228Vehicle care● Apply the parking brake,transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehiclebatteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
vehicle 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
vehicle 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 5 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. 3 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.
Vehicle care229Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 209.
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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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 and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: the vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Vehicle care231Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a 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. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
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 car wash, comply with the
car 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.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.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.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly (at the latest when water no longer beads). Otherwise, the
paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Customer information263Online servicesIf your vehicle has a radio network
connection, this allows data to be exchanged between your vehicle and other systems. The radio network
connection is made possible by
means of a transmitter device in your
vehicle or a mobile device provided
by you (e.g. a smartphone). Online
functions can be used via this radio
network connection. These include
online services and applications /
apps provided to you by the
manufacturer or other providers.
Services of the manufacturer In the case of the manufacturer's
online services, the relevant functions are described by the manufacturer in
an appropriate location (e.g. Owner's
Manual, the manufacturer's website)
and the associated data protection
information is provided. Personal
data may be used to provide online
services. Data exchange for this
purpose takes place via a protected
connection, e.g. using the
manufacturer's IT systems provided
for the purpose. Collection,processing and use of personal data
for the purposes of preparation of services take place solely on the
basis of legal permission, e.g. in the case of the eCall emergency
communication system or a
contractual agreement, or by virtue of
consent.
You can activate or deactivate the
services and functions (which are
subject to charges to some extent)
and, in some cases, the vehicle's
entire radio network connection. In
particular, this does not include
statutory functions and services such
as eCall.
Third party services
If you make use of online services
from other providers (third parties),
these services are subject to the
liability and data protection and usage conditions of the provider in question.
The manufacturer frequently has no
influence over the content exchanged
in this regard.Therefore, please note the nature,
scope and purpose of the collection
and use of personal data within the
scope of third party services provided by the service provider in question.
Radio FrequencyIdentification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and immobiliser.
It is also used in connection with
conveniences such as radio remote
controls for door locking / unlocking
and starting. RFID technology in Opel vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any other Opel system containing
personal information.
264IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 188
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................49, 92
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 124
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 131
Antilock brake system ................ 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................231
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............114
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............141
Autostop ............................... 96, 136
B Battery discharge protection ......122
Battery voltage ........................... 105
Belts.............................................. 41
Bicycle rack .................................. 59Bonnet ....................................... 190
Brake and clutch fluid .................235
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 150
Brake fluid .................................. 193
Brakes ............................... 149, 193
Breakdown.................................. 229
Bulb replacement ....................... 196
C Capacities .................................. 251
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................141
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 203
Changing tyre and wheel size ...217
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 54
Child restraints.............................. 50
Child restraint systems ................50
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
City mode ................................... 153
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............123
Clock ............................................ 80
Code ........................................... 103
Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................134
266Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 123
High beam ........................... 96, 115
High beam assist ..................96, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 150
Horn ....................................... 15, 77
I
Identification plate .....................238
Ignition switch positions .............134
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 95
Indicators ...................................... 84
Inductive charging ........................82
Info Display ................................. 101
Information displays...................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........207
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 119
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 233
Interior lighting ............................ 119
Interior lights ...................... 120, 204
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......144
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 227
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L Lane departure warning .......93, 176
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 113
Load compartment ................27, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 95
LPG .............................. 86, 179, 239
M
Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode .....................143, 148
Manual transmission .................. 145
Manual transmission automated 145
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................24
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 Misted light covers .....................119N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................203
O Object detection systems ...........160
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 235, 239
OnStar ........................................ 108
Operate pedal ............................... 93
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 20, 139
Parking assist ...................... 94, 160
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 119
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Performance .............................. 244
Performing work ........................190
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power steering.............................. 93
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 223
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 263
Radio remote control ...................23
268Vehicle data recording andprivacy ..................................... 260
Vehicle detected ahead ................96
Vehicle dimensions .................... 250 Vehicle Identification Number ....237
Vehicle jack ................................ 209
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 189
Vehicle tools ............................... 209
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 246
Ventilation ................................... 123
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 193
Wheel changing .........................223
Wheel covers ............................. 217
Wheels and tyres .......................210
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper and washer ....77
Winter tyres ............................... 210
Wiper blade replacement ..........195X
Xenon headlights .......................199
Xenon lighting system ................116