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236Driving and operating
● Pull out rotary knob and turnclockwise as far as it will go.
Inserting the coupling ball bar
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar
in the opening and push firmly
upwards until it audibly engages.
The rotary handle snaps back into its
original position, resting against the
coupling ball bar without a gap.9 Warning
Do not touch rotary handle during
insertion.
Lock the coupling ball bar by turning
the key to position e. Remove the key
and close the protective flap.
Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed
● Green marking on rotary knob must point towards green
marking on coupling ball bar.
● There must be no gap between the rotary handle and the
coupling ball bar.
● The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
● The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
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Driving and operating237Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 200.
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Vehicle care239General 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, 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.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 and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the 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 the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
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248Vehicle careLow beam (1)
1. Rotate cap anticlockwise andremove it.
2. Rotate the bulb holderanticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb holder from the
reflector housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the plug connector by pulling.
4. Replace the bulb and connect it to
the plug connector.
5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the lugs into the reflector housing
and rotate clockwise to secure.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
High beam (2)
1. Rotate cap anticlockwise and remove it.
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Vehicle care2492.Withdraw the bulb holder from the
reflector housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the plug connector by pulling.
4. Replace the bulb and connect it to
the plug connector.
5. Insert and push the bulb holder into the reflector housing by
setting the lug into position.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Front turn signal (3)
1. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb
socket from the reflector housing.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise and
pulling.
3. Replace and insert new bulb into socket and turn clockwise.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing and turn
clockwise.
LED headlights
Headlights for low and high beam,
sidelights, daytime running lights and turn signal lights are designed as
LEDs and can not be changed.
Have lights repaired by a workshop in
case of failure.
Front fog lights
The bulbs are accessible from
beneath the vehicle.
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250Vehicle care
1. Remove the outer screws of thecover, as shown in the illustration.
2. Hinge away the cover.
Turn the bulb socket
anticlockwise and remove it from
the reflector housing.
3. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing
the retaining lug.
4. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach to the
plug connector.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector housing, turn clockwise
and engage.
6. Mount the cover with the screws.
Tail lights
1. Hinge out the screw cover.
2. Remove the screws, marked by the arrows.
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252Vehicle care
2.Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise
and remove it from the reflector.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling.
4. Replace and insert new bulb intosocket.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
6. Install the cover.
Rear fog light
The bulbs are accessible from
beneath the vehicle.
1. Turn the bulb socket anticlockwise and remove it from
the reflector.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise.
3. Replace and insert new bulb into the socket by turning clockwise.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector, turn clockwise and
engage.
Bulb check
Switch on the ignition, operate and
check all lights.
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Vehicle care253Side turn lights
To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. Slide lamp to its left side and remove with its right end.
2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwiseand remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it.
4. Insert bulb holder and turnclockwise.
5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to
the left and insert right end.
Number plate light
1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the
cover, press to the side and
release spring. Remove cover.