towing VAUXHALL MOKKA X 2019 User Guide

Vehicle care179Vehicle careGeneral Information...................179
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 179
Vehicle storage ........................180
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....180
Vehicle checks ........................... 181
Performing work ......................181
Bonnet ..................................... 181
Engine oil ................................. 182
Engine coolant ......................... 183
Power steering fluid .................183
Washer fluid ............................ 184
Brakes ..................................... 184
Brake fluid ............................... 184
Vehicle battery ......................... 185
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....186
Wiper blade replacement ........186
Bulb replacement .......................187
Halogen headlights ..................188
Front fog lights ......................... 189
Tail lights ................................. 190
Number plate light ...................191
Rear fog light ........................... 191
Electrical system ........................192
Fuses ....................................... 192Engine compartment fuse box . 193
Instrument panel fuse box .......194
Load compartment fuse box ....196
Vehicle tools .............................. 197
Tools ........................................ 197
Wheels and tyres .......................198
Winter tyres ............................. 198
Tyre designations ....................198
Tyre pressure .......................... 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 200
Tread depth ............................. 204
Changing tyre and wheel size . 204
Wheel covers ........................... 204
Tyre chains .............................. 205
Tyre repair kit .......................... 205
Wheel changing .......................208
Spare wheel ............................ 209
Jump starting ............................. 213
Towing ....................................... 214
Towing the vehicle ...................214
Towing another vehicle ...........216
Appearance care .......................217
Exterior care ............................ 217
Interior care ............................. 219General 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.

212Vehicle care10. Align the valve hole in the wheelcover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
Install centre cap on alloy wheels.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover on versions with sill panels.
12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 209
and the vehicle tools 3 197.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
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 3 197.
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.

214Vehicle care3. 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 min, start the other engine.
Start attempts should be made for
no longer than 15 s at an interval
of 1 min.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three 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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 197.

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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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All 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.

216Vehicle careTowing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 197.
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.

218Vehicle careWindows and windscreen wiper
blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and 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.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.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 witha 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.

247Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............221
Cruise control ...................... 95, 154
Cupholders .................................. 58
Curtain airbag system .................. 50
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............235
DEF ............................................ 143
Delayed locking ............................ 27
Descent control system .......93, 153
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......186
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........154
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 175
Driving hints ................................ 133
E Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical system......................... 192
Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes ..147Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 152
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............93
Electronic Stability Control off....... 93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......180
Engine compartment fuse box ...193
Engine coolant ........................... 183
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 228
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................224
Engine oil ................... 182, 221, 225
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 124
ERA GLONASS .......................... 113
Event data recorders ..................241
Exhaust filter ............................... 141
Exit lighting ................................ 125
Exterior care .............................. 217
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................12, 115
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ........................................... 147
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Flex-Fix system ............................ 60Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......159
Forward collision alert................. 157
Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights .............95, 122, 189
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 59
Fuel............................................. 168
Fuel for diesel engines ..............170
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......170
Fuel for petrol engines ...............168
Fuel gauge ................................... 84
Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 192
G
Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................175
Glovebox ..................................... 58
Glove box lighting .......................124
H Halogen headlights ....................188
Hand brake ................................. 150
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights when driving abroad 118
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 38

249Rear view camera ...................... 162
Rear window wiper and washer ..79
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 221, 225
Refuelling ................................... 171
Registered trademarks ...............240
Retained power off .....................136
Reversing lights .........................122
Ride control systems ..................151
Roof .............................................. 36
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 73
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 40
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 43
Seat heating ................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 39
Selective catalytic reduction .......143
Selector lever ............................. 146
Service ....................................... 131
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................220
Side airbag system ......................50
Software acknowledgement .......239
Spare wheel ............................... 209
Speed limiter......................... 96, 156
Speedometer ............................... 83Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................136
Steering ...................................... 133
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage compartments .................58
Sunroof ........................................ 36
Sunvisor lights ........................... 124
Sun visors .................................... 36
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 190
Three-point seat belt .................... 44
Tools .......................................... 197
Tow bar....................................... 175
Towing ................................ 175, 214
Towing another vehicle .............216
Towing equipment .....................176
Towing the vehicle .....................214
Traction Control system ............. 151
Traction Control system off........... 94
Traffic sign assistant .............96, 164
Trailer towing ............................. 176
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................145
Tread depth ............................... 204Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn lights ............................ 91, 122
Tyre chains ................................ 205
Tyre designations ......................198
Tyre pressure ............................ 199
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 200
Tyre pressures ........................... 234
Tyre repair kit ............................. 205
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 160
Underseat storage .......................59
Upholstery .................................. 219
Uplevel display ............................. 96
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 101
Vehicle battery ........................... 185
Vehicle checks............................ 181
Vehicle data ................................ 225
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 241
Vehicle detected ahead ................96
Vehicle dimensions .................... 232
Vehicle Identification Number ....223
Vehicle jack ................................ 197
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............105
Vehicle security ............................ 30