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Vauxhall GTC (2012 year). Manual - part 10

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Driving and operating

■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly

Open the protective flap and turn the

engaged in the opening.

key to position c to unlock the

coupling ball bar.

■ The coupling ball bar must be

locked and the key removed.

Pull out rotary handle and turn

clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out

9 Warning

coupling ball bar downwards.

Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold

Towing a trailer is permitted only

away socket.

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

does not engage correctly, seek

Trailer stability assist

the assistance of a workshop.

If the system detects snaking

movements, engine power is reduced

Dismounting the coupling ball

and the vehicle/trailer combination is

selectively braked until the snaking

bar

ceases. While system is working keep

steering wheel as still as possible.

Trailer stability assist (TSA) is

a function of the Electronic Stability

Control 3 134.

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■ Disconnect the clamp from the

Vehicle checks

9 Danger

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Beware that all systems are

Performing work

The ignition system and Xenon

not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm

headlights use extremely high

system.

voltage. Do not touch.

Putting back into operation

When the vehicle is to be put back into

Bonnet

operation:

Opening

■ Connect the clamp to the negative

terminal of the vehicle battery.

Activate the electronics of the

power windows.

■ Check tyre pressure.

■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

■ Check the engine oil level.

■ Check the coolant level.

9 Warning

■ Fit the number plate if necessary.

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

End-of-life vehicle

The cooling fan may start

recovery

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

Information on end-of-life vehicle

its original position.

recovery centres and the recycling of

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

website. Only entrust this work to an

authorised recycling centre.

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If the bonnet is opened during an

Caution

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

automatically for safety reasons.

It is the owner's responsibility to

maintain the proper level of an

Closing

appropriate quality oil in the

Before closing the bonnet, press the

engine.

support into the holder.

Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

into the catch. Check that the bonnet

handle and make half a turn.

is engaged.

Engine oil

Push the safety catch to the right and

Check the engine oil level manually

open the bonnet.

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 198.

Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

operating temperature and switched

off for at least 5 minutes.

Different dipsticks are used

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

depending on engine variant.

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

out and read the engine oil level.

Secure the bonnet support.

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We recommend the use of the same

Coolant level

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

Caution

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out.

Capacities 3 212.

When the engine oil level has

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

engine oil.

Engine coolant

The coolant provides freeze

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

northern countries with very low

temperatures the factory filled coolant

If the cooling system is cold, the

provides frost protection down to

coolant level should be above the

approx. -37°C.

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

low.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

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Washer fluid

Brakes

9 Warning

In the event of minimum thickness of

Allow the engine to cool before

the brake lining, a squealing noise

opening the cap. Carefully open

sounds during braking.

the cap, relieving the pressure

Continued driving is possible but

slowly.

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.

To top up use a 1:1 mixture of

Once new brake linings are installed,

released coolant concentrate mixed

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

with clean tap water. If no coolant

the first few journeys.

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

the coolant concentration checked

Brake fluid

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Fill with clean water mixed with

9 Warning

a suitable quantity of windscreen

washer fluid which contains

Brake fluid is poisonous and

antifreeze. For the correct mixing ratio

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

refer to the washer fluid container.

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

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The anti-theft alarm siren must be

Battery

deactivated as follows: Switch the

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

ignition on then off, disconnect the

free provided that the driving profile

vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.

allows sufficient charging of the

Battery discharge protection 3 110.

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

Replacing the battery

the battery. Avoid the use of

unnecessary electrical consumers.

Note

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this paragraph may lead to

a temporary deactivation of the stop-

start system.

The brake fluid level must be between

When the battery is being replaced,

the MIN and MAX marks.

please ensure that there are no open

When topping up, ensure maximum

ventilation holes in the vicinity of the

cleanliness as contamination of the

Batteries do not belong in household

positive terminal. If a ventilation hole

brake fluid can lead to brake system

waste. They must be disposed of at

is open in this area, it must be closed

malfunctions. Have the cause of the

an appropriate recycling collection

off with a dummy cap, and the

loss of brake fluid remedied by

point.

ventilation in the vicinity of the

a workshop.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

negative terminal must be opened.

Only use high-performance brake

4 weeks can lead to battery

Only use batteries that allow the fuse

fluid approved for the vehicle. Brake

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

box to be mounted above the battery.

and clutch fluid 3 198.

the negative terminal of the vehicle

In vehicles with stop-start system,

battery.

ensure to have the AGM (Absorptive

Ensure the ignition is switched off

Glass Mat) battery replaced with an

before connecting or disconnecting

AGM battery again.

the vehicle battery.

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Charging the battery

Meaning of symbols:

■ No sparks, naked flames or

9 Warning

smoking.

■ Always shield eyes. Explosive

On vehicles with stop-start

gases can cause blindness or

system, ensure that the charging

injury.

potential does not exceed

■ Keep the battery out of reach of

14.6 volts when using a battery

children.

charger. Otherwise the battery

might be damaged.

■ The battery contains sulfuric acid

which could cause blindness or

Jump starting 3 190.

serious burn injuries.

An AGM battery can be identified by

■ See the Owner’s Manual for further

Warning label

the label on the battery. We

information.

recommend the use of an original

■ Explosive gas may be present in

Vauxhall battery.

the vicinity of the battery.

Note

Using an AGM battery different from

the original Vauxhall battery might

result in a lower performance of the

stop-start system.

We recommend that you have the

battery replaced by a workshop.

Stop-start system 3 123.

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Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

Lower wiper arm carefully.

Diesel fuel system

raised position, press button to

bleeding

disengage the wiper blade and

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

remove.

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

the ignition three times for

to the wiper arm and push until it

15 seconds at a time. Then start the

engages.

engine for a maximum of

Lower wiper arm carefully.

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

no less than 5 seconds. If the engine

Wiper blade on the rear window

fails to start, seek the assistance of

a workshop.

Wiper blade replacement

Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade

as shown in illustration and remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

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Bulb replacement

Halogen headlights

Low/High beam (1)

Switch off the ignition and switch off

the 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.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Bulb check

1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise

After a bulb replacement switch on

Bi-Halogen Headlight (1) with one

and remove it.

the ignition, operate and check the

bulb for low and high beam.

lights.

Front turn signal (2).

Sidelight/Daytime running light (3).

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2. Rotate the bulb holder

Front turn signal (2)

2. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise

anticlockwise to disengage.

and remove.

Withdraw the bulb holder from the

reflector.

1. Rotate cap (2) anticlockwise and

3. Remove the bulb from the socket

remove it.

by turning anticlockwise.

3. Disengage the bulb holder from

4. Replace and insert new bulb into

the plug connector by pressing

socket by turning clockwise.

the retaining lug.

5. Insert the bulb holder into the

4. Replace the bulb and connect

reflector and turn clockwise.

bulb holder with the plug

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

connector.

5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

the two lugs into the reflector and

rotate clockwise to secure.

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

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Sidelight/Daytime running light

Adaptive forward lighting

(3)

9 Danger

Adaptive forward lighting system

uses Xenon headlights.

Xenon headlights work under

extremely high electrical voltage.

Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced

by a workshop.

Bulbs for front turn signal and

corner lighting can be changed.

2. Remove the bulb from the socket

by pulling.

Sidelight/Daytime running lights are

3. Replace and insert new bulb into

designed as Light Emitting Diodes

1. Rotate bulb socket (3)

socket.

(LEDs) and cannot be changed.

anticlockwise to disengage.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

Withdraw the bulb socket from the

reflector and turn clockwise.

reflector.

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Cornering light

2. Rotate the bulb holder

Front turn signal

anticlockwise to disengage.

Withdraw the bulb holder from the

reflector.

1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

remove it.

remove it.

3. Disengage the bulb from the plug

connector by pulling.

4. Replace the bulb and connect

bulb holder with the plug

connector.

5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

the two lugs into the reflector and

rotate clockwise to secure.

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

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2. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise

Fog lights

to disengage. Withdraw the bulb

socket from the reflector.

2. Unscrew both screws and remove

1. Disengage the cover with

light assembly.

a screwdriver in the recess and

3. Remove the bulb from the socket

remove the cover.

by turning anticlockwise.

4. Replace and insert new bulb into

socket by turning clockwise.

5. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector and turn clockwise.

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

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3. Turn the bulb holder anti-

2. Unscrew both plastic securing

Tail lights

clockwise and remove it from the

nuts from the inside by hand.

reflector.

4. Disengage the bulb socket from

the plug connector by pressing

the retaining lug.

5. Remove and replace the bulb

socket with bulb and attach the

plug connector.

6. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector by turning clockwise and

engage.

7. Mount the light assembly by

tightening both screws.

1. Release the cover and remove it.

3. Carefully withdraw the light

8. Assemble and engage the cover.

assembly from retaining pins and

remove.

4. Detach the plug connector from

the light assembly.

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8. Fit light assembly onto retaining

pins and tighten the securing nuts.

9. Close the cover and engage.

Lights in the tailgate

5. Remove and replace the bulb by

4. Turn bulb holder anti-clockwise

turning the bulb socket anti-

and remove it from the reflector.

clockwise.

Replace the bulb:

Tail light/Brake light (1)

Tail light (1)

Turn signal light (2)

Rear fog light (2) (only one side)

Tail lights with Light Emitting

1. Open the tailgate and remove the

Reverse light (2) (only one side)

Diode (LED) for tail and brake light

covers.

Tail lights with Light Emitting

Only turn signal light (2) can be

2. Unscrew three screws.

Diode (LED)

changed.

3. Remove the tail light assembly.

Only rear fog light rsp. reverse

6. Insert and turn bulb holder

light (2) can be changed.

clockwise into the tail light

5. Replace and insert new bulb into

assembly.

socket.

7. Connect the plug connector with

6. Insert the bulb socket into the

the light assembly.

reflector and turn clockwise.

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7. Install the tail light assembly in the

Load compartment light

tailgate and tighten the screws.

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

8. Attach all covers.

Instrument panel

Side turn signal lights

illumination

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Number plate light

3. Disengage the retaining lug and

remove the bulb holder from the

wiring plug.

4. Remove and replace the bulb

holder with bulb.

5. Connect the wiring plug to the

bulb holder.

6. Push the bulb holder into the

housing and close the cover.

1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the

cover, press to the side and

Interior lights

release spring. Remove cover.

Courtesy light, reading lights

2. Remove the bulb holder

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

downwards, taking care not to pull

on the cable.

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