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Vauxhall Omega Owner's Manual

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Summary of Omega

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    Vauxhall omega owner’s manual.

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    0 data specific to your vehicle please enter your vehicle’s data here to keep it ea sily accessible. This information is available under the section "technical da ta " as well as on the identification plate. Fuel designation engine oil grad e viscosity tyre inflation pressure tyre size with up to 3 ...

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    1 your om ega dev eloped to the la test findings of vehic le research, it offers technical sophistication and exceptiona l comfort. Your vehicle represents an ideal synthesis of ad vanced technolog y, outsta nding safety, environm ental compatibility and economy in opera tion. It now lies with you t...

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  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents 3 comm itment to custom er satisfaction: our aim: to k eep you happy with your vehicle. All vauxhall authorised repairers offer first class service at competitive prices. Experienced, factory trained - technicians w ork according to factory instructions. Your authorised repa irer can supply...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    4 in brief key num bers, 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 equip ment 3 : m ake a note of the key identifier cod es. Elec tronic imm obilizer, radio 3: the code numb ers are specified in the ...

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    5 seat adjustment: pull handle, slide seat, release handle, allow seat to audibly latch into position never adjust the driver's sea t whilst driving. It could m ov e in a n uncontrolled m anner when the handle has been pulled. 6 seat position – pa ge 63, electrically a djustable seats – pa ge 66. Se...

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    6 seat height 3 adjustment: rocker switch on outboard side of seats raise seat: press roc ker switch up low er seat: press roc ker switch down 6 seat position – pa ge 63, electrically a djustable seats – pa ge 66. Front seat lumbar support 3 adjustment: turn handw heel ad just lumbar support to suit...

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    7 adjusting head restraint angle: tilt forwards or backwards adjusting head restraint height: unlock by tilting forward beyond the resistance point, hold firmly and adjust height, then release it is not necessary to unlock the rea r head restraints in order to adjust the height. 6 h ead restra int p...

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    8 adjusting interior m irror: swivel mirror housing pivot lev er on underside of mirror housing to red uce daz zle a t nig ht. Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 , adjustm ent: swivel mirror housing dazzle at night is automa tic ally red uc ed. The mirror does not reduc e da zzle when: z the ig...

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    9 folding exterior m irrors: manually: press lightly. Electrically 3: press the button until the mirrors reach their end positions. N ot possible with manual adjustment. Starter switch: o = ignition off i = steering released, ig nition off ii = ignition on, with diesel engine: preheating iii = start...

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    11 page 1 side air v ents .................................. 128 2 front pa ssenger airbag 3 .............. 86 3 centre air v ents ............................. 128 4 electronic air conditioning system ............................................ 126 5 display for time, date, radio 3 , check control...

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    12 control indicators o turn sig na l lam ps, see p ages 15, 26. ! Glow plug s 3, see p age 26. W coolant tem perature 3, see p age 26. G tra iler turn signal 3, see p age 26. X sea t belt 3, see p age 26. U anti-lock brake system 3, see p age 162. Z exhaust em ission 3, see p ages 26, 150. 1 automa...

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    13 heating, ventilation electronic air conditioning system , seat heating v demisting and d e-icing, air d istribution to wind screen and front d oor windows. X air flow, see p age 131. T air circ ulation system, see p age 129. Air distribution, see p age 131, s to wind screen m to head area ab ov e...

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    14 light switch: 7 = off 8 = parking lamps 9 = dipped or m ain beam pull 0 = courtesy lamp push r = fog tail la mp push > = fog lamps 3 6 further informa tion – page 118, head la mp warning device – p age 23, head la mp range adjustm ent 3 – page 118, daytim e running lights – page 118. Main and dip...

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    15 operating turn signal lam ps: lever in rest position right turn = upwards left turn = downwards when the steering wheel is turned back, the lev er automatically returns to its original position. This will not hap pen when making a m inor steering manoeuvre such as changing lane. When lane chang i...

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    16 horn: press j 6 airbag systems 3 – page 86, steering wheel with remote c ontrol 3 – page 48. Windscreen wipers: move lever up § = off $ = tim ed interval wipe % = slow & = fast automatic wiping with rain sensor 3 : move lever up § = off $ = automatic wiping % = slow (constant) & = fast (constant)...

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    17 operating windscreen and headlamp wash systems 3 : pull stalk tow ards steering wheel the w ip ers will swipe for a few strokes. The headlamp wash system 3 c an be opera ted when the lights are on. On vehicles fitted with rain sensors 3, opera te the wind screen wash system at reg ular intervals,...

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    18 heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors: on = press Ü off = press Ü again the rear window and exterior mirror heating is switched off automatically after approx. 15 m inutes. 6 further inform ation – page 130. To clear misted or icy windows: press v open front air vents, direct side air v ent...

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    19 manual transmission: o = neutral 1 to 5 = 1st to 5th gear when shifting up from 4th to 5th gear: push the lev er towards the right at the beginning of the shift opera tion. When shifting from 5th to 4th g ear: do not exert a ny force towards the left. Manual transmission: r = reverse gear only en...

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    20 autom atic transmission 3 : p = park (with selector lever lock) r = reverse n = neutral only start the engine in p or n. To shift out of p switch the ignition on, apply the foot brake and p ull the handle b eneath the selector lever. To enga ge p or r pull release under selector lever. P: only wi...

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    21 starting, petrol engine: manual transmission: in neutral with clutch depressed, apply foot brake, autom atic transmission: in p or n, do not accelerate, turn key to position iii the initially increased engine speed automatically fa lls as the engine tem perature rises. Before repeating the starti...

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    22 before starting off, check: z for tyre pressure and c ondition – see pages 165, 227. Z engine oil level and fluid levels in engine com partment – see pages 199 to 206. Z all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and num ber p la tes are free from dirt, snow and ice and op erational. Z do not p la c...

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    23 parking the vehicle: apply hand brake firmly, switch off engine, remove key, lock steering w heel, lock doors 6 further informa tion – pages 51, 141, 161, radio remote control – p age 52, central lock ing system – page 54, vauxhall alarm system 3 – page 59, vehic le decommissioning – page 208. Wh...

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    24 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 vauxhall service – page 196. Genuine vauxhall parts and accessories we rec om m...

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    25 that was a brief overview. Please read on! 6 your vehicle has still more instruments and controls, possibly also optional equipment. 6 you will also find further important information on operation, safety and maintenance and a complete index. 6.

  • Page 28: Instruments

    26 instruments control indicators the c ontrol indicators described here are not present in all vehicles. The description applies to all instrument v ersions. O turn signal lamps the control indicator flashes when the turn signa l is activated . Rapid fla shes: a turn signa l bulb has failed. Changi...

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    27 i oil pressure control indicator lights up when ignition is switched on. Goes out shortly after engine starts. Can light up intermittently when idling with hot engine; must go out when engine sp eed is increased. If it lights up when the engine is running: engine lub ric ation may be interrupted ...

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    28 a eng ine electr onics, transmission electronics, im mobilizer control indicator lights up for a few seconds when ignition is switched on. If it lights up when the engine is running: fault in the engine electronics or transm ission elec tronics system. The electronic system switches to limp-home ...

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    29 p alternator control indicator lights up when ignition is switched on. Goes out shortly after engine starts. If it lights up when the engine is running: stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. The b attery is not being charged. Engine cooling may be interrupted. Conta ct a workshop. We recomm...

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    30 tachometer 1) indicates engine speed. Warning zone: m aximum p ermissible engine sp eed exceeded ; danger to engine. Speedometer 1) indicates the vehicle speed . Odometer records the miles/kilometres driven. Trip odometer to return to zero, depress reset k nob. 1) the instrum ents in yo ur vehicl...

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    31 coolant temperature display for physical reasons, the engine temperature gauge show s the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adeq uate. During operation the system is pressurised. The temp erature ma y therefore rise briefly to ov er 100 °c. Fuel gauge n ever let the tank run dry! D...

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    32 inform ation display triple inform ation d isp lay display of time, outside tempera ture and radio/d ate. The tim e and outside temperature are displayed when the ignition is on. The date is disp layed when the radio 3 is off. When the ignition is off, the time, date and outside tem perature can ...

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    33 grap hical inform ation d isp lay 3, colour information display 3 display of date, tim e, outside temperature, and information from check control 3, trip computer 3 and infotainment system. The graphical information display presents the information in m onochrome. The colour inform ation d isplay...

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    34 operating the multi-information display 3 , the graphical information display 3 or the colour information display 3 the functions are opera ted using the buttons on the wiper lever or, on vehicles with an infotainm ent system 3, by using the m ultifunction b utton. If chec k control issues a warn...

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    35 making system settings for the graphical information display 3 or the colour information display 3 the figures show execution with the colour inform ation d isplay. In the trip computer m enu setting s select system setting s. The system settings m enu will be displayed. Lang uage selection you c...

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    36 setting units of measure you ca n select w hich units of measure a re to be used. In the trip computer m enu, select item units. Select from the list of units that opens. Selections are indicated by a 6 in front of the m enu item . Adjust contra st in the system settings m enu, select item contra...

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    37 outside temperature a fall in temperature is indica ted immediately and a rise in temp erature after a time delay. On v ehicles with trip le inform ation display, the sym bol t is shown in the disp lay from 3 °c as a warning for icy road surfaces. On vehicles w ith m ulti-information display 3, o...

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    38 setting date and time in the infotainment system 3, tim e a nd date are set autom atic ally upon receipt of gps satellite signals 1) . If the tim e displayed does not correspond to the loc al time, it can be set m anually in 30-minute steps or be corrected automatically 3 via a n rds time sig nal...

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    39 vehicles w ith gra phical information display 3 or colour inform ation disp lay 3 with the infota inm ent system on, da te and time can be set with buttons Ö and ; above the display: date and tim e c an also be set using the infotainment system : in the trip com puter menu settings select item s ...

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    40 check control 3 the c heck control monitors fluid levels, front disc brake pad thickness, the func tioning of the a utoma tic transmission 3 a nd the automatic headlamp ra ng e adjustm ent 3 as well as important exterior lamp bulbs, including the wiring and fuses. In the case of the bulb monitori...

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    41 fault warnings (continued) brake lamp fuse fuse defective. A new fuse should only be installed after the cause of the trouble has been rectified. Fuses – see page 186. Brake lam p brake lamp failure. Hea dlight ta il light dipped head lamp or tail lam p failure. Wa sh fluid level fluid level in w...

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    42 trip computer 3 the trip computer show s v ehicle data which it continually records and evaluates electronic ally. Some of the functions a ppear on the display in a n abbrev iated form. The figures show the v ersion w ith m ulti- inform ation d isplay. Functions: z instantaneous consumption z av ...

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    43 absolute consumption shows the a mount of fuel consumed . The measurement ca n be re-started at a ny time; see page 34. Average speed calculation of avera ge c onsumption. The measurement can be re-started at any tim e; see page 34. Stoppages in the journey with the ignition off are not includ ed...

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    44 range over 30 miles (50 km) the range is calculated from the current contents of the fuel tank and the a verage consump tion over the last 12 to 20 m iles (20 to 30 km) of the journey. After filling up the vehicle, the ra nge adjusts itself automatically after a short time. It can also be adjuste...

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    45 resetting current trip com puter informa tion the following trip computer information can be reset (values set to z ero): z rang e (only with v ehicle stationary) z ab solute consumption z av erage consump tion z av erage speed z distance z stop watch (multi-informa tion display only). Vehicles w...

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    46 resetting multiple inform ation in the trip com puter the following trip computer information can be reset sim ultaneously (va lues set to zero): z ab solute consumption z av erage consump tion z av erage speed z distance z stop watch (multi-informa tion display only). Vehicles with multi-informa...

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    47 radio 3 the rad io is operated as described in the opera ting instruc tions supp lied. The d isplay for the radio ap pears on the inform ation d isplay. Ca r radio reception differs from domestic radio reception: as the vehicle a erial is relatively near the ground , the broa dcasting com panies ...

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    48 electronic data acquisition in toll systems 3 on vehicles w ith heat-reflecting w ind- screens 3 , mount the chipcard for electronic data ac quisition and billing in the b lack shaded zone of the windscreen on the left or the right behind the interior rea r-v iew m irror – see illustration. If th...

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

  • Page 52: Keys, Doors,

    50 keys, doors, bonnet replacement keys the key is a c onstituent of the electronic immobilizer. Ord ering keys from a vauxhall authorised repairer g uarantees problem - free op eration of the electronic immobilizer. You will av oid unnecessary costs, difficulties with insurance comp anies when proc...

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    51 electronic imm obilizer 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 vehicle can be started. To activate: switch off eng ine, turn key to position o and remove. To deactivate: turn key to position ii (ig...

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    52 radio rem ote control 3 the rad io remote control is integrated in the k ey. Used to op erate: z central locking system, z mechanical anti-theft locking system , z boot lid (saloon), z vauxhall ala rm system 3 . It is also possible to close the windows and sun roof 3 using the remote control unit...

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    53 fault if the central locking system cannot be opera ted with the remote control, it m ay b e due to the following : z the range of the rem ote control has been exceeded. Z the battery voltage of the remote control unit is too low. Change the battery in the rem ote control unit. Z the rem ote cont...

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    54 central locking system 3 for doors, b oot lid/tailgate and tank flap. Locking press button p on rem ote control unit – or – turn key in driver's door lock towa rd s rear of vehic le, then turn it b ack to the vertical position and remove; alterna tiv ely, when locking from inside, press the lock ...

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    55 closing window s a nd sun roof 3 the electric door wind ow s 3 and the electric sun roof 3 can be closed from the outside: press button p on the rem ote control while locking or hold the key in the door locking position until the windows and sun roof are fully closed. Overload if the central lock...

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    56 malfunction in central locking system a = unlocking the driver's door turn key forw ard in lock pa st resista nce point as far as it will g o. Turn key back to v ertical position and rem ove. B = locking the driver's door with driver's door closed, turn key towards rear of vehicle until it w ill ...

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    57 press button x in the instrument p anel for approx. 2 seconds. The b oot lid is unlocked and opened slig htly. When the b oot lid is open the led in the b utton x is lit. There is a hand le on the inside of the boot lid to assist closing. Malfunction of the electrical release disenga ge the rear ...

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    58 using the central locking system for the lugg age compa rtment the c entral locking system and the anti- theft locking system for the doors cannot be locked or unlock ed from the tailgate lock. Key slot in lock in horizontal position tailgate is lock ed and unlock ed using the rem ote control or ...

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    59 vauxhall alarm system 3 the system monitors z the doors, luggage compartment, bonnet, z the passenger c om partment, z the vehic le tilt, z the ignition. To activate: all doors, windows a nd sun roof 3 must be closed; press button p on the rem ote control unit again within 10 seconds after lock i...

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    60 to deactivate: press button q on rem ote control unit – or – turn key in driver's door lock towards front of vehic le, then turn it b ack to the vertical position and remove. Opening a nd closing sa loon boot lid with vauxhall alarm system active 1. Press button r on the remote c ontrol. The boot...

  • Page 63

    61 light emitting d iode (led) during the first 10 seconds of vauxhall alarm system activation: z led lights up = test, switch-on delay, z led flashes = door, tailgate, bonnet open or system fault after the first 10 second s of vauxhall alarm system activation: z led flashes = system on, z led light...

  • Page 64

    62 bonnet to open the bonnet, p ull the release lever / located below the instrument panel on the d riv er’s side. The bonnet w ill then be unlock ed and will partially open. R eturn the release lever to its original position. There is a safety catch on the underside of the bonnet ab out a hand brea...

  • Page 65: Seats, Interior

    63 seats, interior seat adjustment see p ages 5, 6. Seat position adjust driver's seat such that with the driver sitting upright the steering wheel is held in the area of its upper spokes with the driver's a rms slightly b ent. The passenger seat should be as far back as possible, with the backrest ...

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    64 head restraint position the c entre of the head restraint should be at eye level. If this is not possib le, ad just to the highest position for extremely tall people, or to the lowest position for extremely short people. Setting , see page 7 and the next p age. Head restraints, saloon to fold dow...

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    65 head restraints, estate to fold d ow n the p assenger’s seat backrest (lugga ge c om partment enlargem ent, see page 70), remove the head restraint. To do so, release the two sp rings by pressing them and detach the head restraint. See page 64, fig ure 7353 v. Rear outer head restraints to fold d...

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    66 electrically adjustable front seats 3 adjustment the seat p osition can be adjusted by means of switches on the outboard side of the seats. To adjust inclination at front: move switch 1 upwards/downwards at front. To adjust inclination at rear: mov e switch 1 upwards/d ow nw ards at rear to adjus...

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    67 position memory 3 for electr ically adjustable driver’s seat and mirrors 3 three different seat and mirror setup s ca n be stored (e.G. For three drivers). Ready for operation: z with driver's d oor open or ignition switched on. Z for approx. 30 seconds after the driver's door has been c losed or...

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    68 luggage compartment extension, saloon folding d own the cover behind the arm rest fold down the centre armrest onto the seat cushion, turn the handle anti-clock wise and tilt the c ov er forward. The outer seats can continue to be used for passengers. After repositioning , lock cov er in position...

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    69 fold pa ssenger seat 3 remove the hea d restraint; see page 64. Tilt passenger seat backrest forward by lifting the release lever. To move to upright position, engage back rest audibly in position. Notes on loading see p age 74. Lashing eyes lashing eyes make it possible to secure cargo in the lu...

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    70 luggage compartment enlargement, estate folding d own the rear sea t bac krests the outer head restraints must not b e upright when the rear sea t backrests are folded down, otherwise they ma y be dam aged when the front seats are adjusted. Fold the outer head restraints forw ard and push the cen...

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    71 to rep osition: slide driver and passenger seats slig htly forw ard. Press the ba ckrest down firmly (a), unlock it (b), and place it upright. Before repositioning the rear seat ba ckrest, mak e sure that the red mark ing on the slid e catch on top of the backrest is visible; see page 70, fig ure...

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    72 luggage compartment cover 3 to close: pull the handle back to its stop and engag e the c ov er in the retainers at the sid es. Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged objects on the cover. To open: deta ch the cover from the retainers and push it tow ards the seat b ackrest. Rem oving push the cov ...

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    73 safety net 3 the safety net ca n be fitted behind the rear seats or, with the rear seat backrest folded down, b ehind the front seats. Passeng ers m ust not be carried behind the safety net. Fitting there are tw o installation holes in the roof frame: open covers using ignition key. Attach net (w...

  • Page 76

    74 notes on loading the vehicle z heav y objec ts in the lug gage com partment should be placed as far forward as p ossible against the rear seat backrests or, if the rear seat backrests are folded down, ag ainst the front seat backrests. If objects are to be stacked, the heav ier objects should be ...

  • Page 77

    75 cigarette lighter ) 3 behind a shtray c ov er below stow age compartment or radio 3. Press ashtray cover to op en. Press ciga rette lighter with ignition switched on. Sw itches off automatically and ejects when element is g low ing. Withdraw c igarette lighter. Acc essory socket the socket in the...

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    76 ashtrays to be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish. Ashtray, front the c ov er opens w hen pressed a t the top. To empty: push the small ca tch to the right (arrow in figure). The ashtray insert will raise slightly. Gra sp the insert by the trim plate and lift out. Fitting insert as...

  • Page 79

    77 to empty: op en ashtra y, press spring and rem ov e a shtray. Stow age compartments in the door trims to access press button on stowage compartment and open. Stowage compartments 3 in the backrests to open, pull back the compartment cover using the grip recess. The cov er ca n be opened or be pul...

  • Page 80: Safety Systems

    78 safety systems three-stage restraint system comprising: z three-point seat belts z belt tensioners a t the front seats z airbag systems for driver a nd front passenger 3. The three stag es are a ctivated in sequence depending on the seriousness of the accident: z the automa tic seat belt locking ...

  • Page 81

    79 seat belts in the event of an accident, persons not wearing sea t belts enda ng er their fellow oc cup ants and themselves. Control indica tor x for sea t belts, see page 26. Sea t belts are desig ned to be used by only one person at a time. They a re only suitable for children aged up to 12 or s...

  • Page 82

    80 belt tensioners the front seat belts are equip ped w ith belt tensioners. If there is a head -on or rear-end collision of a certain severity, the buckles are pulled downward and the shoulder and lap b elts are tig htened in an instant. Actuation of belt tensioners is ind icated by control indicat...

  • Page 83

    81 control indic ator v for belt tensioners the b elt tensioners are monitored electronic ally together with the airbag systems. Their operationa l status is indicated by control indicator v in the instrument panel. When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator lights for approx. 4 seconds...

  • Page 84

    82 using the belts fitting seat belts pull the belt out of the retractor and guide it across the body, making certain that it is not twisted. Insert the la tch plate into the buckle. The back rest must not be tilted too far back, since this would affect the opera tion of the seat b elts; the recomme...

  • Page 85

    83 adjust height such that the belt p asses over the wearer's shoulder and rests against the shoulder. It must not pass over the neck or upper arm. Rem oving the b elt to remove the belt, d epress the red pushbutton on the buckle; the b elt will retract automatically. Three- point seat belt 3 on cen...

  • Page 86

    84 to remove belt, depress red pushbutton on belt buckle. The belt will retra ct automatically a nd will position itself ready to hand on the b ackrest. To enlarge luggag e compartment, depress sma ll pushbutton on left-hand b uck le using a ballpoint pen or the like. The belt will retract fully. Fo...

  • Page 87

    85 vauxhall full size airbag system the vauxhall full size airbag system comprises several individual systems. Front a irbag system the front airb ag system is triggered in the event of a serious accident involving a frontal impa ct and forms sa fety cushions for the driver and front passenger. The ...

  • Page 88

    86 vauxhall full size airbag systems 3 front airb ag the front airbag system is identified by the word airbag on the steering wheel and above the glov e c om partment. The front airbag system comprises: z an airbag with inflator in the steering wheel and a second one in the instrum ent panel z the c...

  • Page 89

    87 when trigg ered , the front airbags inflate in milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the d riv er and front passenger. The forward movement of the front seat occupants is c hecked, thereby sub stantially reducing the risk of injury to the upp er body and hea d. No im pairment of view will occ...

  • Page 90

    88 in addition, the front airb ag system will not be triggered for the front passeng er in ver- sions with seat occ upa ncy recognition 3 if z the front passenger's seat is unoccupied z there is a prop erly fitted va uxha ll child restraint system with transponders 3 . Seat oc cup ancy recognition, ...

  • Page 91

    89 when triggered, the sid e airbag inflates in milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the d riv er or front passenger in the respective door area. This substantially red uces the risk of injury to the upper body in the event of a sid e-on collision. The side airba gs will not be triggered in the...

  • Page 92

    90 seat oc cupancy recognition 3 the seat occupancy recognition system deactivates the front and side airbags for the front passenger if the front passenger's seat is not occupied or a vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3 is fitted on the front pa ssenger's sea t. The c ontrol indicat...

  • Page 93

    91 control indica tor y for vauxha ll child restraint systems w ith tra nspond ers 3 the p resence of a vauxhall child restraint system w ith transponders 3 is indicated after the ignition has been switched on by permanent illumination of the control indicator y in the courtesy lamp, as soon as the ...

  • Page 94

    92 im portant z acc essories and other objects must not be affixed or placed in the a rea in which the airbags inflate a s they could cause injury if the airbags are trig gered. Z do not p la ce a ny objects between the airb ag systems and the vehicle occ upa nts; d ang er of injury. Z the belt tens...

  • Page 95

    93 use of child restraint systems 3 on front passenger's seat in vehicles w ith air bag systems 3 and without seat occupanc y recognition 3 vehicles with front pa ssenger airbag ca n be id entified by the w ord airbag above the glove compartment and the warning sticker on the side of the instrument ...

  • Page 96

    94 child restraint system s 3 the vauxhall child restraint system is designed specifica lly for your va uxha ll and thus prov ides optimum safety for your child in the event of im pact. If a different child safety seat is used, follow the manufacturers' instructions for fitting and use. Va uxhall sa...

  • Page 97

    95 vauxha ll fix child safety seat without transponder from birth up to a weight of 36 k g. Com prising: 1 seat backrest, 2 safety support 3 seat cushion 4 securing console 5 height adjuster cushion 6 ad apter with belt buckles 7 reboard b elt va uxhall child safety seat without transponder from b o...

  • Page 98

    96 use of child restraint systems 3 on front passenger's seat in vehicles w ith air bag systems 3 and without seat occupanc y recognition 3 vehicles with front pa ssenger airbag ca n be id entified by the w ord airbag above the glove compartment and the warning sticker on the side of the instrument ...

  • Page 99

    97 use of child restraint systems 3 on front passenger’s seat in vehicles with airbag systems 3 a nd with seat occupanc y recognition 3 the seat occupancy recognition system detects vauxhall child restraint systems with transponders 3 and switches off the relevant airbag systems to protect the child...

  • Page 100

    98 child restraint system : vauxhall safety cradle 3 without transponder for babies ag ed up to 10 months or weighing up to 10 k g. Fastening the child's seat b elt plac e child in safety cradle. Join the two shoulder belts of the sa fety cradle as shown in the illustration and engage in belt buckle...

  • Page 101

    99 to adjust height, pull both shoulder belts towards rear through slots. Then guid e belts through slots in required position. Securing in the vehic le raise carrying handle of safety c ra dle. Plac e safety cradle on seat, with belted child facing away from the direction of tra vel. Move upp er an...

  • Page 102

    100 child restraint system , vauxhall safety cradle with transponders 3 for babies ag ed up to 10 months or weighing up to 10 k g. The vauxhall safety cradle with transponders 3 can be id entified by a sticker on the safety cradle – see page 94. Sea t occupancy recognition 3 – see page 90. Vauxhall ...

  • Page 103

    101 to adjust height, pull both shoulder belts towards rear through slots. Then guid e belts through slots in required position. Securing in the vehic le raise carrying handle of safety c ra dle. Plac e safety cradle on seat, with belted child facing away from the direction of tra vel, as shown in t...

  • Page 104

    102 open clip on rear of safety cradle to side. Route the diagonal part of the vehicle seat belt around the back of the safety cradle back rest through the op en clip. Tig hten vehic le seat belt and close clip. To disengage c arrying ha ndle, press down and swivel in direction of vehicle sea t back...

  • Page 105

    103 child restraint system , vauxhall fix child safety seat 3 , weight range 0 and i: from birth up to 18 kg place safety sea t as follows on one of the outer rear seats such that the child only faces a way from the direction of travel. Securing in the vehic le fit reboard belt 3 to head restraint o...

  • Page 106

    104 place the height adjuster cushion in one of the rear seat bench seating positions. Press the rounded side of the supplied adap ter between the back rest and the seat bench, as shown in the figure, and engage both belt buckles in the adapter. Before fitting, ad apt child safety seat to child's si...

  • Page 107

    105 fastening the child's sea t belt place child in sa fety sea t. Join latch plates of belts on safety seat and enga ge in b uck le. To adjust leng th, pull belt strap a t front of safety seat or loosen it b y lifting the metal clip. Removing the safety seat undo belt buckle on rear of safety sea t...

  • Page 108

    106 ada pting to the child’s size adjust height of belts on safety seat according to child's siz e: detach p adding from rear of backrest, d etach vertic al belts from metal clip and pull them out in the forward direction. Route belts through other slots a nd attach them to metal clip. Resecure pad ...

  • Page 109

    107 child restraint system ; vauxhall fix child safety seat 3 , weight range i: 9 kg to 18 kg 1) the c hild must face the direction of travel when a safety seat is placed on one of the outer rear seats. The safety seat for weight range i is also ava ilab le as a separate system. See the third column...

  • Page 110

    108 mount safety seat in direc tion of travel only and lock both latch plates on securing console audibly into belt buckles on adap ter. Tug on the seat to check that the belt has engaged properly. Fastening the child's seat b elt plac e child in safety seat. Insert safety base into recesses on seat...

  • Page 111

    109 child restraint system , vauxhall fix child safety seat 3 , weight range ii: 15 kg to 25 kg the c hild must face the direction of travel when a safety seat is placed on one of the outer rear seats. The safety seat for weight range ii is also ava ilab le as a separate system. See the third column...

  • Page 112

    110 mount safety seat in direc tion of travel only and lock both latch plates on securing console audibly into belt buckles on adap ter. Tug on the seat to check that the belt has engaged properly. Fastening the child's seat b elt plac e child in safety seat. Insert latch plate of vehicle seat belt ...

  • Page 113

    111 child restraint system , vauxhall fix child safety seat 3 , weight range iii: 22 kg to 36 kg the c hild must face the direction of travel when a safety seat is placed on one of the outer rear seats. The safety seat for weight range iii is also ava ilab le as a separate system. See the next page ...

  • Page 114

    112 mount safety seat in d irection of trav el and lock b oth latch p la tes audibly into belt buckles on a dapter. Tug on the seat to check that the b elt has engag ed p roperly. Fastening the child's seat b elt plac e child on sea t cushion. Insert latch plate of vehicle seat belt in buckle. The l...

  • Page 115

    113 child restraint system , vauxhall child restraint seat 3 without transponder modular system for v arious weight rang es: z weight range i: for w eight of 9 kg to 18 kg; it is ad visa ble only to use weight range i for weights of 11 kg and above. Always install facing direction of travel. Z weigh...

  • Page 116

    114 child restraint system , vauxhall child safety seat 3 , weight range i: 9 kg to 18 kg 1) may be fitted on rea r seat or front passenger's seat. In the latter case, move front p assenger's seat a s far bac k as it will go. Fastening the child's seat b elt plac e the sa fety sea t on one of the re...

  • Page 117

    115 child restraint system , vauxhall child safety seat 3 , weight range ii: 15 kg to 25 kg may be fitted on rea r seat or front pas- senger's seat. In the la tter case, move front passenger's seat a s far b ack as it will go. Fastening the child's seat b elt plac e the sa fety sea t on one of the r...

  • Page 118

    116 child restraint system , vauxhall child safety seat 3 , weight range iii: 22 kg to 36 kg may be fitted on rea r seat or front passenger's seat. If it is to be fitted on the front passenger's seat, move the latter as far back as it will go. The safety seat for weight range iii is also ava ilab le...

  • Page 119

    117 exterior mirrors for the safety of pedestrians, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting p osition if they are bumped with sufficient force. Reposition the m irror by applying slight pressure to the mirror housing. Aspherical exterior mirror increa ses the field of v ision. S...

  • Page 120: Lighting

    118 lighting exterior lights turn light switch: 7 = off 8 = parking la mps 9 = dipp ed or m ain beam dip ped beam , main b eam and head la mp flash – see p age 14. In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps and numb er plate lamps are also lit. Vehicles with daytime running lig hts 3: with the ignition on...

  • Page 121

    119 autom atic hea dlam p ra nge ad justment 3 regula tes headlam p range on vehicles with xenon headla mps. Control indicator ? Lights briefly when the ig nition is switched on. If it does not light or lights while driv ing , a fault has occurred. Have the c ause of the fault rem edied immediately....

  • Page 122

    120 instrument illum ination k com es on with the exterior driving lamps (except the daytim e running lights). Brightness c an be adjusted using the knurled wheel. Inform ation display illum ination lights up w hen ignition is switched on. When vehicle lights are on, brightness can be adjusted with ...

  • Page 123

    121 headlamps when driving abroad the a sym metrical dipped bea m increases the field of vision on the passenger side of the la ne. This causes glare for oncom ing traffic if the vehic le is driven in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road. To avoid glare, switch both dipp e...

  • Page 124: Windows, Sun Roof

    122 windows, sun roof electric windows 3 two or four switches in driver’s d oor: the front switches operate the driv er and front passenger windows, while the rear switches 3 operate the rea r windows. Additional switches are located in the front passenger and rear doors. To operate window in stages...

  • Page 125

    123 if the windows do not move easily (e.G. On account of frost), rep eatedly pull the switch for the window in question until the window has been closed in stages. Child safety system for rear wind ows switch b etween the switches in the handle on the d riv er's door z to left (red control indicato...

  • Page 126

    124 electric sun roof 3 rotary switch between the sun visors. Operation with ignition switched on: to open: set the rotary sw itc h to a position between l and ü ; the sun roof will automatically move to the desired position. When the switch is in p osition ü the sun roof is fully opened. Com fort p...

  • Page 127

    125 interrup tion of power supply after interruption of the power supply or a drop in battery voltage the desired sun roof position is no longer set automatically. The electronic s of the sun roof must be rep rogram med as follows: 1. Switch on ignition. 2. If sun roof is closed: set rota ry switch ...

  • Page 128: Electronic

    126 electronic air conditioning system electronic air conditioning system the electronic air conditioning system provides maximum comfort under any weather conditions, a t any outsid e tem perature and at all tim es of the year. To ensure a constant and com fortable climate in the v ehicle, the temp...

  • Page 129

    127 autom atic m ode basic setting for maximum comfort: z press auto button. Z open all front air v ents and, if necessa ry, the rear vents 3. Z set the pre-selected tempera ture for the driv er and passenger sides to 22 °c using the turn knob s. If nec essary, the pre-selected tem perature can be s...

  • Page 130

    128 air vents all air vents (except the rear air v ents 3) are controlled automatically in a utomatic mode. The front air vents should therefore always b e open: turn the knurled wheels upwards. The a ir vents are loc ated to the left a nd right of the instrument panel and above the c ontrols for th...

  • Page 131

    129 air recirculation system the a ir recirculation system prevents the entry of outside air and the air in the passenger com partment is circulated . Autom atic a ir circ ulation mod e 3 press button t briefly twice within one second. T ap pears on the d isplay. Air circulation is automatically act...

  • Page 132

    130 window dem isting a nd de-icing press button v . V app ears on the display. Tem perature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan is run at a high speed to quickly clear ice a nd condensation from the windows. To return to automatic m od e: press button v or auto. Hea ted rear wind...

  • Page 133

    131 air d istribution press one or more of the following b uttons. The corresponding symbol appears on the display: s : air distrib ution to windscreen and to front door windows. M : air distrib ution to vehicle occupants via adjustable air vents front and rear 3. K : air distrib ution to front and ...

  • Page 134

    132 switching off the electronic air conditioning system press off. Off appears on the d isplay. All func tions of the electronic air conditioning system a re deactivated. The a ir distribution setting remains at the position last selected. To switch on the electronic air conditioning system: press ...

  • Page 135

    133 general information if the windscreen m ists up during damp weather, set the automatic a ir conditioning system as described in "window d emisting and de-icing"; see pa ge 130. The electronic air conditioning system func tions most efficiently when the windows and sun roof 3 are closed . If the ...

  • Page 136: Automatic

    134 automatic transmission after sta rting the engine and before shifting into a gea r, depress the brake pedal, if the brakes are released w hen a gear is engaged , the v ehicle will "creep". Nev er ac tuate accelerator and b rake pedals simultaneously. Once d has been selected, the economy driving...

  • Page 137

    135 the engine can only be started with lever in position p or n. When position n is selected, press foot brake or engage hand brak e before sta rting. Do not accelerate during the selection proced ure. Selector lever position d, 3, 2, 1 on vehicles w ith petrol engine d driv e position for normal d...

  • Page 138

    136 electronically controlled driving programmes z sporty programm e, tra nsmission shifts at higher engine speeds: switch on = tap b utton s (1 lights up). Switch off = tap b utton s again. Z economy p rogram me: transmission shifts a t lower engine speeds. Z winter prog ra m: press t button. Z by ...

  • Page 139

    137 kickdown when the accelerator peda l is pressed beyond its resistance point below certain engine speeds, the transmission downshifts to a lower gear. Full use is made of engine power for acceleration. Engine braking assistance from motor to utilize the engine braking effect, selec t a lower gear...

  • Page 140

    138 stopping the vehicle the selector lever can be left in the chosen gear with the engine running. When stopping on gradients engage hand brake or depress brake ped al. To prevent overheating of the transmission, do not increase engine revolutions to ensure smooth id ling while standing if a gear h...

  • Page 141

    139 vehicles w ith diesel engine driving ca n be continued. If the fault occurs while driving, the v ehicle will only run in fifth gear. When the engine is restarted fourth and fifth gea r are a vailable: 2 = 4th gea r 3 = 4th gea r 4 = 4 th gear d = 5th g ear n = neutral position r = rev erse gear ...

  • Page 142: Driving Hints

    140 driving hints the first 1000 miles/600 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 travel in all gea rs....

  • Page 143

    141 switching off the engine when you switch off, fans in the engine compartment may continue running for a time to cool the engine. If the engine temperature is v ery high, e.G. After driv ing in mountainous terrain: allow the engine to idle for approxim ately tw o minutes in order to prevent heat ...

  • Page 144: Saving Fuel

    142 saving fuel energy-conscious driving z high fuel consumption is often a result of failing to d riv e in an energy-conscious manner. Z you should therefore drive with energy in mind – "more m iles with less fuel". Fuel consump tion depends to a great extent on your own personal driving style. The...

  • Page 145

    143 urban traffic z freq uent sta rting a nd stopping – for exam ple a t traffic lig hts, in stop-start traffic or traffic queues – greatly increases average fuel consumption. Z plan carefully to avoid traffic c ongestion. Good anticip ation a voids unnec essary stopping. If possible, selec t roa ds...

  • Page 146: Environmental

    144 environmental protection trend-setting technology when dev eloping and manufac turing your vehic le, vauxhall used environment- friendly and pred om inantly recyc la ble materials. The production methods used to mak e your v ehicle are likewise env ironmenta lly compatible. Recycling of producti...

  • Page 147

    145 uniform speed z hectic d riv ing significantly increases the noise level, the quantity of em ission a nd the proportion of p ollutant in the exhaust. Z do not a ccelerate and brake unnecessarily. Drive at uniform speed. Driv ing in top gear a s m uc h as p ossible, driv ing in 4th or 5th gear fr...

  • Page 148: Fuel Consumption,

    146 fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling fuel consumption fuel consump tion is determined und er specific d riv ing cond itions, see page 219. Fitting special equipm ent will increase the weight of the vehicle. This in turn increases fuel consum ption and reduces the specified maximum speed of the veh...

  • Page 149

    147 refuelling fuel filler neck at right rear side of v ehicle. Open the tank flap. The tank fla p is locked together w ith the doors; see page 54. Turn the filler ca p anti-clockwise, remove and hook onto the tank fla p. The fuel tank has a limiting system which prevents ov erfilling of the tank. C...

  • Page 150: Catalytic Converter,

    148 catalytic converter, exhaust gases catalytic converter for petrol engines 3 leaded fuel will da mage the cata lytic conv erter and parts of the electronic system, rend ering them inoperative. Use of high-qua lity fuels other than those specified on p age 146 (e.G. Lrp 1) ) could damage the catal...

  • Page 151

    149 z if the emission control indicator z flashes, slow down until the flashing stops and the c ontrol indicator is lit with a steady glow. Contact a workshop im med ia tely. We recommend your vauxhall authorised rep airer. Emission control indicator z, see p age 150. Catalytic converter for diesel ...

  • Page 152

    150 control indica tor z for exhaust lights up when ignition is switched on a nd rem ains illuminated during starting. Goes out shortly a fter engine starts. An illumina ting indica tor with the engine running is an indication of a fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission values ...

  • Page 153

    151 if it lights up briefly and then goes out again this is of no significance. If it flashes w hen the ignition is on there is a fault in the imm obiliz er system – see page 51. Exhaust gases – avoid inhaling! When the v ehicle is driven for the first tim e, wax a nd oil on the exhaust system may e...

  • Page 154: Drive Control Systems

    152 drive control systems traction control system (tc) 3 the tc (traction control system) 3 prevents the driving wheels from spinning, irresp ective of the road condition and tyre grip. The system m onitors the rotational sp eed of all wheels. As soon as at lea st one driving wheel sta rts to spin, ...

  • Page 155

    153 sw itching off the tc in certain circumstances where slippage of the d riv ing wheels is required, i.E. Slight spinning of the wheels is desired, for example z when driving with tyre chains or z driv ing in deep snow or z rock ing the vehicle to free it from d eep snow, it may be adv isable to s...

  • Page 156

    154 electronic stability program (esp) 3 the esp (electronic stab ility program ) 3 improves vehicle sta bility as necessary, irrespec tiv e of road surfa ce conditions and tyre grip in all d riv ing and traffic conditions. It also incorporates the func tions of the traction control system. The syst...

  • Page 157

    155 control indica tor v lights up for a few sec onds when ig nition is switched on. The system is now ready for opera tion. Flashing during driving: this shows the system has com e into action. The engine output may be reduced (the sound of the engine cha nges) a nd the vehic le ma y be braked auto...

  • Page 158

    156 autom atic level control system 3 the a utomatic level control system keeps the level a t the rear of the v ehicle up when heav ily laden, and signific antly improves handling . The automatic level control system respond s – when the ignition is on – only if there are at least three people (esta...

  • Page 159

    157 cruise control 3 cruise control mak es it possible to store and m aintain a ny sp eed from approx. 20 mph (30 k m/h) to almost maximum speed. The c ruise c ontrol is operated with the buttons i, r and o on the turn signal lever. Do not use the c ruise control if it is not adv isable to maintain ...

  • Page 160

    158 parking distance sensors 3 parking distance sensors makes reverse parking easier by measuring the distance between the rear of the vehicle a nd an obstacle, and w arning you with an acoustic signa l in the passenger compartment. The system record s the distance using four sensors in the rear bum...

  • Page 161: Brakes

    159 brakes brake system the brakes are a n important factor for tra ffic safety. To improve effectiveness, do not brake unnec essarily ha rd for the first 125 miles (200 km) after new brak e p ads ha ve been fitted. Brake pad wear must not exceed a specified lim it. Reg ular maintenance as detailed ...

  • Page 162

    160 foot brake the foot brake comprises two independent brake circuits. If one brake circuit fa ils, the vehic le can still be braked using the other brak e circuit. If this occurs, however, the brake p edal must be depressed farther and considera ble force must b e used before braking effect is fel...

  • Page 163

    161 hand brake always apply hand brake firm ly. On slopes apply the hand brake as firmly as possible. The m echanical hand b ra ke a cts on the brakes on the rea r wheels. It engag es automatically when applied. During normal braking processes the hand brake, which is separated from the foot brake s...

  • Page 164

    162 abs u the anti-lock brak e system (abs) 3 continuously monitors the vehicle’s brake system a nd prevents the wheels from locking regardless of roa d condition and tyre grip. It starts to regulate the braking p ressure as soon as a w heel shows a tendency to lock. The v ehicle remains steera ble,...

  • Page 165

    163 control indica tor u for abs it illuminates for several seconds when the ignition is switched on and the system undergoes a self-check at the same time (may be audible). The system is ready for opera tion when the control ind icator goes off. If the control indicator does not g o out after a few...

  • Page 166: Wheels, Tyres

    164 wheels, tyres tyres see pag e 226 for suitable tyres and restrictions. Tyres fitted in the factory are adapted to the chassis and provid e optimum driving comfort and sa fety. Omega with tyre size 235/45 r 17 3 the spare wheel is fitted w ith a sm aller tyre on a steel rim . It m ay only b e use...

  • Page 167

    165 tyre inflation pressure check tyre pressures, including the spare wheel, at least ev ery 14 days and prior to any long journey; the tyres should be check ed when cold. Don't forget to check the spare. Use the v alve cap key to make unscrewing the v alve caps ea sier. It is located in the glove c...

  • Page 168

    166 tread depth check tread depth regularly. Should the front tyres show greater wea r than the rear tyres, have both front wheels excha ng ed with the rear wheels so that the tyres w ith deeper tread are on the front axle. For reasons of safety, tyres should be rep la ced when their tread depth has...

  • Page 169

    167 winter tyres for notes on fitting new tyres, see page 164. See page 226 for restric tions. Winter tyres (m+ s tyres) im prove safety and should therefore be fitted on all wheels. The d esign of summ er tyres mea ns they have limited qualities for winter driving. If the maxim um perm issible spee...

  • Page 170: Roof Racks,

    168 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing roof racks 3 for reasons of safety and to avoid dam aging the roof, we rec om mend that you use the va uxha ll roof rack system released for your v ehicle. Your vauxhall authorised repairer will be happy to provide you more informa tion. Driving hints – see...

  • Page 171

    169 insert front end of coupling ball bar into coupling housing (1) and swivel rear end upwards (2) until coupling ball b ar enga ges audibly in coupling housing. Loc king button on left-hand side of coupling ball ba r must p roject visibly once coupling b all bar has engag ed (fig. 7461 v). If the ...

  • Page 172

    170 seal coupling housing with protective cap; see page 168. On saloon, pull electrical socket downwards and fold up. Do not use steam-jet clea ners or other high-pressure cleaners to c lean the coupling ball ba r. Stowa ge of coupling b all b ar stow the coupling b all bar in the lugg age compartme...

  • Page 173

    171 the p ermissible carav an/trailer loads for your vehicle are specified in the v ehicle documents. Unless otherwise stated, they are valid for grad ients up to max. 12 %. The permissible cara van/trailer load should be fully utilised only by drivers who are adequately experienced in towing large ...

  • Page 174

    172 tyre inflation pressure increa se tyre pressure on the towing vehic le to m aximum load pressure – see pages 226, 228. Also check the pressure of the tyres on the trailer wheels a nd the spare wheel. Driving characteristics, towing tips in the case of carava ns/trailers with brake, attach break ...

  • Page 175

    173 since a considerable amount of heat is generated at high engine sp eed s a nd less at slower speeds, d o not shift down when climbing hills whilst the vehicle is still coping with the g ra dient in the higher gea r. Diesel engine: on gradients of 8 % or more, do not drive faster than 20 mph (30 ...

  • Page 176: Self-Help

    174 self-help diesel fuel system, bleeding diesel engine y 22 dth 1) : never let the tank run dry! Because of the extrem ely high injection pressure, a complicated proced ure is req uired to bleed the diesel fuel system if the ta nk is allow ed to run dry. Consult a workshop. We recommend your vauxh...

  • Page 177

    175 z do not d isconnect the disc ha rg ed battery from the vehicle. Z switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers. Z do not lean over the battery during jump starting. Z do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other lead. Z ap ply the hand brak e. Set the gear shift lever t...

  • Page 178

    176 towing the vehicle the towing eye is located at the front of the vehic le on the rig ht b ehind a flap in the bumper vent. Disengage flap at top and fold down. Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a tow rod 3 – to the eye. Switch on ignition to release steering column lock and to permit operati...

  • Page 179

    177 towing another vehicle saloon to open the cover concealing the towing eye socket on the rear right of the v ehicle: disengage the cover at the bottom and pull it off downwards. The towing eye is located in the bag containing the vehicle tools in the compartment on the right-hand side of the lugg...

  • Page 180

    178 attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a tow rod 3 – to the eye. Drive off slowly and avoid jerky movements. Impermissible tractive forces could dam age the vehic les. Warning triangle ¨ 3 and first-aid kit + 3 saloon store the first-aid k it in the stow age compartment at the rig ht-rear of the ...

  • Page 181

    179 in some model v ariants, the first-aid k it and warning triangle are stored in a bag in the side trim panel on the right-hand side. When loading the vehicle, always make sure the first-aid kit is accessible. Jack, vehicle tools £ saloon the jack and vehicle tools are located in a storage compart...

  • Page 182

    180 estate the jac k is secured with a wing screw in a recess behind the spare wheel underneath the floor hatch. The v ehicle tools are located in a foam compartment 3 in the sp are wheel undernea th the floor hatch. In some model variants, the vehicle tools are stored in a pock et. Spare wheel salo...

  • Page 183

    181 omega with tyre size 225/55 r 16 3: the spare wheel is fitted with a smaller tyre on a steel rim. If you use the spare wheel the v ehicle's handling may be altered. Obtain a replacem ent for the faulty tyre as soon a s possib le, and have the wheel balanced and fitted to the v ehicle. Omega with...

  • Page 184

    182 1. Prise off the wheel cover using the hook included with the vehicle tools. Vehicle tools – see pa ge 179. Alloy wheels 3: prise off the hub cap using a screwdriver, positioning the screwdriv er at the recess at the side of the hub cap. Remove wheel bolt caps 3 from wheel bolts. Alloy wheels wi...

  • Page 185

    183 2. Loosen wheel bolts using wheel bolt wrench. 3. Depressions conc ealed by fla ps at the front and rear on the v ehicle underbody indicate the points where the jack is to be attached. Fold the flaps outwards to access the jacking points. 4. Before atta ching the jack, set it to the required hei...

  • Page 186

    184 when turning the crank, ensure that the edge of the jac k base on the ground is vertically in line with the c ontact point. If this is not the case during lifting, rep eat atta chm ent procedure. Raise vehic le by turning cra nk hand le. 5. Unscrew wheel bolts and p ut som ewhere where the threa...

  • Page 187

    185 fuse box the fuse b ox is located in the passenger compartment below the steering colum n behind a cover. Disengage cover by p ressing button and open cov er b y pulling it downwards. The numbering scheme for the fuses is given on the b ack of the cover. To replace a fuse, grip handle to disenga...

  • Page 188

    186 fuses and the most important circuits they protect fuses in the vehicle pa ssenger com partm ent no. Circuit rating 1 electric windows 30 a 2 brake lamps, ha zard warning lights, information display 15 a 3 windscreen wipers, rear window wiper, windscreen wa sh system 30 a 4 cooling fan 15 a 5 ad...

  • Page 189

    187 fuses in the engine com partm ent the electrical system is p rotected by 6 main fuses in the main fuse box 1 above the battery. To open, release cov er catch and lift cover to the side. If there is a fault in one of these fuses, major pa rts of the electrical system will fail. Consult a work sho...

  • Page 190

    188 bulb replacem ent before replac ing a bulb, turn off the respective lig ht switch. Only hold new b ulb at base! Do not touc h the b ulb glass with b are hands, otherwise fingerprints on the glass evap orate. Residue builds up on the reflector eventually resulting in a dull reflector. Inadvertent...

  • Page 191

    189 4. Detach plug connector from bulb base. 5. Press spring clip out of retaining lugs and swivel out. 6. Rem ov e b ulb from reflector housing. 7. When installing new bulb, engage fixing lug s of bulb hold er in recesses on reflec tor, without touching the glass. 8. Swivel spring clip back into pl...

  • Page 192

    190 xenon headlamp system, dipped and main beam headlamps with sepa ra te systems for dipped beam 1 (outer b ulbs) and m ain beam 2 (inner bulbs). Dipp ed beam main beam 1. Open bonnet. 2. Remove the head la mp protectiv e cover; see page 188, figure 7490 v. 3. Remove the hea dlamp c ap; see figure ...

  • Page 193

    191 parking lamps 1. Open bonnet. 2. Remove the headlamp protective cover; see pa ge 188, fig ure 7490 v. 3. Remove m ain-beam protec tiv e cap – see page 188, fig. 7253 v. 4. Remove park ing lamp bulb holder from reflector. 5. Remove bulb from holder. 6. Insert new bulb so that the two lugs on the ...

  • Page 194

    192 reverse, brake, turn signal lamps, reverse and fog tail lam p 3 saloon 1. Left-hand side: und o two press fasteners on trim panel concealing spare w heel, sw iv el trim panel downwards and remove spare wheel. Right-hand side: open trim panel conc ealing first-aid kit by rotating fasteners. 2. Pr...

  • Page 195

    193 estate 1. Open cover 3 in luggage compartment by rotating fastener a nd remove. 2. Press reta ining lug on b ulb mounting and remov e bulb mounting. Bulb sequence from top to bottom: bra ke la mp turn signal lamp reverse lamp ta il lamp/fog tail lamp 3 3. Remove bulb from socket. 4. Insert new b...

  • Page 196

    194 estate 1. Open lug gage compartment. 2. Unscrew both screws on undersid e of ta ilg ate handle. Remove lamp insert. 3. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip and remov e. 4. Insert new bulb, without touching the glass. 5. Insert lamp insert and secure using a screwdriver. Additional brake lam p...

  • Page 197

    195 glove com partm ent lam p, luggage compartment lamp before removal, close the doors or hold the contact switch pressed d ow n so that the lamp is not live. 1. Prise la mp out of recess using a screwdriver. 2. Press bulb slig htly towards spring c lip and remove. 3. Insert new bulb, without touc ...

  • Page 198: If You Have A Problem

    196 if you have a problem in our experience the m ost comm on ca use of all comp la ints is the result of misundersta nding or la ck of communication between the customer and the vauxhall authorised rep airer. We sincerely hope you will nev er have cause to c om plain about your vehicle. However, if...

  • Page 199

    197 opel belgium n.V. Prins boudewijnlaa n 30 2550 kontich – belgium tel. 03-4 50 63 11 general motors da nm ark jaegersborg alle 4 2920 charlottenlund – denmark tel. 39 97 85 00 adam opel ag bahnhofsplatz 1 65423 rüsselsheim – germany tel. 0 61 42-77 50 00 or 0 61 42-7 70 vauxhall motors ltd. Custo...

  • Page 200: Maintenance,

    198 maintenance, inspection system 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. The next serv ice is indicated by the s...

  • Page 201

    199 a note on safety to avoid injury from c ables conducting ignition volta ge, only carry out engine compartment check s (e.G. Checking the brake fluid lev el or engine oil level) when the ig nition is switched off. Nev er ca rry out any repairs or a djustment and maintenance work on the vehicle yo...

  • Page 202

    200 eng ine oil level, engine oil consump tion all engines c onsume oil for technica l rea sons. The engine oil consump tion ca n only be assessed after d riv ing a long distance, and may be above the specified value during the initial stage (run-in period). Frequent driving a t hig h revs causes oi...

  • Page 203

    201 pay attention to instruc tions and table on page 214. Ca pacities, see page 230. The oil consumption will not stabilise until the vehicle has been driven several thousand miles. Only then can the ac tual ra te of consum ption b e estab lished . Oil chang e, oil filter cha ng e eng ine oil change...

  • Page 204

    202 diesel fuel filter on vehicles with engine y 22 dth 1) check the fuel filter for possible water residue at ev ery engine oil c hange. Place a container underneath the filter housing. Loosen screw on filter cover using a com mercially available torx t 30 screwdriver. Turn knurled screw on lower p...

  • Page 205

    203 anti-fr eeze a nd corrosion protection before the start of the cold weather season, have the coolant checked for correct concentration using a calibrated hydrometer. We recom mend that you consult your vauxhall authorised repairer. The a nti-freeze content must guarantee frost protection down to...

  • Page 206

    204 brake fluid brake fluid level the fluid level in the reserv oir must b e neither higher than the max ma rk nor lower than the min mark. Use of certain brake fluid s c ould lead to dam age or reduced braking effect. Stay well informed! We recom mend the use of vauxhall-approved high performance b...

  • Page 207

    205 if the w ipers become frozen on to the gla ss, we recomm end that they be released w ith the a id of va uxha ll de-icer spray. Sm earing w ip er b la des ca n be clea ned w ith a soft cloth and vauxhall windsreen wash solvent. Wiper b la des whose lips have become hardened, cracked or c ov ered ...

  • Page 208

    206 windscreen and headlamp wash systems 3 the filler neck of the fluid container for the windscreen, headlam p 3 and rea r wind ow wash systems 3 is located – as seen from the front – on the right-hand side in front of the rad iator. Fill only with clean w ater to prevent the nozzles from clogging....

  • Page 209

    207 battery the b attery is m aintenanc e-free. If the v ehicle is not used for more than 4 weeks, the b attery c ould b ecome discharged. This could shorten the service life of the b attery. The battery should therefore be disconnected from the v ehicle by disconnecting the negative terminal (vauxh...

  • Page 210

    208 vehicle decom missioning observe na tional regulations. If the vehicle is decomm issioned for several months, the follow ing work must be ca rried out in order to prevent damage. We recom mend tha t you consult your vauxhall authorised repairer. Z wash and preserve the vehicle – see page 210. Z ...

  • Page 211: Vehicle Care

    209 vehicle care obtain adv ice from a vauxhall authorised repairer regarding cleaning materials tha t ha ve b een tested a nd recomm ended by vauxhall. When caring for your vehicle, observe all na tional environm ental reg ulations, particula rly when wa shing it. Regular, thorough care helps to im...

  • Page 212

    210 washing the paintwork of your v ehicle is exposed to env ironmenta l influences, e.G. Continuous changes in weather conditions, ind ustrial waste gases and dust or tha wing sa lts, so wash and wax your v ehicle regularly. When using a utoma tic car washes, select a programme which includes waxin...

  • Page 213

    211 paintwork damage repair small area s of p aint damage suc h as stone impacts, scratches etc. Immediately using a va uxha ll touch-up applicator or vauxhall sp ra y and touch-up paint before rust can form . If rust has alrea dy formed, ha ve the c ause remedied. We recommend that you consult your...

  • Page 214

    212 windscreen wiper blades sm earing w ip er b la des ca n be clea ned w ith a soft cloth and vauxhall windscreen wash solvent, and replaced if necessa ry – see page 204. Locks before they lea ve the factory, the lock s are lubricated with a high-grade lock cylinder grease. Vauxhall lock c ylind er...

  • Page 215: Technical Data

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

  • Page 216

    214 vehicle identification data the v ehicle identification numb er is stamped on the identification plate (see previous pag e) and in the vehicle floor on the right-hand side under a cover between the front door and sea t. In other d esign variants, the identification plate may also be a ffixed to ...

  • Page 217

    215 inform ation on acea oil grade cla ssific ation the association d es constructeurs européens d'autom ob iles classifies engine oils according to their perform anc e (grade). Ea ch class is identified by letters and numbers, e.G. A3. The letter indicates the field of application: a = petrol eng i...

  • Page 218

    216 engine data sales designation eng ine identifier code 2.2 16v z 22 xe 2.6 v6 y 26 se 3.2 v6 y 32 se numb er of cylinders 4 6 6 bore dia. (mm ) 86.0 83.2 87.5 stroke (mm) 94.6 79.6 88.0 piston displacement (cm 3 ) 2198 2597 3175 max.Engine output (kw) at rpm 106 5400 132 6000 160 6000 torque (nm ...

  • Page 219

    217 engine data sales designation eng ine identifier code 2.2 dti 16v y 22 dth numb er of cylinders 4 bore dia. (mm ) 84.0 stroke (mm) 98.0 piston displacement (cm 3 ) 2171 max.Engine output (kw) at rpm 81/88 1) 4000 1) co untry-specific versio n. Torque (nm ) at rpm 280 1600 to 2500 com pression ra...

  • Page 220

    218 perform ance (approx. Mph/km/h) , saloon eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 216, 217. Z 22 xe y 26 se y 32 se maximum speed 2) manual tra nsmission automatic transmission 2) the maxim um s peed is ach ievable with a m aximum of h alf payload. Optional equipm ent m ay reduce th e specifi...

  • Page 221

    219 fuel consumption, co 2 emissions directive 80/1268/eec, last amend ed b y 1999/100/ec, ha s applied to measurement of fuel consum ption of new engines since 1996. It is not comparab le with the previously applicab le stand ard according to 80/1268/ eec as amended by 89/491/eec. The direc tiv e i...

  • Page 222

    220 fuel consumption (ap prox. L/100 km) , co 2 em ission (approx. G/k m) , saloon eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 216, 217. Z 22 xe y 26 s e y 32 s e manual/automatic transmission urb an extra-urban combined co 2 14.0/14.8 7.1/ 7.7 9.6/1.3 231/ 248 14.9/16.4 8.3/ 8.6 10.7/11.5 257/ 276 ...

  • Page 223

    221 fuel consumption (ap prox. L/100 km) , co 2 -em ission (approx. G/km) , estate eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 216, 217. Z 22 xe y 26 s e y 32 s e manual/automatic transmission urb an extra-urban combined co 2 14.1/14.9 7.3/ 7.9 9.8/10.5 236/ 252 15.0/16.5 8.5/ 8.7 10.9/11.6 262/ 279...

  • Page 224

    222 weights, payload and roof load payload is the difference between the permissible gross vehic le weight (see identification plate) and the ec k erb weight. To calculate the kerb weight, enter the data for your vehicle below: z kerb weight from ta ble 1, p age 223 + .............. Kg z ad ditional...

  • Page 225

    223 weights (kg) : table 1, kerb weight 1) 1) according to ec d irective, inclu des assum ed w eights fo r driver (68 kg/150 lbs), luggage (7 kg/15 lbs) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). Model engine 2) 2) sales designation – see pages 216, 217. Saloon manual transm ission automatic tra nsmission est...

  • Page 226

    224 weights (kg), table 2, additional weight of equipment versions eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see page 21 6. Z 22 xe y 26 s e y 32 s e y 22 dth gls, cd, cdx 31 31 31 31 sp or t 27 21 21 27 mv6 - 45 45 - elite - 45 45 45 weights (kg) , table 3, heavy accessories accessories sun roof towing equ...

  • Page 227

    225 weights (kg) : gross vehicle weight 1) 1) according to ec d irective, inclu des assum ed w eights fo r driver (68 kg/150 lbs), luggage (7 kg/15 lbs) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). Model engine 2) 2) sales designation – see pages 216, 217. Saloon manual transm ission automatic tra nsmission est...

  • Page 228

    226 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 and specific s...

  • Page 229

    227 tyre inflation pressures in bar/psi 1) the specified tyre pressures are valid for cold tyres. The increased tyre pressure resulting from extensiv e driv ing must not be reduced. The sp ecified pressures a pply to both sum mer a nd winter tyres. Further information – see pa ges 164 to 167. 1) 1 b...

  • Page 230

    228 (ctd.) 1) tyre inflation pressures in bar/psi 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa. Estate tyre inflation pressure with up to 3 p ersons tyre infla tion pressure with full load engine 2) tyres front rear front rear z 22 xe, y 22 dth, 195/65 r 15, 205/65 r 15, 225/55 r 16, 235/45 r 17 2.1/30 2.3/33 2....

  • Page 231

    229 electrical system battery voltage 12 volt amp hours 66 ah / 70 ah 3 / 85 ah 3 battery for radio rem ote control cr 20 32.

  • Page 232

    230 capacities (approx. In litres) eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 216, 217. Z 22 xe y 26 se, y 32 se y 22 dth cooling system for v ehicles with manua l transmission with automa tic transmission 9.4 9.2 9.7 9.5 7.9 – fuel tank (nominal content) 75 75 75 engine oil with filter change betw...

  • Page 233

    231 dimensions (approx. In mm) saloon estate overall length 4898 4898 overall w id th 1776 1776 width with two exterior mirrors 2041 2041 overall height 1455 1505/1545 1) 1) with ro of rail. Wheelb ase 2730 2730 turning c ircle diam eter, wall to wall 2) 2) in metres. 11,10 11,10

  • Page 234

    232 mounting dim ensions of caravan/trailer towing equipment with removable coupling ball bar, saloon all dimensions refer to fac tory-fitted towing equipm ent. Dimension mm a 1182 b 276 +5 c 694 ±0,5 d 100 ±0,3 e 250 ±0,3 f 210 ±0,3 g 224 ±0,3 h 226 ±0,3 we recom mend hav ing tow ing equipment retr...

  • Page 235

    233 mounting dim ensions of caravan/trailer towing equipment with removable coupling ball bar, estate all dimensions refer to fac tory-fitted towing equipm ent. Dimension mm a 1252 b 2 ±0.3 c 80 ±0.3 d 125 ±1 e 356 +5 f 440 ±0.3 g 303 ±0.3 h 151 ±0.3 we recom mend hav ing tow ing equipment retrofitt...

  • Page 236: Index

    234 index a ab s (anti-lock brake system ) ............... 162 ac cessories .........................93, 94, 118, 178 ac cessory socket ..................................... 75 air intak e ................................................ 133 air qua lity sensor ................................... 12...

  • Page 237

    235 b battery ................................... 141, 207, 227 interrup tion of power supply ................. 33, 56, 123, 139 before sta rting off ...................................22 belt tensioners ..........................................80 bleeding, d iesel fuel system ..................174...

  • Page 238

    236 d data ..................................................51, 213 date .................................................... 38, 39 date disp la y .............................................32 daytime running lig hts .......................... 118 dec om missioning .................................

  • Page 239

    237 g gears ........................................................19 genuine vauxhall parts and accessories .......................................24, 196 glove compartment lamp ..................... 120 bulb replacement ............................... 195 graphical information displa y .............

  • Page 240

    238 j jac k ......................................................... 179 jump leads ............................................. 174 k key ignition lock ................................9, 21, 51 locking d oors ................................. 50, 54 remove ...........................................

  • Page 241

    239 n neutra l, transm ission ..............................19 numb er plate lamps bulb replacement ............................... 193 numb er plate lighting ...........................193 o octane numbers ............................146, 216 odometer ..................................................

  • Page 242

    240 s safeguard against unauthorised use ........................................ 4, 9, 23, 50, 51 safety ........................................................78 safety acc essories ...........................94, 178 safety net .................................................73 safety systems .....

  • Page 243

    241 u units of m easure ......................................36 unlead ed fuel ....................... 146, 148, 216 used oil ................................................... 201 v vauxhall alarm system ............................59 vehicle care ............................................ 209 ...

  • Page 244

    242.