
Driving and o peration Cru ise c o ntro l 3 Cruise control can store and maintain speeds over a pprox. 25 mph (40 km/h). Dev iation from the stored speed may occur when d riv ing uphill or d ow nhill. For safety reasons, cruise control cannot be activated until the footbrake has been depressed once. Cruise control is operated with buttons d, c a nd e on the turn signal stalk. 137 Do not use cruise control if it is not advisable to maintain a constant speed (e.g.
138 Drivin g and operatio n Increase speed With cruise control active, press and hold the c b utton and release it when the desired vehicle sp eed is reached. To increase the speed in steps of 1.2 m ph (2 km/h), ta p the c button and release it. When the c button is released, the current speed is stored and maintained . Alterna tiv ely, use the accelerator peda l to increase v ehicle speed, press the d button and release it, then release the accelerator ped al.
Driving and o peration Parking distance senso rs 3 The p arking dista nce sensors m ake parking easier by measuring the distance between the vehicle a nd any obstacles to the front and rear and giv ing an acoustic signa l in the passenger compartment. The system record s the distance using four sensors in both the front and rear bumpers. If the v ehicle approaches an obstacle when in a forward g ear or while rev ersing, a series of signals can be heard in the vehicle interior.
140 Drivin g and operatio n Cont rol indica tor for pa rking d istance sensors If control indicator r illuminates continuously w hile d riv ing there is a fault in the system . If the acoustic signal sounds 3 times when there are no obstacles near the front or rear bump er, there is a fault in the system . Hav e the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Driving and o peration Tyre pressure mo nitoring system 3 The ty re pressure m onitoring system continually checks the pressure of all four wheels while driving. A pressure sensor is integrated in each wheel. Once a m inute, the pressure of each tyre is sent to a control unit, where it is compared. I f the system detects one or more pressure differences, a m essag e appears on the inform ation d isplay . Current tyre pressures can be shown in the inform ation d isplay .
142 Drivin g and operatio n Brake system Ü Board Computer Tyre pressure check rea r le ft (va lu e in b ar) OK A graphic i ndicating the left rear tyre is shown together with the current tyre pressure; slight pressure deviation. Reduce speed. C heck pressure at next opportunity with appropriate gauge and correct if necessary. O n the Colour Information Display 3, this report will appear in y ellow.
Driving and o peration Footb rake The brake system comprises two separate brake circuits. If one brak e circuit should fa il, the v ehicle can still b e brak ed with the second remaining circuit. If this happens, the brak e p edal m ust be fully depressed with grea ter pedal pressure. The distance required for b ra king will be greater.
144 Drivin g and operatio n If the control indicator stays lit, the brakes do not operate a s normal or leaks are found in the brake sy stem, do not attem pt to drive the vehicle. Have the vehic le towed to a work shop for insp ection and repair. If the control indicator d oes not illuminate when the ignition is switched on or when the handbrake is applied (with ignition on), stop and consult a workshop. Handb rake Always apply handbrake firm ly . On slopes, apply the handbrak e as firmly as possible.
Driving and o peration If control indicator u illum ina tes during driving a long with brake sy stem control indicator 4, there is a serious fault in the brak e system. Have the sy stem chec ked imm ediately by a workshop. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) u The ABS continually monitors the v ehicle's brake system and prevents the wheels from locking, irrespective of the road c ondition and ty re grip. It starts to regulate the braking p ressure as soon as a w heel shows a tendency to lock.
146 Drivin g and operatio n Wheels, tyres See page 218 for suitable tyres a nd restrictions. Factory -fitted tyres are m atched to the chassis and offer optimum driving comfort and safety . Cha ng ing tyre / w heel t ype Note the necessa ry modifications b efore switching to different tyres or wheels. 9 Warning Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels may lead to a ccidents and rend er the vehicle unroadworthy. If wheel rims of a different type are to be installed, the wheel nuts ma y also need to be c hanged.
Driving and o peration Tyre p r essure Check ty re pressures when cold, at least every 14 da ys and prior to any long journey. Don't forget to check the spare. Use the valve cap key 3 to make unscrewing the v alve caps easier. The valv e cap key is loca ted on the inside of the tank flap. Tyre pressures - see page 219. Increa sed pressure resulting from tyre warm-up must not be red uced, otherw ise the p ressure may drop below the permissible minimum when the tyres cool down.
148 Drivin g and operatio n General inform ation N ote that the d anger of aquap la ning is greater if the ty res are worn and if the tyre pressures are not correct. Tyres age, ev en if they are used only very little or not at all. A spa re wheel which has not been used for six y ears should be used with care. N ever fit used tyres the previous history and use of which you do not know. Tread dept h Check tread depth regularly.
Driving and o peration Tyre designat ions Meanings: Wi nt er tyres 3 See pag e 218 for restrictions. e.g. 235/60 R 17 102 H Winter tyres (M + S ty res) improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 ° C and should therefore be fitted on all wheels. 235 = Tyre width in mm 60 = Asp ect ratio (tyre height to tyre width in %) R = Belt ty pe: Radial 17 = Rim d ia meter in inches 102 = Loa d index e. g.
150 Drivin g and operatio n Always use fine-linked chains tha t add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread and the inboard sides (including chain lock). Tem porary sp are wheel The temporary spare wheel is designed for use on your vehicle only. Tyre chains may only be used at speeds of up to 30 mph (50 km/h) 1 ) or up to the tyre chain manufacturer’s rec om mended max imum speed, w hichever is lower.
Driving and o peration Flex-Fix system 3 The Flex -Fix sy stem allows up to two bicy cles to be attached to a pull-out carrier integrated beneath the vehicle floor. The m aximum load is 40 kg . If not in use, the Flex-Fix system ha s to b e collapsed back b eneath the vehicle floor. There must not b e any objects on the bicy cles that could become loose during transportation. A multi-function box 3 is offered as an accessory for the carrier system. The transportation of other objects is not permitted.
152 Drivin g and operatio n Pull up num ber plate holder and fully insert the holder supports into the reta iners. Install t he t ail lig hts Remove the left tail light (1), then the right tail light (2) from the storage bay . O pen out the light support on the b ack of the tail light all the w ay.
Driving and o peration Push the clamping lever and insert the light sup port into the retainer until it hits the stop . Perform this procedure for both tail lights. Check the cable and light position to ma ke sure these are correctly installed and are securely located. 153 Lock t he Flex-Fix system S wivel the left clamp ing lever (1) outwards first, followed by the right clam ping lev er (2) until they stop . Both clamping levers must point backw ards, otherwise safe functionality is not guaranteed.
154 Drivin g and operatio n Unfold p ed al cra nk recesses Fold one or both pedal crank recesses upwards until the diagonal support enga ges. Remove the peda l crank mounts from the pedal crank rec esses. Ad apting the Flex- Fix system to a bicycle With the rotary lever on the pedal crank recess, roughly adapt the adjustable pedal crank unit to the protrusion of the pedal crank. If the bicycle has straight p edal c ra nk s, unscrew the peda l crank unit all the w ay (position 5), see illustration.
Driving and o peration If the bicycle has curv ed peda l cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1), see illustration. Press the release lev er and withd ra w the wheel recesses. 155 Push the release lever on the strap retainer and remove the strap retainer.
156 Drivin g and operatio n Prepare the bicycle for at tachment Rotate the left pedal (opp osite the chain cog) vertically downward s. The pedal on the left pedal crank m ust be horiz ontal. The front bicycle must ha ve its front wheel facing left. The rear bicy cle m ust have its front wheel facing right. Attac hi ng a bicycle to the Flex-Fix system Put on the bicycle. The peda l crank here must b e plac ed in the ped al crank recess op ening as shown in the illustration.
Driving and o peration Attach the p edal cra nk by rotating the attachment screw on the p edal crank mount. Plac e the wheel recesses such that the bicycle is more or less horizontal. Here, the distance betw een the pedals and the tailg ate should b e at least 5 cm . S etting the wheel recesses - see pa ge 155. Both b icycle tyres must be in the wheel recesses. I n order to prevent da mage, neither the pedal bearing housing on the bicycle nor the pedal crank should be touching the pedal crank recess.
158 Drivin g and operatio n Tighten the attachment screw for the pedal bearing mount to its m aximum p oint. Secure b oth bicy cle wheels to wheel recesses using stra p retainers. Check the bicycle to mak e sure it is secure. The settings for the wheel recesses and the rotary lever on the pedal crank recess should b e noted and saved for each bicy cle. Correct presetting will facilitate refitting of the b icycle. Rem oving a bicycle from t he Flex-Fix system Und o strap retainers on both bicycle tyres.
Driving and o peration Secure the strap retainer a nd pull tightly downwards as far as possible. Press release lever and slide in w heel recesses all the way as fa r as they w ill go. Disengage the lock ing lever on the diag onal support and fold both pedal crank recesses down. 9 Warnin g Caution; risk of trapping fingers.
160 Drivin g and operatio n Swiv el first the right clamp ing lever (1), inwards, followed by the left clam ping lev er (2), until they can b e engaged in their respective recesses. Push the c lamping lever and p ull both light supports out of the recesses. Fold in the light supports on the backs of the tail lights. First pla ce the right tail light (1), then the left ta il lig ht (2) in their respec tiv e recesses and p ush down as far as possib le.
Driving and o peration 161 Towing equipment 3 If the vehicle is not equipped with a trailer hitch, we rec om mend hav ing this retrofitted by a workshop, who will advise you on any possible towed load increases. The work shop has instructions on how to insta ll the trailer hitch and making any changes to the vehicle that are needed that affect the cooling system, heat shields or other equipment. 9 Warnin g Pull up number plate holder a nd fold down into horizontal position. Open the tailgate.
162 Drivin g and operatio n Towing eq ui pment wi th detacha ble coupli ng ball bar 3 Stowage of coupling ball b ar The c oupling ba ll bar is kept in a ba g, fastened with a strap and is stowed below the floor cover in the luggag e compartment. Fit ting the coupl ing bal l bar Remove sealing p lug from the hole for the coupling ball b ar and stow it in the luggage compartment. C onfirm that the colour m arking on the lever is red.
Driving and o peration 163 I mporta nt C heck tha t the coupling ball bar is correctly attached: z Green marking must be visible on lever. z Coupling ball ba r must b e sea ted firmly in coup ling housing. C oupling b all bar must be locked and key must be remov ed. 9 Warnin g Inserting the coupling ba ll bar Insert the coupling b all bar into the coupling housing and push firmly downwards until the coupling ball b ar audibly engages. If it does not engage, repeat fitting proced ure.
164 Drivin g and operatio n Towing loads 1) Cara van / trai ler The permissible caravan / trailer load s a re vehicle-dependent and eng ine-dependent maximum values which must not be exc eeded. The actual carav an / tra iler load is the difference between the actual gross weight of the carava n / trailer and the actua l coupling socket load with the caravan / tra iler coupled. Dismounting the coupling b all ba r Unlock coupling ball b ar and remove key .
Driving and o peration Coup ling socket l oa d The c oupling socket load is the load exerted by the carav an / tra iler on the coupling ball. It can b e varied by changing the w eight distribution when loa ding the carava n / trailer. The ma ximum permissible coup ling socket load for the towing vehicle (80 k g) is stated on the towing equipment id entific ation plate and should always be aimed for, particularly in the ca se of heavy caravans / trailers.
166 Drivin g and operatio n Driv ing chara cteristics, tow ing tip s In the case of carav ans / trailers with brakes 3, a tta ch the breakaway stopp ing cable to the eye 3 or loop around coupling ball b ar if no ey e is ava ila ble. Ensure cable is crossed under the coupling soc ket to ensure the carav an / tra iler nose cannot drop to the ground if it becomes separated from the tra iler hitch. Do not allow the cable to drag along the ground and alway s allow enough sla ck to permit full turning.
Driving and o peration 167 Block the wheels of b oth the caravan / trailer a nd the vehicle w hen parking a nd alway s a pply the handbrake firm ly. I f possible, do not pa rk on slopes. 9 Warning Have someone p rov id e assistance when removing block s. Alw ays rem ov e block s from wheels while standing to one sid e. Do not remove blocks while standing behind the ca ra van / tra iler; risk of injury and damag e to both the vehicle and caravan / trailer.
168 Self-help, vehicle care Self-help, vehicle care Diesel fuel system, bleeding . .... .... ..... Bonnet ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Starting .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Starting the engine with jump leads 3 .. .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Towing ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Jac k and v ehicle tools .. .... ..... .... .... ..... Warning triangle ¨ 3, First aid k it + 3 . .... ..... ....
Self-help, vehicle care Starting Do not st art w ith quic k charg er This prevents damag e to electronic components. 9 Warning If the vehicle battery req uires cha rg ing whilst still in the vehicle, ensure there is adequate ventilation in and around the battery compa rtm ent, to prevent risk of explosion. To open com pletely, locate the safety catch, found slightly left of centre on the underside of the bonnet, p ush the ca tch upwards and lift the bonnet gently. The bonnet is held open automatically .
170 Self-help, vehicle care z Use aux iliary battery with same voltage (12 v olts). Its cap acity (Ah) must not b e consid erably less than that of the discharged battery. Voltag e and capa city inform ation c an be found on the batteries. z Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a w id th of at least 16 mm2 (25 mm 2 for diesel engines). z Do not disconnect the d ischarged battery from the vehicle. z Nev er expose the battery to naked flam es or sparks.
Self-help, vehicle care Place gearshift lev er in neutral. Switch on the ignition to release the steering column lock and to perm it operation of the brak e lights and windscreen wiper. 9 Warning Care must b e tak en to ensure that the leads do not inadvertently contact metal surfaces within the com partment area. Drive off slowly and avoid jerky mov ements. Imperm issible trac tiv e forces could da mage the vehicles. z Do not c onnec t leads to negative terminal of discharged battery .
172 Self-help, vehicle care Keep tow rope 3 clear of front b um per, and ensure it is securely fixed to the towing eye at both ends. Pull on the tow rope 3 to check . To prevent entry of ex ha ust fumes from towing vehic le, switch on air recircula tion mode (see page 106) and close the windows. Never let pa ssengers ride in a v ehicle tha t is being towed. Never tow a vehicle w ith d amaged parts that are not secured to the vehicle or if wheels, brakes or steering are dama ged.
Self-help, vehicle care 173 Sc rew the rear towing eye attachment anticlockwise until it is firm ly in place. 9 Warning Nev er lift vehicle using the towing eye. Drive off slowly and avoid jerky movements. I mpermissible tractive forces could dam age the vehic les. To prevent dam age, do not take up slack in the tow rope too quickly . After towing, unscrew the rear tow ing eye attachment clockwise to remove, and reinstall the cov er.
174 Self-help, vehicle care General inform ation If y ou use winter tyres 3, the sp are wheel ma y still be fitted with a summer tyre. Warning triangle ¨ 3, First aid kit + 3 Your first aid kit a nd warning tria ngle can be a ccommodated b elow the floor cover in the lugga ge c om partment. If y ou use the spare wheel when it is fitted with a summer tyre, the vehicle's driveability ma y be affected , especially on slippery road surfaces.
Self-help, vehicle care Notes on tempor ary spa re wheel z Using a temporary spa re wheel m ay cha nge the driving behav iour of the vehicle, particularly if using winter ty res 3. Replace defective tyre as quic kly as possible, balance wheel and fit to vehicle. z Fit only one temp orary sp are wheel. z Do not d riv e faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). z Ta ke c urv es slowly . z Do not use the tem porary spare wheel for a lengthy period.
176 Self-help, vehicle care z Remove wheel trim 3. z Slacken wheel nuts one turn only before ra ising the vehicle, but do not totally unscrew or remove the nuts until the wheel is off the ground. z Nev er change m ore than one wheel a t a tim e. z Block wheel diagonally op posite the wheel to b e changed, by placing wedge bloc ks or equivalent in front and behind the wheel. z Do not jack-up the vehicle when traffic is too c lose. z Use jack only when changing wheels.
Self-help, vehicle care 3. The location of front a nd rear jack ing points is indicated by notches on the bottom ed ge of the vehicle, under the doors. 4. Before p ositioning the jack, set it to the necessary heig ht b y rotating the eye by hand. Position jac k at the front or rear jacking point located nea rest to the wheel concerned so that the ja ck claw spa ns the v ertical base. Mak e sure it is properly positioned.
178 Self-help, vehicle care 11. S tow replaced wheel in luggage comp artm ent. 12. S tow the jacking equipment and warning triangle 3 - see pag es 173, 174. 13. C heck the tyre pressure of the newly fitted wheel - see page 219. Adjust as nec essary . 7. Change the wheel. Notes on spare wheel - see page 175. 8. Screw on wheel nuts and tig hten slightly by hand until wheel is held against the hub. 9. Rotate wrench anticlockwise and lower vehicle to the g round. 10.
Self-help, vehicle care 179 Only install fuses of the sp ecified rating . Each fuse has its rating written on it, in addition the fuses are c olour coded. Fuses, C olour Grey Light brown Dark brow n Red Light blue Y ellow White Light green O rang e Dark blue When rep la cing a fuse, turn off the respective switch and the ignition. A defective fuse can be recog nized b y its melted w ire. A new fuse should only be installed after the cause of the trouble has been elimina ted.
180 Self-help, vehicle care No. C ircuit 27 28 Windscreen wash 29 Exterior m irror heating 30 Instrum ent cluster Some circuits m ay be protected by severa l fuses. No. C ircuit 1 Accessory socket 2 Seat heating 3 Audio Rati ng 20 A 4 5 Trailer Sid elight (right side) 10 A 10 A 6 7 Air conditioning Power steering 10 A 10 A 8 9 Body Control Module Vauxhall alarm 10 A 10 A 10 11 C entral door locking Turn signal (right side) 20 A 15 A 12 Turn signal (left side) 15 A 20 A 15 A No.
Self-help, vehicle care Eng ine compar tment fuseb ox The fusebox is loca ted next to the coolant reserv oir in the engine compartment. 9 Warning Switch off engine before op ening the engine com partment fusebox; risk of injury. To open, disengage cover a nd tilt upw ards. To help in repla cing fuses, a fuse extractor is located in the engine compartment fusebox. Some circuits may be protected by sev eral fuses. No.
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Self-help, vehicle care Halogen headlight system Dipp ed and ma in beam Main beam 1 (inner bulbs) and dip ped beam 2 (outer bulbs). 1. Remove hea dlight assem bly see p a ge 182. 2. Remove hea dlight cap. 3. Release bulb retaining spring and remove bulb from reflector housing. 4. When fitting a new b ulb, ensure the lugs engage correctly with the rec esses on the reflector. Do not touch the g la ss. 5. Engage bulb reta ining spring and replace head light c ap. 6. Reinstall headlight assembly.
184 Self-help, vehicle care Xenon headlight system 3 Halogen headlights A can b e identified from Xenon head lights B by the d ifferent lens layout. 9 Warning Xenon headlights operate at very high volta ges. Do not touch; risk of fatal injury . Have dipped beam and main beam repaired by a workshop only. Sidelight s 1. Remove headlight assembly see page 182. Front turn signa l light s 1. Remov e headlight assembly see page 182. 2.
Self-help, vehicle care 185 Front fog lig hts 1. Remove 2 screws from panel on underside of vehic le below front fog lig hts and remove panel. Side repeater lig hts 1. Using a suita ble screwdriver, pry light assembly away from wing. 2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise. Rear bra ke, tail, turn signal , rev erse lights and fog tai l light 1. Open the tailgate and remove 2 sc rews and light assembly. 2. Disconnect harness connector from bulb holder and rotate bulb hold er anticlockw ise. 3.
186 Self-help, vehicle care 6. Replace light assembly by g uiding lugs on light assemb ly into their holes (see black arrows in illustration). Number pl ate light s 1. Remove 4 screw s (arrowed) and remov e light covers. Front reading lights 1. Using a suitable screwdriver, pry light lens away from roof lining. 7. Replace 2 screws rem oved earlier and close the tailgate. 2. Remove b ulb holder from light assembly by rota ting it antic lock wise. 2. Remov e bulb. 3.
Self-help, vehicle care 187 Rear int erior lights 1. Using a suitable sc rewdriver, pry light lens away from roof lining. Lugg age comp artment l ights 3 1. Using a suitable sc rewdriver, remove lens from light assembly . Front door l ights 1. Using a suitable screwdriver, pry light lens away from front door trim. 2. Remove bulb. 2. Remove bulb. 2. Remov e bulb. 3. Install new bulb. 3. Install new b ulb. 3. Install new bulb. 4. Reinstall lig ht lens in roof lining. 4.
188 Self-help, vehicle care Centre high-m ounted stop lig ht , instrument panel and glov e comp artment illum ination We recommend hav ing b ulb replacements carried out by a workshop. N ever carry out any repairs or adjustment and m aintenance work on the vehicle y ourself. This especially applies to the eng ine, chassis a nd safety p arts. Y ou may , out of ignorance, infringe the provisions of the law and, by not performing the work properly , y ou may endanger yourself a nd other road users.
Self-help, vehicle care 189 Engine oil Information on engine oils is available on page 207. Eng ine oi l level and consum ption It is normal for every engine to consume som e oil, and it is som etimes necessary to check and top up the engine oil lev el between oil chang es. 9 Warning Do not a llow the engine oil lev el to drop below the minimum level. For this rea son, the engine oil level should be check ed every 300 m iles (500 km) or before sta rting a long trip.
190 Self-help, vehicle care Engine oil change, oi l filter chang e Eng ine oil changes are to be carried out depending on time interva ls or m ileage / kilometre interv als, since oil loses its lubrication properties not only through eng ine operation but a lso through ageing . We recommend that you use g enuine Vauxhall oil filters.
Self-help, vehicle care 9 Warning Used engine oil filters and empty oil containers should not b e disposed of a s domestic refuse. We rec om mend that you entrust oil and oil filter changes to a work shop who is familiar with legal requirements regarding disposal of used oil a nd can thus help to protect both the environment and y our health. Engine oil is a d anger to health; avoid prolonged contact with skin and wash exposed areas thoroug hly .
192 Self-help, vehicle care Check diesel fuel filter at shorter interva ls if the v ehicle is subjected to extrem e opera ting conditions such as hig h humidity (primarily in coastal areas), extrem ely high or low outside temperatures a nd sub stantially v arying day tim e a nd nig httime temp eratures. If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, control indica tor N illuminates in the instrument c luster - see page 69. Dra in the water immediately . Coo lant During operation, the system is pressurized.
Self-help, vehicle care 9 Warning Allow engine to cool d ow n before removing coolant filler c ap. If stea m is visible, mov e aw ay from the vehicle until the engine is cool. Remove coolant filler cap carefully so that pressure can escape slow ly, otherw ise there is a risk of sca ld ing. When the engine is at operating tem perature, coolant level rises. It falls again when the system cools. If it falls below the MI N m ark when the sy stem is cold, the coolant must be replenished. Top up anti-freeze.
194 Self-help, vehicle care The b ra ke fluid level in the reservoir must not be higher than the MAX mark or lower than the MI N m ark. Do not overfill the brake fluid reservoir, a s this may c ause an engine fire due to fluid burning; risk of injury and dama ge to the vehic le. Use of some brake fluid s could c ause dam age or im pair braking effectiveness. Stay well informed. We recomm end that you use Vauxhall-approved high performance brake fluid.
Self-help, vehicle care 195 Windscreen wiper Clea r vision is essential for safe driv ing. Perform regular checks on the wiper to ensure it is operating correctly . We recommend wiper blade rep la cement at least once a year. If the windscreen is dirty, operate the wind screen wash system before switching on the wiper or setting the wiper to autom atic operation with the ra in sensor 3. This will avoid wiper blad e wear.
196 Self-help, vehicle care In cold weather, do not fill the windscreen wash fluid reserv oir m ore than threequarters full, to allow enoug h room for expansion if the fluid freez es, and to prevent d amage to the reservoir. In freezing conditions, use windsc reen wash fluid with sufficient a ntifreezing properties. Do not use coolant anti-freeze or tap water, to av oid freezing the solution and d amaging the windscreen w ash system. When closing the container, press the lid down firmly all the w ay round.
Self-help, vehicle care Lay ing up the v ehicle for m ore than 6 weeks can lead to battery discharge, whic h may reduce the service life of the battery. Disconnect battery from on-board power supply b y detaching negative terminal. The Vauxhall alarm sy stem 3 siren must be deactiv ated a s follows: switch the ignition on then off, disconnec t the vehicle’s battery within 15 seconds. Ensure that ignition is switched off before connecting the battery.
198 Self-help, vehicle care Di sc onnecti ng / connec ting the ba ttery from/to the elec trica l system Disconnect the battery from the v ehicle electrica l sy stem before charging: first detach the negative and then the positive lea d. Do not reverse the polarity of the battery, i.e. do not confuse the terminals for the positive and negative leads. When connecting, start with the positive lead and then connect the negative lead .
Self-help, vehicle care Vehi cle care aids 3 Vehicle wash: z Car S ham poo z Sponges z Chamois Leather z Wheel C leaners z Engine C leaners z Gla ss Cleaners Wa shing The p aintwork of your vehicle is ex posed to environmental influences, e.g. continuous cha ng es in wea ther conditions, industrial waste gases and dust or thawing salts, so wash and w ax your vehic le regularly. When using automatic ca r washes, selec t a prog ra mme which includes waxing.
200 Self-help, vehicle care Wheels Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaning agent to clean the wheels. Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet clea ners on wheels and tyres. Avoid using abrasive materials and brushes that can damag e the finish. Interior and upholster y Clea n the vehicle interior regula rly , including the instrument p anel facia, using Interior / Upholstery Cleaner. Wheels are painted and can b e treated with the same agents as the body.
Self-help, vehicle care Windscreen wiper bl ades Wax, such as that used in car wa shes, c an cause streak s to form on the windsc reen when the wiper is used . Sm earing w ip er b la des ca n be clea ned w ith a soft cloth and Vaux hall Windscreen Wash Solvent, and replaced if necessa ry – see page 195. Do not use a brasive cleaners. Locks The locks are lubrica ted with a high-grade lock cy lind er grease at the factory. Vauxhall Lock Cy linder Grea se prev ents the lock s from freezing up.
202 Service, maintenanc e Service, maintenance Service schedule .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 203 Additional servicing. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 206 Recommended fluids and lubricants 207 Service intervals Confirmatio ns Engine oil c hange - Z 24 XE onl y Due every 10,000 miles (15,000 km). C onfirmation of Service is recorded in the spaces p rov ided in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Service, m ainten ance 203 Service schedule (Antara Z 20 DMH, Z 24 XE) by y ear 1) m iles (x 1000) 1) km (x 1000) 1) Controls, lighting, signalling equipment a nd airbags: visual chec k steering column lock and ignition loc k: check Remote control batteries: replac e O per ations 10 15 1 20 30 x 2 40 60 x 50 75 3 60 90 x Every 2 years Wind screen wiper, windscreen wash sy stem: c heck, correct x x x Coolant level and anti-freeze: check, correct Record anti-freeze concentration in Service and Wa
204 Service, maintenanc e O per ations by y ear 1) m iles (x 1000) 1) km (x 1000) 1) Ribbed V-belt: visual check ⊕ Toothed belt and tension roller: v isual check 10 15 1 20 30 x x 50 75 x Every 8 years/80, 000 miles/120, 000 km Toothed belt and tension roller: replace - Z 20 DMH Every 6 y ears/60,000 miles/ 90, 000 km Engine oil and oil filter: replace - Z 24 XE2) Z 20 DMH except 2) x o (If rela tiv e humidity is high and/or fuel is of lower q uality ) Fuel filter: replace and drain wa ter - d
Service, m ainten ance O per ations by y ear 1) m iles (x 1000) 1) km (x 1000) 1) Front and rear wheel bra kes: check visually 10 15 1 20 30 x o ⊕ Annual service check if annual m ileage ex ceeds 13,000 miles (20,000 km) 2 40 60 x 50 75 3 60 90 x Annually Engine, transm ission, PTO, rear differentia l, A/C compressor: check for lea ks x x x Steering system boots, trac k rods, final drive: visual check x x x Track rod end and supporting ball joint: check x x x ⊕ Brake and clutch fluid:
206 Service, maintenanc e Additional servicing Add itional op era tions ⊕ Additional w ork is work tha t is not req uired every service but can be performed in conjunction with a regular service. Time allowances for such w ork are not included in the scope of regular services and will b e charged for add itionally. It is more economic if these operations are performed as part of a sc heduled service than having them performed separately.
Service, m ainten ance Recom mended fluids and lubricants O nly use products that ha ve been tested and approved. Dam age resulting from the use of non-a pproved materials will not be covered b y the warranty. 9 Warning Operating materials are hazardous and must be handled with the ap prop ria te level of care. If consumed, seek med ic al attention im med ia tely. Do not inhale fumes and avoid skin contact. Keep out of reach of children.
208 Service, maintenanc e Topping up engine oil O ils of different ma nufacturers a nd brands can be mix ed as long a s y ou comply w ith the sp ecified engine oil criteria (quality and viscosity ). Coolant and anti-freeze Use anti-freeze of recomm ended spec ification: silicate-free LLC (Long Life C oolant). The sy stem is factory-filled with coolant designed for frost protection d ow n to app rox . -28 °C. This concentration should be maintained all year-round.
Service, m ainten ance Brake and clutch fluid O nly use DO T4 brak e fluid. 9 Warning Bra ke fluid is poisonous! O ver tim e, brake fluid a bsorbs moisture which will reduc e brak ing effec tiv eness. The b ra ke fluid should therefore be rep la ced at the specified interva l. Brake fluid should be stored in a sealed container to avoid wa ter absorption.
210 Tec hnic al data Technical data Vehicle docum ents, identification plate..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Coolant, b ra ke fluid, oils .. ..... .... .... ..... Engine data. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Performance.... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Fuel consump tion, CO 2 emissions ..... 210 211 212 213 214 216 218 220 220 221 Weights, pay loa d and roof load .. ..... Tyres ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... Electrical system .. .... ....
Technical data Coo lant, brake fluid, oils Use approved fluids only . Use of unsuitab le fluids could cause serious damage to the vehicle. The Vehicle Identification Numb er (VIN) is also engrav ed on the top rig ht-hand side of the b ulkhead near the centre of the engine firewall. Engine identifier code a nd engine number: stamped on the cy linder block under the engine’s ex ha ust m anifold (petrol engines), or the intake ma nifold (diesel engines).
212 Tec hnic al data Engine data Sales designation Engine sta mp Eng ine identifier code 2.4 Petrol Z 24 SE Z 24 XE 2.0 Diesel Z 20 S Z 20 DM H Numb er of cylinders 4 4 Bore dia. (mm ) 87.5 83. 0 100.0 92. 0 Stroke (mm) Piston displacement (cm 3) 2405 1991 Max . engine power (kW) at rpm 103 5200 110 4000 Torque (Nm ) at rpm 220 2400 320 2000 Com pression ratio 9.6 17.
Technical data Performance (approx. mph / km/h) All Wheel Drive Eng ine 1 ) Z 24 XE Z 20 DMH 109/175 106/170 112/181 111/178 speed2) Max imum Manual tra nsmission Automatic transmission 1) 2) Sa les desig nation - see pa ge 212 . The ma xim um s peed ind ica ted is achieva ble a t kerb weig ht (with out driver) p lu s 200 kg p ayloa d. Optiona l eq uipm ent cou ld red uce th e s pecified maximu m sp eed of th e vehicle.
214 Tec hnic al data Fuel consumption, CO 2 emissio ns Directive 80/1268/EEC (last c hanged by 2004/3/EG) has ap plied for the measurement of fuel consumption since 1996. The direc tiv e is oriented to actual driving practices: Urba n driving is rated at approx. 1/ 3 and extra-urban driving with approx. 2/ 3 (urban and extra-urban consumption). C old sta rts a nd acceleration phases are also taken into considera tion. The specification of CO 2 emission is also a constituent of the directive.
Technical data Fuel consumption (approx. l/100 km ) , All Wheel Drive Eng ine 1 ) CO 2 emission (app rox . g/km) Z 24 XE Z 20 DM H 13.3/14. 1 7. 3/ 7.7 9. 6/10.1 229/240 8.7/10.9 6.8/ 7. 3 7.6/ 8. 6 198/238 Front Wheel Driv e Eng ine 1 ) Z 24 XE Z 20 DM H Manual transm ission / Automatic transmission urban extra-urban total CO 2 13.0/7. 2/ 9. 4/ 224/ - -/-/-/-/- Manual transm ission / Automatic transmission urban extra-urban total CO 2 1) 1) Sa les desig nation – see pa ge 21 2.
216 Tec hnic al data Weights, payload and roof load The p ayload is the difference between the permissible Gross Vehicle Weight (see vehic le identification plate on page 210) and the EC kerbweight. To calculate the EC k erbweight, enter the data from your vehicle below : z Kerb weight from page 217 + ... ..... .... . kg z Weight of heavy accessories + ... ..... .... . kg The total = ... ..... .... . kg is the EC k erbweight.
Technical data Weights (kg), Kerbweights 1) 2) Eng ine 1 ) Al l Wheel Driv e Ma nua l/Automat ic transmi ssion Front Wheel Drive M anual/Automa tic tra nsm issi on Z 24 XE 1805/1825 1730/- Z 20 DMH 1845/1865 -/- 1) Sa les desig nation - see pa ge 212 . 1) 2) The Gross T ra in Weig ht (GT W), alon g with th e Gro ss Vehicle Weight (G VW) are sho wn on the VIN pla te - see pa ge 210 . With driver (75 kg ) a nd a ll fluid s (ta nk 90% full).
218 Tec hnic al data Tyres Tyre ch ains Wheels Restricti ons Not a ll tyres ava ila ble on the market currently meet the structural requirem ents. We recommend that you consult a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer concerning suitab le tyre mak es. Restri ctions We recommend the use of Vauxhall-tested fine-mesh tyre chains that a dd no more than 15 mm to the tyre trea d and the inboard sides (including chain lock). Wheel nut tig htening torque: 125 N m.
Technical data Tyre pressures in bar / psi 1 ) Tyre pressure for l oad of up to 4 persons Tyre pressure for full load Front Rear Front Rear 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.3/33 2. 4/35 2.1/30 2.1/30 2.3/33 2. 5/36 T 155/90 R 16 4.2/61 (temporary sp are) 2) 4.2/61 4.2/61 4. 2/61 The ty re pressures given are valid for cold tyres. The increased tyre p ressure resulting from extensive driving must not be red uced. Engine1 ) Tyres The ty re pressures specified apply to both sum mer and winter tyres.
220 Tec hnic al data Electrical system Eng ine 1 ) Z 24 XE Z 20 DMH Voltage 12 V 12 V Am p hours 60 Ah or 70 Ah 90 Ah CR 2032 or equivalent C R 2032 or eq uiv alent Eng ine 1 ) Z 24 XE Z 20 DM H Engine coolant 9.0 9.0 Fuel tank 65 65 Engine oil with filter change 4.7 6.2 Engine oil betw een MIN a nd MAX on dipstick 1.0 1.0 Wash fluid reservoir for windscreen and tailgate wash system 4.0 4.0 Wash fluid reservoir for windscreen, headlight and tailgate wash sy stem 6.7 6.
Technical data Dimension s O verall length (mm) 4576 Width (mm) 1850 O verall height with roof rails (mm) 1747 Wheelb ase (mm) 2707 Track w idth (m m): Front Rear 1562 1572 Turning c ircle diam eter, wall to wall (m ) 12.78 Max imum wading depth (mm ) (at 3 mph (5 km /h)) 450 Approach angle 24° Ramp angle 17.
222 Tec hnic al data Mounting dimension s of caravan / trailer towing equipment Dimension A B mm C D 482 734 E F (fully laden) 1039 353 G (at k erbweight) 446 416 507 9 Warning Only use towing eq uipm ent approved for your vehicle. We recommend entrusting fitting of towing equip ment at a later date to a workshop.
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224 In dex Index A AB S .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 145 Ac cessories ..... .... . 41, 53, 65, 166, 188, 197 Ac cessory sockets ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 65 Ac tiv e Rollover Protection (AR P) . .... ..... 135 Air conditioning system .. .... .... ..... . 100, 106 Air distribution ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 103 Air intak e ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 111 Air qua lity sensor .... .... ..... ....
Index Bra ke lig hts . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 185 Bra ke servo unit .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 124 Footbrake ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 143 Handbrake . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 144 Bulb replacem ent ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 182 Bulbs .. ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 182 C Ca pacities .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 220 Ca r Pass .. .... ....
226 In dex With Electronic Climate C ontrol .... .... 110 Descent Control System .. ..... .... .... ..... .... 135 Diesel . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 128 Diesel fuel filter ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 191 Diesel fuel system ... ..... .... ..... .... .... .168, 191 Diesel particle filter . ..... .... ..... .... .... ... 69, 132 Dipped beam . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 10, 91 Bulb replacement ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... ....
Index Lighting .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 60, 96 Graphical Information Displa y .... ..... 73, 79 Gross Vehicle Weight .. .... ..... 128, 164, 216 H Halogen headlight system ... .... .... ..... .... 182 Bulb replacement ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 182 Handbrak e . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ... 15, 144 Haza rd warning lights . .... ..... .... .... ..... 10, 93 Head restraints ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .. 4, 35 Activ e head restraints . ....
228 In dex Cover ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 55 FlexOrga nizer .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 58 Lighting .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 96 Loading .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ... 59, 216 Locking ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 22 Safety net ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 56 Storage ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..
Index Fault .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 20 Replacem ent keys .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 17 Reversing lights ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 92 Bulb replacement ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 185 Roof load .... .... ..... .... .. 31, 60, 124, 150, 216 Roof racks .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... .127, 150 Running-in .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 124 Bra kes . .... .... ..... .... ..... ....
230 In dex Valve cap key ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 147 Vauxhall alarm system ... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 23 Vauxhall genuine parts and ac cessories .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 188 Vauxhall Service . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 202 Vehicle care .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 198 Vehicle Identification Number . .... .210, 211 Vehicle key s, see Key s . .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..17 Vehicle tools ... ..... .... .....
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