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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.
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218Service and maintenanceUse of engine oils for all petrol
engines with only ACEA quality is
prohibited, since it can cause engine
damage under certain operating
conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 221.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature
viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade
depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 221.All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.Washer fluid
Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
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Technical data221Vehicle data
Recommended fluids and lubricants
European service schedule Required engine oil qualityAll European countries with European service interval 3 216Engine oil qualityPetrol engine
B14NETAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos1 Gen2✔––dexos2–✔✔
All engines except B14NET : In case dexos quality is unavailable, you may use max. 1 l engine oil quality ACEA C3 once
between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 216Ambient temperaturePetrol enginesDiesel enginesdown to -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40SAE 0W-20, SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40below -25 °CSAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40SAE 0W-20, SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
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222Technical dataInternational service schedule
Required engine oil qualityAll countries with international service interval 3 216Engine oil qualityPetrol engine
B14NETAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesdexos1 Gen2✔––dexos2–✔✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below:
All countries with international service interval 3 216Engine oil qualityPetrol engine
B14NETAll other petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)Diesel enginesACEA A3/B4–✔✔ACEA C3–✔✔