Vehicle care177Vehicle careGeneral Information...................177
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 177
Vehicle storage ........................178
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....178
Vehicle checks ........................... 179
Performing work ......................179
Bonnet ..................................... 179
Engine oil ................................. 180
Engine coolant ......................... 181
Power steering fluid .................181
Washer fluid ............................ 182
Brakes ..................................... 182
Brake fluid ............................... 182
Vehicle battery ......................... 183
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....184
Wiper blade replacement ........185
Bulb replacement .......................186
Halogen headlights ..................186
Fog lights ................................. 187
Tail lights ................................. 188
Number plate light ...................189
Electrical system ........................190
Fuses ....................................... 190
Engine compartment fuse box . 190Instrument panel fuse box .......192
Load compartment fuse box ....194
Vehicle tools .............................. 195
Tools ........................................ 195
Wheels and tyres .......................196
Winter tyres ............................. 196
Tyre designations ....................196
Tyre pressure .......................... 196
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 197
Tread depth ............................. 201
Changing tyre and wheel size . 202
Wheel covers ........................... 202
Tyre chains .............................. 202
Tyre repair kit .......................... 203
Wheel changing .......................206
Spare wheel ............................ 208
Jump starting ............................. 210
Towing ....................................... 212
Towing the vehicle ...................212
Towing another vehicle ...........213
Appearance care .......................214
Exterior care ............................ 214
Interior care ............................. 216General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
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
changes 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.
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 care181The engine oil filler cap is located on
the camshaft cover.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 230.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -30 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -40 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 218.
Coolant levelCaution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluid
Caution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
216Vehicle careBefore and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas system must be
completely evacuated.
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.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
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 a
weak 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, e.g. zips, 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.
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