In brief19Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever
quite to the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 161.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 158.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 233 and
condition 3 266
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 216
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 48 and seat belts
3 58
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
20In briefStarting the engineIgnition switch
● turn key to position 1
● move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
● manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal
automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal
● Diesel engine: wait until control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes
● turn key to position 2 and release
after engine has been started
Starting the engine 3 148.Start power button
● manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal
● automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selectorlever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal
● press Start/Stop button
● release button after starting procedure begins
In brief21Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator D extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 150.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P . Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 36.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 215.
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.
Keys, locks 3 22.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 214.
Instruments and controls91Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 92
Steering wheel adjustment ........92
Steering wheel controls .............92
Heated steering wheel ...............92
Horn ........................................... 93
Windscreen wiper and washer ..93
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 95
Outside temperature ..................95
Clock ......................................... 96
Power outlets ............................. 96
Inductive charging .....................97
Cigarette lighter ......................... 98
Ashtrays .................................... 98
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 99
Instrument cluster ......................99
Speedometer ........................... 100
Odometer ................................ 100
Trip odometer .......................... 100
Tachometer ............................. 101
Fuel gauge .............................. 101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101Engine oil level monitor...........102
Service display ........................ 102
Control indicators ....................103
Turn lights ................................ 103
Seat belt reminder ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners .......104
Airbag deactivation ..................104
Charging system .....................104
Malfunction indicator light ........105
Service vehicle soon ...............105
Stop engine ............................. 105
System check .......................... 105
Brake and clutch system .........105
Parking brake .......................... 106
Electric parking brake ..............106
Electric parking brake fault ......106
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...106
Gear shifting ............................ 106
Overload indicator ...................106
Descent control system ...........107
Lane keep assist .....................107
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........107
Engine coolant temperature ....107
Preheating ............................... 107
Exhaust filter ............................ 107
AdBlue ..................................... 108
Deflation detection system ......108
Engine oil pressure ..................108
Low fuel ................................... 109Autostop.................................. 109
Exterior light ............................ 109
High beam ............................... 109
Low beam ................................ 109
High beam assist .....................109
LED headlights ........................ 109
Front fog lights ......................... 109
Rear fog light ........................... 109
Rain sensor ............................. 109
Cruise control .......................... 109
Adaptive cruise control ............110
Vehicle detected ahead ...........110
Side blind spot alert .................110
Active emergency braking .......110
Speed limiter ........................... 110
Door open ................................ 110
Displays ..................................... 111
Driver Information Centre ........111
Info Display .............................. 113
Head-up display ......................115
Rear view display ....................116
Vehicle messages ......................117
Warning chimes .......................117
Vehicle personalisation ..............118
Telematics services ...................122
Opel Connect .......................... 122
Instruments and controls99Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
Depending on the version, the Driver
Information Centre may vary.
Overview
OTurn signal 3 103XSeat belt reminder 3 103vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 104VAirbag deactivation 3 104pCharging system 3 104ZMalfunction indicator light
3 105CService vehicle soon 3 105YStop engine 3 105JSystem check 3 105RBrake and clutch system
3 105m , oParking brake 3 106
Electric parking brake 3 106uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 106RGear shifting 3 106LLane keep assist 3 107bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 107!Preheating 3 107%Exhaust filter 3 107YAdBlue 3 108wDeflation detection system
3 108IEngine oil pressure 3 108Y oLow fuel 3 109W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 107DAutostop 3 1098Exterior light 3 1099Low beam 3 109CHigh beam 3 109fHigh beam assist 3 109òDescent control system
3 107>Front fog lights 3 109øRear fog light 3 109
Instruments and controls105Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
C illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.Illuminates together with other control
indicators, accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check
J illuminates yellow or red.
Illuminates yellow
A minor engine fault has been
detected.
Illuminates red A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch systemR illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low.
Driving and operating1470:ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:ignition on power mode: ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating, control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable2:engine start: release key after
engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Engine start
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .Ignition on power mode without
starting the engine
Press Start/Stop without operating
clutch or brake pedal. Control
indicators illuminate and most
electrical functions are operable.Engine and ignition off
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode
or when engine is running and vehicle
is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened,
provided the ignition was on
previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Start/Stop for about three
seconds 3 148. Steering wheel locks
as soon as vehicle is stationary.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch the ignition on power mode or start the
engine directly.
148Driving and operating9Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
a message may be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Hold the electronic key with buttons
outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 24.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 26.Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.