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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual SIGNUM Operation, Safety and Maintenance...
  • Page 2 VAUXHALL Signum Operation, Safety, Maintenance...
  • Page 3 Data specific to your vehicle Please enter your vehicle’s data here to keep it easily accessible. This information is available under the section "Technical data" as well as on the identification plate and in the Service Booklet. Fuel Designation Engine oil Grade Viscosity Tyre pressure...
  • Page 4: In Brief

    It will familiarise you with the Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. We sophisticated technology. wish you many hours of pleasurable z It will increase your pleasure in your driving.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Keys, doors, windows, sun roof .... 26 Seats, interior .......... 48 Our aim: to keep you happy with your Instruments, controls ......98 vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers offer first-class service at competitive Lighting ..........128 prices. Experienced, factory-trained Infotainment system ......137 technicians work according to factory Climate control ........
  • Page 7 – see page 27, locking – see page 30, remote control – see page 28, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 35. central locking – see page 30, anti-theft locking system 3 – see page 30, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 35.
  • Page 8 In brief To adjust front seats: To adjust front seat backrests: To adjust front seat height Pull handle, slide seat, Turn handwheel Operate lever on outboard side of release handle seat Move backrest to suit seating position. 6 Seats – see page 48, Pump action of lever Do not lean on seat backrest whilst seat position –...
  • Page 9: Pump Action Of Lever

    In brief Adjusting front seat inclination Electric seat adjustment To adjust head restraint height of Operate front lever on outboard Operate switch on outboard side front and rear outboard seats side of seat of seat Press button to release, adjust height, Pump action of lever Adjusting the longitudinal position engage in position...
  • Page 10 In brief To adjust head restraint angle of To put on seat belt: Adjusting interior mirror: front and outboard rear seats Pull out seat belt without Swivel mirror housing Swivel bottom edge of head jerking it, pass it over Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing restraint forward or rearward the shoulder and click into to reduce dazzle at night.
  • Page 11 In brief To adjust exterior mirrors: Steering column lock and ignition: Steering wheel adjustment Four-way switch in driver’s door Turn key to position 1; Move lever down, move steering wheel a little to adjust height and distance, If the outer mirror switch is pressed 1 the release steering lock move lever up, four-way switch operates the driver and...
  • Page 12 In brief Turn light switch: Headlight flash, main beam and Switch on turn signal lights: dipped beam: = Off Right Stalk up Headlight = Parking lights Left Stalk down flash = Pull stalk = Dipped or main beam 6 Turn signal – see page130. towards AUTO = Automatic dipped steering wheel...
  • Page 13 In brief...
  • Page 14 Steering wheel remote control 3 .. 137 18 Right heated seat 3 and Instruments ........98 seat climate control 3 ....144 Horn ..........11 Vauxhall alarm system 3 ....35 Driver’s Airbag ........ 81 SPORT mode 3 ......198 19 Ashtray 3 ........95...
  • Page 15 In brief Control indicators Bulb replacement 3, Anti-lock Braking System, see pages 100, 249. see page 210. Turn signal lights, see pages 7, 98. Open luggage compartment, Electro-hydraulic power see pages 34, 101. assisted steering, fault, Engine oil pressure, see page 103. see page 98.
  • Page 16 In brief Hazard warning lights: To operate horn: Windscreen wiper: Press in middle of steering Gently tap lever upwards Press ¨ wheel § = Off Press again ¨ 6 Airbag systems 3 – see page 81, $ = Adjustable timed interval 6 Hazard warning lights –...
  • Page 17 In brief Automatic wiping with rain Operating windscreen and Operating rear screen wiper sensor headlight wash systems and wash system Gently tap stalk upwards Pull stalk towards steering wheel Wipers on = Stalk forwards $ = Automatic wiping with 6 Windscreen wash system and headlight Wipers off = Stalk forwards wash system –...
  • Page 18 In brief Heated rear window, To demist or defrost windows: Setting automatic mode of heated exterior mirrors: Set air distribution to climate control system rotary switch for temperature and Press AUTO button, = Press Ü air flow clockwise; set temperature for driver and = Press Ü...
  • Page 19 In brief Manual transmission: Easytronic Automatic transmission = Idling = Park position Reverse gear: with vehicle stationary, pull the ring up three seconds after = Drive position = Reverse gear de-clutching and engage gear. = Higher gear = Neutral position (idling) If the gear does not engage, set the lever in = Lower gear = Automatic gear selection...
  • Page 20 In brief Before starting off, check: In order to leave P switch on ignition, operate foot brake and press button on z Tyre pressure and condition – see selector lever. pages 204, 211, 288. To engage P or R, push button on selector z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine lever.
  • Page 21 – see page 30, If the vehicle is on a downhill incline, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 35, engage reverse gear before switching off vehicle decommissioning – see page 277.
  • Page 22 In brief That was a brief overview of the most important information for your first trip in your vehicle. The other pages of this chapter contain a summary of the interesting functions in your vehicle. The remaining chapters of the Owner’s Manual contain important information on operation, safety and...
  • Page 23 In brief Airbag System Side airbag system 3 Curtain airbag system 3 The side airbag system triggers when a The curtain airbag system triggers in case The airbag system consists of several side-on collision occurs and provides a of a side-on collision and provides a safety separate systems.
  • Page 24: Information Display

    In brief Active head restraints at front Operating menus in the Selection using multifunction button: rotate and press multifunction button. seats information display In the event of a rear-end impact, the Menu options are selected using menus To exit a menu, turn the multifunction active head restraints tilt forward a little.
  • Page 25: Trip Computer 3

    6 Info Display – see page 108. z Tyre pressure 3 Functions: z Remote control battery z Range z Instantaneous consumption z Vauxhall alarm system 3 z Distance travelled z Important exterior lighting lights, z Average speed including cables and fuses. z Effective consumption z Average consumption 6 Check control 3 –...
  • Page 26 In brief Remote control on steering Twin Audio Parking distance sensor wheel Twin Audio allows rear seat occupants the When reverse gear is selected, the parking choice between the audio source played on distance sensor switches itself on The functions of the infotainment system 3 the infotainment system or a separate automatically.
  • Page 27 In brief Rear seats To adjust or fold outboard seat backrest Folding the centre seat cushion To adjust outboard seats z When folding the seat, guide the seat z Pull handle beneath seat. belt through the side retainer. z Pull handle beneath seat. z Raise the seat.
  • Page 28: Travel Assistant

    In brief Curve lighting The Xenon light beam pivots based on steering wheel position and speed (from approx. 6 mph /10 km/h). The headlights shine at an angle of up to 15° to the right or left of the direction of travel.
  • Page 29 In brief Damping and steering 3 become more direct and provide better contact with the road surface. The engine reacts more quickly to accelerator movements. Ü Board Computer With automatic transmission 3, the shift BC 1 times are reduced and gear changes occur BC 2 at higher engine speeds (not when cruise control 3 is active).
  • Page 30 In brief Diesel particle filter The diesel particle filter system removes polluting soot particles out of the engine exhaust gases. The system includes a self-cleaning function that operates automatically while driving. The filter is cleaned by burning the trapped soot particles at a high temperature.
  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, Windows, Sun Roof

    The key number is specified in the vehicle sun roof documents and in the Car Pass 3. The key is a constituent of the electronic immobiliser. Ordering keys from a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer guarantees problem- Replacement keys ....... free operation of the electronic Car Pass 3..........
  • Page 32: Electronic Immobiliser

    270. Note The immobiliser does not lock the doors. Therefore, after leaving the vehicle always lock it and switch on the Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see pages 30, 35. Electronic immobiliser Control indicator for immobiliser Control indicator A illuminates briefly The system checks whether the vehicle may when the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 33: Remote Control

    34. z central locking system, z mechanical anti-theft locking system 3, Vauxhall alarm system 3, z Vauxhall alarm system 3, see page 35. z tailgate, Electric windows 3, In addition, electric windows 3 can be see page 42.
  • Page 34 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Fault Make sure that you dispose of old batteries If the central locking system cannot be in accordance with environmental operated with the remote control, it may be protection regulations. due to the following: Remote control synchronisation z The range of the remote control has After a battery change, unlock door with been exceeded.
  • Page 35 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Central locking system To lock Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3 Press button p on remote control. For doors, boot lid/tailgate and tank flap. Warning To unlock Press button q on remote control. Do not use the system if there are people in the vehicle! The doors cannot be unlocked from inside.
  • Page 36 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Programming unlocking mode Automatic locking 3 When the vehicle is delivered from the The central locking can be set to lock factory, the remote control is preset so that automatically at a certain speed. a single press of the q button opens all of To activate the function, hold button p of the doors and the luggage compartment.
  • Page 37 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Note In vehicles with electronic windows, the z If the driver’s door is not closed properly, windows can be closed from outside: hold the central locking system will unlock down button p on the remote control until again immediately after locking.
  • Page 38 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Automatic closing 3 Malfunction in central locking system If the mechanical anti-theft locking To unlock system 3 is activated, the electronic Insert key into driver’s door lock and turn windows and sun roof 3 are automatically forwards as far as it will go.
  • Page 39 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Luggage compartment To open To close The luggage compartment can be opened There is a handle on the inside of the To unlock by pulling the catch beneath the handle. tailgate for closing the luggage Press button q on remote control.
  • Page 40 Open tailgate If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s door must be opened and closed again so Warning that the Vauxhall alarm system can be activated again. Do not drive with the luggage compartment open, e.g. when transporting bulky objects, since toxic exhaust gas could penetrate the interior.
  • Page 41 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof After the first 10 seconds of the Vauxhall alarm system activation: z LED flashes = System switched on slowly z LED comes = Switch-off function on for approx. 1 second If a system fault occurs, contact a workshop for assistance.
  • Page 42: Child Safety Locks

    Use the child safety lock whenever switching on the ignition. The Vauxhall If there is a fault in the remote control, children are occupying the rear seats. alarm system is deactivated at the same unlock vehicle as described on page 33.
  • Page 43 5. The control indicator in the mirror systems. housing will flash slowly at first. As soon Consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer as it flashes rapidly, release both for details on compatible systems. buttons. The universal radio control...
  • Page 44 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Programming the universal radio control Reprogramming individual button Note system for variable code systems settings Keep replaced manual transmitters for 1. Perform basic programming – see If a button that has already been possible reprogramming. The manual previous page.
  • Page 45 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Exterior mirrors Swinging in exterior mirror For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior Manual: The exterior mirrors can be folded mirrors will swing out of their normal Adjusting exterior mirrors 3 in by gently pressing the outer edge of the mounting position if they are bumped with Adjustment using the four-way switch in housing.
  • Page 46: Interior Mirror

    Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirrors 3 on the driver’s side Dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced. The mirror does not reduce dazzle when: z the ignition is switched off, z reverse gear is engaged or selector lever set to R, z the interior lights are on, z a door is open.
  • Page 47 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Electric windows Warning Take care when operating the electronic windows. Risk of injury, especially for children. Vehicle occupants should be informed accordingly. If there are children on the rear seat, switch on the child safety system 3 for the electric windows.
  • Page 48 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof 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 (e.g. on account of frost), keep pressing the switch for the window in question until the window has been closed in stages.
  • Page 49 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Automatic closing 3 Fault see page 33. If the windows cannot be opened and closed automatically, activate the window Overload electronics as follows: If the windows are repeatedly operated at short intervals, the power supply is briefly 1.
  • Page 50 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Sun roof To raise Turn the rotary switch to any position Warning between . The sun roof will automatically move to the desired position. Caution when operating the sun roof. When the switch is in position , the sun Risk of injury, particularly to children.
  • Page 51 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Safety function Automatic closing 3 If the sun roof encounters resistance during see page 33. automatic closing, it is immediately Sun shade stopped and opened again, as long as the To reduce the sunlight in the interior with vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 52 Keys, doors, windows, sun roof Overload 3. Turn rotary switch to ü and keep it If the system is overloaded, the power depressed until the sun roof is open. supply is automatically cut off for a short 4. Turn rotary switch to and keep it time.
  • Page 53: Seats, Interior

    Seats, interior Seats, interior Manually adjustable front seats ..Electrically adjustable front seats 3 .. Head restraints ........Armrest 3 between the front seats ..Armrest between rear seats ....Rear seats..........Travel Assistant 3 ....... Luggage compartment extension ..Luggage compartment cover ....
  • Page 54 Seats, interior Adjusting the seat height 3 To adjust seat incline 3 Adjusting the lumbar support 3 To adjust height of seat, operate lever on Pump action of lever To adjust, activate the lever on the outboard rear side of seat. backrest, relieving pressure on the backrest Upwards: Seat steeper...
  • Page 55 Seats, interior Electrically adjustable front seats Warning Care must be taken when operating the electrically adjustable seats. There is a risk of injury, particularly for children, and a danger that articles could become trapped. Keep a close watch on the seats when adjusting them.
  • Page 56 Seats, interior Adjusting the longitudinal position Electrically operated lumbar support 3 on Seat position Move switch 1 forwards/backwards. driver’s seat Adjust driver’s seat such that with the Adjust lumbar support using four-way driver sitting upright the steering wheel is Height adjustment switch on outboard side of driver’s seat.
  • Page 57 Seats, interior Readiness for operation Storing settings 1. adjust seat, z with ignition on, 2. to adjust exterior mirror, see pages 6, 40, z within 10 minutes of switching ignition off, 3. press memory button M and the position button to be used (1, 2 or 3) z within 10 minutes of opening or closing simultaneously, and storage is the driver’s door,...
  • Page 58: Head Restraints

    Seats, interior Retrieving settings Store and activate the settings using the Keep position keys 1, 2 or 3 pressed until remote controls 3 the stored seat and mirror positions have When the vehicle is locked using the remote been reached. control the current driver’s seat and exterior mirror positions are stored, see For reasons of safety, seat adjustment...
  • Page 59 Seats, interior To adjust the incline, swivel the bottom Adjusting the rear, centre head Head restraint position edge of the head restraint forward or restraint 3 The middle of the head restraint should be rearward To adjust head restraints, pull forwards at eye level.
  • Page 60 Seats, interior Active head restraints 3 Removing the head restraints Armrest between the front seats In the event of a rear-end impact, the Press and release the two catches. Pull and The armrest can be pushed forward. If the active head restraints tilt slightly forwards. remove the head restraint.
  • Page 61 Seats, interior The armrest contains a stowage Armrest between rear seats Rear seats compartment: to open, slide armrest back, The armrest can be folded down. Move seat press button at front and lift. Pull handle beneath seat and slide seat If the rear centre seat is being used or the forward or backward.
  • Page 62 Seats, interior Adjusting backrest Centre rear seat The underside of the centre seat cushion Pull handle at outboard side of seat and houses a console with stowage Warning move backrest forward or backward. compartments and drink holders. Release handle and allow seat to audibly Fold up the centre seat cushion to access latch.
  • Page 63 Seats, interior Travel Assistant Installing the Travel Assistant Swivel open and hold cover of front The centre seat cushion must face down. attachment points in floor in front of The Travel Assistant Contains This is done by pulling the handle beneath console.
  • Page 64 Seats, interior Swivel the locking lever downwards. To lock, insert Travel Assistant into recesses If it is correctly locked, the red mark must in connecting console and slide back as far no longer be visible in the window, Check the locking position of the Travel as possible.
  • Page 65 Seats, interior Drink holder and accessory sockets Stowage compartments Connecting console for DVD player 3 Open the drink holder by pressing the The lower stowage compartment is opened When not in use, pull connecting console marking. by pressing the mark. The underside of the upward, press button and slide downward.
  • Page 66 Seats, interior Swivel up the display holder, slide DVD Electric cool box Switch on the cool box as needed. player display into bracket from below and To open, fold open the armrest together fix in position with bracket. with the stowage compartment. Maximum load: 1 kg.
  • Page 67 Seats, interior Set required clearance by adjusting longitudinal position of table (4). Swivel armrest down. Tables Use recessed grip to pull table upwards as Fold armrest upward (1). far as it will go (1), swivel table forward (2) and fold downwards (3).
  • Page 68 Seats, interior To fold away the table, swivel the armrest Fold the table upwards passed the Dismantling the Travel Assistant resistance point (2), swivel it rearwards and Open catch using key, red mark appears in insert in the Travel Assistant (3). window.
  • Page 69 Seats, interior Pull the Travel Assistant to the front on the Press the locking lever down, press the Swivel connecting console upward and pull connecting console and remove. button on the front of the connecting out of recesses. console and swivel the locking lever Fit cap 3 to plug on securing bracket.
  • Page 70: Luggage Compartment Extension

    Seats, interior Luggage compartment extension The maximum amount of luggage space is obtained by folding down the centre seat and the two outboard seats and the passenger seat backrest 3 and removing the luggage compartment cover, see following description. Warning The load must not obstruct operation of the pedals, handbrake and gearshift, or the freedom of movement of the driver.
  • Page 71 Seats, interior Fold down outboard rear seat backrests. Remove luggage compartment cover if necessary – see page 67. Push rear head restraint down as far as possible – see page 54. Slide rear seat back. Fold down centre backrest If fitted, remove the push-on sleeves 3 Fold middle rear seat cushion, see left for attaching the ISOFIX child restraint column.
  • Page 72: Luggage Compartment Cover

    Seats, interior To move the rear seat backrest upright, Folding down the front passenger seat 3 Luggage compartment cover pull handle on outboard side, move rear Push head restraint on front passenger’s To close seat backrest upright and audibly latch. seat down as far as it will go.
  • Page 73 Seats, interior Safety net The safety net is installed behind the front seats. Passengers must not be carried behind the safety net. Removing Fitting Open luggage compartment cover. Open the zipper and unroll the safety net. Press the safety knobs onto the joints and Raise the release lever on the right of the unfold both net rods until they engage –...
  • Page 74 Seats, interior Hook belts into lashing eyes 3 in floor Removing Lashing eyes behind front seats and tension. Unhook belts from lashing eyes in floor. In the luggage compartment, secure items being transported against slipping by Unhook rods from brackets in roof frame. attaching lashing straps 3 or a luggage Press retaining knobs on joints and net 3.
  • Page 75 Seats, interior z Fit safety net 3 when transporting z Objects must not be stored in the airbag articles in luggage compartment – see inflation area, because they could cause page 68. injury if the airbag inflates. z Loose objects in the luggage z The load must not obstruct the operation compartment should be secured against of the pedals, the handbrake or the...
  • Page 76 Seats, interior Three-stage safety system Warning Comprising: z three-point seat belts, The airbag systems serve to supplement the three-point seat belts and belt z belt tensioners at the front seats and the tensioners. The seat belts must therefore rear outer seats, always be worn.
  • Page 77: Belt Tensioners

    12 years of age or under 150 cm tall. the event of frontal and rear collisions, For children up to 12 years of age, we depending on the severity of the accident. recommend the Vauxhall child restraint This tensions the seat belts. system – see page 77.
  • Page 78 Seats, interior Actuation of belt tensioners Warning is indicated by illumination of control indicator v, see next page. Have the cause of the fault eliminated If the belt tensioners are triggered, they immediately by a workshop. must be replaced by a workshop. The system’s integrated self-diagnostics Important information –...
  • Page 79 Seats, interior Important z The belt tensioner and airbag system z We recommend that you have the front z Do not fit accessories not specifically control electronics can be found in the seats removed by a workshop. released for your vehicle type or store centre console area.
  • Page 80 Seats, interior Operating the seat belts Height adjustment Warning Height adjustment of upper anchorage Fitting seat belts point for front seat belts: Pull the seat belt out of the retractor and On pregnant women in particular, the lap place it across the body, making sure it is 1.
  • Page 81 Seats, interior Adjust height such that the belt passes Removing the belt Three-point seat belt on centre rear seat over the wearer’s shoulder and rests To release belt, press red button on belt Slide open cover in roof and remove seat against the shoulder.
  • Page 82: Child Restraint System

    Seats, interior Child restraint system To release belt, press button on belt buckle (2). If the centre seat is folded, press When using a child restraint system, follow button on belt buckle (1). The seat belt the instructions for installation and use. retracts by itself.
  • Page 83 Seats, interior = Limited, only with seat occupancy Permissible options for fitting a child safety seat recognition and Vauxhall child Weight and On front passenger On outboard rear seats On centre rear seat restraint system with transponders. age class seat...
  • Page 84 The covers of the Vauxhall child restraint system can be wiped clean. z Do not stick anything on the child restraint systems and do not cover them with any other materials.
  • Page 85 Seats, interior Airbag System Side airbag system 3 Curtain airbag system 3 The side airbag is triggered in the event of The curtain airbag system triggers in case The airbag system consists of several a side-on collision to form a safety cushion of a side-on collision and provides a safety separate systems.
  • Page 86: Airbag System

    Impact against a non-yielding obstacle: Airbag system z seat occupancy recognition 3, the front airbags are triggered at low Front airbag z the control indicator for Vauxhall child vehicle speed. The front airbag system is identified by the restraint systems with transponders 3...
  • Page 87 Seats, interior When triggered, the front airbags inflate in Warning Warning milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the driver and front passenger. The The front airbag system provides The three-point seat belt must be forward movement of the front seat optimum protection when the seat, correctly fitted –...
  • Page 88 Vauxhall child driver’s and front passenger seat front passenger side, restraint system with transponders 3.
  • Page 89 Vauxhall child vehicle body. Do not place the hands or restraint system with transponders 3.
  • Page 90 Seats, interior Curtain airbag 3 The curtain airbag system will be triggered: When the curtain airbag is triggered it The curtain airbag system is identified by z depending on the severity of the inflates within milliseconds and provides a the word AIRBAG on the roof pillar trim. accident, safety barrier in the head area on the respective side of the vehicle.
  • Page 91 Seats, interior Warning Warning There must be no objects in the area in Have the cause of the fault eliminated which the airbag inflates. Do not place immediately by a workshop. the hands or arms on the covers of the The system’s integrated self-diagnostics airbag systems.
  • Page 92 Only Vauxhall child restraint systems with the front passenger if the front passenger transponders 3 can be fitted on the front seat is not occupied or a Vauxhall child passenger seats. Use of systems without restraint system with transponders 3 is transponders poses a risk of fatal injury.
  • Page 93 If the control indicator flashes when the restraint systems with transponders 3 child restraint system with transponders 3 The presence of a Vauxhall child restraint is correctly fitted, there is a fault with risk of system with transponders 3 is indicated injury to the child.
  • Page 94 Seats, interior If no Vauxhall child restraint system with Important z The airbag systems and belt tensioner transponders 3 is fitted, the control z Do not fit accessories or place objects in control electronics can be found in the indicator must not light or flash as the the expansion zone of the airbag centre console area.
  • Page 95 Seats, interior z The airbag systems are triggered z Do not perform any alterations on the z In vehicles with seat occupancy independently of each other based on components of the airbag system, as this recognition 3, do not place any heavy the severity of the accident and the type would render the vehicle unroadworthy.
  • Page 96 Seats, interior z In order to prevent malfunctions when Warning using a Vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3 on the front Vehicles with passenger airbag and no passenger seat, no objects (e.g. plastic side airbag 3: child seats facing the rear...
  • Page 97 – see Fig. 17118 T. A vehicle with side airbags can be Only Vauxhall child restraint systems with identified by the word AIRBAG on the transponders 3 can be fitted on the front outboard sides of the front seat backrests.
  • Page 98 Seats, interior The seat occupancy recognition system detects Vauxhall child restraint systems with transponders 3 and switches off the front and side airbag systems for the front passenger’s seat. The curtain airbag system remains activated. Seat occupancy recognition – see page 87.
  • Page 99: Cigarette Lighter

    Seats, interior Cigarette lighter Accessory socket Do not damage the sockets by using unsuitable plugs. The cigarette lighter is in the front centre The socket in the centre console and the console. cigarette lighter socket can be used to The maximum power consumption connect electrical accessories.
  • Page 100 Seats, interior Ashtray To empty, grip both sides of the ashtray Rear ashtray 3 insert at the spots illustrated and pull The ash tray is in the rear centre console. To be used only for ash and not for upwards. combustible rubbish.
  • Page 101: Stowage Compartments

    Seats, interior Stowage compartments Centre console stowage compartment 3 Stowage compartment in the roof lining 3 Division of the stowage compartment can To open, press the marked point. Glove compartment be changed by moving the partition in the To open, pull handle upwards. The maximum permitted storage side guides.
  • Page 102 Seats, interior Stowage compartments in the luggage Drink holders Drinks holders, rear 3 compartment The drink holder is in the console beneath Drink holders, front 3 To access press down both bars and open the centre seat. Swivel out the drink holder. The drink holder can be found between the cover.
  • Page 103: Instruments, Controls

    Instruments, controls Instruments, controls Control indicators The control indicators described here are Engine oil pressure not present in all vehicles. The description Control indicator lights up red applies to all instrument versions. It illuminates when the ignition is switched The control indicator colours mean: on and goes out shortly after the engine starts.
  • Page 104 Instruments, controls Alternator Control indicator lights or flashes red. It illuminates when the ignition is switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts. Flashing while starting Battery voltage too low. Have electrical system tested by a workshop. Illuminates when the engine is running Stop and switch engine off.
  • Page 105: Lighting

    Instruments, controls Door open Control indicator lights up red It illuminates with the doors open. Easytronic 3, start engine Control indicator lights up yellow. It illuminates if the foot brake is not operated. The indicator goes off as soon as the foot brake is operated.
  • Page 106 Instruments, controls Bootlid open Parking distance sensor 3 Engine electronics, transmission Control indicator lights up red Control indicator lights up yellow. electronics 3, diesel fuel filter 3, immobiliser It illuminates with the luggage Fault in system. Contact a workshop for Control indicator lights or flashes yellow.
  • Page 107 Instruments, controls Coolant level Control indicator lights up yellow. Illuminates when the engine is running Coolant fluid level too low. Stop, turn off engine. Check coolant fluid level immediately – see page 271. Anti-lock Braking System Control indicator lights up red Illuminates while driving Fault in anti-lock braking system –...
  • Page 108 Instruments, controls Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering Seat occupancy recognition 3 Cruise control 3 Control indicator lights up red Symbol is lit, or flashes in the kilometre Control indicator lights green. display. Fault in electro-hydraulic power assisted It is illuminated when the system is on – see steering system.
  • Page 109 Instruments, controls Adaptive Forward Lighting 3 (AFL) Control indicator flashes yellow. Flashing Fault in system. Contact a workshop for help. Flashing for 4 seconds when the ignition is switched on System adjusted for driving abroad. AFL – see page 132. Exhaust gases 3 Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 Control indicator lights or flashes yellow.
  • Page 110 Instruments, controls Odometer Records the miles driven. Display in the event of airbag system malfunction – see page 86. Trip odometer Display of miles covered since reset. To set to zero, hold reset knob down for approx. 2 seconds with ignition switched Instrument display Speedometer Indicates the vehicle speed.
  • Page 111 Instruments, controls For physical reasons, the engine temperature gauge shows the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is adequate. During operation the system is pressurised. The temperature may therefore rise briefly to over 100 °C. Coolant temperature display Fuel gauge Pointer in zone at = Engine operating Pointer in...
  • Page 112 When InSP appears in the odometer transmission 3 or current gear or mode for display, make an appointment with a Easytronic 3. workshop for servicing as soon as possible. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Automatic transmission park Repairer. position Maintenance, inspection system – see Reverse gear page 266.
  • Page 113: Infotainment System

    Instruments, controls Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36 11:25 12:01 °C BC 1 All values °C BC 2 257.0 Range 90,6 FM 3 miles Timer Ø [TP] 11.0 257miles Ø 17.0 miles/gal Information display Board information display 3 Graphical information display 3, Display of time, outside temperature and colour information display 3 Triple information display...
  • Page 114: Outside Temperature

    Instruments, controls The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the Infotainment system 3, trip computer 3 and climate control system 3 settings. 8:56 °C Some information appears in the display in an abbreviated form.
  • Page 115 Instruments, controls Correcting time 3 Deactivating/activating automatic time Some RDS transmitters do not send a synchronisation: infotainment system off, correct time signal. If the incorrect time is press Ö and ; below the display: continually displayed, deactivate 8:56 °C Hold down Ö for approx. 2 sec., clock automatic time synchronisation 3, see next display is now in setting mode.
  • Page 116 Instruments, controls 11:25 °C Range 257miles Board information display To select with four-way button: To select using the left adjuster wheel 3 Select options via the menus and with the on the steering wheel selecting functions buttons/four-way button on the Push upwards Functions and settings of some infotainment system 3.
  • Page 117: Board Information Display

    Instruments, controls The functions are displayed in the following order: z Time synchronisation z Time, setting hours 11:25 11:25 z Time, setting minutes °C °C z Date, setting day z Date, setting month System Clock Sync.On z Date, setting year z Ignition logic z Language selection z Setting units of measure...
  • Page 118 Instruments, controls The automatic setting is indicated by } in the display. To correct time with the help of RDS, select the menu item for time synchronisation 11:25 11:25 from the Settings menu. °C °C Make the desired setting. Deutsch Unit Europe-SI Setting date and time Select the menu item for time and date...
  • Page 119 Instruments, controls Board information display Average consumption Average consumption display. trip computer Measurement may be reset to zero at any The trip computer provides information on time and restarted, see "Resetting the trip driving data, which is continually recorded 11:25 computer information".
  • Page 120: Stop Watch

    Instruments, controls Resetting trip computer information The following trip computer information can be reset (reset to zero and measurements/calculations restarted): 11:25 11:25 z Average consumption °C °C z Effective consumption z Average speed Range Stop Watch z Distance travelled. Select the desired trip computer information.
  • Page 121 Instruments, controls [TP] CDin 90.6 19,5° 19:36 Graphical information display To select with four-way button To select using the multifunction button Select menu items via menus and with the Turn or colour information display buttons/four-way button of the Marking of menu options or commands, selecting functions infotainment system.
  • Page 122 Instruments, controls Settings 19,5° 19:36 [TP] CDin Time, Date 19:36 Language 90.6 Units 10 . 07 . 2004 Contrast Day / Night Ign. logic 19,5° 19:36 To select using the left adjuster wheel 3 Function ranges System settings on the steering wheel For each functional area there is a main The settings are accessed via the Settings Push upwards...
  • Page 123 Instruments, controls Correcting time 3 For systems with GPS receiver , time and date are automatically set upon receipt of a GPS satellite signal. If the displayed time Time, Date 19,5° 19:36 Settings 19,5° 19:36 does not correspond to local time, time can Time, Date Time 19:36...
  • Page 124 Instruments, controls 13 Languages 19,5° 19:36 Settings 19,5° 19:36 Contrast 19,5° 19:36 Time, Date Deutsch English Language Europe-SI Español Units Japan Nederlands Contrast Great Britain Français Day / Night Italiano Ign. logic Select the desired language. Setting units of measure Adjusting contrast 3 You can select which units of measure are (Graphical information display)
  • Page 125 Instruments, controls Setting display mode 3 The display can be adjusted to suit the light conditions, black or coloured text on a light background or white or coloured text on a Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36 dark background. BC 1 All values Select menu item Day / Night from the Range...
  • Page 126 Instruments, controls Distance travelled Distance travelled display. Measurement may be reset to zero at any time and restarted, see "Resetting the trip computer Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36 information". BC 1 All values Average speed BC 2 Average speed calculation. Measurement 257.0 Range miles...
  • Page 127 Instruments, controls Interruption of power supply If the power supply has been interrupted or if the battery voltage has dropped too low, the values stored in the trip computer will Ü Ü Reset BC 1 19,5° 19:36 Reset BC 1 19,5°...
  • Page 128 Instruments, controls The desired stop watch display can be selected from the Options menu 3: Driving Time excl. Stops Ü Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36 Board Computer The time the vehicle is in motion is recorded. Stationary time is not included. BC 1 BC 1 00:00:00...
  • Page 129 3 are depicted. On the the tyre pressure 3, the remote control board information display, messages batteries, Vauxhall alarm system 3 and the appear in an abbreviated form. main vehicle lighting systems, including the cables and fuses. When towing, the trailer Acknowledge warning messages as lighting system is also monitored.
  • Page 130 Instruments, controls If there is a fault in the vehicle lighting In vehicles with tyre pressure control Wash system, the respective location of the fault system 3, if there is major loss of pressure Fluid Level is displayed as text, e.g.: in a tyre, the display indicates the tyre at check fault, e.g.:...
  • Page 131: Warning Buzzers

    Instruments, controls Warning buzzers Push lever past resistance point and hold: the windscreen wiper stages are run When starting the engine or whilst through; an acoustic signal sounds at driving: position §. z If seat belt is not fastened 3. Adjustable timed interval wipe $: z When driving with a door open or the Adjuster wheel right...
  • Page 132 Instruments, controls Automatic wiping with rain sensor 3: Windscreen wash system and headlight Rear window wash and wiper system To activate, press stalk briefly up wash system 3 Push stalk forward to switch on. To activate, pull stalk on steering wheel Automatic wiping with rain sensor The rear window wiper swipes in timed The wiper is switched on for several wipe...
  • Page 133: Table Of Contents

    Lighting Lighting Versions with daytime running lights 3: Parking lights are on when the ignition is switched on and the light switch is set to 7 or AUTO. Dipped beam is on when the engine is running. The daytime running lights switch off when the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 134: Main Beam, Headlight Flash

    Lighting To activate the headlight flash, pull stalk on steering wheel. Main beam is engaged for the duration of activation. The blue control indicator is illuminated when main beam or headlight flash is on. Main beam, headlight flash Automatic dipped beam activation To switch from dipped to main beam, press stalk forwards.
  • Page 135: Turn Signal Lights

    Lighting After operation, the turn signal stalk returns to its starting position. If the stalk is moved past the resistance point, the turn signal light remains on. When the steering wheel moves back toward the straight-ahead position, the turn signal light is automatically deactivated.
  • Page 136: Hazard Warning Lights

    Lighting Fog tail light The fog tail light can only be switched on when the ignition is on and dipped beam or parking lights are on or if the light switch is in the AUTO 3 position and dipped beam is active.
  • Page 137 Lighting Vehicles without automatic level control system 0 = Front seats occupied 1 = All seats occupied 2 = All seats occupied and luggage compartment load 3 = Driver’s seat occupied and luggage compartment load Vehicles with automatic level control system 0 = Front seats occupied 1 = All seats occupied...
  • Page 138: Door-To-Door Light Function

    Lighting If the driver’s door is left open, the lights will go out after two minutes. The light is switched off immediately by inserting the key into the ignition or pulling the turn signal stalk again with the driver’s door open. Control indicator Door-to-door light function Flashing: Fault in system.
  • Page 139: Parking Lights

    Lighting Parking lights Instrument illumination Courtesy light information display illumination The front parking light and tail light of one Front courtesy light side of the vehicle can be activated when Comes on automatically when the vehicle is Brightness can be adjusted when the parking: unlocked with the remote control, when a exterior lights are on: Push to release...
  • Page 140 Lighting Entry lighting 3 After unlocking the vehicle, the instrument and switch illumination as well as the courtesy lights come on for a few seconds. Illuminated mirror in the sun visors 3 The lighting switches on when the cover is opened.
  • Page 141: Battery Discharge Protection

    Lighting Battery discharge protection Headlights when driving abroad Vehicles with Adaptive Forward Lighting 3 (AFL) To prevent the battery from becoming The asymmetrical dipped beam increases 1. Open fuse box cover in engine discharged, the courtesy light, reading the field of vision on the passenger side of compartment –...
  • Page 142 Infotainment system Infotainment system Radio reception Car radio reception differs from domestic radio reception: As the vehicle antenna is relatively near the ground, the broadcasting companies cannot guarantee the same quality of reception as obtained with a domestic radio using an overhead antenna. z Changes in distance from the transmitter, z multi-path reception due to reflection...
  • Page 143 Infotainment system Twin Audio AUX input Electronic data acquisition at toll systems Twin Audio gives rear seat occupants the The AUX input is in the stowage opportunity to listen to the audio source set compartment in the centre console. In vehicles with heat-reflecting on the infotainment system 3 or one of the windscreen 3 attach chipcard 3 for...
  • Page 144 (CB) standards GSM 900/1800/1900 and UMTS Even use of a hands-free set can be a The Vauxhall installation instructions and must only be operated if the maximum distraction while driving. Be sure to observe the operating guidelines provided by the transmission power of the mobile phone any country-specific regulations.
  • Page 145 Climate control Climate control Heating and ventilation system, air conditioning system 3 ...... 140 Automatic air conditioning system 3 141 Electronic climate control system 3 ... 141 Air vents ..........142 Cooled glove compartment 3 .... 143 Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors ..........
  • Page 146 Climate control The set values appear on the information display. Electronic climate control system – see page 156. Automatic air conditioning Electronic climate control system system Provides a comfortable interior regardless Offers the greatest comfort in the vehicle of the weather, outside temperature or interior regardless of the conditions season.
  • Page 147: Climate Control

    Climate control Air vents To close the vents turn the adjustment Rear air vents 3 wheel fully downwards. To open vent: Turn vertical adjuster wheel Pleasant ventilation to the head area all the way up. controlled by the position of the Windscreen defroster nozzles (2) temperature switch.
  • Page 148 Climate control Heating takes place with the engine running and is switched off automatically after approximately 15 minutes. The heated rear window automatically switches on when the diesel particle filter is being cleaned 3 depending on the engine. Cooled glove compartment Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Cooled air is fed into the glove...
  • Page 149 Climate control Heated front seats Heated rear seats Driver’s seat with climate control Two knurled wheels beneath the centre air Two switches at rear of centre console in vent for the left and right-hand seats. front of the rear seats. Knurled wheel at driver’s side below centre air vents.
  • Page 150 Climate control Heating and ventilation system Temperature Air flow Setting with the centre rotary switch. Setting with the right rotary switch. Air distribution Red area Warm Setting with the left rotary switch. Four fan speeds: Blue area Cold To headroom via adjustable air vents, to footwell Selected fan speed To headroom via adjustable air...
  • Page 151 Climate control Heating The comfort and general well-being of the The amount of heat is dependent on the vehicle occupants are to a large extent coolant temperature and is thus not fully dependent on a suitable ventilation and attained until the engine is warm. heating setting.
  • Page 152 Climate control z Turn the temperature switch clockwise as far as it will go (warm). z Set the fan switch to 3 or 4. z Activate heated rear window Ü. z Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the side windows. Heating the foot well Window demisting and de-icing z Set air distribution switch to K.
  • Page 153: Air Conditioning System 3

    Climate control Air conditioning system As a supplement to the heating and ventilation system, the air conditioning system cools and dehumidifies (dries) inflowing air. If cooling or dehumidification is not desired, switch off cooling in order to save fuel. Cooling switches off automatically at low outside temperatures.
  • Page 154 Climate control The switched-on air recirculation system reduces air replacement. The humidity increases and the windows may mist up. The quality of the interior air deteriorates over time, which may cause drowsiness. Comfort setting Maximum cooling z Set cooling n as desired. Open windows and sun roof 3 briefly so that warm air can escape rapidly.
  • Page 155: Automatic Air Conditioning System

    Climate control Automatic air conditioning z Cooling n on, the air conditioning compressor automatically switches itself system off at low outside temperatures (icing). Provides a uniformly comfortable interior z Press button V: The fan will regardless of the weather, outside automatically switch to 4, air distribution temperature or season.
  • Page 156 Climate control Automatic mode Air distribution Temperature preset Basic setting for maximum comfort: Setting with the left rotary switch. Setting with the centre rotary switch. To headroom via adjustable air z Set fan switch to A. Set the rotary switch to a value between vents, to footwell 17 °C and 27 °C.
  • Page 157 Climate control When the cooling (air conditioning compressor) is active, the air is cooled and dehumidified. If cooling or dehumidification is not desired, switch off cooling in order to save fuel. Cooling switches off automatically at low outside temperatures. Air flow To activate/deactivate air conditioning Setting with the right rotary switch.
  • Page 158 Climate control The exchange of fresh air is reduced in air recirculation mode. The quality of the passenger compartment air deteriorates which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy. In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the windows may mist up.
  • Page 159 Climate control Heating Cars with Quickheat 3: Depending on the The amount of heat is dependent on the outside temperature and engine coolant temperature and is thus not fully temperature, the passenger compartment attained until the engine is warm. can be heated more quickly by means of supplementary electrical heating.
  • Page 160 Climate control The automatic climate control system z Press button V: In switch position A, the provides maximum cooling down to the set fan automatically switches to the highest value. speed and air is directed to the windscreen. At settings below 17 °C (rotary switch all the way to the left), the system continually z Set temperature to maximum heating, runs with maximum cooling.
  • Page 161 Climate control Electronic climate control system Provides a the greatest amount of comfort in the interior regardless of the weather, [TP] CDin outside temperature or season. To ensure a constant and comfortable climate in the vehicle, the temperature of 90.6 the inflowing air, the air-flow rate and the air distribution are changed automatically according to climatic conditions outside...
  • Page 162 Climate control The temperature can be set higher or lower Automatic air recirculation system 3 as desired. The ventilation system is set to recirculation mode and interior air is recirculated. Different temperatures can be set for the driver and passenger sides. The automatic air recirculation system has an air quality sensor to detect harmful Switching off the air conditioning...
  • Page 163 Climate control Temperature preset Climate [TP] CDin Using the outer knobs, temperatures can Air distribut. be individually set to values between 16 °C and 28 °C. 90.6 Autom. blower For reasons of comfort, temperature can Auto. recirc only be changed in small increments. Cars with Quickheat 3: Depending on the outside temperature and engine temperature, the passenger compartment...
  • Page 164 Climate control The air flow can be increased or decreased Air distribut. [TP] CDin by turning the central knob. To return to automatic mode: press 90.6 button V or AUTO. Heated rear window, see page 143. Auxiliary heating 3, see page 163. The individual menu items are marked by Window demisting and de-icing rotating the centre knob and selected by...
  • Page 165 Climate control Inflowing air is neither cooled nor Climate Air distribut. dehumidified. This restricts the level of Air distribut. comfort provided by the electronic climate Air conditioning control system. This may cause the Autom. blower on / off windows to mist up, for example. Auto.
  • Page 166 Climate control Automatic blower Climate [TP] CDin Air distribut. Automatic Strong 90.6 recirculation Normal Autom. blower air control at Auto. recirc Weak bad outside air Air flow Fan control in automatic mode 3 Switching automatic recirculation 3 on Turn the centre rotary knob clockwise or Fan regulation in automatic mode can be or off anticlockwise (if no menu for manual...
  • Page 167 Climate control The air conditioning will operate for a limited period of time. If necessary, the auxiliary heating 3 also automatically switches on. Observe notes Residual air conditioning on on page 163. To cancel air conditioning, press the AUTO button. Manual air recirculation mode Air conditioning with the engine not The air recirculation system prevents the...
  • Page 168 Climate control The air is directed to the windscreen and the front side windows if the V button is pressed before switching the ignition off. Parking heater Climate Warning Air distribut. Start 1 Do not switch auxiliary heater on in filling Start 2 stations or closed spaces –...
  • Page 169 Climate control Setting Parking heater Parking heater Start 1 Start 1 Start 1 Start 2 Start 2 Start 2 Start 3 Start 3 Start 3 Setting Setting Switching on at a programmed time To set a time, select menu item Setting. Select the required time for programmed Three programmed times can be stored for switching on.
  • Page 170 , the control control units can be programmed. We Insert a pointed object into the opening in indicator in the remote control recommend that you consult your Vauxhall the underside of the remote control and flip will illuminate Authorised Repairer.
  • Page 171: Air Intake

    Climate control Air outlet Note Do not cover the air outlets when storing If the windscreen is misted due to damp items in the luggage compartment storage weather, temporarily set the system as compartments. described under "Window demisting and defrosting", see pages 147, 150, 159. Pollen filter The cooling system 3 operates most The pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen...
  • Page 172 Every (humming noise). When the auxiliary heating/auxiliary 6 months, the auxiliary heating 3 should be ventilation 3 is switched on the Vauxhall operated for a few minutes at a preset alarm system monitoring of the vehicle temperature above 22 °C.
  • Page 173: Driving And Operation

    Driving and operation Driving and operation Easytronic The automatic Easytronic transmission permits manual (manual mode) or automatic gear shifting (automatic mode), both with automatic clutch control. Warning Disregard of these instructions may lead to injuries or endanger life. Easytronic 3 ......... 168 Automatic transmission 3 ....
  • Page 174 Driving and operation It is not necessary to select the neutral position before starting. If no gear is engaged, the transmission automatically shifts into neutral position (N) before starting the engine. This can lead to a slight delay when starting. Starting the engine Easytronic operation via the selector lever Operate foot brake when starting the...
  • Page 175 Driving and operation It is also possible to start off without depressing the foot brake if the accelerator pedal is operated directly after moving the selector lever. If there is no immediate acceleration or the foot brake is not depressed, no gear is engaged and "A" flashes.
  • Page 176 Driving and operation If the vehicle is in automatic mode, on It is also possible to start off in reverse Electronically controlled driving programs movement of the selector lever to without depressing the foot brake if the z By means of delayed gear changing Easytronic shifts to manual mode and accelerator pedal is operated directly after (higher engine speeds) following a cold...
  • Page 177 Driving and operation If the vehicle is switched to manual mode while the winter program is active, the winter programme is interrupted. The winter programme resumes upon return to automatic mode. Winter program T Kickdown In the event of difficulties starting off Accelerator pedal pressed past the on slippery roads, press button T pressure point: below certain speeds, the...
  • Page 178 Driving and operation When the engine speed approaches its "Rocking" the car upper limit, the transmission shifts to a If it becomes necessary to rock the vehicle higher gear during kickdown even in to free it from sand, mud, snow or a hole, Manual mode.
  • Page 179 Driving and operation Stopping the vehicle Vehicle storage In Automatic or Manual mode, when the Before leaving the vehicle: vehicle has stopped first gear (with Winter z engage hand brake, mode engaged, second gear) is engaged z remove ignition key. automatically and the clutch released.
  • Page 180 Driving and operation If the cause of the power failure is not a 6. Fit cleaned cap again. The cap must be discharged battery, contact a workshop. If in full contact with the housing. the vehicle must be removed from flowing Towing the vehicle and starting the engine traffic, release the clutch as follows: is not permitted when the clutch has been...
  • Page 181: Automatic Transmission 3

    Driving and operation Automatic transmission Warning The automatic transmission allows automatic shifting (Automatic mode) or Disregard of these instructions may lead manual shifting (Manual mode) to take to injuries or endanger life. place. Selecting D puts the transmission in The engine can only be started with the automatic mode.
  • Page 182 Driving and operation The selector lever can only be moved out of position P or N with the ignition switched on and the foot brake applied (selector lever lock). In selector lever position N the selector lever lock is activated after a delay and only if the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 183 Driving and operation If the engine speed is too slow, the Electronically controlled driving programs transmission automatically shifts to a lower z With adaptive programs, shifting into gear, but not if the gear was selected other gears is handled automatically below a certain speed.
  • Page 184 Driving and operation z Automatic neutral shift function z After a cold start, the operating automatically sets the transmission to N temperature program ensures that the to reduce fuel consumption, e.g. at correct gear (increased engine speed) is traffic lights. selected to quickly bring the catalytic converter to the temperature required The automatic neutral shift function is...
  • Page 185 Driving and operation To deactivate The winter program is switched off by: z pressing button T again, z switching off the ignition, z switching to Manual mode. To protect against damage, the starting- off aid automatically cuts out at very high transmission oil temperatures.
  • Page 186 Driving and operation Engine braking "Rocking" the car The automatic transmission automatically If it becomes necessary to rock the vehicle selects the driving program with optimal to free it from sand, mud, snow or a hole, engine braking effect. move the selector lever from D to R in a repeat pattern while simultaneously As needed, lower gears can also be applying light pressure to the accelerator...
  • Page 187 Driving and operation Stopping the vehicle The ignition key can only be removed when The selector lever can be left in the chosen the selector lever is in position P. gear with the engine running. If the selector lever is not in the P position When stopping on gradients engage hand when the ignition is switched off, control brake or depress brake pedal.
  • Page 188 Driving and operation Illumination of control indicator A can also indicate a fault in the engine electronics – see page 192. For diesel engines Z 19 DTL, Z 19 DT, Z 19 DTH illumination of control indicator A could also indicate that the diesel fuel filter must be drained of water, see page 270.
  • Page 189: Driving Hints

    Driving and operation Driving hints Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering Switching off the engine If the power-assisted steering fails when When you switch off, fans in the engine The first 600 miles / 1000 km being towed with the engine switched off, compartment may continue running for a Drive your vehicle at various speeds.
  • Page 190 Driving and operation Overrun Correct gear selection Cooling fan The fuel supply is automatically shut off Engine in neutral and without revving in the The cooling fan is controlled via a during overrun, e.g. when the vehicle is lower gears. Stop-and-go traffic and thermoswitch and therefore only runs if being driven down long gradients or when driving at a speed too high for the selected...
  • Page 191 Driving and operation Saving fuel, protecting the End-of-life vehicle recovery Warming up For detailed information on Vauxhall’s z Full throttle and warming up at idle environment ongoing commitment to achieving an speed increase wear, fuel consumption, Trend-setting technology environmentally sustainable future,...
  • Page 192 Making use of the tachometer helps to Electrical loads Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. save fuel. Drive in a low engine speed z The power consumption of electrical Extreme driving conditions range for each gear as much as possible equipment increases fuel consumption.
  • Page 193 Driving and operation Fuels, refuelling Fuel with too low an octane number can The flow and filterability of diesel fuel are cause pinking. Vuaxhall cannot be held temperature-dependent. Fuel consumption liable for resulting damage. Fuel consumption is determined under Diesel fuels with improved low- specific driving conditions –...
  • Page 194 Driving and operation Warning Fuel is flammable and explosive. When handling fuel or in the immediate vicinity, avoid naked flames or sparks. Do not smoke. This also applies where the presence of fuel is revealed by its characteristic smell. If fuel odours occur in the car, have a workshop eliminate the fault immediately.
  • Page 195 Driving and operation Damage to the catalytic converter or the z If unburned fuel enters the catalytic vehicle may result if the following points converter, this may result in overheating are not observed: and irreparable damage to the catalytic converter. z On ignition faults, uneven running after cold start, a clear drop-off in engine You should therefore avoid...
  • Page 196 Driving and operation z If the control indicator Z for exhaust Catalytic converter for diesel engines gases flashes, slow down until the Damage to the catalytic converter or the flashing stops and the control indicator vehicle may result if the following points illuminates.
  • Page 197 Driving and operation Flashing with the engine running indicates a fault which could lead to catalytic converter damage. You may continue driving without damage if you back off until flashing stops and the control indicator comes on. Contact a workshop immediately.
  • Page 198 Driving and operation In some cases, faults can be eliminated by If A illuminates, this may also mean water Exhaust gases switching off the engine and restarting. If in the diesel fuel filter in the engines Warning the control light comes on again when the Z 19 DTL, Z 19 DT and Z 19 DTH.
  • Page 199 Driving and operation Diesel particle filter 3 The self-cleaning function will The diesel particle filter system removes automatically operate while driving after polluting soot particles out of the engine the engine has reached its normal exhaust gases. The system includes a self- operating temperature.
  • Page 200 Driving and operation Maintenance Have all maintenance work carried out at the intervals specified. We recommend that you entrust this work to your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who has proper equipment and trained personnel available. Electronic testing systems permit rapid diagnosis and remedy of faults. This way you can be certain that all components of the vehicle’s electrical,...
  • Page 201 Driving and operation Plus Drive Control Systems Electronic Stability Program (ESP® The system monitors vehicle movements. Plus ESP® improves driving stability when As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve Interactive Driving System (IDS+) 3 necessary in any driving situation (understeers/oversteers) engine output is The IDS+ combines the sensors and control regardless of the type of road surface or...
  • Page 202 Driving and operation Plus ESP® is ready for operation as soon as Illuminates while driving: the ignition is switched on and control The system is switched off or a fault has indicator v goes out. occurred. The vehicle can continue to be driven.
  • Page 203 Driving and operation Continuous Damping Control 3 (CDC) SPORT mode Normal mode When driving in SPORT mode, the CDC automatically adapts vehicle damping, steering 3 (not for engines damping to the current driving situation Z 28 NEL/NET) , throttle application and - and road conditions.
  • Page 204 Driving and operation Deactivating SPORT mode The system’s integrated self-diagnostics Briefly press the SPORT button again. The allows faults to be quickly remedied. LED in the button goes out. The Continuous Damping Control system resumes Normal mode. SPORT mode is switched off by switching off the ignition or switching off the winter program 3 (vehicles with automatic transmission 3).
  • Page 205 Driving and operation Cruise control 3 With automatic transmission 3, only use Cruise control can store and maintain cruise control in D or in automatic mode speeds of approx. 20 to 125 mph (30 to 200 with Easytronic 3. km/h). Deviation from the saved speed is When the cruise control is active, reaction possible on uphill or downhill inclines.
  • Page 206 Driving and operation Decelerate To deactivate With cruise control active, hold down Briefly press button §: Cruise control is button or briefly press it repeatedly: switched off, control indicator m goes out speed is reduced continuously or in steps and the vehicle slowly decelerates. To of 1.2 mph (2 km/h).
  • Page 207 Driving and operation Parking distance sensor 3 The system registers distance by means of To activate The parking distance sensor makes reverse four sensors in each of the front and rear With the ignition switched on, the front and parking easier by measuring the distance bumpers.
  • Page 208 Driving and operation If the vehicle approaches an obstacle to Caravan/trailer towing equipment 3, the front or rear, an series of signals is caravan/trailer towing sounded in the vehicle interior. The interval The system automatically detects if a between the signals becomes shorter as towbar is properly fitted to the vehicle.
  • Page 209 Driving and operation The vehicle is automatically raised at the Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 rear, increasing the spring travel and The tyre pressure monitoring system ground clearance. continuously monitors the pressure of all four tyres while the vehicle is being driven. The automatic level control system is activated after approx.
  • Page 210 Driving and operation Once the ignition is switched on, the system is operational and will continuously monitor the tyre pressures at speeds of approx. 20 mph (30 km/h) and above. Ü Board Computer BC 1 Warning BC 2 The tyre pressure monitoring system does Timer not replace manual checks with a Tyres...
  • Page 211: Tyre Pressure

    Driving and operation Warning messages in the graphical information display 3 or colour information display 3 In the version with check control 3 differing Navi active Navi active tyre pressures while driving are indicated by messages on the information display. Attention! Tyre pressure The message appears in abbreviated form...
  • Page 212 Vauxhall-approved systems can be used. winter tyres or aftermarket tyres of a Radio transmitters (e.g. radio headphones, different size, no fault message will be walkie-talkies) operated in the area could displayed.
  • Page 213: Brake System

    Driving and operation Brake system Foot brake The foot brake comprises two independent The brakes are an important factor for brake circuits. traffic safety. If one brake circuit faults, the vehicle can To improve effectiveness, do not brake still be braked with the other brake circuit. unnecessarily hard for the first 120 miles However the braking effect will occur at a (200 km) after new brake pads have been...
  • Page 214 Driving and operation Check the brake lights before starting out on a journey. On vehicles with check control 3 the brake lights are checked automatically – see page 124. Shortly after starting each journey the effectiveness of the brake system should be tested at low speed and without inconveniencing other traffic, especially if the brakes are wet, e.g.
  • Page 215 Driving and operation Anti-lock Braking System (ABS Fault ABS continually monitors the brake system Warning and prevents the wheels from locking regardless of the type of road surface or If there is a fault in ABS, the wheels may tyre grip. be subject to locking due to braking that It starts to regulate the braking pressure as is heavier than normal.
  • Page 216 Driving and operation Wheels, tyres Changing tyre/wheel type Vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring Before changing to other tyres or wheels, system 3 See page 288 for suitable tyres and note the necessary changes. If you have winter tyres or aftermarket restrictions.
  • Page 217 Use wheel trims and tyres that are Fit tyres in pairs or in sets, which is even for alloy wheels to protect against approved by Vauxhall for the vehicle in better. Ensure that tyres on one axle are damage. If wheel trim is used on steel...
  • Page 218 Driving and operation Tyre pressure In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring Incorrect inflation pressures will impair Check tyre pressures, including the spare system 3 there is an adapter in the valve safety, vehicle handling, comfort and fuel wheel, at least every 14 days and prior to cap key.
  • Page 219 Driving and operation Check tyres regularly for damage (penetrated foreign bodies, punctures, cuts, cracks, bulges in side walls). Check wheels for damage. If damage or unusual wear is found, contact a workshop. Warning Damage may lead to tyre blow-out. Tyre condition, wheel condition Tread depth Drive over edges slowly and at a right Check tread depth regularly.
  • Page 220 Driving and operation General information Tyre designations z The danger of aquaplaning is greater if Meanings: the tyres are worn. e.g. 215/55 R 16 93 H z Tyres age, even if they are used only very 215 = Tyre width in mm little or not at all.
  • Page 221 If the wheel trims and tyres used are not page 212. a notice indicating the maximum Vauxhall-approved, make sure that the permissible speed for the tyres must be tyres do not have a beaded edge, See page 288 for restrictions.
  • Page 222 Driving and operation Wheel trim on steel wheels could come into Temporary wheel 3 contact with parts of the chain and be Tyre chains must not be used on the damaged. Remove the wheel trim – see temporary spare wheel. If you need to use page 237.
  • Page 223 For safety reasons and to avoid roof damage, we recommend using the Vauxhall roof rack system approved for your vehicle. Fasten the roof rack following the instructions that accompany the system. Version without roof railing Version with roof railing 3 Fold fitting opening covers upward.
  • Page 224 Driving and operation Towing equipment Warning Disregard of these notes can lead to injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle passengers should be informed accordingly. Only use a trailer towing device approved for the vehicle. Have a towing device fitted by workshop, who will inform you of any possible trailer load increases.
  • Page 225 Driving and operation Checking the tensioning of the coupling Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be Inserting the coupling ball bar ball bar tensioned before it is inserted into the Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar in the z Red marking on turn knob points coupling housing: coupling housing and push firmly upwards towards green marking on coupling ball...
  • Page 226 Driving and operation Important Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed: z Red marking on turn knob points towards white marking on coupling ball bar. z No gap between turn knob and coupling ball bar. z Coupling ball bar must be seated firmly in coupling housing.
  • Page 227: Caravan/Trailer Towing

    Driving and operation Caravan/trailer towing The permissible caravan/trailer load should Coupling socket load be fully utilised only by drivers who are The coupling socket load is the load Caravan and trailer loads adequately experienced in towing large or exerted by the trailer/caravan on the The permissible caravan/trailer loads are heavy caravans/trailers.
  • Page 228 Driving and operation Rear axle load during towing Trailer Stability Assist 3 (TSA) When the caravan/trailer is coupled up and TSA monitors vehicle movements when the towing vehicle is fully loaded, including towing a caravan or trailer. If the system all occupants, the permissible rear axle detects lurching movements, engine power load (for information, see the identification...
  • Page 229 Driving and operation Driving characteristics, towing tips The Parking distance sensor system at the If it is necessary to apply the brakes fully, In the case of trailers/caravans with brakes, rear 3 is deactivated when towing a depress the brake pedal as hard as attach breakaway stopping cable to eye.
  • Page 230 Driving and operation The cooling fan is electrically operated. Its For vehicles with automatic transmission 3 cooling power is therefore independent of or Easytronic 3 in automatic mode it is the engine speed. sufficient to apply full throttle. Since a considerable amount of heat is Before starting off under extreme generated at high engine speeds and less conditions (high combination weight,...
  • Page 231: Self-Help, Vehicle Care

    Self-help, vehicle care Self-help, vehicle care Warning Disregard of these notes can lead to injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle Diesel fuel system, bleeding ....226 passengers should be informed Bonnet ..........226 accordingly. Starting..........227 Towing ..........230 Diesel fuel system, bleeding Warning triangle ¨...
  • Page 232 Self-help, vehicle care Starting Do not start with quick charger This prevents damage to electronic components. Do not start by pushing or towing Because your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter, it must not be started by pushing or towing – see page 190. The vehicle can only be started using jump leads –...
  • Page 233 Self-help, vehicle care Starting the engine with jump leads 3 A vehicle with a discharged battery can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle. Warning Be extremely careful when starting with jump leads. Any deviation from the following instructions can lead to injuries or damage caused by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of...
  • Page 234 Self-help, vehicle care z Do not connect leads to negative z Start the engine of the vehicle providing terminal of discharged battery! the jump start. z The connection point should be as far z After 5 minutes, start the other engine. away from the discharged battery as Start attempts should be made at possible.
  • Page 235 Self-help, vehicle care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. Warning For braking and steering, significantly higher forces are required: brake assistance and steering assistance are effective only with the engine running. To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation 3 and close the windows.
  • Page 236 Self-help, vehicle care Contact a workshop. If the automatic clutch is released manually after a power failure on vehicles with Easytronic 3, towing is not permitted, see page 174. In this case, contact a workshop immediately. After towing, unscrew towing eye by rotating clockwise and insert and close the cap.
  • Page 237 Self-help, vehicle care When loading vehicle, always ensure that warning triangle, first-aid cushion or first- aid kit is accessible. Warning triangle To open the cover, push bar downward ¨ 3 and flip open the cover. first-aid kit Store the warning triangle and the first-aid kit (or cushion) in the stowage compartment in the luggage compartment right-hand side trim.
  • Page 238 Self-help, vehicle care Spare wheel Remove protective cap and slacken wing Storing a defective full specification nut. Remove spare wheel temporary spare wheel in the spare wheel well Some vehicles are equipped with a tyre wheel). The vehicle tools and the jack are The spare wheel well is designed to hold an repair kit instead of a spare wheel.
  • Page 239 Self-help, vehicle care Notes on temporary spare wheel z Using a temporary spare wheel may change the driving behaviour of the vehicle, particularly if using winter tyres 3. Replace defective tyre as quickly as possible, balance wheel and fit to vehicle.
  • Page 240 Self-help, vehicle care Notes on directional tyres 3 Directional tyres only achieve their full performance potential when mounted in the prescribed direction of rotation. If after a flat tyre the tyre or spare wheel is mounted against the prescribed direction of rotation, observe the following: z Driving conditions may be altered.
  • Page 241: Changing Wheels

    Self-help, vehicle care Changing wheels z Remove spare wheel from luggage z If the ground on which the vehicle is compartment, see previous page 233. standing is soft, a solid board (max. 1 cm There may be a tyre repair kit instead of a thick) should be placed under the jack 3.
  • Page 242 Self-help, vehicle care 1. Prise off the wheel trim using the hook Alloy wheels 3: Disengage the wheel bolt 2. Turn wheel bolts half a turn using the included with the vehicle tools. Vehicle caps with a screwdriver and remove. wheel bolt wrench 3, pushing the tools –...
  • Page 243 Self-help, vehicle care 3. There are plastic retainers at the front 4. Before attaching jack 3 set to required Attach crank to eye of threaded rod and and rear of the vehicle underbody for height by turning the eye by hand. Fit the turn crank to raise vehicle.
  • Page 244 Self-help, vehicle care Tyre repair kit 10. Before refitting the wheel trim, clean the wheel around the retaining clips. Valve Minor damage to the tyre tread or side symbol 3 on back of wheel trim must wall, e.g. from foreign bodies, can be point towards valve on wheel.
  • Page 245 Self-help, vehicle care The tyre repair kit is in a compartment in the spare wheel well of the luggage compartment. 1. Take the pouch with the tyre repair kit from the compartment. Carefully remove the components from the pouch. 2. Remove the compressor. 3.
  • Page 246 Self-help, vehicle care 7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve. 11. Set the rocker switch on the compressor If the specified tyre pressure is not to I. The tyre is filled with sealant. reached within 10 minutes, remove the 8.
  • Page 247 Self-help, vehicle care Drain excess tyre pressure with the 18. The enclosed sticker shows the button over the pressure indicator. maximum permitted speed at which the tyre repair may be used. Apply sticker in Do not run the compressor for more the driver’s field of vision.
  • Page 248 Self-help, vehicle care Electrical system Important The sealant can only be stored for approx. 4 years. After this time, the sealing Warning Warning properties can no longer be guaranteed. Heed the expiration date on the sealant Do not drive faster than 50 mph bottle.
  • Page 249 Self-help, vehicle care We recommend carrying a complete set of Before replacing a fuse, turn off the Only fit fuses of the specified current fuses. respective switch and the ignition. rating. Each fuse has its current rating written on it, in addition the ratings are Spare fuses are kept on back of fuse box A defective fuse (Fig.
  • Page 250 Self-help, vehicle care No. Circuit Rating 10 Control unit 7.5 A Steering column module 11 Diagnostics plug 7.5 A 12 Battery overload protection 15 A 13 – – 14 – – 15 Door module control unit 30 A 16 – –...
  • Page 251 Some circuits may be protected by several 20 Fuel filler cap locking 7.5 A The fuse box is located on the left side of fuses. 21 Ultrasonic sensor, Vauxhall the luggage compartment, in the stowage alarm system No. Circuit Rating compartment.
  • Page 252 Self-help, vehicle care Some circuits may be protected by several fuses. No. Circuit Rating 1 Engine electronics, 20 A transmission electronics 2 Starter 25 A 3 Horn 20 A 4 Air conditioning system, 10 A climate control system 5 Windscreen wash system, 15 A front and rear 6 Diesel fuel filter heating...
  • Page 253 Self-help, vehicle care No. Circuit Rating 27 Easytronic 30 A 28 Tailgate module control unit 60 A 29 ABS 40 A 30 Tailgate module control unit 60 A 31 Vehicle interior module 60 A control unit 32 ABS 40 A 33 Vehicle interior module 60 A control unit...
  • Page 254: Bulb Replacement

    Self-help, vehicle care Bulb replacement Headlight aiming We recommend that headlight adjustment Before replacing a bulb, switch ignition off be carried out by a workshop which will and switch relevant switch off. have special equipment. Only hold new bulb at base! Do not touch Manual headlight range adjustment 3 the bulb glass with bare hands, otherwise must be set to 0 when adjusting the...
  • Page 255 Self-help, vehicle care Halogen headlight system dipped Dipped beam 4. Push down bulb at bulb holder. and main beam 1. Open bonnet. Headlights with separate systems for main 2. To change the bulb on the left, remove beam 1 (inner bulbs) and dipped beam 2 filler neck from windscreen wash system (outer bulbs).
  • Page 256 Self-help, vehicle care 5. Remove the bulb holder with bulb from 6. Detach bulb from bulb mounting. Main beam the reflector. 7. Insert new bulb into bulb mounting, 1. Open bonnet. without touching the glass. 2. To change the bulb on the left, remove 8.
  • Page 257 Self-help, vehicle care 5. Press spring wire clip forward, disengage 6. Remove bulb from reflector housing. Xenon headlight system, dipped to the right and open. and main beam 7. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the reflector Headlights with separate systems for main without touching the glass.
  • Page 258 Self-help, vehicle care Main beam 5. Press spring wire clip forward, disengage 6. Remove bulb from reflector housing. to the right and open. 1. Open bonnet. 7. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the reflector 2.
  • Page 259 Self-help, vehicle care Adaptive Forward Lighting system Xenon headlight system for main and dipped beam together with curve illumination based on steering angle. Warning Xenon headlights operate at very high voltage. Do not touch, risk of fatal injury. Only have bulbs for dipped beam, main beam, turn lighting, parking lights and indicators changed by a workshop.
  • Page 260 Self-help, vehicle care Halogen headlight system, Xenon headlight system, front indicator lights Have bulbs changed by a workshop. Side turn signal lights Have bulbs changed by a workshop. Fog lights Have bulbs changed by a workshop. 5. Remove bulb from socket. Tail lights 1.
  • Page 261 Self-help, vehicle care 2. Hold bulb housing from outside, 3. Detach cable plug from bulb housing. 4. Press the retaining lugs on the outer slacken fastening nuts using wheel bolt edges of the bulb holder towards each spanner 3 and unscrew by hand. other.
  • Page 262: Number Plate Light

    Self-help, vehicle care 5. Remove bulb from socket. 6. Insert new bulb, do not touch the glass. Engage light holder in light housing. Engage cable plug. Insert light housing into body and tighten fastening nuts by hand. Close cover and storage compartment.
  • Page 263 Self-help, vehicle care 3. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip Courtesy light 2. Remove bulb from socket. and remove. Front courtesy light, reading lights 3 3. Insert new bulb without touching the To ensure that no power is supplied to the 4.
  • Page 264 Self-help, vehicle care Instrument illumination, information display illumination 3 Have bulbs changed by a workshop. Glove compartment lighting, 2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip luggage compartment lighting, and remove. foot well lighting 3 3. Insert new bulb, without touching the To ensure that no power is supplied to the glass.
  • Page 265 3 and z Window Cleaner the rear window wiper 3 must be switched z Vauxhall Windscreen Wash Solvent off, see pages 11, 126. Unscrew the z Silicone Oil for Rubber Seals antenna rod 3 and the roof rack 3,...
  • Page 266 Self-help, vehicle care Clean edges and folds on opened doors Polishing Paintwork damage and flaps as well as the areas they cover. Polishing is necessary only if the paint has Repair minor paintwork damage such as become dull or if solid deposits have stone chips, scratches etc.
  • Page 267 Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with When cleaning the heated rear window, Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. a soft cloth and Vauxhall Windscreen make sure that the heating element on the Wash Solvent, and replaced if necessary –...
  • Page 268 Self-help, vehicle care When washing the engine with a steam jet, Underbody Caution - commercially available bitumen/ do not direct the jet at components of the Your vehicle has a factory-applied PVC rubber materials can damage the PVC anti-lock braking system, the air undercoating in the wheel arches coating.
  • Page 269: Service Plan, Maintenance

    A note on safety ........267 the Vauxhall Authorised Repairer will be Should you wish to pursue the matter Checking and topping up fluids ..267 advised accordingly.
  • Page 270 Service plan, maintenance The National Conciliation Service, General Motors Finland Oy General Motors Nederland B.V. Retail Motor Industry Federation, Pajuniityntie 5 Lage Mosten 49 – 63 9 North Street, 00320 Helsinki – Finland 4822 NK Breda – Netherlands RUGBY, CV21 2AB Tel.
  • Page 271 Authorised Repairer, who has excellent remaining distance until the next service. knowledge of Vauxhall vehicles and has the necessary special tools and up-to-date The remaining distance can be seen in the service instructions from Vauxhall. It is...
  • Page 272 To avoid injury from moving parts and yourself. This especially applies to the Vauxhall can be obtained from your cables conducting ignition voltage, only engine, chassis and safety parts. You may Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who can...
  • Page 273 Service plan, maintenance Engine oil In vehicles with engine oil level Engine oil level check, topping up monitoring 3, the engine oil level is engine oil Information on engine oils is found in the monitored automatically, see page 103. It The figures on this page show examples of Service Booklet.
  • Page 274 Service plan, maintenance To check the engine oil level, insert wiped Top up with the same brand of engine oil Engine oil change, oil filter change oil dipstick into handle as far as it will go. that was used during the previous oil Change oil at a workshop according to the Top engine oil up if the level has dropped change, following the instructions in the...
  • Page 275 Service plan, maintenance Diesel fuel filter Coolant On each engine oil change, have the fuel The –glycol-based – coolant provides filter checked for any water residue by a excellent corrosion protection for the workshop. heating and cooling systems as well as antifreeze protection down to approx.
  • Page 276 Service plan, maintenance When the engine is at operating temperature, coolant level rises. It falls again when the system cools. If it falls below the KALT/COLD mark when the system is cold, top up to the mark. Top up antifreeze. If no antifreeze is available, top up with clean tap water.
  • Page 277: Brake Fluid

    Service plan, maintenance Coolant temperature Use of certain brake fluids can lead to If the temperature gauge enters the right- damage or reduced braking effect. We hand (warning) zone or control indicator W therefore recommend that you use only illuminates, check the coolant level high performance approved brake fluid.
  • Page 278 Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with wiper and headlight wash system 3 to vapour bubbles can occur in the water, a soft cloth and Vauxhall Windscreen ensure they are operating correctly. We which can have an extremely adverse Wash Solvent.
  • Page 279 Service plan, maintenance To ensure proper operation of the rain Service setting for front windscreen Wiper blades on the windscreen sensor 3, the sensor area must be free from wipers Activating service position, see preceding dust, dirt and ice. The windscreen wash (e.g.
  • Page 280 Fill only with clean water to prevent the The windscreen wash system and nozzles from clogging. To improve headlight wash system will not freeze in cleaning efficiency, we recommend that winter: you add a little Vauxhall Windscreen Wash Frost protection Mixture ratio of Solvent. down to Vauxhall...
  • Page 281 Disconnect battery from on-board connect or disconnect battery with engine power supply by detaching negative running or ignition switched on. Never start terminal (Vauxhall alarm system 3 is then engine with battery disconnected, e.g. disabled). when starting using jump leads.
  • Page 282 Service plan, maintenance Vehicle decommissioning Vehicle recommissioning Vehicle storage z Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place. Observe national regulations. Observe national regulations. With manual transmission or If the vehicle is to be parked for several Perform the following work before Easytronic 3, engage 1st or reverse months, to avoid damage have the recommissioning the vehicle:...
  • Page 283: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle documents, identification Vehicle documents, identification Information on identification plate: plate ........... 278 plate Vehicle identification data....279 Manufacturer The technical data is determined in Coolant, brake fluid, oils ..... 279 Type approval number accordance with European Community Engine data..........
  • Page 284 Technical data Coolant, brake fluid, oils In other design variants, the identification plate may also be affixed to the Only use approved fluids. dashboard. Use of unsuitable fluids can cause serious Engine code and engine number: stamped damage to the vehicle. on left-hand side of engine on crankcase.
  • Page 285 Technical data Engine data Sales designation 2.0 Turbo 2.2 DIRECT 2.8 V6 2.8 V6 Engine identifier code Z 18 XE Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL Z 28 NET Number of cylinders Piston displacement (cm 1796 1796 1998...
  • Page 286 Technical data Engine data Sales designation 1.9 CDTI 1.9 CDTI 1.9 CDTI 3.0 CDTI Engine identifier code Z 19 DTL Z 19 DT Z 19 DTH Z 30 DT Number of cylinders Piston displacement (cm 1910 1910 1910 2958 Brake horse power (kW/bhp) at rpm 3500 3500 to 4000...
  • Page 287 Technical data Performance (approx. mph/km/h) Z 18 XE Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL Z 28 NET Engine Maximum speed Manual transmission – 125/201 – 130/210 151/243 155/250 Sports transmission 122/197 129/207 138/222 130/210 –...
  • Page 288 Technical data Fuel consumption, CO emissions The directive is oriented to actual driving The figures given must not be taken as a practices: Urban driving is rated at guarantee for the actual fuel consumption Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed approx. and off-road driving with of a particular vehicle.
  • Page 289 Technical data Fuel consumption emissions (approx. l/100 km) (approx. g/km) (tyre width up to 225 mm) Engine Z 18 XE Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL Z 28 NET Manual/sports/Easytronic/automatic transmission urban –/11.0/–/– 10.3/10.4/10.0/– –/12.8/–/–...
  • Page 290 Technical data Weights, payload and roof load The combined total of front and rear axle Roof load loads must not exceed the permissible The permissible roof load is 100 kg. The The payload is the difference between the gross vehicle weight. For example, if the roof load consists of the weight of the roof permitted gross vehicle weight (see front axle is bearing its maximum...
  • Page 291 Technical data Weights , Table 1, kerb weight (kg) Model Engine Manual transmission Easytronic Automatic transmission Signum with air Z 18 XE 1495 – – conditioning system or Z 18 XER 1495 1495 – climate control system Z 20 NET 1575 –...
  • Page 292 Technical data Weights , Table 2, Additional weight of equipment versions (kg) Engine Z 18 XE Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL Z 28 NET Z 19 DTL, Z 19 DTH Z 30 DT Z 19 DT Elegance Exclusiv, Elite...
  • Page 293 Temporary spare wheel tyre pressure 3 – 115/70 R 16, 215/50 R 17, 225/45 R 18 and specific suitability for Vauxhall vehicles. see tables on the following pages. 235/35 R 19. Despite continuous market monitoring, we In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring Further information –...
  • Page 294 Technical data (ctd.) Tyre pressure Tyre pressure Tyre pressure for Tyre pressure in psi/bar for load of up to loaded with full load 4 people up to 4 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Z 18 XE, 195/65 R 15 29/2.0 32/2.2...
  • Page 295 Technical data (ctd.) Tyre pressure Tyre pressure for full Tyre pressure in psi/bar for load of up to load 4 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Z 28 NEL, 215/55 R 16 36/2.5 33/2.3 39/2.7 46/3.2 Z 28 NET 215/50 R 17 39/2.7 35/2.4...
  • Page 296 Technical data (ctd.) Tyre pressure Tyre pressure Tyre pressure for Tyre pressure in psi/bar for load of up to loaded with full load 4 people up to 4 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Z 19 DT 195/65 R 15 33/2.3 33/2.3...
  • Page 297 Technical data (ctd.) Vehicles with 19-inch wheels Tyre pressure Tyre pressure for full Tyre pressure in psi/bar for load of up to load 4 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Z 18 XE, 235/35 R 19 39/2.7 35/2.4 41/2.8 48/3.3 Z 18 XER, 215/55 R 16...
  • Page 298 Technical data Electrical system Battery Voltage 12 Volt Amp hours 55 Ah / 60 Ah 3 / 66 Ah 3 / 70 Ah 3 / 72 Ah 3 / 85 Ah 3 Battery for remote control of central locking system CR 20 32 Battery for remote control of the auxiliary heating/auxiliary ventilation...
  • Page 299 Technical data Capacities (approx. litre) Z 18 XE Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL Z 28 NET Engine Fuel tank (nominal content) Engine oil with filter change 4.25 between MIN and MAX on dipstick Windscreen wash reservoir with headlight wash system Sales designation –...
  • Page 300 Technical data Capacities (approx. litre) Z 19 DTL Z 19 DT Z 19 DTH Z 30 DT Engine Fuel tank (nominal content) Engine oil with filter change between MIN and MAX on dipstick Windscreen wash reservoir with headlight wash system Sales designation –...
  • Page 301 Technical data Dimensions (approx. mm) Signum Overall length 4651 Overall width 1798 Width with two exterior mirrors 2036 Overall height 1466 Length of luggage compartment floor Luggage compartment width maximum 1054 between the wheel arches Height of luggage compartment opening...
  • Page 302 Technical data Installation dimensions of trailer towing equipment with removable coupling ball bar All dimensions refer to factory-fitted towing equipment. Dimension 492.5 486.5 Warning Only use towing equipment approved for your vehicle. We recommend entrusting retrofitting of towing equipment to a workshop.
  • Page 303: Index

    Index Index Aquaplaning .......... 215 Brake system ........... 99 Armrest ............. 56 Brakes Ashtray ..........95, 135 ABS ............. 210 Automatic air recirculation mode ..161 Brake assist ........208 ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .... 210 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror ..41 Brake fluid ..........
  • Page 304 Index Cold start ..........185 Curve lighting ........23, 132 Colour information display ....108 Easytronic ........14, 168 Continuous Damping Control (CDC) ..198 Driving programs ......171 Dashboard, see Instrument panel ... 6 Contrast ..........119 fault ............ 174 Data ..........
  • Page 305 Index Exhaust system ........193 Genuine Vauxhall Heating ........140, 146, 154 Exterior lighting switch-off delay ..133 Parts and Accessories ....... 267 Seats ........... 144 Exterior mirrors .........40, 143 Glove compartment ........ 96 With air conditioning system ..150, 155 Glove compartment lighting ....
  • Page 306 Index Luggage compartment Number plate lighting ......257 Bulb replacement ......259 Number plate lights Jack ............235 Extension ..........65 Bulb replacement ......257 Jump starting ......... 228 Lashing eyes ........69 Number plates ........277 Lighting ..........135 Loading ........70, 222, 285 Octane numbers ......
  • Page 307 Index Power assisted steering, see electro- Running-in ..........184 Spare keys ..........26 hydraulic power assisted steering ..184 Brakes ..........208 Spare wheel ........233, 236 Preheating ..........102 Speed ..........186, 187 Pushing, towing ........227 Fuel consumption ...... 186, 187 Safeguard against unauthorised use 6, 16 Speedometer .........
  • Page 308 Fuel for diesel engines ...... 188 Valve cap key ........213 Selector lever lock ......177 Heating ......140, 150, 155 Vauxhall alarm system ......35 Winter program ......... 180 Locks ..........262 Vauxhall Service ........264 Transmission, Easytronic ....... 168 Tyre chains .........
  • Page 309 Index...
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