Vehicle care209
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 147, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
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Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
Vehicle care211and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If the vehicle is washed by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
212Vehicle careIce residues, pollution and continuouswiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.
248Headlight flash ........................... 102
Headlight range adjustment ......102
Headlights................................... 100 Headlights when driving abroad 103
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Head-up display............................ 92 Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel .................70
Heated windscreen .......................38
Heating ........................................ 44
Heating and ventilation system . 109
High beam ........................... 86, 101
High beam assist ..................86, 101
Hill start assist ........................... 139
Horn ....................................... 13, 71
I
Identification plate .....................221
Ignition switch positions .............123
Immobiliser .................................. 33
Indicators ...................................... 77
Inductive charging ........................75
Info Display ................................... 90
Instrument cluster ........................76
Instrument panel fuse box .........192
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 106
Instrument panel overview ........... 10Interior care ............................... 212
Interior lighting ............................ 106
Interior lights ...................... 106, 190
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......135
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 207
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .......84, 163
Lashing eyes ............................... 65
LED headlights ...................103, 185
Lighting features .........................107
Light switch ................................ 100
Load compartment ................29, 62
Load compartment cover .............64
Loading information .....................67
Low beam ..................................... 86
Low fuel ....................................... 86
M
Malfunction indicator light ............82
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode ............................. 135
Manual transmission .................. 136Manual windows ..........................36
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................105
N
New vehicle running-in ..............122
Number plate light .....................190
O Object detection systems ...........150
Odometer ..................................... 78
Oil, engine .......................... 219, 223
Opel Connect................................ 98
Outside temperature ....................73
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P Panoramic view system ..............159
Parking ................................ 18, 128
Parking assist ............................ 150
Parking brake ....................... 83, 138
Parking lights ............................. 105
Particulate filter ........................... 129
Performance .............................. 227
Performing work ........................176
Power button .............................. 123
Power outlets ............................... 74
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 85
Puncture ..................................... 203
249QQuickheat ................................... 117
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 243
Radio remote control ...................21
Rain sensor .................................. 87
REACH ....................................... 235
Reading lights ............................ 106
Rear floor storage cover ..............64
Rear fog light ...............87, 105, 185
Rear seats ................................... 45
Rear view camera ...................... 162
Rear window wiper and washer ..73
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 219, 223
Refuelling ................................... 167
Registered trademarks ...............239
Reverse light............................... 185
Reversing lights .........................105
Ride control systems ..................139
Roadside assistance ....................98
Roof .............................................. 39
Roof load ...................................... 67
Roof rack ..................................... 67
S Safety belts ................................... 46
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 42
Seat belt ........................................ 8Seat belt reminder .......................81
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Seat heating ................................. 44
Seat position ................................ 41
Selective catalytic reduction .......130
Selector lever.............................. 134
Service ............................... 119, 215
Service display ............................ 80
Service information ....................215
Service vehicle soon .................... 83
Side airbag system ......................52
Side blind spot alert ..............87, 158
Sidelights .................................... 100
Side turn lights ........................... 189
Software acknowledgement .......235
Software update ......................... 238
SOS .............................................. 98
Spare wheel ............................... 203
Speed limiter......................... 87, 143
Speedometer ............................... 77
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................124
Steering ...................................... 122
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 70
Steering wheel controls ...............70
Stop engine .................................. 83
Stop-start system........................ 126
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61Sun visor lights .......................... 107
Sun visors .................................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 83
T
Tachometer ................................. 78
Tail lights ................................... 185
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Through-loading facility ................62
Tools .......................................... 194
Tow bar....................................... 169
Towing ................................ 169, 208
Towing another vehicle .............209
Towing equipment .....................170
Towing the vehicle .....................208
Trailer hitch ................................. 169
Trailer towing ............................. 170
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................133
Tread depth ............................... 198
Trip odometer .............................. 78
Turn lights ............................ 81, 104
Tyre chains ................................ 199
Tyre deflation detection system . 197
Tyre designations ......................195
Tyre pressure ............................ 196
Tyre pressures ........................... 231
Tyre repair kit ............................. 199
250UUltrasonic parking assist............. 150
Upholstery .................................. 212
USB port ....................................... 74
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vauxhall Connect .........................98
Vehicle battery ........................... 179
Vehicle checks............................ 176
Vehicle data ................................ 223
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 240
Vehicle dimensions .................... 229
Vehicle identification number ....221
Vehicle jack ................................ 194
Vehicle messages .......................94
Vehicle personalisation ...............95
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 175
Vehicle tools ............................... 194
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 109
W
Warning chimes ........................... 94
Warning lights ............................... 77
Warning triangle .......................... 66
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 178Wheel Tightening torque ....................203
Wheel changing .........................202
Wheel covers ............................. 198
Wheels and tyres .......................195
Windows ....................................... 35
Windscreen................................... 35
Windscreen wiper and washer ....71
Winter tyres ............................... 195
Wiper blade replacement ..........181