Vehicle care185Vehicle careGeneral Information...................185
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 185
Vehicle storage ........................186
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....186
Vehicle checks ........................... 187
Performing work ......................187
Bonnet ..................................... 187
Engine oil ................................. 188
Engine coolant ......................... 189
Washer fluid ............................ 190
Brakes ..................................... 190
Brake fluid ............................... 190
Vehicle battery ......................... 191
Wiper blade replacement ........192
Bulb replacement .......................192
Halogen headlights ..................193
Adaptive forward lighting .........194
Front fog lights ......................... 195
Front turn lights .......................196
Tail lights ................................. 197
Side turn lights ......................... 199
Number plate light ...................199
Interior lights ............................ 200
Instrument panel illumination ...200Electrical system ........................200
Fuses ....................................... 200
Engine compartment fuse box . 201
Instrument panel fuse box .......203
Load compartment fuse box ....204
Vehicle tools .............................. 206
Tools ........................................ 206
Wheels and tyres .......................207
Winter tyres ............................. 207
Tyre designations ....................207
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 207
Tyre pressure .......................... 211
Tread depth ............................. 212
Changing tyre and wheel size . 212 Wheel covers ........................... 212
Tyre chains .............................. 213
Tyre repair kit .......................... 213
Wheel changing .......................217
Spare wheel ............................ 217
Jump starting ............................. 223
Towing ....................................... 224
Towing the vehicle ...................224
Towing another vehicle ...........225
Appearance care .......................226
Exterior care ............................ 226
Interior care ............................. 228General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
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.
Vehicle care207Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 242.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.Tyre designations
E.g. 235/55 R 17 99 V235:Tyre width, mm55:Cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:Belt type: RadialRF:Type: RunFlat17:Wheel diameter, inches99:Load index e.g. 99 is
equivalent to 775 kgV:Speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 160 km/hS:up to 180 km/hT:up to 190 km/hH:up to 210 km/hV:up to 240 km/hW:up to 270 km/h
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Performance 3 239.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they rollin the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure monitoringsystem
The tyre pressure monitoring system
checks the pressure of all four tyres
once a minute when vehicle speed
exceeds a certain limit.Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre pressure condition and does not replace
regular tyre maintenance by the
driver.
All wheels must be equipped with pressure sensors and the tyres must
have the prescribed pressure.
212Vehicle careTemperature dependencyThe tyre pressure depends on the
temperature of the tyre. During
driving, tyre temperature and
pressure increase. Tyre pressure
values provided on the tyre
information label and tyre pressure
chart are valid for cold tyres, which means at 20 °C.
The pressure increases by nearly
10 kPa for a 10 °C temperature
increase. This must be considered
when warm tyres are checked.
The tyre pressure value displayed in
the Driver Information Centre shows
the actual tyre inflation pressure. A
cooled down tyre will show a
decreased value, which does not
indicate an air leak.
Tread depth Check tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).For safety reasons it is recommended
that the tread depth of the tyres on
one axle should not vary by more than 2 mm.
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than
the rear, swap round front wheels and rear wheels periodically. Ensure that
the direction of rotation of the wheels
is the same as before.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
nominal tyre pressure and make
other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced. 3 2079 Warning
The use of unsuitable tyres or
wheels may lead to accidents and will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
Vehicle care213If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Vehicles with steel wheels: When
using locking wheel nuts, do not
attach wheel covers.
Tyre chains
Use tyre chains only on front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
sizes 225/55 R17.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
Vehicle care217dinghies etc. They can be located on
the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air
hose and withdraw adapter.
Wheel changing
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-slippery surface. The
front wheels must be in the
straight-ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.●Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
Jacking positions
The jacking positions shown refer to
the use of lifting arms and accessory
jacks used for changing winter /
summer tyres.
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform centrically under the recess
of the sill.
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel The spare wheel can be classified as
a temporary spare wheel depending
on the size compared to the other
mounted wheels and country
regulations. In this case a permissible maximum speed applies, even
though no label at the spare wheel
indicates this.
Vehicle care219Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. The permissible maximum
speed on the label on the temporary
spare wheel is only valid for the
factory-fitted tyre size.
Fitting the spare wheel
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 217.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the
wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
9 Warning
Ensure to use always the correct
wheel bolts if changing the
wheels. When installing the spare
wheel, the bolts for alloy wheels can also be used.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove.
Steel wheels with cover: Pull off
the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel
nut caps with a screwdriver and
remove. To protect the wheel,
place a soft cloth between the
screwdriver and the alloy wheel.
Alloy wheels with centre wheel
bolt cap: Disengage centre cap by
inserting and pulling the extractor
3 206 in the recess of the brand
emblem.
Vehicle care2219. Install the wheel wrench ensuringthat it is located securely and
tighten each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
Install centre cap on alloy wheels.
11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 217,
the vehicle tools 3 206 and the
adapter for the locking wheel nuts
3 70.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment
1. Stow the damaged wheel facing upwards in the well.
2. Place the loop end of the strapthrough the left rear lashing eye.
3. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.4. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the right rear lashing eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
7. Place the floor cover over the damaged wheel.
8. If equipped, secure coupling ball bar in the bag to a lashing eye in
the load compartment.
9. Fold out the load compartment partition before opening the soft
top.
254IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 185
Active head restraints ...................48
Adaptive forward lighting ....95,
118, 194
Adjustable air vents ...................135
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars ........................................... 91
Airbag deactivation ................63, 91
Airbag label................................... 59 Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 136
Air conditioning system .............. 128
Air intake .................................... 135
Air vents...................................... 135
Antilock brake system ................ 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......93
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................226
Armrest ......................................... 55
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 84
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................32
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................25
Automatic transmission .............145Autostop..................................... 140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 134
B Battery discharge protection ......126
Battery voltage ........................... 104
Bonnet ....................................... 187
Brake and clutch fluid .................231
Brake and clutch system .............92
Brake assist ............................... 151
Brake fluid .................................. 190
Brakes ............................... 149, 190
Breakdown.................................. 224
Bulb replacement ....................... 192
C
Capacities .................................. 241
Catalytic converter .....................144
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............72
Changing tyre and wheel size ...212
Charging system .......................... 91
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Cigarette lighter ........................... 84
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............127
Clock............................................. 82
Code ........................................... 103