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Vauxhall VX220 Owner's Manual

Summary of VX220

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    Vauxhall vx220 owner’s manual.

  • Page 2

    0 page 0, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399- 5\vml\skipintro.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 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 identific...

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    1 page 1, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399- 5\vml\skipintro.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 your vx220 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 technolo...

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    2 page 2, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399- 5\vml\skipintro.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05.

  • Page 5: Contents

    Page 3, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399- 5\vml\skiptoc.Fm rhd, vaux edition 10.6.04 3 contents com mitment to customer satisfaction: our a im: to k eep you happy with your vehicle. All vauxhall dea lerships offer first class serv ice at competitive prices. Experienced, fac tory t...

  • Page 6: In Brief

    4 page 4, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399- 5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 in brief key numbers, code num bers remove key number from key. The k ey num ber is given in the v ehicle papers and in the car pass. Imm ob iliz er, radio 3 : the code numbers are given in the ca...

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    5 page 5, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399- 5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 lumbar support: pump on outboard side of seat operate pump to increase sup port. To decrease supp ort, release pressure with valv e button (arrowed). Seat belt: draw smoothly from inertia reel, gu...

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    6 page 6, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399- 5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05.

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    7 page 7, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399- 5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 page 1 ventilation jet ...................................47 2 starter button ...................................11 3 heating and ventila tion controls ....46 4 lever for head lamps flash, dipped ...

  • Page 10

    8 page 8, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399- 5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 control indicators lighting heating and ventilation windscreen wiper miscellaneous y fuel level: 3 see p ages 18, 57, 98. O turn sig na l lam ps: see p ages 9, 16. X sea t belt: see p age 16. R br...

  • Page 11

    9 page 9, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399- 5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 light switches: ¨ = hazard warning lam ps > = front fog lamps 3 r = fog tail lamp 0 = headlamps and side lam ps 8 = side lamps press button to switch on and press ag ain to switch off. The headlam...

  • Page 12

    10 page 10, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 horn: press j windscreen wiper: move lever upwards 7 = off $ = tim ed interval wipe % = slow & = fast windscreen wash system : pull lever towards steering wheel wash fluid is sprayed onto the win...

  • Page 13

    11 page 11, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 starter sw itch: b = ignition off i = steering released, ignition off ii = ignition on iii = key returns to position ii press the starter button to sta rt the engine. 6 elec tronic imm obiliz er ...

  • Page 14

    12 page 12, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 manual transmission: o = neutral 1 to 5 = 1st to 5th gear r = reverse gear when shifting up from 4th to 5th gear, pressure must be exerted towards the right at the beg inning of the shift operati...

  • Page 15

    13 page 13, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 starting: transm ission in neutral depress clutch do not accelerate turn key to ii press starter button when the engine starts, use the accelerator pedal to maintain an increased eng ine speed un...

  • Page 16

    14 page 14, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 parking the vehicle: apply hand brake firmly switch off engine remove key engage steering wheel lock close windows lock doors further information - pag es 23, 51, central door lock ing 3 - page 2...

  • Page 17

    15 page 15, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 genuine vauxhall parts and accessories we recommend the use of “ genuine vauxhall parts a nd accessories” and conversion parts released expressly for your vehicle type. These parts have undergone...

  • Page 18: Instruments

    16 page 16, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 instruments control indicators y fuel level 3 illum inates when fuel level falls b elow 5 litres. Fill up - never let the tank become empty. Further inform ation - see page 18 o turn sig nal flas...

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    17 page 17, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 goes out after engine is started. Can light up intermittently when idling w ith hot engine; must go out when engine speed is increased . If it illum ina tes when the engine is running: engine lub...

  • Page 20

    18 page 18, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 tachometer 1) making use of the tachometer helps to save fuel; it indicates the engine speed in rev olutions per m inute. Warning zone on right: ma ximum permissible engine speed exc eeded, dange...

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    19 page 19, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 odometer record s the total dista nce driven. Trip od ometer pressing the reset button - loca ted on the right hand side of the steering column shroud - for less tha n one second, will zero the s...

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    20 page 20, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 radio 3 the rad io is operated as described in the opera ting instruc tions supp lied. Vehicle radio rec eption will differ from that obtained with domestic radios. As the vehicle a ntenna is rel...

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    21 page 21, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 obtain advice on pred eterm ined installation locations for the external antenna and equipment holder and w ays of using devices with transmission power of more tha n 10 watts. We recommend that ...

  • Page 24: Keys, Doors, Bonnet

    22 page 22, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 keys, doors, bonnet replacement keys the key is a c onstituent of the electronic immobiliser. Ordering keys froma vauxhall ap prov ed dealer guarantees fault-free op eration of the electronic imm...

  • Page 25

    23 page 23, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 electronic imm obilizer protects the vehicle ag ainst b eing stolen by means of a n electronic system which prevents the engine being sta rted. To activate: switch the ignition off and remove key...

  • Page 26

    24 page 24, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 radio frequency remote control the radio frequency remote control is used to switch the z central locking system 3 z anti-theft a la rm system on and off the remote control has a range of approx....

  • Page 27

    25 page 25, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 cha ng ing the batteries in rem ote control unit replace the batteries in accordance with the service booklet or when the rang e of the remote control starts to become red uced. Open the battery ...

  • Page 28

    26 page 26, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 central locking system 3 to lock and unlock both doors using the rem ote control unit. Locking and unlocking from the inside: depress the o switch 3 on the steering colum n. Lock buttons raise or...

  • Page 29

    27 page 27, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 anti-theft alarm system 3 the system monitors: z doors, engine cover, bonnet. Z passenger compartm ent. Only the remote c ontrol can be used to opera te the anti-theft alarm system. The remote co...

  • Page 30

    28 page 28, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 to deactivate press the button on the remote control. The indicators (including side repeaters) will flash once. The alarm system is immediately disarmed . Under norma l circumstances the light e...

  • Page 31

    29 page 29, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 engine and load compartm ent cover release the engine cov er release lever is loca ted behind the driver’s seat. To open the engine cover, pull the lever forwa rd s. The engine cover will then be...

  • Page 32: Seats, Interior

    30 page 30, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 seats, interior seat adjustment see page 4. Seat lumbar adjustment see page 5. Cigarette lighter ) with ignition switched on, press the cigarette lighter. H eating up ceases once element is glowi...

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    31 page 31, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05.

  • Page 34: Safety Systems

    32 page 32, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 safety systems three-stage restraint system the system c om prises z three-point seat belts. Z seat belt tensioners. Z airbag system for driver. These stages are activated in sequence depending o...

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    33 page 33, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 using the belts fitting the b elt pull the belt out evenly from the retractor and guide it across the body, mak ing certa in that it is not twisted. Insert the la tch plate into the buckle. The l...

  • Page 36

    34 page 34, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 inspection of belts periodically inspect all parts of the b elt system for damag e and to mak e sure they are functioning properly. Have da maged parts replac ed. After an accid ent, overstretche...

  • Page 37

    35 page 35, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 im portant z acc essories not released for your vehicle type and other objects m ust not be affixed or p la ced in the a rea in which the belt tensioners operate, as they could cause injury when ...

  • Page 38

    36 page 36, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 when triggered, the airbag inflates in milliseconds and forms a sa fety cushion for the d riv er. The forward movement of the driver is checked and the risk of injuries to the upp er body and hea...

  • Page 39

    37 page 37, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 airb ag control indica tor v the a irb ag system is monitored electronic ally together with the belt tensioners, and their operational readiness shown b y the control indicator in the instrument ...

  • Page 40

    38 page 38, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 z we recom mend hav ing the steering wheel, the instrument panel and the seats removed by yourvauxhall ap prov ed repairer. Z when disposing of the v ehicle, please ob serve the applicab le regul...

  • Page 41

    39 page 39, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 safety accessories 3 the w id e range of vauxhall accessories allows you to equip your vehicle in accordance with your own wishes. In addition to safety accessories, item s for improving com fort...

  • Page 42: Lighting

    40 page 40, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 lighting exterior lights ¨ = hazard warning lamps > = front fog lam ps 3 r = fog tail lamp 0 = headlamps and side lamps 8 = side lam ps press button to switch on and press again to switch off. Th...

  • Page 43

    41 page 41, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 instruments, cigarette lighter illumination com es on when headlamps are sw itched on. To adjust the brightness of the instrument illumination p ress a nd hold the trip odometer button (arrow ed)...

  • Page 44: Windows, Soft Top,

    42 page 42, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 windows, soft top, hard top door windows the door windows can be opera ted with the crank. Hard top 3 z installation and removal of the hard top is intended to be seasonal, rather than as a frequ...

  • Page 45

    43 page 43, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 3. Unscrew the bolt that sec ures the front dowel brac ket a nd remove the bracket. 4. Repeat this operation for the front dowel bracket loc ated on the opposite side. 5. Remove the rear cover pa...

  • Page 46

    44 page 44, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 to install z during insta lla tion, ensure that the bracket tether w ires do not becom e trap ped. Z the bolts should only be tightened using the tool supplied. Do not over-tighten. 1. Open both ...

  • Page 47

    45 page 45, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 soft top to remove ensure that the soft top ca nopy is dry and that the w indows or doors are open. Release the latches and rotate the driver’s side c antrail a nd disengage it from the brackets,...

  • Page 48: Heating, Ventilation

    46 page 46, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 heating, ventilation heating and ventilation system vauxhall air m ixture system : b y m ixing cold and hot air the temp erature ca n be reg ulated without delay and held practically constant at ...

  • Page 49

    47 page 47, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 fan switch three sp eeds: 0 off 3 high sp eed the rate of air flow is determined by the fan. The fa n should therefore also be switched on during driving. Ventilation jets depend ing up on the po...

  • Page 50

    48 page 48, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 heating the a mount of heat is dependant on the engine tem perature and is thus not fully attained until the engine is w arm. For ra pid warming of the passenger compartment: z turn temperature s...

  • Page 51

    49 page 49, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05.

  • Page 52: Driving Hints

    50 page 50, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 driving hints the first 600 m iles (1000 km) driv e your v ehicle at various speed s. Do not use full throttle. Never allow the engine to labour at low rev s. Make good use of all gears. Depress ...

  • Page 53

    51 page 51, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 switching off the engine if the engine temperature is v ery high, e.G. After driv ing in mountainous terrain: allow the engine to idle for approxim ately tw o minutes in order to prevent heat acc...

  • Page 54: Saving Fuel

    52 page 52, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 saving fuel energy-conscious driving z high fuel consumption is often a result of failing to d riv e in an energy-conscious manner. Z you should therefore drive with energy in mind - “more miles ...

  • Page 55

    53 page 53, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 urban traffic z freq uent driving off and stopping - for exam ple a t tra ffic lights, in stop-a nd-g o traffic or traffic queues - greatly increases average fuel consumption. Z plan carefully to...

  • Page 56: Environmental

    54 page 54, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 environmental protection trend-setting technology when dev eloping and manufac turing your vehic le, vauxhallused environm ent- friendly and in the m ain recyc la ble materials. The production me...

  • Page 57

    55 page 55, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 uniform speed z hectic d riv ing significantly increases noise a nd exhaust emissions. Z do not a ccelerate and brake unnecessarily. Drive at uniform speed. If you drive as often as possible in t...

  • Page 58: Fuel Consumption,

    56 page 56, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling fuel consumption optional equip ment increa ses the kerb weight and in some cases also the permissib le gross vehicle weight. This in turn increa ses fuel consu...

  • Page 59

    57 page 57, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 refuelling the fuel tank filler neck with b ayonet cap is loca ted on the right-hand side of the vehicle. To unlock filler cap: insert k ey and turn anti-clock wise. The fuel tank has a limiting ...

  • Page 60: Catalytic Converter,

    58 page 58, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 catalytic converter, exhaust emissions catalytic converter for petrol engines 3 leaded fuel will da mage the cata lytic conv erter and parts of the electronic system, thereby rendering them inope...

  • Page 61

    59 page 59, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 all check s and setting work should therefore be left to a workshop. We recom mend your vauxhall app rov ed repairer which has suitab le equipment and trained personnel a vailable. Electronic tes...

  • Page 62: Brakes

    60 page 60, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 brakes the effectiveness of the brakes is a n important factor for traffic safety. In the interest of effectiv eness, do not brake unnecessarily hard d uring the first 120 miles (200 km) after ne...

  • Page 63

    61 page 61, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 hand brake the m echanical hand b ra ke a cts only on the rear wheels to secure the stopp ed or parked vehicle. It enga ges automatically when a pplied. Further information - see page 16 control ...

  • Page 64

    62 page 62, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 when the ig nition is sw itched on, the abs control indica tor illuminates. At the same time, the system performs a self-check which may be audible. When the control indicator goes out the system...

  • Page 65

    63 page 63, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05.

  • Page 66: Wheels, Tyres

    64 page 64, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 wheels, tyres tyres factory-fitted tyres are matched to the cha ssis and offer optimum d riv ing c om fort and safety. New tyres should be fitted in pairs, or for preference in sets. Make sure th...

  • Page 67

    65 page 65, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 wheels and tyres the v ehicle is equipped with sport direc tional tyres. Directional tyres must be installed in their correct direction for forward rotation. The tyre’s forward rotation is shown ...

  • Page 68

    66 page 66, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 for safety reasons, tyres should be rep la ced when their tread depth has worn down to 2-3 mm. The legal perm issible minimum tread depth (1.6 mm) has been rea ched when the tread has worn down a...

  • Page 69

    67 page 67, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 tyre chains see page 96 for restrictions. Tyre chains m ay be used only on the drive wheels (rear axle). They must be fitted symmetrically on the tyre to ensure that they are seated concentric al...

  • Page 70: Self-Help

    68 page 68, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 self-help do not start with quick charger this prevents damag e to electronic components. Fuel cut-off device see p age 57. Starting the engine by pushing or towing starting the engine with jump ...

  • Page 71

    69 page 69, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 this m ust be done with extreme care. Any deviation from the following instructions could lead to personal injury or dama ge resulting from battery explosion, as well as to d amage to the electri...

  • Page 72

    70 page 70, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 towing the vehicle the towing eye is stowed in the front compartment. Remove blanking plug and screw the tow ing eye fully into the towing p oint. Attac h the tow rope 3 - or better still, a tow ...

  • Page 73

    71 page 71, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 puncture in order to minimise vehicle w eight the vx220 is not fitted with a jack or a sp are wheel. It is recom mended that wheel changing and jack ing of the vehicle are only carried out by a w...

  • Page 74

    72 page 72, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 in order to reduce the chance of possible injuries when using the em ergenc y tyre infla tor aerosol, make the following preparations and note the procedure: z park on a level, firm and non-slipp...

  • Page 75

    73 page 73, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 fuse box the fuse b ox is located in the front compartment. To open, rem ov e cov er. Fuses a nd the most im portant circuits they protect no. Circuit rating 1) 1) rating in amperes 1 rear fog la...

  • Page 76

    74 page 74, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 bulb replacem ent before replac ing a bulb, turn off the respective lig ht switch. Only hold new bulb at base! Oil a nd grease stains on the glass evaporate, ev entually resulting in a dull refle...

  • Page 77

    75 page 75, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 rear brake, tail, turn signal, reverse and fog lamps 1. The rear lamp assembly can be a ccessed directly through the rear load com partment. 2. Tw ist and remov e the bulb housing(s) as required ...

  • Page 78: If You Have A Problem

    76 page 76, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 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 ...

  • Page 79

    77 page 77, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 opel austria vertrieb gm bh groß-enzersdorfer str. 59 1220 vienna - austria tel. 01-2 88 77 444 or 01-2 88 770 opel belgium n.V. Prins boudewijnlaa n 30 2550 kontich – belgium tel. 03-4 50 63 11 ...

  • Page 80: Service Plan,

    78 page 78, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 service plan, maintenance in order to guarantee econom ical and safe vehicle operation and to m ainta in the value of your v ehicle it is of vital importanc e that all maintenance work is carried...

  • Page 81

    79 page 79, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 checking and topping up fluids to aid id entific ation, the engine oil filler cap, the coolant expansion tank cap, the lid of the fluid container for the windscreen wash system and the handle of ...

  • Page 82

    80 page 80, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 when rep lenishing, a ttempt to use the same type of oil as used at the last oil change. Lub rica nt cha rt, see page 92. Ca pacities, see page 98. A stabilisation of the oil consumption will not...

  • Page 83

    81 page 81, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 freeze p rotection and corrosion protection before the start of the cold weather season, have the coolant checked with a calibrated hydrometer for correct concentration b y a workshop. We recomme...

  • Page 84

    82 page 82, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 brake fluid brake fluid level the fluid level in the container must not be higher than the "max" mark or lower than the "min" mark. Use of some brake fluid s could c ause dam age or im pair braki...

  • Page 85

    83 page 83, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 to renew blade, lift wiper arm, move release lever and deta ch wiper blade. Windscreen wash system fill only with clean water to prev ent the nozz les from clogging. To im prov e cleaning efficie...

  • Page 86

    84 page 84, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 protection of electronic components in order to avoid the break down of electronic c om ponents within the electric al system, never disconnect the ba ttery with the engine running. N ev er start...

  • Page 87

    85 page 85, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 vehicle recomm issioning observe na tional regulations. Ca rry out the following work before p utting a v ehicle back on the road. Z connect battery, see pa ge 84. Z check tyre pressure, see page...

  • Page 88: Vehicle Care

    86 page 86, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 vehicle care we rec om mend that you consult your vauxhall approved repairer w ith regard to care a ids tested and recommended by vauxhall. In caring for your vehicle observe all na tional enviro...

  • Page 89

    87 page 87, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 washing it is recom mended that the vehicle is washed by hand and that autom atic car washes are avoided. The paintwork of your v ehicle is exposed to env ironmenta l influences, e.G. Continuous ...

  • Page 90

    88 page 88, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 waxing wax your vehicle regularly, in particula r after it ha s b een washed using shampoo and at the latest when water no longer forms bead s on the paintwork, otherwise the p aintwork will dry ...

  • Page 91

    89 page 89, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skipom.Fm rhd, vaux edition 9.3.05 seat belts always keep seat belts clean and dry. Clean only with lukew arm wa ter or cleaner. Windows use a soft fluff-free cloth or chamois lea ther in conjunction with window cleaning spray. Va...

  • Page 92: Technical Data

    90 page 90, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 technical data the technic al data a re determined in accordance with european comm unity stand ards. Va uxha ll reserve the right to mak e m od ifications. Specifications in the vehic le ...

  • Page 93

    91 page 91, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 coolant, oils, brake fluid to top up or lubricate: z coolant, z bra ke fluid, z manual tra nsmission oil consult a workshop. We recommend your vauxhall approved rep airer, who w ill adv is...

  • Page 94

    92 page 92, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 eng ine oil viscosity only the following viscosity classes a re permissible for p etrol engines: sae 10 w-30 (or higher than 30) or sae 5 w-30 (or higher than 30) or sae 0 w-30 (or higher ...

  • Page 95

    93 page 93, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 engine data sales designation eng ine identifier code 2.2 16v z 22 se 2.0 turbo z 20 let numb er of cylinders 4 4 bore dia. (mm ) 86.0 86.0 stroke (mm) 94.6 86.0 piston displacement (cm 3 ...

  • Page 96

    94 page 94, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 fuel consumption, co 2 em ission (approx.) the ec directive 80/1268/eec as last amended by 1999/100/ec applies to measurement of the fuel consumption of vehic les. Fuel consumption was pre...

  • Page 97

    95 page 95, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 weights, payload and roof load the p ayload is the difference between the permissible gross vehicle weight and the ec kerb weight. The c om bined total of front and rear axle loads (see ve...

  • Page 98

    96 page 96, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 tyres restrictions not a ll tyres ava ila ble on the market currently fulfil the necessary design req uirements. Consult a workshop . We recom mend your vauxhall app rov ed repairer to est...

  • Page 99

    97 page 97, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 electrical system elec tronic ignition systems use a v ery high v oltag e. Do not touch; d ang er to life. Type voltage amp hours battery - 12 volt 45 ah central door locking system 3 back...

  • Page 100

    98 page 98, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 capacities (approx. In litres) eng ine z 22 se 1) 1) sales designation: see page 93 z 20 let 1) cooling system 12.3 13.2 fuel tank 36.0 36.0 engine oil with filter change 5.5 4.5 engine oi...

  • Page 101

    99 page 99, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 dimensions (mm) z 22 s e 1) z 20 let 1) length 3786 3786 width with exterior mirrors 1708 1884 1739 1884 height 1117 1117 wheelb ase 2330 2330 track w idth: front rear 1450 1488 1450 1488 ...

  • Page 102

    100 page 100, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05 number plate mounting when installing to the front of the vehic le it is important not to obscure the air intake. When installing to the rear of the vehicle be sure to mount it as high a...

  • Page 103

    101 page 101, l:\owner's manualv\speedster-vx220\master\kta2399-5\vml\skiptechdata.Fm rhd, dvaux edition 9.3.05.

  • Page 104: Index

    102 index a ab s ........................................................... 61 ac cessories ............................................... 15 ac cessory socket ..................................... 30 airba g ................................................32, 35 anti-freeze protection ..............

  • Page 105

    103 i instrument illum ination ...........................41 instruments ..............................................16 interior and upholstery ............................88 interior lamp s ...........................................40 k key ..........................................................