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Capacities

(approx. in litres)

Eng ine

Z 22 SE

Sales designation: see page 93

Z 20 LET

Cooling system

12.3

13.2

Fuel tank

36.0

Engine oil with filter change

5.5

4.5

Engine oil betw een MIN a nd MAX on dipstick

1.0

Summary of Contents for VX220

Page 1: ...VAUXHALL VX220 Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...icle s data here to keep it easily accessible This information is available under the section Technical data as well as on the identification plate Fuel Designation Engine oil Grade Viscosity Tyre inf...

Page 3: ...nitial overview z Its index will help you find what you want z It will familiarize you with the sophisticated technology z It will increase your pleasure in your vehicle z It will help you to handle y...

Page 4: ...2 Page 2 L Owner s Manual Nv Speedster VX220 Master KTA2399 5 VML SKIPIntro fmRHD Vaux Edition 9 3 05...

Page 5: ...ringent quality and precision checks and of course useful and attractive VAUXHALL APPROVED ACCESSORIES Our name is your guarantee For details of the Vauxhall Dealership Network please ring this number...

Page 6: ...tion pages 22 23 Unlocking the vehicle Turn key in door lock remove key Press lock button to open door Remote central locking 3 Direct remote control at vehicle and press button Press lock button to o...

Page 7: ...Draw smoothly from inertia reel guide over the shoulder and engage in buckle The belt must not be twisted at any point The lap belt must fit snugly across the body To release belt press red button on...

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Page 9: ...beam 9 turn signal lamps 9 5 Instruments 16 18 19 6 Odometer reset button not visible 19 41 7 Lever for windscreen w iper and wash system 10 Page 8 Switches for sidelamps headlamps fog tail lamp front...

Page 10: ...brake system see page 61 p Alternator see page 17 H Coolant level low see page 17 P Headlamp main beam see pages 9 40 8 Side lamps see page 9 40 0 Headlamps side lamps see pages 9 40 r Fog tail lamp s...

Page 11: ...main beam Push lever forwards Main beam Pull lever towards steering wheel Dipped beam Pullingthe lever towards the steering wheel to the first stop operates the headlamp flash Headlamp flash Pull leve...

Page 12: ...Edition 9 3 05 Horn Press j Windscreen wiper Move lever upwards 7 Off Timed interval wipe Slow Fast Windscreen wash system Pull lever towards steering wheel Wash fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen a...

Page 13: ...II Press the starter button to start the engine 6 Electronic immobilizer page 23 Releasing the steering column lock To release the lock move steering wheel slightly and turn key to position I 6 Remove...

Page 14: ...s not engage w ith lever in neutral release clutch pedal and depress again then repeat gear selection Before driving check z Tyre pressures and condition z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine...

Page 15: ...ccelerator pedal 6 Electronic immobilizer page 23 further information pages 50 52 54 Releasing the hand brake Slightly raise lever Depress lock button Lower lever fully The mechanical hand brake acts...

Page 16: ...engage anti theft protection z Switch off exterior lights otherw ise the headlamp warning device w ill sound when the driver s door is opened z Cooling fans may run on after the engine has been switc...

Page 17: ...parts approved by Vauxhall can be obtained from your Vauxhall Approved Repairer You will be given advice about permitted technical changes and correct installation will take place That was a brief ove...

Page 18: ...a turn signal bulb has failed X Seat belt Illuminates when the ignition is switchedon then flashes 8 times to indicate that seat belts should be engaged R Brake system Illuminates when ignition is swi...

Page 19: ...ing a fault has occurred which may damage the catalytic converter You may continue driving provided you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal until the indicator stops flashing and is steadily lit...

Page 20: ...ain an even vehicle speed Gear change up warning LED 3 The w arning LED illuminates to indicate that the recommended maximum engine speed in the current gear is being exceeded and the next higher gear...

Page 21: ...e page 41 Coolant temperature gauge The coolant temperature is displayedin the bottom right hand corner of the display as soon as the coolant temperature reaches 70 C For physical reasons the gauge sh...

Page 22: ...ption due to reflection and z shadowing may cause hissing noise distortion or loss of reception altogether CD multichanger 3 The CD multichanger is located in the load compartment Mobile telephones an...

Page 23: ...various installation kits and install them in accordance with regulations Use a hands free attachment if you must use your phone while driving Even with a handsfree attachment the telephone coulddistr...

Page 24: ...ed Dealer guarantees fault free operation of the electronic immobiliser This will avoid unnecessary costs and difficulties when claiming from insurance companies and problems when asserting warranty c...

Page 25: ...tion off and remove key To deactivate Insert key and turn the ignition on the engine can then be started Note The immobilizer does not lock the doors After leaving the vehicle therefore always lock it...

Page 26: ...e reduced owing to the shadowing and reflection of the radio waves To operate the remote control direct it at the vehicle For your convenience we recommend that the central locking system 3 always be...

Page 27: ...the two halves Make sure that you dispose of oldbatteries in accordance with environmental protection regulations Note If the central locking system 3 or anti theft alarm system cannot be operated wit...

Page 28: ...Lock buttons raise or lower to indicate lock status Operating the central locking system in the event of vehicle battery failure In the event of the vehicle battery failing the central locking system...

Page 29: ...vation the indicators including side repeaters will flash twice Once activated the alarm system will be armed after 30 seconds The light emitting diode LED mounted in the instrument panel flashes cont...

Page 30: ...4 5 minutes on its internal batteries If the vehicle battery has to be disconnected it will be necessary to z Sw itch on the ignition z Open bonnet to gain access to vehicle battery z Turn off ignitio...

Page 31: ...pport rod into the slot provided in the underside of the engine cover Before closing the cover press the support rod firmly into its retainer Lower cover slowly until it is almost closed do not slam P...

Page 32: ...can be used to connect electricalaccessories when the ignition is switched on When the engine is not running this will cause the battery to be discharged The maximum power requirement of electrical a...

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Page 34: ...ggered in the event of a serious accident involving a frontal impact and forms a safety cushion for the driver Seat belts Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time They are only...

Page 35: ...driving by tugging the diagonal part of the belt Bulky clothing prevents the belt from fitting properly The belt must not rest against hard or fragile objects in the pockets of your clothing e g ball...

Page 36: ...wnwards the diagonal and lap belts are instantaneously tightened Actuation of belt tensioners If the belt tensioners have been actuated they must be replaced by a workshop We recommend your Vauxhall A...

Page 37: ...observe the applicable regulations Please have the vehicle disposed of by a disposal company We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Approved Repairer Airbag system The airbag system is identifie...

Page 38: ...resulting repair costs alone are not indicative that the criteria for triggering of the driver s airbag were met The airbag system provides optimum protection when the seat is correctly adjusted Adju...

Page 39: ...nt panel in the vicinity of the airbag and seat areas or cover them with other materials z The airbag system and belt tensioner control electronics can be found in the centre console area In order to...

Page 40: ...e regulations Please have the vehicle disposed of by a disposal company We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Approved Repairer Child seats Exterior mirrors For the safety of pedestrians the ext...

Page 41: ...improving comfort and a complete range of vehicle care products you willfind many articles which will be of great value to you when needed All items are Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories guarante...

Page 42: ...gain to switch off The headlamps must be switched on before the fog tail lamp or front fog lamps 3 can be switched on Dipped main beam and headlamp flash see page 9 Turn signals hazard warning flasher...

Page 43: ...button arrow ed The instruments cycle through 4 levels of brightness release the button when the desired level has been reached Trip odometer see page 19 Headlamps when driving abroad The asymmetrica...

Page 44: ...he torx tool supplied when installing or removing the hard top z The occasional assistance of a second person is recommended during the installation or removal procedure z The torx bolts and other par...

Page 45: ...her a bolt or by Velcro 6 Repeat this operation for the rear cover panel located on the opposite side 7 Unscrew the bolt that secures the rear cup bracket and remove the bracket 8 Repeat this operatio...

Page 46: ...Repeat this operation for the front dowel bracket on the opposite side 5 Install the rear cup bracket ensuring that the cup locates correctly over the cantrail bracket see inset and retain with the b...

Page 47: ...and disengage Place roof bows in the stowage bag and store in the load compartment Soft top care see page 87 To install Ensure that the windows are down or that the vehicle doors are open Remove the s...

Page 48: ...be regulated without delay and held practically constant at all speeds Heating and ventilation controls Air distribution switch K To foot area J To defrosters and foot area V To defrosters The rotary...

Page 49: ...r will be directed into the vehicle via these jets The air flow can be directed as desired by tilting and swivelling fins To increase the air supply switch on the fan Ventilation z Turn temperature sw...

Page 50: ...tch to the desired position The comfort and general well being of the vehicle occupants are to a large extent dependent on a correct setting of the ventilation and heating Heating the foot area z Turn...

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Page 52: ...gine and parts of the power train e g the final drive Never coast with engine not running Many units w ill then not function e g brake servo unit Driving in this manner is a danger to yourself and oth...

Page 53: ...ckly on account of air flow in the turbocharger Engine rpm Under all driving conditions drive in a favourable engine speed range Warming up Allow the engine to warm up while driving Do not warm it up...

Page 54: ...can shift into fourth gear at speeds as low as 30 mph 50 km h in urban traffic In fourth gear fuel consumption in the 30 to 50 mph 50 to 80 km h range is around 25 low er than in third gear In the 45...

Page 55: ...dequate tyre pressure leading to higher road resistance costs money in two ways for more fuel and increased tyre wear z Regular checks every 14 days pay off Electrical loads z The power consumption of...

Page 56: ...otecting the environment z Save fuel when driving The previous section entitled Saving fuel gives you numerous useful hints on this z Be conscious of the environment when driving The follow ing sectio...

Page 57: ...noise determines the level of driving noise from speeds as low as 45 mph 75 km h A vehicle travelling at 90 mph 150 km h causes just as much noise as four vehicles travelling at 30 mph 50 km h or ten...

Page 58: ...This increases fuel consumption Fuel for petrol engines Commercially available high quality fuels are suitable Fuel quality has a decisive influence on the pow er output driveability and life of the...

Page 59: ...r as it will go Wipe off any overflowing fuelimmediately Fuel cut off device The fuel cut off device is located in the engine compartment If the vehicle is involved in a collision the fuel cut off dev...

Page 60: ...not observed z If the engine misfires or runs roughly after a cold start the engine power has reduced significantly or other unusual operatingproblems occur that indicate a fault in the ignition syste...

Page 61: ...d trained personnelavailable Electronic testingsystems permit rapid diagnosis and remedying of faults You are thereby making an important contribution towards keeping the air clean and compliance with...

Page 62: ...l the vehicle can still be stopped with the second remaining circuit If this happens the brake pedal must be fully depressed with greater pedalpressure The distance required for braking will be greate...

Page 63: ...he event of very heavy braking for instance on bends or when swerving to avoid an obstacle Even in the case of full on braking the ABS makes it possible to drive round an obstacle w ithout releasing t...

Page 64: ...f the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds or if it illuminates during driving there is a fault in the ABS The vehicle s brake system remains operational without ABS regulation You ca...

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Page 66: ...sures at least every 14 days and prior to any long journey The tyres should be checked w hen cold Tyre pressures see page 96 Increased pressure resulting from tyre warm up must not be reduced otherwis...

Page 67: ...ing the special socket supplied The socket is stowed in the front compartment Tyre condition wheel condition Driving over sharp edges can lead to hidden tyre damage and w heel damage which is only not...

Page 68: ...io in tyre height to tyre width in R Belt type Radial 17 Rim diameter in inches 91 Load index W Speed rating Speed code letters Q Up to 100 mph 160 km h S Up to 112 mph 180 km h T Up to 118 mph 190 km...

Page 69: ...hat they are seated concentrically Only fine linked chains not protruding more than 15 mm on the tyre tread and inboard sides including chain lock We recommend that you consult your Vauxhall Approved...

Page 70: ...charged battery can be started using jump leads andthe battery of another vehicle Disregard of these notes can lead to injuries which may be fatal Vehicle passengers should be informed accordingly To...

Page 71: ...f the discharged battery identified by sign on battery case or terminal 2 Connect the other end of this lead to the positive terminal 2 of the battery providing the jump start sign 3 Connect the first...

Page 72: ...le tractive forces could damage the vehicles More brake pedal pressure is necessary when braking since the brake servo unit is operative only when the engine is running To prevent the entry of exhaust...

Page 73: ...m the can using the vehicle s heater outlets Screw the aerosol tube on to the tyre valve and remove the safety seal Hold the can upright and rotate the knob Allow aerosol to empty completely before ro...

Page 74: ...gle 3 z Never use the tyre aerosol on more than one wheel at a time Fuses When replacing a fuse turn off the respective switch and the ignition A defective fuse can be recognized by its melted wire A...

Page 75: ...rm siren 3 2 A 3 Interior fan 20 A 4 Wiper motor 15 A 5 Stop lamp Reversing lamp 7 5 A 6 Direction indicators 7 5 A 7 Ignition services 10 A 8 Battery services 7 5 A 9 Hazard warning 10 A No Circuit R...

Page 76: ...amp aiming We recommend that headlamp aiming be carried out by your Vauxhall Approved Repairer who will have special equipment Headlamp dipped and main beam parking and front turn signal indicator lam...

Page 77: ...2 Tw ist and remove the bulb housing s as required and remove the defective bulb s 3 Insert a new bulb and replace the housing s Number plate lamps 1 Remove two screws with a suitable screwdriver 2 Re...

Page 78: ...is business and is proud of his reputation and professionalism and fully realises that satisfied customers are his key to success In the unlikely event that you are still not happy with the answer you...

Page 79: ...0 General Motors India Sixth Floor Tow er A Global Business Park Mehrauli Gurgaon Road Gurgaon 122 022 Haryana India Tel 0091 124 280 3333 Opel Ireland Ltd Opel House Unit 60 Heather Road Sandyford Du...

Page 80: ...commend that you consult your Vauxhall Approved Repairer Your Vauxhall Approved Repairer has excellent knowledge of Vauxhall vehicles and has the special tools and the latest Vauxhall service instruct...

Page 81: ...ng that the oils they supply are suitable for Vauxhall vehicles Engine oil level It is normal for every engine to consume some oil For this reason the engine oillevel should be checked every 300 miles...

Page 82: ...n properties not only through engine operation but also through ageing Use genuine Vauxhall oil filters Coolant Duringoperation the system is pressurized The temperature may therefore rise to over 100...

Page 83: ...rating temperature and drops again when the engine cools down If the level falls below the centre seam the coolant should be replenished Remove filler cap carefully so that pressure can escape slowly...

Page 84: ...re perform regular checks on the windscreen wiper to make sure that it is operating correctly Operation of the windscreen wiper on iced up glass will result in damage to the wiper lips Clean smearing...

Page 85: ...efficiency w e recommend that you add a little Vauxhall Cleaning Solvent and Anti freeze To prevent the windscreen wash system freezing in winter When closing the container press the lid firmly over...

Page 86: ...cable Vehicle decommissioning Observe national regulations If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for a period of several months have the following work carried out in order to prevent damage We...

Page 87: ...Vehicle recommissioning Observe national regulations Carry out the followingwork before putting a vehicle back on the road z Connect battery see page 84 z Check tyre pressure see page 96 z Fill up win...

Page 88: ...hicle and maintaining its value It is also a prerequisite for claims made under the warranty in the event of paint or corrosion damage In the following pages we give you tips for vehicle care which w...

Page 89: ...ts of wax on the window s will impair vision Soft top care Particular care should be taken when washing the fabric soft top Carefully vacuum the soft top before washing to remove excess dust and dirt...

Page 90: ...ll Approved Repairer Do not forget the surfaces and edges nearest to the road where surface cracks may also form unnoticed Exterior lights Headlamp and other protective lamp covers are made of plastic...

Page 91: ...ck cylinder grease Vauxhall lock cylinder grease prevents the locks from freezing up Use de icing agents only in emergencies as they have a degreasing effect and will impair the functioning of the loc...

Page 92: ...icle identification plate which is mountedon the right handside B pillar on top of the instrument panel and on the forward chassis visible through the front right hand side wheel spokes Explanation of...

Page 93: ...quality When using commercially available engine oils as a matter of principle only those oils that meet the minimum quality requirements specified in the following table are permissible Information...

Page 94: ...see the viscosity chart Information on SAE classifications Engine and transmission oils are classified by the Society of Automotive Engineers according to their viscosity Viscosity is the measure of i...

Page 95: ...03 4000 250 1950 to 5300 Compression ratio 10 0 8 8 Octane requirement RON 1 unleaded or unleaded or unleaded 1 Standard high quality fuels e g unleaded EN 228 R Regular P Premium PP Premium Plus valu...

Page 96: ...n figure and extra urban driving around 2 3 Cold starting and acceleration phases are additionally taken into account The new figures are consequently higher than the old ones The new regulation also...

Page 97: ...e load must not be such that the permissible gross vehicle weight is exceeded Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight and in some cases also the permissible gross vehicle w eight w...

Page 98: ...be used on the rear drive wheels only see page 67 Wheels Tightening torque 90 Nm Tyre inflation pressures in bar psi The tyre pressures given are valid for cold tyres The increased tyre pressure resu...

Page 99: ...D DVaux Edition 9 3 05 Electrical system Electronic ignition systems use a very high voltage Do not touch danger to life Type Voltage Amp hours Battery 12 Volt 45 Ah Central door locking system 3 back...

Page 100: ...VML SKIPTechdata fmRHD DVaux Edition 9 3 05 Capacities approx in litres Engine Z 22 SE1 1 Salesdesignation see page 93 Z 20 LET 1 Cooling system 12 3 13 2 Fuel tank 36 0 36 0 Engine oil with filter ch...

Page 101: ...tion 9 3 05 Dimensions mm Z 22 SE1 Z 20 LET1 Length 3786 3786 Width with exterior mirrors 1708 1884 1739 1884 Height 1117 1117 Wheelbase 2330 2330 Track w idth Front Rear 1450 1488 1450 1488 Turning c...

Page 102: ...3 05 Number plate mounting When installing to the front of the vehicle it is important not to obscure the air intake When installing to the rear of the vehicle be sure to mount it as high as possible...

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Page 104: ...0 Code numbers 4 Control indicators 8 16 Coolant 80 91 Coolant temperature gauge 19 D Demisting w indows 48 Dimensions 99 Dipped and main beam 9 Door locks 4 Driving abroad 41 Driving hints 50 E Elect...

Page 105: ...rse lamp 40 S Safety 15 32 78 Safety accessories 39 Saving fuel 52 Seat belts 5 32 Seats 4 30 Service 14 Soft top 45 87 Soft top care 87 Speedometer 18 Starting 13 Starting the engine 11 68 T Tachomet...

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