Vauxhall Tigra (2009 year). Manual - part 3
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Note
z Changes to the vehicle interior, such as
the use of seat covers, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
z Switch off passenger compartment
monitoring if the interior of the parked
vehicle is heated.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off an
acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal
(hazard warning lamps). The number and
duration of the alarms are stipulated by
legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
Exterior mirrors
Swinging in exterior mirror
button of the remote control or by
The exterior mirrors can be folded in by
switching on the ignition. The anti-theft
Adjust exterior mirrors
pressing gently on the outer edge of the
alarm system is deactivated at the same
Select corresponding exterior mirror and
housing.
time.
adjust with the four-way switch.
For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior
Alarm siren with integrated battery 3
Aspherical exterior mirror 3
mirrors will swing out of their normal
The alarm siren monitors the on-board
The aspherical exterior mirror reduces the
mounting position if they are bumped with
voltage network and triggers an alarm if
blind spot. The shape of the mirror makes
sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by
this network is manipulated (e.g. if the
objects appear smaller, so allowing the
applying slight pressure to the mirror
vehicle’s battery is disconnected by
estimating of the distance of vehicles
housing.
unauthorised persons). The alarm siren has
following to be only partly possible.
its own power supply and is therefore not
dependent on the vehicle’s battery.
If the vehicle’s battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance work),
the alarm siren must be deactivated as
follows: switch the ignition on then off,
disconnect the vehicle’s battery within
15 seconds.
To switch off alarm siren:
Switch ignition on then off.
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Electric windows
9 Warning
Exercise care when operating electric
windows. Risk of injury, especially for
children.
Vehicle passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Keep a close watch on the windows
when closing them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they move.
Ready for operation
Ready for operation when the ignition is on
Heated exterior mirrors 3
Interior mirror
Heating is activated or deactivated by
To adjust, swivel mirror housing.
pressing the Ü button when the ignition is
on.
To reduce dazzle, swivel the lever on the
underside of the mirror housing.
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When a door is opened, the window of that
door opens slightly. It closes automatically
after the door is closed.
When the retractable steel roof is opened
or closed, the windows open slightly. They
close automatically once the retractable
steel roof is completely opened or closed.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters resistance
above the middle of the window during
automatic closing, it is immediately
stopped and the window opened again.
If the windows do not move easily because
of frost, for example, repeatedly tap the
switch for the window in question until the
Operation
Closing windows from outside
window has been closed in stages.
To operate window in stages, briefly pull or
Press button p on the remote control until
push relevant window switch. For
the windows are fully closed.
automatic opening or closing, pull or push
switch longer; push or pull switch again to
stop movement.
Automatic closing is not possible during
retractable steel roof operation.
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Overload
Retractable steel roof
If the windows are repeatedly operated at
The retractable steel roof, a foldable steel
short intervals, the power supply is briefly
top, enables the Tigra to combine the
cut off.
attributes of a coupe and a convertible.
Fault
If the windows cannot be opened and
9 Warning
closed automatically, activate the window
Exercise care when operating the roof.
electronics as follows:
Risk of injury.
1. Close doors.
Pay close attention to the roof’s
2. Switch on ignition.
movement zone during operation. Make
sure that nothing could become
3. Close the window completely and hold
trapped.
the button depressed at least 5 seconds
longer.
Make sure no one is in the movement
zone during roof operation. Risk of
4. Open the window completely and hold
injury.
Heated rear window
the button depressed at least 1 second
Heating is activated or deactivated by
Before operating the roof in garages,
longer.
pressing the Ü button when the ignition
parking garages or the like, check the
is on.
5. Repeat for each window.
amount of vertical clearance available.
Vehicle passengers should be informed
Climate control 3 92.
accordingly.
Before leaving the vehicle, remove the
ignition key in order to prevent
unauthorised operation of the windows
and sun roof.
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Opening the roof
Engage the luggage compartment
Release the locking levers on upper right
Only with vehicle stationary.
partition in the rear position.
and left of the window frames, pulling both
levers all the way down. Both retaining
Apply handbrake.
Place no objects in front of the rear window
hooks must unhook.
or in front of the luggage compartment
partition.
Close the boot lid 3 26.
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Press S until the roof and boot lid are
completely closed.
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
buzzer sounds and the roof remains open.
Switch on ignition.
Closing the roof
Only with vehicle stationary and boot lid
Pull S until the roof is completely open
closed.
and the boot lid is closed.
The luggage compartment partition must
An acoustic signal sounds at the beginning
be engaged in its rear position. Do not
and end of the procedure.
place any objects in front of the luggage
If the handbrake is not applied, the roof
compartment partition.
lock is not released or the luggage
Apply handbrake.
compartment partition is not folded back
when button S is actuated, a warning
Switch on ignition.
buzzer sounds and the roof does not open.
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Fault
If there is a fault in the automatic drive or
Automatic roof operation is only
loss of battery power, the fully opened roof
functional if the roof has been properly
can be manually closed as follows:
closed or opened beforehand.
1. Park the vehicle and apply the
Check if:
handbrake.
z the handbrake is applied,
2. Open both windows or open the doors.
z the ignition is on,
3. Switch off the ignition and remove the
key.
z the luggage compartment partition
is locked in the rear position,
4. Open the luggage compartment. If the
battery has become discharged or there
z the boot lid is completely closed,
is a malfunction in the boot lid, the lid
z the locking levers are unlocked.
must be opened manually 3 27.
If a fault occurs while the roof is opening
or closing, the roof stops in its current
9 Warning
Push the locking levers on the right and left
position. A warning buzzer sounds after
Exercise care when operating the roof.
side of the window frame all the way up.
2 minutes. After an additional minute,
Risk of injury. Risk of pinching.
power to the system is cut-off. The roof
The retaining hooks engage in the
Make sure that nothing could become
corresponding recesses and the roof locks
then moves automatically back to the
trapped.
luggage compartment or toward the
securely.
windscreen frame. In order to close
Vehicle passengers should be informed
Note
completely, open both windows, remove
accordingly.
z A warning buzzer sounds for 5 seconds
the key and carry out the missing steps of
Closing the roof manually requires
after the handbrake is released and the
the following description for loss of
2 persons and the use of great care.
vehicle starts off if the roof has not been
automatic drive.
properly closed or opened. Remedy this
by stopping the vehicle and repeating
the closing or opening procedure.
z Frequent operation of the roof with the
engine switched off will discharge the
battery.
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5. Fold down the seat backrest. The tool is
6. Turn the tool 90° to the right to remove.
8. Pull the tool forward out of the flooring.
fastened underneath the seat.
7. Pull the front of the tool upward and out
of the flooring.
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9. Use the tool to forcefully pull the lock bar
10. With the lock bar pulled, have a helper
11. Press the button below the boot lid until
to unlock the cover in front of the rear
pivot the cover upward by hand. The
the lid is completely closed 3 26.
window. The lock bar is on the right side
noise arising from this is normal.
If this is not possible, force the boot
of the vehicle below the cover.
lid closed again as illustrated; it must
completely engage in the rear lock.
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12. Release the front catches of the boot lid
13. With two people working
14. Release the roof retainer at the rear left
using the tool by inserting the tool in the
simultaneously on the right and left,
of the luggage compartment partition
guide and pressing the upper end
open the boot lid rearward to its end
by raising the release lever.
inward; see illustration above. At the
position. Do not twist or tilt the boot lid
same time, pull the boot lid slightly
when doing so.
upward out of the catch. Carry out the
procedure on the right and left.
9 Warning
Luggage compartment does not remain
in open position.
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15. With the aid of a second person,
16. Pull the roof up to the windscreen
17. Push the locking levers on the right and
carefully and slowly pull the roof
frame.
left side of the window frame all the
upward. Grip the roof at the sides and
way up.
pull forward. Make sure that the boot
The retaining hooks must engage in the
lid is completely open.
corresponding recess and the roof must
securely lock.
9 Warning
Caution. Risk of pinching.
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18. Have a second person help to force the
19. Next, if possible open and close the
20. Press down the cover in front of the rear
boot lid closed simultaneously on the
boot lid once using the button below
window.
right and left. It must engage in the
the lid. The boot lid is then locked.
It is not possible to open the roof if there is
locks.
a malfunction in automatic operation.
Do not twist or tilt the boot lid. The
Have the cause of the fault eliminated by a
closed lid is not locked.
workshop.
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Wind deflector 3
Install the wind deflector to reduce wind
turbulence, draught and noise in the
passenger compartment when the
retractable steel roof is open.
Insert the wind deflector in the opening in
the centre of the rollover protection and
fasten it with the crank.
When removed, store the wind deflector in
the luggage compartment.
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Seats, Interior
Seats, Interior
Front seats
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Head restraints
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Luggage compartment partition
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Three-stage safety system
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Three-point seat belts
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Belt tensioners
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Front seats
Adjusting the backrest
Using the belts
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Turn side handwheel on the seat while
Child restraint systems 3
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9
Warning
releasing the pressure on the backrest.
Airbag system
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Important: Do not sit nearer than
Cigarette lighter 3
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10 inches (25 cm) from the steering
Accessory socket 3
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wheel, to permit safe airbag
Ashtray 3
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deployment.
Stowage compartments
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Never adjust seats during driving,
Coin holder 3
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as they can move uncontrollably.
Sun visors
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Adjust seat longitudinally
Pull the handle on the front seat, slide the
seat and release the handle.
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Adjusting the seat height
Fold backrest forward
Seat position
Lift lever and relieve some weight from seat
To fold the backrest forwards, e.g. to reach
9 Warning
to raise it or press down on seat with body
the storage compartment behind the
weight to lower it.
seats, lift release lever.
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
z Sit with your buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the
distance between your feet and the
pedals so that your legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the passenger seat as far back
as possible.
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z Sit with your shoulders as far back
against the backrest as possible. Set
the backrest rake so that you can easily
reach the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent. Maintain contact between
your shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back.
We recommend a maximum rake
of approx. 25°.
z Adjust the steering wheel 3 5.
z Set seat height 3 high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and of all
display instruments. There should be at
least six inches of clearance between
your head and the headlining. Your
Heated seats 3
Head restraints
thighs should rest lightly on the seat
Two pushbuttons ß in the centre console.
Adjustment
without pressing into it.
For heating with ignition on, press
Tilt head restraints forwards, hold and
z Adjust the head restraint.
button ß.
adjust height. Allow head restraints to
engage after adjustment.
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Head restraint position
Removing
Luggage compartment partition
Press and release the two catches. Pull and
When the retractable steel roof is closed,
9 Warning
remove the head restraint.
the partition can be folded forward to
Only drive with the head restraint set to
Stow head restraints securely in luggage
enlarge the luggage compartment: pull
the proper position.
compartment. Do not drive with head
both catches inward and fold the partition
restraints removed if the seat is occupied.
forward until it engages.
The middle of the head restraint should be
Note
at eye level. If this is not possible for
Only approved objects or components
extremely tall persons, set to highest
should be attached to the head restraint of
position, and set to lowest position for
the unoccupied front passenger seat.
small persons.