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Vauxhall Signum (2007 year). Instruction - part 12

Driving and operation

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9 Warning

Fuel is flammable and explosive. When

handling fuel or in the immediate vicinity,

avoid naked flames or sparks. Do not

smoke. This also applies where the

presence of fuel is revealed by its

characteristic smell. If fuel odours occur in

the car, have a workshop eliminate the

fault immediately.

Fuel filler neck at right rear side of vehicle.

The tank flap is locked together with the

doors - see page 30.

Refuelling

Correct filling depends to a large extent on

Open the tank flap.

proper operation of the fuel dispensing

9 Warning

Unscrew the fuel filler cap, remove and

pump:

suspend from the tank flap.

1. Fully insert the pump nozzle and switch it

Care must be taken when handling fuel.

The fuel tank has a limiting system which

on.

Before refuelling, turn off engine and also

prevents overfilling of the tank.

2. After an automatic shut-off the nominal

shut off external heaters with combustion

capacity of the fuel tank is reached by

chambers (identified by stickers on fuel

means of two metered top-ups. Insert

filler cap). Switch off mobile phones.

fuel dispensing pump as far as it will go.

To close, position the fuel filler cap and

The tank display updates more quickly if

rotate past the resistance until the cap

the ignition is switched off during

audibly clicks over the retainer.

refuelling.

Close fuel tank cover.

Wipe off any overflowing fuel immediately.

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Damage to the catalytic converter or the

z If unburned fuel enters the catalytic

vehicle may result if the following points

converter, this may result in overheating

are not observed:

and irreparable damage to the catalytic

converter.

z On ignition faults, uneven running after

cold start, a clear drop-off in engine

You should therefore avoid

power or other unusual operating

unnecessarily long use of the starter

symptoms which could indicate a fault in

when starting off, running the tank dry

the ignition system, contact a workshop

(an irregular fuel supply will lead to

immediately. Continue driving if

overheating) and starting the engine by

necessary for a short time at low speed

pushing or towing.

and low revs.

Irregular engine running and a loss of

engine power when the Electronic

Stability Program (ESP®^Plus 3) comes

Catalytic converter, exhaust

into action are the result of operating

gases

conditions and are therefore of no

Catalytic converter for petrol engines

significance - see page 196.

Leaded fuel will damage the catalytic

converter and parts of the electronic

system, rendering them inoperative.

Use of high-quality fuels other than those

specified on page 188 (e.g. LRP¹⁾) could

damage the catalytic converter.

On vehicles with a catalytic converter, the

fuel tank filler neck is of a narrow design so

that a dispensing pump for leaded fuel

cannot be inserted.

¹⁾ LRP = Lead Replacement Petrol.

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z If the control indicator Z for exhaust

Catalytic converter for diesel engines

gases flashes, slow down until the

Damage to the catalytic converter or the

flashing stops and the control indicator

vehicle may result if the following points

illuminates. Contact a workshop for

are not observed:

assistance immediately. Control

z On uneven running, a clear drop-off in

indicator Z for exhaust gases - see

engine power or other unusual operating

page 192.

symptoms, contact a workshop

immediately. Continue driving if

necessary for a short time at low speed

and low revs.

Irregular engine running and a loss of

engine power when the Electronic

Stability Program (ESP®^Plus 3) comes

into action are the result of operating

conditions and are therefore of no

Controlling exhaust emission

Some of the damaging substances in

significance - see page 196.

the exhaust such as carbon monoxide (CO),

hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrous

oxides (NO_x) are reduced to a minimum

by making structural changes - mainly in

the injection system and the ignition system

in conjunction with the catalytic converter.

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Flashing with the engine running indicates

a fault which could lead to catalytic

converter damage. You may continue

driving without damage if you back off

until flashing stops and the control

indicator comes on. Contact a workshop

immediately.

Control indicator Z for exhaust

Control indicator A for engine electronics

Illuminates when the ignition is switched on

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

and during the start attempt. Goes off

ignition is switched on.

shortly after the engine starts running.

If it illuminates when the engine is running,

Illuminated with the engine running

there is a fault in engine or transmission

indicates a fault in the exhaust gas

electronics. The electronic system switches

cleaning system. The permitted emissions

to an emergency running program. Fuel

may be exceeded. Contact a workshop

consumption may be increased and the

immediately.

driveability of the vehicle may be impaired.

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Driving and operation

Diesel particle filter 3

The self-cleaning function will

The diesel particle filter system removes

automatically operate while driving after

polluting soot particles out of the engine

the engine has reached its normal

exhaust gases. The system includes a self-

operating temperature. The control

cleaning function that operates

indicator ! will continue to flash until the

automatically while driving. The filter is

self-cleaning operation is complete. This

cleaned by burning the trapped soot

may take up to 20 minutes of driving. The

particles at a high temperature. There may

time will be shorter at higher vehicle

be an increase in fuel consumption,

speeds. If the vehicle is not moving for

exhaust smell, and engine cooling fan

more than a few minutes, then the self-

operation 3 during the self-cleaning

cleaning function will not operate.

operation.

Operation will continue when driving

resumes.

The self-cleaning function can not operate

automatically during certain driving

situations where the engine does not reach

its normal operating temperature. An

example of this would be driving only short

distances in cold weather. If the filter needs

cleaning and recent driving situations did

not allow the function to automatically

operate, then the control indicator ! will

flash. If this occurs, then you may continue

to drive the vehicle normally. The vehicle

will not be damaged and does not require

service.

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Maintenance

Have all maintenance work carried out at

the intervals specified. We recommend

that you entrust this work to your Vauxhall

Authorised Repairer, who has proper

equipment and trained personnel

available. Electronic testing systems permit

rapid diagnosis and remedy of faults. This

way you can be certain that all

components of the vehicle’s electrical,

injection and ignition systems operate

correctly, that your vehicle has a low level

of pollutant emission and that the catalytic

converter system will have a long service

life.

We recommend that you do not turn the

The control indicator ! goes off as soon as

ignition off until the self-cleaning operation

the self-cleaning operation is complete.

You are thereby making an important

is complete. If you must turn the ignition off

contribution towards keeping the air clean

before the operation is complete, then the

and compliance with emissions legislation.

operation will automatically resume when

Checking and adjustment of the fuel-

driving the next time and after the engine

injection and ignition systems is part of the

has reached its normal operating

scope of inspection. For this reason you

temperature.

should have all maintenance work carried

out at the intervals specified in your Service

Booklet.

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197

ESP®^Plus is ready for operation as soon as

Illuminates while driving:

the ignition is switched on and control

The system is switched off or a fault has

indicator v goes out.

occurred. The vehicle can continue to be

driven. However, driving stability may

Control indicator v flashes when ESP®^Plus

worsen depending on the nature of the

is in action.

road surface.

The vehicle is now in a critical situation;

Switch on ESP®^Plus again, or have the

ESP®^Plus allows you to keep control of the

cause of the fault rectified by a workshop.

vehicle and reminds you to match your

The system’s integrated self-diagnostics

speed to the road conditions.

allows faults to be quickly remedied.

9 Warning

Do not let this special safety feature

tempt you into taking risks when driving.

Control indicator v

Traffic safety can only be achieved by

Illuminates for a few seconds when the

adopting a responsible driving style.

ignition is switched on. The system is now

ready for operation.

Flashing during driving:

This shows the system has come into

action. The engine output may be reduced

(the sound of the engine changes) and the

vehicle may be braked automatically to a

small degree.

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Driving and operation

Continuous Damping Control 3 (CDC)

SPORT mode

Normal mode

When driving in SPORT mode, the

CDC automatically adapts vehicle

damping, steering 3 (not for engines

damping to the current driving situation

Z 28 NEL/NET)¹⁾, throttle application and -

and road conditions.

for automatic transmissions 3 - the shifting

points are changed.

The system continually monitors wheel and

vehicle movements and immediately

Damping and steering 3 become more

modifies the damping of each shock

direct and provide better contact with the

absorber. Chassis calibration is optimally

road surface. The engine reacts more

adapted to the driving situation and road

quickly to accelerator movements.

conditions.

With automatic transmission 3 the shift

Continuous Damping Control is always in

times are reduced and gear changes occur

normal mode with the ignition is switched

at higher engine speeds (not when cruise

on. If desired, the system can be switched

control 3 is active).

to SPORT mode.

Activating SPORT mode

Press the SPORT button. The LED in the

In SPORT mode, the damping control is

button illuminates.

adapted to a sportier driving style, among

other things. This adaptation results in a

In vehicles with automatic transmission 3

"harder" suspension setting.

the control indicator 1 also illuminates in

the transmission display.

SPORT mode - see next column.

If the winter program has been

switched on 3 (vehicles with automatic

transmission 3) SPORT mode cannot be

activated.

Winter program - see page 180.

¹⁾ Sales designation - see page 280.

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Deactivating SPORT mode

The system’s integrated self-diagnostics

Briefly press the SPORT button again. The

allows faults to be quickly remedied.

LED in the button goes out. The Continuous

Damping Control system resumes Normal

mode.

SPORT mode is switched off by switching

off the ignition or switching off the winter

program 3 (vehicles with automatic

transmission 3).

Winter program, see page 180.

Control indicator u for Continuous

Damping Control or SPORT mode fault

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on. If the control

indicator does not go out, or if it comes on

while driving, there is a fault in the

Continuous Damping Control system or

SPORT mode. The system is not ready for

operation. Have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop.

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Driving and operation

Cruise control 3

With automatic transmission 3, only use

Cruise control can store and maintain

cruise control in D or in automatic mode

speeds of approx. 20 to 125 mph (30 to 200

with Easytronic 3.

km/h). Deviation from the saved speed is

When the cruise control is active, reaction

possible on uphill or downhill inclines.

times may be increased due to the different

For safety reasons the cruise control

position of the feet.

cannot be activated until the foot brake

has been operated once.

9 Warning

Cruise control is operated with

Even with cruise control activated, the

buttons m, g, and § on the turn signal

driver has full responsibility for

stalk.

maintaining an appropriate speed.

Do not use the cruise control if it is not

Disregard of these instructions could lead

advisable to maintain a constant speed

to injury or danger to life.

(e.g. in situations presenting a danger to

Control indicator m

yourself and other road users, in heavy

Illuminates for a few seconds when the

traffic or on winding, slippery or greasy

ignition is switched on. The system is now

roads).

ready for operation.

When driving, control indicator m will

illuminates as soon as the system is

switched on.

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Decelerate

To deactivate

With cruise control active, hold down

Briefly press button §: Cruise control is

button g or briefly press it repeatedly:

switched off, control indicator m goes out

speed is reduced continuously or in steps

and the vehicle slowly decelerates. To

of 1.2 mph (2 km/h).

continue driving, depress the accelerator

pedal in the usual manner.

When button g is released the current

speed is stored and maintained.

For reasons of safety, cruise control

deactivates under certain driving

conditions.

For example:

z the vehicle’s speed drops below

approx. 20 mph (30 km/h) or

z the brake pedal is depressed or

To activate

z the clutch pedal is depressed or

Briefly press button m: the current speed is

z selector lever of automatic

stored and maintained. The accelerator

transmission 3 or Easytronic 3 in N.

pedal can be released.

Vehicle speed can be increased by

Resuming the stored speed

depressing the accelerator pedal. When

Briefly press button g at a speed above

the accelerator pedal is released, the

20 mph (30 km/h): the speed selected

previously stored speed is resumed.

before the cruise control was switched off

is resumed.

Increase

With cruise control active, hold down

The stored speed value is deleted when the

button m or briefly press it repeatedly:

ignition is switched on.

speed is increased continuously or in steps

of 1.2 mph (2 km/h) without using the

accelerator pedal.

When button m is released the current

speed is stored and maintained.

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Driving and operation

Parking distance sensor 3

The system registers distance by means of

To activate

The parking distance sensor makes reverse

four sensors in each of the front and rear

With the ignition switched on, the front and

parking easier by measuring the distance

bumpers.

rear parking distance sensor systems are

between the vehicle and an obstacle, and

automatically activated when reverse gear

giving an acoustic signal in the passenger

is engaged.

compartment.

The parking distance sensor can also be

activated at speeds of less than 15 mph

(25 km/h) by pressing the

r

button on

the instrument panel.

An illuminated LED and an acoustic signal

indicate that it is ready for operation.

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If the vehicle approaches an obstacle to

Caravan/trailer towing equipment 3,

the front or rear, an series of signals is

caravan/trailer towing

sounded in the vehicle interior. The interval

The system automatically detects if a

between the signals becomes shorter as

towbar is properly fitted to the vehicle.

the distance is reduced. If the distance is

When towing, inserting the trailer plug in

less than 30 cm, the signal will be

the socket automatically switches off the

continuous.

parking distance sensor system for the

rear.

9 Warning

Fitting rear load racks 3

Under certain circumstances, various

Rear load racks, e.g. bicycle racks, fitted

reflective surfaces on objects or clothing

near the sensors could disrupt the system.

as well as external noise sources may

cause the system to fail to detect

obstacles. For this reason, care must be

Control indicator

r

taken when reversing even if the parking

Illuminates:

distance sensor is operational. This is of

Fault in system. The system is not

particular importance when in the vicinity

operational. Have cause of fault remedied

of pedestrians.

by a workshop. The system’s integrated

To deactivate

self diagnostics allows faults to be quickly

remedied.

To deactivate the system, press button

r

again, the LED in the button will go dark.

Flashes:

The fault is due to sensors obstructed with

The system switches itself off automatically

when the forwards speed exceeds

snow or ice. The sensors must be

undamaged and free of dirt, snow and ice.

approx. 15 mph (25 km/h).

Interference due to external sources of

ultra sound (e.g. pneumatic drills, rotary

machines). Once the source of interference

is removed, the system will operate

normally.

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Driving and operation

The vehicle is automatically raised at the

Tyre pressure monitoring system 3

rear, increasing the spring travel and

The tyre pressure monitoring system

ground clearance.

continuously monitors the pressure of all

four tyres while the vehicle is being driven.

The automatic level control system is

activated after approx. 2 miles (3 km),

A pressure sensor is integrated in each

depending on the vehicle loading and the

wheel. Once each minute, the pressure of

nature of the road surface.

each tyre is sent to a control unit for

comparision. if the system detects one or

Headlight range adjustment - see

more pressure differences, control

page 131.

indicator w illuminates or flashes red. In

Do not use full load in the event of faults.

vehicles with check control 3, the exact

Have the cause of the fault rectified

pressure of the tyre in question appears in

straight away by a workshop.

the information display.

In vehicles with graphical information

Automatic level control 3

display 3 or colour information display 3

Automatic level control makes it possible to

and trip computer 3, current inflation

keep the height of the vehicle constant

pressures can be indicated in the

when subjected to different loads in the

information display.

rear (e.g. when towing a caravan or trailer).

For the system to be operational, all wheels

This significantly improves driving

must be equipped with pressure sensors

conditions.

and all tyres must be inflated to the

prescribed pressure. The tyre pressure

monitoring system automatically detects if

the vehicle is being driven with a load of up

to 3 persons or a full load.

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