6In Brief
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To adjust interior mirror by
swivelling Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing
to reduce dazzle at night.
Mirrors 335.
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Steering wheel adjustment
3:
Swivel lever down, adjust height,
swivel lever up, engage
Adjust steering wheel only when vehicle is
stationary and steering column lock is
released.
Airbag systems 3 356.
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Exterior lights Turn light switch
Press light switch
Push button
Lighting 384, Headlamp-warning device
317. 7=Off
8= Parking lamps
9= Dipped beam or main beam
0=Courtesy lamp
>=Fog lamps 3
r= Fog tail lamp
66 InstrumentsInstrumentsControl indicators ................................ 66
Instrument display ............................... 71
Information display ............................. 76
Warning buzzers.................................. 82
Windscreen wipers ............................... 82
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Control indicators The control indicators described here are
not present in all vehicles. The description
applies to all instrument versions.
The colours of the control indicators mean: >
Fog lamps 3
Control indicator lights up green
Illuminates when the fog lamps are on
386.
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Engine electronics, transmission
electronics 3, immobiliser, diesel fuel
filter3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
It illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in engine electronics or transmission
electronics. Electronics switch to
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may increase and driveability
of vehicle may be impaired 3116. If the
fault is not remedied by re-starting,
contact a workshop for assistance
immediately.
In vehicles with diesel engines, it may be
necessary to drain the diesel fuel filter
3177. zRed
Danger, important reminder,
zYellow
Warning, information, fault,
zGreen
Switch-on confirmation,
zBlue
Switch-on confirmation.
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Instruments
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Flashes when the ignition is onFault in the electronic immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 321.Z
Exhaust emission
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in emission control system. The
permissible emission limits may be
exceeded. Contact a workshop for
assistance immediately.
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If it flashes when the engine is running:Fault that could lead to catalytic converter
damage. Ease up on the throttle until the
flashing stops 3115. Seek the immediate
assistance of a workshop. v
Airbag systems 3, Belt tensioners
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates when the engine is runningFault in the airbag or belt tensioner system
350, 359.
I
Engine oil pressure
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
1. Depress clutch 3.
2. Set manual transmission to neutral, or
with manual transmission automated 3
place selector lever in N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Contact a workshop for assistance. Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted.
This may result in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels.
9 Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
more force is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle has
come to a standstill, otherwise the
steering column lock could engage
unexpectedly.
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Turn signal lamps
Control indicator flashes green.
The control indicator flashes if a turn signal
or the hazard warning flashers are
activated.
Rapid flashing: lamp or associated fuse
has failed.
Replacing bulbs 3151. Fuses 3145.
C
Main beam
Control indicator lights up blue.
It is illuminated when main beam is on and
during headlamp flash 385.
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Preheating3, diesel particle filter 3
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
Illuminated
Preheating activated. Only activates when
outside temperatures are low.
Flashes
(in vehicles with diesel particle filter)
Control indicator ! flashes if the filter
requires cleaning and previous driving
conditions did not permit automatic
cleaning. Continue driving and if possible
do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
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The control indicator ! goes off as soon
as the self-cleaning operation is complete.
Diesel particle filter 3116.T
Winter programme of the manual
transmission automated3
Symbol is lit in the transmission display if
the Winter programme is activated 3103.
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Instruments
r
Fog tail lamp
Control indicator lights up yellow.
Illuminates when the fog tail lamp is on
386. p
Alternator
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Stop and turn engine off. battery is not
charged. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. Contact a workshop.
R
Brake system, clutch system 3
Control indicator lights up or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on
if the hand brake is applied 3120.
Illuminates when the hand brake is
released if the fluid level for the brake or
clutch system 3 is low 3179.
FlashesOn vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicatorR flashes
for a few seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the hand brake has not been
applied.
u
Anti-lock Braking System 3
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates while driving
Fault in the anti-lock braking system 3119.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your journey.
Consult a workshop.
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Exterior lightsTurn light switch:
In positions 8 and 9, the tail lamps and
number plate lamps are also on.
If the ignition is switched off when main
beam or dipped beam is on, the parking
lamps 3 come on. Versions with daytime running lights 3
If the light switch is set to 7, dipped beam
is activated without instrument illumination
when the ignition is switched on.
The daytime running lights switched off
when the ignition is switched off.
Follow the regulations of the country in
which you are driving when using daytime
running lights and fog lamps 3.
Driving abroad 3 89. Exterior lights ....................................... 84
Main beam, headlamp flash .............. 85
Turn signal lamps ................................ 85
Reversing lamps................................... 85
Fog lamps > 3.................................... 86
Fog tail lamp r................................... 86
Hazard warning lamps ....................... 86
Headlamp range adjustment ? 3..... 87
Instrument illumination k................... 87
Information display illumination 3..... 87
Courtesy lamp 0................................ 88
Battery discharge protection 3.......... 89
Misted light covers............................... 89
Headlamps when driving abroad ...... 89 7=Off
8= Parking lamps
9= Dipped beam or main beam
86 Lighting
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Fog lamps
> 3
The fog lamps can only be switched on if
both the ignition and lights are on.
Operated with the > button.
Fog tail lamp
r
The fog tail lamp can only be switched on
if both the ignition and dipped beam/
parking lamps are on.
Operated with the r button.
The fog tail lamp of the vehicle is
deactivated when towing a caravan/
trailer.
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Hazard warning lamps Operated with the ¨ button.
To make the button easier to find, the red
surface is illuminated when the ignition
switched on. When the button is pressed,
its control indicator flashes in time with the
hazard warning lamps.
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