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Vauxhall Vectra Owner's Manual

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    Vauxhall vectra 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 vectra 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 y...

  • 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 obiliser, radio 3 : the cod e numb ers are specified in th...

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    5 unlock luggage compartment: press button r on rem ote control or button x in the driver or passenger door the lug gage compartment is unlocked and can be opened within 5 minutes. If the luggage compartment is not opened within 5 m inutes, it is automatically loc ked again. The lugga ge com partmen...

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    6 adjusting front seat lumbar supports: adjust lever adjust lumb ar support to suit personal req uirements. Do not lean on sea t backrest whilst adjusting it. 6 seat position – see pag e 67, electrically a djustable front seats – see page 76. Adjusting height 3 of front seats: lever on outboard side...

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    7 electric seat adjustm ent 3 : adjustm ent switch on outboard side of seats front: – longitudina l adjustment, – height adjustment, – angle adjustm ent. Middle: – backrest adjustment. Rear 3: – lumbar support. 6 seat position – see pag e 67, electrically a djustable front seats – see page 76. Adjus...

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    8 adjusting interior m irror: swivel mirror housing swiv el lev er on underside of mirror housing to red uce daz zle a t nig ht. Autom atic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3: dazzle at night is automa tic ally red uced – see page 142. 6 position m emory 3 – see page 78. Adjusting exterior m irrors: four...

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    9 fitting the seat belt: draw seat belt smoothly from inertia reel, guide over shoulder and engage in buckle the b elt must not be twisted at any point. The lap belt must lie snugly against the body. The backrest must not be tilted bac k too far (recomm ended tilting angle approx. 25°). To release b...

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    11 page 1 side air vents ......................... 156, 163, 170 2 front pa ssenger airbag ....................95 3 centre air v ents ............ 156, 163, 170 4 radio 3 or infotainment system 3 ............... 50 5 central information display for date, time, outside temperature, electronic air con...

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    12 control indicators o turn sig na l lam ps: see p ages 16, 32. I oil p ressure: see p age 32. R brake system, clutch system: see p ages 33, 217. P alternator: see p age 33. V airbag systems, belt tensioners: see p ages 91, 99. W coolant tem perature: see p ages 33, 38. X sea t belt 3: see p age 33...

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    13 x tyre pressure control system 3, loss of p ressure warning from the respective tyr e: see p ages 36, 212. W tyre pressure control system 3, fault: see p ages 36, 212. Y doors open 3 , indicating the resp ec tive door: see p age 36. Lighting lig ht switch, stalk p ositions: see p ages 15, 144, 7 ...

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    14 windscreen wiper stalk positions: see p age 18, § off, $ timed interva l wip e, or automatic wipe with ra in sensor 3, % slow, & fast. Date, time, information display, radio information displa y: see p age 39. Ö on button for date and time, ; setting buttons for d ate and tim e. Buttons on wiper ...

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    15 light switch: 7 = off 8 = parking lamps 9 = dipped or m ain beam press r = fog tail lam p press > = fog lamp s 3 6 other notes – see page 144, head la mp warning device – see pa ge 23, head la mp range adjustm ent 3 – see page 145, instrument illumination 3 – see page 145, daytim e d riv ing ligh...

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    16 operating door-to-door lighting 1) 3 : key to position 0 and rem ove, open driver’s door, pull turn signal stalk towards steering wheel dipped beam and the rev ersing lamps light up for an add itional 30 seconds after the driver’s door is c losed . If the driver’s d oor is left op en, the lamps w...

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    17 cruise control operation: press button on stalk switch on: ta p button m. Switch off: tap button §. Resume at stored speed: tap button g. 6 cruise control 3 – see pa ge 208. Hazard warning lights: on = press ¨ off = press ¨ again to aid location of the pushb utton, the red surface is illuminated ...

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    18 windscreen wiper: gently tap lever upward § = off $ = adjustable times interval wipe % = slow & = fast lever always m oves bac k to starting position. Shift to next gear up or down: just tap lever gently. Push lever past resistance point and hold: windscreen wiper stages are selected . Adjustable...

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    19 rear window wiper 3 and wash system 3 operation: wiper on = push stalk forward wiper off = push stalk forward again wash = press and hold the rear window wiper wipes in tim ed interval mode. Continuous wiping takes place during washing. The rear window wa sh system is deactivated if wash fluid is...

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    20 setting electronic climate control to autom atic mode: press auto button, set temperature for driver and passenger sides using left and right rotary knobs all front a ir vents open. If desired, the rea r vents also 3. 6 elec tronic a ir conditioning system 3 – see page 167. Info display: display ...

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    21 manual transmission: r = reverse gear reverse gear: with vehicle sta tionary, pull the ring up three seconds after de- clutching and enga ge g ear. If the gear does not engage: w ith lever in neutral, release clutc h pedal and depress again, then repeat gear selection. Automatic transmission 3 : ...

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    22 exhaust gases are poisonous exhaust ga ses c ontain carbon m onoxid e, which is extremely poisonous but is odourless a nd colourless. Therefore never inhale exhaust g ases, and nev er run the engine in an enclosed space. Before starting off, check: z for tyre pressure and c ondition – see pages 2...

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    23 releasing the hand brake: raise lever slightly, press lock button, lower lever fully 6 bra kes – see p age 216. Parking the vehicle: apply handbrake firm ly, engine off, rem ove key, lock steering wheel, lock doors after locking twice (press button q twice or turn key towa rd rear of v ehicle twi...

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    24 service work, maintenance we recomm end tha t you entrust all w ork to a vauxhall authorised repa irer, who ca n provide you with relia ble serv ice and correctly perform all work according to factory instructions. 6 if you have a problem – see page 260, service interval display – see pa ge 262. ...

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    25 that was the most important inform ation for your first drive in your vectra. The other pages of this chapter contain a sum mary of the interesting functions in your vehicle. The rest of the chapters contain important information concerning operation, safety and maintenance and a full index..

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    26 external w indow and sun roof operation 3 press button q and p on rem ote control until wind ow s a nd sun roof are op en or closed. If the rain sensor 3 detects water w ith the mechanic al anti-theft locking system activated, all electronic windows 3 and the sun roof 3 a re closed. The windows a...

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    27 travel assistant 3 the travel assistant contains the following func tions: z arm rest, z stowage compartments, z waste container, z drink holders, z acc essory sockets z connection console e.G. For dvd p la yer 3, z elec tric cool box, z ta bles, z tw in aud io (rear audio module) 3. The trav el ...

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    28 operating the graphical information display 3 or the colour information display 3 using buttons on wiper stalk § invoke/confirm/select h move upward in m enu i move downward in m enu using multifunc tion button push confirm/select rota te move in menu 6 further information – see p age 40. Trip co...

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    29 check control 3 check control monitors several fluid levels, the tyre pressure 3, the radio remote control battery, the vauxhall alarm system 3 and imp ortant external lighting lamps, including the cables and fuses. In trailer m ode the trailer lighting is also monitored. 6 further inform ation –...

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    30 active head restraints 3 in the event of a rear-end impa ct, the active head restraints automatically tilt forwards. The head is more effectiv ely sup ported by the head restraint and the danger of hyp erextension in the area of the cerv ical vertebra is reduced. Active head restraints are id ent...

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    31 front and rear parking distance sensors 3 the front and rear parking d istance sensors are automatically switched on when d riv ing in reverse gear. The sensors can also be switched on and off manually using the r button on the instrument panel. If the vehicle approaches a n ob stacle to the fron...

  • Page 34: Instruments

    32 instruments control indicators the control indica tors described here are not p resent in all vehicles. The description applies to all instrum ent versions. Some control indicators are shown as pictograms within the tachometer dial area. O turn sig nal lam ps control indica tor flashes when turn ...

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    33 r brake system , clutc h system control indicator illum inates when ignition is switched on, if handbrake a pplied and/or if brake and clutch system fluid lev el is too low. For further information see pages 217, 268. P alternator control indica tor lights up when ignition is switched on. Goes ou...

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    34 t winter progr amme w ith autom atic tra nsm ission 3 or cvtronic 3 control indicator lights up when winter program selected. Further information – see pa ges 183, 191. ! Preheating 3 for d iesel engines control indicator lights up during preheating. Preheating system switches on only if outside ...

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    35 m cruise control 3 see page 208. Y fuel level illuminate: fuel sup ply low, fuel gauge in reserv e a rea. If it flashes: fuel used up, fill up immediately. Never let the tank run dry! Petrol eng ines: erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic converter to ov erheat – see page 200. Diesel engines: t...

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    36 ? Fault in a utomatic hea dlam p range adjustment system 3 contact a workshop im med ia tely. We recom mend that you consult a vauxhall authorised repairer – see pag e 145. R front and rear parking d istance sensor s 3 see page 210. A eng ine electr onics, tra nsm ission electronic s fault in eng...

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    37 tachometer 1) indicates engine speed. Warning zone: m aximum p ermissible engine sp eed exceeded ; danger to engine. Speedometer 1) indicates the vehicle speed . 1) the instrum ents in yo ur vehicle m ay differ from the instrum ents illustrated here. Odometer records the miles/km d riv en. Trip o...

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    38 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 run the tank dry! Diese...

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    39 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 switched off. When the ignition is off, the time, date and outside tem pera...

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    40 operating the graphical information display 3 or the colour information display 3 the functions are activated using the buttons on the wiper stalk or using the multi-function button in vehicles with radio telephone 3 or infotainment system 3. If chec k control issues a warning message, the displa...

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    41 language selec tion you ca n select the display language for som e functions. In the system settings menu, select item instructions. The list of availab le languages will be displayed. Select the required lang uag e from the list. Selections are indicated by a 6 in front of the menu item. Setting...

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    42 adjust contrast in the system settings menu, select item contrast. The c ontrast menu w ill be d isplayed. Confirm the required setting. Set displa y m ode the display can b e adjusted to suit the light conditions, b la ck or coloured text on a light background or white or coloured text on a dark...

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    43 vehicles w ith triple information displa y manual setting switch off radio. Press Ö and ; below display a s follows: deactivating a nd activating automatic setting vehicles with gr aphical information disp lay 3 or colour inform ation d isp lay 3 in the system settings menu, select item tim e/dat...

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    44 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 g ra phic al information displa...

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    45 if there is a fault in the lighting system, the respective location of the fault is displayed as text, e.G.: check rig ht brake light if brak e lam p is defective, the releva nt tail lamp takes over the b rake lamp function. Bulb exchange – see page 248. If tyre pressure is too low, the disp lay ...

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    46 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. Functions: z rang e, z effective consump tion, z av erage consump tion, z current consumption, z av erage speed...

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    47 effective consumption shows the a mount of fuel consumed . The measurement ca n be re-started at a ny time – see pag e 48. Average consumption calculation of avera ge c onsumption. The measurement can be re-started at any tim e – see page 48. Insta ntaneous c onsump tion display c hanges dependin...

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    48 averag e sp eed average speed calculation. Measurement can be restarted at any time, see rig ht- hand column. Stoppag es in the journey with the ignition off are not included in the ca lc ulations. Distance travelled displays numb er of m iles/kilometres driven. Measurement can be restarted at an...

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    49 select bc reset present in the settings menu. The v alue for the selected function will b e reset and reca lculated. The range values can only be reset if the vehic le is stationary. After resetting, "- - -" is displayed with the trip computer information selected. The reca lculated v alues are d...

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    50 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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    51 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 54: Keys, Doors,

    52 keys, doors, bonnet replacement keys the key is a c onstituent of the electronic immobiliser. Fault-free op eration of the electronic im mobiliser can only be guaranteed if spare k eys are ordered from a vauxhall authorised repairer. This will avoid unnecessary costs and difficulties when claimin...

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    53 electronic imm obiliser the system checks whether the vehicle m ay be sta rted with the key that is being used . If the k ey is recognised a s "a uthorised" the vehic le can be sta rted. The checking takes place in a transpond er in the key. To activate: switch off eng ine, turn key to position 0...

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    54 radio rem ote control 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 , tailgate, z vauxhall ala rm system 3 . Electric windows can be opened and closed 3 using the remote control unit. The electri...

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    55 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 remote control b attery v oltag e too low, cha nge batteries, see next colum n, z freq uent, rep eated opera tion of the remo...

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    56 central locking system 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 towards rear of vehic le; then turn it b ack to the vertical position and remove. Alternatively, when locking from inside the vehicle, press the...

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    57 centra l locking switc h for locking and unlocking the doors from inside the vehicle press button m on one of the front d oors 3: the d oors are locked or unlocked as appropriate. When the mechanical anti-theft locking system is activ e – see page 58, the doors cannot be unlocked with this button...

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    58 central locking system, mechanical anti-theft locking system locking all doors must b e closed, the driv er’s door must have been opened once previously; press button p on the remote control again within 10 second s a fter locking – or – turn key in driver’s door lock towards rear of vehic le aga...

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    59 luggage compartment to unlock: push button r on remote c ontrol – or – press button q on rem ote control twice – or – turn key forward twice in d riv er’s d oor loc k, turn to vertical position and remove – or – press button x in driver’s door or passenger door 3. The lug gage compartment is unlo...

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    60 locking using key in luggage com partm ent lock turn key clockwise from vertical or horiz ontal position as far as it will go. To guard ag ainst being locked out, the k ey cannot then be rem ov ed. After the luggag e comp artment has been closed and the key turned ba ck to the horizontal or verti...

  • Page 63

    61 vauxhall alarm system 3 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 ing – or – t...

  • Page 64

    62 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 boot lid or tailga te using rem ote control unit b utton r w hen anti-theft a larm system is activate...

  • Page 65

    63 light emitting d iode (led) during the first 10 seconds of anti-theft 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 seconds of anti-theft alarm system activation: z led flashes = system on z led ligh...

  • Page 66

    64 universal radio remote control in mirror housing 3 to opera te up to 3 different remotely opera ted systems (e.G. Garage door, domestic alarm system, domestic exterior lighting ). The p rogram med univ ersal radio rem ote control system can replace the individual rem ote control units of the resp...

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    65 program ming the univer sa l radio control system for varia ble code systems 1. Perform basic programming – see previous page. 2. Activ ate synchronisation mode of system (see system manufacturer’s system operating m anual) and briefly press the pre-p rogram med button on the univ ersal radio rem...

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    66 bonnet pull release lev er / on the driver’s side (outer) beneath the instrument panel. The bonnet is unlock ed and partially opened. Return lever to starting position. There is a safety catch on the underside of the bonnet about a hand width to the right of the rad iator grille centre as viewed ...

  • Page 69: Seats, Interior

    67 seats, interior adjusting the front seats see p age 5. Electrically adjustable front seats 3 see p age 76. Increasing luggage compartment size by folding down the front seats see p age 80. Seat position adjust driver’s sea t such that with the driver sitting upright the steering wheel is held in ...

  • Page 70

    68 head restraint position the midd le of the head restraint should be at eye lev el. If this is not possible for extremely tall persons, set to highest position, and set to lowest position for small persons. Setting – see page 7 and right hand column. Head restraints to rem ov e head restraints: re...

  • Page 71

    69 armrest 3 between the front seats in the lowered position the armrest can be pushed forward. If the armrest is not req uired, push it back and fold it up. To op en, slide the armrest back, press the button on the front and open. Rear seat armrest the armrest can be folded down. If the rear centre...

  • Page 72

    70 travel assistant 3 installing the travel assista nt insert enclosed push-in sleeves into recesses between ba ckrest and cushion of rea r centre seat and engage. Slide holders on back of console into push- in sleeves and enga ge. Swivel open and hold cover of front attachment points in floor in fr...

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    71 swiv el connecting c onsole downwa rd and enga ge in a ttac hm ent points. Swivel locking lever d ow nwa rd . Check lock ing position at travel assista nt: red marking (see also next page) must not be v isible. Otherwise op erate lock using key – see page 75, fig. 14699 j. To lock, insert travel ...

  • Page 74

    72 if it is correctly locked , the red m ark must no long er be visible in the window, otherwise the procedure must be repeated. Tr avel assistant functions: wa ste c ontainer, drink holder and accessory sockets open waste container and drink holder by pressing front ed ge. Only a ccessories w ith m...

  • Page 75

    73 swiv el up the display holder, slid e dvd player display into bracket from below and fix in position with bracket. Maximum load: 1 k g. Electric cool box there is a stowage compa rtm ent beneath the armrest. To open, p ush button and swiv el armrest upw ard. The cool box is beneath the stowage co...

  • Page 76

    74 tables fold armrest upward. Use recessed grip to pull table upward as far as it will go (1), swivel table forward (2) and fold downward (3). Set required clearance by making adjusting longitudinal position of table (4). To fold awa y the table, swiv el the armrest up. Slid e table forward as far ...

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    75 dismantling the travel a ssistant open catch using k ey, red mark appears in window. Pull travel assistant to front on c onnecting console. Push button on front of connecting console and swivel locking lever upw ard. 6.

  • Page 78

    76 swiv el console upward and pull out of push-in sleev es b etween backrest and seat cushion. Remove push-in sleeves from between seat cushion and backrest, since padding could otherwise b e da maged when ba ckrest is tilted forward. Electrically adjustable front seats 3 ad justment the seat positi...

  • Page 79

    77 adjusting the longitudinal position move switch 1 forwa rd s/backwa rd s. Height adjustment move switch 1 up wards/downwards at rea r. Seat back adjustm ent turn switch 2 forwards/bac kwards. Operate switch until desired sea t position is rea ched. Seat position – see pa ge 67. After ad justing t...

  • Page 80

    78 position memory 3 for electr ically adjustable driver’s seat, exterior m irrors and inter ior mirr or three different seat a nd mirror settings can be stored (e.G. For three drivers). Readiness for operation z with ignition on, z within 10 m inutes of switching ignition off, z within 10 m inutes ...

  • Page 81

    79 position memory for radio remote control when the vehicle is lock ed w ith the radio rem ote control, the c urrent positions of the driver’s seat, the outside mirrors and the interior mirror are stored. Personal settings stored using different radio remote controls can b e retrieved as follow s: ...

  • Page 82

    80 extending the luggage compartment 4-door saloon fold dow n the cover behind the arm rest fold down the a rm rest on to the seat cushion, pull the handle and tilt the cover forwards. The outer seats can continue to be used for passengers. Enga ge the cover behind the centre armrest a udib ly in po...

  • Page 83

    81 when returning rear seat back rests to upright, they should audibly click into position. The three-point seat belt for the centre rear seat can only be pulled out of the retractor if the rear seat backrests are prop erly locked into position. Rear sea t ba ckrests can be lock ed 3: insert key int...

  • Page 84

    82 extending the luggage compartment 5-door hatchback fold dow n the cover behind the arm rest fold down the a rm rest on to the seat cushion, pull the handle and tilt the cover forwards. The outer seats can continue to be used for passengers. Enga ge the cover behind the centre armrest a udib ly in...

  • Page 85

    83 folding d own front pa ssenger’s seat 3 push head restraint on front pa ssenger’s seat d ow n as fa r as it will go. Slide back the front passenger’s seat. Fold front pa ssenger’s seat forward by raising relea se lev er. When returning front p assenger’s seat back rest to upright, it should audib...

  • Page 86

    84 notes on loading the vehicle z heav y objec ts in the lug gage com partment should be placed as far forward as possible aga inst the engag ed rear seat backrests or, if the rear seat backrests are folded down, against the front seat b ackrests. If objects a re to be stacked, the heav ier objects ...

  • Page 87

    85 cigarette lighter ) 3 in front centre console. Press in cigarette lighter with ignition switched on. Switches off autom atically once the element is glowing. Pull out lighter. Accessory socket 3 the soc ket in the centre console and the cigarette lighter socket can be used to connect electrical a...

  • Page 88

    86 ashtray 3 to be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish. Front ashtray 3 the cover opens when pressed at the point indicated . To empty, grip b oth sides of the ashtray insert a nd pull upwards. Rear a shtray 3 in the rear c entre console. The cover op ens when pressed a t the point ind...

  • Page 89

    87 glove com partm ent to open, pull hand le upwards. At the front of the opened cover there is a pen holder. Stow age compartment in the roof lining 3 to op en, press the point indic ated. The maximum permitted load on the stowage compa rtm ent is 0.4 kg. The stowage compartment m ust be closed whi...

  • Page 90

    88 drink holders, front 3 the drink holder ca n be found between the front seats in the centre console: slide c ov er open. Drinks holders, rear 3 the drink holder can be found beneath the centre seat: pressing front edge moves drink hold er out. Sun visors use the sun v isor to protect from glare b...

  • Page 91: Safety Systems

    89 safety systems three-stage restraint system com prising: z three-point seat belts, z belt tensioners at the front seats and the rear outer sea ts, z airb ag systems for driver, front passenger 3 and outer rear seats. The three stag es are a ctivated in sequence depending on the seriousness of the...

  • Page 92

    90 three-point seat belts the v ehicle is equipped with three-point safety belts with automatic reel-in and locking that allow full freedom of movement, even though the belts are always lying against the body (spring loaded). For seat position see page 67. The b elt has a "vehicle sensitive retracto...

  • Page 93

    91 control indica tor v for belt tensioners the b elt tensioners are elec tronically monitored together with the airbag systems and the operation thereof is indicated on the instrument panel b y the control indica tors v. When the ignition is switched on, the control indica tors illuminate for ap pr...

  • Page 94

    92 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 front sea t b ackrest must not be tilted back too far or the seat belt will not op erate properly. The recommende...

  • Page 95

    93 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 b elt on centr...

  • Page 96

    94 vauxhall full size airbag system 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 cont...

  • Page 97

    95 when trigg ered , the front airbags inflate in milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the d riv er and front passenger. The for- ward movem ent of the front seat occu- pants is checked, thereby substantially red ucing the risk of injury to the upper body and head . No im pairment of view will ...

  • Page 98

    96 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 correctly insta lled vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3 . Seat occupancy detection – see p age 9...

  • Page 99

    97 when the side a irb ag is triggered it inflates within milliseconds and provides a safety barrier for the driver and/or pa ssenger in the v icinity of the relevant front door. This red uces the risk of injury to the upper body considerably in case of a side impact. The side airba gs will not be t...

  • Page 100

    98 the head airbag system will b e triggered z depending on the severity of the accident, z depending on the typ e of impa ct, z within the range shown in the illustration on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or front passenger side, z together with the side airbag system, z independently of th...

  • Page 101

    99 control indica tor v for airb ag systems the front airbag system , the side airbag system 3 and the head a irb ag system 3 are electronically monitored together with the seat occupancy recognition system 3 and the belt tensioners, and the operation thereof is indicated by the control indicator v ...

  • Page 102

    100 vehicles with seat oc cup anc y recog nition can be identified by the stick er on the side of the instrum ent panel, which is visib le when the driver’s door is open. Vauxhall child restraint systems with transponders 3 are autom atically detected if correctly fitted to the front passenger sea t...

  • Page 103

    101 if the control indicator does not illuminate whilst driving , the front and side airbag have not been deactivated on the passenger side. Risk of fatal injury to the child – fit child restraint system to rear seat. Hav e ca use of fa ult remedied. We recom mend that you consult a vauxhall approve...

  • Page 104

    102 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 use the hook...

  • Page 105

    103 z persons weighing less than 35 kg should only tra vel on the rear seats. This does not ap ply to children who are trav elling in c hild restra int system s w ith transponders 3. Z in v ehicles with seat occupancy recogni- tion 3 , do not place any heavy objects on the front p assenger’s seat ot...

  • Page 106

    104 use of child restraint systems 3 on front passenger seat in vehicles with airba g systems 3 and with seat occupancy recognition 3 the seat occupa ncy recognition system detects vauxhall child restraint systems with tra nsponders 3 and sw itc hes off the front and side a irb ag systems for the fr...

  • Page 107

    105 vauxha ll safety c radle with transponders from birth up to a weight of 10 k g. The transponders are integrated in the seat c ushion. Va uxhall top safe child sa fety seat with or w ithout iso-fix securing, with transponders from b irth up to a weig ht of 18 kg. The transponders a re integ ra te...

  • Page 108

    106 use of child restraint systems 3 on front passenger’s seat in vehicles with airbag systems 3 and without seat occupanc y recognition 3 a vehicle with front p assenger airbag can be id entified by the w ord airbag above the glove compartment and by the sticker on the passenger side sun v isor – s...

  • Page 109

    107 use of child restraint systems 3 on front passenger seat in vehicles with airba g systems 3 and sea t occupa ncy 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. Sea...

  • Page 110

    108 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 sea t belt 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 buckl...

  • Page 111

    109 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 rear sea t, with belted c hild facing away from the d irection of trav el. Move ...

  • Page 112

    110 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 stick er on the safety cradle – see page 104. Sea t occupancy recognition 3 – see page 99. Vauxhal...

  • Page 113

    111 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 the sa fety crad le on the front passenger’s seat only with the belted child fa cing awa y from t...

  • Page 114

    112 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 115

    113 child restraint system , top safe with iso -fix securing, weight range 0 with portable cradle 3 1) : from birth to w eight of 6 kg insta ll on rear seat or passeng er seat facing awa y from direction of trav el using iso-fix securing. Securing in the vehic le enclosed push-in sleev es latch into...

  • Page 116

    114 align child safety seat and simulta neously slid e b oth extended sec uring struts into push-in sleev es until they audibly latch into position. Inspection windows at front of seat c onsole indicate correct lock ing (deta ils in figure). Check latching by pulling seat. Rota te top fastening brac...

  • Page 117

    115 fastening the child’s seat b elt place child in carrying crad le. Fit carrying cradle flaps over child’s la p using velc ro stra p. Place carrying cradle in child safety seat facing awa y from direction of trav el. Guide b elt b uck le through openings in child safety seat and carrying cradle at...

  • Page 118

    116 to ad just seat belt length, push m etal plate on back of child sa fety sea t backrest a nd tighten or slacken free end of belt. Undo child’s sea t belt to undo the belt, press red button on child safety seat belt buckle and pull shoulder belts out of carrying cradle g uides. Remove child in car...

  • Page 119

    117 remove push-in sleeves from between seat cushion and backrest, since padding could otherwise be dama ged when backrests a re tilted forward. After removing seat, fit iso-fix cov ers ov er iso-fix brackets on pa ssenger seat. Child restraint system, top safe with iso-fix brackets, weight range 0+...

  • Page 120

    118 pull yellow ha ndle at rear of child safety seat c onsole until both retaining struts have moved all the way out. Place child safety seat on rear seat or front passenger seat facing away from direction of travel. Align c hild safety seat a nd simultaneously slide both extended securing struts in...

  • Page 121

    119 pull locking pin at bottom of floor sup port and withdraw stand d ow n to floor of vehic le. Latch locking p in into position. Fastening the child’s sea t belt plac e child in safety seat. Guide front belt b uck le at seat console through opening in child safety seat, see details in fig . 14077 ...

  • Page 122

    120 removing the safety seat remove child from child safety seat. Push pins of floor support fastening brackets and pull sup port out of g uides. Rotate both fa stening b ra ckets inward b y 90° to stow away. Pull yellow handle at front of seat console and release child safety seat from iso-fix brac...

  • Page 123

    121 child restraint system , top safe with iso -fix brackets, weight range i: from 9 kg to 18 kg fit to rear sea t or front pa ssenger seat facing awa y from direction of trav el using iso-fix brackets. Conversion from w eight range 0 or 0+ to weight ra ng e i remove child safety seat as describ ed ...

  • Page 124

    122 push both slider c atches together at cross strut b eneath sea t and fold cross strut upward out of seat console g uide rails. Pull front flap on child safety seat and relea se rear fram e from seat console. Push seat back ward on console and rotate 180°..

  • Page 125

    123 pull front flap on c hild safety seat, insert rea r fra me into recess in seat console and latch into front p osition. Push both front slider catches together beneath seat, insert cross strut into front recesses on seat c onsole and latch into position. Securing in the vehicle enc losed p ush-in...

  • Page 126

    124 pull yellow ha ndle at rear of child safety seat c onsole until both retaining struts have moved all the way out. Place child safety seat on rear seat or front passenger seat facing direction of travel. Align c hild safety seat a nd simultaneously slide both extended securing struts into push-in...

  • Page 127

    125 pull locking pin at bottom of floor sup port and withdraw stand d ow n to floor of vehic le. Latch locking p in into position. Fastening the child’s sea t belt plac e child in safety seat. Fit safety support to child safety seat. First engage provided belt in one of the child safety seat buckles...

  • Page 128

    126 adjusting child sa fety sea t pull front loop on seat and pull child safety seat forward on c onsole at sam e time (sleeping position) or slide back ward (seating position). Release loop after adjusting. Undo child’s sea t belt to release, press red button a t child safety seat b elt buckles and...

  • Page 129

    127 child restraint system , top safe child safety seat without iso-fix brackets, with transponders modular system for various weight ranges: z weight range 0 with ca rrying cradle 1) : from birth to weight of 6 kg. Alwa ys install facing awa y from direction of trav el. Z weight range 0+ : from bir...

  • Page 130

    128 securing in the vehicle place child safety seat on rear seat or front passenger seat facing away from direction of travel and push against backrest. Pull la tc h pla te of vehicle safety belt out of retractor and engage into relevant belt buckle. Lead lap belt of v ehicle safety belt through bot...

  • Page 131

    129 fastening the child’s seat b elt place child in separate carrying crad le 3 . Fit carrying cradle flaps over child ’s lap using velcro strap. Place carrying cradle in child safety seat facing awa y from direction of trav el. Guide b elt b uck le through openings in child safety seat and carrying...

  • Page 132

    130 to ad just seat belt length, push m etal plate on back of child sa fety sea t backrest a nd tighten or slacken free end of belt. Undo child ’s seat belt to relea se belt, press red button on child safety seat belt buckle and remove shoulder belts from carrying cradle guide. Remove child in ca rr...

  • Page 133

    131 child restraint system , top safe without iso-fix securing, weight range 0+: from birth to 13 kg fit to rear sea t or passenger seat fa cing away from direc tion of travel with vehicle safety belt. Securing in the vehic le plac e child safety seat on rear seat or front passenger seat fa cing aw ...

  • Page 134

    132 pull shoulder belt of vehicle safety belt ov er back of child safety seat and lead into back rest through outer slot facing direction of travel. Then lead shoulder belt beneath the belt buckle integrated into the insid e of the child safety seat and p ull tight. Fastening the child’s sea t belt ...

  • Page 135

    133 removing the safety seat remove child from child safety seat. Press red b utton on vehic le safety belt buckle and remove belt from g uides on back , side a nd beneath seat cushion of child safety seat and a llow belt to reel in. Remove child sa fety sea t from vehicle. Child restraint system, t...

  • Page 136

    134 conversion from weight r ange 0 or 0+ to weight range i remove child sa fety sea t as described on pages 130 and 133. Insert child safety seat belt buckle into bracket at seat console. Lead both shoulder belts through the backrest as shown in the figure, push latch plates together and insert int...

  • Page 137

    135 pull front flap on c hild safety seat a nd release rear frame from seat console. Push seat b ackward on console and rotate 180°. Pull front flap on child safety seat, insert rear frame into recess in seat console and latch into front position. 6.

  • Page 138

    136 push front slider catches together beneath seat, insert cross strut in front recesses on seat c onsole and latch into p osition. Fastening the child’s sea t belt plac e child restraint seat on rear seat or front passenger seat in direc tion of travel and push a gainst ba ckrest. Plac e child in ...

  • Page 139

    137 adjusting child sa fety sea t pull front loop on seat and pull child safety seat forward on c onsole at sam e time (sleeping position) or slide back ward (seating position). Release loop after adjusting. Undo child ’s seat belt press red button on belt buck le of vehicle safety belt, rem ove bel...

  • Page 140

    138 child restraint system : vauxhall child safety seat 3 without transponder modular system for various weight ranges: z weight class i: for w eight of 9 kg to 18 kg; it is ad visa ble only to use weight class i for weights of 11 kg a nd above. Always install facing direction of travel. Z weight cl...

  • Page 141

    139 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 sea t. In the latter case, move front pa ssenger’s seat as far ba ck as it will go. Fastening the child’s sea t belt plac e the sa fety sea t on one of the re...

  • Page 142

    140 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 passen- ger’s seat. In the latter ca se, mov e front passenger’s sea t as far back as it will go. Fastening the child’s sea t belt plac e the sa fety sea t on one of the r...

  • Page 143

    141 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 sea t. If it is to be fitted on the front passenger’s seat, m ove the latter as far back as it will go. The safety seat for weight range iii is a lso ava ilab...

  • Page 144

    142 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 m irror 3 increa ses the field of v ision...

  • Page 145

    143 head restraints do not attach objec ts or com ponents that are not approved for the vectra to the head restraints. These affec t the protective effect of the head restraints and can be propelled through the vehicle in an uncontrolled manner if the driver brakes hard or an a ccident occurs. Safet...

  • Page 146: Lighting

    144 lighting exterior lights turn light switch: 7 = off 8 = pa rk ing lamps 9 = dipped or main beam dip ped beam , main b eam and head la mp flash – see p ages 15, 16. 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 ignitio...

  • Page 147

    145 instrument illum ination k, inform ation display illum ination brightness is adjustable when exterior lighting is on: click the setting wheel to clockwise or anti-clock wise until the req uired brightness is ac hieved. Headlamp range adjustment ? Manual hea dlamp range ad justment 3 with dipped ...

  • Page 148

    146 front courtesy lamp when the door is c losed , the courtesy lam p switches off after a slight delay. Courtesy la mp: on = press button b off = press button b again the c ourtesy lamp ca n be d eactiva ted 3 using b utton c. Autom atically regulated centre console lighting 3 spotlight in housing ...

  • Page 149

    147 glove com partm ent lighting glove c om partment is illuminated when lid is open and ignition on. Illuminated mirror in the sun visors 3 the lighting switches on when the cover is opened. Cigarette lighter and ashtray illumination 3 lights up w hen ignition is switched on. Luggage compartment li...

  • Page 150: Windows, Sun Roof

    148 windows, sun roof electric windows 3 the electric windows can be used z with ignition on, z within 10 m inutes of switching ignition off, z within 10 m inutes of opening or closing the driver’s door, z within 10 m inutes of inserting or rem oving the ignition key. Readiness for operation stops w...

  • Page 151

    149 slide switches 3 b etween the switches in the d riv er’s door z up: the front windows can be opera ted using the b uttons, z down: the rear windows can be op erated using the buttons. Protective func tion if the window glass encounters resistance above the middle of the window during automatic c...

  • Page 152

    150 oper ating w indows from outside the w indows can be opened and closed using the radio remote control. To open: press button q until windows are op en – or – hold k ey in driver’s door lock in the door locking position until windows are open. To close: press button p until wind ow s a re closed ...

  • Page 153

    151 sun roof 3 the electric sun roof can be operated z with ig nition on, z within 10 minutes of switching ignition off, z within 10 minutes of opening or closing the driver’s door, z within 10 minutes of inserting or removing the ignition k ey. Readiness for operation stops when the vehic le is loc...

  • Page 154

    152 protective func tion if the sun roof encounters resistance during automatic closing , it is immediately stop ped and opened again, a s long as the vehic le is stationary. If the sun roof movement is stiff, e.G. Due to frost, turn rotary switch to d and keep it pressed until the sun roof is close...

  • Page 155

    153 fault if the electric drive fails, the system is protected by a fuse in the fuse box – see page 242. Until the fault is remedied, opera te the sun roof as follows: disengage drive cover with a screwdriv er and remove. Take allen key from drive cover, insert in sun roof d riv e and turn until sun...

  • Page 156: Heating and

    154 heating and ventilation heating and ventilation systems mixed air system: the temperature can be reg ulated insta ntly by m ixing cold and warm air. Heater controls left-hand rotary switch: air distribution l to hea d area above adjustab le air v ent and to front and rear 3 foot wells m to hea d...

  • Page 157

    155 rig ht-hand rota ry switch: fan four speeds: x off 4 maximum airflow the rate of airflow is determined by the fan. The fa n should therefore also be switched on during a journey. Air intake the air intak es in front of the windscreen on the far left and right-hand sides of the engine c om partme...

  • Page 158

    156 centre air vents pleasant ventilation to head area with unheated or slightly warmed air, depending on the position of the tem perature switch. Open both vents: turn ad juster w heel upwards; the airflow can be directed as desired by adjusting the horizontal and vertic al adjustm ent wheels. To c...

  • Page 159

    157 ventilation z for maximum ventilation in head area: set air distribution switch to m and open all vents. Z air flow to rear sea ts: direct centre vents slightly towards each other and slightly upw ards. Z for ventila tion to foot well: set air distribution switch to k . Z for simultaneous ventil...

  • Page 160

    158 window demisting and defrosting z move a ir distribution sw itch to l. Z turn temperature switch c lock wise. Z set fan to 3 or 4. Z open side air v ents as required and direct them towards door windows. Z switch on heated rea r window. For simultaneous w arming of the foot well, set air d istri...

  • Page 161

    159 heated rear seats 3 two pushbuttons a t rear of centre console in front of the rear seats. After switching ignition on, press ß button again to heat outboard seats. On = press ß off = press ß again control indicators in p ushbuttons. Driver’s seat with climate control 3 knurled wheel at driver’s...

  • Page 162: Air Conditioning

    160 air conditioning system air conditioning system 3 the ventilation, heating and cooling sections ma ke up a functional unit designed to prov ide maximum comfort at all times of year, under any weather conditions and at any outside temperature. When the air conditioning system is on, the air is co...

  • Page 163

    161 heater controls left-hand rota ry switch: air d istribution l to head area abov e ad justable air vent a nd to front and rear 3 foot wells m to head area abov e ad justable air vents front and rear 3 l to the windscreen and front door windows j to the windscreen, door wind ow s, front and rear 3...

  • Page 164

    162 air recirculation system 4 the a ir recirculation switch 4 switches the air conditioning system to recirculating air (control indic ator). If fumes or unpleasant odours penetra te from outside: temporarily switch on air recirculation system 4. The a ir recirculation system minimises the entry of...

  • Page 165

    163 centre air vents pleasant ventilation to head area with cooled, unheated or slightly w armed air, depending on the position of the tem perature switch. Open both vents: turn v ertical adjuster wheel upwards. The airflow can be direc ted a s desired by adjusting the horiz ontal and v ertical adju...

  • Page 166

    164 operation of the system com fort setting z cooling n as required. Z air recirculation system 4 off. Z set air distribution sw itch to m or l. Z temperature switch: as req uired. Z fan: a s required. Z open vents as req uired. Tem perature switch in centre of adjustm ent range: wa rm er air will ...

  • Page 167

    165 de-icing the w indows z cooling n off, z press button v: the fan will automa tic ally switch to 4, air distribution directed on to the windscreen. Z set temperature switch as per requirements. Operation with cooling (cooling compressor) is not possib le at low outside tem peratures. To switch of...

  • Page 168

    166 heated rear seats 3 two pushbuttons a t rear of centre console in front of the rear seats. After switching ignition on, press ß button again to heat outboard seats. On = press ß off = press ß again control indicators in p ushbuttons. Driver’s seat with climate control 3 knurled wheel at driver’s...

  • Page 169: Electronic

    167 electronic air conditioning system electronic air conditioning system 3 the system provides m aximum com fort in any w eather, at any outside temperature and during any season. To ensure a constant and com fortable climate in the v ehicle, the tempera ture of the inflowing air, the airflow rate ...

  • Page 170

    168 autom atic m ode basic setting for maximum comfort: z press auto button. Z all front air vents op en. If d esired, the rear vents a lso 3 . Z set the pre-selected tempera ture for the driv er and passenger sides to 22 °c using the turn knob s. If necessary, the pre-selected temperature can be se...

  • Page 171

    169 pre-selected tem peratures using the outer k nobs, p re-selected tem peratures can be set to values b etween 16 °c a nd 28 °c. For the sake of comfort, only change the pre -selected temperature in sm all steps. If a temperature below 16 °c is set, lo appears in the display: the electronic air co...

  • Page 172

    170 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. Opening air v ents: turn v ertical ad juster wheel upwards. The airflow can be direc ted a s desired by adjusting the horiz ontal and vert...

  • Page 173

    171 manual settings under certain circumstances (e.G. Iced-up or m isted-up windows), the functions of the electronic air conditioning system can be influenced manua lly. Electronic air conditioning settings can be changed using the central rotary k nob, the buttons and using menus show n in the dis...

  • Page 174

    172 heated rear w indow, heated exterior mirrors 3 press button Ü, the c ontrol indica tor in the button will light up. The rear window and exterior mirrors will quickly be cleared of ice and c ondensation. Heating operational only with engine running. The heating is switched off autom atically afte...

  • Page 175

    173 air d istribution in the menu for manual settings, select item air distr ibution. Display of air d istribution m enus: s air distrib ution to windscreen and to front sid e windows m air distrib ution to vehicle occupants through a djustable air vents front and rear k air distrib ution to front a...

  • Page 176

    174 manual air recirc ulation m ode the a ir recirculation system prevents the entry of outside air and the air in the passenger com partment is circulated . Press button 4 , the c ontrol indicator in the b utton will light up. The exchange of fresh air is reduced in air recirculation mode. The qual...

  • Page 177

    175 heated rear seats 3 two pushbuttons a t rear of centre console in front of the rear seats. After switching ignition on, press ß button again to heat outboard seats. On = press ß off = press ß again control indicators in p ushbuttons. Driver’s seat with climate control 3 knurled wheel at driver’s...

  • Page 178

    176 auxiliary heating/ventilation 3 if the engine is switched off, the interior is heated or ventilated d epending on the values that hav e been set and the interior tem perature. The regulation is in ac corda nc e with the most recent temp erature settings in the electronic air conditioning – see p...

  • Page 179

    177 to set a time, select menu item setting . Then select menu item s tart 1, start 2 or sta rt 3 and set the req uired time. Then select menu item confirm. Select the required tim e for programm ed switching on. When the system is ac tiv ated, the control indica tor in the button auto will lig ht u...

  • Page 180

    178 the remote control unit has a range of approx. 600 m. The range can be reduced by obstructions b etween sender and receiver (e.G. Walls) and by low power in the battery. The system switches itself off autom atically after a maximum of 60 minutes dep ending on the v alues tha t have been set and ...

  • Page 181

    179 auxiliary heating will only switch on if coolant temp erature is less than approx. 80 °c. In order to improve heating power and ensure that the engine op erating tem perature is reached quickly, the auxiliary heater also automatically switches itself on when driving if the outside tem perature i...

  • Page 182: Automatic

    180 automatic transmission the automatic transmission allows you to cha ng e gears autom atically (autom atic mode) or manually (m anual mod e). Selecting d puts the transm ission in autom atic mode. If the selector lever is moved to the left in the d position, ma nual mode is ac tiv ated, and the g...

  • Page 183

    181 the selector lever ca n only b e moved out of p or n when the ig nition is switched on and the foot brak e is depressed (selector lever lock). In positions p or n the control indica tor j in the selector lever indica tor strip will light up red – see illustration. The engine can only be started ...

  • Page 184

    182 display the d isplay in the tachometer dia l shows the c urrently engaged gear or current mode. P park position. R reverse gear. N neutra l or idling position. D autom atic mode. 1-5 manual mode, selected gea r. Electronically controlled driving programmes z adaptive programm es automatically ad...

  • Page 185

    183 winter programm e t in the event of starting-off diffic ulties on slip pery roa ds, press button t (can be opera ted only in d – t lights up). The vehic le will start off in fourth gear. The w inter program is switched off by: z pressing button t a gain, z switching off the ignition, z selector ...

  • Page 186

    184 manoeuvring the vehicle to manoeuv re the vehicle back and forth during attem pts to park or in garage entrances, the vehicle’s creeping movement c an be utilised by releasing the brake pedal. Never actuate a ccelerator and brake pedals simultaneously. Stopping the vehicle the selector lever ca ...

  • Page 187

    185 driving can b e continued: in ma nual m ode second and fifth g ears can be selected. Depending on the fault, it may be that only fifth gea r can be selected. In automatic m ode the following p ositions can be selected: d = 5th g ear n = neutral position r = rev erse gear p = park position hav e ...

  • Page 188: Cvtronic

    186 cvtronic cvtronic is an autom atic transmission with the following facilities: z continuously va riable autom atic m od e, z out of c ontinuously variable a utomatic mode, z manual m ode. In continuously variable automatic mode the transm ission ra tio is continuously variable. The engine speed ...

  • Page 189

    187 selector lever in p, r and n p park. Front wheels lock ed. Only with vehicle stationary and hand brake on. R reverse. Only engage when vehic le stationa ry. N neutra l or idling position. The selector lever can only be mov ed out of p or n when the ignition is switched on and the foot brake is d...

  • Page 190

    188 continuously variable automatic mode move selector lever from n to d (do not move to left in d). Drive position for norm al driving positions. D app ears in display. Out of continuously variable automatic mode move selector lever to left in position d. Ratio ad aptation takes plac e in 6 gears i...

  • Page 191

    189 manual m ode (activeselect) move selector lever forw ard or back ward when out of continuously variab le automatic mode. + switch to higher gear - switch to lower gear if a higher gear is selected at too slow a speed or a lower gear at too high a speed, no change takes place. This avoids engine ...

  • Page 192

    190 electronically controlled driving programmes z ad aptive programmes a utoma tica lly adapt the tra nsmission ratio to the driv ing style, e.G.: – sporty driving style: transmission changes at higher engine speed s. – ec onomical driving style: transm ission ra tio c hanges at slow er speeds. – a...

  • Page 193

    191 winter programm e t in the event of starting-off diffic ulties on slip pery roa ds press button t, which can be selected either in or out of continuously variable automatic m od e (t lig hts up). The v ehicle will start off with a hig h transm ission ra tio. The w inter program is switched off b...

  • Page 194

    192 manoeuvring the vehicle to manoeuv re the vehicle back and forth during attem pts to park or in garage entrances, the vehicle’s creeping movement c an be utilised by releasing the brake pedal. Never actuate a ccelerator and brake pedals simultaneously. Stopping the vehicle the selector lever ca ...

  • Page 195

    193 interruption of power supply if the vehicle battery is flat, the selector lev er ca nnot be moved out of position p. If the battery is flat, start the vehicle using jump leads – see pag e 232. If the battery is not the cause of the fault, release selector lev er: 1. Ap ply hand brak e. 2. Remove...

  • Page 196: Driving Hints

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

  • Page 197

    195 save energy – more miles please observe the running-in hints on the previous pag e and the tips for energ y saving on the following pages. Good, technica lly correct and economical driving ensures ma ximum durability and performance for your vehic le. Overrun 3 the fuel supply is autom atically ...

  • Page 198: Save Fuel,

    196 save fuel, protect the environment trend-setting technology when dev eloping and manufac turing your vehic le, vauxhall used environment- friendly and in the m ain recyc la ble materials. The production methods used to mak e your v ehicle are likewise env ironmenta lly-compatible. Recycling of p...

  • Page 199

    197 overrun z the fuel supply is automatically shut off during ov errun, e.G. When the vehicle is being driven down long gradients or when braking – see page 195. Z to enable the overrun cut-off to take effect a nd sav e fuel, during overrun do not ac celera te and do not declutch. Correct gear sele...

  • Page 200: Fuel Consumption,

    198 fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling fuel consumption fuel consumption is determined under specific driving conditions – see page 285. Fitting special equipment will increase the weight of the vehicle. This in turn increases fuel consumption and reduces the specified m aximum speed of the vehicle....

  • Page 201

    199 fuel for diesel engines diesel engines must be operated only on commercially ava ila ble diesel fuel meeting the specific ations of din en 590. Do not use ma rine diesel oils, heating oils or entirely or partially plant-b ased diesel fuels, such as rape seed oil or b io diesel, aquazole and sim ...

  • Page 202: Catalytic Converter,

    200 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 198 (e.G. Lr p 1) ) could damage the cata...

  • Page 203

    201 z if the emission control indicator z flashes, slow down until the flashing stops a nd the control indicator is steady. Conta ct a workshop immediately. We recommend that you consult your vauxhall approved repairer. For emission control indicator z – see page 202. Catalytic converter for diesel ...

  • Page 204

    202 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 205

    203 exhaust gases – avoid inhaling! When the vehicle is driven for the first time, wax and oil on the exhaust system ma y evaporate, producing sm ok e-like emissions. Allow wax and oil to eva pora te while the vehic le is in open a ir. Avoid inhaling. Maintenance have all maintena nce work c arried ...

  • Page 206: Drive Control Systems

    204 drive control systems traction control system (tc plus ) 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 ...

  • Page 207

    205 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 208

    206 electronic stability program (esp plus ) 3 the esp (electronic stability program ) 3 improves driving sta bility when necessary, independently of the type of road surfa ce and the tyre grip in a ny driving situation. It also includes the traction control system func tion. The system monitors veh...

  • Page 209

    207 lit during driving: fault in the esp system. Driv ing can be continued. Poor road surfac e conditions may how ever still ca use vehicle stability to be impaired. Hav e ca use of fa ult remedied. We recom mend that you consult a vauxhall authorised repairer. The system ’s integrated self-diagnost...

  • Page 210

    208 cruise control 3 the cruise control mak es it possible to store and m aintain a ny sp eed from approx. 20 m ph (30 km /h) to almost maximum speed. For safety reasons, the c ruise c ontrol cannot be activated until the foot brake has been activated once. Cruise control is operated with buttons m,...

  • Page 211

    209 decelera te with cruise control activ e, press button g or tap it repeatedly: speed is reduced continuously or in steps of 1.2 mph (2 km/h). When button g is released the current speed is stored and m aintained. To dea ctivate: ta p button §: cruise control is switched off, control indicator m g...

  • Page 212

    210 front and rear parking distance sensors 3 the front and rear parking d istance sensors mak es rev erse p arking easier by measuring the distance between the vehic le and an obstacle, and giving an acoustic signal in the passenger compartment. The system registers distance b y means of four senso...

  • Page 213

    211 if the vehicle approaches a n ob stacle to the front or rear, a series of signals can be heard in the vehicle interior. The interval between the signals becomes shorter a s the d istance is reduced. If the dista nce is less than 30 cm , the signal will b e continuous. To deactivate: to d eactiva...

  • Page 214

    212 tyre pressure control system 3 the tyre pressure c ontrol system continuously monitors the pressure in all four tyres whilst the vehic le is b eing driven. Ea ch wheel is fitted with a pressure sensor. Information on indiv id ua l tyre pressures is sent to a c ontrol unit and the p ressures of t...

  • Page 215

    213 displays in graphic infor mation d isp lay 3 or colour information display 3 in version with c heck control 3 differing air pressures a re displayed in m essa ges in the inform ation d isplay whilst d riv ing (fig. 13356j shows colour information display, fig. 13357 j show s g ra phic al informa...

  • Page 216

    214 genera l informa tion the spare wheel is not fitted with a pressure sensor. When the spare wheel is fitted, the tyre pressure control system will not operate on this w heel, and the c ontrol indicator w will light up. The system rem ains operational for the other three wheels. If a complete set ...

  • Page 217

    215 autom atic level control system 3 the a utomatic level control system allows the v ehicle height to be kept practically constant thus significantly imp rov ing the handling when the rear of the vehicle is sub jected to varying loads – such as when towing a ca ravan/trailer. The vehic le is autom...

  • Page 218: Brakes

    216 brakes brake system the effectiveness of the brakes is a n important factor for traffic safety. To improve effectiveness, do not b ra ke unnecessarily hard for the first 125 miles (200 km) after new brake pads have been fitted. Brake pad wear must not exceed a specified limit. Regular maintenanc...

  • Page 219

    217 to ensure that full pedal travel can be utilised, especially if there is a fault in one of the brak e circuits, there must b e no mats in the p edal area. When the engine is stopped, servo assistance will cease after the brake peda l has been depressed once or twice. The braking a ction w ill no...

  • Page 220

    218 abs u the anti-lock brak e system (abs) continuously monitors the vehicle’s brake system a nd prevents the wheels from locking regardless of the road c ondition and tyre grip. It starts to regulate the braking p ressure as soon as a w heel shows a tendency to lock. The v ehicle remains steera bl...

  • Page 221

    219 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 222: Wheels, Tyres

    220 wheels, tyres tyres see page 290 for suitable tyres a nd restrictions. Factory-fitted tyres are m atched to the chassis and offer optimum driving comfort and safety. Changing tyre/wheel type before switching to different tyres or wheels, seek advice on technical possibilities. We recommend that ...

  • Page 223

    221 use the valve cap key to mak e it easier to unscrew the v alve c aps. The key is located on the inside of the tank flap. On vehicles with tyre pressure control system 3, there is an adapter in the v alve cap k ey. For fitting the pressure ga uge ada pter to the valv e – see page 212. Tyre inflat...

  • Page 224

    222 tread depth check tread depth regularly. If the front tyres show greater wear than the rear tyres, swa p the front wheels with the rea r wheels so that the tyres with deep er tread are on the front axle. For reasons of safety, tyres should be rep la ced when their tread depth has worn down to 2 ...

  • Page 225

    223 winter tyres for notes on fitting new tyres – see page 220. See page 290 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 spe...

  • Page 226: Roof Racks,

    224 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. A vauxhall authorised repairer will be happy to provide you more informa tion. Driving hints – see pa...

  • Page 227

    225 remove the sealing plug from the hole for the c oupling ba ll bar. Stow both parts in the lugga ge c om partment. Check ing the tensioning of the coupling ball bar: lever 1 m ust not protrude from the housing. Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be tensioned before it is inserted into the coup...

  • Page 228

    226 insert the key in the lock cylinder on the left-hand side of the coupling ball ba r a nd lock. The longer side of the key g rip must point downwards. Remove the key and fit the sealing cap to the lock cylinder. Imp or tant check that the coupling ball bar is correctly attached: z protective cap ...

  • Page 229

    227 stowage of coupling ball bar stow the coupling ball bar in the bag and stra p it to the spare wheel as shown in the illustration. Caravan and trailer loads 1) the permissible caravan/trailer loads are vehicle- and eng ine-dependent m aximum values which must not be exceed ed. The actual carav an...

  • Page 230

    228 coupling socket load the c oupling socket load is the load exerted by the carav an/trailer on the coupling b all. It can be va ried by changing the w eight distribution when loa ding the carava n/trailer. The ma ximum permissible coup ling socket load (78 kg) for the towing v ehicle is indicated...

  • Page 231

    229 driving characteristics, towing tips in the case of cara vans/trailers with b ra kes, attach breakaway stop ping cable to eye. Before attaching the ca ra van/trailer, lubricate the ball of the caravan/tra iler towing device. However, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball,...

  • Page 232

    230 starting on inclines vehicles with ma nual transmission: the m ost favourable engine sp eed when starting off on an incline is b etween 2500 and 3000 rpm for p etrol engines a nd between 2000 and 2200 rpm for diesel engines. Hold engine rpm c onstant, enga ge c lutch grad ually (let slip), relea...

  • Page 233: Self-Help

    231 self-help diesel fuel system, bleeding nev er let the tank run dry! The diesel fuel system is extremely difficult to bleed after running the ta nk dry because of the extremely high injection pressure. Consult a work shop. We recom mend that you consult a vauxhall authorised repairer. Refuel as s...

  • Page 234

    232 starting the engine with jump leads 3 a vehicle with a discharged battery can be started using jump lead s and the battery of another vehicle. Z never expose the b attery to nak ed flames or spark s. Z do not allow battery fluid to come into contact with eyes, skin, fa bric s or painted surfaces...

  • Page 235

    233 connect the lea ds in the order shown in the illustration: 1. Connect one end of the first jump lead to the positiv e terminal 1 of the battery prov iding the jump start (identified by "+" sign on battery case or terminal). 2. Connect the other end of this lea d to the positive terminal 2 of the...

  • Page 236

    234 towing the vehicle to open the cover concealing the towing eye socket at the front right of the vehicle: disengage the cover a t the bottom by pressing and pull it off downwards. The towing eye is located in the compartment containing the jack and vehic le tools underneath the spare wheel in the...

  • Page 237

    235 towing service entrust your vehicle only to the towing service of your choice and obtain an estimate on tow ing costs before employing any towing serv ice. In this w ay you a void unnecessary costs and possible insurance problem s during c la im processing . Towing another vehicle to op en the c...

  • Page 238

    236 warning triangle ¨ 3 attach warning triangle to lugga ge compartment lid or tailgate using retaining clamp s a s shown in fig ure. To open, disengage clamp s b y pulling upward. First-aid kit + 3 stow the first-aid kit or first-aid cushion in the stowage comp artm ent on the left in the side tri...

  • Page 239

    237 spare w heel the spare wheel is stowed in the lugg age compartment and is secured by a plastic wing nut under a floor cov er. Tilt floor cover upwa rd using handle or loop. General information depend ing on version, the spare wheel may ta ke the form of a temporary spare wheel 3. Refer to the no...

  • Page 240

    238 jack £ and vehicle tools the jac k and the vehicle tools hav e been specially dev eloped for your vehicle and must only be used on that vehicle. Only use jack for changing w heels. The jac k and v ehicle tools are stowed in a compartment in the b oot luggag e compartment, und er the spare wheel ...

  • Page 241

    239 z ta ke the spare w heel from the luggage com partment. Z before raising the v ehicle, set the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Z nev er change more than one wheel at once. Z block the wheel d iagona lly opposite the wheel to be cha nged by placing w edge bloc ks or equivalent in fro...

  • Page 242

    240 alloy wheels 3 : prise off the wheel b olt caps using a screwdriver and rem ov e them. 2. Slac ken wheel b olts using wheel bolt spanner, p utting wheel bolt spanner on as far as it will g o. 3. There a re plastic retainers at the front and rea r of the vehic le underbody for positioning the jac...

  • Page 243

    241 4. Set ja ck to req uired height b y rotating the eye of the jack by hand. Position ja ck at front – or back – such tha t jack head inserts into plastic retainer on v ehicle underbody. Pa y attention to correct seating . The base of the jack m ust be directly below the jacking point on the floor...

  • Page 244

    242 10. Align and refit wheel trim or w heel bolt caps 3. Before refitting the wheel cover clean the wheel around the retaining clips. Valv e symbol 3 on back of wheel cover must point towards v alve on wheel. Alloy wheels 3: align a nd refit wheel bolt caps 3. 11.Stow away replaced wheel, tools and...

  • Page 245

    243 it is adv isable to carry a full set of fuses – ava ilab le from any va uxha ll authorised repairer. Store spare fuses at rear of fuse box cover on instrument panel. See next page for how to open cov er. Before replacing a fuse, turn off the respective switch and the ignition. A defection fuse (...

  • Page 246

    244 fuses and the most important circuits they protect fuse box in pa ssenger compa rtment the fuse box is on the left, on the outside of the instrum ent panel. Open door. Disengage cover by p ulling firmly and rem ov e. Spa re fuses, fuse extra ctor – see page 243. Some circuits may be protected by...

  • Page 247

    245 fuse box in lugg age comp artment the fuse b ox is located on the left side of the luggag e compa rtm ent, in the stowage compartment. Push ba r down and open cover. Spa re fuses, fuse extra ctor – see page 243. Some circuits may be protected by sev eral fuses. No. Circuit ra ting 1 – – 2 – – 3 ...

  • Page 248

    246 fuse box in engine c om partment the fuse box is in the box at the front left side of the engine comp artment. Top open, d iseng age front cover and open from top . Disengage the bar at the front of the cov er of fuse box and swing it upwards. Spare fuses, fuse extractor – see page 243. Sw itch ...

  • Page 249

    247 some circuits m ay be protected by severa l fuses. No. Circuit rating 1 eng ine electronics, transm ission electronics 30 a 2 sta rter 30 a 3 horn 20 a 4 air conditioning system , electronic air conditioning system 10 a 5 windscreen wa sh system 15 a 6 – – no. Circuit ra ting 7 central control u...

  • Page 250

    248 bulb replacement before replacing a bulb, switch ignition off and switc h relev ant switch off. Only hold new bulb at base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands, otherwise fingerprints on the g lass evaporate. Residue b uilds up on the reflector eventually resulting in a dull reflector. I...

  • Page 251

    249 headlamp aiming we recommend that head la mp aiming be carried out by a vauxhall authorised repairer, who will ha ve special equipment. Halogen headlamp system dipped and main beam head la mps with separate systems for dipped bea m 1 (outer bulbs) and main beam 2 (inner bulbs). Dipp ed beam 1. O...

  • Page 252

    250 4. Rotate left bulb carrier a nd disengage. 6 5. Remove the bulb holder with bulb from the reflector. 6. Detac h bulb from bulb mounting . 7. Insert new bulb into bulb mounting, without touching the g lass. 8. Insert new bulb so that the two lugs on the b ulb mounting engage in the recesses in t...

  • Page 253

    251 main bea m 1. Open bonnet. 2. When exchanging bulbs on the left side, remove the screen wash bottle filler neck – see page 248, fig. 12788 j. 3. Remove ma in b eam headlam p protective cover. 4. Rotate left bulb ca rrier and disengag e. 5. Remov e the bulb holder w ith b ulb from the reflector..

  • Page 254

    252 6. Detach b ulb from bulb mounting. 7. Insert new bulb into bulb mounting, without touching the gla ss. 8. Insert new bulb so that the two lugs on the bulb m ounting eng age in the recesses in the reflector. 9. Rotate b ulb carrier to right as far as it will go. 10. Place headlamp protective cov...

  • Page 255

    253 4. Rotate left bulb carrier a nd disengage. 5. Remove the bulb holder with bulb from the reflector. 6. Detach bulb from bulb mounting. 7. Insert new b ulb into b ulb mounting, without touching the glass. 8. Insert new b ulb so that the two lugs on the bulb m ounting enga ge in the recesses in th...

  • Page 256

    254 10. Place headlamp protective cover in position and close. 11. When changing bulbs on the left-hand side, refit the filler neck of the headlam p wash bottle a nd click it hom e. Parking lam ps 1. Open bonnet. 2. When exchanging bulbs on the left side, rem ove the screen wash bottle filler neck –...

  • Page 257

    255 5. Remove bulb from socket. 6. Insert new bulb, without touching the glass. 7. Insert holder in reflector. Place headlamp protec tiv e cap in position and close. 8. When cha nging bulb s on the left-hand side, refit the filler nec k of the headlamp wash b ottle and click it hom e. Front turn sig...

  • Page 258

    256 6. Insert lamp holder in reflector, rotate cloc kwise and engage in position. 7. When cha nging bulb s on the left-hand side, refit the filler nec k of the headlamp wash b ottle and click it hom e. Fog lamps 3 we recommend that you have bulbs changed by a va uxhall authorised repairer. Turn sign...

  • Page 259

    257 4. Remove bulb from socket. 5. Insert new bulb, do not touch the glass. Fit bulb m ounting into bulb housing. Connect plug. Close stowage com partment. Number plate lamp 1. Insert screwd riv er vertically into lamp insert as shown in illustration, p ress to the side and disengag e spring. 2. Rem...

  • Page 260

    258 4. Rotate bulb holder anti-c lock wise and diseng age. 5. Remove bulb from socket. 6. Insert new bulb, without touching the glass. 7. Insert holder in lamp housing and engage by turning clockwise. 8. Insert bulb sock et in lam p housing. 9. Insert the bulb housing a nd lock it in place. Front co...

  • Page 261

    259 glove com partm ent lighting, luggage compartment lighting, and foot well lighting 3 before removal, close the doors or hold the contact switch pressed d ow n so that the lamp is not live. 1. Prise the lamp out w ith a sc rewdriver. 2. Press bulb slig htly towards spring c lip and remove. 3. Ins...

  • Page 262: If You Have A Problem

    260 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 263

    261 opel austria vertriebs gmbh groß-enzersdorfer str. 59 1220 vienna – austria tel. 01-2 88 77 444 or 01-2 88 77 0 opel belgium n.V. Prins boudewijnlaa n 30 2550 kontich – belgium tel. 03-4 50 63 11 opel c & s spol. S.R.O. Na pank ráci 26 140 00 pra gue 4 – czech r epub lic tel. 02-61 21-88 21 gene...

  • Page 264: Maintenance,

    262 maintenance, inspection system in ord er to guarantee economical and sa fe vehic le operation a nd to maintain the value of your vehicle, it is of vital importance tha t all maintenance work is carried out at the p roper intervals as specified by vauxhall. The oil c hange and serv ice interv als...

  • Page 265

    263 hav e serv ic e work – and repair work to body and equip ment – carried out by professionals. We recommend that you consult your vauxhall authorised repairer. Your vauxhall authorised repairer has excellent knowledge of vauxhall vehicles, and has the special tools and the latest vauxhall service...

  • Page 266

    264 engine oil the oils listed on pag e 278 are particularly suitab le for this engine. These high-quality oils are suitable for sum mer and winter operation. Com mercially available oils must only be used in the grades a nd viscosities shown on page 278. This may reduce the cha nge interval. In cas...

  • Page 267

    265 to check the level, rem ov e the oil gauge (dipstic k), w ipe it clean and reinsert it as far as it will go. Top up if the oil level has dropped to just above the "ad d oil" ma rk min . The oil level must not go above the upper mark max on the dipstick. Excess oil m ust be drained or extracted b...

  • Page 268

    266 diesel fuel filter check fuel filter for a ny w ater residue when each engine oil cha ng e tak es place. We recom mend that you consult a vauxhall authorised repairer. Hav e filter checked at shorter intervals in the c ase of extreme opera ting conditions suc h a s high humidity (prima rily in c...

  • Page 269

    267 coola nt level hardly any losses occur since the cooling system is sealed and it is thus rarely necessary to top up the c oolant. The c oolant level in the expansion tank should b e slightly above the kalt/cold mark when the system is cold. It rises a t engine operating temperature and drops aga...

  • Page 270

    268 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 some brake fluid s could c ause dam age or im pair braking effectiveness. Stay well informed. We recomm end that you only use vauxhall ap prov ed high pe...

  • Page 271

    269 so as to ensure proper operation of the rain sensor 3, the sensor field must be free from dust and dirt and the windsc reen wash system m ust be opera ted a t regular intervals. Vehic les with rain sensor 3 can b e identified by the sensor field near the top of the w indscreen. Service setting f...

  • Page 272

    270 windscreen and headlamp wash systems 3 the filler neck for the windscreen w ash reserv oir and the headlamp washing system 3 is at the front left of the engine compartment near the battery. The liquid lev el in the reservoir ca n be read off using the d ipstick. Do not fill liq uid level to more...

  • Page 273

    271 laying up the vehicle for more than 4 weeks can lead to ba ttery d ischarge, which may reduce the service life of the battery. Disconnect battery from on-board power supply by detaching negative term inal (anti-theft alarm system 3 is then disabled ). Do not connect battery with ignition switche...

  • Page 274

    272 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 that you consult a vauxhall authorised repairer. Z wash and preserve the vehicle – see page 274. Z chec...

  • Page 275: Vehicle Care

    273 vehicle care consult a vauxhall authorised rep airer with regard to care a id s tested and recommended by vauxhall. When caring for your vehicle, observe all na tional environm ental reg ulations, particula rly when wa shing it. Regular, thorough care helps to improve the appearance of your vehi...

  • Page 276

    274 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 277

    275 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 a va...

  • Page 278

    276 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 268. 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 279: Technical Data

    277 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 280

    278 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 281

    279 oil change intervals for oil q ua lity gm-ll-a-025 or gm-ll-b-025 interva l engine code quality classes max. 2 years or 20,000 miles (30,000 km) z 18 xe, z 18 xel, z 20 net, z 22 se, z 32 se gm -ll-a-025 max. 2 years or 30,000 miles (50,000 km) y 20 dth, y 22 dtr, gm -ll-b-025 inform ation rega ...

  • Page 282

    280 topping up engine oils of oil gra de acea a ma ximum of 1 litre of acea quality engine oil can be ad ded before the next oil change without reducing the oil change interval. See a djacent table for quality classes. If more than 1 litre must be added, the oil change interval for petrol and diesel...

  • Page 283

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

  • Page 284

    282 engine data sales designation eng ine code 1.8 16v z 18 xe 1.8 16v z 18 xel 2.0 turbo z 20 net 2.2 16v z 22 se numb er of cylinders 4 4 4 4 bore dia. (mm ) 80.5 80.5 86.0 86.0 stroke (mm) 88.2 88.2 86.0 94.6 piston displacement (cm 3 ) 1796 1796 1998 2198 brake horse power (k w/bhp) at rpm 90 60...

  • Page 285

    283 engine data sales designation eng ine code 3.2 v6 z 32 se 2.0 dti 16v y 20 dth 2.2 dti 16v y 22 dtr numb er of cylinders 6 4 4 bore dia. (mm ) 87.5 84.0 84.0 stroke (mm) 88.0 90.0 98.0 piston displacement (cm 3 ) 3175 1995 2172 brake horse power (k w/bhp) at rpm 155 6200 74 4000 86 1) /92 4000 1...

  • Page 286

    284 perform ance (approx. Mph; km/h) , saloon/hatch eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 282, 283. Z 18 xe z 18 xel z 20 net z 22 se maximum speed 2) manual tra nsmission sport transmission automatic transmission cvtronic 2) the maxim um s peed is ach ievable with a m aximum of h alf payload....

  • Page 287

    285 fuel consumption, co 2 emissions directive 80/1268/eec (last c hanged by 1999/100/ec) has ap plied for the measurement of fuel consumption since 1996. The direc tiv e is oriented to actual driving practices: urban driv ing is rated at approx. 1 / 3 a nd extra-urban d riv ing with approx. 2 / 3 (...

  • Page 288

    286 fuel consumption (ap prox. L/100 km) ,co 2 emission (a pprox. G/km) , saloon/hatch eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 282, 283. Z 18 xe z 18 xel z 20 n et z 22 se manual transm ission/sport transmission/automatic transm ission/cvtronic urban extra-urban total co 2 10.4/10.7/–/11.7 5.6/ ...

  • Page 289

    287 weights, payload and roof load the p ayload is the difference between the permitted g ross vehicle weight (see identification plate, page 277) and the ec kerb weight. To calculate the kerb weight, enter the data for your vehicle below: z kerb weight from ta ble 1, page 288 + .............. Kg z ...

  • Page 290

    288 weights (kg) : table 1, kerb weight 1) , saloon/hatch 1) according to ec d irective, inclu ding ass umed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all flu ids (tank 9 0 % fu ll). 2) sales designation – see pages 282, 283. Model engine 2) 4-door manual transm ission automatic transmission cv...

  • Page 291

    289 weights (kg) : table 2, additional weight of equipment versions saloon/ha tch eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 282, 283. Z 18 xe, z 18 xel z 20 n et z 22 s e z 32 s e y 20 dth y 22 dtr ls/club/sxi 22 11 11 11 20 20 elegance 44 32 32 32 41 41 elite 51 39 39 39 48 48 sri/gsi 30 21 21 21...

  • Page 292

    290 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 293

    291 tyre inflation pressures in bar/psi 1) (ctd.) 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa (14.5 psi). Saloon/hatc h tyre inflation pressure with up to 3 p ersons tyre infla tion pressure with full load engine 2) tyres front rear front rear z 18 xe, z 18 xel 195/65 r 15, 205/55 r 16, 215/55 r 16, 215/50 r 17...

  • Page 294

    292 (ctd.) tyre inflation pressures in bar/psi 1) 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa (14.5psi). Saloon/hatc h tyre inflation pressure with up to 3 p ersons tyre infla tion pressure with full load engine 2) tyres front rear front rear y 20 dth 195/65 r 15, 205/55 r 16, 215/55 r 16, 215/50 r 17, 225/45 r...

  • Page 295

    293 electrical system battery voltage 12 volt amp hours 55 ah / 66 ah 3 / 70 ah 3 / 72 ah 3 / 85 ah 3 battery for rad io remote control of central locking system cr 20 32 battery for remote control of auxiliary hea ter/v entilation aaa lr 06.

  • Page 296

    294 capacities (app rox. In litres) eng ine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 282, 283. Z 18 xe, z 18 xel z 20 net z 22 se z 32 s e y 20 dth, y 22 dtr cooling system for v ehicles with manual transmission without air con. System with air con. System with air con. System and auxiliary heating 5.5 5...

  • Page 297

    295 dimensions (app rox. In mm) s aloon/h atch overall length 4596 width 1798 width with two exterior mirrors 2036 overall height 1460 wheelb ase 2700 turning c ircle diam eter 1) 1) in metres. 11.50

  • Page 298

    296 mounting dim ensions of caravan/trailer towing equipment with removable coupling ball bar all dimensions refer to fac tory-fitted towing equipm ent. Dimension mm a 334 b 1061 c 1) 1) the attach ment point is not available on all varian ts. 514.5 d 1) 480.5 e 1) 50 f 492.5 g 486.5 h 218 i 495 j 4...

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    297.

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    298 index a ab s (anti-lock brake system )............... 218 ac cessories............................. 104, 143, 236 ac cessory socket ............................... 72, 85 air conditioning system ........................ 160 air intak e................................ 155, 162, 179 air outlet ......

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    299 c ca pacities .............................................. 294 ca r pass...................................................... 4 ca re ........................................................ 273 ca ta lytic converter ............... 200, 203, 231 central locking system ..........................

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    300 d data .................................................. 53, 277 date .................................................... 42, 43 daytime running lig hts .......................... 144 dec om missioning .................................. 272 dem isting and defrosting with the air conditioning s...

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    301 g gears ........................................................ 20 genuine vauxhall parts and accessories ........................... 24 glove compartment ................................ 87 glove compartment lighting ................. 147 bulb replacement............................... 259 gra...

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    302 j jac k ......................................................... 238 jump leads ............................................. 232 k key ignition lock ................................ 9, 22, 53 locking d oors....................................... 56 remove .........................................

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    303 p paintwork dama ge................................ 275 parking, front / rear pa rk ing distance sensors .................... 210 parking ............................................. 23, 210 parking lamp s.................................... 15, 16 bulb replacement.................................

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    304 speed .............................................. 196, 197 fuel consumption ...................... 196, 197 speed om eter............................................ 37 starter sw itch ............................................. 9 starting the engine............... 9, 22, 53, 231 self-help ...

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    305 demisting and defrosting ............ 19, 158, 164, 171 wind screen wash system ........................ 18 anti-freeze protection ....................... 270 capacities........................................... 294 wash bottle........................................ 270 wind screen wiper ........