140Driving and operatingThe engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating
performance, power steering 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 bonnet is fully closed.
● 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.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the exhaust filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop.
Climate control 3 128.Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 134.
Vehicle battery discharge protection To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched into a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
Restart of the engine by the driver Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, - with a message is shown in
the Driver Information Centre.
Driving and operating141Restart of the engine by the stop-start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during engine restart might be
noticeable.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. For vehicles
with automatic transmission,
the key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in
position P.
Turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock is felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
176Driving and operatingFit protective cap to prevent the
penetration of foreign bodies into the
filler opening and the system.9 Warning
Due to the system design, an
escape of liquid gas after
releasing the locking lever is
unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.
9 Warning
The liquid gas tank should only be
filled to 80% capacity, for safety
reasons.
The multivalve on the liquid gas tank
automatically limits the fill quantity. If
a larger quantity is added, we
recommend not exposing the vehicle
to the sun until the excess amount
has been used up.
Fuel filler cap
Only use genuine fuel filler caps. Diesel-engined vehicles have special fuel filler caps.
Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for
trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage. E.g. in case of
four bulbs with a power of 5 W each,
the function only detects lamp outage when only a single 5 W lamp remains
or none remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case, use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle when
not in use.Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1000 kg, a speed of 80 km/h must not
be exceeded. The use of a stabiliser
is recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 235.
180Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................180
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 180
Vehicle storage ........................181
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....181
Vehicle checks ........................... 182
Performing work ......................182
Bonnet ..................................... 182
Engine oil ................................. 183
Engine coolant ......................... 184
Power steering fluid .................184
Washer fluid ............................ 185
Brakes ..................................... 185
Brake fluid ............................... 185
Vehicle battery ......................... 186
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....187
Wiper blade replacement ........187
Bulb replacement .......................188
Halogen headlights ..................189
Front fog lights ......................... 190
Tail lights ................................. 191
Number plate light ...................192
Rear fog light ........................... 192
Electrical system ........................193
Fuses ....................................... 193Engine compartment fuse box . 194
Instrument panel fuse box .......195
Load compartment fuse box ....197
Vehicle tools .............................. 199
Tools ........................................ 199
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Winter tyres ............................. 199
Tyre designations ....................200
Tyre pressure .......................... 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 201
Tread depth ............................. 205
Changing tyre and wheel size . 206
Wheel covers ........................... 206
Tyre chains .............................. 206
Tyre repair kit .......................... 207
Wheel changing .......................210
Spare wheel ............................ 211
Jump starting ............................. 214
Towing ....................................... 216
Towing the vehicle ...................216
Towing another vehicle ...........217
Appearance care .......................218
Exterior care ............................ 218
Interior care ............................. 220General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
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 warrantyoffered 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.
184Vehicle careThe engine oil filler cap is located on
the camshaft cover.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out. If the oil exceeds the maximum level, do
not start the vehicle and contact a
workshop.
Capacities 3 234.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -30 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -40 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 222.
Coolant levelCaution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluid
Caution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap / dipstick
or from entering the reservoir.
Vehicle care185
Power steering fluid level normally
does not need to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
conspicuously, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 222.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
194Vehicle careFuse extractorA fuse extractor may be located in the
fuse box in the engine compartment.
Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of use from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
Engine compartment fuse
box
The fuse box is in the engine
compartment.
Disengage the cover, lift it upwards
and remove.
Mini FusesNo.Circuit1Sunroof2Exterior mirror switch / Rain
sensor / Power window DRV3–4–5Electrical brake control module6Intelligent battery sensor7Steering column lock8Transmission control module9–10Rear view camera / Interior rear
view mirror / Headlight switch /
Headlight11Rear window wiper12Heated rear window13Seat, lumbar support14Heated exterior mirrors
Vehicle care197No.Circuit16Adaptive forward lighting17Column lock18Ultrasonic park assist module19Body control module / Regu‐
lated voltage control20Steering wheel21–22Cigarette lighter / DC accessory
power outlet (front)23Cigarette lighter / DC accessory
power outlet (rear center
console)24Spare25Telematics service module26Heated steering wheel27Instrument panel cluster / Info‐
tainment system / Auxiliary
heater switch28Trailer socketNo.Circuit29Info Display / Infotainment
system30Transmission control module31Instrument panel cluster32Infotainment system33Trailer socket34Passive entry / Passive start
module
S/B Fuses
No.Circuit01Power seat switch02Spare03Power windows front04Power windows rear05Logistic mode06Power seat switchNo.Circuit07Spare08Spare
Midi Fuse
No.CircuitM01PTC
Load compartment fuse box
Located in the left side of rear
compartment.
To access the fuses, remove the cover.