Vehicle care229Caution
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, when soft top is closed.
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
clockwise.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 210.
Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise
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.
230Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye clockwise.
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 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,
therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, we recommend one with
textile brushes and a programme
without wax additives.
When doing a hand wash, use clear
water and a soft brush, cleaning in the
grain direction of the textile hood.
Never use a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the soft top or
the engine compartment.Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can cause paint and fabric damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wipermust be switched off. Remove
additional antenna and external
accessories.
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 damage.
Vehicle care231Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Caution
After washing or cleaning, the softtop must be completely dried
before opening. If a wet soft top
remains opened for a longer time,
it would be damaged by water
spotting and mould growth.
When cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm to the rear brand
emblem to prevent unintended
unlocking.
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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
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 painted parts of 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.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Soft top as well as plastic body parts
must not be treated with wax or
polishing agents.Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Customer information255workshop to offer you efficient
maintenance and repair, tailored to
your individual vehicle, each time you
bring it back to the workshop.
The manufacturer will not access
driver's behaviour related information about a crash event or share it with
others except:
● with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased,
of the lessee
● in response to an official request of police or similar government
office
● as part of the manufacturer's defense in case of legal
proceedings
● as required by lawIn addition, the manufacturer may use
the collected or received diagnostic
data:
● for the manufacturer's research needs
● to make it available for research needs where appropriate
confidentiality is maintained and
need is shown
● to share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with
other organisations for research
purposesRadio 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.
256IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 189
Active head restraints ...................48
Adaptive forward lighting ....94,
117, 198
AdBlue .................................. 93, 144
Adjustable air vents ...................134
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars ........................................... 90
Airbag deactivation ................63, 90
Airbag label................................... 59 Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 135
Air conditioning system .............. 127
Air intake .................................... 134
Air vents...................................... 134
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......92
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................230
Armrest ......................................... 55
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 85
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................32
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................25
Automatic transmission .............147Autostop..................................... 139
Auxiliary heater ........................... 133
B Battery discharge protection ......125
Battery voltage ........................... 103 BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 190
Brake and clutch fluid .................234
Brake and clutch system .............91
Brake assist ............................... 154
Brake fluid .................................. 194
Brakes ............................... 151, 193
Breakdown.................................. 228
Bulb replacement ....................... 196
C Capacities .................................. 246
Car Pass ...................................... 22
Catalytic converter .....................144
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............72
Changing tyre and wheel size ...216
Charging system .......................... 90
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Cigarette lighter ........................... 84
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............126
257Clock............................................. 82
Code ........................................... 102
Collision damage repair ..............252
Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................137
Controls ........................................ 79
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............234
Cruise control ...................... 95, 158
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curve lighting.............................. 117
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............117
Declaration of conformity ............249
DEF ............................................ 144
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................144
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......195
Diesel particle filter ...............93, 143
Door open .................................... 95
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........158
Driver Information Centre .............95
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 137
E Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 204Electric parking brake ...........91, 152
Electric parking brake fault ...........91
Electronic climate control system 129
Electronic driving programmes ..149
Electronic Stability Control.......... 155
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............92
Electronic Stability Control off....... 92 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......190
Engine compartment fuse box ...205
Engine coolant ........................... 192
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 241
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Engine identification ...................237
Engine oil ................... 191, 234, 238
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 124
Event data recorders ..................254
Exit lighting ................................ 124
Exterior care .............................. 230
Exterior light ................................. 94
Exterior lighting ....................14, 113
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
Fault ........................................... 150
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76Fixed air vents ........................... 134
Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 199
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......163
Forward collision alert................. 161
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights ........................... 121
Front seats.................................... 49
Front storage ................................ 71
Front turn signal lights ...............200
Fuel............................................. 179
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 182
Fuel for diesel engines ..............180
Fuel for petrol engines ...............179
Fuel gauge ................................... 86
Fuses ......................................... 204
G Gauges ......................................... 85
General information ...................183
Glovebox ..................................... 70
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 100
Ground clearance .......................137
H Halogen headlights ....................196
Hand brake ......................... 151, 152
Hazard warning flashers ............120
258Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......116
Headlights................................... 113 Headlights when driving abroad 116
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................79
Heating ........................................ 55
Heating and ventilation system . 126
High beam ........................... 94, 115
High beam assist ..................94, 115
Hill start assist ........................... 154
Horn ....................................... 15, 80
I Identification plate .....................236
Ignition switch positions .............138
Immobiliser ............................ 30, 94
Indicators ...................................... 85
Information displays...................... 95
Instrument cluster ........................85
Instrument panel fuse box .........207
Instrument panel illumination .....204
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 122
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........156
Interior care ............................... 232Interior lighting............................ 122
Interior lights ...................... 123, 204
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......150
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....69
J Jump starting ............................. 226
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......92, 178
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light switch ................................ 113
Load compartment ................26, 73
Load compartment fuse box ......208
Loading information .....................77
Low fuel ....................................... 94
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 149
Manual seat adjustment ...............50
Manual transmission .................. 151
Memorised settings ......................23Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................122
N
New vehicle running-in ..............138
Number plate light .....................203
O Object detection systems ...........164
Odometer ..................................... 85
Oil, engine .......................... 234, 238
OnStar ........................................ 108
Operate pedal ............................... 91
Outside temperature ....................82
Overrun cut-off ........................... 139
P Parking ................................ 19, 141
Parking assist ............................ 164
Parking brake ............................ 152
Parking lights ............................. 122
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 242
Performing work ........................190
Pollen filter ................................. 134
Power outlets ............................... 84
Power seat adjustment ................53
Power steering.............................. 92
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 220
260Upshift.......................................... 92
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 194
Vehicle checks............................ 190
Vehicle data ................................ 238
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 254
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 244
Vehicle Identification Number ....236
Vehicle jack ................................ 210
Vehicle messages .....................102
Vehicle personalisation .............103
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 189
Vehicle tools ............................... 210
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 244
Ventilating ..................................... 55
Ventilation ................................... 126
W
Warning chimes .........................102
Warning lights ............................... 85
Warning triangle .......................... 76
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 193
Wheel changing .........................220Wheel covers ............................. 217
Wheels and tyres .......................211
Wind deflector............................... 43
Windows ....................................... 33
Windscreen................................... 33 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........80
Winter tyres ............................... 211
Wiper blade replacement ..........196