VAUXHALL MOKKA 2016.5 Owner's Manual

Vehicle care169Replacing the vehicle batteryNotice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please 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.
Only use vehicle batteries that allow
the fuse box to be mounted above the
vehicle battery.
In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery, make sure to
have the battery replaced with
another AGM battery.
An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Vauxhall vehicle battery.
Notice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall
vehicle battery may result in a lower performance.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery 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 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 197.
Warning label

170Vehicle careMeaning 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.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel 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
Lift the wiper arm, 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.
Wiper blade on the rear window
1. Remove the wiper cover from the wiper assembly.
2. Lift wiper blade.

Vehicle care1713. Press slider holder pin.
4. Pull wiper blade out.Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and turn 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.
Halogen headlights
Low beam and high beamRemove protective cover. Low beam
1. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket connector.

172Vehicle care2. Press spring clip, disengage it.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket and replace the bulb.
4. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
5. Reinstall the headlight assembly.
6. Engage the spring clip.
7. Connect the bulb socket connector.
8. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
High beam
1. Remove the bulb socket by
pulling.
2. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket and replace the bulb.
3. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
4. Reinstall the headlight assembly.
5. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
Sidelights
1. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning
anticlockwise.
2. Remove bulb socket from reflector.
3. Detach plug connector from bulb.

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4. Remove bulb from socket.5. Insert new bulb.
6. Plug connector onto bulb.
7. Insert socket in reflector.
8. Reinstall the assembly.
Xenon headlights
9 Danger
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Cornering lights
1. Remove the protective cover.
2. Remove the bulb socket by pulling.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket and replace the bulb.
4. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
5. Reinstall the headlight assembly.
6. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.

174Vehicle careFog lightsThe bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle
1. Turn the respective wheel inside to get better access and remove
three torx screws on outside of
wheel house. Vehicle tools
3 183.
2. Pull and hold lining to get access to the bulb holder.
3. Pull the retaining rib (1) outwardsand remove plug connector (2)
from the bulb socket.
4. Turn the bulb holder anti- clockwise (3) and remove it from
the reflector.
5. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the
plug connector.
6. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector by turning clockwise and
engage.
7. Re-assemble the lining and fasten
the three torx screws.
Front turn signal lights
1. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and disengage.

Vehicle care1752. Push bulb into socket slightly,rotate anticlockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
3. Insert bulb holder in reflector, rotate clockwise to engage.
Tail lights Left-hand side
1. Disengage both covers at the respective outer side by inserting
a screwdriver. Remove both
covers and unscrew screws.
Remove the panel.
2. First disengage cover by inserting
a screwdriver at the recess. Then
disengage cover at the front and
upper side. Remove cover.
Right-hand side
1. Remove the storage door and the
tyre repair kit.
2. Remove the cover.

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3. Tail/Stop light (1)Turn signal light (2)Back-up lamp (3)
4. Remove bulb holder. Remove and renew bulb.
5. Insert bulb holder into the tail light
assembly. Close covers and
engage.
6. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.
Side turn signal lights
If the lights do not operate, have them checked by a workshop.
Centre high-mounted brake
light
If the centre high-mounted brake light does not operate, have it checked by
a workshop.

Vehicle care177Number plate light
1. Prise the light out with ascrewdriver.
2. Remove bulb housing downwards, taking care not to pull
on the cable.
Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise
to disengage.
3. Remove bulb from holder and renew bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise.
5. Insert bulb housing and secure using a screwdriver.
Interior lights
Courtesy lights 1. To remove it, prise the opposite side of the light switch using a flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Remove the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinstall the light assembly.
Load compartment light
1. Prise the light out with a screwdriver.
2. Remove bulb.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Install light.

178Vehicle careElectrical systemFuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
In a box above the positive terminal of
the battery are some main fuses. If
necessary have them changed by a
workshop.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without existence of a function.
Notice
Not all fuse box descriptions in this
manual may apply to your vehicle.
When inspecting the fuse box, refer
to the fuse box label.Fuse extractor
A fuse extractor may be located in the fuse box in the engine compartment.
Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of use from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
Engine compartment fusebox
The fuse box is in the engine
compartment.
Disengage the cover, lift it upwards
and remove.Mini Fuses