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174Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................174
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 174
Vehicle storage ........................175
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....175
Vehicle checks ........................... 176
Performing work ......................176
Bonnet ..................................... 176
Engine oil ................................. 177
Engine coolant ......................... 178
Washer fluid ............................ 178
Brakes ..................................... 179
Brake fluid ............................... 179
Vehicle battery ......................... 179
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....181
Wiper blade replacement ........181
Bulb replacement .......................182
Halogen headlights ..................182
LED headlights ........................ 185
Front fog lights ......................... 185
Tail lights ................................. 185
Side turn lights ......................... 189
Number plate light ...................190
Interior lights ............................ 190Electrical system........................190
Fuses ....................................... 190
Engine compartment fuse box . 191
Instrument panel fuse box .......192
Vehicle tools .............................. 194
Tools ........................................ 194
Wheels and tyres .......................195
Winter tyres ............................. 195
Tyre designations ....................195
Tyre pressure .......................... 196
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 197
Tread depth ............................. 198
Changing tyre and wheel size . 198
Wheel covers ........................... 198
Tyre chains .............................. 199
Tyre repair kit .......................... 199
Wheel changing .......................202
Spare wheel ............................ 203
Jump starting ............................. 207
Towing ....................................... 208
Towing the vehicle ...................208
Towing another vehicle ...........209
Appearance care .......................210
Exterior care ............................ 210
Interior care ............................. 212
Floor mats ............................... 213General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for this
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.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehiclespecifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warrantyoffered by Vauxhall.
Furthermore, such changes may
affect driver assistance systems, may
impact fuel consumption, CO 2
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Vehicle care181● See the Owner's Manual forfurther information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Power saving mode
This mode deactivates electrical
consumers to avoid excessive
discharging of the vehicle battery.
These consumers, such as the
infotainment system, windscreen
wipers, low beam headlights,
courtesy light, etc. can be used for a
total maximum time of about
40 minutes after ignition is switched
off.
Deactivating power saving mode
Power saving mode is deactivated
automatically when the engine is
restarted. Run the engine for a
sufficient charge:
● for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx.
5 minutes
● for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx.
30 minutesDiesel fuel system bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Switch off ignition.
Within one minute after switching off
ignition, operate the wiper lever to
positon the wiper blades vertically on
the windscreen.
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
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182Vehicle careAttach the wiper blade slightly angledto the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do
not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within the engine compartment.
Bulb check After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.Halogen headlights1:high beam, turn light2:low beam
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Vehicle care183High beam
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise andremove it.
2. Withdraw the upper bulb holderfrom the reflector housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the plugconnector by pulling.
4. Replace the bulb and connect it to
the plug connector.
5. Insert and push the bulb holder into the reflector housing by
setting the lug into position.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Turn light
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.
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Vehicle care185Sidelight / daytime running light
In case of defective LEDs, have them replaced by a workshop.
LED headlights Headlights for low and high beam,
sidelights, daytime running lights and turn lights are designed as LEDs and
cannot be changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Front fog lights
The bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle.1. Turn the bulb holder anti- clockwise and remove it from the
reflector housing.
2. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing
the retaining lug.
3. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the
plug connector.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing by turning
clockwise and engage.
Tail lights
Depending on version, tail lights and
brake lights are designed as LEDs. In case of defective LEDs, have them
replaced by a workshop.
Light assembly in the body
Detaching the light assembly
1. Unscrew the two screws that secure the light assembly.
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2. Remove the light assembly bypulling it straight back.
3. Remove the bulb socket. a) Version without LED:
Remove the three screws and
take out.
b) Version with LED:
Remove from the light assembly
by turning it anticlockwise.
4. Remove the bulb. a) Version without LED:
Pull and replace.
1 : tail light / brake light
2 : turn light
b) Version with LED:
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Vehicle care187Pull straight out to remove from
the socket and replace.
Attaching the light assembly 1. Depending on version, attach the bulb carrier to the light assembly
and secure with the three screws
or attach turn light bulb socket.
2. Attach the light assembly to the vehicle body and secure with the
two screws.
Light assembly in the tailgate
Detaching the light assembly
1. Release the cover in the tailgate and remove it.
2. Unscrew the plastic nut by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw the lightassembly from the recesses and
remove.
4. Remove bulb socket. a) Version without LED:
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Press latch to release and remove
bulb socket.
b) Version with LED:
Remove the reverse light bulb
socket from the light assembly by
turning it anticlockwise.
5. Remove bulb. a) Version without LED:
Remove and replace.
1 : tail light
2 : rear fog light or reverse light
b) Version with LED:
Pull straight out to remove and
replace.
Attaching the light assembly 1. Depending on version, attach the bulb carrier to the light assembly
or attach the reverse light bulb
socket.