Vauxhall - Omega - Owners Manual - (2002)

VAUXHALL Omega Owner’s Manual Data specific to your ve hicle Please enter your vehicle’s data here to keep it ea sily accessible. This information is available under the section "Technical da ta " as well as on the identification plate. Fuel Desi gnation Engine oil Grad e Viscosity Tyre inflation pressure Tyre si ze wi th full load Front R ear Front R ea r Winter tyres Front R ear Front R ea r Weights Permissible gross vehicle weig ht – EC k erb weight = Loading 0 wi th up to 3 persons Sum mer tyres Your Om ega Dev eloped to the la test findings of vehic le research, it offers technical sophistication and exceptiona l comfort. Your vehicle represents an ideal synthesis of ad vanced technolog y, outsta nding safety, environm ental compatibility and economy in opera tion. It now lies with you to drive your vehicle safely and to see it performs perfectly. This O wner's Manual provides you with all the necessary information to tha t end. The O wner's Manual should a lways be kept in the v ehicle: ready to hand in the g lov e com partment. Make use of the Owne r's Manual: z z z z z Its “I n Brief” section will give y ou a n initial ov erview. Its index will help you find what y ou want. It will familiarize you with the sophisticated technology. It will increase your pleasure in y our vehicle. It will help you to handle y our v ehicle ex pertly. The O wner's Manual is designed to be clearly laid-out and easily understood. This symb ol: 6 signifies: continue reading on next page. 3 The asterisk sig nifies equipment op tions not in all vehicles (model variants, engine options, models specific to one country, op tional equipment, Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories). Text highlighted in yellow in p artic ular indica tes possible risk of accident and injury. Disregard of these notes can lead to injuries which may b e fatal. Vehicle passengers must b e informed accordingly. Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as points of reference or ind icate some action to be performed. Black arrow s in the illustrations indicate a reaction or a second ac tion to be perform ed. We w ish you m any hours of pleasurable driving Your Va uxhall team 1 2 Contents Comm itment to custom er satisfaction: Our ai m: to k eep you happy with your vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers offer first class service at competitive prices. Experienced, factory trained technicians w ork according to factory instructions. Y our Authorised Repa irer can supply you with GEN UINE VAU XHALL APPRO VED PARTS , which hav e und ergone stringent quality and precision chec ks, and of course useful and attrac tiv e VAUXHALL APPRO VED ACC ES SORI ES. Our nam e i s your guara ntee! For d eta ils of the Va uxhall Authorised Rep airer Netw ork please r ing this number 01582 - 427200 In b rief . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... . 4 Instrum ents ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 26 K eys, doors, b onnet .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 50 S eats, interior ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 63 S afety system s ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 78 Lighting ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 118 Windows, sun roof . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 122 Electronic air conditioning system . .... 126 Automatic transm ission .... ..... .... ..... .... 134 Driving hints . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 140 S aving fuel ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 142 Env ironmental protection . ..... .... ..... .... 144 Fuel consum ption, fuel, refuelling .. .... 146 C atalytic converter, exhaust gases .... 148 Drive control system s .... .... ..... .... ..... .... 152 Brakes ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 159 Wheels, tyres . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 164 Roof racks, Carava n and trailer towing ... ..... .... 168 S elf-help .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 174 If y ou ha ve a problem .... .... ..... .... ..... .... 196 Maintenance, Inspection sy stem . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 198 Vehicle care .. ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 209 Technical data . .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 213 Index . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 234 3 In Brief Key num be rs, Code numbers Remove key number from keys. The key number is specified in the vehic le docum ents and in the C ar Pass 3. Alloy wheels 3, towing equip ment 3 : m ake a note of the key identifier cod es. Elec tronic imm obilizer, Radio 3: The code numb ers are specified in the Car Pass and Radio Pass 3 respec tiv ely. Do not keep the Car Pass and Ra dio Pass in the vehicle. 6 Further information – pages 50, 51, vehicle recomm issioning – page 208. 4 Unlocking the vehicle: Direct remote control unit towards vehicle , pre ss button q , raise door handle To unlock with vehic le key: turn key in lock and lift door handle. Locking from the inside: Press lock buttons. 6 Door lock s, child restraint system – pag e 50, electronic immobilizer – p age 51, radio remote control – p age 52, central loc king sy stem – page 54, anti-theft locking system – pag e 55, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – page 59. Seat adjus tme nt: Pull handle, slide s eat, re lease handle, allow seat to audibly latch into pos ition Never adjust the driver's sea t whilst driving. It could m ov e in a n uncontrolled m anner when the handle has been pulled. 6 S eat position – pa ge 63, electrically a djustable seats – pa ge 66. Se at backres t adjustment: Turn handw hee l Move seat backrest to suit seating position. Do not lean on seat b ackrest whilst adjusting it. 6 Seat position – page 63, electrica lly adjusta ble sea ts – page 66. Seat inclination adjustm ent 3 : Raise handle, adjust inclination, rele as e handle, lock se at audibly in position N ever adjust the inclina tion of the driver's seat w hilst driving. The seat could move in an uncontrolled manner when the handle has been raised. 6 Sea t position – p age 63, electrically adjustable seats – p age 66. 5 Seat he ight 3 adjus tme nt: Rocker switch on outboard side of se ats Front se at lumbar support 3 adjustme nt: Turn handw hee l Thigh support 3 adjustment: Lift and slide the front thigh support cus hion Raise seat: Press roc ker switch up Low er seat: Press roc ker switch down Ad just lumbar support to suit p ersonal requirements. Do not adjust the thigh sup port whilst driving. 6 S eat position – pa ge 63, electrically a djustable seats – pa ge 66. 6 Seat position – page 63, electrica lly adjusta ble sea ts – page 66. 6 Sea t position – p age 63, electrically adjustable seats – p age 66. 6 Adjusting head restraint angle : Tilt forwards or backwards Adjusting head restraint he ight: Unlock by tilting forward beyond the re sis tance point, hold firmly and adjust height, then rele as e Steering wheel adjus tme nt 3: Pull lever, adjust height, release lever Fitting the seat belt: Draw s eat belt smoothly over shoulder and engage in belt buckle Ad just steering wheel only when vehicle is stationary and steering column lock is relea sed. It is not necessary to unlock the rea r head restraints in order to adjust the height. The steering wheel can be set to five different positions. The belt m ust not be twisted at any point. The lap belt must fit snugly across the body . The seat back rest must not be inclined too far back. 6 H ead restra int p osition – pag e 64, further information, removal – pages 64, 65, rea r head restraints – p age 64. 6 Airbag systems 3 – pa ge 86. To release b elt, p ress red button on belt buckle. 6 S afety belts – pages 78 to 84, airbag sy stems 3 – page 86, seat position – pa ge 63. 7 Adjusting interior m irror: Swivel mirror hous ing Pivot lev er on underside of mirror housing to red uce daz zle a t nig ht. Automatic anti-daz zle interior mirror 3 , adjustm ent: Swivel mirror housing Dazzle at night is automa tic ally red uc ed. The mirror does not reduc e da zzle when: z the ig nition is sw itc hed off, z rev erse gear is eng aged or selector lever set to R, z interior lighting has been switched on, z a d oor is open. 8 Exterior m irror adjustment: Four-way s witch in driver’s door Toggle sw itc h to left or right: four-w ay switch moves appropriate m irror. 6 Further inform ation, asp herical exterior mirror 3 – page 117, hea ted exterior m irrors – p age 18, position m emory – pag e 67. Folding exterior m irrors: Starter switch: Manually: Press lightly. o = Ignition off I = Steering released, ig nition off II = Ignition on, with diesel engine: preheating III = Start (transmission in neutral) Electrically 3: Press the button until the mirrors reach their end positions. N ot possible with manual adjustment. Dise ngaging ste ering column lock: To release the lock, move the steering whe el slightly and turn the key to position I 6 R emoving k ey and enga ging steering column lock – page 23. 6 Starting – page 21, electronic im mobilizer – page 51. 9 10 1 Page Side air v ents ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 128 11 2 Front pa ssenger airbag 3 .... ..... .... . 86 3 Centre air v ents .... .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 128 4 Electronic air conditioning system . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 126 5 Display for time, date, radio 3 , check control 3, trip computer 3, infotainment sy stem 3 . .... .... ..... .... . 32 6 Horn .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 16 7 Turn signals, hea dlamp flash, dipped and main beam ... .... .... 14, 15 Cruise control 3 .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 157 8 Radio/infotainment system rem ote control.. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... . 48 9 Instruments .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... . 26 Pa ge Light switch ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .. 14, 118 Page 19 Fuse box ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... 185 12 Instrument illumination ... ..... .... .... Fog tail lamp ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .... Fog lam ps 3 .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .... Head la mp range adjustm ent 3 .. 13 Bonnet release lev er . .... .... ..... .... ..... . 62 20 S eat heating (right) 3 ..... .... ..... .... 132 Vauxhall alarm system 3 .... ..... .... .. 59 Traction Control sy stem 3 .. ..... .... 153 or Electronic Stability Program 3 154 Boot lid/tailgate 3 .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 57 14 Stowage compartment 15 Ac celera tor pedal .... .... .... ..... 140, 141 16 Starter switch with steering column lock (not visible) . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... ... 9 120 119 119 118 17 Brake peda l ..... .... ..... .... .... . 159 to 163 18 Clutch ped al .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .... 141 21 Ashtray with cigarette lighter .. ..... .... ..... 75, 76 22 Rad io 3 or infotainm ent system 3 ... ..... .... .. 47 23 S eat heating (left) 3 ... ..... .... ..... .... 132 Haz ard warning lights .... .... ..... .... .. 15 Rear window blind 3 .. ..... .... ..... .... 125 24 Glove compartment with telematics unit 3 ..... .... ..... .... .. 47 10 Wind screen wipers and wash system, head lamp wash system 3 and rear window wash system 3 . ..... 16, 17 Trip computer 3 ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... . 42 1111 Control indicators A Engine elect ronics, tra nsm issi on electr oni cs 3, im mobili zer 3, fault see pages 28, 51, 150. O Turn sig na l lam ps, see p ages 15, 26. ! Glow plug s 3, see p age 26. W Coolant t em perature 3, see p age 26. g Tra iler turn signal 3, see p age 26. = X Sea t belt 3, see p age 26. v u Anti-lock brak e system 3, see p age 162. R Z Brak e system, clut ch system, see page 28, 204. Exhaust em issi on 3, see p ages 26, 150. p 1 Automat ic transmi ssion 3 , sp orty d riving program me, see p age 136. Alt ernat or, see page 29. > Fog lam ps 3, see pages 29, 119. P Main beam , see p ages 14, 26. r Fog tai l lam p, see pages 29, 119. I Oil p ressure, see p age 27. Y Fuel lev el , see pages 29, 174. ? Autom atic head lamp range ad just ment 3, fault , see page 119. 12 v Airb ag systems 3 , belt tensioners, see pages 81, 89. Tract ion Control System 3, see page 152. Elec tronic St abili ty Progr am 3 , see page 154. F Brake pa d wear i nd icator 3, see pages 29, 159. y Seat occup ancy recog nition 3, see page 90. Lighting Li ght switc h, st alk positions, see pages 14, 118, 7 8 9 Li ghts off, 0 Courtesy la mp, see page 119. > Fog lamp s 3 , see page 119. r Fog tail l amp, see page 119. k Instrument il luminati on, see page 119. ? Hea dlam p range ad justment, see page 118. ¨ Hazard w arning la mps, see page 15. Pa rking lamp s, Dipped and main b ea m Heating, ventilation electronic air conditioning system , seat heating V Demi st ing and d e-i cing, Air d istribution to wind screen and front d oor windows. x Air flow, see p age 131. t Air circ ul ation system, see p age 129. Air distri bution, see p age 131, s M to wind screen to head area ab ov e adjustable air vents front and rear 3 K to foot area Ü Hea ted rear wind ow, see p age 130. Sun roof Sun roof 3 closing – see page 124. p Central l ocking system 3, loc king – see pag e 52. ü Sun roof 3 opening – see page 124. q Central l ocking system 3, unlocking – see page 52. q Sun roof 3 raising – see page 124. r Boot lid/ta ilgat e 3 , unlocking – see page 56. x Lug gage comp artm ent 3, unlocking – see page 56. ) Ciga ret te lighter, see page 75. j Horn, see page 16. Ä Va uxhall alarm system, see page 59. / Bonnet, see page 62. T Wi nter program , automa tic tr ansm issi on 3, see page 136. + Fir st Aid k it 3, see pages 178. ¨ Wa rning tri angle 3, see pages 178. N Rear wind ow blind , see page 125. Windscre en wipers St alk p osi tions, see page 16, § $ O ff, % & Sl ow , Timed interval w ipe or autom atic wipi ng 3, Fast. Date, time, radio Inform ation d isp lay 3, see page 32, AUTO Automat ic mode, see p age 127. Ö O n button for date and time, ECO ; Setting buttons for date and time. O FF ß Operati on without c ooling, see p age 130. Switc hing off electronic a ir conditioning , see p age 132. Hea ted seat s 3, see p age 132. Misce llaneous l St eering w heel w ith remote control 3, see page 48. 13 Light switch: 7 = Off 8 = Parking lamps 9 = Dipped or m ain beam Pull 0 = Courtesy lamp Push r = Fog tail la mp Push > = Fog lamps 3 6 Further informa tion – page 118, head la mp warning device – p age 23, head la mp range adjustm ent 3 – page 118, day tim e running lights – page 118. 14 Main and dipped be am switch: Main be am = Push le ver forw ards Dippe d beam = Pull lever towards steering wheel Headlamp flash: P ull lever towards ste ering wheel past the res istance point Operating turn signal lam ps : Leve r in res t position Right turn = Upwards Left turn = Downwards When the steering wheel is turned back, the lev er automatically returns to its original position. This will not hap pen when making a m inor steering manoeuvre such as changing lane. Operating parking lamps: Starter switch to o, Light s witch to 0, Re move ignition key, Move turn signal lever up or down from rest position Hazard w arning lights: On = Press ¨ Off = Press ¨ again To aid loc ation of the pushbutton, the red surfac e is illuminated w hen the ignition switched on. When the button is pressed, its control indicator flashes in time with the hazard warning lamps. When lane chang ing, move lev er to resista nce point. When released , the lever will spring back. 15 Horn: Press j 6 Airbag sy stems 3 – page 86, Steering wheel with remote c ontrol 3 – page 48. Windscre en wipers: Move lever up § = Off $ = Tim ed interval wipe % = Slow & = Fast Automatic wiping with rain s ens or 3: Move lever up § = Off $ = Automatic wiping % = Slow (constant) & = Fast (constant) The ra in sensor detects the a mount of water on the windsc reen and automatically regula tes the wipers. Push lever down to switch off. If necessary , the positions % or & can be selected manually. 6 Further information – pages 204, 210. 16 Operating windscre en and headlamp wash systems 3: Pull stalk tow ards steering wheel The w ip ers will swipe for a few strokes. The headlamp wash system 3 c an be opera ted when the lights are on. O n vehicles fitted with rain sensors 3, opera te the wind screen wash system at reg ular intervals, to keep the sensor a rea clean. 6 Further inform ation – page 206. Operating re ar window wipe r and wash systems 3: Wiper on = Push le ver forward Wiper off = Pull lever towards steering wheel Wash = Push le ver forward and hold The rea r window wiper wipes in timed interval mode. C ontinuous wip ing takes place during washing. 6 Further information – see pa ges 206, 211, 212. 17 Heate d re ar window, heated exterior mirrors : On = Pre ss Ü Off = Pre ss Ü again The rear window and exterior mirror heating is switched off automatically after approx. 15 m inutes. 6 Further inform ation – page 130. 18 To clear mis ted or icy windows: Pre ss V Open front air vents, direct side air v ents tow ards the door w indows. Close centre a ir vents 3. 6 Electronic air conditioning system – page 126. Manual transmission: o = Neutral 1 to 5 = 1st to 5th ge ar When shifting up from 4th to 5th gear: push the lev er towards the right at the beginning of the shift opera tion. Manual trans miss ion: R = Re ve rse gear Only engag e reverse g ear when the vehicle is stationary . This is done by p ulling up the ring below the shift knob. When shifting from 5th to 4th g ear: do not exert a ny force towards the left. 19 Autom atic transmission 3: P = Park (with s ele ctor le ver lock) R = Reve rse N = Neutral O nly start the engine in P or N. To shift out of P switch the ignition on, apply the foot brake and p ull the handle b eneath the selector lever. To enga ge P or R pull release under selector lever. P: R: O nly with vehicle stationary , first a pply the hand brake O nly with vehicle stationary 6 Automatic transmission – p age 134. 20 Automatic trans miss ion 3: D = 1s t to 4th ge ar 3 = 1s t to 3rd gear 2 = 1s t and 2nd gear 1 = 1s t ge ar also S = sporty driving programme Select 3, 2 or 1 if certain gears are not desired, e.g. 4-3-4 . . . on winding road s, or in order to utilize the engine brak ing effect when driving downhill. To select 3 or 1 p ull the handle beneath the selector lever. 6 Autom atic transm ission – page 134. Automatic transmission 3: Lock to prevent unintentional selection of positions P, R, 3 and 1 : Pull release under selector lever: 1, P: up to final stop. When selec ting any position from 1 to N or from R to D do not pull ha nd le beneath selector lever. 6 Automatic tra nsmission – page 134. Starting, petrol engine: Manual transmission: in neutral with clutch depres sed, Apply foot brake, Autom atic transmission: in P or N, Do not accelerate , Turn key to position III The initially increased engine speed automatically fa lls as the engine tem perature rises. Before repeating the starting proced ure, turn the k ey ba ck to o in the starter switch, rem ov e it a nd then reinsert it. Then repea t the starting proced ure. 6 Electronic immobilizer – page 51, further information – pages 140, 142, 144, 174. Starting, diesel engine : Manual trans miss ion: in ne utral with clutch depresse d, Apply foot brake , Automatic trans miss ion: in P or N, Do not accelerate, Turn key to position II, When control indicator ! goes out 1), turn key to pos ition III Exhaust gases are poisonous Before repea ting the starting proc edure, turn the key back to o in the sta rter switch, remove it and then reinsert it. Then repeat the starting proc edure. 6 Exhaust gases – page 151. Exhaust g ases contain ca rbon monox ide, which is ex tremely poisonous but is odourless and colourless. Therefore never inhale exhaust gases, and nev er run the engine in an enclosed space. Y ou should also avoid driving w ith the tailgate open, as ex haust gases could enter the p assenger compartment. 6 Electronic immobilizer – page 51, further information – pages 140, 142, 144, 174. 1) Prehea ting system switches o n only if ou tsid e temp era ture is lo w. 21 Before starting off, check: z For tyre pressure and c ondition – see pages 165, 227. z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine com partment – see pages 199 to 206. z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and num ber p la tes are free from dirt, snow and ice and op erational. z Do not p la ce a ny objects in front of the rear window, on the instrum ent panel or in the area in which the airbag s inflate. z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are correctly ad justed. z Check brakes. To re lease the hand brake: Lift lever slightly, Pus h release button, Lowe r lever fully And now, have a good journey! Drive carefully, economically and with the environme nt in m ind 6 Brakes – pag e 159. While driving, do not do anything that could distract you. Take heed of the traffic reports given out on the ra dio. 6 Driv ing hints – p age 140, saving fuel – page 142, env ironmental protection – page 144. 22 When parking: z Always ap ply hand brak e firmly . O n slop es apply the hand brake as firmly as possible. z With manual transmission, engage first gear or reverse gear and with automatic transm ission 3, pla ce selector lev er in position P. z C lose windows a nd sun roof 3. z Remov e the ignition key, otherwise in vehicles with automatic transmission 3 a warning signal w ill sound when the driver's door is opened. z In vehicles with autom atic tra nsmission 3 the key ca n only be removed in selector lever position P. z Turn steering wheel until lock is felt to engage (anti-theft protection). z Switch off ex terior lights, otherwise the headlam p warning device will sound when the driver's door is opened . z Engine cooling fan m ay run on after the engine has been switched off. Parking the vehicle : Apply hand brake firmly, Switch off engine , Remove key, Lock steering w hee l, Lock doors 6 Further informa tion – pages 51, 141, 161, radio remote control – p age 52, central lock ing sy stem – page 54, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – page 59, vehic le decommissioning – page 208. 23 Ge nuine Vauxhall P arts and Accessories We rec om mend that you use "Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories" a nd conv ersion p arts released ex pressly for your vehicle type. These parts ha ve undergone spec ia l tests to establish their reliability, safety a nd specific suitability for Vauxhall v ehicles. Despite continuous market monitoring, we ca nnot assess or guarantee these attributes for other prod uc ts, even if they hav e b een granted approval by the releva nt authorities or in some other form. Service work, Mainte nance We recomm end tha t you entrust all w ork to your Vauxhall Authorised R epairer, who can provide y ou w ith reliable service and correctly perform all work according to factory instructions. 6 Vauxhall S ervice – page 196. 24 "Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories" and approved conversion parts are available from your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who can p rovid e expert advice, such as adv ice on permissible technical modifications, and install products correctly. For your safety Carry out the check s recommend ed in the individual sec tions of this O wner’s Manual regularly. Ensure that your vehicle is serviced as specified in the Service Book let. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Have faults remedied w ithout delay! Consult a work shop. We recom mend your Vaux ha ll Authorised Repairer. If necessary, interrupt your journey . 6 Maintenance – pages 198 to 207 That was a brief overview. P lease read on! 6 Your vehicle has still more instruments and controls , possibly also optional equipment. 6 You will also find further important information on operation, safety and maintenance and a complete index. 6 25 Instruments ! Z Preheating 3 for diesel eng ines Control indica tor lights up during prehea ting. Exhaust emi ssion 3 C ontrol indicator lights up when ignition is switched on. Goes out shortly after engine starts. Preheating system switches on only if outside temperature is low. W Coolant tem perature If it lights up when the engine is running: Stop the v ehicle a nd switch off the eng ine. Coolant tempera ture is too high: Switch off the engine. Danger to engine. Coolant temperature gauge; see pag e 31. C heck coolant level immediately ; see page 203. Control indicators The c ontrol indicators described here are not present in all vehicles. The description applies to all instrument v ersions. O Turn signal l amps The control indicator flashes when the turn signa l is activated . Rapid fla shes: A turn signa l bulb has failed. Changing bulb s, see page 188. g Tr ailer turn signal 3 Control indica tor flashes in time with turn signal lamps w hen towing. Does not flash if a turn signal la mp on the towing v ehicle or tra iler fails. X Seat belt 3 Control indica tor lights up (accomp anied by an a coustic warning) when ignition is switched on: Fasten your seat belt, see page 82. u Anti-lock brak e system 3 see p age 162. 26 If it lights up when the eng ine is running: Fault in emission c ontrol system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. C onsult a workshop. We recommend your Vaux hall Authorised Repairer. If it flashes when the engine is running: For fault that can lead to d estruction of the cataly tic converter, see page 150. C onsult a work shop imm ediately. We recom mend that you consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 1 Autom atic transmission elec tronical ly contr olled driv e p rogram mes 3 C ontrol indicator lights up when sporty driving p rogram me operative. Further information – see page 136. P Ma in beam C ontrol indicator lights up when ma in beam is on and w hen headlam p flash is operated. I O il pressure Control indicator lights up when ignition is switched on. Goes out shortly after engine starts. Can light up intermittently when idling with hot engine; must go out when engine sp eed is increased. If it lights up when the engine is running: Engine lub ric ation may be interrupted . This may result in dam age to the engine and/or lock ing of the drive wheels: 1. Depress clutch. 2. Move gearshift lev er to neutral, or with automatic transmission 3 place selector lever in N . 3. Steer as quickly as possible out of the stream of traffic, without imped ing other vehicles. 4. Switching the ignition off (Position I ). When the ignition is off, c onsiderab ly more force is needed to brak e and steer. Do not remove key until vehicle has come to a stand still, otherwise the steering column lock c ould engage unexpectedly . C ontact a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 27 A Eng ine electr oni cs, transmission electronics, im mobil izer Control indicator lights up for a few seconds when ignition is switched on. If it lights up when the engine is running: Fault in the engine electronics or transm ission elec tronics sy stem. The electronic sy stem switches to limp-home mode. Fuel consumption may increase and the d riv eability of the vehicle m ay be impaired; see pag e 150. If there is a fault in the transmission elec tronics sy stem, switch to manual gears; see page 138. We recom mend tha t you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 28 If it flashes when the ignition is on: Fault in the electronic im mobilizer system ; the engine cannot be started. S ee p age 51. v Airbag systems 3, Belt tensioners 3 see p ages 81, 89. = Tr action C ontrol system 3 see p age 152. v Electronic Stab ility Program 3 see p age 154. R Brak e system, cl ut ch system C ontrol indicator lights up when ignition is switched on if hand brake is a pplied and/or the fluid lev el for brake/clutch hy draulics is too low. For further informa tion, see pag e 204. If it lig hts up when the hand brak e is not applied : stop the vehicle; interrup t your journey immediately . C onsult a workshop. We rec om mend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. p Y Alternat or Control indicator lights up when ignition is switched on. Goes out shortly after engine starts. Fuel level Illum inated: Fuel supply low , fuel ga uge in reserve area . If it lights up when the engine is running: Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. The b attery is not being charged. Engine cooling may be interrupted. Conta ct a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. > Fog lam ps 3 Control ind ic ator lights up when fog lamps are sw itched on. r Fog tail lamp s Control indicator lights up when fog tail lamp is switched on. Flashing: Fuel supp ly used up, fill tank immed iately. Nev er let the tank run dry ! Diesel engines: if the tank becomes em pty, a complicated procedure is necessary to bleed the fuel system . We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer; see page 174. ? Fault in autom atic head lamp range adjustm ent syst em 3 Control indica tor lights up when the ignition is switched on. Goes out after a few second s. I f it lights up while driving, a fault ha s occurred . C onsult a workshop immed iately. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer; see pa ge 119. F Brak e pad w ear indic ator 3 If it lights while the engine is running : Front disc brak e pa ds are worn down to the minimum thickness. Consult a w ork shop to have the brake pads replac ed. We recommend your Vaux hall Authorised Repairer; see page159. y Seat occupancy recogniti on 3, see pages 90, 91. 29 Tachometer 1) Spee dome ter 1) Odometer Indicates engine speed. Indicates the vehicle speed . Records the miles/kilometres driven. Warning zone: M aximum p ermissible engine sp eed ex ceeded ; danger to engine. 1) The instrum ents in yo ur vehicle m ay d iffer from the instrum ents illustra ted here. 30 Trip odometer To return to zero, depress reset k nob. For physical reasons, the engine temperature gauge show s the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adeq uate. During operation the system is pressurised. The temp erature ma y therefore rise briefly to ov er 100 °C. Coolant te mperature display Fuel gauge Pointer in low zone Pointer in red warning zone or Y lit Pointer between the z ones Pointer in red warning zone or W is lit = Engine operating temperature not yet reached = Normal operating temperature = Temperature too high: Stop vehicle and switch off eng ine. Danger to engine. Check coolant level immediately – see page 203 = Refuel – see pag e 147. N ever let the tank run dry! Diesel engines: The fuel system is d ifficult to bleed if the tank has b een allowed to run dry ; see page 174. O n account of the fuel remaining in the tank, the am ount filled may be less than the specified ta nk capacity . 31 Inform ation display Tripl e inform ation d isp lay Display of time, outside tempera ture and radio/d ate. The tim e and outside temperature are displayed when the ignition is on. The date is disp layed when the radio 3 is off. When the ignition is off, the time, date and outside tem perature can be disp la yed for 15 second s b y briefly pressing one of the two buttons a bove the display. 32 Multi-inform ation d isp lay 3 Display of date, radio 3 /date, outsid e temperature, c heck control, trip comp uter. The display operates when the ignition is switched on. Time is continually d isplay ed while the date is displayed when the radio is off. When the ignition is off, the time, date and outside temperature can b e display ed for 15 seconds by briefly p ressing one of the two buttons above the display or the button on the wiper lever. Mult i-informa tion displa y for ra dio telephone 3 Display of time, rad io/date, outside temperature, telephone information, check control 3 and trip computer 3 . The display opera tes when the ignition is switched on. Tim e is continua lly displayed while the date is disp la yed when the ra dio is off. When the ignition is off, the tim e, date and outside temperature can be displayed for 15 seconds by briefly pressing one of the two buttons above the display or the button on the wiper lev er 3 . I nt err up tion of pow er supp ly After a power supply interrup tion or low battery voltage the electronic rad io disabler 3 and d ate/tim e m ust be reset. S ee rad io operating instructions for how to reset electronic disab ler. S etting date and time – see pa ge 38. Upon receipt of a tim e signal from an RDS transmitter 1) , date and time are set automatically 3 – see page 38. Grap hi cal inform ation d isp lay 3, Col our informati on display 3 Display of date, tim e, outside temperature, and information from check control 3, trip computer 3 and infotainment system. The information displayed depends on the vehicle equipm ent and the setting s of the trip computer 3 and the infotainment sy stem. Fault d isplay --.- ° C, F or S afe in the display ind icates a fault. Ha ve the cause remed ied. We recommend that y ou consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repa irer. The graphical information display presents the information in m onochrome. The colour inform ation d isplay presents the inform ation in colour. 1) RDS = R a dio Da ta System. 33 O peration using the multifunction button: Individ ual menu item s are highlighted by turning the button and selected b y pressing it. Press the BC button on the infota inm ent system to open the trip computer. Operating the multi-information display 3, the graphical information display 3 or the colour information display 3 Trip computer functions are operated using the disp la y menu and the buttons on the wiper lev er 3 or the infotainment sy stem 3. The functions are opera ted using the buttons on the wiper lever or, on vehicles with an infotainm ent system 3, by using the m ultifunction b utton. Operation using the wiper lever: Individual functions a re selected using button S. Certain functions can be reset using button R. If chec k control issues a warning message, the display is blocked from other func tions. Acknowled ge the message with b utton S or R on the wiper lever 3 or by pressing the multifunction button 3 . If there are several fault warnings, ack nowledge them one a t a time. 34 Making system settings for the graphical information display 3 or the colour information dis play 3 Lang uage selecti on You can select the d isplay language for some func tions. The figures show execution with the colour inform ation d isplay . In the trip com puter menu, select item Instructions. In the trip computer m enu Setti ng s select System Setting s. The list of available languages will b e display ed. S elec t the required language from the list. S elec tions are indic ated b y a 6 in front of the menu item. The system settings m enu will be displayed. 35 Setti ng units of measure You ca n select w hich units of measure a re to be used. Adjust contra st In the system settings m enu, select item Contrast. In the trip computer m enu, select item Units. The contrast m enu will be displayed. Select from the list of units that opens. Selections are indicated by a 6 in front of the m enu item . 36 Confirm the required setting. Outs ide tempe rature A fall in temperature is indica ted immediately and a rise in temp erature after a time delay . O n v ehicles with trip le inform ation display, the sym bol T is shown in the disp lay from 3 °C as a warning for icy road surfaces. On vehicles with graphical information display 3 or colour information display 3, a message is shown in the display to w arn for icy road surfaces. C aution: The road surface ma y already be icy even thoug h the display ind ic ates a few degrees above 0 °C. O n vehicles w ith m ulti-information display 3, outside temperature is automatically shown in the d isplay from 3 °C . 37 Setting date and time In the infotainment system 3, tim e a nd date are set autom atic ally upon receipt of GPS satellite signals1 ). If the tim e displayed does not correspond to the loc al time, it can be set m anually in 30-minute steps or be corrected automatically 3 via a n RDS time sig nal2 ). For the radio, tim e and date can be set manually or corrected a utoma tica lly v ia an RDS tim e signal 3 . The a utomatic setting is indicated by Ö in the d isplay . Vehicles with trip le informa tion display or multi-i nfor mati on d isplay 3 Manua l setting Switch off radio. Press Ö and ; a bove the display as follow s: Press Ö for approx. 2 seconds: Day flashes Press ; : Set day Press Ö : Month flashes Press ; : Set month Press Ö : Y ear flashes Press ; : Set year Press Ö : Hours fla sh Press ; : Set hours Press Ö : Minutes flash Press ; : Set minutes 1) 2) GPS = G lob al P ositioning System, Sa tellite system for w orld -w ide p ositioning . RDS = Ra dio D a ta System. 38 Press Ö : C lock is started. Deactivating and a ctiv ating automatic setting 3 Press Ö for ap prox . 2 sec., clock display is now in setting mode, Press Ö twice (until year flashes). Press Ö and hold down for approx. 3 seconds until } fla shes in disp lay and text " RDS TIME" appears (y ears flash during this time), Press ; Display indicates: RDS TIME 0 = Deactivated RDS TIME 1 = Activated Press Ö three tim es. Vehi cles w ith gra phical informati on displ ay 3 or colour inform ation di sp lay 3 With the infota inm ent system on, da te and time can be set with buttons Ö and ; above the display : Press Ö Date and tim e c an also be set using the infotainment system : In the trip com puter menu Settings select item S ystem S ett ings and then item Tim e/ Da te. for ap prox . 3 seconds until the menu for date and time setting appea rs. The menu for time/d ate w ill be d isplay ed. Ö Move a bout the menu. Make the desired settings and confirm. ; Change or confirm the setting . To activate the settings, select O K. Select menu item O K. C orrecting time 3 To correc t the time, use RDS in the Time/ Date menu to select item Auto. Ti me C orrec tion. The field behind Auto. Time Correcti on will be ticked. Select the menu item s required: 39 Automat ic Gea rbox 3 Check control 3 The c heck control monitors fluid levels, front disc brake pad thickness, the func tioning of the a utoma tic transmission 3 a nd the automatic headlamp ra ng e adjustm ent 3 as well as important ex terior lamp bulbs, including the wiring and fuses. In the case of the bulb monitoring system , a fault is not indicated unless the relev ant circuit is switched on. Fault. Transm ission no longer shifts automatically. Change gears m anually ; see page 138. Have the ca use of the fault remedied. We recommend that you consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Hea dlam p Range Ajustment-Headl ight O nce the ignition has been switched on, all check control functions a re automatically verified. If all the monitored functions are OK , the warning Brake Lamp Check goes out after the brake pedal has been depressed once. Fault warnings app ear in the disp lay. O n vehic les with multi-information display, CH ECK also appears (not on vehicles with radio telephone). I f there a re sev eral fault warnings, they are displayed one after the other. Some of the fa ult w arnings appear on the display in a n abbrev iated form. Figure 7570 V shows a fault warning in a multi-information display. 40 Fault warnings: Engine Oil Lev el Engine oil level too low . Check oil level immed iately and top up oil – see page 200. Cool ant Lev el Coolant level in expansion tank is too low. Top up coolant; see page 203. H ave the cause of the fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Fault. The range of the Xenon headlamps is no longer regulated autom atic ally. Have the cause of the fault remedied imm ediately. We recomm end that y ou consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Brake Pad Front disc brake p ads are worn down to the minimum thickness. Consult a w ork shop to have the brake pads replac ed. We recommend your Vaux hall Authorised Repairer. Fault warnings (continued) Brake Lamp Fuse Fuse defective. A new fuse should only be installed after the cause of the trouble has been rectified. Fuses – see page 186. Brake lam p Ac know ledge the fault wa rning as indica ted on pa ge 34. After acknowledgement, the wa rning will be cleared from the display . The fault warning s Brak e lamp and Brak e Lam p Fuse Brake lamp failure. Hea dlight Ta il Light Dipped head lamp or tail lam p failure. Wa sh Fluid Level Fluid level in windscreen wash system too low. Top up wash fluid – see page 206. I nt err up tion of pow er supp ly C heck c ontrol automatically checks all functions after the battery has been reconnected or c ha rg ed. Stored fault warnings appear on the display one after the other. and Headl ight Tail Lig ht reappear 15 m inutes after they have been acknowledged. After the ignition has been switched off and switc hed on aga in, the stored fault warnings app ear on the disp la y one after the other. Once the faults ha ve been remedied , the fa ult w arnings are automatically erased. 41 Trip computer 3 The trip computer show s v ehicle data which it continually records and evaluates electronic ally . Some of the functions a ppear on the display in a n abbrev iated form. The figures show the v ersion w ith m ultiinform ation d isplay . Functions: z Instantaneous consumption z Av erage consump tion z Ab solute consumption z Av erage speed z Distance z Rang e z Stop watch (multi-informa tion display only). Check control warnings a lways have priority. 42 Instantaneous consumption Display changes depending on speed: Display in gal/h (l/h) below 8 m ph (13 km/h) Display in mpg (l/100 km ) above 8 mph (13 km/h) Av era ge consum ption C alcula tion of av erage consump tion. The measurement c an be re-started at any time; see page 34. Absolute consumpt ion Shows the a mount of fuel consumed . The measurement ca n be re-started at a ny time; see page 34. Average speed Calculation of avera ge c onsumption. The measurement can be re-started at any tim e; see page 34. Distanc e S hows the numb er of miles (k m) travelled. The measurement can be re-started at any time; see page 34. Stoppages in the journey with the ignition off are not includ ed in the calculations. 43 Range ov er 30 mil es (50 k m) The range is calculated from the current contents of the fuel tank and the a verage consump tion over the last 12 to 20 m iles (20 to 30 km) of the journey. After filling up the vehicle, the ra nge adjusts itself automatically after a short time. It can also be adjusted manually; see page 34. 44 Range below 30 miles (50 km ) If the fuel in the tank will a llow less than 30 miles (50 km) of trav el, the warning "Range" appears in the display. St op wa tch 3 C alcula ting tra vel tim e: The stop watch is switched off when the ignition is switched off and continues running once the engine is switched on aga in. The stop watch can be re-started at any tim e; see p age 34. Reset ting current t rip com puter informa tion The following trip computer information can be reset (values set to z ero): z z z z z z Rang e (only with v ehicle stationary) Ab solute consumption Av erage consump tion Av erage speed Distance Stop watch (multi-informa tion display only). Vehicles with multi-informa tion display : Press button R ; see page 34. Vehicles with graphical inform ation display 3 or colour inform ation display 3: Select the desired item from the trip computer menu. In the Trip computer-Setting s m enu, select item BC r eset present . Then select menu item Setti ng s. The value for Range can only be reset when the vehicle is stationary. The Trip computer-S ettings menu w ill be display ed. The value for the selected function will be reset and recalcula ted. After resetting , the trip computer inform ation may show "- - -" for the selected item. After a short tim e, actual va lues will be shown again. 45 Reset ting mul tiple inform ation in the tri p com puter The following trip computer information can be reset sim ultaneously (va lues set to zero): z z z z z I nt err up tion of pow er supp ly If the power supp ly has been interrupted or if the battery voltage ha s dropped too low, the values stored in the trip computer w ill be lost. Ab solute consumption Av erage consump tion Av erage speed Distance Stop watch (multi-informa tion display only). Vehicles with multi-informa tion display : Press button R for at least 2 seconds; see page 34. Vehicles with grap hical informa tion display 3 or colour information display 3: In the Trip computer-Setting s m enu, select item BC reset all. The values w ill be reset and " *** " will be display ed. New values can only be calculated when the engine is running. Y ou must drive a short dista nce before average speed can be calculated . 46 Infotainm ent s yste m 3 The infotainment system is operated as desc ribed in the operating instructions supplied. The telem atic unit 3 (telephone) is in the glove compa rtm ent. DVD video s yste m 3 The system is opera ted as described in the AutoVision 3 opera ting instruc tions. Radio 3 The rad io is operated as described in the opera ting instruc tions supp lied. The d isplay for the radio ap pears on the inform ation d isplay . Ca r radio reception differs from domestic radio reception: z C hanges in distance from the transm itter, z multi-path rec eption due to reflection and z sha dowing may c ause hissing , noise, distortion or loss of reception a ltogether. As the vehicle a erial is relatively near the ground , the broa dcasting com panies cannot guarantee the same quality of reception as is ob tained with a domestic radio using an overhead aerial. 47 For further information, see the respective operating instructions. Ele ctronic data acquis ition in toll systems 3 O n vehicles w ith heat-reflecting w indscreens 3 , mount the chipcard for electronic data ac quisition and billing in the b lack shaded zone of the windscreen on the left or the right behind the interior rea r-v iew m irror – see illustration. If the chipcard is mounted outside this zone, malfunctions may occur in data acquisition. 48 Steering wheel with rem ote control 3 Radio 3, radio telephone 3 and infotainment system 3 functions can b e op erated using the buttons on the steering wheel. Mobile te lephones and radio equipment (CB) 3 Obtain ad vice on p redetermined installation loc ations for the external antenna and equipment holder and way s of using dev ices w ith transmission power of more than 10 Wa tts. We recom mend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who will have consoles and various installation k its and install them in accordance with regulations. Requirements to ensure trouble-free opera tion: Only use the hands-free equipment to make telephone calls whilst driv ing . This can also be a distra ction when driving. Please observ e country-specific laws. 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). z Professionally installed ex terior aerial to ob ta in the max imum range possible z Maximum transmission power 10 W z Installation of the telephone in a suitab le spot (see note on pag e 92). When used in the v ehicle interior, mobile telephones and radio equipment (C B) with integrated aerial may cause malfunctions in the vehicle electronics. Mobile telephones and radio equipm ent (CB) should only be used with an aerial fitted on the vehicle exterior. 49 Keys, Doors, Bonnet Re place ment ke ys The key is a c onstituent of the electronic immobilizer. O rd ering keys from a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer g uarantees problem free op eration of the electronic immobilizer. You will av oid unnecessary costs, difficulties with insurance comp anies when processing claims and problems asserting wa rranty claims. Locks – see page 212. Door locking and unlocking From outside Mechanically – see page 5, ra dio frequency rem ote control – see page 52, central locking system – see page 54. From inside Push down or pull up lock button. To prevent the driver from being inad vertently lock ed out, the button on the driver’s door cannot b e depressed when the d oor is op en. 50 Child safety locks Use the child safety lock whenever child ren are occupying the rear seats. Failure to do so may lead to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle p assengers should be informed accordingly. Push latc h on rear door lock d ow nwa rds: Door cannot be opened from inside. Ele ctronic imm obilize r 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 vehicle can be started. To act ivat e: Switch off eng ine, turn key to position o and remove. To deacti vate: Turn key to position I I (ignition on); the engine can then b e started. Dea ctivation is not possib le in any other way , so keep spare key accessible in a safe place! Control i nd icator for imm obilizer When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator A lights up briefly. If the control indicator flashes when the ignition is on, there is a fault in the immobilizer sy stem. The engine cannot be started: 1. Turn key to o in starter switch and rem ove. 2. Reinsert key in starter sw itc h. 3. Then repeat starting procedure. If the control indicator A continues to flash, try to start the engine using the spare key and consult a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. If c ontrol indicator A lig hts up after the eng ine has started, there is a fault in the eng ine electronic s or the automatic transmission; see page 150. Not e The immobilizer does not lock the doors. Therefore, after leaving the v ehicle a lways lock it and switch on the Vaux hall alarm system 3; see pag es 54, 59. The Car Pass contains all of the vehicle’s data and should therefore not be kept in the vehicle. Hav e y our Car Pass on hand when consulting a Vauxhall Authorised Repa irer. 51 Radio rem ote control 3 The rad io remote control is integrated in the k ey. Used to op erate: z central locking system, z mechanical anti-theft locking system , z boot lid (Saloon), z Vauxhall ala rm system 3 . It is also possible to close the windows and sun roof 3 using the remote control unit. The remote control has a range of approx. 3 metres. The range ma y b e reduced owing to sha dowing and reflection of the radio wav es. To opera te the remote control, point it at the vehicle. 52 For your conv enience, we recommend that the central lock ing sy stem alway s be op erated using the remote control unit. Handle remote control with care, protect from moisture and high temperatures and avoid unnecessary operation. The light-emitting diode (LED) in the remote control unit lights up and the ha zard w arning lamps flash briefly to show that the rem ote control is op erational. C entra l lock ing system, see page 54. Mechanic al anti -theft locki ng system, see page 55. Locki ng the boot lid /t ailga te 3, see page 56. Vauxhall ala rm system 3, see page 59. Fault If the central locking system cannot be opera ted with the remote control, it m ay b e due to the following : z The range of the rem ote control has been ex ceeded. z The battery voltage of the remote control unit is too low. Change the battery in the rem ote control unit. z The rem ote control ha s b een op erated frequently in succession outside the vehicle's reception range (e.g. at too great a distance from the vehicle). Resynchronize the remote control. z If the centra l loc king sy stem is ov erloaded as a result of repeated op eration at short interv als, the power supply is c ut off for approx . 30 second s. Changing the rem ote control ba ttery Exchange the battery as soon as the range of the rem ote control starts to become reduced. z Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources. Insert a small screwdriv er in the notch on the cover and prise it open. Disengage the remote control from the k ey part and open the battery cover. Replace the battery, ensuring that it is inserted correctly (see page 229 rega rd ing battery type). Close the rem ote control so that it audibly engages in the key pa rt. For c entral locking sy stem operation using key, see following pages. Have cause of fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Synchronizing remote contr ol In the ev ent of malfunctions, synchroniz e remote control: 1. Switch on ignition; sy stem will then remain in synchroniz ing mode for 30 seconds. 2. Briefly press button p or q on remote control unit in ignition. 3. The central lock ing sy stem locks and unlocks to show that the remote c ontrol ha s b een sy nchronized. The battery change must be p erformed within 3 minutes, otherw ise the remote control will hav e to be resynchronized. Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in accordance with environmental protection regulations. 53 Not e z To prevent the driv er from being ina dvertently locked out, the b utton on the driver's d oor c annot be depressed when the door is open. z If the driver's door is not closed properly , the central loc king sy stem will unlock again immediately after lock ing. z To loc k the d oors from insid e (e.g. to prevent unw anted entry from outside), push down lock button on driv er’s door. Central locking system 3 For doors, b oot lid/tailgate and tank flap. Locking Press button p on rem ote control unit – or – turn key in driver's door lock towa rd s rear of vehic le, then turn it b ack to the vertical position and remove; alterna tiv ely, when locking from inside, press the lock b utton on one of the front doors with the doors closed. 54 To unl oc k Press button q on remote control unit – or – turn key in driv er's door lock towards front of vehicle, then turn it back to the vertical position and remove; alternatively, w hen unlocking from inside, pull up the lock button on driver's d oor. z Locked doors unlock a utoma tica lly if an accident of a certain sev erity occ urs (to permit outside assistance). Prerequisite: Ignition m ust not be switc hed off. Cl osing window s a nd sun roof 3 The electric door wind ow s 3 and the electric sun roof 3 can be closed from the outside: press button p on the rem ote control while locking or hold the key in the door locking position until the windows and sun roof are fully closed. Care must be taken when operating the elec tric windows and the sun roof. There is a risk of injury, especially for child ren, and a danger that articles could become trap ped. Vehicle passengers should be informed according ly . Keep a close wa tch on the windows and sun roof w hen closing them . Ensure that nothing becomes trapped in them as they m ov e. O verload If the central locking system is ov erloaded as a result of repeated opera tion at short intervals, the power supply is cut off for approx. 30 seconds. The system is protected by a fuse in the fuse box; see page 186. Central locking system, mechanical anti-theft locking system Lock ing All doors must be closed, the driver’s door must hav e been opened once previously; press button p on the remote control again within 10 seconds after lock ing – or – turn key in d riv er's door lock towards rea r of vehicle again within 10 sec onds after lock ing , then turn it back to the v ertical position and remove. To unlock : Press button q on remote control unit – or – turn key in driver's door lock towards front of vehicle, then turn it back to the vertica l position a nd remove. Unlocking is not possible in any other way, so keep spare key to hand in a safe place! Lock buttons on all doors are p ositioned such that doors cannot be opened. Do not use the system if there are peop le in the vehicle! The d oors cannot be unloc ked from inside. 55 Malfunction in ce ntral locking sys tem A = Unlock ing the driv er's door Turn key forw ard in lock pa st resista nce point as far as it will g o. Turn key back to v ertical position and rem ove. B = Locking the driver's door With driver's door closed, turn key towards rear of vehicle until it w ill not move any further. Turn key back to vertic al position and remove. The other doors can be opened and closed by pulling or pushing the interior lock button (not possib le if Vauxhall alarm system enabled beforehand). Have cause of fault remedied. We recomm end tha t you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 56 Opening t he ta nk flap Unlock and open the boot lid/tailgate. Open the cover on the right-hand side of the luggag e compartment. The release rod for the ta nk flap is located behind the servo motor (a rrow in figure). Push the rod back with your hand and the ta nk flap can be op ened . Hav e the cause of the fault remedied. We recom mend tha t you consult your Vaux hall Authorised Repairer. Boot lid, Saloon To unlock Press button r on the remote control – or – Luggage compartment, Estate The lock is released by pressing the b utton. There is a handle on the inside of the tailgate to facilitate closing the lugg age compa rtm ent. O pen luggag e c om part ment When transporting bulky cargo, do not drive with the tailgate open or a ja r, as poisonous exhaust fumes could enter the passeng er c om partment by mea ns of air whirls. Press button x in the instrument p anel for approx. 2 seconds. The b oot lid is unlocked and opened slig htly . When the b oot lid is open the LED in the b utton x is lit. There is a hand le on the inside of the boot lid to assist closing. Malfuncti on of the electri cal release Disenga ge the rear seat back rest by pressing the buttons on the top and then fold it down onto the seat; see page 70. Pull the release on the inside of the boot lid; the lid is unlocked . Have the ca use of the fault remedied. We recom mend tha t you consult your Vaux hall Authorised Repairer. If it is essential to hav e the tailgate op en, do not open it too wide to ensure that the number plate can still b e read. Fitting of accessories on the tailgate will increa se its weight. I f it becomes too heav y, it will then not stay open. 6 Open lugg age comp artment Bulky ob jects should not be transported with the b oot lid op en or ajar, otherwise poisonous exhaust fum es may enter the vehicle as air is swirled around. Fitting of accessories on the b oot lid will increase its weight. If it becom es too heavy, it will then not sta y open. 57 Using the central locki ng system for the lugg age compa rtment The c entral locking system and the antitheft locking system for the doors cannot be locked or unlock ed from the tailgate lock. Key slot in lock in horizontal position Tailgate is lock ed and unlock ed using the rem ote control or by turning the key in the driver's door lock. Key slot in lock in v ertical position Tailgate remains loc ked even if the vehicle is unlocked using the remote c ontrol or by turning the key in the driver's door lock. This p osition is to be c hosen if the tailgate is to stay locked. 58 Unlocking the luggag e com part ment when the d oors are locked w ith the cent ral lock ing system Turn the key clockwise as far as possible from the vertical or horiz ontal p osition. To safeguard against being lock ed out, the key cannot be removed. O nce the tailgate has b een closed a nd the key turned back to the horiz ontal or vertical position, the tailgate is lock ed aga in. Vauxhall alarm s yste m 3 The system monitors z the doors, luggage compartment, bonnet, z the passenger c om partment, z the vehic le tilt, z the ignition. To activ ate: All doors, windows a nd sun roof 3 must be closed; press button p on the rem ote control unit again within 10 seconds after lock ing – or – turn key in d riv er's door lock towards rea r of vehicle again within 10 sec onds after lock ing , then turn it back to the v ertical position and remove. Sw itching system on excl ud ing m oni toring of the pa ssenger com partm ent and the v ehicl e t ilt e.g. if anim als a re to be left in the vehic le. 1. Close boot lid/tailgate and bonnet. 2. Press b utton Ä. LED flashes (for a maxim um of 10 seconds); see page 61. 3. Close doors. 4. Switch on Vauxhall alarm system . LED lights up. After approx. 10 sec onds the sy stem is activated, without monitoring of the p assenger compa rtm ent or v ehicle tilt. LED flashes until system is switched off. 6 59 To deacti vate: Press button q on rem ote control unit – or – turn key in driver's door lock towards front of vehic le, then turn it b ack to the vertical position and remove. Opening a nd closing Sa loon boot li d with Vauxhall al arm syst em activ e O pening and c losi ng Esta te tailga te with ant i-theft alar m system a ctiv e 1. Press button r on the remote c ontrol. The boot lid will unlock a nd open slightly. Monitoring of the passenger compa rtm ent and v ehicle tilt will be deactivated. 1. Turn the key clockwise as far as it will go. The tailgate is unlocked and monitoring of the passenger compartment a nd vehicle tilt is deactiv ated. 2. O pen luggag e comp artment. 3. Close the lug gage compartment. 3. Monitoring of the passenger compa rtm ent, luggage comp artm ent and v ehicle tilt is switched on again approx . 10 second s a fter the b oot lid is closed. 60 2. Open luggage compartment. 4. Turn the key back to its previous position. Monitoring of the passenger compartment, luggage compartment and vehicle tilt is ac tiv ated after app rox . 10 seconds. After the first 10 second s of Vauxhall alarm sy stem activation: z LED flashes = System on, z LED lights up for approx . 1 second = Switch-off. If a system fa ult occ urs, consult a work shop. We recom mend y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The system’s integ ra ted self-diagnostics allow s faults to be quickly remedied. Ala rm O nly a certain num ber of a la rm s are allowed to be triggered while the Vauxhall alarm system is switched on (this number is stipula ted b y law). The alarm takes the form of z an acoustic signal (horn, 30 seconds) and z a visual sig nal (haz ard warning lamps, 5 minutes) 1 ). The alarm can b e stopped by pressing button q (disable Vauxhall alarm sy stem) or pressing button p on the remote control. Light emit ting d iode (LED) During the first 10 seconds of Vaux hall alarm system activation: z LED lights up = Test, switch-on delay, z LED flashes = Door, tailgate, bonnet open or system fault 1) Varies from coun try to coun try on a ccount of nationa l regu la tion s. 61 The b onnet is held open automatically. To close the bonnet, lower it slow ly and allow it to fall into the lock und er its own weight. C heck that the b onnet is locked in position by pulling at its front edge. If it is not eng aged, repeat the procedure. Any d irt or snow on the bonnet can slid e down when it is opened and block the air inlet; see page 133. Bonnet To open the bonnet, p ull the release lever / located below the instrument panel on the d riv er’s side. The bonnet w ill then be unlock ed and will partially open. R eturn the release lever to its original position. 62 There is a safety catch on the underside of the bonnet ab out a hand breadth to the rig ht of the radiator grille centre as view ed from the front: lift this upwards and op en the bonnet. Seats, Interior Se at adjustment see p ages 5, 6. Seat pos ition Adjust driver's seat such that with the driver sitting upright the steering wheel is held in the area of its upper spokes with the driver's a rms slightly b ent. The passenger seat should be as far back as possible, with the backrest upright. Disregard can lead to injuries which could be fa tal. Vehicle passengers should be informed ac cord ingly . 63 Head restraint position He ad res traints, Saloon The c entre of the head restraint should be at eye level. If this is not possib le, ad just to the highest position for extremely tall people, or to the lowest position for extremely short people. To fold down passenger’s seat backrest (lugga ge comp artm ent enlargement – see page 68), remove head restraint. To do so, relea se the two springs by pressing them and deta ch the hea d restraint. Disreg ard can lead to injuries which could be fatal. Vehicle p assengers should be informed accordingly. Setting , see page 7 and the next p age. 64 Rear c entre head r estra int 3 If the centre rear seat is unoccupied, the hea d restraint can be removed to improve visibility. Release both springs b y pressing, detach the head restraint and pla ce it in luggage compa rtm ent on the left-hand wheel housing. The centre head restraint must be fitted if the centre rear seat is occupied. Head restraints , Es tate To fold d ow n the p assenger’s seat backrest (Lugga ge c om partment enlargem ent, see page 70), remove the head restraint. To do so, release the two sp rings by pressing them and detach the head restraint. See page 64, Fig ure 7353 V. Rear outer head restrai nts To fold down: press button, head restraint automatically folds forward. To ra ise, push head restraint up and enga ge a ud ib ly. Rea r centre hea d rest raint If the centre seat is unoccupied, the head restra int ca n be pushed all the w ay down to improve visib ility . Push the head restra int forward and down simultaneously. Centre armre st 3 If the centre seat is occupied , set the head restra int to the first or second position according to the height of the passenger. To access the stowage compa rtm ent in the centre armrest, press the button at the top and open the lid. The armrest can be raised. When fold ed down from the raised position the armrest eng ages in the horizontal position. To lower the a rm rest fully: press the button on the bottom . 65 To adjust inclination at rear: mov e switch 1 upwards/d ow nw ards at rear Ele ctrically adjustable front se ats 3 Care must be taken when operating the elec trically adjustab le sea ts. There is a risk of injury, p articularly for children, and a danger that articles could become trap ped. To adjust long itudinal position: mov e switch 1 forw ards/backw ards. To adjust height: mov e switch 1 up/down. Keep a close watch on the seats when adjusting them. To adjust backrest: mov e switch 2 forw ards/backw ards. Vehicle passengers should be informed according ly . O perate switch until desired seat position is reached. Seat position – see p age 63. Before leaving the vehicle, remove the ig nition key. After a djusting the seat, adjust the heig ht of the seat belt; see page 82. Adjustment The seat p osition can be adjusted by means of switches on the outboard side of the seats. To adjust inclination at front: move switch 1 upwards/downwards at front. 66 Position memory 3 for electr ically adj ust able driv er’s seat and mi rrors 3 Three different seat and mirror setup s ca n be stored (e. g. for three drivers). Storing settings: Ready for operation: 3. Adjusting exterior m irrors, see page 8. z With driver's d oor open or ignition switched on. 4. Press memory button M and p osition button 1 simultaneously. z For approx. 30 seconds after the driver's door has been c losed or the ignition switched off. Op erational readiness is prolonged if system is operated within these 30 second s. 5. Set position buttons 2 and 3 in the sam e way . 1. Adjust seat. 2. Adjusting interior m irror, see pa ge 8. Retriev ing settings: Press and hold down position button 1, 2 or 3 until the stored seat and mirror positions 3 are set. O verload If the sy stem is electrica lly overloaded, the power supply is autom atically cut off for a short tim e. Fault If the electric drive fails, adjust seats ma nually. Adjust in longitudinal direction using crank handle inc luded in vehicle tools – see pag es 179, 180. Insert crank handle as show n in illustration a nd turn. The sy stem is protected by a fuse in the fuse box – see page 184. For reasons of safety, a djustment stops immed iately if the position button is relea sed or one of the setting buttons is op erated. 67 Luggage compartment extens ion, Saloon Folding d own the cover behind t he arm rest Fold down the centre armrest onto the seat cushion, turn the handle anti-clock wise and tilt the c ov er forward. The outer seats can continue to be used for passengers. After repositioning , lock cov er in position by turning handle. 68 Fold ing down t he rear seat back rests Plac e the belt buc kles in the storage pockets in the seat cushions. Unlock one or both of the rear seat backrests using the pushbuttons on top and fold it down onto the sea t cushion. Engage rear seat back rests audibly into position. When repositioning rear sea t bac krest, pull seat belt forwa rd so that it is not trapped. In v ehicles with centre three-point seat belt 3: press button (on left-hand belt buckle). Belt will retract fully. Notes on loading see p age 74. Fold pa ssenger seat 3 Remove the hea d restraint; see page 64. Tilt passenger seat backrest forward by lifting the release lever. To move to upright position, engage back rest audibly in position. Lashing eyes Lashing eyes make it possible to secure cargo in the luggage compartment using lashing straps 3 or a luggage net 3 . The luggage net can be adapted to secure small items of lugg age: fold over the ends of the net, guide the hooks through the mesh and attach the hooks to the eyes. 69 Luggage compartment enlargeme nt, Estate The catch slides completely to the left and a red marking becomes v isible. Folding d own the rear sea t bac krests The outer head restraints must not b e upright when the rear sea t backrests are folded down, otherwise they ma y be dam aged when the front seats are adjusted. Unlock one or both of the rear seat backrests using the pushbuttons on top. Fold the outer head restraints forw ard and push the centre head restraint down; see page 65. Slide the driver a nd passeng er seats forward. Unlock the rear seat back rests by pressing the slide catch on top of the back rest in the direction of the arrow. 70 Fold rear seat back rest down onto seat and p ress it down until it lock s into place (A). To rep osition: Slide driver and passenger seats slig htly forw ard. Press the ba ckrest down firmly (A), unlock it (B), and place it upright. Before repositioning the rear seat ba ckrest, mak e sure that the red mark ing on the slid e catch on top of the backrest is visible; see page 70, Fig ure 13455 V. When repositioning rear sea t bac krest, pull seat belt forwa rd so that it is not trapped. Fold pa ssenger sea t 3 Remove the head restraint; see page 64. When repositioning, lock the rear seat backrests audibly into plac e on both sides by pressing the slide catch on top of the backrest in the direction of the a rrow. The catch slides b ack to its centre position and the red marking is no longer v isible. Tilt passenger seat back rest forwa rd by lifting the release lever. To mov e to upright position, engage bac krest audibly in p osition. Not es on load ing see page 74. Lashing eyes Lashing eyes make it possible to secure cargo in the luggage compartment using lashing straps 3 or a luggage net 3 . The luggage net can be adapted to secure small items of cargo: fold over the ends of the net, guide the hooks through the mesh and a tta ch the hooks to the eyes; see pag e 69, Figure 7344 V. 71 Luggage compartment cover 3 To close: Pull the handle back to its stop and engag e the c ov er in the retainers at the sid es. Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged objects on the cover. To open: Deta ch the cover from the retainers and push it tow ards the seat b ackrest. Rem oving Push the cov er forward towards the seat backrest. Pull folded-together cover towards the rear into the two short guides on the rails as far as it will go. Pull the cover tog ether with the guides rearwards ag ainst spring force, as shown in the figure. Tw ist the cover with the two guid es upwards and remove it by pushing it forwa rd ; see Fig ure 7532 V. Fitti ng Follow the steps in rev erse order to reinstall the cover, ensuring that the short guides eng age prop erly in the rails. If individual ribs slip out of the short guides when the cover has been remov ed: 1. Detach all rib s from the two guides b y pressing the locking devices. 2. Insert the ribs in the right and left-hand rails simultaneously with the flattened ends facing up. Push the cover forward. 3. Insert the short guid es in the rails from above against spring force. 72 Safety net 3 The safety net ca n be fitted behind the rear seats or, with the rear seat backrest folded down, b ehind the front seats. Passeng ers m ust not be carried behind the safety net. Fitting There are tw o installation holes in the roof frame: O pen covers using ignition key . Attach net (working from one of the rear doors), loc k in position and close covers. There are two ey es und er the ca rp et in the lugg age compa rtm ent and in the rea r seat backrests respectively: attach straps in the eyes and tension. If the net is to be installed behind the rear seats, the rear seat ba ckrest must be up right a nd locked in position. St owage of safety net Roll up the sa fety net and secure it with Velcro. Unlock the rear seat bac krests by depressing the pushb uttons and tilt them forward slig htly . Suspend the safety net (in its protective cover) in the recesses on the right and left behind the rea r seat back rest. Rem oving Tilt strap length adjusters upwa rd s a nd unhook strap. 73 z The w arning tria ngle 3 and first-aid kit 3 must a lways be freely accessible. z Do not place any objec ts in front of the rear window or on the instrum ent panel. They a re reflected in the glass, obstruct the driver's v iew a nd will be thrown through the vehicle, for instance in the event of heavy braking. z No objects must be placed in the area in which the airbags inflate, as they could cause injury when the airbags are trig gered. Notes on loading the vehicle z Heav y objec ts in the lug gage com partment should be placed as far forward as p ossible against the rear seat backrests or, if the rear seat backrests are folded down, ag ainst the front seat backrests. If objects are to be stacked, the heav ier objects should be placed at the bottom. Unsecured objects in the lugga ge com partment would be thrown forward with great force in the event of heavy braking, for examp le. z Secure heav y objec ts with lashing straps 3 atta ched to the lashing eyes; see page 69. If heavy loads slip when the vehicle is braked heavily or driven around a bend, the handling of the vehicle may chang e. 74 z Sa loon: Loose objects in the luggage compa rtm ent should be secured against slipping using a lug gage net – see page 69. z Estate: Always fit the safety net when transp orting objects in the luggage compa rtm ent; see page 73. z If objects are being transp orted in the luggage compa rtm ent, the rear sea t back rests m ust be locked in place 3 (red marking on the slide catch on top of the b ackrest no longer v isible); see pages 68, 71. z Do not a llow the load to protrude ab ov e the upp er edge of the rear seat back rests, or above the upper ed ge of the front seat b ackrests if the rear seat back rests a re folded down. z Bulk y objects should not be transported with the tailgate/boot lid open. Otherwise, poisonous exhaust fumes could enter the vehic le. I n addition, the numb er plate is only clearly distinguishable and c orrectly lit if the tailgate is closed. z Weights, payload and roof loa d – see page 222. z Driv ing with a roof load – see p ages 140, 143, 168, increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to cross-winds and has a detrimenta l effec t on vehicle handling owing to the vehicle’s higher centre of gravity. Disregard of these notes c an lead to injuries which ma y be fatal. Vehicle passeng ers should be inform ed accordingly. Acc essory sock et The socket in the c entre console, i. e. the cigarette lighter sock et, c an be used to connect electrical accessories. There is a n add itional accessory sock et 3 in the centre console below the rear air vents. The sockets are op erational when the ignition is switched on. If the engine is off, the battery will be discharged . The accessory soc ket 3 in the centre console under the rear air vents shuts off automatically after app rox . 15 minutes to prevent the battery from becoming discharged . Cigarette lighte r ) 3 Behind a shtray c ov er below stow age compartment or radio 3. Press ashtray cover to op en. Press ciga rette lighter with ignition switched on. Sw itches off automatically and ejects when element is g low ing. Withdraw c igarette lighter. Do not dam age the soc kets by using unsuitable plugs. The maximum power c onsumption of electrical ac cessories m ust not ex ceed 120 w atts. Do not connect any current-delivering acc essories, e.g. electrical charging devices or b atteries. Electrical ac cessories connected to the socket must c om ply with the electromagnetic compatibility requirements la id d ow n in DI N VDE 40 839, otherwise v ehicle malfunctions may oc cur. Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the socket may be covered over. 75 Ashtrays To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish. Disreg ard c an lead to injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle pa ssengers should be informed accordingly. Ashtray, front The c ov er opens w hen pressed a t the top. 76 To empty : Push the small ca tch to the right (arrow in figure). The ashtray insert will raise slightly. Gra sp the insert by the trim plate and lift out. Fitting Insert ashtray insert and lock into place by pressing on surfa ces at left and right. The latch engages autom atically. Ashtray, rear In the rear d oor trims. The cover opens when pressed at the top. To empty: op en ashtra y, press spring and rem ov e a shtray. Stow age compartments in the door trims Stowage compartments 3 in the backrests To access press button on stowage compartment and open. To open, pull back the compartment cover using the grip recess. The cov er ca n be opened or be pulled rearwa rd s a nd removed . Sun visors Use the sun v isor to protect from glare by pulling it d ow n and swivelling it to the side. 77 Safety systems Three-stage re straint system Comprising: z three-point seat belts z belt tensioners a t the front seats z airbag sy stems for driver a nd front passenger 3. The three stag es are a ctivated in sequence depending on the seriousness of the accident: z The automa tic seat belt locking devices prevent the belt strap from being pulled out and thus ensure that the v ehicle occupants are retained in their seats. z The front seat b elt buckles are p ulled downwards. As a result, the seat b elts are instantaneously tightened and the occupants are made aware of the deceleration of the vehicle at a v ery ea rly stage. This reduces the stress placed on the body. z The airbag sy stems a re also triggered in the ev ent of serious accidents and form a safety cushion for the occupants. 78 The airbag systems serve to supp lement the three-point seat belts and belt tensioners. The seat belts must therefore always be worn. Disregard of these instructions may lea d to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle p assengers should be informed accordingly. Be sure to read the detailed descriptions of the three-stage restra int system and the child restraint system on the following pag es! Seat belts Alwa ys wea r your seat belt, and that means also in urb an traffic and when you are a rear seat passenger. It can save y our life! Pregnant women m ust alwa ys wear a seat belt – see page 82. In the event of an accident, persons not wearing sea t belts enda ng er their fellow oc cup ants and themselves. Control indica tor X for sea t belts, see page 26. Sea t belts are desig ned to be used by only one person at a time. They a re only suitable for children aged up to 12 or sma ller than 150 cm if used in conjunction with a child seat. For children up to 12 y ears of age we recommend the Vauxhall child restraint sy stem – see pa ge 94. Three-point seat belts The vehicle is equipped with three-point seat belts with automatic retrac tors and locking d evices, allowing freedom of body mov ement although the spring tensioned belts always ensure a snug fit. The belt has a " vehicle sensitive retra ctor" which is designed to lock during hea vy acc eleration or deceleration in any direction. 79 The seat belts remain fully opera tional even w hen the belt tensioners ha ve been actuated. Belt tens ioners The front seat belts are equip ped w ith belt tensioners. If there is a head -on or rear-end collision of a certain severity, the buckles are pulled downward and the shoulder and lap b elts are tig htened in an instant. Further information – see page 84. Actuati on of belt tensioners is ind icated by control indicator v; see nex t page. Actuation m ay also be ind icated by yellow ta bs on the belt buckles. The belt tensioners must be replaced after activation. We recommend that you consult y our Va ux ha ll Authorised Repairer. 80 The system’s integ ra ted self-diagnostics allow s faults to be quickly remedied. Hav e your Car Pass on ha nd when consulting a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Imp or tant z Accessories and other objects must not be affixed or placed within the action zone of the belt tensioners a s this may result in injury if the belt tensioners are triggered. z Do not mak e any modifications to the components of the belt tensioners, as this will render the v ehicle unroadw orthy. Cont rol indic ator v for belt t ensioners The b elt tensioners are monitored electronic ally together with the airbag systems. Their operationa l status is indicated by control indicator v in the instrument panel. When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator lights for approx. 4 seconds. I f it does not light, does not go out after 4 seconds or lights while driving, there is a fault in the b elt tensioner system or the airbag systems; see pag e 89. There is a possibility that the belt tensioners or the airbag sy stems will not be triggered in the event of an accident. Imp roper handling (e. g. removal or installation) could cause the belt tensioners to be triggered. Risk of injury! z The belt tensioner and airbag sy stem control electronics can be found in the centre console area. In order to av oid malfunctions, do not store mag netic objects in this a rea. z We recom mend that you have the front seats removed by a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. z The belt tensioners only actuate once. Please replace belt tensioners that have been triggered. We recom mend tha t you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. z Applicable safety directives must always be ob served when disposing of the vehicle. For this reason, d isposal should be done by an authorised recy cling company. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Hav e the cause of the fault remed ied. We recom mend tha t you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 81 Using the belts Fitting seat bel ts Pull the belt out of the retractor and guide it across the body , making certain that it is not twisted. Insert the la tch plate into the buckle. The back rest must not be tilted too far back, since this would affect the opera tion of the seat b elts; the recommended tilting angle is app rox . 25°. The lap b elt must lie straight and fit snug ly against the body . Tighten the la p belt at frequent intervals whilst driving by tugging the diagonal pa rt of the belt. 82 O n pregnant women in particular, the lap belt must be positioned as low as possible ac ross the pelv is so as not to put too much pressure on the abdomen. Bulk y clothing prevents the belt from fitting prop erly. The belt must not rest against ha rd or fragile objects in the pockets of your clothing (e.g. ballpoint pens, keys, spectacles) because these could cause injury. Do not place any objec ts (e.g. ha ndb ags) between the belt a nd your body. Height adjustm ent of seat belt upper anchora ge p oint: 1. Do not adjust whilst driving. 2. Pull b elt out slig htly. 3. Front seat b elts: Press button down or slide belt guide up. Rear seat belts: Press belt guide and slide it upwards or downwards. 4. Set desired height. 5. Allow to loc k audibly into p osition. Adjust height such that the belt p asses over the wearer's shoulder and rests against the shoulder. It must not pass over the neck or upper arm. Rem oving t he b el t To remove the belt, d epress the red pushbutton on the buckle; the b elt will retract automatically. Three- point seat belt 3 on centre rear seat S aloon Use the latch plates to pull the belt out of the retractor behind the back rest. Insert the lower latch plate in the left-hand buckle (identifiable by small pushbutton). Holding the upper latch plate, g uide the belt across the shoulder a nd pelvis, m aking certain that it is not twisted, a nd insert the latch plate in the right-hand buckle (red pushb utton). 6 83 To remove belt, depress red pushbutton on belt buckle. The belt will retra ct automatically a nd will position itself ready to hand on the b ackrest. To enlarge luggag e compartment, depress sma ll pushbutton on left-hand b uck le using a ballpoint pen or the like. The belt will retract fully. Fold down backrests onto seat cushion. Lap b elt In centre of rea r seat: to ad just the length, press the top of the latch plate. Estate Dra w belt out of retractor and guide ac ross shoulder and pelvis, ma king certain that it is not twisted, and insert latch plate in belt buckle. Plea se check all parts of the b elt system occasionally for dama ge a nd correct operation. Rep la ce damaged pa rts. In case of an ac cident, please replace overstretc hed belts and triggered belt tensioners. We recom mend consulting y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The belt can only be pulled out of the retractor when the rear seat backrests are prop erly locked into position; see page 68. Testing the belts Do not mak e a ny alterations to the belts, their anchorages, the automatic retrac tors or the belt b uck les. Mak e sure that b elts are not da maged or trapped by sharp-edged objec ts. 84 Vauxhall Full Size airbag s yste m The Vauxhall Full Size airbag system comprises several individual systems. Front a irbag system The front airb ag system is triggered in the event of a serious accident involving a frontal impa ct and forms sa fety cushions for the driver and front passenger. The forward movement of the driver a nd front passenger is check ed a nd the risk of injuries to the up per body and head thereby substantially reduced. Si de airba g system 3 The side airbag sy stem is triggered in the event of side-on collisions and forms sa fety cushions for the driver and front passenger in the respective front door area. The risk of injury to the upp er body in the event of a side impact is thereby substa ntially reduc ed. 85 Exception: Passenger sea t with seat occupancy recognition system 3 . The seat occupancy recognition system deactiva tes the passenger front and side airbags if the passenger seat is unoccupied or a Vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3 has been fitted to the passenger seat. S eat occupa ncy recognition – see p age 90. Vauxhall child restraint system w ith transponders 3, see pag e 94. Examples of events triggering the front airbag sy stem: Vauxhall Full Size airbag s yste ms 3 z seat occ upa ncy rec og nition 3, Front airb ag The front airbag system is identified by the word AI RBAG on the steering wheel and above the glov e c om partment. z the control indicator for Va ux ha ll child restraint systems y with transponders 3 in the courtesy lamp. The front airbag system comprises: z an airbag with inflator in the steering wheel and a second one in the instrum ent panel z the control elec tronics with impact sensor z the a irba g system s control indicator v in the instrument panel, 86 The front airb ag system will be trigg ered : z depending on the severity of the accident z depending on the type of impact z within the range shown in the illustration z indep endently of the side airb ag system 3. z Impact against a non-y ielding obstacle: the front airbags are trigg ered at low vehicle speed. z Impact against a yield ing obstacle: (such as another vehicle): the front airbags are only triggered at a hig her vehicle speed. When trigg ered , the front airbags inflate in milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the d riv er and front passenger. The forward movement of the front seat occupants is c hecked, thereby sub stantially reducing the risk of injury to the upp er body and hea d. No im pairment of view will occur, because the a irba gs inflate and deflate so quic kly. The front airbag sy stem provides optimum p rotection when the seat, back rest and head restra int are correctly adjusted: Adjust the driver's seat according to the occupant's height such that with the driver sitting upright the steering wheel is held in the a rea of its upper sp ok es with the d riv er's arms slightly bent. The pa ssenger seat should be as far back as possible, with the back rest upright (see pa ges 5, 63). Do not place the head, body , hands or feet on the c ov ers of the airbag sy stems. The front airbag sy stem will not be triggered in the ev ent of z the ignition is switched off z minor frontal collisions z accidents in which the vehicle overturns z collisions involving a sid e or rear impac t where it would not be of benefit to the occupants. 6 Do not place any objects in the area in which the airb ags inflate. Im portant inform ation – see page 92. The three-point seat belt must be correctly fitted – see page 82. 87 Seat belts must therefore always be worn. The front airbag system serves to supplement the three-point seat belts. If you do not wea r your seat belt you risk being seriously injured, or even thrown from the vehic le, in the ev ent of an accident. The belt helps to keep you in the correct seating position, in which the front airb ag system will provide you with effective protection in the event of an accident. In addition, the front airb ag sy stem will not be triggered for the front passeng er in versions with seat occ upa ncy recognition 3 if z the front passenger's seat is unoccupied z there is a prop erly fitted Va ux ha ll child restraint system with transponders 3 . Seat oc cup ancy recognition, see page 90. Vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3, see page 94. Side airb ag 3 The side a irb ag system is identified by the word AIRBAG on the outb oa rd sides of the front seat backrests. The side a irb ag system c om prises: z an airbag with infla tor in the back of the driver's a nd front passenger's seat respectively z the control electronics z the side impact sensors z the airbag systems c ontrol indicator v in the instrum ent panel, z seat occ upa ncy rec og nition 3, z the control indicator for Va ux ha ll child restraint systems y with transponders 3 in the courtesy lamp. 88 The side airbag sy stem will be triggered: z depending on the sev erity of the accident, z depending on the ty pe of im pact, z within the range shown in the illustration on the driver's door or front passenger door, z ind epend ently of the front airbag sy stem. Ex ception: Passenger seat with seat occupancy recognition system 3. The seat occupancy recognition system deac tiv ates the passenger front and side airbags if the pa ssenger seat is unoccupied or a Vauxhall child restraint sy stem with transp onders 3 has been fitted to the passenger seat. Seat occupancy recognition – see page 90. Vauxhall child restra int system with tra nsponders 3 , see page 94. The side airba gs will not be triggered in the event of z the ig nition is sw itc hed off z fronta l collisions z accidents in which the vehicle overturns z collisions involving a rear impac t z collisions involving a side imp act outside the passenger cell. In addition, the side airbag system w ill not be triggered for the front passenger in versions with seat occupancy recognition 3 if z the front passenger's sea t is unoc cup ied When triggered, the sid e airbag inflates in milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the d riv er or front passenger in the respective door area. This substantially red uces the risk of injury to the upper body in the event of a sid e-on collision. There m ust be no objects in the area in which the airbag inflates or in the area between the seat back s a nd the vehicle body. Do not place the hand s or arm s on the covers of the airbag system s. Important information – see page 92. The three-point seat belt must alway s be correctly fitted – see page 82. z there is a properly fitted Vauxhall child restraint system with transpond ers 3. Seat occupancy recognition, see page 90. Va ux ha ll c hild restraint system with transp onders 3, see pag e 94. Control i nd icator v for airbag systems The front airb ag system and the side airbag system 3 are monitored electronically tog ether w ith sea t oc cup anc y recog nition 3 a nd the belt tensioners. Their operational read iness is shown by control indicator v in the instrument panel. When the ignition is switched on, the control ind icator lights for approx . 4 seconds. If it d oes not light, does not go out after 4 sec onds or lights while driv ing, there is a fault in the a irb ag systems, seat occupancy recognition 3 or the belt tensioners; see page 81. There is a possibility tha t the systems will not be triggered in the ev ent of an accid ent. Have the c ause of the fault rem edied. We recom mend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The sy stem’s integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to be quickly remedied. Have y our C ar Pass on hand when consulting a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 89 Seat oc cupancy recognition 3 The seat occupancy recognition system deactivates the front and side airbags for the front passenger if the front passenger's seat is not occupied or a Vauxhall child restraint sy stem with transponders 3 is fitted on the front pa ssenger's sea t. The c ontrol indicator for seat occupancy recognition is located in the c ourtesy lamp . If this control indicator lights up after the ig nition is switched on for approx. 4 seconds, the v ehicle is equipped with seat occupancy recognition – see p age 91, Fig. 11383 T. If a Vauxhall c hild restra int system with transponders 3 is installed , this control indicator rem ains on after the ignition ha s been switched on a s soon as the system has detected the seat. Only then can the child restraint system b e used on the passenger seat. 90 In addition, vehicles with seat occupancy recognition can be identified b y the sticker on the front p assenger’s seat. Vauxhall c hild restraint system s w ith tra nsponders 3 are detected autom atic ally when fitted on the front passenger’s seat ac cord ing to the instructions. When one of these child restra int system s is used on the front passenger’s seat, the front a nd side airbag sy stems for the front p assenger’s seat are deactiv ated. Be sure to pay attention to the seat occupa ncy recognition control indica tor 3; see page 91. Only Vauxhall child restraint systems with transpond ers 3 ca n be fitted on the front passenger’ s seat; the use of sy stems without transpond ers poses a danger to life. Vauxhall child restraint systems with transponders 3 are identified by a stick er. If the child restraint system is not fitted correctly or the transponders are faulty, the control indic ator flashes. C heck that the child restraint system is fitted correctly. Fitting child restraint system w ith tra nsponders 3 – see pages 94 to 95. If the control indicator does not illumina te with a correctly installed child restraint sy stem there is a fa ult - risk of fatal injury to the child. Fit child restraint system to rear seat. Ha ve c ause of fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Cont rol indica tor y for Vauxha ll child rest raint systems w ith tra nspond ers 3 The p resence of a Vaux hall child restraint system w ith transponders 3 is indicated after the ignition has been switched on by permanent illumination of the control indicator y in the courtesy lamp, as soon as the seat occupancy recognition system has detected the child restraint system. If no Vaux hall child restra int system with tra nsponders 3 is installed, the control indica tor must neither light nor flash, as this indicates that the airbag system s on the passenger side would not be triggered. Have the ca use of the fault rem edied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. If the Va ux ha ll child restraint system with tra nsponders 3 ha s b een fitted according to the instructions, the control ind ic ator for Vauxhall child restraint sy stems with transponders in the courtesy lamp must light up w hen the ignition is switched on. If the control indicator does not illuminate whilst driv ing , the airb ag sy stems ha ve not b een deactiv ated on the passenger side. Risk of fatal injury . In this case, fit child restra int system to rear seat. Ha ve cause of fault remedied . We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. If the control indicator is not lit while driving, the airbag systems for the front passenger seat have not been deactivated . C hild’ s life is endangered. Fit the c hild restra int system on the rear seat. Hav e the cause of the fault remed ied. We recom mend tha t you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 91 Im portant z Acc essories and other objects must not be affixed or placed in the a rea in which the airbags inflate a s they could cause injury if the airbags are trig gered. z Do not p la ce a ny objects between the airb ag systems and the vehicle occ upa nts; d ang er of injury . z The belt tensioner and airbag sy stem control electronics c an be found in the centre c onsole area. I n ord er to av oid malfunctions, do not store magnetic ob jects in this area. z Do not stick a ny thing on the steering wheel, instrument p anel and front seat backrests in the v ic inity of the airbags and seat areas or cover them with other materials. z Use only a dry cloth or interior cleaner to clean the steering wheel, instrum ent panel and front seats. Do not use any aggressiv e c leaning agents. z Only protective covers which are approved for your Omega w ith side airb ag 3 may be fitted on the front seats. When fitting the protective c ov ers, make sure that the airba g units on the outboard sides of the front seat backrests are not c ov ered. z The airbag system s are triggered independently of each other depending on the severity of the a ccident and the ty pe of im pact. 92 z Each airbag can be trig gered only once. O nc e triggered, an airbag must be rep laced without delay. We recomm end that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. z Persons weig hing less than 35 kg should only travel on the rea r seats. This d oes not apply to c hildren who are trav elling in child restraint sy stems with tra nsponders 3 . z The speeds, d irections of m ov ement and deform ation p roperties of the v ehicles, and the properties of the obstac le concerned, determine the severity of the accident and triggering of the airbags. The degree of da mage to your vehic le and the resulting repair costs alone are not indicative tha t the criteria for triggering of the airbags were m et. z In vehicles with seat occupancy recognition 3, do not p la ce a ny heav y objects on the front passenger's seat otherwise the a irb ag systems for the front passenger's seat may be trig gered in the event of an a ccident. z Do not perform any altera tions on the components of the airba g system, as this would rend er the vehicle unroadw orthy. The system s can be trig gered abruptly and c ause injury if they are handled improperly. z We recomm end that you entrust rem ov al of the steering wheel, instrument panel, front d oor trim panels and front seats to a Vauxhall Authorised Rep airer. z Applicable safety directives must alwa ys be observed when disposing of the vehicle. For this reason, disposal should be done by an a uthorised recycling compa ny . We recommend that you consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. z In vehicles with seat occupancy recognition 3, to prevent malfunctions do not use protective covers or seat cushions on the front pa ssenger's seat. z When using a Vauxhall c hild restraint sy stem with transponders 3 on the front passeng er's seat, in order to prev ent malfunctions, no objects (e. g. pla stic sheet, stickers or heated mats) may be placed und er the child restraint sy stem. Child restraint systems and other heavy objects must not be transported on the laps of vehicle occupants, risk of fa ta l injury. Child restraint systems with tra nsponders 3 transported in this way may prevent the pa ssenger airbag sy stems from trig gering in vehicles with seat occupancy recognition 3. Vehicles with front pa ssenger airbag ca n be id entified by the w ord AIRBAG above the glove compartment and the warning sticker on the side of the instrument p anel, visible when the passenger door is open. Vehicles with side airbag 3 : No c hild restraint system 3 may be fitted on the front passenger's seat; risk of fatal injury. A vehicle with side a irba gs can be identified b y the word AIRBAG on the outboard sides of the front seat backrests. Sea t occupancy recognition 3 – see page 90. Use of child restrai nt systems 3 on front passenger's seat in v ehi cles w ith air bag systems 3 and wit hout seat occupanc y recogniti on 3 Use of chil d restraint syst em s 3 on front passenger’s seat in v ehi cles w ith air bag systems 3 and with seat occ up ancy rec ognition 3 Vehicles with front passenger airbag 3 but without side airbag 3 : Rea r-fac ing child seats (safety cradle and child safety seats for weig ht ra nges 0 and I – see following pages) must not be fitted on the front p assenger’s seat, danger to life. Forward-facing child seats (sa fety seats for weight ranges I, II a nd III – see following pag es) can be fitted on the front passeng er's seat p rov ided that the la tter is moved as far back as it will go. O nly Vaux hall child restraint sy stems with tra nsponders 3 can be fitted on the front passenger’s seats. Use of system s without transpond ers poses a d ang er to life. The seat occupancy recognition system detects Vauxhall child restraint sy stems with transponders 3 and switches off the front and side airbag system s for the front passenger's seat. Seat occupancy recognition – see p age 90. Vauxhall child restraint systems with transponders 3 can b e identified by the sticker on the child restraint sy stem. 93 Child restraint sys tem s 3 The Vauxhall child restraint system is designed specifica lly for y our Va ux ha ll and thus prov ides optimum safety for your child in the event of im pact. I f a different child safety seat is used, follow the manufacturers' instructions for fitting and use. Va uxhall sa fety crad le without t ransponder From b irth up to a weig ht of 10 kg. 94 Vauxhall safety crad le w ith transponders From birth up to a w eight of 10 kg. The tra nsponders are integrated in the seat cushion. Vauxha ll Fix chi ld safety seat wi thout transponder From birth up to a weight of 36 k g. Va uxhall child safety seat without transponder From b od y weight of 91 ) kg to 36 k g. Com prising: 1 Seat backrest, 2 Safety support 3 Seat cushion 4 Securing console 5 Height adjuster cushion 6 Ad apter with belt buckles 7 Reboard b elt Comprising: 1 Seat bac krest, 2 Sa fety support 3 Seat cushion 1) Us e of the system is not recom mend ed for child ren weighing les s th an 11 kg . 95 Vehicles with front pa ssenger airbag ca n be id entified by the w ord AIRBAG above the glove compartment and the warning sticker on the side of the instrument p anel, visible when the passenger door is open. Use of child restrai nt systems 3 on front passenger's seat in v ehi cles w ith air bag systems 3 and wit hout seat occupanc y recogniti on 3 Vehicles with front passenger airbag 3 but without side airbag 3 : Rea r-fac ing child seats (safety cradle and safety seats for weight ranges 0 and I – see following pag es) must not be fitted on the front p assenger’s seat; d ang er to life. Forward-facing child seats (sa fety seats for weight ranges I, II a nd III – see following pag es) can be fitted on the front passeng er's seat p rov ided that the la tter is moved as far back as it will go. 96 Vehic les with sid e airbag 3: No child restra int system 3 m ay be fitted on the front passenger’ s seat. A v ehicle with side airbags can b e identified by the word A IRBAG on the outboard sides of the front seat b ackrests. S eat occupancy recognition 3 – see pag e 90. Not e z Children und er 12 years or under 150 cm tall should only trav el in an ap prop ria te child sa fety sea t. z When transporting c hildren, use the child restra int system s suitable for the child's weight. z Ensure that the c hild restraint system is fitted correctly . z The covers of the safety c ra dle a nd safety seat can be wiped clean. Use of child restrai nt systems 3 on front passenger’s seat in vehicles wit h airbag systems 3 a nd wi th seat occupanc y recognit ion 3 Only Vauxhall child restraint systems with transp onders 3 can be fitted on the front passenger’ s sea ts. Use of systems without transponders poses a danger to life. The seat occupancy recognition system detects Vaux hall child restraint sy stems with transponders 3 and switches off the relevant airbag sy stems to protect the child. S eat occ upa ncy rec og nition – see page 90. Vauxhall c hild restraint system s w ith tra nsponders 3 can be identified by the sticker on the child restraint system. z Do not stick any thing on the child restra int systems and do not cover them with any other m aterials. z Only allow child ren to enter and exit at the side fa cing away from the traffic. z A child restraint sy stem which has been subjected to stress in an accident must be replaced. z You should also ob serve the instructions on installa tion and use supplied with the child restraint sy stem. 6 97 Child restraint sys tem : Vauxhall safety cradle 3 without trans ponde r For babies ag ed up to 10 months or weighing up to 10 k g. In vehicles with front passenger a irba g 3 or side airbag 3, the safety cradle must not be fitted on the front passenger's seat, risk of fatal injury . In this case, fit the safety c ra dle on the rear seat. 98 Fastening t he chi ld's seat b el t Plac e child in safety cradle. Join the two shoulder belts of the sa fety cradle as shown in the illustration and engage in belt buckle between the child's legs. Ad apting to the child's size The length and heig ht of the belts on the safety cradle can be adjusted a ccording to the child 's size: To adjust length, p ull b elt strap at rear of safety cradle or loosen it by pressing the metal clip. The belt must fit snug ly a cross the child's body w ithout being too tig ht. To adjust height, pull both shoulder belts towards rear through slots. Then guid e belts through slots in required position. Securing in the v ehic le Raise carrying handle of safety c ra dle. Plac e safety cradle on seat, with belted child facing away from the direction of tra vel. O pen clip on rear of safety cradle to side. Move upp er anchorage point of vehicle seat belt to lowest position – see page 82. To disengage carrying hand le, press down and swivel in direc tion of v ehicle seat bac krest. Pull v ehicle seat belt out of retractor and route lap belt through the two guide clips on the sid e b olsters of the safety cradle. Route the diag onal part of the vehicle seat belt around the bac k of the safety cradle bac krest through the open clip. Tighten vehicle seat belt and close clip. Fasten b elt buckle. 99 Child restraint sys tem , Vauxhall safety cradle with trans ponde rs 3 For babies ag ed up to 10 months or weighing up to 10 k g. The Vaux hall safety cradle with transponders 3 can be id entified by a sticker on the safety cradle – see page 94. Do not fit a child restraint sy stem on the front passenger’ s sea t if the vehicle is equipped with front passenger airbag 3 or side airb ags 3, but d oes not have seat occ upa ncy rec og nition 3. Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal injury. In vehicles with front passenger airbag 3 or sid e airbag 3 and with seat occupancy recognition 3, only Vauxhall child restraint systems with transponders 3 may be fitted on the front passenger's seat; using systems without transponders poses a danger to life. Sea t occupancy recognition 3 – see page 90. Vauxhall c hild restraint system s w ith tra nsponders 3 may a lso be fitted on the rear seat. Fastening t he chi ld's seat b el t Plac e child in safety cradle. Join the two shoulder belts of the sa fety cradle as shown in the illustration and engage in belt buckle between the child's legs. 100 Ad apting to the child's size The length and heig ht of the belts on the safety cradle can be adjusted a ccording to the child 's size: To adjust length, p ull b elt strap at rear of safety cradle or loosen it by pressing the metal clip. The belt must fit snug ly a cross the child's body w ithout being too tig ht. To adjust height, pull both shoulder belts towards rear through slots. Then guid e belts through slots in required position. Securing in the v ehic le Raise carrying handle of safety c ra dle. Plac e safety cradle on seat, with belted child facing away from the direction of tra vel, as shown in the illustra tion. Move upper anchorag e point of vehicle seat belt to lowest position – see pag e 82. Ad just seat b ackrest as described on page 87. Fasten belt buckle. Pull vehicle seat belt out of retractor and route lap belt through the two guid e clips on the side bolsters of the safety cradle. 6 101 Child restraint system, Vauxhall Fix child re straint system 3 without trans ponde r Modula r system for va rious weight ranges: z Weight ranges 0 and I: From birth up to a w eight of 18 kg. O nly fit with child facing awa y from direction of trav el. z Weight range I: For weight of 9 kg to 18 kg; it is ad visa ble to only use weight range I for weights of 11 kg and above. Always install facing direction of travel. O pen clip on rear of safety cradle to side. Route the diagonal part of the vehicle seat belt around the back of the safety cradle back rest through the op en clip. Tig hten vehic le seat belt and close clip. To disengage c arrying ha ndle, press down and swivel in direction of vehicle sea t back rest. 102 z Weight range II: For weig ht of 15 kg to 25 kg . Always install facing direction of tra vel. z Weight range III: For weight of 22 kg to 36 kg . Always install facing direction of tra vel. Child restraint sys tem , Vauxhall Fix child s afety seat 3, Weight range 0 and I: From birth up to 18 kg Place safety sea t as follows on one of the outer rear seats such that the child only faces a way from the direction of travel. Securing in the v ehic le Fit reboard belt 3 to head restraint of relev ant front seat as shown. Remove head restra int – by relea sing spring catches by pressing a nd withd rawing head restra int, see p age 64. Feed long belt strap with buckle between seat backrest and seat, slot into Reboard belt latch and tighten. 6 Push Reboard belt fully upwa rd s over both struts of the head restraint, as shown in the illustration. Engage head restraint in fix tures on seat backrest. 103 Place the height adjuster cushion in one of the rear seat bench seating positions. Press the rounded side of the supplied adap ter between the back rest and the seat bench, as shown in the figure, and engage both belt buckles in the adapter. 104 Before fitting, ad apt child safety seat to child's size as necessary – see page 106. Insert latch p la te of Reboard belt into buckle at rear of safety seat backrest. Only m ount safety seat facing aw ay from the direction of travel and lock the latch plates audibly into the belt buckles on the securing c onsole. Tug on the sea t to check that the belt has engaged properly . Tighten Reboard belt at belt adjuster. The child safety seat back rest must rest against the front seat and the securing console must be positioned fully on the rear seat. To a djust the front seat, loosen the reboard belt. After adjusting the seat, retighten the belt using the belt adjuster. Fasteni ng the child's sea t belt Place child in sa fety sea t. Join latch plates of belts on safety seat and enga ge in b uck le. To adjust leng th, pull belt strap a t front of safety seat or loosen it b y lifting the metal clip. The belt must fit snugly across the child 's body without b eing too tight. Remov ing the safety seat Undo belt buckle on rear of safety sea t and depress red pushbuttons on both belt buckles on the ad apter. Detac h safety seat from ad apter. Before rem oving the ad apter, disengage the belt b uck les from underneath. 105 Ada pting t o the child’s size Adjust height of belts on safety seat according to child's siz e: detach p adding from rear of backrest, d etach vertic al belts from metal clip and pull them out in the forward direction. Route belts through other slots a nd attach them to metal clip. Resecure pad ding at rear of backrest. 106 Ad justing child safety seat on securing console to fit child’s size: Unscrew the four knurled screws and nuts from the underside of the securing console. Detach the securing console a nd slot it in the desired position on the stud bolts (3 possib le settings). S crew in the knurled screw s a nd nuts. Child restraint sys tem ; Vauxhall Fix child s afety seat 3, Weight range I: 9 kg to 18 kg 1) The c hild must face the direction of travel when a safety seat is placed on one of the outer rear seats. The safety seat for weight range I is also ava ilab le as a separate sy stem. S ee the third column on this page for details on its use. To change from w eig ht range 0 and I to weight ra ng e I Remove the safety seat by following the steps for fitting weight ranges 0 and I in reverse order. Turn safety seat over and loosen the four knurled screws and nuts in the und ersid e of the securing console. Deta ch securing console. Securing in the vehicle Place the height adjuster cushion in one of the rea r seat bench seating positions. Press the rounded side of the supplied ada pter between the ba ckrest and the seat benc h, as show n in the figure, and engage both belt buckles in the adapter. 6 Raise clamp 1 and rem ove from belt loop. Pull belt buckle from seat c ushion. Detach integral belt from sa fety sea t. Keep a ll parts in a safe place. Rota te securing console 180° a nd slot it onto the two stud bolts (3 possible settings). S crew in the knurled screw s a nd nuts. 1) Use of th e s ys tem is n ot recomm ended fo r children weig hing less tha n 11 kg. 107 Mount safety seat in direc tion of travel only and lock both latch plates on securing console audibly into belt buckles on adap ter. Tug on the seat to check that the belt has engaged properly . Fastening t he chi ld's seat b el t Plac e child in safety seat. Insert diag onal and lap belts of vehicle seat belt into belt guides on safety base. Insert safety base into recesses on seat cushion. Insert latch p la te of vehicle sea t belt in buckle. Move the upper anchorage point of the vehicle seat belt to its low est position. Height ad justment, see p age 82. Remov ing the safety seat Depress the red pushbutton for each buckle on the a dapter. Detach the sa fety seat from the adap ter; see pag e 105, Fig. 10397 A. Before rem oving the ad apter, disengage the belt b uck les from underneath. 108 Child restraint sys tem , Vauxhall Fix child s afety seat 3, Weight range II: 15 kg to 25 kg The c hild must face the direction of travel when a safety seat is placed on one of the outer rear seats. The safety seat for weight range I I is also ava ilab le as a separate sy stem. S ee the third column on this page for details on its use. To change from w eig ht range 0 and I to weight ra ng e I I Remove safety seat b y reversing seq uence of op erations for fitting weig ht ra nge 0 and I. Turn safety seat over and loosen the four knurled screws and nuts in the und ersid e of the securing console. Deta ch securing console. Securing in the vehicle Place the height adjuster cushion in one of the rea r seat bench seating positions. Press the rounded side of the supplied ada pter between the ba ckrest and the seat benc h, as show n in the figure, and engage both belt buckles in the adapter. 6 Raise clamp 1 and rem ove from belt loop. Pull belt buckle from seat c ushion. Detach integral belt from sa fety sea t. Keep a ll parts in a safe place. Rota te securing console 180° a nd slot it onto the two stud bolts (3 possible settings). S crew in the knurled screw s a nd nuts. 109 Mount safety seat in direc tion of travel only and lock both latch plates on securing console audibly into belt buckles on adap ter. Tug on the seat to check that the belt has engaged properly . Fastening t he chi ld's seat b el t Plac e child in safety seat. O pen flap on outer height adjuster on safety seat, insert belt and close flap. Insert latch plate of vehicle seat belt in buckle. Withdraw pin and a djust belt position by mov ing slide upwa rds or downwards. Allow pin to lock into p osition. The lap b elt of the vehicle seat belt must pass through the two guides on the seat cushion. Ad just the upp er anchorage point of the vehicle sea t belt so that the b elt runs along the shortest route to the height adjuster on the child safety seat. Height adjustm ent, see p age 82. The seat b elt must pass over the child's shoulder, never over the neck or upper arm. Remov ing the safety seat Depress the red pushbutton for each buckle on the a dapter. Detach the sa fety seat from the adap ter; see pag e 105, Fig. 10397 A. Before rem oving the ad apter, disengage the belt b uck les from underneath. 110 Child restraint sys tem , Vauxhall Fix child s afety seat 3, Weight range III: 22 kg to 36 kg To change from w eig ht range I or II t o weight ra ng e I II Remove safety seat b y reversing seq uence of opera tions for fitting weight range I or II. The c hild must face the direction of travel when a safety seat is placed on one of the outer rear seats. Use a screw driver to unscrew the outer screws connecting the sa fety seat backrest and cushion. Remove stud bolts from sea t cushion, working from the inside. Separate safety seat backrest from cushion. The safety seat for weight range I II is also ava ilab le as a separate sy stem. S ee the nex t page for details on its use. Securing in the vehicle Place the height adjuster cushion in one of the rea r seat bench seating positions. Press the rounded side of the supplied ada pter between the ba ckrest and the seat benc h, as show n in the figure, and engage both belt buckles in the adapter. 6 Keep a ll parts in a safe place. 111 Remov ing the safety seat Depress the red pushbutton for each buckle on the a dapter. Detach the sa fety seat from the adap ter; see pag e 105, Fig. 10397 A. Before rem oving the ad apter, disengage the belt b uck les from underneath. Mount safety seat in d irection of trav el and lock b oth latch p la tes audibly into belt buckles on a dapter. Tug on the seat to check that the b elt has engag ed p roperly. Fastening t he chi ld's seat b el t Plac e child on sea t cushion. Insert latch plate of vehicle seat belt in buckle. The lap b elt must pass through the tw o guid es on the sea t cushion. The seat belt must p ass over the child’s shoulder, nev er over the neck or upper arm. Adjust the upper a nchorage point of the v ehicle seat belt according to child’s size. Height a djustment, see page 82. 112 Child restraint sys tem , Vauxhall child restraint seat 3 without transponder Modular system for v arious weight rang es: z Weight range I: for w eight of 9 kg to 18 kg; it is ad visa ble only to use weight range I for weights of 11 kg and above. Always install facing direction of travel. z Weight range II: for weight of 15 k g to 25 kg . Always install facing direction of tra vel. z Weight range III: For weight of 22 kg to 36 kg . Always install facing direction of tra vel. 113 Child restraint sys tem , Vauxhall child s afety seat 3 , Weight range I: 9 kg to 18 kg 1) May be fitted on rea r seat or front passenger's seat. In the latter case, move front p assenger's seat a s far bac k as it will go. On vehicles w ith side airbag s 3 , no child restraint system may be fitted on the front p assenger's seat; risk of fa tal injury. 1) Use of th e s ys tem is n ot recomm ended fo r children weig hing less tha n 11 kg. 114 Fastening t he chi ld's seat b el t Plac e the sa fety sea t on one of the rear seats or on the front p assenger's seat, fa cing the direction of travel only. If it is to be fitted on the front passenger's seat, move the latter as fa r back as it will go. Plac e child in safety seat. Insert safety base into recesses on seat cushion. Move the upper anchorage point of the vehicle seat belt to its low est position. Height ad justment, see p age 82. Insert diag onal and lap belts of vehicle seat belt into belt guides on safety base. Insert latch p la te of vehicle sea t belt in buckle. Child restraint sys tem , Vauxhall child s afety seat 3 , Weight range II: 15 kg to 25 kg May be fitted on rea r seat or front passenger's seat. In the la tter case, move front passenger's seat a s far b ack as it will go. On vehicles w ith side airbag s 3 , no child restraint system may be fitted on the front p assenger's seat; risk of fa tal injury. Fastening t he chi ld's seat b el t Plac e the sa fety sea t on one of the rear seats or on the front p assenger's seat, fa cing the direction of travel only. If it is to be fitted on the front passenger's seat, move the latter as fa r back as it will go. Plac e child in safety seat. Insert latch plate of vehicle seat belt in buckle. The lap b elt of the vehicle seat belt must pass through the two guides on the seat cushion. Adjust the upper anchorag e point of the vehicle seat belt 3 so tha t the belt runs along the shortest route to the height adjuster on child safety seat. H eight adjustment – see page 82. O pen flap on outer height adjuster on safety seat, insert belt and close flap. Withdraw pin and a djust belt position by mov ing slide upwa rds or downwards. Allow pin to lock into p osition. The seat b elt must pass over the child's shoulder, never over the neck or upper arm. 115 Child restraint sys tem , Vauxhall child s afety seat 3 , Weight range III: 22 kg to 36 kg May be fitted on rea r seat or front passenger's seat. If it is to be fitted on the front passenger's seat, move the latter as far back as it will go. In vehicles with side airbags 3 no child restraint system may be fitted on the front passenger seat. The safety seat for weight range I II is also ava ilab le as a separate sy stem. S ee third column for details on its use. 116 To change from w eig ht range I or II t o weight ra ng e I II Remove safety seat b y reversing seq uence of op erations for fitting weig ht ra nges I and II. Detach both belt ends from the metal clip at rear of safety seat backrest and rem ove belt. Use a screw driver to unscrew the outer screws connecting the sa fety seat backrest and cushion. Remove stud bolts from sea t cushion, working from the inside. Separate safety seat backrest from cushion. Keep a ll parts in a safe place. Fastening the child 's seat belt Place the sea t cushion on one of the rear seats or on the front passenger's seat, facing the direction of travel only . In the latter ca se, move front passenger's seat as far ba ck as it will go. Place child on seat cushion. Insert latch p la te of vehicle sea t belt in buckle. The lap belt must pass through the two guides on the seat cushion. The seat b elt must pass over the child’s shoulder, never over the neck or upper arm. Adjust the upper anchorage point of the vehicle sea t belt a ccord ingly . Height ad justment, see page 82. He ad res traints Safety acce ssorie s 3 Do not a tta ch objects or components that are not app rov ed for y our O mega to the head restraints, since they can reduce the protection prov ided b y the head restraints and could be catapulted uncontrollably through the v ehicle in the event of hard braking or an acc id ent. The wide ra nge of Vauxhall accessories allows you to equip your O mega in acc orda nce with your own wishes. In add ition to safety accessories, item s for improving comfort a nd a complete ra nge of vehicle care p roducts you will find m any articles w hich w ill be of g reat va lue to you when need ed. Activ e front seat head rest raints 3 In the event of a rear-end impact, the active head restraints on the front seats autom atic ally tilt forwards. The head is more effectively supported by the head restra int and the d anger of whiplash injury is reduced. Exterior mirrors For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting p osition if they are bumped with sufficient force. Reposition the m irror by apply ing slight pressure to the mirror housing. Asphe rical exterior mirror Increa ses the field of v ision. S lig ht distortion means that it is somewhat difficult to estimate the distance b etween the v ehicle and those behind it. "Genuine Vaux hall Parts a nd Accessories" guarantee high quality a nd accurate fit. Y our Vauxhall Authorised Repa irer will be happy to advise you, for ex ample with regard to: z Vauxhall child restra int system s, z Tow ropes z Tow rods z Jump leads z Spare bulb kit z Spare fuse kit z Halogen fog la mps z Mud flaps z Magnetic la mp z Wa rning triangle z First-aid kit z First-aid kit (cushion) 117 Lighting Exte rior lights Headlamp range adjus tme nt ? Turn light switch: 7 = O ff 8 = Parking la mps 9 = Dipp ed or m ain beam Ma nua l hea dlam p range ad justment 3 Adjust headlamp range to four stages of vehicle loa ding with dipp ed beam switched on: turn knurled w heel to desired p osition. Dip ped beam , main b eam and head la mp flash – see p age 14. C orrect a djustment of the head lamp rang e reduc es dazz le for other road users. In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps and numb er plate lamps are also lit. z Front seats occupied = 0 z All seats occupied = 1 Vehicles with daytime running lig hts 3: With the ignition on and the light switch on 7, d ip ped beam without instrum ent illumination is on. z All seats occupied a nd lug gage compartment = 2 For driving a broa d – see pa ge 121. Turn signal indicators, hazard warning lights, side marker lamps see p age 15. 118 z Driv er’s seat oc cup ied and lug gage compartment = 3 Autom atic hea dlam p ra nge ad just ment 3 Regula tes headlam p range on vehicles with Xenon headla mps. Control indicator ? lights briefly when the ig nition is switched on. I f it does not light or lights while driv ing , a fault has occurred. Have the c ause of the fault rem edied immediately . We recomm end that y ou consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. In vehicles with chec k control 3, the warning "Headlamp Range Adjustment – Headlight" app ears in the display in the event of a fault; see p age 40. Fog lamps > 3 Courte sy lamp 0 On = Off = C om es on when a door is op en. O nce the door is closed, the lamp switches off after a slight delay 3 or when the ignition is switched on 3. Press> Press > ag ain Control indica tor > in instrum ent panel. Fog tail lamp r On = Off = Press r Press r a gain or switch light off Control indica tor r in instrum ent panel. The fog tail lam ps on the vehicle are deactiv ated w hen towing a ca ra van/ tra iler. To keep the courtesy lam p on, pull the light switch. Automatically regulated centre console lighting 3 S potlight in housing of interior m irror. Day lig ht-dependent, automatically regula ted centre console lighting with ignition switched on. Re ve rsing lamps Come on when reverse gear is engaged and ignition is switched on. 119 Instrument illum ination k Re ading lamps, front Reading lamps, rear Com es on with the exterior driving lamps (ex cept the day tim e running lights). Brightness c an be adjusted using the knurled wheel. Reading lamps at left and right individ ually op erable. With ignition turned on: On O ff Light comes on when a rea r door is opened Inform ation display illum ination On = Off = Press button Press button again = S witch to rear = S witch in centre = S witch forward s Lights up w hen ignition is switched on. When vehicle lights are on, brightness can be adjusted with knurled wheel. Luggage compartment lighting Glove com partm ent lam p Safeguarding the batte ry Glove c om partment is illuminated when lid is open and ignition on. To prevent the battery from becoming discharged , certa in energy consumers, such as the courtesy lam p, switch off automatically 30 minutes after the ignition is switched off. Cigarette lighte r and as htray illumination Lights up w hen ignition is switched on. 120 C om es on when the boot lid/tailga te is opened. Headlamps when driving abroad The a sym metrical dipped bea m increases the field of vision on the passenger side of the la ne. This causes glare for oncom ing traffic if the vehic le is driven in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road. To avoid glare, switch both dipp ed b eam head la mps to sy mmetric al dipped beam: 1. Open bonnet. 2. Remove headlamp protective cov er: turn rotating lock through 90° using a coin and remov e cover. 3. Remove the hea dlamp c ap. 4. Adjust lever shown in illustration: Left-hand drive vehicles Left-hand headlamp = Move lever downwards Right-hand headlamp = Move lever upwards Right-hand drive vehicles Left-hand headlamp = Move lever upwards Right-hand headlamp = Move lever downwards 5. Check light/dark limits of d ipped beam (e.g. in front of a wall): Horizontal = S ymmetrical Angled upwards = Asymmetrical 6. Pla ce the headlam p cap in position and close. 7. Refit the headlam p protective c ov er and secure with rotating lock. 121 Windows, Sun roof C are must be taken w hen operating the electric windows 3 a nd electric sun roof 3. There is a risk of injury, particularly for children, and a d anger that articles could b ecome trapped. Vehicle passeng ers should be inform ed accordingly. If there are children on the rear seat, switch on the child safety sy stem 3 for the elec tric wind ow s. K eep a close watch on the windows and sun roof when closing them. Ensure tha t nothing becomes trapped in them a s they move. Before lea ving the v ehicle, remove the ignition key in order to p revent unauthorized opera tion of the wind ow s and sun roof. Electric windows 3 Two or four switches in driver’ s d oor: The front switches operate the driv er and front passenger windows, while the rear switches 3 operate the rea r windows. Additional switches are located in the front passenger and rear doors. To operate window in stages, b riefly pull or press switch. For autom atic opening or closing , pull or press switch for slightly longer; to stop wind ow movement, pull or press switch again. Sa fet y functi on If the window glass encounters resistance abov e the middle of the window d uring automatic c losing, it is imm ediately stopped and the w indow opened again. 122 Interruption of p ower supply Automatic op ening and closing of the wind ow s is not possible after interruption of the power supply or a drop in b attery voltage. Activate the window electronics as follows: 1. C lose doors. 2. Sw itch on ignition. 3. C lose the window and hold the switch for at least 5 second s. 4. Repeat for each window. If the windows do not move easily (e.g. on account of frost), rep eatedly pull the switch for the window in question until the window has been closed in stages. Chil d safety syst em for rear wi nd ows Switch b etween the switches in the handle on the d riv er's door z To left (red control indicator v isible): rear wind ows ca nnot be opera ted with the switches in the rear d oors. z To right (green control indicator visible): rear windows can be operated w ith the switches in the rear d oors. Leav ing the vehicle The w indows can still be operated a fter the ignition has been switched off. O nce the doors have been closed the windows can no longer be operated from inside. C losi ng window s from outside The windows can b e closed using the radio remote control: Press button p until the windows are closed – or – Hold the key in the d riv er’s door loc k in the door locking position until the windows are closed. O verload If the sy stem is overload ed, the power supply is automatically cut off for a short time. The system is protec ted by fuses in the fuse box – see page 184. 123 To raise: Set the rotary switch to a position between l and q; the sun roof will automatically move to the desired position. When the switch is in position q the sun roof is fully ra ised. To lower: Turn rotary switch to l . Posit ion memory After the ignition has been switched on, the sun roof can be automatically returned to its last position b y briefly pressing the rotary sw itc h. Ele ctric sun roof 3 Rotary switch between the sun visors. O peration with ignition switched on: To open: Set the rotary sw itc h to a position between l and ü ; the sun roof will automatically move to the desired position. When the switch is in p osition ü the sun roof is fully opened. Com fort positi on Rotary switch locks shortly before rea ching ü. With the roof in this position, wind noise is reduced. To close: Turn rotary sw itc h to l. 124 Safety func tion If the sun roof encounters resistance during autom atic closing, it is im med ia tely stopped and opened again. If the roof does not m ov e easily, on account of frost for exam ple, turn the rotary switch to l and keep it depressed until the sun roof is closed. Sun sha de The sun shade can be opened and c losed with the sun roof either closed or raised . When the sun roof is opened, the sun shade is a lso opened. C losi ng sun roof from outside To close the sun roof using the rem ote control: Press button p until the sun roof is closed – or – Insert the k ey in the driver’s door lock, turn it towards the rear of the vehicle and hold it in that position until the sun roof is closed . If the sun roof is to rema in open, briefly press the rotary sw itc h before turning off the ignition. Interrup tion of power suppl y After interruption of the power supply or a drop in battery voltage the desired sun roof position is no longer set automatically . The electronic s of the sun roof must be rep rogram med as follows: 1. Switch on ignition. 2. If sun roof is closed: Set rota ry switch to l and hold down for at least 5 seconds. If sun roof is open: Set rotary switch to l, press until sun roof is closed, and then continue to hold d ow n rotary switc h for a t least 5 seconds. 3. Set rotary switch to q, press until sun roof is raised, then set switch to l and press until sun roof is closed. 4. Set rotary switch to ü and p ress until sun roof is fully raised . Then set rotary switch to l and press until sun roof is closed. If automatic c losing of the sun roof is not possible after p rogram ming, repeat steps 3 and 4. Fault If the electric d riv e fails, the sy stem is protected by a fuse in the fuse box – see page 184. Until the fault is rem edied, op erate the sun roof as follows: Push drive cover to rear and remove. Compress sprung central section of drive shaft with screw driver and turn drive shaft. Electric re ar window blind 3 Reduces intensity of sunlight shining onto rear seats. O peration with ignition switched on. Raise blind = Press N Lower b lind = Press N a gain Do not opera te blind if there are objects lying in front of the rear window. 125 Electronic air conditioning system Ele ctronic air conditioning system Temperature changes d ue to external influences, such as direct sunlight, are autom atic ally compensated. The electronic air conditioning sy stem provides maximum comfort under any weather conditions, a t any outsid e tem perature and at all tim es of the y ear. When the c ooling unit (cooling comp ressor) is on, the air is cooled and dehumidified. To ensure a constant and com fortable climate in the v ehicle, the tempera ture of the inflowing air, the air-flow rate a nd the air distrib ution are cha nged automatically according to clim atic conditions outside the v ehicle. The pollen filter removes d ust, soot, pollen and spores from the inflowing outside air. Its activated charcoal coating cleans the air of odours and p olluting env ironmenta l gases. The a ir is a utomatica lly regulated in accordance with the settings personally selected for the driv er and passenger sides. 126 When no c ooling or dry ing is required press the ECO button to sav e fuel – see page 130. The autom atic air rec irculation system 3 has an air quality sensor to detect harmful gases in the outside air, in which case it switches automatically to recirculation. When set to automa tic mode, the electronic air c onditioning system prov ides the op tim um settings under almost all conditions. If necessary , the system can be influenced manually. The electronic air conditioning system is only fully operational when the engine is running. O peration with the cooling unit is only possible at temperatures above approx. 5 °C . Below this temperature the c ooling unit (cooling com pressor) switches off automatically. Pre-selected temperat ures Using the knobs, pre-selected temperatures can be set to va lues between 16 °C and 28 °C. For the sak e of comfort, only cha nge the pre selected temp erature in small step s. The pre-selected temperatures for both the driver a nd passeng er sides are shown in the display. If a temperature below 16 °C is set, LO appea rs in the disp la y: the electronic air conditioning system runs constantly with maximum cooling. The temperature is not regulated . Autom atic m ode Basic setting for max imum comfort: z Press AUTO button. z Open all front air v ents and, if necessa ry , the rear vents 3. z Set the pre-selected tempera ture for the driv er and passenger sides to 22 °C using the turn knob s. If nec essary , the pre-selected tem perature can be set higher or low er. Different pre-selected temperatures can be set for the driver a nd passeng er sides. O perating without cooling (ECO ap pears in display) may affect comfort; see page 130. If a temperature above 28 ° C is set, HI appea rs in the disp la y: the electronic air conditioning system runs constantly with maximum heating. The temperature is not regulated . The pre-selected tem peratures are retained when the ig nition is sw itched off. If the pre-selected temperature is display ed only on the driver’s sid e, the driver’s side and passenger side temperatures are set together. The temperature pre-selected for the d riv er’s side is adopted for the passenger side. To once again set the temp erature for the driver and pa ssenger sid e together, press the knob again. For reasons of com fort, the pre-selected temperatures should not differ by more than 2 °C . To switch the temperature display between °C and ° F: press the AUTO button for app rox . 3 seconds. To set tem peratures separately, press one of the two knobs and m ake the settings for each side. 127 Air vents All air vents (except the rear air v ents 3) are controlled automatically in a utomatic mode. The front air vents should therefore alway s b e open: turn the knurled wheels upwards. The a ir vents are loc ated to the left a nd right of the instrument panel and above the c ontrols for the electronic air conditioning system . Those for the rear passengers are located in the centre console betw een the front seats. 128 The air flow can b e d irected as desired by tilting a nd swiv elling the slats. Ad ditional air outlets a re loca ted in front of the windscreen, in front of the door wind ow s a nd in the front and rear foot wells. Rear a ir vents 3 The pre-selected temperature set for the driver’s side is directed to the rea r seats via two v ents. The vents are opened by means of the knurled w heel. With the wheel in p osition 7 they are closed. The air flow can be directed as desired by tilting and swivelling the slats. If the rear seats are unoccupied, close the rear air vents to increase the a ir supply from the front air v ents. Manual settings Under certain circumstances (e.g. iced-up or misted-up w indows), the functions of the electronic air conditioning system can be influenced manually. Manual settings are stored when the ignition is switched off. Mak e m anual settings as follows when nec essary : 6 Air re circulation system The a ir recirculation sy stem prevents the entry of outside air and the air in the passenger com partment is circulated . Manual ai r circula tion mod e Press button t once. u app ears on the display . Air circulation is automatically activated as soon as the sy stem detects p olluting gases from the outside air. The circuit is controlled by an air quality sensor. The exchange of fresh air is reduced in air circulation mode. The quality of the passenger compa rtm ent air deteriorates whic h may c ause the v ehicle occ upa nts to feel drow sy . In operation w ithout cooling the air humidity increases, so the windows may mist up. Consequently, manual air circulation should only be run for short periods of time. To deactivate electronic a ir circula tion: press button t again. To deactiv ate m anual air circula tion: press button t again. Autom atic a ir circ ul ation mod e 3 Press button t briefly twice within one second. t ap pears on the d isplay . At outside tem peratures below 5 °C the duration of the air circulation mode is limited . This prevents the windows from misting up. Switch to m anual air circ ulation as necessary. 129 Window dem isting a nd de-icing Disreg ard of the settings described can cause the windows to become m isted up which c an lead to accidents due to lack of p roper vision. Press button V . V app ears on the display. Tem perature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan is run at a high speed to quickly clear ice a nd condensation from the windows. To return to automatic m od e: press button V or AUTO. 130 Hea ted rear wi nd ow, heat ed exterior m irrors Press button Ü. Ü a ppears on the display. O peration w ithout cooling Press EC O button. ECO appears on the display. The rea r window and exterior mirrors will quic kly be cleared of ic e and condensation. S witc h on to save fuel. In this mode cooling (the c ooling comp ressor) is sw itc hed off. Heating operationa l only with engine running. Inflowing air is neither c ooled nor dehum idified. This restricts the lev el of comfort provided by the electronic air conditioning sy stem. This may cause the windows to mist up, for example. The heating is switched off automatically after approx . 15 minutes. To sw itch it off before that tim e: press button Ü ag ain. To return to operation w ith c ooling: press ECO button. ECO goes out. Air d istributi on Press one or more of the following b uttons. The corresponding symbol appears on the display: Air flow Press button x at right or left. x appears on the display. The selected fan prog ra mme is indica ted b y bars. The air flow ra te is increased or reduced as appropriate. Residual heat sys tem M : Air distrib ution to vehicle occupants via adjustable air vents front and rear 3. The bars disappear after a short time. x gives a reminder of the manual air flow setting. Press AUTO w ith the ignition off. AU TO and the pre-selected temperatures appear on the display . K : Air distrib ution to front and rea r foot a rea. Within the individual fan prog ra mmes the air flow is regulated autom atically by cha ng ing the fan sp eed dep ending on the temperature selected. The residua l heat system switches off automatically when the heat stored in the cooling system is no longer suffic ient to hea t the passenger compartment. To return to a utomatic mode: press AUTO or with the x buttons select a fourth fan prog ra mme (4 bars on the display). To deactivate, switch on the ignition or press O FF. s : Air distrib ution to windscreen and to front door windows. To return to automatic m od e: press the appropriate buttons again, or press AUTO . When the vehicle is stopped and the ignition off, the hea t still in the cooling system can be used to heat the pa ssenger compa rtm ent, for example when stopped at a rail crossing: 131 Switching off the e lectronic air conditioning system Press O FF. O FF appears on the d isplay . All func tions of the electronic air conditioning system a re deactivated. He ated front se ats 3 Heated rear s eats 3 Tw o knurled wheels ß below electronic air conditioning controls: Two pushbuttons ß at rea r of centre console below rear air vents Turn relev ant wheel to set required heating level. O nce the ignition is switched on, seat hea ting can be activated by pressing button ß . The a ir distribution setting remains at the position last selected. Control indica tor a bove knurled wheels. To switch on the electronic air conditioning system: press OFF or AU TO . Heating only with ig nition switched on. 132 To switch off, set wheel to B. On O ff = = Press ß Press ß again C ontrol indicators in pushbuttons. Gene ral information Maintenance If the windscreen m ists up during damp weather, set the automatic a ir conditioning system as described in "Window d emisting and de-icing"; see pa ge 130. In order to ensure continuously efficient performance of the electronic air conditioning system it must b e sw itc hed on once a m onth for a few minutes, irresp ective of the weather a nd time of yea r, with the cooling (cooling compressor) op erational. The electronic air conditioning sy stem func tions most efficiently when the windows and sun roof 3 are closed . If the passenger com partment has hea ted up considerably after a long p eriod in direct sunlight, briefly op en the windows a nd sun roof 3 so that the heated air can quickly escape. To ensure correct operation, the openings for the sensors in the control cluster for the electronic air conditioning system and between the air outlets in front of the windscreen must not be obstructed. When the elec tronic air c onditioning system is switched on, cond ensa tion will form and w ill issue from the underside of the v ehicle. If the electronic air conditioning sy stem is not functioning in the usual m anner: press the A UTO and O FF buttons simultaneously for approx. 5 sec onds. The servomotors will be synchronized, during which tim e the fan will temp orarily switch off. If a fault occurs in the electronic air conditioning system, consult a workshop. We rec om mend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The system ’s integrated selfdiagnostics allows faults to be quickly remedied. The pollen filter with activated charcoal coating must b e replaced at the maintenance intervals sp ecified in the Serv ic e Booklet. Air intake The air inta ke – located in the engine compa rtm ent in front of the windscreen on the far left as seen from the front – must be kept free of leav es, dirt and snow to permit the entry of air. The water drainage outlet on the other side of the vehicle must be free of d irt so that rainwater can drain away freely. Air outlet Do not cover the air outlets when storing items in the luggag e compartment storag e compa rtm ents. 133 Automatic transmission After sta rting the engine and before shifting into a gea r, depress the brake pedal, If the brakes are released w hen a gear is engaged , the v ehicle will "creep". Nev er ac tuate accelerator and b rake pedals simultaneously . Disregard of these instructions may lead to injuries or endanger life. Once D has been selected, the economy driving p rogra mme is operative. Position D is g enerally ideal for d riv ing. If the accelerator peda l is depressed gently and ev enly the transmission w ill shift into the fuel-saving gears at an early stage. Manua l gear cha ng ing is required only in exc eptional cases, such as when autom atic shifting up is to be avoided or if ad ditional use is to be m ade of the engine braking effect. Select D ag ain as soon as driving conditions perm it. Selector lever in P , R and N P Park. Rear wheels are locked. O nly with vehic le stationa ry and hand brak e engaged. R Reverse. O nly engage when vehicle is stationary . N N eutral. The selector lever can only be moved from the P position with the ignition switched on and the foot brake operated (selector lev er lock). 134 The engine can only be started with lever in position P or N. When position N is selected, press foot brake or engage hand brak e before sta rting. Gear selector positions D, 4, 3, 2 on vehicle s with dies el engine D Drive position for normal driving conditions in first to fifth gear. Do not accelerate during the selection proced ure. 4 Drive position for driving conditions requiring first, second, third and fourth gears. 3 Drive position for first, second and third gear, e.g. on w inding mountain roads; the transmission does not shift into fourth or fifth gea r. 2 Position for max imum braking effect, e.g. when driving down severe gradients; the transm ission does not shift b eyond second gear. Se lector leve r position D, 3, 2, 1 on vehicles w ith petrol engine D Driv e position for normal driv ing conditions in first to fourth g ear. 3 Driv e position for d riv ing cond itions requiring first, second a nd third gea rs. 2 Driv e position for first and second gear, e.g. on winding mountain roads; the transm ission does not shift into third and fourth gear. 1 Position for m aximum braking effect, e.g. when d riv ing down severe gradients; the transmission does not shift beyond first gear. 135 z By mea ns of delayed gear changing (higher eng ine speeds) following a cold start, the operating tem perature programm e quickly and automatically brings the ca ta ly tic converter to the temperature required for op tim um pollutant reduction. z Adaptive programm es automatically prevent undesired shifting between the high gears, e.g. if the vehicle is towing a carav an/trailer, has a high payload, or is being driven on inclines. The vehicle automatically shifts b ack to a lower gea r when in ov errun on steep downw ard gradients. Ele ctronically controlled driving programme s z Sporty programm e, tra nsmission shifts at higher engine speeds: Switch on = Tap b utton S (1 lights up). Switch off = Tap b utton S again. z Economy p rogram me: transmission shifts a t lower engine speeds. z Winter prog ra m: press T button. Winte r program me T In the ev ent of sta rting-off difficulties on slippery roads, press button T (can be operated only in D – T lights up). The vehicle starts off in third gear. The winter program is switched off b y: z pressing b utton T again, z manually shifting to P, 3, 2 or 1 or to P, 4, 3 or 2, z holding the accelerator pedal in the kickdown position for longer tha n two seconds, z turning off the ignition. The winter programme automatically switched off a t speeds in excess of app rox . 80 km/h. 136 Kickdown Rocking the car Manoeuvring the vehicle When the accelerator peda l is pressed beyond its resistance point below certain engine speeds, the transmission downshifts to a lower gear. Full use is made of engine power for acceleration. If it becomes necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from sand, mud, snow or a hole, move the selector lever from D to R in a repeat pattern w hile sim ultaneously applying light pressure to the accelerator pedal. Do not race the engine and av oid sudden acceleration. To ma noeuv re the vehicle back and forth during attempts to park or in ga ra ge entrances, the v ehicle's creeping mov ement can be utilised by releasing the brak e pedal. Engine braking assistance from motor To utilize the engine braking effect, selec t a lower gear in g ood time w hen driving downhill. This applies only to the exceptional circum stances mentioned a bove. N ever actuate accelerator and brake pedals sim ultaneously. Braking is most effective in the lowest gear. If a gear is selected a t too high a speed, the transm ission remains in the relevant g ear until the shift point is rea ched, e.g. as a result of dec eleration. 137 The tra nsmission no longer shifts automatically. Stopping the vehicle The selector lever can be left in the chosen gear with the engine running. Vehicles with p etr ol eng ine Driving ca n be c ontinued. Second gear is not availab le: When stopping on gradients engage hand brake or depress brake ped al. To prevent overheating of the transmission, do not increase engine revolutions to ensure smooth id ling while standing if a gear has been selected. 1 2 3 D N R P Switch off eng ine if stop ping for a lengthy period, e. g. in traffic jams or at level crossings. Before leav ing the vehicle, apply hand brake, then place selector lever in position P and remove ignition k ey. If the ignition key is not rem oved, the battery may be d ischarged if the vehicle is then left to stand for a lengthy period of time. The ignition key ca n only be remov ed when the selector lev er is in position P. 138 Fault Control indica tor A lights when the ignition is switched on. If it does not go off after starting or comes on whilst driving, there is a fa ult in the automatic tra nsmission or the engine electronics. In vehicles with check control 3 , the warning "Autom atic Gearb ox " app ears in the display in the ev ent of a fault; see page 40. = = = = = = = 1st gear 3rd gear 4th gear 4th gear Neutral position Reverse g ear Park position Hav e c ause of fault remedied. We recommend that y ou consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repa irer. The sy stem’s integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to b e q uick ly rem edied. Vehi cles w ith diesel engine Driving ca n be continued. If the fault occurs while driving, the v ehicle will only run in fifth gear. When the engine is restarted fourth and fifth gea r are a vailable: 2 3 4 D N R P = = = = = = = 4t h gea r 4t h gea r 4 th gear 5th g ear Neutral position Rev erse gear Park position Hav e ca use of fa ult remedied. We recom mend tha t you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The system ’s integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to be quickly remedied. Inte rruption of power supply If the v ehicle b attery is flat, the selector lever cannot be moved out of position P. If the ba ttery is flat, start the v ehicle using jump lead s – see page 174. If the ba ttery is not the ca use of the fault, relea se selec tor lever: 1. Apply hand brake. 2. Disengage cover from centre console, rotate cloc kwise throug h 90° and fold up. 3. Push catch forward with a screwdriver and move selector lever out of P. 4. Mount cov er back on the centre console and refit. Re-selecting P locks the selector lever aga in. Have cause of power sup ply interruption remedied . We recommend that you consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 139 Driving hints The firs t 1 000 miles/600 km P ower steering Driv e y our v ehicle at various speed s. Do not use full throttle. Never allow the engine to labour at low rev s. If the power-assisted steering fails when being towed with the engine switched off – the vehicle can still be steered , but consid erably more force is required. Make good use of all gears. Depress the accelerator ped al a ma ximum of around three quarters of the available p edal travel in all gea rs. Do not d riv e faster than three quarters of maximum speed . Do not b rake unnec essarily ha rd for the first 125 miles (200 km). The inform ation c oncerns the engine and parts of the power train, e.g . the final drive. Never coast with engine not running Many units w ill not function in this situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driv ing in this ma nner is a danger to yourself and others. Brake servo unit With the engine not running the brake servo unit is no longer effective once the brake peda l has been depressed once or twice. The braking effect is not red uced but substantia lly grea ter foot pressure is necessary to stop the vehicle. 140 Driving in mountainous terrain or with a caravan/trailer The cooling fan is electrically operated. Its cooling power is therefore independent of the engine speed. S ince a c onsiderab le am ount of heat is generated at high engine speeds and less at slower speeds, do not shift down when climb ing hills whilst the vehic le is still coping with the gradient in the hig her gear. Diesel engine: O n gradients of 8 % or more, do not drive faster than 20 mph (30 k m/h) in first gear or 30 m ph (50 km/h) in second gear. Driving with a roof load Do not exceed the perm issible roof load; see pages 168, 222. For reasons of safety, distribute the loa d ev enly a nd secure it properly with reta ining straps so that it cannot slip . Set the ty re p ressure to the va lue sp ecified for a full load. Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120 km /h) Check and retig hten the straps frequently. Switching off the e ngine Engine s pe ed Clutch operation When you switch off, fans in the engine compartment may continue running for a time to cool the engine. Driv e in a low engine speed range for each gear a s m uc h as possible. Alway s d epress the c lutch pedal hard to the floor to p revent shifting difficulties and transmission damage. If the engine temperature is v ery high, e.g. after driv ing in mountainous terrain: allow the engine to idle for approxim ately tw o minutes in order to prevent heat accumulation. Save energy – more miles Warming up Allow the engine to warm up while driving. Do not warm it up by letting it run at idling speed. Do not apply full throttle until the engine has reached op erating temperature. Good, technica lly correct and economical driving ensures ma ximum durability and performance for your vehic le. Following a cold start, automa tic tra nsmissions do not shift into the higher gears until a fairly high eng ine speed has been reached. This ensures that the catalytic converter quickly attains the temperature required for optimum pollutant reduction. Overrun Correct gear sele ction Please observe the running-in hints on the previous pag e and the tips for energ y saving on the following pages. The fuel supply is autom atically shut off during overrun, e.g. when the vehicle is being driven down long gradients or when braking. To enable the overrun cut-off to take effect, do not acc elerate during overrun and, if in manual transm ission mode, do not de-clutch. To prevent dam age to the cata ly tic converter, overrun cut-off is temp orarily deactivated when the cataly tic conv erter temperature is high. Do not race your engine whilst in neutral or with a low gea r selected. Driving too fast in indiv idua l gea rs as well as stop-a nd -g o tra ffic increases engine wear a nd fuel consumption. Change down When driving do not use the pedal as a foot rest; this will cause substantial clutch wear. P edals Do not place any ob jects in the foot well which could slip under the ped als and inhibit the pedal trav el. To ensure the pedal travel is uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals. Battery care When driving slowly or when the v ehicle is stationary , e.g. in slow urban traffic, stopand-go traffic or traffic jams, turn off all unnecessary electrical load s w here possible (e. g. heated rear window, heated seats 3 ). Declutch w hen sta rting in order to relieve the strain on the starter and the ba ttery. When decreasing speed, shift down into the next lowest gear. Do not slip the clutch with a high-revving engine. This is especially important when hill climb ing. 141 Saving fuel Warming up Idling z Driving at full throttle or idling while the eng ine is still cold inc reases engine w ear and fuel consumption. z The eng ine also consumes fuel when idling . z Drive off immediately after starting. Warm up the engine by running it at moderate engine speeds. Uniform spee d z Hectic driving significantly increases fuel consump tion. z Do not accelerate and brak e unnecessarily. Drive as often as possible in top gear. Energy-conscious driving z High fuel consumption is often a result of failing to d riv e in an energy -conscious manner. z You should therefore drive with energy in mind – " more m iles with less fuel". Fuel consump tion depends to a great extent on your own personal driving style. The following hints are intended to help you consum e fuel at a rate tha t is a s close as possible to the specified levels – see page 220. Check y our v ehicle’ s fuel consumption every time you refuel. This facilitates early detection of any irregularities causing increased fuel consump tion. 142 z If you have to wait for more than one minute, it is worthwhile switching off the engine. Fiv e m inutes of idling corresponds to approxima tely 0. 62 miles (1km )of d riv ing. Ove rrun z The fuel supply is automatically cut off during ov errun, e.g. when the vehicle is being d riv en down long grad ients or when braking – see page 141. The v ehicle c an often be d riv en in 4th or 5th gear from a speed of 30 mph (50 k m/h) in urban traffic. z To enable the overrun cut-off to take effect and sa ve fuel, during overrun do not accelerate a nd if in manual tra nsmission mode do not declutch. In fourth gear fuel consumption in the 30 to 50 mp h (50 to 80 km/h) range is around 25 % low er than in third gear. Correct ge ar se lection In the 44 to 55 mph (70 to 90 km /h) range, fuel consum ption in fifth gear is roughly 15 % lower than in four gea r. z Do not race y our engine. Avoid driving at hig h engine speeds. Select the nex t higher gear as soon as possible, and only change d ow n when the engine is no longer running perfectly smoothly . z High revs increa se engine wear and fuel consumption. Making use of the tachometer helps to sav e fuel. Drive in a low eng ine speed rang e for each gea r as much as possible with uniform engine speeds. Urban traffic Tyre inflation pres sure Roof racks, s ki-holders z Freq uent sta rting a nd stopping – for exam ple a t traffic lig hts, in stop-start traffic or traffic queues – greatly increases average fuel consumption. 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 Roof ra cks and ski-holders can increase fuel consumption by approx. 3. 5 g al./1000 miles (1 l/100 km) ; due to the increased air resistanc e. z Plan carefully to avoid traffic c ongestion. z Regular checks (every 14 d ays) pay off. z Remov e them if they are not being used . Electrical loads Repair and maintenance Good anticip ation a voids unnec essary stopping. If possible, selec t roa ds with a good traffic flow. By keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front a nd by not la ne-hopping you will be able to avoid frequent braking and acceleration, whic h uses up a lot of fuel. High speed z The higher the speed , the higher the consumption. At top speed, you consume a great dea l of fuel. z Slightly releasing the accelerator pedal results in distinct fuel sa ving s w ith no major loss of speed. Driv e at no m ore than around three qua rters of m aximum speed and y ou will use up to 50 % less fuel, w ithout losing a great deal of time. z The power consum ption of electrical equip ment increa ses fuel consumption. z Sw itch off all aux iliary electrical loads (e. g. heated rear window, heated seats 3 ) when not needed. Automatic trans miss ion z Full throttle, kickdown, the sporty d riv ing programm e and unnec essary manual changing of drive ranges all severely increase fuel consump tion. z Driving can a lmost a lw ays be maintained in D. If the accelerator pedal is depressed gently and evenly the transm ission will shift into the fuel-sa ving gears at an early stage. Loading z Unnecessary weight increa ses fuel consump tion, especially when accelerating (urban traffic). A load of 100 kg can increase fuel consum ption in urban traffic by up to 1.75 gal./1000 m iles; (0. 5 l/100 km ). z Improper repairs or adjustm ent and maintenance work can increase fuel consumption. Do not carry out w ork on the eng ine yourself. z We recom mend that repair and maintenance be entrusted to your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Extre me driving conditions z Driv ing up steep gradients, driv ing on poor roa ds, cornering, pulling a caravan/tra iler or winter d riv ing all increase fuel consumption. Fuel consumption increa ses dramatically in urba n tra ffic a nd at winter temperatures, especially on short trip s when the engine operating tempera ture is not reached. z Follow the hints given above to keep consumption to a m inimum under suc h cond itions. z Reduce the loads you carry. 143 Environmental protection A highly advanced design m eans that your vehicle can be ea sily disassemb led at the end of its service life, and the individual materials sep arated for subsequent re-use. Environm ent-conscious driving Materials such as a sbestos and ca dmium are not used. The refrigerant in the electronic air conditioning system is C FC free. z Reduce the noise level and exhaust emissions by adopting an env ironmentconscious d riv ing sty le. This is extremely worthwhile and improves the quality of life. New painting techniques employ wa ter as a solv ent. The pollutants contained in exhaust gas are reduced in the case of both petrol and diesel engines. As a Vaux hall driver, you can mak e a major contribution to protecting the environment: Trend-setting technology When dev eloping and manufac turing your vehic le, Vauxhall used environmentfriendly and pred om inantly recyc la ble 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. 144 z Sa ve fuel when driving. The previous section gives you many valuable hints. z Be conscious of the env ironment when driving. The follow ing section gives y ou some further v alua ble hints in this reg ard. End-of-life ve hicle recovery Information on end-of-life vehicle recovery centres and the recy cling of end-of-life vehicles is ava ila ble at www.Vauxhall.com. z High noise lev els and exhaust emissions are often a result of driving without due attention to the env ironment. "Jac krabbit" starts, i.e. screeching the tyres and revving the engine, can increase the noise level up to four times over. Select the next higher gear as soon as possible. A vehic le travelling at 30 mph (50 km /h) in second gear causes just as much noise as three vehicles d riv en at 30 mp h (50 km/h) in fourth gear. Warming up z Driv ing at full throttle and warming up at idle speed increases fuel consump tion, increases the a mount of emission and the proportion of pollutant in the ex haust, and a lso generates noise. z Driv e off imm ediately after starting. Engine speed should be moderate until the eng ine has reached opera ting temperature. Uniform speed High s peed The first 600 miles/1 000 km z Hectic d riv ing significantly increases the noise level, the quantity of em ission a nd the proportion of p ollutant in the exhaust. z Driving at full throttle generates excessive noise and em ission. Tyre and wind noise also increases considerably as the speed increases. Tyre noise determines the overall vehicle noise level in the highest g ear from speeds of 45 mph (70 k m/h). A vehicle driving at 90 mph (150 km /h) generates as much noise as four vehicles d riv ing at 90 mph (100 km /h) or ten driv ing at 45 mph (70 km/h). z Technically incorrect and uneconomical driving will impa ir the performa nce of your vehicle and shorten its service life. z Do not a ccelerate and brake unnecessarily. Drive at uniform speed. Driv ing in top gear a s m uc h as p ossible, driv ing in 4th or 5th gear from a speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) in urba n tra ffic, shifting up as soon as possible and not shifting down until the engine is no longer running smoothly considerably reduces the amount of noise pollution. Urban traffic z Freq uent driving off and stopping – for exam ple a t traffic lig hts – greatly increases the noise level. z Av oid unnecessa ry stop s b y alway s anticipa ting the driving conditions ahead. If possible, selec t roa ds with a good traffic flow. Keep a safe dista nce from the vehicle in front and av oid unnecessary brak ing and acceleration. Driv e considerately, esp ecially in resid ential areas and particularly at night. z Avoid trav elling at high speeds by carefully planning your journey s. Doors z Slam ming doors create noise. z C lose doors quietly . Be considerate, especially in residential areas and particularly a t nig ht. z Driv e y our vehicle sm oothly, making good use of the gears as speeds c hange. Depress the accelerator peda l a maxim um of around three q uarters of the a vailable pedal trav el. Do not use full throttle, Do not drive faster than three quarters of maxim um sp eed. , Never a llow the engine to labour at low revs. Further information – see page 140. Repair and maintenance z Never ca rry out any repairs or adjustment and maintena nce work on the eng ine yourself: You may out of ignorance infringe environmental law s b y not disposing of materials properly. Appropriate parts might not b e recycled. Contact with some of the materia ls inv olv ed may p ose a hea lth haz ard. z We recom mend that repair and maintenance be entrusted to your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 145 Fuel consumption, Fuel, Refuelling Fuel for petrol e ngines Fuel for diesel engines Commercially av ailable high-quality fuels are suitable (cataly tic converter – see page 148, octane numb ers – see pages 216, 217). Fuel quality has a d ecisive influence on the power output, running behav iour and serv ic e life of the engine. The additives contained in the fuel play an important role in this reg ard. Y ou should therefore only use high-quality fuels conta ining additives. Diesel engines m ust be operated only on comm ercially av ailable diesel fuel meeting the specifications of DIN EN 590. Do not use m arine diesel oils, heating oils or entirely or partially plant-based diesel fuels, such as rape seed oil or bio diesel, Aquazole and similar diesel-water emulsions. Fuel with too low an octane number can cause pinking. Vauxhall cannot be held lia ble for resulting dama ge. Petrol with a higher octane number can always be used. Fuel cons umption Fuel consump tion is determined und er specific d riv ing cond itions, see page 219. Fitting special equipm ent will increase the weight of the vehicle. This in turn increases fuel consum ption and reduces the specified max imum speed of the vehicle. For the first few thousa nd m iles/kilometres, friction b etween the engine and transm ission com ponents is higher. This increases fuel consumption. 146 Pump noz zles for lead ed fuel cannot be inserted into the filler neck of v ehicles that op erate on unleaded fuel. The ignition tim ing is a utoma tica lly adjusted according to the grade of fuel used (octane number) – see pages 216, 217. Use of petrol w ith a n oc ta ne rating of 95 will ensure economica l driving. The flow and filterability of diesel fuel a re temperature-dependent. Diesel fuels with improved lowtemperature properties a re therefore av ailable on the market during the winter months. Make sure that you fill the tank with winter fuel before the start of the cold weather season. Additives can be used in conjunction with diesel fuels that have winter properties guaranteed by the m anufacturer and diesel fuel filters that are heated depending on the outside temp erature. Refuelling Care must be taken when handling fuel. Before refuelling , switch off engine a nd any ex ternal hea ters with combustion cha mbers before refuelling. Switch mobile phones off. Petrol is flam mable and explosiv e. Please therefore av oid na ked fla mes and sp arks when handling fuel, even when you are in the v icinity of fuel. Do not smoke! This also applies in places where petrol can only be detected by its cha ra cteristic smell. If you can smell petrol in the vehicle, hav e ca use thereof remedied immed iately. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Fuel filler neck at right rear side of v ehicle. O pen the tank flap. The tank fla p is locked together w ith the doors; see page 54. Turn the filler ca p anti-clockwise, remove and hook onto the tank fla p. The fuel tank has a limiting sy stem which prevents ov erfilling of the tank. Correct filling depends to a la rg e ex tent on prop er operation of the fuel dispensing pump: 1. Insert dispensing pump as far as it will go and switch on. 2. Up to tw o additional litres can be gradually added after the automatic shut-off. To close the filler cap, refit it and turn it cloc kwise aga inst resista nc e until the filler cap ratchet audibly click s three times. Close the tank flap. O pening the tank flap i n the ev ent of m alfunction of t he centra l locki ng system Unlock and op en the b oot lid/tailgate; see pag e 56. O pen the cover on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment. The release rod for the tank flap is located behind the servo motor (arrow in figure). Push the rod back with your hand and the tank flap can be opened. Ha ve the cause of the fault remedied. We rec om mend that y ou consult your Vaux hall Authorised Repairer. Wipe off any overflowing fuel im media tely. 147 Catalytic converter, Exhaust gases Dama ge to the catalytic conv erter or the vehicle m ay result if the following points are not observed : z Consult a work shop, such as your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, as quic kly as possible in the event of misfiring, irregular engine running following a cold start, a significant loss of engine power or other unusual malfunctions which may indica te a fa ult in the ignition sy stem. If necessary, d riv ing may be continued for a short time at a low speed and with a low engine speed. Catalytic converter for petrol engines 3 Leaded fuel will da mage the cata ly tic conv erter and parts of the electronic sy stem, rend ering them inoperative. Use of high-qua lity fuels other than those specified on p age 146 (e.g. LRP 1)) could damage the catalytic converter. On vehicles with a c atalytic converter, the fuel ta nk filler nec k is of a narrow design so that a dispensing pump for leaded fuel cannot b e inserted . 1) 148 LRP = L ead Rep la cem ent Petro l. Irregular engine running a nd a loss of engine power when the Traction Control sy stem 3 or the Electronic Stability Program 3 com e into action are determined b y the op erating conditions and are therefore of no significance – see pages 152, 154. z If unb urnt fuel enters the c atalytic conv erter, this may result in overheating and irreparable damage to the c atalytic conv erter. You should therefore av oid unnecessarily long use of the starter when starting off, running the tank dry (an irregular fuel supply w ill lead to overhea ting) and starting the engine by pushing or towing. z If the emission control indicator Z flashes, slow down until the flashing stops and the c ontrol indicator is lit with a steady glow. C ontact a workshop im med ia tely. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Rep airer. Emission control indicator Z, see p age 150. Catalytic conve rter for diesel e ngines Damage to the ca talytic converter or the vehicle may result if the follow ing points are not observed: z C onsult a workshop, such a s y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, as quickly as possible in the event of irregular eng ine running, a sig nificant loss of eng ine power or other unusual malfunctions. I f necessary, driving may be continued for a short tim e a t a low speed and with a low engine speed. Irregular engine running and a loss of eng ine power when the Traction C ontrol system 3 or the Electronic Stab ility Program 3 come into a ction a re determined by the opera ting conditions and are therefore of no significance – see pages 152, 154. Controlling exhaust emission Throug h design-rela ted measures – mainly in the a rea of the fuel-injection and ignition systems – the proportion of nox ious ma terials in the exhaust, such as carbon monoxide (CO ), hydrocarbons (HC) a nd nitrogen oxides (NO x), is reduced to a minimum. 149 Flashing with the engine running indicates a fault that may damage the catalytic conv erter. You can continue to drive without causing damage by slowing down until the fla shing stop s and the control indica tor is stead y. C onsult a workshop immed iately. We recommend tha t you consult a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Cont rol indica tor Z for exhaust Lights up when ignition is switched on a nd rem ains illuminated during starting. Goes out shortly a fter engine starts. C ont rol indic ator A for eng ine electronics Lights up for a few second s when ignition is switched on. An illumina ting indica tor with the engine running is an indication of a fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission values may be exceeded. Contact a w orkshop imm ediately. We recomm end that you consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. If the lamp com es on when the engine is running, there is a fault in the engine or transmission electronics. The electronics switch to limp-home mode, fuel consum ption m ay increase and the driveability of the vehicle may be affected . 150 In some cases, the fa ult c an be remedied by switching the engine off and on aga in. If the c ontrol indicator lights again when the eng ine is running, consult a workshop to have the cause of the fault rem edied. We recommend your Vaux hall Authorised Repairer. If it lights up briefly and then goes out again this is of no significance. If it flashes w hen the ignition is on there is a fault in the imm obiliz er system – see page 51. Exhaust gas es – avoid inhaling! Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide, which is colourless and odourless and can b e fatal if inhaled. If exhaust fumes penetrate the vehicle interior, open the windows and consult a workshop immediately . We recommend that you consult a Va ux hall Authorised Repairer. When the v ehicle is driven for the first tim e, wax a nd oil on the exhaust system may evap orate, producing smoke-like emissions. Allow wax and oil to evaporate while the vehicle is in op en air. Av oid inhaling. Mainte nance Hav e a ll maintenance work carried out at the intervals sp ecified by Vauxhall. We recommend that you entrust this work to y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who has proper equipment and trained personnel a vailable. Electronic testing systems permit rapid diagnosis and remedy of faults. This way you can b e certain that all com ponents of the vehicle’s electrical, injection a nd ignition systems operate correctly, that y our v ehicle ha s a low lev el of pollutant emission a nd that the cataly tic converter system will have a long service life. Y ou are thereby making an im portant contribution towards keeping the air clean and comp lia nce with em issions legislation. C hecking and adjustment of the fuelinjection and ignition systems is part of the scope of inspec tion. For this reason you should hav e a ll maintenance work carried out a t the intervals specified in your Serv ice Booklet. 151 Drive Control Systems Traction Control Sys tem (TC) 3 The TC (Traction C ontrol Sy stem) 3 prevents the driving wheels from spinning, irresp ective of the road condition and ty re grip. The system m onitors the rotational sp eed of all wheels. As soon as at lea st one driving wheel sta rts to spin, the engine output is reduced (the sound of the engine cha ng es) and the spinning wheel is b ra ked. This improves the vehicle's directional control and d riv ing power, particularly on snow and ic e as well as on wet or slippery road s. The TC is ready for operation as soon as the ignition is switched on and the control indica tor = goes out. When the TC is operating, = flashes. 152 The vehicle is now in a critical situation; the TC allows y ou to keep control of the vehicle and reminds you to match y our speed to the roa d conditions. Do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks when driving. Tra ffic safety can only b e ac hieved by adopting a responsible d riv ing sty le. Lit during driving: Fault in TC system. Vehicle can continue to be driven. Driv ing stability m ay be worse if driving style is not adapted, depending on acc eleration and ty pe of road surface because of drive wheel spinning. Hav e the cause of the fa ult remedied. We recommend that y ou consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repa irer. The sy stem’s integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to be quickly remedied . Sw itching off t he TC In certain circumstances where slippage of the d riv ing wheels is required, i. e. slight spinning of the wheels is desired, for example z when driving with ty re chains or z driv ing in deep snow or z rock ing the vehicle to free it from d eep snow, it may be adv isable to switch off the TC by pressing button =. The c ontrol ind icator = lights up to show that the system has been switched off. The system is switched on again by pressing button = again or when the ignition is next turned on. Control i nd icator = Lights up for a few seconds when ignition is switched on. The system is now ready for op eration. On vehicles w ith ESP 3, control indicator = in the instrum ent panel is replaced with v ; see next pag e. Flashing during driving: This shows the sy stem has come into action. The engine output ma y be reduced (the sound of the engine changes) and the vehicle may be braked automatically to a sma ll degree. 153 Ele ctronic Stability Program (ESP) 3 The ESP (E lectronic S tab ility Program ) 3 improves vehicle sta bility as necessary, irrespec tiv e of road surfa ce conditions and tyre grip in all d riv ing and traffic conditions. I t also incorporates the func tions of the Traction Control sy stem. The system monitors vehicle m ovements. As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve (und ersteers/ov ersteers) engine outp ut is red uced (the sound of the engine changes) and individual wheels are specifically braked. This considerably im proves the driving stability of the vehicle on snow and ice and on wet or slipp ery road surfaces. The ES P is ready for operation as soon as the ignition is switched on and the control indica tor v goes out. When the ESP c om es into action, v flashes. The vehicle is now in a critica l situation; the ESP a llows y ou to keep control of the vehicle and remind s y ou to match your speed to the road c onditions. Do not let this special safety fea ture tempt you into taking risks when driving. Traffic safety c an only be achieved by adopting a responsible driving style. Sw itching off the ESP In certa in circumstances where slippa ge of the driving wheels is required, i.e. slight spinning of the wheels is d esired, for example z when driving w ith ty re chains or z driving in deep snow or z roc king the v ehicle to free it from deep snow, it may be ad visa ble to switch off the ESP by pressing button v. The control indicator v lights up to show that the system has been switched off. The sy stem is reactiv ated b y pressing button v again or when the ignition is switched on a gain. 154 Lit during driving: Fault in ESP system. Vehic le can continue to be driven. However, driving stab ility may worsen depending on type of road surface. Have the ca use of the fault rem edied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The system’s integrated self-diag nostics a llows faults to be q uick ly remedied. Cont rol indica tor v Lights up for a few sec onds when ig nition is switched on. The system is now ready for opera tion. Flashing during driving: This shows the system has com e into action. The engine output may be reduced (the sound of the engine cha nges) a nd the vehic le ma y be braked automatically to a small degree. 155 The automatic level control system respond s – when the ignition is on – only if there are at least three people (Estate: fiv e people) in the vehicle. It prev ents the level at the rear of the v ehicle from dropping further w hen the v ehicle is m ore heav ily laden. Head la mp range adjustm ent – see page 118. In the event of m alfunction, do not utilise the vehicle’s full load capa city. H ave the cause of the fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Autom atic level control system 3 The a utomatic level control sy stem keeps the level a t the rear of the v ehicle up when heav ily laden, and signific antly improves handling . 156 Cruise control mak es it possible to store and m aintain a ny sp eed from approx. 20 mph (30 k m/h) to almost max imum speed. Reduce 3 With cruise control a ctiv e, press button R briefly or tap it repea tedly: the speed is reduc ed continuously or in steps of 1.2 mph (2 km/h). The c ruise c ontrol is operated with the buttons I , R and O on the turn signal lever. The current speed is stored and sa ved after the R button ha s b een relea sed. Do not use the c ruise control if it is not adv isable to maintain a c onstant sp eed (e. g. in situations presenting a danger to yourself and other road users, in heavy traffic or on winding , slippery or greasy roads). To deact ivat e: Tap button O : the cruise control is switched off. The vehicle slowly dec elera tes. To continue driving, depress the accelerator pedal in the usual way . Cruis e control 3 With autom atic transmission, it is a dvisa ble to switch on the cruise control only when drive range D is engaged. When the cruise control is active, reaction times may be increased due to the different position of the feet. Disreg ard of these instructions may lead to injuries or end ang er life. To activ ate: Ta p button I: the current speed is stored and maintained. The acc elera tor p edal can be released. For reasons of safety , cruise control is switched off in certain driving conditions, e.g.: z the vehicle's sp eed drops below approx. 20 mp h (30 km/h) or z the brake pedal is depressed or The vehic le speed ca n be increased by depressing the a ccelerator peda l. When the accelerator pedal is released, the previously stored speed is resumed. z the clutch pedal is dep ressed or Increase With cruise control active, hold down button I or tap it repeatedly: the speed is increased continuously or in steps of 1.2 m ph (2 km/h) without using the accelerator ped al. Resuming t he stored speed Tap button R at a speed a bove 20 mph (30 km/h) : the speed selected before the cruise control w as switched off is resumed. z the selector lever of vehicles with autom atic transmission is set to N. The stored speed is erased when the ignition is switched off. The current speed is stored and saved a fter the I button has been released. 157 Towi ng eq uipment 3 , carav an/trail er tow ing If towing eq uipm ent is fitted to the vehicle, the sy stem must be set to the a ppropriate vehicle length. We recommend that you contact your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Parking distance se nsors 3 Parking distance sensors makes reverse parking easier by measuring the distance between the rear of the vehicle a nd an obstacle, and w arning you with an acoustic signa l in the passenger compartment. Rear l oa d rac ks 3 Rear load rack s, e. g. bicy cle ra cks, fitted nea r the sensors could disrupt the system . The system record s the distance using four sensors in the rear bumper. When the ig nition is on, the Parking distance sensors system is activated automatically when rev erse gear is enga ged or, for automatic transmission 3, when the selec tor lever is set to R. A brief acoustic signal indicates that the sy stem is rea dy for opera tion. If the v ehicle gets close to an obstacle while rev ersing, an interm ittent a coustic signal is audible in the passenger compartment when the v ehicle ta il is less tha n one metre from the ob stacle. The interval between the signals bec om es shorter as the distance is reduc ed. If the distance is less than 30 cm, a c ontinuous sig nal is audible. 158 The system registers the distanc e by m eans of four sensors on the rear bump er. To ensure that the sensors function correctly and that the information provided is correct, they must be undam aged and free of dirt, snow and ice. Under certain circumstances, v arious reflective surfaces on objects or clothing as well as ex ternal noise sources may cause the system to fail to d etec t obstacles. For this reason, care must be taken w hen reversing even if the Parking distance sensors is operational. This is of particular importance when in the vicinity of p edestrians. Fault If a sy stem fault occurs, there is a continuous a coustic signal at a distance of 1 metre from the obsta cle. H ave the cause of the fault remedied. We rec om mend that y ou contact y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The system’s integ ra ted selfdiag nostics allow faults to be quickly remedied. In order to avoid operationa l problems or erroneous information, the sensors m ust be undamag ed a nd free of soiling, snow and ice. Brakes Brake system The brakes are a n important factor for tra ffic safety . To improve effectiveness, do not brake unnec essarily ha rd for the first 125 miles (200 km) after new brak e p ads ha ve been fitted. Brake pad wear must not ex ceed a specified lim it. Reg ular maintenance as detailed in the S ervice Booklet is therefore of the utmost im porta nce for traffic sa fety. C ont rol i nd icator F for bra ke p ad wear 3 If it lights up when the eng ine is running: front disc brake pads worn down to minimum thickness. Hav e w orn b ra ke p ads replaced. We recommend that y ou consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repa irer, who will fit pa ds that have been tested and a pproved by Vauxhall and guarantee optim um braking power. In v ehicles with check control 3, the warning "Bra ke Pad " appears in the display in the event of a fault; see page 40. 159 Foot brak e The foot brake comprises two independent brake circuits. If one brake circuit fa ils, the vehic le can still be braked using the other brak e circuit. If this occurs, however, the brake p edal must be depressed farther and considera ble force must b e used before braking effect is felt. Braking distance increases. Seek the help of a workshop before continuing to drive. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 160 To ensure that full peda l tra vel can be utilised, especially if there is a fault in one of the brake circuits, there must be no mats in the pedal area. C heck the brake lamps before starting out on any journey . O n vehicles w ith c heck control 3 the brake lamps are check ed automatically; see page 40. When the engine is stopped, serv o assista nce will cease after the b ra ke pedal ha s b een depressed onc e or twice. The braking action will not be reduced but increased foot pressure will b e necessa ry . Ta ke extra care w hen the v ehicle is being tow ed. S hortly a fter sta rting each journey the effectiveness of the brake sy stem should be tested at low speed a nd without inconveniencing other traffic, especially if the brakes are wet, e.g. a fter the v ehicle has been washed. The brake fluid level should be checked regula rly . If the brake fluid level is too low and the ha nd brake is not applied, control indicator R on the instrument pa nel lig hts; see page 28. Hand brak e Always apply hand brake firm ly. On slopes apply the hand brake as firmly as possible. The m echanical hand b ra ke a cts on the brakes on the rea r wheels. It engag es automatically when applied. During normal braking processes the hand brake, which is separated from the foot brake system , is not actuated . There is thus no self-cleaning. From time to time, therefore, drive slow ly for approx. 300 metres with the hand brake slightly applied. Control i nd icator R for brak e syst em The control indica tor lig hts when the ignition is switc hed on if the ha nd brake is applied and /or if brake or clutch fluid lev el is too low. Brake fluid, see page 204. If it lights up when the hand brake is not applied: stop the vehicle; interrupt your journey im mediately. Consult a workshop . We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised R epairer. To relea se the ha nd b ra ke pull the lev er up slig htly , press the ratchet knob, a nd fully lower the lev er. 161 ABS u The Anti-lock Brak e S ystem (ABS ) 3 continuously monitors the vehicle’s brake system a nd prevents the wheels from locking regardless of roa d condition and tyre grip. It starts to regulate the braking p ressure as soon as a w heel shows a tendency to lock. The v ehicle remains steera ble, even in the event of very heavy braking, for instance on bends or when sw erving to av oid an obstacle. Even in the ca se of full-on braking, the ABS makes it p ossible to drive round an obsta cle without releasing the brakes. 162 AB S control is m ade apparent though a pulse in the brak e pedal a nd the noise of the reg ulation process. To achieve optimum b ra king, keep the brake ped al fully depressed throug hout the braking proc ess, despite the fact tha t the pedal is pulsa ting. Do not reduce the pressure on the ped al. Do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks when driving. Tra ffic safety can only b e ac hieved by adopting a responsible d riv ing sty le. If there is a fault in the ABS , the rear wheels may tend to lock in the event of unusually heavy braking. This may cause the vehicle to swerve. The benefits of the ABS are lost. Hav e the cause of the fa ult remedied. We recommend that y ou consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repa irer. The sy stem’s integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to be quickly remedied . You can continue driving, prov ided you drive with care a nd antic ipation. Cont rol indica tor u for ABS It illuminates for several seconds when the ignition is switched on and the system undergoes a self-check at the same time (may be audible). The system is ready for opera tion when the control ind icator goes off. If the control indicator does not g o out after a few seconds, or if it lights up during driving, there is a fault in the ABS. The vehic le's brake system remains operational without AB S reg ulation. 163 Wheels, Tyres Ty res fitted in the factory are adapted to the chassis and provid e optimum driving comfort and sa fety. Fitti ng new tyr es Fit tyres in pa irs or in sets, which is even better. Ensure tha t tyres on one axle are z the same siz e z the same design z the same make z and have the same tread pattern. Omega with t yre size 235/45 R 17 3 The spare wheel is fitted w ith a sm aller tyre on a steel rim . It m ay only b e used as a temporary spa re wheel. Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of trav el. The rolling direction is indicated by a symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall. Tyre s See pag e 226 for suitable ty res and restrictions. For notes on the temporary spare wheel – see p age 181. Changing tyre /whee l type Before c hanging to ty res or wheels of a different size, seek advice as regards technical possibilities. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who will be awa re of any necessary changes. Use of unsuitab le tyres or wheels m ay lead to accidents and render the vehicle unroa dworthy . 164 Tyres fitted opposing the rolling direction (e.g. when a tyre is changed) should be refitted as soon as possible. This is the only way to benefit fully from the d esign properties of the tyres. We recommend that you hav e your ty res chang ed b y y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who will b e familiar w ith the requirem ents of the law a s regards disposal of tyres and can thus help to protect the environment and your health. Tyre inflation pressure Check ty re pressures, including the spare wheel, at least ev ery 14 day s and prior to any long journey; the ty res should be check ed when cold. Don't forget to check the spare. Use the v alve cap key to make unscrewing the v alve caps ea sier. It is located in the glove compartment. Tyre pressure, see pages 227, 228 and the foil stick er on the inside of the fuel tank flap. H ave the foil stic ker replaced after changing to different tyre size. Increa sed pressure resulting from tyre warm-up must not be red uced, otherw ise the p ressure may drop below the permissible minimum. Incorrect infla tion pressures will imp air safety, v ehicle handling, comfort and fuel economy and will increase tyre wear. If the pressure is too low, this can result in considera ble ty re warm -up and internal damage, leading to trea d separation and even to tyre blow-out at high sp eeds. Hidden ty re d amage is not eliminated by subsequently adjusting the inflation pressure. Incorrect ty re pressure may result in tyre blow-out. Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at a right angle if possible. Driv ing ov er sharp edg es can lead to hidd en ty re damage and wheel dam age which is only noticed later on. When p arking, ensure that the tyres are not pressed against the edge of the kerb. C heck ty res regularly for d amage (foreign bodies, punctures, cuts, cracks, bulges in sidewa lls). C heck wheels for dam age. In the event of damag e or ab normal wear, consult a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Damage may lead to tyre blow-out. After having checked the ty re p ressures, tighten the valve caps using the valve cap key. 165 z Never fit used tyres the previous history and use of which you do not k now. z So as not to impair b ra ke cooling, use only wheel trims approved for use on your vehicle. Tyre d esigna tions Meaning s: e.g. 195/65 R 15 91 V Tread dept h Check tread depth regularly. Should the front tyres show greater wea r than the rear tyres, have both front wheels ex cha ng ed with the rear wheels so that the tyres w ith deeper tread are on the front ax le. For reasons of safety, tyres should be rep la ced when their tread depth has worn down to 2 to 3 mm (winter tyres: 4 mm). The leg ally permissible minimum trea d depth (1.6 mm) has been reached when the tread has worn down as far as one of the wear indicators (TWI1 )). A number of wear indicators are sp aced at eq ual intervals around the tyre within the trea d. Their position is indicated by m arkings on the tyre sid ewall. General i nformati on z The risk of aq ua planing is greater if the tyres are worn. z Tyres age, even if they a re used only very little or not at all. A spare wheel which has not b een used for six years should be used only in emergencies; drive slowly when using suc h ty res. 1) 166 TWI = T rea d We a r Ind icator. 195 = Tyre width in mm 65 = Aspect ratio (ty re height to tyre width) in % R = Belt ty pe: Radial 15 = Wheel d ia meter in inches 91 = Load ind ex e.g .: 91 for 618 kg (1362 lbs) V = Speed cod e S peed code letters: Q S T H V W Up Up Up Up Up Up to to to to to to 160 180 190 210 240 270 km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h km/h (100 (112 (118 (130 (150 (168 mph) mph) mph) mph) mph) mph) Wheel trims on steel wheels ma y come into contact with parts of the cha ins. In such cases, remove the wheel covers – see pag e 181. Winter tyre s For notes on fitting new tyres, see page 164. See page 226 for restric tions. Tyre cha ins may only be used at sp eeds up to 30 mph (50 km/h) and, when trav elling on roads that are free of snow , they m ay be used for brief periods only since they are subject to rap id wea r on a hard road a nd ma y sna p. Winter tyres (M+ S tyres) im prove safety and should therefore be fitted on all wheels. The d esign of summ er tyres mea ns they have limited qualities for winter driving. If the maxim um perm issible speed for the winter ty res is less than that of the vehicle, a notice ind icating the ma ximum permissible speed for the tyres must be affixed within the driver's field of vision 1 ). If y ou use the spare wheel when it is fitted with a summer tyre, the v ehicle's driveability may be affected, espec ia lly on slip pery roa d surfaces. Ob ta in a rep la cement for the faulty ty re as soon a s possible, and hav e the wheel balanced and fitted to the v ehicle. Tempora ry spar e w heel Tyre chains must not be used on the temporary spare wheel. Tyre chains See pag e 226 for restrictions. Ty re c hains are only perm itted on the rear wheels. Alw ays use fine mesh chains that add no more than 15 m m to the ty re tread and the inboard sides (including chain lock). We rec om mend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, w ho w ill be pleased to give advice. 1) Va ries fro m country to country o n account of nationa l regula tions . 167 Roof racks, Caravan and Trailer towing Towing equipment 3 Disreg ard of these notes ca n lead to injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle passengers should be informed according ly . Roof racks 3 For reasons of safety and to avoid dam aging the roof, we rec om mend that you use the Va ux ha ll roof rack system released for y our v ehicle. Your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer will be happy to provide you more informa tion. Driving hints – see page 140. We rec om mend that you entrust towing equipment installation to your Vaux hall Authorised Repairer, who can inform you about possible increases in the ca ra van/ tra iler load. Your Vaux hall Authorised Repairer also ha s a ccess to specifications concerning installation as well as a ny necessary mod ifications to the vehicle regarding the cooling sy stem or other features. For insta lla tion dim ensions of the trailer tow ing equipment – see pages 232, 233. Towing equipment w ith removable coupling ball bar 3 The coupling ball ba r is stored in the lugg age compartment; see page 170. 168 Fitti ng the coupling b all b ar Remove the protective c ap from the coupling ball b ar by pulling it d ow nw ards; see illustrations. S tow the protective cap in the lugg age compartment. If the locking button on the left-hand side of the coupling ball ba r is projecting visibly: press locking button and turn knob clockw ise until locking button engages – see page 169, Fig. 7462 V. Hold rear end of coupling ball bar b elow coupling ball. Insert front end of coupling ball bar into coupling housing (1) and swivel rear end upwards (2) until coupling ball b ar enga ges audibly in coupling housing. Loc king button on left-hand side of coupling ball ba r must p roject visibly once coupling b all bar has engag ed (Fig. 7461 V). If the loc king button is not projecting visibly, repeat the procedure. Towing is not permitted if the locking button is not projecting visibly. If the coupling b all bar cannot be attached correctly, c onsult a workshop . We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Anti-theft lock ing system Open protectiv e flap in knob on right-ha nd side of coupling ball bar. Turn k ey in loc k. Remove key and press protective flap into position. Electri cal sock et On S aloon, fold socket downwards – see Fig. 10270 V. Eye for b reak-aw ay st opping c able In the case of carava ns/trailers with brake, attach break away stopping ca ble to eye. Dismounti ng the coupling b all b ar Release the anti-theft device: Op en protec tiv e flap. Unlock and remove key. Turn the knob on the right-hand side of the coupling ball b ar clockwise w hile pressing the locking button on left-hand sid e. Lower the rear end of the coupling ball bar and remove the coupling housing; see Figure 7462 V. Saloon Eye to left of coupling housing (small arrow in Fig. 7461 V). Estate Eye to right of coupling housing. 169 Seal coupling housing with protective cap; see page 168. O n Saloon, pull electrical socket downwards and fold up. Do not use steam-jet clea ners or other high-pressure cleaners to c lean the coupling ball ba r. Stowa ge of coupling b all b ar Stow the coupling b all bar in the lugg age compartment. Saloon Stow coupling ball bar behind the w arning triangle on the right-hand side of the lugg age compartment a bove the wheel housing, fixing it in place by a wing screw. Estate S tow the coupling ball b ar in the foam compa rtm ent in the spare wheel underneath the floor ha tch. Caravan/trailer loads1) The permissib le carav an/trailer load s a re vehicle- a nd engine-dependent max imum va lues whic h must not be exceeded. The actual caravan/trailer load is the difference between the ac tual gross weig ht of the carav an/trailer and the actual c oupling socket loa d with the ca ra van/trailer coupled . When the caravan/trailer load is being check ed, therefore, only the carav an/trailer wheels – and not the jockey wheel – must b e standing on the weighing app aratus. 1) 170 Ob serve n atio nal regula tions. The p ermissible carav an/trailer loads for your vehicle are specified in the v ehicle documents. Unless otherwise stated, they are valid for grad ients up to max. 12 %. The permissible cara van/trailer load should be fully utilised only by drivers who are adequately experienced in towing large or heav y carav ans/trailers. At higher altitudes engine power may be red uced affecting the vehicle's ability to climb gradients, preventing use of the full permissible caravan/trailer loads in mountainous territory. The a ctual caravan/trailer load plus the actual gross vehicle weight m ust not exceed the maxim um perm itted towing weight. For exam ple, if the perm itted gross vehic le weight is utilised, the ca ra van/ trailer load must only be used until the max imum permitted towing weight is rea ched. The max imum permitted towing weight is shown on the identification plate – see pa ge 213. Coupling socke t load The coupling sock et load is the load exerted by the caravan/tra iler on the coupling ball. It can be varied by cha nging the weight distribution when loading the caravan/trailer. The max im um perm issible coupling sock et loa d (75 kg ) for the towing vehic le should always be aimed for, particularly in the case of hea vy ca ra vans/trailers. The coupling socket load should never fall below 25 kg. In the case of caravan/tra iler loads of 1200 k g or more, the c oupling socket load should not be less than 50 kg. When m easuring the coupling sock et load, make sure that the draw bar of the loaded caravan/trailer is at the same heig ht a s it will be when the c aravan/trailer is coupled with the towing v ehicle loaded. Particularly important for c aravans/trailers with tand em axle. Re ar axle load during towing When the c aravan/trailer has been coupled and the towing v ehicle is fully lad en, the permissib le rear axle load (including oc cup ants) may be ex ceeded : z on the S aloon by 50 kg z on the Esta te with 4 cylinder engine by 45 kg z on the Estate with 6 cylinder engine by 40 kg z on the Estate Ex ecutive by 35 kg z on the Estate Ex ecutive with engine Y 26 SE 1) a nd manual transmission b y 50 kg z on the Estate "increased payload" version with 4 cylinder engine by 30 kg z on the Estate "increased payload" version with 6 cylinder engine by 35 kg z on the Estate "increased payload" version with engine Y 26 SE 1) a nd manual transmission b y 50 kg Additional rear ax le loa d, see identification plate. If the perm issible rear ax le load is exceeded by the am ounts listed, a ma ximum speed of 60 mph (100 k m/h) app lies. If national regulations specify a lower maxim um sp eed for vehicles tow ing a caravan/trailer, this must b e observ ed. 1) Sales des ig nation – see p ag e 216. 171 Handling is greatly influenced by the loading of the caravan/tra iler. Loads should therefore b e sec ured so that they cannot slip and be placed in the centre of the caravan/trailer if possible, i.e. ab ov e the axle. When pulling trailers whose stability on the road is low, speeds should be kept below 50 mph (80 k m/h); the use of a stabiliser is recommended to da mp snaking. C heck c aravan/trailer lighting before starting to drive. The fog tail lam ps on the vehicle a re deactivated when towing a carav an or trailer. Tyre inflation pressure Driving characteristics , towing tips Increa se tyre pressure on the towing vehic le to m aximum load pressure – see pages 226, 228. Also check the pressure of the ty res on the trailer wheels a nd the spare wheel. In the case of carava ns/trailers with brake, attach break away stopping ca ble to eye: Saloon Eye to left of coupling housing. Estat e Eye to right of coupling housing. Before a tta ching the carava n/trailer, lubricate the ball of the ca ra van/trailer tow ing devic e. H ow ever, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ba ll, is being used to damp snaking. 172 Do not drive faster than 50 m ph (80 km/h) if possible, even in countries where higher speeds are permitted. Mak e sure that y ou ha ve enoug h room when cornering and avoid sudden ma noeuv res. If the caravan/trailer starts to sway , drive more slowly , do not attem pt to correct the steering and brake sha rp ly if necessary . The cooling fan is driven electrically. Its cooling capac ity is thus not dependent on the engine speed. At high engine speeds a lot of heat is p roduced and at low engine speeds correspondingly less heat is produced. Since a considerable amount of heat is generated at high engine sp eed s a nd less at slower speeds, d o not shift down when climbing hills whilst the vehicle is still coping with the g ra dient in the higher gea r. K eep engine sp eed constant, engage the clutch g ra dually (let slip), relea se the brak e and open the throttle. If possible, engine speed should not d rop during this procedure. Diesel engine: On gradients of 8 % or more, do not drive faster than 20 mph (30 k m/h) in first gear or 30 m ph (50 km/h) in second gear. O n vehicles with automatic transm ission 3 it is sufficient to op en the throttle fully. When coupled to a carav an/trailer the vehic le requires more b ra king effort when driving down long g ra dients, so select the same gear as you would driving uphill a nd drive at roughly the sam e speed. With automatic transmission 3, engage gear 3, 2 or even 1. Select D again as soon as driv ing conditions permit. If it is necessary to apply the brak es fully, in particular to ensure short braking distances when towing a caravan/tra iler, depress the brake pedal as hard a s possible. Remem ber that the braking distance for vehic les towing caravans/trailers w ith a nd without brake is a lways grea ter than that for vehicles not towing a caravan/trailer. Before starting off under ex treme conditions (high combination weight, mountainous terrain w ith steep inclines), switch off all unnecessary electrical loads (e.g. heated rear window, heated seats). Starting on inclines Vehicles with manual transm ission: The most favourable engine speed for engaging the clutch is – for 4-cylinder p etrol engines between 2500 and 3000 rpm. – for 6-cylinder p etrol engines between 2200 and 2500 rpm. – for 4-cylinder d iesel engines between 2200 and 2500 rpm. 173 Self-help Do not start with quick charger This prevents damag e to electronic components. Do not start by pushing or towing Because y our vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter, it must not be started by pushing or tow ing. Starting the engine with jump leads 3 A v ehicle with a discha rg ed battery can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle. Disreg ard of these notes ca n lead to injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle passengers should be informed according ly . Diese l fue l sys te m, bleeding Diesel engine Y 22 DTH 1 ): Never let the tank run dry! Because of the extrem ely high injection pressure, a complicated proced ure is req uired to bleed the diesel fuel system if the ta nk is allow ed to run dry. Consult a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. It is important to fill up as soon as possible if control indicator Y lights and to do so immediately if it flashes. 1) Sa les desig nation – see pa ge 21 7. 174 This must be done with ex treme care. Any deviation from the following instructions could lead to persona l injury or dam age resulting from b attery explosion, a s w ell as to dam age to the electrical systems in both vehicles. z Never expose the battery to naked fla mes or sparks. z Do not allow battery fluid to come into contac t with ey es, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. The fluid contains sulphuric acid w hich ca n cause injuries and dama ge in the ev ent of direc t contac t. z To lessen the risk of injury wear ey e protection when working near any battery. z Use auxiliary battery with sam e v olta ge (12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) m ust not be considera bly less than that of the discharged ba ttery. Voltage and capacity information can be found on the batteries. z Do not connect lead s to negative terminal of discharged battery ! z The connection point should be as far away from the discharged battery as possible. z Route the leads so tha t they cannot catch on rotating parts in the engine compartment. z Do not d isconnect the disc ha rg ed battery from the vehicle. Connect the leads in the order shown in the illustration: z Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers. 1. C onnec t one end of the first jump lead to the positive terminal 1 of the battery providing the jum p start (identified b y "+ " sign on battery case or terminal). z Do not lean over the battery during jump starting. z Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other lead. z Ap ply the hand brak e. S et the gear shift lever to neutral (automatic transm ission 3: set selector lev er to P). The m ain fuse box is located above the battery. To open the battery cover, remove the m ain fuse box: disengag e the cover a t the c atch 1, open it 2 and lift out the m ain fuse box 3. 2. C onnec t the other end of this lead to the positiv e terminal 2 of the discharged battery ("+" sig n). 3. C onnec t the first end of the other jum p lead to the negative terminal 3 of the battery providing the sta rt (" –" sign). z The eng ine of the v ehicle prov iding the jum p sta rt can be allowed to run d uring starting. Attempts to start the engine of the vehicle with the disc ha rg ed b attery should be made at interv als of one minute and should not la st longer tha n 15 seconds. After starting, allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes w ith the leads still connected. z In order to a void ex cess voltage in the electric al sy stem, b efore removing a lead, sw itc h on a n electrica l load (e. g. light, heated rear w indow) in the vehicle receiving the jump start. z Reverse abov e seq uence exac tly when removing leads. 4. C onnec t the other end of the second jump lead 4 to ground on the other vehicle, e.g. engine block or screw connection in the engine suspension. 175 Vehicles with automatic tra nsmission 3 should b e towed facing forw ards only and must not be tow ed faster than 50 mph ( 80 km/h) or further than 60 miles (100 km). If the transmission is defective, or if the above speed or dista nce is to be exceeded, the drive shaft must be disconnected from the rea r ax le or the rear ax le raised off the ground . In the latter case, secure the steering wheel to ma intain a straight-ahead position. C onsult a workshop . We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who will serve you b est to get your vehicle back on the roa d. Towing the vehicle The towing eye is located at the front of the vehic le on the rig ht b ehind a flap in the bumper vent. Driv e off slowly and a void jerky movem ents. Impermissible tractive forces could damage the vehicles. Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a tow rod 3 – to the eye. More pressure is necessary to depress the brake peda l since the brak e serv o unit is only operative when the engine is running. Switch on ignition to release steering column lock and to permit operation of brake lamp s, horn and w indscreen wipers. C onsiderably grea ter steering force is necessary sinc e this unit is op erative only when the engine is running. Set the g ear shift lever to neutral or, w ith automatic transmission 3, set the selector lev er to N . Switch on automatic air circulation and close the windows to prevent exhaust emissions from the towing vehicle entering your vehicle. Disengage flap at top and fold down. 176 Towing se rvice Entrust your vehicle only to the towing service of your choice and obtain an estimate of towing costs before em ploying any tow ing service. In this way y ou avoid unnecessary c osts and possible insurance problems during claim processing. Towing another vehicle Sal oon To open the cover concealing the towing eye socket on the rear right of the v ehicle: disengage the cover at the bottom and pull it off downwards. The towing eye is located in the bag containing the vehicle tools in the compartment on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment above the w heel housing. The compartment may be covered b y a flap 3: Pull the hand le and open the flap – see page 179, Fig. 10776 V. Screw in the towing eye anti-c lock wise as fa r as it will go and use the wheel bolt key to tig hten it until it is fully horizontal. Attac h a tow rope 3 – or better still a tow rod 3 – to the eye. Driv e slowly. Do not driv e jerkily. Excessive tra ctiv e force can dam age the vehicle. Est ate The towing eye is located on the right-hand side of the vehic le underbody behind a flap. O pen flap from below. 6 177 Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a tow rod 3 – to the eye. Warning triangle ¨ 3 and First-aid kit + 3 Drive off slowly and avoid jerky movements. I mpermissible tractive forces could dam age the vehic les. Saloon Store the first-aid k it in the stow age compartment at the rig ht-rear of the trunk. To op en the compartment, turn the fa steners on the flap 90° . Sec ure the warning triangle with the rubber strap in the compartment above the rightha nd wheel housing. In some model versions, the compartment is covered b y a flap 3: Pull the hand le and op en the flap . When loa ding the vehicle, always ma ke sure the first-aid kit is accessible. 178 Est ate S tore the first-aid kit and the warning triangle behind the flap in the left-hand side of the trim panel. To open, turn the fasteners on the flap 90°. In some model v ariants, the first-aid k it and warning triangle are stored in a bag in the side trim panel on the right-hand side. When loading the vehicle, alway s make sure the first-aid kit is accessible. Jack, ve hicle tools £ Saloon The jack and vehicle tools are located in a storage compartment behind the warning triangle on the right-hand side of the lugg age compartment a bove the wheel housing. The jack is secured in p la ce b y a wing sc rew. The compartment may be covered by a flap 3: Pull the handle and op en the flap . In v ehicles with towing equipment 3 the jack is stowed behind the spare wheel. It is secured with a wing screw. S pare w heel – see nex t page. 6 179 Est ate The jac k is secured with a wing screw in a recess behind the spare wheel underneath the floor hatch. The v ehicle tools are located in a foam compartment 3 in the sp are wheel undernea th the floor hatch. In some model variants, the vehicle tools are stored in a pock et. Spare wheel Saloon The spare wheel is sec ured by a strap on the left-hand side of the trunk behind a trim panel. Estat e The spare wheel is stored under the floor ha tc h in the luggage compartment. To op en, pull the handle and lift the floor ha tc h. The spare wheel is secured with a plastic wing nut. General i nformati on On vehicles with alloy w heels 3 the spare wheel may ha ve a steel rim . 180 The spare wheel ma y have a smaller tyre and a sm aller rim: using the sp are wheel ma y cause d ifferent driving behaviour. Replace d efectiv e tyre as soon as possible, bala nce wheel and hav e it fitted to the vehicle. Using winter ty res 3 together with a spare wheel fitted with a sum mer ty re: I f you use the spare wheel, the vehicle’s handling ma y be altered. O btain a replacement for the fa ulty tyre as soon as possible, and have the w heel balanced and fitted to the vehicle. O mega with tyre size 225/55 R 16 3: The spare wheel is fitted with a smaller tyre on a steel rim. If you use the spare wheel the v ehicle's handling may be altered. O btain a replacem ent for the faulty tyre as soon a s possib le, and have the wheel balanced and fitted to the v ehicle. Changing wheels O mega with tyre size 235/45 R 17 3: The spare wheel is fitted with a smaller tyre on a steel wheel. It may only be used as a tem porary spare wheel. z Sw itch on the hazard warning lights and apply the hand brake. For a utomatic transm ission 3, set the selector lever to position P, or for m anua l transmission, eng age first gear or reverse. Notes on the tempora ry spa re w heel 3 In order to reduce the chance of possible injuries, m ake the following prepa ra tions and note the procedure: z Park on a level, firm a nd non-slippery surface. z Fit only one temp orary sp are wheel. z C orrectly set up warning triangle. Warning tria ngle – see page 178. z Do not d riv e faster than 50 mph (80 km /h). z Take the spare wheel from the lugg age compa rtm ent. z Ta ke b ends slowly . z Before raising the vehicle, set the front wheels to the straight-ahead p osition. z Do not use the tem porary spare wheel for a lengthy period. z Replace temporary spare wheel with repaired wheel without delay . z Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be chang ed b y placing wedge blocks or equivalent in front and behind the wheel. z Use the ja ck only to change wheels. z If the ground on which the vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board (max . 1 cm thick ) should be placed under the jack. Using a thicker board could damage the jack and the vehic le. z No people or a nima ls m ay be in the vehicle when it is jack ed up. z Never cra wl und er a ja cked-up vehicle. z Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the jack. 6 z Never change m ore than one w heel at once. z Do not use tyre chains. If y ou need to use ty re chains after suffering a flat rear tyre, fit the tem pora ry spare w heel on the front axle and transfer one of the front wheels to the rear ax le. Adjust tyre inflation pressure. 181 1. Prise off the wheel cover using the hook included with the vehicle tools. Vehicle tools – see pa ge 179. Alloy wheels 3: Prise off the hub cap using a screwdriver, positioning the screwdriv er at the recess at the side of the hub cap. Remove wheel bolt caps 3 from wheel bolts. 182 Alloy wheels with anti-theft lock 3: Release hub cap using key included in vehicle tools and remove it. 2. Loosen wheel bolts using wheel bolt wrench. 3. Depressions conc ealed by fla ps at the front and rear on the v ehicle underbody indicate the points where the jack is to be attached. Fold the flaps outwards to access the jacking points. 4. Before atta ching the jack, set it to the required height by hand. Fit the jack arm – at the front or rear – in such a way that the jack claw (arrow in figure) goes around the vertic al ridge and enga ges into the recess in the ridge. 183 9. Tighten wheel bolts in criss-cross seq uence. 10. Align a nd enga ge the wheel bolt caps 3 and wheel cover. 11. Before refitting the wheel cover clean the wheel around the reta ining c lips. Valve sy mbol 3 on back of wheel cover m ust point towards valve on wheel. Alloy wheels 3 : put hub cap on a nd engage, inserting the pin 3 on the rear of the hub c ap into the relevant hole in the wheel. When turning the crank, ensure that the edge of the jac k base on the ground is vertically in line with the c ontact point. If this is not the case during lifting, rep eat atta chm ent procedure. Raise vehic le by turning cra nk hand le. 5. Unscrew wheel bolts and p ut som ewhere where the threads will not be soiled. 6. Change the wheel. For further information, see pages 164, 180, 181. 7. Screw wheel bolts in and tig hten slightly. 8. Lower vehicle. Alloy wheels with anti-theft lock 3: Position the hub cap. Insert and secure the anti-theft lock. 12. Refit flap s over jacking point on vehicle underb od y. S tow away the replaced wheel, tools, jack ing equipment and wa rning triangle in the luggage com partment. 13. H ave the tightening torque of the wheel bolts on the new wheel checked on the v ehicle using a torque wrench as soon as possible and, if nec essary , c orrected. Tightening torque – see page 226. 14. Replace the faulty ty re on the wheel that wa s removed. 15. Replace the temporary spare wheel 3 with a full specific ation w heel without delay. 184 Electrical sys tem Electronic ignition system s generate very hig h voltages. Do not touch the ignition sy stem; high voltage can b e fatal. Fuses A defective fuse can b e recogniz ed by its melted wire. A new fuse should only be insta lled after the cause of the troub le has been rectified. Fuse box The fuse b ox is located in the passenger compartment below the steering colum n behind a cover. Disengage cover by p ressing button and open cov er b y pulling it downwards. The numbering scheme for the fuses is given on the b ack of the cover. To replace a fuse, grip handle to disengage fuse box from underneath and swiv el forwards. It is a good idea to ca rry a complete set of fuses, a vailable from any Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. To help in fuse replacem ent, there is a fusegripping tool on the bottom left-hand sid e of the fuse box. Store spare fuses at the bottom of the fuse box; see figure 7485 V. Before replacing a fuse, turn off the respective switch and the ignition. O nly use fuses w ith the correct rating. This is shown on all fuses and is also indicated by the fuse colour. Fuse colour Red Light blue Y ellow Light green O range Fuse rating 10 A 15 A 20 A 30 A 40 A Slot fuse-gripping tool onto fuse and withdra w it. 185 No. Ci rcuit Fuses and the most important circuits the y prote ct Fuses in the vehicle pa ssenger com partm ent No. Circui t Rating 1 Electric windows 2 Brake lamps, ha zard warning lights, information display 30 A 15 A 3 Windscreen wipers, rear window wiper, windscreen wa sh system 4 Cooling fan 30 A 15 A 5 Adjustable front sea ts, position memory, clamp 30: continuous trailer current 30 A 6 Radio, infotainment system 20 A 186 Rat ing 7 C heck control, eng ine oil lev el, courtesy lam p 8 Day tim e running lights 10 A 9 Automatic transm ission, rev ersing lamps 10 A 10 A 10 Heated diesel fuel filter 11 Heated ex terior mirrors 30 A 10 A 12 Instruments, electronic air conditioning system, Haz ard warning lights, central lock ing sy stem, Vauxhall alarm system inform ation d isplay , radio, infota inment system 20 A 13 Adjustab le exterior m irrors, electric windows, sun roof, central lock ing sy stem 10 A 14 Power steering, Vauxhall alarm system , cigarette lighter, rea r window blind, air conditioning sy stem, hea ted front seats, hea ted wiper jets 30 A No. C ircuit Rat ing 15 Reversing lamps, 20 A level control system, Vauxhall alarm system, seat and mirror setting , inform ation display , hea ted sea ts, control ind icators, instruments, instrument illum ination, windscreen wipers, cooling fan, hea dlamp range ad justment 16 Fog lamps 20 A 17 Horn 20 A 18 Fuel pump 20 A 19 ABS, TC, ESP 10 A 20 Heated seats, central loc king sy stem, rear window blind 21 Main b eam (left) 22 Dipped beam (left), hea dlamp range ad justment 23 Parking and tail lam ps (left) 24 C oolant heating 25 S un roof 20 A 10 A 15 A 10 A 20 A 20 A No. Ci rcuit Rat ing 26 Numb er plate lamp, 10 A automatic transmission, head la mp wash system 27 Level control, 20 A accessory socket 28 Fog tail lamps 10 A 29 Cooling fan, 10 A heated seats, courtesy lam p, airbags 30 Parking and 10 A tail lamp s (right) 31 Dipped beam (right), 15 A head la mp range adjustment 32 Main beam (right) 10 A 33 Electronic 30 A air conditioning sy stem 34 Rear window, 40 A cooling fan 35 Wind ow lifter 30 A Fuses i n the engine com partm ent The electrical system is p rotected by 6 main fuses in the main fuse box 1 above the battery. To open, release cov er catch and lift cover to the side. The fuses for the p reheating system and fuel filter heating (diesel engine), a s well as other relays and fuses depending on vehicle equipment, are loca ted in the fuse and relay b ox 2. If there is a fault in one of these fuses, major pa rts of the electrical sy stem will fail. Consult a work shop. We recom mend y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Before opening the fuse and rela y box, open the ma in fuse b ox 1 and rem ove it upwards out of the fuse a nd relay box 2. Disengage the fuse a nd relay box 2 cover by means of the catch at the front and lift the cover upw ards. 187 Bulb replacem ent Before replac ing a bulb, turn off the respective lig ht switch. O nly hold new b ulb at base! Do not touc h the b ulb glass with b are hands, otherwise fingerprints on the glass evap orate. Residue builds up on the reflector eventually resulting in a dull reflector. Inadvertently stained bulbs may b e cleaned with a clean non-fluffy cloth, using alcohol or white spirits. Replacem ent bulb m ust be in accordance with d ata on base of defective bulb. Do not exceed wa tta ge g iv en on bulb b ase. To cha ng e front headlam p bulbs, rem ove relev ant cover: turn rotating lock through 90° using a coin and remove cover. He adlamp aiming We rec om mend that headlamp aiming be carried out by your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who w ill have sp ecial equip ment. Ellipsoid headlamp system, dipped and main beam Headlamp s w ith sep arate system s for dipp ed b eam 1 (outer bulb s) and main beam 2 (inner bulbs). Dipp ed beam 1. Open bonnet. 2. Remov e the headlamp protective cover; see Figure 7490 V. 3. Remov e the headlam p cap. 188 4. Detach plug connector from bulb base. Main beam 5. Detach plug connector from bulb base. 5. Press spring clip out of retaining lugs and swivel out. 1. O pen bonnet. 6. Fit connector onto new bulb, without touching the glass. 6. Rem ov e b ulb from reflector housing. 7. When installing new bulb, engage fixing lug s of bulb hold er in recesses on reflec tor, without touching the glass. 8. Swivel spring clip back into place and engage in reta ining lugs. 9. Atta ch connector to bulb. 2. Remove the head la mp protectiv e cover; see page 188, Figure 7490 V. 3. Remove the hea dlamp c ap; see page 188, Figure 7253 V. 4. Push bulb on plug connector downwards and remove from reflector housing. 7. Insert bulb with connector so that lug on bulb sock et engages in recess in reflector. 8. Pla ce the headlam p cap in position and close. 9. Refit the headlam p protective c ov er and secure with rotating lock. 10. Place the headlamp cap in position and close. 11. Refit the headlam p protective cover and secure with rotating lock . 189 Xe non headlamp system, dipped and main beam Headlamps with sepa ra te systems for dipped beam 1 (outer b ulbs) and m ain beam 2 (inner bulbs). Dipp ed beam The Xenon headlam p dipped beam op erates at very hig h voltage. Do not touch; d ang er to life. We recommend that you entrust b ulb replacement to your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 190 Main beam 5. Detach plug connector from bulb base. 1. O pen bonnet. 6. Fit connector onto new bulb, without touching the glass. 2. Remove the head la mp protectiv e cover; see page 188, Figure 7490 V. 3. Remove the hea dlamp c ap; see Figure 7250 V. 4. Push bulb on plug connector downwards and remove from reflector housing. 7. Insert bulb with connector so that lug on bulb sock et engages in recess in reflector. 8. Pla ce the headlam p cap in position and close. 9. Refit the headlam p protective c ov er and secure with rotating lock. 7. Insert holder in reflector. Place mainbeam protective cap in position a nd close. 8. Refit the headlamp protectiv e cover and secure with rota ting lock . Fog lamps 3 We rec om mend that you have bulbs cha ng ed b y your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Parking lamps Front indicator lam ps 1. Open bonnet. 1. Open bonnet. 2. Remove the headlamp protective cover; see pa ge 188, Fig ure 7490 V. 2. Remov e the headlamp protective cover; see page 188, Figure 7490 V. 3. Remove m ain-beam protec tiv e cap – see page 188, Fig. 7253 V. 3. Diseng age bulb hold er by turning. 4. Remove park ing lamp bulb holder from reflector. 5. Remove bulb from holder. 6. Insert new bulb so that the two lugs on the bulb base engage in the recesses in the holder, without touching the glass. 4. Remov e bulb from holder by pressing slightly a nd turning. 5. Insert new b ulb, without touching the glass. 6. Engage holder in reflector by turning. 7. Refit the headlam p protective c ov er and secure with rotating lock. 191 Reverse, brake, turn signal lamps, re vers e and fog tail lam p 3 Sal oon 1. Left-hand side: Und o two press fasteners on trim panel concealing spare w heel, sw iv el trim panel downwards and remove spare wheel. Right-hand side: Open trim panel conc ealing first-aid kit by rotating fasteners. 2. Press reta ining lug on side of bulb mounting inwards and remove bulb mounting. Bulb sequence: Top: Turn signal lam p Bottom, outside: Brake/reverse lamp Bottom, inside: Tail lam p 192 Bulbs in boot lid: Remove cap by pressing the retaining lugs together. Press retaining lugs at top and bottom of bulb m ounting inwards and remove bulb mounting. Bulb sequence: Top : Reverse lamp Bottom : Fog tail lamp 3 3. Remov e bulb from socket. 4. Insert new b ulb, without touching the glass, and enga ge bulb mounting. Place cap in position and close. Est ate Number plate lamp 1. Open cover 3 in luggage compartment by rotating fastener a nd remove. Saloon 2. Press reta ining lug on b ulb mounting and remov e bulb mounting. Bulb sequence from top to bottom: Bra ke la mp Turn signal lamp Reverse lamp Ta il lamp/fog tail lamp 3 1. Push projecting lug to one side and rem ove bulb housing by pulling downwards. 2. Press lug on opposite sid e and open bulb housing . 3. Remov e bulb from holder by turning. 4. Insert new b ulb, without touching the glass. 5. Close bulb housing, insert and engage in position. 3. Remove bulb from socket. 4. Insert new bulb, without touching the glass, a nd engage bulb m ounting. 193 Est ate 1. Open lug gage compartment. 2. Unscrew both screws on undersid e of ta ilg ate handle. Remove lamp insert. 3. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip and remov e. 4. Insert new bulb, without touching the glass. 5. Insert lamp insert and secure using a screwdriver. Additional brake lam p 3 We recommend that you have bulbs changed by your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 194 Front courtesy lamp and reading lamps 3 Before rem oval, close the doors so that the lamp is not live. 1. Lever lens out of housing. 2. Remov e bulb from socket. 3. Insert new b ulb, without touching the glass. 4. Mount lens a nd engage in position. Instrument illumination, Information display illumination 3 We recommend that you have bulbs changed by your Va ux ha ll Authorised Repairer. Glove com partm ent lam p, luggage compartment lamp 2. Press bulb slig htly towards spring c lip and remove. Before removal, close the doors or hold the contact switch pressed d ow n so that the lamp is not live. 3. Insert new bulb, without touc hing the glass. 1. Prise la mp out of recess using a screwdriver. 4. Insert lamp in opening and engage in position. 195 If You Have A Problem the department c oncerned. The majority of areas of concern can be quic kly resolved in this way. Should you wish to pursue the matter further, the Principal of the Vauxhall Authorised Repairer should be made aware of your concern. It is ad visab le in cases such as this to write to him to confirm your problem and the solutions that have been offered. In our ex perience the m ost comm on ca use of all comp la ints is the result of misundersta nding or la ck of communication between the customer and the Vauxhall Authorised Rep airer. We sincerely hope you will nev er have cause to c om plain about your vehicle. However, if things do g o wrong, the b est course of action for you to take is to contact your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer’s Service Rec eption Staff and explain the d ifficulty y ou are having. We are confident they will do their utmost to resolve the problem to y our comp lete satisfaction. Sometimes, however, despite the b est of intentions of all c oncerned, misundersta ndings can occur. If your problem has not been resolv ed to your satisfaction, please mak e an app ointment to discuss the matter with the Manager of 196 You can be assured the Authorised Repairer’s Principal w ill only be too anxious to fully inv estigate y our prob lems and correct any errors m ade. After a ll, he has a large investm ent in his business and is proud of his reputation and professionalism and fully realises that satisfied c ustomers are his k ey to success. In the unlikely ev ent that you are still not ha ppy with the answer your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer has given, or the action he prop oses to correct the problem, you may conta ct the C ustomer Care Department 1) w here a team of Custom er Care Consultants will spare no effort to ensure your complete satisfa ction. Va uxhall Motors Lt d. Customer Ca re, Griffin House, Osborne Road, LUTO N, Beds., LU1 3YT Telep hone: 01582 427200 1) Calls may b e monitored a nd recorded for tra ining purposes. They w ill review all the facts involved. Then if it is felt some further action can be tak en, the Vauxhall Authorised Repairer will b e adv ised accordingly. In any case, y our contact will b e ac knowledged confirm ing Vauxhall Motor’s position in the m atter. If y ou are not satisfied with the outcome, y ou ca n if you wish, seek advice from an independent third p arty suc h as: Autom obile Association (A. A. ) Fanum House, BASI NGSTO KE, Hants., R G21 2EA Royal Autom obile Cl ub (R.A.C .), R.A. C. M otoring S ervices Ltd., 89-91 Pall Mall, LON DON , SW1Y S 45 The Customer Relations Dep artment, Soc iet y of Mot or Manufact ur ers and Trad ers Ltd. (S .M.M. T.), Forbes House, H alkin Street, LON DON , SW1X 7DS C ustomer Complaints Service, Sc ottish Motor Tra de Associ ation, (S. M.T.A.), 3 Palmerston Place, EDINBURGH, EH 12 5AQ The National Conciliation Serv ice, Retai l Motor I ndust ry Federation, 9 North Street, RUGBY , C V21 2AB I f you hav e a problem w hilst ab road: The Service Departments of Adam Opel A G and General Motors branches everyw here will provide information and assistance: O pel Belgium N. V. Prins Boudewijnlaa n 30 2550 Konti ch – Belgium Tel. 03-4 50 63 11 Opel Irela nd Ltd. Opel House, Unit 60, Heather Road Sandyford, Dubli n 18 – I rel and Tel. 01-216 10 00 S aab O pel Sverig e AB Esboga ta n 8 164 74 Kista – Sw eden Tel. 08-632 85 00 General Motors Da nm ark Jaegersborg Alle 4 2920 Charlot tenl und – Denmark Tel. 39 97 85 00 Opel Italia S .p.A. Piaz zale dell'Industria 40 00144 Rome – I taly Tel. 06-5 46 51 O pel Suisse S.A. S alzhausstra ße 21 2501 Biel/Bienne – S witzerland Tel. 0848 810 820 or 0 32-3 21 51 11 ADAM O PEL AG Bahnhofsplatz 1 65423 Rüsselsheim – Germany Tel. 0 61 42-77 50 00 or 0 61 42-7 70 For Luxemb ourg – contact Opel Service Department in Kontich – Belgium O pel España de Autom óv iles S.A. Paseo de la Castellana, 91 28046 Madrid – Sp ain Tel. 900 20 25 20 Vauxhall Motors Ltd. Customer C are Griffin H ouse, Osborne Road Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3YT – Eng land Tel. 0 15 82-42 72 00 O pel O y Pajuniity ntie 5 00320 Helsink i – Finland Tel. Helsinki 61 58 81 General Motors France 1 – 9, avenue du Marais Angle Q uai de Bezons 95101 Ar gent euil Cedex – Franc e Tel. 1-34 26 30 00 O pel H ellas S.A. 56 Kifisias Avenue & Delfon str. Amarousion 151 25 A thens – Gr eece Tel. 1-6 80 65 01 Opel Nederland B.V. Baanhoekweg 188 3361 GN Sliedrecht – Nether lands Tel. 0 78-6 42 21 00 General Motors Norge AS Kjeller-Vest 6 2027 Kjeller – N or way Tel. 23 50 01 04 Opel Austria Vertriebs GmbH Groß-Enzersdorfer Str. 59 1220 Vienna – Austri a Tel. 01-2 88 77 444 or 01-2 88 77 0 General Motors Poland Sp. z o. o. Dom aniewska 41 06-672 Warsaw – Poland Tel. 0 22-606 17 00 Opel Portugal Quinta da Fonte Ed. Fernã o Magalhães, Piso 2 Porto S alvo 2780 O ei ras – Portuga l Tel. 01-4 40 75 00 O pel C & S sp ol. s. r.o. N a Pankráci 26 140 00 Pra gue 4 – Czec h Rep ublic Tel. 02-61 21-88 21 O pel Türkiy e Ltd. S ti. K emalp asa yolu üzeri 35861 Torb ali/Izmir – Turkey Tel. 02 32-8 53-14 53 O pel Southeast Europe Ltd. S zabadsag utca 117 2040 Budaörs – H ung ary Tel. 06-23 446 100 In Al bania, Bosnia -Her zegovi na , Bulga ria, C roatia , Macedonia , Rom ania, S lovenia and Yugosla via please contact the Opel S ervice Depa rtm ent in Budaörs – Hungary Tel. 00 36-23 446 100 197 Maintenance, Inspection system In order to guarantee econom ical and safe vehicle operation and to m ainta in the value of y our v ehicle, it is of vital importanc e that all maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified b y Vauxhall. The next serv ice is indicated by the serv ice interval display depending on time or mileage/k ilom etre intervals – whichever is reached first. In the case of vehicles driven infrequently with frequent cold starts or p redominantly in urba n traffic a nd stop-start traffic, an additiona l engine oil and engine oil filter cha ng e is adv isable. Further information on maintenance and the inspection system can be found in the service booklet, which is in the glove compa rtm ent. Hav e maintena nce work, as well as repairs to the b odywork and units, ca rried out by a professional. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who is with Vauxhall vehic les and in possession of the spec ia l tools required and the latest serv ice instructions from Vauxhall. In order to av oid invalidation of any warranty claim, it is espec ia lly important to entrust work to a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer during the warranty period. For further informa tion, see the S ervice Booklet. Sepa rate anti-c orrosion serv ice Hav e this service performed once a year, either as part of an Annual Insp ection or sepa ra tely; see Servic e Booklet. To avoid invalidation of any warranty claim aga inst rust-through, we recomm end that y ou consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 198 Checking and topping up fluids To aid identification, the engine oil filler cap , the c oolant expansion ta nk cap, the lid of the fluid container for the wind screen wash system a nd headlam p wash system 3 and the handle of the oil dipstick may be coloured y ellow. Engine oil The oils listed on pa ge 214 are particula rly suita ble for this engine. These hig h-quality oils are suitab le for summer and winter operation. A note on safety To avoid injury from c ables conducting ignition volta ge, only carry out engine compartment check s (e.g. checking the brake fluid lev el or engine oil level) when the ig nition is switched off. The cooling fan is controlled by a thermo-switch a nd can therefore start unexpectedly even if the ignition is switched off. Risk of injury. Nev er ca rry out any repairs or a djustment and maintenance work on the vehicle yourself. This especially applies to the engine, cha ssis a nd safety parts. Y ou m ay unwittingly infringe the provisions of the law and, by not performing the work prop erly, endanger yourself and other road users. C om mercially av ailable oils with the proper grade and v iscosity c la ss m ay be used. Pay strict attention to the information on pag e 214. The AC EA categories m ay be taken as a quality criterion. In the case of b ra nd oils the m anufacturers are responsible for ensuring that the oils they supp ly are suitable for Va ux ha ll vehicles. Elec tronic ig nition system s genera te very high v oltag es. Do not touch the ignition system ; high voltage can be fatal. 199 Eng ine oi l level, engine oil consump tion All engines c onsume oil for technica l rea sons. The engine oil consump tion ca n only be assessed after d riv ing a long distance, and may be above the specified value during the initial stage (run-in period). Frequent driving a t hig h revs causes oil consumption to increa se. For this rea son the engine oil level should be check ed every 600 m iles (1. 000 km) or before sta rting a long trip. This a lso app lies to vehicles with check control 3, in which the oil level is monitored automatically; see page 40. If the message "Engine O il Level" appears in the display, check the oil level using the dipstick and top up as necessa ry . 200 Engine oil l ev el chec k, topping up engine oil The illustrations show chec king and top ping-up of the oil level in the 4-c ylinder petrol engine and the 6-cy lind er petrol engine. The oil lev el m ust be check ed with the vehicle horizontal and with the engine (w hich m ust be at operating temp erature) switched off. Wait at least five minutes before checking the level to allow the normal oil accumulation in the engine to drain back into the oil pan. To check the level, remove the oil gauge (dipstick), wipe it clean and reinsert it as far as it will g o. Top up if the oil level has dropped to just above the "a dd oil" m ark MI N. The oil level must not go above the upper ma rk MAX on the dipstick. Ex cess oil must be dra ined or extracted by suction. If the oil level does go above the mark MAX there is a risk of damage to the engine or ca ta ly tic converter. The amount filled must be between the MI N and MA X marks – see pag e 230. Pay attention to instruc tions and table on page 214. Ca pacities, see page 230. The oil consumption will not stabilise until the vehicle has been driven several thousand miles. Only then can the ac tual ra te of consum ption b e estab lished . O il chang e, oi l filter cha ng e Eng ine oil changes are to be carried out depending on time interva ls or m ileage interva ls, since oil loses its lubrication properties not only through eng ine operation b ut also through ageing. We recommend that you use g enuine Vauxhall oil filters. Used oil filters and empty oil containers should not be disp osed of as domestic refuse. We recomm end that y ou entrust oil and oil filter changes to a Va ux ha ll Authorised Repa irer, who is familiar with legal requirem ents reg arding disposa l of used oil and can thus help to p rotect both the env ironment and your hea lth. 201 The filter is drained as soon as diesel emerges from the knurled screw at the bottom . Retig hten the two screw s. Nev er allow the fuel filter to run dry ! If the tank runs dry, a complicated proc edure is necessary to bleed the fuel sy stem; see pag e 174. Consult a workshop. We rec om mend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Diese l fue l filter on ve hicle s with engine Y 22 DTH 1) Check the fuel filter for possible water residue at ev ery engine oil c hange. Place a container underneath the filter housing. Loosen screw on filter cover using a com mercially available Torx T 30 screwdriver. Turn knurled screw on lower part of filter b y approx. one turn and drain off water. 1) Sa les desig nation – see pa ge 21 7. 202 General i nformati on Check filter at shorter intervals in the case of extreme op erating conditions such as high humidity (primarily in coastal areas), extremely high or low outside temp eratures and substantially v arying day tim e and night-time tem peratures. Coolant During operation the system is pressurised. The temperature may therefore rise briefly to over 100 °C . The glycol-based coolant p rov id es excellent corrosion protection for the hea ting and cooling sy stems as well a s anti-freeze protection down to approx. –28 °C . It remains in the cooling system throug hout the yea r and need not be changed in vehic les with petrol engine or diesel engine Y 22 DTH1 ). C ertain antifreez es can lead to eng ine dam age. Ma ke sure that you a re informed! We therefore recommend the use of antifreezes that have been app rov ed b y Vauxhall. Anti-freeze is a danger to health; it must therefore be k ept in the origina l container and out of the reach of child ren. We recommend that you entrust coolant chang es to a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who is familiar with legal requirem ents regarding disposal of coola nt and can thus help to protect both the env ironment and your hea lth. After topping up with tap or distilled wa ter, have the anti-freeze concentration checked , and anti-freeze added if nec essary . Hav e the cause of coolant loss remedied. We recommend that you consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. When closing , tighten coolant filler ca p as far as it will go. C ool ant temp era ture For physical reasons, the engine temperature gauge shows the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adequate. Anti-fr eeze a nd corrosion protect ion Before the start of the cold weather season, have the coolant checked for correct concentration using a calibrated hydrometer. We recom mend that y ou consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The a nti-freeze content must guarantee frost protection down to approx. –28 °C . An insufficient concentration will reduc e frost and corrosion protection. Add anti-freeze if necessary. If coolant loss is topped up with water, have the anti-freeze conc entration check ed and add anti-freeze if necessary. Coola nt level Hardly any losses occur since the cooling system is sealed and it is thus rarely necessary to top up the c oolant. The coolant lev el in the exp ansion tank should be slightly above the KALT/C OLD mark when the system is c old. It rises at engine operating tem perature and drops again when the engine cools down. If the level falls below the mark, the coolant should be topped up to a little over the mark. Allow engine to cool down before rem oving coolant filler cap. Remove filler cap carefully so that pressure can escap e slowly , otherw ise there is a risk of scalding. Top up anti-freeze. I f no anti-freeze is available, top up w ith c lean tap water. If tap water is unav ailable, distilled water can be used. During operation the system is pressurised. The tem perature may therefore rise to ov er 100 ° C. If the temp erature g auge enters the red (warning) zone or c oolant tempera ture control ind icator W lights up, check the coolant lev el im mediately. z Coolant level too low: Top up coolant. Pay strict attention to the instructions given under "Anti-freeze and corrosion protection" a nd "Coolant level". Have the cause of coolant loss remedied . We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. z Coolant level O K: Have the cause of the inc reased coolant temperature remed ied. We rec om mend tha t you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 203 Extreme cleanliness is im porta nt as b rake fluid c ontamination could cause b rake sy stem malfunctions. After correcting the brake fluid level, have the cause of brake fluid loss remedied . We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Brake fluid Brak e fluid level Caution – brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive. Do not allow it to contact eyes, skin, fab ric s or p ainted surfaces. Direct contact ma y cause injuries and damage. The fluid level in the reserv oir must b e neither higher than the MAX ma rk nor lower than the MIN mark. Use of certain brake fluid s c ould lead to dam age or reduced braking effect. S tay well informed! We recom mend the use of Vauxhall-approved high performance brake fluid when necessary. 204 Brake fluid change Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i. e. it absorbs water. If the brak es become hot, such as when driving on long downhill stretches, vapour bubbles ca n form in the water, whic h can have an ex tremely ad verse effect on brak ing power (depending on the prop ortion of water). The fluid change intervals specified in the Serv ic e Booklet must therefore be ob served. We recommend that you have brak e fluid changed by a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who will be familiar with the req uirements of the law as regards disposal of brake fluid a nd can thus help to protec t the env ironment and your hea lth. Windscreen wipers C lear v ision is essential for safe driving. Y ou should therefore perform regular checks on the windscreen wipers and hea dlamp w ip er system 3 to ma ke sure they are operating correc tly . If the windsc reen is dirty, operate the screen wash before switching on the windscreen wipers or setting the wipers to automatic op eration with the rain sensor 3. This will avoid wip er blad e wear. Do not switch on the windscreen wipers or set them to automatic operation with the rain sensor 3 if the windscreen is iced up as this could damage the wiper blades or the wiper system. If the w ipers become frozen on to the gla ss, we recomm end that they be released w ith the a id of Va ux ha ll De-icer Spray . Sm earing w ip er b la des ca n be clea ned w ith a soft cloth and Vaux hall Windsreen Wash Solvent. Wiper b la des whose lips have become hardened, cracked or c ov ered with silicone must be replaced. This may be necessary as a result of the effects of ice, tha wing salt or heat, or the incorrect use of cleaning agents. Switch off windscreen wipers or automatic wiper sy stem with rain sensor 3 in car washes, see pages 16, 210. So as to ensure prop er operation of the rain sensor 3, the sensor field must be free from dust and dirt and the w indscreen wash sy stem must be operated at regular intervals. Vehicles with rain sensor 3 can be identified by the sensor field near the top of the windscreen. Lift wiper arm. Move release lever and detach wiper blade. 205 The windscreen wash system and headlamp wash sy stem will not freeze in winter: Frost protection down to Winds creen and headlamp wash systems 3 The filler neck of the fluid container for the windscreen, headlam p 3 and rea r wind ow wash systems 3 is located – as seen from the front – on the right-hand side in front of the rad iator. Fill only with clean w ater to prevent the nozzles from clogging. To improve cleaning efficiency, we recommend that you add a little Vauxhall Wind screen Wash Solvent. 206 – 5 °C Mixture –Vauxhall Windscreen Wash Solvent : Water 1 :3 – 10 °C – 20 °C 1 :2 1 :1 – 30 °C 2 :1 When closing the container, press the lid firmly over the beaded ed ge a ll the way round. If the v ehicle is not used for more than 4 weeks, the b attery c ould b ecome discharged. This could shorten the service life of the b attery. The battery should therefore be disconnected from the v ehicle by disconnecting the negative terminal (Vauxhall alarm sy stem is then disabled). The radio disabler 3 must b e deactivated; see rad io operating instructions. The stored values of the trip computer 3 will be lost. Reconnect the b attery only with the ignition switched off. Then, reset the date and time in the inform ation display and activate the electric windows and sun roof 3 . Battery The b attery is m aintenanc e-free. We recommend tha t y ou entrust b attery cha nges to a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who is familiar with leg al requirements regarding disposa l of old batteries and can thus help to protect both the environment and your health. In order to prevent the battery from discharging, some consumers such as the courtesy light autom atically switch off after approx . 30 minutes. Retrofitted electrical or electronic accessories can place an add itional load on the battery or even discharge the battery. We recommend that you consult a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer regarding technical possibilities, such as fitting a more powerful battery. P rotecting ele ctronic components In order to prev ent faults in elec tronic components in the electrical system, never connect or d isconnect b attery w ith engine running or ignition switched on. Nev er start eng ine with battery disconnected, e. g. when starting using jum p lead s. The battery m ust b e disconnected from the vehicle b efore b eing charged: first disconnect the neg ativ e cable and then the positive cable. The polarity of the battery , i.e. the connections for the positive and neg ative cables, m ust not be interchanged. When reconnecting , first connect the positiv e cab le and then the neg ative cable. To av oid damaging the vehic le, d o not ma ke a ny modifications to the electrical system, e. g. c onnec ting additional consum ers or tampering with electronic control units (chip tuning). Electronic ignition system s generate very hig h voltages. Do not touch the ignition sy stem; high voltage can b e fatal. 207 Ve hicle decom mis sioning O bserve na tional regulations. If the vehicle is decomm issioned for several months, the follow ing work must be ca rried out in order to prevent damage. We recom mend tha t you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. z Wash and preserve the vehicle – see page 210. z Check preserv ation in engine com partment a nd on underbody a nd rectify where necessary . z Clean and preserv e rubber seals on bonnet and doors. z Change engine oil – see page 201. z Check anti-freeze and c orrosion protection – see page 203. z Check coolant level, topping up w ith anti-freeze if necessary; see page 203. z Empty windsc reen w ash system and headlamp wash sy stem. z Inc rease ty re pressure to value sp ecified for m aximum load – see page 228. 208 Vehicle storag e z Park v ehicle in dry and well-ventilated premises. With manua l transmission, eng age first gear or reverse gear and with automatic transmission, 3 place selector lever in position P. Place wheel chocks or suchlike under w heels to prevent v ehicle from rolling aw ay. z Do not apply hand brake. z Disconnect battery by disengaging neg ativ e terminal from vehicle electrical system – see page 207. V ehicle recomm issioning O bserve national regulations. C arry out the following w ork before putting a vehicle back on the road. z Connect ba ttery – see page 207. z Check tyre pressure – see pa ge 228. z Fill up w indscreen wash system – see page 206. z Check engine oil level – see p age 200. z Check coolant level, topping up with anti-freeze if necessary; see page 203. z Atta ch numb er plate. Vehicle care Obtain adv ice from a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer regarding cleaning materials tha t ha ve b een tested a nd recomm ended by Vauxhall. When caring for your vehicle, observe all na tional environm ental reg ulations, particula rly when wa shing it. Regular, thorough care helps to improve the appearance of your vehicle and maintain its v alue over the y ears. It is a lso prereq uisite for w arra nty claims for any paint or corrosion damag e. The following pages contain tips for vehicle care which, if used properly , will help combat the unav oida ble d amaging effects of the environment. V ehicle care aids 3 Vehicle wash: z Car S ha mpoo z Car S pong es z Chamois Leather z Wheel C leaner z Engine Cleaner z Glass C leaner Exterior care: z Touch-up Paint z Car Polishes/Colour Restorers z Crea m Polish z Car wa x z Window Cleaning S pray z Vauxhall Windscreen Wa sh S olv ent Interior C are: z Interior/Upholstery C leaner 209 Washing The paintwork of your v ehicle is exposed to env ironmenta l influences, e. g. continuous changes in weather conditions, ind ustrial waste gases and dust or tha wing sa lts, so wash and wax your v ehicle regularly. When using a utoma tic car washes, select a programme which includes wax ing. Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately , as they contain aggressive constituents which can cause paint dam age. When using c ar washes, follow the relevant instructions of the car wash facility. The windscreen wipers or automatic wiper system w ith rain sensor 3 and the rea r window wiper 3 m ust be switched off – see page 16. Remove the aerial 3 and the roof rack 3. If y ou w ash y our v ehicle by hand, make sure that the insides of the wing s a re also thoroughly rinsed out. 210 Clea n edges and folds on op ened doors and flaps as well a s the area s they cover. Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently . Use separate leathers for paint and w indow surfaces: remnants of wax on the wind ow s will impair vision. Observ e national regulations. Waxing Wax your vehicle regularly, in pa rticular after it has been washed using shampoo and at the latest when wa ter no longer forms beads on the pa intwork, otherwise the paintwork will d ry out. Nev er let things deteriorate this far. Wax ing prev ents harm ful chemical action. Also wax edg es a nd folds on op ened doors and flaps as well a s the area s they cover. P olishing Polishing is necessary only if the pa int has become dull or if solid deposits hav e become attached to it. Paintwork polish with silicone forms a protec tiv e film, making w axing unnecessary. Plastic body parts should not be treated with wax and polish. Use Metallic Paintwork Wax on vehicles with a metallic-effect paint finish. Whe els Use a pH-neutral w heel c leaning agent to clean the wheels. Wheels a re painted and ca n be treated with the same ag ents as the body. For alloy wheels we recomm end use of Alloy Wheel Preserv er. Paintwork damage Plastic and rubber parts Repair small area s of p aint damage suc h as stone impacts, scratches etc. immediately using a Va ux ha ll touch-up applicator or Vauxhall sp ra y and touch-up paint before rust can form . If rust has alrea dy formed, ha ve the c ause remedied. We recommend that you consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Please also pay attention to surfaces and edg es beneath the v ehicle where which rust ma y have form ed unnoticed for some time. For add itional cleaning of plastic and rubb er parts use C leaner. Do not use any other agent, and in particular do not use solvents or petrol. Exterior lights Headlamp and other protectiv e lam p bezels are made of plastic. If they require additional cleaning after the vehicle has been washed, clea n them with C ar Shamp oo. Do not use any ab ra sive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them dry. Do not use high-pressure jet clea ners on wheels and tyres. Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet clea ners on wheels and tyres. Inte rior and upholstery Do not use cleaning agents suc h as acetone, c arbon tetrachlorid e, paint thinner, paint remover, nail varnish remover, washing pow der or b leach to clean fabrics, carpets, the dashboard or leather trim 3 in the vehicle interior. Benzine is also unsuita ble. Seat belts Alway s k eep seat b elts clean a nd dry. C lean only with lukewarm w ater or Cleaner. Windows Clea n the vehicle interior, including the instrument panel fasc ia , using interior cleaner. When cleaning the hea ted rear window, ma ke sure that the heating element on the insid e of the window is not damaged. Clea n fa bric upholstery with a va cuum cleaner and brush. For removal of stains use Cleaner, which is suitab le for both fa brics a nd vinyl. Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather in conjunction with Window Cleaner a nd Insect R emover. Vauxhall Wind screen Wash Solvent is suita ble for de-icing windows. For mec ha nical removal of ice, use a comm ercially available sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the scraper firmly against the glass so that no dirt can get under it and scratch the glass. 211 Winds creen wipe r blade s 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 204. Locks Before they lea ve the factory, the lock s are lubricated with a high-grade lock cylinder grease. Vauxhall lock c ylind er grease prevents the locks from freezing up. Use de-icing agents only in emergencies, as they have a degreasing effect and will impair the function of the locks. After using de-icing agents re-g rease the locks. Engine compartment Imp ortant areas of the eng ine compartment have been provided with permanent protection at the factory in the form of a high-quality, smooth protec tiv e lacquer coating . Parts of the engine compartment lacquered in the sam e colour as the vehicle’s p aintwork can be treated in the same way as all painted surfaces. Wash the engine only if absolutely necessary. Before washing the engine, protect alternator and brake fluid container with plastic covers. When washing the engine with a steam-jet cleaner, do not d irect the steam jet at components of the a nti-lock b rake system 3, the electronic air conditioning system or the belt drive and its components. 212 When the engine is washed, subsequently applied protective wax is also removed. After washing, the engine as well as parts of the b ra ke sy stem, axle components (with steering) and body parts and cav ities should therefore be thoroughly coated with Protective Wax . We recommend that you entrust this work to your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Do not use high-pressure jet clea ners on wheels and tyres. Underbody Your vehicle has a factory-app lied PVC undercoating in the wheel arches (including the longitudinal mem bers) which prov ides permanent protec tion and needs no special maintenance. The surfaces of the vehicle underbody not covered by PVC are provided with a durable p rotective wax coating. On vehicles which are washed frequently in autom atic car washes with underbody washing facility, the protective wax coating may b e impaired by d irt-dissolv ing additives, so check the underbody after washing and ha ve it waxed if necessary . Before the start of the cold weather season, check the PVC c oa ting a nd protective wax coating and, if necessary , have them restored to perfect condition. C aution - c om mercially available bitumen/ rubber materials can damage the PVC coating. We recom mend that y ou ha ve underbody work carried out by a Vauxhall Authorised Repa irer, who knows the prescribed materials and has experience in the use thereof. The underbody should be washed following the end of the cold weather season to remov e any dirt adhering to the underbody since this may also contain salt. C heck p rotective wax c oa ting and , if nec essary , have it restored to perfec t condition. Technical data Vehicle docum ents, identification plate The tec hnical d ata is determined in accordance with European C ommunity standards. We reserve the right to make modifications. S pecifications in the vehic le docum ents alwa ys have priority ov er those given in this manual. The identification plate is affix ed to the front right door frame. In a different desig n version, the identification plate may be on the righthand side in front of the ra diator. Information on identification plate: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Manufac turer Type approval number Vehic le identification number Permissible gross v ehicle weight Permissible gross train weight Maximum permissib le front axle load Maximum permissib le rear axle load Vehic le-specific or country-specific data 213 Coolant, brake fluid, oils When top ping up – C oolant, – Brake fluid, – Manual transmission oil, – Automatic transm ission oil, – Power steering fluid we recommend that you consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, w ho c an advise y ou on the correct p roducts to use. Caution: Use of unsuita ble fluids can ca use serious dam age to the vehic le. Ve hicle ide ntification data The v ehicle identification numb er is stamped on the identification plate (see previous pag e) and in the vehicle floor on the right-hand side under a cover between the front door and sea t. In other d esign variants, the identification plate may also be a ffixed to the dashboard. Engine identifier code a nd engine number: stamped on left-ha nd side of the engine on the c ra nk case. 214 Engine oils We recomm end using Vauxhall eng ine oils with the follow ing grades and viscosities: AC EA A3/B3 S AE 0W-30 – or – AC EA A3/B3 S AE 5W-40 – or – AC EA A3/B3 S AE 10W-40 The range of application of the oil is dependent on the outside temperature, see d iagram on following page. When using commercially available engine oils, as a matter of principle only those oils that meet the minimum q uality requirements specified in the following table are perm issible. Eng ines Petrol State-of-the-a rt oils ACEA- A3 ACEA- A3 /B3 ACEA- A3 /B3 /B4 Diesel ACEA- B3 ACEA- A3 /B3 ACEA- A3 /B3 /B4 O nly the following viscosity classes are permitted: S AE 10 W-30 (or hig her than 30) or S AE 5 W-30 (or higher than 30) or S AE 0 W-30 (or higher than 30). The ra ng e of app lic ation of the oil is dependent on the outside temperature, see diagram on following pa ge. Eng ine oils whic h are specifica lly designated for use in d iesel engines a re not suita ble for petrol engines. If the engine oil specified here is not av ailable in y our country, consult your S ervice Booklet. Inform ation on AC EA oil grade cla ssific ation The Association d es Constructeurs Européens d'Autom ob iles classifies engine oils according to their perform anc e (grade). Ea ch class is identified by letters and numbers, e.g. A3. The letter indicates the field of application: A = Petrol eng ines in passenger cars B = Diesel engines in passenger cars E = Diesel engines in trucks The number shows the grade in numerically ascending order. Informat ion on SAE oil gra de classificat ion Engine a nd transmission oils are grouped in SAE c lasses by the Society of Automotive Engineers based on their viscosity. Viscosity is the measure of interna l friction of the oil in flux, dependent on its temperature. Do not sw itch to a different viscosity in the event of brief temp erature fluctuations. A = S AE classes for petrol eng ines B = S AE classes for diesel engines The SAE classification does not provide information on the quality of the oil; it merely indicates the range of application of the oil dependent on the outside temperature – see diagram. The first number indicates v iscosity at low temperatures (cold sta rt behaviour). The second num ber indicates visc osity a t hig h temperatures. 215 Engine data Sales designation Eng ine identifier code 2. 2 16V Z 22 XE 2. 6 V6 Y 26 SE 3.2 V6 Y 32 SE Numb er of cylinders 4 6 6 Bore dia. (mm ) 86.0 83.2 87.5 94.6 79.6 88.0 2198 2597 3175 Max .engine output (kW) at rpm 106 5400 132 6000 160 6000 Torque (Nm ) at rpm 205 4000 240 3400 290 3400 10.5 10.0 10.0 95 98 91 95 98 91 95 98 91 Stroke (mm) Piston displacement (cm 3) Com pression ratio O ctane requirement unleaded or unleaded or unleaded (RO N) 1 ) 2) 2 )3) 2) 2 )4) 2) 2 )4 ) Max . permissible engine speed, continuous operation (rpm) approx. 6500 6600 6600 O il consumption (l/1000 km) 0. 6 0. 6 0.6 1) 2) 3) 4) Stan da rd high-q uality fuels , e.g . unlea ded DIN EN 228; recom mend ed fuel. Kn ock contro l s ys tem a utoma tically a d jus ts ig nition tim ing a ccording to typ e o f fuel used (octa ne nu mber). If no un lea ded premium-g ra de fu els a re a vailab le, un lea ded reg ular fuel 91 RON ca n be us ed, ta kin g care to a void severe eng ine lo ad s and driving at full throttle, a s well a s d rivin g in mo untainou s terra in with a carava n/tra iler lo ad or la rg e pa ylo ad . Slight reduction in engine ou tp ut a nd to rq ue if 91 R ON is used . 216 Engine data Sales designation Eng ine identifier code 2. 2 DTI 16V Y 22 DTH Numb er of cylinders 4 Bore dia. (mm ) 84.0 Stroke (mm) Piston displacement 98.0 (cm 3) 2171 Max .engine output (kW) at rpm 81/88 1) 4000 Torque (Nm ) at rpm 280 1600 to 2500 Com pression ratio Cetane requirement 18.5 (CN) 2 ) 49 3 ) Max . permissible engine speed, continuous operation (rpm) approx. 5000 O il consumption (l/1000 km) 0. 6 1) 2) 3) Co untry-specific versio n. Stan da rd high-q uality fuels , e.g . Diesel DIN EN 590; value p rinted in b old: reco mmen ded fuel. A lo wer va lue is pos sib le with w inter fu els. 217 Pe rform ance (approx. mph/km/h) , Saloon Eng ine 1 ) Z 22 XE Y 26 SE Y 32 SE 130; 210 128; 206 142; 229 139; 224 – 149; 240 speed2) Max imum Manual tra nsmission Automatic transmission Eng ine 1 ) Y 22 DTH Max imum speed2) Manual tra nsmission Automatic transmission 118;190 / 121;1953 ) – Pe rform ance (approx. mph/km/h) , Estate Eng ine 1 ) speed2) Max imum Manual tra nsmission Automatic transmission Eng ine 1 ) Max imum Manual tra nsmission Automatic transmission 2) 3) Y 26 SE Y 32 SE 126; 202 123; 198 137; 221 134; 216 – 144; 232 Y 22 DTH speed2) 1) Z 22 XE 115;185 / 118;1903 ) – Sa les desig nation – see pa ges 216, 217. The ma xim um s peed is a ch ieva ble with a m aximum of h alf p ayloa d. Optiona l eq uipm ent m ay reduce th e specified m aximum speed of the vehicle. Co untry-specific versio n. 218 Fuel cons umption, CO2 e mis sions Directive 80/1268/EEC , last amend ed b y 1999/100/EC, ha s applied to measurement of fuel consum ption of new engines since 1996. It is not comparab le with the previously applicab le stand ard according to 80/1268/ EEC as amended by 89/491/EEC . The direc tiv e is oriented to actual driving practices: Urban driv ing is rated at approx. 1/ and off-road driving with approx . 2 / 3 3 (urban a nd ex tra-urban c onsumption). Cold starts and acceleration phases are also tak en into consideration. The specification of CO 2 emission is also a constituent of the directive. The figures given m ust not be taken as a guarantee for the actual fuel consumption of a p artic ular vehicle. The calculation of fuel consumption as spec ified by directive 1999/100/EC takes acc ount of the v ehicle's kerb weight, ascertained in accordance with the said regula tion. Optional ex tras may result in slightly higher fuel consumption and CO 2 emission lev els than those quoted. To convert l/100 k m into mpg divide 282 by num ber of litres/100 km. S aving fuel – see page 142. 219 Fuel cons umption (ap prox . l/100 km) , CO2 em ission (approx. g/k m) , Saloon Eng ine 1 ) Z 22 XE Y 26 S E Y 32 S E Manual/Automatic transmission Urb an Extra-urban Combined CO 2 14.0/14. 8 7. 1/ 7.7 9. 6/1. 3 231/ 248 14.9/16. 4 8. 3/ 8.6 10.7/11. 5 257/ 276 – /16. 8 – / 8. 9 – /11. 8 – / 284 Eng in e 1) Y 22 DTH Manual/Automatic transmission Urb an Extra-urban Combined CO 2 9.4/– 5.6/– 7.0/– 189/– 1) Sa les desig nation – see pa ges 216, 217. 220 Fuel cons umption (ap prox . l/100 km) , CO2 -em ission (approx. g/km) , Estate Eng ine 1 ) Z 22 XE Y 26 S E Y 32 S E Manual/Automatic transmission Urb an Extra-urban Combined CO 2 14.1/14. 9 7. 3/ 7.9 9. 8/10.5 236/ 252 15.0/16. 5 8. 5/ 8.7 10.9/11. 6 262/ 279 – /16. 9 – / 9. 0 – /11. 9 – / 286 Eng in e 1) Y 22 DTH Manual/Automatic transmission Urb an Extra-urban Combined CO 2 9.5/– 5.7/– 7.1/– 192/– 1) Sa les desig nation – see pa ges 216, 217. 221 Weights, payload and roof load Payload is the difference between the permissible gross vehic le weight (see identification plate) and the EC k erb weight. To calculate the kerb weight, enter the data for y our vehicle below: z Kerb weight from Ta ble 1, p age 223 + ... ..... .... .. kg z Ad ditional w eight of equipment versions from Ta ble 2, p age 224 + ... ..... .... .. kg z Weight of heavy accessories from Table 3, page 224 + ... ..... .... .. kg The total = ... ..... .... .. kg is the EC k erb w eight. O ptional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight, which m eans that the p ayload will also change slig htly. Note the weights given in the vehicle documents. The combined total of front a nd rear ax le loa ds must not exceed the perm issible gross vehicle weight. For exa mple, if the front ax le is bearing its m aximum permissib le load, the rear axle can only bear a load that is eq ua l to the gross vehicle weig ht m inus the front axle load. If the perm issible rear ax le load for vehicles towing a ca ra van/trailer is exceeded by the am ounts listed, a ma ximum speed of 60 mph (100 k m/h) app lies. If national regulations specify a lower maxim um sp eed when towing, this must be observed. When the c aravan/trailer has been coupled and the towing v ehicle is fully lad en, the permissib le rear axle load (including oc cup ants) may be ex ceeded : S ee the identification plate for perm issible ax le loads. z on the S aloon by 50 kg z on the Esta te with 4 cylinder engine by 45 kg z on the Esta te with 6 cylinder engine by 40 kg Driving hints – see page 140. z on the Esta te Executive by 35 kg z on the Esta te Executive with eng ine Y 26 S E1) and manual transmission by 50 kg z on the Esta te "increased pay load" v ersion with 4 cylinder engine by 30 kg z on the Esta te "increased pay load" v ersion with 6 cylinder engine by 35 kg z on the Esta te "increased pay load" v ersion with eng ine Y 26 S E1) and manual transmission by 50 kg 1) 222 The permissib le roof load is 100 kg . The roof load consists of the weight of the roof rack plus the load carried. Sales d esigna tion – s ee p a ge 216. Weights (kg) : Table 1, kerb weight1) Model Engine 2) Sal oon Manual transm ission GLS Z 22 X 1530 1538 1590 1610 Y 26 S E 1610 1630 1658 1658 Y 22 DTH 1595 – 1655 – Z 22 XE 1549 1557 1609 1629 Y 26 S E 1629 1649 1677 1677 Y 22 DTH 1614 – 1674 – Z 22 XE 1569 1577 1629 1649 CD CDX Automatic tra nsmission Estate Ma nual transmission Autom atic transm ission Y 26 S E 1649 1669 1697 1697 Y 22 DTH 1634 – 1694 – Sp or t Z 22 XE 1557 1565 1617 1625 MV6 Y 26 S E 1631 1651 1679 1679 Y 32 S E – 1656 – 1679 Y 26 S E 1675 1695 1723 1723 Elite 1) 2) Y 32 S E 1700 – 1723 – Y 22 DTH 1660 – 1720 – According to EC D irective, inclu des a ssum ed w eig hts fo r d river (68 kg/150 lb s), lug ga ge (7 kg/15 lb s) a nd all fluids (ta nk 90 % full). Sa les desig nation – see pa ges 216, 217. 223 Weights (kg), Table 2 , Additional weight of equipment vers ions Eng ine 1 ) Z 22 XE Y 26 S E Y 32 S E Y 22 DTH GLS, C D, CDX 31 31 31 31 Sp or t 27 21 21 27 MV6 - 45 45 - Elite - 45 45 45 1) Sa les desig nation – see pa ge 21 6. Weights (kg) , Table 3, He avy accessories Accessories Sun roof Towing equip ment, Sa loon Tow ing equipment, Estat e Weight 20 24 32 224 Weights (kg) : Gros s vehicle weight 1) Model Engine 2) Sal oon Manual transm ission GLS Z 22 X 2080 2090 2260 2210 Y 26 S E 2180 2190 2290 2300 Y 22 DTH 2145 – 2265 – Z 22 XE 2080 2090 2260 2210 Y 26 S E 2180 2190 2290 2300 Y 22 DTH 2145 – 2265 – Z 22 XE 2080 2090 2260 2210 CD CDX Automatic tra nsmission Estate Ma nual transmission Autom atic transm ission Y 26 S E 2180 2190 2290 2300 Y 22 DTH 2145 – 2265 – Sp or t Z 22 XE 2080 2090 2260 2210 MV6 Y 26 S E 2180 2190 2290 2300 Y 32 S E – 2195 – 2305 Y 26 S E 2185 2195 2330 2340 Elite 1) 2) Y 32 S E – 2200 – 2345 Y 22 DTH 2170 – 2345 – According to EC D irective, inclu des a ssum ed w eig hts fo r d river (68 kg/150 lb s), lug ga ge (7 kg/15 lb s) a nd all fluids (ta nk 90 % full). Sa les desig nation – see pa ges 216, 217. 225 Tyres Winter tyres Whe els 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. All tyre sizes given here ma y be used as winter tyres (M+ S tyres). Wheel bolt tightening torque: 110 Nm. These ty res have und ergone special tests to establish their reliab ility , safety and specific suitability for Vaux hall vehicles. Despite continuous ma rk et monitoring, we are unab le to assess these attributes for other tyres, ev en if they hav e been g ra nted approva l by the relevant authorities or in som e other form. Further information – see pa ge 164. If you use winter ty res 3, the spare wheel may still be fitted with a summ er tyre. If you use the spare wheel the vehicle's handling may be a ltered. Ob tain a repla cement for the faulty tyre as soon a s p ossible, and ha ve the wheel balanced and fitted to the vehicle. Further inform ation – see page 167. Tyre chains Restri ctions Ty re chains may be used on the rear wheels only. Tyre chains m ust not be used on Winter tyres of siz e 235/45 R 17 (M+S tyres) or on the tem pora ry spare wheel. Further inform ation – see page 167. O n vehicles with alloy wheels 3 the spa re wheel m ay have a steel rim. The spare wheel ma y have a smaller tyre and a sm aller rim: using the sp are wheel ma y cause d ifferent driving behaviour. Replace d efectiv e tyre as soon as possible, bala nce wheel and hav e it fitted to the vehicle. Further information – see pages 164, 181. Tyre inflation pressure s in bar/ps i1) The specified ty re pressures are valid for cold ty res. The increased ty re pressure resulting from ex tensiv e d riv ing must not be red uced. The specified pressures apply to both summer and winter ty res. Further information – see pages 164 to 167 1) 226 1 ba r corresp on ds to 100 kPa . Tyre inflation pressures in bar/psi 1) The specified ty re pressures are valid for cold ty res. The increased tyre pressure resulting from ex tensiv e driv ing must not be reduced. The sp ecified pressures a pply to both sum mer a nd winter tyres. Further information – see pa ges 164 to 167. 1) 1 ba r corresp ond s to 100 kPa . Saloon Ty re inflation pressure with up to 3 p ersons Tyre inflation pressure with full load Front Rear Front Rear Engine2 ) Ty res Z 22 XE, Y 22 DTH, Y 25 DT 195/65 205/65 225/55 235/45 R 15, R 15, R 16, R 17 2.1/30 2.1/30 2. 5/36 2.9/42 Y 26 SE 205/65 225/55 235/45 195/65 R 15, R 16, R 17, R 15 (M+ S) 2.1/30 2.1/30 2. 5/36 2.9/42 Y 32 SE 205/65 225/55 235/45 195/65 R 15, R 16, R 17, R 15 (M+ S) 2.2/32 2.2/32 2. 7/39 3.1/30 2) Sales d esigna tion , see pa ges 21 6, 217. 227 (ctd.) 1 ) Estat e Tyre inflation pressures in bar/psi Ty re inflation pressure with up to 3 p ersons Tyre infla tion pressure with full load Front Rear Front Rear Engine2 ) Ty res Z 22 XE, Y 22 DTH, 195/65 205/65 225/55 235/45 R R R R 15, 15, 16, 17 2.1/30 2.3/33 2.8/41 3. 3/48 Y 26 SE 205/65 225/55 235/45 195/65 R R R R 15, 16, 17, 15 (M+S ) 2.1/30 2.3/33 2.8/41 3. 3/48 Y 32 SE 205/65 225/55 235/45 195/65 R R R R 15, 16, 17, 15 (M+S ) 2.1/30 2.3/33 2.8/41 3. 3/48 Saloon, Estate Engine Tyres Sa loon Esta te All exc ept Y 32 SE S pare wheel/tem pora ry spare 3) 2.9/42 3. 3/48 Y 32 SE S pare wheel/tem pora ry spare 3) 3.1/45 3. 3/48 2) 1) 1 ba r corresp ond s to 100 kPa . 228 3) Sales d esigna tion – s ee p a ges 216, 21 7. For notes on the temp orary spa re w heel – see p ag es 164, 181. Ele ctrical system Battery Voltage 12 Volt Amp hours 66 Ah / 70 Ah 3 / 85 Ah 3 Battery for radio rem ote control C R 20 32 229 Capacities (approx. in litres) Eng ine 1 ) Z 22 XE Y 26 SE, Y 32 SE Y 22 DTH Cooling system for v ehicles with manua l transmission with automa tic transmission 9. 4 9. 2 9. 7 9. 5 7. 9 – Fuel tank (nominal content) 75 75 75 Engine oil with filter change between MI N and M AX on d ip stick 4. 5 6. 0 5. 5 1. 0 1, 0 1. 0 Fluid container for wind screen wash system with headlamp wash sy stem 3. 0 6. 4 3. 0 6. 4 3. 0 6. 4 1) Sa les desig nation – see pa ges 216, 217. 230 Dimensions (approx. in mm) Saloon Estate O verall length 4898 4898 O verall w id th 1776 1776 Width with two ex terior mirrors 2041 2041 O verall height 1455 1505/1545 1 ) 2730 2730 11,10 11,10 Wheelb ase Turning c ircle diam eter, wall to 1) 2) wall2 ) With ro of rail. In metres. 231 Mounting dim ens ions of caravan/trailer towing equipment with re movable coupling ball bar, Saloon All dimensions refer to fac tory -fitted towing equipm ent. Dimension mm A 1182 B 276 +5 C 694 ±0,5 D 100 ±0,3 E 250 ±0,3 F 210 ±0,3 G 224 ±0,3 H 226 ±0,3 We recom mend hav ing tow ing equipment retrofitted by a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 232 Mounting dim ens ions of caravan/trailer towing equipment with re movable coupling ball bar, Estate All dimensions refer to fac tory -fitted towing equipm ent. Dimension mm A 1252 B 2±0 .3 C 80 ±0 .3 D 125 ±1 E 356 +5 F 440 ±0.3 G 303 ±0.3 H 151 ±0.3 We recom mend hav ing tow ing equipment retrofitted by a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 233 Index 234 A AB S (Anti-lock Brake System ) . ..... .... ..... 162 Ac cessories ..... .... ..... .... ..... ..93, 94, 118, 178 Ac cessory socket .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 75 Air intak e ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 133 Air qua lity sensor .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 129 Air recirculation system ... .... .... ..... .... ..... 129 Airba gs .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 86 Ala rm . .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 61 Alterna tor .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 29 Anti-corrosion service . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 198 Anti-freeze ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 202, 203 Anti-freeze protection ..... .... .... ..... . 203, 206 Anti-knock q ua lity of fuel ... .... ..... .... ..... 146 O ctane number ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 216 Anti-theft alarm sy stem .. .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 59 Anti-theft lock Alloy wheels ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 182 Anti-theft locking system .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 55 Towing equip ment . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 169 Anti-theft protection .. ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 23 Aq ua planing .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 166 Ashtray .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 76, 120 Automatic anti-da zzle interior mirror .. .... 8 Automatic transm ission . .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 20 Control indica tor .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 136 Driv ing programme .... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 136 Fault . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 138 Interruption of p ow er supply .. ..... .... . 139 Kickd ow n ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 137 Selector lev er . .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 20 Winter programme ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 136 Automatic wiping .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 16 B C Battery .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... 141, 207, 227 Interrup tion of power supply ... .... ..... .... . 33, 56, 123, 139 Before sta rting off .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 22 Belt tensioners ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 80 Bleeding, d iesel fuel system . .... .... ..... .... 174 Bonnet .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 62 Brake system .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 159 Brakes ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 159 ABS . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 162 Bra ke fluid .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 204 Bra ke la mps .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 192 Bra ke servo unit .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 140 Foot brake .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 160 Hand brake ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 161 Bulb replacem ent ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 188 Bulbs .. ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... .117, 188 Capacities . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 228 Carava n/trailer towing .... .... .... ..... . 140, 168 Car Pass .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... 4 Care ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 209 Catalytic conv erter . .... ..... .... ..148, 151, 174 Central lock ing sy stem .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 54 Centre console lighting ... .... .... ..... .... ..... 119 Changing the remote control battery ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 53, 227 Changing tyre/wheel typ e .. .... ..... .... ..... 164 Changing wheels .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 181 Check control . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 40 Child restraint sy stems .... .... .... .. 94, 96, 117 Child safety lock s .... .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 50, 123 Cigarette lighter ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 75, 120 Clutch operation ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 141 CO 2 emissions .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 219 Code num bers ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... 4 Cold start .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 141, 142 Colour information display . .... ..... .... ..... .. 33 C ontrol indicator ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sy stem) . ..... .... . 163 Airb ag ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 89 Engine elec tronics .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 150 Immobilizer .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 51 TC (Traction Control sy stem) .. ..... .... . 153 Tra nsmission .. .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 136 C ontrol indicators .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... . 12, 26 Belt tensioners ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 81 Brake pad wear . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 159 ESP (Electronic Stab ility Prog ra m) ... . 154 C oolant ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 202 C oolant level . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 203 C oolant tempera ture display . .... ..... .... ... 31 C oolant therm ometer .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 31 C ooling com pressor .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 130 C orrecting time .. .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 39 C oupling socket load ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 171 C ourtesy lamp ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 119 C ourtesy lamps Bulb replacement .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 194 C ruise control ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 157 235 D E F Data ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ... 51, 213 Date ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 38, 39 Date disp la y ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 32 Daytime running lig hts .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 118 Dec om missioning ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 208 Diesel fuel filter ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 202 Diesel fuel system ... ..... .... ..... .... .... .174, 202 Dimensions . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 229 Dipped beam . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ... 14, 118 Bulb replacement ..... .... ..... .... .... .188, 190 Display .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 32 Door locks ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ... 50, 212 Driving abroad .... .... ..... .... ..... 146, 196, 197 Headla mps . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 121 Toll system s ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 48 Driving hints ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 140 Economical driving . .... ..... .... ..140, 142, 144 Elec tric windows ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 122 Elec trica l sy stem ..... .... ..... .... ..184, 207, 227 Elec tronic air conditioning system .. ..... 126 Elec tronic com ponents .... .... .... ..... .... ..... 207 Elec tronic imm obilizer ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 51 Elec tronic S tability Program ... ..... .... ..... 154 Engine c od e ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..214, 216, 217 Engine c ontrol indicator .. .... .... ..... .... ..... 150 Engine oil ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 200, 215 Engine oil c hange ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 201 Engine oil c onsumption ... .... .... ..... .... ..... 200 Engine oil filter ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 201 Engine oil level ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 200 Engine speed . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 141 Engine w ash ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 212 Environmental protection ... ..144, 201, 209 ESP (Electronic Stab ility Prog ra m) ... ..... 154 Exhaust control indicator .... .... ..... .... ..... 150 Exhaust gases .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 21, 151 Exhaust sy stem .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 151 Exterior mirrors .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... . 8, 117 Fan ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 199 Filling station Capac ities . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 228 Engine oil level ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 200 Fuel ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ... 146, 216, 217 Ignition k ey .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..4 Opening the bonnet ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 62 Tyre inflation pressure ... ... 224, 225, 226 Vehic le da ta ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 214 Windscreen wash sy stem (filling) .... . 206 First-aid kit .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 117, 178 Fog lamps . .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 119 Bulb replacement .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 191 Fog tail lamp Bulb replacement .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 192 Fog tail lamp s .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 119 Foot brake .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 160 Front p assenger airbag . .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 86 Fuel ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ... 146, 216, 217 Fuel consum ption .. .... ..... .... ... 142, 146, 219 Fuel filter ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 202 Fuel gauge .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 31 Fuel level ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 31 Fuel system, diesel .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 174 Fuses .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 184 236 G H I Gears . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 19 Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ... 24, 196 Glove compartment lamp .... .... .... ..... .... 120 Bulb replacement ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 195 Graphical information displa y . .... ..... .... ..33 Gross vehicle w eight .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 222 Gross vehicle w eight rating .. .... .... ..... .... 222 Halogen headlamp system .... ..... .... ..... 188 Bulb replacem ent ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 188 Driving abroad .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 121 Hand brake .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... .. 22, 23, 161 Hazard w arning la mps ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 15 Head restraints .. ..... .... ..... .... .. 7, 64, 65, 117 Head la mp flash . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 14 Head la mp range adjustm ent . ..... .... ..... 118 Head la mp switch ... .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 14, 118 Head la mp wash system . .... .... ..... ... 17, 206 Head la mps .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 14 Day tim e running lights .... .... ..... .... ..... 118 Driving abroad .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 121 Fog lamps .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 119 Reversing lamps . .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 119 Warning dev ice ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 23 Head lig hts C hanging b ulbs .. .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 188 Heated exterior mirrors ... .... .... ..... ... 18, 130 Heated rear window .. ..... .... .... ..... ... 18, 130 Heated seats .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 132 Height ad justment Seat belts .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 82 Steering wheel ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... 7 Horn ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 16 Identifica tion plate .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 213 Ignition switc h .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 9, 21, 51 Ignition system .. .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 199, 207 Im mobilizer ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 51 Information disp lay ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 32 Infotainment system . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 47 Inspection system .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 198 Instrum ent illumination .. .... ..... .... ..... .... . 120 Bulb replacement .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 195 Instrum ent panel ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 10 Instrum ents ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... 10, 26, 30 Interior m irror ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..8 Interruption of power supply ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... . 33, 41, 46, 123 Electric sun roof . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 125 Electric windows .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 123 Informa tion display .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 33 Selector lev er lock .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 139 237 J L M Jac k .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 179 Jump leads . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 174 Language selection .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 35 Lashing ey es .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... . 69, 71 Leather trim ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 211 Level control .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 156 Light switch .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 14 Lighting . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 14, 118 Driving abroad .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 121 Loading . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... 74, 170, 222 Loading the vehicle .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 74 Lock buttons .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 50 Locking d oors .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 4, 50, 54 Locking from the inside .. .... .... ..... .... ... 4, 50 Locks .. .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 212 Lubricants . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..200, 214, 215 Luggag e comp artm ent Bulb replacem ent ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 195 C ov er . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 72 Extension .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... . 68, 70 Lashing eyes .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... . 69, 71 Lighting . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 120 Loading . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... 74, 170, 222 Locking .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 52 O pening . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 56 Lumba r support . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... 6 M+S tyres ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 167, 224 Main b eam .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... 14, 118 Bulb replacement .. ..... .... ..... .... .. 189, 190 Control indica tor .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 26 Maintenance . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... 24, 198 Air cond itioning system . ..... .... ..... .... . 133 Anti-freeze protection .... ..... .... ..... .... . 203 Brake fluid . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 204 Brakes .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 159 Cataly tic conv erter ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 151 Engine oil ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 200, 201 Environmental p rotection ... .... ..... .... . 145 Fuel consumption .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 142 Tyre pressure . .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 165 Tyres . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 165, 166 Windscreen wipers ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 204 Mirrors .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... . 8, 117 Misted wind ow s . .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 130 Mobile telephone .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 49 Multi-information display .. ..... .... ..... .... ... 32 K Key Ignition lock ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... . 9, 21, 51 Locking d oors .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 50, 54 Remove ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 23 Starting the engine .. .... ..... .... .... . 9, 21, 51 Key numbers .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .... 4 Keys ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 50 Kick down .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 137 238 N P R Neutra l, transm ission .. .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 19 Numb er plate lamps Bulb replacement ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 193 Numb er plate lighting . .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 193 Pa intwork damage . .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 211 Pa rk ing .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 23, 158 Pa rk ing distance sensors .... .... ..... .... ..... 158 Pa rk ing lamps .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 14 Bulb replacem ent ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 191 Pa rk ing the vehicle . .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 23, 208 Pa rts .. .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... 24, 117, 196 Pedals .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 141 Perform ance .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 219 Petrol . .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..146, 216, 217 Pinking ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 146 Power steering ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 140 O il ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 214 Preheating . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 26 Preheating switch ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 21 Pushing, towing . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 174 Rad io .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... . 47, 48 Rad io equipment (CB) ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 49 Rad io remote control ..... .... ..... .... ..... ... 4, 52 Rain sensor ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 16, 204, 210 Reading lamp s .. .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 120 Rear lamp cluster .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 118 Bulb replacement .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 192 Rear window wash system .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 17, 206, 210 Refuelling .. .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 147 Fuel filler cap . .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 147 Relays ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 184 Remote control Central lock ing sy stem ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..4 Steering wheel ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 48 Replacement keys . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 50 Reversing lamps .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 119 Bulb replacement .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 192 Roof load .. .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 74, 140, 222 Roof rack ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 143, 168 Roof racks . .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 168 Running-in . .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..140, 145 Brakes .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 159 O O ctane numbers . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... .146, 216 O dometer ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 30 O il chang e .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 201 O il consumption .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 200 O il filter change .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 201 O il level ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 200 O ils . .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 215 O perating temperature ... ..... .... .... ..... .... 141 O utside temperature ga uge .... .... ..... .... .. 37 O verrun ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... .141, 142 239 S Safeguard against unauthorised use .. .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 4, 9, 23, 50, 51 Safety . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 78 Safety acc essories .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ... 94, 178 Safety net ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 73 Safety systems .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 78 Sav ing energ y ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... .142, 144 Seat belts .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .79, 82, 211 Seat height a djustment ... ..... .... .... ..... .... .... 5 Seat occupancy recognition .... .90, 97, 100 Seats .. ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 5, 6 Extending the luggage com partment .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 68, 70 Heated .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 132 Selector lever lock ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ... 20, 134 Self-diagnosis . ... 81, 89, 133, 153, 158, 163 Self-help .. .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 174 Automatic transmission ... .... .... ..... .... 138 Radio rem ote control ... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 53 Setting time/da te ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 38 Sun roof .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 125 Window operation ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 123 Service Booklet .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 24 Service work ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ... 24, 198 Side airbags ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 88 Side ma rk er lam ps .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 15 Signal system . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 14, 16 Spa re keys .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 50 Spa re wheel .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 181 240 Speed . .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .142, 143 Env ironmenta l protection ... ..... .... ..... 145 Fuel consum ption ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 143 Speedometer . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 30 Starter switch . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... 9 Starting the engine . .... ..... .... ..9, 21, 51, 174 Self-help . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 174 Steering colum n lock .. ..... .... .... ..... .... ... 9, 23 Steering wheel height adjustment .. ..... .... 7 Steering wheel rem ote control .... .... ..... .. 48 Stowage compartments . .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 77 Sun blind ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 125 Sun roof . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 124 Fault ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 125 Sun shade . ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 124 Sun visors .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 117 System setting s .. ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 35 T Ta chom eter .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 30 Ta il lamps .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 118 Bulb replacem ent ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 192 Ta nk Fuel gauge . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 31 TC (Traction Control System ) . ..... .... ..... 152 Technical data ... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 213 Temperature regula tion . .... .... ..... .... ..... 126 Temporary spa re wheel .. .... .... ..... . 167, 181 The first 600 miles/1000 km .... ..... . 140, 145 Thigh support .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... 6 Tig htening torque ... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 224 Time .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... . 38, 39 Toll systems .. ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 48 Tools . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 179 Towing . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 176 Towing equipment .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 168 Towing eye ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 177 Traction Control sy stem . .... ..... .... ..... .... . 152 Transm ission, automatic ... ..... .... .... 20, 134 Driv ing programme .... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 136 Fault . ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 138 Interruption of p ow er supply .. ..... .... . 139 Kickd ow n ... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 137 Selector lev er . .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... 20, 134 Selector lev er lock .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 20 Winter programme ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 136 Transm ission, manual .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 19 Trea d depth .. ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 166 Trip comp uter .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 42 Trip odometer .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 30 Triple information display . ..... .... ..... .... ... 32 Turn signal la mps .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... ... 15 Turn signals Bulb replacement .. ..... .... ..... .... .. 191, 192 Tyre chains .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .. 167, 224 Tyre condition .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 165 Tyre infla tion pressure ... .... ..... .... .. 165, 224 Tyre pressure ..... .... .... .... 165, 224, 225, 226 U W X Units of m easure . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..36 Unlead ed fuel ..... .... ..... .... ..... 146, 148, 216 Used oil ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 201 Warning messages . .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... .. 34 Warning triangle .... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 117, 178 Wash bottle, windsc reen wash system ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 206 Weights . .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 222 Wheel imb alance .... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 184 Wheels ... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 164 Wheels, tyres .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 164 Window d emisting and de-icing . .... ..... 130 Windows Demisting and defrosting ... ..... .... ..... 130 Windscreen wash sy stem .... .... ..... ... 17, 206 Anti-freeze protec tion . .... .... ..... .... ..... 206 C apacities .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 228 Wash bottle .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 206 Windscreen wipers .. .... ..... .... .... ..... ... 16, 204 Winter op eration Battery ... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 141 C oolant, a nti-freeze .... .... .... ..... .... ..... 203 Engine oil .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 215 Fuel for diesel engines . .... .... ..... .... ..... 146 Locks .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 212 Tyre chains . .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .167, 224 Windscreen wa sh system, anti-freeze p rotection . .... .... ..... .... ..... 206 Winter programm e . ..... .... .... ..... .... ..... 136 Winter tyres .... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... . 167, 224 Xenon head lamp system ... ..... .... ..... .... . 190 Bulb replacement .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 190 Driv ing abroad .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... . 121 V Vauxhall alarm system .... ..... .... .... ..... .... .. 59 Vehicle care .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... .... 209 Vehicle decomm issioning ..... .... .... ..... .... 208 Vehicle identification number .. .... ..... .... 214 Vehicle recommissioning . ..... .... .... ..... .... 208 Ventilation .. .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... .128, 131 241 242