
Vehicle care217Towing another vehicle
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
Caution
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

226Technical dataIdentification plate
The identification plate is located on
the right hand door pillar.
Information on identification plate:1:manufacturer's name2:type approval number3:vehicle identification number4:permissible gross vehicle
weight rating in kg5:permissible gross train weight
in kg6:maximum permissible front axle load in kg7:maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8:engine type9:engine identification code10:fabrication number11:vehicle paint code
Note
The identification plate on your
vehicle may differ from the
illustration shown.
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identifier code and enginenumber
Stamped on the engine cylinder block
and on a label attached to the timing
chain cover, depending on variant.
Engine identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code. Engine data
3 228.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.

254Customer information● Vehicle reactions in particulardriving situations (e.g. inflation of
an airbag, activation of the
stability regulation system).
● Environmental conditions (e.g. temperature).
These data are exclusively technical and help identifying and correcting
errors as well as optimizing vehicle
functions.
Motion profiles indicating travelled
routes cannot be created with these
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 are deleted from
the error storage module or they are
constantly overwritten.When using the vehicle, situations
may occur in which these 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 door
openers. RFID technology in Opel
vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any
other Opel system containing
personal information.

256IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....182
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 176
Adaptive forward lighting ...112, 188
AdBlue ........................ 100, 144, 223
AdBlue gauge ............................... 92
AdBlue tank ................................ 246
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........97
Airbag deactivation ................61, 97
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 118
Air intake .................................... 131
Air suspension ........................... 141
Air suspension system................ 216
Air vents...................................... 130
Antifreeze ................................... 179
Antilock brake system ................ 155
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......99
Anti-theft alarm system ................34
Anti-theft bolts............................. 208
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Anti-theft security lock ..................23
Appearance care ........................217
Armrest ........................................ 49
Ashtrays ....................................... 90Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic locking ...................24, 27
Autostop ....................... 18, 136, 137
Auxiliary heater ........................... 124
B Battery ........................................ 182
Battery discharge protection ......116
Battery, jump starting.................. 213
Belts.............................................. 53
BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 177
Bottle holders................................ 74 Brake assist ............................... 157
Brake fluid .......................... 181, 223
Brakes ............................... 155, 181
Brake system ............................... 99
Breakdown.................................. 216
Bulb replacement ....................... 185
Bus Rear seats ................................. 50
C Cabin bulkhead grille ....................80
Capacities .................................. 246
Cargo management system ........77
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 192
Changing tyre and wheel size ...204

257Charging system .......................... 98
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 90
Cleaning the vehicle ...................217
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............117
Clock ............................................ 88
Coat hooks ................................... 74
Collision damage repair ..............253
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 85
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant ....................................... 179
Coolant and antifreeze ...............223
Coolant heater ............................ 124
Cornering light ....................112, 188
Coupling ball bar ........................173
Cruise control ....................102, 160
Cupholders .................................. 74
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ...............111
Declaration of conformity ............249DEF............................................ 144
Demisting and defrosting ..............16
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................144
Diesel fuel ................................... 169
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 184
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......184
Diesel particle filter ....................143
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................. 102
Doors ............................................ 28
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........143
Drink holders ................................ 74
Driver assistance systems ..........160
Driver Information Centre ...........103
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 172
Driving economically................... 134
Driving hints ................................ 134
E ECO mode .................................. 134
ecoScoring.................................. 105
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical accessories ...................88
Electrical system......................... 194
Electronic climate control system 119
Electronic driving programmes ..153
Electronic Stability Program .....
................................ 100, 158, 173
Electronic Stability Program off . 100Emergency exit .......................39, 41
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......177
Engine compartment fuse box ...196
Engine coolant ........................... 179
Engine coolant temperature ......100
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 92
Engine data ............................... 228
Engine Drag Torque Control ......158
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Engine identification ...................226
Engine oil ...........178, 223, 227, 246
Engine oil additives ....................223
Engine oil level monitor ................93
Engine oil pressure ....................101
Engine oil viscosity grades .........223
Enhanced Traction function....... ................................ 157, 158, 160
Event data recorders ..................253
Exhaust gases ............................ 143
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 217
Exterior light ............................... 102
Exterior lighting ....................14, 109
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault ........................................... 154
Fire extinguisher ........................... 81
First aid ......................................... 81

258First aid kit ................................... 81
Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Fog light ..................................... 102
Fog lights ............................ 113, 188
Folding mirrors ............................. 37
Folding seat .................................. 74
Front airbag system .....................60
Front courtesy light .....................114
Front fog lights ....................109, 113
Front reading light....................... 115
Front seats.................................... 44
Front storage ................................ 74
Front turn signal lights ...............189
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 171
Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring) ............................ 105
Fuel for diesel engines ..............169
Fuel gauge ................................... 92
Fuel tank ..................................... 246
Fuse box ............................. 196, 197
Fuses ......................................... 194
G
Gauges ......................................... 90
General information ...................172
Glass panel .................................. 41
Glovebox ..................................... 74
Glovebox cooler ......................... 131Grab handles ................................ 76
Ground clearance .......................141
H
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 156
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ......111
Headlights .................. 109, 110, 186
Headlights when driving abroad 111
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 43
Heated exterior mirrors .................16
Heated mirrors ............................. 37
Heated rear window ...............16, 41
Heating ........................................ 50
Heating and ventilation system . 117
High beam ......................... 102, 110
High beam assist ................102, 110
Hill start assist ........................... 157
Horn ....................................... 15, 85
Hub cap hook ............................. 199
I
Identification plate .....................226
Idle speed control .......................137
Ignition switch positions .............135
Immobiliser .................................. 35
Indicators ...................................... 90
Info display ................................. 103
Information displays.................... 103Infotainment system ...................103
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................90
Instrument panel fuse box .........196
Instrument panel illumination .....194
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............73
Interior care ............................... 219
Interior lighting ............................ 114
Interior lights ...................... 114, 193
Interior mirrors .............................. 38
Interruption of power supply ......155
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 63
J Jack ............................................ 199
Journey record............................ 105
Jump starting ............................. 213
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......99, 168
Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Lashing straps .............................. 76
Laying up the vehicle ..................182
Light covers, misted.................... 113
Lighting ....................................... 109

259Lighting features.........................116
Light switch ................................ 109
Limited-slip rear axle ..................160
Load compartment .................24, 76
Load compartment fuse box ......197
Load compartment grille ...............80
Load compartment lighting .........114
Loading information .....................82
Low fuel ..................................... 101
Luggage floor net .........................76
M Malfunction indicator light ............98
Manual adjustment ......................36
Manual anti-dazzle ......................38
Manual door locks ........................23
Manual mode ............................. 153
Manual transmission............. 17, 151
Manual transmission automated ......................... 17, 151
Manual windows ..........................39
Messages ................................... 104
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 36, 38
Misted light covers .....................113
N
New vehicle running-in ..............135
Number plate light .....................192O
Object detection systems ...........164
Odometer ..................................... 91
Oil ............................................... 178
Oil, engine .......................... 223, 227
Oil level ......................................... 93
Oil pressure ................................ 101
Outside temperature ....................87
Overcab storage ..........................76
Overhead console .......................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 137
P Parking ................................ 19, 140
Parking assist ............................ 164
Parking brake ............................ 156
Parking ticket holder .....................41
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Pedals......................................... 134
Performing work ........................177
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power door locks ..........................27
Power outlets ............................... 88
Power side step ............................ 28
Power sliding door ........................28
Power steering fluid ....................180
Power take-off ............................ 173
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ......................... 100, 136
Puncture ............................. 205, 208R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 254
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 86
REACH ....................................... 253
Reading lights ............................ 115
Rear air conditioning system .....123
Rear bench seat storage ..............75
Rear courtesy light...................... 114
Rear doors ................................... 32
Rear fog light ............................. 102
Rear fog lights ....................109, 113
Rear heating system .................. 121
Rear reading light .......................115
Rear reversing lens ......................39
Rear seats ................................... 50
Bus ............................................ 50
Installing .................................... 50
Rear seat access ......................50
Removing .................................. 50
Rear storage ................................. 76
Rear view camera ...................... 166
Rear windows .............................. 39
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 223, 227
Refuelling ................................... 170 Registered trademarks ...............253
Remote control ............................. 22
Retractable parking brake ..........156

261UUltrasonic parking assist............. 164
Underseat storage .......................75
Upholstery .................................. 219
Upshift .......................................... 99
USB socket ................................... 88
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ...................182, 213
Vehicle checks............................ 177
Vehicle data ................................ 227
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 253
Vehicle dimensions .................... 237
Vehicle Identification Number ....225
Vehicle jack ................................ 199
Vehicle messages .....................104
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 176
Vehicle tools ............................... 199
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 230
Ventilation ................................... 117
W
Warning chimes .........................104
Warning lights ............................... 90
Warning triangle .......................... 80
Washer and wiper systems .........16Washer fluid ............................... 181
Washing the vehicle ...................217
Wheel changing .........................208
Wheel covers ............................. 204
Wheels and tyres .......................200
Wheel wrench ............................. 199
Wide view mirror .....................38, 41
Window guard............................... 80
Windows ................................. 38, 39
Windscreen................................... 38
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........86
Winter tyres ............................... 200
Wiper blade replacement ..........185