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144Driving and operating2. Open left-hand door and pull fuelfiller flap to open.
3. Unscrew protective cap anticlockwise from the filler neck.
Caution
The AdBlue protective cap is the
blue lower cap (arrowed in
illustration), and the fuel filler cap
is the black upper cap 3 159.
In case of incorrect refilling, do not switch on ignition. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
4. Fully insert the pump nozzle into the filler neck and switch it on.
5. When refilling is complete, mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
6. Close fuel filler flap and left-hand door.
AdBlue canister Notice
Only use the designated AdBlue
canisters for refilling, to prevent a
topping-up of too much AdBlue.
Additionally, the fumes in the tank
are captured in the canister and do
not emerge.
Notice
Since AdBlue has a limited
durability, check the date of expiry
before refilling.
1. Switch off engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
2. Open left-hand door and pull fuel filler flap to open.
3. Unscrew protective capanticlockwise from the filler neck.
Caution
The AdBlue protective cap is the
blue lower cap (arrowed in
illustration), and the fuel filler cap
is the black upper cap 3 159.
In case of incorrect refilling, do not switch on ignition. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
4. Open AdBlue canister.
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Vehicle care163Vehicle careGeneral Information...................164
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 164
Vehicle storage ........................164
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....165
Vehicle checks ........................... 165
Performing work ......................165
Bonnet ..................................... 165
Engine oil ................................. 166
Engine air filter ........................ 167
Engine coolant ......................... 168
Power steering fluid .................168
Washer fluid ............................ 169
Brakes ..................................... 169
Brake fluid ............................... 169
Vehicle battery ......................... 170
Diesel fuel filter ........................172
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....172
Wiper blade replacement ........173
Bulb replacement .......................174
Headlights ............................... 174
Fog lights ................................. 175
Front turn lights .......................175
Tail lights ................................. 175
Side turn lights ......................... 176Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 176
Reversing light ......................... 177
Number plate light ...................178
Fog tail light ............................. 178
Interior lights ............................ 179
Instrument panel illumination ...180
Electrical system ........................180
Fuses ....................................... 180
Instrument panel fuse box .......181
Vehicle tools .............................. 184
Tools ........................................ 184
Wheels and tyres .......................185
Tyres ....................................... 185
Winter tyres ............................. 185
Tyre designations ....................185
Tyre pressure .......................... 185
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 187
Tread depth ............................. 189
Changing tyre and wheel size . 189
Wheel covers ........................... 189
Tyre chains .............................. 190
Tyre repair kit .......................... 190
Wheel changing .......................193
Spare wheel ............................ 195
Jump starting ............................. 196Towing....................................... 198
Towing the vehicle ...................198
Towing another vehicle ...........199
Appearance care .......................199
Exterior care ............................ 199
Interior care ............................. 201
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164Vehicle careGeneral 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 warranty
offered 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.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash the vehicle. Wax painted parts of the vehicle.
Exterior care 3 199.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Since the durability of AdBlue is limited to two years, fluid should
be exchanged if it is too old. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
● Fit the number plate, if necessary.
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Vehicle care165End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The vehicle must not be in an
Autostop 3 135.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the brake fluid, the
washer fluid and the oil dipstick
handle are yellow for ease of
identification.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
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166Vehicle care
Move the safety catch, located
slightly right of centre, to the left and raise the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Caution
Ensure the windscreen wiper is
switched off before opening the
bonnet 3 84.
Closing
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(approx. 30 cm). Check that the
bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
9 Warning
In the event of even a minor head-
on collision, have the bonnet
safety catch checked by a
workshop.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of engine oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 204.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 600 miles.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
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168Vehicle careIf the red tell-tale is displayed when
the engine is running, consult a
workshop.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be just above the
MINI mark. Top-up if the level is low.
9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
Top-up with antifreeze. If no
antifreeze is available, use clean tap
water or distilled water. Install the cap
tightly. Have the antifreeze
concentration checked and have the
cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
If a substantial amount of coolant is
required, it will be necessary to bleed
any trapped air from the cooling
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
If the coolant temperature is too high, control indicator W 3 98 illuminates
red in the instrument cluster, together
with C 3 97. Consult a workshop if
coolant level is sufficient.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap or from
entering the reservoir.
The power steering fluid reservoir is located below the front left wheel
arch, behind a trim panel.
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172Vehicle caredisconnecting the main vehicle
battery or before jump starting the vehicle.
The terminals are designed for
additional electrical consumers up to a maximum of 50 A.
Jump starting 3 196.
Diesel fuel filter The diesel fuel filter is accessible from
the underside of the vehicle.
Drain filter of residual water at every
engine oil change.
Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Loosen the knurled
screw on the lower part of the filter by approx. one turn, to drain off the
water.
The filter is drained as soon as water-
free diesel fuel emerges. Retighten
the screw.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will be necessary to air vent or bleed the
diesel fuel system.
Refuel then proceed as follows:With ignition key
● Switch on the ignition (key to position 2) for 5 seconds at a
time.
● Switch off ignition (key to position
1 ) for 3 seconds.
● Repeat this process multiple times.
● Start the engine (key to position 3) then switch off (key to position
0 ).
Ignition switch positions 3 131.
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174Vehicle careBulb 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.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Headlights
Low beam and high beam Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
1. Remove protective cover by rotating it anticlockwise.
2. Detach wiring connector.
3. Release retaining clip (see illustration) and remove bulb.
4. Renew bulb and install retaining clip ensuring that bulb is in correct
orientation.
5. Reattach wiring connector and protective cover.
Sidelights / Daytime running lights
1. Remove protective cover byrotating it anticlockwise.
2. Release retaining clips and remove bulb holder from reflector
housing.
3. Renew bulb.
4. Install bulb holder in reflector housing and engage retaining
clips.
5. Install protective cover.
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186Vehicle care
The tyre pressure information label
on the driver's door frame indicates
the original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
Always inflate tyres to the pressures
shown on the label.
Tyre pressures 3 220.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 209.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 220.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Temperature dependency
Tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase.
Tyre pressure values provided on the
tyre information label and tyre
pressure chart are valid for cold tyres, which means at 20 °C. The pressure
increases by nearly 1.5 psi for a
10 °C temperature increase. This
must be considered when warm tyres
are checked.