Vehicle care233
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. 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. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
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.
260Customer 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 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 some
vehicles 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.
262IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 191
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................49, 92
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................233
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............141
Autostop ............................... 96, 136
B Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 105
Belts.............................................. 41
Bicycle rack .................................. 59Bonnet ....................................... 192
Brake and clutch fluid .................238
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 150
Brake fluid .................................. 196
Brakes ............................... 149, 196
Breakdown.................................. 231
Bulb replacement ....................... 199
C Capacities .................................. 252
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 206
Changing tyre and wheel size ...219
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 52
Child restraints.............................. 50
Child restraint systems ................50
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
City mode ................................... 153
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............123
Clock ............................................ 80
Code ........................................... 103
Collision damage repair ..............257
Colour-Info-Display .....................101
264Headlights................................... 113Headlights when driving abroad 115
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 123
High beam ........................... 96, 115
High beam assist ..................96, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 150
Horn ....................................... 15, 77
I
Identification plate .....................241
Ignition switch positions .............134
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 95
Indicators ...................................... 83
Inductive charging ........................82
Information displays...................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel fuse box .........210
Instrument panel illumination .....206
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 236
Interior lighting ............................ 119Interior lights ...................... 120, 206
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......143
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....55
J
Jump starting ............................. 230
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 176
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 113
Load compartment ................27, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 95
M
Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode .....................142, 148
Manual transmission .................. 144
Manual transmission automated 145
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................24Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................119
N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................206
O Object detection systems ...........160
Odometer ..................................... 84 Oil, engine .......................... 238, 242
OnStar ........................................ 109
Operate pedal ............................... 93
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 20, 139
Parking assist ............................ 160
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 119
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Performance .............................. 247
Performing work ........................192
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power steering.............................. 93
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 225
266Upholstery.................................. 236
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 196
Vehicle checks............................ 192 Vehicle data ................................ 242
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 259
Vehicle detected ahead ................96
Vehicle dimensions .................... 251
Vehicle Identification Number ....240
Vehicle jack ................................ 212
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 191
Vehicle tools ............................... 212
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 249
Ventilation ................................... 123
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 195
Wheel changing .........................225
Wheel covers ............................. 219Wheels and tyres .......................213
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........77
Winter tyres ............................... 213
Wiper blade replacement ..........198
X Xenon headlights .......................201
Xenon lighting system ................116