In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again, then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 144.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 141.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 195, 3 230.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 178.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 33, 3 40,
3 45.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
128Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 129
Control of the vehicle ...............129
Steering ................................... 129
Starting and operating ...............129
New vehicle running-in ............129
Ignition switch positions ...........130
Power button ........................... 131
Retained power off ..................132
Starting the engine ..................132
Overrun cut-off ........................ 134
Stop-start system ....................134
Parking .................................... 136
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Exhaust filter ............................ 137
Catalytic converter ...................138
AdBlue ..................................... 139
Automatic transmission ..............141
Transmission display ...............141
Selector lever .......................... 142
Manual mode ........................... 143
Electronic driving programmes 143
Fault ........................................ 143
Interruption of power supply ....144Manual transmission ..................144
Drive systems ............................ 145
All-wheel drive ......................... 145
Brakes ........................................ 146
Antilock brake system .............146
Parking brake .......................... 146
Brake assist ............................. 147
Hill start assist ......................... 147
Ride control systems .................147
Traction Control system ..........147
Electronic Stability Control ......148
Descent control system ...........149
Driver assistance systems .........150
Cruise control .......................... 150
Speed limiter ........................... 152
Forward collision alert .............153
Following distance indication ...155
Parking assist .......................... 156
Rear view camera ...................158
Traffic sign assistant ................160
Lane departure warning ..........163
Fuel ............................................ 164
Fuel for petrol engines .............164
Fuel for diesel engines ............166
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....166
Refuelling ................................ 167
Trailer hitch ................................ 171
General information .................171Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 171
Trailer towing ........................... 172
Towing equipment ...................172
146Driving and operatingBrakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. Considerably
more force is needed for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek the assistance of a workshop before
continuing the journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 93.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting-off the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 94.
Adaptive brake light
During full braking, all three brake
lights flash for the duration of ABS
control.Fault9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake
Driving and operating1479Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 93.
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further two seconds.
The brakes release automatically as
soon as the vehicle begins to
accelerate.
The hill start assist is not active during
an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 134.Ride control systems
Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a component of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) 3 148.
TC improves driving stability when necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational after each engine
start as soon as the control indicator
b extinguishes.
When TC operates b flashes.
Driving and operating155
Press V, the current setting is shown
in the Driver Information Centre.
Press V again to change the alert
sensitivity.
Dectivation
The system can be deactivated.
Press V repeatedly until Forward
Collision Alert Off appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
General information9 Warning
Forward collision alert is just a
warning system and does not
apply the brakes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
rapidly, it may not provide you
enough time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full
responsibility for the appropriate
following distance based on traffic, weather and visibility conditions.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver must always be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes.
System limitations
Forward collision alert is designed to warn on vehicles only, but may reactalso to other objects.
In the following cases, forward
collision alert may not detect a vehicle ahead or sensor performance is
limited:
● on winding roads
● when weather limits visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow
● when the sensor is blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt,
windscreen damage or affected
by foreign items, e.g. stickers
Following distance indication
The following distance indication
displays the distance to a preceding
moving vehicle. The system uses the
front camera in the windscreen to
detect the distance of a vehicle
directly ahead in your path. It is active
at speeds above 40 km/h.
Vehicle care175Vehicle careGeneral Information...................175
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 175
Vehicle storage ........................176
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....176
Vehicle checks ........................... 177
Performing work ......................177
Bonnet ..................................... 177
Engine oil ................................. 178
Engine coolant ......................... 179
Power steering fluid .................179
Washer fluid ............................ 180
Brakes ..................................... 180
Brake fluid ............................... 180
Vehicle battery ......................... 181
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....182
Wiper blade replacement ........182
Bulb replacement .......................183
Halogen headlights ..................184
Front fog lights ......................... 185
Tail lights ................................. 186
Number plate light ...................187
Rear fog light ........................... 187
Electrical system ........................188
Fuses ....................................... 188Engine compartment fuse box . 189
Instrument panel fuse box .......190
Load compartment fuse box ....192
Vehicle tools .............................. 194
Tools ........................................ 194
Wheels and tyres .......................194
Winter tyres ............................. 194
Tyre designations ....................195
Tyre pressure .......................... 195
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 196
Tread depth ............................. 200
Changing tyre and wheel size . 201
Wheel covers ........................... 201
Tyre chains .............................. 201
Tyre repair kit .......................... 202
Wheel changing .......................205
Spare wheel ............................ 206
Jump starting ............................. 209
Towing ....................................... 211
Towing the vehicle ...................211
Towing another vehicle ...........212
Appearance care .......................213
Exterior care ............................ 213
Interior care ............................. 215General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
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 warrantyoffered 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.
180Vehicle care
Power steering fluid level normally
does not need to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
conspicuously, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 217.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
Customer information237Depending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used where necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed or reset at any time.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● seat and steering wheel position settings
● chassis and air conditioning settings
● custom settings such as interior lighting
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system
● address book data for use with an
integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system