216Vehicle care
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
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
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 system 3 127 and
close the windows.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
80 km/h . In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow the vehicle using a towing eye. Towing with a tow rope could
cause severe automatic transmission damage. When towing vehicles with
automatic transmission, use flat bed
or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and close cap.
218Vehicle careAppearance careExterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use 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 wiper and 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.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with 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.
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.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Customer information247processing 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 Frequency Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in somevehicles 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.
248IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 180
Adaptive forward lighting .....95, 119
AdBlue .................................. 94, 143
Adjustable air vents ...................131
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........91
Airbag deactivation ................51, 92
Airbag label................................... 46 Airbag system .............................. 46
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 132
Air conditioning system .............. 127
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 131
All-wheel drive ........................... 150
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................218
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic light control ...............116
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............146
Autostop ..................................... 138
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130B
Battery discharge protection ......125
Battery voltage ........................... 103
Bicycle rack .................................. 60
BlueInjection ............................... 143
Bonnet ....................................... 182
Brake and clutch fluid .................222
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 185
Brakes ............................... 150, 185
Breakdown.................................. 215
Bulb replacement ....................... 188
C Capacities .................................. 235
Catalytic converter .....................142
Central locking system ................24
Centre console storage ...............60
Changing tyre and wheel size ...206
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55
Child restraints.............................. 52
Child restraint systems ................52
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............126
Clock............................................. 80
Code ........................................... 103
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
250Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 33
Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heating ........................................ 42
Heating and ventilation system . 126
High beam ........................... 95, 116
High beam assist ..................95, 117
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 14, 77
I
Identification plate .....................225
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 95
Indicators ...................................... 83
Info Display ................................. 100
Information displays...................... 96
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument panel fuse box .........195
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 123
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 220
Interior lighting ............................ 123
Interior lights .............................. 123
Interior mirrors .............................. 33
Interruption of power supply ......148
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 214
K
Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......93, 168
Lashing eyes ............................... 72
Lighting features .........................124
Light switch ................................ 115
Load compartment ................29, 70
Load compartment cover .............71
Load compartment fuse box ......197
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 94
LPG .............................. 85, 171, 227
M Malfunction indicator light ............92
Manual anti-dazzle ......................33
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual transmission .................. 149
Manual windows ..........................34
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display ............................ 96
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................123N
New vehicle running-in ..............134
Number plate light .....................192
O
Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 222, 227
OnStar ........................................ 109
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 19, 140
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ............................ 151
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 232
Performing work ........................182
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power button .............................. 135
Power outlets ............................... 82
Power steering fluid ....................184
Power windows ............................ 34
Preheating ................................... 94
Puncture ..................................... 209
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 247
Radio remote control ...................21
252Vehicle Identification Number ....225
Vehicle jack ................................ 199
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............104
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 181
Vehicle tools ............................... 199
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 233
Ventilation ................................... 126
W Warning chimes .........................103
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 185
Wheel changing .........................209
Wheel covers ............................. 206
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Windows ....................................... 34
Windscreen................................... 34
Windscreen wiper and washer ....77
Winter tyres ............................... 199
Wiper blade replacement ..........187