tow VAUXHALL MOKKA 2014.5 Owner's Guide

186Vehicle care
Stowing a damaged full sizewheel in the load compartment
The spare wheel well is not designed for other tyre sizes than the spare
wheel.
A damaged full size wheel must be
stowed in the load compartment and
secured with a strap. Vehicle tools
3 173. To secure the wheel:
1. Position the wheel in the middle of
the load compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap through the lashing eye on one
side.
3. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
4. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the opposite lashing eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full size tyre in the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 179.

Vehicle care189Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 173.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Never tow your vehicle equipped
with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the front or rear tyres on the road.
If you tow the vehicle equipped with AWD while the front or rear
tyres are rolling on the road the
drive system in the vehicle could
be severely damaged. When
towing vehicles equipped with
AWD all 4 tyres may not be in
contact with the road.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 113 and
close the windows.

190Vehicle care
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
50 mph. In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicle with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using tow eye.
Towing with a tow rope could cause
severe automatic transmission
damage. When towing vehicle with
automatic transmission, use flat bed or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and close cap.Towing another vehicle
Disengage the cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 173.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Switch on the hazard warning
flashers on both vehicles.

Vehicle care191Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage
cap.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

Vehicle care193
Liquid gas system9Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas system must be
completely evacuated.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

208Technical dataTowing hitch installation dimensions

213
Controls........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............195
Cruise control ...................... 89, 133
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 45
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............105
Declaration of conformity ............209
Delayed locking ............................ 23
Descent control system .......86, 132
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......161
Diesel particle filter ...............87, 123
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........133
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 152
Driving hints ................................ 118
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 168
Electronic climate control system 114
Electronic driving programmes ..126
Electronic Stability Control.......... 131Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............87
Electronic Stability Control off....... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......155
Engine compartment fuse box ...169
Engine coolant ........................... 157
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 123
Engine identification ...................198
Engine oil ................... 156, 195, 199
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 111
Event data recorders ..................209
Exit lighting ................................ 111
Exterior care .............................. 191
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ....................12, 103
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 127 First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 117
Flex-Fix system ............................ 57
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights ................................... 165
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Forward collision alert................. 136Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ........................... 108
Front seats.................................... 34
Front turn signal lights ...............165
Fuel............................................. 145
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 151
Fuel for diesel engines ..............146
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......146
Fuel for petrol engines ...............145
Fuel gauge ................................... 80 Fuel selector ................................ 80
Fuses ......................................... 168
G Gauges ......................................... 79
General information ...................152
Glovebox ..................................... 55
Glove box lighting .......................110
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 92
H
Halogen headlights ....................162
Hand brake ......................... 129, 130
Hazard warning flashers ............108
Headlight flash ........................... 104
Headlight range adjustment ......104
Headlights when driving abroad 104
Head restraint adjustment .............8

215
RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 210
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 110
Rear carrier system ......................57
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ....................... 89, 109
Rear view camera ...................... 139
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 195, 199
Refuelling ................................... 148
Reversing lights .........................109
Ride control systems ..................131
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 35
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 125
Service ....................................... 117
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................194Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................167
Spare wheel ............................... 185
Speed limiter............................... 134
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................119
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................119
Steering ...................................... 118
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 120
Storage compartments .................54
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sunvisor lights ........................... 110
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 165
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 173
Top-tether fastening eyes ............53
Tow bar....................................... 152
Towing ................................ 152, 189
Towing another vehicle .............190Towing hitch installation
dimensions ............................. 208
Towing the vehicle .....................189
Traction Control system ............. 131
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................141
Trailer towing ............................. 152
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................125
Tread depth ............................... 178
Trip computer .............................. 96
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...108
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 179
Tyre designations ......................174
Tyre pressure ............................ 175
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 175
Tyre pressures ........................... 207
Tyre repair kit ............................. 180
Tyres .......................................... 174
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 138
Underseat storage .......................56
Upholstery .................................. 193
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3