198Vehicle care
Lead connection order:1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal (1) of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal (2) of
the discharged vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal (3) of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
(4), such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as
far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
one minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. 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 The towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 185.
Release cap using a suitable tool.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully
using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Vehicle care199Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 32.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Note
Depending on version, it may be
necessary to switch on the engine to
permit operation of brake lights.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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.
Switch on hazard warning flashers
3 111.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 117 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper, on the left vehicle
side.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.
200Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
Trailer hitch 3 162.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences, therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, we recommend one with
textile brushes and a programme
without wax additives. Restrictions for
filmed or matt painted body parts or
decor tapes, see "Polishing and
waxing".
Never use a steam-jet or high-
pressure jet cleaner for the engine
compartment.Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wipers
and rear window wiper must be
switched off and the exterior mirrors
must be folded in. Remove antenna
and external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium, to avoid damage.
226Customer 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 optimising 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.
228IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....171
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 165
Adaptive forward lighting ...........110
AdBlue ................ 100, 105, 141, 205
AdBlue tank ................................ 219
Adjustable air vents ...................127
AGM battery ............................... 171
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........97
Airbag deactivation ................64, 97
Airbag label............................. 59, 64
Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 128
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 128
Air recirculation ...................117, 198
Air vents...................................... 127
Alert ............................................ 104
Antifreeze ................................... 169
Antilock brake system ................ 147
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......99
Anti-theft alarm system ................38
Anti-theft bolts............................. 194
Anti-theft locking system .............. 37
Anti-theft security lock ..................25
Appearance care ........................200
Armrest ........................................ 50
Ashtrays ....................................... 90Automatic anti-dazzle ..................42
Automatic fuel cut-off ..................135
Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic locking ........................31
Autostop ............................. 134, 136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122
B
Battery ........................................ 171
Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery, jump starting.................. 197
Belts.............................................. 55
Bench seat.................................... 76
BlueInjection ............................... 141
Bonnet ....................................... 166
Bottle holders................................ 76
Brake and clutch fluid .................205
Brake assist ............................... 148
Brake fluid .................................. 170
Brakes ............................... 147, 170
Brake system ............................... 98
Breakdown.................................. 198
Bulb replacement ....................... 175
C Capacities .................................. 219
Car Pass ...................................... 22
Catalytic converter .....................140
Central locking system ................26
Centre high-mounted brake light 177
Changing tyre and wheel size ...190
229Charging system .......................... 98
Child locks ................................... 32
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Cigarette lighter ........................... 90
Cleaning the vehicle ...................200
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 88
Coat hooks ................................... 75
Coin holder ................................... 73
Collision damage repair ..............225
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................131
Controls ........................................ 85
Controls in steering wheel ............85
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant ....................................... 169
Coolant and antifreeze ...............205
Coolant heater ............................ 122
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 117
Cornering light ............................ 110
Cruise control ....................102, 152
Cupholders .................................. 75
Curtain airbag system .................. 64D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........109, 110
Declaration of conformity ............221
DEF ............................................ 141
Demisting and defrosting ..............17
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................141
Diesel fuel ................................... 159
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 173
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......173
Diesel particle filter ....................140
Directional tyres ..................186, 195
Distance to service .......................93
Document tray .............................. 75
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................. 102
Door panel storage .......................76
Doors ............................................ 32
Double cab ................................... 76
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........140
Driver assistance systems ..........152
Driver Information Centre ...........102
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 162
Driving economically................... 130
Driving hints ........................ 130, 131
Driving style indicator ...................93E
ECO mode .................................. 130
ecoScoring.................................. 105
Electric adjustment ......................41
Electrical accessories ...................88
Electrical system......................... 181
Electronic climate control system 118
Electronic data recording ..............43
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Program 99,
150, 163
Electronic Stability Program off ...99
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......166
Engine air filter............................ 168
Engine air flow indicator .............168
Engine coolant ........................... 169
Engine coolant temperature ........99
Engine data ............................... 210
Engine Drag Torque Control ......150
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................208
Engine oil ...........167, 205, 209, 219
Engine oil additives ....................205
Engine oil level .......................... 104
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Engine oil viscosity grades .........205
Enhanced Traction function 149, 150
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................225
Exhaust gases ....................140, 198
231JJack ............................................ 185
Journey record............................ 105
Jump starting ............................. 197
K
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 79
Lashing straps .............................. 79
Laying up the vehicle ..........165, 171
LED spotlights ............................ 112
Light covers, misted.................... 112
Lighting ....................................... 108
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................35, 78
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment grille ...............81
Load compartment lighting .........114
Loading information .....................82
Load-through feature ....................76
Low fuel ..................................... 101
Luggage floor net .........................79
M Malfunction indicator light ............98
Manual adjustment ......................40
Manual anti-dazzle ......................42Manual transmission .................. 146
Maximum speed limiter............... 155
Messages ................................... 103
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 40, 42
Misted light covers .....................112
N New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................179
O Object detection systems ...........155
Odometer ..................................... 91
Oil ............................................... 167
Oil, engine .................. 167, 205, 209
Oil pressure ................................ 100
Outside temperature ....................87
Overcab storage ..........................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 20, 139
Parking assist ............................ 155
Parking brake ............................ 148
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Pedals......................................... 131
Performing work ........................166
Phone controls.............................. 85
Phone holder ................................ 73
Pollen filter ................................. 128Power button........................ 18, 132
Power outlets ............................... 88
Power steering fluid ....................169
Power windows ............................ 43
Preheating ......................... 100, 134
Puncture ..................................... 194
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 226
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 225
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear air conditioning system .....121
Rear courtesy lights ....................112
Rear door manual lock .................25
Rear doors .............................. 25, 33
Rear fog light ............................. 101
Rear fog lights ....................108, 112
Rear heating system .................. 120
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 79
Rear seats ................................... 51
2nd row seats ............................ 51
3rd row seats............................. 51
Folding ...................................... 51
Installing .................................... 51
Rear seat access ......................51
Removing .................................. 51
Seat cushion adjustment ...........51
Rear seats lights .........................112
233Tyre designations ......................186
Tyre pressure ............................ 186
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 100, 188
Tyre pressures ........................... 220
Tyre repair kit ............................. 191
Tyres .......................................... 186
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 190
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 155
Underseat storage .......................76
Upholstery .................................. 202
Upshift .......................................... 99
USB socket ................................... 88
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ...................171, 197
Vehicle checks............................ 166
Vehicle data ................................ 209
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 225
Vehicle dimensions .................... 215
Vehicle Identification Number ....207
Vehicle jack ................................ 185
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle security ............................ 37
Vehicle shutdown ......................135
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 165Vehicle tools....................... 185, 198
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 212
Ventilation ................................... 116
W
Warning chimes .........................104
Warning lights ............................... 91
Warning messages .....................103
Warning triangle .......................... 82
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 170
Washing the vehicle ...................200
Welcome lighting ........................114
Wheel changing .........................194
Wheel cover hook .......................185
Wheel covers ............................. 190
Wheels and tyres .......................186
Wheel wrench ............................. 185
Wide view mirror ........................... 42
Windows ....................................... 43
Windscreen................................... 43
Windscreen stickers .....................43
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........86
Winter tyres ............................... 186
Wiper blade replacement ..........174