
196Vehicle careWheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres  3 231.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.Tyre designations
E.g.  215/60 R 16 95 H215:tyre width, mm60:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), percentageR:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kgH:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 160 km/hS:up to 180 km/hT:up to 190 km/hH:up to 210 km/hV:up to 240 km/hW:up to 270 km/h
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Performance  3 227.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.
Tyre pressure  3 231. 

Vehicle care199After inflating, some driving may be
required to update the tyre pressure
values in the Driver Information
Centre. During this time  w may
illuminate.
If  w  illuminates at lower temperatures
and extinguishes after driving, this
could be an indicator for approaching
a low tyre pressure condition. Check
tyre pressure.
Vehicle messages  3 103.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased, switch off ignition.
Only mount wheels with pressure
sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure
will not be displayed and  w
illuminates continuously.
A spare wheel or temporary spare
wheel is not equipped with pressure
sensors. The tyre pressure
monitoring system is not operational
for these tyres. Control indicator  w
illuminates. For the further three
tyres, the system remains
operational.The use of commercially-available
liquid tyre repair kits can impair the
function of the system. Factory-
approved repair kits can be used.
Operating electronic devices or being close to facilities using similar wave
frequencies could disrupt the tyre
pressure monitoring system.
Each time the tyres are replaced, tyre pressure monitoring system sensors
must be dismounted and serviced.
For the screwed sensor, replace
valve core and sealing ring. For the
clipped sensor, replace complete
valve stem.
Vehicle loading status Adjust tyre pressure to load condition
according to tyre information label or
tyre pressure chart  3 231, and select
the appropriate setting in the
menu Tyre Load  in the Driver
Information Centre, Vehicle
Information Menu  3  97 . This setting is
the reference for the tyre pressure
warnings.The  Tyre load  menu only appears
when the vehicle is at a standstill and the parking brake is applied. On
vehicles with automatic transmission
the selector lever must be in  P.
Midlevel display:
Select the  Tyre load page under the
Vehicle Information Menu  ?  in the
Driver Information Centre  3 97.
● Light  for comfort pressure up to
three people.
● Eco  for Eco pressure up to three
people.
● Max  for full loading.
Uplevel display: 

200Vehicle care
Select the Tyre load page under the
Options  Menu in the Driver
Information Centre  3 97.
● Light  for comfort pressure up to
three people.
● Eco  for Eco pressure up to three
people.
● Max  for full loading.
Tyre pressure sensor matching process
Each tyre pressure sensor has a
unique identification code. The
identification code must be matched
to a new wheel position after rotating
the wheels or exchanging the
complete wheel set and if one or more tyre pressure sensors were replaced.
The tyre pressure sensor matching
process should also be performed
after replacing a spare wheel with a
road wheel containing a tyre pressure sensor.
The malfunction light  w and the
warning message should extinguish
at the next ignition cycle. The sensors
are matched to the wheel positions,
using a relearn tool, in the following
order: left side front wheel, right side
front wheel, right side rear wheel and
left side rear wheel. The turn signal
light at the current active position is
illuminated until sensor is matched.
Consult a workshop for service. There
are two minutes to match the first
wheel position, and five minutes
overall to match all four wheel
positions. If it takes longer, the
matching process stops and must be
restarted.
The tyre pressure sensor matching
process is:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition on.3. On vehicles with automatic transmission: set the selector
lever to  P.
On vehicles with manual
transmission: select neutral.
4. Press  MENU on the turn signal
lever to select the  Vehicle
Information Menu  in the Driver
Information Centre.
5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to
the tyre pressure menu.
Midlevel display:
Uplevel display: 

Vehicle care203On tyres of size 215/65 R16 and
215/60 R17 always use fine mesh
chains suitable for sport utility
vehicles that add no more than
9 mm to the tyre tread and the inboard
sides (including chain lock).
On tyres of size 215/55 R18 only use
special snow chains which are
permitted for Opel Mokka and tyres of these sizes. For further information
contact a workshop.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or  P.
The tyre repair kit is located in the
right side of rear compartment.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
2. Remove the compressor. 

206Vehicle careNote
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre are severely affected,therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3  203.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel  3 208.
● Never change more than one wheel at a time.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free.
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the
wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. Pull off
the wheel cover. 

210Vehicle careThe following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and
the battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
●A discharged battery can already
freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
 (25 mm 2
 for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process. 

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. 

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