186Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged battery can alreadyfreeze at a temperature of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.
■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.■ Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral, automatictransmission in P.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
188Vehicle care
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Never tow your vehicle equipped
with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the front or rear tyres on the road.
If you tow the vehicle equipped with AWD while the front or rear
tyres are rolling on the road the
drive system in the vehicle could
be severely damaged. When
towing vehicles equipped with
AWD all 4 tyres may not be in
contact with the road.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system 3 116 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
80 km/h . In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicle with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using tow eye.
Towing with a tow rope could cause
severe automatic transmission
damage. When towing vehicle with
automatic transmission, use flat bed or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and close cap.
202Technical dataPerformanceEngineA14NETA16XERA18XERA17DTSMaximum speed2)
[km/h]Manual transmission186170180190/185 3)Automatic transmission––1801842)
The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
3) Vehicles with All-wheel drive system.
Technical data203Vehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipmentEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A14NET1414/1425–A16XER1324/1335–A18XER1349/13601446/1457A17DTS1418/14291421/1432A17DTS 4)1479/1490–
Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment
EngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A14NET–/1534–A16XER–/1444–A18XER–/1461–/1558A17DTS–/1538–/1541A17DTS 4)–/1599–4)
Vehicles with All-wheel drive system.
Customer information209
■ Vehicle reactions in particulardriving situations (e.g. inflation of
an airbag, activation of the stability
regulation system)
■ Environmental conditions (e.g. temperature)
These data are exclusively technical
and help identifying and correcting
errors as well as optimizing vehicle
functions.
Motion profiles indicating travelled
routes cannot be created with these
data.
If services are used (e.g. repair
works, service processes, warranty cases, quality assurance),
employees of the service network
(manufacturer included) are able to
read out this technical information
from the event and error data storage
modules applying special diagnostic
devices. If required, you will receive
further information at these
workshops. After an error has been
corrected, the data are deleted from
the error storage module or they are
constantly overwritten.When using the vehicle, situations
may occur in which these technical
data related to other information
(accident report, damages on the
vehicle, witness statements etc.) may be associated with a specific person -
possibly, with the assistance of an
expert.
Additional functions contractually
agreed upon with the client (e.g.
vehicle location in emergency cases)
allow the transmission of particular vehicle data from the vehicle.Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in somevehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and ignition
system security. It is also used in
connection with conveniences such
as radio remote controls for door
locking/unlocking and starting, and in-
vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in Opel
vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any
other Opel system containing
personal information.
210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 153
Adaptive forward lighting .....88, 108
Adjustable air vents ...................119
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ................47, 84
Airbag system .............................. 42
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 120
Air conditioning system .............. 116
Air intake .................................... 120
Air vents...................................... 119
All-wheel drive ........................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 132
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......86
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................190
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............105
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............128
Auxiliary heater ........................... 119
B Battery discharge protection ......114
Battery voltage ............................. 96
Bicycle rack .................................. 58Bonnet ....................................... 155
Bonnet open ................................. 89
Brake and clutch fluid .................194
Brake and clutch system .............85
Brake assist ............................... 133
Brake fluid .................................. 158
Brakes ............................... 132, 158
Breakdown.................................. 187
Bulb replacement ....................... 161
C
Capacities .................................. 205
Catalytic converter .....................127
Central locking system ................22
Centre console storage ...............57
Centre high-mounted brake light 166
Changing tyre and wheel size ...177
Charging system .......................... 85
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 50
Child restraints.............................. 48
Child restraint systems ................48
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............115
Clock ............................................ 77
Code ............................................. 94
Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................121
Controls ........................................ 73
212
Heating ........................................ 38
Heating and ventilation system . 115
High beam ........................... 88, 106
Hill start assist ........................... 133
Horn ....................................... 14, 74
I
Identification plate .....................196
Ignition switch positions .............122
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 88
Indicators ...................................... 80
Information displays...................... 89
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........169
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............55
Interior care ............................... 192
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights ...................... 112, 167
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......130
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....53
J
Jump starting ............................. 186K
Key, memorised settings ..............21
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......86, 147
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Lighting features .........................113
Light switch ................................ 105
Load compartment ................25, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......171
Loading information .....................71
Low fuel ....................................... 88
M Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 129
Manual transmission .................. 131
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................111
N
New vehicle running-in ..............122
Number plate light .....................166O
Object detection systems ...........141
Odometer ..................................... 80
Oil, engine .......................... 194, 198
Outside temperature ....................77
Overrun cut-off ........................... 123
P Parking ................................ 18, 125
Parking assist ............................ 141
Parking brake ............................ 133
Particulate filter ........................... 126
Performance .............................. 202
Performing work ........................154
Pollen filter ................................. 120
Power outlets ............................... 79
Power steering.............................. 86
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................... 87
Puncture ..................................... 181
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 209
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 112
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............69
Rear fog light ....................... 89, 111
Rear view camera ...................... 142
213
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 194, 198
Refuelling ................................... 149
Reversing lights .........................111
Ride control systems ..................134
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ............................. 128
Service ....................................... 120
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................193
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................166
Spare wheel ............................... 184
Speed limiter............................... 137
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................122
Steering ...................................... 121Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop-start system........................ 123
Storage compartments .................55
Sunglasses storage .....................57
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 164
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 172
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 151 Towing ................................ 151, 187
Towing another vehicle .............189
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 207
Towing the vehicle .....................187
Traction Control system ............. 134
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................144
Trailer towing ............................. 152
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................128
Tread depth ............................... 177
Trip computer .............................. 97Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...110
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 178
Tyre designations ......................173
Tyre pressure ............................ 173
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 174
Tyre pressures ........................... 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 178
Tyres .......................................... 173
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 141
Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery .................................. 192
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 158
Vehicle checks............................ 154
Vehicle data ................................ 198
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle detected ahead ................89
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....196
Vehicle jack ................................ 172
Vehicle messages .......................94