18In briefTransmission
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
quite to the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 151.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
Automatic transmission 3 148.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 222 and
condition 3 254
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 205
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 46 and seat belts
3 54
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
96Instruments and controlsFlashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators, accompanied by a warning
chime and a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check
J illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow
A minor engine fault has been
detected.Illuminates red
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 152.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not applied
automatically. The application or the
release are faulty.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
o illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Automatic operation is deactivated or
faulty. Activate automatic operation
again or have the cause remedied by a workshop in the event of a fault.
Automatic operation 3 152.
Electric parking brake fault E illuminates yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake has a fault
3 152.
202Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................202
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 202
Vehicle storage ........................203
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....204
Vehicle checks ........................... 204
Performing work ......................204
Bonnet ..................................... 204
Engine oil ................................. 205
Engine coolant ......................... 206
Washer fluid ............................ 207
Brakes ..................................... 207
Brake fluid ............................... 207
Vehicle battery ......................... 207
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....209
Wiper blade replacement ........209
Bulb replacement .......................210
Halogen headlights ..................210
LED headlights ........................ 211
Fog lights ................................. 211
Tail lights ................................. 212
Side turn lights ......................... 215
Number plate light ...................215
Interior lights ............................ 215
Instrument panel illumination ...215Electrical system ........................216
Fuses ....................................... 216
Engine compartment fuse box . 217
Instrument panel fuse box .......218
Vehicle tools .............................. 220
Tools ........................................ 220
Wheels and tyres .......................221
Winter tyres ............................. 221
Tyre designations ....................221
Tyre pressure .......................... 222
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 223
Tread depth ............................. 224
Changing tyre and wheel size . 224
Wheel covers ........................... 225
Tyre chains .............................. 225
Tyre repair kit .......................... 225
Wheel changing .......................228
Spare wheel ............................ 230
Jump starting ............................. 233
Towing ....................................... 234
Towing the vehicle ...................234
Towing another vehicle ...........235
Appearance care .......................236
Exterior care ............................ 236
Interior care ............................. 238General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
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 warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.
Vehicle care203Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Cold protection covers
In order to prevent the accumulation
of snow at the radiator cooling fan, it is recommended to install removable
protection covers.
The protection covers must be
professionally installed, consult a
workshop.
Caution
The protection covers must be removed when one of the
following conditions occur:
● The ambient temperature is abbove 10° C.
● When the vehicle is towed.
● The vehicle is driven at speeds
above 120 km/h.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
Vehicle care207Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 242.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe DANGER and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below DANGER seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 242.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Service and maintenance243All of the recommended viscositygrades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.Washer fluid
Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
AdBlue Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 144.
266Index.................................................... 221
A Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 202
Active emergency braking ..100, 171
Active head restraints ...................46
Adaptive cruise control .......100, 163
AdBlue .................................. 98, 144
Adjustable air vents ...................132
Advanced parking assist ............178
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........95
Airbag deactivation ................61, 95
Airbag label................................... 56 Airbag system .............................. 56
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Air conditioning system .............. 125
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 132
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................236
Armrest ................................... 51, 52
Ashtrays ....................................... 88 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................28Automatic transmission .............148
Autostop ............................... 99, 140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 132
B Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 105
BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 204
Brake and clutch fluid .................242
Brake and clutch system .............96
Brake assist ............................... 154
Brake fluid .................................. 207 Brakes ............................... 151, 207
Breakdown.................................. 234
Bulb replacement ....................... 210
C Capacities .................................. 252
Catalytic converter .....................144
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............123
Centre console storage ...............70
Changing tyre and wheel size ...224
Charging system .......................... 95
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65
Child restraints.............................. 62
Child restraint systems ................62
Cigarette lighter ........................... 87
267Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............124
Clock............................................. 84
Collision damage repair ..............258
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 80
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............242
Cruise control ....................100, 158
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curtain airbag system .................. 60
Curve lighting.............................. 116
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............116
Declaration of conformity ............255
DEF ............................................ 144
Deflation detection system ...........98
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................144
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......209
Diesel particle filter ...............98, 143
Door open .................................. 101
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 192
Driver assistance systems ..........158
Driver Information Centre ...........101Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 197
Driving hints ................................ 135
E Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 216
Electric parking brake ...96, 151, 152
Electric parking brake fault ...........96
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes ..149
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....97, 155
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......204
Engine compartment fuse box ...217
Engine coolant ........................... 206
Engine coolant temperature ........97
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 92
Engine data ............................... 249
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Engine identification ...................245
Engine oil ................... 205, 242, 246
Engine oil level monitor ................92
Engine oil pressure ......................98
Entry lighting .............................. 123
Event data recorders ..................261
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 236Exterior light ................................. 99
Exterior lighting ....................13, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ........................................... 150
First aid ......................................... 76
First aid kit ................................... 76
Fixed air vents ........................... 133
Fog light ..................................... 100
Fog lights ................................... 211
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Forward collision alert................. 169
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front pedestrian protection ........174
Front seats.................................... 46
Fuel............................................. 193
Fuel for diesel engines ..............195
Fuel for petrol engines ...............193
Fuel gauge ................................... 92
Fuses ......................................... 216
G Gauges ......................................... 90
Gear shifting ................................. 97
General information ...................197
Glass panel .................................. 43
Glovebox ..................................... 69
Glovebox cooler ......................... 133