218Vehicle care
4. Set the jack to the necessaryheight. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Ensure that the edge of the body
fits into the notch of the jack.
Attach wheel wrench and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 215.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it is located securely and
tighten each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
100 Nm.
If the vehicle is equipped with
alloy wheels, note that the wheel
bolts can also be used for the steel spare wheel. In this case, the
spare wheel is secured by the
conical contact of each bolt.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
11. Stow and secure the replaced wheel 3 215, the vehicle tools
3 206 and the adapter for the
locking wheel nuts.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment
The spare wheel well is not designed for other tyre sizes than the temporary
spare wheel. A damaged full size
wheel must be stowed in the load
compartment and secured with a
strap.
Vehicle care221Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 206.
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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Vehicle care223Appearance 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.
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 wiperand 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.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
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 four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith 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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
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 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.
252Customer informationprocessing 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 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.
254IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 186
Active emergency braking ....94, 157
Adaptive forward lighting ...........111
AdBlue .................................. 92, 140
Adjustable air vents ...................127
Advanced parking assist ............163
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........89
Airbag deactivation ................56, 89
Airbag label................................... 51 Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 129
Air conditioning system .............. 119
Air intake .................................... 128
Air vents...................................... 127
Antilock brake system ................ 147
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......91
Anti-theft alarm system ................32
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Appearance care ........................223
Armrest ................................... 46, 47
Ashtrays ....................................... 79 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................36
Automatic light control ...............110
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............143
Autostop ............................... 93, 136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 126B
Battery discharge protection ......117
Battery voltage ........................... 101 Belts.............................................. 48
BlueInjection ............................... 140
Bonnet ....................................... 188
Brake and clutch fluid .................228
Brake and clutch system .............90
Brake assist ............................... 148
Brake fluid .................................. 191
Brakes ............................... 147, 191
Breakdown.................................. 221
Bulb replacement ....................... 193
C Capacities .................................. 240
Catalytic converter .....................140
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............116
Centre console storage ...............64
Changing tyre and wheel size ...210
Charging system .......................... 89
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 60
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............118
255Clock............................................. 77
Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................131
Controls ........................................ 73
Convex shape .............................. 34
Coolant and antifreeze ...............228
Cruise control ...................... 94, 150
Cupholders .................................. 63
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............111
Declaration of conformity ............243
DEF ............................................ 140
Deflation detection system ...........92
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................140
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......192
Diesel particle filter ...............92, 139
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 175
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 182
Driving hints ................................ 131
E
Electric adjustment ......................34
Electrical system......................... 201Electronic climate control system 122
Electronic driving programmes ..145
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....91, 149
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......91
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......187
Engine compartment fuse box ...202
Engine coolant ........................... 190
Engine coolant temperature ........92
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 235
Engine exhaust .......................... 139
Engine identification ...................231
Engine oil ................... 189, 228, 232
Engine oil level monitor ................87
Engine oil pressure ......................92
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................249
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 223
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................13, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 34
F Fault ........................................... 145
First aid ......................................... 69First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 128
Fog light ....................................... 93
Fog lights ................................... 196
Folding mirrors ............................. 35
Forward collision alert................. 155
Front airbag system .....................54
Front fog lights ........................... 113
Front pedestrian protection ........159
Front seats.................................... 43
Fuel............................................. 176
Fuel for diesel engines ..............176
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......177
Fuel for petrol engines ...............176
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 201
G Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 91
General information ...................181
Glass panel .................................. 40
Glovebox ..................................... 63
H
Halogen headlights ....................193
Hand brake ......................... 147, 148
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 110
Headlight range adjustment ......111
256Headlights................................... 109Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 42
Head-up display............................ 98 Heated mirrors ............................. 35
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel .................73
Heated windscreen .......................39
Heating ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 118
High beam ........................... 93, 110
High beam assist ..........................93
Hill start assist ........................... 148
Horn ....................................... 14, 74
I
Identification plate .....................230
Ignition switch positions .............131
Immobiliser .................................. 34
Indicators ...................................... 84
Inductive charging ........................78
Info Display ................................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........203
Instrument panel illumination .....201
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 115
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 225
Interior lighting ............................ 115Interior lights ...................... 115, 201
Interior mirrors .............................. 36
Interruption of power supply ......145
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 219
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......91, 174
Lashing eyes ............................... 68
LED headlights ........................... 196
Lighting features .........................116
Light switch ................................ 109
Load compartment ................30, 64
Load compartment cover .............67
Loading information .....................70
Low beam ..................................... 93
Low fuel ....................................... 93
LPG ...................................... 85, 177
M Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual mode ............................. 144
Manual transmission .................. 146Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................114
N New vehicle running-in ..............131
Number plate light .....................201
O Object detection systems ...........160
Odometer ..................................... 84 Oil, engine .......................... 228, 232
OnStar ........................................ 105
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Panoramic view system ..............170
Parking ................................ 19, 138
Parking assist ............................ 160
Parking brake ............................ 148
Parking lights ............................. 114
Particulate filter ........................... 139
Performance .............................. 237
Performing work ........................188
Power button .............................. 132
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power saving mode ....................133
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating ................................... 92
Puncture ..................................... 215
258VValet mode ................................... 97
Vehicle battery ........................... 191
Vehicle checks............................ 188
Vehicle data ................................ 232
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 249
Vehicle dimensions .................... 239
Vehicle Identification Number ....230
Vehicle jack ................................ 206
Vehicle messages .....................100
Vehicle personalisation .............101
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 187
Vehicle tools ............................... 206
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 238
Ventilation ................................... 118
W Warning chimes .........................100
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 190
Wheel changing .........................214
Wheel covers ............................. 210
Wheels and tyres .......................207
Windows ....................................... 36Windscreen................................... 36
Windscreen wiper and washer ....74
Winter tyres ............................... 207
Wiper blade replacement ..........193