In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 146.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 143.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 196, 3 231.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 180.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 32, 3 40,
3 45.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
Storage63Completely pull out the rear carrier
system until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without
pulling the release lever again.9 Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects
to the rear carrier system if the
system has been correctly
engaged. If the rear carrier system
will not engage correctly, do not fit
objects to the system and slide the system back. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Unfold number plate holder
Lift the number plate holder and fold
it backwards.
Affix the number plate before first use of the rear carrier system.
Fold out tail lights
To install the tail lights, remove both
pins ( 1). Pull tail lights out of the
retainer towards the front ( 2) and
downwards and swivel them to the
side.
70StorageUnlock the rear carrier system
Swivel both clamping levers inwards
as far as they will go. Fasten strap.
Fold in tail lights
Remove both pins. Pull tail lights out
of the retainer and put them in the
position to be stored in.
Push the tail lights into the retainer
(1). Insert pins into the designated
holes of the retainer and the tail lights (2).
Note
Check that the tail lights of the
vehicle are working properly.
Fold in number plate holder
Lift the number plate holder and fold
it forwards.
Retracting the rear carrier systemCaution
Ensure that all foldable parts, e.g.
wheel recesses and mounting
brackets, are stowed correctly.
Otherwise the rear carrier system may get damaged when trying to
retract it.
Push the release lever up and hold it. Lift the system slightly and push it into
the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
124LightingRear
Operate rocker switch:
⃒:onw:automatic switching on and off§:offReading lights
The front reading lights are located inthe overhead console.
Press s and t to turn each light on
or off.
Glove box lighting Illuminates when the glovebox is
opened.
Sunvisor lights Illuminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Following lights are switched on for a
short time by unlocking the vehicle
with the radio remote control:
● low beam
● sidelights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
This function works only in the dark
and facilitates locating the vehicle.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
vehicle settings. Vehicle
personalisation 3 105.
The following lights will additionally switch on when driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● some interior lights
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.
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.
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