Vauxhall Tigra (2009 year). Manual - part 6
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Instruments, Controls
Instantaneous consumption
Distance travelled
Effective consumption
Display of current consumption. At low
Display of distance travelled. The
Display of fuel consumed. The
speeds, consumption per hour is displayed.
measurement can be reset at any time.
measurement can be reset at any time.
Average speed
Average consumption
Display of average speed. The
Display of average consumption. The
measurement can be reset at any time.
measurement can be reset at any time.
Stoppages in the journey with the ignition
off are not included in the calculations.
Instruments, Controls
83
Ü
Board Computer
19,5°
19:36
Ü
Reset BC 1
19,5°
19:36
Ü
Reset BC 1
19,5°
19:36
BC 1
All values
All values
All values
BC 2
257.0
miles
257.0 miles
257.0 miles
Timer
1
Ø
40
mph
Ø
40 mph
Ø
40 mph
7.0 gal
7.0 gal
7.0 gal
8
Ø 48.0 miles/gal
Ø 48.0 miles/gal
Ø 48.0 miles/gal
Restart trip computer
The information of both trip computers can
To reset all information of a trip computer,
The measurement or calculation of the
be reset separately and therefore provides
select menu item All values.
following trip computer information can be
a facility for evaluating information over
After resetting, "- - - " is displayed with the
restarted:
different time periods.
trip computer information selected. The
z distance travelled,
Select the required trip computer
recalculated values are displayed after a
information and confirm.
brief delay.
z average speed,
The value for the selected function will
Interruption of power supply
z effective consumption,
be reset and recalculated.
If the power supply has been interrupted or
z average consumption.
if the battery voltage has dropped too low,
the values stored in the trip computer will
Select BC 1 or BC 2 from the trip computer
menu.
be lost.
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Instruments, Controls
The stop watch information to be displayed
Warning buzzers
can be selected via menu Options 3:
When starting the engine or whilst
Driving Time excl. Stops
driving:
Ü
Board Computer
19,5°
19:36
Measurement of the time the vehicle is in
z if seat belt 3 is not fastened;
BC 1
motion. Stationary time is not included.
z upon operation of retractable steel roof
BC 2
00:00:00
Driving Time incl. Stops
or boot lid if the handbrake is not
Measurement of the time the vehicle is in
applied;
Timer
motion. The time the vehicle is stationary
z upon operation of retractable steel roof
Start
with the key in the ignition switch is
if the roof lock is not released;
Reset
included.
z upon operation of retractable steel roof
Options
Travel Time
if luggage compartment partition is not
Measurement of the time from manual
folded back;
activation via Start to manual deactivation
via Reset.
z when starting off if retractable steel roof
is not completely open or closed;
Stop watch
z when starting off if the boot lid is not
Select menu item Timer from the Board
completely closed;
Computer menu.
z if the vehicle is equipped with Easytronic
The Timer menu is displayed.
transmission 3 and the driver’s door is
To start, select menu item Start. To stop,
opened when the engine is running, a
select menu item Stop.
gear is engaged and the footbrake is not
To reset, select menu item Reset.
depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and the
driver’s door is opened:
z with the key in the ignition,
z with parking lamps or dipped beam on,
z If the turn signal stalk is engaged.
Instruments, Controls
85
Adjustable wiper interval 3
Setting wiper interval to a value between
2 and 15 seconds:
Stalk to timed interval wipe $ , move stalk
to position §, wait until wiping frequency
reaches the required interval time, stalk
back to timed interval wipe $.
The interval time selected remains stored
until it is next changed or until the ignition
is turned off.
After turning on the ignition and setting the
stalk to $ , the interval is set to 7 seconds.
Windscreen wipers
Windscreen washer system
Pull stalk towards steering wheel. Washer
To activate, move stalk briefly up.
fluid sprays onto the screen and the wipers
& = Fast
are engaged for a few wipe movements.
% = Slow
$ = Adjustable timed interval wipe
§
= Off
86
Lighting
Versions with daytime running lamps 3
Lighting
With ignition on and light switch to 7,
the dipped beam is switched on without
instrument panel lighting.
The daytime running lamps switch off
when the ignition is switched off.
Follow the regulations of the country in
which you are driving when using daytime
running lamps and front fog lamps 3.
Driving abroad 3 89.
Exterior lights
86
Exterior lights
Main beam, headlamp flash
87
Turn light switch:
Turn signal lamps
87
7
= Off
Reversing lamps
87
8
= Parking lamps
Front fog lamps >3
87
9
= Dipped beam or main beam
Fog tail lamp r
87
Hazard warning lamps
88
In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps
Headlamp range adjustment ?
88
and number plate lamps are also on.
Door-to-door lighting 3
88
If the ignition is switched off with the
Instrument illumination k
89
dipped beam or main beam on, the
Information display illumination 3
89
parking lamps illuminate 3.
Courtesy lamp 0
89
Battery discharge protection 3
89
Misted lamp covers
89
Headlamps when driving abroad
89
Lighting
87
Main beam, headlamp flash
Turn signal lamps
Front fog lamps >3
To switch from dipped to main beam, push
Stalk up
= Turn signal
The front fog lamps can only be switched
stalk forwards
lamp right
on when both the ignition and headlamps
are on.
To switch to dipped beam, push stalk
Stalk down
= Turn signal
forwards again.
lamp left
Operated with the > button.
To activate the headlamp flash, pull stalk
If the stalk is moved past the resistance
Fog tail lamp r
on steering wheel. Main beam is engaged
point, the turn signal lamp remains on.
for the duration of activation.
When the steering wheel moves back
The fog tail lamp can only be switched
toward the straight-ahead position, the
on both the ignition and dipped beam/
turn signal lamp is automatically
parking lamps are on.
deactivated.
Operated with the r button.
Brief flash: push stalk to resistance point
and release.
Reversing lamps
The reversing lamps come on when the
The turn signal lamps can be deactivated
ignition is on and reverse gear is engaged.
manually by returning the stalk to the
centre position.
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Lighting
Hazard warning lamps
Headlamp range adjustment ?
Door-to-door lighting 3
Operated with the ¨ button.
Adjust headlamp range to the vehicle load
Dipped beam illuminates for approx.
with dipped beam switched on:
30 seconds after switching on and closing
To aid location of the pushbutton, the red
Turn adjuster wheel to required position.
the driver’s door.
surface is illuminated when the ignition
switched on. When the button is pressed,
Adjustment positions
To activate
its control indicator flashes in time with the
1. Switch off ignition.
0
= Driver’s seat occupied
hazard warning lamps.
1
= Seats occupied
2. Remove ignition key.
2
= Seats occupied and full load
3. Open driver’s door.
in luggage compartment
4. Pull turn signal stalk toward steering
Position 3 is not used.
wheel.
5. Close driver’s door.
If the driver’s door is left open, lighting will
go out after two minutes.
The lighting goes out immediately if the
ignition key is inserted or the turn signal
stalk on the steering wheel is pulled again.
Lighting
89
Battery discharge protection 3
Some consumers such as the interior
lighting switch themselves off after approx.
30 minutes if the ignition is off in order to
protect the battery charge.
Misted lamp covers
The inside of the lamp covers may briefly
mist up under unfavourable wet/cold
weather conditions, during heavy rain or
after the vehicle has been washed. The
misting disappears of its own accord after
a short time, but can be accelerated by
switching on the headlamps.
Headlamps when driving abroad
Instrument illumination k
Courtesy lamp 0
The asymmetrical dipped beam increases
Comes on with headlamps. Brightness can
Automatic interior lamp
the field of vision on the passenger side of
be adjusted with adjuster wheel.
Activates automatically when a door is
the lane.
opened.
Information display illumination 3
This causes glare for oncoming traffic if
Goes off automatically after a delay 3
Comes on when the ignition or
the vehicle is driven in countries where
when the doors are closed or immediately
Infotainment system is on. Brightness can
traffic drives on the opposite side of the
when the ignition is switched on 3.
be adjusted with adjuster wheel.
road.
Front courtesy lamp
To avoid dazzle, have a workshop convert
Manual operation from inside with doors
the headlamps.
closed:
On
= Press light switch 0
Off
= Press light switch 0 again.
Luggage compartment 3
The luggage compartment lighting comes
on when the luggage compartment is
open.
90
Infotainment system
Radio reception 3
Infotainment system
Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of reception
due to
z changes in distance from the
transmitter,
z multi-path reception due to reflection
and
z shadowing.
Radio reception 3
90
Remote control on steering
Remote control on steering wheel 3..
90
wheel 3
AUX input 3
91
The functions of the Infotainment system 3
Infotainment system 3
91
and the information display can be
Mobile telephones and radio
operated with the buttons on the steering
equipment (CB) 3
91
wheel.
Further information 3 76, and the
Infotainment system instructions.
Infotainment system
91
Mobile telephones and radio
Use of a hands-free attachment without
external antenna with mobile telephone
equipment (CB) 3
standards GSM 900/1800/1900 and UMTS
The Vauxhall installation instructions and
is only permitted if the maximum
the operating guidelines provided by the
transmission power of the mobile
telephone manufacturer must be observed
telephone is 2 Watts for GSM 900 or 1 watt
when fitting and operating a mobile
for the other types.
telephone. Failure to do so could
invalidate the vehicle’s operating
For reasons of safety, we recommend that
permit (EU Directive 95/54/EC).
you do not use the phone while driving.
Even use of a hands-free set can be a
Prerequisites for fault-free operation:
distraction while driving. Be sure to observe
z professionally installed exterior antenna
any country-specific regulations.
to obtain the maximum range possible,
z maximum transmission power 10 Watts,
9 Warning
z installation of the telephone in a suitable
Mobile phones which do not comply with
AUX input 3
spot (see information 3 60).
the above standards, and radios, may
The AUX input is in the centre console
only be used with antennae installed on
Seek advice on predetermined installation
between the seats.
the outside of the vehicle.
points for the external antenna or
An external audio source such as portable
equipment holder and ways of using
CD player can be connected using a
devices with a transmission power
Caution
3.5 mm jack plug via the AUX input.
exceeding 10 Watts.
Mobile phones and radios can cause
Always keep the AUX input clean and dry.
We recommend using your Vauxhall
malfunctions of the vehicle electronics
Authorised Repairer who keeps consoles
when operated inside the vehicle
Further information in the Infotainment
and various fitting kits in stock as
without an external antenna unless the
system instructions.
accessories and will fit these professionally.
instructions above are observed.
Infotainment system 3
The Infotainment system is operated as
described in the operating instructions.
92
Climate control
Climate control
Heating and ventilation system,
air conditioning system 3
92
Air vents
92
Heating and ventilation system
94
Air conditioning system 3
96
Air intake
99
Heating and ventilation system,
Air vents
Pollen filter
99
air conditioning system 3
At least one air vent must be open while
Regular operation
99
Ventilation, heating and cooling 3 are
cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is
Service
99
combined into one unit that is designed to
on, in order to prevent the evaporator from
provide comfort regardless of the season,
icing up due to lack of air movement.
weather or outside temperature.
The interior ventilation can be adjusted
When cooling 3 is activated, the air is
to a comfortable level by adjusting the
cooled and dried.
temperature rotary knob.
The heating unit heats the air as required in
To increase the air supply, turn the fan all
all operating modes depending on the
the way up and set the air distribution
position of the temperature rotary knob.
rotary knob to M or L.
The air supply can be adjusted to suit
requirements by means of the fan.
The buttons for cooling n and air
recirculation
4
are only found on
versions with air conditioning system 3.
Air conditioning system 3 3 96.
Climate control
93
Centre and side (1) air vents
Additional air vents
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
Located beneath the windscreen and the
swivelling the slats.
side windows, and also in the footwell.
Temperature rotary knob in central area:
that air that comes out of the centre air
vents is cooler than the air coming out of
the side air vents.
To close the air vents, push the slider
towards the centre of the vehicle.
Windscreen defroster nozzles (2)
Air distribution rotary knob set to V or J:
Air is directed onto the windscreen and
door windows.
94
Climate control
Heating and ventilation system
Air flow
Air distribution
Adjustment with central rotary knob.
Adjustment with right-hand rotary knob.
Temperature
Adjustment with left-hand rotary knob.
x
Off
V Towards windscreen and door
1-4
Selected fan speed
windows
Red area
=
Warm
The rate of air flow is determined by the
J Towards windscreen, door windows
Blue area
=
Cold
fan. The fan should therefore also be
and footwell
The amount of heat is dependent on the
switched on during a journey.
K Towards footwell
coolant temperature and is thus not fully
L Towards head area and footwell
attained until the engine is warm.
M Towards head area
Open the air vents when the rotary knob is
set to L or M.
Climate control
95
Heating
For rapid warming of the passenger
compartment:
z Turn the temperature rotary knob
clockwise as far as it will go (warm),
z set the fan speed to 3,
z set air distribution rotary knob to
required position, preferably position J
3 94.
The comfort and general well-being of
the vehicle occupants are to a large extent
dependent on a suitable ventilation and
heating setting.
To achieve a stratification of temperature
Ventilation
Heating the footwell
with a pleasant "cool head and warm feet"
z Set the temperature to the required
z Set the temperature rotary knob to the
effect, set the rotary air distribution rotary
setting,
right-hand zone.
knob to K, J or L, set temperature rotary
z switch on fan, adjust fan setting as
knob to any position (in centre range for
z Switch on fan.
required,
best temperature stratification effect).
z Set air distribution rotary knob to K.
z for maximum ventilation in head area:
Set air distribution rotary knob to M and
open all air vents,
z for ventilation to footwell:
Set air distribution rotary knob to K,
z for simultaneous ventilation to the
head area and the footwell:
Set air distribution rotary knob to L.
96
Climate control
z Set fan speed to 3 or 4,
Air conditioning system 3
z Set air distribution rotary knob to V.
As a supplement to the heating and
ventilation system, the air conditioning
z Activate heated rear window Ü,
system cools and dehumidifies (dries)
z Open side air vents as required and
inflowing air.
direct them towards door windows.
If cooling or dehumidification is not
z For simultaneous footwell heating, set
required, switch off cooling in order to
air distribution rotary knob to J.
save fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at
low outside temperatures.
Demisting and defrosting windows
9 Warning
Disregard of the instructions could lead
to misting or icing of the windows and
subsequent accidents due to impaired
visibility.
In the event of misted or icy windows, such
as in damp weather, from wet clothes or
when outside temperatures are low:
z Turn the temperature rotary knob
clockwise as far as it will go (warm).
Climate control
97
9 Warning
The air recirculation system minimises
the entry of outside air. The humidity
increases, and the windows can mist up.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates which
may cause the vehicle occupants to
feel drowsy.
Air distribution to V: the air recirculation
system is automatically switched off to
speed up window demisting and prevent
fogging.
Cooling n
Air recirculation system
4
Only operate with the engine and fan
The air recirculation mode of the
running. Activate and deactivate with
ventilation system is activated and
the n button.
deactivated by pressing the
4
button.
When cooling (air conditioning
If fumes or unpleasant odours penetrate
compressor) is active, the air is cooled and
from outside: Temporarily switch on air
dehumidified. If cooling or
recirculation system
4
dehumidification is not required, switch off
To increase the cooling power at high
cooling in order to save fuel.
outside temperatures, temporarily switch
Cooling switches off automatically at low
on the air recirculation system.
outside temperatures.
When cooling operates, condensation
forms and drips from the underside of
the vehicle.
98
Climate control
Comfort setting
Maximum cooling
Demisting and defrosting windows
Briefly open windows to allow heated air to
z Set cooling n as required.
escape quickly.
9 Warning
z Air recirculation system
4
off.
z Cooling n on.
Disregard of the instructions could lead
z Set temperature rotary knob as required.
z Air circulation system
4
on.
to misting or icing of the windows and
z Switch on fan at required speed
subsequent accidents due to impaired
z Turn the temperature rotary knob
visibility.
z Set air distribution rotary knob to M
anticlockwise as far as it will go (cold)
or L.
z Set fan speed to 4,
In the event of misted or icy windows, such
z Open air vents as required.
as in damp weather, from wet clothes or
z Set air distribution rotary knob to M.
when outside temperatures are low:
Temperature rotary knob in centre of
z Open all air vents.
adjustment range: warmer air will flow into
the footwell and cooler air into the upper
zone, with warmer air coming from the side
air vents and cooler air from the centre air
vents.