Vehicle care259
12. Close the empty spare wheelholder by turning both hexagon
bolts clockwise successively
using the wheel wrench.
13. Fit the caps above both hexagon bolts.
14. Stow wheel wrench and the jack in the stowage in front of the
tailgate.
15. Close the stowage compartment cover.
When stowing the spare wheel in the
spare wheel holder, note that the
wheel is positioned with the tyre valve
above the recess of the wheel holder.
Stowing a damaged wheel in the
load compartment The spare wheel holder is not
designed for other tyre sizes than the
spare wheel.
A damaged wheel wider than the
spare wheel must be stowed in the
load compartment and secured with a strap. Vehicle tools 3 245.
The seats of the third row must be
folded down 3 79.1. Position the wheel close to the left
sidewall of the load compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap through the front lashing eye on
the left side.
3. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
4. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear left lashing eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
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■ 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, automatic
transmission 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.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
262Vehicle care
4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
short edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver sidewards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 245.
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.
264Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
292Customer information
■ 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 optimising 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.
294IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 221
Active Emergency Braking .........191
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......117, 180
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 117, 139, 232
AdBlue ........................ 115, 164, 269
Adjustable air vents ...................154
Airbag and belt tensioners .........112
Airbag deactivation ..............59, 112
Airbag label................................... 54 Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 156
Air conditioning system .............. 149
Air intake .................................... 156
Air vents...................................... 154
Antilock brake system ................ 171
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....114
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................264
Armrest ......................................... 42
Armrest storage ........................... 69
Ashtrays ..................................... 104
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............137Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............167
Auxiliary heater ........................... 154
B
Battery discharge protection ......147
Battery voltage ........................... 127
Bicycle rack .................................. 71
BlueInjection ............................... 164
Bonnet ....................................... 223
Brake and clutch fluid .................269
Brake and clutch system ...........113
Brake assist ............................... 173
Brake fluid .................................. 226
Brakes ............................... 171, 226
Breakdown.................................. 262
Bulb replacement ....................... 230
C Capacities .................................. 285
Cargo management system ........89
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................164
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............146
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...250
Charging system ........................ 112
Child locks ................................... 24
295
Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 62
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter .........................104
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............148
Clock........................................... 102
Code ........................................... 124
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............269
Cruise control ....................117, 177
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............289
DEF ............................................ 164
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................164
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......229
Diesel particle filter .............115, 163
Door open .................................. 117
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25Driver assistance systems..........177
Driver Information Centre ...........118
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 217
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 238
Electric parking brake .........113, 172
Electric parking brake fault .........113
Electronic climate control system 150
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........115
Electronic Stability Control off..... 115
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......222
Engine compartment fuse box ...240
Engine coolant ........................... 225
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 276
Engine exhaust .......................... 163
Engine identification ...................272
Engine oil ................... 223, 269, 273
Engine oil pressure ....................116
Entry lighting .............................. 146
Event data recorders ..................291
Exit lighting ................................ 146Exterior care .............................. 264
Exterior light ............................... 116
Exterior lighting ....................13, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid kit ................................... 93
Fixed air vents ........................... 155
Flex-Fix system ............................ 71
Fog light ..................................... 117
Fog lights ................................... 233
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 93
Following distance indication ......190
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights ........................... 143
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 207
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 215
Fuel for diesel engines ..............207
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......208
Fuel for natural gas operation ...209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............207
Fuel gauge ................................. 106
Fuel selector .............................. 106
Fuses ......................................... 238
296
GGauges ....................................... 105
General information ...................216
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 66
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 122
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............143
Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 139
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................98
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 148
High beam ......................... 116, 137
High beam assist ................117, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 174
Horn ....................................... 14, 98I
Identification plate .....................271
Ignition switch positions .............158
Immobiliser .......................... 28, 116
Indicators .................................... 105
Information displays.................... 118
Instrument cluster ......................105
Instrument panel fuse box .........242
Instrument panel illumination .....238
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............66
Interactive driving system ...........175
Interior care ............................... 266
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 238
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......170
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....65
J Jump starting ............................. 260
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20L
Lane departure warning .....114, 206
Lashing eyes ............................... 89
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 136
Load compartment ................25, 79
Load compartment cover .............82
Load compartment fuse box ......243
Loading information .....................95
Load rails and hooks ...................89
Low fuel ..................................... 116
Low washer fluid ........................117
M Malfunction indicator light ..........112
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 169
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................24
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................237
O
Object detection systems ...........193
Odometer ................................... 105