Vauxhall signum 2008 User Manual
SIGNUM
Operation, Safety and Maintenance
Owner’s Manual
VAUXHALL Signum
Operation, Safety, Maintenance
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Fuel
Designation
Engine oil
Grade
Viscosity
Tyre pressure
Tyre size with up to 4 persons with full load
Summer tyres Front Rear Front Rear
Winter tyres Front Rear Front Rear
Weights
Permissible gross vehicle weight
– EC kerb weight
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Your Signum
is an intelligent combination of forwardlooking technology, impressive safety,
environmental friendliness and economy.
It now lies with you to drive your vehicle
safely and ensure that it performs
perfectly. This Owner’s Manual provides
you with all the necessary information to
that end.
Make sure your passengers are aware of
the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the
vehicle.
You must always comply with the specific
laws of the country that you are travelling
through. These laws may differ from the
information in this Owner’s Manual.
When this Manual refers to a workshop
visit, we recommend your Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.
All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers provide
first-class service at reasonable prices.
You will receive quick, reliable and
individual service.
Experienced mechanics, trained by
Vauxhall, work according to specific
Vauxhall instructions.
The Owner’s Manual should always be kept
in the vehicle: 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
the Owner’s Manual and within the
individual chapters will show you where
everything is.
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 Continue reading on next page.
3 Items marked with an asterisk are not
fitted to all vehicles (model variants,
engine options, models specific to one
country, optional equipment, Genuine
Vauxhall Parts and Accessories).
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or injury.
Disregard of the instructions may lead to
injuries or endanger life. Inform your
passengers accordingly.
Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as
points of reference or indicate some action
to be performed.
Black arrows in the illustrations indicate a
reaction or a second action to be
performed.
Direction references such as left or right,
forwards or backwards in the descriptions
always indicate the direction of travel.
Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. We
wish you many hours of pleasurable
driving.
Your Vauxhall Team
Contents
Commitment to customer
satisfaction:
Our aim: to keep you happy with your
vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
offer first-class service at competitive
prices. Experienced, factory-trained
technicians work according to factory
instructions. Your Authorised Repairer can
supply you with GENUINE VAUXHALLAPPROVED PARTS, which have undergone
stringent quality and precision checks, and
of course useful and attractive
VAUXHALL-APPROVED ACCESSORIES.
Our name is your guarantee!
For details of the
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer Network,
please ring this number; 0845 090 2044
In brief ....................................................... 2
Keys, doors, windows, sun roof ............ 26
Seats, interior .......................................... 48
Instruments, controls ............................. 98
Lighting ................................................. 128
Infotainment system ........................... 137
Climate control .................................... 140
Driving and operation ........................ 168
Self-help, vehicle care .......................... 226
Service plan, maintenance ................. 264
Technical data .................................... 278
Index ...................................................... 298
2 In brief
In brief
To unlock and open vehicle:
Press button q, pull door handle
6 Door locks, child safety locks –
see page 37,
keys – see page 26,
electronic immobiliser – see page 27,
remote control – see page 28,
central locking – see page 30,
anti-theft locking system 3 – see page 30,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 35.
To unlock and open the luggage
compartment:
Press button q on remote control
and pull catch beneath handle
6 Remote control – see page 28, central
locking – see page 30,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 35.
3In brief
To adjust front seats:
Pull handle, slide seat,
release handle
6 Seats – see page 48,
seat position – see page 50,
electrically adjustable front seats –
see page 50,
adjusting rear seats – see page 56.
9 Warning
Important: Do not sit nearer than 10
inches (25 cm) from the steering wheel, to
permit safe airbag deployment.
To adjust front seat backrests:
Turn handwheel
Move backrest to suit seating position.
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
6 Seats – see page 48,
seat position – see page 50,
folding over front passenger seat
backrest – see page 67,
electrically adjustable front seats –
see page 50,
adjusting rear seats – see page 56.
To adjust front seat height 3:
Operate lever on outboard side of
seat
Pump action of lever
Upwards: Seat higher
Downwards: Seat lower
6 Seats – see page 48,
seat position – see page 50,
electrically adjustable front seats
– see page 50.
4 In brief
Adjusting front seat inclination 3:
Operate front lever on outboard
side of seat
Pump action of lever
Upwards: Seat steeper
Downwards: Seat flatter
6 Seats – see page 48,
seat position – see page 50,
electrically adjustable front seats –
see page 50.
Electric seat adjustment 3:
Operate switch on outboard side
of seat
1 Adjusting the longitudinal position
2 Adjusting the inclination
3 Height adjustment
4 Seat backrest adjustment
5 Lumbar support 3
6 Seats – see page 48,
seat position – see page 51,
electrically adjustable front seats –
see page 50.
To adjust head restraint height of
front and rear outboard seats 3:
Press button to release,
adjust height,
engage in position
6 Head restraints – see page 53,
head restraint position – see page 55,
adjusting centre rear head restraint –
see page 55.
5In brief
To adjust head restraint angle of
front and outboard rear seats 3:
Swivel bottom edge of head
restraint forward or rearward
6 Head restraints – see page 53,
head restraint position – see page 54,
rear head restraints – see page 54.
To put on seat belt:
Pull out seat belt without
jerking it, pass it over
the shoulder and click into
the belt buckle
The seat belt must not be twisted at any
point. The lap belt must lie snugly against
the body. The backrests must not be tilted
back too far (recommended maximum
tilting angle approx. 25 °).
To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
6 Three-point seat belts – see page 71,
airbag systems 3 – see page 81,
seat position – see page 50.
Adjusting interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing
Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing
to reduce dazzle at night.
6 Mirror – see page 41,
automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror – see
page 41.
6 In brief
To adjust exterior mirrors:
Four-way switch in driver’s door
If the outer mirror switch is pressed 1 the
four-way switch operates the driver and
front passenger mirrors 3, and if the inner
mirror switch is pressed 2 it only operates
the front passenger mirror.
6 Mirrors – see page 40,
aspherical exterior mirrors 3 – see page 40,
automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirrors –
see page 41,
heated exterior mirrors – see page 13,
electric seat adjustment 3 – see page 50.
Steering column lock and ignition:
Turn key to position 1;
move steering wheel a little to
release steering lock
Positions:
0 = Ignition off
1 = Steering free, ignition off
2 = Ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating
3=Starting
6 Starting – page 15,
electronic immobiliser – page 27,
parking the vehicle – page 16.
Steering wheel adjustment 3:
Move lever down,
adjust height and distance,
move lever up,
engage
Adjust steering wheel only when vehicle is
stationary and steering column lock is
released.
6 Airbag systems 3 – see page 81.
7In brief
Turn light switch:
7 =Off
8 = Parking lights
9 = Dipped or main beam
AUTO = Automatic dipped
beam activation
3
Push button:
> =Fog lights 3
r = Fog tail light
6 Lighting – see page 128,
headlight control indicator
– see pages 16, 126.
Headlight flash, main beam and
dipped beam:
Headlight
flash = Pull stalk
towards
steering wheel
Main beam = Stalk forwards
Dipped beam = Lever forward
again or toward
steering wheel
6 Main beam, headlight flash
– see page 129.
Switch on turn signal lights:
Right = Stalk up
Left = Stalk down
6 Turn signal – see page130.
8 In brief
9In brief
1 Side air vents .................................. 142
Page
2 Front passenger airbag .................. 81
3 Centre air vents ............................. 142
4 Infotainment system 3 ................. 137
5 Central information display for
time, date, outside temperature
Infotainment System 3,
Check-Control 3,
Trip computer 3,
Automatic air conditioning 3 ...... 108
6 Turn signal lights................................. 7
Headlight flash,
Dipped beam, main beam ................ 7
Door-to-door light function 3 .......133
Parking lights ................................. 134
Cruise control 3 .............................. 200
7 Steering wheel remote control 3 ..137
8 Instruments ....................................... 98
9 Horn .................................................. 11
Driver’s Airbag ................................ 81
10 Windscreen wiper,
Page
Windscreen wash system,
headlight wash system 3 and
rear window wash system 3 ........... 12
11 Parking lights, dipped beam ........ 128
Instrument illumination ................. 134
Fog tail light ................................... 131
Fog lights 3 .................................... 130
Headlight range adjustment 3 ..... 131
12 Unlocking the bonnet .................... 226
13 Ignition lock with steering
column lock ....................................... 6
14 Accelerator pedal ......................... 184
15 Brake pedal ........................... 185, 208
16 Steering wheel adjustment .............. 6
17 Clutch pedal 3............................... 185
18 Right heated seat 3 and
seat climate control 3 ................... 144
Vauxhall alarm system 3 ............... 35
SPORT mode 3 ............................. 198
19 Ashtray 3 ........................................ 95
20 Stowage compartment
Page
with AUX input 3 .......................... 138
21 Cigarette lighter 3 or socket 3 ...... 94
22 Climate control ............................. 140
23 Heated seat (left) 3 or
seat climate control 3 .................. 144
Hazard warning lights ................... 11
Parking distance sensor 3 ........... 202
24 Glove compartment ............... 96, 143
25 Fuse box ......................................... 243
10 In brief
Control indicators
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Turn signal lights,
see pages 7, 98.
Engine oil pressure,
see page 98.
Brake system, clutch system,
see pages 99, 208, 272.
Alternator,
see page 99.
Airbag systems, belt tensioners,
see pages 72, 81.
Coolant temperature,
see pages 100, 106.
Exterior lights,
see pages 100, 128.
Sport program of automatic
transmission 3,
see pages 171, 178.
Winter program of automatic
transmission 3 or Easytronic 3,
see pages 172, 180.
Door open 3,
see page 100.
Easytronic 3, starting the
engine 3,
see page 169.
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Bulb replacement 3,
see pages 100, 249.
Open luggage compartment,
see pages 34, 101.
Fog lights 3,
see pages 101, 130.
Main beam,
see pages 7, 101.
Fog tail light,
see pages 101, 130.
Parking distance sensor 3,
fault,
see page 202.
Continuous Damping Control 3,
fault,
see page 198.
Seat belt 3,
see page 101.
Engine electronics, immobiliser,
transmission electronics 3,
diesel fuel filter 3, fault,
see pages 101, 182, 192.
Preheating system 3,
diesel particle filter 3,
see page 102.
see pages 102, 271.
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Anti-lock Braking System,
see page 210.
Electro-hydraulic power
assisted steering, fault,
see page 103.
Electronic Stability Program
Plus
(ESP®
see page 196.
Seat occupancy recognition 3,
see page 87.
see pages 103, 268.
Cruise control 3,
see page 200.
Fuel level,
see pages 103, 106, 189.
Exhaust gases 3,
see pages 104, 192.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system 3,
see pages 104, 204.
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) 3, fault,
see pages 104, 132.
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11In brief
Hazard warning lights:
On = Press ¨
Off = Press
6 Hazard warning lights – page 131.
¨ again
To operate horn:
Press j in middle of steering
wheel
6 Airbag systems 3 – see page 81,
remote control from steering wheel 3 –
see page 137.
Windscreen wiper:
Gently tap lever upwards
§ =Off
$ = Adjustable timed interval
wipe
% =Slow
& =Fast
Press the stalk down from position §:
Single swipe.
6 Windscreen wipers – see page 126,
adjustable wipe interval 3 – see page 126,
wiper blades – see pages 273, 274,
car care – see page 260.
12 In brief
Automatic wiping with rain
sensor 3:
Gently tap stalk upwards
$ = Automatic wiping with
rain sensor
§ =Off
Automatic wiping $:
Low sensitivity: To the left
High sensitivity: To the right
6 Windscreen wiper – see page 126,
wiper blades – see pages 273, 274,
car care – see page 260.
Operating windscreen and
headlight wash systems 3:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
6 Windscreen wash system and headlight
wash system – see page 127, further notes
– see pages 260, 273.
Operating rear screen wiper 3
and wash system 3:
Wipers on = Stalk forwards
Wipers off = Stalk forwards
again
Washing = Hold stalk pushed
fully forwards
6 Rear screen wash/wipe system
– see page 127,
further notes – see pages 260, 273.
13In brief
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors:
On = Press Ü
Off = Press Ü again
6 Air conditioning – see page 140,
heated rear window – see page 143.
To demist or defrost windows:
Set air distribution to l,
rotary switch for temperature and
air flow clockwise;
Air conditioning system 3:
Press buttons n and V;
Automatic climate
control system 3:
Press buttons n and V,
turn rotary switch for
temperature clockwise,
air flow to A;
Climate control system 3:
Press button V
6 Climate control – see page 140.
Setting automatic mode of
climate control system 3:
Press AUTO button,
set temperature for driver and
passenger sides using left and
right rotary knobs
6 Climate control system 3 – see page 156.
14 In brief
Manual transmission:
Reverse gear: with vehicle stationary, pull
the ring up three seconds after
de-clutching and engage gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the lever in
neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Easytronic 3:
N=Idling
o = Drive position
+ = Higher gear
-=Lower gear
A/M = Switch between
automatic and manual
mode
R=Reverse gear (with
selector lever lock)
The selector lever must always be moved in
the appropriate direction as far as it will
go. Upon release, it automatically returns
to the centre position. Pay heed to the
gear/mode indicator in the transmission
display.
The foot brake must be depressed when
starting.
6 Easytronic 3 – see page 168.
Automatic transmission 3:
P=Park position
R = Reverse gear
N = Neutral position (idling)
D = Automatic gear selection
Selector lever in D to the left:
Manual mode
+ = Higher gear
- = Lower gear
P or N must be engaged when starting.
15In brief
In order to leave P switch on ignition,
operate foot brake and press button on
selector lever.
To engage P or R, push button on selector
lever.
P Only with vehicle stationary, apply
handbrake beforehand
R Only if vehicle is stationary
6 Automatic transmission 3 – see
page 176.
Before starting off, check:
z Tyre pressure and condition – see
pages 204, 211, 288.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment – see pages 267 to 275.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
z Do not place any objects in front of the
rear window, on the instrument panel or
in the area in which the airbags inflate.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted.
z Brake function.
To start engine:
Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission 3
in P or N,
Easytronic 3: Depress brake,
do not accelerate;
Petrol engine: Turn key to 3;
Diesel engine: Turn key to 2,
when control indicator !
goes out1), turn key to 3;
release key once engine is
running
To restart or switch off the engine, turn key
back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, only turn the key
to 2.
6 Electronic immobiliser – see page 27,
diesel fuel system – see page 226.
1)
Preheating system switches on only if outside
temperature is low.
16 In brief
Releasing the hand brake:
Raise lever slightly,
press release button,
lower lever fully
6 Handbrake – see page 209.
Parking the vehicle
z Always apply the handbrake firmly
without actuating the release knob; to
do this fold up the armrest 3. Apply as
fully as possible on an uphill or downhill
incline. To reduce the amount of force
required to activate the brake, depress
the foot brake at the same time.
z Switch off the engine - to do this, turn the
ignition key to 0. Remove the ignition key
and turn the steering wheel until the
steering lock (anti-theft protection)
engages. In cars with automatic
transmission 3, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in P.
z If the vehicle is on the flat or an uphill
incline engage first gear before
switching off the ignition if you have
manual transmission or Easytronic 3;
if the vehicle has automatic
transmission 3, place the selector
lever in P. On an uphill incline also turn
the front wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill incline,
engage reverse gear before switching off
the ignition if you have manual
transmission or Easytronic 3; if the
vehicle has automatic transmission 3,
place the selector lever in P. Also turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
z Lock the doors and luggage
compartment by pressing button p on
the remote control. To activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 and
anti-theft warning system 3, press
button p twice.
Advice when parking:
z Do not park vehicle on easily ignitable
surfaces, since the hot exhaust system
temperatures could cause the surface to
ignite.
z On vehicles with Easytronic 3 control
indicator R flashes for a few seconds
after the ignition is switched off if the
hand brake has not been applied – see
page 174.
z Closing windows and sun roof 3.
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off – see
page 267.
6 Remote control – see page 28, central
locking – see page 30,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 35,
vehicle decommissioning – see page 277.
That was a brief overview of the
most important information for
your first trip in your vehicle.
The other pages of this chapter
contain a summary of the
interesting functions in your
vehicle.
The remaining chapters of the
Owner’s Manual contain
important information on
operation, safety and
maintenance as well as a
complete index.
17In brief
18 In brief
Airbag System
The airbag system consists of several
separate systems.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system will be triggered in
the event of a serious accident involving a
frontal impact and forms safety cushions
for the driver and front passenger. The
forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of
injuries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.
Side airbag system 3
The side airbag system triggers when a
side-on collision occurs and provides a
safety barrier for the driver and/or
passenger in the respective front door
area. This reduces the risk of injury to the
upper body considerably in case of a side
impact.
Curtain airbag system 3
The curtain airbag system triggers in case
of a side-on collision and provides a safety
barrier in the head area on the respective
side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of
injury to the head considerably in case of a
side-on collision.
6 Airbag systems 3 – see page 80.
19In brief
Active head restraints 3 at front
seats
In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints tilt forward a little.
The head is more effectively supported by
the head restraint and the danger of
injuries caused by whiplash in the area of
the neck is reduced.
Active head restraints are identified by the
lettering ACTIVE on the head restraint
guide sleeves.
6 Head restraints – see page 53.
Operating menus in the
information display 3
Menu options are selected using menus
and using the buttons/four-way button
or the multifunction button of the
Infotainment system 3 or the left-hand
adjuster wheel 3 on the steering wheel.
The respective menu options are shown on
the display.
To select with four-way button:
Press the four-way button up, down, right
or left.
Selection using multifunction button: rotate
and press multifunction button.
To exit a menu, turn the multifunction
button left or right to Return or Main and
select.
20 In brief
Ü Board Computer 19,5° 19:36
BC 1 All values
BC 2
Timer
Tyres
1
8
257.0 miles
Ø40mph
11.0 gals
Ø 7.0 miles/gal
Coolant level
check
OK
Selection using left-hand adjuster wheel on
steering wheel: rotate and press adjuster
wheel.
6 Info Display – see page 108.
Trip computer 3
The trip computers provide information on
driving data, which is continually recorded
and evaluated electronically.
Functions:
z Range
z Instantaneous consumption
z Distance travelled
z Average speed
z Effective consumption
z Average consumption
z Stop watch
z Tyre pressure 3
6 Trip computer 3 – see pages 114, 120.
Check control 3
The check control software monitors
z Fluid levels
z Tyre pressure 3
z Remote control battery
z Vauxhall alarm system 3
z Important exterior lighting lights,
including cables and fuses.
6 Check control 3 – page 124.
21In brief
Remote control on steering
wheel 3
The functions of the infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated with the buttons and adjuster
wheels on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
infotainment system operating
instructions.
6 Remote control on steering wheel 3
– see page 137,
Infotainment system – see pages 108, 137.
Twin Audio 3
Twin Audio allows rear seat occupants the
choice between the audio source played on
the infotainment system or a separate
audio source.
Only an audio source that is not currently
active on the infotainment system can be
controlled using Twin Audio.
Two headphone connections are available,
with separate volume controls.
Further information is available in the
infotainment system operating
instructions.
6 Twin Audio 3 – see page 138.
Parking distance sensor 3
When reverse gear is selected, the parking
distance sensor switches itself on
automatically.
The parking distance sensor can also be
activated at speeds of less than 15 mph
(25 km/h) by pressing the
the instrument panel.
If the vehicle approaches an obstacle to
the front or rear, an series of signals is
sounded in the vehicle interior. The interval
between the signals becomes shorter as
the distance is reduced. If the distance is
less than 30 cm, the signal will be
continuous.
6 Parking distance sensor 3
– see page 202.
r button on
22 In brief
Rear seats
To adjust outboard seats
z Pull handle beneath seat.
z Slide seat forward or rearward.
z Release handle and audibly engage seat
in position.
To adjust or fold outboard seat backrest
z When folding the seat, guide the seat
belt through the side retainer.
z Pull handle on outboard side of seat.
z Adjust backrest forward or rearward or
until it engages on the seat cushion.
Folding the centre seat cushion
z Pull handle beneath seat.
z Raise the seat.
z Fold the seat rearward 180° until the
cushion points down.
6 Rear seats – see page 56.
Travel Assistant 3
The Travel Assistant Contains
z Armrest
z Stowage compartments
z Waste container
z Drink holders
z Accessory sockets
z Connection console
e.g. for DVD-player 3
z Electric cool box
z Tables
z Twin Audio (rear audio module) 3 or
stowage compartment
The Travel Assistant is installed on a
console above the middle seat in the rear.
6 Travel Assistant 3 – see page 58.
Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) 3
On vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlights,
improves illumination of
z curves (curve lighting)
z intersections and tight turns (turn
lighting)
23In brief
Curve lighting
The Xenon light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed (from
approx. 6 mph /10 km/h).
The headlights shine at an angle of up
to 15° to the right or left of the direction of
travel.
Turn lighting
An additional light comes on at certain
steering wheel settings (after approx. 90°),
turn signal settings and speeds (up to
approx. 25 mph / 40 km/h).
The light beam projects at a 90° angle to
the left or right of the vehicle up to a
distance of approx. 30 metres.
Motorway lighting
At higher speeds and continuous straight
ahead travel, the dipped beam
automatically raises slightly, thereby
increasing headlight range.
6 Adaptive forward lighting 3
– see page 132.
24 In brief
Damping and steering 3 become more
direct and provide better contact with the
road surface. The engine reacts more
quickly to accelerator movements.
With automatic transmission 3, the shift
times are reduced and gear changes occur
at higher engine speeds (not when cruise
control 3 is active).
6 Sport mode 3 – see page 198.
Ü Board Computer
BC 1
BC 2
Timer
Tyres
SPORT mode 3
To activate
Press the SPORT button. The LED in the
button illuminates.
SPORT mode is used to change
damping 3, steering 3, throttle application
and the shifting times and shifting points
for Easytronic 3 and automatic
transmission 3 while driving.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system 3
The tyre pressure monitoring system
continuously monitors the pressure of all
four tyres while the vehicle is being driven.
A pressure sensor is installed in each wheel.
The inflation pressures of the individual
tyres are transmitted to a controller, where
they are compared.
The current tyre pressures can be
displayed on the graphical information
display or the colour information display 3.
Deviating tyre pressures are displayed in
the form of messages on the information
display whilst driving.
6 Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 –
see page 204.
Diesel particle filter 3
The diesel particle filter system removes
polluting soot particles out of the engine
exhaust gases. The system includes a
self-cleaning function that operates
automatically while driving. The filter is
cleaned by burning the trapped soot
particles at a high temperature. There may
be an increase in fuel consumption,
exhaust smell, and engine cooling fan
operation 3 during the self-cleaning
operation.
The self-cleaning function can not operate
automatically during certain driving
situations where the engine does not reach
its normal operating temperature. An
example of this would be driving only short
distances in cold weather.
If the filter needs cleaning and recent
driving situations did not allow the function
to automatically operate, then the control
indicator
you may continue to drive the vehicle
normally. The vehicle will not be damaged
and does not require service.
The self-cleaning function will
automatically operate while driving after
the engine has reached its normal
operating temperature. The control
indicator
self-cleaning operation is complete. This
may take up to 20 minutes of driving. The
time will be shorter at higher vehicle
speeds.
6 Diesel particle filter – see page 194.
! will flash. If this occurs, then
! will continue to flash until the
25In brief
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