178Vehicle careCaution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.
Vehicle care189Right-hand side
1.Remove the storage door and the
tyre repair kit.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn and lane-change signal light (1)
Back-up light (2)
4. Remove bulb holder. Remove and renew bulb.
5.Insert bulb holder into the tail light
assembly. Install tail light
assembly in body and tighten.
Close covers and engage.
6. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights.
Number plate light
1. Prise the light out with a screwdriver.
2. Remove bulb housing downwards, taking care not to pull
on the cable.
Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise
to disengage.
214Vehicle careCaution
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
cap.
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.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
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.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
238Customer 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 optimizing 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.
241Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............218
Cruise control ...................... 96, 152
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 51
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............233
Delayed locking ............................ 27
Descent control system .......94, 151
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......184
Diesel particle filter ....................142
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........152
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 173
Driving hints ................................ 134
E
Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical system......................... 190
Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes ..145
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 150
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......178
Engine compartment fuse box ...190
Engine coolant ........................... 181
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 225
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................221
Engine oil ................... 180, 218, 222
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 124
ERA GLONASS .......................... 113
Event data recorders ..................237
Exit lighting ................................ 125
Exterior care .............................. 214
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................13, 115
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ........................................... 145
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Flex-Fix system ............................ 61
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 187
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......157
Forward collision alert................. 155Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ........................... 122
Front seats.................................... 40
Front storage ................................ 60
Fuel............................................. 166
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 172
Fuel for diesel engines ..............166
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......167
Fuel for petrol engines ...............166
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 190
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................173
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Glove box lighting .......................124
H Halogen headlights ....................186
Hand brake ................................. 148
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights when driving abroad 118
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 39
Heated mirrors ............................. 33