Driving and operating149
Press MEM on the steering wheel to
request saving of the suggested
speed.
Press MEM on the steering wheel
once more to confirm and save the
new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the
cruise control.
This function can be deactivated or activated in the personalisation
menu, 3 100.
Exceeding the set speed
Vehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
Deactivation Press Ñ: cruise control is in pause
mode, Pause is indicated. The
vehicle is driven without cruise
control.
Cruise control is deactivated, but not
switched off. Last stored speed
remains in memory for later speed
resume.
Cruise control is deactivated
automatically:
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed.
● Vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
● The Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control is
operating.
● The selector lever is in N.Resume stored speed
Press toggle switch to RES/+ or Ñ at
a speed above 40 km/h. The stored
speed will be obtained.
Switching off
Press m: the cruise control mode is
deselected and the cruise control
indication extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pressing ß to activate the speed
limiter deactivates cruise control.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed value.
Fault
In the event of a cruise control fault,
the speed is cleared resulting in
flashing of the dashes.
Speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents the
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum
speed.
The maximum speed can be set at
speeds above 30 km/h.
Driving and operating151Press MEM on the steering wheel to
request saving of the suggested
speed.
Press MEM on the steering wheel
once more to confirm and save the
new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the
speed limiter.
This function can be deactivated or activated in the personalisation
menu, 3 100.
Exceeding the speed limit
In the event of an emergency, it is possible to exceed the speed limit by
a "kickdown". In this case the preset speed value flashes.
Release the accelerator pedal and the speed limiter function is
reactivated once a speed lower than
the limit speed is obtained.
Deactivation Press Ñ: speed limiter is in pause
mode, Pause is indicated. The
vehicle is driven without speed limit.Speed limiter is deactivated, but not
switched off. Last stored speed
remains in memory for later speed
resume.
Resume limit speed Press Ñ. The stored speed limit will
be obtained.
Switching off
Press ß, the speed limiter mode is
deselected and the speed limit
indication extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pressing m to activate cruise control
deactivates speed limiter.
The preset speed remains in the
memory when the ignition is switched
off.
Fault
In the event of a speed limiter fault,
the speed is cleared resulting in
flashing of the dashes.
The speed limiter may not operate correctly if traffic signs do not comply with the Vienna Convention on RoadSigns and Signals (Wiener
Übereinkommen über
Straßenverkehrszeichen).
Parking assist
General information When attaching a trailer or bike
carrier to the trailer hitch, the parking
assist is deactivated.9 Warning
The driver bears full responsibility
for the parking manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area when driving backwards or
forwards while using parking
assist system.
Rear parking assist
The rear parking assist makes
parking easier by measuring the
distance between the vehicle and
rear obstacles. It informs and warns
the driver by giving acoustic signals
and display indication.
Driving and operating155The driver must control acceleration,
braking and gear shifting, while
steering is done automatically. The
driver can take control at any time by
gripping the steering wheel.
It may be necessary to move forwards
and backwards more than once.
Instructions are given in the Info-
Display 3 95.
Advanced parking assist can only be
activated when driving forwards.
Advanced parking assist is always
combined with front-rear parking assist.
The system has six ultrasonic parking
sensors each in both the rear and
front bumper.
Entry into a parallel parking slot
Activation
7'' Colour-Info-Display: to search for a
parking slot, activate the system by
selecting Park Assist on the
homepage of the touch screen. Then
select Enter parallel parking space .
8'' Colour-Info-Display: to search for a parking slot, activate the system by
pressing Í. Select Driving functions
on the touch screen and then Park
Assist . Select Enter parallel parking
space .
$ illuminates in the instrument cluster
to confirm the function.
Slow down the vehicle speed below
20 km/h.
Select parking side by switching on
turn signal indicator on the respective
side.
The allowed parallel distance
between the vehicle and a row of
parked cars is between 0.5 metres
and 1.5 metres.The system will not identify slots that are clearly smaller or larger than the
vehicle.
When a free slot is detected, a visual
feedback on the Colour-Info-Display and a first acoustic signal is given.Drive slowly forwards. When the
second acoustic signal is given, stop
the vehicle, select reverse gear,
release the steering wheel and start
moving without exceeding 7 km/h.
156Driving and operating
Move forwards and backwards while
observing the warnings of the Parking
assist until the end of manoeuvre is
indicated. When finished, $
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
Entry into a perpendicular parking
slot
Activation
7'' Colour-Info-Display: to search for a
parking slot, activate the system by
selecting Park Assist on the
homepage of the touch screen. Then
select Enter perpendicular parking
space .
8'' Colour-Info-Display: when search
for a parking slot, activate the system by pressing Í. Select Driving
functions on the touch screen and
then Park Assist . Select Enter bay
parking space .
$ illuminates in the instrument cluster
to confirm the function.
Slow down the vehicle speed below
20 km/h.
Select parking side by switching on
turn signal indicator on the respective
side.
The allowed parallel distance
between the vehicle and a row of
parked cars is between 0.5 metres
and 1.5 metres.
When several successive slots are found, the vehicle will be directed towards the last one.
When a free slot is detected, a visual
feedback on the Colour-Info-Display
and an acoustic signal is given. Stop
the vehicle, select reverse gear,
release the steering wheel and start
moving without exceeding 7 km/h.
Driving and operating157
Move forwards and backwards as
instructed by observing the warnings of the Parking assist and paying
attention to the acoustic signals until
the end of manoeuvre is indicated.
When finished, $ extinguishes in the
instrument cluster.
During the parking manoeuvre, the
system is automatically deactivated
once the rear of the vehicle is within
50 cm of an obstacle.
Exiting a parallel parking slot
Activation
7'' Colour-Info-Display: when exiting a parallel parking slot, activate the
system by selecting Park Assist on
the homepage of the touch screen.
Then select Exit parallel parking
space .
8'' Colour-Info-Display: when exiting a
parallel parking slot, activate the
system by pressing Í. Select Driving
functions on the touch screen and
then Park Assist . Select Exit parallel
parking space .
Select exit side by switching on the
respective turn signal indicator.
Engage reverse or forward gear,
release the steering wheel and start
moving without exceeding 5 km/h.
Move forwards and backwards while
observing the warnings of the Parking
assist until the end of manoeuvre is
indicated. The manoeuvre is
complete when the vehicle's front
wheels are out of the parking slot and
$ extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
After deactivation check control over
the vehicle.
158Driving and operatingDisplay indication
The instructions on the display show: ● General hints and warning messages.
● The demand to stop the vehicle, when a parking slot is detected.
● The direction of driving during the
parking manoeuvre.
● The demand to shift into reverse or first gear.
● The demand to stop or to drive slowly.
● The successful completion of the
parking manoeuvre indicated by
a pop-up symbol and a chime.
● The cancelling of a parking manoeuvre.
Deactivation The current park assist manoeuvre is
cancelled via the button to return to
the previous screen in the Colour-
Info-Display. To deactivate the
system completely, press r Off in
the centre console.The system is deactivated
automatically:
● if the ignition is switched off
● if stalling the engine
● if no manoeuvre is started within 5 minutes of selection of the type
of manoeuvre
● after a prolonged stop of the vehicle during a manoeuvre
● if the electronic stability control (ESC) is triggered
● if the speed of the vehicle exceeds the stated limit
● when the driver interrupts movement of the steering wheel
● after 4 manoeuvre cycles
● on opening the driver's door
● if one of the front wheels encounters an obstacle
● parking manoeuvre successfully ended
Deactivation by the driver or by the system during manoeuvring will be indicated on the display. Additionally,
an acoustic signal sounds.The system is switched off
automatically when towing a
electrically connected trailer.
Contact your dealer to switch off the
system for a prolonged period.
Fault
In the event of a fault, $ flashes for a
few seconds, accompanied by an
acoustic signal. If the fault occurs during the use of the system, $
extinguishes.
In the event of a fault in the power
steering, c flashes in the instrument
panel, accompanied by a message.9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to
low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.
162Driving and operatingRear view
The area behind the vehicle is
displayed in the screen. The vertical
lines represent the width of the
vehicle with mirrors unfolded. The
direction of the lines changes with the position of the steering wheel.
The first horizontal line represents a
distance of about 30 cm beyond the
edge of vehicle's rear bumper. The
upper horizontal lines represent
distances of about one and two
metres beyond the edge of your
vehicle's rear bumper.
This view is available in AUTO mode
or in the view selection menu.
Auto mode
This mode is activated by default.
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the
automatic view changes from a rear
view to a view from above, as an
obstacle is approached during a
manoeuvre.
Zoom view
The camera records the vehicle's
surroundings during the manoeuvre in order to reconstruct a view fromabove the rear of the vehicle in its
near surroundings, allowing the
vehicle to be manoeuvred around
obstacles nearby. This view is
available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
180° view
The 180° view facilitates reversing
out of a parking bay, making it
possible to see the approach of
vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
This view is not recommended for
carrying out a complete manoeuvre.
It is made up of three areas: left 1,
centre 2 and right 3. This view is
available from the view selection menu only.
Vehicle care175Vehicle careGeneral Information...................175
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 175
Vehicle storage ........................176
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....176
Vehicle checks ........................... 177
Performing work ......................177
Bonnet ..................................... 177
Engine oil ................................. 178
Engine coolant ......................... 179
Washer fluid ............................ 179
Brakes ..................................... 180
Brake fluid ............................... 180
Vehicle battery ......................... 180
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....182
Wiper blade replacement ........182
Bulb replacement .......................183
Halogen headlights ..................183
LED headlights ........................ 185
Fog lights ................................. 185
Tail lights ................................. 186
Side turn signal lights ..............189
Number plate light ...................190
Interior lights ............................ 190
Instrument panel illumination ...190Electrical system ........................190
Fuses ....................................... 190
Engine compartment fuse box . 191
Instrument panel fuse box .......193
Vehicle tools .............................. 195
Tools ........................................ 195
Wheels and tyres .......................196
Winter tyres ............................. 196
Tyre designations ....................196
Tyre pressure .......................... 197
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 198
Tread depth ............................. 199
Changing tyre and wheel size . 199
Wheel covers ........................... 200
Tyre chains .............................. 200
Tyre repair kit .......................... 200
Wheel changing .......................203
Spare wheel ............................ 206
Jump starting ............................. 207
Towing ....................................... 209
Towing the vehicle ...................209
Towing another vehicle ...........210
Appearance care .......................211
Exterior care ............................ 211
Interior care ............................. 213General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the type approval,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.