Instruments and controls81If 9 illuminates together with I
3 87; stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
In the event of the failure of control
indicator v for airbags and belt
tensioners 3 81, 9 will illuminate.
9 also illuminates if the fuel cut-off
switch is triggered. Consult a
workshop.
Fuel cut-off system 3 95, Vehicle
shutdown 3 113.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may
also be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre 3 89.
Turn signal 2 or 3 flashes green.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 145, Fuses
3 151.Turn signals 3 100.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder for front seats
X for driver's seat and/or front
passenger seat illuminates or flashes
red.
Illuminates
When the ignition has been switched on, control indicator X illuminates
briefly if driver's seat belt and/or front
passenger seat belt is not fastened. A warning chime also sounds for a few
seconds.
Flashes
During driving X will flash and a
warning chime will sound for
90 seconds until the front seat belts are fastened.
Three-point seat belts 3 45.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Note
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre 3 89.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds.
If it does not illuminate, does not go
out after four seconds or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
airbag system. Seek the assistance
of a workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.
88Instruments and controlsFlashes
Fault in fuel system. Have the cause
of the fault remedied by a workshop.
The needle in the fuel gauge will point to 0. Fuel gauge 3 76.
Drain fuel filter U illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Indicates the presence of water in the
diesel.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Check diesel fuel filter , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Immobiliser
d illuminates yellow.If d illuminates when starting, there
is a fault in the immobiliser system.
The engine cannot be started.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 89.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. Immobiliser 3 29.
Stop-start system
Æ illuminates yellow.
A fault is present in the system. Have
the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as
an alternative if control indicator Æ is
not present.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Start&Stop unavailable , may also
be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 89.
Generic warning 9 3 80.
Stop-start system 3 114.Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 98.
Control indicator 8 also illuminates
when the exit lighting feature has
been switched on 3 104.
Exterior light failure
µ illuminates yellow.
Failure of one or more of the exterior
lights or associated fuse.
Control indicator 9 will illuminate as
an alternative if µ is not present.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 89.
Generic warning 9 3 80.
Bulb replacement 3 145.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 98.
Vehicle care137Vehicle careGeneral Information...................137
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 137
Vehicle storage ........................138
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....138
Vehicle checks ........................... 139
Performing work ......................139
Bonnet ..................................... 139
Engine oil ................................. 140
Engine coolant ......................... 141
Power steering fluid .................141
Washer fluid ............................ 142
Brakes ..................................... 142
Brake fluid ............................... 142
Vehicle battery ......................... 143
Wiper blade replacement ........144
Bulb replacement .......................145
Halogen headlights ..................145
Fog lights ................................. 147
Tail lights ................................. 147
Side turn signal lights ..............148
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 148
Number plate light ...................148Interior lights ............................ 149
Instrument panel illumination ...150
Electrical system ........................151
Fuses ....................................... 151
Engine compartment fuse box . 152
Instrument panel fuse box .......153
Vehicle tools .............................. 154
Tools ........................................ 154
Wheels and tyres .......................155
Winter tyres ............................. 155
Tyre designations ....................155
Tyre pressure .......................... 156
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 157
Tread depth ............................. 158
Changing tyre and wheel size . 159 Wheel covers ........................... 159
Tyre chains .............................. 159
Tyre repair kit .......................... 159
Wheel changing .......................162
Spare wheel ............................ 163
Jump starting ............................. 166
Towing ....................................... 167
Towing the vehicle ...................167
Towing another vehicle ...........168
Appearance care .......................169
Exterior care ............................ 169
Interior care ............................. 171General 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
change made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warrantyoffered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes 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.
Vehicle care145Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.Halogen headlights
Headlights have separate systems for low beam/sidelight 1 (outer bulb),
high beam/daytime running light 2
(inner bulb).
To access bulbs, pull off protective
covers.
Low beam 1. Remove protective cover.
2. Detach connector from bulb.
3. Disengage wire clip and remove bulb from reflector.
4.Insert new bulb in reflector so that
the locating tab of the bulb aligns
with the reflector recess.
5. Attach connector to bulb.
6. Engage wire clip.
7. Install protective cover.
High beam 1. Remove protective cover.
2. Detach connector from bulb.
3. Disengage wire clip and remove bulb from reflector.
146Vehicle care
4.Insert new bulb in reflector so that
the bulb aligns with the reflector
recess.
5. Engage wire clip and attach connector onto bulb.
6. Install protective cover.
Sidelight 1. Remove protective cover. Withdraw bulb holder from
reflector by turning anticlockwise.2. Remove bulb from socket, insert new bulb.
3. Insert bulb holder in reflector. 4. Rotate clockwise to engage.
5. Install protective cover.
Daytime running light 1. Remove protective cover.2. Withdraw bulb holder from reflector by turning anticlockwise.
3. Remove bulb from socket, insert new bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in reflector. 5. Rotate clockwise to engage.
6. Install protective cover.
Front turn signal light 1. Remove protective cover.
Vehicle care147
2. Withdraw bulb holder fromreflector by turning anticlockwise.
3. Push bulb into holder slightly, rotate anticlockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in reflector.
5. Rotate clockwise to engage.
6. Install protective cover.
Fog lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Tail lights
1. Remove the three retaining screws.
2. Remove lamp assembly from vehicle.
3. Disengage connector plug from bulb holder.
4.Unscrew the four retaining screws
using a screwdriver. Turn bulb
holder for reverse light
anticlockwise and replace bulb.
5. Remove bulb holder and seal from lamp assembly.
6. Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate anticlockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
148Vehicle care
Brake light (1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
Tail light ( 3)
Tail light/fog light ( 4)
7. Install seal on bulb holder ensuring it is fitted correctly.
Install bulb holder in lamp
assembly ensuring that it
engages correctly. Tighten the
four retaining screws using a
screwdriver.
8. Install reverse light bulb holder and turn clockwise to tighten.
9. Engage connector plug.
10. Insert lamp assembly in body, ensuring correct positioning.
Tighten the three retaining
screws.
11. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.
Side turn signal lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Centre high-mounted brake light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Number plate light
Tailgate
1. Insert screwdriver as indicated by
the arrows, press to the side and
release the bulb housing.
Vehicle care149
2.Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
to remove from the bulb housing.
Remove the bulb by pulling.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise
5. Install the bulb housing ensuring it
engages correctly.
Back doors
1. Insert screwdriver as indicated by
the arrows, press to the left and
release the bulb housing.
2. Press bulb slightly towards spring
clip and remove.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Install the bulb housing ensuring it
engages correctly.
Interior lights
Front and rear courtesy light
1. Remove lens using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Open the rear cover. 3. Renew bulb.
4. Close rear cover.
5. Reinstall lens.