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Introduction3Vehicle specific dataPlease enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology, safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this Owner's Manual.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner. For gas
vehicles, we recommend an Opel
Repairer authorised for servicing gas
vehicles.
All Opel Service Partners provide first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual ● This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant, country specifications,
special equipment or
accessories.
● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.● The table of contents at the beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where the information is located.
● The index will enable you to search for specific information.
● This Owner's Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.
● The Owner's Manual uses the engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
and engineering code can be
found in the section "Technical
data".
● Directional data, e.g. left or right, or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
● Displays may not support your specific language.
● Display messages and interior labelling are written in bold
letters.
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In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever to
the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 146.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 143.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 207 and
condition 3 241
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 189
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 34,
seats 3 43 and seat belts
3 49
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
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18In briefStarting the engineIgnition switch
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engine: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 2 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 134.Power button
● Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins.
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In brief19Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator D extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 32.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 188.
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20In briefCaution
After running at high enginespeeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 21.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 187.
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Keys, doors and windows21Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 21
Keys .......................................... 21
Radio remote control .................22
Electronic key system ................23
Central locking system ..............24
Automatic locking ......................28
Child locks ................................. 29
Doors ........................................... 30
Load compartment ....................30
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Anti-theft locking system ...........31
Anti-theft alarm system ..............32
Immobiliser ................................ 34
Exterior mirrors ............................ 34
Convex shape ........................... 34
Electric adjustment ....................34
Folding mirrors .......................... 35
Heated mirrors ........................... 35
Interior mirrors ............................. 36
Manual anti-dazzle ....................36
Automatic anti-dazzle ................36
Windows ...................................... 36
Windscreen ............................... 36Power windows......................... 37
Heated rear window ..................38
Heated windscreen ....................39
Sun visors .................................. 40
Roof ............................................. 40
Glass panel ............................... 40Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky itemsto the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 223.
Central locking 3 24.
Starting the engine 3 134.
Radio remote control 3 22.
Electronic key 3 23.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 214.
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Keys, doors and windows23
1. To unclip the cover insert a smallscrewdriver between the back
cover and the remote control.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Extract the flat battery from its location.
4. Replace battery with a battery of the same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
5. Clip the cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while not
in range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 24.Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
● central locking system 3 24
● ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 134
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 22.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
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24Keys, doors and windowsReplacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 100.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
1. To unclip the cover insert a small screwdriver in the cutout.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Extract the flat battery from its location.
4. Replace battery with a battery of the same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
5. Clip the cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 24.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
Pull an interior door handle fully to
unlock and open the respective door.