
Vehicle care217Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use 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.
WashingThe 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.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wipers
must be switched off and the exterior
mirrors must be folded in. 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.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
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.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.

Technical data225Identification plate
The identification plate is located on
the right hand door pillar.
Information on identification plate:1:manufacturer's name2:certification number3:vehicle identification number4:permissible gross vehicle
weight rating in kg5:permissible gross train weight
in kg6:maximum permissible front axle load in kg7:maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8:engine type9:engine identification code10:fabrication number11:vehicle paint code
Note
The identification plate on your
vehicle may differ from the
illustration shown.
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identifier code and enginenumber
Stamped on the engine cylinder block
and on a label attached to the timing
chain cover, depending on variant.
Engine identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code. Engine data
3 227.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.

Customer information251● Vehicle reactions in particulardriving situations (e.g. inflation ofan 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.

253Changing tyre and wheel size ...203
Charging system .......................... 97
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 89
Cleaning the vehicle ...................217
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 87
Coat hooks ................................... 73
Collision damage repair ..............250
Control indicators.......................... 93
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 84
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant ....................................... 178
Coolant and antifreeze ...............222
Coolant heater ............................ 123
Cornering light ....................111, 187
Coupling ball bar ........................172
Cruise control ....................101, 159
Cupholders .................................. 73
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ...............110Declaration of conformity ............248
DEF ............................................ 143
Demisting and defrosting ..............16
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel ................................... 168
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 183
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......183
Diesel particle filter ....................142
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................. 101
Doors ............................................ 28
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........142
Drink holders ................................ 73
Driver assistance systems ..........159
Driver Information Centre ...........102
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 171
Driving economically................... 133
Driving hints ................................ 133
E ECO mode .................................. 133
ecoScoring.................................. 104
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical accessories ...................87
Electrical system......................... 194
Electronic climate control system 118
Electronic driving programmes ..152
Electronic Stability Program 99,
157, 172Electronic Stability Program off ...99
Emergency exit .......................39, 41
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......176
Engine compartment fuse box ...195
Engine coolant ........................... 178
Engine coolant temperature ........99
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 91
Engine data ............................... 227
Engine Drag Torque Control ......157
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................225
Engine oil ...........177, 222, 226, 245
Engine oil additives ....................222
Engine oil level monitor ................92
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Engine oil viscosity grades .........222
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 156, 157, 159
Event data recorders ..................250
Exhaust gases ............................ 142
Exit lighting ................................ 115
Exterior care .............................. 217
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................14, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F Fault ........................................... 153
Fire extinguisher ........................... 80

255Lighting features.........................115
Light switch ................................ 108
Limited-slip rear axle ..................159
Load compartment .................24, 75
Load compartment fuse box ......196
Load compartment grille ...............79
Load compartment lighting .........113
Loading information .....................81
Low fuel ..................................... 100
Luggage floor net .........................75
M Malfunction indicator light ............97
Manual adjustment ......................36
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual door locks ........................23
Manual mode ............................. 152
Manual transmission............. 17, 150
Manual transmission automated ......................... 17, 150
Manual windows ..........................39
Messages ................................... 103
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 36, 38
Misted light covers .....................112
N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................192O
Object detection systems ...........163
Odometer ..................................... 90
Oil ............................................... 177
Oil, engine .......................... 222, 226
Oil level ......................................... 92
Oil pressure ................................ 100
Outside temperature ....................86
Overcab storage ..........................75
Overhead console .......................74
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 19, 139
Parking assist ............................ 163
Parking brake ............................ 155
Parking ticket holder .....................41
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Pedals......................................... 133
Performing work ........................176
Pollen filter ................................. 130
Power door locks ..........................27
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power side step ............................ 28
Power sliding door ........................28
Power steering fluid ....................179
Power take-off ............................ 172
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ........................... 99, 135
Puncture ............................. 204, 208R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 251
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 85
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear air conditioning system .....122
Rear bench seat storage ..............74
Rear courtesy light...................... 113
Rear doors ................................... 32
Rear fog light ............................. 101
Rear fog lights ....................108, 112
Rear heating system .................. 120
Rear reading light .......................114
Rear reversing lens ......................39
Rear seats ................................... 50
Bus ............................................ 50
Installing .................................... 50
Rear seat access ......................50
Removing .................................. 50
Rear storage ................................. 75
Rear view camera ...................... 165
Rear windows .............................. 39
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 222, 226
Refuelling ................................... 169
Registered trademarks ...............250
Remote control ............................. 22
Retractable parking brake ..........155
Reversing lights .........................112