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Vehicle care197Vehicle careGeneral Information...................197
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 197
Vehicle storage ........................199
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....199
Vehicle checks ........................... 200
Performing work ......................200
Bonnet ..................................... 200
Engine oil ................................. 201
Engine coolant ......................... 202
Washer fluid ............................ 202
Brakes ..................................... 203
Brake fluid ............................... 203
Vehicle battery ......................... 203
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....205
Wiper blade replacement ........205
Bulb replacement .......................206
Halogen headlights ..................206
LED headlights ........................ 208
Front fog lights ......................... 208
Tail lights ................................. 208
Side turn lights ......................... 211
Number plate light ...................212
Interior lights ............................ 212Electrical system........................212
Fuses ....................................... 212
Engine compartment fuse box . 213
Instrument panel fuse box .......214
Vehicle tools .............................. 216
Tools ........................................ 216
Wheels and tyres .......................217
Winter tyres ............................. 217
Tyre designations ....................218
Tyre pressure .......................... 218
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 219
Tread depth ............................. 220
Changing tyre and wheel size . 221
Wheel covers ........................... 221
Tyre chains .............................. 221
Tyre repair kit .......................... 222
Wheel changing .......................225
Spare wheel ............................ 226
Jump starting ............................. 230
Towing ....................................... 231
Towing the vehicle ...................231
Towing another vehicle ...........232
Appearance care .......................233
Exterior care ............................ 233
Interior care ............................. 235
Floor mats ............................... 236General 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 warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.
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Vehicle care199Vehicle storageStorage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Note that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Initialize the power
windows 3 40.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
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Vehicle care203Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 242.
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 fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe DANGER and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below DANGER seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 242.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 118.
Replacing the vehicle battery Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
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208Vehicle care
2. Press retaining clip upwards andpull the bulb socket toward the
rear.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb socket and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing.
5. Fit the cap on.
Front turn lights
In case of defective LEDs, have them replaced by a workshop.
Side light
In case of defective LEDs, have them
replaced by a workshop.
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
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Tail lights
Tail lights, daytime running lights and
centre high-mounted brake light are
designed as LEDs. In case of failure,
have LEDs replaced by a workshop.
Light assembly in the body
1. Open the tailgate then unclip the access cover on the relevant side.
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2. Slacken the lamp fixing nut usinga box spanner or socket.
To avoid losing the nut if it drops
into the wing trim, first place a
cloth below it.
3. Manually unscrew and remove the lamp fixing nut.
4. Disengage the retaining clip, while pushing the lamp out
slightly.5. From the outside, carefully withdraw the light assembly from
recess and remove. Take care
that the cable duct remains in
position.
6. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise and remove it from
the light assembly.7. Detach the bulb from the bulb socket and replace the bulb.
Brake light( 1)
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Vehicle care2117. Detach the bulb from the bulbsocket and replace the bulb:
Reverse light ( 1)
Rear fog light ( 2)
8. Insert the bulb socket into the light
assembly. Fit the light assembly in the recess and tighten the lamp
fixing nut from the inside. Attach
the cover.
Centre high-mounted brake light The centre high-mounted brake light
is designed as LED and can not be
changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Bulb check
Switch on the ignition, operate and
check all lights.Side turn lights
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. Slide the lamp housing forward and remove it at the back.
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214Vehicle careNo.Circuit1Climate control2Steering wheel4Electric parking brake6Air vent16Front fog lights18Right high beam (Halogen) /
Right headlight (LED)19Left high beam (Halogen) /
Right headlight (LED)21StarterNo.Circuit22Heated windscreen26Additional Heater / Heated
windscreen
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and lock it.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is behind a cover in the
instrument panel at the left side. Open
the cover and remove it by pressing
the lock.
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox and
remove the cover.
Depending on the version, different
instrument panel fuse boxes are
available:
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216Vehicle careNo.Circuit11Doors lock / Tailgate lock12Stop-start system / Diagnostic
connector module / Brake
system13Infotainment / Climate control
system14Alarm siren15Climate control system16Stop-start system / Brake
system17Instrument cluster19Column electrical assembly /
Steering wheel controls21Anti-theft alarm system22Camera / Rain sensor / Auto‐
matic light control23Seat belt reminder24Automatic transmission /
Advanced parking assist /
Panoramic view systemNo.Circuit25Airbag26Electronic Stability Control27Alarm28OnStar29Infotainment32Cigarette lighter / Power outlet front34Heated rear window / Heated
windscreen / Inductive charging35Light switch / Diagnostic
connector module36LightingVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel Open the floor cover of the load
compartment 3 73.
Remove the cover of the tool box.
The jack, the towing eye, chocks and
the tools are located in the tool box.