2018.5 OPEL CROSSLAND X towing

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 care219Vehicle tools 3 206.
To secure the wheel: 1. Position the wheel outside up close to one sidewall of the load
compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap through the front lashing eye on
the appropriate side.
3. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
4. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear lashing
eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle 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 vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.

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.

222Vehicle careTowing another 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.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
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 a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.

Vehicle care225For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above 60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
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.
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 aweak 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, like zips or
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.

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

257QQuickheat ................................... 126
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 252
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 93
REACH ....................................... 246
Reading lights ............................ 115
Rear floor storage cover ..............67
Rear fog light ....................... 93, 114
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper and washer ..76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 228, 232
Refuelling ................................... 178
Registered trademarks ...............248
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 40
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S
Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 48Seat heating ................................. 46
Seat position ................................ 43
Selective catalytic reduction .......140
Selector lever ............................. 143
Service ............................... 129, 226
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................226
Service vehicle soon .................... 90
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ..............94, 168
Sidelights .................................... 109
Side turn lights ........................... 200
Software acknowledgement .......246
Software update ......................... 248
Spare wheel ............................... 215
Speed limiter......................... 94, 153
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................134
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 90
Stop-start system........................ 136
Storage ......................................... 63
Storage compartments .................63
Sunvisor lights ........................... 116
Sun visors .................................... 40Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 90
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 196
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 206
Tow bar....................................... 181 Towing ................................ 181, 221
Towing another vehicle .............222
Towing equipment .....................183
Towing the vehicle .....................221
Trailer coupling ........................... 181
Trailer towing ............................. 182
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................143
Tread depth ............................... 209
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 88, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 211
Tyre deflation detection system . 208
Tyre designations ......................207
Tyre pressure ............................ 207
Tyre pressures ........................... 241
Tyre repair kit ............................. 211
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 160
Upholstery .................................. 225
Using this manual ..........................3