126Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................126
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 126
Vehicle storage ........................127
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....127
Vehicle checks ........................... 128
Performing work ......................128
Bonnet ..................................... 128
Engine oil ................................. 129
Engine coolant ......................... 130
Washer fluid ............................ 131
Brakes ..................................... 131
Brake fluid ............................... 131
Vehicle battery ......................... 131
Wiper blade replacement ........133
Bulb replacement .......................134
Halogen headlights ..................134
Front fog lights ......................... 136
Front turn lights .......................136
Tail lights ................................. 137
Side turn lights ......................... 138
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 138
Number plate light ...................139Interior lights ............................ 139
Instrument panel illumination ...139
Electrical system ........................140
Fuses ....................................... 140
Engine compartment fuse box . 141
Instrument panel fuse box .......143
Vehicle tools .............................. 144
Tools ........................................ 144
Wheels and tyres .......................145
Winter tyres ............................. 145
Tyre designations ....................145
Tyre pressure .......................... 146
Tyre pressure monitoring
system .................................... 147
Tread depth ............................. 150
Changing tyre and wheel size . 150 Wheel covers ........................... 150
Tyre chains .............................. 151
Tyre repair kit .......................... 151
Wheel changing .......................154
Spare wheel ............................ 155
Jump starting ............................. 159
Towing ....................................... 160
Towing the vehicle ...................160
Appearance care .......................161
Exterior care ............................ 161
Interior care ............................. 163General 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.
134Vehicle careBulb 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.Halogen headlights
Low beam and high beam
1. On left vehicle side: rotate and pull
out the filling pipe of the
windscreen washer fluid
container.
2. Remove fuse box cover (left side of the vehicle only).
3. Press both clips together anddetach plug connector from bulb.
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4. Remove protective cover.
5. Press spring clip and disengage.
6. Remove bulb from reflectorhousing.
7. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the
reflector.
8. Engage the spring clip.
9. Place headlight protective cover in position and close.
10. Ensure the protective cover is placed correctly to prevent water
leak and heavy condensations.
Sidelight / Daytime running light 1. Remove fuse box cover (left side of the vehicle only).2. Rotate the bulb holderanticlockwise and remove.
