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Vauxhall Signum (2007 year). Manual - part 17

Service plan, maintenance

273

Brake fluid change

Windscreen wiper

If the wiper becomes frozen on to the glass,

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs

we recommend that they be released with

Clear vision is essential for safe driving.

water. If the brakes become hot, such as

the aid of De-icer Spray.

Perform regular checks on the windscreen

when driving on long downhill stretches,

Smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with

vapour bubbles can occur in the water,

wiper and headlight wash system 3 to

a soft cloth and Vauxhall Windscreen

ensure they are operating correctly. We

which can have an extremely adverse

Wash Solvent.

effect on braking power (depending on the

recommend wiper blade replacement at

least once a year.

Wiper blades whose lips have become

proportion of water).

hardened, cracked or covered with silicone

The fluid change intervals specified in the

If the windscreen is dirty, operate the

must be replaced. This may be necessary

windscreen wash system before switching

Service Booklet must therefore be

as a result of the effects of ice, thawing salt

observed.

the windscreen wiper on or setting the

or heat, or the incorrect use of cleaning

wiper to automatic operation with the rain

agents.

9 Warning

sensor 3. This will avoid wiper blade wear.

Switch off the windscreen wipers or

Do not switch on the windscreen wiper or

Have the brake fluid changed by a

automatic wiper with rain sensor 3 in car

set them to automatic operation with the

workshop. Observe the legal

washes, see pages 12, 260.

rain sensor 3 if the windscreen is iced up as

requirements for disposal of brake fluid

this could damage the wiper blades or the

Windscreen wiper blade maintenance, see

to protect of the environment and your

wiper system.

page 262.

health.

274

Service plan, maintenance

To ensure proper operation of the rain

Service setting for front windscreen

Wiper blades on the windscreen

sensor 3, the sensor area must be free from

wipers

Activating service position, see preceding

dust, dirt and ice. The windscreen wash

(e.g. for changing or cleaning the front

column. Lift wiper arm. Press the release

system must also be operated at regular

wiper blades).

lever and detach the wiper blade.

intervals and the sensor area must be de-

Within 8 seconds of switching off the

iced. Vehicles with rain sensor 3 can be

engine but with the key in the ignition

identified by the sensor area near the top

switch, press the windscreen wiper stalk

of the windscreen.

downward. Release the stalk as soon as the

wiper blades are vertical.

Service plan, maintenance

275

Fill only with clean water to prevent the

The windscreen wash system and

nozzles from clogging. To improve

headlight wash system will not freeze in

cleaning efficiency, we recommend that

winter:

you add a little Vauxhall Windscreen Wash

Solvent.

Frost protection

Mixture ratio of

down to

Vauxhall

Windscreen

Wash Solvent to

Water

- 5 °C

1 : 3

- 10 °C

1 : 2

- 20 °C

1 : 1

- 30 °C

2 : 1

Windscreen and headlight wash

When closing the reservoir, press the lid

systems 3

firmly over the beaded edge all the way

The filler neck of the windscreen washing

round.

system and headlight washing system

bottle 3 is at the front left of the engine

compartment next to the battery. The fluid

level in the reservoir can be read off from

the level indicator. Do not fill above ¹/₁.

Capacities - see page 294.

276

Service plan, maintenance

Laying up the vehicle for more than

Protecting electronic components

4 weeks can lead to battery discharge,

In order to prevent faults in electronic

which may reduce the service life of the

components in the electrical system, never

battery. Disconnect battery from on-board

connect or disconnect battery with engine

power supply by detaching negative

running or ignition switched on. Never start

terminal (Vauxhall alarm system 3 is then

engine with battery disconnected, e.g.

disabled).

when starting using jump leads.

Ensure that ignition is switched off before

To avoid damaging the vehicle, do not

connecting battery. Then perform the

make any modifications to the electrical

following actions:

system, e.g. connecting additional

z Setting date and time in the information

consumers or tampering with electronic

display - see pages 110, 113, 118.

control units (chip tuning).

z Activate window and sun roof

9 Warning

electronics 3 if necessary - see

Battery

pages 44, 47.

The battery is maintenance-free.

Electronic ignition systems generate very

In order to prevent the battery from

high voltages. Do not touch the ignition

9 Warning

discharging, some consumers such as the

system; high voltage can be fatal.

courtesy light automatically switch off

Have the battery changed by a

after approx. 20 minutes.

workshop. Observe the legal

Disconnecting/connecting the battery

requirements for disposal of old batteries

from/to the electrical system

to protect of the environment and your

Disconnect battery from vehicle power

health.

supply before charging: disconnect

negative cable first, then the positive

Retrofitting of electrical or electronic

cable.

accessories can discharge or add extra

The polarity of the battery, i.e. the positive

load to the battery. Take advice on the

and negative terminal connections, must

technical possibilities, e.g. use of a more

powerful battery.

not be switched. Always connect the

positive cable first, then the negative

cable.

Service plan, maintenance

277

Vehicle decommissioning

Vehicle storage

Vehicle recommissioning

z Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place.

Observe national regulations.

With manual transmission or

If the vehicle is to be parked for several

Perform the following work before

Easytronic 3, engage 1st or reverse

months, to avoid damage have the

gear. With automatic transmission 3,

recommissioning the vehicle:

following work performed by a workshop.

selector lever in P. Use chocks or the

z Connect battery - see page 276.

z Wash and preserve the vehicle

like to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

z Check tyre pressure and correct if

- see page 260.

z Do not apply hand brake.

necessary - see page 288.

z Check corrosion protection in engine

z Disconnect battery by disengaging

z Fill up windscreen wash system

compartment and on underbody and

negative terminal from vehicle electrical

- see page 275.

repair if necessary.

system - see page 276.

z Check engine oil level - see page 268.

z Clean and preserve rubber seals on

bonnet and doors.

z Check the coolant level; top up with

antifreeze if necessary - see page 271.

z Change engine oil - see page 269.

z Fit number plates if necessary.

z Check antifreeze and corrosion

protection - see page 270.

z Check the coolant level, top up with

antifreeze if necessary - see page 271.

z Empty windscreen wash system and

headlight wash system.

z Increase tyre pressure to value specified

for full load - see page 288.

278

Technical data

Vehicle documents, identification

Information on identification plate:

plate

278

Vehicle identification data

279

plate

Manufacturer

Coolant, brake fluid, oils

279

The technical data is determined in

Type approval number

Engine data

280

accordance with European Community

Vehicle identification number

standards. We reserve the right to make

Performance

282

Gross vehicle weight rating

modifications. Specifications in the vehicle

Fuel consumption, CO₂emissions

283

Permissible gross train weight

documents always have priority over those

Weights, payload and roof load

285

Maximum permissible front axle load

given in this manual.

Tyres

288

Maximum permissible rear axle load

The identification plate is affixed to the

Electrical system

293

Vehicle-specific or country-specific

front right door frame.

Capacities

294

data

Dimensions

296

Installation dimensions of trailer

towing equipment

297

Technical data

279

In other design variants, the identification

Coolant, brake fluid, oils

plate may also be affixed to the

Only use approved fluids.

dashboard.

Use of unsuitable fluids can cause serious

Engine code and engine number: stamped

damage to the vehicle.

on left-hand side of engine on crankcase.

Engine oils

Information on engine oils is found in the

Service Booklet.

Vehicle identification data

The vehicle identification number is

stamped on the identification plate and

beneath a cover on the floor of the vehicle

between the front door and seat on the

right-hand side.

280

Technical data

Engine data

Sales designation

1.8

2.0 Turbo

2.2 DIRECT

2.8 V6

Engine identifier code

Z 18 XE

Z 18 XER

Z 20 NET

Z 22 YH

Z 28 NEL

Z 28 NET

Number of cylinders

Piston displacement (cm³)

1796

1998

2198

2792

Brake horse power (kW/bhp)

103

129

114

169

184

at rpm

6000

6300

5500

5600

5500

Torque (Nm)

167

175

265

220

330

350

at rpm

3800

2500 to 3800

3800

1800 to 4500

Type of fuel

Petrol

Octane requirement (RON)¹⁾

unleaded

95 ⁵⁾

or unleaded

98²⁾

98 ²⁾

98²⁾

or unleaded

91²⁾³⁾

91 ²⁾⁴⁾

91 ²⁾³⁾

91²⁾³⁾

Max. permissible engine speed,

continuous operation (rpm) approx.

6500

6200

6500

6700

Engine oil consumption (l/1000 km)

0.6

¹⁾ Standard high-quality fuels, e.g. unleaded DIN EN 228, value printed in bold: recommended fuel.

²⁾ Knock control system automatically adjusts ignition timing according to type of fuel used (octane number).

³⁾ Slight reduction in engine output and torque if 91 RON is used.

⁴⁾ If no unleaded Premium fuel is available, 91 RON can be used to avoid high engine load or full load as well as for driving in mountainous terrain with

a caravan/trailer load or high payload.

⁵⁾ The use of fuel that is at least 95 RON is prescribed.

⁶⁾ 91 octane fuel must not be used.

Technical data

281

Engine data

Sales designation

1.9 CDTI

3.0 CDTI

Engine identifier code

Z 19 DTL

Z 19 DT

Z 19 DTH

Z 30 DT

Number of cylinders

Piston displacement (cm³)

1910

2958

Brake horse power (kW/bhp)

110

135

at rpm

3500

3500 to 4000

4000

Torque (Nm)

260

280

320

400

at rpm

1700 to 2500

2000 to 2750

1900 to 2700

Type of fuel

Diesel

Cetane requirement (CN)¹⁾

49²⁾

49 ²⁾

49²⁾

Max. permissible engine speed,

continuous operation (rpm) approx.

5100

5000

Engine oil consumption (l/1000 km)

0.6

¹⁾ Standard high-quality fuels, e.g. Diesel DIN EN 590, value printed in bold: recommended fuel.

²⁾ A lower value is possible with winter fuels.

282

Technical data

Performance

(approx. mph/km/h)

Engine¹⁾

Z 18 XE

Z 18 XER

Z 20 NET

Z 22 YH

Z 28 NEL

Z 28 NET

Maximum speed²⁾

Manual transmission

125/201

130/210

151/243

155/250³⁾

Sports transmission

122/197

129/207

138/222

130/210

Easytronic

129/207

Automatic transmission

–

128/206

151/243

155/250³⁾

Engine¹⁾

Z 19 DTL

Z 19 DT

Z 19 DTH

Z 30 DT

Maximum speed²⁾

Manual transmission

112/180

120/193

130/210

139/224

Sports transmission

Easytronic

Automatic transmission

127/205

136/219

¹⁾ Sales designation - see pages 280, 281.

²⁾ The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified

maximum speed of the vehicle.

³⁾ The maximum speed is limited electronically.

Technical data

283

Fuel consumption, CO₂emissions

The directive is oriented to actual driving

The figures given must not be taken as a

practices: Urban driving is rated at

guarantee for the actual fuel consumption

Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed

approx.¹/₃and off-road driving with

of a particular vehicle.

by 2004/3/EC) has applied for the

approx. ²/₃ (urban and extra-urban

measurement of fuel consumption

All values are based on the EU base model

consumption). Cold starts and acceleration

since 1996.

with standard equipment.

phases are also taken into consideration.

The calculation of fuel consumption as

The specification of CO₂ emission is also a

specified by directive 2004/3/EC takes

constituent of the directive.

account of the vehicle’s kerb weight,

ascertained in accordance with these

regulations. Optional extras may result in

slightly higher fuel consumption and CO₂

emission levels than those quoted.

To convert l/100 km into mpg, divide 282

by the number of litres/100km.

Saving fuel, protecting the environment

- see page 186.

284

Technical data

Fuel consumption (approx. l/100 km), CO₂ emissions (approx. g/km) (tyre width up to 225 mm)

Engine¹⁾

Z 18 XE Z 18 XER

Z 20 NET Z 22 YH

Z 28 NEL

Z 28 NET

Manual/sports/Easytronic/automatic

transmission

urban

-/11.0/-/-

10.3/10.4/10.0/-

-/12.8/-/-

10.9/10.9/-/11.6

15.7/-/-/17.4

extra-urban

6.1/-/-

5.9/

6.1/

5.7/-

6.6/-/-

6.6/

6.5/-/

6.4

7.6/-/-/

7.6

7.6/-/-/

7.6

total

–/

7.9/-/-

7.5/

7.7/

7.3/-

–/

8.9/-/-

8.2/

8.1/-/

8.3

10.6/-/-/11.2

CO₂

-/ 190/-/-

180/ 185/ 175/-

-/ 214/-/-

197/ 194/-/ 199

254/-/-/ 269

Engine¹⁾

Z 19 DTL Z 19 DT

Z 19 DTH

Z 30 DT

Manual/sports/Easytronic/automatic

transmission

urban

7.6/-/-/-

7,6/-/-/ 9,6

9.9/-/-/10.3

extra-urban

4.9/-/-/-

4,9/-/-/ 5,5

5.3/-/-/ 5.4

total

5.9/-/-/-

5,9/-/-/ 7,0

7.0/-/-/ 7.2

CO₂

159/-/-/-

159/-/-/189

189/-/-/ 194

Fuel consumption (approx. l/100 km), CO₂ emissions (approx. g/km), (tyre width up to 235 mm)

Engine¹⁾

Z 18 XE Z 18 XER

Z 20 NET Z 22 YH

Z 28 NEL

Z 28 NET

Manual/sports/Easytronic/automatic

transmission

urban

-/11.1/-/-

10.4/10.5/10.1/-

-/12.9/-/-

11.0/11.0/-/11.7

15.8/-/-/17.5

extra-urban

6.2/-/-

6.0/

6.2/

5.8/-

6.7/-/-

6.7/

6.6/-/

6.5

7.7/-/-/

7.7

7.7/-/-/

7.7

total

–/

8.0/-/-

7.6/

7.8/

7.4/-

–/

9.0/-/-

8.3/

8.2/-/

8.4

10.7/-/-/11.3

CO₂

-/ 192/-/-

182/ 187/ 178/-

-/ 216/-/-

199/ 197/-/ 202

257/-/-/ 271

Engine¹⁾

Z 19 DTL Z 19 DT

Z 19 DTH

Z 30 DT

Manual/sports/Easytronic/automatic

transmission

urban

7.7/-/-/-

7,7/-/-/ 9,7

10.0/-/-/10.4

extra-urban

5.0/-/-/-

5,0/-/-/ 5,6

5.4/-/-/

5.5

total

6.0/-/-/-

6,0/-/-/ 7,1

7.1/-/-/

7.3

CO₂

162/-/-/-

162/-/-/192

192/-/-/ 197

¹⁾ Sales designation - see pages 280, 281.

Technical data

285

Weights, payload and roof load

The combined total of front and rear axle

Roof load

loads must not exceed the permissible

The permissible roof load is 100 kg. The

The payload is the difference between the

gross vehicle weight. For example, if the

roof load consists of the weight of the roof

permitted gross vehicle weight (see

front axle is bearing its maximum

rack plus the load carried.

identification plate, page 278) and the EC

permissible load, the rear axle can only

kerb weight.

Driving hints - see page 184.

bear a load that is equal to the gross

To calculate the kerb weight, enter the

vehicle weight minus the front axle load.

Roof rack - see page 218.

data for your vehicle below:

Maximum rear axle load must not be

z Kerb weight from

exceeded with trailer attached and towing

table 1,

vehicle fully loaded, including all

page 286

occupants.

z Additional weight of

equipment versions

See the identification plate or vehicle

from table 2,

documents for permissible axle loads.

page 287

z Weight of heavy

accessories from table 3,

page 287

Total

is the EC kerb weight.

Optional equipment and accessories

increase the kerb weight, which means that

the payload will also change slightly.

Pay attention to weight ranges in vehicle

documents and on identification plate.

286

Technical data

Weights (kg), Table 1, kerb weight¹⁾

Model

Engine²⁾

Manual transmission

Easytronic

Automatic transmission

Signum with air

Z 18 XE

1495

conditioning system or

climate control system

Z 18 XER

1495

Z 20 NET

1575

Z 22 YH

1550

1580

Z 28 NEL

1650

1675

Z 28 NET

1650

1675

Z 19 DTL

1605

Z 19 DT

1605

Z 19 DTH

1613

1638

Z 30 DT

1715

1733

¹⁾ According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full).

²⁾ Sales designation - see pages 280, 281.

Technical data

287

Weights (kg), Table 2, Additional weight of equipment versions

Engine¹⁾

Z 18 XE

Z 18 XER Z 20 NET Z 22 YH Z 28 NEL Z 28 NET Z 19 DTL, Z 19 DTH Z 30 DT

Z 19 DT

Elegance

Exclusiv, Elite

Design

Weights (kg), Table 3, Heavy accessories

Accessories

Sun roof

Towing equipment

Weight

¹⁾ Sales designation - see pages 280, 281.

288

Technical data

Tyres

Tyre chains 3

Tyre pressure in psi/bar

Not all tyres available on the market

Tyre chains may be used on the front

The specified tyre pressures are valid for

currently meet the structural requirements.

wheels only.

cold tyres. The increased tyre pressure

We recommend that you consult a

resulting from extensive driving must not

We recommend the use of fine-link snow

Vauxhall Authorised Repairer concerning

be reduced. The tyre pressures specified on

chains which amount to max 10 mm on the

suitable tyre makes.

the following pages apply to both summer

tread and tyre inner wall with chain lock

and winter tyres.

These tyres have undergone special tests

Tyre chains are not permitted on tyre sizes

to establish their reliability, safety and

Temporary spare wheel tyre pressure 3 -

115/70 R 16, 215/50 R 17, 225/45 R 18 and

specific suitability for Vauxhall vehicles.

see tables on the following pages.

235/35 R 19.

Despite continuous market monitoring, we

In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring

are unable to assess these attributes for

Further information - see page 211.

system 3 there is an adapter in the valve

other tyres, even if they have been granted

Wheels

cap key. Screw adapter to valve before

approval by the relevant authorities or in

Wheel bolt tightening torque: 110 Nm.

attaching tyre pressure gauge - see

some other form.

page 213.

Further information - see page 211.

Spare wheel 3

Further information - see pages 211 to 217.

The spare wheel is intended as a

Winter tyres 3

temporary spare: using a temporary spare

Tyres of size 215/50 R 17, 225/45 R 18 and

wheel may change the driving behaviour of

235/35 R 19 are not to be used as winter

the vehicle. Replace defective tyre as

tyres.

quickly as possible, balance wheel and fit

to vehicle.

Only the winter tyres specified on page 292

may be used on vehicles factory-fitted with

235/35 R 19 tyres.

Fitting the temporary spare when winter

tyres are in use: using a temporary spare

wheel may change the driving behaviour of

the vehicle. Replace defective tyre as

quickly as possible, balance wheel and fit

to vehicle.

Further information - see page 211.

Technical data

289

(ctd.)

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure for

Tyre pressure in psi/bar

for load of up to

ECO¹⁾loaded with

full load

4 people

up to 4 people

Engine²⁾

Tyres

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

Z 18 XE,

195/65 R 15³⁾

29/2.0

32/2.2

35/2.4

38/2.6

32/2.2

39/2.7

Z 18 XER

205/55 R 16,

215/55 R 16,

215/50 R 17,

225/45 R 17,

225/45 R 18

Z 20 NET

205/55 R 16³⁾

35/2.4

38/2.6

45/3.1

215/55 R 16,

33/2.3

38/2.6

36/2.5

44/3.0

215/50 R 17,

225/45 R 17,

225/45 R 18

Z 22 YH

195/65 R 15³⁾

33/2.3

35/2.4

42/2.9

205/55 R 16

215/55 R 16,

32/2.2

36/2.5

32/2.2

39/2.7

215/50 R 17,

225/45 R 17,

225/45 R 18

all

T 115/70 R 16

61/4.2

(temporary spare)

¹⁾ To reduce fuel consumption as much as possible.

²⁾ Sales designation - see pages 280, 281.

³⁾ Only permitted as winter tyres.

⁴⁾ For notes on the temporary spare wheel - see page 234.

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