VAUXHALL CROSSLAND X 2020 Owner's Manual

Vehicle care179Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 219.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake fluid 3 219.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 109.
Anti-theft alarm system 3 31.
Replacing the vehicle battery Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.

180Vehicle careWhen the vehicle battery is beingreplaced, ensure that there are no
open ventilation holes in the vicinity of
the positive terminal. If a ventilation
hole is open in this area, it must be
closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the vehicle battery is
always replaced by the same type of
battery.
The vehicle battery has to be
replaced by a workshop.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may
be damaged.
Jump starting 3 208.
Discharge protection
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, e.g. the
heated rear window.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Power outlet
The power outlets are deactivated in
the event of low vehicle battery
voltage.Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.

Vehicle care181● See the Owner's Manual forfurther information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Power saving mode
This mode deactivates electrical
consumers to avoid excessive
discharging of the vehicle battery.
These consumers, such as the
infotainment system, windscreen
wipers, low beam headlights,
courtesy light, etc. can be used for a
total maximum time of about
40 minutes after ignition is switched
off.
Deactivating power saving mode
Power saving mode is deactivated
automatically when the engine is
restarted. Run the engine for a
sufficient charge:
● for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx.
5 minutes
● for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx.
30 minutesDiesel fuel system bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Switch off ignition.
Within one minute after switching off
ignition, operate the wiper lever to
positon the wiper blades vertically on
the windscreen.
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.

182Vehicle careAttach the wiper blade slightly angledto the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.Halogen headlights1:high beam, turn light2:low beam

Vehicle care183High beam
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise andremove it.
2. Withdraw the upper bulb socket from the reflector housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the plugconnector by pulling.
4. Replace the bulb and connect it to
the plug connector.
5. Insert and push the bulb socket into the reflector housing by
setting the lug into position.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Turn light
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.

184Vehicle care2. Rotate the lower bulb socketanticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb socket from the reflector housing.
3. Press latch and remove the bulb from the bulb socket.
4. Replace the bulb and attach it to the bulb socket.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing and rotate
clockwise.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Low beam
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.
2.Lift the retainer, then pull the plug
connector backwards.
3. Fold down the retainer and remove the bulb from the reflectorhousing.
4. Replace the bulb and push it into the reflector housing by setting
the lug into position.
5. Fold up the retainer and hold in position.
6. Attach the plug connector to the bulb and fix it with the retainer.
7. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

Vehicle care185Sidelight / daytime running light
In case of defective LEDs, have them replaced by a workshop.
LED headlights Headlights for low and high beam,
sidelights, daytime running lights and turn lights are designed as LEDs and
cannot be changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Eco-LED headlights The turn lights are designed as bulbs.1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.
2. Push the bulb socket to the leftand withdraw it from the reflector
housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the plug connector by pulling.
4. Replace the bulb and connect it to
the plug connector.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing and push it
forwards until it engages.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Front fog lights
The bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle.
1. Turn the bulb holder anti- clockwise and remove it from the
reflector housing.

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2. Disengage the bulb socket fromthe plug connector by pressing
the retaining lug.
3. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the
plug connector.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing by turning
clockwise and engage.
Tail lights
Depending on version, tail lights and
brake lights are designed as LEDs. In case of defective LEDs, have them
replaced by a workshop.
Light assembly in the body
Detaching the light assembly
1. Unscrew the two screws that secure the light assembly.
2. Remove the light assembly bypulling it straight back.
3. Remove the bulb socket. a) Version without LED:
Remove the three screws and
take out.
b) Version with LED:

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Remove from the light assembly
by turning it anticlockwise.
4. Remove the bulb. a) Version without LED:
Pull and replace.
1 : tail light / brake light
2 : turn light
b) Version with LED:
Pull straight out to remove from
the socket and replace.
Attaching the light assembly 1. Depending on version, attach the bulb carrier to the light assembly
and secure with the three screws
or attach turn light bulb socket.
2. Attach the light assembly to the vehicle body and secure with the
two screws.

188Vehicle careLight assembly in the tailgate
Detaching the light assembly
1. Release the cover in the tailgate and remove it.
2. Unscrew the plastic nut by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw the lightassembly from the recesses and
remove.
4. Remove bulb socket. a) Version without LED:
Press latch to release and remove
bulb socket.
b) Version with LED: