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.
