254Vehicle 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
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 and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards. 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 3 237.
Vehicle care255
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 bottom and engage.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The 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.
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.
284Customer 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 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.
286IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 215
Active Emergency Braking .........186
Active head restraints ...................37
Adaptive cruise control .......117, 176
AdBlue ........................ 115, 159, 260
Adjustable air vents ...................148
Airbag and belt tensioners .........111
Airbag deactivation ..............59, 112
Airbag label................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 54
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 149
Air conditioning system .............. 143
Air intake .................................... 149
Air vents...................................... 148
Antilock brake system ................ 166
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....113
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................255
Armrest ......................................... 42
Armrest storage ........................... 69
Ashtrays ..................................... 103
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............133
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............162Autostop..................................... 154
Auxiliary heater ........................... 148
B Battery discharge protection ......141
Battery voltage ........................... 124
Bicycle rack .................................. 70
BlueInjection ............................... 159
Bonnet ....................................... 216
Brake and clutch fluid .................260
Brake and clutch system ...........112
Brake assist ............................... 168
Brake fluid .................................. 220 Brakes ............................... 166, 220
Breakdown.................................. 253
Bulb replacement ....................... 223
C Capacities .................................. 273
Cargo management system ........88
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................158
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............140
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...243
Charging system ........................ 112
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63
Child restraints.............................. 60
287Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............142
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 123
Collision damage repair ..............281
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................151
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............260
Cruise control ....................116, 173
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 136
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............135
Declaration of conformity ............278
DEF ............................................ 159
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................159
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......222
Diesel particle filter .............115, 157
Door open .................................. 117
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........117Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 209
Driving hints ................................ 151
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 230
Electric parking brake .........113, 166
Electric parking brake fault .........113
Electronic climate control system 144
Electronic driving programmes ..163
Electronic Stability Control.......... 170
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......216
Engine compartment fuse box ...232
Engine coolant ........................... 218
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 157
Engine identification ...................264
Engine oil ................... 217, 260, 265
Engine oil pressure ....................115
Entry lighting .............................. 140
Event data recorders ..................283
Exit lighting ................................ 140
Exterior care .............................. 255
Exterior light ............................... 116Exterior lighting ....................13, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 164
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 225
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance ......................114
Following distance indication ......185
Forward collision alert................. 182
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 137
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 198
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 208
Fuel for diesel engines ..............199
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......201
Fuel for natural gas operation ...200
Fuel for petrol engines ...............198
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
funnel .......................................... 203
Fuses ......................................... 230
288GGauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 114
General information ...................209
Glass panel .................................. 34
Glovebox ..................................... 66
H Halogen headlights ....................223
Hand brake ................................. 166
Hazard warning flashers ............137
Headlight flash ........................... 134
Headlight range adjustment ......134
Headlights................................... 132 Headlights when driving abroad 135
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................97
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 142
High beam ......................... 116, 133
High beam assist ................116, 133
Hill start assist ........................... 168
Horn ....................................... 14, 98
I
Identification plate .....................263
Ignition switch positions .............151
Immobiliser .......................... 28, 116Indicators.................................... 103
Info display ................................. 121
Information displays.................... 117
Instrument cluster ......................103
Instrument panel fuse box .........234
Instrument panel illumination .....230
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 139
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........171
Interior care ............................... 257
Interior lighting ............................ 139
Interior lights ...................... 139, 230
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......164
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 252
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .....114, 197
Lashing eyes ............................... 88
LED headlights ...........116, 136, 225
Lighting features .........................140
Light switch ................................ 132
Load compartment ................25, 79Load compartment cover .............81
Load compartment fuse box ......235
Loading information .....................94
Load rails and hooks ...................88
Low fuel ..................................... 116
M Malfunction indicator light ..........112
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 163
Manual seat adjustment ...............39
Manual transmission .................. 165
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................138
N
New vehicle running-in ..............151
Number plate light .....................229
O Object detection systems ...........188
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .................. 217, 260, 265
OnStar ........................................ 128
Operate pedal ............................. 113
Outside temperature ..................100
Overhead console .......................68
Overrun cut-off ........................... 153
290Traction Control system off......... 114
Traffic sign assistant ...........117, 194
Trailer coupling ........................... 209
Trailer stability assist .................212
Trailer towing ............................. 209
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................162
Tread depth ............................... 242
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...137
Turn signal ................................. 110
Tyre chains ................................ 243
Tyre designations ......................237
Tyre pressure ............................ 238
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 115, 239
Tyre pressures ........................... 275
Tyre repair kit ............................. 243
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 188
Underseat storage .......................68
Upholstery .................................. 257
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 220
Vehicle checks............................ 216
Vehicle data ................................ 265
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 283Vehicle detected ahead..............117
Vehicle dimensions .................... 272
Vehicle Identification Number ....263
Vehicle jack ................................ 237
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............125
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 215
Vehicle tools ............................... 237
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 271
Ventilation ................................... 142
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 220
Wheel changing .........................246
Wheel covers ............................. 243
Wheels and tyres .......................237
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........98
Winter tyres ............................... 237
Wiper blade replacement ..........222