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website, where legally required. Only

Vehicle checks

9 Danger

entrust this work to an authorised

recycling centre.

Performing work

The ignition system and Xenon

Gas vehicles must be recycled by a

headlights use extremely high

service centre authorised for gas

voltage. Do not touch.

vehicles.

Bonnet

Opening

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

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Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

It is the owner's responsibility to

latch, to avoid dents.

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality oil in the

engine.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil manually on a

regular basis to prevent damage to

the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 274.

Move the safety catch sideways to the

left vehicle side and open the bonnet.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.

The bonnet is held open

automatically.

Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

Air intake 3 152.

operating temperature and switched

If the bonnet is opened during an

off for at least five minutes.

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

Different dipsticks are used

automatically for safety reasons.

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

depending on engine variant.

Stop-start system 3 159.

out and read the engine oil level.

Closing

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

handle and make half a turn.

Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall

into the latch from a low height

(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is

engaged.

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We recommend the use of the same

Automatic transmission fluid

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

Caution

Extremely small amounts of

contamination can cause

automatic transmission damage

and cause it to not work properly.

Do not allow contaminates to

contact the fluid side of the

reservoir cap or from entering the

reservoir.

When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

engine oil.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out.

Capacities 3 291, Engine oil quality/

viscosity 3 274.

Automatic transmission fluid level

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

normally does not have to be

checked. To check the fluid level seek

the assistance of a workshop.

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On another version, the filling line

Engine coolant

mark is inside the filler opening. To

The coolant provides freeze

check, open the cap.

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

northern countries with very low

Additional cooling circuit for Turbo

temperatures, the factory filled

engine

coolant provides frost protection

Coolant container is fixed at the air

down to approx. -37 °C.

cleaner housing.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant level

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

Caution

low.

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

low.

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General

Washer fluid

9 Warning

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

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

Power steering fluid level normally

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

does not have to be checked. If an

the coolant concentration checked

unusual noise sounds during steering

Fill with clean water mixed with a

and have the cause of the coolant

or the power steering reacts

suitable quantity of approved

loss remedied by a workshop.

conspicuous seek the assistance of a

windscreen washer fluid which

workshop.

contains antifreeze.

Power steering fluid

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

Extremely small amounts of

antifreeze concentration provides

contamination can cause steering

protection at low temperatures or

system damage and cause it to not

a sudden drop in temperature.

work properly. Do not allow

Use of washer fluid containing

contaminates to contact the fluid

isopropanol can damage exterior

side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or

lamps.

from entering the reservoir.

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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 vehicle battery

Brake fluid

The brake fluid level must be between

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the MIN and the 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 3 274.

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

Battery discharge protection 3 139.

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electrical consumers.

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Replacing the vehicle battery

off with a dummy cap, and the

Notice

ventilation in the vicinity of the

Using an AGM vehicle battery

Notice

negative terminal must be opened.

different from the original Vauxhall

Any deviation from the instructions

vehicle battery may result in a lower

Only use vehicle batteries that allow

given in this paragraph may lead to

performance.

the fuse box to be mounted above the

a temporary deactivation of the stop-

battery.

We recommend that you have the

start system.

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

vehicle battery replaced by a

Glass Mat) battery, make sure to

workshop.

have the battery replaced with

Stop-start system 3 159.

another AGM battery.

Charging the vehicle battery

9 Warning

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed

14.6 volts when using a battery

charger. Otherwise the battery

The vehicle battery is covered.

might be damaged.

Remove the cover to replace the

battery. Lift up the cover at the rear

Jump starting 3 265.

and unlatch it at the front.

An AGM battery can be identified by

When the battery is being replaced,

the label on the battery. We

ensure that there are no open

recommend the use of an original

ventilation holes in the vicinity of the

Vauxhall battery.

positive terminal. If a ventilation hole

is open in this area, it must be closed

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Warning label

● See the Owner's Manual for

Wiper blade replacement

further information.

● Explosive gas may be present in

Wiper blades on the windscreen

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Diesel fuel system bleeding

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

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

Meaning of symbols:

fails to start, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

● No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

Lift the wiper arm and open the

retaining clip.

● Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

● Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

● The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

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Wiper blade on the rear window

Bulb replacement

Switch off the ignition and switch off

the relevant switch or close the doors.

Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Disengage the wiper blade and

Bulb check

remove.

Lift the wiper arm. Press the two

After a bulb replacement switch on

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

catches on the arm, disengage the

the ignition, operate and check the

to the wiper arm and push until it

wiper blade and remove.

lights.

engages.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

Lower wiper arm carefully.

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

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Bi-Halogen Headlight (1)

1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

Halogen headlights

remove it.

On left vehicle side, pull filling pipe out

Bi-Halogen Headlight (1) with one

2. Rotate the bulb holder

of the windscreen washer fluid

bulb for low and high beam.

anticlockwise to disengage.

container.

Withdraw the bulb holder from the

Sidelight/Daytime running light (2).

reflector.

Front turn signal light (3)

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Sidelight/Daytime running light

2. Press snap-in tongues together

(2)

and move socket out of the

housing.

3. Disengage the bulb holder from

the plug connector by slightly

bending apart the retaining lug.

1. Rotate cap anticlockwise and

4. Replace the bulb and connect

3. Remove the bulb from the socket

withdraw from the reflector.

with the plug.

by pulling.

5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

4. Replace and insert new bulb into

the two lugs into the reflector and

socket.

rotate clockwise to secure.

5. Insert the bulb socket into the

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

housing and let engage.

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

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Sidelight/Daytime running light

Xenon headlights

with LEDs

9 Danger

On another version, sidelight and

daytime running lights are designed

Adaptive forward lighting system

as LEDs. In case of failure, have

uses Xenon headlights.

LEDs replaced by a workshop.

Xenon headlights work under

Front turn light (3)

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. Push bulb into socket slightly,

rotate anti-clockwise and remove.

Sidelight/Daytime running lights are

3. Replace and insert new bulb into

designed as Light Emitting Diodes

socket by rotating clockwise.

(LEDs) and cannot be replaced.

4. Insert bulb socket in reflector,

rotate clockwise to engage.

1. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise

to disengage. Withdraw the bulb

socket from the housing.

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Corner lighting

2. Rotate the bulb holder

Front turn signal

anticlockwise to disengage.

Withdraw the bulb holder from the

reflector.

1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

remove it.

3. Disengage the bulb from the plug

connector by unlatching and

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. Rotate the bulb holder

Sidelight/Daytime running light

anticlockwise to disengage.

Sidelight and daytime running lights

Withdraw the bulb holder from the

are designed as LEDs. In case of

reflector.

failure, have LEDs replaced by a

workshop.

Fog lights

The bulbs are accessible from the

underside of the vehicle.

2. Disengage the bulb socket from

the plug connector by pressing

the retaining lug.

3. Remove and replace the bulb

3. Disengage the bulb holder from

socket with bulb and attach the

the plug connector by unlatching

plug connector.

and pulling.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

4. Replace the bulb and connect

reflector and turn clockwise to

bulb holder with the plug.

engage.

5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

the two lugs into the reflector and

1. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise

rotate clockwise to secure.

and remove it from the reflector.

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2. Unscrew three plastic securing

4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise

Tail lights

nuts from the inside by hand.

and remove. Replace bulb by

5-door Hatchback/4-door Saloon

withdrawing or turning:

Turn signal light 1

Rear fog light 2, only on driver side

Reverse light 3

Tail light and brake light are

designed as LEDs. In case of

failure, have LEDs replaced by a

workshop.

5. Insert bulb holder into the tail light

assembly and turn clockwise. Fit

light assembly with the retaining

pins into the recesses of the

3. Carefully withdraw the light

vehicle body and tighten the

assembly from the recesses and

1. Remove cover from the inside of

plastic securing nuts from the

remove.

the load compartment.

inside of the load compartment.

Close cover.

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Sports Tourer/Country Tourer

2. Unscrew three plastic securing

4. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise

nuts by hand.

and remove. Replace bulb by

withdrawing:

Reverse light 1

Turn signal light 2

Tail light, brake light and rear fog

light are designed as LEDs. In

case of failure, have LEDs

replaced by a workshop.

5. Insert bulb holder into the tail light

assembly and turn clockwise. Fit

light assembly with the retaining

pins into the recesses of the

1. Release and open the cover in the

tailgate and tighten the plastic

3. Carefully withdraw the light

tailgate.

securing nuts from the inside of

assembly from the recesses and

the tailgate. Close cover.

remove.

Additional tail lights in the tailgate

frame

1. Open tailgate.

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Side turn signal lights

To replace bulb, remove lamp

housing:

2. Release cover in side trim panel

4. Rotate plastic nut anticlockwise

and remove.

and remove from the bulb holder.

5. Push bulb into socket slightly,

rotate anticlockwise, remove and

1. Slide lamp to its left side and

renew bulb. Insert plastic nut into

remove with its right end.

bulb holder by rotating clockwise.

Tail light (1)

Turn signal light (2)

6. Insert bulb holder into the tailgate

frame. Close cover in the side trim

panel.

3. Press out lamp housing from the

inside of the side trim panel.

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