222Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
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.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 207.
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 3 157, 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
224Vehicle careAppearance careExterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle 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.
254Customer informationOnline servicesIf your vehicle has a radio networkconnection, this allows data to be
exchanged between your vehicle and other systems. The radio network
connection is made possible by
means of a transmitter device in your
vehicle or a mobile device provided
by you (e.g. a smartphone). Online
functions can be used via this radio
network connection. These include
online services and applications /
apps provided to you by the
manufacturer or other providers.
Proprietary services
In the case of the manufacturer's
online services, the relevant functions are described by the manufacturer in
an appropriate location (e.g. Owner's
Manual, the manufacturer's website) and the associated data protection
information is provided. Personal
data may be used to provide online
services. Data exchange for this
purpose takes place via a protected
connection, e.g. using the
manufacturer's IT systems provided
for the purpose. Collection,processing and use of personal data
for the purposes of preparation of services take place solely on the
basis of legal permission, e.g. in the
case of a legally prescribed
emergency communication system or a contractual agreement, or by virtue
of consent.
You can activate or deactivate the services and functions (which are
subject to charges to some extent)
and, in some cases, the vehicle's
entire radio network connection. This
does not include statutory functions
and services such as an emergency
communication system.
Third party services If you make use of online services
from other providers (third parties),
these services are subject to the
liability and data protection and usage conditions of the provider in question.
The manufacturer frequently has no
influence over the content exchanged
in this regard.Therefore, please note the nature,
scope and purpose of the collection
and use of personal data within the
scope of third party services provided by the service provider in question.
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and immobiliser.
It is also used in connection with
conveniences such as radio remote
controls for door locking / unlocking and starting. RFID technology in Opel vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any
other Opel system containing
personal information.
256IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 187
Active emergency braking ....94, 157
Adaptive forward lighting ...........112
AdBlue .................................. 92, 141
Adjustable air vents ...................127
Advanced parking assist ............164
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........89
Airbag deactivation ................56, 89
Airbag label................................... 51 Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 129
Air conditioning system .............. 120
Air intake .................................... 129
Air vents...................................... 127
Antilock brake system ................ 148
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......91
Anti-theft alarm system ................32
Anti-theft locking system .............. 31
Appearance care ........................224
Armrest ................................... 46, 47
Ashtrays ....................................... 79 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................36
Automatic light control ...............111
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............144
Autostop ............................... 93, 137
Auxiliary heater ........................... 127B
Battery discharge protection ......118
Battery voltage ........................... 101 Belts.............................................. 48
BlueInjection ............................... 141
Bonnet ....................................... 189
Brake and clutch fluid .................231
Brake and clutch system .............91
Brake assist ............................... 149
Brake fluid .................................. 192
Brakes ............................... 148, 192
Breakdown.................................. 222
Bulb replacement ....................... 194
C Capacities .................................. 243
Catalytic converter .....................140
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............117
Centre console storage ...............64
Changing tyre and wheel size ...211
Charging system .......................... 90
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 60
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............119
257Clock............................................. 77
Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 73
Convex shape .............................. 34
Coolant and antifreeze ...............231
Cruise control ...................... 94, 151
Cupholders .................................. 63
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............112
Declaration of conformity ............245
DEF ............................................ 141
Deflation detection system ...........93
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................141
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......193
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver alert .................................. 176
Driver assistance systems ..........151
Driver Information Centre .............95
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 183
Driving hints ................................ 132
E Electric adjustment ......................34
Electrical system......................... 202
Electronic climate control system 123Electronic driving programmes ..145
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....92, 149
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......92
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......188
Engine compartment fuse box ...203
Engine coolant ........................... 191
Engine coolant temperature ........92
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 238
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................234
Engine oil ................... 190, 231, 235
Engine oil level monitor ................87
Engine oil pressure ......................93
Entry lighting .............................. 117
Event data recorders ..................251
Exhaust filter ......................... 92, 140
Exit lighting ................................ 117
Exterior care .............................. 224
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................13, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 34
F Fault ........................................... 146
First aid ......................................... 69First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 129
Folding mirrors ............................. 35
Forward collision alert................. 156
Front airbag system .....................54
Front fog lights .............94, 114, 197
Front pedestrian protection ........160
Front seats.................................... 43
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............177
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......179
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 85 Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 202
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 91
General information ...................182
Glass panel .................................. 40
Glovebox ..................................... 63
H Halogen headlights ....................195
Hand brake ................................. 148
Hazard warning flashers ............113
Headlight flash ........................... 111
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights................................... 110
Headlights when driving abroad 112
258Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 42
Head-up display............................ 99 Heated mirrors ............................. 35
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel .................73
Heated windscreen .......................39
Heating ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 119
High beam ........................... 94, 111
High beam assist ..........................94
Hill start assist ........................... 149
Horn ....................................... 14, 74
I
Identification plate .....................233
Ignition switch positions .............132
Immobiliser .................................. 34
Indicators ...................................... 84
Inductive charging ........................78
Info Display ................................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........204
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 116
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 226
Interior lighting ............................ 116
Interior lights ...................... 116, 202
Interior mirrors .............................. 36Interruption of power supply ......146
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 220
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .......91, 175
Lashing eyes ............................... 68
LED headlights ........................... 197
Lighting features .........................117
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................30, 64
Load compartment cover .............67
Loading information .....................70
Low beam ..................................... 94
Low fuel ....................................... 93
LPG ...................................... 85, 179
M
Malfunction indicator light ............90
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual mode ............................. 145
Manual transmission .................. 147
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................115N
New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................202
O
Object detection systems ...........161
Odometer ..................................... 84
Oil, engine .......................... 231, 235
OnStar ........................................ 105
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Panoramic view system ..............171
Parking ................................ 19, 139
Parking assist ............................ 161
Parking brake ....................... 91, 148
Parking lights ............................. 115
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Performance .............................. 239
Performing work ........................189
Power button .............................. 133
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power saving mode ....................134
Power windows ............................ 37
Preheating ................................... 92
Puncture ..................................... 216
Q
Quickheat ................................... 127
260VValet mode ................................... 97
Vehicle battery ........................... 192
Vehicle checks............................ 189
Vehicle data ................................ 235
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 251
Vehicle dimensions .................... 242
Vehicle Identification Number ....233
Vehicle jack ................................ 207
Vehicle messages .....................101
Vehicle personalisation .............102
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 188
Vehicle tools ............................... 207
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 241
Ventilation ................................... 119
W Warning chimes .........................101
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 191
Wheel changing .........................215
Wheel covers ............................. 211
Wheels and tyres .......................208
Windows ....................................... 36Windscreen................................... 36
Windscreen wiper and washer ....74
Winter tyres ............................... 208
Wiper blade replacement ..........194