Page 1 VAUXHALL Vectra Operation, Safety, Maintenance...
Page 2 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. Fuel Designation Engine oil Grade Viscosity Tyre inflation pressure Tyre size with up to 4 persons with full load...
Page 3 Black arrows in the illustrations indicate a compartment. reaction or a second action to be performed. Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Your Vauxhall Team...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
In Brief ............2 Contents satisfaction: Instruments ..........34 Our aim: to keep you happy with your Keys, doors, vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers bonnet ..........62 offer first-class service at competitive Seats, Interior .......... 81 prices. Experienced, factory-trained Safety systems ........106 technicians work according to factory Lighting ..........
Page 6: In Brief
Do not keep the Car Pass in the vehicle. Anti-theft locking system 3 – see page 66, For key with retractable key blade 3, press Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 74. button to extend. 6 Further information – see pages 62, 63,...
Page 7 In Brief Unlock luggage compartment To adjust front seats: Adjust front seat backrests: and open: Pull handle, Turn handwheel Press button on the slide seat, Move backrest to suit seating position. remote control, release handle Do not lean on seat backrest whilst press button and Never adjust the seat while driving.
Page 8 In Brief To adjust front seat lumbar To adjust front seat height To adjust front seat inclination support at front seats: Operate lever on Operate front lever on Operate lever outboard side of seat outboard side of seat Adjust lumbar support to suit personal Pump direction of the lever Pump direction of the handle requirements.
Page 9 In Brief Electric seat adjustment To adjust thigh support To adjust head restraint height of Operate switch on outboard side of the front sport seat front and rear outboard seats of seat Press button in recessed handle Press button to release, centred in the lower half of the adjust height, Adjusting the longitudinal position...
Page 10 In Brief To adjust head restraint Adjusting interior mirror: To adjust exterior mirrors: angle of front and rear outboard Swivel mirror housing Four-way switch in driver’s door seats Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing If the outer mirror switch is pressed 1 the Swivel bottom edge of head to reduce dazzle at night.
Page 11: Ignition Lock With Steering Wheel Lock
In Brief Swing in exterior mirror: To engage seat belt: To disengage steering column Draw seat belt smoothly from lock: Manually: press lightly. inertia reel, guide over shoulder To release the lock, Electric 3 (both mirror switches must not be and engage in belt buckle move the steering wheel slightly, latched into position):...
Page 12 In Brief...
Page 13 18 Right heated seat 3 and Door-to-door light function 3 ..132 Seat climate control 3 ....145 Parking lamps ....... 132 Vauxhall alarm system 3 ....74 Cruise control 3 ......202 Rear window blind 3 ....141 Remote control 3 for infotainment system ......
Page 14: Control Indicators
In Brief Control indicators Winter programme of Parking distance sensor 3, Turn signal lights, automatic transmission 3 Fault, see pages 15, 34. or Easytronic 3, see page 204. see pages 174, 182. Engine oil pressure, Continuous see page 34. Door open 3, Damping Control 3, see page 36.
Page 15 In Brief > Fog lights 3, Electro-hydraulic power assisted Tyre pressure monitoring see pages 36, 130. steering, system 3, Fault, see pages 38, 206. Fog tail light, see page 37. see pages 36, 130. Adaptive driving light Electronic Stability Programme (Adaptive Forward Main beam, Plus...
Page 16 In Brief Climate control Sun roof Air conditioning system 3, ü Air flow, Sun roof, see page 150. see pages 147, 163. opening – see page 139. Air recirculation system 3, Air distribution, Sun roof, see page 150. see pages 147, 162, closing –...
Page 17: Infotainment System 3
Central locking switch, ¨ Resume stored speed, locking, Warning triangle 3:, decelerate, see page 67. see page 234. § Deactivate. Ä Vauxhall alarm system 3, see page 74. Child safety switch 3, see page 137. Rear window blind 3, see page 141.
Page 18: Dipped And Main Beam
In Brief Steering wheel adjustment Light switch: Switch between Move lever down, dipped and main beam: adjust height and distance, Parking lights Main beam Push stalk move lever up, Dipped or forward engage main beam Dipped beam = Push stalk AUTO = Automatic forward again...
Page 19: Turn Signal Lamps
In Brief Headlight flash: Turn signals: To operate cruise control Pull stalk towards steering wheel Right = Move stalk up Press buttons on stalk Left Move stalk down Switch on: briefly press button m. After operation, the turn signal stalk Switch off: briefly press button §.
Page 20: Horn
In Brief Hazard warning lights: To operate horn: Windscreen wiper: Press Press in middle of steering Gently tap stalk upward ¨ Press again wheel ¨ § Adjustable timed To aid location of the pushbutton, the red 6 Airbag systems 3 – see page 112, interval wipe surface is illuminated when the ignition Remote control for...
Page 21: Automatic Wiping
In Brief Automatic wiping with rain Operating windscreen and Rear window wiper sensor headlight wash systems wash system operation: Move stalk upward Pull stalk towards steering wheel Wiper on = Push stalk = automatic wiping forward The wiper is switched on for several wipe with rain sensor Wiper off = Push stalk...
Page 22 In Brief Heated rear window, To demist or defrost windows: Setting automatic mode of heated exterior mirrors: Set air distribution to climate control system Press rotary switch for temperature Press AUTO button, Ü Off = Press again and air flow clockwise; set temperature for driver and Ü...
Page 23: Information Display
In Brief Range miles 21.3 Inst. consumpt. miles/gal 19,5° 23° 19:36 Information display: Manual transmission: Easytronic Display the information Idle Reverse gear: with vehicle stationary, three Drive position seconds after de-clutching, pull the ring up – Time, Higher gear and engage gear. –...
Page 24 In Brief In order to leave P switch on ignition, operate foot brake and press button on selector lever. To engage P or R, push button on selector lever. P: Only with vehicle stationary, first apply hand brake R: Only with vehicle stationary 6 Automatic transmission 3 –...
Page 25 In Brief Before starting off, check: z Tyre pressure and condition – see pages 206, 215, 299. z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine compartment – see pages 267 to 275. z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and operational.
Page 26: Warning Buzzers
3 press button p again. 6 Further information – see pages 63, 186, radio remote control – see page 64, central locking system – see page 66, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 74, vehicle decommissioning – see page 277.
Page 27 In Brief Advice when parking: z Before switching off ignition: with z Remove ignition key. manual transmission, engage first or z Do not park vehicle on easily ignitable z Turn steering wheel until lock is felt to reverse gear; with automatic surfaces, since the hot exhaust system engage (anti-theft protection).
Page 28 – and ensure correct correctly perform all work according to installation. factory instructions. 6 Vauxhall Service – see page 264, service interval display – see pages 39, 266.
Page 29 In Brief That was the most important information for your first drive in your Vectra in brief. 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 maintenance as well as a...
Page 30 Curtain airbag system 3 The side airbag system triggers when a The curtain airbag system triggers in case The Vauxhall Full Size airbag system side-on collision occurs and provides a of a side-on collision and provides a safety comprises several individual systems.
Page 31 In Brief Active head restraints at front Operating menus in the Selection using multifunction button: rotate seats information display and press multifunction button. 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 automatically tilt and using the buttons/four-way button or button left or right to Return or Main and...
Page 32: Trip Computer 3
Tyre pressure 3 Functions: z Radio 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 –...
Page 33 In Brief Remote control for Infotainment Twin Audio Parking distance sensor system 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 34 In Brief Tables Fold table down. Travel Assistant Fold armrest up and and use recessed Fold armrest down and set the table The Travel Assistant Contains grip to pull table upwards as far as it to the desired position by sliding it z Armrest will go.
Page 35: Tyre Pressure Monitoring
In Brief Ü Board Computer BC 1 BC 2 Timer Tyres FlexOrganizer SPORT mode Tyre pressure monitoring system The side walls contain retaining strips, To activate where various components can be Press the SPORT button. The LED in the The tyre pressure monitoring system attached to divide the luggage button illuminates.
Page 36 In Brief Turn lighting 2 An additional light comes on at certain steering wheel settings (after approx. 90°), turn signal settings and speeds (up to approx. 25 mph / 40 km/h). The light beam projects at a 90° angle to the left or right of the vehicle up to a distance of approx.
Page 37 In Brief z To close – Press r on the remote control, until the tailgate is closed – with the key in the ignition switch and the hand brake applied, press button x in the driver’s door until the tailgate is closed –...
Page 38: Instruments
Infotainment system 3......Remote control for infotainment Consult a workshop. We recommend your system 3 and information display .. Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Twin Audio 3 ........Electronic data acquisition at toll systems 3........... Mobile telephones and radio...
Page 39 With a diesel engine the brake servo unit may stop operating. Consult a If it illuminates when the hand brake is workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall not applied: Stop the vehicle; interrupt Authorised Repairer. your journey immediately. Consult a workshop.
Page 40 Instruments > Fog lights 3 The control indicator is illuminated when the fog lights are on – see page 130. Main beam The control indicator illuminates if the main beam is on and during headlight flash – see pages 14, 128. Fog tail light The control indicator is illuminated when Picture no: 18276j.tif...
Page 41 Illuminates when the engine is running if outside temperature is low. force is required. We recommend you Fault in engine electronics or transmission consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Flashing (with diesel particle filter) electronics. Electronics switch to Diesel particle filters must be cleaned.
Page 42 Fault in system, consult a workshop. We Diesel engines: If the tank is run dry, bleed level and top up engine oil if necessary recommend your Vauxhall Authorised the fuel system as described on page 229. – see page 268.
Page 43 When InSP appears in the odometer or the selected gear with Easytronic 3: display, make an appointment with a workshop for servicing as soon as possible. Park position of automatic We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised transmission. Repairer. Reverse gear. Maintenance, inspection system Neutral or idling position.
Page 44 Instruments Odometer Records the miles driven. Display in the event of airbag system malfunction – see page 117. Trip odometer To set to zero, hold reset knob down for approx. 2 seconds with ignition switched Picture no: 17537j.tif Picture no: Instrument display Tachometer Indicates engine speed.
Page 45 Instruments 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. Picture no: 17538j.tif Picture no: 17539j.tif Coolant temperature display Fuel gauge Pointer in zone at...
Page 46: Check Control 3, Trip Computer 3, Climate Control System 3
An F in the display indicates a fault. Have climate control system 3. the cause of the fault remedied. We When the ignition is off, the time, date and recommend that you consult your Vauxhall The graphical information display presents outside temperature can be presented for Authorised Repairer.
Page 47: Outside Temperature
For climate control system - see page 158. An F in the display indicates a fault. Have the cause of the fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Picture no: 17336t.tif Picture no: 17338t.tif Authorised Repairer.
Page 48: Triple Information Display
Instruments 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 Hold down Ö for approx. 2 sec., clock °C automatic time synchronisation 3, see next display is now in setting mode,...
Page 49 Instruments 11:25 °C Range 257miles Picture no: 17337t.tif Picture no: 17012t.tif Picture no: 17541j.tif Board information display Select options via the menus and with the Depending on the equipment level of the Selecting functions buttons/four-way button on the vehicle, menu options can be selected with infotainment system 3.
Page 50 Instruments 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 Picture no: 17337t.tif...
Page 51 Instruments 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 setting from the Settings menu.
Page 52: Board Information Display
Instruments Board information display Average consumption Display of average consumption. trip computer Calculation can be restarted at any time - The trip computer provides information on see next page. driving data, which is continually recorded 11:25 and evaluated electronically. Effective consumption °C Fuel consumption display.
Page 53: Stop Watch
Instruments Resetting trip computer information The following trip computer information can be reset (restart of measurement/ calculation): 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 54 Instruments Range miles 21.3 Inst. consumpt. miles/gal 19,5° 23° 19:36 Picture no: 17329t.tif Picture no: 17012t.tif Picture no: 17013t.tif Graphical information display To select with four-way button: To select using the multifunction button: or colour information display Select menu items via menus and with the Turn Mark menu items Selecting functions...
Page 55 Instruments 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 Picture no: 17541j.tif Picture no: 17331t.tif Picture no: 17332t.tif To select using the left adjuster wheel 3 on For each functional area there is a main System settings the steering wheel:...
Page 56 Instruments 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 57 Instruments 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 Picture no: 17342t.tif Picture no: 17343t.tif Picture no: 17926t.tif Select the desired language.
Page 58 Instruments 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 miles...
Page 59 Instruments Distance travelled Displays number of miles driven. Measurement can be restarted at any time, see next column. Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36 Average speed BC 1 All values Average speed calculation. Measurement BC 2 can be restarted at any time, see next 257.0 Range miles...
Page 60 Instruments 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 Reset BC 1 19,5° 19:36 Ü Reset BC 1 19,5° 19:36 be lost.
Page 61 Instruments The desired stop watch display can be selected from the Options menu 3: Driving Time excl. Stops Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36 Ü Board Computer The time the vehicle is in motion is recorded. Stationary time is not included. BC 1 BC 1 00:00:00...
Page 62 3 are depicted. On the the tyre pressure 3, the radio remote board information display, messages control batteries, Vauxhall alarm system 3 appear in an abbreviated form. and the main vehicle lighting systems, including the cables and fuses. When...
Page 63: Radio Reception
Instruments Radio reception If there is a fault in the vehicle lighting In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system, the respective location of the fault system 3, if there is major loss of pressure Car radio reception differs from domestic is displayed as text, e.g.: in a tyre, the display indicates the tyre at radio reception:...
Page 64: Remote Control 3 For Infotainment System
Instruments Picture no: 18463j.tif Picture no: 17540j.tif Picture no: 17542j.tif AUX input Remote control for Twin Audio infotainment system The AUX input is in the stowage Twin Audio gives rear seat occupants the information display compartment in the centre console. opportunity to listen to the audio source set on the infotainment system 3 or one of the The functions of the infotainment system 3...
Page 65 A hands-free attachment without an external antenna in mobile phone equipment standards GSM 900/1800/1900 and UMTS The Vauxhall installation instructions and must only be operated if the maximum the operating guidelines provided by the transmission power of the mobile phone...
Page 66: Keys, Doors, Bonnet
Keys, doors, bonnet Keys, doors, Replacement keys The key is a constituent of the electronic bonnet immobiliser. Ordering keys from a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer guarantees problem- free operation of the electronic immobiliser. Keep the spare key in a safe spot.
Page 67: Electronic Immobiliser
(see page 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 66, 74. Picture no: 17349t.tif Picture no: 17544j.tif Electronic immobiliser...
Page 68: Radio Remote Control
3 are z mechanical anti-theft locking system 3, stored automatically depending on the key z Vauxhall alarm system 3, that is used. z electrically operated tailgate 3. Different settings are stored for each In addition, electric windows 3 can be remote control.
Page 69 (battery type – see page 307), waves from other sources. noting installation position. Close the radio remote control. We recommended that you have the cause of the fault remedied by your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Manual unlocking and locking using the vehicle key, see page 69.
Page 70: Central Locking System
Keys, doors, bonnet Picture no: 17042t.tif Picture no: 17043t.tif Picture no: 16968t.tif Central locking system Securing To unlock with the mechanical anti-theft locking Press button q on radio remote control. For doors, boot lid/tailgate and tank flap. system 3 To lock Warning Press button p on radio remote control.
Page 71 Keys, doors, bonnet Programming Automatic locking 3 unlocking mode 3 The central locking can be set to lock When the vehicle is delivered from the automatically at a certain speed. factory, the remote control is preset so that To activate the function, hold button p of a single press of the q button opens all of the remote control and button in the...
Page 72 Keys, doors, bonnet Note On vehicles with electric windows, the z If the driver’s door is not closed properly, windows can be opened and closed from the central locking system will unlock outside: Hold down button q or p on the again immediately after locking.
Page 73: Fault When Locking Or Unlocking
The mechanical anti-theft locking operation at short intervals. The power system 3 and the Vauxhall alarm system 3 supply is cut off for a brief period. are deactivated when the key is inserted in z Defective fuse in fuse box –...
Page 74: Luggage Compartment
Keys, doors, bonnet Picture no: 16968t.tif Picture no: 17503j.tif Picture no: 17547j.tif Luggage compartment To open To close The luggage compartment of the saloon is There is a handle on the inside of the To unlock opened by pushing the button, and the luggage compartment lid or tailgate for Press button q on radio remote control.
Page 75 Keys, doors, bonnet Electrically operated tailgate, estate 3 In vehicle with an electrically operated tailgate the tailgate can be electrically opened and closed after unlocking. Warning Make sure there is 2.03 m clearance before operating the electric tailgate. Observe the pivoting zone of the tailgate during operation and do not enter the pivoting zone.
Page 76 Keys, doors, bonnet Picture no: 17867j.tif Picture no: 17548j.tif Picture no: 17549j.tif With the key in the ignition switch and the To close Press button in the tailgate. The tailgate hand brake applied, hold button x in the Hold button r on the remote control closes electrically.
Page 77 Keys, doors, bonnet Interruption of tailgate opening/closing Safety function Open boot lid, procedure The tailgate has an obstruction detection open tailgate Tailgate opening/closing can be facility. If the tailgate encounters Warning immediately interrupted by briefly pressing resistance during the automatic closing button x in the driver’s door movement, the closing procedure is Do not drive with the boot lid or tailgate...
Page 78: Vauxhall Alarm System 3
If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s 2. Press button Ä, LED in button flashes door must be opened and closed again so (maximum of 10 seconds), see next that the Vauxhall alarm system can be page. activated again. 3. Close doors.
Page 79 Keys, doors, bonnet After the first 10 seconds of the Vauxhall alarm system activation: z LED flashes System slow switched on, z LED illuminates for approx. 1 second Switch-off. If a system fault occurs, consult a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Page 80 Pressing tailgate 3:: button q or switching on the ignition will To open and close the luggage deactivate the Vauxhall alarm system at compartment when the Vauxhall alarm the same time. system is active 1. Briefly press button r on the remote control –...
Page 81: Child Safety Locks
Three buttons on the underside of the mirror housing can be used to operate various systems. Consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer for details on compatible systems. Warning Ensure that no persons, animals or objects are in the movement zone of the system to be operated (e.g.
Page 82 Keys, doors, bonnet Basic programming of the universal radio 5. The control indicator in the mirror Programming the universal radio control control system housing will flash slowly at first. As soon system for variable code systems 1. Switch on ignition. as it flashes rapidly, release both 1.
Page 83 Reprogramming individual individually reprogrammed, see We recommend that you consult your button settings "Reprogramming individual button Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. If a button that has already been settings". During programming, the vehicle should be programmed is to be used for a different In order to erase the programming of all within the range of the receiver.
Page 84: Bonnet Release Lever
Keys, doors, bonnet Picture no: 17553j.tif Picture no: 17554j.tif Picture no: 17555j.tif Bonnet There is a safety catch on the underside of To hold the bonnet open, insert the support the bonnet: lift this upwards and open the located on the left side in the small slot on To open the bonnet, pull the release lever bonnet.
Page 85: Seats, Interior
Seats, Interior Seats, Interior Push passenger seat as far back as possible. The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back (recommended tilting angle approx. 25°). Head restraints ........Warning Armrest 3 between the front seats ..Rear seat armrest ........ Failure to observe the descriptions could Electrically adjustable front seats 3 ..
Page 86: Head Restraints
Seats, Interior Picture no: 17055t.tif Picture no: 16976t.tif Picture no: 17556j.tif Head restraints To adjust Adjusting the rear head restraints 3 that are front head restraints (all variants) The middle of the head restraint should be and outboard rear head restraints 3 integrated in the rear seat backrest at eye level.
Page 87: Armrest 3 Between The Front Seats
Seats, Interior Picture no: 17056t.tif Picture no: 17557j.tif Picture no: 17558j.tif Armrest between the front Removing the head restraints The armrest contains a stowage Press and release the two catches. Pull and seats compartment: to open, slide armrest back, remove the head restraint. press button at front and lift.
Page 88: Rear Seat Armrest
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 89 Seats, Interior Adjusting the longitudinal position move switch 1 forwards/backwards. Height adjustment move switch 1 upwards/downwards at rear. Seat back adjustment turn switch 2 forwards/backwards. Operate switch until desired seat position is reached. Seat position – see page 81. After adjusting the seat, adjust height of seat belt –...
Page 90 Seats, Interior Readiness for operation Storing settings Store and activate the settings using the remote controls 3 z With ignition on, 1. Adjust seat, When the vehicle is locked using the radio z within 10 minutes of switching ignition 2. adjust exterior mirror – see page 6, remote control the current driver’s seat and off, exterior mirror positions are stored, see...
Page 91: Travel Assistant
Seats, Interior Picture no: 17560j.tif Picture no: 17561j.tif Picture no: 17562j.tif Travel Assistant Installing The Travel Assistant Swivel open and hold cover of front Swivel out retaining device on seat with attachment points in floor in front of The Travel Assistant Contains strap.
Page 92 Seats, Interior Picture no: 17563j.tif Picture no: 17564j.tif Picture no: 17565j.tif Swivel connecting console downward and Swivel the locking lever downwards. To lock, insert Travel Assistant into recesses engage in attachment points. in connecting console and slide back as far Check the locking position of the Travel as possible.
Page 93 Seats, Interior Picture no: 17566j.tif Picture no: 17567j.tif Picture no: 17568j.tif If it is correctly locked, the red mark must Drink holder and accessory sockets Stowage compartments no longer be visible in the window, Open the drink holder by pressing the The lower stowage compartment is opened otherwise the procedure must be repeated.
Page 94 Seats, Interior Picture no: 17569j.tif Picture no: 17570j.tif Picture no: 17571j.tif Connecting console for DVD player 3 Swivel up the display holder, slide DVD Electric cool box When not in use, pull connecting console player display into bracket from below and To open, fold open the armrest together upward, press button and slide downward.
Page 95 Seats, Interior Picture no: 17573j.tif Picture no: Picture no: 17572j.tif Tables Set required clearance by adjusting Switch on the cool box as needed. Fold armrest upward (1). longitudinal position of table (4). Use recessed grip to pull table upwards as Swivel armrest down.
Page 96 Seats, Interior Picture no: 17574j.tif Picture no: Picture no: 17575j.tif To fold away the table, swivel the armrest Fold the table upwards past the resistance Dismantling the Travel Assistant point (2), swivel it downwards and insert in Open catch using key, red mark appears in the Travel Assistant (3).
Page 97 Seats, Interior Picture no: 17576j.tif Picture no: 17577j.tif Picture no: 17578j.tif Pull the Travel Assistant to the front on the Press the locking lever down, press the Swivel the connecting console upward and connecting console and remove. button on the front of the connecting pull it from the retaining device on the seat.
Page 98: Luggage Compartment Extension
Seats, Interior Picture no: 17583j.tif Picture no: 17584j.tif Picture no: 17585j.tif Luggage compartment extension Cover behind armrest can be locked from Folding down the rear seat backrests luggage compartment 3: turn handle 90°: Push the rear head restraints right down. Fold down the cover behind the arm rest Fold down the armrest on to the seat Locked...
Page 99: Luggage Compartment Cover 3
Seats, Interior Picture no: 17586j.tif Picture no: 17587j.tif Picture no: 17588j.tif Luggage compartment cover Restoring backrest to an upright position Folding down the front passenger seat 3 Audibly engage the rear seat backrests. Push head restraint on front passenger’s 5-door hatch There is a locking indicator on the release seat down as far as it will go.
Page 100: Safety Net 3, Estate
Seats, Interior Picture no: 17589j.tif Picture no: 17590j.tif Picture no: 17591j.tif Safety net Estate Removing To close Open luggage compartment cover. Estate Pull luggage compartment cover towards Move release lever on right side of luggage The safety net can be fitted behind the rear rear of vehicle using handle and hook into compartment cover upward.
Page 101 Seats, Interior Picture no: 17592j.tif Picture no: 17593j.tif Picture no: 17594j.tif Extend the net from the cassette. The roof Removing Pull each side hook from the cassette and attach it to an eye 3 in the vehicle floor. frame houses two fitting openings. Fit the Remove the luggage compartment cover.
Page 102: Lashing Eyes
Seats, Interior Picture no: 17595j.tif Picture no: 17596j.tif Picture no: 17597j.tif Lashing eyes FlexOrganizer The figures show some possible uses. These enable cargo to be secured in Flexible system for dividing the luggage Variable partition wall position in the luggage compartment using compartment or securing loads in an Fig.
Page 103 Seats, Interior Picture no: 17598j.tif Picture no: 17599j.tif Picture no: 17600j.tif Hooks and mesh pockets Removing To stow away, pull partition rods, partition for the side walls Press together the rods of the partition net rods and separate telescopic rod apart Fig.
Page 104: Notes On Loading The Vehicle
Seats, Interior Notes on loading the vehicle z Objects must not be stored in the airbag inflation area, because they could cause z Heavy objects in the luggage injury if the airbag inflates. compartment should be placed against the engaged rear seat backrests or, if the z The load must not obstruct the operation rear seat backrests are folded down, of the pedals, the handbrake or the...
Page 105: Cigarette Lighter 3 Or Socket
Seats, Interior Picture no: 17602j.tif Picture no: 17603j.tif Picture no: 17604j.tif Cigarette lighter Accessory socket Do not damage the sockets by using unsuitable plugs. In front centre console. The socket in the centre console and the cigarette lighter socket can be used to The maximum power consumption of Press in cigarette lighter with ignition connect electrical accessories.
Page 106: Ashtrays
Seats, Interior Picture no: 17605j.tif Picture no: 17606j.tif Picture no: 17607j.tif Ashtray To empty, grip both sides of the ashtray Rear ashtray 3 insert at the spots illustrated and pull In the rear centre console. To be used only for ash and not for upwards.
Page 107: Glove Compartment
Seats, Interior Picture no: 17608j.tif Picture no: 17614j.tif Picture no: 17609j.tif Stowage compartments Centre console stowage compartment 3 Stowage compartment in the roof lining 3 Division of the stowage compartment can To open, press the point indicated. Glove compartment be changed by moving the partition in the To open, pull handle upwards.
Page 108 Seats, Interior Picture no: 17610j.tif Picture no: 17611j.tif Picture no: 17612j.tif Stowage compartments in the luggage Estates have an additional stowage When opening, ensure that the hinge at the compartment compartment in the load compartment fold is opened and that the entire floor To access press down bar and open the floor.
Page 109: Drink Holders
Seats, Interior Sun visors Use the sun visor to protect from glare by pulling it down and swivelling it to the side. Picture no: 17613j.tif Picture no: 17615j.tif Drink holders Drinks holders, rear 3 The drink holder can be found beneath the Drink holders, front 3 centre seat: pressing front edge moves The drink holder can be found between the...
Page 110: Safety Systems
The automatic seat belt locking devices Please read the instructions provided with prevent the belt strap from being pulled Vauxhall Full Size airbag system ..111 the child restraint system! out and thus ensure that the vehicle Mounting brackets 3 for ISOFIX child occupants are retained in their seats.
Page 111: Seat Belts
12 years of age or under 150 cm tall. acceleration or deceleration in any activation. We recommend that you direction. consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. For children up to 12 years of age, we recommend the Vauxhall child restraint If the seat belts are undamaged the...
Page 112 Control indicator v for belt tensioners z We recommend that you have the front to disappear. It then reappears in the The operation of the belt tensioners is seats removed by a Vauxhall Authorised odometer display 10 seconds later. electronically monitored together with the Repairer.
Page 113: Using The Belts
Safety systems Picture no: 17106t.tif Picture no: 17107t.tif Picture no: 17618j.tif Using the belts Height adjustment Warning of seat belt upper anchorage point: Fitting seat belts Pull the belt out of the retractor and guide 1. Pull belt out slightly. On pregnant women in particular, the lap it across the body, making certain that it is belt must be positioned as low as...
Page 114: Testing The Belts
Have damaged parts replaced. In case of an accident, please replace overstretched belts and triggered belt tensioners. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Do not perform any alterations on the belts, their anchorages, the automatic retractors or the belt buckles.
Page 115: Vauxhall Full Size Airbag System
Curtain airbag system 3 The side airbag is triggered in the event of The curtain airbag system triggers in case The Vauxhall Full Size airbag system a side-on collision to form a safety cushion of a side-on collision and provides a safety comprises several individual systems.
Page 116: Front Passenger Airbag
Vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3 has been fitted to the front passenger seat. Seat occupancy recognition – see page 118. Vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3 – see page 124. Examples of events triggering the front airbag system: Picture no: 17111t.tif...
Page 117 Safety systems Picture no: 17619j.tif Picture no: 17350t.tif Picture no: 17515j.tif 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 118 Vauxhall child driver’s and front passenger seat front passenger side, restraint system with transponders 3.
Page 119 Do not place the hands or arms on z there is a properly fitted Vauxhall child the covers of the airbag systems. restraint system with transponders 3.
Page 120 Safety systems Picture no: 17624j.tif Picture no: 17623j.tif Picture no: 17620j.tif Curtain airbag 3 The curtain airbag system will be triggered: When the curtain airbag is triggered it The curtain airbag system is identified by inflates within milliseconds and provides a z depending on the severity of the the word AIRBAG on the roof pillar trim.
Page 121 Have the cause of the fault remedied. We which the airbag inflates. Do not place recommend that you consult your the hands or arms on the covers of the Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. airbag systems. Important information The system’s integrated self-diagnostics – see page 120.
Page 122 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 123 3 system with transponders 3, there is a fault The presence of a Vauxhall child restraint and risk of injury to the child. Fit child system with transponders 3 is indicated by restraint system to rear seat. Have the the steady glow of control indicator cause of the fault remedied.
Page 124 Never carry child restraint systems or parts, the door seals, the handles and backrests are not covered. other objects on your lap - risk of fatal the seats removed by your Vauxhall injury. z The airbag systems are triggered Authorised Repairer.
Page 125 In order to prevent malfunctions when pushed back as far as possible and the using a Vauxhall child restraint system backrest has been adjusted so that the with transponders 3 on the front lap belt fits snugly.
Page 126 - 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 127: Restraint Systems
Please follow the instructions accompanying the ISOFIX child restraint system. Only ISOFIX child restraint systems approved for the vehicle may be used. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Picture no: 17626j.tif Picture no: 17424t.tif Vehicles with seat occupancy recognition...
Page 128: Child Restraint Systems 3
Safety systems Child restraint systems Permissible options for fitting a child safety seat The Vauxhall child restraint system is designed specifically for your Vauxhall and Weight thus provides optimum safety for your child front passenger seat outboard rear seats centre rear seat in the event of impact.
Page 129 Authorised Repairer. provided with child restraint system. position. X = No child restraint system permitted. z The covers of the Vauxhall child restraint = Limited, only with seat occupancy system can be wiped clean. recognition and Vauxhall child z Do not stick anything on the child restraint system with transponders.
Page 130: Exterior Mirrors
Safety systems The mirrors do not dip to prevent dazzle if: 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. Adjusting interior and exterior mirrors –...
Page 131: Head Restraints
Safety systems Head restraints Safety accessories Adjust head restraints in accordance with The wide range of Vauxhall accessories height 3, see pages 5, 82. allows you to equip your Vectra in accordance with your own wishes. In Do not attach objects or components that...
Page 132: Lighting
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 133: Headlamp Range Adjustment 3
Lighting Vehicles without automatic level control z Front seats occupied z All seats occupied z All seats occupied and luggage compartment load = z Driver’s seat occupied and luggage compartment load = Vehicles with automatic level control 3 z Front seats occupied z All seats occupied z All seats occupied and Picture no: 17123t.tif...
Page 134: Fog Tail Lamp
Lighting Fog tail light Turn signals, hazard warning flashers On = Press r, r illuminates in instrument panel see pages 14, 15. Off = Press r again or Reversing lights switch ignition or light off Come on when reverse gear is engaged The fog tail light can only be switched on and ignition is switched on.
Page 135: Adaptive Forward Lighting 3 (Afl)
Consult a workshop. We recommend your Curve lighting 1 Motorway lighting Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The Xenon light beam pivots based on At higher speeds and continuous straight steering wheel position and speed (from If control indicator...
Page 136: Door-To-Door Light Function 3
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. Picture no: 17128t.tif Picture no: 17129t.tif Door-to-door illumination...
Page 137: Instrument Illumination
Lighting Picture no: 17130t.tif Picture no: 17631j.tif Picture no: 17632j.tif Instrument illumination Courtesy light Front reading lights 3 Information display illumination Left and right reading lights are Front courtesy light individually operable. With ignition on: Comes on automatically when the vehicle is Brightness can be adjusted when the unlocked using the remote control, when a exterior lights are on: Push to release...
Page 138: Battery Discharge Protection
Lighting Battery discharge protection Entry lighting 3 After unlocking the vehicle, the instrument To prevent the battery from becoming and switch illumination as well as the discharged, the courtesy light, reading courtesy lights come on for a few seconds. lights, luggage compartment lighting and glove compartment lighting switch off Illuminated mirror in the sun visors 3 automatically 5 minutes after the ignition is...
Page 139: Headlights When Driving Abroad
Have the headlights adjusted by a 2. Insert any fuse (maxi-fuse) 3 in slot 37. This causes glare for oncoming traffic if the workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Fuse assignment – see page 251. vehicle is driven in countries where traffic Authorised Repairer.
Page 140: Windows, Sun Roof
Windows, Sun Roof Windows, Sun Roof Electric windows Warning The electric windows can be used z with ignition on, Caution when operating the electric windows 3 and the electric sun roof 3. z within 10 minutes of switching ignition Risk of injury, particularly to children. off, Vehicle passengers should be informed z within 10 minutes of opening or closing...
Page 141 Windows, Sun Roof Picture no: 17868j.tif Picture no: 17869j.tif Picture no: 17870j.tif Operation via 2 rocker buttons in the Vehicles with rear 3 electric windows have Child safety system for rear windows 3 driver’s door. Additional rocker buttons in a slide switch between the buttons in the Switch in the driver’s door the front passenger door and the rear...
Page 142: Windows In Rear Doors
Windows, Sun Roof Automatic closing 3 see page 69. Overload If the windows are repeatedly operated at short intervals, the power supply is briefly cut off. The system is protected by fuses in the fuse box – see page 246. Fault The windows cannot be automatically opened or closed.
Page 143: Sun Roof 3
Windows, Sun Roof Sun roof To raise Turn the rotary switch to any position The electric sun roof can be operated between . The sun roof will z with ignition on, automatically move to the desired position. When the switch is in position , the sun z within 10 minutes of switching ignition roof is fully raised.
Page 144 Windows, Sun Roof Safety function Automatic closing 3 If the sun roof encounters resistance during see page 69. 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 145: Rear Window Blind 3
Windows, Sun Roof Overload If the system is overloaded, the power supply is automatically cut off for a short time. Fault If the sun roof no longer assumes the desired position automatically, program sun roof electronics as follows: 1. Switch on ignition. 2.
Page 146: Climate Control
Climate control Climate control Air vents ..........144 Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors ..... 145 Heated front seats 3......145 Heated rear seats 3 ......145 Driver’s seat with climate control 3 ... 146 Cooled glove compartment 3 .... 146 Heating and ventilation system ..
Page 147 Climate control The set values appear on the information display. Electronic climate control system – see page 158. Picture no: 17643j.tif Picture no: 17675j.tif 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 148: Side Air Vents
Climate control Picture no: 17645j.tif Picture no: 17646j.tif Picture no: 17647j.tif 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.
Page 149: Right Heated Seat 3 And Seat Climate Control 3
Climate control Picture no: 17651j.tif Picture no: 17648j.tif Picture no: 17649j.tif Heated rear window, Heated front seats Heated rear seats heated exterior mirrors 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.
Page 150: Driver's Seat With Climate Control 3
Climate control General information, as well as information on air intake, air outlet, pollen filter and maintenance, see pages 168, 169. Picture no: 17650j.tif Picture no: 17652j.tif Driver’s seat with climate Cooled glove compartment control Cooled air is fed into the glove compartment through a nozzle.
Page 151: Heating And Ventilation System
Climate control Picture no: 17653j.tif Picture no: 17654j.tif Picture no: 17655j.tif Heating and ventilation system Centre rotary switch: Temperature Right-hand rotary switch: air flow red zone warm Four fan speeds: Left-hand rotary switch: Air distribution blue zone cold Fan off to head area above adjustable air Highest speed vents and to foot well...
Page 152 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 153 Climate control z Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door windows. z Switch on heated rear window Ü. For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution switch to J. Picture no: 17657j.tif Picture no: 17658j.tif Heating the foot well Demisting and defrosting windows z Set air distribution switch to K.
Page 154: 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 155 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. Picture no: 17661j.tif Picture no: 17662j.tif Comfort setting Maximum cooling z Set cooling n as desired.
Page 156: Automatic Air Conditioning System 3
Climate control Automatic air conditioning z Turn the temperature switch clockwise. system z Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door windows. Provides a uniformly comfortable interior regardless of the weather, outside z Switch on heated rear window Ü. temperature or season.
Page 157 Climate control Picture no: 17912j.tif Picture no: 17666j.tif Picture no: 17667j.tif Automatic mode Air distribtion setting Temperature preset Basic setting for maximum comfort: to head area above adjustable air Set the rotary switch to a value betwen vents and to foot well 17 °C and 27 °C.
Page 158 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. Picture no: 17668j.tif Picture no: 17669j.tif Air flow setting To activate/deactivate air conditioning...
Page 159 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 160 Climate control Heating The passenger compartment is heated The amount of heat is dependent on the more rapidly by an electric auxiliary heater coolant temperature and is thus not fully in vehicles with Quickheat 3. attained until the engine is warm. The comfort and general well-being of the For rapid warming of the passenger vehicle occupants are to a large extent...
Page 161 Climate control The automatic climate control system z Set temperature to maximum heating, provides maximum cooling down to the set i.e. turn the centre rotary switch all the value. way to the right (28 °C). At settings below 17 °C (rotary switch all z Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Page 162: Electronic Climate Control System 3
Climate control Electronic climate control system Provides a the greatest amount of comfort in the interior regardless of the weather, outside temperature or season. To ensure a constant and comfortable climate in the vehicle, the temperature of the inflowing air, the air-flow rate and the air distribution are changed automatically according to climatic conditions outside the vehicle.
Page 163 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 164 Climate control Temperature preset Climate Using the outer knobs, temperatures can Air distribut. be individually set to values between 16 °C and 28 °C. Autom. blower For reasons of comfort, temperature can Auto. recirc only be changed in small increments. The passenger compartment is heated more rapidly by an electric auxiliary heater in vehicles with Quickheat 3.
Page 165 Climate control The air flow can be increased or decreased Air distribut. by turning the central knob. To return to automatic mode: press button V or AUTO. Heated rear window, see page 145. Auxiliary heating 3, see page 165. Picture no: 17679j.tif Picture no: 17680j.tif The individual menu items are marked by Window demisting and de-icing...
Page 166 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 167 Climate control Automatic blower Climate Air distribut. Automatic Strong recirculation Normal Autom. blower air control at Auto. recirc Weak bad outside air Picture no: 17683j.tif Picture no: 17684j.tif Picture no: 17685j.tif Air flow Fan control in automatic mode 3 Switching automatic recirculation 3 on or Turn the centre rotary knob clockwise or Fan regulation in automatic mode can be anticlockwise (if no menu for manual...
Page 168 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 165. To cancel air conditioning, press the AUTO button. Picture no: 17686j.tif Picture no: 17687j.tif Manual air recirculation mode...
Page 169: Climate Control
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 170 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 Picture no: 17690j.tif Picture no: 17691j.tif Picture no: 17692j.tif Switching on at a programmed time To set a time, select menu item Setting.
Page 171 , the control control units can be programmed. We indicator in the remote control Insert a pointed object into the opening in recommend that you consult your Vauxhall unit will illuminate the underside of the remote control and flip Authorised Repairer.
Page 172: Air Intake
Climate control Air outlet General information Do not cover the air outlets when storing If the windscreen is misted due to damp items in the luggage compartment storage weather, temporarily adjust the system as compartments. described under "Demisting and defrosting the windows", see pages 149, 152 and 161.
Page 173: Maintenance
Every (humming noise). When the auxiliary heating/auxiliary 6 months, the auxiliary heating 3 should ventilation 3 is switched on the Vauxhall be operated for a few minutes at a preset alarm system monitoring of the vehicle temperature above 22 °C.
Page 174: Easytronic
Easytronic Easytronic Easytronic The semi-automatic Easytronic transmission 3 permits manual (manual mode) or automatic gear shifting (automatic mode), both with automatic clutch control. Warning Disregard of these instructions may lead Transmission display ......170 to injuries or endanger life. Starting the engine......171 Easytronic operation via the selector lever ........
Page 175: Starting The Engine
Easytronic 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. Picture no: 18277j.tif Picture no: 17909j.tif Starting the engine Easytronic operation via the...
Page 176: Starting Off
Easytronic 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 177: Electronically Controlled Driving Programmes
Easytronic Electronically controlled driving If the vehicle is in automatic mode, on It is also possible to start off in reverse movement of the selector lever to without depressing the foot brake if the programmes Easytronic shifts to manual mode and accelerator pedal is operated directly after z By means of delayed gear changing changes up or down.
Page 178: Winter Programme T
Easytronic If the vehicle is switched to manual mode while the winter programme is active, the winter programme is interrupted. The winter programme resumes upon return to automatic mode. Picture no: 17911j.tif Picture no: 17176t.tif Winter programme Kickdown In the event of difficulties starting off on Accelerator pedal pressed past the slippery roads, press button T ("A"...
Page 179: Braking Assistance From Engine
Easytronic Stopping the vehicle Vehicle storage When the engine speed approaches its upper limit, the transmission shifts to a In Automatic or Manual mode, when the Before leaving the vehicle: higher gear during kickdown even in vehicle has stopped first gear (with Winter z engage hand brake, Manual mode.
Page 180: Rocking" The Car
If F appears in the transmission display, extremely high automatic clutch continued driving is not possible. temperatures. Have the cause of the fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The system’s integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to be quickly remedied.
Page 181: Interruption Of Power Supply
We recommend your Towing the vehicle and starting the engine Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. If the vehicle is not permitted when the clutch has been has to be removed from moving traffic,...
Page 182: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission Automatic Automatic transmission Warning The automatic transmission allows transmission 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 183: Transmission Display
Automatic transmission 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 184: Activeselect (Manual Mode)
Automatic transmission If the engine speed is too slow, the transmission automatically shifts to a lower gear, but not if the gear was selected below a certain speed. If a higher gear is selected below a certain speed a downshift does not take place. When engine speed is high, there is no automatic shift to a higher gear.
Page 185: Electronically Controlled Driving Programmes
Automatic transmission Electronically controlled driving z Automatic neutral shift function automatically sets the transmission to N programmes to reduce fuel consumption, e.g. at z With adaptive programmes, shifting into traffic lights. other gears is handled automatically based on the driving style, e.g.: The automatic neutral shift function is activated when the following occurs –...
Page 186: Winter Programme T
Automatic transmission 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 187: Engine Braking
Automatic transmission Engine braking "Rocking" the car The automatic transmission automatically If it becomes necessary to rock the vehicle selects the driving programme with to free it from sand, mud, snow or a hole, optimal 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 188: Stopping The Vehicle
Automatic transmission Stopping the vehicle Before leaving the vehicle, apply hand brake, then place selector lever in The selector lever can be left in the chosen position P and remove ignition key. gear with the engine running. The ignition key can only be removed when When stopping on gradients engage hand the selector lever is in position P.
Page 189: Interruption Of Power Supply
A could also indicate that the diesel fuel filter must be drained of water – see page 270. Have the cause of the fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The system’s integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to be quickly remedied.
Page 190: Driving Hints
Driving hints Driving hints The first 600 miles / 1000 km Driving in mountainous terrain or with a trailer/caravan Drive your vehicle at various speeds. Do not use full throttle. Never allow the engine The cooling fan is electrically operated. Its to labour at low revs.
Page 191: Brake Pedal
Driving hints Clutch operation If the engine temperature is very high, e.g. Vehicles with turbocharged engine after driving in mountainous terrain: allow Flow-generated noises may be audible if Always depress the clutch pedal hard to the engine to idle for approximately two the accelerator is released quickly on the floor to prevent shifting difficulties and minutes in order to prevent heat...
Page 192: Saving Fuel
Protecting the speed increase wear, fuel consumption, End-of-life vehicle recovery exhaust emission, the amount of environment For detailed information on Vauxhall’s pollutant in the exhaust and the amount ongoing commitment to achieving an of noise. environmentally sustainable future, z Drive off as soon as possible after including;...
Page 193: Repair And Maintenance
Do not race your engine. Avoid driving at maintenance be entrusted to your z Regular checks (every 14 days) pay off. high engine speeds. Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Making use of the tachometer helps to Electrical loads save fuel. Drive in a low engine speed...
Page 194: Fuel Consumption, Fuel, Refuelling
Fuel with too low an octane number can cause pinking. Vauxhall cannot be held liable for resulting damage. Petrol with a higher octane number can always be used.
Page 195: Fuel For Diesel Engines
Fuel for diesel engines If replacing the fuel filler cap, be sure to use Diesel engines must be operated only on a genuine Vauxhall fuel filler cap for your commercially available diesel fuel meeting model to ensure full functionality. Diesel- the specifications of DIN EN 590.
Page 196 We recommend that you To close, position the fuel filler cap and use your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. rotate past the resistance until the cap audibly clicks over the retainer. Picture no: 17198t.tif Close fuel tank cover.
Page 197: Catalytic Converter, Exhaust Gases
Consult a workshop, such as your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, as quickly as possible in the event of misfiring, irregular engine running following a cold start, a significant loss of engine power...
Page 198 Consult a workshop, such as your Z – see page 195. when starting off, running the tank dry Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, as quickly (an irregular fuel supply will lead to as possible in the event of irregular overheating) and starting the engine by engine running, a significant loss of pushing or towing.
Page 199 Consult a workshop immediately. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Picture no: 17532j.tif Picture no: 17702j.tif Controlling exhaust emission Control indicator Z for exhaust Illuminates when the ignition is switched on Through design-related measures –...
Page 200 Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous workshop to have the cause of the fault carbon monoxide, which is colourless and remedied. We recommend your Vauxhall odourless and could be fatal if inhaled. Authorised Repairer. If exhaust fumes penetrate the vehicle...
Page 201 Have all maintenance work carried out at soot particles out of the exhaust. and compliance with emissions legislation. the intervals specified by Vauxhall. We recommend that you entrust this work to The system contains a self-cleaning Checking and adjustment of the your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who function at certain intervals.
Page 202: Drive Control Systems
Drive Control Systems Drive Control Systems Plus Interactive Driving System ESP® is ready for operation as soon as the ignition is switched on and control (IDS+ = Interactive Driving indicator v goes out. System) Plus Control indicator v flashes when ESP® The IDS+ combines the sensors and control is in action.
Page 203 Plus Reactivate ESP® or have the cause of the fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The system’s integrated self- diagnostics allow faults to be quickly remedied. Picture no: 17703j.tif Picture no: 17704j.tif...
Page 204: Sport Mode 3
Drive Control Systems Continuous Damping Control SPORT mode In SPORT mode the damping, the steering (CDC) and the acceleration are modified while Normal mode driving, as are the shifting points if the CDC automatically adapts vehicle vehicle has automatic transmission 3. damping to the current driving situation Damping and steering become more direct and road conditions.
Page 205 Continuous Damping Control or SPORT mode system. The system is not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Page 206: Cruise Control 3
Drive Control Systems Cruise control With automatic transmission 3, only use cruise control in D or in automatic mode Cruise control can store and maintain with Easytronic 3. speeds of approx. 20 to 125 mph (30 to 200 km/h). Deviation from the saved When the cruise control is active, reaction speed is possible on uphill or downhill times may be increased due to the different...
Page 207 Drive Control Systems 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 of and the vehicle slowly decelerates.
Page 208: Parking Distance Sensor 3
Drive Control Systems Picture no: 17708j.tif Picture no: 17709j.tif Picture no: 17710j.tif Parking distance sensor The system registers distance by means of To activate four sensors in each of the front and rear With the ignition switched on, the front and The parking distance sensor makes reverse bumpers.
Page 209 Fault in the system. The system is not ready particular importance when in the vicinity for operation. Have the fault remedied. We of pedestrians. recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The system’s To deactivate integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to To deactivate the system, press button be quickly remedied.
Page 210: Automatic Level Control
Have the vehicles with check control 3, the exact cause remedied without delay. We pressure of the tyre in question appears in recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Picture no: 17712j.tif the information display. Authorised Repairer.
Page 211 Drive Control Systems 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 Warning BC 1 BC 2 The tyre pressure monitoring system does Timer not replace manual checks with a Tyres...
Page 212: Tyre Pressure
Drive Control Systems 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 213 If control indicator illuminates yellow system can be retrofitted. We recommend while driving, there is a fault in the tyre that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised pressure monitoring system. Fitting a wheel Repairer. without pressure sensor (e.g. spare wheel) will also generate a fault in the system.
Page 214: Brakes
Regular maintenance as detailed in the Service Booklet is therefore of the utmost importance for traffic safety. Have worn brake pads replaced. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Picture no: 17206t.tif Authorised Repairer, who will fit pads that Brake assist...
Page 215 We recommend The brake fluid level should be checked your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. regularly. If the brake fluid level is too low To ensure that full pedal travel – can be and the hand brake is not applied, control Picture no: 17714j.tif...
Page 216 Brake fluid – see page 272. Warning If the control indicator illuminates when the hand brake is not applied: Stop. Interrupt your journey immediately. Consult a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Page 217 Brakes Have the cause of the fault remedied. We Warning recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. The system’s If there is a fault in ABS, the wheels may integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to be subject to locking due to braking that be quickly remedied.
Page 218: Wheels, Tyres
Otherwise, the system will not indicate tyre comfort and safety. pressure deviations. We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Changing tyre/wheel type Repairer. Before switching to different tyres or Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 wheels, seek advice on the technical –...
Page 219: Tyre Pressure
Use wheel trims and tyres that are z and have the same tread pattern. approved by Vauxhall for the vehicle in question and therefore meet all the Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the requirements pertaining to the direction of travel.
Page 220 Wheels, tyres Hidden tyre damage is not eliminated by adjusting the inflation pressure. Warning Incorrect tyre pressure could lead to a flat tyre. Picture no: 17212t.tif Picture no: 17213t.tif In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring After having checked the tyre pressures, system 3 there is an adapter in the valve tighten the valve caps using the valve cap cap key.
Page 221: Tyre Condition, Wheel Condition
Check wheels for damage. In the event of damage or abnormal wear, consult a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Warning Damage may lead to tyre blow-out. Picture no: 17214t.tif Picture no: 17215t.tif...
Page 222 Wheels, tyres General information Tyre designations Meanings: z The danger of aquaplaning is greater if the tyres are worn. e.g. 195/65 R 15 91 H z Tyres age, even if they are used only very 195 = Tyre width in mm little or not at all.
Page 223: Winter Tyres 3
We recommend that you consult your Wheel trims Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. If the wheel trims and tyres used are not Vauxhall-approved, make sure that the tyres do not have a beaded edge, see page 215. Varies from country to country on account of...
Page 224: Roof Racks
Coupling socket load......226 rack system instructions. damaging the roof, we recommend that Rear axle load during towing ..... 226 you use the Vauxhall roof rack system Tyre pressure........226 approved for your vehicle. Consult your Trailer Stability Assist 3 (TSA) .... 226 Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Page 225: Towing Equipment 3
Towing equipment Use only towing equipment that has been approved for your vehicle. We recommend entrusting the retrofitting of towing equipment to your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who will advise you on any possible towed load increases. Your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer has...
Page 226 Roof Racks, Caravan and Trailer Towing Picture no: 17718j.tif Picture no: 17719j.tif Picture no: 17720j.tif 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 into z Red marking on turn knob points coupling housing:...
Page 227 If the coupling ball bar coupling ball bar downwards out of the cannot be properly attached, consult a coupling housing and stow it in the workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall luggage compartment – see page 221, Authorised Repairer. Fig. 17729 J.
Page 228: Towing Equipment With Pivoting
Swivel the coupling ball bar rearwards until buzzer does not stop sounding, consult a it engages (see figure 17726 J). The LED workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall must go out and the warning buzzer must Authorised Repairer. cease. Otherwise, repeat the procedure.
Page 229: Caravan And Trailer Loads
Roof Racks, Caravan and Trailer Towing Caravan and trailer loads Trailer with break-away cable 3 For trailers with brake, loop break-away The permissible caravan/trailer loads are cable around coupling ball bar. vehicle- and engine-dependent maximum values which must not be exceeded. The actual caravan/trailer load is the difference between the actual gross weight of the caravan/trailer and the actual coupling...
Page 230: Coupling Socket Load
Roof Racks, Caravan and Trailer Towing Coupling socket load The permissible caravan/trailer load should be fully utilised only by drivers who are The coupling socket load is the load adequately experienced in towing large or exerted by the trailer/caravan on the heavy caravans/trailers.
Page 231: Driving Characteristics, Towing Tips
Roof Racks, Caravan and Trailer Towing Driving characteristics, towing Handling is greatly influenced by the Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) loading of the trailer/caravan. Loads if possible, even in countries where higher tips should therefore be secured so that they speeds are permitted.
Page 232: Starting On Inclines
Roof Racks, Caravan and Trailer Towing If necessary, the gears can also be selected For vehicles with automatic transmission 3 manually. or Easytronic 3 in automatic mode it is sufficient to apply full throttle. The cooling fan is electrically operated. Its cooling power is therefore independent of Before starting off under extreme the engine speed.
Page 233: Self-Help
5 seconds and try again. If the Halogen headlight system dipped engine does not start, consult a workshop. and main beam......... 253 We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Xenon headlight system, dipped Repairer. and main beam......... 255 Adaptive Forward Lighting System 3 257 Halogen headlight system, Xenon headlight system, Parking lights..
Page 234: Starting The Engine With Jump Leads 3
Self-help Starting the engine with jump leads 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 both vehicles.
Page 235 Self-help 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 236: Towing The Vehicle
Self-help Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. Warning Significantly greater force is required for braking: the brake servo unit is only operational when the engine is running. Considerably greater steering force is necessary since this unit is operative only when the engine is running.
Page 237: Towing Service
Self-help Consult a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who will serve you best to get your vehicle back on the road. If the automatic clutch has been manually released in vehicles with Easytronic 3 because of an interruption to the power supply, towing is not permitted –...
Page 238: Warning Triangle ¨3
Self-help Picture no: 17610j.tif Picture no: 17737j.tif Picture no: 17738j.tif Warning triangle To access press down bar and open the When loading vehicle, always ensure that ¨3 First-aid kit cover. first-aid cushion or first-aid kit is accessible. Saloon / hatch Depending on the warning triangle version, The warning triangle and first-aid kit/ move locking lever upward and therefore...
Page 239 Self-help When loading vehicle, always ensure that warning triangle and first-aid cushion or first-aid kit are accessible. Picture no: 17724j.tif Picture no: 17739j.tif Estate To open, push both bars down and open The warning triangle and first-aid kit/ the flap. cushion are stowed in the side panel trim on the left-hand side.
Page 240: Spare Wheel 3
Self-help Picture no: 17740j.tif Picture no: 17741j.tif Picture no: 17742j.tif Spare wheel Estate To open the loading floor, fold out release The spare wheel is located in the luggage lever by pushing at the marked point and Some vehicles are equipped with a tyre compartment under the load floor.
Page 241 Self-help General information Notes on temporary spare wheel 3 Notes on directional tyres 3 Depending on the version, the spare wheel z Using a temporary spare wheel may Directional tyres only achieve their full is in the form of an temporary spare change the driving behaviour of the performance potential when mounted in wheel 3.
Page 242: Jack £ 3 And Vehicle Tools 3
Self-help Changing wheels There may be a tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel – see page 242. To ensure your safety, make the following preparations and observe the following information when changing wheels: z Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non- skid surface.
Page 243 Never change more than one wheel at Some normal commercial grease will be once. required for this purpose. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised z Block the wheel diagonally opposite the Repairer. wheel to be changed by placing wedge blocks or equivalent in front and behind z No people or animals may be in the Picture no: 17743j.tif...
Page 244 Self-help Picture no: 17244t.tif Picture no: 17245t.tif Picture no: 17744j.tif Alloy wheels 3: Disengage the wheel bolt 2. Slacken wheel bolts using wheel bolt 3. There are plastic retainers at the front wrench 3, putting on the wheel bolt caps with a screwdriver and remove. and rear of the vehicle underbody for Protect the wheel by inserting a soft cloth wrench 3 as far as possible.
Page 245 Self-help Picture no: 17745j.tif Picture no: 17746j.tif Picture no: 17249t.tif 4. Before attaching jack 3 set to required Attach crank to eye of threaded rod and 6. Change the wheel. Notes on spare height by turning the eye by hand. Fit the turn crank to raise vehicle.
Page 246: Tyre Repair Kit 3
Part the vehicle and consult a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Important information – see page 246. In the event of a flat tyre: z Switch on hazard warning lights, apply...
Page 247 Self-help Picture no: 17250t.tif Picture no: 17251t.tif Picture no: 17252t.tif The tyre repair kit is in a compartment in 3. Remove the electrical connection cable 4. Screw the compressor air hose to the the spare wheel well of the luggage and air hose from the stowage connection on the sealant bottle.
Page 248 Park the vehicle and consult 13. All of the sealant is pumped into the a workshop. We recommend your tyre. Afterwards, the tyre is filled with Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. air. 14. The prescribed tyre pressure – see page 299 should be reached within 10 minutes.
Page 249 If tyre pressure is below 1.3, the vehicle must not be driven. Consult a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 20. Stow the tyre repair kit in the luggage compartment – see page 242.
Page 250: Fuse Box
Self-help 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 Electronic ignition systems generate very bottle.
Page 251 It is advisable to carry a full set of fuses – Before replacing a fuse, turn off the Only fit fuses of the specified current available from any Vauxhall Authorised respective switch and the ignition. rating. Each fuse has its current rating Repairer.
Page 252: Fuses And The Most Important Circuits They Protect
Self-help No. Circuit Rating 10 Control unit Steering column module 7.5 A 11 Diagnostics plug 7.5 A 12 Battery overload protection 15 A 13 – – 14 – – 15 Door module control unit 30 A 16 – – Picture no: 17749j.tif Picture no: 17750j.tif 17 Instruments, Fuses and the most important...
Page 253 20 Fuel filler cap locking 7.5 A No. Circuit Rating compartment. 21 Ultrasonic sensor, Vauxhall alarm system Saloon / hatch: press the latch down and 1 – – open the cover. 22 Electrically operated 30 A 2 –...
Page 254 Self-help Some circuits may be protected by several fuses. No. Circuit Rating 1 Engine electronics, transmission electronics 20 A 2 Starter 25 A 3 Horn 20 A 4 Air conditioning system, climate control system 10 A 5 Windscreen wash system 15 A 6 –...
Page 255 Self-help No. Circuit Rating 27 Easytronic 30 A 28 Tailgate module control 60 A unit 29 ABS 40 A 30 Tailgate module control 60 A unit 31 Vehicle interior module control unit 60 A 32 ABS 40 A Picture no: 17753j.tif Picture no: 33 Vehicle interior module No.
Page 256: Bulb Replacement
Headlight aiming We recommend that headlight aiming be Before replacing a bulb, switch ignition off carried out by your Vauxhall Authorised and switch relevant switch off. Repairer, who will have special equipment. Only hold new bulb at base! Do not touch...
Page 257: Halogen Headlight System Dipped And Main Beam
2 (outer bulbs). bottle – see page 252. As the headlight must be removed, entrust bulb replacement on the right side to a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 3. Turn the headlight cover anticlockwise and remove.
Page 258 9. Engage the bulb holder. workshop. We recommend your 10. Reposition the headlight cover and turn Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. it clockwise. 3. Turn the headlight cover anticlockwise 11. After changing bulbs on the left-hand and remove.
Page 259: Xenon Headlight System, Dipped And Main Beam
The dipped beam operates at very high side, refit the filler neck of the headlight voltage. Do not touch; high voltage can wash bottle and click it home. be fatal. Have bulbs changed by a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Page 260 9. Reposition the headlight cover and turn workshop. We recommend your it clockwise. Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 10. After changing bulbs on the left-hand 3. Turn the headlight cover anticlockwise side, refit the filler neck of the headlight and remove.
Page 261: Adaptive Forward Lighting System 3
We recommend Picture no: 17759j.tif Picture no: 17762j.tif your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Halogen headlight system, 4. Remove parking light bulb holder from Xenon headlight system, reflector.
Page 262: Tail Lights
Self-help Halogen headlight system, Xenon headlight system, Front indicator lights Have the bulbs replaced by a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Side turn signal lights Have the bulbs replaced by a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Page 263 Self-help 4. Remove bulb from socket. 5. Insert new bulb without touching the glass. Fit bulb mounting into bulb housing. Connect plug. Close stowage compartment. Picture no: 17767j.tif Picture no: 17768j.tif 2. Detach plug connector from bulb Estate mounting. 1. Open the compartment on the left or right-hand side by pressing the latch 3.
Page 264 2 = Turn signal light effort involved. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. 6. Fit a new bulb without touching the glass. Refit the bulb mounting and screw 1. Use a screwdriver to prise off the plastic it into place.
Page 265: Number Plate Light
7. Refit the inner panelling to the tailgate using the clips. Tighten the screw in the handle. Refit the plastic plugs in the openings. Lights in electrically operated tailgate 3 Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Page 266: Courtesy Light
Self-help Picture no: 17298t.tif Picture no: 17299t.tif Picture no: 17774j.tif Courtesy light 2. Remove bulb housing downward, taking 4. Rotate bulb holder to left and care not to pull on the cable. disengage. Front courtesy light, reading lights 3 To ensure that no power is supplied to the 3.
Page 267 3 1. Prise the light out with a screwdriver. Have the bulbs replaced by a workshop. Instrument illumination, We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised Information display illumination 3 Repairer. Have the bulbs replaced by a workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall Authorised...
Page 268: If You Have A Problem
Society of Motor Manufacturers and In the unlikely event that you are still not the Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. Traders Ltd. (S.M.M.T.), happy with the answer your Vauxhall Forbes House, Halkin Street, We sincerely hope you will never have Authorised Repairer has given, or the LONDON, SW1X 7DS cause to complain about your vehicle.
Page 269 Telephone 00 45-39 97 85 00 Sandyford, Dublin 18 – Ireland Årstaängvägen 17 Tel. 00 353-1-216 10 00 100 73 Stockholm – Sweden Vauxhall Motors Ltd. Tel. 00 46-20 333 000 Customer Care General Motors Italia Srl Griffin House, Osborne Road Piazzale dell’Industria 40...
Page 270: Maintenance, Inspection System
(500 km). Have this work carried out by a systems 3........... 275 carried out within one week or 300 miles Vauxhall Authorised Repairer in order to Battery ..........276 (500 km). We recommend your Vauxhall avoid invalidation of warranty claims.
Page 271: A Note On Safety
Vauxhall vehicles and in possession of the necessary special tools and the latest service instructions from Vauxhall. It is particularly advisable to use a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer during the warranty period to avoid invalidation of Picture no: 17304t.tif Picture no: 17776j.tif...
Page 272: Engine Oil
Maintenance, Inspection System Picture no: 17777j.tif Picture no: 17778j.tif Picture no: 17779j.tif Engine oil In vehicles with engine oil level Checking the engine oil level, monitoring 3, the engine oil level is topping up engine oil Information on engine oils is found in the monitored automatically, see page 38.
Page 273 We recommend that you entrust engine mark there is a risk of damage to the engine or the catalytic converter. oil and filter changes to a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who is familiar with The amount filled must be between the legal requirements regarding disposal of MIN and MAX marks –...
Page 274: Diesel Fuel Filter
Check fuel filter for any water residue when During operation the system is pressurised. each engine oil change takes place. We The temperature may therefore rise briefly recommend that you consult your Vauxhall to over 100 °C. Authorised Repairer. The glycol-based coolant provides...
Page 275 Have cause of anti-freeze loss Picture no: 17784j.tif Picture no: 17862j.tif remedied. We recommend your Vauxhall Coolant level For V6 petrol and diesel engines, the Authorised Repairer. Hardly any losses occur since the cooling...
Page 276: Brake Fluid
After correcting the brake fluid level, have remedied. We recommend that you the cause of brake fluid loss remedied. We consult your Vauxhall Authorised recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Repairer. Authorised Repairer. Picture no: 17786j.tif z Coolant level OK:...
Page 277: Windscreen Wiper
Clear vision is essential for safe driving. water. If the brakes become hot, such as the aid of Vauxhall De-icer Spray. Perform regular checks on the windscreen when driving on long downhill stretches,...
Page 278 Maintenance, Inspection System Picture no: 17315t.tif Picture no: 17787j.tif Picture no: 17788j.tif To ensure proper operation of the rain Service setting for front windscreen wiper Wiper blades on the windscreen sensor 3, the sensor area must be free from (e.g. for changing or cleaning the front Activating service position, see preceding dust, dirt and ice.
Page 279: Windscreen And Headlight Wash
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 Solvent. down to Vauxhall...
Page 280: Battery
Disconnect battery from on-board power connect or disconnect battery with engine supply by detaching negative terminal running or ignition switched on. Never start (Vauxhall alarm system 3 is then engine with battery disconnected, e.g. disabled). when starting using jump leads.
Page 281: Vehicle Decommissioning
We selector lever in P. Use chocks or the like z Connect battery – see page 276. recommend that you consult your Vauxhall to prevent the vehicle from rolling. z Check tyre pressure and correct if Authorised Repairer.
Page 282: Vehicle Care
Vehicle care Vehicle care Vehicle care aids Consult a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer with regard to care aids tested and Vehicle wash: recommended by Vauxhall. z Wash brush z Shampoo When caring for your vehicle, observe all z Sponge national environmental regulations, z Insect Removal Sponge particularly when washing it.
Page 283: Washing
Vehicle care Washing Polishing Clean edges and folds on opened doors and flaps as well as the areas they cover. The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to Polishing is necessary only if the paint has environmental influences, e.g. continuous become dull or if solid deposits have Thoroughly rinse off and leather-off the changes in weather conditions, industrial...
Page 284: Paintwork Damage
Cleaner. Do not use any Clean only with lukewarm water or Cleaner. immediately using a Vauxhall touch-up other agent, and in particular do not use applicator or Vauxhall spray and touch-up solvents or petrol. Windows paint before rust can form. If rust has Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Page 285: Windscreen Wiper Blades
We recommend that you have degreasing effect and will impair the spring in order to remove dirt that has underbody work carried out by a Vauxhall function of the locks. After using a de-icing adhered to the engine compartment, Authorised Repairer, who knows the agent, have the locks re-greased.
Page 286: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Picture no: 17321t.tif Picture no: 17322t.tif Vehicle documents, identification Vehicle documents, identification Information on identification plate: plate ........... 282 plate Vehicle identification data....283 1 Manufacturer The technical data is determined in 2 Type approval number Coolant, brake fluid, oils .....
Page 287: Vehicle Identification Data
– automatic transmission oil, – power steering oil we recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who can advise you on the correct products to use. Use of unsuitable fluids can cause serious damage to the vehicle.
Page 288: Engine Data
Technical Data Engine data Sales designation 2.0 Turbo 2.2 DIRECT 2.8 V6 Engine identifier code Z 18 XE Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 SE Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL Number of cylinders Piston displacement (cm 1796 1796 1998 2198...
Page 289 Technical Data Engine data Sales designation 2.8 V6 1.9 CDTI 1.9 CDTI 1.9 CDTI 3.0 CDTI Engine identifier code Z 28 NET Z 28 NET Z 19 DTL Z 19 DT Z 19 DTH Z 30 DT Number of cylinders Piston displacement (cm 2792 2792...
Page 290 Technical Data Performance (approx. mph / km/h), Saloon / hatch Z 18 XE Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 SE Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL Engine Maximum speed Manual transmission 126/203 130/210 – 134/216 136/218 155/250 Sports transmission 127/205 130/210 143/230...
Page 291 Technical Data Performance (approx. mph / km/h), estate Z 18 XE Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL Z 28 NET Engine Maximum speed Manual transmission – 126/203 – 130/210 152/245 155/250 Sports transmission 124/199 130/209 139/224 130/210...
Page 292 Technical Data Fuel consumption, The directive is oriented to actual driving The figures given must not be taken as a practices: Urban driving is rated at approx. guarantee for the actual fuel consumption emissions and extra urban driving with of a particular vehicle. Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed by approx.
Page 293 Technical Data Fuel consumption , CO emissions , Saloon 4-door (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 SE Z 22 YH Manual/sports/Easytronic/automatic transmission urban 10,4/10,7/–/–...
Page 294 Technical Data Fuel consumption , CO emissions , Hatch 5-door (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 SE Manual/sports/Easytronic/automatic transmission urban 10,4/10,7/–/– 10,1/ 9,9/ 9,7/– –/12,5/–/–...
Page 295 Technical Data Fuel consumption , CO emissions , Hatch 5-door (approx. l/100 km) (approx. g/km) (tyre width up to 235 mm) Engine Z 18 XE Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 SE Manual/sports/Easytronic/automatic transmission urban 10,5/10,8/–/– 10,2/10,0/ 9,8/– –/12,6/–/–...
Page 296 Technical Data Fuel consumption , CO emissions , Estate (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 Manual/sports/Easytronic/automatic transmission urban –/11,0/–/– 10,3/10,4/10,0/–...
Page 297 Technical Data Weights, payload and roof load The combined total of front and rear axle Roof load loads must not exceed the permissible The permitted roof load for the saloon is The payload is the difference between the gross vehicle weight. For example, if the 90 kg, for the estate without roof railing it is permitted gross vehicle weight (see front axle is bearing its maximum...
Page 298 Technical Data Weights : Table 1, kerb weight , Saloon (kg) Model Engine 4-door Manual transmission Automatic transmission Easytronic Vectra with Z 18 XE 1395 – – climate control Z 18 XER 1395 1395 – Z 20 NET 1505 – –...
Page 299 Technical Data Weights : Table 1, kerb weight , Hatch (kg) Model Engine 5-door Manual transmission Automatic transmission Easytronic Vectra with Z 18 XE 1393 – – climate control Z 18 XER 1393 1393 – Z 20 NET 1503 – –...
Page 300 Technical Data Weights : Table 1, Kerb weight , Estate (kg) Model Engine Estate Manual Easytronic Automatic transmission transmission Vectra with Z 18 XE 1475 – – climate control Z 18 XER 1475 1475 – Z 20 NET 1570 – –...
Page 301 Technical Data Weights : Table 2, Additional weight of equipment versions (kg) Saloon / Hatch Engine Z 18 XE, Z 20 NET Z 22 SE Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL Z 28 NET Z 18 XER Life Exclusiv Design/Elite Engine Z 19 DTL Z 19 DT...
Page 302 Technical Data Weights , Table 3, Heavy accessories (kg) Saloon / Hatch Accessories Sun roof Towing equipment Weight Estate Accessories Sun roof Towing equipment Weight...
Page 303 The specified tyre pressures are valid for approval by the relevant authorities or in We recommend the use of Vauxhall-tested cold tyres. The increased tyre pressure some other form. fine-mesh tyre chains that add no more...
Page 304 Technical Data (ctd.) Saloon / Hatch Tyre pressure Tyre pressure Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of for full load up to 3 people loaded with up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Z 18 XE,...
Page 305 Sales designation – see pages 284, 285. Version with manual transmission. Version with automatic transmission. Only permitted as winter tyres on Vauxhall-approved alloy wheels. For notes on the temporary spare wheel, see page 237. 1 bar corresponds to 100 kPa /14.5 psi.
Page 306 Technical Data (ctd.) Saloon / Hatch Tyre pressure Tyre pressure ECO Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full load up to 3 people up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear...
Page 307 Technical Data (ctd.) Estate Tyre pressure Tyre pressure ECO Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full load up to 3 people up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Z 18 XE, 195/65 R 15,...
Page 308 Sales designation, see pages 284, 285. Version with manual transmission. Version with automatic transmission. Only permitted as winter tyres on Vauxhall-approved alloy wheels. For notes on the temporary spare wheel – see page 237. 1 bar corresponds to 100 kPa /14.5 psi.
Page 309 Technical Data (ctd.) Estate Tyre pressure Tyre pressure ECO Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full load up to 3 people up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front Front Rear Rear Front Rear Z 19 DTL, 195/65 R 15,...
Page 310 Technical Data (ctd.) Saloon / Hatch / Estate Tyre pressure Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi with 19-inch wheels for load of for full load up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Z 18 XE, 235/35 R 19 2,7/39 2,4/35...
Page 311 Technical Data Electrical system Battery Voltage 12 Volt 55 Ah / 66 Ah 3 / 70 Ah 3 / 72 Ah 3 / 85 Ah 3 Amp hours Battery for radio remote control of central locking system CR 20 32 Battery for remote control of auxiliary heater/ventilation AAA LR 06...
Page 312 Technical Data Capacities (approx. litre) Z 18 XE Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 SE Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL, Engine Z 28 NET Fuel tank (nominal capacity) Saloon / hatch estate Engine oil with filter change 4.25 4.75 between MIN and MAX...
Page 313 Technical Data Capacities (approx. litre) Z 19 DTL Z 19 DT Z 19 DTH Z 30 DT Engine Fuel tank (nominal capacity) Saloon / hatch estate Engine oil with filter change between MIN and MAX on dipstick Wash fluid reservoir for windscreen wash system with headlight wash system Sales designation –...
Page 314 Technical Data Dimensions (approx. mm) Estate Estate VXR Saloon / Hatch Saloon VXR Overall length 4611 4839 4642 4870 Overall width 1798 1798 1798 1798 Width with two exterior mirrors 2036 2036 2036 2036 Overall height 1460 1500 1460 1500 Length of luggage compartment floor 1047 1176...
Page 315 Saloon / hatch All dimensions refer to factory-fitted towing equipment. Dimension 1061 492.5 486.5 492.5 Warning Only use towing equipment approved for your vehicle. We recommend entrusting retrofitting of towing equipment to your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Page 316 Estate All dimensions refer to factory-fitted towing equipment. Dimension 396.5 157.5 379.5 Warning Only use towing equipment approved for your vehicle. We recommend entrusting retrofitting of towing equipment to your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Page 317 Technical Data...
Page 318: Index
Index Index Ashtray ........... 102, 134 Brakes ............. 210 Automatic air recirculation mode ..163 ABS ............. 212 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror .. 126 Brake assist ........210 Automatic transmission ....20, 178 Brake fluid .......... 272 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ....212 Automatic mode ........
Page 319 Index Cold start ..........187 Curtain airbags ........116 Colour information display ..... 42 Curve lighting ........32, 131 Easytronic ........19, 170 Continuous Damping Control ....200 Driving programmes ......173 Continuous Damping Control (CDC) ..200 Fault ........... 176 Contrast ............
Page 320 Exhaust gases ........196 Seats ........... 145 Generator, see Alternator ....... 35 Exhaust system ........196 With climate control system ..... 160 Genuine Vauxhall Exterior mirrors ......6, 126, 145 With air conditioning system ..152, 157 Parts and Accessories ......24 Height adjustment Glove compartment ......
Page 321 Index Luggage compartment Bulb replacement ......263 Jack ............238 Number plate lighting ......261 Extension ..........94 Jump leads ..........230 Number plate lights FlexOrganizer ........98 Bulb replacement ......261 Lashing eyes ........98 Number plates ........277 Lighting ..........
Page 322 Index Power assisted steering, see electro-hy- Running-in ..........186 Side airbags ........... 114 draulic power assisted steering ..186 Brakes ..........210 Signal system ........... 15 Preheating ..........37 Spare keys ..........62 Pushing, towing ........229 Spare wheel ........236, 238 Safeguard against Speed ..........
Page 323 Fuel for diesel engines ...... 191 Valve cap key ........215 Selector lever ......179, 180 Heating ......142, 152, 157 Vauxhall alarm system ......74 Selector lever lock ......179 Locks ..........281 Vauxhall Service ......24, 264 Winter programme ......182 Tyre chains .........
Page 324 Index...

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106 Safety Systems Safety Systems Three-Stage Safety System 9 Warning

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142 Climate Control Climate Control

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Transmission

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Roof Racks, Caravan and Trailer Towing

Self-Help 229 Self-Help Starting 9 Warning

Inspection System

278 Vehicle Care Vehicle Care

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