Driving and operating129● Special programmesautomatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or down hills.
● When starting off in snowy or icy conditions or on other slippery
surfaces, the electronic
transmission control selects a
higher gear automatically.
Kickdown
Pressing down the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown detent will lead
to maximum acceleration
independent of selected driving
mode. The transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on engine
speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, control indicator
g illuminates. Additionally, a
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
The transmission no longer shifts automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, second gear
may also be available in manual
mode. Shift only when the vehicle is
at a standstill.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power supply In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 195.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, release the selector lever.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Release the selector lever trim from the centre console; Poke
with a finger into the leather
socket in front of the selector lever and push the trim upwards at the
front rim from below, as shown in
the illustration. Rotate trim to the
left.
156Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................156
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 156
Vehicle storage ........................157
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....157
Vehicle checks ........................... 158
Performing work ......................158
Bonnet ..................................... 158
Engine oil ................................. 159
Engine coolant ......................... 160
Washer fluid ............................ 161
Brakes ..................................... 161
Brake fluid ............................... 161
Vehicle battery ......................... 162
Wiper blade replacement ........163
Bulb replacement .......................164
Halogen headlights ..................164
Xenon headlights .....................167
Front fog lights ......................... 168
Front turn lights .......................168
Tail lights ................................. 168
Side turn lights ......................... 170
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 171Number plate light...................171
Interior lights ............................ 172
Electrical system ........................172
Fuses ....................................... 172
Engine compartment fuse box . 173
Instrument panel fuse box .......175
Vehicle tools .............................. 177
Tools ........................................ 177
Wheels and tyres .......................178
Winter tyres ............................. 178
Tyre designations ....................178
Tyre pressure .......................... 179
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 180
Tread depth ............................. 184
Changing tyre and wheel size . 184
Wheel covers ........................... 185
Tyre chains .............................. 185
Tyre repair kit .......................... 185
Wheel changing .......................191
Spare wheel ............................ 192
Jump starting ............................. 195
Towing ....................................... 196
Towing the vehicle ...................196
Towing another vehicle ...........197
Appearance care .......................198
Exterior care ............................ 198
Interior care ............................. 200General 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, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.
Vehicle care163Charging the vehicle battery9Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
Jump starting 3 195.
Stop-start system 3 122.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of the reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position. Press the catches on
both sides, tilt wiper blade at a 90°
angle to the wiper arm and remove
upwards.
Insert in reverse order.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Vehicle care195Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
.
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged vehicle battery.
196Vehicle care3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 177.
226I
Identification plate .....................206
Ignition switch positions .............120
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 82
Indicators ...................................... 71
Info Display ................................... 88
Information displays...................... 83
Instrument cluster ........................71
Instrument panel fuse box .........175
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 106
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 200
Interior lighting ............................ 106
Interior lights ...................... 106, 172
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......129
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 195
K
Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......80, 149
Lashing eyes ............................... 60
Light switch ................................ 100Load compartment ................26, 57
Load compartment cover .............59
Loading information .....................61
Low fuel ....................................... 82
LPG ...................................... 73, 152
M
Malfunction indicator light ............79
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 128
Manual transmission .................. 130
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display ............................ 83
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................105
N New vehicle running-in ..............120
Number plate light .....................171
O Object detection systems ...........141
Odometer ..................................... 71
Oil, engine .......................... 203, 207
OnStar .......................................... 95
Operate pedal ............................... 80
Outside temperature ....................67
Overrun cut-off ........................... 122P
Parking ................................ 19, 124
Parking assist ......................80, 141
Parking brake ............................ 132
Parking lights ............................. 105
Particulate filter ........................... 125
Performing work ........................158
Power outlets ............................... 69
Power steering.............................. 80
Power windows ............................ 31
Puncture ..................................... 192
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 223
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 218
Reading lights ............................ 107
Rear floor storage cover ..............59
Rear fog light ...............82, 105, 168
Rear view camera ...................... 145
Rear window wiper and washer ..66
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 203, 207
Reduced engine power ................82
Refuelling ................................... 152 Registered trademarks ...............220
Retained power off .....................121
Reversing lights .........................105
Ride control systems ..................133