Vehicle care161Vehicle careGeneral Information...................161
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 161
Vehicle storage ........................162
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....162
Vehicle checks ........................... 163
Performing work ......................163
Bonnet ..................................... 163
Engine oil ................................. 164
Engine coolant ......................... 165
Washer fluid ............................ 165
Brakes ..................................... 166
Brake fluid ............................... 166
Vehicle battery ......................... 166
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....168
Wiper blade replacement ........168
Bulb replacement .......................169
Halogen headlights ..................169
LED headlights ........................ 171
Front fog lights ......................... 171
Front turn lights .......................171
Tail lights ................................. 172
Number plate light ...................174
Interior lights ............................ 174Electrical system........................174
Fuses ....................................... 174
Engine compartment fuse box . 175
Instrument panel fuse box .......176
Vehicle tools .............................. 178
Tools ........................................ 178
Wheels and tyres .......................179
Winter tyres ............................. 179
Tyre designations ....................179
Tyre pressure .......................... 179
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 180
Tread depth ............................. 181
Changing tyre and wheel size . 182
Wheel covers ........................... 182
Tyre chains .............................. 182
Tyre repair kit .......................... 183
Wheel changing .......................186
Spare wheel ............................ 187
Jump starting ............................. 191
Towing ....................................... 192
Towing the vehicle ...................192
Towing another vehicle ...........193
Appearance care .......................194
Exterior care ............................ 194
Interior care ............................. 196
Floor mats ............................... 196General 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.
166Vehicle careCaution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 201.
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 fluid
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 201.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 88.
Replacing the vehicle battery Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
Customer information217Vehicle data recording
and privacy
Event data recorders Electronic control units are installed in
your vehicle. Control units process
data which is received by vehicle
sensors, for example, or which they
generate themselves or exchange
amongst themselves. Some control
units are necessary for the safe
functioning of your vehicle, others
assist you while you drive (driver
assistance systems), while others
provide comfort or infotainment
functions.
The following contains general
information about data processing in
the vehicle. You will find additional
information as to which specific data
is uploaded, stored and passed on to third parties and for what purpose in
your vehicle under the key word Data Protection closely linked to the
references for the affected functional
characteristics in the relevant owner's
manual or in the general terms of
sale. These are also available online.Operating data in the vehicle
Control units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, for example: ● vehicle status information (e.g. speed, movement delay, lateral
acceleration, wheel rotation rate,
"seat belts fastened" display)
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor)
As a rule such data is transient and is not stored for longer than an
operational cycle, and only processed
on board the vehicle itself. Often
control units include data storage
(including the vehicle key). This is
used to allow information to be
documented temporarily or
permanently on vehicle condition,
component stress, maintenance
requirements and technical events
and errors.Depending on technical equipment
levels, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used where necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
222IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 161
Active emergency braking ....73, 132
Adaptive cruise control ..............124
AdBlue .................................. 71, 107
Adjustable air vents .....................96
Advanced parking assist ............141
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........67
Airbag deactivation ................39, 67
Airbag label................................... 34 Airbag system .............................. 34
Air conditioning regular operation 97
Air conditioning system ................ 90
Air intake ...................................... 97
Air vents........................................ 96
Antilock brake system ................ 115
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......69
Anti-theft alarm system ................19
Anti-theft locking system .............. 18
Appearance care ........................194
Armrest ......................................... 31
Ashtrays ....................................... 61 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................23
Automatic crash notification (ACN) 78
Automatic light control .................81
Automatic locking ........................16
Automatic operation of electric parking brake off .......................69
Automatic transmission .............110Autostop............................... 72, 103
Auxiliary heater ............................. 96
B Battery discharge protection ........88
BlueInjection ............................... 107
Bonnet ....................................... 163
Brake and clutch fluid .................201
Brake and clutch system .............68
Brake assist ............................... 118
Brake fluid .................................. 166
Brakes ........................................ 166
Breakdown.................................. 192
Bulb replacement ....................... 169
C Capacities .................................. 210
Catalytic converter .....................107
Central locking system ................12
Centre console storage ...............48
Changing tyre and wheel size ...182
Charging system .......................... 67
Child locks ................................... 17
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 44
Child restraints.............................. 41
Child restraint systems ................41
Cigarette lighter ........................... 61
Climate control systems ...............89
Clock............................................. 59
Control indicators.......................... 66