towing VAUXHALL MOKKA X 2018 User Guide

Vehicle care177Vehicle careGeneral Information...................177
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 177
Vehicle storage ........................178
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....178
Vehicle checks ........................... 179
Performing work ......................179
Bonnet ..................................... 179
Engine oil ................................. 180
Engine coolant ......................... 181
Power steering fluid .................181
Washer fluid ............................ 182
Brakes ..................................... 182
Brake fluid ............................... 182
Vehicle battery ......................... 183
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....184
Wiper blade replacement ........184
Bulb replacement .......................185
Halogen headlights ..................186
Fog lights ................................. 187
Tail lights ................................. 188
Number plate light ...................189
Electrical system ........................190
Fuses ....................................... 190
Engine compartment fuse box . 190Instrument panel fuse box .......192
Load compartment fuse box ....193
Vehicle tools .............................. 195
Tools ........................................ 195
Wheels and tyres .......................195
Winter tyres ............................. 195
Tyre designations ....................196
Tyre pressure .......................... 196
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 197
Tread depth ............................. 201
Changing tyre and wheel size . 202
Wheel covers ........................... 202
Tyre chains .............................. 202
Tyre repair kit .......................... 203
Wheel changing .......................205
Spare wheel ............................ 207
Jump starting ............................. 209
Towing ....................................... 211
Towing the vehicle ...................211
Towing another vehicle ...........212
Appearance care .......................213
Exterior care ............................ 213
Interior care ............................. 215General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warrantyoffered by Vauxhall. Furthermore,
such changes may affect driver
assistance systems, fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle. They
may also invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.

208Vehicle careeven though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel 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
3 195.
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.

Vehicle care2099Danger
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 the temporary spare
wheel could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired 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 at
the front and the full size tyre at the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 202.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
If possible, 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
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and
the battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.

Vehicle care2114. 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 3 195.
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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.

212Vehicle careCaution
Never tow a vehicle equipped withAll Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a 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
four tyres must 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 3 127 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.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using a towing eye. Towing with a tow rope could
cause severe automatic transmission damage. When towing vehicles 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 3 195.

Vehicle care213
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.
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.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing 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.

Vehicle care215Wheels and tyresDo 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 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.

243Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............218
Cruise control ...................... 96, 152
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............234
Delayed locking ............................ 26
Descent control system .......94, 151
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......184
Diesel particle filter ....................142
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........152
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 173
Driving hints ................................ 134
E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 190
Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes ..145
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 150
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......178
Engine compartment fuse box ...190
Engine coolant ........................... 181
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 226
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................222
Engine oil ................... 180, 218, 223
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 124
ERA GLONASS .......................... 113
Event data recorders ..................240
Exit lighting ................................ 125
Exterior care .............................. 213
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................12, 115
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
Fault ........................................... 145
First aid kit ................................... 73
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Flex-Fix system ............................ 61
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 187
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......157
Forward collision alert................. 155Front airbag system .....................48
Front fog lights ........................... 122
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 60
Fuel............................................. 166
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 172
Fuel for diesel engines ..............167
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......168
Fuel for petrol engines ...............166
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 190
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................172
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Glove box lighting .......................124
H Halogen headlights ....................186
Hand brake ................................. 148
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights when driving abroad 118
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 32

245Rear fog light ....................... 96, 122
Rear view camera ...................... 160
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 80 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 218, 223
Refuelling ................................... 168 Registered trademarks ...............239
Retained power off .....................136
Reversing lights .........................122
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 74
Roof rack ..................................... 74
S
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 39
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 42
Seat heating ................................. 41
Seat position ................................ 38
Selector lever ............................. 143
Service ....................................... 132
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................217
Side airbag system ......................49
Software acknowledgement .......238
Spare wheel ............................... 207
Speed limiter......................... 96, 154
Speedometer ............................... 84Starting and operating ................134
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................137
Steering ...................................... 134
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 35
Sunvisor lights ........................... 124
Sun visors .................................... 35
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 188
Three-point seat belt .................... 43
Tools .......................................... 195
Top-tether fastening eyes ............58
Tow bar....................................... 172
Towing ................................ 172, 211
Towing another vehicle .............212
Towing equipment .....................174
Towing the vehicle .....................211
Traction Control system ............. 149
Traction Control system off........... 94
Traffic sign assistant .............97, 162
Trailer towing ............................. 173
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................143Tread depth ............................... 201
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...122
Turn signal ................................... 91
Tyre chains ................................ 202
Tyre designations ......................196
Tyre pressure ............................ 196
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 197
Tyre pressures ........................... 232
Tyre repair kit ............................. 203
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 158
Underseat storage .......................60
Upholstery .................................. 215
Uplevel display ............................. 97
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 101
Vehicle battery ........................... 183
Vehicle checks............................ 179
Vehicle data ................................ 223
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 240
Vehicle detected ahead ................96
Vehicle dimensions .................... 230 Vehicle Identification Number ....221
Vehicle jack ................................ 195
Vehicle messages .....................103