Vauxhall Tigra (2009 year). Manual - part 1
VAUXHALL Tigra
Owner’s Manual
Model Year 2009.0
Edition: July 2008
TS 1622-A-09
Operation, Safety, Maintenance
Introduction
Make use of the Owner’s Manual
Page references are indicated with 3 .
3 means "see page".
Your vehicle is an intelligent combination
z The "In Brief" section will give you an
of forward-looking technology, impressive
initial overview,
9 Danger, 9 Warning, Caution
safety, environmental friendliness and
z The table of contents at the beginning of
economy.
the Owner’s Manual and within the
9 Danger
The retractable steel roof also gives you
individual chapters will show you where
the opportunity to enjoy your Tigra as a
everything is.
Text marked 9 Danger provides
coupe or a convertible.
information on risk of fatal injury. Failure
z Its index will help you find what you
to comply with the instructions could
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle
want.
endanger life.
safely and ensure that it performs
z Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
perfectly. This Owner’s Manual provides
points of reference or indicate some
you with all the necessary information to
action to be performed.
9 Warning
that end.
z Black arrows in the illustrations indicate
Make sure your passengers are aware of
Text marked 9 Warning provides
a reaction or a second action to be
the possible risk of accident and injury
information on risk of accident or injury.
performed.
which may result from improper use of the
Failure to comply with the instructions
vehicle.
z This Owner’s Manual depicts right-hand
could lead to injury.
drive vehicles. Operation is similar for
You must always comply with the specific
left-hand drive vehicles.
laws of the country that you are travelling
Caution
in. These laws may differ from the
z The Owner’s Manual uses the internal
information in this Owner’s Manual.
engine codes. The corresponding sales
Text marked Caution provides
designations are found in the chapter
information on possible damage to
When this Manual refers to a workshop
"Technical data".
the vehicle. Failure to comply with the
visit, we recommend you use a Vauxhall
instructions could lead to vehicle
Authorised Repairer.
z Directional data, e.g. left or right,
damage.
or front or back, in the descriptions
All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers provide
always relate to the direction of travel.
first-class service at reasonable prices.
Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall.
Experienced mechanics trained by
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We wish you many hours of pleasurable
Vauxhall work according to specific
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driving.
Vauxhall instructions.
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The Owner’s Manual, Infotainment system
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engine options, models specific to one
Warranty Booklet should always be kept
country, optional equipment, Vauxhall
ready to hand in the vehicle glove
genuine parts and accessories).
compartment.
Commitment to customer
In Brief
2
Contents
satisfaction:
Keys, Doors, Windows,
Our aim: to keep you happy with your
Retractable Steel Roof
20
vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
Seats, Interior
44
offer first-class service at competitive
Instruments, Controls
66
prices. Experienced, factory-trained
Lighting
86
technicians work according to factory
Infotainment System
90
instructions. Your Authorised Repairer can
Climate Control
92
supply you with GENUINE VAUXHALL-
Driving and Operation
100
APPROVED PARTS, which have undergone
Self-help, Vehicle Care
126
stringent quality and precision checks, and
Service and Maintenance
152
of course useful and attractive
VAUXHALL-APPROVED ACCESSORIES.
Technical Data
168
Our name is your guarantee!
Index
180
For details of the
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer Network,
please ring this number; 0845 090 2044
2
In Brief
In Brief
To unlock the driver’s door:
To unlock and open luggage
Press button q
compartment: Press button q on
Door locks 3 22,
remote control twice, press
Key 3 20,
button beneath the boot lid
Electronic immobiliser 3 21,
To unlock with button in driver’s door
Remote control 3 3 22,
handle: With vehicle unlocked, ignition on
Central locking 3 3 23,
and handbrake applied, briefly pull
Vauxhall alarm system 3 3 29.
button R.
Luggage compartment 3 26,
Remote control 3 3 22.
In Brief
3
To adjust seat leg room:
To adjust seat backrests:
Seat cushion height: Pull lever
Pull handle, slide seat,
Turn handwheel
Lift lever and relieve some weight from seat
release handle
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
to raise it or press down on seat with body
Seats 3 44,
adjusting it.
weight to lower it.
Seat position 3 45.
Seats 3 44,
Seats 3 44,
Seat position 3 45.
Seat position 3 45.
9 Warning
Important: Do not sit nearer than
10 inches (25 cm) from the steering
wheel, to permit safe airbag
deployment.
4
In Brief
Head restraint height: To release,
Pull out the seat belt and click
Adjust exterior mirrors
tilt head restraint forward, hold
into belt buckle
Select corresponding exterior mirror and
and adjust height, engage
The seat belt must not be twisted and must
adjust with the four-way switch.
Head restraints 3 46,
lie snugly against the body. The backrest
Mirrors 3 31,
Head restraint position 3 47,
must not be tilted back too far (maximum
Aspherical exterior mirrors 3 31,
Head restraint removal 3 47.
approx. 25°).
Heated exterior mirrors 3 11, 3 32.
To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
Three-point seat belts 3 49,
Airbag system 3 54,
Seat position 3 45.
In Brief
5
To adjust interior mirror by
Steering wheel adju stment 3:
swivelling
Swivel lever down, adjust height,
Swiv el lev er on unde rside of mirror housing
swivel lever up, engage
to reduce dazzle.
Ad just stee ring whe el only when ve hicle is
stationary and ste ering column lock is
Interior mirror 3 32.
re lea se d.
Airba g syste m 3 54,
Stee ring colum n lock 3 13.
6
In Brief
In Brief
7
1
Side air vents
3 92
8
Turn signal lamps
3 9, 3 87
15
Ignition switch
Headlamp flash
3 9, 3 87
with steering column lock
3 13
2
Front passenger airbag
3 54
Dipped beam,
16
Steering wheel adjustment 3
35
3
Infotainment system 3
3 74,3 91
Main beam
3 9, 3 87
Door-to-door lighting 3
3 88
17
Accelerator pedal
3 106, 3 108
4
Hazard warning lamps
3 10, 3 88
Cruise control 3
3 116
LED for Vauxhall alarm
18
Brake pedal
3 70, 3 106, 3 119
system 3
3 30
9
Remote control on steering
19
Clutch pedal 3
3 106
wheel 3
3 90
5
Information display
20
Heated seats 3
3 46
for time, date,
10
Instruments
3 66,3 72
outside temperature,
21
Accessory socket or
11
Windscreen wipers
3 10, 3 85
Infotainment system 3
3 74
cigarette lighter
3 63
Windscreen washer
Trip computer 3
3 81
22
Ashtray 3
3 64
system
3 11, 3 85
6
Centre air vents
3 92
23
Air conditioning system 3
3 96
12
Parking lamps,
7
Horn
3 10
dipped beam
3 9, 3 86
Heated rear window
3 11, 3 34
Driver’s airbag
3 54
Air recirculation system 3
3 97
13
Headlamp range adjustment
3 88
24
Climate control
3 92
Fog tail lamp
3 87
Front fog lamps 3
3 87
25
Glove compartment
3 65
Instrument illumination
3 89
14
Bonnet release lever
3 126
8
In Brief
Control indicators
Engine oil pressure,
Alternator,
I
p
Seat belt 3,
3 68.
3 69.
X
3 66, 3 49.
Turn signal lamps,
Brake system, clutch system,
O
R
Front fog lamps 3,
3 9, 3 69, 3 87.
3 70, 3 164.
>
3 66, 3 87.
Main beam,
Anti-lock Braking System
C
u
A
Engine electronics,
3 9, 3 69, 3 87.
(ABS) 3,
Immobiliser 3, Easytronic 3,
3 120.
Fault,
!
Preheating for diesel engines 3,
3 21, 3 67, 3 104, 3 112.
3 69.
S
Engine oil level 3,
3 70, 3 160.
Exhaust emission 3,
j
Easytronic 3, Start engine 3,
Z
3 67, 3 112.
3 69, 3 101.
EPS
Electric Power-assisted Steering
(EPS) 3,
Airbag systems, Belt tensioners,
Easytronic 3,
3 70.
v
T
3 50, 3 58.
Winter programme,
3 103.
Electronic Stability Programme
v
(ESP®Plus ) 3,
Fog tail lamp,
3 71, 3 114.
r
3 69, 3 87.
Fuel level,
Y
3 71, 3 111.
Seat occupancy recognition 3,
y
3 71, 3 59.
In Brief
9
Exterior lights
Headlamp flash, main beam and
Switch on turn signal lamps
Turn
dipped beam
Right
= Stalk up
7
= Off
Headlamp flash
= Pull stalk towards
Left
= Stalk down
steering wheel
8
= Parking lamps
Turn signal lamps 3 87.
Main beam
= Push stalk forwards
9
= Dipped beam or main beam
Dipped beam
= Push stalk forwards
again
Press
>
= Front fog lamps 3
Main beam, headlamp flash 3 87.
r
= Fog tail lamp
0
= Courtesy lamp
Lighting 3 86,
Headlamp warning buzzer 3 14, 3 84.
10
In Brief
Hazard warning lamps
Horn j: press right or left
Windscreen wipers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Airbag system 3 54,
& = Fast
Remote control on steering wheel 3 3 90.
Hazard warning lamps 3 88.
%
= Slow
$ = Adjustable timed interval wipe
§
= Off
Windscreen wipers 3 85,
Adjustable wiper interval 3 3 85,
Change windscreen wipers 3 165.
In Brief
11
Operating windscreen washer
Heated rear window, heated
To clear fogged or icy windows
system: Pull stalk toward steering
exterior mirrors
Rotary knob for temperature and air flow
wheel
Operated with the Ü button.
clockwise, air distribution to V,
The wipers will swipe for a few strokes.
Air conditioning system 3: also press
Climate control system 3 3 92,
button n.
Windscreen washer system 3 85,
Heated rear window 3 34.
further information 3 165.
Climate control system 3 3 92.
12
In Brief
Before starting off, check
z Tyre pressure and tyre condition 3 121,
3 176.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 159
to 3 165.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted. 3 44, 3 49, 3 31
z Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Manual transmission
Easytronic 3
Reverse: With the vehicle stationary,
N
= Neutral/idle/start position
depress the clutch pedal, wait 3 seconds,
o
= Driving position
then raise ring under gearshift lever and
+
= Higher gear
engage gear.
-
= Lower gear
If the gear does not engage, set the lever
A/M
= Switch between Automatic and
in neutral, release the clutch pedal and
Manual mode.
depress again; then repeat gear selection.
R
= Reverse gear
Manual transmission 3 105.
(with selector lever lock)
To move the selector lever from N to R
press the button on the lever.
Only start in N with footbrake depressed.
Easytronic 3 3 100.
In Brief
13
Steering column lock and ignition
Starting the engine
Releasing the handbrake:
Turn key to position 1. Move the steering
Depress the clutch and brake pedals,
Raise lever slightly, Press release
wheel slightly to release the steering
Easytronic 3 in N, do not press accelerator,
button, Lower lever fully
column lock.
for diesel engine: turn key to 2 until control
Handbrake 3 121.
indicator ! goes out, turn key to 3; release
0
= Ignition off
key when engine is running.
1
= Steering free, ignition off
Before restarting or switching off the
2
= Ignition on, for diesel engine:
engine, turn key back to 0.
preheating
3
= Starting
To switch on the ignition, only turn the key
to 2.