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Do not connect any
current-delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0137.
Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Mileometer
The bottom line displays the
recorded distance in km.
Trip Odometer
The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLRon the
indicator lever for a few seconds
0
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) 075.
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The menu and function can be
selected via the buttons on the
indicator lever.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration:
PressMENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life.
The system must be reset every
time the engine oil is changed to
allow proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop. Press
SET/CLR to reset. The
ignition must be switched on, with
the engine not running.
When the system has calculated
that engine oil life has been
diminished, Change Engine Oil
Soon or a warning code appears in
the Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre
0Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 075.
Service information
0Service
Information 0194.
Indicator
G
illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
An indicator or the hazard warning
lights are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of an
indicator light or associated fuse,
failure of indicator light on trailer. Bulb replacement
0Bulb
Replacement 0163.
Fuses
0Fuses 0169.
Indicators
0Indicator Signals 087.
Seat Belt Reminders
Seat belt reminder on front
seats
>illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt
0
Three-Point Seat belt 037.
Seat belt status on rear seats
>in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
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PressSET/CLR to select a function
or to confirm a message.
Trip Menu
Trip computer is located in Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
It provides the driver with driving
information such as average speed,
driving distance for remaining fuel,
average consumption and
driving time.
To operate the trip computer, turn
the adjuster wheel in indicator lever.
Each time you turn the adjuster
wheel, the mode changes in the
following order:
Trip Odometer—> Total Fuel Range
—> Average Vehicle Speed—>
Instantaneous Fuel Economy—>
Average Fuel Economy—> Timer
Some modes can be reset by
pressing SET/CLR.
Average speed
This mode indicates the average
speed.
The average speed is accumulated
while the engine is running even the
vehicle is not driven.
To reset the average speed, press
SET/CLR.
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Driving distance for
remaining fuel
This mode indicates the estimated
driving distance to empty from the
current fuel in the fuel tank.
If you fill the fuel when the vehicle is
in inclined situations or a battery is
disconnected, trip computer cannot
read the actual value.
Note
As an auxiliary device, the trip
computer may have differences with
the actual distance for remaining
fuel according to circumstances.The driving distance for remaining
fuel can be changed by the driver,
the road, and the vehicle speed
because it is calculated according to
the changing fuel efficiency.
Average consumption
This mode indicates the average
consumption.
The average consumption is
accumulated while the engine is
running even the vehicle is not
driven.
Driving time
This mode indicates the total
driving time.
The driving time is accumulated
since the last driving time reset
even when the vehicle is not driven.
To stop or start the driving time,
press
SET/CLR.
To reset the driving time, press SET/
CLR for a few seconds.
Note
The average speed, driving distance
for remaining fuel, average
consumption can differ from the
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actual distance according to driving
conditions, driving pattern or vehicle
speed.
Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
To reset, pressSET/CLRfor a few
seconds.
Instantaneous fuel economy
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Vehicle menu
You can select the following order:
. engine oil life
. unit setting
. tyre learn
. tyre loading
. language set
Each menu can be selected turn the
adjuster wheel in the indicator lever.
Engine oil life
It displays an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life.
If the number 98 is displayed, it
means 98% of the current oil life
remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the vehicle message will appear in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC).
The engine oil should be changed
as soon as possible.
After engine oil change, the engine
oil life system must be reset. To
reset, press SET/CLRa few
seconds.
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Vehicle Messages
Messages are indicated mainly in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC),
in some cases together with a
warning and signal buzzer.
PressSET/CLR, MENUor turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a
message.
The vehicle messages are
displayed as code numbers.
No. Vehicle message
2 No remote detected, Press clutch
to restart
3 Coolant level low add coolant 4 A/C Off due to high engine temp
5 Steering column is locked
6 Step on brake to release park
brake
7 Turn steering wheel, Turn key Off,
Then On
8 Turn key Off, Then On
–repeat
breath test
9 Turn steering wheel, Start vehicle
again
11 Brakes worn
12 Vehicle overloaded
13 Compressor overheated
15 Check high mounted brake lamp
16 Check brake lamps
17 Headlight levelling malfunction
18 Left dipped beam failure
19 Check rear fog lamp
20 Check right dipped beam lamp
21 Check left position lamp
22 Check right position lamp
23 Reversing light failure
24 Number plate light failure 25 Check left front indicator lamp
26 Left rear turn indicator failure
27 Check right front indicator lamp
28 Check right rear indicator lamp
29 Check trailer brake lamp
30 Check trailer reversing lamp
31 Check left trailer indicator lamp
32 Check right trailer indicator lamp
33 Check trailer rear fog lamp
34 Check trailer rear lamp
35 Replace Battery In Remote Key
36 Stabilitrak Initialising
38 Take steering (text approval still
pending)
48 Side detection system
unavailable
49 Lane departure warning
unavailable
50 Reset bonnet
–see owner's
manual
52 Change timing belt
53 Tighten fuel cap / Electric
vehicles
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Scroll through the list and select
the Valet Mode menu item.
Enter a four-digit code and
select theENTER.
To confirm the first input,
re-enter the four-digit code and
select the LOCK. The system is
locked.
Unlocking the system: Turn the
Infotainment system on.
Enter the respective four-digit
code and select the UNLOCK.
The system is unlocked.
Forgotten PIN code: To reset the
PIN code to the default setting,
contact your Opel Service
Partner.
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Infotainment
System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 92
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . 106
Audio Players
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Personalisation
Personalisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Phone
Bluetooth ((Type A/B only)) . . . 116
Introduction
General
The Infotainment system provides
Infotainment in your car, using the
latest technology.
The radio can be easily used by
registering up to 24 AM-FM radio or
DAB stations with the−(preset)
buttons 1 ~ 4 per every six pages.
The USB player can play connected
USB storage devices or iPod
products.
The function of the Bluetooth phone
connection allows for the use of
wireless hands-free phone calls, as
well as a phone music player.
Connect a portable music player to
the exterior sound input and enjoy
the rich sound of the Infotainment
system.
The digital sound processor
provides a number of preset
equaliser modes for sound
optimisation.
Specifications
‐ Maximum output power : 25 W x
4 channels
‐ Speaker impedance : 4 ohms
The system can be easily adjusted
using the carefully designed
adjusting device, smart display, and
multifunctional menu dial regulator.
. The "Overview " section
provides a simple overview of
the Infotainment system
functions and a summary of all
regulatory devices.
. The "Operation " section
explains the basic controls for
the Infotainment system.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The Infotainment system is
equipped with an electronic security
system for the purpose of theft
deterrence.
The Infotainment system therefore
functions only in your vehicle and is
worthless to a thief.