18In briefElectronic climate control system
● Press Ê. LED illuminates in the
button when activated.
● Temperature, air distribution and cooling are regulated
automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 45.
Electronic climate control system
3 120.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 147.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 188 and
condition 3 216.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 169.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 41,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
Storage83● Do not drive with an open loadcompartment. In addition, the
number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated correctly if the doors are closed.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 210) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
Weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and
secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
200 kg for H1 Roof height
variants and 150 kg for H2 Roof
height variants (excludes
Platform cab conversions). The
roof load is the combined weight
of the roof rack and the load.
84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Horn ........................................... 85
Steering column controls ...........85
Windscreen wiper and washer ..86
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 87
Outside temperature ..................87
Clock ......................................... 88
Power outlets ............................. 89
Cigarette lighter ......................... 90
Ashtrays .................................... 90
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 92
Trip odometer ............................ 92
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 92
Fuel economy gauge .................93
Service display .......................... 94
Control indicators ......................94Turn lights.................................. 97
Seat belt reminder .....................98
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Service vehicle soon .................99
Stop engine ............................... 99
Brake system ............................. 99
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Gear shifting ............................ 100
Electronic Stability Control ......100
Electronic Stability Control off . 100
Engine coolant temperature ....100
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 101
Engine oil pressure ..................101
Fuel economy mode ................102
Low fuel ................................... 102
Stop-start system ....................102
Exterior light ............................ 102
High beam ............................... 102
Front fog lights ......................... 103
Rear fog light ........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Speed limiter ........................... 103
Tachograph ............................. 103
Door open ................................ 103Displays..................................... 103
Driver Information Centre ........103
Info Display .............................. 104
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................105
Engine oil level ........................ 106
Trip computer ............................. 106
Tachograph ................................ 108
Instruments and controls97Control indicators in the roof
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 97XSeat belt reminder 3 98vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 98Ó ONAirbag activation 3 98* OFFAirbag deactivation 3 98pCharging system 3 99ZMalfunction indicator light
3 99jService vehicle soon 3 99CStop engine 3 99RBrake system 3 99uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 100kjGear shifting 3 100RElectronic Stability Control
3 100ØElectronic Stability Control
off 3 100WEngine coolant temperature
3 100!Preheating 3 101YAdBlue 3 101wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 101IEngine oil pressure 3 101ECOFuel economy mode 3 102YLow fuel 3 102DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 102\Autostop inhibited (Stop-
start system) 3 1029Exterior light 3 1028Exterior light 3 102CHigh beam 3 102>Fog light 3 103øRear fog light 3 103mCruise control 3 103USpeed limiter 3 103&Tachograph 3 103yDoor open 3 103
Turn lights
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn light or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn lights are on.
Bulb replacement 3 177.
Fuses 3 183.
Instruments and controls101Illuminates red when the engine isrunning
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 171.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
The control indicator must be blue
before continuing driving.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
AdBlue Y illuminates yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as
soon as possible, to avoid prevention
of engine starts.
Illuminates together with control
indicator j to indicate a system
failure or as a warning that engine
starting may not be possible after a
certain distance. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
A corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre 3 103.
AdBlue percentage remaining can
also be checked by pressing button
repeatedly on end of wiper lever.
Trip computer 3 106.
AdBlue 3 142.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 99 and a
corresponding message appears inthe Driver Information Centre when a puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 99 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a
tyre without a pressure sensor is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 190.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
164Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
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. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on thecoupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 80 km/h must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.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 3 216.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 m above sea level.Since engine power decreases as
altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10% for every 1000 m of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 210.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially in the case of heavy trailers. The
vertical coupling load should never
fall below 25 kg.
166Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................167
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 167
Vehicle storage ........................167
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....168
Vehicle checks ........................... 168
Performing work ......................168
Bonnet ..................................... 168
Engine oil ................................. 169
Engine air filter ........................ 170
Engine coolant ......................... 171
Power steering fluid .................171
Washer fluid ............................ 172
Brakes ..................................... 172
Brake fluid ............................... 172
Vehicle battery ......................... 173
Diesel fuel filter ........................175
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....175
Wiper blade replacement ........176
Bulb replacement .......................177
Headlights ............................... 177
Front fog lights ......................... 178
Front turn lights .......................178
Tail lights ................................. 178
Side turn lights ......................... 179Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 179
Reversing light ......................... 180
Number plate light ...................181
Fog tail light ............................. 181
Interior lights ............................ 182
Instrument panel illumination ...183
Electrical system ........................183
Fuses ....................................... 183
Instrument panel fuse box .......184
Vehicle tools .............................. 187
Tools ........................................ 187
Wheels and tyres .......................188
Tyres ....................................... 188
Winter tyres ............................. 188
Tyre designations ....................188
Tyre pressure .......................... 188
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 190
Tread depth ............................. 191
Changing tyre and wheel size . 192
Wheel covers ........................... 192
Tyre chains .............................. 192
Tyre repair kit .......................... 193
Wheel changing .......................196
Spare wheel ............................ 197
Jump starting ............................. 199Towing....................................... 200
Towing the vehicle ...................200
Towing another vehicle ...........201
Appearance care .......................202
Exterior care ............................ 202
Interior care ............................. 204
Vehicle care167General 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 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.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash the vehicle. Wax painted parts of the vehicle.
Exterior care 3 202.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Since the durability of AdBlue is limited to two years, fluid should
be exchanged if it is too old. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
● Fit the number plate, if necessary.