Instruments and controls115●Speed
● Trip 1 / Trip A , containing:
Distance
Fuel Economy / Average Fuel
Economy
Average Speed
● Trip 2 / Trip B , containing:
Distance
Fuel Economy / Average Fuel
Economy
Average Speed
● Fuel / Fuel Information ,
containing:
Fuel Range
Instant Fuel Economy
● Oil Life
● Tyre Pressure
● Timer
● Traffic Sign Memory
● Following Distance
● Driver Assistance
● Top Consumers
● Economy Trend●ECO Index
● AdBlue Level
On Baselevel display, the pages Oil
Life , Tyre Pressure , Following
Distance , Traffic Sign Memory ,
AdBlue Level , Tyre Load and Speed
Warning are displayed in the Vehicle
information menu, select ?.
Speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Trip 1/A or 2/B
Two independent pages 1/A and 2/B
display the current distance, average
fuel consumption and average speed
since a certain reset.
The distance indicator counts up to a
distance of 9,999 km then restarts at
0.
To reset on Baselevel or Midlevel
display, press Å and confirm reset.
On Uplevel display, press é and
confirm with Å. This only resets the
values on the current displayed page.
The other Trip page stays unaffected.Fuel /Fuel InformationFuel Range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank level and current consumption.
The display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator Y in the
fuel gauge flashes 3 110.Instant Fuel Economy
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Oil Life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in % means
the remaining of current oil life 3 104.
Tyre Pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 262.
116Instruments and controlsTimer
Baselevel display: start and stop
timer with Å. To reset, hold Å when
timer is not running.
Midlevel or Uplevel display: To start
or stop timer, press Å and Å again.
To reset, press Å, choose Reset and
confirm with Å.
Traffic Sign Memory
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 220.
Following Distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 199. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Driver Assistance
Displays the status of several driver
assistance systems:
Adaptive cruise control 3 185.
Forward collision alert 3 196.
Lane keep assist 3 224.AdBlue Level
Displays the level of the AdBlue tank
3 167.
Eco information menu, @
● Top Consumers
● Economy Trend
● ECO Index
On Mid- and Uplevel display the
pages Top Consumers , Economy
Trend and ECO Index are displayed
in the Info Menu, see above.
Top Consumers
List of top comfort consumers
currently switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated.
During sporadic driving conditions,
the engine will activate the heated
rear window automatically to increase the engine load. In this event, the
heated rear window is indicated as
one of the top consumers, without
activation by the driver.Economy Trend
Displays the average consumption
development over a distance of
50 km. Filled segments display the
consumption in 5 km steps and show
the effect of topography or driving
behaviour on fuel consumption.
ECO Index
The average fuel consumption is indicated on an economic scale. For
economical driving, adapt driving
style to keep the indicator within the
green area. The more the indicator
moves towards red, the higher is the
Instruments and controls117fuel consumption. Simultaneously the
average consumption value is
indicated.
Depending on vehicle version, the
Eco Index shows values referring to
trip odometer page A/1 or the current
driving cycle. In the last case, the
indicator is reset when ignition is switched on the next time.
Audio menu G
Enables browsing for music, selecting
from favourites or changing the audio source.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Phone menu $
Enables managing and performing of
phone calls, scrolling through
contacts or operating hands-free
phoning.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Navigation menu §
Enables route guidance.For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Vehicle information menu, ?,
Options or %
The following list contains all possible Options Menu pages. Some may notbe available for your particular
vehicle. Depending on the display
some functions are symbolised.
● Units
● Display
● Info Page Options
● Home Page Options
● Adaptive Cruise
● Speed Warning
● Tyre Load
● Gauges
● Software Information
● Head-up Display
● AdBlue Level
Units
Select display unit system: imperial or metric.Display
Press é and select Sport or Touring
mode. Sport mode includes more
vehicle information, Tour mode
includes more media information.
This setting is only available with
Uplevel display.
Info Page Options
A list of all pages in the Info Menu is
displayed, see above. Select the
pages to be displayed in the Info
Menu. Selected pages have a 0. Non
viewable functions have a blank
checkbox.
Home Page Options
Select, which values are shown on
the Driver Information Center home
page, e.g. speed or fuel range.
Adaptive Cruise
Activates or deactivates intelligent
adaptive cruise control 3 185.
Speed Warning
The speed warning page allows you
to set a speed that you do not want to
exceed.
158Driving and operatingDriving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 162.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 165.
Driving and operating165● Lock the vehicle by pressing thebutton on the door handle or the
button e on the remote control.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 237.Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain time.
Engine exhaust9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Exhaust filter
The exhaust filter is a particle filter for diesel and gasoline engines.
Automatic cleaning process
The exhaust filter system filters soot particles out of the exhaust gases.
The system includes a self-cleaning
function that runs automatically
during driving without any notification. The filter is cleaned by periodically
burning off the soot particles at high
temperature. This process takes
place automatically under set driving
conditions and may take up to
25 minutes. Typically it needs
between seven and twelve minutes.
Autostop is not available and fuel
consumption may be higher during
this period. The emission of smells
and smoke during this process is
normal.
System requires cleaning Under certain conditions, e.g. drivingshort distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and
if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will be
indicated by a warning message in
the Driver Information Centre.
Driving and operating227Fuel
Fuel for petrol engines
Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 or
equivalent.
The engine is capable of running with
fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol
(e.g. named E10).
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating. A lower octane rating can reduce engine power and torque
and slightly increases fuel
consumption.
Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or equivalent can lead to
deposits or engine damage.
Caution
Use of fuel with a lower octane
rating than the lowest possible
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
The engine specific requirements
regarding octane rating are given in
the engine data overview 3 291. A
country-specific label at the fuel filler
flap can supersede the requirement.
Fuel additive
Fuel should contain detergent
additives that help prevent engine
and fuel system deposits from
forming. Clean fuel injectors and
intake valves will allow the emission
control system to work properly. In
certain countries fuel does not
contain sufficient quantities of
additive to keep fuel injectors and
intake valves clean. In these
countries a fuel additive is required for
some engines to make up for this lack
of detergency. Only use fuel additive
approved for the vehicle.
Adding fuel additive to the filled fuel
tank is required at least every
15,000 km or after one year,
whichever occurs first. For further
information, contact your workshop.
Prohibited fuels
Fuels containing oxygenates such as
ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated fuel, are available in
some cities. If these fuels comply with
the previously described
specification, then they are
acceptable to use. However, E85
Vehicle care235Vehicle careGeneral Information...................235
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 235
Vehicle storage ........................236
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....236
Vehicle checks ........................... 237
Performing work ......................237
Bonnet ..................................... 237
Engine oil ................................. 238
Engine coolant ......................... 239
Washer fluid ............................ 240
Brakes ..................................... 240
Brake fluid ............................... 240
Vehicle battery ......................... 241
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....243
Wiper blade replacement ........243
Bulb replacement .......................244
Halogen headlights ..................244
LED headlights ........................ 246
Front fog lights ......................... 246
Tail lights ................................. 248
Side turn lights ......................... 253
Number plate light ...................254
Interior lights ............................ 254Electrical system........................254
Fuses ....................................... 254
Engine compartment fuse box . 255
Instrument panel fuse box .......258
Vehicle tools .............................. 259
Tools ........................................ 259
Wheels and tyres .......................260
Winter tyres ............................. 260
Tyre designations ....................261
Tyre pressure .......................... 261
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 262
Tread depth ............................. 264
Changing tyre and wheel size . 265
Wheel covers ........................... 265
Tyre chains .............................. 266
Tyre repair kit .......................... 266
Wheel changing .......................271
Spare wheel ............................ 271
Jump starting ............................. 275
Towing ....................................... 277
Towing the vehicle ...................277
Towing another vehicle ...........278
Appearance care .......................279
Exterior care ............................ 279
Interior care ............................. 281General 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 warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.
Vehicle care261GSi with Michelin Pilot Super Sport or
Pilot Sport 4 S tyres
This model is factory-fitted with high
performance sports tyres, which have
a reduced performance at low
temperature.9 Danger
Use winter tyres at temperatures
below 0 °C, otherwise damage of
the high performance sports tyres
is possible.
Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 V
215:tyre width, mm60:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kgV:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 160 km/hS:up to 180 km/hT:up to 190 km/hH:up to 210 km/hV:up to 240 km/hW:up to 270 km/h
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of this vehicle. Refer
to the EEC Certificate of Conformity
provided with the vehicle or other
national registration documents.
Optional equipment could reduce the
maximum speed of the vehicle.
Directional tyres
Directional tyres should be mounted
so that they rotate in the correct
direction. The proper rotation
direction is indicated by a symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel.
This also applies to vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Tyre pressure 3 298.
The tyre pressure information label
on the left door frame indicates the
original equipment tyres and the
correspondent tyre pressures.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
Make sure tyre loading setting
matches the current tyre pressure.
Tyre loading 3 262.