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● Open bonnet, close all doors and

General Information

Vehicle storage

lock the vehicle.

Storage for a long period of time

● Disconnect the clamp from the

Accessories and vehicle

negative terminal of the vehicle

modifications

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

battery. Beware that all systems

months:

We recommend the use of genuine

are not functional, e.g. anti-theft

parts and accessories and factory

●

Wash and wax the vehicle.

alarm system.

approved parts specific for your

●

Have the wax in the engine

vehicle type. We cannot assess or

compartment and underbody

Putting back into operation

guarantee reliability of other products

checked.

When the vehicle is to be put back into

- even if they have a regulatory or

●

Clean and preserve rubber seals.

operation:

otherwise granted approval.

●

Change engine oil.

● Connect the clamp to the

Do not make any modifications to the

●

Drain washer fluid reservoir.

negative terminal of the vehicle

electrical system, e.g. changes of

battery. Activate the electronics

electronic control units (chip tuning).

●

Check coolant antifreeze and

of the power windows.

corrosion protection.

Caution

● Check tyre pressure.

●

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load.

● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

When transporting the vehicle on

●

Park vehicle in a dry, well

● Check the engine oil level.

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

ventilated place. Engage first or

● Check the coolant level.

mud flaps might be damaged.

reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle

● Fit the number plate, if

from rolling.

necessary.

●

Do not apply parking brake.

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End-of-life vehicle recovery

Vehicle checks

Bonnet

Information on end-of-life vehicle

Opening

recovery centres and the recycling of

Performing work

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

website, where legally required. Only

9 Warning

entrust this work to an authorised

recycling centre.

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

9 Danger

The ignition system generates

extremely high voltages. Do not

Pull the release lever and return it to

touch.

its original position.

The caps for topping up the engine oil,

the coolant, the washer fluid and the

oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease

of identification.

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Pull up the support rod from its holder,

Check with the vehicle on a level

then secure it in the right side hook on

surface. The engine must be at

the underside of the bonnet.

operating temperature and switched

off for at least 10 minutes.

If the bonnet is opened during an

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

automatically for safety reasons.

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

out and read the engine oil level.

Closing

Caution

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.

It is the owner's responsibility to

Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop

maintain the proper level of an

into the catch from a low height

Pull the safety catch, located slightly

appropriate quality oil in the

(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is

left of centre, and open the bonnet.

engine.

engaged.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level instructionly

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine.

Ensure that the correct specification

of oil is used. Recommended fluids

and lubricants 3 201.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.

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When the engine oil level has

Caution

dropped to the MIN mark, top-up

engine oil.

Overfilled engine oil must be

Only use approved antifreeze.

drained or suctioned out.

Caution

Coolant level

To prevent spillage when

Do not allow the engine oil level to

replenishing the engine oil, we

drop below the minimum level!

Caution

recommend using a funnel. Ensure

funnel is securely located onto the

Too low a coolant level can cause

filler pipe.

engine damage.

A stabilization of the engine oil

consumption will not take place until

the vehicle has been driven several

thousand miles. Only then can the

actual degree of consumption be

established.

If consumption exceeds more than

0.6 litres every 600 miles after this

running-in period, consult a

workshop.

We recommend the use of the same

Capacities 3 224, Engine oil level

type of engine oil that was used at the

monitor 3 81.

last change.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

If the cooling system is cold, the

The engine oil level must not exceed

coolant level should be just above the

the maximum mark MAX on the

Engine coolant

MINI mark. Top up if the level is low.

dipstick.

The coolant provides freeze

protection down to approx. -28 °C.

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If the fluid level in the reservoir falls

contaminates to contact the fluid

9 Warning

below the MINI mark, consult a

side of the reservoir cap or from

workshop.

Allow the engine to cool before

entering the reservoir.

opening the cap. Carefully open

Type B

the cap, relieving the pressure

The fluid level normally does not need

slowly.

to be checked. If an unusual noise is

heard during steering or if the power

steering reacts conspicuously, seek

Top up with antifreeze. If no

the assistance of a workshop.

antifreeze is available, use clean tap

water or distilled water. Install the cap

Depending on vehicle, the power

tightly. Have the antifreeze

steering fluid reservoir may be

concentration checked and have the

located in the engine compartment

cause of the coolant loss remedied by

(Type A) or below the front wheel

a workshop.

arch, behind a trim panel (Type B).

If a substantial amount of coolant is

Type A

required, it will be necessary to bleed

any trapped air from the cooling

system. Seek the assistance of a

If the fluid level in the reservoir falls

workshop.

below the MIN mark, consult a

workshop.

Power steering fluid

Caution

Extremely small amounts of

contamination can cause steering

system damage and cause it to not

work properly. Do not allow

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Washer fluid

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Continued driving is possible but

have the brake linings replaced as

soon as possible.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

Brake fluid

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and MAX marks.

Fill with clean water mixed with a

9 Warning

When topping up, ensure maximum

suitable quantity of windscreen

cleanliness as contamination of the

washer fluid which contains

Brake fluid is poisonous and

brake fluid can lead to brake system

antifreeze.

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

malfunctions. Have the cause of the

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

loss of brake fluid remedied by a

Caution

workshop.

Only use brake fluid approved for

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

your vehicle.

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

Brake and clutch fluid 3 201.

a sudden drop in temperature.

Use of washer fluid containing

Vehicle battery

isopropanol can damage exterior

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

lamps.

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

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battery. Short-distance-driving and

Battery access

frequent engine starts can discharge

the battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electrical consumers.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

An AGM battery can be identified by

an appropriate recycling collection

the label on the battery. We

point.

The battery is located behind a panel

recommend the use of an original

Laying up the vehicle for more than

in the front left-hand door step.

Vauxhall battery.

4 weeks can lead to battery

Remove the panel to access the

battery.

Notice

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

Using an AGM vehicle battery

the negative terminal of the vehicle

Replacing the vehicle battery

different from the original Vauxhall

battery.

vehicle battery may result in a lower

Ensure the ignition is switched off

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

performance of the stop-start

before connecting or disconnecting

Glass Mat) battery, make sure to

system.

the vehicle battery.

have the battery replaced with

another AGM battery.

We recommend that you have the

The anti-theft alarm siren must be

vehicle battery replaced by a

deactivated as follows: Switch the

workshop.

ignition on then off, disconnect the

vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

Stop-start system 3 122.

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Charging the vehicle battery

Warning label

● See the Owner's Instruction for

further information.

9 Warning

● Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the battery.

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

Additional battery

potential does not exceed

Depending on the vehicle's auxiliary

14.6 volts when using a battery

equipment, certain models may have

charger. Otherwise the vehicle

an additional battery mounted under

battery might be damaged.

the front seat.

9 Danger

Diesel fuel filter

Ensure adequate ventilation when

Meaning of symbols:

charging the battery. There is a

● No sparks, naked flames or

risk of explosion if gases

smoking.

generated during charging are

allowed to accumulate!

● Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

Jump starting 3 193.

injury.

● Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

● The vehicle battery contains

sulfuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

Drain diesel fuel filter of residual

water at every engine oil change.

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Place a container underneath the

If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will

Wiper blade replacement

filter housing. Loosen the knurled

be necessary to air vent or bleed the

screws on the filter cover and on the

diesel fuel system.

Wiper blades on the windscreen

lower part of the filter by approx. one

Fill the tank with fuel and proceed as

turn, to drain off the water.

follows:

The filter is drained as soon as diesel

1. Place a suitable container

fuel emerges from the knurled screw

underneath the fuel filter vent

at the bottom. Retighten the two

screw to collect fuel.

screws.

2. Loosen the vent screw (arrowed)

Check diesel fuel filter at shorter

by one turn.

intervals if the vehicle is subjected to

3. Instructionly operate the in-line

extreme operating conditions.

supply pump slowly and steadily

until fuel discharging from the

Diesel fuel system bleeding

loosened vent screw is free of air

bubbles.

4. Retighten the vent screw.

Lift wiper arm, press retaining clip

towards wiper arm and detach wiper

If the engine cannot be started after

blade.

several attempts to bleed the diesel

fuel system, seek the assistance of a

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

workshop.

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

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Headlights have separate systems for

Bulb replacement

high beam 1 and low beam 2.

Switch off the ignition and turn off the

High beam

relevant switch or close the doors.

Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Bulb check

After a bulb replacement, switch on

3. Release spring clip.

the ignition, operate and check the

4. Withdraw bulb from reflector

lights.

housing.

5. Renew bulb and secure with

Headlights

1. Remove headlamp protective

spring clip.

cover.

6. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.

2. Detach wiring connector from

7. Replace headlamp protective

bulb.

cover.

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Low beam

Sidelights

5. Detach bulb from bulb holder and

renew the bulb.

1. Remove headlamp protective

1. Remove protective cover.

6. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

cover.

2. Detach wiring connector from

the two lugs in the reflector

2. Detach wiring connector from

bulb.

housing and rotate clockwise to

bulb.

secure.

3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise

to disengage.

7. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.

to disengage.

4. Withdraw bulb holder from

8. Replace headlamp protective

4. Withdraw bulb holder from

reflector housing.

cover.

reflector housing.

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Adaptive forward lighting

Cornering light

5. Detach bulb from bulb holder and

renew the bulb.

6. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

the two lugs in the reflector

Headlights have separate systems for

housing and rotate clockwise to

high beam 1 and low beam 2. The

secure.

cornering light 3 is located between

7. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.

the headlights.

7. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.

8. Replace protective cover.

1. Remove protective cover.

8. Replace protective cover.

2. Detach wiring connector from

bulb.

Fog lights

3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise

Have the front fog light bulbs replaced

to disengage.

by a workshop.

4. Withdraw bulb holder from

reflector housing.

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Front turn signal lights

Tail lights

Rear brake, tail, turn signal,

reverse and fog tail lights

5. Detach bulb from bulb holder and

renew the bulb.

1. Remove protective cover.

6. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

2. Detach wiring connector from

the two lugs in the reflector

bulb.

housing and rotate clockwise to

1. Remove the upper and lower trim

secure.

3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise

panels from the rear pillar.

to disengage.

7. Reattach wiring connector to bulb.

2. Unscrew the two nuts from the

4. Withdraw bulb holder from

8. Replace protective cover.

locating pins on the rear of the

reflector housing.

lamp assembly.

3. Withdraw the lamp assembly

rearwards from the outer side.

4. Detach wiring connector from

lamp assembly.

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7. Push bulb into socket slightly,

Side turn signal lights

rotate anti-clockwise, remove and

renew bulb.

1. Push the lamp assembly to the

right and pull at the left-hand side

Turn signal light (1)

of the lamp assembly to release

Tail and brake light (2)

from the aperture.

Reverse light (3)

Rear fog light, may be on one side

only (4)

8. Replace bulb holder in lamp

assembly.

9. Replace the three screws on the

5. Remove the three screws from

rear of the lamp assembly.

the rear of the lamp assembly.

10. Reattach wiring connector to lamp

6. Remove bulb holder from the

assembly.

lamp assembly.

11. Replace lamp assembly from the

outer side into original position,

ensuring that it is seated correctly.

2. Detach wiring connector from

12. Replace the two nuts onto the

lamp assembly.

locating pins on the rear of the

3. Remove bulb holder from lamp

lamp assembly.

assembly by rotating 90° and

13. Install the upper and lower trim

renew bulb.

panels to the rear pillar.

4. Install bulb holder in lamp

assembly.

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5. Reattach wiring connector.

Centre high-mounted brake

6. Install lamp assembly into

light

aperture and push to the left to

secure.

Mirror turn signal lights

1. Move the lower mirror assembly

from the front to access the screw.

2. Remove the screw using a torx

screwdriver.

3. Remove the lamp assembly from

the aperture on the outer side.

4. Detach wiring connector from

1. Remove cover from the inside of

lamp assembly.

the rear door.

5. Remove bulb holder from lamp

2. Unscrew the nut from the locating

assembly and renew bulb.

pin at the rear of the lamp

6. Install bulb holder in lamp

assembly.

assembly and reattach wiring

connector to lamp assembly.

7. Replace lamp assembly into

3. Remove bulb holder from the rear

aperture, ensuring that it is seated

of the lower mirror assembly.

correctly.

4. Renew bulb.

5. Replace bulb holder.

6. Replace the screw.

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8. Replace the nut onto the locating

Load compartment light

Interior lights

pin on the rear of the lamp

assembly.

Front courtesy light

9. Install cover on the inside of the

rear door.

Number plate light

1. Remove lamp assembly using a

flat blade screwdriver.

1. Remove lens using a flat blade

2. Detach wiring connector from

screwdriver.

lamp assembly.

2. Renew bulb.

3. Remove lens cover and renew

3. Reinstall lens.

bulb.

1. Unclip lens using a flat blade

4. Reattach wiring connector and

screwdriver.

reinstall lamp assembly.

2. Remove cover and renew bulb.

3. Reinstall lens.

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Front door panel light

Instrument panel

Electrical system

illumination

Fuses

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Data on the replacement fuse must

match the data on the defective fuse.

There are two fuse boxes in the

vehicle:

● on the left-hand side of the

instrument panel, behind the trim

panel

● in the engine compartment

located below the coolant

expansion tank

1. Remove lamp assembly using a

flat blade screwdriver.

Combi

An additional fuse box is located

2. Remove lens on lamp assembly.

behind a trim panel on the right-hand

3. Renew bulb and install lens.

side of the load compartment, beside

4. Reinstall lamp assembly.

the rear door.

Bus

Rear courtesy lights

An additional fuse box is located on

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

the lower right-hand side of the load

compartment, below the step trim

Glovebox light

panel.

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

respective switch and the ignition.

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