tow VAUXHALL MOKKA 2014 Owner's Guide

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Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel.
A spare wheel can be classified as a
temporary spare wheel depending on the size compared to the other
mounted wheels and country
regulations.
The spare wheel always has a steel
rim.
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.
The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering. It is secured with a wing nut.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel 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
3 171. 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.

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3. Place the hook end of the strapthrough 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 3 177.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll
in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.

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3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 171.

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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 3 115 and
close the windows.
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.

188Vehicle careTowing another vehicle
Disengage the cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 171.
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.
Caution
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.

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Windows and windscreen wiperblades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleanerand insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Liquid gas system9 Danger
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 tank must be
removed.
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.

206Technical dataTowing hitch installation dimensions

211
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............193
Cruise control ...................... 88, 135
Cupholders .................................. 55
Curtain airbag system .................. 45
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............106
Declaration of conformity ............207
Delayed locking ............................ 23
Descent control system .......85, 134
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......159
Diesel particle filter ...............86, 125
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........135
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 150
Driving hints ................................ 120
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 166
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic driving programmes ..128
Electronic Stability Control.......... 133
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............86Electronic Stability Control off....... 86
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......153
Engine compartment fuse box ...167
Engine coolant ........................... 155
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 200
Engine exhaust .......................... 125
Engine identification ...................196
Engine oil ................... 154, 193, 197
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................207
Exit lighting ................................ 112
Exterior care .............................. 189
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ....................12, 104
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 129
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 119
Flex-Fix system ............................ 57
Fog light ....................................... 88
Fog lights ................................... 163
Folding mirrors ............................. 27
Forward collision alert................. 138
Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ........................... 109Front seats.................................... 34
Front turn signal lights ...............163
Fuel............................................. 148
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 150
Fuel for diesel engines ..............148
Fuel for petrol engines ...............148
Fuel gauge ................................... 80
Fuses ......................................... 166
G Gauges ......................................... 79
General information ...................150
Glovebox ..................................... 55
Glove box lighting .......................111
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 91
H
Halogen headlights ....................160
Hand brake ......................... 131, 132
Hazard warning flashers ............109
Headlight flash ........................... 105
Headlight range adjustment ......105
Headlights when driving abroad 105
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 33
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................73

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Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 193, 197
Refuelling ................................... 148
Reversing lights .........................110
Ride control systems ..................133
Roof .............................................. 31
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 35
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................83
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Seat position ................................ 34
Selector lever ............................. 127
Service ....................................... 119
Service display ............................ 80
Service information ....................192
Service vehicle soon .................... 84
Side airbag system ......................44
Side turn signal lights ................165
Spare wheel ............................... 183
Speed limiter............................... 136
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................121
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................121
Steering ...................................... 120Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 122
Storage compartments .................54
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 31
Sunvisor lights ........................... 111
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 163
Three-point seat belt .................... 39
Tools .......................................... 171
Top-tether fastening eyes ............53
Tow bar....................................... 150 Towing ................................ 150, 186
Towing another vehicle .............188
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 206
Towing the vehicle .....................186
Traction Control system ............. 133
Traction Control system off........... 86
Traffic sign assistant ...................143
Trailer towing ............................. 151
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................127
Tread depth ............................... 176
Trip computer .............................. 96Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 177
Tyre designations ......................172
Tyre pressure ............................ 172
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 173
Tyre pressures ........................... 205
Tyre repair kit ............................. 177
Tyres .......................................... 172
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 85, 140
Underseat storage .......................56
Upholstery .................................. 191
Upshift .......................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 157
Vehicle checks............................ 153
Vehicle data ................................ 197
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 207
Vehicle detected ahead ................88
Vehicle dimensions .................... 203
Vehicle Identification Number ....195
Vehicle jack ................................ 171
Vehicle messages .......................93