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9 Danger

Performing work

The ignition system and Xenon

headlights use extremely high

voltage. Do not touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Move the safety catch sideways to the

left vehicle side and open the bonnet.

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

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Pull up the support rod lightly from the

holder. And then secure it at the left

side hook on the bonnet.

If the bonnet is opened during an

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

automatically for safety reasons.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.

Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

operating temperature and switched

off for at least five minutes.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

out and read the engine oil level.

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

handle and make half a turn.

Closing

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.

Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall

into the latch from a low height

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

engaged.

We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch, to avoid dents.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 217.

When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

engine oil.

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The engine oil filler cap is located on

the camshaft cover.

Coolant level

Caution

9 Warning

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

Caution

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out.

To top up use a 1:1 mixture of

Capacities 3 229.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Engine coolant

The coolant provides freeze

protection down to approx. -30 °C. In

northern countries with very low

temperatures the factory filled coolant

provides frost protection down to

approx. -40 °C.

Power steering fluid

Caution

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

low.

Caution

Extremely small amounts of

contamination can cause steering

system damage and cause it to not

work properly. Do not allow

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant and antifreeze 3 217.

contaminates to contact the fluid

side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or

from entering the reservoir.

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Washer fluid

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

Power steering fluid level normally

does not need to be checked. If an

unusual noise sounds during steering

or the power steering reacts

conspicuously, seek the assistance of

a workshop.

Brake fluid

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

9 Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Washer fluid 3 217.

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Replacing the vehicle battery

Notice

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation of the stop-

start system.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.

The anti-theft alarm siren must be

deactivated as follows: Switch the

ignition on then off, disconnect the

vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

When the vehicle battery is being

replaced, please ensure that there

are no open ventilation holes in the

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

negative terminal must be opened.

Only use vehicle batteries that allow

the fuse box to be mounted above the

vehicle battery.

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

Glass Mat) battery, make sure to

have the battery replaced with

another AGM battery.

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and the MAX marks.

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Brake and clutch fluid 3 217.

Vehicle battery

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the battery. Avoid the use of

Vehicle battery discharge protection

3 124.

unnecessary electrical consumers.

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Meaning of symbols:

Charging the vehicle battery

●

No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

9 Warning

●

Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed

14.6 volts when using a battery

charger. Otherwise the vehicle

battery might be damaged.

●

Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

Jump starting 3 209.

An AGM battery can be identified by

the label on the battery. We

recommend the use of an original

Vauxhall vehicle battery.

Warning label

●

See the Owner's Manual for

further information.

Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Notice

Using an AGM vehicle battery

different from the original Vauxhall

vehicle battery may result in a lower

performance.

Diesel fuel system bleeding

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

the ignition three times for

We recommend that you have the

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

engine for a maximum of

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

no less than 5 seconds. If the engine

fails to start, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Stop-start system 3 137.

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3. Press slider holder pin.

4. Pull wiper blade out.

Wiper blade on the rear window

Wiper blade replacement

1. Remove the wiper cover from the

wiper assembly.

2. Lift wiper blade.

Lift the wiper arm, press button to

disengage the wiper blade and

remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

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