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Vauxhall Signum (2007 year). Instruction - part 3

Keys, doors, windows, sun roof

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Vauxhall alarm system 3

Monitors

z the doors, luggage compartment,

bonnet,

z the passenger compartment,

z vehicle tilt, e.g. if it is raised,

z the ignition.

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Do not use the system if there are people

in the vehicle! The doors cannot be

unlocked from the inside.

To lock

To activate

Press button p on the remote control

All doors, windows, the sun roof 3 and the

- or -

bonnet must be closed. Within no more

central locking switch m in driver’s door -

than10 seconds of locking, press button p

press when doors are closed.

on the remote control again.

Open tailgate

If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s

door must be opened and closed again so

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Warning

that the Vauxhall alarm system can be

activated again.

Do not drive with the luggage

compartment open, e.g. when

transporting bulky objects, since toxic

exhaust gas could penetrate the interior.

Also, the number plate cannot be clearly

read unless the luggage compartment is

closed.

Fitting of accessories on the tailgate will

increase its weight. If it becomes too heavy,

the tailgate will then not stay open.

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After the first 10 seconds of the Vauxhall

alarm system activation:

z LED flashes

= System switched on

slowly

z LED comes

= Switch-off function

on for approx.

1 second

If a system fault occurs, contact a

workshop for assistance.

Activation without monitoring of

Light emitting diode (LED)

passenger compartment and vehicle tilt

During the first 10 seconds of the Vauxhall

Activate e.g. when animals are left in the

alarm system activation:

vehicle.

z LED comes on = Test, switch-on delay

1. Close tailgate and bonnet.

z LED flashes

= Door, luggage

2. Press button Ä, LED in button flashes

quickly

compartment, open

(maximum of 10 seconds), see next

bonnet or system

column.

faults

3. Close doors.

4. Switch on the Vauxhall alarm system.

LED illuminates. After approx. 10

seconds the system is activated, without

monitoring of the passenger

compartment or vehicle tilt. LED flashes

until system is switched off.

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Note

z Changes to the vehicle interior, such as

the use of seat covers, could impair the

function of passenger compartment

monitoring.

z Disable interior monitoring if the interior

of the vehicle switched off is being

heated.

Alarm

An alarm can be triggered whilst the

Vauxhall alarm system is active:

z an acoustic signal (horn) and

z a visual signal (hazard warning lights).

The number of alarms and the duration

To deactivate

Child safety locks

thereof are stipulated by law.

Press button q of the remote control

- or -

The alarm can be silenced by pressing a

9 Warning

turn on the ignition.

button of the remote control or by

switching on the ignition. The Vauxhall

Use the child safety lock whenever

If there is a fault in the remote control,

alarm system is deactivated at the same

children are occupying the rear seats.

unlock vehicle as described on page 33.

time.

Disregard may lead to injuries or

If the alarm is triggered when the driver’s

endanger life. Vehicle passengers should

door is opened, deactivate the Vauxhall

be informed accordingly.

alarm system by switching on the ignition.

Turn rotary knob at rear door lock from the

vertical position using key: door cannot be

opened from inside.

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The programmed universal remote control

4. Press the button on the instruction remote

can replace the individual remote control

control unit while pressing and holding

units of the systems to be operated. Three

the desired button of the universal

buttons on the underside of the mirror

remote control.

housing can be used to operate various

5. The control indicator in the mirror

systems.

housing will flash slowly at first. As soon

Consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer

as it flashes rapidly, release both

for details on compatible systems.

buttons. The universal radio control

system is now programmed for the

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Warning

chosen system.

6. To program other buttons with other

Ensure that no persons, animals or

systems, repeat steps 3 to 5.

objects are in the movement zone of the

system to be operated (e.g. a garage

If a system cannot be operated after

door). Vehicle passengers should be

repeated programming, and the control

Universal remote control in mirror

informed of the hazards.

indicator flashes rapidly for a short time

housing 3

after the relevant button has been pressed

to operate up to 3 different remotely

Basic programming of the universal radio

and then illuminates for 2 seconds, the

operated systems (e.g. garage door,

control system

receiver may be equipped with a variable

domestic alarm system, domestic exterior

1. Switch on ignition.

code system, see next page.

lighting).

2. When programming for the first time,

press both outer buttons under the

mirror housing, until the control indicator

alongside the buttons flashes rapidly.

3. Hold the instruction remote control unit at a

distance of 0 to 30 cm from the control

button area of the mirror housing.

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Exterior mirrors

Swinging in exterior mirror

For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior

Instruction: The exterior mirrors can be folded

mirrors will swing out of their normal

Adjusting exterior mirrors 3

in by gently pressing the outer edge of the

mounting position if they are bumped with

Adjustment using the four-way switch in

housing.

sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by

the driver’s door: If the outer mirror

applying slight pressure to the mirror

switch 1 is pressed, the four-way switch

Electric 3 (both mirror switches must not be

housing.

operates the driver and passenger

latched into position):

mirrors 3, if the inner mirror switch 2 is

Aspherical exterior mirror 3

Push four-way switch to the right: outside

pressed, it only operates the passenger

The aspherical mirror glass makes the blind

rear view mirrors swivel in.

mirror.

angle smaller. The curvature makes objects

Push four-way to the left: outside rear view

look smaller, making it more difficult to

The glass of the mirror is adjusted in the

mirrors swivel out.

estimate how far away following vehicles

relevant direction in accordance with the

are.

operation of the four-way switch.

Return the mirrors to the driving position

before starting off.

Electrical seat adjustment with Memory

function 3:

The mirrors can be retracted from the

If the inner mirror switch 2 is pressed, the

outside: Press button p on the remote

passenger-side exterior mirror is pointed

control approx. 1 second. The mirrors will

automatically at the rear tyres after

be extended the next time the vehicle is

reverse gear is engaged in order to assist

unlocked.

parking (not if towing a trailer) 3.

Swivelling only allowed at speeds of up to

4 mph (7 km/h).

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Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirrors 3

on the driver’s side

Dazzle from following vehicles at night is

automatically reduced.

The mirror does not reduce dazzle when:

z the ignition is switched off,

z reverse gear is engaged or selector lever

set to R,

z the interior lights are on,

z a door is open.

Interior mirror

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3

Dazzle from following vehicles at night is

To adjust, swivel mirror housing.

automatically reduced.

Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing

The sensor is located at the bottom of

to reduce dazzle from following vehicles at

the housing. In the case of vehicles with

night.

a position memory for electrically operated

front seats 3 or a universal remote

control 3, the sensor is located at the top

right of the mirror glass.

The mirror does not reduce dazzle when:

z the ignition is switched off,

z reverse gear is engaged or selector lever

set to R,

z the interior lights are on,

z a door is open.

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Electric windows

9 Warning

Take care when operating the electronic

windows. Risk of injury, especially for

children. Vehicle occupants should be

informed accordingly.

If there are children on the rear seat,

switch on the child safety system 3 for

the electric windows.

Keep a close watch on the windows when

closing them. Ensure that nothing

becomes trapped in them as they move.

Operation via 2 rocker buttons in the

Vehicles with rear 3 electric windows have

The electric windows can be used

driver’s door. Additional rocker buttons in

a slide switch between the buttons in the

the front passenger door and the rear

driver’s door

z with ignition on,

doors 3.

z up: the front windows can be operated

z within 10 minutes of switching ignition

To operate window in stages, tap switch.

using the buttons,

off,

For automatic opening or closing, keep

z down: the rear windows can be operated

z within 10 minutes of opening or closing

switch pressed for slightly longer; to stop

using the buttons.

the driver’s door,

window movement, tap switch again.

z within 10 minutes of inserting or

removing the ignition key.

Readiness for operation stops when the

vehicle is locked.

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Safety function

If the window glass encounters resistance

above the middle of the window during

automatic closing, it is immediately

stopped and the window opened again.

If the windows do not move easily (e.g. on

account of frost), keep pressing the switch

for the window in question until the window

has been closed in stages.

Child safety system for rear windows 3

Closing windows from outside

Switch z in the driver’s door

The windows can be closed from

outside using the remote control: Depress

z press (switch z illuminates in red): rear

the p button until the windows are closed.

windows cannot be operated using the

buttons in the rear doors,

z press again (switch z no longer

illuminates in red): rear windows can be

operated using the buttons in the rear

doors.

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Automatic closing 3

Fault

see page 33.

If the windows cannot be opened and

closed automatically, activate the window

Overload

electronics as follows:

If the windows are repeatedly operated at

short intervals, the power supply is briefly

1. Close doors.

cut off.

2. Switch on ignition.

The system is protected by fuses in the fuse

3. Window completely open.

box - see page 243.

4. Close window and press on button for at

least 3 seconds.

5. Repeat for each window.

Windows in rear doors

Turn hand crank 3 towards the front or

rear.

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Sun roof 3

To raise

Turn the rotary switch to any position

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Warning

between d and e. The sun roof will

automatically move to the desired position.

Caution when operating the sun roof.

When the switch is in position e, the sun

Risk of injury, particularly to children.

roof is fully raised.

Vehicle passengers should be informed

To lower

accordingly.

Turn rotary switch to d.

Keep a close watch on the sliding roof

Position memory

when closing it. Ensure that nothing

After the ignition has been switched on, the

becomes trapped as it moves.

sun roof can be automatically returned to

its last position by briefly pressing the

The electric sun roof can be operated

rotary switch.

z with ignition on,

Operated using rotary switch in the

z within 10 minutes of switching ignition

overhead control panel.

off,

To open

z within 10 minutes of opening or closing

Turn the rotary switch to any position

the driver’s door,

between d and ü. The sun roof will

z within 10 minutes of inserting or

automatically move to the desired position.

removing the ignition key.

When the switch is in position ü, the sun

Readiness for operation stops when the

roof is fully opened.

vehicle is locked.

Comfort position

Set rotary switch to position f. With the

roof in this position, wind noise is reduced.

To close

Turn rotary switch to d.

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Safety function

Automatic closing 3

If the sun roof encounters resistance during

see page 33.

automatic closing, it is immediately

Sun shade

stopped and opened again, as long as the

To reduce the sunlight in the interior with

vehicle is stationary.

the sliding roof closed or raised.

9 Warning

Open or close sun shade as required.

When the sun roof is opened, the sun shade

If when the vehicle is being driven the sun

is also opened.

roof encounters resistance during

automatic closing, because of the higher

closing forces involved the protective

function cannot be guaranteed, and

there is a risk of injury.

Closing sun roof from outside

If the sun roof movement is stiff, e.g. due to

To close the sun roof from outside with the

frost, turn rotary switch to d and keep it

remote control: Press button p until the

pressed until the sun roof is closed.

sun roof is closed.

If the windows are to be closed from

outside the vehicle, but the sun roof is to be

left open, briefly press the rotary switch

before switching off the ignition.

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Overload

3. Turn rotary switch to ü and keep it

If the system is overloaded, the power

depressed until the sun roof is open.

supply is automatically cut off for a short

4. Turn rotary switch to d and keep it

time.

depressed until the sun roof is closed.

Fault

5. Turn rotary switch to e and leave there

If the sun roof no longer assumes the

until the sun roof is fully raised.

desired position automatically, program

sun roof electronics as follows:

6. Turn rotary switch to d and keep it

depressed until the sun roof is closed.

1. Switch on ignition.

2. Press the rotary switch until the sun roof

is shut, then keep it pressed for at least a

further 3 seconds.

Roller blinds at rear door

windows 3

To reduce sunlight at the rear seats.

Pull the blind upwards using the grip and

engage it at the top in the door frame.

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Seats, interior

Seats, interior

Instructionly adjustable front seats

48

Electrically adjustable front seats 3 ..

50

Head restraints

53

Armrest 3 between the front seats

55

Armrest between rear seats

56

Rear seats

56

Travel Assistant 3

58

Luggage compartment extension

65

Luggage compartment cover

67

Safety net 3

68

Instructionly adjustable front seats

Adjusting the backrest

Lashing eyes

69

To adjust, turn side handwheel on the seat

Notes on loading the vehicle

70

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Warning

while releasing the load on the backrest.

Three-stage safety system

71

Three-point seat belts

71

Move backrest to suit seating position.

Never adjust seats during driving, as they

Belt tensioners

72

can move uncontrollably.

Operating the seat belts

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Child restraint system 3

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Adjust seat longitudinally

To adjust seat position, pull handle at front

Airbag System

80

of seat, move seat and then release

Cigarette lighter 3

94

handle.

Accessory socket 3

94

Ashtray

95

Stowage compartments

96

Drink holders

97

Sun visors

97

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Adjusting the seat height 3

To adjust seat incline 3

Adjusting the lumbar support 3

To adjust height of seat, operate lever on

Pump action of lever

To adjust, activate the lever on the

outboard rear side of seat.

Upwards:

Seat steeper

backrest, relieving pressure on the backrest

as you do so.

Pump action of lever

Downwards:

Seat flatter

Upwards:

Seat higher

Adjust lumbar support to suit personal

requirements.

Downwards:

Seat lower

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Electrically adjustable front

seats 3

9 Warning

Care must be taken when operating the

electrically adjustable seats. There is a

risk of injury, particularly for children, and

a danger that articles could become

trapped.

Keep a close watch on the seats when

adjusting them.

Vehicle passengers should be informed

accordingly.

To adjust thigh support 3 on the sports

Seat position

seats 3

Adjust driver’s seat such that with the

Adjustment

To adjust, press button in recessed grip

driver sitting upright the steering wheel is

The seat position can be adjusted by

located in the centre beneath the adjusting

held in the area of its upper spokes with the

means of switches on the outboard side of

cushion and move the thigh support.

driver’s arms slightly bent.

the seats.

Adjust thigh support to suit personal

Push passenger seat as far back as

Adjusting the inclination

requirements.

possible.

Move switch 1 upwards/downwards at

front.

The seat backrests must not be tilted too

far back (recommended tilting angle

approx. 25°).

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Failure to observe the descriptions could

lead to injuries which could be fatal.

Vehicle passengers should be informed

accordingly before starting off.

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Adjusting the longitudinal position

Electrically operated lumbar support 3 on

Seat position

Move switch 1 forwards/backwards.

driver’s seat

Adjust driver’s seat such that with the

Adjust lumbar support using four-way

driver sitting upright the steering wheel is

Height adjustment

switch on outboard side of driver’s seat.

held in the area of its upper spokes with the

Move switch 1 upwards/downwards at rear

driver’s arms slightly bent.

Adjust lumbar support to suit personal

Seat backrest adjustment

requirements.

Push passenger seat as far back as

Turn switch 2 forwards/backwards.

possible.

Moving support up and down: push button

Operate switch until desired seat position is

up or down.

The seat backrests must not be tilted too

reached. Seat position - see page 51.

far back (recommended tilting angle

Increasing and decreasing support: push

After adjusting the seat, adjust height of

approx. 25°).

button forward or backward.

seat belt - see page 75.

Thigh support 3 on driver’s seat

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see page 50.

Failure to observe the descriptions could

lead to injuries which could be fatal.

Vehicle passengers should be informed

accordingly before starting off.

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