Vehicle care197BrakesIn the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below the MIN mark,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 239.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to vehicle battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 124.
Disconnecting the battery If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
198Vehicle careReplacing the vehicle batteryNote
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the battery is always
replaced by the same type of battery.
We recommend the use of an original Opel battery.
Note
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Opel
vehicle battery may result in a lower performance.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 230.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of the reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
222Vehicle care
3. Remove the electrical connectioncable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
8. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
9. Connect the compressor plug to
the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.
10. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to I. The tyre is filled
with sealant.
11. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to six bar
whilst the sealant bottle is
emptying (approx. 30 seconds).
Then the pressure starts to drop.
12. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.
Vehicle care2255.Screw tyre inflation hose to valve.
6. Screw air hose onto compressor connection.
7. Switch on ignition. To avoid discharging the battery,we recommend running the
engine.
8. Press on/off switch on the compressor. The tyre is filled withsealant.
9. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to six bar
whilst the sealant bottle is
emptying (approx. 30 seconds).
Then the pressure starts to drop.
10. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.
11. The prescribed tyre pressure should be obtained within ten
minutes.
Tyre pressure 3 255.
When the correct pressure is
obtained, switch off the
compressor by pressing the on/off
switch again.
If the prescribed tyre pressure is
not obtained within ten minutes,
remove the tyre repair kit. Move
the vehicle one tyre rotation.
Reattach the tyre repair kit and
continue the filling procedure for ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre pressure is still not obtained, the
tyre is too badly damaged. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Release excess tyre pressure
using ].
Do not run the compressor for
longer than ten minutes.
12. Push catch on bracket to remove sealant bottle from bracket. Screw
the tyre inflation hose to the free
connection of the sealant bottle.This prevents sealant from
escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in
load compartment.
13. Remove any excess sealant using a cloth.
14. Take the label indicating maximum permitted speed from
the sealant bottle and affix in the
driver's field of view.
15. Continue driving immediately so that sealant is evenly distributedin the tyre. After driving approx.
10 km (but no more than ten
minutes), stop and check tyre
pressure. Screw compressor air
hose directly onto tyre valve and
compressor when doing this.
If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
16. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
264IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 192
Adjustable air vents ...................133
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................49, 93
Airbag label................................... 44 Airbag system .............................. 44
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 134
Air conditioning system .............. 126
Air intake .................................... 133
Air vents...................................... 133
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......94
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................234
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............116
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............143
Autostop ............................... 97, 138
B Battery discharge protection ......124
Battery voltage ........................... 106
Belts.............................................. 41
Bicycle rack .................................. 59Bonnet ....................................... 193
Brake and clutch fluid .................239
Brake and clutch system .............94
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 197
Brakes ............................... 151, 197
Breakdown.................................. 232
Bulb replacement ....................... 199
C Capacities .................................. 254
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 206
Changing tyre and wheel size ...220
Charging system .......................... 93
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 54
Child restraints.............................. 50
Child restraint systems ................50
Cigarette lighter ........................... 83
City mode ................................... 155
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............125
Clock ............................................ 80
Code ........................................... 104
Collision damage repair ..............260
Colour-Info-Display .....................102
266Headlights................................... 115Headlights when driving abroad 117
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heated windscreen .......................34
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system . 125
High beam ........................... 97, 117
High beam assist ..................97, 118
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 15, 77
I
Identification plate .....................243
Ignition switch positions .............136
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 96
Indicators ...................................... 84
Inductive charging ........................82
Information displays...................... 98
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........210
Instrument panel illumination .....207
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 121
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 236
Interior lighting ............................ 121Interior lights ...................... 122, 207
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......146
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 230
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L
Lane departure warning .......94, 179
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light switch ................................ 115
Load compartment ................27, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Loading information .....................73
Low fuel ....................................... 96
LPG .............................. 86, 181, 244
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode .....................145, 150
Manual transmission .................. 147
Manual transmission automated 147
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................24Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................121
N
New vehicle running-in ..............136
Number plate light .....................206
O Object detection systems ...........162
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 239, 244
OnStar ........................................ 110
Operate pedal ............................... 94
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 138
P Parking ................................ 20, 141
Parking assist ............................ 162
Parking brake ............................ 152
Parking lights ............................. 121
Particulate filter ........................... 142
Performance .............................. 249
Performing work ........................193
Pollen filter ................................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power steering.............................. 94
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 95
Puncture ..................................... 226