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Vauxhall Antara Owner's Manual

Summary of Antara

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    Vauxhall antara operation, safety, maintenance.

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    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 and in the serv ice booklet. Fuel designation engine oil gra de viscosity tyre inflation pressu...

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    Your antara is an intelligent c om bina tion of forward- looking technology, impressiv e safety, env ironmenta l friendliness a nd economy. It now lies with you to drive your vehicle safely and ensure that it perform s perfectly. This owner’s manual provides you with all the necessary information to...

  • 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 picture no: s0013585.Tif key numbers, code numbers remove key number from keys. The key number is specified in the vehic le docum ents and in the car pass 3 . Alloy wheels 3 , towing equipment 3 : m ake a note of the key identifier cod es. Elec tronic imm obiliser, infotainm ent ...

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    In brief 3 picture no: s0013776.Tif to unlock and open the tailgate: press button q on remote control and operate button beneath handle 6 ta ilg ate - see p age 54, radio freq uency remote c ontrol - see page 48, central lock ing system - see pag e 50, vauxhall alarm system 3 - see pa ge 52. Picture...

  • Page 8

    In brief 4 picture no: s0013261.Tif adjusting the lumbar support 3 : turn handwheel adjust lumb ar support to suit personal req uirements. Picture no: s0013605.Tif adjusting seat height 3 : raise or lower lever on side of seat lever pumping action nev er adjust the driver’s seat whilst d riv ing. It...

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    In brief 5 picture no: s0013777.Tif steering wheel adjustment: move lever down, adjust height and distance, move lever up and engage adjust steering wheel only with vehicle stationary and steering column lock released. Push the lever firmly upwa rd s to ensure that the steering w heel is locked in p...

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    6 in brief.

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    In brief 7 page 1 side air v ents .....................................98 2 door window defroster v ents ...........98 3 front pa ssenger’s airbag ................76 4 radio 3 , infotainm ent system 3 .....44 5 haza rd warning switc h ....................14 parking distance sensors 3 ............ 14...

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    In brief 8 control indicators u abs (anti-lock brake s ystem): see p age 146. G tra iler indic ator 3 : see p age 22. 4 brake system: see p ages 22, 144, 188. R pa rking d istance sensors 3 : see p ages 23, 140. 5 descent contr ol system (dcs): see p ages 23, 136. B all wheel drive (awd): see p ages...

  • Page 13

    In brief 9 lighting n preheating for diesel engine 3 : see p age 25. 1 1 1 1 diesel par ticle filter 3 : see p age 25. M cruise control 3 : see p age 137. S engine oil level 3 : see p ages 26, 183. 2 pow er steering: see p age 26. I oil p ressure: see p age 26. P alternator: see p age 27. Z exhaust ...

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    In brief 10 heating and ventilation windscreen wiper automatic transmission 3 cruise control 3 miscellaneous x fan rotary knob: see p age 99. M l k j l v air distribution: see p age 99, to head area, to head area and footwell, to footwell, to wind screen and footwell, to wind screen and head area, t...

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    In brief 11 picture no: s0013260.Tif to adjust interior mirror: swivel mirror housing swiv el lever 3 on underside of m irror housing to reduc e da zzle at night. Take care when driving with interior mirror adjusted for night vision. Rea r view may be slig htly distorted in this p osition. 6 automat...

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    In brief 12 picture no: s0013583.Tif steering column lock and ignition: turn key to position acc. To release lock, rotate steering wheel slightly positions: release k ey when eng ine starts and it will automatically return to on . To lock the steering column, switch ig nition off, rem ov e k ey and ...

  • Page 17

    In brief 13 picture no: s0013478.Tif headlight flash: pull stalk towards steering wheel when released, stalk will spring back to rest position. Picture no: s0013480.Tif turn signal lights: stalk in rest position when the steering wheel is turned back, the stalk automatically returns to its rest posi...

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    In brief 14 picture no: s0013414.Tif hazard warning lights: operational with ignition on or off. When the hazard warning lights are on, the control indica tor in the button flashes in unison with the turn signal lights. Picture no: s0013249.Tif horn j : press either side of the steering wheel to act...

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    In brief 15 picture no: s0013479.Tif windscreen wiper: adjustable wiper interval 3 to set the wiping interval to a value between 1 and 10 seconds: switch on ignition. Push stalk down from position o . Wait until wiping frequency reac hes the desired interval. Set the stalk to adjustable timed interv...

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    In brief 16 picture no: s0013483.Tif tailgate wash and wipe system: wash fluid is sprayed on to tailgate window when the button on the end of the stalk is pressed. When the button is released, washing w ill stop, but the wiper will continue to swipe for a pprox. 3 cycles. Tailgate wiper op erates a ...

  • Page 21

    In brief 17 before starting-off check: z tyre pressures and c ondition. Z und erneath the vehicle for any leaks. Z engine oil level and fluid levels in engine com partment (see pag e 183). Z all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and num ber p la tes are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operati...

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    In brief 18 start a ttempts should not last longer than 15 second s. If engine does not sta rt, wait 10 second s b efore repeating starting proced ure. The increa sed engine speed automatically returns to norma l idling sp eed as the engine tem perature rises. Drive at a m oderate sp eed, especially...

  • Page 23

    In brief 19 picture no: s0013476.Tif to set automatic mode of electronic climate control (ecc) 3 : press auto button, set temperature using rotary knob open all a ir vents. 6 elec tronic climate control (ecc) - see page 104. Picture no: 17329t.Tif information display 3 : provides the following infor...

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    In brief 20 warning buzzers whilst driving: z while opera ting the turn signals. Z if driv er’s or passenger’s seat belt 3 is not engaged w hen the seat is oc cup ied and vehicle speed exceeds approx. 14 mph (22 km/h). When the vehicle is parked and driver’s door is opened: z with exterior lig hts s...

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    In brief 21 service work, maintenance we recomm end tha t you entrust all w ork to your vauxhall authorised r epairer, who can provide you w ith reliable service and correctly perform all work according to factory instructions. 6 if you have a problem - see pag e 180, engine oil life m onitor - see ...

  • Page 26: Instruments

    22 instruments instruments control indicators ............................... 22 fuel gauge .......................................... 27 transm ission display 3 ...................... 28 tachometer......................................... 28 speed om eter....................................... 28 o...

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    Instruments 23 r parking dista nc e sensors 3 illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when ignition is switched on. If it stays illuminated when the ig nition is on, there is a fault in the system - see page 140. 5 desc ent control s ystem (dcs) both control indicators illuminate for approx. 4 seconds whe...

  • Page 28

    Instruments 24 o elec tronic im mobiliser illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when ignition is switched on. If it illuminates when the ignition is on, there is a fault in the imm obiliser system; the engine ca nnot be started - see page 47. 9 door open illuminates when a door is open. 3 eng ine electr...

  • Page 29

    Instruments 25 picture no: s0013484.Tif g low wind sc reen wa sh fluid illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when ignition is switched on. If it illuminates: windscreen wash fluid level low, a dd wash fluid as soon as possible - see page 190. 6 water in d iesel fuel filter 3 illuminates when water level...

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    Instruments 26 m m m m cruise control 3 see page 137. S eng ine oil level 3 illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when ignition is switched on. If it illuminates during driving: oil lev el low, top up oil to spec ified lev el - see pa ge 183. 2 power steering illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when ignit...

  • Page 31

    Instruments 27 p alternator illuminates when ignition is sw itc hed on. Goes out after engine is started. If illuminated during driving: stop v ehicle and switch off engine. The battery is not being charged and the engine cooling may be interrupted. The brake servo unit may c ease to be effective. I...

  • Page 32

    Instruments 28 picture no: s0013486.Tif transmission display 3 display of the selected gear or mode with automatic transmission 3 . P park position. R reverse gear. N neutral. D automatic mode. 1 to 5 selected gear in manual mode. Picture no: s0013487.Tif tachom eter making use of the tachom eter he...

  • Page 33

    Instruments 29 picture no: s0013497.Tif odometer / trip odometer odometer: the odometer indicates how fa r the vehicle has been driven. Trip od ometer: there are two indep endent trip odometers which indicate how far the vehicle has been driven since the last reset. Press the trip odometer b utton o...

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    Instruments 30 the type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the v ehicle and the settings of the trip computer 3 and infotainment system 3 . Some inform ation appea rs in the disp la y in an abb reviated form. Infotainm ent system – see infota inment system instruction...

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    Instruments 31 picture no: 17337t.Tif board information display 3 , selecting functions functions and settings of some equipment can be acc essed via the board information display. This is done via the menus and the buttons on the infotainment system 3 or with the left a djuster wheel on the steerin...

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    Instruments 32 picture no: s0013511.Tif 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 left adjuster wheel. If there are several warning messages, ackn...

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    Instruments 33 picture no: 17337t.Tif corr ecting tim e some rds 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 t...

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    Instruments 34 picture no: 17337t.Tif 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 information display 3 , trip computer 3 the trip computer provides informatio...

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    Instruments 35 averag e c onsum ption display of av erage consumption. The m easurement can be restarted at any time – see next page. Effective consumption displays amount of fuel consumed. The m easurement can be restarted at any time – see next page. Averag e sp eed display of av erage speed. The ...

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    Instruments 36 resetting trip comp uter information the following trip computer information can be reset (restart of mea surem ent / calculation): z av erage consump tion z effective consump tion z av erage speed z distance tra velled select the desired trip computer inform ation or select menu item...

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    Instruments 37 picture no: 17013t.Tif to select using the multi-function knob: to exit a m enu, turn the multi-function knob left or right to return or main and select. If check control 3 issues a warning message, the display is block ed from other func tions. Acknowled ge the message by pressing th...

  • Page 42

    Instruments 38 picture no: 17332t.Tif system settings the settings are accessed via the settings menu. Press the ma in button 3 (not found on all infotainm ent systems) on the infota inment system (call up main display). Press the settings button of the infotainm ent system. On infotainment system c...

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    Instruments 39 picture no: 17341t.Tif language selec tion you ca n select the display language for som e functions. Select menu item language from the setting s menu. The a vailable langua ges are displayed. Picture no: 17342t.Tif select the desired la nguag e. Selections are indicated by a 6 in fro...

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    Instruments 40 picture no: 17926t.Tif adjusting contrast 3 (graphica l inform ation displa y) select menu item contra st from the setting s menu. The m enu for contra st is displayed. Confirm the required setting. Setting d isplay mode 3 the display can b e adjusted to suit the light conditions, b l...

  • Page 45

    Instruments 41 picture no: 17329t.Tif range range is calculated from current fuel tank content and instanta neous consumption. The d isplay shows average values. After refuelling, the v ehicle up dates the range autom atically after a brief delay. Picture no: 17345t.Tif if the fuel in the tank will ...

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    Instruments 42 picture no: 17344t.Tif resetting trip comp uter information the following trip computer information can be reset (restart mea surem ents): z distance z av erage speed z effective consump tion z av erage consump tion select bc 1 or bc 2 from the trip computer menu. Picture no: 17346t.T...

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    Instruments 43 interrup tion of power supply if the power supply has been interrupted or if the b attery voltage has dropped too low , the v alues stored in the trip computer will be lost. Picture no: 17348t.Tif stop watch select menu item timer from the board comp uter menu. The timer m enu is disp...

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    Instruments 44 picture no: 17344t.Tif display of current tyre pressure 3 select menu item tyres from the boa rd com puter menu. The c urrent pressure of each tyre is displayed. Further information – see pa ge 142. Check control 3 in vehicles with tyre p ressure monitoring system 3 , if tyre pressure...

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    Instruments 45 picture no: s0013498.Tif steering wheel mounted remote control 3 infotainm ent system functions ca n be opera ted by the b uttons mounted on the steering wheel. Infotainment and navigation systems 3 the systems are operated as described in the instruction manuals supplied. The navigat...

  • Page 50: Keys, Doors, Bonnet

    Keys, doors, bonnet 46 keys, doors, bonnet 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 transmitt...

  • Page 51

    Keys, doors, bonnet 47 picture no: s0013586.Tif 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....

  • Page 52

    Keys, doors, bonnet 48 picture no: s0013587.Tif radio frequency remote control 3 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 ...

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    Keys, doors, bonnet 49 note 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 remo...

  • Page 54

    Keys, doors, bonnet 50 picture no: s0013588.Tif central locking system for front doors, rear doors, tailga te and tank flap. To lock: press p button on remote control unit - or - with the doors closed, press central locking switch m in driver’s d oor. The c entral locking system can be activated wit...

  • Page 55

    Keys, doors, bonnet 51 picture no: s0013589.Tif mechanical anti-theft locking system 3 to lock: all doors and the tailga te must be closed; press the p button on the remote control unit again within 3 second s a fter locking. Haza rd warning lights flash. -or- turn key in driver's door lock towa rd ...

  • Page 56

    Keys, doors, bonnet 52 picture no: s0013588.Tif vauxhall alarm system 3 the system monitors: z front and rea r doors. Z ta ilg ate 3 , bonnet. Z passenger compartment. Z starter switch. Z siren power supp ly 3 . The remote control unit is used to operate the a nti-theft a la rm system. Picture no: s...

  • Page 57

    Keys, doors, bonnet 53 to deactivate press the q button on the remote c ontrol - or - unlock driver’s door using the key: z hazard w arning lights flash tw ic e. Z all doors are unlock ed. Z anti-theft system is d eactivated. If the driver’s d oor is not opened, or the engine is not started within 3...

  • Page 58

    Keys, doors, bonnet 54 picture no: s0013776.Tif tailgate 3 to unlock and open press q button on remote c ontrol - or - press central locking switch m on driver’s door panel. The tailga te is unlock ed together with the doors and can be opened by operating the button above the num ber plate and lifti...

  • Page 59

    Keys, doors, bonnet 55 picture no: s0012858.Tif child safety locks to enga ge lock , open d oor, insert key into child safety loc k and turn lock clockw ise from the vertica l to the horizonta l p osition. Door cannot then be opened from inside. To unlock door while c hild safety lock is activated, ...

  • Page 60: Seats, Interior

    Seats, interior 56 seats, interior seat adjustment see pag e 3 seat position ad just 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 arm s slightly bent. The seat b ackrests must not be tilted too fa r back (recomme...

  • Page 61

    Seats, interior 57 picture no: s0013446.Tif rear seats to adjust backrests, lift release lever located on top of backrest and move back rest forwards or bac kwards to desired position. Do not lean on sea t backrest whilst adjusting it or ma ke ad justments while the vehic le is moving. When folding ...

  • Page 62

    Seats, interior 58 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. Push head restraints b ack to original position. Picture no: s0013441.T...

  • Page 63

    Seats, interior 59 electrically adjustable front seat 3 picture no: s0013257.Tif adjustment the seat p osition can be adjusted by means of switches on the outboard side of the seat. Ad justing the longitudinal position: move front switch forw ards / ba ckwards. Height ad justment: to adjust height o...

  • Page 64

    Seats, interior 60 picture no: 17087t.Tif flexorganizer 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 gu...

  • Page 65

    Seats, interior 61 picture no: s0013355.Tif luggage compartment cover 3 to close pull lug gage compartment cover toward s rea r of vehicle using handle and insert retainers into slots on either side of luggage compartment. To open remove luggag e compartment c ov er from side b ra ckets. It rolls up...

  • Page 66

    Seats, interior 62 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. Picture no: s0013561.Tif fitting there a re four installation openings in the roof ...

  • Page 67

    Seats, interior 63 removing safety net 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 a pertures into the larger aperture and remove. Picture no: s0013359.Tif luggage compartment storage 3 tra ys on bot...

  • Page 68

    Seats, interior 64 notes on loading the vehicle z heav y objec ts in the lug gage com partment should be placed as far forwards as possible. If objects are to be stacked, the heav ier objects should be placed at the b ottom. With rea r seats in the folded position, or with safety net 3 installed beh...

  • Page 69

    Seats, interior 65 picture no: s0013392.Tif cigarette lighter ) 3 with starter switch in p ositions acc or on , push the cigarette lighter in all the way. With key in lock position in the sta rter switch or removed , the cigarette lighter can be used for up to 10 minutes or until a door is opened. H...

  • Page 70

    Seats, interior 66 ashtrays 3 to be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish. Picture no: s0013417.Tif portable front a shtr ay 3 located in front drink hold er. To op en: gently lift up lid. Illum ina tes depending on outside light cond itions. To empty: rotate up per pa rt of ashtray anti...

  • Page 71

    Seats, interior 67 picture no: s0013420.Tif drink holders loc ated in the front and rear of the centre console. The front drink holder is a fixed size. The rear drink holder is flexible, allowing different size drink containers to be stored. To open: press button a bove rear drink holder. Picture no...

  • Page 72

    Seats, interior 68 picture no: s0013345.Tif console box in front ar mrest 3 to open: pull up lower lever and lift the lid. To close: lower lid and push it down until it latches into position. To use the tra y 3 : ensure armrest is in its rea rm ost position, pull up on upper lever and lift the lid ....

  • Page 73

    Seats, interior 69 picture no: s0013356.Tif front passeng er’s seat und ertray 3 pull up on end of tray then pull it towards instrument panel to use. Push the tray towards the sea t to return it to its original position. Card holder located below instrum ent panel on driver’s side. Insert a card int...

  • Page 74

    70 seats, interior picture no: s0013451.Tif assist grips loc ated above the driver’s door 3 , the front passenger’s door and both rear doors. Pull grip down and hold to assist when entering or exiting the vehicle. Grips sw ing back up automatically when released. Rear door assist grips also include ...

  • Page 75: Safety Systems

    Safety systems 71 safety systems three-stage restraint system the system c om prises: z three-point seat belts. Z belt tensioners, with load limiters, on the front seats. Z airbag system s for driv er, front passenger and rear outboard seat occupants 3 . The three stag es are a ctivated in sequence ...

  • Page 76

    Safety systems 72 seat belts in the event of an accident, persons not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and themselv es. Seat belts are designed to be used by only one p erson a t a time. They are only suitab le for children ag ed up to 12 or smaller than 150 cm if used in conjuncti...

  • Page 77

    Safety systems 73 picture no: s0011735.Tif keep knees pointing straight forwards so that driver’s side knee bolsters can help prevent subm arining under the sea t b elt in the event of a collision. Bulky clothing prev ents the belt from fitting properly. The belt m ust not rest against hard or fragi...

  • Page 78

    Safety systems 74 picture no: s11737.Tif removing the belt to rem ov e the belt, press the red release button on the belt buckle; the belt will retract autom atic ally. Guide the belt as it retracts, to prevent personal injury and dam age to interior surfaces. Always ensure you position the release ...

  • Page 79

    Safety systems 75 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. Actua tion of belt tensioners the b elt tensioners a...

  • Page 80

    Safety systems 76 z the belt tensioner and airbag system control electronics c an be found in the centre c onsole area. In ord er to av oid malfunctions, do not store magnetic ob jects in this area. Z in the event of belt tensioner actuation, we recommend that you have the front seats removed by a w...

  • Page 81

    Safety systems 77 when triggered, the driver’s and front passenger’s airba gs inflate in milliseconds and form safety cushions for the driver and front passenger. Forward movement of driver and front passenger is checked and the risk of injuries to the upper body and head are thereby substantially r...

  • Page 82

    Safety systems 78 picture no: 17114t.Tif the side airbag system will be triggered: 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 front airbag system . When trigg ered , the side airbag inflates ...

  • Page 83

    Safety systems 79 picture no: 17114t.Tif the curtain airbag system will be triggered: 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 together with the side airbag system, z independently of the front airbag system . ...

  • Page 84

    Safety systems 80 the system's integral self-diagnosis fa cility allows faults to be quickly remed ied. H ave your car pass ready to hand when consulting a vauxhall authorised repairer. Imp or tant z accessories not released for your v ehicle type and other objects must not be affixed or placed in t...

  • Page 85

    Safety systems 81 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 flash a nd locked doors will be unlocked autom atically w...

  • Page 86

    Safety systems 82 picture no: s0013563.Tif mounting brackets for iso-fix child restraint systems 3 the brackets located betw een the backrest and sea t cushion are used for mounting iso-fix child restraint systems. The instructions accom panying the iso-fix child restraint system are to be expressly...

  • Page 87

    Safety systems 83 note z children under 12 years or under 150 c m ta ll should only travel in an app ropriate child safety seat. Z nev er carry a child whilst trav elling in the vehicle. The child will become too heavy to hold in the ev ent of a c ollision. Z when transporting child ren, use a child...

  • Page 88

    84 safety systems 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 u...

  • Page 89

    Safety systems 85 is o-fix child restra int systems 3 the instructions accom panying the iso-fix child restraint system are to be expressly follow ed. Il = suitable for particular iso-fix child restraint systems specified in the list. These iso-fix system s are of the ’v ehicle specific’, ’restricte...

  • Page 90

    Safety systems 86 picture no: s0013687.Tif exterior mirrors 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. Picture no: s0013590.Tif automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirrors 3 dazzle is a utoma tica lly re...

  • Page 91

    Safety systems 87 sunvisors the sunvisors are padded and c an be swung up and down and to the side for protection of driver a nd passenger aga inst glare. See page 69 for further informa tion. Head restraints do not attach objec ts or com ponents that are not approved for your vehicle to the head re...

  • Page 92: Lighting

    Lighting 88 lighting picture no: s0013208.Tif exterior lights turn light switch: in positions 8 and 9 , the tail lights, numb er plate lig hts and instrument c luster lig hts are also on. Daytime running lights 3 illuminate autom atically when engine is started. They w ill turn off w hen the pa rk i...

  • Page 93

    Lighting 89 dipped / main beam, headlight flash see page 12. Turn signals, hazard warning lights see pages 13, 14. Reversing lights illuminate when rev erse gear is enga ged and ignition is switched on. Centre high mounted stop light illuminates when the brakes are applied, acting as a third stop li...

  • Page 94

    Lighting 90 autom atic headlight ra ng e a djustment 3 on vehicles w ith xenon headlights, the range of the head lig hts is adjusted automatically based on vehicle load. If control indicator q for automatic head lig ht ra nge adjustment illuminates in the instrument cluster w hilst d riv ing, a faul...

  • Page 95

    Lighting 91 picture no: s0013606.Tif door-to-door lighting function 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: 1. Switch off ignition. 2. Remove ignition key. 3. Open driver’s d oor. 4. Pull...

  • Page 96

    Lighting 92 picture no: s0012875.Tif courtesy lig hts can be turned off immediately by pressing button 3 loca ted in the roof lining . Picture no: s0012878.Tif front r ead ing lig hts 3 left and right read ing lights are indiv idua lly opera ble. With ignition on: on = press button 4 or 5 . Off = pr...

  • Page 97

    Lighting 93 picture no: s0013502.Tif luggage com partment lights illuminate when a d oor or the tailgate is opened. Front door lights illuminate when a d oor is opened. Once all d oors are closed, the front d oor lights go out after approx. 10 second s. If the d oors are left open, the lights w ill ...

  • Page 98: Windows, Sunroof

    Windows, sunroof 94 windows, sunroof picture no: s0013503.Tif electric windows operational with key in starter switch positions acc or on . If key is in lock position or removed, windows can b e operated for 10 minutes or until d riv er’s door is opened. The driver’s window is operated via the switc...

  • Page 99

    Windows, sunroof 95 picture no: s0013608.Tif the w indow s are opera ted by a switch in each door or the respective sw itch in the driver’s door. To open the window, p ress d ow n on the switch and to close, lift up the switch. The window stops when the switch is released. The rear windows do not op...

  • Page 100

    Windows, sunroof 96 to open press switch rearwards, it will open automatically unless the switch is pressed again in another d irection, or released. To close press and hold switch forwa rd s. Release switch when sunroof rea ches desired position. To tilt press and hold switch up wards. Release swit...

  • Page 101: Climate Control

    Climate control 97 climate control picture no: s0013613.Tif 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...

  • Page 102

    Climate control 98 picture no: s0013256.Tif air vents pleasant ventilation to the head area with unheated or slightly warmed 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 right or left. Open air ven...

  • Page 103

    Climate control 99 picture no: s0013615.Tif heating and ventilation left-hand rota ry knob : air d istribution m to head area (via a djustable centre and side a ir vents) l to head area a nd footwell (via a djustable centre and side air vents and front footwell air vents) k to footwell (mostly via f...

  • Page 104

    Climate control 100 picture no: s0013618.Tif 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 ...

  • Page 105

    Climate control 101 picture no: s0013625.Tif window dem isting a nd defrosting to clea r m isted or icy windows, e.G. Due to dam p weather, dam p clothing or low outside tem peratures: z set air distribution rota ry knob to l . Z turn temperature rota ry knob to red area for warm air. Z set fan to 4...

  • Page 106

    Climate control 102 picture no: s0013613.Tif air conditioning system as a supplement to the heating and ventilation system, the air c onditioning system c ools and dehumidifies (dries) inflowing air and removes dust and pollen, to provide maximum comfort under any weather conditions. If cooling or d...

  • Page 107

    Climate control 103 driving in stop -and -go traffic may reduce the effectiveness of the air conditioning system. Using the air c onditioning system when driving up long hills or in heavy traffic can cause engine ov erheating. If engine coolant temp erature w arning c ontrol indicator w illuminates ...

  • Page 108

    Climate control 104 electronic climate control (ecc) 3 provides the greatest amount of comfort in the interior regardless of the weather, outside tem perature or season. To ensure a constant and com fortable climate in the v ehicle, the tempera ture of the inflowing air, the airflow rate, air distri...

  • Page 109

    Climate control 105 picture no: s0013554.Tif autom atic m ode basic setting for maximum comfort: z press auto button. Z open all air vents. Z set preselected temperature to 22° c using rotary knob. The temp erature can be set higher or low er as desired. All air vents a re actuated automatically in ...

  • Page 110

    Climate control 106 picture no: s0013556.Tif window dem isting a nd defrosting to clea r m isted or icy windows, e.G. Due to dam p weather, dam p clothing or low outside tem peratures: z press v button, to clear the windscreen. Z switch on heated rea r window Ü . Z set fan to desired speed. Air rec ...

  • Page 111

    Climate control 107 picture no: s0013475.Tif heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors 3 heating 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 ...

  • Page 112

    Climate control 108 notes if the windscreen m ists up in damp weather, temporarily set the system a s described under "window demisting and defrosting " - see pag es 101, 106. Cooling is most efficient when the windows are closed. If the interior is extremely hot due to a long period in strong sunli...

  • Page 113: Automatic

    Automatic transmission 109 automatic transmission 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 position p or n . When start...

  • Page 114

    Automatic transmission 110 picture no: s0013628.Tif selector lever settings, p, r, n and d (autom atic mode) p park p osition. Front wheels locked. Only enga ge w hen the v ehicle is stationary and the ha nd brake is app lied. "p" appears in the transmission disp la y. R reverse gear. Only engage wh...

  • Page 115

    Automatic transmission 111 when upshifting in manual mode, tak e heed of prevailing road conditions, keeping engine speed b elow the red z one. Downshifts must b e m ade in accordance with vehic le speed. Gears ca n be skipp ed b y moving the selector lever repeated ly at short intervals. When start...

  • Page 116

    Automatic transmission 112 picture no: 17176t.Tif kickdown 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 th...

  • Page 117

    Automatic transmission 113 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 au...

  • Page 118

    Automatic transmission 114 picture no: s0013632.Tif fault z if a fa ult occ urs in the a utomatic transm ission, control indicator z w ill 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 ...

  • Page 119: All Wheel Drive

    All wheel drive 115 all wheel drive all wheel drive (awd) is an a ctive-on- dema nd system that eng ages autom atic ally with no action req uired by the driver. Depending on the driving environment, the v ehicle switches between two-w heel drive and four-wheel drive to give the vehicle m ore tractio...

  • Page 120

    All wheel drive 116 on-road driving the increased traction of all wheel driv e vehic les offers greater driving control in adv erse road conditions, particularly heav y snow and ice. However, all wheel drive vehicles are not "skid-proof" and do not dec rease stopping distances. All wheel driv e v eh...

  • Page 121

    All wheel drive 117 grip ping the steer ing wheel terrain conditions c an cause rapid and unexp ected movement in the steering, especially rough terrain. Prepa ration the duration, distanc e and conditions of the off-road activity determ ine the extent of the prep aration that is required. The follo...

  • Page 122

    All wheel drive 118 check the jack and wheel chang ing tools, and include a board or plate for supp orting the jac k on soft ground. Ca rry emergency equipment, i.E. Tow rope, spade, first-aid kit, vehicle spares etc., which may be desirable if you intend entering unfamiliar off-road terra in. A tow...

  • Page 123

    All wheel drive 119 driving through w ater do not exceed the maximum wading depth; if the water is slightly lower than the underbody of the vehicle, do not attemp t to drive through it. Check the depth of wa ter; choose the lowest entry and departure angles before entering. Maintain a stea dy eng in...

  • Page 124

    All wheel drive 120 cleaning clean the v ehicle thoroughly and as soon as possible after d riv ing off-road. Do not let m ud rem ain dry on any part of the vehic le as it becomes abrasiv e and can dam age paint, glass, seals, bearings and brake components. If left to build up , mud ca n seriously af...

  • Page 125

    All wheel drive 121 service chec ks after wa ding after wading, c heck for the ingress of water into the following : z bra ke fluid reservoir. Z air c leaner elem ent. Z engine. Z transmission. Z axles. Z interior of vehicle. Renew any lubricating oil or hydraulic fluid that has a milky appearance, ...

  • Page 126: Driving Hints

    Driving hints 122 driving hints the first 600 miles (1000 km) driv e your v ehicle at various speed s. Do not use full throttle. Never allow the engine to labour at low rev s. Make good use of all gears. Depress the accelerator ped al a ma ximum of around three quarters of the available p edal trave...

  • Page 127

    Driving hints 123 driving in mountainous terrain or with a caravan / trailer electrically d riv en fan: the fan cooling capac ity is not dependent on eng ine speed. It is not necessary, therefore, when driving uphill to shift d ow n into a low er gear if the v ehicle can climb in a hig her gear. Dri...

  • Page 128

    Driving hints 124 engine rpm under all driving conditions, drive in a favourable engine speed rang e. Warming up allow engine to warm up whilst driving . Do not warm it up by letting it run at idling speed. Do not app ly full throttle until engine reaches op erating temperature. After a cold sta rt,...

  • Page 129: Save Fuel, Protect The

    Save fuel, protect the environment 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 m ain recyc la ble materials. The production methods used to mak e your v ehicle are likewise env ironm...

  • Page 130

    Save fuel, protect the environment 126 overrun z the fuel supp ly is automa tic ally shut-off during ov errun, e.G. When the vehicle is being driven down long gradients or during b ra king - see page 123. Z to enable the overrun cut-off to take effect and save fuel, do not accelerate or declutch. Co...

  • Page 131: Fuel Consumption,

    Fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling 127 fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling fuel consum ption optional equip ment (e.G. W id e tyres, air conditioning system, tow ing equipment) increases the k erbweight and, in some cases, also the permissible gross vehicle weight. This in turn inc reases fuel consum...

  • Page 132

    Fuel consum ption, fuel, refuelling 128 fuel for diesel engines diesel engines must be operated only on commercially ava ila ble diesel fuel meeting the specific ations of din en 590. Since january 2004, some oil companies have mixed their diesel fuel with up to 5% bio fuel (fame = fatty acid methyl...

  • Page 133

    Fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling 129 if, in cold weather, the flap does not open, tap it and try aga in. To unlock filler cap : turn it antic lock wise. If hissing occurs, wait until it stop s b efore completely unscrewing the cap. Rem ov e cap a nd place in its holder on inside of the tank flap. ...

  • Page 134: Catalytic Converter,

    Catalytic converter, exhaust emissions 130 catalytic converter, exhaust emissions picture no: 17199t.Tif catalytic converter for petrol engines leaded fuel will da mage the cata lytic conv erter and parts of the electronic system, thereby rendering them inoperative. On vehicles with a c atalytic con...

  • Page 135

    Catalytic converter, exhaust em issions 131 catalytic converter for diesel engines damag e to the catalytic converter or the vehic le ma y result if the following points are not ob served: z consult a w ork shop as quickly as possible in the ev ent of irregular engine running , a significant loss of...

  • Page 136

    Catalytic converter, exhaust emissions 132 picture no: s0013557.Tif control indica tor 3 for engine electronics illuminates for a few seconds when ig nition is sw itched on. If it illum ina tes when the engine is running, there is a fault in the engine electronics. The electronics sw itch to the em ...

  • Page 137

    Catalytic converter, exhaust em issions 133 if the underbody or rear of vehicle is dam aged or corroded, you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system, or whenever you suspect exhaust gases are penetrating the v ehicle interior, consult a workshop immediately. When the vehicle is driven for...

  • Page 138: Drive Control Systems

    Drive control systems 134 drive control systems electronic stability programme (esp) the electronic stability programm e improves driving stability when necessary, independ ently of the type of road surface and the tyre grip. It also prevents the d riv e wheels from spinning . The system m onitors v...

  • Page 139

    Drive control systems 135 picture no: s0013634.Tif esp a ctive & warning 7 c ontrol indica tor illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when ignition is switched on. The system is ready for operation when it extinguishes. Flashing when driving: this shows the system has com e into action. The engine output...

  • Page 140

    Drive control systems 136 picture no: s0013677.Tif turn off esp function to allow engine rp m to increase, by pressing the 2 button. Control indicator 2 illum ina tes in the instrument cluster. The esp function is turned on a gain by pressing the 2 button again or the next time the ignition is switc...

  • Page 141

    Drive control systems 137 picture no: s0013680.Tif to activate at speeds below approx. 30 mph (50 k m/h), p ress dcs b utton. The green dcs control indica tor 5 will flash in the instrument cluster to show dcs is in opera tion. Dcs will not activate at speeds above 30 mph (50 k m/h), even if the but...

  • Page 142

    Drive control systems 138 with autom atic transmission, only use cruise control while in d . When the cruise control is active, reaction times may be increased due to the different position of the feet. Picture no: s0013682.Tif control ind icator m when driving, control ind icator m will illuminate ...

  • Page 143

    Drive control systems 139 incr ease speed with cruise control activ e, press and hold the 8 button and release it when the desired vehic le speed is rea ched. To increase speed in steps of 1.2 m ph (2 k m/h), tap the 8 button and relea se it. When the 8 button is released, the current speed is store...

  • Page 144

    Drive control systems 140 picture no: s0013684.Tif parking distance 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’s com partment. The system record ...

  • Page 145

    Drive control systems 141 picture no: s0013685.Tif control ind icator r r r r for parking distance sensors illuminates during 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 panelling, there is a fault...

  • Page 146

    Drive control systems 142 tyre pressure monitoring system 3 the tyre pressure m onitoring system continually checks the pressure of all four wheels whilst 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 147

    Drive control systems 143 picture no: 17334t.Tif display of current tyre pressure 3 select menu item tyres from the boa rd com puter menu. The c urrent pressure of each tyre is displayed. Warning m essages a message is given on the inform ation display to w arn of inconsistent tyre pressures. In som...

  • Page 148: Brakes

    Brakes 144 brakes brake system the effectiveness of the b ra kes is an important fa ctor for traffic safety. In the interest of effectiveness, do not brake unnecessarily hard during the first 125 miles (200 km ) after new disc brake pads have been fitted. Wear of the brak e linings must not exceed a...

  • Page 149

    Brakes 145 footbrake the b ra king system com prises two separate brake circuits. If one brake circuit should fail, the vehicle can still be braked with the second rem aining circ uit. If this happens, the brake ped al must be fully depressed with greater p edal pressure. The distance required for b...

  • Page 150

    Brakes 146 picture no: s0013688.Tif control indica tor 4 for brake system illuminates when ignition is sw itc hed on. Goes out after engine is started. Illuminates if handbrake is applied and/or fluid lev el for brake hydraulics is too low . Brake fluid lev el - see pa ge 188. If the brak es operate...

  • Page 151

    Brakes 147 picture no: s0013689tif control indica tor u for abs when the ig nition is sw itched on, the abs control indica tor illuminates for ap prox. 4 seconds. At the same time, the system performs a self-check . When the c ontrol indicator exting uishes, the system is read y for opera tion. If t...

  • Page 152: Wheels, Tyres

    Wheels, tyres 148 wheels, tyres tyres see pag e 206 for suitable tyres and restrictions. Factory-fitted tyres are matched to the cha ssis and offer optimum d riv ing c om fort and safety. Changing tyre / wheel type before switching to different tyres or wheels, seek advice on technical possibilities...

  • Page 153

    Wheels, tyres 149 fit direc tional tyres such that they roll in the direc tion of travel. The rolling d irection is indicated by a symbol (e.G. A n arrow) on the sidewall. Tyres fitted opposing the rolling direction (e.G. When a tyre is chang ed) should be refitted a s soon as possible. This is the ...

  • Page 154

    Wheels, tyres 150 picture no: 17214t.Tif tyre condition, wheel condition driving over sharp edges can lea d to hidden tyre d amage and wheel da mage which is only notic ed later on; danger of tyre blow-out. Drive over edges slowly and at a rig ht angle if possible. When parking, ensure that the tyre...

  • Page 155

    Wheels, tyres 151 genera l informa tion note that the da nger of aquaplaning is greater if the tyres a re worn and if the tyre infla tion pressures are not correct. Tyres a ge, even if they are used only very little or not at all. A spare wheel which has not been used for six years should be used wi...

  • Page 156

    Wheels, tyres 152 picture no: 17217t.Tif tyre chains 3 see page 206 for restric tions. Alw ays use fine-linked chains that ad d no more than 15 mm to the tyre 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 ...

  • Page 157: Roof Racks, Caravan

    Roof racks, caravan and trailer towing 153 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing roof racks 3 for reasons of safety and to avoid damaging the roof, we recommend that you use the vauxhall roof rack system approved for your vehicle. Your vauxhall authorised repairer w ill be hap py to advise you. Fas...

  • Page 158

    Roof racks, caravan and trailer towing 154 towing equipment with detachable coupling ball bar 3 stow age of coupling ball bar the c oupling ba ll bar is stowed in a bag, fastened with a stra p in the spare wheel well of the luggage compa rtm ent. Picture no: s0013518.Tif fitting the coupling ball ba...

  • Page 159

    Roof racks, caravan and trailer towing 155 picture no: s0013520.Tif 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 cou...

  • Page 160

    Roof racks, caravan and trailer towing 156 picture no: s0013522.Tif 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 f...

  • Page 161

    Roof racks, caravan and trailer towing 157 coupling socket load 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 f...

  • Page 162

    Roof racks, caravan and trailer towing 158 driving characteristics, towing tips in the case of carav ans / trailers with brakes, attach the breaka way stopping 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 ...

  • Page 163

    Roof racks, caravan and trailer towing 159 block the wheels of b oth the caravan / trailer a nd the vehicle w hen parking, and always a pply the handbrake firm ly. If possible, do not pa rk on slopes. Picture no: s0013691.Tif parking on inclines if parking on an incline is unavoidable, depress the f...

  • Page 164: Self-Help

    Self-help 160 self-help diesel fuel system , bleeding nev er let the 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 the ignition three tim es for a ppr...

  • Page 165

    Self-help 161 starting the engine with jump leads 3 a vehicle with a discharged battery can be started using jump lead s and the battery of another vehicle. Start attem pts should be m ade at intervals of 1 minute and should not last longer than 15 second s. Picture no: 17229t.Tif z never expose the...

  • Page 166

    Self-help 162 picture no: s0013564.Tif connect the lea ds in the order shown in the illustration: 1. Connect one end of the first jump lead to the positiv e terminal 1 of the battery prov iding the jump start (identified by “+” sign on battery case or termina l). 2. Connect the other end of the firs...

  • Page 167

    Self-help 163 picture no: s0013576.Tif towing the vehicle in emergency situations, when a towing service is not available, attach a tow rope 3 - or b etter still a tow rod 3 - to the front towing eye (located under the front panelling), never to the front panelling or front suspension units. Do not ...

  • Page 168

    Self-help 164 towing service entrust your vehicle only to the towing service of your choice and obtain an estimate on tow ing costs before employing any towing serv ice. This will prevent unnecessary expense and possible insurance problems during claim processing . Use flatbed equipment w henever po...

  • Page 169

    Self-help 165 picture no: s0013702.Tif jack and vehicle tools 3 the jac k and v ehicle tools have been specially dev eloped for your vehicle and must only be used on that vehicle. Only use jack for changing w heels. The jac k and v ehicle tools are loc ated in the lugga ge c om partment below the fl...

  • Page 170

    Self-help 166 warning triangle ¨ 3 , first-aid kit + 3 your first-aid kit and w arning triangle can be a ccommodated b elow the floor cover in the lugga ge c om partment. Picture no: s0013457.Tif tem porary spare wheel 3 the tem porary spare wheel is loca ted in the luggage compartment below the flo...

  • Page 171

    Self-help 167 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 wheel. Z do no...

  • Page 172

    Self-help 168 z remove wheel cover 3 . Z before screw ing in the wheel bolts when cha nging a w heel, you must apply a light coa ting of grease to the wheel bolts. Keep a standard commercial grease with you for this rea son. Z slacken w heel bolts one turn only before ra ising the vehicle, but do no...

  • Page 173

    Self-help 169 picture no: s0013693.Tif 2. The location of front and rear jacking points is ind icated by notches on the bottom edge of the vehicle, under the doors. Picture no: s0013694.Tif 3. Attach wheel bolt wrench to jack head and rotate w rench clockwise to raise the lifting head a little. Posi...

  • Page 174

    Self-help 170 picture no: s0013699.Tif 6. Change the wheel. Notes on sp are w heel - see page 166. 7. Screw in wheel bolts and tig hten slightly by hand until wheel is held a gainst the hub. 8. Rotate wheel bolt wrench anticloc kwise and lower v ehicle to the ground. 9. Tighten wheel bolts in c riss...

  • Page 175

    Self-help 171 picture no: 17259t.Tif 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 c...

  • Page 176

    172 self-help picture no: s0013493.Tif some circuits m ay be protected by severa l fuses. Picture no: no. Circuit rating 1 accessory socket 20 a 2 heat / mat 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...

  • Page 177

    Self-help 173 picture no: s0013579.Tif eng ine compar tment fuseb ox the fusebox is loca ted next to the coolant reserv oir, on the rear right-hand side - as seen from the front of the engine compartment. To open, disengage cover a nd tilt upw ards. To help in repla cing fuses, a fuse extractor is l...

  • Page 178

    Self-help 174 .T if bulb replacement halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas. Ta ke special care when d isposing of ha logen bulbs. Never touch the glass with bare fingers; risk of injury. Before replacing a bulb , turn off the respective light switch. Only hold new bulbs at the base. Oil and grease s...

  • Page 179

    Self-help 175 if the headlights are damaged, the light may not be sufficiently diffused and can blind oncoming drivers. Vehicle v ibration can also cause incorrect headlight aiming. Headlight aim ing we recommend that head light a im ing be carried out by your vauxhall authorised repairer, who will ...

  • Page 180

    Self-help 176 picture no: s0013525.Tif front turn signal lights 1. Open bonnet. 2. Remove hea dlight assem bly. 3. Disconnect wiring harness connector from bulb hold er. 4. Rotate bulb holder anticlock wise. 5. Pull bulb holder from light assembly. 6. Press bulb inwards and rotate anticlockw ise to ...

  • Page 181

    Self-help 177 picture no: s0013528.Tif rear br ake, ta il, turn signa l, reverse and fog tail lig hts 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove 2 screws and light a ssemb ly. 3. Remove bulb holder by rotating it anticlockw ise. 4. Remove bulb from b ulb holder by pressing the bulb in and rotating it anticlock...

  • Page 182

    Self-help 178 picture no: s0013531.Tif front reading 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. Picture no: s0013532.Tif centre dome lig hts 1. Using a suita ble screwdriver, pry light l...

  • Page 183

    Self-help 179 picture no: s0013534.Tif centre high-m ounted stop lig ht 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove five screws from tailgate applique a ssemb ly. 3. Remove bulb holder. 4. Remove bulb by p ulling bulb straight out of b ulb holder. 5. Install new bulb into bulb holder. 6. Replace bulb holder int...

  • Page 184: If You Have A Problem

    If you have a problem 180 if you have a problem in our experience, the m ost common cause 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...

  • Page 185

    If you have a problem 181 general motors b elgium n .V. Noorderla an 401 – ha ven 500 2030 antwerp – belgium telephone 00 32-34 50 63 29 general motors southeast europe, org. Složka olb rachtov a 9 140 00 pra gue – czec h rep ublic tel. 00 420-2 39 004 321 general motors denmark jaegersborg alle 4 2...

  • Page 186: Service Plan,

    Service plan, maintenance 182 service plan, maintenance in order to guarantee econom ical and safe vehicle operation and to m ainta in the value of your v ehicle, it is of vital importanc e that all maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified b y vauxhall in the service book...

  • Page 187

    Service plan, maintenance 183 picture no: s11814.Tif a note on safety to avoid the possibility of injury, only ca rry out engine compartment checks (e.G. Check ing the b ra ke fluid level or the eng ine oil lev el) when the ignition is switched off. Nev er ca rry out any repairs or a djustment and m...

  • Page 188

    Service plan, maintenance 184 picture no: s0013657.Tif the illustra tions show checking and rep lenishing the oil in the z 24 xe petrol and z 20 dmh d iesel engines respectiv ely. To check the level, rem ov e the dipstick from the dipstick tub e, wipe it clean and re-insert it as far a s it w ill go...

  • Page 189

    Service plan, maintenance 185 picture no: s0013661.Tif oil change, oil filter change engine oil changes are to be carried out depending on time intervals or mileage intervals, since oil loses its lubrication properties not only through engine opera tion but also through ageing. We recommend that you...

  • Page 190

    Service plan, maintenance 186 picture no: s0013656.Tif diesel fuel filter drain diesel fuel filter of residual w ater at every engine oil cha nge. Place a container underneath the filter housing. Turn drain plug, loca ted on the left of the filter housing, a nticlockwise using a suitable screwd riv ...

  • Page 191

    Service plan, maintenance 187 anti-fr eeze a nd corrosion protection before the start of the cold weather season, have the coolant checked by a workshop for correct concentration. The amount of anti-freez e m ust provide protection down to approx. –28 °c. If the anti-freeze concentration is too low,...

  • Page 192

    Service plan, maintenance 188 coola nt temperature control indicator w illuminates when coolant temp erature is too high. Check coolant lev el: z coolant level low: top up coolant. Pay a ttention to the instruc tions given under "anti-freeze and corrosion protection" a nd "coolant level" on the prev...

  • Page 193

    Service plan, maintenance 189 brake fluid chang e as brake fluid is hygroscopic, it absorb s water. Vapour bubbles which impa ir the braking effect m ay occur during brak ing. The fluid change intervals specified in the service booklet m ust therefore be observed. Picture no: clutch fluid 3 the clut...

  • Page 194

    Service plan, maintenance 190 picture no: 17498t.Tif 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 the rain sensor ca...

  • Page 195

    Service plan, maintenance 191 in cold w eather, do not fill the reservoir more tha n three-quarters full, to allow enough room for expansion if the fluid freezes and to prevent damag e to the reserv oir. In freezing conditions, use windscreen wash fluid with sufficient anti-freezing properties. Do n...

  • Page 196

    Service plan, maintenance 192 laying up the vehicle for more than 6 weeks can lead to ba ttery d ischarge, which may reduce the service life of the battery. Disconnect battery from on-board power supply by detaching negative term inal (vauxhall alarm system is then disabled ). Ensure that ignition i...

  • Page 197

    Service plan, maintenance 193 disconnecting / connecting the b attery from / to the electr ical system disconnect the ba ttery from the vehicle electrical system before cha rg ing: first detach the negative and then the positiv e lead. Do not rev erse the polarity of the b attery, i.E. Do not confus...

  • Page 198: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care 194 vehicle care consult a vauxhall authorised rep airer with regard to care a id s tested and recommended by vauxhall. In caring for your vehicle, observ e all na tional environm ental reg ulations, particula rly when wa shing your vehicle. Regular, thorough care contributes to improvi...

  • Page 199

    Vehicle care 195 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 i...

  • Page 200

    Vehicle care 196 plastic and rubber parts for additiona l cleaning of plastic and rubber parts, use a cleaner suitable for vehic le interiors. Do not use any other agent, and in particular d o not use solvents or petrol. Wheels and tyres do not use high-pressure jet cleaners on wheels and tyres. Int...

  • Page 201

    Vehicle care 197 engine compartment areas of the engine compartment that are painted in the same colour as the vehic le must be looked after lik e any other p ainted surface. It is adv isable to wash the engine compartment before and after winter and preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and brake ...

  • Page 202: Technical Data

    Technical data 198 technical data picture no: s0013729.Tif 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 tho...

  • Page 203

    Technical data 199 picture no: s0013662.Tif the vehicle identification numb er is also engrav ed on the top rig ht-hand sid e of the bulkhead near the centre of the eng ine firewall. Engine identifier code a nd engine number: stamped on the cylinder block under the engine’s exhaust manifold (z 24 xe...

  • Page 204

    200 technical data engine data sales designation eng ine identifier code 2.4 petrol z 24 xe 2.0 diesel 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 4000 torque (nm ) at rpm 220 220...

  • Page 205

    Technical data 201 performance (approx. Mph/k m/h) eng ine 1) 1) sales designation - see page 200 . 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 c...

  • Page 206

    Technical data 202 fuel consumption, co 2 emissions directive 80/1268/eec (last c hanged by 1999/100/ec) has applied 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 appr...

  • Page 207

    Technical data 203 fuel consumption (approx. L/100 km ) , co 2 emission (approx. G /km ) eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see page 20 0. Z 24 xe z 20 dm h manual transm ission/autom atic transmission urban extra-urban total co 2 13.3/_ 7.3/ _ 9.6/ _ 229/_ 8.9/11.5 6.8/ 6.8 7.5/ 8.6 198/238.

  • Page 208

    Technical data 204 weights, payload and roof load the p ayload is the difference between the permissible gross vehicle weight (see identification plate on p ages 198) and the ec kerbweig ht. To calculate the ec k erbweight, enter the data from your vehicle below : z kerb weight from ta ble 1, page 2...

  • Page 209

    Technical data 205 weights (kg) , table 1, kerbweights, model engine 1) 1) sales designation - see page 200 . 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 198 . 3) with driver (75 kg) an...

  • Page 210

    Technical data 206 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 211

    Technical data 207 tyre inflation 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 on the follow ing page apply to both sum mer a nd winter tyres. Always infla...

  • Page 212

    208 technical data electrical system capacities (approx. In litres) eng ine 1) 1) sales designation - see page 200 z 24 xe z 20 dm h battery voltage 12 v 12 v amp hours 60 ah 90 ah battery for remote control cr 2032 or equivalent cr 2032 or equivalent eng ine 1) 1) sales designation - see page 200 z...

  • Page 213

    Technical data 209 dimensions (approx. Mm) overall length 4576 width 1850 overall height with roof rails 1747 wheelb ase 2707 track w idth: front rear 1562 1572 turning c ircle diam eter, wall to wall 1) 1) in metres. 12.78 maximum wading depth (at 3 mph (5 km /h)) 450 approach angle 24° ramp angle ...

  • Page 214

    210 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 we recom mend hav ing caravan / trailer towing equipment retro-fitted by a vauxhall authorised rep airer. Picture no: s001376...

  • Page 215

    Technical data 211.

  • Page 216: Index

    212 index index a ab s ........................................................ 146 ac cessories .............................................. 21 ac cessory sockets ................................... 65 ac tiv e rollover protection (ar p) ......... 136 air conditioning system .................. 97...

  • Page 217

    213 index b battery .................................................... 191 interrup tion of power sup ply ............ 114 battery discharge p rotection ..................93 before sta rting-off ................................. 159 belt tensioners ..........................................74 blee...

  • Page 218

    214 index coolant ...........................................186, 199 coolant level .......................................... 187 coolant temperature .......................23, 186 cooled glove compartment ..................106 cooling ...........................................103, 104 correcting ...

  • Page 219

    215 index f fan ....................................................99, 183 filling station capacities ........................................... 208 engine oil level ................................... 183 fuel .............................................127, 200 ignition key .......................

  • Page 220

    216 index i identification plate ................................ 198 if you hav e a problem ............................ 180 ignition logic ...................................... 33, 40 ignition system .........................................17 imm ob iliser...........................................

  • Page 221

    217 index m main beam ...............................................12 bulb replacement ............................... 175 control indicator ..................................12 maintenance ............................................21 air c onditioning ................................. 108 all w...

  • Page 222

    218 index s safeguard against unauthorised use .........................2, 12, 20 safety ................................................21, 183 safety acc essories ...................................87 safety net .................................................62 safety systems ......................

  • Page 223

    219 index u units of m easure ................................34, 39 unlead ed fuel ....................... 127, 130, 200 used oil ................................................... 185 v valve cap key ........................................ 149 vauxhall alarm ........................................

  • Page 224

    220 index.