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Maintenance, inspection system
Vehicle decommissioning
Observe national regulations.
If the vehicle is decommissioned for several
months, the following work must be carried
out in order to prevent damage. We
recommend that you consult your Vauxhall
Authorised Repairer.
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Wash and preserve the vehicle –
see page 303.
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Check preservation in engine
compartment and on underbody and
rectify where necessary.
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Clean and wax the rubber seals of the
bonnet, doors and roof. Intermediate
roof position for cleaning –
see page 149.
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Change engine oil – see page 293.
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Check anti-freeze and corrosion
protection – see page 294.
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Check the coolant level, top up with
anti-freeze if necessary – see page 295.
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Empty windscreen wash system and
headlight wash system.
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Increase tyre pressure to value specified
for full load – see page 327.
Vehicle storage
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Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place.
With manual transmission or
Easytronic
3
,
engage 1st or reverse
gear. With automatic transmission
3
,
selector lever in
P
.
Use chocks or the
like to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
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Do not apply handbrake.
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Disconnect battery by disengaging
negative terminal from vehicle electrical
system – see page 300.
Vehicle recommissioning
Observe national regulations.
Perform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
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Connect battery – see page 300.
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Check tyre pressure and correct if
necessary – see page 327.
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Fill up windscreen wash system –
see page 299.
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Check engine oil level – see page 292.
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Check the coolant level; top up with
anti-freeze if necessary – see page 295.
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Fit the number plate if necessary.