Locks, doors, windows29
Control indicator for anti-theft alarm
system3
The control indicator illuminates to show
that the system is operational when the
doors are locked with the remote control or
the key. When the doors are unlocked with
the key or remote control, the control
indicator extinguishes. To deactivate
Press button
q on remote control
- or -
Unlock driver’s door by turning key in door
lock towards front of vehicle, then turn it
back to the vertical position and remove:
z Hazard warning lamps flash twice,
z All doors are unlocked,
z Anti-theft system is deactivated.
If the driver’s door is not opened, or the
engine is not started within 30 seconds of
deactivation, all doors are automatically
relocked and the system is reactivated.
If the alarm has been triggered, the hazard
warning lamps will not flash upon
deactivation.
Note
The anti-theft alarm system cannot be
deactivated in any other way, so keep a
spare key in a safe place.
Changes to the vehicle interior, such as the
use of seat covers, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring 3. Alarm
While the alarm system is switched on, the
alarm can be triggered, indicated by:
z
an acoustic signal (horn) and
z a visual signal (exterior lamps).
The number and duration of the alarms are
legally established.
The alarm is stopped by pressing q or p
on the remote control or by unlocking
the driver’s door with the correct key.
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated
at the same time.
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Correcting time 3With the navigation system, date and time
are set automatically upon receipt of a
GPS
1) satellite signal. If the displayed time
does not match local time, it can be
corrected manually or automatically by
receiving an RDS
2) time signal 3.
Some RDS transmitters do not send correct
time signals. If the incorrect time is
displayed often, deactivate automatic
time synchronisation 3 and set the time
manually.
To correct time with the help of RDS, select
menu item Synchron. clock automatical.
from the Time, Date menu.
The box in front of Synchron. clock
automatical. will be ticked:
see Fig. 17340 T. Language selection
You can select the display language for
some functions.
Select menu item
Language from the
Settings menu.
The available langua ges are displayed. Select the desired language.
Selections are indicated by a
6 in front of
the menu item.
In systems with voice output 3, when the
language setting of the display is changed,
the system will ask whether the
announcement language should also be
changed – see Infotainment system
instruction manual.
1)GPS = Global Positioning System,
satellite system for w orld-wide positioning.
2)RDS = Radio Data System.
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77 7Settings 19,5° 19:36
Time, Date
Language Deutsch
Units English
Contrast Español
Day / Night ...
6
6 6 6 Ign. logic
7
77 713 Languages 19,5° 19:36
XDeutsch
English
Español
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
Instruments, controls88
Graphical information display3 or
colour information display 3,
trip computer 3
The trip computers provide information on
driving data, which is continually recorded
and evaluated electronically.
The trip computer main page provides
information on range, average
consumption and instantaneous
consumption.
To display other trip computer data,
press the BC button on the Infotainment
system and select the trip computer menu
in the display. RangeRange is calculated fr
om current fuel tank
content and instantaneous consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the vehicle updates the
range automatically after a brief delay. If the fuel in the tank will allow less than
50 km (30 miles) of travel, the warning
"Range" appears on the display.
If the fuel in the tank will allow less than
30 km (20 miles) of travel, the warning
"Refuel!"
3 appears on the display.
Acknowledge the menu item as described
on page 84.
Instantaneous consumption
Display changes depending on speed;
ÜBoard Computer 19,5° 19:36
BC 1 All values
BC 2
257.0kmTimerØ40km/hTyres
31.0Ltr.
Ø 7.0Ltr./100km
1
11 1
8
88
8
Range257km
Aver. Consump.
7.0Ltr./100km
Inst. Consumpt.
7.6Ltr./100km
19,5° 19:36
Display in l/h below 13 km/h.
Display in l/100 km above 13 km/h.
Range
33km
OK
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Warning buzzers
While driving:
z when operating th e turn signals.
z if driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 3 is
not engaged when the seat is occupied
and vehicle speed exceeds approx.
22 km/h (14 mph).
When the vehicle is parked and driver’s
door is opened:
z with exterior lamps switched on.
z when the key is in the ignition switch.
6 Seat belt warning chimes -
see pages 46, 72,
driving hints - see page 127,
save fuel, protect the environment -
see page 129.
Windscreen wipers
To activate, move lever upwards.
Press lever down from position J:
single swipe.
Further information - see pages 198, 202,
205. Adjustable wiper interval
To set the wiping interval to a value
between 1 and 10 seconds:
Switch on ignition.
Push lever down from position
J.
Wait the desired interval.
Set the lever to adjustable timed interval
wiper position $.
The interval remains stored until the next
change or the ignition is switched off.
Switching the ignition on and moving the
lever to $ sets the interval to 3.5 seconds.
In this mode, wiping frequency is also
affected by vehicle speed. As vehicle speed
increases, wiping will become more
frequent.
J
=Off
$ =Timed interval wipe
% =Slow
& =Fast
Driving and operation128
Switching off the engine
If the engine temperature is very high, e.g.
after driving in mountainous terrain: allow
engine to idle for approx. 2 minutes, in
order to prevent heat accumulation.
When you switch off, fans in the engine
compartment may continue running for a
time, to cool the engine.
Vehicles with turbocharger 3
In order to protect the turbocharger, after
running at high engine speeds or high
engine loads, operate the engine briefly at
a low load or run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off.
Save energy – more kilometres/miles
Please observe the running-in hints on the
previous page and the tips for energy
saving on the following pages.
Good, technically correct and economical
driving ensures maximum durability and
performance for your vehicle.
Overrun
The fuel supply is automatically shut off
during overrun, e.g. when the vehicle is
being driven down long gradients or during
braking. To enable the overrun cut-off to
come into action, do not accelerate or
declutch during overrun. Engine rpm
Under all driving conditions, drive in a
favourable engine speed range.
Warming up
Allow engine to warm up while driving. Do
not warm it up by le
tting it run at idling
speed. Do not apply full throttle until
engine reaches operating temperature.
After a cold start, automatic
transmission 3 does not shift into higher
gears until higher engine speeds have been
reached. This allows the catalytic converter
to quickly reach the temperature required
for optimum pollutant reduction.
Correct gear selection
Do not race your engine whilst in neutral or
with a low gear selected. Driving too fast in
individual gears or drive ranges as well as
stop-and-go traffic in crease engine wear
and fuel consumption.
Change down
When decreasing speed, shift down into
the next lowest gear. Do not slip the clutch
with a high-revving engine. This is
especially important when hill climbing. Clutch operation
3
Always depress the clutch pedal hard to
the floor, to prevent shifting difficulties and
transmission damage. There must be no
mats in the area of the pedals.
When driving, do not use the clutch pedal
as a foot rest; this will cause substantial
clutch wear.
Pedals
Do not place any objects in the footwell
which could slip under the pedals and
inhibit the pedal travel.
To ensure the pedal travel is uninhibited,
there must be no mats in the area of the
pedals.
When driving, do not use the brake pedal
as a foot rest; this will cause substantial
wear to brake components and cause
overheating, resultin g in longer braking
distances.
Battery care whilst driving
When driving slowly or when the vehicle
is stationary, e.g. in slow urban traffic,
stop-and-go traffic or traffic jams, turn off
all unnecessary electrical loads where
possible (e.g. heated rear window,
auxiliary headlamps).
When starting the engine, depress the
clutch pedal so that transmission
resistance is elimin ated and the starter
motor and battery are relieved.
Driving and operation135
Exhaust gases
Do not run engine in enclosed spaces, e.g.
in a garage, or sit in a parked vehicle for an
extended period with the engine running.
Do not drive with tailgate open. If driving
with the tailgate open is necessary, set fan
to highest speed, close windows and
ensure air recirculation mode is off, to allow
entry of outside air.
If the underbody or rear of vehicle is
damaged or corroded, you notice a
change in the sound of the exhaust system,
or whenever you suspect exhaust gases are
penetrating the vehicle interior, consult a
workshop immediately.
When the vehicle is driven for the first time,
wax and oil on the exhaust system may
evaporate, producing smoke-like emissions
which should not be inhaled. Allow wax
and oil to evaporate while the vehicle is in
the open air. Diesel particle filter (DPF) 3
The diesel particle filter removes polluting
soot particles out of the exhaust.
The system contains a self-cleaning
function at certain intervals. The filter is
cleaned by burning the soot particles at
high temperature. This procedure runs
automatically under certain vehicle
conditions and can take up to 15 minutes,
during which time fuel consumption may
increase. The smell and the noise that
occur are normal.
The system cannot automatically clean
itself under certain vehicle conditions, such
as driving short distances.
If control indicator
I illuminates, you
should continue driving, and as soon as the
road and traffic situation permits it,
increase speed to more than 50 km/h
(30 mph) and diesel particle filter cleaning
will start.
Cleaning is quicker at faster speeds and
under load. The engine speed should not
drop below 2000 rpm. The control indicator
extinguishes as soon as cleaning is
complete.
We recommend that you do not turn the
ignition off during cleaning. Maintenance
Have all maintenance work carried out at
the intervals specified by Opel. We
recommend that you entrust this work to
your Opel Partner, who has proper
equipment and trained personnel
available. Electronic testing of systems
permits rapid diagnosis and remedy of
faults. This way, you can be certain that all
components of the vehicle’s electrical,
injection and ignition systems operate
correctly, that your ve
hicle has a low level
of pollutant emission and that the catalytic
converter system will have a long service
life.
You are thereby making an important
contribution towards keeping the air clean
and compliance with emissions legislation.
Checking and adjustment of the fuel-
injection and ignition systems is part of the
scope of a Service. For this reason, you
should have all maintenance work carried
out at the intervals specified in the chapter
"Service, Maintanance" on page 206.
9 Warning
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide, which has no colour or
odour and can be lethal if inhaled.
If exhaust fumes penetrate the vehicle
interior, open the windows and consult a
workshop immediately.
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zRemove wheel trim 3.
z Slacken wheel nuts one turn only before
raising the vehicle, but do not totally
unscrew or remove the nuts until the
wheel is off the ground.
z Never change more th an one wheel at a
time.
z Block wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed, by placing wedge
blocks or equivalent in front and behind
the wheel.
z Do not jack-up the vehicle when traffic is
too close.
z Use jack only when changing wheels.
z Never exceed jack maximum working
load (900 kg).
z If the ground on which the vehicle is
standing is soft, a solid board (max. 1 cm
thick) should be placed under the jack.
Using a thicker board could lead to
damage of the jack and the vehicle. z
Do not raise the vehicle more than is
necessary to change a wheel.
z No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
z Never start or run the engine or crawl
under a jacked-up vehicle.
z Before screwing on the wheel nuts when
changing a wheel, ap ply a light coating
of grease to the cone of each wheel nut.
z Fully tighten the wheel nuts after
lowering the vehicle all the way, ensuring
nuts have been tightened to the correct
torque (see page 223).
z If conditions are not satisfactory to
change a wheel safely, consult a
workshop. 1. Prise off the wheel trim 3
.
2. Slacken the wheel nuts by one turn each using the wrench, putting the
wrench on as far as possible.
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Engine oil
Information on engine oils - see page 213.
Engine oil level and consumption
It is normal for every engine to consume
some oil, and it is sometimes necessary to
check and top up the engine oil level
between oil changes.
For this reason, the engine oil level should
be checked every 500 km (300 miles) or
before starting a long trip. The illustrations show checking and
replenishing the engine oil in the Z 24, Z 32
petrol engines and the
Z 20 diesel engines
respectively.
To check the level, remove dipstick from
the dipstick tube, wipe it clean and re-insert
it as far as it will go. After pulling the
dipstick out again, check the oil level,
ensuring it is between the lower and upper
(or MIN and MAX) marks. Engine oil level check and topping up
The engine oil level must be checked with
the vehicle horizontal and with the engine
(which must be at operating temperature)
switched off. Wait a few minutes before
checking the level to allow the normal oil
accumulation in the engine to drain back
into the oil pan.
9 Warning
Do not allow the engine oil level to drop
below the minimum level.