Vauxhall Combo E (2023 year). Manual in english

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Infotainment system

If the device is paired but not

connected to the Infotainment

system, establish the connection via

the Connections management menu:
Press MENU and then select

Connections. Select Connections

management and then choose the

desired Bluetooth device to enter a

submenu.
To serve as audio source, the device

must be connected as media player.

Select Connect media player or

Connect telephone + media player as

desired. The device is connected.

Disconnecting a Bluetooth device

Press MENU and then select

Connections. Select Connections

management and then choose the

desired Bluetooth device to enter a

submenu.
Select Disconnect media player to

disconnect the device only as

Bluetooth audio source. In this case,

the connection for the telephone

function remains active.
To completely disconnect the device,

select Disconnect telephone + media

player.

Select Yes in the message and press

OK.

Activating the USB music function

If the device is not yet connected to

the Infotainment system, connect the

device

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The Infotainment system

automatically switches to Bluetooth

music mode.
If the device is already connected,

repeatedly press SRC

to change to

Bluetooth music mode.
If music playback does not start

automatically, it may be required to

start the audio files from the Bluetooth

device.

Playing the next or previous track

Press

to play the next track.

Press

to play the previous track.

Speech recognition

The voice pass-thru application of the

Infotainment system allows access to

the speech recognition commands on

a smartphone. See the smartphone

manufacturer's operating instructions

to find out whether the smartphone

supports this feature.
In order to use the voice pass-thru

application, the smartphone must be

connected via Bluetooth

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Activating speech recognition

Press and hold

on the steering

wheel until a speech recognition

session is started.

Adjusting the volume of voice

prompts

Turn

on the control panel or press

the volume button on the steering

wheel upwards (increase volume)

or downwards (decrease volume)

Deactivating speech recognition

Press

on the steering wheel. The

speech recognition session is ended.

Phone

The Phone function provides you with

the possibility of having mobile phone

conversations via a vehicle

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microphone and the vehicle

loudspeakers as well as operating the

most important mobile phone

functions via the Infotainment system

in the vehicle. To be able to use the

Phone function, the mobile phone

must be connected to the

Infotainment system via Bluetooth.
Not all functionalities of the Phone

function are supported by every

mobile phone. The possible

functionalities depend on the relevant

mobile phone and network provider.

You will find further information on

this in the operating instructions for

your mobile phone or you can enquire

about them with your network

provider.

Important information for

operation and traffic safety

Warning

Mobile phones have effects on

your environment. For this reason

safety regulations and directions

have been prepared. You should

be familiar with the related

directions before you use the

telephone function.

Warning

Use of the hands-free facility while

driving can be dangerous because

your concentration is reduced

when telephoning. Park your

vehicle before you use the hands-

free facility. Follow the stipulations

of the country in which you find

yourself at present.
Do not forget to follow the special

regulations that apply in specific

areas and always switch off the

mobile phone if the use of mobile

phones is prohibited, if

interference is caused by the

mobile phone or if dangerous

situations can occur.

Pairing a Bluetooth device

Activate the Bluetooth function of the

Bluetooth device. For further

information, see the operating

instructions for the Bluetooth device.

Press MENU, select Connections and

press OK.
Select Search for a device and press

OK. As soon as the device is

detected, the list Devices detected is

displayed.

● If SSP (secure simple pairing) is

supported: Confirm the

messages on the Infotainment

system and the Bluetooth device.

● If SSP (secure simple pairing) is

not supported: On the

Infotainment system: a message

is displayed asking you to enter a

PIN code on your Bluetooth

device. On the Bluetooth device:

enter the PIN code and confirm

your input.

The device is automatically

connected. In the top line of the

display, the Bluetooth symbol is

changed: The X of the symbol is

suppressed and

is shown.

Notice

Your mobile phone book will be

downloaded automatically. The

presentation and order of the

telephone book entries may be

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different on the Infotainment

system's display and the mobile

phone's display.

If the Bluetooth connection has been

successfully performed: in case

another Bluetooth device had been

connected to the Infotainment

system, this device is now

disconnected from the system.
If the Bluetooth connection failed:

start the procedure described above

again or consult the operating

instructions for the Bluetooth device.

Connecting another paired device

Activate the Bluetooth function of the

Bluetooth device. For further

information, see the operating

instructions for the Bluetooth device.
Press MENU, select Connections and

press OK.
Select Connections management

and press OK. A list of all Bluetooth

devices currently paired to the

Infotainment system is displayed.

Notice

The Bluetooth device currently

connected to the Infotainment

system is indicated by

To establish the connection, select

the desired device and press OK.

Disconnecting a device

Press MENU, select Connections and

press OK.
Select Connections management

and press OK. A list of all Bluetooth

devices currently paired to the

Infotainment system is displayed.

Notice

The Bluetooth device currently

connected to the Infotainment

system is indicated by

Select the device currently connected

to the Infotainment system.
Press OK to confirm your selection.
Select Disconnect telephone.
To disconnect the device, select Yes

and press OK.

Removing a paired device

Press MENU, select Connections and

press OK.
Select Connections management. A

list of all Bluetooth devices currently

paired to the Infotainment system is

displayed.

Notice

The Bluetooth device currently

connected to the Infotainment

system is indicated by

Select the desired device and press

OK to confirm.
To remove the paired device, select

Delete connection and press OK.

Initiating a phone call

Entering a number manually

Press MENU, select Telephone and

then select Call.

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Select Dial.

Enter the desired number: Select the

desired digits and confirm each digit

with OK.
To start dialling, select OK on the

display.

Using the phone book

The phone book contains contact

names and numbers.
Press MENU and then select

Telephone.
Select Call and then select Directory.
To start dialling, scroll through the list

and select the desired entry name.

Using the call list

All incoming, outgoing, or missed

calls are registered in the call list.
Press MENU and then select

Telephone.

Select Call and then select Calls list.
To start dialling, scroll through the list

and select the desired entry.

Sending contacts from a mobile

device to the Infotainment system

With certain telephones connected by

Bluetooth, you can send a contact to

the directory of the Infotainment

system. Contacts imported this way

are saved in a permanent directory

visible to all, irrespective of the

telephone connect.
To enter this directory, press MENU

and then select Telephone.
Select Directory management.
The menu for this directory is not

accessible if it is empty.

Putting incoming calls

automatically on hold

For safety reasons the Infotainment

system can put all incoming calls on

hold by default.
To activate this function, press

MENU and then select Telephone.

Select Telephone management and

then select Telephone parameters.
To activate the Automatic on hold

function, press OK.

Incoming phone call

If an audio mode, e.g. the radio or CD

mode, is active at the time of an

incoming call, the relating audio

source will be muted and stay muted

until the call ends.
To answer the call, select Yes in the

message shown in the display.
To reject the call, select No in the

message shown in the display or

press and hold

on the steering

wheel.
To put an incoming call on hold, select

On hold in the message shown in the

display.

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Second incoming phone call

If a second phone call comes in

during an ongoing call, a message is

displayed.
To answer the second call and end

the ongoing call: select Yes in the

message shown in the display.
To reject the second call and continue

the ongoing call: select No in the

message shown in the display.

Functions during a phone call

During an ongoing phone call, you

can use the functions of the

contextual menu.
Press OK to open the contextual

menu.

To end the call, select Hang up.
To switch off the microphone, activate

Micro OFF. To switch the microphone

on, deselect Micro OFF.

To transfer the call to the telephone

(for example to leave the vehicle

while continuing the conversation),

activate Telephone mode. To transfer

the call to the Infotainment system,

deselect Telephone mode.
To put the call on hold, select On

hold during an ongoing call. If a call

has been put on hold, the menu item

On hold changes to Resume. To

return to a call put on hold, select

Resume.
To switch between two calls, select

Switch.

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Climate control

Climate control systems ............. 203

Heating and ventilation system 203

Air conditioning system ........... 204

Electronic climate control

system .................................... 207

Parking heater ......................... 211

Temperature preconditioning . . 212

Air vents ..................................... 214

Adjustable air vents ................. 214

Fixed air vents ......................... 215

Maintenance .............................. 215

Air intake ................................. 215

Air conditioning regular

operation ................................ 216

Service .................................... 216

Climate control systems

Heating and ventilation

system

Controls for:

● temperature

● air distribution

and

● fan speed

● air recirculation

● heated rear window and exterior

mirrors

● heated seats

Heated rear window

29.

Heated exterior mirrors

24.

Heated seats

36.

Temperature

Adjust the temperature by turning

the desired temperature.
HI : warm

LO : cold
Heating will not be fully effective until

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Air distribution

: to windscreen and front door

windows

: to head area via adjustable air

vents

: to foot well and windscreen

All combinations are possible.

Fan speed

Adjust the air flow by turning

to the

desired speed.

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clockwise

: increase

anticklockwise : decrease

Air recirculation system

Press

to activate air recirculation

mode. The LED in the button

illuminates to indicate activation.
Press

again to deactivate air

recirculation mode.

Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

up from outside when cold air is

directed towards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and deactivate

Demisting and defrosting

● Press

: the air distribution is

directed towards the windscreen.

● Set temperature controller

warmest level.

● Set fan speed

to highest level.

● Switch on heated rear window

● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards the door

windows.

Heated rear window, windscreen and

exterior mirrors

29.

Heated seats

36.

Air conditioning system

Controls for:

● temperature

● air distribution

and

● fan speed

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● cooling A/C
● air recirculation

● heated rear window and exterior

mirrors

Heated rear window

29.

Heated exterior mirrors

24.

Temperature

Adjust the temperature by turning

the desired temperature.
HI : warm

LO : cold
Heating will not be fully effective until

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Air distribution

: to windscreen and front door

windows

: to head area via adjustable air

vents

: to foot well

All combinations are possible.

Fan speed

Adjust the air flow by turning

to the

desired speed.
clockwise

: increase

anticlockwise : decrease

Cooling A/C

Press A/C to switch on cooling. The

LED in the button illuminates to

indicate activation. Cooling is only

functional when the engine is running

and fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

outside temperature is slightly above

the freezing point. Therefore,

condensation may form and drip from

under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit

Autostops. Stop-start system

222.

Air recirculation system

Press

to activate air recirculation

mode. The LED in the button

illuminates to indicate activation.
Press

again to deactivate air

recirculation mode.

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Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

up from outside when cold air is

directed towards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and deactivate

Maximum cooling

Briefly open the windows so that hot

air can disperse quickly.

● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Press

for air recirculation

system on.

● Press

for air distribution.

● Set temperature control

coldest level.

● Set fan speed

to highest level.

● Open all vents.

Heated rear window, windscreen and

exterior mirrors

29.

Heated seats

36.

Demisting and defrosting the

windows

● Set fan speed

to highest level.

● Set temperature controller

warmest level.

● Switch on cooling A/C, if

required.

● Switch on heated rear window

● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards the door

windows.

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Notice

If the settings for demisting and

defrosting are selected, an

Autostop may be inhibited.
If the settings for demisting and

defrosting are selected while the

engine is in an Autostop, the engine

will restart automatically. Stop-start

system

222.

Stop-start system

222.

Electronic climate control

system

The dual zone climate control allows

different temperatures for driver side

and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan

speed and air distribution are

regulated automatically.

Controls for:

● manual air recirculation

● air distribution

● rocker switch for adjusting the

temperature on driver side and

front passenger side

● demisting and defrosting

● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
● dual zone temperature

synchronisation MONO

● heated rear window and exterior

mirrors

● fan speed

Heated rear window

29.

Heated exterior mirrors

24.

Activated functions are indicated by

the LED in the respective control.

The electronic climate control system

is only fully operational when the

engine is running.
Make sure the sun sensor used by the

electronic climate control system is

not covered

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Automatic mode AUTO

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

● Press AUTO, the air distribution

and fan speed are regulated

automatically.

● Open all air vents to allow

optimised air distribution in

automatic mode.

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● Air conditioning must be

activated for optimal cooling and

demisting. Press A/C to switch on

air conditioning. The LED in the

button indicates activation.

● Set the preselected

temperatures for driver and front

passenger using the left and right

rotary ring. Recommended

temperature is 22 °C.

Press successively AUTO to select

the desired automatic settings:

● Soft Auto for a soft and silent air

distribution.

● Auto for thermal comfort and

silent air distribution.

● Auto Fast for a dynamic and

efficient air distribution.

Manual settings

Climate control system settings can

be changed by activating the

following functions:

Fan speed

Press

to increase or

decrease the air flow.
To return to automatic mode, press

AUTO.

Air distribution

Press

sucessively until the desired

direction of the air distribution is

displayed:

: to windscreen and front door

windows

: to head area and rear seats via

adjustable air vents

: to front and rear foot well

: to windscreen and front door

windows, to head area and rear

seats via adjustable air vents, to

front and rear foot well

Combinations of different air

distribution options can be select by

pressing

sucessively.

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To return to automatic air distribution,

press AUTO.

Temperature preselection

Set the preselected temperatures

separately for the driver and the front

passenger to the desired value using

the left and right switch for

adjustusting the temperature.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C.

Temperature is indicated in the

display beside the switches for

adjusting the temperature.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,

the climate control system runs at

maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is

switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,

the climate control system runs at

maximum heating.

Notice

If A/C is switched on, reducing the

set cabin temperature can cause the

engine to restart from an Autostop or

inhibit an Autostop.

Stop-start system

222.

Dual zone temperature

synchronisation MONO

Press MONO to link passenger side

temperature setting to the driver side /

to remove the linking of the

passenger side temperature setting

to the driver side. The passenger side

temperature setting is linked to the

driver side if the LED in the button

MONO is not illuminated.

Air conditioning A/C

Press A/C to switch on cooling.

Cooling is only functional when the

engine is running and climate control

fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) when outside

temperature is above a specific level.

Therefore condensation may form

and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.

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Manual air recirculation

Press

to activate the air

recirculation mode.

is shown in the

display to indicate activation.
Press

again to deactivate

recirculation mode.

Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

reduced in air recirculation mode.

In operation without cooling, the

air humidity increases, so the

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the occupants to

feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

up from outside, when cold air is

directed towards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and deactivate

Demisting and defrosting the

windows

● Press

. The LED in the button

illuminates to indicate activation.

● Air conditioning and automatic

mode are automatically switched

on. The LED in the button A/C

illuminates, AUTO is shown in the

display.

● Temperature and air distribution

are set automatically and the fan

runs at high speed.

● Switch on heated rear window

● Switch on heated

windscreen

● To return to previous mode,

press

again.

Notice

is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until

is pressed again.

is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Stop-start system

222.

Climate control

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Deactivation of electronic climate

control system

Press

subsequently until the

electronic climate control system is

deactivated.

Parking heater

The parking heater allows to heat the

vehicle's interior and to ventilate the

vehicle's interior with ambient air.

The operating status of the parking

heater is shown by an indicator with a

LED.

● LED illuminates: A timer has

been set.

● LED flashes: The system is

operating.

The LED is extinguished at the end of

the heating operation or when the

parking heater is stopped using the

remote control.
The parking heater can be

programmed using the Graphic Info

Display / Colour Info Display.

Additionally, the parking heater can

be switched on and off using a remote

control.

Radio (Infotainment system)

Press MENU to open the menu page.
Press Heating or Ventilation.
Press

to select the desired

timer. Confirm with OK.
Set the required time of the timer:

Press

{

}

to set the desired

value. Confirm with OK.
To set the timer, press

select OK on the display. Confirm with

OK.

Multimedia / Multimedia Navi Pro

Press

Press Car Apps.
Press Temperature conditioning.
Close pop-up messages with

Programme the parking heater

Press Settings.
Select Heating or Ventilation and then

press

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Two starting times for the operation of

the parking heater can be

programmed.
Press Time 1 or Time 2 to select the

desired timer and then press

Define the time by pressing

Time

1 for the timer one or

Time 2 for the

timer two.
Press

to save the settings.

Activate / deactivate the

programming

Press State.
Activate or deactivate Temperature

conditioning by pressing ON or

OFFand then press

Only one starting time can be

activated.

Parking heater via remote control

The parking heater can be switched

on or off using a remote control.

Press

. The parking heater is

activated.
Press OFF. The parking heater is

deactivated.

Replacing the battery in the remote

control

If the indicator light of the remote

control turns yellow, the charging

status of the battery is weak. If the

indicator light does not illuminated

anymore, the battery is discharged

and has to be replaced.

1. Remove the cap of the remote

control by unscrewing it with a

coin and remove the battery

2. Replace battery with a battery of

the same type. Pay attention to

the installation position.

3. Screw the cap in its place .

Temperature

preconditioning

The temperature preconditioning

allows to heat the vehicle's interior

and to ventilate the vehicle's interior

with ambient air.

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The temperature preconditioning can

be programmed using the

Infotainment system.
This function is also available via the

MyVauxhall App.
The operating status of the

temperature preconditioning is shown

by an indicator with an LED.

● LED illuminates: A timer has

been set.

● LED flashes: The system is

operating.

The LED is extinguished at the end of

the heating /ventilation operation or

when the temperature

preconditioning is stopped using the

remote control.

Operating conditions

Notice

The temperature preconditioning is

only activated if the ignition is off and

the vehicle is locked.
If the charging level of the high

voltage battery is below 30%, the

temperature preconditioning is not

activated.
When the vehicle is plugged in,

battery charging takes precedence

over pre-conditioning.

Consequently, it can only be

activated if the battery is charged

above a threshold fixed at 80%.
If a recurrent heating / ventilation is

programmed and two heating /

ventilation procedures are carried

out without operating the vehicle, the

programming is deactivated.

Programming via Infotainment

system

The temperature preconditioning can

be programmed using the

Infotainment system. Two timers can

be defined. A timer defines the time at

which the vehicle's interior is to be

heated / ventilated to a factory-set

temperature.
Restrictions:

● Only one timer can be activated.
● If two timers are defined and the

activated timer is cancelled, the

inactive timer is not activated

automatically. The timer has to

be activated manually.

● If only one timer is defined and

activated and the vehicle is not

started, the timer will be

cancelled for the following day.

The timer has to be activated

again.

Radio (Infotainment system)

Press MENU to open the menu page.
Press Heating or Ventilation.
Press

to select the desired

timer. Confirm with OK.

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Set the required time of the timer:

Press

to set the desired

value. Confirm with OK.
To set the timer, press

select OK on the display. Confirm with

OK.

Multimedia / Multimedia Navi

Press

Press Temperature conditioning.
Activate Temperature conditioning by

pressing ON.
Press Settings.
Select Heating or Ventilation.
Press Time 1 or Time 2 to select the

desired timer.
Define the time of the selected timer.
Press

to save the settings and set

the timer.

Air vents

Adjustable air vents

Air vents in the instrument panel

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats

inwards.

Outer air vents in the instrument

panel

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats

outwards.
At least two air vents must be open

while cooling is on.

Warning

Do not attach any objects to the

slats of the air vents. Risk of

damage and injury in case of an

accident.

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Rear air vents in the centre

console

To activate the distribution of

climatised / heated air via the rear air

vents, press

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.
Adjust the air flow to select the

desired speed.

: increase air flow

: decrease air flow

Air vent in the glovebox

Turn the slider up or down in order to

close or open the air vent.

Fixed air vents

Additional air vents are located

beneath the windscreen, the door

windows and in the foot wells.

Maintenance

Air intake

The air intake in front of the

windscreen in the engine

compartment must be kept clear to

allow air intake. Remove any leaves,

dirt or snow.

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Air conditioning regular

operation

In order to ensure continuously

efficient performance, cooling must

be operated for a few minutes once a

month, irrespective of the weather

and time of year. Operation with

cooling is not possible when the

outside temperature is too low.

Service

For optimal cooling performance, it is

recommended to annually check the

climate control system, starting

three years after initial vehicle

registration, including:

● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and

evaporator drainage

● performance check

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Driving and

operating

Driving hints ............................... 218

Control of the vehicle ............... 218

Steering ................................... 218

Starting and operating ............... 218

New vehicle running-in ............ 218

Ignition switch positions ........... 218

Power button ........................... 219

Starting the engine .................. 220

Overrun cut-off ........................ 222

Stop-start system .................... 222

Parking .................................... 225

Engine exhaust .......................... 226

Exhaust filter ............................ 226

Catalytic converter ................... 226

AdBlue ..................................... 227

Electric drive unit ....................... 230
Automatic transmission .............. 233
Manual transmission .................. 236
Drive systems ............................ 237

Drive modes ............................ 237

Brakes ........................................ 238

Antilock brake system ............. 238

Parking brake .......................... 238

Brake assist ............................. 241

Hill start assist ......................... 241

Regenerative braking .............. 241

Ride control systems ................. 242

Electronic Stability Control and

Traction Control system ......... 242

Descent control system ........... 243

Selective ride control ............... 244

Driver assistance systems ......... 246

Cruise control .......................... 246

Speed limiter ........................... 248

Adaptive cruise control ............ 251

Forward collision alert ............. 257

Active emergency braking ....... 258

Front pedestrian protection ..... 262

Parking assist .......................... 263

Advanced parking assist ......... 267

Side blind spot alert ................. 270

Passenger side camera ........... 272

Panoramic view system ........... 273

Rear view camera ................... 276

Traffic sign assistant ................ 278

Lane keep assist ..................... 280

Driver alert ............................... 282

Charging .................................... 283

General information ................. 283

Charging types ........................ 284

Charging cable ........................ 285

Programmable charging .......... 290

Charging status ....................... 291

Fuel ............................................ 292

Fuel for petrol engines ............. 292

Fuel for diesel engines ............ 293

Refuelling ................................ 294

Fuel consumption - CO

Emissions ............................... 295

Trailer hitch ................................ 296

General information ................. 296

Driving characteristics and

towing tips .............................. 296

Trailer towing ........................... 296

Towing equipment ................... 297

Trailer stability assist ............... 300

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Driving and operating

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Warning

Do not drive on an easily ignitable

surface. The high temperature of

the exhaust system or other

systems could ignite the surface.

Never coast with engine not

running

Many systems will not function in this

situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power

steering). Driving in this manner is a

danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an

Autostop.
Stop-start system

222.

Pedals

To ensure the pedal travel is

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

the area of the pedals.

Use only floor mats, which fit properly

and are fixed by the retainers on the

driver side.

Steering

If power steering assist is lost

because the engine stops or due to a

system malfunction, the vehicle can

be steered but may require increased

effort.

Starting and operating

New vehicle running-in

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may

occur because of wax and engine oil

evaporating off the exhaust system.

Park the vehicle in the open for a

while after the first drive and avoid

inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and

engine oil consumption may be

higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of

the exhaust filter may take place more

often.
Exhaust filter

226.

Ignition switch positions

Turn key:

Driving and operating

219

0 : ignition off: some functions

remain active until key is

removed or driver's door is

opened, provided the ignition was

on previously

1 : ignition on power mode: ignition

is on, diesel engine is preheating,

control indicators illuminate and

most electrical functions are

operable

2 : engine start: release key after

engine has been started

Steering wheel lock

Remove key from ignition switch and

turn steering wheel until it engages.

Danger

Never remove the key from

ignition switch during driving as

this will cause steering wheel lock.

Power button

The electronic key must be inside the

vehicle.
Engine start

Operate the clutch pedal (manual

transmission), the brake pedal and

press Start/Stop.

Ignition on power mode without

starting the engine

Press Start/Stop without operating

clutch or brake pedal. Control

indicators illuminate and most

electrical functions are operable.
Engine and ignition off

Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode

or when engine is running and vehicle

is stationary. Some functions remain

active until driver's door is opened,

provided the ignition was on

previously.
Emergency shut off during driving

Press Start/Stop for about three

seconds

220. Steering wheel locks

as soon as vehicle is stationary.

Steering wheel lock

The steering wheel lock activates

automatically when:

● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched

off.

To release steering wheel lock, open

and close driver's door and switch the

ignition on power mode or start the

engine directly.

220

Driving and operating

Warning

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

the vehicle must not be towed or

tow-started as the steering wheel

lock cannot be disengaged.

Operation on vehicles with

electronic key system in case of

failure

If either the electronic key fails or the

battery of the electronic key is weak,

a message may be displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

Hold the electronic key with buttons

outside at the marking on the steering

column cover as shown in the

illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal (manual

transmission), the brake pedal and

press Start/Stop.
This option is intended for

emergencies only. Replace the

electronic key battery as soon as

possible

For unlocking or locking the doors,

see fault in radio remote control unit

or electronic key system

10.

Starting the engine

Vehicles with ignition switch

Turn key to position 1 to release the

steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch

and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate

brake pedal and move selector lever

to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: wait until control

indicator

extinguishes.

Driving and operating

221

Turn key briefly to position 2 and

release after engine has been

started.
Manual transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be started

by depressing the clutch pedal

222.

Automatic transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be started

by releasing the brake pedal

222.

Vehicles with power button

● Manual transmission: operate

clutch and brake pedal.

● Automatic transmission: operate

brake pedal and move selector

lever to P or N.

● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting

procedure begins. Diesel engine

starts after control indicator

for

preheating extinguishes.

● Before restarting or to switch off

the engine when vehicle is

stationary, press Start/Stop once

more briefly.

To start the engine during an

Autostop:

● Manual transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be

started by depressing the clutch

pedal

222.

● Automatic transmission: during

an Autostop, the engine can be

started by releasing the brake

pedal

222.

Emergency shut off during driving

If the engine needs to be switched off

during driving in case of emergency,

press Start/Stop for five seconds.

Danger

Switching off the engine during

driving may cause loss of power

support for brake and steering

systems. Assistance systems and

airbag systems are disabled.

Lighting and brake lights will

extinguish. Therefore power down

the engine and ignition while

driving only when required in case

of emergency.

222

Driving and operating

Starting the vehicle at low

temperatures

Starting the engine without additional

heaters is possible down to -25 °С for

diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol

engines. Required is an engine oil

with the correct viscosity, the correct

fuel, performed services and a

sufficiently charged vehicle battery.

With temperatures below -30 °C the

automatic transmission requires a

warming phase of approx.

five minutes. The selector lever must

be in position P.

Heating functionalities

Notice

Individual heating functionalities,

such as heated seats or heated

steering wheel, may be temporarily

unavailable in the event of electrical

loading constraints. Functions will

be resumed after some minutes.

Turbo engine warm-up

Upon start-up, engine available

torque may be limited for a short time,

especially when the engine

temperature is cold. The limitation is

to allow the lubrication system to fully

protect the engine.

Overrun cut-off

The fuel supply is automatically cut off

during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle

is driven with a gear engaged but

accelerator pedal is released.
Depending on driving conditions, the

overrun cut-off may be deactivated.

Stop-start system

The stop-start system helps to save

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

emissions. When conditions allow, it

switches off the engine as soon as the

vehicle is at a low speed or at a

standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a

traffic jam.

Activation

The stop-start system is available as

soon as the engine is started, the

vehicle starts-off and the conditions

as stated below in this section are

fulfilled.
The system is ready to operate when

the LED in the button

is not

illuminated. To activate the system

when the system is deactivated,

press

If the stop-start system is temporarily

not available and the button

pressed, the LED in the button

flashes.

Driving and operating

223

Deactivation

Deactivate the stop-start system

manually by pressing

. The

deactivation is indicated when the

LED in the button illuminates.

Autostop

Vehicles with manual transmission

An Autostop can be activated at a

standstill or at speed below 12 mph.
Activate an Autostop as follows:

● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the selector lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.

The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.
Vehicles with automatic transmission

If the vehicle is at a standstill with

depressed brake pedal, Autostop is

activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled

on inclines of 12% or more.

Indication

An Autostop is indicated by control

indicator

During an Autostop, the heating and

brake performance will be

maintained.

Conditions for an Autostop

The stop-start system checks if each

of the following conditions is fulfilled.

● The stop-start system is not

manually deactivated.

● The driver's door is closed or the

driver's seat belt is fastened.

● The vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged and in good condition.

● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature

is not too high.

● The engine exhaust temperature

is not too high, e.g. after driving

with high engine load.

● The ambient temperature is not

too low.

● The climate control system

allows an Autostop.

● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the

exhaust filter is not active.

● The vehicle was driven at least at

walking speed since the last

Autostop.

Otherwise an Autostop will be

inhibited.

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Driving and operating

Notice

The Autostop may be inhibited for

several hours after a battery

replacement or reconnection.

Certain settings of the climate control

system may inhibit an Autostop.
Climate control

204.

Immediately after higher speed

driving an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in

218.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

several vehicle battery discharge

protection features are implemented

as part of the stop-start system.

Power saving measures

During an Autostop, several electrical

features such as auxiliary electric

heater or rear window heating are

disabled or switched to a power

saving mode. The fan speed of the

climate control system is reduced to

save power.

Restart of the engine by the driver

Vehicles with manual transmission

Depress the clutch pedal without

depressing the brake pedal to restart

the engine.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

The engine is restarted if

● the brake pedal is released while

the selector lever is in position D

or M

● or the brake pedal is released or

the selector lever is in position N

when the selector lever is moved

to position D or M

● or the selector lever is moved to

position R.

Restart of the engine by the stop-

start system

The selector lever must be in neutral

to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions

occurs during an Autostop, the

engine will be restarted automatically

by the stop-start system:

● The stop-start system is

manually deactivated.

● The driver's seat belt is

unfastened and the driver's door

is opened.

● The engine temperature is too

low.

● The charging level of the vehicle

battery is below a defined level.

● The brake vacuum is not

sufficient.

● The vehicle is driven at least at

walking speed.

● The climate control system

requests an engine start.

● The air conditioning is manually

switched on.

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

portable CD player, is connected to

the power outlet, a brief power drop

during the restart might be noticeable.

Driving and operating

225

Parking

Warning

● Do not park the vehicle on an

easily ignitable surface. The

high temperature of the

exhaust system could ignite the

surface.

● Apply the parking brake.
● If the vehicle is on a level

surface or uphill slope, engage

first gear or set the selector

lever to position P. On an uphill

slope, turn the front wheels

away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill

slope, engage reverse gear or

set the selector lever to position

P. Turn the front wheels

towards the kerb.

● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.
● Remove the ignition key from

the ignition switch or switch off

ignition on vehicles with power

button. Depending on version,

turn the steering wheel until the

steering wheel lock is felt to

engage.

● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm

system.

● The engine cooling fans may run

after the engine has been

switched off

304.

Caution

After running at high engine

speeds or with high engine loads,

operate the engine briefly at a low

load or run in neutral for

approx. 30 seconds before

switching off, in order to protect

the turbocharger.

Notice

In the event of an accident with

airbag deployment, the engine is

switched off automatically if the

vehicle comes to a standstill within a

certain time.

In countries with extremely low

temperatures it may be necessary to

park the vehicle without applied

parking brake. Make sure to park the

vehicle on a level surface.

226

Driving and operating

Engine exhaust

Danger

Engine exhaust gases contain

poisonous carbon monoxide,

which is colourless and odourless

and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior

of the vehicle, open the windows.

Have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load

compartment, otherwise exhaust

gases could enter the vehicle.

Exhaust filter

Automatic cleaning process

The exhaust filter system filters soot

particles out of the exhaust gases.
The start of saturation of the exhaust

filter is indicated by the temporary

illumination of

accompanied by a message in the

Driver Information Centre.

As soon as the traffic conditions

permit, regenerate the filter by driving

at a vehicle speed of at least 40 mph

until the control indicator

extinguishes.

Notice

On a new vehicle, the first exhaust

filter regeneration operations may

be accompanied by a burning smell,

which is normal. Following

prolonged operation of the vehicle at

very low speed or at idle, water

vapour can be emitted at the

exhaust on acceleration. This does

not affect the behaviour of the

vehicle or the environment.

Cleaning process not possible

stays on, accompanied

by an audible signal and a message,

this indicates that the exhaust filter

additive level is too low.
The reservoir must be topped-up

without delay. Seek the assistance of

a workshop.

Catalytic converter

The catalytic converter reduces the

amount of harmful substances in the

exhaust gases.

Caution

Fuel grades other than those listed

on pages

292,

350 could

damage the catalytic converter or

electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and

damage the catalytic converter.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

In the event of misfiring, uneven

engine running, a reduction in engine

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

can be continued for a short period,

keeping vehicle speed and engine

speed low.

Driving and operating

227

AdBlue

General information

The selective catalytic reduction

(BlueInjection) is a method to

substantially reduce the nitrogen

oxides in the exhaust emission. This

is achieved by injecting a Diesel

Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the exhaust

system. The ammonia released by

the fluid reacts with nitrous gases

(NO

) from the exhaust and turns it

into nitrogen and water.
The designation of this fluid is

AdBlue

. It is a non-toxic, non-

flammable, colourless and odourless

fluid which consists of 32% urea and

68% water.

Warning

Avoid contact of your eyes or skin

with AdBlue.
In case of eye or skin contact,

rinse off with water.

Caution

Avoid contact of the paintwork with

AdBlue.
In case of contact, rinse off with

water.

AdBlue freezes at a temperature of

approx. -11 °C. As the vehicle is

equipped with an AdBlue preheater,

the emissions reduction at low

temperatures is ensured. The AdBlue

preheater works automatically.
In some circumstances below the

mentioned temperature, an error

message appears in the Driver

Information Centre. In this event, park

the vehicle in a space with a higher

ambient temperature until AdBlue is

liquefied.

Notice

Frozen and again liquefied AdBlue is

usable without quality loss.

The typical AdBlue consumption is

approx. 2 l per 600 miles, but can also

be higher depending on driving

behaviour (e.g. high load or towing).

Level warnings

Depending on the calculated range of

AdBlue, different messages are

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre. The messages and the

restrictions are a legal requirement.

1. The first possible warning is Top

up emissions additive: Starting

prevented in 1500 mi.
When switching on the ignition,

this warning will show up once

briefly with the calculated range.

Additionally, control indicator

will illuminate and a chime will

sound. Driving is possible without

any restrictions.

2. The next warning level is entered

with a range below 500 miles. The

message with the current range

will always be displayed when

ignition is switched on.

Additionally, control indicator

will illuminate and a chime will

sound. Refill AdBlue before

entering the next warning level.
When driving, the chime sounds

and the message is displayed

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Driving and operating

every 60 miles until the additive

tank has been topped-up.

3. The next warning level is entered

with a range below 60 miles. The

message with the current range

will always be displayed when

ignition is switched on.

Additionally, control indicator

will flash and a chime will sound.

Refill AdBlue as soon as possible

before the AdBlue tank is

completely empty. Otherwise, a

restart of the engine will not be

possible.
When driving, the chime sounds

and the message is displayed

every 6 miles until the additive

tank has been topped-up.

4. The last warning level is entered

when the AdBlue tank is empty.

Restart of the engine is not

possible. The following warning

message will be displayed:
Top up emissions additive:

Starting prevented
Additionally, control indicator

will flash and a chime will sound.

Refill the tank to a level of at least

5 l of AdBlue, otherwise restarting

of the engine is not possible.

Notice

For D16DT engines, different levels

apply.

High emission warnings

In the event of a fault with the

emissions control system, different

messages are displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. The messages

and the restrictions are a legal

requirement.

1. If a fault is detected for the first

time, the warning Emissions fault

is displayed.
Additionally, control indicators

and

will illuminate and a

chime will sound. Driving is

possible without any restrictions.
If it is a temporary fault, the alert

disappears during the next

journey, after self-diagnosis of the

emissions control system.

2. If the fault is confirmed by the

emission control system, the

following message will be

displayed:
Emissions fault: Starting

prevented in 650 miles.
Additionally, control indicators

and

will illuminate and a

chime will sound.
When driving, the message is

displayed every 30 s while the

fault persists.

3. If the last warning level is entered,

the following warning message

will be displayed:
Emissions fault: Starting

prevented
Additionally, control indicators

and

will illuminate and a

chime will sound.
Consult a workshop for

assistance.

Driving and operating

229

Refilling AdBlue

Caution

Only use AdBlue that complies

with European standards

DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1.
Do not use additives.
Do not dilute AdBlue.
Otherwise the selective catalytic

reduction system could be

damaged.

Notice

Whenever a filling pump with a

nozzle for passenger cars is not

available at a filling station, use only

AdBlue bottles or canisters with a

sealed refill adapter for refilling, to

prevent splashback and overspill,

and in order to ensure that the fumes

from the tank are captured and do

not emerge. AdBlue in bottles or

canisters is available in many filling

stations and can be purchased e.g.

at Vauxhall dealers and other retail

outlets.

Since AdBlue has a limited

durability, check the date of expiry

before refilling.
Notice

Refill the AdBlue tank to a level of at

least 10 l, to ensure that the new

AdBlue level is being detected.
In case AdBlue refill is not

successfully detected:

1. Continuously drive the vehicle

for ten minutes making sure that

vehicle speed is always higher

than 12 mph.

2. If AdBlue refill is detected

successfully, AdBlue supply-

driven warnings or limitations will

disappear.

If AdBlue refill is still not detected,

seek the assistance of a workshop.
If AdBlue must be refilled at

temperatures below -11 °C, the

refilling of AdBlue may not be

detected by the system. In this

event, park the vehicle in a space

with a higher ambient temperature

until AdBlue is liquified.

Notice

When unscrewing the protective cap

from the filler neck, ammonia fumes

may emerge. Do not inhale as the

fumes have a pungent smell. The

fumes are not harmful by inhalation.

The AdBlue tank should be filled

completely. This must be done if the

warning message regarding

prevention of an engine restart is

already displayed.
The vehicle must be parked on a level

surface.
The filler neck for AdBlue is located

behind the fuel filler flap, which is

located at left rear side of the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with an

electronic key system, the fuel filler

flap can only be opened if the vehicle

is unlocked.

1. Remove key from ignition switch.
2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia

fumes entering the interior of the

vehicle.

3. Release the fuel filler flap by

pushing the flap

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