Vehicle care203
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than
the rear, swap round front wheels and rear wheels. Ensure that the direction
of rotation of the wheels is the same
as before.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every six years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced and the tyre
pressure monitoring system
reinitialised. 3 1999 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory-approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory-approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Vehicles with alloy wheels: When
mounting steel wheels with alloy
wheel nuts, e.g. when changing to
winter tyres, the wheel covers cannot
be attached to the steel wheels.
204Vehicle careTyre chains
Use tyre chains only on front wheels.
9Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 215/65 R16, 215/60 R17 and
215/55 R18.
On tyres of size 215/65 R16 and
215/60 R17 always use fine mesh
chains suitable for sport utility
vehicles that add no more than
9 mm to the tyre tread and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
On tyres of size 215/55 R18 only usespecial snow chains which are
permitted for Opel Mokka and tyres of these sizes. For further information
contact a workshop.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted
on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is located in the
right side of rear compartment.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
Vehicle care207Note
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre are severely affected, therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be
used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air
hose and withdraw adapter.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 204.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight-
ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 209.
● Never change more than one wheel at a time.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. Pull off
the wheel cover.
Vehicle care211The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and
the battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
●A discharged battery can already
freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
Service and maintenance219driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions, certain service work may be required
more frequently than the regular service interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 88.
Confirmations
Confirmation of service is recorded in the Service and warranty booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
warranty booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 88.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
245Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............219
Cruise control ...................... 97, 153
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 50
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............120
Declaration of conformity ............235
Delayed locking ............................ 27
Descent control system .......95, 152
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......185
Diesel particle filter ....................143
Door open .................................... 98
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre .............98
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 174
Driving hints ................................ 135
E
Electric adjustment ......................32
Electrical system......................... 191
Electronic climate control system 129
Electronic driving programmes ..146
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 151
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............95Electronic Stability Control off....... 95
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......179
Engine compartment fuse box ...191
Engine coolant ........................... 182
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Engine data ............................... 227
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................223
Engine oil ................... 181, 219, 224
Engine oil pressure ......................96
Entry lighting .............................. 125
ERA GLONASS .......................... 114
Event data recorders ..................242
Exit lighting ................................ 126
Exterior care .............................. 215
Exterior light ................................. 97
Exterior lighting ....................13, 116
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ........................................... 146
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Flex-Fix system ............................ 62
Fog light ....................................... 97
Fog lights ................................... 188
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......158
Forward collision alert................. 156Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights ........................... 123
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 61
Fuel............................................. 167
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 173
Fuel for diesel engines ..............168
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......169
Fuel for petrol engines ...............167
Fuel gauge ................................... 86
Fuel selector ................................ 87
Fuses ......................................... 191
G
Gauges ......................................... 85
Gear shifting ................................. 95
General information ...................173
Glovebox ..................................... 60
Glove box lighting .......................125
H Halogen headlights ....................187
Hand brake ................................. 149
Hazard warning flashers ............122
Headlight flash ........................... 118
Headlight range adjustment ......119
Headlights when driving abroad 119
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 33
246Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................78
Heating ........................................ 42
Heating and ventilation system . 127
High beam ........................... 97, 117
High beam assist ..................97, 118
Hill start assist ........................... 150
Horn ....................................... 14, 79
I
Identification plate .....................222
Ignition switch positions .............136
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 96
Indicators ...................................... 85
Info display ................................. 102
Information displays...................... 98
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........193
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 124
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 217
Interior lighting ............................ 124
Interior lights .............................. 124
Interior mirrors .............................. 33
Interruption of power supply ......146
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....58
J
Jump starting ............................. 211K
Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .......95, 166
Lashing eyes ............................... 74
Lighting features .........................125
Light switch ................................ 116
Load compartment ................29, 72
Load compartment cover .............73
Load compartment fuse box ......195
Loading information .....................75
Low fuel ....................................... 96
LPG .............................. 87, 169, 224
M
Malfunction indicator light ............94
Manual anti-dazzle ......................33
Manual mode ............................. 145
Manual transmission .................. 147
Manual windows ..........................34
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel display ............................ 98
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................124
N
New vehicle running-in ..............135
Number plate light .....................190O
Object detection systems ...........159
Odometer ..................................... 85
Oil, engine .......................... 219, 224
OnStar ........................................ 110
Outside temperature ....................81
Overrun cut-off ........................... 139
P Parking ................................ 19, 141
Parking assist ............................ 159
Parking brake ............................ 149
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 229
Performing work ........................180
Pollen filter ................................. 132
Power button .............................. 136
Power outlets ............................... 84
Power steering fluid ....................182
Power windows ............................ 34
Preheating ................................... 95
Puncture ..................................... 207
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 242
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 239
Reading lights ............................ 125
Rear carrier system ......................62
Rear floor storage cover ..............74
248Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 179
Vehicle tools ............................... 196
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 230
Ventilation ................................... 127
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 85
Warning triangle .......................... 74
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 183
Wheel changing .........................207
Wheel covers ............................. 203
Wheels and tyres .......................197
Windows ....................................... 34
Windscreen................................... 34
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........79
Winter tyres ............................... 197
Wiper blade replacement ..........185