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Vauxhall Astra GTC Owner's Manual
Summary of Astra GTC
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0 - 1 vauxhall astra gtc vauxhall astra gtc owner’s manual model year 2012.5 edition: january 2012 ts 1708-c-12.
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Introduction .................................... 2 in brief ............................................ 6 keys, doors and windows ............ 19 seats, restraints ........................... 33 storage ........................................ 52 instruments and controls ............. 63 lighting ...
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2 introduction introduction.
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Introduction 3 vehicle specific data please enter your vehicle's data on the previous page to keep it easily accessible. This information is available in the sections "service and maintenance" and "technical data" as well as on the identification plate. Introduction your vehicle is a designed combin...
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4 introduction 9 warning text marked 9 warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury. Caution text marked caution provides information on possible damage to the vehicle. Disregarding this information may lead to vehicle damage. Symbols p...
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Introduction 5.
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6 in brief in brief initial drive information vehicle unlocking press button c to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the doors by pulling the handles. To open the tailgate, push the brand emblem at the bottom half. Press button x to unlock and open the tailgate while the doors remain locked...
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In brief 7 seat adjustment seat positioning pull handle, slide seat, release handle. Seat position 3 35, seat adjustment 3 35. 9 danger do not sit nearer than 25 cm from the steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment. Seat backrests pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the s...
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8 in brief seat inclination lever pumping motion up = front end higher down = front end lower seat position 3 35, seat adjustment 3 35. Head restraint adjustment press the button, adjust height and engage. Head restraints 3 33. Seat belt pull out the seat belt and engage in belt buckle. The seat bel...
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In brief 9 mirror adjustment interior mirror to reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing. Interior mirror 3 29, automatic anti- dazzle interior mirror 3 29. Exterior mirrors select the relevant exterior mirror and adjust it. Convex exterior mirrors 3 27, electric adjust...
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10 in brief instrument panel overview.
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In brief 11 1 power windows ..................... 30 2 exterior mirrors ..................... 27 3 cruise control ..................... 138 speed limiter ....................... 139 4 side air vents ...................... 118 5 turn and lane-change signals, headlight flash, low beam and high beam .....
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12 in brief exterior lighting turn light switch: 7 = lights off 8 = sidelights 9 = headlights automatic light control auto = automatic light control: headlights are switched on and off automatically m = activation or deactivation of the automatic light control 8 = sidelights 9 = headlights fog light...
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In brief 13 turn and lane-change signals lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal turn and lane-change signals 3 106, parking lights 3 107. Hazard warning flashers operated with the ¨ button. Hazard warning flashers 3 106. Horn press j..
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14 in brief washer and wiper systems windscreen wiper 2 = fast 1 = slow p = timed interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor § = off for a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down. Windscreen wiper 3 65, wiper blade replacement 3 162. Windscreen and headlight wash...
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In brief 15 push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times. Climate control heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors the heating is operated by pressing the Ü button. Heated rear window 3 31. Demisting and defrosting the windows press button v. Set the temp...
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16 in brief transmission manual transmission reverse: with the vehicle stationary, wait 3 seconds after depressing clutch pedal and then press the release button on the selector lever and engage the gear. If the gear does not engage, set the lever to neutral, release the clutch pedal and depress aga...
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In brief 17 starting the engine ■ turn key to position 1 ■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock ■ operate clutch and brake ■ automatic transmission in p or n ■ do not operate accelerator pedal ■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait until c...
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18 in brief selector lever to p before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb. ■ lock the vehicle with button e on the radio remote control. Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 25. ■ do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the ex...
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Keys, doors and windows 19 keys, doors and windows keys, locks ................................... 19 doors ........................................... 23 vehicle security ............................ 25 exterior mirrors ............................ 27 interior mirrors ............................. ...
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20 keys, doors and windows radio remote control used to operate: ■ central locking system ■ anti-theft locking system ■ anti-theft alarm system ■ power windows the radio remote control has an approximate range of up to 20 metres. It can be restricted by external influences. The hazard warning flashe...
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Keys, doors and windows 21 extend the key and open the unit. Replace the battery (battery type cr 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit and synchronise. Radio remote control synchronisation after replacing the battery, unlock the door with the key in the driver's door ...
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22 keys, doors and windows ■ press button c once to unlock both doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap the setting can be changed in the menu settings in the info-display. Vehicle personalisation 3 93. The setting can be saved for the key being used. Memorised settings 3 21. Unlocking and open...
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Keys, doors and windows 23 fault in central locking system unlocking manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock. The passenger's door can be opened by pulling the interior handle twice. The load compartment and fuel filler flap cannot be opened. To deactivate the anti-theft loc...
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24 keys, doors and windows pressing button x opens the tailgate even if the doors are locked. Central locking system 3 21. Closing use the interior handle. Do not touch the brand emblem whilst closing as this could unlock the tailgate again. Central locking system 3 21. General hints for operating t...
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Keys, doors and windows 25 vehicle security anti-theft locking system 9 warning do not use the system if there are people in the vehicle! The doors cannot be unlocked from the inside. The system deadlocks the doors. The doors must be closed otherwise the system cannot be activated. If the ignition w...
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26 keys, doors and windows activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination switch off the monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination when animals are being left in the vehicle, because of high volume ultrasonic signals or movements triggering the alarm...
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Keys, doors and windows 27 the alarm can be silenced by pressing any button on the radio remote control or by switching on the ignition. The anti-theft alarm system can be deactivated only by pressing button c or by switching on the ignition. A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the ...
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28 keys, doors and windows in position 0 no mirror is selected. Folding for pedestrian safety, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting position if they are struck with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure to the mirror housing. Electric folding tur...
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Keys, doors and windows 29 interior mirrors manual anti-dazzle to reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing. Automatic anti-dazzle dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced. Windows windscreen heat-reflecting windscreen the heat-reflecting windscre...
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30 keys, doors and windows payment must be attached in these areas. Otherwise data recording malfunctions may occur. Power windows 9 warning take care when operating the power windows. Risk of injury, particularly to children. Keep a close watch on the windows when closing them. Ensure that nothing ...
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Keys, doors and windows 31 press and hold c button to open windows. Press and hold e button to close windows. Release button to stop window movement. If the windows are fully opened or closed, the hazard warning lights will flash twice. Overload if the windows are repeatedly operated within short in...
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32 keys, doors and windows if the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed when driving. A ticket holder is located on the backside of the sun visor. Glass panel panorama roof turn the handle and move the roof cover to a suitable position. The roof cover engages in positi...
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Seats, restraints 33 seats, restraints head restraints ............................ 33 front seats ................................... 35 rear seats ................................... 39 seat belts ..................................... 40 airbag system .............................. 42 child restra...
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34 seats, restraints horizontal adjustment to adjust horizontally, pull the head restraint forwards. It engages in several positions. To return to its rearmost position, pull fully forwards and release. Head restraints on rear seats height adjustment pull the head restraint upwards or press the catc...
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Seats, restraints 35 front seats seat position 9 warning only drive with the seat correctly adjusted. ■ sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals so that legs are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front passe...
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36 seats, restraints seat positioning pull handle, slide seat, release handle. Seat backrest pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly. Seat height lever pumping motion up = seat higher down = seat lower.
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Seats, restraints 37 seat inclination lever pumping motion up = front end higher down = front end lower lumbar support adjust lumbar support using the four- way switch to suit personal requirements. Moving support up and down: push switch up or down. Increasing and decreasing support: push switch fo...
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38 seats, restraints side bolster, vxr version adjust seat width and backrest width using the switches to suit personal requirements. Operate front rocker switch to change seat width. Opeate rear rocker switch to change backrest width. Seat folding lift release lever and fold backrest forwards. Slid...
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Seats, restraints 39 armrest the armrest can be slid forwards by 10 cm. Under the armrest there is a storage compartment. Armrest storage 3 54. Heating adjust heating to the desired setting by pressing the ß button for the respective seat one or more times. The control indicator in the button indica...
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40 seats, restraints seat belts the seat belts are locked during heavy acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle holding the occupants in the sitting position. Therefore the risk of injury is considerably reduced. 9 warning fasten seat belt before each trip. In the event of an accident, people not...
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Seats, restraints 41 triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt pretensioners can only be triggered once. Note do not affix or install accessories or other objects that may interfere with the operation of the belt pretensioners. Do not make any modifications to belt pretension...
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42 seats, restraints seat belts on the rear seats the seat belt for the rear centre seat can only be withdrawn from the retractor if the backrest is engaged in upright position. Using the seat belt while pregnant 9 warning the lap belt must be positioned as low as possible across the pelvis to preve...
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Seats, restraints 43 there are also warning labels on both sides of the sunblind on the front passenger side. The front airbag system is triggered in the event of a front-end impact of a certain severity. The ignition must be switched on. The inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby reducing the...
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44 seats, restraints the inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the upper body and pelvis in the event of a side-on collision considerably. 9 warning keep the area in which the airbag inflates clear of obstructions. Note only use protective seat covers that have ...
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Seats, restraints 45 the front passenger airbag system can be deactivated via a key- operated switch on the right side of the instrument panel. Use the ignition key to choose the position: *off = front passenger airbag is deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicato...
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46 seats, restraints change status only when the vehicle is stopped with the ignition off. Status remains until the next change. Control indicator for airbag deactivation 3 75. Child restraints child restraint systems we recommend the vauxhall child restraint system which is tailored specifically to...
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Seats, restraints 47 ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the vehicle type. Ensure that the mounting location of the child restraint system within the vehicle is correct. Allow children to enter and exit the vehicle only on the side facing away from the traffic. ...
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48 seats, restraints child restraint installation locations permissible options for fitting a child restraint system weight and age class on front passenger seat on rear outboard seats on rear centre seat activated airbag deactivated airbag group 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months x u 1 u 2 u group...
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Seats, restraints 49 permissible options for fitting an isofix child restraint system weight class size class fixture on front passenger seat on rear outboard seats on rear centre seat group 0: up to 10 kg e iso/r1 x il x group 0+: up to 13 kg e iso/r1 x il x d iso/r2 x il x c iso/r3 x il x group i:...
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50 seats, restraints isofix size class and seat device a – iso/f3 = forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B – iso/f2 = forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B1 – iso/f2x = forward-facing...
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Seats, restraints 51 isofix child restraint systems fasten vehicle-approved isofix child restraint systems to the isofix mounting brackets. Specific vehicle isofix child restraint system positions are marked in the table by il. Isofix mounting brackets are indicated by a label on the backrest. Top-t...
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52 storage storage storage compartments ................ 52 load compartment ....................... 55 roof rack system ......................... 61 loading information ..................... 61 storage compartments glovebox the glovebox features a pen holder, a credit card holder and a coin holder....
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Storage 53 depending on the version, cupholders are located under a cover in the centre console. Slide cover backwards. Bottles can be stowed after folding up the intermediate shelf 3 54. Additional cupholders are located in the rear armrest. Fold down the armrest. Front storage a storage compartmen...
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54 storage armrest storage storage under the front armrest press button to fold up the armrest. The armrest must be in rearmost position. Storage in the rear armrest fold down armrest and open cover. Close cover before folding the armrest up. Centre console storage front console the storage containe...
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Storage 55 press button to remove the frame of the cupholder. The frame can be stowed in the glovebox. A further storage compartment is located under the intermediate shelf. Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix it in the vertical position. The frame of the cupholder can be reintegrated to stow bot...
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56 storage guide the seat belts through side supports to protect them against damage. When folding the backrests, pull the seat belts along with them. Pull the release lever on one or both sides and fold down the backrests onto the seat cushion. Take the seat belt out of the seat backrest guide and ...
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Storage 57 open the pass-through in the rear centre backrest fold down the rear armrest. Pull the grip and open the cover. Suitable for loading long, narrow objects. Ensure that the cover engages after folding up. The closed cover can be secured from the side of the load compartment. Turn the knob 9...
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58 storage removing unhook retaining straps from tailgate. Lift cover at the rear and push it upwards at the front. Remove the cover. If the height adjustable cover is mounted in the middle or upper position, the load compartment cover can be stowed below it. Height adjustable cover 3 58. Fitting en...
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Storage 59 height adjustable cover the height adjustable cover can be mounted in three positions: ■ directly above the rear floor cover (1), ■ in a middle position (2) ■ in an upper position (3). Caution ensure that the front and rear end of the height adjustable cover are attached to the same level...
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60 storage note ■ if mounted in position 2 or 3, the space between the rear floor cover and the height adjustable cover can be used as a stowage compartment. ■ the height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with the strap when it is mounted in position 1 or 2. ■ if mounted in position 2, an...
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Storage 61 first aid kit stow the first aid kit in the stowage compartment behind the warning triangle. Use the recesses to fold down the cover. Depending on the equipment, the first aid kit can be stored in the rear storage 3 57. Roof rack system roof rack for safety reasons and to avoid damage to ...
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62 storage ■ use the four hooks at the sidewalls of the load compartment for hanging up carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg per hook. ■ secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent them from sliding. ■ when transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests of the rear seats must no...
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Instruments and controls 63 instruments and controls controls ....................................... 63 warning lights, gauges and indicators ..................................... 70 information displays ..................... 81 vehicle messages ........................ 86 trip computer ..............
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64 instruments and controls heated steering wheel activate heating by pressing * button. Activation is indicated by the led in the button. The recommended grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker and to a higher temperature than the other areas. Heating is operational when the engine is r...
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Instruments and controls 65 windscreen wiper/washer windscreen wiper 2 = fast 1 = slow p = interval wiping § = off for a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down. Do not use if the windscreen is frozen. Switch off in car washes. Adjustable wiper interval wiper lever in posi...
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66 instruments and controls adjustable sensitivity of the rain sensor turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the sensitivity: low sensitivity = turn adjuster wheel downwards high sensitivity = turn adjuster wheel upwards keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Windscreen and headlight washer pull l...
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Instruments and controls 67 rear window wiper/washer press the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper: upper position = continuous operation lower position = intermittent operation middle position = off push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper wipes a few times...
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68 instruments and controls if outside temperature drops to 3 °c, a warning message is displayed in the driver information centre with uplevel-display or uplevel-combi- display. 9 warning the road surface may already be icy even though the display indicates a few degrees above 0 °c. Clock date and t...
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Instruments and controls 69 power outlets a 12 volt power outlet is located in the front console. A further 12 volt power outlet is located in the rear console. Fold the cover downwards. Do not exceed the maximum power consumption of 120 watts. With ignition off, the power outlets are deactivated. A...
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70 instruments and controls the portable ashtray can be placed in the cupholders. Warning lights, gauges and indicators instrument cluster in some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched on. Speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odomet...
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Instruments and controls 71 tachometer displays the engine speed. Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible. Caution if the needle is in the red warning zone, the maximum permitted engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk. Fuel gauge displays the fuel level in the tank. Con...
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72 instruments and controls caution if engine coolant temperature is too high, stop vehicle, switch off engine. Danger to engine. Check coolant level. Service display the engine oil life system lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which...
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Instruments and controls 73 versions. Depending on the equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the ignition is switched on, most control indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test. The control indicator colours mean: red = danger, important reminder yellow = ...
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74 instruments and controls control indicators in the instrument cluster.
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Instruments and controls 75 control indicators in the centre console turn signal o illuminates or flashes green. Illuminates briefly the parking lights are switched on. Flashes a turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated. Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fu...
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76 instruments and controls * illuminates yellow. The front passenger airbag is deactivated 3 44. 9 danger risk of fatal injury for a child using a child restraint system together with activated front passenger airbag. Risk of fatal injury for an adult person with deactivated front passenger airbag....
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Instruments and controls 77 illuminates brake pedal needs to be operated to release the electrical parking brake 3 132. Flashes clutch pedal needs to be operated to start the engine 3 121. Electrical parking brake m illuminates or flashes red. Illuminates electrical parking brake is applied 3 132. F...
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78 instruments and controls stop-start system 3 123. Illuminates with power steering disabled failure in the power steering system. Consult a workshop. Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow. Illuminates green system is switched on and ready to operate. Flashes yellow system re...
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Instruments and controls 79 continue driving until % extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below 2000 rpm. Illuminates the diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as possible. Flashes the maximum filling level of the filter is reached. Start cleaning pro...
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80 instruments and controls flashes fuel used up. Refuel immediately. Never run the tank dry. Catalytic converter 3 126. Bleeding the diesel fuel system 3 162. Immobiliser d flashes yellow. Fault in the immobiliser system. The engine cannot be started. Reduced engine power # illuminates yellow. The ...
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Instruments and controls 81 door open h illuminates red. A door or the tailgate is open. Information displays driver information centre the driver information centre (dic) is located in the instrument cluster between speedometer and tachometer. It is available as midlevel-display, uplevel-display or...
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82 instruments and controls in the uplevel-combi-display, the menus can be selected by the menu button, indicated by symbols in the top line of the display: x = vehicle information menu w = trip/fuel information menu some of the displayed functions differ between vehicle driving and standstill and s...
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Instruments and controls 83 press the set/clr button to select a function or to confirm a message. Vehicle information menu press the menu button to select the vehicle information menu, or on uplevel-combi-display select x. Turn the adjuster wheel to select one of the submenus. Press the set/ clr bu...
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84 instruments and controls ■ trip odometer 1 ■ trip odometer 2 ■ digital speed trip odometer 2 and digital speed are only available on vehicles with uplevel-display or uplevel-combi- display. On vehicles with trip computer more submenus are available. Trip/fuel information menu, trip computer 3 90....
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Instruments and controls 85 depending on the infotainment system, the graphic-info-display is available in two versions. Graphic-info-display indicates: ■ time 3 68 ■ outside temperature 3 67 ■ date 3 68 ■ infotainment system, see description in the infotainment system manual ■ settings for vehicle ...
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86 instruments and controls selecting with the infotainment system select a function via the infotainment system buttons. The menu of the selected function is displayed. The multifunction knob is used to select an item and to confirm. Multifunction knob the multifunction knob is the central control ...
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Instruments and controls 87 vehicle messages on the midlevel-display the vehicle messages are displayed as code numbers. No. Vehicle message 2 no radio remote control detected, depress clutch pedal for a restart 3 engine coolant level low 4 air conditioning off 5 steering wheel is locked no. Vehicle...
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88 instruments and controls no. Vehicle message 54 water in diesel fuel filter 55 diesel particle filter is full 3 125 56 tyre pressure imbalance on front axle 57 tyre pressure imbalance on rear axle 58 tyres without tpms sensors detected 59 open and then close driver window 60 open and then close f...
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Instruments and controls 89 vehicle messages on the uplevel-display or uplevel- combi-display the vehicle messages are displayed as text. Follow the instructions given in the messages. The system displays messages regarding the following topics: ■ fluid levels ■ anti-theft alarm system ■ brakes ■ dr...
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90 instruments and controls when the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ when the key is in the ignition switch. ■ with exterior lights on. During an autostop ■ if the driver's door is opened. Battery voltage when the battery voltage is running low, a warning message or warning c...
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Instruments and controls 91 trip/fuel information menu on uplevel-display turn the adjuster wheel to select one of the submenus: ■ trip odometer 1 ■ trip odometer 2 ■ range ■ average consumption ■ instantaneous consumption ■ average speed ■ digital speed ■ traffic sign assistant trip/fuel informatio...
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92 instruments and controls ■ digital speed ■ range ■ instantaneous consumption ■ eco drive assistant trip computer 1 and 2 the information of two trip computers can be reset separately for odometer, average consumption and average speed, making it possible to display different trip information for ...
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Instruments and controls 93 when the tank has to be refuelled immediately, a warning code or warning message is displayed on vehicles with midlevel- and uplevel- display or uplevel-combi-display. Additionally the control indicator i in the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes 3 79. Average consumption ...
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94 instruments and controls personal settings in the graphic-info-display press the config button. The menu settings is displayed. The following settings can be selected by turning and pressing the multifunction knob: ■ sport mode settings ■ languages ■ time date ■ radio settings ■ phone settings ■ ...
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Instruments and controls 95 phone settings see description for infotainment system in the infotainment system manual. Vehicle settings ■ climate and air quality auto fan speed: modifies the fan regulation. Changed setting will be active after switching the ignition off and on again. Climate control ...
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96 instruments and controls delayed door lock: activates or deactivates the delayed door locking function. ■ remote locking, unlocking, starting remote unlock feedback: activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking. Remote door unlock: changes the configuration to unl...
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Instruments and controls 97 sport mode settings the driver can select the functions which will be activated in sport mode 3 135. ■ sport suspension: damping becomes harder. ■ sport powertrain performance: accelerator pedal and gear change characteristics become more responsive. ■ sport steering: ste...
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98 instruments and controls rear auto wipe in reverse: activates or deactivates automatically switching on of the rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged. ■ park assist / collision detection park assist: activate or deactivate the ultrasonic parking assist. ■ exterior ambient lighting duratio...
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Lighting 99 lighting exterior lighting ............................ 99 interior lighting ........................... 108 lighting features ........................ 109 exterior lighting light switch turn light switch: 7 = lights off 8 = sidelights 9 = headlights control indicator 8 3 80. Light switc...
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100 lighting in the driver information centre with uplevel-display or uplevel-combi- display, the current status of the automatic light control is displayed. When switching on the ignition, automatic light control is active. When headlights are on, 8 lights up. Control indicator 8 3 80. Tail lights ...
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Lighting 101 it switches to low beam when: ■ a sensor detects the lights of oncoming or preceding vehicles ■ the vehicle speed is slower than 12 mph ■ it is foggy or snowy ■ driving in urban areas if there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high beam. Activation the high beam ...
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102 lighting dynamic automatic headlight levelling 3 102. Headlights when driving abroad the asymmetrical headlight beam extends visibility at the edge of the road at the passenger side. However, when driving in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road, adjust the headlights t...
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Lighting 103 playstreet lighting activated automatically at low speed up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam is turned at an angle of 8° to the roadside. Town lighting activated automatically at a speed range between approx. 25 and 34 mph and when street lights are detected by the light sensor. The li...
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104 lighting high beam assist this feature allows high beam as main driving light by night and when vehicle speed is faster than 25 mph. It switches to low beam when: ■ the camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or preceding vehicles ■ the vehicle speed is slower than 12 mph ■ it is...
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Lighting 105 if there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high beam. When the system is active, the front camera monitors the area ahead of the vehicle and ensures an optimum light distribution for maximum driver vision during almost all conditions. Intelligent light ranging wi...
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106 lighting fault in adaptive forward lighting system when the system detects a failure in the adaptive forward lighting system, the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic. If this is not possible, the affected headlight will be automatically switched off. In any ca...
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Lighting 107 light switch in position auto: switching on front fog lights will switch headlights on automatically. Rear fog lights operated with the r button. Light switch in position auto: switching on rear fog light will switch headlights on automatically. Light switch in position 8: rear fog ligh...
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108 lighting interior lighting instrument panel illumination control brightness of the following lights can be adjusted when the exterior lights are on: ■ instrument panel illumination ■ info-display ■ illuminated switches and operation elements. Turn thumb wheel a and hold until the desired brightn...
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Lighting 109 rear courtesy lights illuminates in conjunction with the front courtesy light depending on rocker switch position. Press reading lights operated with s and t buttons in front and rear courtesy lights. Sunvisor lights illuminates when the cover is opened. Lighting features centre console...
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110 lighting the lighting switches off immediately when the ignition key is turned to position 1 3 121. Activation or deactivation of this function can be changed in the menu settings in the info-display. Vehicle personalisation 3 93. The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 21. The follow...
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Lighting 111 ■ auxiliary heater ■ heated rear window and mirrors ■ heated seats ■ fan in the second stage a message which confirms the activation of the battery discharge protection will be displayed in the driver information centre. Switching off electric lights to prevent discharge of the battery ...
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112 climate control climate control climate control systems ............. 112 air vents ..................................... 118 maintenance .............................. 119 climate control systems heating and ventilation system controls for: ■ temperature ■ air distribution ■ fan speed ■ demisti...
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Climate control 113 air conditioning system in addition to the heating and ventilation system, the air conditioning system has controls for: n = cooling 4 = air recirculation heated seats ß 3 39, heated steering wheel * 3 64. Cooling n operated with the n button and is functional only when the engin...
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114 climate control demisting and defrosting the windows v ■ press button v: fan automatically switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the windscreen. ■ switch cooling n on. ■ set temperature control to warmest level. ■ switch on heated rear window Ü. ■ open side air vents...
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Climate control 115 each change of settings is shown in the info-display for a few seconds. The electronic climate control system is only fully operational when the engine is running. Automatic mode auto basic setting for maximum comfort: ■ press auto button: the air distribution and fan speed are r...
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116 climate control if the maximum temperature is set, the climate control system runs at maximum heating. Note if the temperature is reduced 2 °c or more while the engine is in an autostop, the engine will restart automatically. Stop-start system 3 123. Demisting and defrosting the windows v ■ pres...
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Climate control 117 cooling n activate or deactivate with the n button. The air conditioning system cools and dehumidifies (dries) when outside temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle. If no cooling or drying is required, switch the cool...
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118 climate control auxiliary heater air heater quickheat is an electric auxiliary air heater which automatically warms up the passenger compartment more quickly. Air vents adjustable air vents at least one air vent must be open while the cooling is on. To open the vent, turn the adjuster wheel towa...
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Climate control 119 maintenance air intake the air intake in front of the windscreen in the engine compartment must be kept clear to allow air intake. Remove any leaves, dirt or snow. Pollen filter the pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen and spores from the air entering the vehicle through the a...
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120 driving and operating driving and operating driving hints ............................... 120 starting and operating ............... 121 engine exhaust .......................... 125 automatic transmission .............. 127 manual transmission .................. 130 brakes ........................
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Driving and operating 121 starting and operating new vehicle running-in do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first few journeys. During the first drive, smoke may occur because of wax and oil evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a while after the first drive and av...
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122 driving and operating diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control indicator ! Extinguishes. Turn the key briefly to position 3 and release: an automatic procedure operates the starter with a short delay as long as the engine is running, see automatic starter control. B...
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Driving and operating 123 stop-start system the stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust emissions. When conditions allow, it switches off the engine as soon as the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, e.G. At a traffic light or in a traffic jam. It starts the engine a...
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124 driving and operating conditions for an autostop the stop-start system checks if each of the following conditions is fulfilled. Otherwise an autostop will be inhibited. ■ the stop-start system is not manually deactivated ■ the bonnet is fully closed ■ the driver's door is closed or the driver's ...
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Driving and operating 125 ■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened ■ the engine temperature is too low ■ the battery is discharged ■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient ■ the vehicle starts to move ■ the climate control system requests an engine start ■ the air condition...
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126 driving and operating take up to 25 minutes. Typically it needs between 7 and 12 minutes. Autostop is not available and fuel consumption may be higher during this period. The emission of smells and smoke during this process is normal. Under certain driving conditions, e.G. Short distances, the s...
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Driving and operating 127 rectified by a workshop as soon as possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, keeping vehicle speed and engine speed low. Automatic transmission the automatic transmission permits automatic gearshifting (automatic mode) or manual gearshifting (m...
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128 driving and operating without brake pedal applied, the control indicator j illuminates. If the selector lever is not in p when the ignition is switched off, the control indicators j and p flash. To engage p or r, press the release button. The engine can only be started with the lever in position...
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Driving and operating 129 in manual mode no automatic shifting to a higher gear takes place at high engine revolutions. Electronic driving programmes ■ following a cold start, the operating temperature programme increases engine speed to quickly bring the catalytic converter to the required temperat...
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130 driving and operating 2. Release the selector lever trim from the centre console at the front, fold it upwards and rotate it to the left. 3. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go and move the selector lever out of p or n. If p or n is engaged again, the selector lever will b...
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Driving and operating 131 brakes the brake system comprises two independent brake circuits. If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be braked using the other brake circuit. However, braking effect is achieved only when the brake pedal is depressed firmly. Considerably more force is needed fo...
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132 driving and operating parking brake manual parking brake always apply parking brake firmly without operating the release button, and apply as firmly as possible on a downhill or uphill slope. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the release button and fully lower the l...
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Driving and operating 133 dynamic braking when vehicle is moving when the vehicle is moving and the switch m is kept pulled, the electrical parking brake system will decelerate the vehicle, but will not apply statically. As soon as the switch m is released, dynamic braking will be stopped. Fault fai...
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134 driving and operating ride control systems traction control system the traction control system (tc) is a component of the electronic stability control. Tc improves driving stability when necessary, regardless of the type of road surface or tyre grip, by preventing the drive wheels from spinning....
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Driving and operating 135 9 warning do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks when driving. Adapt speed to the road conditions. Control indicator b 3 78. Deactivation for very high-performance driving esc can be deactivated: hold button b depressed for approx. 7 seconds. Con...
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136 driving and operating sport mode the settings of the systems are adapted to a sportier driving style: ■ damping of shock absorbers reacts more stiffly to provide better contact with the road surface. ■ the engine reacts more quickly to the accelerator pedal. ■ steering support is reduced. ■ shif...
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Driving and operating 137 flex ride - vxr version the vxr version of flex ride system works in the same way as the standard flex ride system with the difference that the modes have a more sporty characteristic. Vxr flex ride driving system allows the driver to select between three driving modes: ■ v...
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138 driving and operating driver assistance systems 9 warning driver assistance systems are developed to support the driver and not to replace his attention. The driver accepts fully responsibility when driving the vehicle. When using driver assistance systems, always take care regarding the current...
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Driving and operating 139 deactivation press button y, control indicator m in instrument cluster illuminates white. Cruise control is deactivated. Last used set speed is stored in memory for later speed resume. Automatic deactivation: ■ vehicle speed below approx. 20 mph, ■ vehicle speed above appro...
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140 driving and operating maximum speed. Speed limit is displayed in the driver information centre. Change speed limit with speed limiter active, turn thumb wheel to res/+ to increase or set/- to decrease the desired maximum speed. Exceeding the speed limit in the event of an emergency it is possibl...
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Driving and operating 141 the minimum indicated distance is 0.5 seconds. If there is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is out of range, two dashes will be displayed: -.- s. Parking assist the parking assist makes parking easier by measuring the distance between the vehicle and obstacles, and giv...
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142 driving and operating an illuminated led in the parking assist button indicates that the system is ready to operate. Depending on which of the sensors are closer to an obstacle, you will hear the buzzing sound of the respective sensors. The interval between the sounds becomes shorter as the vehi...
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Driving and operating 143 special conditions apply if there are taller vehicles involved (e.G. Off-road vehicles, mini vans, vans). Object identification in the upper part of these vehicles cannot be guaranteed. Objects with a very small reflection cross section, like objects of narrow size or soft ...
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144 driving and operating combinations of more signs in the display are possible. An exclamation mark in a frame indicates that there is an add on sign detected which cannot be recognised by the system. The system is active up to a speed of 124 mph depending on the lighting conditions. At night the ...
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Driving and operating 145 the content of the traffic sign page is also cleared during driving by pushing the set/clr button on the turn signal lever for a longer time. Pop-up function speed limits and no passing signs are displayed as pop-ups on each page of the menu. The pop-up function can be deac...
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146 driving and operating ■ traffic signs do not comply with the vienna convention on traffic signs (wiener Übereinkommen über straßenverkehrszeichen) caution the system is intended to help the driver within a defined speed range to discern certain traffic signs. Do not ignore traffic signs which ar...
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Driving and operating 147 when the system recognises an unintended lane change, the control indicator ) changes to yellow and flashes. Simultaneously a chime sound is activated. Deactivation the system is deactivated by pressing ) button, the led in the button extinguishes. At speeds below 35 mph th...
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148 driving and operating caution use of fuel that does not comply to en 228 or similar can lead to deposits or engine damage and loss of warranty. Caution use of fuel with too low an octane rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage. Fuel for diesel engines only use diesel fuel ...
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Driving and operating 149 the fuel filler flap can only be opened if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the fuel filler flap by pushing the flap. To open, turn the cap slowly to the left. The fuel filler cap can be retained in the bracket on the fuel filler flap. For refuelling, fully insert the pump ...
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150 driving and operating fuel consumption data and co 2 emission data are determined according to regulation r (ec) no. 715/2007 (in the version respectively applicable), taking into consideration the vehicle weight in running order, as specified by the regulation. The figures are provided only for...
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Driving and operating 151 trailer towing trailer loads the permissible trailer loads are vehicle and engine-dependent maximum values which must not be exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual gross weight of the trailer and the actual coupling socket load with the trail...
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152 driving and operating stowage of coupling ball bar the bag with the coupling ball bar is stowed in the rear stowage compartment on the floor. Place the strap through the lashing eye, wrap around twice and tighten the strap to secure the bag. Fitting the coupling ball bar disengage and fold down ...
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Driving and operating 153 ■ pull out rotary knob and turn clockwise as far as it will go. Inserting the coupling ball bar insert the tensioned coupling ball bar in the opening and push firmly upwards until it audibly engages. The rotary handle snaps back into its original position resting against th...
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154 driving and operating ■ the coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening. ■ the coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed. 9 warning towing a trailer is permitted only when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bar does not engage correctly, seek the...
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Vehicle care 155 vehicle care general information ................... 155 vehicle checks ........................... 156 bulb replacement ....................... 163 electrical system ........................ 171 vehicle tools .............................. 177 wheels and tyres ........................
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156 vehicle care ■ disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.G. Anti-theft alarm system. Putting back into operation when the vehicle is to be put back into operation: ■ connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehi...
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Vehicle care 157 push the safety catch to the right and open the bonnet. Secure the bonnet support. If the bonnet is opened during an autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons. Closing before closing the bonnet, press the support into the holder. Lower the bonnet and al...
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158 vehicle care when the engine oil level has dropped to the min mark, top up engine oil. We recommend the use of the same grade of engine oil that was used at last change. The engine oil level must not exceed the max mark on the dipstick. Caution overfilled engine oil must be drained or suctioned ...
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Vehicle care 159 9 warning allow the engine to cool before opening the cap. Carefully open the cap, relieving the pressure slowly. To top up use a 1:1 mixture of released coolant concentrate mixed with clean tap water. If no coolant concentrate is available, use clean tap water. Install the cap tigh...
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160 vehicle care the brake fluid level must be between the min and max marks. When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the brake fluid can lead to brake system malfunctions. Have the cause of the loss of brake fluid remedied by a workshop. Only use high-performance brake fluid...
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Vehicle care 161 an agm battery can be identified by the label on the battery. We recommend the use of an original vauxhall battery. Note using an agm battery different from the original vauxhall battery might result in a lower performance of the stop-start system. We recommend that you have the bat...
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162 vehicle care diesel fuel system bleeding if the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled. Switch on the ignition three times for 15 seconds at a time. Then start the engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to sta...
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Vehicle care 163 bulb replacement switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands. Use only the same bulb type for replacement. Replace headlight bulbs from within the engine compartment. Bul...
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164 vehicle care 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 3. Disengage the bulb holder from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 4. Replace the bulb and connect bulb holder with the plug connector. 5. Insert the bulb holder, enga...
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Vehicle care 165 sidelight/daytime running light (3) 1. Rotate bulb socket (3) anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb socket from the reflector. 2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling. 3. Replace and insert new bulb into socket. 4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clo...
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166 vehicle care cornering light 1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it. 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 3. Disengage the bulb from the plug connector by pulling. 4. Replace the bulb and connect bulb holder with the plug conne...
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Vehicle care 167 2. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb socket from the reflector. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise. 4. Replace and insert new bulb into socket by turning clockwise. 5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwis...
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168 vehicle care 3. Turn the bulb holder anti- clockwise and remove it from the reflector. 4. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 5. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the plug connector. 6. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector b...
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Vehicle care 169 5. Remove and replace the bulb by turning the bulb socket anti- clockwise. Tail light/brake light (1) turn signal light (2) tail lights with light emitting diode (led) for tail and brake light only turn signal light (2) can be changed. 6. Insert and turn bulb holder clockwise into t...
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170 vehicle care 7. Install the tail light assembly in the tailgate and tighten the screws. 8. Attach all covers. Side turn signal lights have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Number plate light 1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the cover, press to the side and release spring. Remove cover. 2. Remove ...
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Vehicle care 171 electrical system fuses data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: ■ in the front left of the engine compartment, ■ in left-hand drive vehicles, in the interior behind the storage compartment, or, in right-hand ...
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172 vehicle care place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse. Engine compartment fuse box the fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover and fold it upwards until it stops. Remove the cover vertically upwards..
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Vehicle care 173 no. Circuit 1 engine control module 2 lambda probe 3 fuel injection, ignition system 4 fuel injection, ignition system 5 – 6 mirror heating 7 fan control 8 lambda probe, engine 9 rear window sensor 10 battery sensor 11 trunk release 12 adaptive forward lighting module 13 – 14 rear w...
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174 vehicle care no. Circuit 50 headlamp levelling 51 air shutter 52 auxiliary heater, diesel engine 53 transmission control module, engine control module 54 wiring monitoring after having changed defective fuses close the fuse box cover and press until it engages. If the fuse box cover is not close...
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Vehicle care 175 no. Circuit 1 displays 2 exterior lights 3 exterior lights 4 radio 5 infotainment system, instrument 6 power outlet front 7 power outlet rear seat 8 left low beam 9 right low beam 10 door locks 11 interior fan 12 – 13 – 14 diagnostic connector 15 airbag 16 – no. Circuit 17 air condi...
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176 vehicle care fuse assignments no. Circuit 1 trailer module 2 trailer outlet 3 parking assist 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 anti-theft alarm system 9 – 10 – 11 trailer module, trailer socket 12 – 13 trailer outlet 14 – 15 – 16 – 17 – no. Circuit 18 – 19 steering wheel heating 20 – 21 seat heating 22 – 23 – 2...
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Vehicle care 177 when assembling press the blind into the rubber grommets to reach full retention force. Vehicle tools tools vehicles with tyre repair kit the tools and tyre repair kit are in a storage compartment below the floor cover in the load compartment. Vehicles with spare wheel the jack, the...
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178 vehicle care tyre designations e.G. 215/60 r 16 95 h 215 = tyre width, mm 60 = cross-section ratio (tyre height to tyre width), % r = belt type: radial rf = type: runflat 16 = wheel diameter, inches 95 = load index e.G. 95 is equivalent to 690 kg h = speed code letter speed code letter: q = up t...
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Vehicle care 179 the menu can be selected by the buttons on the turn signal lever. Press the menu button to select the vehicle information menu x. Turn the adjuster wheel to select the tyre pressure monitoring system. System status and small pressure differences are displayed by a warning message wi...
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180 vehicle care the tyre pressure monitoring system valve cores and sealing rings must be replaced each time the tyres are changed. Adaptive threshold function the tyre pressure monitoring system automatically detects if the vehicle is driven with a tyre pressure appropriate for a load of up to 3 p...
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Vehicle care 181 changing tyre and wheel size if tyres of a different size than those fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the speedometer as well as the nominal tyre pressure and make other vehicle modifications. After converting to a different tyre size, have the labe...
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182 vehicle care tyre repair kit minor damage to the tyre tread can be repaired with the tyre repair kit. Do not remove foreign bodies from the tyres. Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit. 9 warning do not drive faster than 50 mph. Do n...
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Vehicle care 183 4. Screw the compressor air hose to the connection on the sealant bottle. 5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor. Set the compressor near the tyre in such a way that the sealant bottle is upright. 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective tyre. 7. Screw the filler h...
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184 vehicle care tyre is too badly damaged. Seek the assistance of a workshop. Drain excess tyre pressure with the button over the pressure indicator. Do not run the compressor longer than 10 minutes. 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push catch on bracket to remove sealant bottle from bracket. Screw ...
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Vehicle care 185 make the following preparations and observe the following information: ■ park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front wheels must be in the straight-ahead position. ■ apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or p. ■ remove the spare wheel 3 18...
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186 vehicle care 2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and loosen each wheel nut by half a turn. 3. Ensure the jack is correctly positioned under the relevant vehicle jacking point. On versions with sill panelling: firstly pull out the cover on the sill panelling at the respe...
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Vehicle care 187 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before installing. Install wheel nut caps. Install centre cap on alloy wheels. 11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 187 and the vehicle tools 3 177. 12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut torque as...
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188 vehicle care 2. Remove rear storage: press both buttons and fold down cover. Extract storage upwards. 3. The spare wheel is secured with a wing nut. Untwist nut, remove conus and take out the spare wheel. Under the spare wheel there is the box with vehicle tools. 4. Change the damaged wheel 3 18...
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Vehicle care 189 stowing the spare wheel back in the well after replacing the damaged wheel 1. Open floor cover, remove rear storage, untwist and remove wing nut and conus. 2. Place spare wheel with outside upwards in the wheel well. 3. Position the excentric conus in the recess of the spare wheel a...
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190 vehicle care jump starting do not start with quick charger. A vehicle with a discharged battery can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle. 9 warning be extremely careful when starting with jump leads. Any deviation from the following instructions can lead to injuries or ...
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Vehicle care 191 3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster battery. 4. Connect the other end of the black lead to a vehicle grounding point, such as the engine block or an engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged battery as possible, however at least 60 c...
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192 vehicle care screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position. Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow rod – to the towing eye. The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the vehicle. Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock ...
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Vehicle care 193 screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position. The lashing eye at the rear underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye. Attach a tow rope – or even better a tow bar – to the towing eye. The towing eye must only be used for towing ...
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194 vehicle care if using a vehicle wash, comply with the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be switched off. Remove antenna and external accessories such as roof racks etc. If you wash your vehicle by hand, make sure that the insides of the whe...
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Vehicle care 195 glass panel never clean with solvents or abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.G. Paint cleaner, acetone-containing solutions etc.), acidic or highly alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do not apply wax or polishing agents to the glass panel. Wheels and tyres do not use high-pres...
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196 vehicle care plastic and rubber parts plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with the same cleaner as used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high- pressure jet cleaners..
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Service and maintenance 197 service and maintenance general information ................... 197 recommended fluids, lubricants and parts .................................... 198 general information service information in order to ensure economical and safe vehicle operation and to maintain the value...
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198 service and maintenance make sure that the service and warranty booklet is completed correctly as continuous proof of service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is also a benefit when selling the vehicle. Service interval with remaining engine oil life duration th...
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Service and maintenance 199 select the appropriate engine oil based on its quality and on the minimum ambient temperature 3 202. Additional engine oil additives the use of additional engine oil additives could cause damage and invalidate the warranty. Engine oil viscosity grades the sae viscosity gr...
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200 technical data technical data vehicle identification .................. 200 vehicle data ............................... 202 vehicle identification vehicle identification number the vehicle identification number is visible through the windscreen. Identification plate the identification plate is ...
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Technical data 201 information on identification label: 1 = manufacturer 2 = type approval number 3 = vehicle identification number 4 = permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg 5 = permissible gross train weight in kg 6 = maximum permissible front axle load in kg 7 = maximum permissible rear ax...
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202 technical data vehicle data recommended fluids and lubricants european service schedule required engine oil quality all european countries (except belarus, moldova, russia, serbia, turkey) only israel engine oil quality petrol engines (including cng, lpg, e85) diesel engines petrol engines (incl...
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Technical data 203 international service schedule required engine oil quality all countries outside europe except israel only belarus, moldova, russia, serbia, turkey engine oil quality petrol engines (including cng, lpg, e85) diesel engines petrol engines (including cng, lpg, e85) diesel engines de...
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204 technical data all countries outside europe except israel only belarus, moldova, russia, serbia, turkey engine oil quality petrol engines (including cng, lpg, e85) diesel engines petrol engines (including cng, lpg, e85) diesel engines acea a3/b3 ✔ – ✔ – acea a3/b4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ acea c3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ api sm ...
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Technical data 205 engine data sales designation 1.4 1.4 1.4 engine identifier code a14xer a14nel a14net number of cylinders 4 4 4 piston displacement [cm 3 ] 1398 1362 1362 engine power [kw] 74 88 103 at rpm 6000 4200-6000 4900-6000 torque [nm] 130 200 200 at rpm 4000 1850-4200 1850-4900 fuel type ...
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206 technical data sales designation 1.6 1.8 2.0 vxr engine identifier code a16let a18xer a20nft number of cylinders 4 4 4 piston displacement [cm 3 ] 1598 1796 1998 engine power [kw] 132 103 206 at rpm 5500 6300 5300 torque [nm] 230 175 400 at rpm 2200 3800 2400-4800 fuel type petrol petrol petrol ...
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Technical data 207 sales designation 1.7 1.7 2.0 turbo 2.0 turbo engine identifier code a17dtc a17dts a20dtj a20dth number of cylinders 4 4 4 4 piston displacement [cm 3 ] 1686 1686 1956 1956 engine power [kw] 81 96 96 121 at rpm 4000 4000 4000 4000 torque [nm] 280 300 300 350 at rpm 1750- 2500 2000...
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208 technical data engine a17dts aa17dtc aa20dtj a20dth maximum speed 4) [mph] manual transmission 3) 3) 3) 131 automatic transmission – – 3) 129 4) the maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum sp...
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Technical data 209 vehicle weight kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment engine manual transmission automatic transmission with air conditioning [kg] a14xer 1437 – a14nel 1437 – a14net 1437 5) a16let 1471 – a17dts 5) – a17dtc 5) – a18xer 5) – a20dtj 5) 5) a20dth 1550 5) a20nft 5) – ...
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210 technical data kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment engine manual transmission automatic transmission with air conditioning [kg] a14xer 1571 – a14nel 1571 – a14net 1571 5) a16let 1613 – a17dts 5) – a17dtc 5) – a18xer 5) – a20dtj 5) 5) a20dth 1701 5) a20nft 5) – 5) value was not a...
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Technical data 211 vehicle dimensions length [mm] 4466 width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1840 width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 2020 height (without antenna) [mm] 1482 length of load compartment floor [mm] 855 length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1617 load compartment width [m...
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212 technical data capacities engine oil engine a14xer, a14nel, a14net a16let a17dts, a17dtc a18xer a20dtj, a20dth a20nft including filter [l] 4.0 4.5 4.0 4.5 4.5 6.0 between min and max [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 fuel tank petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] 56.
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Technical data 213 tyre pressures comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a14xer, a18xer 225/55 r17, 210/2.1 (30) 210/2...
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214 technical data comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a16let 225/55 r17, 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30) 250/2.5 (36) 25...
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Technical data 215 comfort with up to 3 people eco with up to 3 people with full load engine tyres front rear front rear front rear [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) [kpa/bar] ([psi]) a20dtj, a20dth 225/55 r17, 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7...
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216 technical data towing hitch installation dimensions.
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Customer information 217 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy ....................................... 217 vehicle data recording and privacy event data recorders the vehicle has a number of sophisticated systems that monitor and control several vehicle data. Some data may be store...
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218 customer information in addition, the manufacturer may use the collected or received diagnostic data: ■ for the manufacturer's research needs ■ to make it available for research needs where appropriate confidentiality is maintained and need is shown ■ to share summary data which is not tied to a...
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220 index a accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 155 active head restraints................... 34 adaptive forward lighting .......... .................................. 80, 102, 165 adjustable air vents ................... 118 airbag and belt tensioners ........... 75 ai...
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221 code............................................. 86 control indicators.......................... 72 control of the vehicle ................. 120 controls........................................ 63 convex shape .............................. 27 coolant and antifreeze............... 198 cruise co...
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222 headlights when driving abroad 102 head restraint adjustment ............. 8 head restraints ............................ 33 heated ......................................... 28 heated rear window ..................... 31 heated steering wheel ................. 64 heating ...........................
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223 q quickheat................................... 118 r radio frequency identification (rfid)..................................... 218 radio remote control ................... 20 reading lights ............................ 109 rear floor storage cover .............. 58 rear fog light .................
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224 u ultrasonic parking assist ...... 78, 141 upshift.......................................... 77 using this manual .......................... 3 v vehicle checks............................ 156 vehicle data................................ 202 vehicle data recording and privacy........................