Vehicle care211● Apply the parking brake,transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.
212Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
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
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
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 system 3 127 and
close the windows.
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.
240IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 177
Adaptive forward lighting .....96, 119
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................52, 93
Airbag label................................... 47 Airbag system .............................. 47
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 127
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 131
All-wheel drive ........................... 147
Antilock brake system ................ 148
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................214
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic light control ...............116
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............143
Autostop ..................................... 138
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130
B Battery discharge protection ......125
Battery voltage ........................... 104Bicycle rack .................................. 61
Bonnet ....................................... 179
Brake and clutch fluid .................218
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 149
Brake fluid .................................. 182
Brakes ............................... 148, 182
Breakdown.................................. 212
Bulb replacement ....................... 186
C
Capacities .................................. 230
Catalytic converter .....................142
Central locking system ................24
Centre console storage ...............61
Changing tyre and wheel size ...202
Charging system .......................... 93
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 54
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............126
Clock............................................. 81
Code ........................................... 103
Collision damage repair ..............235
Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 77
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
242Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................77
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 126
High beam ........................... 96, 116
High beam assist ..................96, 117
Hill start assist ........................... 149
Horn ....................................... 14, 78
I
Identification plate .....................220
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 95
Indicators ...................................... 84
Info display ................................. 101
Information displays...................... 97
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........192
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 123
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 216
Interior lighting ............................ 123
Interior lights .............................. 123
Interior mirrors .............................. 33
Interruption of power supply ......145
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....57
J
Jump starting ............................. 210K
Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .......94, 165
Lashing eyes ............................... 73
Lighting features .........................124
Light switch ................................ 115
Load compartment ................29, 71
Load compartment cover .............73
Load compartment fuse box ......194
Loading information .....................74
Low fuel ....................................... 95
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual anti-dazzle ......................33
Manual mode ............................. 144
Manual transmission .................. 146
Manual windows ..........................34
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel display ............................ 97
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................123
N New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................189O
Object detection systems ...........158
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 218, 222
OnStar ........................................ 109
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 19, 140
Parking assist ............................ 158
Parking brake ............................ 148
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 227
Performing work ........................179
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power button .............................. 135
Power outlets ............................... 83
Power steering fluid ....................181
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 206
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 238
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 124
Rear carrier system ......................61
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light ....................... 96, 122
244Vehicle personalisation .............105
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 178
Vehicle tools ............................... 195
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 228
Ventilation ................................... 126
W
Warning chimes .........................104
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 73
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 182
Wheel changing .........................206
Wheel covers ............................. 202
Wheels and tyres .......................196
Windows ....................................... 34
Windscreen................................... 34
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........78
Winter tyres ............................... 196
Wiper blade replacement ..........185