Page 1 VAUXHALL Astra 0 - 1 VAUXHALL Astra Owner’s Manual Model Year 2012 Edition: July 2011 TS 1680-A-12...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 19 Seats, restraints ......35 Storage ........53 Instruments and controls ..... 91 Lighting ........125 Climate control ......135 Driving and operating ....143 Vehicle care ....... 174 Service and maintenance ..
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Introduction...
Page 4: Using This Manual
"Service and reasonable prices. Experienced ■ The Owner's Manual uses the maintenance" and "Technical data" mechanics trained by Vauxhall work factory engine designations. The as well as on the identification plate. according to specific Vauxhall corresponding sales designations instructions.
Page 5 Disregarding this information may lead to vehicle damage. Symbols Page references are indicated with 3. 3 means "see page". Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Your Vauxhall Team...
Page 6 Introduction...
Page 7: In Brief
In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Seat adjustment Seat positioning Initial drive information Press button c to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the Pull handle, slide seat, release doors by pulling the handles. To open handle. the tailgate, push the touchpad switch below the handle.
Page 8 In brief Seat backrests Seat height Seat inclination Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the seat to = seat higher = front end higher engage audibly. down = seat lower down = front end lower Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment...
Page 9: Head Restraint Adjustment
In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Mirror adjustment Interior mirror Press the button, adjust height and Pull out the seat belt and engage in engage. belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on Head restraints 3 35.
Page 10: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In brief Steering wheel adjustment Exterior mirrors Select the relevant exterior mirror and Unlock the lever, adjust the steering adjust it. wheel, then engage the lever and Convex exterior mirrors 3 28, ensure it is fully locked. Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding Do not adjust the steering wheel exterior mirrors 3 28, Heated unless the vehicle is stationary and...
Page 11 In brief Instrument panel overview...
Page 12 In brief Light switch ......125 12 Anti-theft alarm system 23 Brake pedal ......154 Headlight range status LED ......25 24 Clutch pedal ....... 143 adjustment ......127 13 Central locking system ..21 25 Steering wheel adjustment . . 91 Front fog lights ....
Page 13: Exterior Lighting
In brief Exterior lighting Press light switch Headlight flash, high beam and low beam > = front fog lights r = rear fog light Lighting 3 125. Turn light switch headlight flash = pull lever AUTO = automatic light control: high beam = push lever Headlights are switched...
Page 14 In brief Horn Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers Operated with the ¨ button. lever up = right turn signal Press j. lever down = left turn signal Hazard warning flashers 3 130. Turn and lane-change signals 3 130, Parking lights 3 131.
Page 15: Washer And Wiper Systems
In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen and headlight Rear window wiper and washer washer systems systems Windscreen wiper Pull lever. Press the rocker switch to activate the = fast rear window wiper: Windscreen and headlight washer = slow system 3 93, Washer fluid 3 178. upper = continuous P = timed interval wiping or...
Page 16: Climate Control
In brief Climate control Demisting and defrosting the windows Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few Press button V. times. Set the temperature control to the The heating is operated by pressing highest level.
Page 17: Starting Off
In brief Transmission Starting off Automatic transmission Manual transmission Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 199, 3 237. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 176. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
Page 18 In brief Parking Starting the engine Stop-start system ■ Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress foot brake at the same time to reduce operating force.
Page 19 In brief selector lever to P before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb. ■ Lock the vehicle with button e on the radio remote control. Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 25. ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface.
Page 20: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Key with foldaway key section windows Keys Replacement keys Keys, locks ........19 The key number is specified in the Car Pass or on a detachable tag. Doors ........... 24 The key number must be quoted Vehicle security ......
Page 21: Radio Remote Control
Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control Handle with care, protect from Radio remote control battery moisture and high temperatures and replacement avoid unnecessary operation. Replace the battery as soon as the range reduces. Fault If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote control, it may be due to the following: ■...
Page 22: Central Locking System
Keys, doors and windows Memorised settings Central locking system Key with foldaway key section Whenever the key is removed from Unlocks and locks doors, load the ignition switch, the following compartment and fuel filler flap. settings are automatically memorised A pull on an interior door handle by the key: unlocks the respective door.
Page 23 Keys, doors and windows Unlocking The setting can be saved for the key being used. Memorised settings 3 21. Locking Close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. Press the e button to lock. Press the c button to unlock. Press button c.
Page 24: Automatic Locking
Keys, doors and windows Fault in radio remote control Fault in central locking system the ignition key is removed (manual transmission) or the selector lever is system Unlocking moved to P position (automatic transmission). Manually unlock the driver's door by Unlocking turning the key in the lock.
Page 25: Doors
Keys, doors and windows Doors Closing 9 Warning Load compartment Use the child locks whenever children are occupying the rear Tailgate seats. Opening Using a key or suitable screwdriver, turn the child lock in the rear door to the horizontal position. The door cannot be opened from the inside.
Page 26: Vehicle Security
Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security General hints for operating Activating tailgate Anti-theft locking system 9 Warning 9 Warning Do not drive with the tailgate open or ajar, e.g. when transporting Do not use the system if there are bulky objects, since toxic exhaust people in the vehicle! The doors gases, which can not be seen or cannot be unlocked from the...
Page 27 Keys, doors and windows Activation Activation without monitoring of 1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof. passenger compartment and ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of vehicle inclination 2. Press button o. LED in the the system) button o illuminates for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Page 28 Keys, doors and windows Immobiliser Status during the first 30 seconds of The alarm can be silenced by anti-theft alarm system activation: pressing any button on the radio The system is part of the ignition remote control or by switching on the = test, arming delay.
Page 29: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors In position 0 no mirror is selected. Electric folding Convex shape Folding The convex exterior mirror contains an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate distances.
Page 30: Interior Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Heated Automatic anti-dazzle Manual anti-dazzle Dazzle from following vehicles at Operated by pressing the Ü button. night is automatically reduced. Heating works with the engine To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on running and is switched off the underside of the mirror housing.
Page 31: Windows
Keys, doors and windows Windows payment must be attached in these areas. Otherwise data recording malfunctions may occur. Windscreen Manual windows Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has The door windows can be opened or a coating which reflects solar closed with the window winders. radiation.
Page 32 Keys, doors and windows Safety function Child safety system for rear windows If the window glass encounters resistance above the middle of the window during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened again. Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due to frost or the like, switch on the ignition, then pull the switch to the first detent and hold.
Page 33: Heated Rear Window
Keys, doors and windows Heated rear window Initialising the power windows If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed If the windows cannot be closed when driving. automatically (e.g. after disconnecting the vehicle battery), A ticket holder is located on the a warning message or a warning code backside of the sun visor.
Page 34: Roof
Keys, doors and windows Roof Raise or close Press q or r: sunroof is raised or Sunroof closed automatically with safety function enabled. 9 Warning If the sunroof is raised, it can be opened in one step by pressing p. Take care when operating the Sunblind sunroof.
Page 35 Keys, doors and windows Closing sunroof from outside The sunroof can be closed remotely from outside the vehicle. Press and hold e button to close the sunroof. Release the button to stop the movement. Initialising after a power failure After a power failure, it may only be possible to operate the sunroof to a limited extent.
Page 36: Seats, Restraints
Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ......35 9 Warning Front seats ........37 Rear seats ........40 Only drive with the head restraint Seat belts ........41 set to the proper position. Airbag system ......
Page 37: Active Head Restraints
Seats, restraints Horizontal adjustment Head restraints on rear seats forwards. Thus the head is supported so that the risk of whiplash injury is reduced. Note Approved accessories may only be attached if the seat is not in use. To adjust horizontally, pull the head Height adjustment restraint forwards.
Page 38: Front Seats
Seats, restraints Front seats ■ Sit with shoulders as far back ■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it against the backrest as possible. supports the natural shape of the Set the backrest rake so that it is spine. Seat position possible to easily reach the steering wheel with arms slightly Seat adjustment...
Page 39 Seats, restraints Seat positioning Seat backrests Seat height Pull handle, slide seat, release Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion handle. release lever. Allow the backrest to = seat higher engage audibly. down = seat lower...
Page 40 Seats, restraints Seat inclination Lumbar support Adjustable thigh support Lever pumping motion Adjust lumbar support using the four- Pull the lever and slide the thigh way switch to suit personal support. = front end higher requirements. down = front end lower Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Page 41: Rear Seats
Seats, restraints Rear seats Armrest Heating Armrest The armrest can be slid forwards by Adjust heating to the desired setting 10 cm. Under the armrest there is by pressing the ß button for the a storage compartment. respective seat one or more times. Fold armrest down.
Page 42: Seat Belts
Seats, restraints Seat belts Seat belts are designed to be used by 9 Warning only one person at a time. They are not suitable for people smaller than Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or 150 cm. Child restraint system fitting of belts) can trigger the belt 3 48.
Page 43: Three-Point Seat Belt
Seats, restraints Three-point seat belt Height adjustment Fastening Loose or bulky clothing prevents the belt from fitting snugly. Do not place 1. Pull belt out slightly. objects such as handbags or mobile 2. Press button. phones between the belt and your Withdraw the belt from the retractor, body.
Page 44 Seats, restraints Removing Using the seat belt while pregnant Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie To release belt, press red button on across the throat or upper arm. belt buckle. Do not adjust while driving. 9 Warning Seat belts on the rear seats The lap belt must be positioned as...
Page 45: Airbag System
Seats, restraints Airbag system Each airbag is triggered only once. Have deployed airbags replaced by a workshop. Furthermore, it might be The airbag system consists of necessary to have the steering a number of individual systems wheel, the instrument panel, parts of depending on the scope of the panelling, the door seals, equipment.
Page 46: Side Airbag System
Seats, restraints Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then the airbag is able to protect. Side airbag system The inflated airbags cushion the The inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby reducing the risk of impact, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the upper body and head of injury to the upper body and pelvis in the front seat occupants...
Page 47: Curtain Airbag System
Seats, restraints Curtain airbag system 9 Warning The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each Keep the area in which the airbag side. This can be identified by the inflates clear of obstructions. word AIRBAG on the roof pillars. The hooks on the handles in the roof frame are only suitable for The curtain airbag system is triggered...
Page 48 Seats, restraints Use the ignition key to choose the Status remains until the next change. position: Control indicator for airbag * = front passenger airbag is deactivation 3 103. deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicator * illuminates continuously in the centre console.
Page 49: Child Restraints
Child restraint systems used on the front passenger seat. Ensure that the mounting location of We recommend the Vauxhall child the child restraint system within the Selecting the right system restraint system which is tailored vehicle is correct.
Page 50: Child Restraint Installation Locations
Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system On front passenger seat Weight and age class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx.
Page 51 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg ISO/R1 Group 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1 ISO/R2 ISO/R3...
Page 52 Seats, restraints ISOFIX size class and seat device A – ISO/F3 = Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B – ISO/F2 = Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B1 –...
Page 53: Top-Tether Fastening Eyes
Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint Top-tether fastening eyes systems Top-Tether fastening eyes are marked with the symbol : for a child seat. Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX child restraint systems to the ISOFIX mounting brackets. Specific vehicle In addition to the ISOFIX mounting ISOFIX child restraint system fasten the Top-Tether strap to the positions are marked in the table by...
Page 54: Storage
Storage Storage Storage compartments Cupholders Glovebox Storage compartments ....53 Load compartment ....... 74 Roof rack system ......88 Loading information ..... 89 Cupholders are located in the centre console. The glovebox features a pen holder, a credit card holder and a coin holder. The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Page 55: Front Storage
Storage Front storage Sunglasses storage Depending on the version, cupholders are located under a cover in the centre console. Slide cover backwards. Bottles can be stowed after folding up the intermediate shelf 3 56. A storage compartment is located Fold down and open. next to the steering wheel.
Page 56: Underseat Storage
Storage Underseat storage Armrest storage Storage in the rear armrest Storage under the front armrest Fold down armrest and open cover. Press button in the recess and pull out drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To Close cover before folding the Press button to fold up the armrest.
Page 57: Centre Console Storage
Storage Centre console storage A further storage compartment is located under the intermediate shelf. Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix Front console it in the vertical position. The frame of the cupholder can be reintegrated to stow bottles. Rear console Press button to remove the frame of the cupholder.
Page 58: Rear Carrier System
Storage Rear carrier system There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose during transportation. Rear carrier system for two bicycles Caution Do not attach bicycles with carbon pedal cranks to bicycle carriers. The bicycles might get damaged. Extending Open the tailgate.
Page 59 Storage Completely pull out the rear carrier Install the tail lamps Open out the lamp support on the system until you hear it engage. back of the tail lamp completely. Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without pulling the release lever again 9 Warning It is only permissible to fit objects...
Page 60 Storage Lock the rear carrier system Check the cable and lamp position to The rear carrier system is locked make sure these are correctly when the clamping levers are Swivel the right clamping lever (1) installed and are securely located. swivelled by approx.
Page 61 Storage Unfold pedal crank recesses Adapting the rear carrier system to a bicycle Remove the pedal crank mounts from the pedal crank recesses. Fold one or both pedal crank Press the release lever and withdraw recesses upwards until the diagonal the wheel recesses.
Page 62 Storage Push the release lever on the strap The rear bicycle must have its front retainer and remove the strap wheel facing right. retainer. Attaching a bicycle to the rear carrier Prepare the bicycle for attachment system If the bicycle has curved pedal cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1).
Page 63 Storage Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank Place the wheel recesses such that here must be placed in the pedal the bicycle is more or less horizontal. crank recess opening as shown in the Here, the distance between the illustration.
Page 64 Storage If the two bicycles obstruct one Check the bicycle to make sure it is Removing a bicycle from the rear another, the relative positions of the secure. carrier system bicycles can be adapted by adjusting The settings for the wheel recesses the wheel recesses and the rotary and on the rotary lever on the pedal lever on the pedal crank recess until...
Page 65 Storage Retracting the rear carrier system Insert the strap retainer and pull tightly downwards as far as possible. Disengage the locking lever on the diagonal support and fold both pedal Push the pedal crank mounts into the crank recesses down. pedal crank recess like shown in the Press release lever and slide in wheel graphic.
Page 66 Storage Push the clamping lever down and pull both lamp supports out of the recesses. Open the tailgate. Swivel first the left clamping lever (1), Pull the release lever up and push the followed by the right clamping lever system into the bumper until it (2), until they stop.
Page 67 Storage Rear carrier system for four powered bicycles to the pull-out 9 Warning carrier. The maximum load per bicycles bicycle on the adapter is 20 kg. No-one should be in the extension If not in use, the carrier system must zone of the rear carrier system, be slid back into the vehicle floor.
Page 68 Storage Unfold number plate holder Fold out tail lamps Completely pull out the rear carrier system until you hear it engage. Fold out both tail lamps. Lift the number plate holder and fold Ensure that it is not possible to push it backwards.
Page 69 Storage Swivel both clamping levers Assembling the bicycle rack sidewards as far as they will go. Otherwise safe functionality is not guaranteed. Fold out wheel recesses Push down the rack (1) and swivel handle (2) backwards to engage. Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it backwards.
Page 70 Storage 1. Rotate the pedals into position as shown in the illustration and put the bicycle on the foremost wheel recess. Make sure that the bicycle stands centrally on the wheel recesses. 3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the 1. Apply the adapter to the rear wheel recesses using the strap carrier system as shown in the retainers.
Page 71 Storage 2. Turn the lever (1) backwards and 1. Before putting on the bicycle, mounting brackets should be hold, then lower the adapter (2) at always unfold the wheel recesses fixed in parallel. the rear. for the next bicycle if necessary. Use the long mounting bracket to 3.
Page 72 Storage ■ Without attached adapter: Hold frame (1) of rearmost bicycle It is recommended to attach with one hand and pull the loop (2) Push the lever (1) to disengage and a warning sign at the rearmost bicycle to disengage. hold.
Page 73 Storage Removing bicycles Disassembling the bicycle rack Undo strap retainers on both bicycle tyres. Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove mounting brackets. Detaching adapter Detach the adapter before removing the last bicycle left on the rear carrier system. 1. Fold in wheel recesses. 3.
Page 74 Storage Swivel both clamping levers inwards as far as they will go. Fold in tail lamps Swivel in both tail lamps. Fold in number plate holder Lift the number plate holder and fold it forwards. Retracting the rear carrier system Caution Fold the rack backwards, then push Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Page 75: Load Compartment
Storage Load compartment Guide the seat belts through side supports to protect them against damage. When folding the backrests, The rear seat backrest is divided into pull the seat belts along with them. two parts. Both parts can be folded Pull the release lever on one or both down.
Page 76 Storage Ensure that the seat belts of the Load compartment extension, 9 Warning outboard seats are placed in the Sports tourer corresponding belt guides. Only drive the vehicle if the Folding down rear backrests backrests are securely locked into Remove the load compartment cover position.
Page 77 Storage Pull the release lever on one or both To fold up, raise the backrests and 9 Warning sides and fold down the backrests guide them into an upright position onto the seat cushion. until they engage audibly. Take care when operating the On vehicles with electric seat folding, Ensure that the seat belts of the electric foldable rear seats.
Page 78 Storage Raise the seat cushion and fold the Remove the seat cushion 9 Warning backrest Only drive the vehicle if the backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of heavy braking or a collision.
Page 79: Load Compartment Cover
Storage Pull the grip and open the cover. The closed cover can be secured To attach, apply seat cushion as from the side of the load shown in the illustration and engage Suitable for loading long, narrow compartment. Turn the knob 90°: both levers.
Page 80 Storage 5-door hatchback Lift cover at the rear and push it Opening cover upwards at the front. Removing Remove the cover. If the height adjustable cover is mounted in the middle or upper position, the load compartment cover can be stowed below it. Height adjustable cover 3 81.
Page 81 Storage Cover in upper position Removing cover The removed cover can be stored under the rear floor cover like shown Push the handle at the end of the Open the load compartment cover. in the graphic. cover downwards. The rear of the Pull the release lever on the right side Rear floor storage cover 3 81.
Page 82: Rear Floor Storage Cover
Storage Rear floor storage cover Height adjustable cover, 5-door Lifting hatchback Rear floor cover, 5-door hatchback To lift the cover to a higher level, pull the loop backwards and lift the rear The height adjustable cover can be edge of the cover onto the mounted in three positions: corresponding supports.
Page 83 Storage Lowering Note Rear floor cover, Sports tourer ■ If mounted in position 2 or 3, the space between the rear floor cover and the height adjustable cover can be used as a stowage compartment. ■ The height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with the strap when it is mounted in position 1 or 2.
Page 84: Lashing Eyes
Storage Lashing eyes ■ hooks, ■ service box, ■ strap set. The components are fitted in rails on both side panels using adapters and hooks. Installation of adapters in the rails Insert the bar into the recesses at the sidewalls. The lashing eyes are designed to secure items against slippage, e.g.
Page 85 Storage plate upwards to lock the adapter. To Net pocket Installation of hooks in the rails remove, turn the handle plate down and move out of the rail. Variable partition net Insert adapters into the required Insert the hook in the desired position position in the rails.
Page 86: Safety Net
Storage Service box Strap set Alternatively install both hooks in the lower rail. Plug in the lower brackets Insert the adapters of the strap set in Install two hooks in the upper rail. of the box from above into the lower a rail.
Page 87 Storage Passengers must not be transported Behind the front seats Installation of the rod behind the safety net. Installation Behind the rear seats Attach strap to eyes underneath the There are two installation openings in rear seat cushion. the roof frame: suspend and engage rod of net at one side, compress rod Fold backrests forward.
Page 88: Warning Triangle
Storage Warning triangle First aid kit Sports tourer 5-door hatchback 5-door hatchback Fold down straps. Stow the warning triangle in the space behind the straps on the inside of the tailgate. Stow the first aid kit in the stowage Stow the warning triangle in the space compartment behind the warning behind the strap on the right side of triangle.
Page 89: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof rack system Sports tourer Detach the cover from each mounting point by using a coin. Roof rack Sports tourer with roof railing For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended.
Page 90: Loading Information
Storage Loading information ■ Use the four hooks at the sidewalls ■ Do not allow the load to protrude of the load compartment for above the upper edge of the hanging up carrier bags. Maximum backrests. load: 5 kg per hook. ■...
Page 91 Storage vehicle weight (see identification plate 3 220) and the EC kerb weight. To calculate the payload, enter the data for your vehicle in the Weights table at the front of this manual. The EC kerb weight includes weights for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full).
Page 92: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........91 Warning lights, gauges and indicators ........98 Information displays ....109 Vehicle messages ...... 113 Trip computer ......117 Vehicle personalisation ....119 The Infotainment system, the cruise control and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,...
Page 93: Horn
Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Horn The recommended grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker Activate heating by pressing * and to a higher temperature than the Press j. other areas. button. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
Page 94: Windscreen Wiper/Washer
Instruments and controls Windscreen wiper/washer Adjustable wiper interval Automatic wiping with rain sensor Windscreen wiper Wiper lever in position P. P = automatic wiping with rain sensor Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the = fast desired wipe interval: The rain sensor detects the amount of = slow short = turn adjuster wheel...
Page 95 Instruments and controls Adjustable sensitivity of the rain Windscreen and headlight sensor washer Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed sensitivity: onto the windscreen and the wiper = turn adjuster wheel wipes a few times.
Page 96: Outside Temperature
Instruments and controls Rear window wiper/washer The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is low. Outside temperature Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper Press the rocker switch to activate the wipes a few times.
Page 97 Instruments and controls Set date and time ■ Set date format: Changes indication of date between MM/DD/ Press the CONFIG button. The menu YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY. Settings is displayed. ■ Display digital clock: Switches on/ Select Time & Date. off indication of time on the display. ■...
Page 98: Power Outlet
Instruments and controls Power outlets Cigarette lighter A further 12 Volt power outlet is located in the rear console. Fold the cover downwards. Sports tourer: A 12 Volt power outlet is located at the left sidewall in the load compartment. Do not exceed the maximum power consumption of 120 watts.
Page 99: Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators
Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Odometer and indicators Instrument cluster In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched Speedometer The portable ashtray can be placed in the cupholders. The bottom line displays the recorded distance in miles.
Page 100: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and controls Tachometer Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine speed. Displays the fuel level in the tank. Drive in a low engine speed range for Control indicator i illuminates if the Displays the coolant temperature. each gear as much as possible. level in the tank is low.
Page 101: Service Display
Instruments and controls In the Uplevel-Display, the remaining Turn the adjuster wheel to select Caution oil life duration is displayed in the Remaining Oil Life. Vehicle Information Menu. The system must be reset every time If engine coolant temperature is In the Midlevel-Display, the remaining the engine oil is changed to allow too high, stop vehicle, switch off...
Page 102 Instruments and controls indicators may vary. When the ignition is switched on, most control indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test. The control indicator colours mean: = danger, important reminder yellow = warning, information, fault green = confirmation of activation blue = confirmation of activation white...
Page 103: Control Indicators In Instrument Cluster
Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...
Page 104: Seat Belt Reminder
Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 182, Fuses When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for 3 191. console approx. 4 seconds. If it does not Turn signals 3 130. illuminate, does not go out after 4 seconds or illuminates whilst Seat belt reminder driving, there is a fault in the airbag...
Page 105: Malfunction Indicator Light
Instruments and controls Malfunction indicator light * illuminates yellow. Seek the assistance of a workshop. The front passenger airbag is Vehicle messages 3 113. Z illuminates or flashes yellow. deactivated 3 46. Illuminates when the ignition is Brake and clutch system switched on and goes out shortly after 9 Danger the engine starts.
Page 106: Electrical Parking Brake
Instruments and controls Electrical parking brake Illuminates If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates Brake pedal needs to be operated to fault while driving, there is a fault in the release the electrical parking brake ABS.
Page 107: Electronic Stability Control Off
Instruments and controls Illuminates with power steering Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop. disabled Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source of Failure in the power steering system. Flashes interference is removed, the system Consult a workshop.
Page 108: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and controls Continue driving until % goes out. If Flashes 3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without possible, do not allow engine speed Fault in system or tyre without impeding other vehicles. to drop below 2000 rpm. pressure sensor mounted (e.g.
Page 109: Rear Fog Light
Instruments and controls Rear fog light Flashes Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 126. Fuel used up. Refuel immediately. r illuminates yellow. Never run the tank dry. l illuminates green. The rear fog light is on 3 131. Catalytic converter 3 149.
Page 110: Driver Information Centre
Instruments and controls Information displays Driver Information Centre In the extended version of the The following main menus, Uplevel-Display, the menus can be depending on the vehicle selected by symbols at the top of the configuration, can be selected: display: ■...
Page 111 Instruments and controls Selecting menus and functions Press the SET/CLR button to select a function or to confirm a message. The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn Vehicle Information Menu signal lever. Press the MENU button to select the Vehicle Information Menu.
Page 112: Info-Display
Instruments and controls Graphic-Info-Display, ■ Remaining Oil Life: 3 100 ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Speed Warning: If exceeding the ■ Trip odometer 2 Colour-Info-Display preset speed, a warning chime will ■ Digital speed Depending on the vehicle be activated Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are configuration the vehicle has Selection and indication can be...
Page 113 Instruments and controls Colour-Info-Display ■ vehicle messages 3 113 ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 119 The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made. Selecting menus and settings Menus and settings are accessed via the display.
Page 114: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Selecting with the Infotainment Press (the outer ring) system ■ To select or activate the marked option Messages are indicated mainly in the Driver Information Centre (DIC), in ■ To confirm a set value some cases together with a warning ■...
Page 115 Instruments and controls Vehicle messages on the No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message Midlevel-Display Depress brake pedal to release 24 Number plate light failure electrical parking brake 25 Left front turn signal failure Turn steering wheel, switch 26 Left rear turn signal failure ignition off and then on 27 Right front turn signal failure Turn steering wheel, start...
Page 116 Instruments and controls No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message 50 Activated pedestrian protection 65 Theft attempted 83 Service adaptive cruise control system, reset bonnet 66 Service theft alarm system 84 Engine power is reduced 53 Tighten gas cap 67 Service steering wheel lock 94 Shift to park before exiting 54 Water in diesel fuel filter...
Page 117: Warning Chimes
Instruments and controls Warning chimes Vehicle messages on the ■ Object detection systems Uplevel-Display ■ Lighting, bulb replacement When starting the engine or ■ Wiper/washer system whilst driving ■ Doors, windows Only one warning chime will sound at ■ Radio remote control a time.
Page 118: Trip Computer
Instruments and controls Trip computer When the vehicle is parked and/ If the battery cannot be recharged, have the cause of the fault remedied or the driver's door is opened by a workshop. ■ When the key is in the ignition The menus and functions can be switch.
Page 119 Instruments and controls Display. ECO drive assistant is only available on vehicles with extended Uplevel-Display. Turn the adjuster wheel to select one Range of the submenus: Range is calculated from current fuel ■ Trip odometer 1 tank content and current consumption.
Page 120: Vehicle Personalisation
Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation Additionally the control indicator i in Traffic sign assistant the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes Indicates detected traffic signs for the 3 107. current route section 3 162. The vehicle's behaviour can be personalised via changing the Average consumption ECO drive assistant settings in the Info-Display.
Page 121: Accelerator Pedal
Instruments and controls Personal settings in the Sport mode settings The driver can select the functions Graphic-Info-Display which will be activated in Sport mode 3 158. ■ Sport suspension: Damping becomes harder. ■ Sport powertrain performance: Accelerator pedal and gear change characteristics become more responsive.
Page 122 Instruments and controls Phone settings Auto demist: Supports windscreen rear window wiper when reverse dehumidification by automatically gear is engaged. See description for Infotainment selecting the necessary settings system in the Infotainment system ■ Park assist / Collision detection and auto air conditioning mode. manual.
Page 123 Instruments and controls Delayed door lock: Activates or Personal settings in the deactivates the delayed door Colour-Info-Display locking function. ■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting Remote unlock feedback: Activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking. Remote door unlock: Changes the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole vehicle whilst unlocking.
Page 124 Instruments and controls Sport mode settings Phone settings Climate control mode: Activates or deactivates cooling when switching The driver can select the functions See description for Infotainment on the ignition or uses the last which will be activated in Sport mode system in the Infotainment system chosen setting.
Page 125: Lighting
Instruments and controls Rear auto wipe in reverse: automatic door locking function Activates or deactivates while a door is open. automatically switching on of the ■ Lock / Unlock / Start by remote rear window wiper when reverse Remote unlock feedback: Activates gear is engaged.
Page 126: Light Switch
Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting On vehicles without automatic light control: Light switch 7 = off In the Driver Information Centre with Exterior lighting ......125 Uplevel-Display, the current status of Interior lighting ......132 the automatic light control is Lighting features ......133 displayed.
Page 127: Automatic Light Control
Lighting Automatic light control High beam While the daytime running light is active, the tail lights are switched on or off depending on country-specific variant. Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions the headlights are switched on. Furthermore the headlights are switched on if the windscreen wipers have been activated for several wipes.
Page 128: Headlight Range Adjustment
Lighting Headlight range Dynamic automatic headlight Vehicles with Xenon headlight levelling 3 128. system adjustment Headlights when driving Manual headlight range abroad adjustment The asymmetrical headlight beam extends visibility at the edge of the road at the passenger side. However, when driving in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming...
Page 129: Adaptive Forward Lighting
Lighting For deactivation operate the same Playstreet lighting Adverse weather lighting procedure as described above. f will Activated automatically at low speed Activated automatically up to a speed not flash when function is up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam of approx.
Page 130 Lighting Corner lighting It switches to low beam when: If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is off, the high beam On tight bends or when turning off, ■ the camera in the windscreen assist will stay activated. depending on the steering angle or detects the lights of oncoming or the turn signal light, an additional left...
Page 131: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard warning flashers Turn and lane-change When a trailer is connected, turn signal flashes six times when signals pressing the lever until resistance is felt and then releasing. Move the lever to the resistance point and hold for longer indication. Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original position.
Page 132: Rear Fog Light
Lighting Rear fog lights Parking lights Reversing lights The reversing light comes on when the ignition is on and reverse gear is selected. Misted light covers The inside of the light housing may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or after washing.
Page 133: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior lighting On vehicles with light sensor, the Operate rocker switch: brightness can only be adjusted when = automatic switching on the exterior lights are on and the light Instrument panel and off. sensor detects night conditions. press u = on. illumination control press v = off.
Page 134: Exit Lighting
Lighting Lighting features Reading lights The following lights will additionally switch on when the driver's door is opened: Centre console lighting ■ All switches Spotlight incorporated in the interior ■ Driver Information Centre lighting comes on when headlights are switched on. ■...
Page 135: Battery Discharge Protection
Lighting Switching on Activation, deactivation and duration In the second stage a message which of this function can be changed in the confirms the activation of the battery menu Settings in the Info-Display. discharge protection will be displayed Vehicle personalisation 3 119. in the Driver Information Centre.
Page 136: Climate Control
Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Heating and ventilation system Air distribution Climate control systems ..... 135 s = to windscreen and front door Air vents ........141 windows Maintenance ......
Page 137: Air Conditioning System
Climate control Air conditioning system The air conditioning system cools and In warm and very humid ambient air dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the conditions, the windscreen might mist outside temperature is slightly above up from outside, when cold air is the freezing point.
Page 138: Electronic Climate Control
Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Note Controls for: If the settings for demisting and windows V ■ Temperature on driver side defrosting are selected, an Autostop ■ Air distribution will be inhibited. ■ Fan speed If the settings for demisting and ■...
Page 139: Climate Control
Climate control Automatic mode AUTO All air vents are actuated automatically in automatic mode. The air vents should therefore always be open. Temperature preselection Temperatures can be set to the desired value. Each change of settings is shown in the Info-Display for a few seconds. Basic setting for maximum comfort: The electronic climate control system ■...
Page 140 Climate control Note Manual settings To return to automatic mode: Press If the temperature is reduced 2 °C or AUTO button. Climate control system settings can more while the engine is in an be changed by activating the buttons Air distribution Autostop, the engine will restart and rotary knobs as follows.
Page 141: Auxiliary Heater
Climate control Auxiliary heater If no cooling or drying is required, directed to it. If windscreen mists up switch the cooling system off to save from outside, activate windscreen fuel. When the cooling system is wiper and deactivate s. Air heater switched off, no engine restart will be Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air requested by the climate control...
Page 142: Air Vents
Climate control Air vents Maintenance Adjustable air vents Air intake At least one air vent must be open while the cooling is on. Direct the flow of air by tilting and swivelling the slats. To close the vent, turn the adjuster wheel towards the smaller W symbol.
Page 143: Air Conditioning Regular
Climate control Air conditioning regular operation In order to ensure continuously efficient performance, cooling must be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Operation with cooling is not possible when the outside temperature is too low.
Page 144: Driving And Operating
Driving and operating Driving and operating Driving hints Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is Control of the vehicle uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals. Driving hints ....... 143 Never coast with engine not Starting and operating ....
Page 145: Starting And Operating
Driving and operating Starting and operating Ignition switch positions ■ Power windows ■ Sunroof New vehicle running-in ■ Power outlets Do not brake unnecessarily hard for Power to the Infotainment system will the first few journeys. continue to operate for 30 minutes or until the key is removed from the During the first drive, smoke may ignition switch, regardless of whether...
Page 146: Overrun Cut-Off
Driving and operating Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Starting the vehicle at low Possible reasons for a non-starting engine: temperatures Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control ■ Clutch pedal not operated (manual The start of the engine without indicator ! goes out.
Page 147: Eco Button
Driving and operating Stop-start system Deactivation The stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust emissions. When conditions allow, it switches off the engine as soon as the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a traffic jam.
Page 148 Driving and operating ■ The stop-start system is not Certain settings of the climate control The engine start is indicated by the manually deactivated system may inhibit an Autostop. See needle at the idle speed position in climate control chapter for more the tachometer.
Page 149: Engine Exhaust
Driving and operating Engine exhaust ■ the vehicle starts to move ■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the ■ the climate control system requests steering wheel lock engages. an engine start 9 Danger ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or ■...
Page 150: Catalytic Converter
Driving and operating take up to 25 minutes. Typically it full continue driving or warning Cleaning takes place quickest at high needs between 7 and 12 minutes. code 55 appears in the Driver engine speeds and loads. Autostop is not available and fuel Information Centre.
Page 151: Automatic Transmission
Driving and operating Automatic transmission Selector lever rectified by a workshop as soon as possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, The automatic transmission permits keeping vehicle speed and engine automatic gearshifting (automatic speed low. mode) or manual gearshifting (manual mode).
Page 152: Manual Mode
Driving and operating Manual mode Do not accelerate while engaging a gear. Never depress the accelerator pedal and brake pedal at the same time. When a gear is engaged, the vehicle slowly begins to creep when the brake is released. Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when...
Page 153: Electronic Driving Programmes
Driving and operating Interruption of power In manual mode no automatic shifting Kickdown to a higher gear takes place at high If the accelerator pedal is pressed supply engine revolutions. down completely in automatic mode, In the event of an interruption of the transmission shifts to a lower gear power supply, the selector lever Electronic driving...
Page 154: Manual Transmission
Driving and operating Manual transmission 2. Release the selector lever trim Caution from the centre console at the front, fold it upwards and rotate it It is not advisable to drive with the to the left. hand resting on the selector lever. To engage reverse, with the vehicle stationary press the release button on 3.
Page 155: Brakes
Driving and operating Brakes ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Fault as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains 9 Warning The brake system comprises two steerable, even during hard braking. independent brake circuits. If there is a fault in the ABS, the ABS control is made apparent If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can wheels may be liable to lock due...
Page 156: Clutch Pedal
Driving and operating Parking brake Electrical parking brake Before leaving the vehicle, check the electrical parking brake status. Manual parking brake Control indicator m 3 104. Releasing Switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal depressed and then push switch m. Drive away function Depressing clutch pedal (manual transmission) or engaging drive gear (automatic transmission) and then...
Page 157: Traction Control System
Driving and operating Ride control systems Brake assist As soon as the switch m is released, dynamic braking will be stopped. If the brake pedal is depressed Traction Control system quickly and forcefully, maximum Fault brake force is automatically applied The Traction Control system (TC) is Failure mode of electrical parking (full braking).
Page 158: Electronic Stability Control
Driving and operating TC is reactivated by pressing the b 9 Warning 9 Warning button again. TC is also reactivated the next time Do not let this special safety Do not let this special safety the ignition is switched on. feature tempt you into taking risks feature tempt you into taking risks when driving.
Page 159: Sport Mode
Driving and operating ESC is reactivated by pressing the In each driving mode Flex Ride SPORT mode b button again. If the TC system was networks the following electronic The settings of the systems are systems: previously disabled, both TC and adapted to a sportier driving style: ESC are reactivated.
Page 160: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and operating Driver assistance ■ Shift points of automatic into sporty settings. The DMC transmission occur in a comfort changes to Sport mode in case of systems mode. very sporty driving behaviour. ■ Illumination of main instruments is If, for example, TOUR mode is Cruise control white.
Page 161 Driving and operating Do not use the cruise control if it is not Increase speed ■ the clutch pedal is depressed for advisable to maintain a constant a few seconds on vehicles with With cruise control active, hold thumb speed. diesel engine, wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn to RES/+ repeatedly: speed...
Page 162: Parking Assist
Driving and operating Parking assist parking assist the system consists of An illuminated LED in the parking four additional ultrasonic parking assist button indicates that the sensors in the front bumper. system is ready to operate. The system uses two different Depending on which of the sensors frequencies for the front and rear are closer to an obstacle, you will hear...
Page 163: Traffic Sign Assistant
Driving and operating Fault Special attention has to be paid to Parking assist will not avoid In the event of a fault in the system, low obstacles which can damage a collision with objects which are r illuminates or a vehicle message the lower part of the bumper.
Page 164 Driving and operating ■ end of speed limit Display indication ■ end of no passing Speed limit signs are displayed in the Driver Information Centre until the next speed limit sign or end of speed limit is detected. An exclamation mark in a frame indicates that there is an Traffic signs are displayed on the supplementary sign detected which...
Page 165 Driving and operating If the system is deactivated, the Pop-up function content of the traffic sign page is cleared, indicated by the following symbol: Speed limits and no passing signs are displayed as pop-up on each page of The pop-up function can be the menu.
Page 166: Lane Departure Warning
Driving and operating Fault Caution The traffic sign assistant system may not operate correctly when: The system is intended to help the ■ the area of the windscreen, where driver within a defined speed the front camera is located, is not range to discern certain traffic clean signs.
Page 167 Driving and operating changes and warns the driver in the The lane departure warning system is Deactivation event of an unintended lane change activated by pressing the ) button. The system is deactivated by via visual and acoustic signals. The illuminated LED in the button pressing ) button.
Page 168: Fuel
Driving and operating Fuel Caution Caution Fuel for petrol engines Use of fuel that does not comply to Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or similar can lead to EN 590 or similar can lead to Only use unleaded fuel that complies deposits or engine damage and engine powerloss, increased wear...
Page 169: Fuel Consumption - Co
Driving and operating The fuel filler cap can be retained in 9 Danger the bracket on the fuel filler flap. Before refuelling, switch off engine Caution and any external heaters with combustion chambers. Switch off Wipe off any overflowing fuel any mobile phones.
Page 170: Towing
Driving and operating Towing The determination of fuel For trailers with low driving stability consumption is regulated by directive and caravan trailers with a permitted R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the newest gross vehicle weight of more than General information version respectively).
Page 171: Towing Equipment
Driving and operating The permissible trailer loads are The maximum permissible vertical Stowage of coupling ball bar specified in the vehicle documents. In coupling load (75 kg) is specified on general, they are valid for gradients the towing equipment identification up to max.
Page 172 Driving and operating Fitting the coupling ball bar Disengage and fold down the socket. Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must Remove the sealing plug from the be tensioned before being inserted: opening for the coupling ball bar and ■ Unlock coupling ball bar by turning stow it.
Page 173 Driving and operating Inserting the coupling ball bar Eye for break-away stopping cable ■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening. ■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed. 9 Warning Towing a trailer is permitted only when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly.
Page 174: Trailer Stability Assist
Driving and operating Open the protective flap and turn the key to position c to unlock the coupling ball bar. Pull out rotary handle and turn clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards. Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
Page 175: Vehicle Care
Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage Accessories and vehicle Storage for a long period of time If the vehicle is to be stored for several modifications General Information ....174 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......175 ■...
Page 176: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle care Vehicle checks ■ Disconnect the clamp from the 9 Danger negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Beware that all systems are Performing work The ignition system and Xenon not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm headlights use extremely high system. voltage.
Page 177: Engine Oil
Vehicle care If the bonnet is opened during an Caution Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons. It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the proper level of an Closing appropriate quality oil in the Before closing the bonnet, press the engine.
Page 178: Engine Coolant
Vehicle care We recommend the use of the same Coolant level grade of engine oil that was used at last change. Caution The engine oil level must not exceed Too low a coolant level can cause the MAX mark on the dipstick. engine damage.
Page 179: Brake Fluid
Vehicle care Washer fluid Brakes 9 Warning In the event of minimum thickness of Allow the engine to cool before the brake lining, a squealing noise opening the cap. Carefully open sounds during braking. the cap, relieving the pressure Continued driving is possible but slowly.
Page 180 Vehicle care Battery The anti-theft alarm siren must be deactivated as follows: Switch the The vehicle battery is maintenance- ignition on then off, disconnect the free provided that the driving profile vehicle's battery within 15 seconds. allows sufficient charging of the Battery discharge protection 3 134.
Page 181 ■ Explosive gas may be present in Vauxhall battery. the vicinity of the battery. Note Using an AGM battery different from the original Vauxhall battery might result in a lower performance of the stop-start system. We recommend that you have the battery replaced by a workshop.
Page 182: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle care Diesel fuel system Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the Lower wiper arm carefully. raised position, press button to bleeding disengage the wiper blade and remove. If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled. Switch on Attach the wiper blade slightly angled the ignition three times for to the wiper arm and push until it...
Page 183: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle care Bulb replacement Headlights have separate systems for low beam 1 (outer bulbs) and high beam 2 (inner bulbs). Switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Low beam Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands.
Page 184 Vehicle care 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb 3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb. holder and replace the bulb. 4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging 4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector and the two lugs into the reflector and rotate clockwise to secure.
Page 185: Xenon Headlights
Vehicle care 3. Remove the bulb from the socket 3. Disengage the bulb holder from and replace the bulb. the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 4. Insert the bulb holder into the reflector. Fit the cap and rotate 4.
Page 186: Fog Lights
Vehicle care Fog lights Tail lights 1. Turn the bulb holder anti- clockwise and remove it from the reflector. Saloon/Hatchback The bulbs are accessible from beneath the vehicle. 2. Disengage the bulb holder from 1. Release the cover and remove it. the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug.
Page 187 Vehicle care 2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut Tail lights (1) from the inside by hand. Brake light (2) Turn signal light (3) 8. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail light assembly and screw into place. Connect the wiring plug and press the cable into the retainer.
Page 188 Vehicle care 1. Open the tailgate and remove the Sports tourer three covers. 2. Unscrew the three screws and remove. 3. Remove the tail light assembly. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 5. To replace the tail light (1), remove and replace the bulb 1.
Page 189 Vehicle care 2. Remove cover. 4. Carefully remove tail light assembly. Take care that the cable duct remains in position. Detach wiring plug from bulb holder. When assembling press the blind into the rubber grommets to reach 3. Unscrew two plastic securing nuts full retention force.
Page 190 Vehicle care Tail light in the tailgate Rear fog light / reverse light in the tailgate 4. Remove and replace the bulb. 1. Open the tailgate and remove the 5. Install the tail light assembly in the covers. 1. Remove cover. tailgate and tighten the screws.
Page 191: Instrument Panel
Vehicle care Interior lights 2. Remove and replace the bulb of 2. Remove the bulb holder rear fog light. downwards, taking care not to pull on the cable. Courtesy light, reading lights 3. Close cover. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. For replacing reverse light bulb on the right side of the tailgate, proceed in Load compartment light...
Page 192: Electrical System
Vehicle care Electrical system Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: ■ in the front left of the engine compartment, ■ in left-hand drive vehicles, in the interior behind the storage compartment, or, in right-hand drive vehicles, behind the...
Page 193: Engine Compartment Fuse
Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse. The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover, lift it upwards and remove.
Page 194 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit No. Circuit Engine control module 17 Transmission control module 34 – Lambda probe 18 Heated rear window 35 Power windows Fuel injection, ignition system 19 Front power windows 36 – Fuel injection, ignition system 20 Rear power windows 37 Canister vent solenoid –...
Page 195: Instrument Panel Fuse Box
Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box No. Circuit 50 Headlamp levelling 51 Air shutter 52 Auxiliary heater, diesel engine 53 Transmission control module, Engine control module 54 Wiring monitoring After having changed defective fuses close the fuse box cover and press In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse until it engages.
Page 196 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit Displays 17 Air conditioning system Exterior lights 18 Prefuse: radio, Infotainment, displays Exterior lights 19 Brake lights, tail lights, interior Radio lights Infotainment system, 20 – instrument 21 – Power outlet front 22 Ignition switch Power outlet rear seat Remove the cover.
Page 197 Vehicle care Fuse assignments No. Circuit Trailer module Trailer outlet Parking assist – – – – Fold down the blind and remove. Anti-theft alarm system – 10 – 11 Trailer module, Trailer socket 12 – 13 Trailer outlet 14 – 15 –...
Page 198: Vehicle Tools
Vehicle care Vehicle tools No. Circuit 18 – Tools 19 Steering wheel heating Vehicles with tyre repair kit 20 Sunroof 21 Seat heating 22 – 23 – 24 – When assembling press the blind into 25 – the rubber grommets to reach full retention force.
Page 199: Wheels And Tyres
Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Vehicles with spare wheel, Tyres of size 235/40 R 19 and 235/45 R 18 and 225/45 R 18 must variant 1 not be used as winter tyres. The jack, the tools and a strap for Tyre condition, wheel condition Tyres of size 215/60 R 16 must not...
Page 200: Tyre Pressure
Vehicle care Tyre pressure monitoring Speed code letter: Tyre pressure 3 237 and on the label on the front left door frame. Q = up to 100 mph system S = up to 112 mph The tyre pressure data refers to cold The tyre pressure monitoring system T = up to 118 mph tyres.
Page 201 Vehicle care Press the MENU button to select the Major pressure differences are External high-power radio equipment Vehicle Information Menu. indicated additionally by the control could disrupt the tyre pressure indicator w. monitoring system. Control indicator w 3 107. The tyre pressure monitoring system valve cores and sealing rings must be Vehicle messages 3 113.
Page 202: Tread Depth
Vehicle care Changing tyre and wheel If problems occur during the relearn process a warning message is size displayed in the Driver Information Centre. If tyres of a different size than those fitted at the factory are used, it may be Temperature compensation necessary to reprogramme the Cold tyres decrease the tyre...
Page 203: Tyre Chains
Vehicle care If the wheel covers and tyres used are Tyre chains are only permitted on the Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that not factory approved, the tyres must front wheels. is at tyre's sidewall near the rim not have a rim protection ridge. cannot be repaired with the tyre repair Always use fine mesh chains that add kit.
Page 204 Vehicle care The tyre repair kit is in a compartment under the floor cover in the load compartment or in the underseat storage compartment 3 55. 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment. 2. Remove the compressor. 4. Screw the compressor air hose to 6.
Page 205 Vehicle care 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push catch on bracket to remove sealant bottle from bracket. Screw the tyre inflation hose to the free connection of the sealant bottle. This prevents sealant from escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Page 206: Wheel Changing
Vehicle care If unusual noise is heard or the Make the following preparations and compressor becomes hot, turn observe the following information: compressor off for at least ■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and 30 minutes. non-skid surface. The front wheels The built-in safety valve opens at must be in the straight-ahead a pressure of 102 psi.
Page 207 Vehicle care ■ Clean wheel nuts and thread with place a soft cloth between the a clean cloth before mounting the screwdriver and the alloy wheel. wheel. 2. Variant 1: 9 Warning Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel nut and wheel nut cone. Fold out the wheel wrench and install ensuring that it locates securely and loosen each wheel...
Page 208 Vehicle care 3. Ensure the jack is correctly positioned under the relevant vehicle jacking point. 4. Variant 1: Set the jack to the necessary Attach jack handle and with the height. Position it directly below jack correctly aligned rotate the jacking point in a manner that handle until wheel is clear of the prevents it from slipping.
Page 209: Spare Wheel
Vehicle care Attach wheel wrench and with the Jacking position for lifting jack correctly aligned rotate wheel platform wrench until wheel is clear of the ground. 5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 6. Change the wheel. 7. Screw on the wheel nuts. 8.
Page 210 Vehicle care The use of a spare wheel that is Stowing a damaged wheel in the smaller than the other wheels or in load compartment, 5-door combination with winter tyres could hatchback affect driveability. Have the defective A damaged wheel must be stowed in tyre replaced as soon as possible.
Page 211 Vehicle care Replace the long bolt before fitting the Only mount one temporary spare spare wheel in the well after renewing wheel. Do not drive faster than or repairing the defective wheel. 50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not use for a long period of time. 9 Warning If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the rear while towing another vehicle,...
Page 212: Jump Starting
Vehicle care Jump starting ■ A discharged battery can already ■ The vehicles must not come into freeze at a temperature of 0 °C. contact with each other during the Defrost the frozen battery before jump starting process. Do not start with quick charger. connecting jump leads.
Page 213: Towing
Vehicle care Towing 3. Connect the black lead to the 4. Switch on electrical consumers negative terminal of the booster (e.g. headlights, heated rear battery. window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 4. Connect the other end of the black lead to a vehicle grounding point, 5.
Page 214: Towing Another Vehicle
Vehicle care Towing another vehicle Caution Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. When the engine is not running, considerably more force is needed to brake and steer. To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation and close the Screw in the towing eye as far as it will...
Page 215: Appearance Care
Vehicle care Appearance care Caution Exterior care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can Locks damage the vehicle. The locks are lubricated at the factory After towing, unscrew the towing eye. using a high quality lock cylinder grease.
Page 216: Exterior Lights
Vehicle care If using a vehicle wash, comply with Exterior lights For mechanical removal of ice, use the vehicle wash manufacturer's a sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the Headlight and other light covers are instructions. The windscreen wiper scraper firmly against the glass so made of plastic.
Page 217: Interior Care
Vehicle care Paintwork damage Rear carrier system Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum cleaner and brush. Rectify minor paintwork damage with Clean the rear carrier system with Remove stains with an upholstery a touch-up pen before rust forms. a steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner.
Page 218: Service Information
Service and maintenance Service and General information Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, maintenance Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Service information Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, In order to ensure economical and Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, safe vehicle operation and to Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Page 219: Recommended Fluids
Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Make sure that the Service and aging control, whereas viscosity Warranty Booklet is completed grade gives information on the oil's lubricants and parts correctly as continuous proof of thickness over a temperature range. service is essential if any warranty or Dexos is the newest engine oil quality Recommended fluids and goodwill claims are to be met, and is...
Page 220: Service And Maintenance
Service and maintenance Select the appropriate engine oil Coolant and antifreeze Over time, brake fluid absorbs based on its quality and on the moisture which will reduce braking Use only silicate-free long life coolant minimum ambient temperature effectiveness. The brake fluid should (LLC) antifreeze.
Page 221: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....220 Vehicle data ....... 222 The identification plate is located on the front left door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.
Page 222 Technical data Information on identification label: = Type approval number the right to make modifications. = Manufacturer Specifications in the vehicle 1 = Manufacturer = Model name documents always have priority over 2 = Type approval number = Vehicle Identification Number those given in this manual.
Page 223: Vehicle Data
Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 –...
Page 224 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 ✔...
Page 225 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔...
Page 226: Engine Data
Technical data Engine data Sales designation Engine identifier code A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16XER A16LET Number of cylinders 1398 1398 1364 1364 1598 1598 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 6000 6000 4200-6000 4900-6000 6000 5500 Torque [Nm] at rpm 4000 4000...
Page 227 Technical data Sales designation Engine identifier code A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF A17DTS Number of cylinders 1248 1686 1686 1686 1686 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 1750-3250 1750-2500 1750-2500 2000-2500 2000-2500 Fuel type...
Page 228 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 Turbo Engine identifier code A17DTJ A17DTR A20DTH at rpm 1700-2550 2000-2700 1750-2500 Fuel type Diesel Diesel Diesel Oil consumption [l/1000 km] Performance 5-door hatchback Engine A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XER Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission –...
Page 229 Technical data Engine A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF A17DTS Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – – Engine A17DTJ A17DTR A20DTH Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – Sports tourer Engine A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XER Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission...
Page 230: Vehicle Weight
Technical data Engine A13DTE A17DTJ A17DTR A20DTH Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XEL 1373/1388 – [kg] A14XER 1373/1388...
Page 231 Technical data 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A17DTE 1503/1518 – [kg] A17DTF 1503/1518 – A17DTJ 1503/1518 – A17DTR 1503/1518 – A17DTS 1503/1518 – A20DTH 1503/1518 –/1590 1503/1518 – A20DTH With stop-start function.
Page 232 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XEL –/1545 – [kg] A14XER –/1545 – A14NEL –/1611 – A14NET –/1611 –/1613 A16LET –/1613 –/1665 A16XER –/1578 –/1613 A13DTE –/1571 –...
Page 233 Technical data 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A17DTE –/1664 – [kg] A17DTF –/1664 – A17DTJ –/1684 – A17DTR –/1689 – A17 DTS –/1664 A20DTH –/1711 –/1731 –/1701 – A20DTH With stop-start function.
Page 234 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER 1393/1408 – [kg] A14NEL 1471/1486 –/1503 A14NET 1437/1452 –/1503 A16LET –/1503 –/1550 A16XER 1437/1452 –/1503 A13DTE 1471/1486 – A17DTJ 1503/1518 –...
Page 235 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER –/1571 – [kg] A14NEL –/1664 –/1664 A14NET –/1664 –/1664 A16LET –/1664 –/1701 A16XER –/1613 –/1664 A13DTE –/1664 – A17DTJ –/1733 –...
Page 236: Vehicle Dimensions
Technical data Vehicle dimensions 5-door hatchback Sports tourer Length [mm] 4419 4698 Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1814 1814 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 2013 2013 Height (without antenna) [mm] 1510 1535 Length of load compartment floor [mm] 1069 Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1549 1835...
Page 237 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine A14XEL, A14NEL, A16LET, A13DTE A14XER A14NET A16XER ecoFlex including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Engine A17DTE, A17DTF, A17DTJ, A20DTH A17DTC A17DTS A17DTR including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] A13 DTE diesel engine with stop-start system reduced capacity: 46 litres.
Page 238: Tyre Pressures
Technical data Tyre pressures Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A14XER, 205/55 R16, 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) A14XEL...
Page 239 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A16LET 205/65 R16, 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 9)8) 215/60 R16,...
Page 240 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A17DTE, 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 205/65 R16, 9)10) A17DTC,...
Page 241 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A17DTJ 205/65 R16, 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 9)8) 215/60 R16,...
Page 242 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A17DTR 205/65 R16, 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 9)8) 215/60 R16,...
Page 243 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A20DTH 205/65 R16, 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33) 270/2.7 (39) 270/2.7 (39) 240/2.4 (35) 280/2.8 (41) 9)8) 215/60 R16,...
Page 244 Technical data Towing hitch installation dimensions...
Page 245: Customer Information
To read this data, special equipment and access to the vehicle is required. Some diagnostic data is electronically fed into Vauxhall global systems when the vehicle is serviced in a workshop, in order to document the...
Page 246 ■ to share summary data which is not vehicle transmitters for garage door tied to a specific vehicle with other openers. RFID technology in organisations for research Vauxhall vehicles does not use or purposes record personal information or link with any other Vauxhall system containing personal information.
Page 247: Index
Index Accessories and vehicle Battery ........179 modifications ......174 Battery discharge protection ..134 Active head restraints....36 Battery voltage ......117 Adaptive forward lighting ... 108, 128 Bicycle rack........57 Adjustable air vents ....141 Bonnet ........175 Airbag and belt tensioners ..
Page 248 Climate control ......15 Electrical system......191 Flex-Fix system......57 Climate control systems..... 135 Electronic climate control Fog light ........108 Clock..........96 system ........137 Fog lights ........185 Code........... 113 Electronic driving programmes . . 152 Folding ......... 28 Control indicators......
Page 249 Headlights when driving abroad 127 Interruption of power supply ..152 Memorised settings...... 21 Head restraint adjustment ..... 8 Introduction ........3 Mirror adjustment ......8 Head restraints ......35 ISOFIX child restraint systems ..52 Misted light covers ..... 131 Heated .........
Page 250 Seat position ........ 37 Top-tether fastening eyes .... 52 Selector lever ......150 Towing........ 169, 212 Quickheat........140 Service ....... 142, 217 Towing another vehicle ..... 213 Service display ......100 Towing equipment ..... 170 Radio Frequency Identification Service information ....217 Towing hitch installation (RFID)........
Page 251 Wheel changing ......205 Wheel covers ......201 Ultrasonic parking assist .... 106 Wheels and tyres ....... 198 Underseat storage ....... 55 Windows........30 Upshift........105 Windscreen........30 Using this manual ......3 Windscreen wiper/washer ... 93 Winter tyres ....... 198 Vehicle checks......

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