Vauxhall Agila 2006 User Manual

AGILA

Operation, Safety and Maintenance

Owner’s Manual

VAUXHALL Agila

Owne r’s Manual

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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 vehicle identification plate and in the Service Book le t.

Fuel

Designation

Engine oil

Grade

Viscosity

Tyre pressure

Tyre size Tyre pressure 3 persons with full load

Summer tyres Front Rear Front Rear

Winter tyres Front Rear Front Rear

Weights

Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight

– EC kerbweight

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Your Agila

Developed in accordance with the latest f indings of vehicle research, it offers technical sophistication and exceptional comfor t.
Your vehicle represents an intelligent s ynthesis of advanced technology, outs tanding safety , environmental compatibility and

economy in operation.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle safely and to see it performs perfectly.

This Owner’s Manual provides you with all the necessary information to that en d.
Make sure your passengers are awa re of the possible risk of accident and i njury which may result from improper use of the vehicle.

The Owner’s Manual should always be kept in the ve hicle: ready to hand in the glove compartment.

Make use of the Owner’s Manual:

z Its "In brief" section will give you an initial overview.
z The table of contents at the beginning of this owner’ s manual

and within the individual chapters wi ll s how you where everythin g i s.

z Its index will help you find what you want.
z It will familiarise you with the sophisticated technology.

z It will increase your pleasure in your vehicle.
z It will help you to handle your vehicle expertly.

The Owner’s Manual is designed to be clearly laid-out and easily understood.

This symbol signifies:

6 Cont inue reading o n next page.
3 The asterisk sign i fies : equipment no t fitted to all vehicles

(mo del varian t s, engine options, models specific to one country, opt ional equ ipment, Genuine Vauxh all Parts and Accessori es).

9 Wa r n ing

Text m arked 9 War ning provides informa t ion on risk of accident or injury. Disre gard of the
instructions may lead to injuries or endanger life.

Inf orm your passe ngers accordingly.

Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as points of reference or indicate some action to be performed.
Black arrows in the illustration s indicate a 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

Contents

Comm itment to c ustomer
satisfaction:

Our aim: to keep you happy with your

vehicle. All Vauxhall Aut horised Repairers
o ffer first class service at competitive

prices. Experienced, factory-trained
technicians work according to factory

instructions.Your Authorised Repairer can
supply you with GENUINE VA UXHALL-

A PPROVED PARTS, which have undergone
stringent quality and precision checks, and

of course useful and a ttrac tive
VAUXHALL-APPROVED ACCESSORIES.

Our name is your guarantee!
For details of the

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer Netw ork
please ring this number; 01582 - 427200

In Brief ........................................................ 2

Instrum ents ..................... ......... ......... ...... 18

K eys, Doo r s, Bon n et .. ..... .... ..... .... ......... .. 28

Seats, Interior .......................................... 39

Safety systems ........................................ 50

Lighting ..... ...................... ......... ......... ...... 66

Windows, Sun roof ................................. 69

Climate control ....................................... 72

Driving Hints ........................................... 82

Sa ving fu el,

Protecting the environment ............... 84

Fuel consumption,

Fuel, Refuelling ................................... 86

Catalytic converter, Exhaust gases ...... 88

Brakes ...................................................... 92

W hee l s, Tyres ..... .... .... ..... ......... .... ..... .... .. 9 6

Roof ra cks,

Caravan and trailer towing ............ 102

Self-help .... ......... ........ ........................... 106

If you have a problem .......................... 128

Maintenance,

Inspection System ............................. 130

V ehi cle ca re .. ..... .... ......... .... ..... .... ..... .... 14 0

Te c hnica l D ata .. .... .... ..... .... ..... ......... .... 14 4

Index ...................................................... 158

2In Brief

In B rief

Key nu mbers,
Code n u m be r s

Remove key number from keys.
The key nu mber is specified in the veh icle

documents and in the Car Pass 3.
A lloy wheels 3: make a note of the key

identifier code.
Electr onic immobiliser, infotainment

system 3: The code numbers are specified
in the Ca r Pass.

Do not keep the Car Pass in the vehic le.
6 F urthe r i nformation – pages 28, 29 ,

vehicle recommissioning – page 139.

Pic tur e no: 14088h.t if

To unlock the v e hicle and
open the doors:

With key in l oc k
turn key towards front of

vehicle or
press bu tto nc on the remote

control 3,
pu ll door handle and open door

Rad io remote control3: Press button c
once - only driver’s door is unlocked; press

button c twice - all doors are unlocked.
To unlock t he doors from inside:

Pull up on lock button.
6 D oor lock s – page 30,

electronic immobilizer – page 2 9,
radio remote control 3 – page 31 ,

cen tr al locking sy ste m 3 – page 33,
anti-theft locking system 3 – page 33.

3In Brie f

Pict ure no : 13471h.ti f

To unlock and open
the lugg age co m partment:

Turn the ke y anti clockwise to
horizon t al po s itio n and ba c k

to the vertical position

Alternatively press button c on the re mote
cont r ol 3 tw ice, pr ess button and open

tailgate
6 Mechanical unlocking – page 30,

radio remote control 3 – page 31 ,
central lo ck ing sy stem 3 – page 33,

tailgate – page 30.

Pict ure no: 13457h. tif

Front seat adjustment:
Pull handle,

s lid e seat,
r elease handle,

a udi bly en gage se at i n posit ion

Never adjust the seat while driving. It could
move in an uncontrolled manner when the

h andle is pulled.
6 Seat position – page 39,

storage tray under seat 3 – page 4 6.

9 Wa r n i n g

Do no t sit near er than 10 inches ( 25 cm)
from the steering wheel, to permit safe

airbag deploy ment.

Pic tur e no: 13458h.t if

To adjust the f ront seat
backrest:

Turn the handw heel

Mov e seat b ackre st t o s uit seati ng position .
Do not lean on seat backr est whilst

adjus ting it.
6 Seat position – p age 39,

folding th e fr ont passenger seat – page 42.

4In Brief

Pict ure no : 13459h.ti f

To adjust height 3
of front seat:

Pull lev er on side

Lift le v er an d relieve some weight f rom seat
to raise it or press down on seat with body

weight to low er it.
Never adjust the seat while driving. It could

move in an uncontrolled manner when the
handle is pulled.

6 Seat position – page 39.

9 War n ing

Do n ot sit nearer than 10 inches (25 cm)
fro m the steeri ng wheel, to pe rmi t safe

airbag deployment.

Pict ure no: 15137h. tif

To adjust the hei ght of
front seat head restraints:

Tilt forward to unlock, hold fir mly
and adjust height, release

6 adjusting
rear seat head restraints – page40,

h ead res traint position – page 39,
h ead res traint removal – page 39.

Pic tur e no: 12246h.t if

Adjusting interior mirror:
Swivel mirror h ousing

Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing
to reduce dazzle at night.

5In Brie f

Pict ure no : 12247h.ti f

To adjust exterior mirrors:
Manuall y - pres s

edge of relevant
mirror;

Electrically 3 - using four-way
sw itc h in driver’s door

Four-way switch3: Move rocker switch to
the left or right - the four-way switch

adjust s the corresponding mirror.
The exterior mirrors can be retracted (e.g.

when parking in tight spaces) thro ugh
slig ht pressure on the mirror hous ing.

Reposition the mirrors be fore sta rting off.
6 Further information – page 65.

Pict ure no: 13461h. tif

Fitting se a t belt:
Draw seat belt s moothly f rom

inertia reel, guide ov er should er
and engage in buckle

The belt must not be twiste d at any point.
T he lap belt must lie snugly against the

body. The backrest must not be tilted back
too far (re comme nded tiltin g an gle

approx. 25 °).
T o release belt, press red but ton on belt

buckle.
6 Seat belts – pages 5 0, 52,

airbag systems 3 – page 5 6,
seat position – page 39.

Pic tur e no: 15678t.t if

Di s e n gagi n g ste e r ing c olum n
lock:

To release the lock,
move the st eering wheel sl ightly

and turn the key to position 1

Positions:
0 = Igni t ion off

1 = Steering released, ignition off
2 = Ignition on,

Starting – page 15,
electronic immobiliser – page 29 .

Remove key and lock steering wheel –
page 16.

6In Brief

7In Brie f

7

Page

1 Door window defroster vents ...........73

2 Side air vents .....................................73

3 Front passenger airbag 3 ................57

4 Heating and venti lation system,

air conditioning system 3 ...............72

5 Centre air vents .................................73

6 Hazard warning lights......................11

7 Display for time, date,

outside temperatures,

infotainment system 3 ......... ......... ..24

8 Turn signal, he adlight flash,

dipped beam, main beam ........ 10, 11

9 Horn ...................................................11

10 Instruments........................................18

11 Windscreen wiper,

windscreen washer system,

rear window washer system 3.........12

12 Fog lights3 .......................................67

13 L ight swi tch .. .... ......... ..... .... .... ..... 10, 6 6

14 Fog tail light ......................................67

15 Head light ra nge ad justment 3........67

16 Bonnet rel ease lever .........................37

17 Ignition switch

with steering column lock (h idden) ..5

18 Accelerator pedal .............................82

19 Brake pedal ......................................92

20 Clutch pedal .....................................83

.......................................................Page

21 Ashtray 3 ... ...................... ......... ....... 4 9

or storage compartme nt

22 Cigarette lighter 3............................ 49

23 In fot a in m e nt sy st em 3 ............. ....... 2 6

or storage compartme nt

24 Glove compartment with cover3 .47

8In Brief

Control indicators

S Engin e oil level 3:

see pages 18, 132.

E PS Electronic power steering 3:

see page 18.

A Engine electronics,

immob ilizer,
fault

see pages 19, 29, 9 0.

Z Exhaust emission:

see pages 19, 89.

O Turn signal lights:

see page 19.

C Main beam:

see pages 10, 19, 6 6.

u Anti-lock brake system 3:

see page 94.

R Brake system:

see pages 20, 136.

p Alternator:

see page 20.

I Engine oil pressure:

see page 21.

Y Fuel level:

see pages 21, 23, 87.

v Airbag systems3,

be lt tens ione rs :

see pages 51, 60.

Lighting

Light switc h,
st alk positions:

see page 66,

7 Lights off,
8 Parking lights,

9 D ipped beam, main be am,

0 Courtesy light:

see page 68.

> Fog ligh ts 3:

see page 67.

r Fog tail l ight:

see page 67.

C Main beam:

see pages 10, 19, 66 .

O Turn signal lights:

see page 19.

? Headlight range adjustment 3:

see page 67.

¨ Hazard warning lights:

see page 11.

9In Brie f

Climate control

x Air flow:

see page 75.

Air distribution:

see page 75,

K to foot well,
J to wind screen , front

d o or w in dow s an d
foot well,

V to w i n dsc r e e n a n d

front door wi nd ows,

M to h ead area above

adjustable air vents,

L to h ead area abo ve

adjustable air vents
an d to foot well.

Ü Heated rear window:

see page 74.

4 Air recirculation system:

see page 74.

5 Outside air intake:

see page 74.

n Air conditioning system 3:

see page 78.

Win d sc reen wip ers

Stalk positions:

see page 12,

§ Off,
$ Timed inte rval w ipe,

% Slow,
& Fast

Date, time, information dis play,
in f ot a in men t syst em

Tripl e infor matio n display 3:

see page 24,

Ö On butt on for date

and time

; Settin g buttons for date and time

Miscellaneous

e Central locking system

with remote control 3

lo cking – see page 33.

c Central locking system

with remote control 3

u nlocking – see page 33.

m Central locking switch 3:

see page 34.

j Horn,

see page 11.

10 In Brief

Pict ure no : 13462h.ti f

Lig ht switch:

7 =Off
8 = Parki ng lights

9 = Di ppe d be am or

main bea m

Pull0 =Courtesy light
Pres s > = Fog lights 3

Pres s r = Fog tail light
6Fur ther information – page 66,

head light warning device – page 15,
head lig ht range adju stment 3 – page67,

daytime running lig hts 3 – page66.

Pict ure no: 14052h. tif

Main and dipped
beam swi tc h:

Main be am = Push stalk

forward

D i pp e d beam = Pul l s t alk

toward steering
wheel

The blue control indicator C is illuminated
when main beam is on.

Pic tur e no: 14053h.t if

He adlight fla sh:
Pull stalk toward s steerin g wheel

11In Brief

Pict ure no : 14054h.ti f

Operat ing t u r n s i gn al ligh t s :
Lev er in rest positio n

Ri ght tu r n = Upwar ds
Left turn = Downw ards

When the steering wheel is turned back, the
lever automatically returns to i ts original

position. This will not happen when making
a minor steering manoeuvre such as

changing lane.
When lane changing, move lever to

resistance point. When released, the lever
will spring back.

Picture no: 11130H. tif

Haza rd warning lights:
On = Press ¨

Off = Press ¨ ag ai n

When the button is pr esse d, its control
indicator flashes in time with the hazard

warnin g lig hts.

Pic tur e no: 15140h.t if

Ho r n o pe r ati on:
Press j

6 Airb ag systems 3 – page 56 .

12 In Brief

Pict ure no : 14055h.ti f

Wind screen wipers:
Move stalk up

§ = Off
$ = T i m e d int e r val wi pe

% = Slow
& = Fast

Pict ure no: 14056h. tif

Operating windscreen washer
system:

Pull stalk t owards steering whee l

The w iper s will swipe for a few s troke s .
6 Further information – page 137.

Pic tur e no: 14057h.t if

T o o per a t e re a r w i nd ow
wiperand washer systems:

Wiper on = Push stalk

forward

Wiper o ff = Pu ll sta lk

towards
steering wheel

Washe r = Push stalk

fo r w ar d and
hold

6 Further info rm atio n – page 1 37.

13In Brief

Pic tur e no: 11461H.tif

T o c lear misted or i c y windo ws:
Turn the rotary s witc hes fo r

temperature and
quantity of a ir clockw ise,

set air distribution to V
To switch onthe

air conditioning 3,
pul l t emper atu re switch n

Open side air vents as necessary and direct
them tow ards the doo r windows .

6 Climate contr ol – page 72,
air conditioning system 3 – page 78.

Picture no: 11125H. tif

Heated rear window:
On = Pull fan switch Ü

Off = Press fan switchÜ

Switch off as soon as rear vision is clear.
6 Further information – page 74.

14 In Brief

Pict ure no : 15141h.ti f

Man ual transmis sion

Engaging reverse gear on vehicles with
release ring on gear lever: with vehicle

stationary, 3 seconds after de press in g the
clutch pedal lift ring, move gear lever to the

left an d engage gear.
Engaging reverse gear on vehicles without

release ring on gear lever: with vehicle
stationary, 3 seconds after de press in g the

clutch pedal move gear lever to the righ t
and engage gear.

If the gear does n ot engage, set the lever in
ne utral, release th e clutch peda l and

depress again; then repeat gear selectio n.

Pict ure no: 16178h. tif

Exhaust gase s are poisonous

E xhaust ga ses contain carbo n monoxid e,
which is extremely poisonous but is

od ourless and colourles s.
Therefor e neve r inhale ex haust gases, and

n ever run the engine in an enclosed space.
A lso avoid driving with the luggage

com partment open. Otherwise exhaust
fumes could penetrate the vehi c le interior.

Befor e starting off, check:

z Tyre pressu re and con dition - se e

pages 98, 152.

z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine

compartment – see pages 131 to 137.

z All windows, mirrors, exterior lig htin g

and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.

z Do not place any objects in front of the

rear window, on the in strument panel or
in the area in which the airbags inflate.

z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are

correctly adjusted.

z Check brakes.

15In Brief

Warning buzzers

When the vehicle is park ed and the driver’s
door is op ened the warning buzzer will

sound if:

z the ignition key is in the ignition switch 3
z parking lights or dipped beam o n 3.

Picture no: 15582a. tif

To start the engine:
D e press c l u tch and bra ke pe dals,

do not accelerate,
petrol eng ine: key to 3;

release key once en gine i s
running

Before restarting or swit c hing off the
engine, turn key back to 0.

To switch on the ignition, only turn the key
to 2.

6 Electronic i mmobilizer – page 29, furt her
informatio n – page 106.

Pict ure no: 13463h. tif

R e leasin g th e ha nd brak e :
Raise lever slig htly ,

Pres s unlock button,
Lowe r lever fully

And now "Have a good journe y!"
Dr ive carefully, economically and with the

environment in mind. While driving, do not
do anythin g that could distract you.

16 In Brief

Pict ure no : 15143h.ti f

Parki ng the vehicle :
Apply handbrake fi rmly,

eng in e off,
remove key,

lock steering wheel,
lock vehi cle

To lock, turn the key in th e lock toward the
rear of the vehic le or press button e on the

remote control. To activate the an ti -t heft
locking system 3, turn the key toward the

rear of the vehicle twice or press button e
on the remote control twice.

6 Further information – pages 29, 82,
radio remote control 3 – page 31,

central lo ck ing sy stem 3 – page 33 ,
vehicle decommissioning – page 1 39.

Whe n park i n g:

z Always apply hand brake firmly. On

slopes apply the hand brake as firmly as
pos sible.

z Engage first gear or revers e.
z Closing w indows a nd sun roof 3.

z Turn steering wheel until lock is felt to

eng age (anti-theft prote ction).

z Engine cooling fan may run on after the

engine has been switched off.

z Do not park ve hicle on e asil y ignitable

surfaces as the hot exha ust sys tem
temperature s could ca use the surface to

ignite.

Picture no: 15218H.Tif

Ser vic e w o rk,
Maintenance

We recommend that you entrust a ll work to
your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who

can provide you with reliable s ervice and
correctl y perform all work according to

factory instructions.
6 If you have a problem– page 128,

service interval display – page 130.

17In Brief

Genuine Vauxhall Pa rts and
Accessories

We r eco mmend that you use "Ge nuine
Vauxhall Part s and Accessor ies" and

conversion parts released expressly for
your vehicle type. Th ese parts ha ve

undergone special tests to esta b l ish their
reliability, safety and specific suitability for

Vauxhall vehicles. Despite continuous
market monit orin g, we cannot assess or

guaran tee t hese attribu tes for other
products, even if they have been granted

approval by the relevant authorities or in
some other form.

"G enuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessori es"
and con versio n parts approved by

V auxhall can be obtai ned fr om your
V auxhall Authorised Repairer, who can

also provide expert Vauxhall advice on
permitted technical changes and ensure

correct installation.

9 Wa r n i n g

Carry out regularly the checks
recommended in the individual sections

of this Owner’s Manua l.
Ensure that your vehicle is serviced at the

service intervals specif ied in the Service
Booklet. We recommend that you entrust

this wor k to your Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer.

Have faults remedied without delay!
Consult a workshop. We recommend your

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. If
ne cessary, interrupt your journey.

6 Main te n ance – page 130.

That was a brief lo ok
at the most important

information for your firs t d rive in
your Agila.

T h e remain ing ch apt er s
of the Owner’s M a nual

co ntain im p or t ant info rm a t ion on
opera tio n,

safety
and maintenanc e

as well as a
com plete index.

18 In struments

Instruments

Control indicators ................................ 18

Instrument display............................... 22

Informat ion display 3 ......................... 24

Radio reception 3................................ 26

In fotainme n t system 3........................ 26

Mobile telephones and radio

equipment 3...................................... 26

Pict ure no: 15216h. tif

Control indicators

T he control indicato rs described here are
n ot present in all vehicles. The description

applies to all instrument versions.

S

Engin e oil level 3

T he en gine oil level is checked
automat ically.

Illuminated: Engine oil level too low. Check
o il level and top up as necessary. See

page 132.

1)

EPS

Electric power steering 3

The control indicator illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is swit ched on.

Illumination while driving indicates a fault.
Driving may be contin ued. More force is

required for steering. Consult a wor kshop.
We rec o mmend your Vauxhall Author ised

Repairer.

1)

EPS = Electronic Power Steering.

Picture no:

A

Pict ure no : 15217h.ti f

E ng ine electr o ni cs, imm obiliz er

The control indicator illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is swit ched on.

Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in the engine electronics system. The

electronics system switc hes to limp-ho me
mod e. Fuel consumpti o n may increa se and

the dr iveability of the vehicle may be
impaired – see page 90. Consult a

workshop. We recom mend your Vauxha ll
Authorised Repairer.

If it flashes when the ignition is on:
Fault in the electronic immobilizer sys tem;

the engine cannot be started – see
page 29.

Z

Picture no:

Exhaust emission

Illuminates when the ign ition is switched
on. Goes off shortly after the engin e starts.

Illuminates when the eng ine is running
Fault in emission control system. The

permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Consult a workshop. We

recommend your Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer.

If it flashes wh en the engine is runn ing:
Fault that can lead to destruction of the

catalytic converter is indicated – see
page 89. C onsult a workshop immediately.

W e recommend that you consult your
Vauxhall Authorise Repair er.

19Instruments

O

Turn signal lights

When the turn signal is activated, the
corresponding con trol indica tor flashes.

Rapid flash: A turn signal bulb is faulty.
Bulb replacement – see page 122.

Both control indicators flash when the
hazard warn ing lights are activated.

C

Main beam

The control indicator is illuminated when
ma in beam is on a nd during headlight

flash – see page 10.

u

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 3

see page 94.

20 In struments

p

Alternator

Illuminates when the ignition is switched
on. Goes off shortly after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engin e is run ning
Stop the veh icle and swi tch of f the eng ine.

The battery is not being charged. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. Contact a

workshop. We recommend your Vauxhall
Authorised Repa irer.

R

Pict ure no : 15216h.ti f

B ra k e sy s tem

The control indicator illuminates when the
ignition is switched on if the hand brake is

applied or if the brake fluid level is too low.
Further information – see page 136.

9 War n ing

Illuminated w hen the hand brake is not
applied: Stop the vehicle; interrupt your

journe y immediately. Consult a
workshop. We recomme nd your Vauxha ll

Authorised Repairer.

Picture no:

9 Wa r n i n g

Illuminated together with th e control
indicator for the Anti-lock Brake

System u: The braking force on the rear
wheels is not being regulated. The vehicle

may swerve during braking. Consult a
workshop. We recommend your Va ux ha ll

Authorised Repairer.

I

Pict ure no : 15217h.ti f

Engine oil pressure

Illuminates when the ignition is switched
on. Goes off sho rtl y after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the eng ine is running

Picture no:

Engine lubricatio n may be interrupted. This
may result in damage to the engine and/or

lo cking of the drive wheels:

1.Move out of t he flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other

vehicles.

2. De press clutch.

3.Put the tra nsmission in neutral

4.Switch off ignition.

21Instruments

9 Wa r n ing

When the engine is o ff, consid erab ly
more force is needed to brake and steer.

Do not r emov e ke y until ve hicl e has c ome
to a standstill, otherwise the steering

column lock could engage unexpectedly.

Contact a workshop. We recommend that
you consult your Vauxhall Authorise d

Repairer.

Y

Fuel level3

Illuminated: Low fuel level. Fuel gauge in
reserve area.

If it f lashes: Fuel reserve used up, fill up
immediately.

Never let the tank run dry!
Erratic fuel supply can cause catalytic

converter to overheat – see page 88.

v

Airbag systems3 ,
be lt tension ers

see pages 51, 57.

22 In struments

Pict ure no : 12941h.ti f

Instrument display

Tachometer 3

Indicate s en gine s peed.
Warn in g zone: m aximum permissible

engine sp eed exceeded ; danger to engine.

Speedometer

Indicates the vehicle speed.

Odomet er

Switchable between overall odometer and
two tr ip odometers A or B.

Overall odometer

With ignition on, display of total miles
driven – "ODO"1) appears on the display.

1)

ODO = Odometer.

1)

Trip odometer

Picture no: 11141H.tif

Switchable from overall odom eter (ODO)
to trip odometer A (TRIP A) or trip

odomete rB (TRIP B). Press the reset knob
briefly to switch between the three optio ns.

Res et trip odometer A or B by press ing and
holding down the reset knob for

approx. 2 secon ds.
Service interval display, see page 130.

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 temp erature may therefore rise briefly

to over 100 °C.

23Instruments

Coolant temperature display

Pict ure no : 13465h.ti f

Pointer in low
zone = Engi ne operat ing

temperature not ye t
reache d

Pointer between
the zo nes = Normal operating

temperature

Pointer in upper
(warning ) zone = Temperature too

high:
Stop vehicle and

s w i t ch off engine.
Danger to engine,

check coolant level
immediately – s ee

page 134.

Fuel gauge

Pic tur e no: 13466h.t if

Pointer in red
zone or Y

illuminated = Reserve area
Pointer in red

warning zone
or Y flashing = Fill up immediately –

see page87.

Never let the tank run dry!

Because of the fuel remaining in the tank,
the amount of fue l required to fill the tank

may be less than the spe cified tank
capacity.

24 In struments

12:01 17,0°C

FM 3 90,6MHz

REG AS RDS TP

Setting date and time

Date and time can eithe r be set manually
or corrected automatically with an RDS

time signal1)3.
Some RDS tran smitters do n ot send correct

time signals. If the incorrect time is
displayed often, deactiva te auto matic

time synchronisation3 and set the time
manually.

The automatic setting is indicated by Ö in
th e display.

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Pict ure no: 17913s.t if

Information display 3

Tripl e information display

Display of time, outside tempe rat ure and
date/infotainment system i f it is swi tched

on.
When the ignition is off, the time, date and

outside temperature can be made to
appear for approx. 15 seconds by briefly

pressing one of the two buttons on the
right-ha nd side of the display.

1)

RDS = Radio Data S ys tem.

Manual sett ing

Picture no: 17914 s.tif

Infotainment system off. Pre ss Ö an d ;
next to the di splay as follows:

Pres s Ö for approx. 2 seconds:

Day flashes

;:Set day
Ö:Month flashes

;:Set month
Ö:Year flashes

;:Set year
Ö:Hours flash

;: Set ho urs
Ö: Minutes flash

;: Set minutes
Ö: Clock is started.

25Instruments

Deactivating and activating automatic
setting functi on 3

Infotainment system off. Press Ö and ;
next to the display as f ollows:

hold down Ö for approx. 2 sec., clock
display is now in setting mode,

Pres s Ö twice ( until year flashes).
Pres s Ö and hold down for approx.

3seconds until} flashes in d isplay and
text "RDS TIME" appears (years flash

during this time),
Pres s ;; display of:

RDS TIME 0 = Off.

Pres s ;; display of:

RDS TIME 1 = On

Pres s Ö three times.

Fault display

An F in the display indicates a fault. Have
th e cause remedi ed. We recommend that

you consult your Vauxhall Authorise d
Repairer.

:

8:56 -5,5°C

07.04.2004

Pic tur e no: 17913s.tif

Outside temperature

A fall in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature

aft er a time delay.
If ou tside temperature drops below 3 °C,

th e symbol : appears in the inf ormation
display as a warning for icy road

conditions. When tem perature increases to
at least 5 °C, the : symbol go es out.

9 Wa r n i n g

Caution: The road surface may already
be icy even though the display indicates

a few degrees above 0 °C.

26 In struments

Ra di o rece p t ion 3

Ca r radio rece ption diffe rs fro m do mestic
radio reception:

As the v eh icle antenna is relat ively near the
grou nd, th e broa dcas tin g com panies

cannot guarantee the same quality of
reception as obtained with a domestic

radio using an overhead antenna.
z Changes in distance from the

transmitter,

z multi-pa th re cep tion due to refle ction

and

z shadowing
may cause hissing, noise, distortion or loss

of reception altogether.

In fotainmen t system 3

The i nfotainment system i s operated as
described in the operating instructions

supplied.

Mobi le telephones and radi o
equip ment3

The Vauxhall in stallation in str uctio ns and
the op erating guide lin es provided by the

telephone manufactu rer must be obse rved
when fitting and operating a mobile

telephone. Fail ure to do so could i nvalidate
th e veh i c le’ s op era ti n g perm i t (EU Di rec ti ve

95/54/EG).
Prerequisites for fault-free operation:

z Professionally installed exterior antenna

to obtain th e maximum range possible

z Maximum transmission power 10 Watt,
z Installation of the telephone in a suitable

spot (see information on page 6 1).

27Instruments

Obtain advice on predeterm ined
installation locations for the external

antenna and equipment holder and ways
of usin g devic es wit h transmis sion power of

more than 10 Watts. We recommen d that
you consul t your Vauxhall Aut ho rised

Repair er, who will have brackets an d
various installatio n kits available as

accessories and will install them in
accordance with regu lations.

For reasons of safety, we recommend that
you do not us e the phone while driving.

E ven use of a hands-free set c an be a
distraction while driving. Be sur e to observe

any country-specific regulations.

9 Wa r n i n g

When used in the vehicle interior, mobile
telephones and radio equipment ( CB)

with integrated antenna may cause
malfunctions in the vehicle electronic s.

Mobile telephones and radio equipment
(CB) should only be used with an antenna

fitted on the vehicle exterior.

28 Keys, Doors, Bonnet

Keys, Doors,
Bonnet

Electronic immobilizer ......................... 29

Me chanical unlocking or lock ing of

individual doors................................. 30

Radio remote control 3....................... 31

Central locking with vehicle key 3,

central locking with remote

control 3 ............................................ 33

Child safety locks ................................. 37

Bonnet .................................................. 37

Replacement keys

The key is a constituent of the elec tronic
immobiliser. Ordering keys from a Vauxhall

A uthorised Repairer guarantees problem­free operation of the electronic

immobiliser.
Keep the spare k ey in a safe spot.

Locks – see page 143.

Loc k cylinders

Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotate d without the c orrect key or

if the correct key is not fully inserted.
To reset, turn cylinder with the correct key

u ntil its slot is ver tical, remove key and then
re-insert it. If the cylinder still free-wheels,

tu rn the key through 180 ° and repeat
op eration.

Car Pass

The Car Pass contains all of the vehicle’s
data and should therefore not be kept in

the veh icle.
H av e y o ur Ca r P a s s o n ha n d w h en

consulting a Vauxhall Authorised Re pairer.

29Key s, Doors , Bonnet

If the control indicator A illumin ates after
the engine has been started, there is a fault

in the engine electronics – see pag e 90.

Note

The immobilizer does not lock the doors.
After leaving th e vehicle, therefore, always

lock it – see page 33.

Pict ure no : 15761t.t if

Electronic immo biliz er

The s yst em c hec ks whet h er t he vehic le may
be started using the key that has been

inserted. If the key is "authorised", the
vehicle can be started. This check is carried

out via a transponder housed in the key.
The electronic immobiliser is automatically

activated when the key is removed from
the ignition switch.

Control indicator A for immo bilizer

Pict ure no: 12943h. tif

Con trol ind ica tor A illuminates briefly
when the ignition is switched on.

If the control indicator flashes when the
ign ition is on, there is a fault in the system;

the engine canno t be started. Swi tch off
th e ignition an d then repeat the s ta rt

attempt.
If control indicator A continues to flash,

try to start the engine using the spare key
and consul t a workshop. We recom me nd

your Vau xhall Auth orised Repair er.

30 Keys, Doors, Bonnet

Pict ure no : 18155h.ti f

Me chanical unlocking or locking
of individual doors

(versions without radio remote control 3
and central locking system 3)

Front doors

To unlock:
Turn key in lock towards front of vehicle as

far as it will go. Return key to the vertical
position and r emove. Pul l door handle.

To lock:
With door closed, turn key towards re ar of

vehicle as far as it will go. Turn key back to
vertical position and remove.

Operating from the inside
Pull or press the interior lock b utton.

Tailgate

Pict ure no: 13506h. tif

To un l o c k :
Turn the key to the left as far as the stop,

tu rn back to the ve rtic a l position and
withdra w.

T he lock is released by pressing the button.
To l oc k:

Turn the key to the right as far as the stop,
tu rn back to the ve rtic a l position and

withdra w.

Open luggage compartment

Pic tur e no: 13746h.t if

There are two handles on the inside of the
tailgate to aid in closing.

Note

z Fitti ng of accessories on the tailgate will

increase its we ig ht. If it be comes too
h eavy, it will then not stay open.

z T he number plate can only be clearly

seen if the tailgate is closed. It is
therefore not permitted to drive with the

ta ilg ate o pe n.

9 War n ing

Do not drive with the luggage
comp art me nt open, e.g. when

transporting bulky objects, sinc e toxic
e xhaust ga s coul d penetr ate the i nterior.

Pict ure no: 13468h. tif

Ra di o remote control3

T he radio remote control is integrated in
th e key.

Used to oper ate:

z central lock ing sy stem,
z mechanical anti-theft locking system 3.

The radio remote c ontrol has a range of
approx. 3 metres. This r ange can be

affected by outside influences. Aim the
remote control at the vehicle to operate.

31Key s, Doors , Bonnet

Pic tur e no: 13469h.t if

Handle radio remote control with care,
protect from moisture and high

temperatures and avoid unnecessary
operation.

The hazard warning lights come on to
indicate that the remote control is

ope r ational.

Central locking
with radio remote control 3,

see page 33.

Mechanical anti-theft locking system
with radio remote control 3

see page 33.

32 Keys, Doors, Bonnet

Fault

If the central locking system cannot be
operated wit h the radio remo te contro l, it

may be due to the following:
z The range o f the radio remote control

has been exceed ed.

z T he ignition key is in the ignition lock.
z The doors are not closed properly.

z Remote control battery voltage is too

low. Battery replacement - see next
column .

z Interference from higher-power radio

waves f r om other sources.

To eliminate the cause of the fault, contact
your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.

Manual unlocking and locking with the
veh ic le ke y - see page 30.

Remote control b attery replacement

Pict ure no: 13470h. tif

Replace the battery as soon as the range
of the radio remote control begins to

shrink.
Remove s crew on the underside of th e

re mote control key with a s crewdriver and
r emove cover.

T he trans ponder for the immobiliser is
lo cated in the key. Ensure that it is not

damaged or released.
Detach the remote control unit from the

key sect ion by pressing in the buttons.
A pply screwdriver and open remo te control

on both sides by making a slight turning
movement. See figure above.

Open up re mote contro l. Replace battery

Picture no:

(battery type - see page 154). Note
installation positio n of battery (positive

te rm ina l po int s down ).
Close remote cont rol and engage audibly.

Insert remote control unit in key se ction.
Close the cover and screw in place.

Make sure that y ou dispose of old batterie s
in accordance with environmental

protection regulations.

33Key s, Doors , Bonnet

Pict ure no : 15144h.ti f

Cen tra l locking w ith
vehicle key 3,

centr al lock ing w ith
remote contr ol 3

For doors an d lu gga ge c ompartment.

To lock:

Turn key in front door lock toward rear of
vehicle, turn key back to vertical position

and remove.
– or –

Pres s button e on radio re mote control 3
– or fr om the inside –

With doors closed, pr ess button m on
driver’s door arm rest/pull. See next page,

fi gure 12273H.

Lockin g w ith mechanical

Pict ure no: 15146h. tif

anti-theft locking system 3

All doors mus t be close d. After l ocking, turn
the key in one of th e front door locks

towards the rear o f the vehicle again, t urn
i t b a c k to the h o r iz o n t a l p os i t i o n and

remo ve.
– or –

n o more than 2 seconds after locking, press
button e on the rem ote control 3 again.

Int erior lock buttons on all doors are
blocked from opening.

9 Wa r n i n g

Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle! The doors can only be

unlocked from the inside if the ignit ion
is on.

To unlock:

Pic tur e no: 15145h.t if

To unlock only t he driver’s door:
Turn key in driver’s door lock towards front

of vehicle once, then move back to vertical
position and remove.

– or –
Press but to n c on radio remote control 3

once.
– or –

Press but to n m on driver’s door arm rest/
pull. See next page, figure 12273 H.

34 Keys, Doors, Bonnet

To unlock entire vehic le:
Turn key in front door lock toward fron t of

vehicle twice, turn key back to vertical
position and remove.

– or –
Pres s button c on radio remote control 3

again within 5 seconds
– or –

Pres s button m on driver’s door arm rest/
pull. See figure 12 273H.

If th e mechanical anti-th eft lock ing
system 3 is engaged, the doors cann ot be

unlock ed us ing butto n m on the driver’s
door arm rest/pull.

Note

z To prevent the driver from being

inadvertently locked out, the bu tton on
the driver’s door cannot be depressed

wh en t h e do or i s o pe n .

z The lock button will not sprin g up if the

door h an dle is raised wh en the door is
being closed.

z 30 seconds after unlocking using the

radio remote contro l 3, the doors lock
again automatically if n o door is

opened.

Pict ure no: 12250h. tif

Central locking switch for
locking and unlock ing the doors from

inside the vehicle

Press button m on driver’s door handle: all
doors are l ocked or unloc ked.

If the mechanical anti-theft locking
system 3 is engage d, the doors cannot be

u nlocked with this button.

35Key s, Doors , Bonnet

z If the driver’ s door is open or t he ignition

is on, unl ocking and locking wit h the
ra d i o r e m o t e co n t ro l 3 is not possible.

z Unlocking is only possible with the key if

the anti-theft locking system is switched
o n, so keep the spare key available in a

safe place!

Central locking 3 the luggage
compartment

T he luggage compartment is locked and
u nlocked via the central locking system.

T he central locking system and anti-theft
lo cking system 3 for the doors cannot b e

o perated via the tailgate lock.

36 Keys, Doors, Bonnet

Unlocking the tailgate when

Pict ure no : 13471h.ti f

the doors are locked with cent ral loc king
system

Turn the ke y anti-clockwise from the
vertical position as far as it will go. The key

spring s back to the centre position. The
tailgate is then unlocked and can be

open ed by p ressi ng the button .

After closing the tailgate, turn the key

Pict ure no: 13472h. tif

clo ckwise as far as it will go. The key
sp ri ngs back to the ce ntre position a nd the

tailgate is locked. Remove the key.
The key can only be removed when in the

vertical position.

Open the luggage compartment

Pic tur e no: 13746h.t if

There are two handles on the inside of the
tailgate to aid in closing.

Note

z Fitti ng of accessories on the tailgate will

increase its we ig ht. If it be comes too
h eavy, it will then not stay open.

z T he number plate can only be clearly

seen if the tailgate is closed. It is
therefore not permitted to drive with the

ta ilg ate o pe n.

9 War n ing

Do not drive with the luggage
comp art me nt open, e.g. when

transporting bulky objects, sinc e toxic
e xhaust ga s coul d penetr ate the i nterior.

Picture no: 11155H. tif

Child safety locks

9 Wa r n i n g

Use the child safety lock whenever
children are occupying t he rear seats.

Disregard may lead to injuries or
endanger life. Vehicle passengers should

be informed accordingly.

Push the latch on rear door lock s d ow n:
door cannot be opened from the inside.

37Key s, Doors , Bonnet

Picture no: 11165H.tif

Bonnet

To open th e bonnet, pull the release lever,
located on the driver’ s side below the

instrument panel. The bonnet will then be
unlocked and will partially open. Return

release lever to its original position.

38 Keys, Doors, Bonnet

The safety catch is located above the

Pict ure no : 16179h.ti f

radiator grille at the centre of the bonnet.
Open the bonnet by moving the catch to

the left and lifting the bonnet.
Any d irt or snow on the bonnet can slide

down towards the windscreen when the
bonnet is opened and block the air intake –

see page 80.

T o hold th e bon n et op en, in se rt th e su pp ort

Picture no: 11167H. tif

rod located on the right-hand s i d e of the
v ehicle (as viewed in the direc tion of travel)

in the slot on the under side of bonnet.
Before closing bonnet, press support rod

firmly into its retainer. Lower the bonnet
gradually and then allow it to fall into the

lo ck under its own weight.
Check that the bonnet is locked in position

by pulling at its front edge. If it is not
engaged, repeat the procedure.

Se ats, Interior

39Seats, Interior

Lug gage compartment enlargement 41

La shing eyes3 .................................... 42

Notes on loading ................................. 42

Lug gage compartment cover 3......... 43

Safety net 3 ......................................... 43

Storage options in the vehicle int erior 45

Notes on loading the vehicle.............. 48

Sun visors.............................................. 48

Cigarette lig hter 3 ............................... 49

Accessory socket ................................. 49

Ashtray 3 ............................................. 49

Pict ure no: 13473h. tif

Seat pos i t ion

Ad ju st driver’s seat such that with the
driver sitt ing upright the steering wheel is

h eld in the area of its upper spokes with the
driver’s arms slightly bent .

P ush passenger seat as far back as
possible.

The seat backre sts must not be tilted too
far back (recomme nded tilting angle

approx. 25 °).

9 Wa r n i n g

Do no t sit near er than 10 inches ( 25 cm)
from the steering wheel, to permit safe

airbag deploy ment.
Failure to observe the descripti ons could

lead to in jurie s whic h could be fata l.
V eh ic le p as se ng er s m u st be in fo r med

accordin gly bef ore starting-off.

Pic tur e no: 13474h.t if

Head restraints

The centre of the h ead restraint should be
at eye level. If this is not possible, adjust to

highest position for extremely tall p eople or
to lowes t position for extremely short

peo ple.

9 Wa r n ing

Failure to observe the descriptions could
lead to in juries which could be fatal.

Vehicle passengers should be informed
accordingly before starting off.

40 Seats, Interior

Front head restraint adjustment

Pict ure no : 15137h.ti f

Adjust the head restraints by tipping them
forward, holding and adjusting the height.

To improve visibility when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied or to fold

down the front passenger seat, push the
head restr aint all the way down or remove .

If the front passenger s eat is occupied,
adjust the head re straint to th e

appropriate level for the occupant’s body.

Rear head restraint adjustment

Pict ure no: 13741h. tif

To improve visibility when t he rear sea ts
are unoccupied or to fold down the rear

seat backrests, pre ss the detent spri n gs o n
the guide sleeves to release the head

restraints and push them all the way down
or remove them. See next column.

If the rear seats are occupied, adjust the
r ear head rest raints to the occupants’ body

size.

Head restra int remova l

Pic tur e no: 15148h.t if

Press the two detent springs on the guide
sleeves to release, remove head restrai nt.

Lu ggage compart m e nt
enlargement

Remove the luggage compartment
cove r 3. See page 4 3 .

Remove the push -in sleeves 3 for mounting
the ISOFIX child restraint system 3; see the

separate instructions for the ISOFIX child
restraint system.

Remove the safety ne t 3 fr o m t he r e c e s s
under the rear seat cushions as necessary.

41Seats, Interior

Folding rear seat backrests

Picture no: 13742H. tif

Press the detent spri ngs on the gu i d e
sl eeves to re lease the rear head restraints

and push them al l the way down or remove
them (see prev ious page).

Disengage the centre three-point seat belt
from both buckles. The belt will retract fully

– see page 55.
Disengage one o r both rear sea t backr ests

with th e pushbutton and fold down onto
the seat cushion.

Repositioning rear seat backrests

Picture no: 13743H.tif

Pull the outer seat belt forward so it is not
damaged when the backrest is re turned to

an upright position.
Engage rear seat backrest audibly in

pos ition.
Engage the tongue of the centre three-

point seat belt in the two buckles of the
centre rear seat.

Install the luggage compartment cover 3 ­see page 43.

In stall the push-in sleeves 3 for mounting
the ISOFIX child restraint system 3.

42 Seats, Interior

N ot es o n lo a din g

see page 48.

Folding down the fro nt passenger seat 3

Pict ure no : 16180h.ti f

Push front passe nger sea t head restraint
all th e way down o r remove (s ee page 4 0).

Slide front passenger seat back.
Tilt pass enger seat backrest forward by

lifting the release lever.

Repositioning the front passenger seat
backres t 3

Press t he releas e le ver forward, restore the
front passenger seat backrest to an upright

position and audibly engage.

Pict ure no: 13750h. tif

Lash ing eyes 3

Lashing eyes in the luggage compartment
are for securing transported items with

lashing straps 3 or a luggage net 3 to
prevent them from slipping around.

T here are a total o f six las hing eyes in the
lugg age compartme nt.

43Seats, Interior

Pict ure no : 13744h.ti f

Lu ggage compart m e n t c ove r 3

To remove, unhook the retaining straps
from the tailgate.

Remove the cover from the side guides and
place it behind the seat backrests.

Fit in reverse order.
Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged

objects on the cover.

Pict ure no: 11453h. tif

Safety net 3

When the rear seat backrest s are fo lded
down, the safe ty net is mounted behind the

front seat s.
P assengers must not be carried beh ind the

sa fety net.

Fitting

Pic tur e no: 11454h.t if

Folding rear seat backres ts - see luggage
compa rtment enlargeme nt on page 41 .

There are two installation apertures in the
roof fra me above the front seats: Use the

ignition key to unclip the cover. Engage
one side of the upper net rod in o ne side

and then engage in the o ther side. Close
the cover.

6

44 Seats, Interior

Removing

Swivel tensioning stra p length adjusters
u pward and unhook straps from the ey es in

the floor. Open th e cover of the install ation
apertures 3 in the roof frame. Unh ook

u pper net rod and close co ver.

Hook th e safety net tensioning straps in the

Pict ure no : 13748h.ti f

lashing eyes in the floo r behind the fron t
seat and tension.

Stowage of safety net

Pic tur e no: 13505h.t if

Roll up the removed safety net and secure
it with Velcro strip.

Guide the safety net into the recess under
the rear seats.

45Seats, Interior

Pict ure no : 13749h.ti f

Storage options in the vehicle
interior

Storage nets 3 on both sides of luggage
compartment

On some versions, there are storage nets
on the right and left walls of the luggage

compartment.
Do not stow an y heavy objects in t he nets .

Storage box in luggage compartment 3

Pict ure no: 13751h. tif

T he storage box is located behind the left
rear seat backrest in the luggage

compartment.
Fitting

Folding down rear seat backrests – see
page 41.

With the ta il g ate open, tip the storage box
forward and engage the recesses on the

storage box on the locating pins.

Secure the st orage box at the back with

Pic tur e no: 13752h.t if

knurled screws.
Engage the rear seat backrests in seating

pos ition.
Remo ving

To remove, reverse sequence of
operations .

46 Seats, Interior

Storage tray 3 under front passenger

Pict ure no : 13480h.ti f

seat

Lift tray by grasping reces sed edge and
pull forwards. Maxi mum load: 1 kg. To

close the tray push it in and lock it in place.

Rucksack 3 on the back of a front seat

Pict ure no: 15149h. tif

backrest

Fasten securing belt for rucksack onto front
seat backr est: feed both belt straps

between seat and backrest . Feed belt
straps throu gh lashing eyes and tighten.

Attach rucksack to both clip s at top and

Pic tur e no: 11473h.t if

secure to snap fastener at bottom.

47Seats, Interior

Glove compartment

Pull the handle to open.

Addition storage options

are found
z i n the pockets 3 on the back of the front

seat backre sts,

z in th e compartments 3 at the side of the

f ro nt se a t s,

z in the compartments 3 in the door inner

panelling,

z in the stowage compartment 3 beneath

th e g lov e c ompa rt men t ,

z in the luggage net 3 on the back of the

rear b ackrest,

z in the s towage compartme nt 3 in the

centre console in front of the gear lever.

Drink holder 3

There are two drink holders located in the
centre console in front of the gear lever.

48 Seats, Interior

Notes on loading the vehicle

z Heavy objects in the lu ggage

co mpartment shou ld be placed as far
f orward as possible against the engaged

rear seat backrests or, if the rear seat
backrests are folde d do wn, against th e

front seat backrests. I f ob jects are to be
stacked, th e heavier objects should be

placed at the bottom. Unsecured object s
in the luggage compartment would be

thrown forward with great force in the
event of heavy brakin g, for exam ple.

z S ecure heavy ob jects wit h lashing

straps 3 attached to lashing eyes3 –
see page 42. If h eavy loads slip when the

vehicle is braked heavily or driven
around a bend, the ha ndling of the

vehicle may chang e.

z Loose objects in the luggage

co mpartment should be secured against
slipping using a luggage net 3 – see

page 42.

z Fit the sa fety net whe n transporting

o bjects in the luggage compartment
with the rear seat backrests folde d down

– see page 43.

z If the backre sts are not folded down

wh en transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, they must be

engaged in the upright position. See
page 41.

z Do not allow the load to protrude above

Pict ure no: 13753h. tif

the upp er e dge of t he re ar seat
backrests, or above the upper edge of

the front seat backrests if the r ear seat
backrests are folded down.

z The warning trian gle 3 and fir st-aid kit

(cushion)3 must always be freely
accessible.

z Do not place any objects in fr ont of the

rear wi ndow or on the inst r um ent panel.
They are reflected in the glass, obstruct

the driver’s vie w an d will be thrown
through the vehicle, for instance in the

event of heavy braking.

z Objects must not be stored in th e airbag

inflation area, because they cou ld cause
injury if the airbag inflates.

z The load must not ob s truct t he operati on

of the hand brake and the gears or
rest rict the driver’s freedom of

movement.

z Do not dr ive with the lu ggage

compartme nt op en, e .g. when
transporting bu lky objects, since toxic

exha ust gas could penetrate the interior.

z Weights, payload and ro of loa d – s ee

page 150.

z Roof load s increase the vehicle’s

sensitivity to crossw inds and has a
n egative affect on driveability due to an

raised centre of gravity.

9 Wa r n ing

Disregard of these notes can lead to
in juries which may be fatal. Vehicle

passeng ers should be informed
accordin gly.

Sun visors

Use the sun visor to protect from glare by
pulling it down and swivelling it to the

side 3.

49Seats, Interior

Pict ure no : 16181h.ti f

Cigarette lighter 3

In fron t cent re conso le:
Press cigarette lighter with ignition

switched on. Switches off automatically
when element is glowing. Withdraw

cigarette lighter.

A ccessor y socket

The cigarette lighter socket can be used to
connect electrical accessories.

T he socket is operational when the ignition

Pict ure no: 16182h. tif

is s wi tc hed o n. Us e of the s ock e t di sch ar ge s
th e battery if the engine is not running.

Do not damage the sockets by using
unsuitable plu gs.

The maximum power cons umption of
electrical accessories must n ot exceed

120 watts.
Do not co nnect any current-deli vering

accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.

Elec trica l acce ssories connected to the
socket must comply with the

electromagnetic compatibili ty
requirements laid down in DIN s tandard

V D E 40 839. otherwi se vehicle malfunctions
may occ ur.

Pic tur e no: 16183h.t if

Ashtray3

To be used only f o r ash and not fo r
comb ustible ru bb is h.

9 Wa r n ing

Disregard of these notes can lead to
in juries which may be fatal. Vehicle

passeng ers should be informed
accordin gly.

To open:

Withdraw asht ray.

To empty:

Press ashtray cover down and withdraw
ash tr ay.

50 Safety systems

Safety systems

Seat belts.............................................. 51

Three-point seat belts ......................... 51

Be lt ten sion e rs. ..... .... ......... ..... .... .... ..... . 5 2

Using the belts ..................................... 54

Vauxhall Full Size airbag system ....... 56

Use of child res traint systems 3 ......... 62

Mou nting bracke ts 3 for ISOFIX child

restraint systems ............................... 62

Exterior mirrors..................................... 65

Head restraints .................................... 65

Sun visors, glove compartment .......... 65

Safety acc essories 3 ........................... 65

Three-stage restraint system

Comprising:

z three-point seat belts
z belt tensio ners at the front seats

z ai r ba g sy st e m s f or d r iv er a nd fro n t

pass enger se ats 3.

T he three stages are activate d in sequence
depending on the se r iousness of the

accident:
z The automatic seat belt locking device s

preve nt the belt strap from being pul led
out and thus ensure that the vehicle

occupan ts are re tain ed in their se ats.

z The s eat belts on the f ront seats are

tensioned on the automatic retrac tors.
As a result, the seat belts are

instantaneously tighte ned and the
occupan ts are made aware of the

deceleration of the vehicle a t a very early
sta ge. This reduces the stress pla ced on

the body.

z The airbag systems are also triggered in

the ev ent of serious accidents and form a
safety cushion for the o ccupant s.

9 Wa r n ing

The airbag systems 3 serve to
suppleme nt the three-point seat belts

and belt tensioners. T he seat belts must
therefore always be worn. Disregard of

these instructions may l ead to injuries or
e ndanger life. Vehicle passenger s should

be informed accordingly.

Read the in structions su pplied wit h the
child restraint system!

51Sa f ety syst e ms

Seat belts

9 War n ing

A lways wear your seat belt, and that
me ans al so i n urban tr affi c an d when you

are a rear seat passenger. It can save
your life !

Pregnant women m ust alwa ys wear a
seat belt – see page 54.

In the e vent of an accident, persons not
wearing seat belts endanger their fellow

occupan ts and th emselves.
Seat belt s are designed to be used by only

one person at a time. They are not suitable
for children und er 12 years of age or

150 cm unless an appropriate child
restraint system is us ed.

For children up to 12 ye ar s of age we
recommend t he Vauxhall child restraint

system – see page 63.

Testing th e belts

Please check all parts of the b elt system
occasionally for damage and correct

operation. Have damaged parts replaced.
In case of an accident, pleas e replace

overstret ched belts and triggered belt
ten sione rs. We reco mmend cons ulting your

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Do not make an y altera ti ons to the belts,

their anchorages, the automatic retractors
or the belt buckles.

Make sure that belts are n ot damaged or
trapped by sharp-edged objects.

Pict ure no: 13461h. tif

Three-point sea t belts

The vehicle is equipped with three-point
seat belts with automatic retractors an d

lo cking devices, allowing freedom of body
movement although the spring tensioned

belts always ensure a snug fit.
For information on pr oper seat position,

see page 39.
T he belt has a "vehicle sensitive retractor"

which is designed to lock during h eavy
acceleratio n or deceleration in an y

direction.

52 Safety systems

Belt tensi one rs

The f ron t se at b elt sy st ems inc orp ora te be lt
tension ers. In the event of a head-on

collision and depending on the severity of
the accident, the seat belts are

instantaneously tighte ned by the
automatic retractors.

Actuation of b elt tensioner s

is indicated by illu mination of contro l
indicator v.

The belt tensioners must be replaced after
activati on. We recommend that you

consult your Vauxhall Authorise d Repairer.
If the seat belts are undamaged the

operation thereof is unaffected, eve n if the
belt tensioners have bee n t riggered.

Important information – see page 51.

9 Wa r n ing

Have the cause of the fault reme died. We
recommend t hat you c onsult your

Vauxhall Auth orised R epairer.

The system’s int egrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied. Have

your Car Pass on hand when consulting a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.

Pict ure no: 12944h. tif

Control indicator v for belt tensioners

Belt tensione rs are monitore d electronical ly
togethe r wi th the a irb a g systems and their

oper ational stat us is shown by control
indicator v in the i n str um e nt p an el . W h en

th e ignition is switched on, the control
in dicator flashes for approx. 4 seconds. If it

does not flash, doe s not go out after 4
seconds, or illuminates while driving, there

is a fault in the belt tensioning system or in
the airbag sy ste ms, see page 57. The be lt

tensioners or airbag systems may fail to
deploy i n the event of an accident.

Deployment of the belt tension ers is
in dicated by continuous illumination of v.

53Sa f ety syst e ms

Important

z D o not fit accessories not specifically

relea s ed for yo ur vehicle type or store
o bjects in the belt tensioner operating

area due to the r isk of i njury in the event
the belt tensioners are triggered.

z Do no t m ake any modifications to the

components of the belt tensioners, as
this will render the vehicle unroadworthy.

9 War n ing

Improper han dling (e.g. re moval or
installation) can activate the belt

te nsioners – risk of injury.

z The belt tensioner and airbag system

control el ectro nics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid

malfunctions, d o not store magnetic
objects in this area.

z We recom mend that you have the f r o nt

seats removed by a V auxhall Autho rised
Repairer.

z The belt tensioners only actuate once.

Please replace belt tensioners that have
been triggered. We recommend that you

consult your Vauxhall Authorise d
Repairer.

z Applicable s afety directives must always

be observed when dis posing of the
vehicl e. For this reason , di sposal should

be performed by an authorised recycling
company. We recommend that you

consult your Vauxhall Authorise d
Repairer.

54 Safety systems

Pict ure no : 12935h.ti f

Using the belts

F itting seat bel ts

Pull the belt out of the retractor and guide
it across the body, making certain that it is

not twisted.
Insert the la tch plate into the buckle. The

backrest must not be tilted too far back,
since this would affect the ope rati on of the

seat belts; recommended tilting angle
approx. 25 °. The lap belt must be straight

and lie snugly against the body. Tighten
the lap belt at frequent intervals whilst

driving by tugging the diagonal part of
belt .

Picture no: 11178H. tif

9 Wa r n i n g

On pregna nt women in particular, the lap
belt must be positioned as low as

poss ible across the pelvis so as not to put
too much pressure on the abdomen.

Bu l ky clothing pre vents the belt from fitting
properly. The belt must not rest against

h ard or fragile objects in the pockets of
you r clot hing ( e .g. ba llpo int p ens , k e ys,

spectacles) because these could cause
injury. Do not place any o bjects ( e.g.

h andbags , mobile phones) between the
belt and you r bo dy.

Height adjustm ent

Pic tur e no: 12936h.t if

To adjust the height of front seat belt
upper anchor age points:

1. Pu ll belt out sl ightly.

2. Pu ll knob.

3. Se t desired he ight .

4. A llo w to loc k au dibly into p osition.
Do not adjust height while driving.

55Sa f ety syst e ms

Adjust height such that the belt p asses

Pict ure no : 13461h.ti f

over the wea rer’s s hould er and rests
against the shoulder. It must not pass over

the neck or upper arm.

Removing the belt

Picture no: 11180H. tif

To remove the belt, depress the red
pushbutton on the buckle; the belt will

retract automatically.

Three-point s eat belt

Pic tur e no: 15265h.t if

for centre rear seat

Pull bel t from roof mounting by the latch
plates . Click lower latch plate into the

matching (smaller) right belt buckle. Use
the upper latch plate to guide the belt over

your shoulder and stomach area without
twisting it, click latch plate into the left

outer belt buckle.
The latch plate of the central belt only

engages in the matching (left outer) belt
buckle. The latch plate can be inserted in

all the other belt buckles but wi ll not
engage.

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56 Safety systems

To remove the belt, press the button on the
left-hand buckle. The belt will retract

automat ically a nd will position itse lf ready
to hand on the backrest.

When enlarging the luggage
compartment, disengage the belt from

both buckles; th e belt will retract fully.

Picture no: 11181H. tif

Vauxhall Full Size airbag sy stem

T he Vauxhall Full Size airbag system
co m p ri se s severa l ind i vi d u al syst e m s .

Front a irba g system

The f ront airb ag sys tem is triggered in th e
event of a serious accident involving a

frontal impact and forms saf ety cushio ns
for the driver and front pas senger3. The

forward movement of the driver and fr ont
passenger is che cked and the risk of

in juries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.

Side airbag system3

Pic tur e no: 12947h.t if

The side airbag sys tem is triggered in the
event of side-on collisions and form s safety

cush ions for th e driver and fr ont passenger
in the r es pec ti v e fro n t doo r a rea . T he ri sk o f

injury to the upper body in the event of a
side impact is thereby substantially

re duced.

57Sa f ety syst e ms

Examples of ev ents trig g ering the front
airbag system:

z Impact against a non-yielding obstacle:

the front airbags are triggered at low
vehicle speed.

z Impact against a yielding obstacle (such

as another vehicle): the front airbags are
only triggered a t a higher ve hicle speed.

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Pic tur e no: 15151H.tif

Vaux hall Full Si ze ai rbag system

Front airbag

The front airbag system is identified by the
word AIRBAG on the steering wheel and

above the glove compartment 3.
The front airbag system comprises:

z an airbag with inflator in the steering

wheel and a seco nd one behind the trim
panel abo ve the glove compartmen t 3

z the control electronics with impact

sensor

z the ai r b ag syst e ms co n t r o l in d i c a to rv in

the instrument panel.

The f ront airb ag sys tem will be trigg ered :

Pict ure no: 16184h. tif

z depending on the severi ty of the

accident

z depending on the type of impact
z within the range sh own in the illustration

z indep endently of the side airb ag

system 3.

58 Safety systems

9 Wa r n ing

The three-point seat belt must be
correctly fitted – see page55.

The front airbag system will not be
triggered in the eventof

z the ignition being switched off,
z minor fro ntal collis ion s,

z accidents in wh ich the vehicle overturns,
z colli sions involving a side or rear impact

that is to say, if it would not be of benefit to
the oc cupants.

When triggere d, the f ront airbags inflate in

Pic tur e no: 11181H.tif

milliseconds and form a safety cushion for
driver and front passenger 3. The forward

movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of

injuries to the upper body a nd head
thereby substantially reduced.

No impairment of view will occur, because
the air bags in flate and deflate so quickly.

Pict ure no: 13473h. tif

9 Wa r n i n g

The fron t airbag sy ste m pro vides
optimum protecti on when the seat,

backrest and head restraint are corre c tl y
adjusted: adjus t the driver’s seat

according to the occupant’s height such
that with the drive r sitting upright the

steering wheel is held in the area of its
upper sp okes with the driv er’s arms

slightly bent. The passenger seat should
be as far back as possible, with the

backrest upright – see page 39. Do not
place the head, body, hands or feet on

the covers of the airbag systems.
Do not place any objects in the area in

which th e airb ags inflate . Im po rtan t
informatio n – see page 61.

59Sa f ety syst e ms

Pict ure no : 13461h.ti f P ic ture no: 12945h .tif

9 War n ing

S ea t be lt s mu st t her efore alwa ys b e worn.
The front airbag system serves to

suppl ement the three-point seat belts. If
you do not wear your seat belt you risk

bei ng se riously inj ured, or even thrown
from the vehicle, in the ev ent of an

accident.
In the event of an accident the belt helps

to keep you i n the correct s eating
position, s o tha t the f ront airbag sys tem

can provide you wit h effective protection.

Side airbag 3

The side airba g sy stem is identified by the
word AIRBAG on the outboard sides of the

front seat backrests.
The side ai rbag system comprises:

z an airbag with inflator in the back of the

driver’s and fron t passenger’s seat
respectively,

z th e co ntr o l el ect ro n ic s,
z th e si d e im p ac t se n so r s,

z the airbag systems control indicatorv in

the in strum ent pan el,

The side airbag sys tem will be triggered:

Pic tur e no: 12946h.t if

z dep ending on the se verity of the

accident,

z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration

on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or
front passeng er’s side,

z independently of the front airbag

system.

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60 Safety systems

Pict ure no : 12947h.ti f

When triggered, the side airbag inflates in
milliseconds to form a safety cushion for

the d river or front passenger in the
respe ctive door area. This s ubstantially

reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
in the event of a side-on collision.

9 Wa r n i n g

There must be no objects in the area in
which the airbag inflates or in the area

between the seat backs and the vehicle
body. Do not place the hands or arms on

the covers of the airbag systems.
Important information – see page 61.

The three-poin t se at belt must always be
correctly fitted – see page 5 4.

T he side airbags will not be triggered in the
event of

z the ignition being switched off,
z fronta l collisions,

z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a rear impact ,

z collisions involving a side impact outside

the passenger cell.

Control indicator v for airbag systems

The airbag sy stems are m on itored
electronically togethe r wi th the belt

tensioners and their operational status is
in dicated by control indicato r v in the

in strument panel. When the ignition is
switched on, the control indicator flashes

for approx. 4 seconds.

If it does not flash, does not go out

Pic tur e no: 12944h.t if

after 4 seconds or illuminates while driving,
there is a fault in the airbag systems or the

belt tensioner system see page 51. There is
a possibility th at th e sys tems will n ot be

triggered in the event of an accident.
Deployed airbag systems are indicated

thro ug h cons tant illum ina tio n of v,

9 Wa r n ing

Have the cause of the fault reme died. We
recommend t hat you c onsult your

Vauxhall Auth orised R epairer.

The system’s int egrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied. Have

your Car Pass on hand when consulting a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.

61Sa f ety syst e ms

Important

z Accessories an d other objects mu st not

be affixed or placed in the area in which
the airbags inflate as they could cause

injury if the airbags are deployed.

z Do not place any objects between the

airbag systems and the veh icle
occ upa nts; d ang er of injury.

9 War n ing

As wit h any oth er ob j ect, child r estaint
system s must not be carried on a

passenger’s lap. Danger to life.

z The electro nics con trolling the airbag

systems and belt tens ioners are located
in the cen tre console. To prevent

malfunction, do not place an y magneti c
ob ject s in the vicin ity of this console.

z Us e t he ho ok s 3 in the roof frame only to

hang up l ight artic les of clothing or coat
h angers. Do not place any objects in the

pockets of th e han ging items – risk of
inju ry.

z Do not st ick a nything on the steering

wheel, instrument panel or front seat
backrests in the vicinity of the airbags or

cover them with other materials.

z Use only a dry clot h or interior cl eaner to

clean the steering w heel, instrument
panel and front seat backrests. Do not

use abrasi ve cleaning ag ents.

z On ly protective covers which are

approved for your Agila with side
airbags 3 may be f i tted on the front

seats. When fitting the protective covers,
make sure that the airbag units on the

outboar d sides of the front seat
backrests are not covered.

z The air bag systems are triggered

indep endently of each o ther based o n
the severity of the acciden t a nd the type

of impact.

z Each airbag can be tri ggered only once.

Once triggered, an airbag must be
replaced without delay. We recommend

that you consul t your Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.

z The speeds, d irections of movement and

deform ation properties of the vehicles,
and the properties of the obstacle

concerned, determine the severity of the
accident and triggering of the airbags.

The degree of damage to your vehicle
and the resulting r epair costs alone are

not indicative that the criteria for
triggering o f the airbags were met.

z Do not pe rform any alterations on the

components of the airbag system, as this
would rend er the vehicle unroad worthy.

9 Wa r n ing

The syst ems can be triggered abruptly
and cause injury if they are handled

improperly.

z We recommend entrusting removal of

th e s tee ri ng wh ee l , the i nst r um ent p an el,
th e fr ont seats and the seat belts to your

Vauxhall Auth orised R epairer.

z Applicable safety directive s must always

be ob se r ved wh en d is p osi n g of th e
vehicle. For this reason, disposal should

be per formed by an authoris ed recycling
company. We re commend that you

consult your Vauxhall Authorise d
Repairer.

z Anyone weighing less than 35 kg should

si t i n the rear seats.

62 Safety systems

Picture no: 11704a. tif

Use of child restraint systems 3

9 War n ing

Child restraint systems must not b e
installed on the front passenger seat of

an y vehicle with airbag systems 3 - risk to
life. If the vehicle is equipped with airbag

sys t em s, c h i ld r estr a i n t sy ste m s mu st b e
mou nted on the outboard seats in the

rear seat row 3.
Child restraint s ystems may on ly be

installed on the front passenger seat if
the vehicle is not equipped with airbag

system s.

Mounting b rackets 3 for ISOF IX
child res traint systems

Mountings 3 for the attachment of ISOFIX
child restraint sy stems are located be tween

the backres t and seat cushions of the
outboar d rear seats.

The instr uctions accompanying the ISOFIX
child r estraint system are to b e expressly

follo wed.
Only ISOFIX child restraint systems

approved for the vehicle may be used. W e
recom mend that you consult your Vauxhall

Authorised Repa irer.

Pict ure no: 12945h. tif

Vehicles with a front passenger airbag 3
ca n be id en ti fi ed b y t h e wo r d AIRBAG

above the glove compartment and – with
t he pa s sen g e r door op en – th e w a r n i n g

sticker on the side of the dashboard. See
Fig. 11704 A.

Vehicles with side airbags 3 can be
identified b y the word AIRBAG on the

outboard side of the f r ont seat backrest.
S ee Fig. 12965 H.

63Sa f ety syst e ms

Chi ld restrai n t sy stem 3

The Vauxhall child restraint system is
designed specifically for you r Vauxhal l and

thus provides optimum safety for your child
in the event of impact. If a different child

safety seat is used, follow the
manufacturers’ ins tructions for fitting and

use .
The country in which you are driving could

require the use of child restraint systems
and specific seats . Follow al l local and

national regulations.

Selecting the right system

Your child should be transported facing
rearward in the car as long as possible.

Change the system w hen the height of the
child is such that the head ext ends ov er the

top of the s ystem and is no lo nger
supported at eye level. The child’s cervical

vertebrae are still very weak. In the event of
an accident, they are subjected to less

st res s in the semi-pro ne rearward position
than wh en upright .

9 Wa r n i n g

Ch ild re stai n t s ys tems mu st not b e car ried
on a passenger’s lap. Danger to life.

Note

z Children under 12 ye ars or under 150 cm

tall should only travel in an appropriate
child saf ety seat .

z W hen trans port ing chi ldr en, use th e chil d

restraint s ystem s suitable for the child’s
weight.

z Ensure correct installation of ch ild

restraint system, see the instructions
enclosed with the system.

z The covers of th e Vauxhall child restraint

system can b e wipe d clean.

z Do not stick anything on the child

restraint systems and do n ot cover them
with any other mate ri a ls.

z Only allow children to enter and exit at

the side fa cing away from the traffic.

z A child restraint sys tem which has been

subjected to stress in an accident must
be re placed.

64 Safety systems

Permissible options for fitting a child safety seat
Weight

and
age class

1)

On

front

passenger seat

of vehicle

with

a irbag sy stems

On

front

passenger seat

of vehicle

without

airbag systems

0:
up to 10 kg

or approx.
10 months

XU U+ X

0+:
up to 13 kg

or approx.
2 y ears

I:
9 to 18kg

or approx.

XU U+ X
8 mon ths to
4years

II:
15 to 25 kg

or approx.
3 to 7 years

XU U X

III:
22 to 36 kg

or approx.
6 to 12 years

On

out er seats

in rear row

On

centre seat

in rear row

X = No child restrain t system pe rmitted.
U = Universal suitabilit y in conjunction

with three-point seat belt.

+ = Seat with ISOFIX mounting

availab le. When mounting with
ISOFIX, only ISOFIX child restraint

systems that have been approved
for the vehicle may b e used. We

recommend your Va uxhall
Authorised Repairer.

1)

We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight l imit.

65Sa f ety syst e ms

Pict ure no : 13481h.ti f

Exterio r mirrors

For the s afety of pede strians, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of the ir normal

mounting position if the y are bumped with
sufficien t force. Reposition the mirror by

applying slight pressure to the mirror
housing.

Head restraints

Adjust the head restra i nts to s uit body
size 3. See page39.

Do not mount any obje cts or components
n ot specifically released for your Agila on

th e head restraint. They would hinder the
protective function of the head restrai nt

and could be thrown uncontrollably
th rough the vehicle in the event of heavy

braking or an acci dent.

Su n vis o rs, gl o ve co mpa rtm ent

The mirror cover in the sun visor and the
glove compartment should be clos ed whil st

driving.

Safety accessories 3

The wide range of Vauxhall accessories
allows you to equip your Agila in

ac cordanc e with your own wishes. I n
addition to safety accessories, items for

improving comfort and a complete range
of veh icle care products you will find many

arti cles wh ich will be of great value to you
wh e n ne ed ed .

"Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories "
guarantee high quality and accurate fit.

Your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer will be
happy to advise you, for example with

re gard to:

z Vauxhall child restraint s ystem s,
z Tow ropes,

z Tow rods,
z Jump leads,

z Spare bulb kit,
z Spare fuse kit,

z Halogen fog lights,
z Mud flaps,

z Magnetic light,
z Warning triangle,

z First-aid kit,
z First-aid kit (cushi on).

66 Lighting

Lighting

Head light ra nge ad justment ?.......... 67

Fog lights>3..................................... 67

Fog tail light......................................... 67

Turn signals, h azard warning lights ... 67

Reversing lights.................................... 67

Cou rt es y li g ht 0.................................. 68

Instrument illumination ....................... 68

Informat ion display illumination 3..... 68

Ashtray illumin ation 3 ........................ 68

Headlights when driving abroad ....... 68

Vehicl es with day time running li ghts 3:
With the ignition on and the li g ht

switch on7, dipped beam without
instrument illumination is on.

The daytime running lights switch off when
the ignition is switched off.

Follow the regulations of the countr y in
which you are driving when using daytime

running lights and fog lights 3.
Driving abroad – see page 68.

Pict ure no: 18156h. tif

Exterior li ghts

T urn light switch:

7 =Off
8 = Parking lig hts

9 = Dipped beam, main beam

Di pped beam, main beam and headlight
flas h – se e p age 10.

In positions 8 and 9, the tail lights and
n umber plate light are also illuminated.

If the ignition is switched off whil e dipped
beam or main beam is on, the parking

lights come on 3.

Pict ure no : 18157h.ti f

Headli ght ra nge ad justment ?

Adjust headlight ra nge to four stages of
vehi cl e loading with dipped beam switched

on: turn knurled wheel to desired position.
Correct ad justment of the hea dlight rang e

reduces dazzle for other road users.

z Front seats occupied = 0
z All se a t s occ upi e d = 1

z All seats occ upied and

luggage compartment load = 2

z D river’s seat occupied and

luggage compartment load = 3

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F o g ligh ts >3

On = Press >, > illu minate s

in instrum ent pane l

Off = P ress > again or

switch ignition or light off

T he fog lights can only be switched on
when both the ign iti on and lights are on.

67Lightin g

Fog tail light

On = Press r, r illuminates

in instrument panel

Off = Press r again or

switch ignition or light off

The fog tail light can only be switched on,
when the ignition and dipped beam/

parking lights are on.
The fog tail light s on the vehicle are

deactivated when to wing a caravan/
trailer.

Turn sign als, hazard warning
lig hts

see page 11.

Reversing lights

Come on when rev erse gear is engaged
and ignition is switched on.

68 Lighting

Pic tur e no: 11186H.tif

Courtesy light 0

Comes on when a doo r is opened.

T o keep the court esy light on, pu ll the light

Pict ure no: 11458h. tif

switch.

Instr umen t illumina t io n

Com es on togethe r with ex terior lighting
(not w hen daytime running l ights

are on 3).

Information display
illumination 3

Comes on when the igni t ion or
infotainment system is on.

Ashtra y il lum ination 3

Com es on togethe r with ex terior lighting.

H e adl i gh t s whe n dr i vi n g abr oad

The asymme trica l dippe d beam in creases
the f ield of vision on t he pa ssenger side of

the lane .
This causes glare for oncomin g traffic if the

vehicle is driven in coun tries where traffic
drives on the o pposite side of the road.

To avoid glare, place masking str ips on
both headlights. We recommend that you

consult your Va uxhall Authorised Repairer.

69Windows, Sun roof

Windows,
Sun roof

E lectric windows in front do o r s3 ....... 70

Sun r o o f3 ............................................ 71

9 Wa r n i n g

Take care when operating the electric
windows 3. Ri sk of injur y, par ti cu la rly t o

children.
Vehicle passengers should be informed

accordin gly.
Keep a close wat ch on the windows when

clos ing t he m. Ensure that n othing
becomes trapped in them as they move.

Before leaving the vehicle, remove the
ignition key in orde r to prevent

unauthorized operation of the windo ws
and sun r o of.

Picture no: 11188H.tif

Door windows

Turn the hand crank clockwise o r
anticlockwise

70 Windows, Sun roof

Pic tur e no: 11189H.tif

Electric windows in
front doors 3

Operated via two rocker switches in the
driver’s door handle - on e for the driver ’s

door window and one for the passenger
door window . Additional rock er swi t ch in

the p assenger door handle.

To op en :

To o pen completely, hold the button
depressed until the window fully reaches its

end position.
To open in stages, press the button briefl y.

To cl o s e:

To close completely, hold t he button
depressed until the window is completely

closed.
T o close in stages, press the button briefl y.

Pic tur e no: 11190H.tif

Sun roof 3

Tilt crank out of recess.

To open:

Press u nlocking button. Turn crank to left.
When the crank will n ot turn any further the

sun roof has reached the comfort position,
and air noise w ill be re duced .

To open beyond the comfor t position:
press unlocking but ton agai n. Continue to

turn crank to the left.

To cl o s e:

Tu r n cr a n k to ri ght .
When the crank will not turn any further the

sun roo f has reached t he comf ort position.
P ress unlocking button again and continue

to turn crank to rig ht until s un roof is
closed.

The unlocking button is automatically
released wh en the sun ro of reaches the

clo sed posit ion.

To ra i s e:

Cl ose sun roof and press unlocking button.
Tu r n cr a n k to ri ght .

To lo w e r :

Tu r n cr a n k to l ef t .
The unlocking button is automatically

released wh en the sun ro of reaches the
clo sed posit ion.

After operating th e s un roof, always return
th e crank to the recess.

71Windows, Sun roof

Picture no: 11191H.tif

Sun shade

Th e su n s hade c an be op en ed an d clo s ed
with the sun roof either closed or raised.

When the sun roof is op ened, the sun sh ade
is also opened.

72 C lima t e contro l

Clima te control

Air vents ............................................... 73

Air recirculation system....................... 74

Heated re ar win dow Ü....................... 74

Heating and ventilation system ......... 75

Air conditioning system 3................... 78

Air intake .............................................. 80

Air outlet............................................... 80

Pollen filter 3........................................ 80

Note ...................................................... 80

Maintenance ........................................ 81

Picture no: 11200H. tif

H e at ing and v e n tilat ion syste m ,
air conditi oning system 3

Ventilation, heating and cooling 3 are
combined into one unit that is designed to

provide comfort regardless of the season,
weather or outside temperature.

When cooling 3 is activated, the air is
cooled and dried.

T he heating uni t heats the air as required in
all operating modes depending on the

positi on of the temperature switch. The air
supply can be adjusted to suit

re quir ements by me ans of the fan.
The slider for the air recirculation system

can be used to block the air supply from
outside.

Button n for cool ing (in temperature

Picture no: 11202H.tif

rotary switch) is only found on vehicles
equipped with the optional air conditioning

system 3. See page 78.

73Climate control

Pict ure no : 16185h.ti f

Air vents

Pleasant v entilati o n of the head area is
achieved, depending on the position of the

tem perature switch and the air distrib ution
switch (L or M).

To increase the air supply, set the fan to a
higher speed and set the air distribution

switch toM.

Centre an d sid e air ven ts ( 1)

The air flow can be directed as desired by
tilting and swivelling the slats.

Open side vents: Turn knurled wheel

Pict ure no: 11459h. tif

clockwise.
To c lose the si de vent s , tu rn k nu rled wheel

anticlockwise.

Windscreen defroster noz zles (2)

Pic tur e no: 11460h.t if

Air distributi on switch set to V or J:
Air is d i recte d onto the windscreen and the

door windows.

Additional vents

Located in front of the windscre en, in front
of the door wind ow s a nd in the fro nt

footwell.

74 C lima t e contro l

General in fo rm at io n ,
as well as inf or mation o n ai r

intake , ai r outlet,
pollen filter and main tenance,

see pages 80, 81.

Pic tur e no: 11195H.tif

Air recirculation system

To activate:

Push slider to le ft 4, air supply from the
outside is blocked.

If fum es or unpleasant odours pe netrate
from outside: t emporar ily switch on the air

recirculation system. To circulate the
passenger compartment air, switch on the

fan too.
The air recirculation system minimises the

entry of outs ide air. The h umidity
incre ases, and the windows can mist up .

The quality of the passenger compa rtment
air deteriorates which may cause the

vehicl e occupants to feel drowsy.

To deactivate:

Push slider to right 5, air is fed in from
the outside again.

Picture no: 11125H. tif

Heated rear window Ü

Operating using the fan switch:
On = Pull fan s witch Ü

Off = Press fan switch Ü
Symbol illuminates when heated rear

window is switched on.
Heating operational on ly with engine

running.
Switch off as soon as rear vision is clear.

75Climate control

Pic tur e no: 11192H.tif

H ea t ing an d vent i l at i on sy ste m

Left-hand rotary switch: Temperatu re

red zone = warm
blue zone = co ld

Centre rotary switch: Quan tity of air

Picture no: 11193H. tif

Four fan speeds:
x Off

4 Maximum air flow
The rate of air flo w is determined by the

fan. The fan should ther efore also be
switche d on during a journey.

Right-hand rotary switch: Air distribution

Picture no: 11194H.tif

K to foot well
J to windscreen,

front door windowsand
to foot well

V to windscre en and

front door windows

M to head area
L to head area and

footwell,

Open the air vents w hen the sw itch is
set to L or M.

76 C lima t e contro l

Vent ilation

Pic tur e no: 11200H.tif

z Set tempera ture switch to des ired

setting.

z Switch fan on at desired setting.
z For maximum ventilation in head area:

Set air distribution s wit ch to M and open
all vents.

z For ventilat ion to foot well: S et air

distribution sw itch t o K .

z For simultaneous ventilation to the he ad

area and the foot well: Set air
distribution sw itch t o L .

Hea ting

T he amount of heat is dependent on the
engine temperature and is thus not fully

attained until the engine is warm.
For rapid warming of the passenger

compartment:
z Set the temperature switch in the red

zone.

z Set th e fan to speed 3.
z Set th e air distribution sw itch to the

desired position – see page 75.

The com fort and general well-being of the
vehicle occupants are to a large exte nt

dependent on a su itable ventilation and
hea ting setting.

77Climate control

z Turn the temp erature switch as far into

the red zone as possible,

z Se t fa n to 3 or 4,
z Set air distribution switch to V,

z Open side air ve nts as required and

direct them towards door windows,

z Switch on heated rear window Ü,
z F or si multaneous warming of t he foot

well, set air distribution switch to J.

Heating the foot well

Pic tur e no: 11201H.tif

z Set the tempera ture swi tc h in the red

zone.

z Switch on fan.
z Set air distribution sw itch to K.

z K eep si de air vents closed during the

warming-up phase.

Demisting and defrosting

Picture no: 11126H. tif

the windo ws

9 Wa r n i n g

Failure to follow the instructions could
lead to misted or icy windows and

accidents stemming from impa ired
visibility.

78 C lima t e contro l

Air conditioning system 3

As a supplement to the heatin g and
ventilation system, the air conditioning

sy stem coo ls and dehumidifies (drie s)
inflowing air.

If cooling or dehu midification is not
desired, switch off cooling in order to save

fuel.
At low outside temperatures the coolin g

unit (air conditio ning compressor) swi tches
off automatically.

Cooling n

Pict ure no: 12986h. tif

Operational only when engine is running.
On = Pull temperature switch n

Off = Press temp erature switch n
Control indicator in pushbutt on.

Set th e fan to the desired set ti ng.

Comfort setting

Pic tur e no: 13482h.t if

z Move a i r recirculation slider to right 5.
z Activate coo ling n as desired.

z Set temperature switch to desired

setting.

z Set fa n to desir ed spe ed .
z Set air distribution switch to M orL.

z O pen side air vents as required.

Maximum cooling

Pic tur e no: 11203H.tif

Ope n windows and sun roof 3 briefly so
that warm air can escape rapidly.

z Move air recirc ulati on slider to left 4.
z Cooling on: pull n.

z Turn the temperature switch as far i nto

the blue zon e (cold) as possible.

z Set fan to 4.
z Set air distribution sw itch to M.

z Open all vents.

Demisting and defrosting windows

Pict ure no: 11461h. tif

9 Wa r n i n g

Failure to follow the instructions could
lead to misted or icy windows and

accidents stemming from impa ired
visibility.

Misted or icy wind ow s, e. g. due to damp
weather, dam p clothing or low outside

temperatures:

79Climate control

z Move a i r recirculation slider to right 5.
z Cooling on: pull n,

z Set temperature switch to desired

setting,

z Set fa n to desir ed spe ed ,
z Set air distribution switch to V

– or –
if there is s till moisture in the system after

previous air conditioning operation, the
windows may m ist up. To prevent this,

set air distribution to K before starting
engine a nd set to V approx. 5 seconds

after starting.

z Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Operation with cooling (air condition ing

compressor) is not possible when outside
tempera tures are lo w.

80 C lima t e contro l

Pic tur e no: 11196H.tif

Air intake

The air intakes in front of the windsc reen on
the far left and right-hand sides of the

engine compartment must be kept free of
leaves, dirt and snow.

Air outlet

When transporting objects in the luggage
compartment, make su re the air outlet s are

not co vered.

Pollen filter 3

T he pollen filter cleans the air entering fro m
o utside, or if th e air circulation system 3 is

switched on, filtering dust, soot, pollen and
spores out of the int erior air.

T he pollen filter mus t be replaced at the
in tervals specified in the Service Booklet.

Note

If the windscreen mists up duri ng damp
weather cond itions, set the system as

descr ibed under "Win dow demisting". Se e
pag es77, 79.

The cooling system (air conditioning
comp ressor) onl y operates whe n the

eng ine is running.
C ooling 3 functions most efficiently when

the wind ows and sun roof 3 are closed. If
the passenger compartment has heated

up considerably after a long period in
direct sunlight, briefly open the windows

and sun r o of3 so that the hot air can
escape quickly.

81Climate control

When cooling 3 (air co nditioning
compressor) is switched on condensation

forms, which is expelled from the underside
of the vehicle.

At least one air vent must be open while
cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is

on in order to prevent t he evaporator fr om
icing up due to lack of air movement.

Maintenance

In orde r t o ensure consistently good
op eration, the air co nd itionin g

compressor 3 m u st be swi t ch ed on for
se v era l mi n ut e s on ce p e r mo n th

irrespec t ive of t he weath er or t ime of year.
Operation with coolin g (air condition ing

compress or)3 is not possible when outside
tempera tures a re low.

In the event of a fault, c onsu lt a workshop.
We rec ommend your Vauxhall Authorise d

Repairer.

8 2 Drivin g H i nts

Driving Hints

The fi r st 600 m iles

Driv e your v ehicle at various speeds. Do
n ot use f ull throttle. Never allow the engine

to labour at low rev s.
Make good use of all gears. In all gears

depress the accelerator pedal a maximum
o f around three quarters of the available

pedal tra vel.
Do not drive faster than three quarters of

maximum speed.
D o no t b r a k e un n ec e s sa r i ly ha rd f o r t he

first 125 miles.

Never coast with engine not
running

Many units will not function i n this situation
(e.g. brake servo unit, power steering 3).

Driv ing in this ma nne r is a dan ger to
you rse lf and o the rs.

Brake serv o unit

When the engine is not running, the brake
serv o unit is no longer effective once the

brake peda l h as bee n depre sse d once or
twice . Braking e ffect is n ot reduced, but

significantly gr eater force is re quired fo r
braking.

Electric power steering 3

If the power- assisted ste ering fails when
being towed with the engine switched off,

the vehicle can still be steered, but
considerably more force is required.

Driving in mount a in o us t erra in o r
with a trailer /caravan

The cooling fan is electrically operated. Its
cooling power is therefore independent of

th e en gi n e spe ed .
Since a considerable amount of heat is

generated at high engine speeds and less
at slower s peeds, do not shift down when

climbi ng hil ls whilst the vehi cl e is still coping
with the gradient in the higher gear.

D r i vin g w i t h a ro o f l oad

Do not exceed the permissible roof load
and m aximum loading height, s ee

pages102,150. For rea sons of safety,
distribut e the load evenly and secure it

properly with retaining straps so that it
cannot slip. Adjust the tyre pressure to

su it the load. Do not drive f aster than 7 5
mph. Check and retighten the straps

frequen tly.

Switching off the engine

When you switc h of f, f ans in the engine
compartment may continue running for a

time to cool the engine.
If th e en gine te mpe rature is very high, e.g.

after driving in mountainous terrain: allow
the engine to idle for approximat ely t wo

minutes in order to prevent heat
accumulation.

83Driving Hi n ts

Vehicles with turbocharged engine

Afte r r unning at hi gh engi ne speeds or hi gh
engine lo ads, op erate the engine briefly

at a low load or run in neutral for approx.
30 seco nds before switching off in order to

protect the turbocha rger.

Save energy – more miles

Please obs erve the runn ing-in hints on the
previou s page and the tips for energy

saving on the following pages.
Good, technically correct and economical

driving ensures maximum durability and
performance for your vehicle.

Overrun

The fuel supply is automatically shut o ff
during overrun, e.g. when the vehic le is

being driven down long gradients or when
braking. To en able the ove rrun cut -off to

take effect, do not acce lerate during
overrun and do not de-clutch. To prevent

damage to the catal ytic converter, over run
cut-off is temporarily d eactivated when the

cataly tic co nv erter temper ature is h igh.

Vehicles with turbocharged engine

F low-g ener a te d n o ise s m ay b e aud i bl e i f
the accelerator is released quickly due to

air flow in the turbocharger.

Engine speed

Driv e in a low engine speed range for each
gear as much as pos sible.

Warming up

A llow the engine to warm up while driving.
Do not warm it up by letting it ru n at idling

speed. Do not apply full throttle until the
engine has reached operating

temperature.

Corr e c t gear se l e ct ion

Do not race y our engi ne whil st in neut ral or
with a low gear selected. Driving too fast in

in dividual gears as well as stop-and-go
traf fic increas e engine wear and fuel

consumption.

Chan ge d own

When decr easing speed, shift down into
th e next l owest gear. Do not slip the clu tc h

with a high-revving engine. This is
especially important when hill climbing.

Cl u t ch o p e r a t i o n

Always depress the clutch peda l hard to
th e floor to prevent s hifting difficulties and

transmission damage.
When driving do not use the pedal as a

foot rest; this will cause substantial clutch
wear.

Pedals

Do not place any objects in the foot well
which could sl ip under the pedals and

inhibit the pedal trave l.
To ensure the pedal t ravel is u ninhibited,

there must be no mats in th e area of the
pedals.

Batter y care

Wh en driving slowly or whe n the v ehicle is
sta tionary, e.g. in slow urban traffic, stop-

and-go tra ffic or traffi c j a ms, turn off all
unne cessary electrical loads where

poss ible (e.g. heated rear window,
auxiliary headlights, etc.).

Declutch when star ting in order to relieve
the strain on the starter and the battery.

84 Sav ing fuel, Protectin g the environment

Sa vin g fuel ,
Protecting the

environment

Trend-setting technology

When developing and manufacturing your
vehicl e, Vauxhall used environment-

friendly and pr edom inan tly recyclable
materials. The production meth ods used to

make your v ehicle are likewise
environmentally-compatible.

Recycling of production wastes keeps the
circulation of material closed. Reduction of

energy and water r equirements also h elps
to co nserve nat ural resour ces.

A highly advanced design means that your
v ehicle can be easily disassem bled at the

end of its service life, and the individual
materials separated for subsequent re-use.

Materials such as asbestos and cadmium
are not used. The refrigerant in the air

conditioning system 3 is CFC-free.

New painting techniques employ wat er as
a solvent.

E nd-of -life vehi cl e rec overy

For detailed information on Vauxhall’s
on-going commitment to ac hieving an

en vir o nm en ta ll y su s ta i nable fu tu re ,
in cluding; design for recycling, take back of

End-of-Life Vehicle (ELVs) a nd the
recycling of ELVs, view

www.vauxhall.co.uk/ recycling for details.

E ner g y and enviro n ment ­cons ciou s driving

z High noise levels and exhaust emi ssions

are oft en a result of driving without due
attention to saving energy and

protecting the environment.

z You shou ld therefore driv e with energy in

mind – "more miles with less fuel".
Reduce the noise level and exhaust

emissions by adopti ng an e nvironment ­conscious driving style. This is extremely

worthwhile and improves the quali ty of
life.

Fuel consumption de pends to a great
extent on yo ur own p ersonal drivin g

style. Th e following hints will help you to
ac hieve f uel consum ption as close as

poss ible to the specified levels – see
pages 148 to 149.

Chec k your vehicle’s fuel consumpti on
every time you refuel. Th is facilitates

early detection of any irregulari ties
ca usi ng increased fuel consumption.

Warming up

z Full throttle and w arming up at idle

speed increase wear, fuel consumpti o n,
exhaust emission, the am ount of

pol lutant in the ex haust and the amo unt
of noise.

z Dri ve off immediately after s tarting.

W arm up the engine by running i t at
moderate engine speeds.

Uniform speed

z Hectic driving significantly increases fuel

consumpt ion, the exhaust emissions, t he
proportion of poll ut ant in the exhaust

gas and the n oise level.

z Do not accelerate and brake

unnecessarily. Dr ive at uniform s peed,
watching the road.

Avoid f requent starting off and stopping
e. g. at traffic lights, in short distance

traf fic and in queues of traffic by means
of clever planning. S elect roads with

good traffic flow.

Idling

z The engine also consumes fuel when

idling.

z If you have to wait for more than one

minute, it is worthwhile switching off the
e ngine. Five minutes of idling

corresponds to approximately one 0.6
miles of driving.

85Sav ing fuel, Protecting the environment

Overrun

z T he fuel supply is automatically shut off

during overrun, e.g. when the vehicle is
being driven down long gradients or

when braking – see page 83 .

z To enable the overrun cut-off to come

into action and save fuel, do not
accelerate or declutch during overrun.

Correct gea r s election

z High revs increase engine wear and fuel

consumption.

z Do not race your engine. Avoid drivin g at

h igh engine speeds.
Mak ing use of the tach om eter 3 helps to

save fuel. Drive in a low engine speed
range for each gear as much as possible

with uniform engine speeds. Drive as
ofte n as possible in top gear, se lect the

n ext higher gear as soon as possible,
an d only chan ge down when the engine

is no longer running perfectl y smoothly.

High sp eed

z The higher the s pee d, the hi gher the

co nsumption and the noise level. At top
speed, yo u consum e a great d eal of fuel

and p roduce excess ive n oise and
exhau st emissions.

z Slightly releasing the acce le rator ped al

results in distinct fuel savings with no
major loss of speed.

Drive at no more than around three
quarters of maximum speed and you will

use up to 50 % less fuel, without losing a
great deal of time.

Ty re pressure

z Inadequate tyre pressure, leading to

higher road resistance, costs money in
two ways: for more fuel and incre a sed

tyre wear.

z Regular checks (every 14 days) pay off.

El e c t r ical lo a ds

z The power co nsum ption of e lectrical

equipment incr eases fuel consumpti o n.

z Switch off all au xiliary electrical loads

(e.g. air conditioning 3, heated rear
window) when not needed.

Roof racks

z Due to air resistance, a roof load can

increase fuel consumption by approx.

3. 5 gals/h.

z Remove them if they are not be i ng used.

Repa ir and maint enance

z Improper repairs or adjustment and

maintena nce work can increase fuel
consumpt ion. Do not carry out work on

the engine yourself.
Yo u may out of ignorance inf ringe

environmental laws by not disposing of
materials properly.

Appropriate parts might not be recycled.
Contact with some o f the materials

involved may pose a heal th hazard.

z We r ecom mend that repair an d

maintenance be en trus ted to your
Vauxhall Auth orised R epairer.

Ext reme driving cond it ion s

z Going up steep s lopes, cornering, driving

on poor r oads and winter driving all
in crease fuel consumption.

z Fuel consumption increases dramatically

in urba n traffic and at winter
temperatures, especially on short trips

when the engine operating temperature
is not reached.

z Foll o w the hints gi ven above to keep

consumpt ion to a mi nimum under such
conditions .

86 Fuel consumption, fuel , r efuelling

Fuel consump tion,
fuel, refuelling

Fuel consumption ................................ 86

Fuel for petrol engines ........................ 86

Fuel filler cap........................................ 87

Refuelling.............................................. 87

Fuel cons umption

Fuel consumption is determined under
specific driving conditions – see page 1 48.

Fitting s pecial equipme nt will increase the
weight of the vehicle. This in turn increases

fuel consumpti on and reduces the
specified maximum speed of the vehicle.

For the first fe w thousand miles, friction
between the engine and transmission

compone nts is higher. This increas es fuel
consumption.

Fuel for petrol engines

Commercially available high-quality fuel
with a maximum ethanol content of 5% as

per DIN EN 228 (catalytic co nverter - see
page 88, octane numbers - see page 146).

Fuel quality has a deci sive influence on
power o utpu t, running behaviour and

service life of the engine. The additives
contained in the fuel play an important role

in this regard. You sh ould therefore only
use high-qua lity f uels containing addit ives.

Fue ls with ethanol content greate r than 5%
do not comply with DIN EN 228 and must

not be used unless the vehicle has b een
specifically developed and approved for

use o f such.
Fuel with too low an oct ane number can

cause ping ing. Va uxha ll cannot b e held
liable for resulting damage.

Petrol with a higher octane num ber can
alway s be used .

Pump nozz les for leaded fu el cannot be
inserte d into the fill er neck of vehicles that

operate on unleaded fuel.
The ignition timing is automatically

adjusted according to the grad e of fuel
used (octane number) – see page 146.

Use of petrol with an octane rating of 95
will ensure economical driving.

87Fuel consumption, fue l, refuelli ng

Fuel filler cap

If the fuel filler cap must be replaced, use
only the Genuin e Vauxhall fuel filler cap

designed for your model to ensure that full
functionality is retained. Vehicles with

diesel engine have a special fuel filler cap.

Refuelling

9 War n ing

Care must b e tak en when ha ndling fuel.
Before refuelling, switch off engine and

any external heaters with combustion
chambers before refuell i ng. Switch

mobile phones off.
Fuel is flamm able and explosive. a void

n aked flames or sparks when handling
fuel or just in it s vicinity. Do not smo ke.

T his also applies where fuel is perceptible
only from its c harac te ristic od our. If fuel

o dours occur in the vehicle itself,
eliminate the cause immediately. We

recommend your Vuxhall Authorised
Repairer.

T he fuel tank filler neck with screw cap is
lo cated on the left-hand side of the vehicle

in the rea r quarter pane l.
Open the tank flap.

T o open, unlock the fuel filler cap with the
ign ition key 3 and careful l y unscrew so

that the excess pre ssure can slowly
dissipate.

A ttach filler cap to bracket on flap and turn
to secure.

T he fuel tank has a limiting s ystem which
prevents ov erfilling of th e tank.

Pic tur e no: 12259h.t if

Correct filling depends t o a large extent on
proper op eration of t he fuel dispensing

pump:

1. Fully insert the pump nozzle and switch it
on.

2. After the auto matic cut-off, another two
litres (max.) can be topped up in stages.

To close, replace filler cap and turn,
overcoming the resistance, until the lock on

the cap engages audibly. Lock filler cap
with ignition key 3.

Cl ose fuel tank cover.
Wipe off any overflowing fuel immediately.

88 Ca talytic converte r, exhaus t gases

Catalytic c onverter,
exhaust ga ses

Catalytic converter for petrol en gines 88

Contro lling ex haust emissio n.............. 89

Exhaust gases...................................... 90

Maintenance ........................................ 91

Picture no: 6448U.tif

Catalytic conv erter for petrol
engines

Leaded fu el will damage the catalytic
conv erter and parts of the e lectronic

system, rendering them inoperative.
Use of high-quality fue ls other than those

specified on page 86 (e.g.LRP1)) could
damage the cataly ti c c onverter.

On vehicles with a catalytic c onverter, the
fuel tank filler neck is of a narrow design s o

that a dispensing pump for leaded f uel
cannot be inserted.

Dama ge to th e catalytic converter or the
vehicle may result if the f ollowing points

are not obs erved:
z Consult a workshop, such a s your

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, as quickly
as poss ible in the event o f mis firing,

irr egular engine running following a cold
start, a sign ificant loss of engine power

or other unusual malfunctions which
may indicate a fault in the ignition

sy st e m . If nece s s a ry , d ri v i ng ma y b e
con ti nued for a short time at a lo w speed

and with a low engine speed.

z If un burnt fuel enters the catalytic

converter, this may result in overheating
and irreparable damage to the catalytic

converter.
You should t herefor e a void

u nnecess arily long use of the starter
when starti ng of f, running the tank dry

(an irregular fuel supply will lead to
overheating) and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

1)

LRP = Lead Replacement Petrol.

z If emission control indicator Z flashes,

slow dow n until the flashing stops and
t he control indicator shines with a steady

glow. Contact a workshop immediately.
W e recommend your Vauxhall

Authorised Repairer – see Emission
co ntrol indicator Z.

89Ca talytic converter, exhaust ga s es

Pict ure no: 16178h. tif

Controlling exhaust e mi ssion

T hrough design-related measures – mainly
in the area of the fuel-injection and ignition

systems – the proportion of noxious
materi a l s in the exhaust, such as carbon

monoxide (CO), h ydrocarbon s (HC) and
nitrogen oxides (NOx), is reduced to a

minimum.

Control indicator Z for exhaust gases

Pic tur e no: 12948h.t if

Illuminates when ignition is switched on
and during start attempt. Goe s out shortly

afte r engin e start s.
If it illuminates while the engine running

there is a fault in the emission control
sy ste m. The pe rmi tted emis si on va lues ma y

be exceed ed. Co nsul t a w ork s ho p
immediately. We recommend your

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Flashing w ith the eng ine running indicates

a fault that may damage the catal ytic
converter. You can co nt inue to drive

without causing damage by slowing down
until the flashing stops and the control

indicator is steady. Consu lt a workshop
immediately. We recommend that you

consult an Va uxhall Authorised Repairer.

6

90 Ca talytic converte r, exhaus t gases

Control indicator A for engine

Pict ure no : 12943h.ti f

electronics

Illuminates for a few se conds w h en the
ignition is s witched on.

If it illuminates when the engine is running,
there is a fault in the engine electronics

system. The electronics switch to limp­home mode, fuel consumption may

increase and the driveability of the vehicle
may be impaired.

In some case s, the fault can be remedied
by switching the engine off and on again. If

the co ntrol indic ator illu minate s a gain
when the engine is running, consult a

works hop to have the cause of the fault
remedied. We recommend your Vauxhall

Authorised Repairer.
If it illuminat es briefly, but does not recur, it

is of no significance.
If it flas hes after the ignition is switched on,

there is a fault in the immobiliser system.
The engine cannot be started – see

page 29.

Exhaust gases

9 Wa r n ing

Engine e xhaus t gases contain po isonous
carbon monoxide, which is colo urless and

odourless and co uld be fatal if inhaled.
If e xhaust fumes pene tra te the vehicle

interior, open the windows and consult a
workshop immedi at ely. We recommend

your V auxhall Authorised Repairer.

Whe n the vehic le is driven for the first time,
wax and oil on the exhaust system may

evaporate, producing smoke. After driving
the veh icle fo r the first tim e, allow it to

stand in open air to allow the fumes to
evaporate and do not inhale.

91Ca talytic converter, exhaust ga s es

Maintenance

Hav e all maintenance work carried out at
the inter vals specified by Vauxhall. We

recommend that you entrust this work to
your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who

has proper equipment and trained
pers onnel available. Electronic tes ting

sy stems permit rapid diagnosis and
remed y of faults. T his wa y you can be

certai n that all components of the vehicle’s
electrical, inject ion and ignition systems

operate correctly, that your v ehicle has a
low level of pollutant emission and that the

catalytic converter system will have a long
service life.

You are thereby making an important
con tri bution towards keeping the air clean

and compliance with emissions legislation.
Checking and adjustment of the f uel-

in jection and ignition systems is part of the
scope of inspection. For t hi s reas on you

should have all maintenance work carried
o ut at the intervals specified in your Service

Booklet.

92 Brakes

Brakes

Brake syst em........................................ 92

Anti- lock brake system (ABS u) 3.... 94

Brake system

The brake s are an important factor for
traf fi c safety.

To improve effectiveness, do not brake
unn ecessarily ha rd fo r the first 120 miles

(2 0 0 km) af ter ne w brak e p ads ha ve bee n
fitted.

Brake pad wear must not exceed a
specified limit. Regular maintenance as

detailed in the Service Booklet is t herefore
of the utmost i mportance for traffic safety.

Have worn brake pads replaced. We
r ecomm end that you cons ul t your Vaux hal l

Auth orised Re pairer, who will fit pads th at
h ave been tested and approved by

Vauxhall and guarantee optimum braking
power.

Brake pads that have worn down to the
mini mum thickness will squeal. Driving may

be continued. Have the brake pads
replaced as soon as possible. Consult a

workshop for brake pad replacement . We
recommend your Vauxhall Authorised

Repairer.

Foot brake

Pic tur e no: 11209H.t if

The foot brak e comprises two independent
brake circuits.

If a brake circuit fails , the vehicle can still be
braked using the other brake circuit. I f this

occurs, however, the brake pedal must be
depressed quite far using considerable

force before braking e ffe ct occurs. The
distance required for brakin g will be

greater. Consult a work shop before
continuing your journey. We recommend

your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
To ensure the full pedal travel can be

utilized, especially in case of a fault in one
of t he brake circuits, there must be no mats

in the vicinity of the p edals – see page 83.

93Brakes

When the engine is not running, the
suppor t of the brake servo unit disappears

once the brake pedal has been depressed
once or tw ice. Bra kin g effe ct is not

reduced, but braking requires signif icantly
greater force. This is especially important

to bear in mind when towing.
Check the br ake lig hts before starting out

on a journey.

Shortly after starting each journey the
effectiveness of the brake system should

be test ed at low speed and without
in conveniencing other traffic, especially if

the brakes are wet, e.g. after the vehicle
has b een washed.

T he brake fluid level should be checked
regularly. If the brake fluid level is too low

and the hand brake is not applied, control
indicator R on the ins trument panel

illuminates – see page 20.

Pic tur e no: 13483h.t if

Hand brake

Always apply hand brake firmly. On slopes
apply the hand brake as firmly as possible.

The mechanical hand brake acts on the
brakes on th e rear wheels. It engages

automat ically when app lied.
To releas e the hand brake pull the lever up

slightly, pres s the ratchet knob, and fu lly
lowe r the lever.

94 Brakes

Brake sy stem contr ol indicat or R

Pict ure no : 12949h.ti f

The control indicator illuminates when the
ignition is switched on if the hand brake is

applied or if the brake fluid level is too low.
Brake flui d level - see page 136.

9 Wa r n i n g

If the control indicator illuminates when
the hand brake is not applied: Stop.

Int errupt your journey imm ed iately.
Consult a workshop. We recommend your

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Illuminated together with th e control

indicator for the Anti-lock Brake
System u: the br aking force on the rear

wheels is not being regulated. The vehicle
may swerve during braking. Have the

ca use of the fault rem ed ied. We
rec om mend that you consult your

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.

Anti-lock brake system (ABSu)3

ABS continually monitors the brak e system
and p revents the wheels from locking

regardless of the type of road surface or
tyre grip.

It starts to regulate the braking pressure as
soon as a whe el s how s a tendency t o lock.

The vehicle rema ins steerable, even in the
event of very heavy braking, for instance

on bends or when swer ving to avoi d an
obstacle. Even in the case of full-on

braking, th e ABS makes it possible to drive
round an obstacle without releasing the

brakes.
ABS control is made apparent though a

pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of
the regulation process.

95Brakes

9 War n ing

For optimum braking, keep th e brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the

braking process, despite the fa ct that the
pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce the

pressure on the pedal.
Do not let this special safety feature

tempt you into taking risks when driv i ng.
Traffic safety can only b e achieved by

adopting a responsible driving sty le.

Control indicator u for AB S

Pict ure no: 12950h. tif

When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for a few

seconds while the system performs a se lf­ch eck, which may be audible. The system is

ready for operation when the con trol
indica tor goes o ut.

If the control indicator doe s not go out
aft er a few seconds, or if i t illuminates while

driving, there is a fault in the ABS. The
brake system rem ains operational without

AB S reg ulation.

9 Wa r n ing

If t h ere i s a f a ul t in AB S, the w h ee ls m ay
be subject to locking due to braking that

is heavier than normal. The advantages
of A BS are no longer operational. The

v ehicle ca n no longer be steered and ma y
swe rve.

Yo u can continue driving, provided you
drive with care and anticipation.

Have the cause of the fault remedied. We
recom mend that you consult your Vauxhall

A ut h oris ed Rep a ire r . Th e sy ste m ’s
integrated self-diagnostics allows faults to

be quickly remedied.

9 Wa r n ing

If the ABS control indicator illuminates
to gether with the control indicator f or the

br ake sy st em R, the braking force on the
rear wheels is not being regulated. The

vehicle may swerve during braking. Have
th e cause of the fault remedied. We

recommend t hat you c onsult your
Vauxhall Auth orised R epairer.