Vauxhall Tigra (2009 year). Manual - part 2
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In Brief
Parking the vehicle
z If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill
Advice when parking
slope, engage first gear before switching
z Always apply handbrake without
z Do not park the vehicle on flammable
off the ignition. On an uphill slope, turn
pressing release button. Apply as firmly
ground as combustion could occur due
the front wheels away from the kerb.
as possible on a downhill slope or uphill
to the high exhaust temperatures.
slope. Operate footbrake at same time
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
z Close windows and retractable steel
to reduce operating force.
engage reverse gear before switching off
roof.
the ignition. Turn the front wheels
z Switch off engine and ignition. To do this,
towards the kerb.
z The engine cooling fans may run after
turn ignition key to 0 and remove. Turn
the engine has been switched off, 3 159.
steering wheel until steering column lock
z Lock vehicle and arm Vauxhall alarm
perceptibly engages (anti-theft
system 3 with button p on the remote
z After running at high engine speeds or
protection).
control.
with high engine loads, operate the
engine briefly at a low load or run in
On vehicles with Easytronic 3, control
To activate the anti-theft locking
neutral for approx. 30 seconds before
indicator R flashes for a few seconds
system 3, press button p twice.
switching off in order to protect the
after the ignition is switched off if the
turbocharger 3.
handbrake has not been applied.
Remote control 3 3 22,
Central locking system 3 23,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 3 29,
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
3 166.
In Brief
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Interesting functions
Airbag system
Side airbag system
The side airbag is triggered in the event of
The airbag system consists of several
a side-on collision to form a safety cushion
separate systems.
for the driver or front passenger in the
Front airbag system
respective door area. This substantially
The front airbag system will be triggered in
reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
the event of a serious accident involving a
and pelvis.
frontal impact and forms safety cushions
Airbag system 3 54.
for the driver and front passenger. The
forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of
injuries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.
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In Brief
Operating menus in the
Selection using multifunction knob 3:
To select with steering wheel buttons 3
rotate and press multifunction knob.
Select menu options via the menus and the
information display 3
buttons.
Menu options are selected using menus
To exit a menu, turn the multifunction knob
and using the buttons/four-way button or
left or right to Return or Main and select.
Information display 3 74.
the multifunction knob of the Infotainment
system 3 or the buttons 3 on the steering
wheel. The respective menu options are
shown on the display.
Selection using four-way button: press
four-way button at top, bottom, left or
right.
In Brief
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Ü
Board Computer
19,5°
19:36
BC 1
All values
BC 2
257.0
miles
Timer
1
Ø
40
mph
7.0 gal
8
Ø 48.0 miles/gal
Trip computer 3
Opening retractable steel roof
z Release the locking levers on upper
right and left of the window frames,
Functions:
Only with vehicle stationary.
pulling both levers all the way down.
z Range
z Apply handbrake
The retaining hook must unhook.
z Instantaneous consumption
z Engage the luggage compartment
z Distance travelled
partition in the rear position.
z Average speed
z Place no objects in front of the rear
window or in front of the luggage
z Effective consumption
compartment partition.
z Average consumption
z Close the boot lid.
z Stop watch
Trip computer 3 81.
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In Brief
Closing retractable steel roof
Only with vehicle stationary and boot lid
closed.
The luggage compartment partition must
be engaged in its rear position. Do not
place any objects in front of the luggage
compartment partition.
z Apply handbrake
z Switch on ignition.
z Switch on ignition.
z Press S until the roof and boot lid are
completely closed.
z Pull S until the roof is completely open
and the boot lid is closed.
An acoustic signal sounds at the
beginning and end of the procedure.
An acoustic signal sounds at the
beginning and end of the procedure.
If button S is actuated when the
handbrake is not applied, a warning
If the handbrake is not applied, the roof
buzzer sounds and the roof remains
lock is not released or the luggage
open.
compartment partition is not folded
back when button S is actuated, a
warning buzzer sounds and the roof
does not open.
Retractable steel roof 3 34.
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z Move the locking levers on right and left
Ultrasonic parking sensors 3
of the window frames all the way up.
When reverse gear is selected, the parking
Each retaining hook must engage and
distance sensors switch on automatically.
the roof must lock securely.
An acoustic warning sounds when the
Retractable steel roof 3 34.
vehicle approaches an obstacle behind it.
6 Ultrasonic parking sensors 3 3 118.
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Keys, Doors, Windows, Retractable Steel Roof
Replacement keys
Keys, Doors, Windows,
The key number is specified in the
Retractable Steel Roof
Car Pass 3.
The key is part of the electronic
immobiliser.
Locks 3 151.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
Replacement keys
20
forcefully rotated without the correct key or
Lock cylinders
20
if the correct key is not fully inserted.
Key with retractable key blade 3
20
To reset, turn cylinder with the correct key
Car Pass
20
until its slot is vertical, remove key and then
Electronic immobiliser
21
re-insert it. If the cylinder still free-wheels,
Remote control 3
22
turn the key through 180° and repeat
Key with retractable key blade 3
Central locking system
23
operation.
Press button to extend. Press button to
Operating central locking system with
retract; key section engages audibly.
key in driver’s door lock
25
Luggage compartment
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Car Pass
Vauxhall alarm system 3
29
The Car Pass contains safety-related
Exterior mirrors
31
vehicle data and should therefore be kept
Interior mirror
32
in a safe place.
Electric windows
32
When the vehicle is taken to a workshop,
Retractable steel roof
34
the Car Pass data is needed in order to
Wind deflector 3
43
perform certain operations.
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If control indicator A illuminates after
the engine has started, there is a fault
in the engine electronics or transmission
electronics 3 3 67, 3 104, 3 112 or there
is water in the diesel fuel filter 3 3 162.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors.
You should always lock the vehicle after
leaving it and switch on the Vauxhall alarm
system 3, 3 23.
Electronic immobiliser
Control indicator for immobiliser A
Control indicator A illuminates briefly
The system checks whether the vehicle is
when the ignition is switched on.
allowed to start with the key used. Once
the transponder in the key is recognised,
If the control indicator flashes when the
the vehicle can be started.
ignition is on, there is a fault in the system;
the engine cannot be started. Switch off
The electronic immobiliser activates
the ignition and then repeat the start
automatically when the key is removed
attempt.
from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator A continues to
flash, try to start the engine using the
second key and contact a workshop for
assistance.
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Fault
If the central locking system cannot be
operated with the remote control, it may
be due to the following:
z Range exceeded.
z Battery voltage in remote control too
low, change battery.
z Frequent successive activations of the
remote control outside the range of
the vehicle (this means that the remote
control is no longer recognized).
Synchronise remote control.
z If the central locking system is
overloaded as a result of repeated
Remote control 3
The remote control has a range of approx.
operation at short intervals. The power
5 metres. This range can be affected by
supply is cut off for a brief period.
Depending on equipment level, the vehicle
outside influences. Aim the remote control
comes equipped with one of the remote
z Interference from higher-power radio
at the vehicle to operate. The hazard
controls depicted on this page.
waves from other sources.
warning lamps flash to confirm remote
The remote control is integrated in the key.
control operation.
Opening the vehicle 3 25.
Used to operate:
Handle the remote control with care,
z central locking system,
protect it from moisture and high
z mechanical anti-theft locking system 3,
temperatures and avoid unnecessary
z Vauxhall alarm system 3.
operation.
The windows can also be closed using the
remote control.
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Key with fixed key bit,
see Fig. 15331 T on previous page.
Have the workshop change the battery.
Remote control synchronisation
After changing the battery, unlock the
door using the key. Insert the key in the
ignition lock to synchronise the remote
control.
Remote control battery replacement
Central locking system
Replace the battery as soon as the range
Used to unlock and lock doors, luggage
of the remote control begins to shrink.
compartment cover and tank flap.
Batteries do not belong in household
To unlock
waste. They must be disposed of at an
Unlock driver’s door only
appropriate recycling collection point.
Press button q on remote control once.
Key with retractable key blade,
Unlock entire vehicle
see Fig. 15330 T on previous page.
Press button q on remote control twice.
Extend the key 3 20. Open the remote
The vehicle can also be unlocked by pulling
control. Replace the battery (battery
the door handles if the anti-theft locking
type CR 20 32), noting installation position.
system is disabled.
Close the remote control and synchronise.
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To lock
Press button m in the door.
Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3
Close doors, luggage compartment and
The vehicle can be locked even if the
tank flap.
9 Warning
driver’s door is open. Risk of being locked
Press button p on remote control.
out.
Do not use the system if there are people
– or from the inside -
in the vehicle! The doors cannot be
unlocked from the inside.
All doors must be closed.
If the ignition was on, the driver’s door
must be opened and closed once so that
the vehicle can be secured.
All doors are secured against opening.
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Within 10 seconds of locking, press the p
Fault
button on the remote control again.
If the central locking cannot be operated,
this can be for one of the following reasons:
Unlocking the vehicle switches off the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
z If the central locking system is
overloaded as a result of repeated
Note
operation at short intervals. The power
z A short time after unlocking using the
supply is cut off for a brief period.
remote control the doors lock again
automatically if no door is opened.
z Faulty fuse in fuse box 3 140.
z To lock the doors from inside (e.g. to
To eliminate the cause of the fault, contact
prevent unwanted entry from outside),
a workshop.
press central locking switch m in the
Use the key to open and close the driver’s
door trim.
door.
z The vehicle can be locked without the
need for the key. With the driver’s door
open, press central locking switch m in
Operating central locking system
the door trim and then close the driver’s
with key in driver’s door lock
door. Note that unintentional actuation
To unlock
could cause one to be locked out.
Turn key forward in lock as far as it will go.
z Locked doors and luggage
Turn back to vertical position and remove.
compartment unlock automatically in
If the anti-theft locking system 3 is
the event of an accident of a certain
engaged, only the driver’s door will unlock.
severity (to permit outside assistance).
To unlock the entire vehicle: switch on the
Prerequisite: Ignition must not be
ignition, press central locking switch m and
switched off.
pull the driver’s door handle.
To lock
With doors closed, turn key towards rear of
vehicle as far as it will go. Turn back to
vertical position and remove.
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Luggage compartment
To open with the button beneath the boot
To close:
lid
Press the button below the boot lid until the
To open with the button in the driver’s
1. Unlock entire vehicle 3 23.
lid is completely closed.
door handle
1. Unlock entire vehicle 3 23.
2. Briefly press the button beneath the boot
If the ignition is on but the handbrake is not
lid. The opening process begins after a
applied when the button is pressed, a
2. Apply handbrake.
slight delay.
warning buzzer sounds and the luggage
3. Switch on ignition.
compartment closes.
Pressing the button again stops the
4. Briefly press button R. The opening
opening process.
A tone sounds when the boot lid is
process begins after a slight delay.
completely closed. Locking of the lid
If the ignition is on but the handbrake is not
Pressing the button again stops the
is indicated by a single flash of the hazard
applied when the button is pressed, a
opening process.
warning lamps.
warning buzzer sounds and the luggage
If the handbrake is not engaged when the
compartment remains closed.
button is pressed, a warning buzzer sounds
and the luggage compartment remains
closed.
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Fault
3. Turn the tool 90° to the right to remove.
5. Pull the tool forward out of the flooring.
The boot lid can only be operated if the
4. Pull the front of the tool upward and out
roof has been fully and correctly closed or
of the flooring.
opened beforehand.
In the event of automatic drive malfunction
or loss of battery power, the boot lid is
manually opened as follows:
1. Open the door.
2. Fold down the seat backrest. The tool is
fastened underneath the seat.
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6. Open and fold down the cover of the
8. Have a second person hold the rear of
To close the boot lid, have a second person
emergency release cable. Pull the cable
the boot lid down. Pull the tool forward
help you press it down and engage it in the
out slightly.
to release the lid at the rear.
lock.
7. Insert the tool through the eye of the
9. Carefully open the boot lid by hand.
Have the cause of the fault eliminated by a
emergency release cable. Support the
workshop.
Refit the emergency release cable in the
rounded end of the tool on the cover as
opening and refit the cover. Do not close
illustrated. The eye of the emergency
the vehicle door if the cover is open.
release cable must lie in the groove on
the tool.
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Vauxhall alarm system 3
Monitors:
z doors, luggage compartment, bonnet,
z the passenger compartment,
z vehicle tilt e.g. if it is raised,
z the ignition.
To activate
All doors, windows, retractable steel roof,
luggage compartment and bonnet must
be closed. Press button p on the remote
control.
If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s
2. Press button in front of the courtesy lamp
door must be opened and closed once so
(with ignition off); LED in the hazard
that the anti-theft alarm system can be
warning lamp button flashes a
switched on.
maximum of 10 seconds.
Activation without monitoring of
3. Close doors.
passenger compartment and vehicle tilt
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system. The
e.g. if animals are to be left in the vehicle.
LED in the hazard warning lamp button
1. The luggage compartment, retractable
illuminates. After approx. 10 seconds,
steel roof and bonnet must be closed.
the anti-theft alarm system is activated
without monitoring of the passenger
compartment or vehicle tilt. The LED in
the hazard warning lamp button flashes
until the anti-theft alarm system is
deactivated.
Passenger compartment monitoring is
deactivated if the retractable steel roof is
open to prevent false alarms.
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After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
z LED flashes
= System switched on,
slowly
z LED comes
= Switch-off function.
on for approx.
1 second
On faults, contact a workshop.
Light emitting diode (LED)
To deactivate
During the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
Press button q of the remote control
alarm system activation:
- or -
z LED comes on = Test, switch-on delay,
Switch on ignition.
z LED flashes
= Door, luggage
In the event of a fault in the remote control,
quickly
compartment or
unlock vehicle with key 3 25.
bonnet open, or
system fault.
If the alarm is triggered when the driver’s
door is opened, deactivate the anti-theft
alarm system by switching on the ignition.