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10. Before refitting the wheel trim, clean the
Tyre repair kit 3
wheel around the retaining clips. Valve
Minor damage to the tyre tread or side
symbol 3 on back of wheel trim must
wall, e.g. from foreign bodies, can be
point towards valve on wheel.
repaired using the tyre repair kit.
Align and refit wheel trim or wheel bolt
Do not remove the foreign body from the
caps 3.
tyre.
Alloy wheels 3: Align and refit wheel
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is on
bolt caps 3.
the rim cannot be repaired with the tyre
11. Stow replaced wheel, tools and warning
repair kit.
triangle in luggage compartment - see
pages 232, 233 and 235.
9 Warning
12. Check the tyre pressure of the newly
Driving with tyre pressures too low or
mounted wheel. Correct if necessary.
tyres deflated can cause invisible
6. Change the wheel. For notes on
13. Have the tightening torque of the wheel
damage to the tyre. This damage cannot
temporary spare wheel - see page 234.
bolts on the new wheel checked on the
be eliminated with a tyre repair kit. Park
7. Screw in wheel bolts and tighten slightly,
vehicle using a torque wrench as soon
the vehicle and contact a workshop.
inserting the wheel bolt wrench 3 as far
as possible and, if necessary, corrected.
as possible.
Tightening torque - see page 288.
Important information - see page 243.
8. Lower vehicle.
14. Replace the faulty tyre on the wheel
In the event of a flat tyre:
that was removed.
z Switch on hazard warning lights,
9. Tighten wheel bolts crosswise, putting on
apply hand brake; for automatic
wheel bolt wrench 3 as far as possible.
15. Replace temporary spare wheel with a
transmission 3, move selector lever to P;
full specification wheel without delay.
for instruction transmission or Easytronic 3,
select 1st or reverse gear.
z Correctly set up the warning triangle.
Warning triangle - see page 235.
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The tyre repair kit is in a compartment in
the spare wheel well of the luggage
compartment.
1. Take the pouch with the tyre repair kit
from the compartment. Carefully remove
the components from the pouch.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the electrical connection cable
4. Screw the compressor air hose to the
and air hose from the stowage
connection on the sealant bottle.
compartments on the underside of the
5. Fit the sealant bottle in the retainer on
compressor.
the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre in such
a way that the sealant bottle is upright.
6. Remove the valve cap from the defective
tyre.
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7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
11. Set the rocker switch on the compressor
If the specified tyre pressure is not
to I. The tyre is filled with sealant.
reached within 10 minutes, remove the
8. The switch on the compressor must be
tyre repair kit. Move the vehicle through
set to §.
12. While the sealant bottle drains (approx.
one tyre rotation, approx. 2 metres, in
30 seconds) the pressure indicator on
9. Connect the compressor plug to the
either direction. Reconnect the tyre
the compressor briefly points to 6 bar.
accessory socket or cigarette lighter
repair kit and continue the filling
Pressure then sinks again.
socket. Accessory socket - see page 94.
process for 10 minutes. If the specified
13. All of the sealant is pumped into the
tyre pressure is still not reached, the tyre
10. Switch on ignition.
tyre. Afterwards, the tyre is filled with
is too badly damaged. Park the vehicle
To prevent battery discharge, we
air.
and contact a workshop.
recommend that you leave the engine
14. The prescribed tyre pressure - see
running.
page 288 should be reached within
10 minutes. Switch off the compressor
when the correct pressure is obtained.
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Drain excess tyre pressure with the
18. The enclosed sticker shows the
button over the pressure indicator.
maximum permitted speed at which the
tyre repair may be used. Apply sticker in
Do not run the compressor for more
the driver’s field of vision.
than 10 minutes, see "Important
information" on page 243.
19. Continue driving immediately to allow
the sealant to distribute evenly
15. Detach the tyre repair kit. Screw the
throughout the tyre. Stop after approx.
filler hose to the free connection on the
6 miles /10 km (no more than 10
sealant bottle. This prevents sealant
minutes) and check tyre pressure. Screw
leakage. Stow the tyre repair kit in the
the compressor air hose directly onto
luggage compartment.
the tyre valve (see Fig. 17256 T).
16. Wipe away any sealant spill with a
cloth.
17. Dismantle the warning triangle and
stow it in the luggage compartment -
If tyre pressure is more than 1.3 bar,
see page 232.
adjust to the prescribed value. Repeat
the procedure until there is no more
pressure loss.
If the tyre pressure has fallen below
1.3 bar, the vehicle may no longer be
used. Contact a workshop.
20. Stow the tyre repair kit in the luggage
compartment - see page 239.
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Important
The sealant can only be stored for approx.
Electrical system
4 years. After this time, the sealing
9
Warning
properties can no longer be guaranteed.
9 Warning
Heed the expiration date on the sealant
Do not drive faster than 50 mph
bottle.
Electronic ignition systems generate very
(80 km/h).
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
The sealant bottle can only be used once.
system; high voltage can be fatal.
Do not use the temporary spare wheel for
Replace a used sealant bottle.
a lengthy period.
The compressor and sealant can be used
Fuses
Steerability and driving behaviour may
from approx. -30 °C.
There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: in
be impaired.
the passenger compartment on the far left
Dispose of a used tyre repair kit in
of the dashboard, in the luggage
accordance with applicable legislation.
The driving comfort of the repaired tyre is
compartment on the left in the stowage
severely affected, therefore have this tyre
The adapter 3 supplied may be used to
compartment, and in the engine
replaced.
pump up other objects, such as balls,
compartment front left.
airbeds, dinghies.
If the compressor makes abnormal noises
or heats up greatly, switch it off for at
This is located on the underside of the
least 30 minutes.
compressor. To remove, unscrew the
compressor air hose and pull out the
The integrated safety valve opens at a
adapter.
pressure of 7 bar.
When using the tyre repair kit, no consumer
Protect the compressor from moisture and
may be connected to the front accessory
rain.
socket at the same time.
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We recommend carrying a complete set of
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
Only fit fuses of the specified current
fuses.
respective switch and the ignition.
rating. Each fuse has its current rating
written on it, in addition the ratings are
Spare fuses are kept on back of fuse box
A defective fuse (Fig. 17259 T) can be
colour coded.
cover at instrument panel. For opening
recognised by its melted wire. A new fuse
cover - see next page.
should only be installed after the cause of
Fuse,
Fuse,
the fault has been rectified.
colour
rating
There is fuse extractor on the rear of the
Brownish yellow
5 A
fuse box cover on the instrument panel for
Brown
7.5 A
changing fuses - see figure above.
Red
10 A
Blue
15 A
Yellow
20 A
Transparent
25 A
Green
30 A
Orange
40 A
Dark blue
60 A
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No. Circuit
Rating
10
Control unit
7.5 A
Steering column module
11
Diagnostics plug
7.5 A
12
Battery overload protection
15 A
13
-
-
14
-
-
15
Door module control unit
30 A
16
-
-
17
Instruments, information
15 A
display
18
-
-
Fuses and the most important
Some circuits may be protected by several
fuses.
19
-
-
circuits they protect
20
Yaw rate sensor (ESP®Plus)
7.5 A
Fuse box in passenger compartment
No. Circuit
Rating
The fuse box is on the left, on the outside of
21
-
-
1 Infotainment system,
20 A
the instrument panel. Open door.
radio transport fuse
22
Cigarette lighter
30 A
Disengage cover by pulling firmly and
2 Interior fan, heating,
7.5 A
23
Interior fan, air conditioning,
remove.
air conditioning system
climate control system
30 A
Spare fuses, fuse extractor - see page 244.
40 A
3 Sun roof
20 A
24
-
-
4 -
-
25
Heating, air conditioning
7.5 A
5 Door module control unit
7.5 A
system
6 Brake light
7.5 A
26
Instruments,
7.5 A
7 Bodywork module control
30 A
information display
unit
27
-
-
8 Control unit
30 A
Front passenger door
module
9 Central control module
7.5 A
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No. Circuit
Rating
11
Battery voltage
25 A
12
Seat heating, rear left
15 A
13
Towing equipment
20 A
14
Tailgate wiper
15 A
15
Heated seats, seat climate
15 A
control, left front
16
Seat heating, front right
15 A
17
Accessory socket
15 A
18
-
-
19
Terminal 30, Twin Audio
10 A
Fuse box in luggage compartment
Some circuits may be protected by several
20
Fuel filler cap locking
7.5 A
The fuse box is located on the left side of
fuses.
21
Ultrasonic sensor, Vauxhall
5 A
the luggage compartment, in the stowage
No. Circuit
Rating
alarm system
compartment.
1 -
-
22
-
-
Press down both bars and open the cover.
2 -
-
23
Glass breakage sensor
7.5 A
Spare fuses, fuse extractor - see page 244.
(Vauxhall alarm system)
3 Electric seat adjustment,
40 A
driver’s seat
24
Battery voltage
25 A
25
Electronic chassis
10 A
4 Heated rear window
40 A
5 Electric seat adjustment,
40 A
26
Terminal 15 (ignition lock),
25 A
front passenger seat
Twin Audio
6 Electric window operation,
30 A
27
Seat occupancy
5 A
recognition, tyre pressure
right rear
monitoring system, rain
7 Electric window operation,
30 A
sensor, air conditioning
left rear
system
8 Seat heating, rear right
15 A
28
Parking distance sensor
7.5 A
9 Horn, Vauxhall alarm
15 A
29
-
-
system
10 Fuel pump
20 A
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Some circuits may be protected by several
fuses.
No. Circuit
Rating
1 Engine electronics,
20 A
transmission electronics
2 Starter
25 A
3 Horn
20 A
4 Air conditioning system,
10 A
climate control system
5 Windscreen wash system,
15 A
front and rear
6 Diesel fuel filter heating
30 A
Fuse box in engine compartment
Disengage the bar at the front of the cover
The fuse box is in the box at the front left
of fuse box and swing it upwards.
side of the engine compartment.
Spare fuses, fuse extractor - see page 244.
9 Warning
Switch off engine before opening the fuse
box in the engine compartment, risk of
injury.
To open, disengage front battery cover
and tilt upwards.
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No.
Circuit
Rating
27
Easytronic
30 A
28
Tailgate module control unit
60 A
29
ABS
40 A
30
Tailgate module control unit
60 A
31
Vehicle interior module
60 A
control unit
32
ABS
40 A
33
Vehicle interior module
60 A
control unit
34
Tailgate module control unit
60 A
35
Cooling fan1)
30 A
No.
Circuit
Rating
No.
Circuit
Rating
40 A
7
Central control unit,
15 A
17
-
-
36
Cooling fan1)
20 A
ESP®Plus
18
-
-
Brake servo
30 A
8
Headlights, windscreen
10 A
19
Adaptive Forward Lighting,
15 A
30 A
washing nozzles
headlight range
5A
37
Adaptive Forward Lighting
Insert
9
Power steering, brake servo
7.5 A
adjustment
(AFL): Slot for changing to
any
10
Adaptive Forward Lighting
10 A
20
Headlight range
5 A
symmetrical dipped beam
maxi-
adjustment
for driving abroad, see
fuse
11
Windscreen wipers
30 A
page 136
21
-
-
12
Central control unit,
7.5 A
38
-
-
ESP®Plus
22
Windscreen wipers
30 A
13
Headlight wash system
30 A
23
Auxiliary heating
20 A
14
Oxygen sensor
10 A
24
Battery voltage,
30 A
terminal 30
15
Engine control unit1)
10 A
25
Battery voltage,
30 A
16
ABS
5 A
terminal 30
26
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1) The brake lights are on all the time if the
fuse is defective and the ignition is
switched on.
1) Depending on engine.
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Bulb replacement
Headlight aiming
We recommend that headlight adjustment
Before replacing a bulb, switch ignition off
be carried out by a workshop which will
and switch relevant switch off.
have special equipment.
Only hold new bulb at base! Do not touch
Instruction headlight range adjustment 3
the bulb glass with bare hands, otherwise
must be set to 0 when adjusting the
fingerprints on the glass evaporate.
headlights.
Residue builds up on the reflector
eventually resulting in a dull reflector.
Inadvertently stained bulbs may be
cleaned with a clean non-fluffy cloth, using
alcohol or white spirits.
Replacement bulb must be in accordance
with data on base of defective bulb. Do not
exceed wattage given on bulb base.
To change the lights on the left-hand side,
remove filler neck from windscreen wash
system bottle to gain better access:
disengage retaining clamp and withdraw
filler neck by pulling upwards. Wash fluid
may escape if the bottle is full.
9 Warning
Protect the environment. Do not allow
wash fluid to seep into the ground or
drain into the sewage system.
As the headlight has to be removed, have
the bulb on the right changed by a
workshop.
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Halogen headlight system dipped
Dipped beam
4. Push down bulb at bulb holder.
and main beam
1. Open bonnet.
Headlights with separate systems for main
2. To change the bulb on the left, remove
beam 1 (inner bulbs) and dipped beam 2
filler neck from windscreen wash system
(outer bulbs).
bottle, see page 249. As the headlight
has to be removed, have the bulb on the
right changed by a workshop.
3. Turn the headlight cover anticlockwise
and remove.
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5. Remove the bulb holder with bulb from
6. Detach bulb from bulb mounting.
Main beam
the reflector.
7. Insert new bulb into bulb mounting,
1. Open bonnet.
without touching the glass.
2. To change the bulb on the left, remove
8. Insert new bulb so that the two lugs on
filler neck from windscreen wash system
the bulb mounting engage in the
bottle, see page 249. As the headlight
recesses in the reflector.
has to be removed, have the bulb on the
right changed by a workshop.
9. Engage the bulb holder.
3. Turn the headlight cover anticlockwise
10. Reposition the headlight cover and turn
and remove.
it clockwise.
4. Detach plug connector from bulb.
11. After changing the bulb on the left,
insert and engage filler neck for
windscreen wash system bottle, see
page 249.
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5. Press spring wire clip forward, disengage
6. Remove bulb from reflector housing.
Xenon headlight system, dipped
to the right and open.
7. When fitting a new bulb, engage the
and main beam
lugs in the recesses on the reflector
Headlights with separate systems for main
without touching the glass.
beam 1 (inner bulbs) and dipped beam 2
(outer bulbs).
8. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector
onto bulb.
Dipped beam
9. Reposition the headlight cover and turn
9 Warning
it clockwise.
10. After changing the bulb on the left,
The dipped beam works with very high
insert and engage filler neck for
electrical voltage. Do not touch, risk of
windscreen wash system bottle, see
fatal injury. Have bulbs changed by a
page 249.
workshop.
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Main beam
5. Press spring wire clip forward, disengage
6. Remove bulb from reflector housing.
to the right and open.
1. Open bonnet.
7. When fitting a new bulb, engage the
lugs in the recesses on the reflector
2. To change the bulb on the left, remove
without touching the glass.
filler neck from windscreen wash system
bottle, see page 249. As the headlight
8. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector
has to be removed, have the bulb on the
onto bulb.
right changed by a workshop.
9. Reposition the headlight cover and turn
3. Turn the headlight cover anticlockwise
it clockwise.
and remove.
10. After changing the bulb on the left,
4. Detach plug connector from bulb.
insert and engage filler neck for
windscreen wash system bottle, see
page 249.
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Adaptive Forward Lighting
system 3
Xenon headlight system for main and
dipped beam together with curve
illumination based on steering angle.
9 Warning
Xenon headlights operate at very high
voltage. Do not touch, risk of fatal injury.
Only have bulbs for dipped beam, main
beam, turn lighting, parking lights and
indicators changed by a workshop.
Halogen headlight system, Xenon
4. Remove parking light bulb holder from
reflector.
headlight system,
parking lights
1. Open bonnet.
2. To change the bulb on the left, remove
filler neck from windscreen wash system
bottle, see page 249. As the headlight
has to be removed, have the bulb on the
right changed by a workshop.
3. Turn the headlight cover anticlockwise
and remove.
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Halogen headlight system, Xenon
headlight system,
front indicator lights
Have bulbs changed by a workshop.
Side turn signal lights
Have bulbs changed by a workshop.
Fog lights 3
Have bulbs changed by a workshop.
5. Remove bulb from socket.
Tail lights
6. Insert new bulb, without touching the
1. To open the storage compartment, push
glass.
both bars down. Also remove flap
behind storage compartment by
7. Insert socket in reflector, position
pushing the lugs.
headlight cover and turn clockwise.
8. After changing the bulb on the left, insert
and engage filler neck for windscreen
wash system bottle, see page 249.