264 Technical DataTyres Not all tyres available on the market
currently meet the structural requirements.
We recommend that you consult an Opel
Partner concerning suitable tyre makes.
These tyres have undergone special tests
to establish their reliability, safety and
specific suitability for Opel vehicles.
Despite continuous market monitoring, we
are unable to assess these attributes for
other tyres, even if they have been granted
approval by the relevant authorities or in
some other form.
Further information 3168. Wheels Wheel bolt tightening torque: 110 Nm. Winter tyres
3
Tyres of size 195/60 R 15, 215/45 R 17
and 225/35 R 18 must not be used as
winter tyres.
Tyres of size 185/60 R 15 are only approved
as winter tyres.
Tyres of size 185/65 R 15 are only
a p p r o v e d a s w i n te r t y r e s o n ve h i c l e s w i t h a
sports chassis. We recommend that you
contact your Opel partner in order to find
out whether your vehicle is equipped with a
sports chassis. If you use winter tyres, the spare wheel
3
m a y s t i l l b e f i t t e d w i t h a s u m m e r t y r e . I f y o u
use the spare wheel the vehicle’s handling
may be altered. Obtain a replacement for
the faulty tyre as soon as possible, and
have the wheel balanced and fitted to the
vehicle.
Further information 3 172.
Tyre chains
3
Tyre chains may be used on the front
wheels only.
We recommend the use of tyre chains with
a fine mesh that add no more than 10 mm
to the running surface and the insides of
the tyres (including chain lock).
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyre sizes
195/60 R 15, 215/45 R 17 and 225/35 R 18.
Tyre chains are only approved on tyres of
size 185/60 R 15 on vehicles with a sports
chassis. We recommend that you contact
your Opel partner in order to find out
whether your vehicle is equipped with a
sports chassis.
Further information 3172. Spare wheel
3
Depending on the version, the spare wheel
will be in the form of a temporary spare
wheel 3. The vehicle may handle
differently if a spare wheel has been fitted. Replace defective tyre as soon as possible,
balance wheel and fit to vehicle.
Please pay attention to the notes on this
page and on pages 173, 196.
On vehicles with alloy wheels
3 the spare
wheel may have a steel rim.
The spare wheel can be fitted with a
smaller tyre
1) and a smaller rim than the
wheels fitted on the vehicle.
Tyre pressure (overpressure) The specified tyre pressures are valid for
cold tyres. The increased tyre pressure
resulting from extensive driving must not
be reduced. The tyre pressures specified on
the following pages apply to both summer
and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare wheel 3 to the tyre
pressure for full load – see tables on the
following pages.
Temporary spare wheel tyre pressure 3 –
see tables on the following pages.
Further information 3168 to 3172.1)Country-specific version: The spare wheel is
only to be used as a temporary spare wheel.
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Index
BBattery ............................................ 150, 248Interruption of
power supply ........................46, 143, 148
Battery discharge protection ................ 116
Before starting off ................................... 15
Belt force limiters ..................................... 59
Belt tensioners .......................................... 60
Bleeding, diesel fuel system .................. 190
Bonnet .................................................... 190
Boot, see Luggage co mpartment .... 36, 53
Brake assist ............................................ 167
Brake lamp ............................................. 166
Brake system ............................................ 89
Brakes ABS ...................................................... 166
Brake assist ........................................ 167
Brake fluid .......................................... 246
Brake lamps ....................................... 221
Brake servo unit ................................. 149
Foot brake .......................................... 167
Hand brake ........................................ 167
Bulb replacement .................................. 212
Bulbs ....................................................... 212
CCapacities .............................................. 267
Car dimensions ...................................... 268
Car Pass ................................................... 26
Caravan/trailer towing .......................... 149
Care ........................................................ 228
Catalytic converter ................................ 158
Central locking system ...................... 28, 32
Changing the battery Remote control .............................. 32, 33
Changing tyre/wheel type .................... 168
Changing wheels ................................... 200
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number .......................... 251
Check control ................................... 21, 104
Child restraint system .............................. 63
Child safety locks ..................................... 39
Cigarette lighter ...................................... 80
Climate control ...................................... 120
Climate control system ................. 121, 128
Clutch operation .................................... 144
CO
2-emissions ........................................ 256
Cold start ............................................... 150
Colour information display ..................... 94
Contrast .................................................. 100
Control indicator ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 166
Airbag ................................................... 74
Engine electronics .............................. 156
Exhaust ............................................... 156
Immobiliser ........................................... 27
Park pilot ............................................ 163 Control indicators .............................. 10, 86
Adaptive Forward
Lighting (AFL) .............................. 85, 112
Belt tensioners ..................................... 61
Brake system ...................................... 165
Cruise control ..................................... 161
DDS ..................................................... 164
Deflation detection system ............... 164
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) .... 151
Seat belts ............................................. 59
Coolant .................................................. 244
Coolant level .......................................... 245
Coolant temperature .............................. 87
Cooling ................................................... 127
Cornering light ....................................... 112 Bulb replacement .............................. 218
Correcting time ........................................ 99
Coupling socket load ............................ 188
Courtesy lamp ............................... 114, 115
Courtesy lamps Bulb replacement .............................. 226
Cruise control ......................................... 160
Curtain airbags ....................................... 73
Curve lighting .................................. 23, 112
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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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