In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on
the selector lever and engage the
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 122.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positiono:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 123.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 160, 3 191.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 144.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 30, 3 36,
3 46.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
Storage69● The load must not obstruct theoperation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 181) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load (which
includes the weight of the roof
rack) is 100 kg. The roof load is
the combined weight of the roof
rack and the load.
70Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Steering wheel adjustment ........71
Steering wheel controls .............71
Horn ........................................... 71
Windscreen wiper/washer .........72
Rear window wiper/washer .......72
Headlamp washer .....................73
Outside temperature ..................73
Clock ......................................... 73
Power outlets ............................. 75
Cigarette lighter ......................... 76
Ashtrays .................................... 76
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 77
Instrument cluster ......................77
Speedometer ............................. 77
Odometer .................................. 77
Trip odometer ............................ 77
Tachometer ............................... 77
Fuel gauge ................................ 78
Fuel selector .............................. 78
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Service display .......................... 79Transmission display .................80
Control indicators ......................80
Generic warning ........................82
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................83
Airbag and belt tensioners .........83
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........84
Brake system ............................. 85
Brake pad wear ......................... 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....85
Transmission ............................. 85
Gear shifting .............................. 86
Hill start assist ........................... 86
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........86
Electronic Stability Control ........86
Engine coolant temperature ......87
Preheating ................................. 87
Diesel particle filter ....................87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 88
Engine oil pressure ....................88
Change engine oil .....................89
Low engine oil level ...................89
Low fuel ..................................... 89
Drain fuel filter ........................... 90
Immobiliser ................................ 90
Stop-start system ......................90
Exterior light .............................. 90High beam................................. 90
Fog light ..................................... 91
Rear fog light ............................. 91
Cruise control ............................ 91
Door open .................................. 91
Information displays .....................91
Driver Information Centre ..........91
Vehicle messages ........................96
Warning chimes .........................96
Fuel system messages ..............97
Trip computer ............................... 97
82Instruments and controlsControl indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 53, 3 84.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 82OTurn signal 3 83XSeat belt reminder 3 83vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 83*Airbag deactivation 3 84pCharging system 3 84ZMalfunction indicator light
3 84RBrake system 3 85FBrake pad wear 3 85uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 85sTransmission 3 85[ ÒGear shifting 3 86ZHill start assist 3 86rUltrasonic parking assist
3 86RElectronic Stability Control
3 86$Engine coolant temperature
3 87!Preheating 3 87%Diesel particle filter 3 87wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 88IEngine oil pressure 3 88,
Change engine oil 3 89SLow engine oil level 3 89$Low fuel 3 89UDrain fuel filter 3 90dImmobiliser 3 90ÆStop-start system 3 908Exterior light 3 90µExterior light failure 3 90CHigh beam 3 90>Fog light 3 91øRear fog light 3 91mCruise control 3 91(Door open 3 91
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 90, t 3 90, Z 3 86 or r
3 86.
88Instruments and controlsextinguishes. Depending on version,
a warning message may also be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre 3 91.
If possible, do not allow engine speed
to drop below 2000 rpm during the
cleaning process.
Control indicator % illuminates when
diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 121.
Stop-start system 3 117.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with a warning chime and, in
vehicles with Multifunction version of
the Driver Information Centre 3 91,a corresponding message also
appears when a puncture or severely
under-inflated tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After several
seconds w illuminates continuously.
Consult a workshop.
Depending on version, a
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 161.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 91.Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear (or move selector lever to N).
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Instruments and controls97● Vehicles with manualtransmission automated; brake
pedal has not been depressed
when starting the engine.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; an
incorrect gear has been selected when starting-off or during
driving.
● Vehicles with manual transmission automated; whenthe vehicle is at a standstill, if
engine is running and a gear is engaged; transmission
automatically shifts to N in certain
situations.
● If the clutch temperature is too high in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a transmission fault is detected
in vehicles with manual
transmission automated.
● If a warning message, e.g. low tyre pressure, appears in the
Driver Information Centre.When the vehicle is parked
and/or the driver's door is opened
● When the key is in the ignition switch.
Fuel system messages
Fuel cut-off system
In the event of a collision of a certain
severity, the fuel system is cut-off and
the engine is switched off
automatically, for safety reasons.
Control indicator 9 3 82 illuminates if
the fuel cut-off switch is triggered and, depending on version, a
corresponding warning message may also appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 91.
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven, refer
to " Vehicle shutdown " 3 116.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on version, the following
functions may be selected by
pressing TRIP repeatedly on the end
of the wiper lever:
Standard version ● outside temperature (if available)
● range
● distance travelled
Driving and operating139Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Vehicles with natural gas engine may
require special towing equipment.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 80 km/h.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 191.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 181.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
Vehicle care141Vehicle careGeneral Information...................141
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 141
Vehicle storage ........................142
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....142
Vehicle checks ........................... 143
Performing work ......................143
Bonnet ..................................... 143
Engine oil ................................. 144
Engine coolant ......................... 145
Power steering fluid .................145
Washer fluid ............................ 146
Brakes ..................................... 146
Brake fluid ............................... 146
Vehicle battery ......................... 147
Wiper blade replacement ........148
Bulb replacement .......................149
Halogen headlights ..................149
Fog lights ................................. 151
Tail lights ................................. 151
Side turn signal lights ..............152
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 152
Number plate light ...................153Interior lights ............................ 154
Instrument panel illumination ...155
Electrical system ........................155
Fuses ....................................... 155
Engine compartment fuse box . 156
Instrument panel fuse box .......157
Vehicle tools .............................. 159
Tools ........................................ 159
Wheels and tyres .......................160
Winter tyres ............................. 160
Tyre designations ....................160
Tyre pressure .......................... 160
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 161
Tread depth ............................. 163
Changing tyre and wheel size . 163 Wheel covers ........................... 163
Tyre chains .............................. 164
Tyre repair kit .......................... 164
Wheel changing .......................166
Spare wheel ............................ 168
Jump starting ............................. 170
Towing ....................................... 172
Towing the vehicle ...................172
Towing another vehicle ...........173
Appearance care .......................173
Exterior care ............................ 173
Interior care ............................. 176General 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 warrantyoffered 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.