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Front indicator lamps
1. Open bonnet and engage support.
2. Rotate bulb holder to left and
disengage.
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3. Push bulb into holder a little, rotate left
and remove.
4. Insert new bulb.
5. Engage holder into reflector by rotating
to the right. Main beam, parking lamps
Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop.
Side turn signal lamps Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop. Fog lamps
3
Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop.
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Tail lamps 1. Disengage cover by pressing retaining
lugs and remove.
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2. Detach plug connector from bulb
mounting.
3. Grip the bulb housing from the outside,
slacken the two knurled nuts using the
wheel bolt spanner 3 and unscrew by
hand.
4. Detach bulb housing.
5. Press retaining lugs on bulb mounting
together and remove bulb mounting, as
shown in illustration 13726 S.
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Lamps from top to bottom:
6. Remove bulb from socket.
7. Insert a new bulb. Engage the bulb
mounting in the bulb housing. Insert the
bulb housing into the vehicle body.
Screw the fixing nuts onto setscrews by
hand and tighten. Engage the plug
connector. Place the cover in position
and close. Reversing light/brake light
Turn signal lamp
Reversing light
Fog tail lamp (country-specific version:
fog tail lamp at one side only).
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Number plate lamps 1. Unscrew both screws. Remove lamp
insert.
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2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip
and remove.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Insert lamp insert and secure using a
screwdriver.
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Courtesy lamps Front courtesy lamp
1. Prise lamp out of recess using a
screwdriver.
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2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip
and remove.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Insert lamp in opening and engage in
position.
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Front courtesy lamp with reading lamps3
1. Disengage and remove lens at the
position located in the illustration using a
screwdriver.
2. Remove bulb from socket.
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3. Insert new bulb.
4. Mount lens and engage in position.
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Luggage compartment lamp3
1. Prise lamp out of recess using a
screwdriver.
2. Press bulb slightly towards spring clip
and remove.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Insert lamp in opening and engage in
position. Instrument illumination, Information
display illumination3
Have bulb replacement carried out by a
workshop.
Vehicle careWhen caring for your vehicle, observe all
national environmental regulations,
particularly when washing it.
Regular, thorough care helps to improve
the appearance of your vehicle and
maintain its value over the years. It is also
prerequisite for warranty claims for any
paint or corrosion damage. The following
pages contain tips for vehicle care which,
if used properly, will help combat the
unavoidable damaging effects of the
environment.
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
199
Index
CCapacities .............................................. 195
Car Pass .................................................... 20
Caravan/trailer towing .................. 106, 125
Care ........................................................ 160
Catalytic converter ............... 114, 118, 129
Central locking system ...................... 23, 24
Centre console lighting ........................... 88
Changeover inhibitor ............................. 114
Changing the remote control battery .... 24
Changing tyre/wheel type ..................... 121
Changing wheels ................................... 137
Child restraint system .............................. 53
Child safety locks ..................................... 27
Cigarette lighter ....................................... 61
Clock ......................................................... 72
Clutch operation ............................ 105, 107
CO
2 emissions ........................................ 186
Coin holder ............................................... 65
Cold start ................................................ 107
Contrast .................................................... 81
Control indicator
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........ 119
Airbag ................................................... 59
Engine electronics .............................. 116
Exhaust ............................................... 115
Immobiliser ........................................... 21
Control indicators .............................. 12, 66
Belt tensioners ...................................... 50
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 70
Coolant ................................................... 177Coolant level .......................................... 178
Coolant temperature display ................. 73
Coolant thermometer .............................. 73
Correcting time ........................................ 80
Coupling socket load ............................ 126
Courtesy lamp ......................................... 88
Courtesy lamps
Bulb replacement ...................... 158, 159
DDashboard, see Instrument panel ........... 9
Data .................................................. 20, 182
Date .......................................................... 77
Daytime running lights ............................ 84
Decommissioning .................................. 181
Demisting and defrosting
Windows ............................................... 96
With the air conditioning system ........ 98
Diesel fuel filter ...................................... 177
Diesel fuel system .................................. 128
Diesel particle filter ............37, 68, 107, 116
Dimensions ............................................. 196
Dipped beam ............................................. 7
Bulb replacement ...................... 151, 155
Display .............................................. 76, 100
Display instruments ................................. 71
Display mode ........................................... 82
Door locks ........................................ 20, 162
Driving abroad .............................. 110, 164
Headlamps ........................................... 89
Driving hints ........................................... 106
EEasytronic ................................................ 15
Driving programmes ......................... 102
Fault ................................................... 104
Interruption of power supply ............ 105
Kickdown ............................................ 103
Selector lever ....................................... 15
Winter programme ............................ 103
Economical driving ................................ 108
Electric power steering .................... 70, 106
Towing ................................................ 131
Electric windows ...................................... 36
Electrical system .................... 145, 180, 195
Electronic components .......................... 180
Electronic immobiliser ............................. 21
Ellipsoidal headlamp system ................ 155
Engine code ........................................... 184
Engine control indicator ....................... 116
Engine oil ....................................... 172, 175
Additives ............................................ 172
Topping up ........................................ 172
Viscosity ............................................. 172
Engine oil consumption ........ 106, 175, 184
Engine oil level ....................................... 175
Engine speed ......................................... 107
Engine wash ................................... 162, 163
Environmental protection ..................... 160
EPS .................................................... 70, 106
Exhaust control indicator ..................... 115
Exhaust gases ........................................ 116
Exhaust system ...................................... 106
Exterior mirrors ........................ 5, 34, 35, 37
200 IndexFFan ............................................................ 94
Fault .......................................................... 37
Filling station
Capacities ........................................... 195
Engine oil level ................................... 175
Fuel ............................................. 110, 184
Opening the bonnet .......................... 128
Tyre pressure ...................................... 191
Vehicle data ............................... 182, 183
Windscreen washer system ............... 180
First-aid kit ............................................. 133
Flat tyre .................................................. 142
Fog lamps ................................................ 86
Bulb replacement ............................... 156
Fog tail lamp ............................................ 86
Bulb replacement ............................... 157
Foot brake ...................................... 118, 120
Front passenger airbag .......................... 56
Fuel ................................................. 110, 184
Fuel consumption ......... 108, 110, 185, 186
Fuel filter ................................................. 177
Fuel gauge ......................................... 73, 74
Fuel level ................................................... 73
Fuel selection button ............................. 113
Fuel system, diesel ................................. 128
Fuse remover ......................................... 145
Fuses ....................................................... 145
GGas type
H gas .......................................... 110, 188
L gas ................................................... 110
Gears ................................................ 15, 105
Generator, see Alternator ....................... 69
Genuine Opel Parts and Accessories ... 174
Glasses compartment ............................. 63
Glove compartment ................................ 63
Graphical information display ............... 76
Gross vehicle weight .............................. 189
Gross vehicle weight rating .................. 189HHalogen headlamp system .................. 151
Hand brake ................................ 16, 17, 120
Hazard warning lamps ........................... 86
Head restraints .................................. 40, 41
Headlamp flash ....................................... 85
Headlamp range adjustment ................. 87
Headlamp switch ................................ 6, 84
Headlamp washer system ........ 13, 83, 180
Headlamps ................................................ 6
Daytime running lights ........................ 84
Driving abroad ..................................... 89
Fog lamps ............................................ 86
Reversing lamps .................................. 85
Warning device .................................... 82
Headlights
Changing bulbs ......................... 151, 155
Heated exterior mirrors ............... 14, 35, 37Heated front seats .................................. 40
Heated rear window ......................... 14, 37
Heating .............................................. 92, 95
Seats ..................................................... 40
With the air conditioning system ....... 92
Height adjustment
Seat belts ............................................. 52
Steering wheel ........................................6
High pressure jet cleaner ...................... 163
Horn .......................................................... 13
IIdentification plate ........................ 182, 183
Idling ...................................................... 105
Ignition logic ............................................ 82
Ignition switch .......................................... 16
Ignition system .............................. 174, 180
Immobiliser .............................................. 21
Information display ................................. 76
Infotainment system ......................... 76, 90
Instrument illumination ........................... 87
Bulb replacement .............................. 159
Instrument panel ........................................9
Instruments .............................. 9, 66, 71, 72
Interior mirror ....................................... 6, 35
Interruption of power supply
Easytronic ........................................... 105
Electric windows .................................. 37JJack ................................................ 136, 139
Jump leads ............................................. 129