162Vehicle careNote
In countries where the tyre pressure monitoring system is legally
required, the use of wheels without
pressure sensors will invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.
Low tyre pressure condition
A detected low tyre pressure
condition is indicated by illumination
of control indicator w 3 88 together
with a warning chime. In vehicles with Multifunction version of the Driver
Information Centre, a corresponding message is also displayed.
If w illuminates, stop as soon as
possible and inflate the tyres as
recommended 3 191.
After inflating, driving may be
required to update the tyre pressure
values in the system. During this time
w may illuminate.
If w illuminates at lower temperatures
and extinguishes after some driving,
this could be an indicator for
approaching a low tyre pressure
condition. Check tyre pressure of all
four tyres.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased, switch off ignition.
Only mount wheels with pressure
sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure
value cannot be recognised by the
system and w flashes for several
seconds then illuminates
continuously. In vehicles with
Multifunction version of the Driver Information Centre, a corresponding
message is also displayed.
A spare wheel or temporary spare
wheel is not equipped with pressure
sensors. The tyre pressure
monitoring system is not operationalfor these wheels. For the further three wheels, tyre pressure monitoring
system remains operational.
Spare wheel 3 168, Wheel changing
3 166.
Control indicator w and (depending
on version) a corresponding message
appears at each ignition cycle until
the tyres are inflated to the correct
tyre pressure.
Driver Information Centre 3 91.
Relearn function
After changing wheels, the tyre
pressure monitoring system needs to recalculate. The relearn process
takes up to 20 minutes of driving with
a minimum speed of 20 km/h.
If problems occur during the relearn
process, control indicator w flashes
for several seconds then illuminates
continuously and (depending on
version) a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Driver Information Centre 3 91.
172Vehicle care4. Switch on electrical consumers(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Release the cap by carefully lifting
with a screwdriver. To prevent
damage, it is recommended to place
a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 159.
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.
Caution
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.
Note
If neutral cannot be selected on
vehicles with manual transmission
automated (MTA), the vehicle must
only be towed with the drive wheels
raised off the ground.
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.
194Customer informationVehicle data recording
and privacy
Event data recorders Data storage modules in the
vehicle
A large number of electronic
components of your vehicle contain
data storage modules temporarily or
permanently storing technical data
about the condition of the vehicle,
events and errors. In general, this
technical information documents the
condition of parts, modules, systems
or the environment:
● operating conditions of system components (e.g. filling levels)
● status messages of the vehicle and its single components (e.g.
number of wheel revolutions / rotational speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration)
● dysfunctions and defects in important system components● vehicle reactions in particulardriving situations (e.g. inflation of
an airbag, activation of the
stability regulation system)
● environmental conditions (e.g. temperature)
This data is exclusively technical and
helps identifying and correcting errors as well as optimizing vehicle
functions.
Motion profiles indicating travelled
routes cannot be created with this
data.
If services are used (e.g. repair
works, service processes, warranty
cases, quality assurance),
employees of the service network
(manufacturer included) are able to
read out this technical information
from the event and error data storage
modules applying special diagnostic
devices. If required, you will receive
further information at these
workshops. After an error has been
corrected, the data is deleted from the
error storage module or it is
constantly overwritten.When using the vehicle, situations
may occur in which technical data
related to other information (accident
report, damages on the vehicle,
witness statements etc.) may be
associated with a specific person -
possibly, with the assistance of an
expert.
Additional functions contractually
agreed upon with the client (e.g.
vehicle location in emergency cases)
allow the transmission of particular
vehicle data from the vehicle.
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles 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 dooropeners. RFID technology in Opel
vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any
other Opel system containing
personal information.
198GGauges ......................................... 77
Gear shifting ................................. 86
General information ...................139
Generic warning .............82, 97, 116
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Gross Vehicle Weight ...................68
H
Halogen headlights ....................149
Hand brake ................................. 128
Hazard warning flashers ............101
Headlamp washer......................... 73
Headlight flash ........................... 100
Headlight range adjustment ......101
Headlights................................... 100
Headlights when driving abroad 101
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 107
High beam ........................... 90, 100
Hill start assist ...................... 86, 128
Horn ....................................... 14, 71
I
Identification plate .....................181
Ignition switch positions .............115
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 90Indicators...................................... 77
Information displays...................... 91
Initial drive information.................... 6
Installing seats .............................. 42
Instrument cluster ........................77
Instrument panel fuse box .........157
Instrument panel illumination .....155
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 103
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............61
Interior care ............................... 176
Interior lighting ......................91, 103
Interior lights ...................... 104, 154
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 55
J
Jump starting ............................. 170
K Kerb weight................................... 68Key number .................................. 20
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Language ..................................... 91
Lashing eyes ......................... 66, 68
Laying up the vehicle ..................147Light switch ................................ 100
Load compartment ................28, 63
Load compartment cover .............64
Load compartment grille ...............67
Load compartment lighting .........105
Loading ............................. 38, 41, 42
Loading information .............68, 188
Loadspace dimensions ...............188
Lock cylinders ............................... 20
Low engine oil level .....................89
Low fuel ....................................... 89
Luggage floor net .........................66
Lumbar support ............................ 37
M
Malfunction indicator light ............84
Manual adjustment ......................30
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual door locks ........................22
Manual mode ............................. 125
Manual transmission .................. 122
Manual transmission automated 123
Manual windows ..........................32
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................103
Multifunction display .....................91
N Natural gas ................................. 190
New vehicle running-in ..............115
Number plate light .....................153