180Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................180
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 180
Vehicle storage ........................181
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....181
Vehicle checks ........................... 182
Performing work ......................182
Bonnet ..................................... 182
Engine oil ................................. 183
Engine coolant ......................... 184
Power steering fluid .................184
Washer fluid ............................ 185
Brakes ..................................... 185
Brake fluid ............................... 185
Vehicle battery ......................... 186
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....187
Wiper blade replacement ........187
Bulb replacement .......................188
Halogen headlights ..................189
Fog lights ................................. 190
Tail lights ................................. 191
Number plate light ...................192
Rear fog light ........................... 192
Electrical system ........................193
Fuses ....................................... 193Engine compartment fuse box . 194
Instrument panel fuse box .......195
Load compartment fuse box ....197
Vehicle tools .............................. 199
Tools ........................................ 199
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Winter tyres ............................. 199
Tyre designations ....................200
Tyre pressure .......................... 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 201
Tread depth ............................. 205
Changing tyre and wheel size . 206
Wheel covers ........................... 206
Tyre chains .............................. 206
Tyre repair kit .......................... 207
Wheel changing .......................209
Spare wheel ............................ 212
Jump starting ............................. 214
Towing ....................................... 215
Towing the vehicle ...................215
Towing another vehicle ...........217
Appearance care .......................218
Exterior care ............................ 218
Interior care ............................. 220General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
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 warrantyoffered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.
Vehicle care181Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
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, wellventilated 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.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.
184Vehicle careThe engine oil filler cap is located on
the camshaft cover.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 235.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -30 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -40 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 222.
Coolant levelCaution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluid
Caution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap / dipstick
or from entering the reservoir.
220Vehicle careOperate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
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 a
weak 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, e.g. zips, 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.
249Control indicators.......................... 87
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............222
Cruise control ...................... 95, 155
Cupholders .................................. 58
Curtain airbag system .................. 50
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............238
DEF ............................................ 143
Delayed locking ............................ 27
Descent control system .......93, 154
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................143
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......187
Diesel particle filter ....................142
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........155
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 176
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical system......................... 193
Electronic climate control system 128Electronic driving programmes ..147
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............93
Electronic Stability Control off....... 93 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......181
Engine compartment fuse box ...194
Engine coolant ........................... 184
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 230
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................226
Engine oil ................... 183, 222, 227
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 124
ERA GLONASS .......................... 113
Event data recorders ..................244
Exit lighting ................................ 125
Exterior care .............................. 218
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................13, 115
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ........................................... 148
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Flex-Fix system ............................ 60Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 190
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......160
Forward collision alert................. 158
Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights ........................... 122
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 59
Fuel............................................. 169
Fuel for diesel engines ..............170
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......171
Fuel for petrol engines ...............169
Fuel gauge ................................... 84
Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 193
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................176
Glovebox ..................................... 58
Glove box lighting .......................124
H Halogen headlights ....................189
Hand brake ......................... 150, 151
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights when driving abroad 118