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Vauxhall Mokka X (2016 year). Manual - part 11

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Driving and operating

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Attach breakaway stopping cable to

Dismounting the coupling ball bar

eye.

Check that the coupling ball bar is

correctly installed

● Green marking on rotary knob

must point towards green

marking on coupling ball bar.

● There must be no gap between

the rotary handle and the

coupling ball bar.

● The coupling ball bar must be

firmly engaged in the opening.

● The coupling ball bar must be

Open the protective flap and turn the

locked and the key removed.

key to position c to unlock the

coupling ball bar.

9 Warning

Pull out rotary handle and turn

clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out

Towing a trailer is permitted only

coupling ball bar downwards.

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold

does not engage correctly, seek

away socket.

the assistance of a workshop.

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Vehicle checks

9 Danger

Performing work

The ignition system and Xenon

headlights use extremely high

voltage. Do not touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Move the safety catch sideways to the

left vehicle side and open the bonnet.

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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Pull up the support rod lightly from the

The maximum engine oil

holder. And then secure it at the left

consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.

side hook on the bonnet.

Check with the vehicle on a level

If the bonnet is opened during an

surface. The engine must be at

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

operating temperature and switched

automatically for safety reasons.

off for at least five minutes.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

Closing

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

Before closing the bonnet, press the

out and read the engine oil level.

support into the holder.

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall

handle and make half a turn.

into the latch from a low height

We recommend the use of the same

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

grade of engine oil that was used at

engaged.

last change.

Caution

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch, to avoid dents.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

When the engine oil level has

specification of oil is used.

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

Recommended fluids and lubricants

engine oil.

3 217.

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The engine oil filler cap is located on

Coolant level

9 Warning

the camshaft cover.

Caution

Allow the engine to cool before

Caution

opening the cap. Carefully open

Too low a coolant level can cause

the cap, relieving the pressure

Overfilled engine oil must be

engine damage.

slowly.

drained or suctioned out.

To top up use a 1:1 mixture of

Capacities 3 229.

released coolant concentrate mixed

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

Engine coolant

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

the coolant concentration checked

The coolant provides freeze

and have the cause of the coolant

protection down to approx. -30 °C. In

loss remedied by a workshop.

northern countries with very low

temperatures the factory filled coolant

provides frost protection down to

Power steering fluid

approx. -40 °C.

Caution

If the cooling system is cold, the

Caution

coolant level should be above the

Extremely small amounts of

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

Only use approved antifreeze.

contamination can cause steering

low.

system damage and cause it to not

Coolant and antifreeze 3 217.

work properly. Do not allow

contaminates to contact the fluid

side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or

from entering the reservoir.

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Washer fluid

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

soon as possible.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

Power steering fluid level normally

Brake fluid

does not need to be checked. If an

unusual noise sounds during steering

Fill with clean water mixed with a

9 Warning

or the power steering reacts

suitable quantity of approved

conspicuously, seek the assistance of

windscreen washer fluid which

Brake fluid is poisonous and

a workshop.

contains antifreeze.

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Washer fluid 3 217.

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Replacing the vehicle battery

Notice

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation of the stop-

start system.

Batteries do not belong in household

When the vehicle battery is being

waste. They must be disposed of at

replaced, please ensure that there

an appropriate recycling collection

are no open ventilation holes in the

point.

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

Laying up the vehicle for more than

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

four weeks can lead to battery

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

The brake fluid level must be between

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

the MIN and the MAX marks.

the negative terminal of the vehicle

negative terminal must be opened.

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

battery.

Only use vehicle batteries that allow

assistance of a workshop.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

the fuse box to be mounted above the

Brake and clutch fluid 3 217.

before connecting or disconnecting

vehicle battery.

the vehicle battery.

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

The anti-theft alarm siren must be

Vehicle battery

Glass Mat) battery, make sure to

deactivated as follows: Switch the

have the battery replaced with

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

ignition on then off, disconnect the

another AGM battery.

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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Charging the vehicle battery

Meaning of symbols:

●

No sparks, naked flames or

9 Warning

smoking.

●

Always shield eyes. Explosive

On vehicles with stop-start

gases can cause blindness or

system, ensure that the charging

injury.

potential does not exceed

●

Keep the vehicle battery out of

14.6 volts when using a battery

reach of children.

charger. Otherwise the vehicle

battery might be damaged.

●

The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

Jump starting 3 209.

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

An AGM battery can be identified by

Warning label

the label on the battery. We

●

See the Owner's Manual for

recommend the use of an original

further information.

Vauxhall vehicle battery.

●

Explosive gas may be present in

Notice

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Using an AGM vehicle battery

different from the original Vauxhall

Diesel fuel system bleeding

vehicle battery may result in a lower

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

performance.

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

We recommend that you have the

the ignition three times for

vehicle battery replaced by a

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

workshop.

engine for a maximum of

Stop-start system 3 137.

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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Wiper blade on the rear window

3. Press slider holder pin.

Wiper blade replacement

4. Pull wiper blade out.

Lift the wiper arm, press button to

1. Remove the wiper cover from the

disengage the wiper blade and

wiper assembly.

remove.

2. Lift wiper blade.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

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Halogen bulbs

Bulb replacement

Switch off the ignition and turn off the

9 Warning

relevant switch or close the doors.

Halogen bulbs have pressurized

Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

gas inside and can burst if you

not touch the bulb glass with bare

drop or scratch the bulb. You or

hands.

others could be injured. Be sure to

Use only the same bulb type for

read and follow the instructions on

replacement.

the bulb package.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

LED lighting

Notice

Passenger side shown, driver side

This vehicle has several LED lights.

After driving in heavy rain or after

similar.

For replacement of any LED lighting

washing, some exterior light lenses

assembly, contact a workshop.

On the driver side remove the

could appear frosty.

windscreen washer bottle filler neck,

This condition is caused by the

before changing a bulb.

Halogen headlights

temperature difference between the

1. High beam headlights

inside and outside of the light.

Baselevel headlight assembly

2. Low beam headlights

This is similar to the condensation

The base model vehicle has halogen

on your windows inside your vehicle

High beam and low beam headlights

high beam and low beam headlights,

during the rain and doesn't indicate

1. Open the bonnet. Bonnet 3 178

an LED turn and lane-change signal,

a problem with your vehicle.

a sidelight and daytime running lights

If the water leaks into the light bulb

on the headlight assembly.

circuitry, have the vehicle checked

by your authorised workshop.

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5. Install the new bulb in the

Fog lights

headlight assembly by turning

The bulbs are accessible from the

clockwise.

underside of the vehicle

6. Reconnect the wiring harness

connector.

7. Install the protective cover.

For the driver side, reinstall the

windscreen washer bottle filler neck

by firmly pushing it straight into the

bottle. Ensure that the filler neck clip

engages into the underhood electrical

centre retainer.

2. Remove the protective cover.

3. Turn the bulb anticlockwise and

Uplevel headlight assembly

pull straight back.

The uplevel model vehicle has LED

high beam and low beam headlights,

1. Turn the respective wheel inside

a turn and lane-change signal, a

to get better access and remove

sidelight and daytime running lights

three torx screws on outside of

on the headlight assembly.

wheel house. Vehicle tools

3 194.

2. Pull and hold lining to get access

to the bulb holder.

4. Disconnect the wiring harness

connector from the bulb.

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Tail lights

The vehicle has halogen turn and

lane-change signals, a back-up light

and LED tail/stop lights on the tail light

assembly.

Left-hand side

3. Pull the retaining rib outwards and

2. First disengage cover by inserting

remove plug connector from the

a screwdriver at the recess. Then

bulb socket.

disengage cover at the front and

upper side. Remove cover.

4. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise

and remove it from the reflector.

5. Remove and replace the bulb

socket with bulb and attach the

plug connector.

1. Disengage both covers at the

6. Insert the bulb socket into the

respective outer side by inserting

reflector by turning clockwise and

a screwdriver. Remove both

engage.

covers and unscrew screws.

Remove the panel.

7. Re-assemble the lining and fasten

the three torx screws.

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Right-hand side

5. Insert bulb holder into the tail light

assembly. Install tail light

assembly in body and tighten.

Close covers and engage.

6. Switch on ignition, operate and

check all lights.

Number plate light

3. Turn and lane-change signal light

(1)

1. Remove the storage door and the

Back-up light (2)

tyre repair kit.

1. Prise the light out with a

screwdriver.

2. Remove bulb housing

downwards, taking care not to pull

on the cable.

Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise

4. Remove bulb holder. Remove

to disengage.

2. Remove the cover.

and renew bulb.

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3. Remove bulb from holder and

Fuse extractor

Electrical system

renew bulb.

A fuse extractor may be located in the

4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing

Fuses

fuse box in the engine compartment.

and rotate clockwise.

Data on the replacement fuse must

Place the fuse extractor on the

5. Insert bulb housing and secure

match the data on the defective fuse.

various types of use from the top or

using a screwdriver.

In a box above the positive terminal of

side, and withdraw fuse.

the battery are some main fuses. If

necessary have them changed by a

Engine compartment fuse

workshop.

box

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

respective switch and the ignition.

A blown fuse can be recognised 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.

Fuses may also be inserted without

existence of a function.

Notice

Not all fuse box descriptions in this

manual may apply to your vehicle.

The fuse box is in the engine

When inspecting the fuse box, refer

compartment.

to the fuse box label.

Disengage the cover, lift it upwards

and remove.

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No. Circuit

No. Circuit

1

Sunroof

16

Seat heating

2

Exterior mirror switch/Rain

17

Transmission control module R/

sensor

C/Water pump/Auxiliary heater

3

-

18

Engine control module R/C

4

-

19

Fuel pump

5

Electrical brake control module

20

-

6

Intelligent battery sensor

21

Cooling fan

7

Steering column lock

22

-

8

Transmission control module

23

Ignition coil/Injectors

9

-

24

Washer pump

10

Rear view camera/Interior rear

25

Headlamp actuator (right hand)

view mirror/Headlight switch/

26

Engine control sensors

Headlight

27

-

11

Rear window wiper

28

Ignition

12

Heated rear window

29

Ignition 1/2

13

Seat, lumbar support

Mini Fuses

30

Exhaust system

14

Heated exterior mirrors

31

Left-hand high beam

15

LPG module/Fuel system

control module

32

Right-hand high beam

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No. Circuit

No. Circuit

33

Engine control module

10

Engine control module/Glow

plug

34

Horn

11

Starter

35

Air conditioning system

36

Front fog lamp

Instrument panel fuse box

J-cases Fuses

No. Circuit

1

Electrical brake control module

2

Front wiper

3

Power module

4

Power terminal of instrument

panel fuse box

5

-

6

Fuel heater

Interior fuse block is located on the

7

Starter

underside of the driver's side

instrument panel.

8

Cooling fan

To access the fuses, remove the

Mini Fuses

9

Cooling fan

storage.

To remove the storage, open and pull

it.

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