2017 OPEL CROSSLAND X towing

Vehicle care209Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 195.
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 manual transmission
and All-wheel drive: If the vehicle is
towed with all four wheels on the
ground then there are no technical
limitations for speed and distance. If
only one axle has been raised, the
maximum speed is 50 km/h. There is
no distance limitation.
Vehicles with automatic transmission and All-wheel drive: The vehicle must
be towed facing forwards. If the
vehicle is towed with all four wheels
on the ground, the maximum speed is 50 km/h and for a maximum of
50 km. If the front axle has been

210Vehicle careraised, the maximum speed is
50 km/h. There is no distance
limitation.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Iinsert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 195.
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 better still a tow
rod – 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 with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.

Vehicle care213For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above 60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water
or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

239Collision damage repair..............233
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................128
Controls ........................................ 74
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant and antifreeze ...............215
Cruise control ...................... 92, 147
Cupholders .................................. 64
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............109
Declaration of conformity ............231
DEF ............................................ 137
Deflation detection system ...........91
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................137
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......182
Diesel particle filter ...............90, 136
Door open .................................... 92
Doors ............................................ 31
Driver alert .................................. 166
Driver assistance systems ..........147
Driver Information Centre .............93
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 170
Driving hints ................................ 128
E Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 190Electronic climate control system 119
Electronic driving programmes ..142
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....90, 146
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......90
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......176
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 179
Engine coolant temperature ........90
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Engine data ............................... 223
Engine exhaust .......................... 136
Engine identification ...................219
Engine oil ................... 178, 215, 220
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................236
Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 211
Exterior light ................................. 91
Exterior lighting ....................13, 107
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35
F
Fault ........................................... 142
First aid ......................................... 70
First aid kit ................................... 70Fixed air vents ........................... 125
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 185
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 111
Front seats.................................... 44
Fuel............................................. 167
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 169
Fuel for diesel engines ..............168
Fuel for petrol engines ...............167
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Funnel......................................... 168
Fuses ......................................... 190
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 89
General information ...................170
Glass panel .................................. 41
Glovebox ..................................... 64
H
Halogen headlights ....................183
Hand brake ......................... 144, 145
Hazard warning flashers ............110
Headlight flash ........................... 108
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights................................... 107 Head restraint adjustment .............8

241RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 237
Radio remote control ...................23
Rain sensor .................................. 92
Reading lights ............................ 113
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ....................... 92, 111
Rear seats .................................... 48
Rear view camera ...................... 163
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 215, 220
Refuelling ................................... 168 Registered trademarks ...............235
Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................146
Roof .............................................. 41
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 49
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................87
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat heating ................................. 47
Seat position ................................ 44
Selective catalytic reduction .......137Selector lever ............................. 140
Service ............................... 126, 214
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................214
Service vehicle soon .................... 88
Side airbag system ......................55
Side blind spot alert ....................159
Sidelights .................................... 107
Side turn signal lights ................189
Software acknowledgement .......233
Software update ......................... 235
Spare wheel ............................... 206
Speed limiter......................... 92, 149
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................128
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................131
Steering ...................................... 128
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 74
Steering wheel controls ...............74
Stop engine .................................. 88
Stop-start system........................ 132
Storage ......................................... 64
Storage compartments .................64
Sunvisor lights ........................... 113
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 89T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 186
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 195
Tow bar....................................... 170
Towing ................................ 170, 209
Towing another vehicle .............210
Towing equipment .....................171
Towing the vehicle .....................209
Traffic sign assistant .....................92
Trailer coupling ........................... 170
Trailer towing ............................. 171
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................140
Tread depth ............................... 199
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 86
Tyre chains ................................ 200
Tyre deflation detection system . 198
Tyre designations ......................196
Tyre pressure ............................ 197
Tyre pressures ........................... 229
Tyre repair kit ............................. 200
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 151
Upholstery .................................. 213
Using this manual ..........................3