Driving and operating137Stop-start systemThe stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emissions. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam.
Activation
The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
DeactivationDeactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Ò. The
deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button illuminates.
AutostopVehicles with manual transmission
An Autostop can be activated at a
standstill.
Activate an Autostop as follows: ● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.Vehicles with automatic transmission If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled
on inclines of 12% or more.Indication
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
Vehicle care187Vehicle careGeneral Information...................187
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 187
Vehicle storage ........................188
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....188
Vehicle checks ........................... 189
Performing work ......................189
Bonnet ..................................... 189
Engine oil ................................. 190
Engine coolant ......................... 191
Washer fluid ............................ 191
Brakes ..................................... 192
Brake fluid ............................... 192
Vehicle battery ......................... 192
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....193
Wiper blade replacement ........194
Bulb replacement .......................194
Halogen headlights ..................195
LED headlights ........................ 197
Front fog lights ......................... 197
Tail lights ................................. 198
Side turn lights ......................... 201
Number plate light ...................202
Interior lights ............................ 202Electrical system........................202
Fuses ....................................... 202
Engine compartment fuse box . 203
Instrument panel fuse box .......204
Vehicle tools .............................. 207
Tools ........................................ 207
Wheels and tyres .......................208
Winter tyres ............................. 208
Tyre designations ....................208
Tyre pressure .......................... 208
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 209
Tread depth ............................. 210
Changing tyre and wheel size . 211
Wheel covers ........................... 211
Tyre chains .............................. 212
Tyre repair kit .......................... 212
Wheel changing .......................215
Spare wheel ............................ 216
Jump starting ............................. 220
Towing ....................................... 222
Towing the vehicle ...................222
Towing another vehicle ...........223
Appearance care .......................224
Exterior care ............................ 224
Interior care ............................. 226General 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.
194Vehicle careWiper blade replacementWindscreen
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.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to 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.
259RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 254
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor .................................. 94
REACH ....................................... 248
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear floor storage cover ..............67
Rear fog light ...............94, 115, 198
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 173
Rear window wiper and washer ..76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 231, 235
Refuelling ................................... 179
Registered trademarks ...............251
Reversing lights .........................115
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof .............................................. 40
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 70
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 44
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat heating ................................. 46
Seat position ................................ 43Selective catalytic reduction .......141
Selector lever ............................. 144
Service ............................... 129, 228
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................228
Service vehicle soon .................... 90
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ..............94, 169
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn lights ........................... 201
Software acknowledgement .......248
Software update ......................... 250
Spare wheel ............................... 216
Speed limiter......................... 94, 153
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................135
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 90
Stop-start system........................ 137
Storage ......................................... 63
Storage compartments .................63
Sunvisor lights ........................... 117
Sun visors .................................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 90T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 198
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 207
Tow bar....................................... 182
Towing ................................ 182, 222
Towing another vehicle .............223
Towing equipment .....................184
Towing the vehicle .....................222
Trailer coupling ........................... 182
Trailer towing ............................. 183
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................144
Tread depth ............................... 210
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn lights ............................ 88, 114
Tyre chains ................................ 212
Tyre deflation detection system . 209
Tyre designations ......................208
Tyre pressure ............................ 208
Tyre pressures ........................... 244
Tyre repair kit ............................. 212
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 161
Upholstery .................................. 226
USB port ....................................... 77
Using this manual ..........................3