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
Front fog lights ......................... 211
Tail lights ................................. 212
Side turn lights ......................... 215
Number plate light ...................215
Interior lights ............................ 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 ............................ 229
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.
204Vehicle careEnd-of-life vehicle recoveryInformation 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.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Open the driver's door.
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Vehicle care205
Push the safety catch upwards and
open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 242.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 min.Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up the
engine oil.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
206Vehicle care
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out. If the oil exceeds the maximum level, do
not start the vehicle and contact a
workshop.
Capacities 3 253.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 242.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.9Warning
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.
210Vehicle careBulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.
High beam ( 1) inner bulb.
Low beam ( 2) outer bulb.
High beam (1)
1. Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
2. Press retaining clip downwardsand pull the bulb socket toward
the rear.
222Vehicle careDirectional tyres
Directional tyres should be mounted so that they rotate in the correct
direction. The proper rotation
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Tyre pressure 3 255.
The tyre pressure information label
on the left door frame indicates the
original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 249.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 255.For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
9 Warning
For specific tyres the
recommended tyre pressure as
shown in the tyre pressure table may exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre
pressure as indicated on the tyre.
269RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 265
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor ................................ 100
REACH ....................................... 259
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light .............100, 120, 212
Rear seats .................................... 52
Rear view camera ...................... 188
Rear window wiper and washer ..83
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 242, 246
Refuelling ................................... 195 Registered trademarks ...............262
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................155
Roller blinds ................................. 43
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 77
Roof rack ..................................... 76
S
Safety net .................................... 74
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................94
Seat belts ..................................... 52Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat heating, rear .....................52
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......145
Selective ride control ..................156
Selector lever ............................. 148
Service ............................... 134, 240
Service display ............................ 93
Service information ....................240
Service vehicle soon .................... 95
Side airbag system ......................59
Side blind spot alert ............100, 183
Sidelights .................................... 114
Side turn lights ........................... 215
Software acknowledgement .......259
Software update ......................... 261
Spare wheel ............................... 229
Speed limiter....................... 101, 161
Speedometer ............................... 91
Sport mode ................................ 158
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................139
Steering ...................................... 136
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 80
Steering wheel controls ...............80
Stop engine .................................. 96
Stop-start system........................ 140
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69Sunvisor lights ........................... 122
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 96
T
Tachometer ................................. 91
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 212
Three-point seat belt .................... 53
Tools .......................................... 220
Tow bar....................................... 197
Towing ................................ 197, 234
Towing another vehicle .............235
Towing equipment .....................198
Towing the vehicle .....................234
Trailer coupling ........................... 197
Trailer stability assist .................200
Trailer towing ............................. 197
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................148
Tread depth ............................... 224
Trip odometer .............................. 91
Turn lights ............................ 94, 119
Tyre chains ................................ 225
Tyre deflation detection system . 223
Tyre designations ......................221
Tyre pressure ............................ 222
Tyre pressures ........................... 255
Tyre repair kit ............................. 225