Vauxhall Astravan (2007 year). Manual - part 19

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Clean edges and folds on opened doors 

and flaps as well as the areas they cover. 
Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the 

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use 

separate leathers for paint and window 

surfaces: remnants of wax on the windows 

will impair vision. 
Observe national regulations. 
Waxing 

Wax your vehicle regularly, in particular 

after it has been washed using shampoo 

and at the latest when water no longer 

forms beads on the paintwork, otherwise 

the paintwork will dry out. 
Also wax edges and folds on opened doors 

and flaps as well as the areas they cover. 

Polishing 

Polishing is necessary only if the paint has 

become dull or if solid deposits have 

become attached to it. 
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a 

protective film, making waxing 

unnecessary. 
Plastic body parts should not be treated 

with wax and polish. 
Use Metallic Paintwork Wax on vehicles 

with a metallic-effect paint finish. 
Sunroof 3 

Never clean with solvents or abrasive 

agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g. paint 

cleaner, acetone-containing solutions etc.), 

acidic or highly alkaline media or abrasive 

pads. 
No stickers may be applied to the sunroof. 
Wheels 

Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaning agent to 

clean the wheels. 
Wheels are painted and can be treated 

with the same agents as the body. For alloy 

wheels we recommend use of Alloy Wheel 

Preserver. 

Paintwork damage 

Repair minor paintwork damage such as 

stone chips, scratches etc. immediately 

using the touch-up pen or spray before rust 

forms. If rust has already formed, have a 

workshop eliminate the cause. Also check 

the surfaces and edges facing the road 

surface on which rust may have developed 

unnoticed for some time. 
Exterior lights 

Headlight and other protective light bezels 

are made of plastic. If they require 

additional cleaning after the vehicle has 

been washed, clean them with Car 

Shampoo. Do not use any abrasive or 

caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, 

and do not clean them dry. 

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Plastic and rubber parts 

For additional cleaning of plastic and 

rubber parts use Cleaner. Do not use any 

other agent, and in particular do not use 

solvents or petrol. 
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. 
Wheels and tyres 

Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. 
Interior and upholstery 

Clean the vehicle interior, including the 

instrument panel fascia, using interior 

cleaner. 
The instrument panel should only be 

cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum 

cleaner and brush. To remove stains, use 

cleaner that is suitable for both fabrics and 

vinyl. 
Do not use cleaning agents such as 

acetone, tetrachloride, paint thinner, paint 

remover, nail varnish remover, washing 

powder or bleach. Petrol is also unsuitable. 

Open Velcro fasteners on clothing could 

damage seat upholstery. Make sure Velcro 

fasteners are closed.
Seat belts 

Always keep seat belts clean and dry. 
Clean only with lukewarm water or Cleaner. 
Windows 

When cleaning the heated rear window, 

make sure that the heating element on the 

inside of the window is not damaged. 
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather 

in conjunction with Window Cleaner and 

Insect Remover. 
Windscreen Wash Solvent is suitable for de-

icing windows. 
For mechanical removal of ice, use a 

commercially available sharp-edged ice 

scraper. Press the scraper firmly against 

the glass so that no dirt can get under it 

and scratch the glass. 

Windscreen wiper blades 

Wax, such as that used in car washes, can 

cause streaks to form on the windscreen 

when the wiper is used. 
Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with 

a soft cloth and Vauxhall Windscreen 

Wash Solvent, and replaced if necessary, 

see page 303. 
Locks 

The locks are factory-lubricated with a high 

quality lock cylinder grease. This prevents 

the locks from freezing. Only use de-icer in 

urgent cases as this destroys the grease 

and damages the function of the locks. 

After using de-icer, have a workshop 

regrease the locks. 

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Engine compartment 

Areas of the engine compartment that are 

painted in the same colour as the vehicle 

must be looked after like any other painted 

surface. 
It is advisable to wash the engine 

compartment before and after winter and 

preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and 

brake fluid reservoir with plastic sheets 

before washing the engine. 
When washing the engine with a steam-jet 

cleaner, do not direct the steam jet at 

components of the anti-lock brake system, 

the air conditioning system, the climate 

control system or the belt drive and its 

components. 

Engine washing also removes subsequently 

applied protective wax. Therefore after 

washing, have a workshop protect the 

engine, parts of the braking system in the 

engine bay, axle elements with steering, 

body elements and cavities, thoroughly 

with protective wax. 
An engine wash can be performed in the 

spring in order to remove dirt that has 

adhered to the engine compartment, 

which may also have a high salt content. 

Check protective wax layer and make good 

if necessary. 
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. 

Underbody 

PVC underbody protection is applied in the 

factory in the areas that are affected by 

wheel spray, including the longitudinal 

sides of the underbody. This provides long-

term protection and does not require 

special maintenance. 
The areas of the vehicle underbody that 

are not covered with PVC have a 

permanent protective wax coating in 

critical areas. 
On vehicles which are washed frequently in 

automatic car washes with underbody 

washing facility, the protective wax 

coating may be impaired by dirt-dissolving 

additives. 

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Check the underbody after washing and 

have it waxed if necessary. Before the start 

of the cold weather season, check the PVC 

coating and protective wax coating. Have 

them restored to perfect condition if 

necessary. 
Caution – commercially available bitumen/

rubber materials can damage the PVC 

coating. We recommend that you have 

underbody work carried out by a 

workshop, who knows the prescribed 

materials and has experience in the use 

thereof. 
The underbody should be washed 

following the end of the cold weather 

season to remove any dirt adhering to the 

underbody since this may also contain salt. 

Check protective wax coating and, if 

necessary, have it restored to perfect 

condition. 

Astra TwinTop 

Treat all seals, e. g. on the roof and 

windscreen frame, with silicone oil from 

time to time. Good contact between the 

fine rubber lips and the sealing surfaces 

prevents leaks and reduces clamping 

forces. 
The roof can be held in an intermediate 

position for about 9 minutes by releasing 

the operating switch in order to clean roof 

spaces. 
Intermediate roof position for cleaning – 

see page 58. 
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. 

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Service, maintenance 

In our experience, the most common cause 

of all complaints is the result of 

misunderstanding or lack of 

communication between the customer and 

the Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
We sincerely hope you will never have 

cause to complain about your vehicle. 

However, if things do go wrong, the best 

course of action for you to take is to 

contact your Vauxhall Authorised 

Repairer’s Service Reception Staff and 

explain the difficulty you are having. We 

are confident they will do their utmost to 

resolve the problem to your complete 

satisfaction.
Sometimes, however, despite the best of 

intentions of all concerned, 

misunderstandings can occur. If your 

problem has not been resolved to your 

satisfaction, please make an appointment 

to discuss the matter with the Manager of 

the department concerned.
The majority of areas of concern can be 

quickly resolved in this way.
Should you wish to pursue the matter 

further, the Principal of the Vauxhall 

Authorised Repairer should be made 

aware of your concern. It is advisable in 

cases such as this to write to him to confirm 

your problem and the solutions that have 

been offered.
You can be assured the Authorised 

Repairer’s Principal will only be too anxious 

to fully investigate your problems and 

correct any errors made. After all, he has a 

large investment in his business and is 

proud of his reputation and 

professionalism and fully realises that 

satisfied customers are his key to success.
In the unlikely event that you are still not 

happy with the answer your Vauxhall 

Authorised Repairer has given, or the 

action he proposes to correct the problem, 

you may contact the Customer Care 

Department

1)

 where a team of Customer 

Care Consultants will spare no effort to 

ensure your complete satisfaction.
Vauxhall Motors Ltd.

Customer Care,

Griffin House, 

Osborne Road 

LUTON, 

Beds., LU1 3YT 

Telephone: 0845 090 2044
They will review all the facts involved. Then 

if it is felt some further action can be taken, 

the Vauxhall Authorised Repairer will be 

advised accordingly. In any case, your 

contact will be acknowledged confirming 

Vauxhall Motors’ position in the matter.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome, 

you can if you wish, seek advice from an 

independent third party such as:
Automobile Association (A.A.)

Fanum House, Basing View,

BASINGSTOKE,

Hants., RG21 4EA

Service, maintenance ..........................  294 
Inspection system ................................  296 
Genuine Vauxhall Parts and 

Accessories ........................................ 297 

A note on safety ..................................  297 
Checking and topping up fluids.........  298 
Engine oil..............................................  298 
Diesel fuel filter ....................................  300 
Coolant................................................. 300 
Brake fluid ............................................  302 
Windscreen wiper ................................  303 
Windscreen and headlight wash 

systems 3........................................... 305 

Battery.................................................. 306 
Protecting electronic components .....  306 
Vehicle decommissioning....................  307 
Vehicle recommissioning.....................  307 

1)

Calls may be monitored and recorded for 

training purposes.

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Royal Automobile Club (R.A.C.),

R.A.C. Motoring Services Ltd..

89-91 Pall Mall,

LONDON, SW1Y 5HS
The Customer Relations Department,

Society of Motor Manufacturers and 

Traders Ltd. (S.M.M.T.),

Forbes House, Halkin Street,

LONDON, SW1X 7DS
Customer Complaints Service,

Scottish Motor Trade Association,

(S.M.T.A.),

3 Palmerston Place,

EDINBURGH, EH12 5AQ
The National Conciliation Service,

Retail Motor Industry Federation,

9 North Street,

RUBGY, CV21 2AB
If you have a problem whilst abroad: 

The Service Departments of ADAM OPEL 

GmbH and General Motors branches 

everywhere will provide information and 

assistance:
In Luxembourg please contact the

General Motors Service Department in

Antwerp – Belgium

Telephone: 00 32-34 50 63 29
General Motors Austria GmbH

Groß-Enzersdorfer Str. 59 

1220 Vienna – Austria

Tel. 00 43-1-2 88 77 444 or

00 43-1-2 88 77 0

General Motors Belgium N.V.

Noordelaan 401 - Haven 500 

2030 Antwerp – Belgium 

Tel. 00 32-34 50 63 29
General Motors Southeast Europe

org. složka

Olbrachtova 9

140 00 Prague – Czech Republic 

Tel. 00 420-2 39 004 321 
General Motors Danmark

Jaegersborg Alle 4 

2920 Charlottenlund – Denmark 

Tel. 00 45-39 97 85 00 
Vauxhall Motors Ltd.

Customer Care

Griffin House, Osborne Road 

Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3YT – England 

Tel. 00 44-845 090 2044 
General Motors Finland Oy

Pajuniityntie 5 

00320 Helsinki – Finland 

Tel. 00 358-9 817 101 47
General Motors France

1 – 9, avenue du Marais

Angle Quai de Bezons 

95101 Argenteuil Cedex – France 

Tel. 00 33-1-34 26 30 51 
ADAM OPEL GmbH

Bahnhofsplatz 1 

65423 Rüsselsheim – Germany 

Tel. 00 49-61 42-77 50 00 or

00 49-61 42-7 70 

General Motors Hellas S.A.

56 Kifisias Avenue & Delfon str.

Amarousion 

151 25 Athens – Greece 

Tel. 00 30-1-6 80 65 01 
General Motors Southeast Europe Ltd.

Szabadsag utca 117 

2040 Budaörs – Hungary 

Tel. 00 36-23 446 100
General Motors India

Sixth Floor, Tower A

Global Business Park

Mehrauli – Gurgaon Road 

Gurgaon 122 022, Haryana – India 

Tel. 00 91-124 280 3333 
General Motors Ireland Ltd.

Opel House, Unit 60, Heather Road 

Sandyford, Dublin 18 – Ireland 

Tel. 00 353 1-216 10 00 
General Motors Italia Srl

Piazzale dell’Industria 40 

00144 Rome – Italy 

Tel. 00 39-06-5 46 51 
General Motors Nederland B.V.

Lage Mosten 49 – 63 

4822 NK Breda – Netherlands 

Tel. 00 31-76-5 44 83 00 
General Motors Norge AS

Kjeller-Vest 6 

2027 Kjeller – Norway 

Tel. 00 47-23 50 01 04
General Motors Poland Sp. z o. o.

Wołoska 5 

06-675 Warsaw – Poland 

Telephone 00 48-22-606 17 00 

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General Motors Portugal

Quinta da Fonte

Edificío Fernão Magalhães, Piso 2 

2780-190 Paço d’Arcos – Portugal 

Tel. 00 351- 21 440 75 00 
General Motors Southeast Europe

org. zložka

Apollo Business Centre

Mlynské Nivy 45 

821 09 Bratislava - Slovakia 

Tel. 00 421-2 58 275 543
General Motors España S.L.

Paseo de la Castellana, 91 

28046 Madrid – Spain 

Tel. 00 34-902 25 00 25 
General Motors Norden AB

Årstaängvägen 17 

100 73 Stockholm – Sweden 

Tel. 00 46-20 333 000 
General Motors Suisse S.A.

Stelzenstraße 4 

8152 Glattbrugg – Switzerland 

Tel. 00 41-44 828 28 80
General Motors Türkiye Ltd. Sti.

Kemalpasa yolu üzeri 

35861 Torbali / Izmir – Turkey 

Tel. 00 90-2 32-8 53-14 53 
In Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina,

Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, 

Lithuania, Macedonia, Romania, 

Serbia-Montenegro and Slovenia 

please contact the 

General Motors Service Department in 

Budaörs – Hungary

Tel. 00 36-23 446 100

Inspection system 

In order to guarantee economical and safe 

vehicle operation and to maintain the 

value of your vehicle, it is of vital 

importance that all maintenance work is 

carried out at the proper intervals as 

specified. 
In vehicles with a fixed engine oil change 

and service interval, InSP appears in the 

odometer display when the ignition is 

switched on when the service work is due: 

have the relevant service work carried out 

by a workshop within one week or 300 miles 

(500 km). 

The service interval display takes account 

of off-the-road periods during which the 

battery is disconnected. 
For vehicles with flexible engine oil change 

and service intervals, the length of these 

intervals is based on several parameters 

stemming from usage. For this reason, 

various engine-specific data is continually 

gathered and is used to calculate the 

remaining distance until the next service. 
This remaining distance can be displayed 

with the ignition off: briefly press the trip 

odometer reset button, the mileage 

reading shows. Press the button again for 

around 2 seconds, InSP and the remaining 

distance is shown.
If the remaining distance is less than 

1000 miles (1500 km), InSP is displayed 

with a remaining distance of 600 miles 

(1000 km) when the ignition is switched on 

and off. InSP is displayed for several 

seconds if the remaining distance is less 

than 600 miles (1000 km). Have the service 

work that is due carried out within one 

week or 300 miles (500 km). Have this work 

carried out by a Vauxhall Authorised 

repairer in order to avoid invalidation of 

warranty claims. 

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Further information on maintenance and 

the inspection system can be found in the 

service booklet, which is in the glove 

compartment. 
Have service work – and repairs to the 

bodywork and components – performed 

properly by a workshop. We recommend 

your Vauxhall Authorised repairer, who has 

excellent knowledge of Vauxhall vehicles 

and is in possession of the necessary tools 

and current service instructions from 

Vauxhall. To exclude the possibility of loss 

of warranty, use of a Vauxhall Authorised 

repairer is recommended in particular 

during the warranty period. For further 

information see the Service Booklet. 
Separate anti-corrosion service 

Have the work performed by a workshop at 

the intervals specified in the Service 

Booklet. 

Genuine Vauxhall Parts and 

Accessories 

We recommend that you use "Genuine 

Vauxhall Parts and Accessories" and 

conversion parts expressly approved for 

your vehicle type. These parts have 

undergone special tests to establish their 

reliability, safety and specific suitability for 

Vauxhall vehicles. Despite continuous 

market monitoring, we cannot assess or 

guarantee these attributes for other 

products, even if they have been granted 

approval by the relevant authorities or in 

some other form. 
"Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories" 

and conversion parts approved by 

Vauxhall can be obtained from your 

Vauxhall Authorised repairer, who can 

provide comprehensive advice about 

permissible technical changes and ensure 

that the part is installed correctly. 

A note on safety 

To avoid injury from moving parts and 

cables conducting ignition voltage, only 

carry out engine compartment checks 

(e.g. checking brake fluid or engine oil 

level) when the ignition is switched off. 

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 Warning

The cooling fan is controlled by a 

thermoswitch and can therefore start 

unexpectedly even if the ignition is 

switched off. Risk of injury.
Electronic ignition systems generate very 

high voltages. Do not touch the ignition 

system; high voltage can be fatal. 

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Never carry out any repairs or adjustment 

and maintenance work on the vehicle 

yourself. This especially applies to the 

engine, chassis and safety parts. You may 

unwittingly infringe the provisions of the 

law and, by not performing the work 

properly, endanger yourself and other 

road users. 

Checking and topping up fluids 

The caps that are used when topping up 

engine oil, coolant and wash fluid as well 

as the oil dipstick may be coloured yellow 

to aid identification. 

Engine oil 

Information on engine oils is found in the 

Service Booklet. 
Engine oil level and consumption

Every engine consumes engine oil for 

technical reasons. The engine oil 

consumption cannot be assessed until a 

fairly long distance has been driven, and 

may be above the specified value when the 

vehicle is first being driven (run-in period). 

Frequent driving at high revs increases 

engine oil consumption. 

In vehicles with engine oil level monitoring 3 

the engine oil level is monitored 

automatically

1)

, see page 116. It is 

advisable to check the engine oil level 

before setting off on long journeys. 

9

 Warning

Do not allow the engine oil level to drop 

below the minimum level!

1)

Not on Z 14 XEP or Z 20 LEH engine. 

Sales designation – see pages 310, 311.

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Checking the engine oil level, topping up 

engine oil

The pictures show the inspection of a petrol 

and two diesel engines. 
The oil level must be checked with the 

vehicle on a level surface and with the 

engine (which must be at operating 

temperature) switched off. Wait at least 

5 minutes before checking the level to 

allow the normal engine oil accumulation 

in the engine to drain into the oil pan. 

To check the engine oil level, wipe the oil 

from dipstick and insert dipstick into 

handle as far as it will go. Top engine oil up 

if the level has dropped into the range of 

the top-up mark MIN. 
The engine oil level must not exceed the 

upper mark MAX on the dipstick. Excess 

engine oil must be drained off or extracted. 

If the engine oil level is above the MAX 

mark there is a risk of damage to the 

engine or the catalytic converter. 
Capacity between MIN and MAX marks, 

see pages 346, 347. 

Top up with the same brand of engine oil 

that was used during the previous oil 

change, following the instructions in the 

service booklet. 
To close, position the cap and screw it into 

place. 
Capacities, see pages 346, 347. 

9

 Warning

It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain 

the correct level of an appropriate quality 

oil in the engine.

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Engine oil change, oil filter change 

Have a workshop change the oil at the 

specified service intervals. 
We recommend that you use genuine 

engine oil filters. 

Diesel fuel filter 

On each engine oil change, have the fuel 

filter checked for any water residue by a 

workshop. 
Illumination of A indicates water in the 

fuel filter 3. 
Have fuel filter checked at shorter intervals 

if the vehicle is subjected to extreme 

operating conditions such as high humidity 

(primarily in coastal areas), extremely high 

or low outside temperatures and 

substantially varying daytime and 

night-time temperatures. 

Coolant 

The glycol-based coolant provides 

excellent corrosion protection for the 

heating and cooling systems as well as 

antifreeze protection down to around 

-28 °C. It remains in the cooling system 

throughout the year and need not be 

changed. 
Use of certain antifreezes can lead to 

engine damage. We therefore recommend 

that you only use antifreezes that have 

been approved. 

9

 Warning

Empty engine oil cans do not belong in 

the domestic rubbish. Please comply with 

the legal, environmental and health 

regulations as regards the disposal of 

used oil and engine oil filters. 

9

 Warning

Antifreeze is a danger to health; it must 

therefore be kept in the original container 

and out of the reach of children. 

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Antifreeze and corrosion protection 

Before the start of winter, have a workshop 

check the antifreeze protection. The 

antifreeze level must guarantee protection 

to approx. -28 °C. Insufficient antifreeze 

will reduce the frost protection level and 

the corrosion protection. If necessary add 

antifreeze. 
If coolant loss is topped up with water, 

have concentration checked and add 

antifreeze if necessary. 

Coolant level 

Hardly any losses occur since the cooling 

system is sealed and it is thus rarely 

necessary to top up the coolant. 
The coolant should be a little above the 

KALT/COLD mark in the expansion tank 

with a cold cooling system. The coolant 

level can also be read off from the outside 

of the expansion tank. 

When the engine is at operating 

temperature, coolant level rises. It falls 

again when the system cools. If it falls 

below the KALT/COLD mark when the 

system is cold, top up to just above the 

mark. 
Top up antifreeze. If no antifreeze is 

available, top up with clean tap water. If 

tap water is unavailable, distilled water 

can be used. 
After topping up with water or distilled 

water, check the antifreeze concentration 

and add antifreeze if necessary. Have a 

workshop eliminate the cause of the 

coolant loss. 
Too low a coolant level can cause engine 

damage. 
To close, position the cap and screw it into 

place. 

9

 Warning

Allow engine to cool down before 

removing coolant filler cap. Remove filler 

cap carefully so that pressure can escape 

slowly, otherwise there is a risk of 

scalding. 

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Coolant temperature 

Control indicator W illuminates when 

coolant temperature is too high. Check 

coolant level immediately: 
z Coolant level too low:

Add coolant, see notes under "Antifreeze 

and corrosion protection", and "Coolant 

level". Have a workshop eliminate the 

cause of the coolant loss. 

z Coolant level OK:

Have the cause of the raised coolant 

temperature eliminated. Contact a 

workshop. 

Brake fluid 

Brake fluid level 

The fluid level in the reservoir must be 

neither higher than the MAX mark nor 

lower than the MIN mark. 

The use of certain brake fluids can cause 

damage or loss of braking power. We 

therefore recommend the use of high-

performance brake fluid that has been 

approved.
When topping up, ensure maximum 

cleanliness as contamination of the brake 

fluid can lead to function problems in the 

braking system. 
After correcting the brake fluid level, have 

a workshop eliminate the cause of the 

brake fluid loss. 

9

 Warning

Brake fluid is toxic and caustic. Keep 

away from eyes, skin, textiles and 

painted surfaces. Direct contact can 

cause injuries and damage. 

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Brake fluid change 

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs 

water. If the brakes become hot, such as 

when driving on long downhill stretches, 

vapour bubbles can occur in the water, 

which can have an extremely adverse 

effect on braking power (depending on the 

proportion of water). 
The fluid change intervals specified in the 

Service Booklet must therefore be 

observed. 

Windscreen wiper 

Clear vision is essential for safe driving. 
Perform regular checks on the windscreen 

wiper and headlight wash system 3 to 

ensure they are operating correctly. We 

recommend wiper blade replacement at 

least once a year. 
If the windscreen is dirty, operate the 

windscreen wash system before switching 

on the windscreen wiper or setting the 

wiper to automatic operation with the rain 

sensor 3. This will avoid wiper blade wear. 
Do not switch on the windscreen wiper or 

set them to automatic operation with the 

rain sensor 3 if the windscreen is iced up as 

this could damage the wiper blades or the 

wiper system. 

We recommend releasing frozen wiper 

blades with defroster spray. 
Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with 

a soft cloth and Vauxhall Windscreen 

Wash Solvent. 
Wiper blades whose lips have become 

hardened, cracked or covered with silicone 

must be replaced. This may be necessary 

as a result of the effects of ice, thawing salt 

or heat, or the incorrect use of cleaning 

agents. 
Switch off the windscreen wiper or 

automatic wiper with rain sensor 3 in car 

wash, see pages 12, 13, 141, 289. 
Windscreen wiper care, see page 291. 

9

 Warning

Have the brake fluid change performed 

by a workshop. Please comply with the 

legal, environmental and health 

regulations as regards the disposal of 

brake fluid. 

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To ensure proper operation of the rain 

sensor 3 the sensor area must be free from 

dust, dirt and ice, which is why the 

windscreen wash system must be operated 

at regular intervals and the sensor area 

de-iced. Vehicles with rain sensor 3 can be 

identified by the sensor area near the top 

of the windscreen. 

Service setting for front windscreen wiper 

(e.g. for changing or cleaning the front 

wiper blades). 
Within 4 seconds from turning off the 

ignition, with the key still in the lock 3 or for 

the Open&Start System 3 after switching 

off the ignition and before opening the 

driver’s door, move the wiper stalk down. 

Release wiper stalk as soon as the wiper is 

vertical.

Wiper blades on the windscreen 

Activate service setting – see previous 

column. Raise wiper arm, tilt wiper blade 

at 90° to the wiper arm and remove to the 

side. 

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Wiper blade on the rear window 3 

Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as 

shown in Fig. 17318 T, and remove. 

Windscreen and headlight wash 

systems 

3

 

The fluid reservoir filler neck for the 

windscreen wash system and headlight 

wash system 3 is located at the front, next 

to the left headlight. 
Capacities, see pages 346, 347. 
Fill only with clean water to prevent the 

nozzles from clogging. To improve 

cleaning efficiency, we recommend that 

you add a little Vauxhall Windscreen Wash 

Solvent. 

The windscreen wash system and 

headlight wash system will not freeze in 

winter: 

When closing the reservoir, press the lid 

firmly over the beaded edge all the way 

round. 

Frost protection 

down to

Mixing ratio of 

Vauxhall 

Windscreen 

Wash Solvent to 

water 

-5 °C

1 : 3

-10 °C

1 : 2

-20 °C

1 : 1

-30 °C

2 : 1