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Vauxhall Antara Owner's Manual

Summary of Antara

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    Vauxhall antara operation, safety, maintenance owner’s manual model year 2009.0 edition: july 2008 ts 1664-a-09.

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    -2 data specific to your vehicle 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 designation engine oil gra de viscosity tyre pressure tyre size for loa d of up to 4 p...

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    -1 your antara is an intelligent combination of forward- looking technology, impressive safety, environm ental friendliness and economy. It now lies with you to drive your vehicle safely and ensure that it performs perfectly. This owner's manual provides you with all the necessary informa tion to th...

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  • Page 5: Contents

    1 contents handling characteristics all wheel driv e vehic les hav e a high centre of gravity due to the increased ground clearance required for off-road use. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to op erate the vehicle c orrectly ma y result in loss of control or a n accident. Please read t...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    In brief 2 in brief to unlock and open the vehicle: press button q , pull door handle 6 door locks - see pages 26, 68, keys - see page 17, electronic im mobiliser - see page 18, ra dio frequency rem ote control - see p age 19, central locking system - see page 21, anti-theft lock ing system - see pa...

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    In brief 3 front seat adjustment: pull handle, slide seat, release handle 6 seats - see pa ge 32, seat p osition - see page 34. Adjusting front seat backrests: lift release lever on outboard side of seat move seat backrest to suit seating position. Do not lean on seat b ackrest whilst adjusting it. ...

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    In brief 4 adjusting seat height 3 : raise or lower lever on outboard side of seat lever pumping ac tion 6 seats - see pa ge 32, seat p osition – see page 34. Adjusting head restraint height: press release button, adjust height, then release 6 head restraints - see page 35, head restraint position –...

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    In brief 5 to adjust interior mirror: swivel mirror housing swiv el lev er on underside of mirror housing to red uce daz zle a t nig ht. Take care when driving with interior mirror adjusted for night vision. Rea r view may be slig htly distorted in this p osition. 6 mirrors - see page 27, automatic ...

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    6 in brief.

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    In brief 7 page 1 side air v ents ................................... 100 2 door window defroster v ents ......... 100 3 front pa ssenger’s airbag .................48 4 infotainm ent system .........................97 5 haza rd warning ................................10 parking distance sensors 3 .....

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    In brief 8 control indicators u abs (anti-lock brake s ystem): see p age 144. G tra iler indic ator 3 : see p age 66. 4 brake system: see p ages 66, 141. R pa rking d istance sensors 3 : see p ages 67, 138. 5 dcs (descent control system ): see p ages 67, 134. B awd (all wheel drive): see p ages 67, ...

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    In brief 9 steering column lock and ignition: turn key to position acc. To release lock, rotate steering wheel slightly positions: 6 starting - see page 15, electronic immobiliser - see pa ge 18, parking the vehicle - see pag e 16. Steering wheel adjustment: move lever down, adjust height and distan...

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    In brief 10 headlight flash, main and dipped beam: 6 main beam , hea dlight fla sh - see page 91. Turn signal lights: stalk in rest position 6 turn signal lights - see page 91. Hazard warning lights: 6 hazard warning lig hts - see pag e 93. Headlight flash = pull stalk towards steering wheel main be...

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    In brief 11 activate horn j : press either side of the steering wheel the horn will sound regardless of starter switch position. 6 airbag systems - see page 48, rem ote control on steering wheel - see page 97. Windscreen wiper: move stalk upwards press stalk down from position j : single swipe. 6 wi...

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    In brief 12 operating windscreen and headlight wash systems 3 : pull stalk towards steering wheel 6 windscreen and headlight wash systems - see page 89, further information - see pa ges 195, 198, 200. Tailgate wiper and wash systems: 6 tailgate wiper and wash systems - see p age 89, further informat...

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    In brief 13 drying misted up or iced up windows: set air distribution to position l , set the temperature rotary knob to red and fan to position 4, switch on heated rear window Ü close centre air vents, open side air v ents and direct them towards the door windows. 6 heating, ventilation a nd air co...

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    In brief 14 automatic transmission 3 : starting is only possible in p or n . To move from p or n , sw itc h on ig nition, depress footb rake and press selector lever button. Enga ge p or r : press selector lever button. 6 automatic transmission - see page 111 . Manual mode: 6 further information - s...

  • Page 19

    In brief 15 starting the engine: manual transmission in neutral, depress clutch and footbrake, automatic transm ission in p or n, do not accelerate petrol engines: turn key to start and release it diesel engines: turn key to on, when preheating control indicator n extinguishes 1) , turn key to start...

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    In brief 16 parking the vehicle: apply handbrake firmly, close windows, switch off engine, remove key, engage steering colum n lock, lock vehicle 6 further inform ation - see pages 18, 124, radio freq uency remote c ontrol - see page 19, central lock ing system - see pag e 21, vauxhall alarm system ...

  • Page 21: Locks, Doors, Windows

    Locks, doors, windows 17 locks, doors, windows replacement keys the key is a c onstituent of the electronic immobiliser. In c ase of loss, replacement keys c an be ord ered from your vauxhall authorised repairer b y quoting the k ey numb er and vehic le identification n umber (vin). Once a new trans...

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    Locks, doors, windows 18 electronic immobiliser the system checks whether the vehicle m ay be sta rted using the key that has been inserted. If the k ey is recognised as "authorised", the vehic le can b e started. The c heck is carried out via a transponder housed in the k ey. The electronic immobil...

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    Locks, doors, windows 19 radio frequency remote control the remote control is used to operate: z central locking system , z mechanical anti-theft locking system 3 , z vauxhall ala rm system 3 . The remote control has a range of approx. 6 metres. The range may be reduced due to env ironmenta l cond i...

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    Locks, doors, windows 20 fault if the central locking system cannot be opera ted with the remote c ontrol, this may be due to the follow ing reasons: z the rem ote control is out of range. Z the battery voltage of the remote control is too low. Change the battery in the rem ote control unit. Z the r...

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    Locks, doors, windows 21 central locking system for front doors, rear doors, tailga te and tank flap. To lock: press button p on rem ote control - or - with the doors closed, press central locking switch m in driver’s door. The c entral locking system can be activated with the windows op en. Always ...

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    Locks, doors, windows 22 tailgate to unlock and open press button q on remote control - or - press central locking switch m in driv er’s door. The tailga te is unlock ed together with the doors and can be opened by operating the button above the num ber plate and lifting the tailgate. With the engin...

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    Locks, doors, windows 23 mechanical anti-theft locking system 3 to lock: all doors and the tailga te must be closed; press button p on remote c ontrol again within 3 second s a fter locking - or - turn key in driver's door lock towa rd s rear of vehic le aga in within 3 seconds after locking, then t...

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    Locks, doors, windows 24 the remote control unit is used to operate the a nti-theft a la rm system. To activate always ensure that the doors, bonnet, tailgate, sunroof 3 a nd windows are properly closed and that there a re no passengers left in the vehic le before activating a nti-theft ala rm syste...

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    Locks, doors, windows 25 control indica tor for anti-theft alar m system 3 the c ontrol indicator illumina tes to show that the system is operational when the doors are locked with the remote control or the key. When the doors are unlocked with the k ey or remote control, the control indicator extin...

  • Page 30

    Locks, doors, windows 26 child safety locks to enga ge lock , open d oor, insert key into child safety loc k and turn lock from the vertic al to the horizontal position. Door cannot then be opened from insid e. To unlock door while c hild safety lock is activated, p ull up loc k button and open door...

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    Locks, doors, windows 27 for the safety of pedestrians, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting position in the event of a n accident-lik e im pact. As exterior mirrors are convex, objects are closer than they appear. Use interior mirror to judge size and d istance of objects. D...

  • Page 32

    Locks, doors, windows 28 autom atic a nti-dazzle interior mir ror 3 dazzle is automatically reduced. With the ignition off, the mirror does not dim. Press button on mirror housing to turn func tion on. Button will illuminate. Press button ag ain to turn off. There are two light sensors in the mirror...

  • Page 33

    Locks, doors, windows 29 additional switches are located in the front passenger’s door and the rea r doors. The rear windows do not open fully. Safety func tion 3 if the window g lass enc ounters resistanc e above the midd le of the window during autom atic closing, it will stop immediately and will...

  • Page 34

    Locks, doors, windows 30 sunvisors use the sunvisor to protect from g lare by pulling it up, d own or swivelling it to the side. Sunvisors have va nity mirrors and a ticket holder 3 on the rea r. When the vanity mirror covers are opened, the sunvisor light 3 will illuminate. Slide / tilt sunroof 3 o...

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    Locks, doors, windows 31 note z if the top of the sunroof is w et, tilt it to allow water to run off before opening the sunroof. Z when carrying a roof load, check the clearance of the sunroof, to av oid damage. 9 warning care must b e tak en when op erating the sunroof. Do not p lace any objects or...

  • Page 36: Seats, Interior

    Seats, interior 32 seats, interior front seats adjust seat longitudinally to adjust, p ull the handle on the front seat, slide the seat and release the handle. Ad justing front seat b ackrests to adjust, lift the release lever, mov e sea t bac krest to suit seating position and loc k in position w h...

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    Seats, interior 33 adjusting the lumba r sup port 3 to adjust, turn the handwheel whilst relieving the load on the bac krest. Adjust lumb ar support to suit personal req uirements. Adjusting seat height 3 to adjust, op erate lever on sid e of seat. Lever pumping action electrica lly a djustable fron...

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    Seats, interior 34 adjustment the seat position can be ad justed by means of switches on the outboard side of the seat. Adjusting the longitudinal position: move front switch forwards / backwa rd s. Height adjustment: to adjust height of front p art of seat cushion, push front p art of switch up / d...

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    Seats, interior 35 head restraints to adjust head restraint height, press release button, adjust height to suit then release the button. Pull head restraint up to ra ise. Push head restraint down while pressing the release button to low er the head restraint. Ac tiv e head restraints 3 in the event ...

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    Seats, interior 36 removing the head restraints insert a suitable tool into the sm all hole in the side of the guide sleeve without the release button and depress the lock. Press the release button on the other guide sleeve and pull up the head restraint. Stow head restraints securely in lugg age co...

  • Page 41

    Seats, interior 37 to raise the seat, lift back rest release lever and push backrest to up right p osition. Push and pull on seat back rest to ensure it is locked , thus av oiding excessiv e forward movement in the ev ent of a c ollision. Rear seats to adjust ba ckrests, lift release lev er loca ted...

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    Seats, interior 38 safety net 3 - see pa ge 56. Restoring rear seat b ackr ests lift and push b ackrest up and backwards to restore it to its original position. Ensure back rest la tches into place by p ushing top of back rest and pulling it forwards again. Rea r seat armr est 3 the armrest c an be ...

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    Seats, interior 39 z the airbag system is additionally trigg ered in the event of a serious accident involving a frontal impact, a nd forms a sa fety cushion for the driver and front passenger. In the event of a sid e- im pact, the sid e airba g system 3 protects the occupants in the front of the ve...

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    Seats, interior 40 belt force limiters loa d limiters on the front sea ts reduce the impac t on the seat occupant’s body from a tensioning b elt, in the ev ent of a sev ere frontal collision. The belt force is controlled, to red uce the risk of b elt-inflicted injury. Inspection of belts periodicall...

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    Seats, interior 41 belt tensioners control indicator the seat belt tensioners are monitored electronic ally together with the airbag s, and their op erational read iness show n by the red control indicator v in the instrument cluster. When the ig nition is sw itched on, the control indicator flashes...

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    Seats, interior 42 using the belts fitting the belt pull the belt out evenly from the retractor and guide it over the shoulder, m aking certa in that it is not twisted. Insert the la tch plate into the buckle. The seat backrest must not be tilted back too far (the recom mended m aximum tilting angle...

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    Seats, interior 43 seat belt height adjustment of front seat belt up per anchorage points z do not a djust height w hilst driving. Z squeeze relea se buttons together and slide adjuster up or down to desired position. Z ensure sliding height adjuster latches into position. Height adjuster can also b...

  • Page 48

    Seats, interior 44 note z children under 12 years or under 150 c m ta ll should only travel in an app ropriate child safety seat. Z nev er carry a child whilst trav elling in the vehicle. The child will become too heavy to hold in the ev ent of a c ollision. Z when transporting child ren, use a chil...

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    Seats, interior 45 permissible options for fitting a child safety sea t weight and age class on front passenger’s seat on outboard rear seats on c entr e rear seat 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months x u, + x 0+: up to 13 kg or approx. 2 years x u, + x i: 9 to 18 kg or approx. 8 months to 4 years x ...

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    Seats, interior 46 is ofix child restra int systems 3 the instructions ac com panying the isofix child restraint system are to be expressly follow ed. Il = suitable for particular isofix child restraint systems specified in the list. These isofix systems a re of the ’vehicle-specific’, ’restricted’ ...

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    Seats, interior 47 permissible options for fitting a n isofix c hild safety seat weight and age class size class fixture on front p assenger’s seat on outboard rear seats on c entre rear seat 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months e iso/r1 x il x 0+: up to 13 kg or approx. 2 years e iso/r1 x il x d iso...

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    Seats, interior 48 mounting brackets for isofix c hild restraint system s the brackets located betw een the backrest and sea t cushion are used for mounting isofix child restraint systems. The instructions ac com panying the isofix child restraint system are to be expressly follow ed. Only isofix ch...

  • Page 53

    Seats, interior 49 the front airbag system is trig gered: z depending on the severity of the accident, z depending on the typ e of impa ct, z within the range show n in the illustration, z independently of the side airbag 3 and curtain airba g systems. Examples: z impact a gainst a non-yielding obst...

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    Seats, interior 50 sid e a irbag s 3 the side airbags are identified b y the word "airbag" on the outb oa rd sides of the front seat b ackrests, and protect front sea t occupants in the event of a severe side- impac t. The side airbag system comprises: z an airbag with inflator in the outboard sides...

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    Seats, interior 51 the sid e airbags w ill not be trigg ered in the event of: z the ignition b eing switched off, z frontal collisions, z accidents in whic h the vehicle overturns, if la teral impa ct is insufficient for side airb ag deployment, z collisions involving a rear-impa ct, z collisions in...

  • Page 56

    Seats, interior 52 when trigg ered , the curtain airbag inflates in milliseconds and provides a safety barrier in the head area on the respective side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of injury to the head considerably in the ev ent of a side-im pact. The curta in airba gs will not be triggered...

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    Seats, interior 53 the system's integral self-diagnosis fa cility allows faults to be quickly remedied. Imp or tant z accessories not released for your v ehicle type and other objects must not be affixed or placed in the area in which the airbags inflate, as they could cause injury when the airbags ...

  • Page 58

    Seats, interior 54 z after airbags deflate, you may notice a burning smell, sm oke and white powd er in the interior, which is normal. Although they m ay cause skin or eye irrita tion, these sub stances a re non-toxic. Z hazard w arning lights may flash a nd lock ed doors may be unlock ed automa tic...

  • Page 59

    Seats, interior 55 storage luggage com partment cover to close pull lug gage compartment cover toward s rea r of vehicle using handle and insert retainers into brack ets on either side of luggage compartment. To open remove luggag e compartment c ov er from side b ra ckets. It rolls up automatically...

  • Page 60

    Seats, interior 56 safety net 3 the safety net can b e mounted behind the rea r seats or, if the rear seat backrests are folded, in front of the rear seats. Passeng ers must not b e transported behind the safety net. Fitting there a re four installation openings in the roof frame, two located in fro...

  • Page 61

    Seats, interior 57 removing loosen strap s by pulling up stra p a djusters and remove the strap hooks from the lashing eyes. Pull top corners of safety net from the smaller ap ertures into the larger apertures and remove. Lashing eyes lashing eyes are mounted on the luggag e compartment floor, to en...

  • Page 62

    Seats, interior 58 flexor ganizer 3 flexible system for div iding the luggage compartment or securing loads. The system consists of: z adapters z variable partition net z mesh pockets for the side walls z hooks in the lugga ge c om partment com ponents are mounted in the two guide rails in the side ...

  • Page 63

    Seats, interior 59 luggage com partment storage 3 trays on both sid es of the luggag e compartment floor. Lugg age comp artment under floor storage 3 to access the under floor storage, push both levers on floor cover towards the ha ndle - see pag e 172. Pull floor cover up wards by the ha nd le and ...

  • Page 64

    Seats, interior 60 z close the luggage compa rtm ent cover to prevent the objects from being reflected in the rear wind ow . Z if the bac krests are not folded down when transporting objects in the lugga ge c om partment, they m ust be engaged in their upright position - see pa ge 37. Z do not allow...

  • Page 65

    Seats, interior 61 sunglass holder to open: push the rear p art of the front rea ding lights cov er. To close: p ull up cover and push it until it latches into place. Do not store heav y item s in the stowa ge compartment. Console box in front armrest 3 to op en: pull up lower lev er and lift the li...

  • Page 66

    Seats, interior 62 console net 3 loc ated in the driver’s footwell. Front passenger’s seat undertray 3 pull up on front of tra y then pull it forw ards. Push the tray towards the seat to return it to its original position. Storage compa rtm ent 3 located in rear of centre console. To open: press but...

  • Page 67

    Seats, interior 63 ca rd hold er loc ated below instrument panel on driver’s side. Insert a card into the slot for convenient use. Coin storage open by pulling hand le on coin stora ge door (located below c ard holder) towards you. Push door firm ly to close. Drink holders located in the front 3 and...

  • Page 68

    Seats, interior 64 portable front ashtray 3 loc ated in front drink holder. To open: gently lift up lid . Illuminates depending on outside light conditions. To empty: rotate upper part of ashtray anticlockwise a nd remove. After use, close lid firmly. To rep la ce b attery: remove screw on ashtray l...

  • Page 69

    Seats, interior 65 accessory sockets loc ated in the rea r centre console between the front seats and in the rig ht-hand side of the lugga ge c om partment 3 . Operational with starter switch in positions acc or on. Pull the cap out to use the acc essory soc ket, and repla ce it w hen not in use. Th...

  • Page 70: Instruments, Controls

    66 instruments, controls instruments, controls control indicators ............................... 66 instrument display.............................. 71 information display ............................ 72 display of current tyre pressure 3 .... 87 check control 3 .................................. 8...

  • Page 71

    Instruments, controls 67 r parking dista nc e sensors 3 illuminates in yellow when ig nition is switched on. If it stays illum ina ted while driving, there is a fault in the system - see pag e 138. 5 dcs (descent control system) both control indicators illuminate w hen ignition is switched on. Green...

  • Page 72

    Instruments, controls 68 o elec tronic im mobiliser illuminates in red when ignition is switched on, then extinguishes. If it remains illum ina ted when the ig nition is on, there is a fault in the im mobiliser system; the eng ine cannot be started - see page 18. 9 door open illuminates in red when ...

  • Page 73

    Instruments, controls 69 > front fog lig hts illuminates in green when front fog lights are sw itched on - see page 92. R fog tail light illuminates in yellow w hen the fog tail light is sw itched on - see page 92. P headlight ma in beam illuminates in blue when ma in b eam is on and when headlight ...

  • Page 74

    Instruments, controls 70 a anti-theft alarm system activation without monitoring of passenger com partm ent and vehicle tilt 3 see page 24. I eng ine oil pressure illuminates in red when ig nition is switched on. Extinguishes after engine is started. Ca n illuminate intermittently when idling with h...

  • Page 75

    Instruments, controls 71 instrum ent display tachom eter making use of the tachometer helps to save fuel; it indicates the engine speed in rev olutions per m inute (rp m). Red warning zone on right; maximum permissible engine speed exc eeded, danger to engine. If possib le, d riv e in each gear in t...

  • Page 76

    Instruments, controls 72 fuel g auge indicates fuel level when the ignition is on. After ad ding fuel and restarting engine, fuel ga uge pointer slowly m oves to show new fuel lev el. When fuel g aug e indicates that fuel supp ly is low, control indicator y illum inates: fill up fuel tank as soon as...

  • Page 77

    Instruments, controls 73 grap hical infor mation disp lay 3 , colour information display 3 display of time, outside tempera ture, and date / infotainment system (when it is on). The grap hica l informa tion display presents the information in monochrom e. The colour information display presents the ...

  • Page 78

    Instruments, controls 74 in vehicles with graphical information display 3 or colour inform ation display 3 , a warning message appears on the display as a warning for icy road surfaces. There is no message below -5 °c. Board inform ation display, selecting functions functions and settings of some eq...

  • Page 79

    Instruments, controls 75 to select using the left adjuster wheel on the steering wheel: if check control 3 issues a warning message, the display is block ed from other func tions. Acknowled ge the message by pressing the ok b utton or the left adjuster wheel. If there a re several warning messages, ...

  • Page 80

    Instruments, controls 76 correcting time some rds 1) transmitters do not send a correct tim e signal. If the incorrect time is continually disp la yed , deactivate automatic time synchronisation 3 and set the tim e m anually – see next column. The automatic setting is indicated by } in the display. ...

  • Page 81

    Instruments, controls 77 setting units of measure you ca n select w hich units of measure a re to be used. Select the menu item for units of m easure from the settings menu and mak e the desired setting. Board inform ation display, trip c omputer 3 the trip computer provides information on driving d...

  • Page 82

    Instruments, controls 78 average consumption display of av erage consumption. The m easurement can be restarted at any time – see "r esetting trip computer inform ation". Effective consumption displays amount of fuel consumed. The m easurement can be restarted at any time – see "r esetting trip comp...

  • Page 83

    Instruments, controls 79 stop w atch operating using the arrow buttons: to start, press left arrow b utton to select menu item s tart and press ok button to start / stop. To reset, press left arrow b utton to select menu item r eset and p ress ok button. Operating using the left adjuster wheel on th...

  • Page 84

    Instruments, controls 80 to select using the arrow buttons: select menu item s via menus and with the b uttons on the infotainm ent system. If check control 3 issues a warning message, the display is block ed from other func tions. Acknowled ge the message by pressing the right or left arrow button....

  • Page 85

    Instruments, controls 81 for each functional area there is a main page (main), which is selected a t the top edge of the display: z audio z navigation 3 z telephone 3 z trip computer 3 for audio, navigation 3 and telephone 3 func tions – see infotainment system instruction manual. Graphica l informa...

  • Page 86

    Instruments, controls 82 correcting time 3 with the nav igation system, d ate and time are set automatically upon receipt of a gps 1) satellite signal. If the displayed time does not ma tc h loca l time, it can be corrected ma nually or autom atically by receiving an rds 2) tim e signal 3 . Some rds...

  • Page 87

    Instruments, controls 83 setting units of measure you ca n select w hich units of measure a re to be used. Select menu item units from the settings menu. The a vailable units are disp la yed . Select the desired unit. Selections are indicated by a o in front of the m enu item . Ad justing contra st ...

  • Page 88

    Instruments, controls 84 grap hical infor mation disp lay 3 or colour information display 3 , trip comp uter 3 the trip computers provide information on driving data, which is continually recorded and evaluated electronically. The trip computer ma in page provides inform ation on range, av erage con...

  • Page 89

    Instruments, controls 85 dista nce travelled displays num ber of m iles (kilometres) driven. The mea surem ent can be restarted at any time - see "resetting trip computer inform ation". Average speed display of av erage speed. The m easurement can be restarted at any time - see "resetting trip compu...

  • Page 90

    Instruments, controls 86 to reset all inform ation of a trip computer, select menu item all values . After resetting, "- - -" is displayed for the trip computer information selected. The reca lculated v alues are d isplayed after a brief delay. Interruption of power sup ply if the power supply has b...

  • Page 91

    Instruments, controls 87 the d esired stop watch d isplay can be selected from the op tions menu 3 : driving time excl. Stops the tim e the vehicle is in motion is recorded. Stationary time is not included. Driving time incl. Stops the tim e the vehicle is in motion is recorded. The time the v ehicl...

  • Page 92

    Instruments, controls 88 warning buzzers while driving: z when operating the turn signals. Z if driv er’s or passenger’s seat belt 3 is not engaged when the seat is occupied and vehicle speed exceeds approx. 14 mph (22 km/h). When the vehicle is parked and driver’s door is opened: z with exterior li...

  • Page 93

    Instruments, controls 89 autom atic w iping with ra in sensor 3 to activate, m ov e stalk upwa rds to automatic wiping with ra in sensor position $ . The rain sensor detects the am ount of water on the windscreen a nd automatically reg ulates the windscreen wiper. The w ip er operates for one cycle ...

  • Page 94: Lighting

    Lighting 90 lighting exterior lights turn light switch: in positions 8 a nd 9 , the tail lights, numb er plate lights and instrument p anel lig hts are also on. Daytim e running lights 3 com e on automatically when engine is started. They w ill turn off w hen the pa rk ing lights or dipp ed beam are...

  • Page 95

    Lighting 91 main beam, headlight flash to switch from dipped beam to m ain beam, p ush stalk forwards. To switch back to dipped bea m, pull stalk back towards steering wheel. To activate the headlight flash, pull stalk towards steering w heel. Main beam is enga ged for the duration of a ctivation. T...

  • Page 96

    Lighting 92 front fog lights > the front fog lights can only be sw itched on when b oth the ignition a nd headlights are on. With automatic dipped beam activation 3 , parking lights and dipp ed beam come on simulta neously when the front fog lights are sw itched on. Follow the reg ulations of the co...

  • Page 97

    Lighting 93 hazard warning lights to switch on, press button ¨ . To switch off, press button ¨ again. To aid location of the pushbutton, the red surface is illum ina ted when the ignition is switched on. When the button is p ressed, its control indicator flashes in unison with the haz ard warning li...

  • Page 98

    Lighting 94 door-to-door lighting the d ipped beam and reversing lights illuminate for approx. 30 second s after the driver exits the v ehicle a nd closes the door. To activate function: if the driv er’s door is left open, the lights will exting uish after two minutes. Door-to-door lighting can be d...

  • Page 99

    Lighting 95 courtesy lig hts can be turned off immediately by pressing button k . Front r ead ing lig hts left and right read ing lights are indiv idua lly opera ble. With ignition on: rear interior lights press button to turn on left a nd right rear interior lights ind iv idually. Press button agai...

  • Page 100

    Lighting 96 luggage com partment lights com e on when a door or the tailga te is opened. Front d oor lights come on when a door is opened. Once all doors are closed , the front door lig hts extinguish after approx. 10 seconds. If the doors are left open, the lights will stay on for ap prox. 10 minut...

  • Page 101: Infotainment System

    Infotainment system 97 infotainment system radio reception 3 the radio is opera ted as describ ed in the op erating instructions supplied . Vehicle radio reception will differ from that ob tained with domestic radios. As the v ehicle antenna is relatively near the ground, the broadcasting compa nies...

  • Page 102

    Infotainment system 98 mobile telephones and radio equipment (cb) 3 the vauxhall installa tion instructions and the operating guidelines p rov id ed by the telephone manufa cturer m ust be observed when fitting and operating a m ob ile telephone. Failure to d o so could invalida te the vehicle’s ope...

  • Page 103: Climate Control

    Climate control 99 climate control heating and ventilation system, air conditioning system ventilation, heating and cooling are combined into one unit that is d esigned to prov ide com fort regardless of the season, weather or outside temperature. When cooling is ac tiv ated, the air is cooled and d...

  • Page 104

    Climate control 100 air vents pleasant ventilation to the head area w ith unheated or slightly warm ed air depending on the position of the tem perature rotary knob. Centre air vents to open and close a ir vents, turn horizontal knurled wheel to the left or right. Open air vents when air distributio...

  • Page 105

    Climate control 101 heated rear window, heated exterior m irrors 3 operational only in starter switch positions acc or on. Control indicator in button. Turn off as soon as vision is clear. Rear wind ow and exterior m irror heating is switched off automatically after app rox. 15 minutes. To avoid dis...

  • Page 106

    Climate control 102 heating and ventilation system left-hand rota ry knob : air d istribution central r otary knob: temperature rig ht-hand rotary knob: airflow four fan speeds: the ra te of airflow is determined by the fan. The fan should therefore be switched on during driving. M to head area via ...

  • Page 107

    Climate control 103 ventilation z turn air recircula tion m od e 4 off. Z for maximum ventilation to head area: set air distrib ution rotary k nob to m . Z for ventila tion to footwell: set air distrib ution rotary k nob to k . Z for simultaneous v entilation to head area a nd footwell: set air dist...

  • Page 108

    Climate control 104 heating the footwell z set air distribution rota ry knob to k . Z turn temperature rota ry knob to red area for warm air. Z switch on fan. Wind ow demisting and d efrosting to c lear misted or icy windows, e.G. Due to damp w eather, damp clothing or low outside temperatures: z se...

  • Page 109

    Climate control 105 air recirculation mode during ’normal’ operation, the hea ting, ventilation and a ir cond itioning system uses outside air. To prevent fumes or unpleasant odours from entering the vehic le when in stationary traffic and when rapid heating or cooling of the passenger compartment i...

  • Page 110

    Climate control 106 cooling operational only with eng ine running and with the fan switched on: control indicator in the button illum ina tes when a ir cond itioning is enabled and exting uishes when the system is switched off. Cooling switches off autom atically at low outside tem peratures. Engine...

  • Page 111

    Climate control 107 maximum cooling open windows and sunroof 3 briefly so that warm air can escap e rapidly. Z press button n (to switch on air conditioning system). Z activ ate air recirculation mode 4 . Z set air distribution rota ry knob to m . Z turn temperature rota ry knob all the way to b lue...

  • Page 112

    Climate control 108 autom atic a ir recircula tion the automatic air recirc ulation system has an air q uality sensor to detect ha rm ful amb ient gases, in which case it will switch automatically to air recirculation mode. Press a utoma tic a ir recirculation button t ; the system provides the opti...

  • Page 113

    Climate control 109 manual settings under certain circumstances (e.G. Iced or misted wind ow s), the functions of the system c an be modified m anually. System settings can be changed by pressing button n (control indicator in button will illum inate) or by adjusting the fan or air distribution rota...

  • Page 114

    Climate control 110 air intake the air inta kes in front of the windsc reen in the engine com partment must be kept clear to allow air intake. Remove any lea ves, d irt or snow. Pollen filter the p ollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen and spores from the air entering from outside. The active carbo...

  • Page 115: Driving And Operation

    Driving and operation 111 driving and operation automatic transmission 3 the automatic transmission perm its manual gea rshifting ( m anual mod e ) or autom atic gearshifting ( automa tic mod e ) with fully autom atic clutch control. The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in posit...

  • Page 116

    Driving and operation 112 transmission display display of mode or current gear. Selec tor lever settings, p, r, n a nd d (a utomatic mode) selec tor lever can only be moved out of p or n with the ignition switched on and the footbrake dep ressed (selector lever loc k). To eng age p or r , press sele...

  • Page 117

    Driving and operation 113 manual mode move selector lever out of p osition d (to the left) into manual gate, then forwards or back wards. Tip selector lever in the a ppropriate direc tion. It then returns to centre position. Gearshifting in manua l mode can be achiev ed whilst accelerating. If the e...

  • Page 118

    Driving and operation 114 kickd own dep ress a ccelerator peda l past the pressure point and hold in position; below certain speeds, the transmission shifts down into a lower gea r. Full engine power is available for acceleration. When the desired speed is reached, ease off the acc elerator; the tra...

  • Page 119

    Driving and operation 115 parking before leav ing the vehicle: z depress and hold footbrake, z ap ply handbrake, z move selector lev er to position p , z turn key to lock position, z remove ignition key, z engage steering column lock, z lock the vehic le. When the ig nition is sw itched off, the aut...

  • Page 120

    Driving and operation 116 fault z if a fa ult occ urs in the a utomatic transm ission, control indicator z will illuminate in the instrument cluster. Autom atic shifting ma y be much harsher than norm al or, in the case of a serious fault, cancelled a ltogether. Consult a workshop as soon as possibl...

  • Page 121

    Driving and operation 117 all wheel drive all wheel driv e (awd) is an active-on- demand system that engages automatically, with no action required by the d riv er. Depend ing on the driving env ironment, the vehicle switches between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, to give the vehicle more tra...

  • Page 122

    Driving and operation 118 always exerc ise caution when in slip pery conditions (caused by sand, gravel, water, snow or ice on the road), in order to maintain vehicle control. Use the accelerator to control the v ehicle - keep brake peda l use to a m inimum. Z do not slip the clutc h. Z do not spin ...

  • Page 123

    Driving and operation 119 ensure that tyres (including the sp are) are infla ted to the correct p ressure and are suitab le for the p revailing off-road conditions. Tyre pressures - see page 217. Check the jack and wheel changing tools, and include a b oa rd or pla te for supporting the jack on soft...

  • Page 124

    Driving and operation 120 the g round clearance, ramp a ngle, angle of approach and depa rture and wading depth need to be considered, especially in hilly conditions and when wading, to prevent the vehicle becom ing stuck and possibly damag ed. Technical d ata - see page 208. Dr iving through water ...

  • Page 125

    Driving and operation 121 self-help recovery and towing when rec ov ering or towing a v ehicle off-road , observe the following: z a greater forc e is req uired to move a vehicle from or through mud than w hen on a hard surfaced road. Z attach a tow rope to the towing eye of the vehic le, not to the...

  • Page 126

    Driving and operation 122 maintena nc e certain maintenance operations, e.G. Changes of engine oil, oil filter, air clea ner element and brake pads, are required more frequently for severe operating conditions, e.G. Driving on unsurfaced roads, during thick dust or mud accumulation, etc. If the vehi...

  • Page 127

    Driving and operation 123 driving hints the first 600 miles (1000 km) drive your vehicle at v arious speeds. Do not use full throttle. Never allow the eng ine to labour at low revs. Make good use of all gea rs. Depress the accelerator pedal a maximum of around three quarters of the ava ila ble ped a...

  • Page 128

    Driving and operation 124 sw itching off the engine if the engine temperature is v ery high, e.G. After driv ing in mountainous terrain: allow engine to idle for a pprox. 2 minutes, in order to prevent heat ac cum ula tion. When you switch off, fans in the engine compartment may continue running for...

  • Page 129

    Driving and operation 125 save fuel, protect the environment trend-setting technology when dev eloping and manufac turing your vehic le, vauxhall used environment- friendly and , in the main, rec yclable materials. The production methods used to mak e your v ehicle are likewise env ironmenta lly-com...

  • Page 130

    Driving and operation 126 overrun z the fuel supply is automatically shut off during ov errun, e.G. When the vehicle is being driven down long gradients or during b ra king - see page 124. Z to enable the overrun cut-off to take effect and save fuel, do not accelerate or declutch. Corr ect gear sele...

  • Page 131

    Driving and operation 127 fuels, refuelling fuel c onsum ption optional equipment (e.G. Wide tyres, towing equipm ent) increases the kerbweight a nd, in som e ca ses, also the permissible gross vehicle weight. This in turn increases fuel consum ption and red uces the maxim um speed of the vehicle. W...

  • Page 132

    Driving and operation 128 fuel filler cap if replacing the fuel filler cap, be sure to use the origina l fuel filler cap for your model, to ensure full func tionality. Refuelling ensure suitable fuel is available before driving in foreign c ountries. The fuel filler neck w ith bayonet ca p is loca t...

  • Page 133

    Driving and operation 129 catalytic converter, exhaust emissions ca talytic conver ter for petrol engines leaded fuel will damage the catalytic converter and parts of the elec tronic system, thereby rendering them inoperative. On vehicles w ith a catalytic conv erter, the fuel tank filler neck is of...

  • Page 134

    Driving and operation 130 controlling exha ust em ission through d esign-related mea sures, primarily in the fuel injec tion and ig nition systems (in combination with the catalytic converter), the p roportion of noxious materials in the exhaust, such as carbon monoxide (co), hydrocarbons (ch) and n...

  • Page 135

    Driving and operation 131 exhaust ga ses do not run engine in enc losed sp aces, e.G. In a garag e, or sit in a parked vehicle for an extended period with the eng ine running. Do not drive with tailgate open. If driving with the tailgate open is necessary, set fan to highest speed, close wind ows an...

  • Page 136

    Driving and operation 132 drive control systems elec tronic stability control (es c) the electronic sta bility control improves driving stability when necessary, independently of the type of road surfa ce and the tyre grip. It a lso prevents the drive wheels from spinning. The system monitors vehicl...

  • Page 137

    Driving and operation 133 esc n ot rea dy control indicator a the c ontrol indicator illumina tes in yellow for approx. 4 seconds when the ignition is switched on. Illuminates to indicate that the system is not ready for conditions to opera te. May illuminate in cold conditions. It should exting uis...

  • Page 138

    Driving and operation 134 hydraulic brake assist (hba) when the esc function comes into a ction and recognises a ny em ergenc y situations req uiring hard b ra king, it automatically delivers increased braking pressure to the wheels. Active rollover protection (ar p) if the v ehicle moves in a n uns...

  • Page 139

    Driving and operation 135 to deactivate press dcs button ag ain. The green dcs control indica tor 5 will extinguish. Dep ressing the footbrak e or ac celera tor will also cause the dcs function to be deactivated . Fault the yellow dcs control indicator 5 flashes to indicate that the system is not re...

  • Page 140

    Driving and operation 136 cruise control 3 cruise control can store and maintain speeds over a pprox. 20 mph (30 km/h). Dev iation from the stored speed may occur when d riv ing uphill or d ow nhill. For safety reasons, cruise control cannot be activated until the footbrake has been depressed once. ...

  • Page 141

    Driving and operation 137 to activate press the e b utton to turn cruise control on. Accelerate to the desired speed, press the d button and release it; the current speed is stored and m ainta ined. The a ccelerator pedal can be released after setting cruise control speed. Vehicle speed can be incre...

  • Page 142

    Driving and operation 138 parking dista nc e sensors 3 the p arking dista nce sensors m ake parking easier by measuring the distance between the vehicle a nd any obstacles to the front and rear and giv ing an acoustic signa l in the passenger compartment. The system record s the distance using four ...

  • Page 143

    Driving and operation 139 control indicator for parking distance sensors control indicator r illum inates while driving if there is a fault in the system . If the acoustic signal sounds 3 times continuously when there are no obsta cles near the front or rear bumper, there is a fault in the system. H...

  • Page 144

    Driving and operation 140 tyre pr essure monitoring system 3 the tyre pressure m onitoring system continually checks the pressure of all four wheels while driving. A pressure sensor is integrated in each wheel. Once a m inute, the pressure of each tyre is sent to a control unit, where it is compared...

  • Page 145

    Driving and operation 141 a graphic i ndicating the left rear tyre is shown together with the current tyre pressure; slight pressure deviation. Reduce speed. Check pressure at next opportunity with appropriate gauge and correct if necessary. On the colour information display 3 , this report will app...

  • Page 146

    Driving and operation 142 brake assist rapid powerful application of the brake pedal automatically applies ma ximum brake force amplification to achieve the shortest possib le brak ing distance under full braking (brake assist). Maintain steady pressure on the brak e pedal for as long as full-on bra...

  • Page 147

    Driving and operation 143 handb rake always apply handbrake firm ly. On slopes, apply the handbrak e as firmly as possible. The m echanical handbrake acts on the brakes on the rea r wheels. It engag es automatically when applied. To release the hand brake, press and hold the b utton, pull the lever ...

  • Page 148

    Driving and operation 144 anti-lock brake system (abs) u the abs continually monitors the v ehicle's brake system and prevents the wheels from locking, irrespective of the road c ondition and tyre grip. It starts to regulate the braking p ressure as soon as a w heel shows a tendency to lock. The v e...

  • Page 149

    Driving and operation 145 wheels, tyres see page 216 for suitable tyres a nd restrictions. Factory-fitted tyres are m atched to the chassis and offer optimum driving comfort and safety. Cha ng ing tyre / w heel type note the necessa ry modifications b efore switching to different tyres or wheels. If...

  • Page 150

    Driving and operation 146 tyre p r essure check tyre pressures when cold, at least every 14 da ys and prior to any long journey. Don't forget to check the spare. Use the valve cap key 3 to make unscrewing the v alve caps easier. The valv e cap key is loca ted on the inside of the tank flap. Tyre pre...

  • Page 151

    Driving and operation 147 tread depth check tread depth regularly. Should the front tyres show greater wea r than the rear tyres, have both front wheels excha ng ed with the rear wheels so that the tyres w ith deeper tread are on the front axle. For information on how to change a wheel - see page 17...

  • Page 152

    Driving and operation 148 tyre designations meanings: e.G. 235/60 r 17 102 h speed code letters: winter tyres 3 see pag e 216 for restrictions. Winter tyres (m + s tyres) im prov e safety at extremely low outside temperatures and should therefore be fitted on all wheels. The design of summer tyres m...

  • Page 153

    Driving and operation 149 always use fine-linked chains tha t add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread and the inboard sides (including chain lock). Tyre chains may only be used at speeds of up to 30 mph (50 km/h) 1) or up to the tyre chain manufacturer’s rec om mended maximum speed, w hichever is l...

  • Page 154

    Driving and operation 150 flex-fix system 3 the flex-fix system allows up to two bicycles to be attached to a pull-out carrier integrated beneath the vehicle floor. The m aximum load is 40 kg . If not in use, the flex-fix system ha s to b e collapsed back b eneath the vehicle floor. There must not b...

  • Page 155

    Driving and operation 151 pull up num ber plate holder and fully insert the holder supports into the reta iners. Install the tail lig hts remove the left tail light (1), then the right tail light (2) from the storage bay. Open out the light support on the b ack of the tail light all the w ay..

  • Page 156

    Driving and operation 152 push the clamping lever and insert the light sup port into the retainer until it hits the stop . Perform this procedure for both tail lights. Check the cable and light position to ma ke sure these are correctly installed and are securely located. Lock the flex-fix system sw...

  • Page 157

    Driving and operation 153 unfold p ed al cra nk recesses fold one or both pedal crank recesses upwards until the diagonal support enga ges. Remove the peda l crank mounts from the pedal crank rec esses. Ad apting the flex- fix system to a bicycle with the rotary lever on the pedal crank recess, roug...

  • Page 158

    Driving and operation 154 if the bicycle has curv ed peda l cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1), see illustration. Press the release lev er and withd ra w the wheel recesses. Push the release lever on the strap retainer and remove the strap retainer..

  • Page 159

    Driving and operation 155 prepare the bicycle for attachment rotate the left pedal (opp osite the chain cog) vertically downward s. The pedal on the left pedal crank m ust be horiz ontal. The front bicycle must ha ve its front wheel facing left. The rear bicycle m ust have its front wheel facing rig...

  • Page 160

    Driving and operation 156 attach the p edal cra nk by rotating the attachment screw on the p edal crank mount. Plac e the wheel recesses such that the bicycle is more or less horizontal. Here, the distance betw een the pedals and the tailg ate should b e at least 5 cm . Setting the wheel recesses - ...

  • Page 161

    Driving and operation 157 tighten the attachment screw for the pedal bearing mount to its m aximum p oint. Secure b oth bicycle wheels to wheel recesses using stra p retainers. Check the bicycle to mak e sure it is secure. The settings for the wheel recesses and the rotary lever on the pedal crank r...

  • Page 162

    Driving and operation 158 secure the strap retainer a nd pull tightly downwards as far as possible. Press release lever and slide in w heel recesses all the way as fa r as they w ill go. Disengage the lock ing lever on the diag onal support and fold both pedal crank recesses down. 9 warning caution;...

  • Page 163

    Driving and operation 159 swiv el first the right clamp ing lever (1), inwards, followed by the left clam ping lev er (2), until they can b e engaged in their respective recesses. Push the c lamping lever and p ull both light supports out of the recesses. Fold in the light supports on the backs of t...

  • Page 164

    Driving and operation 160 pull up number plate holder a nd fold down into horizontal position. Open the tailgate. Raise the release lever and push the system into the bumper until it engages. Ensure release lever returns to original position. Towing equipment 3 if the vehicle is not equipped with a ...

  • Page 165

    Driving and operation 161 towing eq uipment with detacha ble coupling ball bar 3 stowage of coupling ball b ar the c oupling ba ll bar is kept in a ba g, fastened with a strap and is stowed below the floor cover in the luggag e compartment. Fitting the coupling ball bar remove sealing p lug from the...

  • Page 166

    Driving and operation 162 inserting the coupling ba ll bar insert the coupling b all bar into the coupling housing and push firmly downwards until the coupling ball b ar audibly engages. If it does not engage, repeat fitting proced ure. Do not swing the coupling ball b ar to the left or right, or up...

  • Page 167

    Driving and operation 163 dismounting the coupling b all ba r unlock coupling ball b ar and remove key. Push lev er to the left, towards the coupling ball b ar and turn it downwards. Pull coupling ball ba r out of c oupling housing. Remove any rust or dirt from area around the coupling housing and c...

  • Page 168

    Driving and operation 164 coup ling socket loa d the c oupling socket load is the load exerted by the carav an / tra iler on the coupling ball. It can b e varied by changing the w eight distribution when loa ding the carava n / trailer. The ma ximum permissible coup ling socket load for the towing v...

  • Page 169

    Driving and operation 165 driving chara cteristics, tow ing tip s in the case of carav ans / trailers with brakes 3 , a tta ch the breakaway stopp ing cable to the eye 3 or loop around coupling ball b ar if no eye is ava ila ble. Ensure cable is crossed under the coupling soc ket to ensure the carav...

  • Page 170

    Driving and operation 166 block the wheels of b oth the caravan / trailer a nd the vehicle w hen parking a nd always a pply the handbrake firm ly. If possible, do not pa rk on slopes. Pa rking on inclines if parking on an incline is unavoidable, depress the footbrake, hav e someone place wheel block...

  • Page 171: Self-Help, Vehicle Care

    Self-help, vehicle care 167 self-help, vehicle care diesel fuel system , bleeding nev er let the fuel tank run dry. If control indica tor y illuminates, refuel as soon a s possible. It is p ossib le to restart the engine if the ta nk ha s b een run dry. A delayed start can be exp ected. Switch on th...

  • Page 172

    Self-help, vehicle care 168 to open com pletely, locate the safety catch, found slightly left of centre on the underside of the bonnet, p ush the ca tch upwards and lift the bonnet gently. The bonnet is held open automatically. When the bonnet is opened, leaves, dirt or snow on the bonnet can slide ...

  • Page 173

    Self-help, vehicle care 169 z nev er expose the battery to naked flam es or sparks. Z a discharged ba ttery ca n freeze at temperatures of 0 ° c. Defrost the ba ttery in a warm room before connecting the jump leads. Z do not a llow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Th...

  • Page 174

    Self-help, vehicle care 170 z do not c onnec t leads to negative terminal of discharged battery. Z the last connection point should be as far awa y from the discharged b attery as possible. Z route lead s so they cannot catch on rotating pa rts in eng ine compa rtm ent. Z start the engine of the veh...

  • Page 175

    Self-help, vehicle care 171 keep tow rope 3 clear of front b um per, and ensure it is securely fixed to the towing eye at both ends. Pull on the tow rope 3 to check . To prevent entry of exha ust fumes from towing vehic le, switch on air recircula tion mode (see page 105) and close the windows. Neve...

  • Page 176

    Self-help, vehicle care 172 sc rew the rear towing eye attachment anticlockwise until it is firm ly in place. Drive off slowly and avoid jerky movements. Impermissible tractive forces could dam age the vehic les. To prevent dam age, do not take up slack in the tow rope too quickly. After towing, uns...

  • Page 177

    Self-help, vehicle care 173 warning triangle ¨ 3 , first aid kit + 3 your first aid kit a nd warning tria ngle can be a ccommodated b elow the floor cover in the lugga ge c om partment. Tem porary spare wheel the tem porary spare wheel is loca ted in the luggage compartment below the floor cover a n...

  • Page 178

    Self-help, vehicle care 174 notes on tempor ary spa re wheel z using a temporary spa re wheel m ay cha nge the driving behav iour of the vehicle, particularly if using winter tyres 3 . Replace defective tyre as quic kly as possible, balance wheel and fit to vehicle. Z fit only one temp orary sp are ...

  • Page 179

    Self-help, vehicle care 175 z remove wheel trim 3 . Z slacken wheel nuts one turn only before ra ising the vehicle, but do not totally unscrew or remove the nuts until the wheel is off the ground. Z nev er change m ore than one wheel a t a tim e. Z block wheel diagonally op posite the wheel to b e c...

  • Page 180

    Self-help, vehicle care 176 3. The location of front a nd rear jack ing points is indicated by notches on the bottom ed ge of the vehicle, under the doors. 4. Before p ositioning the jack, set it to the necessary heig ht b y rotating the eye by hand. Position jac k at the front or rear jacking point...

  • Page 181

    Self-help, vehicle care 177 electrical system fuses there are two fuseboxes in the vehicle: the instrument panel fusebox is loca ted on the left-hand sid e of the driver’s footwell, the engine com partment fusebox is located next to the coolant reserv oir. It is ad visab le to ca rry a full set of f...

  • Page 182

    Self-help, vehicle care 178 when rep la cing a fuse, turn off the respective switch and the ignition. A defective fuse can be recog nized b y its melted w ire. A new fuse should only be installed after the cause of the trouble has been elimina ted. There is a fuse extractor in the eng ine compartmen...

  • Page 183

    Self-help, vehicle care 179 some circuits m ay be protected by severa l fuses. No. Circuit rating 1 accessory socket 20 a 2 seat heating 20 a 3 audio 15 a 4 trailer 10 a 5 parking light (right sid e) 10 a 6 air conditioning 10 a 7 power steering 10 a 8 body control module 10 a 9 vauxhall alarm 10 a ...

  • Page 184

    180 self-help, vehicle care eng ine compar tment fuseb ox the fusebox is loca ted next to the coolant reserv oir in the engine compartment. To open, disengage cover a nd tilt upw ards. To help in repla cing fuses, a fuse extractor is located in the engine compartment fusebox. 9 warning switch off en...

  • Page 185

    Self-help, vehicle care 181 bulb replacement before replacing a bulb, switch off ignition and relevant switch. Only hold new bulbs at base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands, otherwise fingerprints on the g lass evaporate and residue builds up on the reflector eventually resulting in a dul...

  • Page 186

    Self-help, vehicle care 182 halogen headlight system dipp ed and ma in beam main beam 1 (inner bulbs) and dip ped beam 2 (outer bulbs). 1. Remove hea dlight assem bly - see p a ge 181. 2. Remove hea dlight cap. 3. Release bulb retaining spring and remove bulb from reflector housing. 4. When fitting ...

  • Page 187

    Self-help, vehicle care 183 xenon headlight system 3 halogen headlights a can b e identified from xenon head lights b by the d ifferent lens layout. Pa rking lights 1. Remove headlight assembly - see page 181. 2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and withdraw b ulb holder from light assembly. 3. Remo...

  • Page 188

    Self-help, vehicle care 184 front fog lig hts 1. Remove 2 screws from panel on underside of vehic le below front fog lig hts and remove panel. 2. Disconnect harness connector from bulb holder and rotate bulb hold er anticlockw ise. 3. Remove b ulb holder from light assemb ly, rotate bulb anticlockwi...

  • Page 189

    Self-help, vehicle care 185 6. Replace light assembly by g uiding lugs on light assemb ly into their holes (see black arrows in illustration). 7. Replace 2 screws rem oved earlier and close the tailgate. Number plate lights 1. Remove 4 screw s (arrowed) and remov e light covers. 2. Remove b ulb hold...

  • Page 190

    Self-help, vehicle care 186 rear interior lights 1. Using a suitable sc rewdriver, pry light lens away from roof lining. 2. Remove bulb. 3. Install new bulb. 4. Reinstall lig ht lens in roof lining. Lugg age comp artment lights 3 1. Using a suitable sc rewdriver, remove lens from light assembly. 2. ...

  • Page 191

    Self-help, vehicle care 187 centre high-m ounted stop lig ht, instrument panel and glove comp artment illum ination we recommend hav ing b ulb replacements carried out by a workshop. Vauxhall genuine parts and accessories we recommend the use of “ vauxhall genuine parts and accessories” and conversi...

  • Page 192

    Self-help, vehicle care 188 engine oil information on engine oils is available on page 206. Eng ine oil level and consum ption it is normal for every engine to consume som e oil, and it is som etimes necessary to check and top up the engine oil lev el between oil chang es. For this rea son, the engi...

  • Page 193

    Self-help, vehicle care 189 eng ine oil level check and topp ing up the engine oil level must b e checked with the v ehicle horizontal and w ith the engine (which must be a t operating temperature) switched off. Wait a few m inutes b efore check ing the level to allow the normal oil accumulation in ...

  • Page 194

    Self-help, vehicle care 190 remem ber to reset the engine oil life monitor 3 whenever the engine oil is changed - see page 190. Engine oil life monitor 3 the engine oil life m onitor lets you k now when to change the oil. Ba sed on driving conditions, the mileage / kilometre interval at which a n oi...

  • Page 195

    Self-help, vehicle care 191 check diesel fuel filter at shorter interva ls if the v ehicle is subjected to extrem e opera ting conditions such as hig h humidity (primarily in coastal areas), extrem ely high or low outside temperatures a nd sub stantially v arying daytim e a nd nig ht- time temp erat...

  • Page 196

    Self-help, vehicle care 192 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 c oolant level in the expansion tank should b e between the m in a nd max marks when the system is c old. When the engine is at opera ting...

  • Page 197

    Self-help, vehicle care 193 brake fluid brake fluid level the brake fluid lev el in the reservoir m ust not be higher than the max m ark or lower than the min mark. Do not ov erfill the brak e fluid reservoir, as this may cause an engine fire due to fluid burning; risk of injury and d amage to the v...

  • Page 198

    Self-help, vehicle care 194 clutch fluid 3 the c lutch fluid does not require any additional maintenance than that detailed in the c hap ter "service, ma intena nce" on page 202. If the fluid in the reserv oir falls below the min mark, consult a work shop. Power steering fluid the power steering flu...

  • Page 199

    Self-help, vehicle care 195 to ensure proper operation of the ra in sensor 3 , the sensor a rea must be free from dust, dirt and ice, w hich is why the windscreen wash system m ust be operated at regular intervals and the sensor area de- iced. Vehicles with rain sensor can be identified by the senso...

  • Page 200

    Self-help, vehicle care 196 in cold w eather, do not fill the windscreen wash fluid reservoir m ore than three- quarters full, to allow enough room for expansion if the fluid freezes, and to prevent dam age to the reservoir. In freezing conditions, use windscreen wash fluid with sufficient antifreez...

  • Page 201

    Self-help, vehicle care 197 charge a d isconnected battery every 6 weeks. Protection of electronic components in order to av oid the breakdown of electronic components within the electrical system, never d isconnect the battery with the engine running. Never start the engine while the battery is d i...

  • Page 202

    Self-help, vehicle care 198 vehicle care in caring for your v ehicle, observe all nationa l environmental regulations, particularly when washing your vehicle. Regula r, thorough care contributes to improving the appearance of your vehicle and m aintaining its value. It is also a prerequisite for cla...

  • Page 203

    Self-help, vehicle care 199 clean edges and folds on opened doors and flaps as well as the areas they cover. Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the vehic le. R inse leather frequently. Use separate lea thers for pa int a nd window surfaces; remnants of wa x on the windows will impa ir vision. Also...

  • Page 204

    Self-help, vehicle care 200 interior and upholstery clean the v ehicle interior regularly, including the instrum ent panel facia, using interior / upholstery cleaner. Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum cleaner and brush. To remove stains, use a cleaner that is suita ble for both fab ric s and vin...

  • Page 205

    Self-help, vehicle care 201 locks the locks are lubrica ted with a high-grade lock cylind er grease at the factory. Vauxhall lock cylinder grea se prev ents the lock s from freezing up. Only use de-icing agents in em ergencies, as they have a degreasing effect and will impair the function of the loc...

  • Page 206: Service, Maintenance

    Service, maintenance 202 service, maintenance service intervals engine oil c hange - z 24 xe only due every 10,000 miles (15,000 km). Main service due every 20,000 miles (30,000 km) or 1 year, whichever occurs first. Confirmations confirmation of service is recorded in the spaces p rov ided in the s...

  • Page 207

    Service, m aintenance 203 service schedule (antara z 20 dmh, z 24 xe) service oper ations by year 1) m iles (x 1000) 1) km (x 1000) 1) 1) wh ichever o ccurs firs t. 10 15 1 20 30 30 45 2 40 60 50 75 3 60 90 controls, lighting, signalling equipment a nd airbags: visual chec k steering column lock and...

  • Page 208

    204 service, maintenance service oper ations by year 1) m iles (x 1000) 1) km (x 1000) 1) 1) wh ichever o ccurs firs t. ⊕ additional o perations. O under extreme o peratin g conditions and if required by country-specific co nditio ns, the in tervals are reduced. 10 15 1 20 30 30 45 2 40 60 50 75 3 6...

  • Page 209

    Service, m aintenance 205 additional servicing add itional op era tions ⊕ additional w ork is work tha t is not req uired every service but can be performed in conjunction with a regular service. Time allowances for such w ork are not included in the scope of regular services and will b e charged fo...

  • Page 210

    Service, maintenance 206 engine oil engine oil is identified b y its quality and also its viscosity. Quality is m ore important than viscosity when selecting w hich engine oil to use. Engine oil quality oil specifications vauxhall engine oil meets classifications gm-ll-a-025 and gm-ll-b-025 and is t...

  • Page 211

    Service, m aintenance 207 coolant and anti-freeze use a nti-freeze of recomm ended specification: silicate-free llc (long life coolant). The system is fa ctory-filled with coolant designed for frost protec tion down to approx. -28 ° c. This concentration should be maintained all year-round. Coolant ...

  • Page 212: Technical Data

    Technical data 208 technical data vehicle documents, identification plate the tec hnical d ata is determined in accordance with european community standards. We reserve the right to make modifications. Specifications in the vehic le docum ents alwa ys have priority ov er those given in this manual. ...

  • Page 213

    Technical data 209 the vehicle identification numb er (vin) is also engrav ed on the top rig ht-hand side of the b ulkhead near the centre of the engine firewall. Engine identifier code a nd engine number: stamped on the cylinder block under the engine’s exha ust m anifold (petrol engines), or the i...

  • Page 214

    210 technical data engine data sales designation engine sta mp eng ine identifier code 2.4 petrol z 24 se z 24 xe 2.0 diesel z 20 s z 20 dm h numb er of cylinders 4 4 bore dia. (mm ) 87.5 83.0 stroke (mm) 100.0 92.0 piston displacement (cm 3 ) 2405 1991 max. Engine power (kw) at rpm 103 5200 110 400...

  • Page 215

    Technical data 211 performance (approx. Mph / km/h) eng ine 1) 1) sales designation - see page 210 . Z 24 xe z 20 dmh maximum speed 2) manual tra nsmission automatic transmission 2) the maxim um s peed indicated is achievable at kerbweight (with out driver) plu s 200 kg payload. Optional equipm ent ...

  • Page 216

    Technical data 212 fuel consumption, co 2 emissions directive 80/1268/eec (last c hanged by 2004/3/eg) has ap plied for the measurement of fuel consumption since 1996. The direc tiv e is oriented to actual driving practices: urba n driving is rated at approx. 1 / 3 and extra-urban driving with appro...

  • Page 217

    Technical data 213 fuel consumption (approx. L/100 km ) , co 2 emission (app rox. G/km) eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see page 21 0. Z 24 xe z 20 dm h manual transm ission / automatic transmission urban extra-urban total co 2 13.3/- 7.3/ - 9.6/ - 229/ - 8.7/10.9 6.8/ 7.3 7.6/ 8.6 198/238.

  • Page 218

    Technical data 214 weights, payload and roof load the p ayload is the difference between the permissible gross vehicle weight (see vehic le identification plate on page 208) and the ec kerbweight. To calculate the ec k erbweight, enter the data from your vehicle below : is the ec k erbweight. Option...

  • Page 219

    Technical data 215 weights (kg), kerbweights model engine 1) 1) sales designation - see page 210 . Ker bweight 2)3) ma nua l transmission 2) the gross t rain weight (gt w), alon g with th e gro ss vehicle weight (g vw) are sho wn on the vin plate - see page 208 . 3) with driver (75 kg) and all fluid...

  • Page 220

    Technical data 216 tyres restrictions 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. These tyres have und ergone special tests to establish their reliab ility, safety...

  • Page 221

    Technical data 217 tyre pressures in bar / psi 1 ) the tyre pressures given are valid for cold tyres. The increased tyre p ressure resulting from extensive driving must not be red uced. The tyre pressures specified apply to both sum mer and winter tyres. Always inflate the spare w heel to the tyre p...

  • Page 222

    218 technical data electrical system capacities (approx. In litres) eng ine 1) 1) sales designation - see page 210 . Z 24 xe z 20 dmh battery voltage 12 v 12 v am p hours 60 ah 90 ah battery for radio frequenc y rem ote control cr 2032 or equivalent cr 2032 or eq uiv alent eng ine 1) 1) sales design...

  • Page 223

    Technical data 219 dimensions overall length (mm) 4576 width (mm) 1850 overall height with roof rails (mm) 1747 wheelb ase (mm) 2707 track w idth (m m): front rear 1562 1572 turning c ircle diam eter, wall to wall (m ) 12.78 maximum wading depth (mm ) (at 3 mph (5 km /h)) 450 approach angle 24° ramp...

  • Page 224

    220 technical data mounting dimensions of caravan / trailer towing equipment dimension m m a 416 b 507 c 482 d 734 e 1039 f (fully laden) 353 g (at k erbweight) 446 9 warning only use towing eq uipm ent approved for your vehicle. We recommend entrusting fitting of towing equip ment at a later date t...

  • Page 225

    Technical data 221.

  • Page 226: Index

    Index 222 index a ab s ......................................................... 144 ac cessories ..........41, 53, 65, 165, 187, 196 ac cessory sockets .................................... 65 ac tiv e rollover protection (ar p) ..........134 air conditioning system .................. 99, 105 air di...

  • Page 227

    Index 223 b battery .................................................... 196 interrup tion of power sup ply ............ 116 battery discharge p rotection ..................96 before sta rting-off ...................................14 belt force limiters .....................................40 belt ...

  • Page 228

    Index 224 control indicators ................................8, 66 transmission electronic s .....................68 turn signal lights .................................68 water in diesel fuel ......................69, 191 windscreen wash fluid ................69, 196 winter prog ra mme ...............

  • Page 229

    Index 225 flexorganizer ..........................................58 fog tail light .............................................92 bulb replacement ............................... 184 fold in exterior mirrors ........................5, 26 footbrak e ............................................... 1...

  • Page 230

    Index 226 interruption of power supply ....79, 86, 116 selector lever lock .............................. 116 isofix ...........................................46, 47, 48 j jac k ......................................................... 172 jump leads ............................................. 16...

  • Page 231

    Index 227 p paintwork dama ge ................................ 199 parking .....................................16, 115, 166 parking distance sensors ...................... 138 parking lights bulb replacement .......................182, 183 parts ........................................................

  • Page 232

    Index 228 sunglass holder ........................................61 sunroof .....................................................30 sunvisors ...................................................30 illum ination ...........................................96 system settings ..............................