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Driving and operation
Engine exhaust Diesel particle filter 3
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the exhaust
gases. The system includes a self-cleaning
function that run automatically during
driving. The filter is cleaned by burning off
the soot particles at hi gh temperature. This
process takes place automatically under
set driving conditions and may take up
to 25 minutes. Fuel consumption may be
higher during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is
normal.
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Under certain driving conditions, e.g. short
journeys, the system may not clean itself
automatically.
If the filter requires cleaning and previous
driving conditions did not enable
automatic cleaning, control indicator !
flashes. Continue driving, keeping engine
speed above 2000 rpm
-1. Shift down if
necessary. Diesel partic le filter cleaning is
then initiated.
9
Warning
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless and could be fatal if
inhaled.
If exhaust gases penetrate the vehicle,
open windows and contact a workshop
for assistance.
Avoid driving with the tailgate open,
since exhaust gas can enter the interior
of the vehicle.
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Self-help, vehicle care
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Fuses and the most important
circuits they protectFuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is at the front left side of the
engine compartment.
To open, disengage the cover, fold cover
up and remove.
Picture no: 18589s.tif Picture no:
No. Circuit
1 Starter
2 Air conditioning system
3 Diesel fuel filter heater
4 Horn
5 Manual transmission automated,
automatic transmission
6 Engine control unit
7 Fog lamps
8 Engine cooling
9 Engine cooling
No. Circuit
10 Automated manual transmission
11 Glow plugs, ignition system
12 Headlamp range adjustment,
Adaptive Forward Lighting
13 Air conditioning system
14 Automated manual transmission
15 Main beam (right)
16 Main beam (left)
17 Main relay
18 Engine control unit
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231
Opel Service, maintenance
Opel Service,
maintenance
Scheduled maintenanceThese service intervals apply only under
normal driving conditions. If conditions are
more arduous3238.
Service interval display 3240.
European service intervals
Every 30000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
International service intervals
Every 15000 km or annually, whichever
occurs first.
Validation
Service is validated using the spaces
provided in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. The date of service and kilometre
reading are added, stamped and signed
by the service workshop.
Ensure that the Service and Warranty
Booklet is filled in correctly - an
uninterrupted service history is important
when making guarantee or goodwill
claims, and is also an advantage when
selling the vehicle on.
Service scheduleThe service schedule applies in the
following countries: Andorra, Austria,
Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Great Br itain, Greece,
Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Slovakia, Slovenia , Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland.
The international serv ice schedule applies
in all other countries.
Scheduled maintenance ..................... 231
Service schedule .................................. 231
Additional service work ....................... 238
Recommended fluids and lubricants . 238
Inspection system ................................ 240
Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories . 241
Performing work .................................. 241
Engine oil .............................................. 242
Diesel fuel filter .................................... 244
Coolant ................................................. 244
Brakes ................................................... 245
Brake fluid ............................................ 246
Windscreen wiper replacement .......... 247
Windscreen washer system ................. 248
Battery .................................................. 248
Protecting electronic
components ..... 249
Laying the vehicle up for a long period of time .................................... 249
Putting the vehicle back into service . 249
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233
Opel Service, maintenance
⊕ Additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
30 2
60 3
90 4
120 5
150
⊕
Replace timing belt and tension pulley
Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
Change engine oil and replace filter xxxxx
⊕o
Drain water from fuel filter, diesel (if the air humidity is high or the fuel of lower quality)xxxxx
Replace fuel filter and drain water, diesel (grade EN590)
Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTH xx
Replace fuel filter, petrol (g rade EN228), outer Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER every 4 years/60000 km
Check handbrake, adjust if necessary (unl aden wheels); carry out a visual check of
wheel suspension and suspension front and re ar, brake lines, brake pressure hose, fuel
lines and exhaust system xx
Check external bodywork / underseal, note any damage in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. xxxxx
⊕o
Carry out a visual check on the front and rear wheel brakes
2)
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry
out remedial work in agreement with the customer.
xx
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20000 km.
Carry out a visual check of the engine, tran smission (AT, MT), check air conditioning
compressor for leaks
2)
xxxxx
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236 Opel Service, maintenance⊕Additional work.
o The intervals are shorter where driving conditions are more arduous or country-specific.
Service work
after year
1)
km (x1000)
1)
1)Depending on what occurs first.
1
15 2
30 3
45 4
60 5
75
⊕
Replace timing belt and tension pulley
Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER, Z 17 DTR every 10 years/150000 km
Change engine oil and replace filter xxxxx
⊕o
Drain water from fuel filter, diesel (if the air humidity is high or the fuel of lower quality)xxxxx
Replace fuel filter and drain water, diesel (grade EN590)
Z 13 DTJ, Z 17 DTH xx
Replace fuel filter, petrol (g rade EN228), outer Z 16 LEL, Z 16 LER every 4 years/60000 km
Check handbrake, adjust if necessary (unl aden wheels); carry out a visual check of
wheel suspension and suspension front and re ar, brake lines, brake pressure hose, fuel
lines and exhaust system xx
Check external bodywork / underseal, note any damage in the Service and Warranty
Booklet. xxxxx
⊕o
Carry out a visual check on the front and rear wheel brakes
2)
2)If the loss is too great or there are leaks, carry
out remedial work in agreement with the customer.
xx
Annual service check if the annual distance travelled is greater than 20000 km.
Carry out a visual check of the engine, tran smission (AT, MT), check air conditioning
compressor for leaks
2)
xxxxx
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244 Opel Service, maintenanceDiesel fuel filter On the event of engine oil change, have
fuel filter checked for possible water
residue by a workshop.
Illumination of A indicates water in the
fuel filter 3.
Have fuel filter checked at shorter intervals
if the vehicle is subjected to extreme
operating conditions such as high humidity
(primarily in coastal areas), extremely high
or low outside temperatures and
substantially varying daytime and
night-time temperatures.
Coolant The coolant provid es anti-freeze
protection down to approx. -28 C. .
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Antifreeze and corrosion protection
Have the concentration of the radiator
contents tested by a workshop before
winter starts. The amount of
antifreezemust provide protection down to
approx. -28 C. A lower antifreeze
concentration will reduce the amount of
protection from fros t and corrosion. Add
antifreeze if necessary.
If coolant loss is topped up with water,
have concentration checked and add
antifreeze if necessary.
Caution
Only use approved anti-freeze.
Coolant additives used to give addi-
tional protection aga inst corrosion and
prevention against small leaks can lead
to functional problems. No liability is
accepted for damage caused by using
coolant additives.
9
Warning
Antifreeze is a danger to health; it must
therefore be kept in the original con-
tainer and out of the reach of children.
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Technical Data
Capacities Engine oil
Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP,
Z14 XEP Z 16 LEL,
Z 16 LER Z 13 DTJ,
Z 13 DTHZ 13 DTJ ECO Z 17 DTR
Including filter [I] 3.0 3.5 4.5 3.2 3.2 5.4
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Technical Data
Capacities Engine oil
Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP,
Z14 XEP Z 16 LEL,
Z 16 LER Z 13 DTJ,
Z 13 DTHZ 13 DTJ ECO Z 17 DTR
Including filter [I] 3.0 3.5 4.5 3.2 3.2 5.4
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267
Technical Data
Capacities Engine oil
Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP,
Z14 XEP Z 16 LEL,
Z 16 LER Z 13 DTJ,
Z 13 DTHZ 13 DTJ ECO Z 17 DTR
Including filter [I] 3.0 3.5 4.5 3.2 3.2 5.4
Between MIN and MAX [I] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Fuel tank
Engine Z 10 XEP Z 12 XEP,
Z14 XEP Z 16 LEL,
Z 16 LER Z 13 DTJ,
Z 13 DTHZ 13 DTJ ECO Z 17 DTR
Petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] 45 45 45 45 40 45
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272 IndexDDashboard, see Instrument panel ............ 6
Data .................................................. 26, 250
Date .......................................................... 96
Daytime running lights .......................... 108
Decommissioning .................................. 249
Deflation detection system ............. 22, 164
Deflation Detection System (DDS) ....... 164
Demisting and defrostingWindows ............................................. 125
With climate control system .............. 131
With the air conditioning system ...... 128
Diesel fuel filter ...................................... 244
Diesel fuel system .......................... 190, 244
Diesel particle filter ........... 46, 85, 150, 157
Dimensions ............................................. 268
Dipped beam ........................................... 11 Bulb replacement ............................... 213
Display ..........................................91, 92, 94
Display mode ......................................... 100
Door locks ......................................... 26, 230
Double load-bay floor ....................... 24, 82
Driving abroad Headlamps ......................................... 116
Driving hints ........................................... 149
EEasytronic ................................................. 15 Driving programmes ......................... 139
Fault .................................................... 142
Interruption of power supply ............ 143
Kickdown ............................................ 141
Selector lever ........................................ 15
Sport programme .............................. 140
Starting off ......................................... 138
Winter programme ............................ 140
Economical driving ................................ 151
Electric sun roof ....................................... 46
Electric windows ...................................... 45
Electrical system ....................208, 249, 267
Electro-hydraulic power assisted steering ............................ 87, 149
Electronic components .......................... 249
Electronic immobiliser ............................. 27
Electronic Stability Program ................. 151
Engine code ...........................251, 252, 253
Engine control indicator ........................ 156
Engine data ........................................... 253
Engine oil ........................................ 239, 242 Additives ............................................ 239
Top up ................................................ 239
Viscosity .............................................. 239
Engine oil consumption ................. 149, 242
Engine oil level ................................. 86, 242
Engine oil pressure .................................. 86
Engine speed ......................................... 150
Engine wash ........................................... 230
Environmental protection ..................... 228 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ....... 151
Exhaust control indicator ..................... 156
Exhaust gases ........................................ 157
Exhaust system ...................................... 149
Exterior mirrors ........................ 5, 42, 43, 46
FFan ......................................................... 123
Filling station
Engine oil level ................................... 242
Fuel ............................................. 252, 253
Opening the bonnet .......................... 190
Tyre pressure ............................. 152, 264
Vehicle data ....................................... 250
Windscreen washer system .............. 248
First-aid kit (cushion) ............................ 196
Flat tyre .................................................. 204
Flex-Fix system ................................ 24, 174
Fog lamps .............................................. 110 Bulb replacement .............................. 220
Fog tail lamp ......................................... 110 Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Foot brake ............................................. 167
Front passenger airbag .......................... 69
Fuel ......................................... 153, 252, 253
Fuel consumption .......................... 151, 256
Fuel filler cap ......................................... 153
Fuel filter ................................................ 244
Fuel gauge ............................................... 90
Fuel level .................................................. 90
Fuel system, diesel ................................ 190
Fuses ...................................................... 208
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