180 Opel Service, maintenance
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Windscreen washer system Reservoir for windscreen washer and rear
windscreen washer at driver’s side in
engine compartment.
Fill with clean water mixed with cleaner
and anti-freeze.
Make sure there is sufficient anti-freeze
protection.
When closing the reservoir, press the lid
firmly over the beaded edge all the way
round.
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Battery The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at an
appropriate recycling collection point.
The retrofitting of electrical or electronic
accessories may subject the battery to
additional loading and cause it to become
discharged. Please seek advice concerning
the technical options, such as installing a
more powerful battery. Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery discharge.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the
vehicle battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off before
connecting or disconnecting the vehicle
battery.
Protecting electronic components In order to prevent faults in electronic
components in the electrical system, never
connect or disconnect battery with engine
running or ignition switched on. Never start
engine with battery disconnected, e.g.
when starting using jump leads.
To avoid damaging the vehicle, do not
make any modifications to the electrical
system, e. g. connecting additional
consumers or tampering with electronic
control units (chip tuning).
9 Warning
Electronic ignition systems generate very
high voltages. Do not touch the ignition
system; high voltage can be fatal.
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Opel Service, maintenance
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time If the vehicle is to be laid up for several
months, the following work should be
undertaken to prevent damage.
zWash and wax the vehicle 3161.
zHave the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody checked.
zClean and preserve rubber seals.
zChange engine oil.
zCheck anti-freeze and corrosion
protection 3177.
zCheck the coolant level; top up
anti-freeze if necessary 3178.
zDrain the windscreen washer system.
zIncrease tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3121, 3191. zPark the vehicle in dry and
well-ventilated place. With manual
transmission select first or reverse gear;
with manual transmission automated 3
move the selector lever to the centre
position before switching the ignition off.
Use chocks or the like to prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
zDo not apply hand brake.
zDisconnect the clamp from the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
Putting the vehicle back into
servicePerform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
zConnect the clamp to the negative
terminal of the vehicle battery.
zCheck tyre pressure 3121, 3191.
zTop up the windscreen washer system
3180.
zCheck engine oil level 3175.
zCheck coolant level 3178.
zFit the number plate if necessary.
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
204 IndexWWarning buzzers ...................................... 82
Warning triangle .................................... 133
Washer fluid reservoir,
windscreen washer system ................. 180
Wheel trim .............................................. 124
Wheels .................................................... 121
Wheels, tyres .......................................... 121
Windows
Demisting and defrosting ............. 96, 98
Windscreen washer system .......13, 83, 180
Antifreeze protection ......................... 180
Washer fluid reservoir ........................ 180
Windscreen wipers .....................13, 82, 179
Winter mode
Starting-off aid .................................. 103
Winter operation
Battery ................................................ 107
Coolant, antifreeze ............................ 177
Fuel consumption .............................. 109
Fuel for diesel engines ....................... 110
Heating ................................................. 92
Locks ................................................... 162
Tyre chains ......................................... 125
Window demisting
and defrosting ............................... 96, 98
Windscreen washer system,
antifreeze protection ......................... 180
Winter programme ................................ 103
Winter tyres .................................... 124, 191