Vauxhall Vectra 2007 User Manual
VAUXHALL Vectra
Operation, Safety, Maintenance
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Your Vectra
Your vehicle represents an intelligent
synthesis of advanced technology,
outstanding safety, environmental
compatibility and economy.
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 end.
Make sure your passengers are aware of
the possible risk of accident and injury
which may result from improper use of the
vehicle.
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the country in which you are travelling.
These could differ from the information in
this Owner’s Manual.
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 start of the
Owner’s Manual and in each individual
chapter will help you find your way.
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.
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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
Instruments ............................................. 34
Keys, doors,
bonnet ................................................ 62
Seats, Interior .......................................... 81
Safety systems ..................................... 106
Lighting ................................................. 128
Windows, Sun Roof ............................. 136
Climate control .................................... 142
Easytronic ............................................ 170
Automatic transmission ...................... 178
Driving hints ......................................... 186
Saving fuel,
Protecting the environment ............ 188
Fuel consumption,
fuel, refuelling .................................. 190
Catalytic converter, exhaust gases .... 193
Drive Control Systems ......................... 198
Brakes .................................................... 210
Wheels, tyres ......................................... 214
Roof Racks,
Caravan and Trailer Towing .......... 220
Self-help ................................................ 229
If you have a problem ......................... 264
Maintenance,
Inspection System ............................ 266
Vehicle care .......................................... 278
Technical Data .................................... 282
Index ...................................................... 314
2In Brief
In Brief
Key numbers,
code numbers
Remove key number from keys.
The key number is specified in the vehicle
documents and in the Car Pass 3.
Alloy wheels 3, towing equipment 3: make
a note of the key identifier codes.
Electronic immobiliser, infotainment
system 3: The code numbers are specified
in the Car Pass.
Do not keep the Car Pass in the vehicle.
For key with retractable key blade 3, press
button to extend.
6 Further information – see pages 62, 63,
vehicle recommissioning – see page 277.
To unlock and open
the doors:
Press button q,
pull door handle
6 Door locks, child safety locks
– see page 77,
Electronic immobiliser – see page 63,
Keys – see page 62,
Radio remote control – see page 64,
programming unlocking mode
– see page 67,
Central locking system – see page 66,
Anti-theft locking system 3 – see page 66,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 74.
3In Brief
Unlock luggage compartment
and open:
Press button q on the
remote control,
press button and
with the estate pull button
beneath the handle
6 Radio remote control – see page 64,
central locking – see page 66,
programming unlocking mode
– see page 67,
vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 74,
electrically operated tailgate 3
– see page 71.
To adjust front seats:
Pull handle,
slide seat,
release handle
Never adjust the seat while driving. It could
move in an uncontrolled manner when the
handle is pulled.
6 Seat position – see page 81,
electrically adjustable front seats
– see page 84.
9 Warning
Important: Do not sit nearer than 10
inches (25 cm) from the steering wheel, to
permit safe airbag deployment.
Adjust front seat backrests:
Turn handwheel
Move backrest to suit seating position.
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
6 Seat position – see page 81,
fold front passenger seat backrest
– see page 95,
electrically adjustable front seats
– see page 84.
4In Brief
To adjust front seat lumbar
support 3 at front seats:
Operate lever
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal
requirements.
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
6 Seat position – see page 81,
electrically adjustable front seats
– see page 84.
To adjust front seat height 3:
Operate lever on
outboard side of seat
Pump direction of the lever
Up: Raises seat
Down: Lowers seat
Do not adjust driver’s seat whilst driving.
6 Seat position – see page 81,
electrically adjustable front seats
– see page 84.
To adjust front seat inclination 3:
Operate front lever on
outboard side of seat
Pump direction of the handle
Up: Inclines seat
Down: Levels seat
Do not adjust driver’s seat whilst driving.
6 Seat position – see page 81,
electrically adjustable front seats
– see page 84.
5In Brief
Electric seat adjustment 3:
Operate switch on outboard side
of seat
1 Adjusting the longitudinal position
2 Adjusting the inclination
3 Height adjustment
4 Backrest adjustment
5 Lumbar support 3
Do not adjust driver’s seat whilst driving.
6 Seat position – see page 81,
electrically adjustable front seats
– see page 84.
To adjust thigh support 3
of the front sport seat 3:
Press button in recessed handle
centred in the lower half of the
adjustment cushion and
adjust the thigh support
Adjust thigh support to suit personal
requirements.
Do not adjust the thigh support whilst
driving.
To adjust head restraint height of
front and rear outboard seats 3:
Press button to release,
adjust height,
engage in position
6 Adjusting rear centre
head restraint – see page 82,
head restraint position – see page 82,
head restraint removal – see page 82.
6In Brief
To adjust 3 head restraint
angle of front and rear outboard
seats 3:
Swivel bottom edge of head
restraint forward or rearward
6 Head restraint position – see page 82,
rear head restraints – see page 82.
Adjusting interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing
Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing
to reduce dazzle at night.
6 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
– see page 126.
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.
With electric seat adjustment with memory
function 3:
If the interior mirror switch 2 is pressed the
exterior passenger mirror automatically
points at the rear tyres as a parking aid
when reverse gear is selected (not with
trailer attached) 3.
6 Further information, aspherical exterior
mirrors 3 – see page 126,
automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirrors
– see page 126,
heated exterior mirrors – see page 18,
electric seat adjustment 3 – see page 85.
7In Brief
Swing in exterior mirror:
Manually: press lightly.
Electric 3 (both mirror switches must not be
latched into position):
Push four-way switch to the right: outside
rear view mirrors swivel in.
Push four-way to the left: outside rear view
mirrors swivel out.
The mirrors can be retracted from the
outside: Press button p on the remote
control approx. 1 second. The mirrors will
be extended the next time the vehicle is
unlocked.
Swivelling only allowed at speeds of up to
4mph (7km/h).
To engage seat belt:
Draw seat belt smoothly from
inertia reel, guide over shoulder
and engage in belt buckle
The belt must not be twisted at any point.
The lap belt must lie snugly against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back
too far (recommended tilting angle
approx. 25°).
To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
6 Seat belts – see pages 106 to 110,
airbag systems 3 – see page 112,
seat position – see page 81.
To disengage steering column
lock:
To release the lock,
move the steering wheel slightly,
turn key to position 1
Positions:
0 = Ignition off
1 = Steering released, ignition off
2 = Ignition on,
with diesel engine: preheating
3=Start
6 Starting – see page 21,
electronic immobiliser – see page 63,
remove key and lock steering wheel
– see page 22.
8In Brief
9In Brief
1 Side air vents ..................................144
Page
2 Front passenger airbag ................ 112
3 Centre air vents ............................. 144
4 Infotainment system 3 ................... 59
5 Central information display for
time, date, outside temperature,
infotainment system 3
check control 3,
trip computer 3,
climate control system 3................. 42
6 Turn signal lamps ............................ 15
Headlamp flash,
Dipped and main beam .................. 14
Door-to-door light function 3 .......132
Parking lamps ............................... 132
Cruise control 3 .............................. 202
7 Remote control 3 for
infotainment system ........................ 60
8 Instruments ....................................... 34
9 Horn .................................................. 16
10 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen wash system,
headlamp wash system 3 and
rear window wash system 3 ........... 16
11 Parking lamps, dipped beam .......128
Instrument illumination ................. 133
Fog tail lamp .................................. 130
Fog lamps 3 ................................... 130
Headlamp range adjustment 3 ....129
12 Bonnet release lever ........................ 80
13 Ignition lock with steering
wheel lock .......................................... 7
14 Accelerator pedal ......................... 186
15 Brake pedal ........................... 187, 210
16 Steering wheel adjustment ............ 14
17 Clutch pedal 3............................... 187
18 Right heated seat 3 and
Seat climate control 3 ................... 145
Vauxhall alarm system 3 ............... 74
Rear window blind 3 .................... 141
and
Electronic Stability Program 3 ..... 198
SPORT mode 3 ............................. 200
Ashtrays ......................................... 102
19
20 Stowage compartment 3
with AUX input 3 ............................ 60
21 Cigarette lighter 3 or socket ........ 101
22 Climate control .............................. 165
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23 Heated seat (left) 3 and
Page
seat climate control ...................... 145
Hazard warning lamps .................. 16
Parking distance sensor 3 ........... 204
24 Glove compartment ............. 103, 134
25 Fuse box ......................................... 246
10 In Brief
Control indicators
O Turn signal lights,
see pages 15, 34.
I Engine oil pressure,
see page 34.
R Brake system,
Clutch system,
see pages 35, 212, 272.
p Alternator,
see page 35.
v Airbag systems,
Belt tensioners,
see pages 108, 117.
W Coolant temperature,
see pages 35, 41.
8 Exterior lights,
see pages 35, 128.
1 Sport programme
of automatic transmission 3
or Easytronic 3,
see pages 173, 182.
T Winter programme of
automatic transmission 3
or Easytronic 3,
see pages 174, 182.
( Door open 3,
see page 36.
j Easytronic 3,
Start engine 3,
see page 171.
t Bulb replacement 3,
see pages 36, 252.
s Open luggage compartment,
see pages 36, 70.
> Fog lights 3,
see pages 36, 130.
C Main beam,
see pages 14, 36.
r Fog tail light,
see pages 36, 130.
r Parking distance sensor 3,
Fault,
see page 204.
u Continuous
Damping Control 3,
Fault,
see page 200.
X Seat belt 3,
see page 36.
A Engine electronics,
Immobiliser,
Transmission electronics 3,
Diesel fuel filter 3,
Fault,
see pages 37, 63, 196.
! Preheating system 3,
Diesel particle filter 3,
see page 37.
H Coolant fluid level,
see pages 37, 271.
u Anti-lock brake system,
see page 213.
11In Brief
p Electro-hydraulic power assisted
steering,
Fault,
see page 37.
v Electronic Stability Programme
Plus
(ESP®
see page 198.
) 3,
y Seat occupancy recognition 3,
see page 118.
S Engine oil level,
see pages 38, 268.
m Cruise control 3,
see page 202.
Y Fuel level,
see pages 38, 41, 229.
Z Exhaust emission 3,
see pages 38, 195.
w Tyre pressure monitoring
system 3,
see pages 38, 206.
B Adaptive driving light
(Adaptive Forward
Lighting = AFL) 3,
Fault,
see pages 38, 131.
Lighting
Light switch,
Stalk positions,
see pages 14, 128,
7 Lights off,
8 Parking lights,
9 Dipped beam, main beam.
AUTO Automatic dipped beam
activation 3,
see page 129.
> Fog lights 3,
see pages 36, 130.
r Fog tail light,
see pages 36, 130.
C Main beam,
see page 14.
O Turn signal lights,
see page 15.
k Instrument illumination,
see page 133.
? Headlight range adjustment 3,
see page 129.
c Interior lighting,
see page 133.
a Reading lights, front 3,
see page 133.
¨ Hazard warning lights,
see page 16.
12 In Brief
Climate control
x Air flow,
see pages 147, 163.
Air distribution,
see pages 147, 162,
L to head area via adjustable
air vents and to foot well,
M to head area via
adjustable air vents
front and rear 3,
l to the windscreen and
the front door windows,
J to the windscreen, to the
front door windows and
to the footwell,
K to foot well.
V Demisting and defrosting 3,
see pages 152, 157, 161.
Ü Heated rear window,
see page 145.
n Air conditioning system 3,
see page 150.
4 Air recirculation system 3,
see page 150.
A Automatic control of fan
speed 3,
see page 159.
AUTO Automatic mode 3,
Climate control system,
see page 159.
ß Heated seats 3,
see page 145.
A Driver’s seat with climate
control 3,
see page 146.
b Remote control
of auxiliary heating/
ventilation 3,
see page 165.
Sun roof 3
ü Sun roof,
opening – see page 139.
d Sun roof,
closing – see page 139.
f Sun roof,
comfort setting – see page 139.
e Sun roof,
raising – see page 139.
Windscreen wiper
Stalk positions,
see page 16,
§ Off,
$ Timed interval wipe, or
automatic wipe
with rain sensor 3,
% Slow,
& Fast .
13In Brief
Information display,
Infotainment system 3
Information display,
see page 42.
Ö On button for date and time
and time, see page 44.
; Date and time setting button,
See page 44.
Remote control 3 for
infotainment system,
see page 60.
Cruise control 3
Buttons on turn signal stalk,
see page 202.
m Activate, store,
accelerate,
g Resume stored speed,
decelerate,
§ Deactivate.
Miscellaneous
p Central locking system,
locking – see page 66.
q Central locking system,
unlocking – see page 66.
r Boot lid/tailgate,
unlocking – see page 70.
x Luggage compartment,
unlocking – see page 70.
F Electrically operated tailgate 3,
opening – see page 71.
m Central locking switch,
unlocking,
see page 67.
) Central locking switch,
locking,
see page 67.
Ä Vauxhall alarm system 3,
see page 74.
z Child safety switch 3,
see page 137.
N Rear window blind 3,
see page 141.
r Parking distance sensor 3,
see page 204.
SPORT SPORT mode 3,
see page 200.
j Horn,
see page 16.
T Automatic transmission 3,
Easytronic 3,
Winter programme,
see pages 174, 182.
j Automatic transmission 3,
Selector lever lock,
see page 179.
+ First-aid kit (cushion) 3,
see page 234.
¨ Warning triangle 3:,
see page 234.
14 In Brief
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 112.
Light switch:
7 = Off
8 =Parking lights
9 = Dipped or
main beam
AUTO = Automatic
dipped beam
activation 3
Press > = Fog lights 3
Press r = Fog tail light
6 Further information – see page 128,
headlight warning device – see page 22.
Switch between
dipped and main beam:
Main beam = Push stalk
forward
Dipped beam = Push stalk
forward again
or pull toward
steering wheel
The blue control indicator C is illuminated
when main beam is on.
15In Brief
Headlight flash:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
Turn signals:
Right = Move stalk up
Left = Move stalk down
After operation, the turn signal stalk
returns to its starting position.
If the stalk is moved past the resistance
point, the turn signal light remains on.
When the steering wheel moves back
toward the straight-ahead position, the
turn signal light is automatically
deactivated.
Tap signal: Move stalk to resistance point
and release to activate three flashes from
the turn signals when changing lanes or the
like.
If the stalk is moved past the resistance
point the turn signal remains on.
Switch the turn signal off manually by
moving the stalk slightly.
To operate cruise control 3:
Press buttons on stalk
Switch on: briefly press button m.
Switch off: briefly press button §.
Resume at stored speed: briefly press
button
g.
6 Cruise control 3 – see page 202.
16 In Brief
Hazard warning lights:
On = Press ¨
Off = Press ¨ again
To aid location of the pushbutton, the red
surface is illuminated when the ignition
switched on. When the button is pressed,
its control indicator flashes in time with the
hazard warning lights.
To operate horn:
Press j in middle of steering
wheel
6 Airbag systems 3 – see page 112,
Remote control for
Infotainment system 3 – see page 60.
Windscreen wiper:
Gently tap stalk upward
§ = Off
$ = Adjustable timed
interval wipe
% = Slow
& = Fast
Stalk always moves back to starting
position. Shift to next higher or lower level:
move stalk slightly.
Push stalk past resistance point and hold:
the windscreen wiper stages are run
through; an acoustic signal sounds at
position §.
Adjustable interval wipe $:
Shorter intervals = turn adjuster wheel to
right
Longer intervals = turn adjuster wheel to
left
Press the stalk down from position §: Single
swipe.
6 Further information – see
pages 273, 274, 279.
17In Brief
Automatic wiping with rain
sensor 3:
Move stalk upward
$ = automatic wiping
with rain sensor
Automatic wiping $: the rain sensor
detects the quantity of water on the
windscreen and automatically controls the
windscreen wiper. The sensitivity of the
system can be adjusted using the adjuster
wheel:
Automatic wiping $:
Less sensitive = to the left
More sensitive = to the right
To switch off, move stalk downwards.
6 Further information – see
pages 273, 274, 279.
Operating windscreen and
headlight wash systems 3:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
The wiper is switched on for several wipe
operations. A single after-wipe occurs at
speeds of up to 80 mph (130 km/h).
The headlight wash system 3 is ready for
operation when the headlights are
switched on. Wash fluid is sprayed onto the
headlights once. Then the headlight wash
system is disabled for 2 minutes.
On vehicles fitted with rain sensor 3, keep
the sensor area clean.
6 Further information – see
pages 274, 279.
Rear window wiper 3 and
wash system 3 operation:
Wiper on = Push stalk
forward
Wiper off = Push stalk
forward again
Wash = Press and hold
The rear window wiper operates in
intermittent mode. Rear window wiping
takes place automatically with the
windscreen wiper switched on and reverse
gear selected.
When washing, the wiper swipes for a few
strokes. At low speeds, there is a one-time
post-wash swipe.
The rear window wash system is
deactivated when the fluid level is low.
6 Further information – see
pages 273, 274, 279.
18 In Brief
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors:
On = Press Ü
Off = Press Ü again
Heating operational only with engine
running.
The rear window and exterior mirror
heating is switched off automatically after
approx. 15 minutes.
6 Further information – see page 145.
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,
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
Open front air vents, direct side air vents
towards the door windows. Close centre air
vents 3.
6 Climate control – see page 142.
Setting automatic mode of
climate control system 3:
Press AUTO button,
set temperature for driver and
passenger sides using left and
right rotary knobs
All front air vents open. If desired, the rear
vents also 3.
6 Climate control system 3 – see
page 158.
19In Brief
Range
Inst. consumpt.
19,5° 23° 5 Eco x 19:36
257
21.3
miles
miles/gal
Information display:
Display the information
–Time,
– outside temperature,
–radio3 and date,
– navigation 3,
– telephone 3,
– check control 3,
–trip computer3,
– climate control system 3.
6 Info Display – see page 42.
Manual transmission:
Reverse gear: with vehicle stationary, three
seconds after de-clutching, pull the ring up
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 = Idle
o =Drive position
+ =Higher gear
- = Lower gear
A = Change between
Automatic and
Manual mode
R =Reverse
(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 170.
20 In Brief
In order to leave P switch on ignition,
operate foot brake and press button on
selector lever.
To engage P or R, push button on selector
lever.
P: Only with vehicle stationary, first
apply hand brake
R: Only with vehicle stationary
6 Automatic transmission 3
– see page 178.
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 or stage
- =Lower gear
or stage
P or N must be engaged when starting.
Exhaust gases are poisonous
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
which is extremely poisonous but is
odourless and colourless.
Therefore never inhale exhaust gases, and
never run the engine in an enclosed space.
Avoid driving with an open luggage
compartment. Otherwise, exhaust gases
could penetrate the interior.
Before starting off, check:
z Tyre pressure and condition
– see pages 206, 215, 299.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment – see pages 267 to 275.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.
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 Check brakes.
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.
21In Brief
Releasing the hand brake:
Raise lever slightly,
press lock button,
lower lever fully
To reduce operating forces, depress foot
brake at the same time.
And now "Have a good journey!"
Drive carefully, economically and with the
environment in mind. While driving, do not
do anything that could distract you.
1)
Preheating system switches on only if outside
temperature is low.
22 In Brief
Warning buzzers
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
z if seat belt is not fastened 3,
z if a door or the tailgate is ajar,
z once you have reached a certain speed if
the hand brake is applied 3,
z if a specified maximum speed is
exceeded 3,
z for Easytronic 3 - if A, M or R is selected
while the engine is running and the
driver’s door is opened but the foot
brake is not depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and the driver’s
door is opened:
z When the key is in the starter switch 3,
z with parking lights or dipped beam
switched on
z with Easytronic 3 – if the hand brake is
not applied and no gear is engaged
when the engine is off
Parking the vehicle:
Apply handbrake firmly,
engine off,
remove key,
lock steering wheel,
lock vehicle
To lock and activate Vauxhall alarm
system 3 press button p. To activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 press button p
again.
6 Further information – see pages 63, 186,
radio remote control – see page 64,
central locking system – see page 66,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 74,
vehicle decommissioning – see page 277.
23In Brief
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 Closing windows and sun roof 3.
z Always apply the hand brake fully,
raising the armrest 3 when doing so.
When parking on an incline, pull the
hand brake as far as it will go. To reduce
operating forces, depress the foot brake
at the same time.
z Before switching off ignition: with
manual transmission, engage first or
reverse gear; with automatic
transmission 3, selector lever in P; with
Easytronic 3 engage first or reverse gear
(note gear indicator – see page 171).
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 175.
z In vehicles with automatic
transmission 3 the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in
position P.
z Remove ignition key.
z Turn steering wheel until lock is felt to
engage (anti-theft protection).
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off
– see page 267.
6 Further information – see
pages 276, 277.
24 In Brief
Service work,
Maintenance
We recommend that you entrust all work to
your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who
can provide you with reliable service and
correctly perform all work according to
factory instructions.
6 Vauxhall Service – see page 264,
service interval display – see
pages 39, 266.
Genuine Vauxhall Parts and
Accessories
We recommend that you use "Genuine
Vauxhall Parts and Accessories" and
conversion parts approved expressly for
your vehicle type. These parts have
undergone special tests to establish their
reliability, safety and specific suitability for
Vauxhall vehicles. Despite continuous
market monitoring, we cannot assess or
guarantee these – attributes for other
products, even if they have been granted
approval by the relevant authorities – or in
some other form.
"Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories"
and conversion parts approved by
Vauxhall can be obtained from your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer, who can –
also provide expert advice on permitted
technical changes – and ensure correct
installation.
9 Warning
Carry out regularly the checks
recommended in the individual sections
of this Owner’s Manual.
Ensure that your vehicle is serviced at the
service intervals specified in the Service
Booklet. We recommend that you entrust
this work to your Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer.
Have faults remedied without delay!
Consult a workshop. We recommend your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. If
necessary, interrupt your journey.
6 Maintenance – see page 266.
25In Brief
That was the most important
information for your first drive in
your Vectra in brief.
The other pages of this chapter
contain a summary of the
interesting functions in your
vehicle.
The remaining chapters of the
Owner’s Manual contain
important information on
operation, safety and
maintenance as well as a
complete index.
26 In Brief
Vauxhall Full Size airbag system
The Vauxhall Full Size airbag system
comprises several individual 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 112.
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