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Coolant level

Washer fluid

9 Warning

Caution

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

Too low a coolant level can cause

the cap, relieving the pressure

engine damage.

slowly.

To top up use a 1:1 mixture of

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

Caution

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

antifreeze concentration provides

low.

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Use of washer fluid containing

isopropanol can damage exterior

lamps.

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Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

Batteries do not belong in household

soon as possible.

waste. They must be disposed of at

Once new brake linings are installed,

an appropriate recycling collection

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

point.

the first few journeys.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to battery

Brake fluid

The brake fluid level must be between

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the MIN and MAX marks.

the negative terminal of the vehicle

9 Warning

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

battery.

assistance of a workshop.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

Brake fluid is poisonous and

Brake and clutch fluid 3 234.

before connecting or disconnecting

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

the vehicle battery.

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

The anti-theft alarm siren must be

Vehicle battery

deactivated as follows: Switch the

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

ignition on then off, disconnect the

free provided that the driving profile

vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

allows sufficient charging of the

Vehicle battery discharge protection

battery. Short-distance-driving and

3 124.

frequent engine starts can discharge

the battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electrical consumers.

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Replacing the vehicle battery

Charging the vehicle battery

Notice

9 Warning

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

On vehicles with stop-start

temporary deactivation of the stop-

system, ensure that the charging

start system.

potential does not exceed

When the vehicle battery is being

14.6 volts when using a battery

replaced, please ensure that there

charger. Otherwise the vehicle

are no open ventilation holes in the

battery may be damaged.

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

Jump starting 3 226.

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

An AGM battery can be identified by

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

Warning label

the label on the battery. We

negative terminal must be opened.

recommend the use of an original

Only use vehicle batteries that allow

Vauxhall vehicle battery.

the fuse box to be mounted above the

Notice

vehicle battery.

Using an AGM vehicle battery

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

different from the original Vauxhall

Glass Mat) battery, make sure to

vehicle battery may result in a lower

have the battery replaced with

performance of the stop-start

another AGM battery.

system.

We recommend that you have the

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.

Stop-start system 3 138.

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Meaning of symbols:

Wiper blade replacement

Bulb replacement

●

No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

Switch off the ignition and switch off

●

Always shield eyes. Explosive

the relevant switch or close the doors.

gases can cause blindness or

Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

injury.

not touch the bulb glass with bare

●

Keep the vehicle battery out of

hands.

reach of children.

Use only the same bulb type for

●

The vehicle battery contains

replacement.

sulphuric acid which could cause

Replace headlight bulbs from within

blindness or serious burn

the engine compartment.

injuries.

Bulb check

●

See the Owner's Manual for

further information.

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

After a bulb replacement switch on

raised position, press button to

●

Explosive gas may be present in

the ignition, operate and check the

disengage the wiper blade and

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

lights.

remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

Diesel fuel system bleeding

to the wiper arm and push until it

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

engages.

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

Lower wiper arm carefully.

the ignition three times for

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

engine for a maximum of

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

no less than 5 seconds. If the engine

fails to start, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

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Low/High beam (1)

2. Rotate the bulb holder

Halogen headlights

anticlockwise to disengage.

Withdraw the bulb holder from the

reflector.

1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise

Bi-Halogen Headlight (1) with one

and remove it.

bulb for low and high beam.

Sidelight/Daytime running light (2).

3. Disengage the bulb holder from

the plug connector by pressing

the retaining lug.

4. Replace the bulb and connect

bulb holder with the plug

connector.

5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

the two lugs into the reflector and

rotate clockwise to secure.

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

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Sidelight/Daytime running light

Adaptive forward lighting

(2)

9 Danger

Adaptive forward lighting system

uses Xenon headlights.

Xenon headlights work under

extremely high electrical voltage.

Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced

by a workshop.

Bulbs for front turn signal and

corner lighting can be changed.

2. Remove the bulb from the socket

by pulling.

Sidelight/Daytime running lights are

3. Replace and insert new bulb into

designed as Light Emitting Diodes

1. Rotate bulb socket (2)

socket.

(LEDs) and cannot be changed.

anticlockwise to disengage.

Withdraw the bulb socket from the

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector.

reflector and turn clockwise.

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Corner lighting

2. Rotate the bulb holder

Fog lights

anticlockwise to disengage.

The bulbs are accessible from the

Withdraw the bulb holder from the

underside of the vehicle.

reflector.

1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

remove it.

1. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise

3. Disengage the bulb from the plug

and remove it from the reflector.

connector by pulling.

4. Replace the bulb and connect

bulb holder with the plug

connector.

5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

the two lugs into the reflector and

rotate clockwise to secure.

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

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2. The illustration shows version

Front turn signal lights

with halogen headlights.

2. Disengage the bulb socket from

the plug connector by pressing

the retaining lug.

1. Rotate cap (1) anticlockwise and

The illustration shows version

remove it.

with adaptive forward lighting

3. Remove and replace the bulb

headlights.

socket with bulb and attach the

plug connector.

Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise

to disengage and withdraw from

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

the reflector.

reflector by turning clockwise and

engage.

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Tail lights

Remove bulb holder by turning

3. Remove the bulb from the socket

anticlockwise.

by turning anticlockwise.

1. Open and remove the cover on

Turn signal lights (1)

4. Replace and insert new bulb into

the inside of the boot lid by loosen

Reversing lights (2)

socket by turning clockwise.

the screw with a coin.

5. Insert the bulb socket into the

2. Brake lights, tail lights and fog

reflector and turn clockwise.

light are designed as Light

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and

cannot be changed.

3. Remove and replace bulb

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4. Insert bulb holder into tail light

Turn signal lights (1)

assembly and turn clockwise.

Tail lights (2)

2. Release cover in side trim panel

and remove.

5. Close the cover by inserting the

4. Remove and replace bulb.

fastener clips first. Lock the cover

5. Insert the bulb holder into housing

by turning the screw clockwise

and turn clockwise.

with a coin.

6. Attach the side trim cover.

Additional lights in the boot lid

frame

1. Open the boot lid.

3. Remove bulb holder by turning

anticlockwise.

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4. Insert bulb holder and turn

Side turn signal lights

clockwise.

To replace bulb, remove lamp

5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to

housing:

the left and insert right end.

Number plate light

2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise

and remove from housing.

1. Slide lamp to its left side and

remove with its right end.

1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the

cover, press to the side and

release spring.

2. Remove lamp downwards, taking

care not to pull on the cable.

3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and

replace it.

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5. Insert bulb holder into lamp

Electrical system

housing and turn clockwise.

6. Insert lamp into bumper and let

Fuses

engage.

Data on the replacement fuse must

match the data on the defective fuse.

Interior lights

There are three fuse boxes in the

vehicle:

Courtesy light, reading lights

● In the front left of the engine

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

compartment,

● In left-hand drive vehicles, in the

Load compartment light

interior behind the storage

3. Remove bulb holder from lamp

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

compartment, or, in right-hand

housing by turning anticlockwise.

drive vehicles, behind the

glovebox,

Instrument panel

● Behind a cover on the left side of

illumination

the load compartment.

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

respective switch and the ignition.

A blown fuse can be recognized by its

melted wire. Do not replace the fuse

until the cause of the fault has been

remedied.

Some functions are protected by

several fuses.

4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and

Fuses may also be inserted without

replace it.

existence of a function.

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Engine compartment fuse

box

The fuse box is in the front left of the

engine compartment.

Disengage the cover and fold it

upwards until it stops. Remove the

cover vertically upwards.

Fuse extractor

Place the fuse extractor on the

various types of fuse from the top or

A fuse extractor may be located in the

side, and withdraw fuse.

fuse box in the engine compartment.

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No. Circuit

Engine control module

Heated rear window

Lambda sensor

Front power windows

Fuel injection, ignition system

Rear power windows

Fuel injection, ignition system

Rear electrical centre

Left high beam (Halogen)

Mirror heating

Headlamp washer system

Fan control

Right low beam (Xenon)

Lambda sensor, engine cooling

Left low beam (Xenon)

Rear window sensor

Front fog lights

Vehicle battery sensor

Diesel fuel heating

Trunk release

Start stop system

Adaptive forward lighting, auto-

Electric parking brake

matic light control

ABS pump

ABS Valves

Airbag

Engine control module

Adaptive forward lighting, auto-

Starter

matic light control

Transmission control module

Exhaust gas recirculation

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No. Circuit

Instrument panel fuse box

Power windows, rain sensor,

exterior mirror

Auxiliary heater, diesel engine

Climate control

Transmission control module,

Engine control module

Vacuum pump

Vacuum pump, instrument

panel cluster, heating ventila-

Fuel system control module

tion, air conditioning system

Windscreen washer system

After having changed defective fuses,

Right high beam (Halogen)

close the fuse box cover and press

until it engages.

Radiator fan

If the fuse box cover is not closed

Windscreen wiper

correctly, malfunctions may occur.

In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse

box is behind the storage

Radiator fan

compartment in the instrument panel.

Open the compartment and push it to

the left to unlock. Fold the

Horn

compartment down and remove it.

Radiator fan

Fuel pump

Headlamp levelling, adaptive

forward lighting

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No. Circuit

Displays

Air conditioning system

Body control unit, exterior lights

Service diagnose

Body control unit, exterior lights

Body control module, brake

lights, tail lights, interior lights

Infotainment system

Infotainment system, instru-

ment

Instrument panel

Power outlet, cigarette lighter

Ignition system

In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse

Power outlet

Body control module

box is located behind a cover in the

Body control module, left low

Body control module

glovebox. Open the glovebox, then

beam

open the cover and fold it down.

Body control module, right low

Trunk power outlet accessory

beam

Body control module, door locks

Load compartment fuse box

Interior fan

The fuse box is on the left side of the

Driver power seat

load compartment behind a cover.

Passenger power seat

Diagnostic connector

Airbag

Boot lid relay

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No. Circuit

Soft top control module, power

Rear seat electrical folding

rail right

Seat ventilation, rear view

Parking assist

camera, soft top control module

Selective catalytic reduction

system

Steering wheel heating

Remove the cover.

Power seat

Seat heating

Fuse assignments

Soft top control module

Selective catalytic reduction

Soft top control module, power

system

rail left

Selective catalytic reduction

system

Trailer module, tyre pressure

monitor and rear view camera

Jumper fuse for non logistic

Soft top control module, tail

mode

lights

Passive entry

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