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Opel Service, maintenance
Brake fluid Changing brake fluid
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i. e. it absorbs
water. If the brakes become hot, such as
when driving on long downhill stretches,
vapour bubbles can form in the water,
which can have an extremely adverse
effect on braking power (depending on the
proportion of water).
Therefore, keep to the specified change
intervals.
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Windscreen wiper replacement Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift wiper arm. Move release lever and
detach wiper blade.
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Wiper blades 3 on the rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as
shown in illustration and remove.
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Do not allow it to come into contact with
eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.
9 Warning
Have the brake fluid change performed
by a workshop. Please comply with the
legal environmental and health
regulations – concerning the disposal of
brake fluid.
198 IndexIndex
AABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........... 119
Accessories ............................................. 133
Accessory socket ..................................... 61
Air intake .................................................. 99
Air recirculation system ........................... 97
Air vents ................................................... 93
Airbags ..................................................... 56
Alarm ........................................................ 33
Alternator ................................................. 69
Antenna ........................................... 90, 161
Anti-corrosion service ............................ 173
Antifreeze ............................................... 177
Antifreeze protection .................... 177, 180
Anti-knock quality of fuel
Octane number .................................. 184
Anti-theft alarm system .......................... 31
Anti-theft lock
Alloy wheels ....................................... 139
Anti-theft protection ............................... 17
Aquaplaning .......................................... 123
Ashtray ..................................................... 62
BBattery ........................................... 107, 180
Interruption of power supply ...... 37, 105
Before starting off ................................... 15
Belt tensioners ......................................... 49
Bleeding, diesel fuel system ................. 128
Bonnet .................................................... 128
Boot, see Luggage
compartment ............................. 28, 29, 42
Brake assist ............................................ 120
Brake lamps ........................................... 157
Brake system ......................................... 118
Brakes
ABS ..................................................... 119
Brake assist ........................................ 120
Brake lamps ....................................... 157
Brake servo unit ................................. 106
Hand brake ........................................ 120
Bulb replacement .................................. 151
Bulbs ....................................................... 151
201
Index
KKey
Extending ............................................. 20
Ignition lock .......................................... 16
Locking doors ...........................20, 23, 24
Remove ................................................. 17
Starting ........................................... 16, 21
Starting the engine .............................. 16
Keys ...................................................... 2, 20LLanguage selection ................................. 80
Lashing eyes ............................................ 44
Leaf doors ...................................... 3, 22, 29
Light switch ................................................ 6
Lighting ................................................ 6, 84
Driving abroad ..................................... 89
Load compartment
Loading ................................................ 47
Load compartment grille ........................ 46
Loading ............................................ 47, 126
Loading the vehicle ................................. 47
Locking doors ..............................20, 23, 24
Locking from the inside ..................... 22, 25
Locking the doors .......................... 2, 22, 24
Locks ....................................................... 162
Lubricants .............................................. 175Luggage compartment .......................... 28
Bulb replacement .............................. 158
Cover .................................................... 44
Extension .............................................. 42
Lashing eyes ........................................ 44
Lighting ................................................ 88
Loading ................................ 47, 126, 189
Locking ................................................. 28
Luggage compartment cover ................ 44
MMain beam ........................................... 7, 85
Bulb replacement .............................. 152
Control indicator .................................. 68
Maintenance
Air conditioning system ....................... 99
Antifreeze protection ........................ 177
Brake fluid .......................................... 179
Brakes ................................................. 178
Catalytic converter ............................ 118
Engine oil ............................................ 175
Fuel consumption .............................. 109
Tyre pressure ...................................... 121
Tyres ........................................... 122, 123
Manual transmission ............................. 105
Manual transmission, see Transmission 15
Mirrors ............................................ 6, 34, 35
Misted windows ................................. 96, 98
Mobile telephone ..................................... 91
Muffler, see Exhaust system ................. 116
NNatural gas .............................. 74, 110, 113
Number plate lamps
Bulb replacement .............................. 158
Number plate lighting .......................... 158OOctane numbers .................................... 184
Odometer ................................................. 71
Oil ........................................................... 172
Additives ............................................ 172
Topping up ........................................ 172
Viscosity ............................................. 172
Oil consumption ............................ 175, 184
Oil level ................................................... 175
Oil pressure .............................................. 67
Opel Service ........................................... 164
Operating temperature ........................ 107
Outside temperature gauge .................. 76
Overrun .......................................... 107, 109
202 IndexPPaintwork damage ................................ 161
Parking ..................................................... 17
Parking lamps ............................................ 6
Bulb replacement ............................... 153
Parking the vehicle .................................. 17
Parts ........................................................ 174
Pedals ..................................................... 107
Performance ................................... 185, 186
Petrol ...................................................... 184
Pollen filter ............................................... 99
Power steering,
see electric power steering ............ 70, 106
Power-assisted steering,
see electric power steering ............ 70, 106
Preheater start switch ............................. 16
Preheating ................................................ 68
Pushing, towing ..................................... 129
RRadio ........................................................ 90
Radio equipment (CB) ............................. 91
Radio reception ....................................... 90
Rear lamp cluster .................................... 84
Bulb replacement .............................. 157
Rear seat backrests ................................. 42
Rear window
washer system .................14, 83, 161, 180
Rear window wiper ............................ 14, 83
Refuelling
Fuel filler cap ...................................... 111
Fuel gauge ..................................... 73, 74
Relays ..................................................... 145
Remote control ........................................ 23
Central locking system ........................ 23
Steering wheel ...................................... 90
Replacement keys ................................... 20
Reversing lamps ...................................... 85
Bulb replacement .............................. 157
Roof load .................................. 47, 106, 109
Roof rack .................................. 47, 109, 125
Roof racks ................................ 47, 109, 125
Running-in .............................................. 106
Brakes ................................................. 178
SSafeguard against
Unauthorised use ................ 16, 17, 20, 21
Safety accessories ................................. 133
Safety net ................................................. 45
Saving energy ........................................ 108
Seat adjustment ...................................... 38
Seat belts ......................................... 52, 162
Seat height adjustment ...................... 4, 39
Seat position ............................................ 39
Seats ..................................................... 3, 38
Heated ................................................. 40
Self-diagnosis ............................ 51, 60, 120
Self-help ................................................. 128
Central locking ..................................... 26
Electric windows .................................. 36
Information display ............................. 77
Radio remote control .......................... 23
Service interval display ......................... 173
Service intervals ..................................... 164
Additional work ................................. 171
Extreme operating conditions .......... 171
Main service ....................................... 164
Service work ........................................... 173
Side airbags ............................................. 58