Instruments, controls82
Average consumptionDisplay of average consumption.
The measurement can be restarted at any
time – see "Resetting trip computer
information".
Effective consumption
Displays amount of fuel consumed.
The measurement can be restarted at any
time – see "Resetting trip computer
information".
Average speed
Display of average speed.
The measurement can be restarted at any
time - see "Resetting trip computer
information".
Stoppages in the journey with the ignition
off are not included in the calculations.
Distance travelled
Displays number of kilometres (miles)
driven. The measurement can be restarted
at any time – see "Resetting trip computer
information".Range
Range is calculated fr
om current fuel tank
content and instantaneous consumption.
The display shows average values.
The vehicle updates the range
automatically after a brief delay when the
vehicle has been refuelled.
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. Resetting trip computer information
The following trip computer information
can be reset (restart measurements):
z
Average consumption
z Effective consumption
z Average speed
z Distance travelled
Select the desired trip computer
information.
Reset by pressing the left adjuster wheel on
the steering wheel or the OK button on the
Infotainment system.
11:25}21.5°C
Range
257km
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
Instruments, controls89
Distance travelledDisplays number of kilometres (miles)
driven. The measurement can be restarted
at any time - see "Resetting trip computer
information".
Average speed
Display of average speed.
The measurement can be restarted at any
time - see "Resetting trip computer
information".
Stoppages in the journey with the ignition
off are not included in the calculations.
Effective consumption
Displays amount of fuel consumed.
The measurement can be restarted at any
time - see "Resetting trip computer
information".
Average consumption
Display of average consumption.
The measurement can be restarted at any
time - see "Resetting trip computer
information". Resetting trip computer information
The following trip computer information
can be reset (restart measurements):
z
Distance travelled
z Average speed
z Effective consumption
z Average consumption
Select BC 1 or BC 2 from the trip computer
menu. The information of the two trip computers
can be reset separately, making it possible
to evaluate data from different time
periods.
Select the desired trip computer
information.
The value for the selected function will be
reset and recalculated.
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
Ü Reset BC 1 19,5° 19:36
All values
257.0km
Ø40km/h
31.0Ltr.
Ø 7.0Ltr./100km
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 operation129
Save fuel, protect the
environment
Trend-setting technology
When developing and manufacturing your
vehicle, Opel used environment-friendly
and, in the main, recyclable materials. The
production methods used to make your
vehicle are likewise environmentally-
compatible.
Recycling of production wastes keeps the
circulation of material closed. Reduction of
energy and water requirements also helps
to conserve natural resources.
A highly advanced design means that your
vehicle can be easily disassembled at the
end of its working life, and the individual
materials separated for subsequent re-use.
Materials such as as bestos and cadmium
are not used. The refrigerant in the air
conditioning system is CFC-free.
New painting techniques employ water as
a solvent. End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle recovery
centres and the recycling of end-of-life
vehicles is available at www.opel.com.
Drive in an energy and
environment-conscious way
z
High fuel consumption, noise levels and
exhaust emissions are often caused by a
driving style that is not energy and
environment-conscious.
z You should therefore drive with energy in
mind: "more kilometres/miles with less
fuel".
z Reduce the noise level and exhaust
emissions by adopting an environment-
conscious driving style. This is extremely
worthwhile and improves quality of life.
Fuel consumption depends to a great
extent on your own personal driving style.
The following hints are intended to help
you consume fuel at a rate that is as close
as possible to the specified levels.
Check your vehicle’s fuel consumption
every time you refuel. This facilitates early
detection of any irregularities causing
increased fuel consumption. Warming up
z
Full throttle and warming up at idle
speed increase wear, fuel consumption,
fuel emission, the amount of pollutant in
the exhaust and the amount of noise.
z Drive off immediately after starting.
Warm up the engine by running it at
moderate engine speeds.
Uniform speed
z Hectic driving significantly increases fuel
consumption, the quantity of emission
and the proportion of pollutant in the
exhaust.
z Do not accelerate and brake
unnecessarily. Drive at uniform speed.
Avoid frequent starting-off and
stopping, e.g. at tra ffic lights, in short
distance traffic and in queues of traffic,
by means of clever planning. Select
roads with good traffic flow.
Idling
z The engine also consumes fuel when
idling.
z If you have to wait for more than
1 minute, it is worthwhile switching off
the engine. Five minutes of idling
corresponds to approx. one kilometre
(0.6 miles) of driving.
z Idling for more than 5 minutes can cause
excessive temperatures and damage to
the exhaust system.
Driving and operation130
Overrun
zThe fuel supply is automatically shut off
during overrun, e.g. when the vehicle is
being driven down long gradients or
during braking - see page 128.
z To enable the overrun cut-off to take
effect and save fuel, do not accelerate or
declutch.
Correct gear selection
z High revs increase engine wear and fuel
consumption.
z Do not race your engine. Avoid driving at
high engine speeds.
Driving with an eye on the tachometer
saves fuel. If possible, drive at low revs in
each gear and at a constant speed.
Drive in top gear as much as possible,
shift up as soon as possible and do not
shift down prematurely.
High speed
z The faster the speed, the higher the fuel
consumption and noise level. Driving at
full throttle uses up a great deal of fuel
and generates excessive noise and high
emission levels.
z Slightly releasing the accelerator pedal
results in distinct fu el savings with no
major loss of speed.
Drive at no more than around three
quarters of maximum speed and you will
use up to 50% less fuel, without losing a
great deal of time. Tyre pressure
z
Inadequate 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 electrical
equipment increases fuel consumption.
z Switch off all additional consumers (e.g.
air conditioning, heated rear window)
when they are no longer required.
Roof racks 3
z Roof racks can increase fuel
consumption by approx. 1 l/100 km
(3.5 gal./1000 miles) due to air
resistance.
z Remove them if they are not being used. Repair and maintenance
z
Improper repairs or adjustment and
maintenance work can increase fuel
consumption. Do not carry out work on
the engine yourself.
You may, out of ignorance, infringe
environmental laws by not disposing of
materials properly.
Appropriate parts might not be recycled.
Contact with some of the materials
involved may pose a health hazard.
z We recommend that repairs and
maintenance be entrusted to an
Opel Partner.
Extreme driving conditions
z Driving up steep gradients, cornering,
driving on poor roads, and winter driving
all increase fuel consumption.
Fuel consumption increases dramatically
in urban traffic and at winter
temperatures, especially on short trips
when the engine operating temperature
is not reached.
z Follow the hints given above to keep fuel
consumption to a minimum under such
conditions.
Driving and operation131
Fuels, refuelling
Fuel consumption
Optional equipment (e.g. wide tyres,
towing equipment) increases the kerb
weight and, in some cases, also the
permissible Gross Vehicle Weight.
This in turn increases fuel consumption and
reduces the maximum speed of the vehicle.
When the vehicle is new, there is increased
friction between the engine and
transmission components lasting for
several thousand kilometres. This also
increases fuel consumption. Fuel for petrol engines
Commercially available high-quality fuels
are suitable (see page 217). Fuel quality
has a decisive influence on the power
output, driveability and life of the engine.
The additives contained in the fuel play an
important role in this
regard. You should
therefore use only high-quality fuels
containing additives.
Petrol with too low an octane number can
cause pinking. Opel cannot be held liable
for resulting damage.
Petrol with a higher octane number can
always be used.
A dispensing pump for leaded fuel cannot
be inserted in the fuel tank of a vehicle that
must be operated on unleaded fuel only.
Use of petrol with an octane rating of 95
will ensure economical driving Fuel for diesel engines
Diesel engines must be operated only on
commercially available diesel fuel meeting
the specifications of DIN EN 590.
Marine diesel fuel, fuel oils, diesel fuels,
which are entirely or partially plant based
such as rape seed oil or bio-diesel,
Aquazole and similar diesel-water
emulsions must not be used.
The flow and filterability of diesel fuels are
insufficient at low temperatures, as a result
of crystallized paraffins.
Diesel fuels with improved low-
temperature properties are therefore
available on the market during the winter
months. Make sure that you use winter fuel
before the start of the cold weather
season.
Use of diesel fuels with manufacturer-
guaranteed winter properties eliminates
the need for additives.
Driving and operation134
Controlling exhaust emission
Through design-related measures,
primarily in the fuel injection and ignition
systems (in combination with the catalytic
converter), the proportion of noxious
materials in the exhaust, such as carbon
monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (CH) and
nitrogen oxides (NO
x), is reduced to a
minimum. Control indicator for exhaust emissions
Control indicator
Z illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates when the engine is running,
there is a fault in the emission control
system or with the diesel particle filter 3.
The permitted emission values may be
exceeded. Consult a workshop.
Flashing with the engine running indicates
a fault that may damage the catalytic
converter. The vehicle’ s electronic system
will switch to an emergency running
program so you may continue to drive
without causing damage, by slowing down
until the flashing stops and the control
indicator is steadily lit. Consult a workshop
immediately. Control indicator for engine electronicsControl indicator
3 illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched on.
If it illuminates when the engine is running,
there is a fault in the engine electronics.
The electronics switch to the emergency
running program, fuel consumption may
increase and the driveability of the vehicle
may be affected.
In some cases, the fault can be eliminated
by switching the engi ne off and back on
again. If the control indicator illuminates
again when the engine is running, have the
cause of the fault eliminated by a
workshop.