Climate control223Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when outside
temperature is too low.
ServiceFor optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
3 years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance checkNote
Refrigerant R-134a may contain
fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential of 1430.
Front air conditioning system is filled
with 0.58 kg and has a CO 2
equivalent of 0.83 tonnes, the front
and rear air conditioning system in
Combi variants is filled with 1.1 kg
and has a CO 2 equivalent of
1.57 tonnes and the front and rear air
conditioning system in Bus variants
is filled with 1.7 kg and has a CO 2
equivalent of 2.43 tonnes.
Depending on vehicle, information
regarding air conditioning refrigerant
appears on a label located in the
engine compartment.
Driving and operating229Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing ).
Deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button illuminates.
To reactivate, press Ï again. The
LED extinguishes in the button. The system is reactivated automatically
the next time the ignition is switched
on.
Note
When the fast idle function is
activated, the stop-start system is
automatically deactivated and
cannot be reactivated by pressing
Ï . LED in button illuminates to
indicate deactivation and a
corresponding message may
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 105.
Idle speed control 3 228.
AutostopManual transmission
If the vehicle is at low speed or
standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● move the selector lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
Control indicator Ï may flash if the
clutch is not released sufficiently.Manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill, activate an Autostop as follows:
● selector lever in position D, M or
N
● depress brake pedal firmly
● do not accelerate
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on if the required
conditions are fulfilled.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates 3 103.
During an Autostop, the heating
performance, power steering and
brake performance will be
maintained. Brake assist, however, is
not available 3 246.
Note
If you exit the vehicle while the
engine is in an Autostop, a warning
chime will sound as a reminder that
the engine is on standby and has not been switched off.9 Warning
Switch off engine and ignition
before exiting the vehicle.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled,
otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited and control indicator \ will
illuminate.
● the stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
236Driving and operatingafter the ignition is switched on
and the range is less than 1000 or
800 km. The message is repeated
every 100 km. When the range is less than 200 km the message is
repeated every 50 km.
Vehicle speed may be limited to
20 km/h after switching the engine
off and on again until the range is
reduced to 0 km.
Refill the tank completely or with a volume of at least 10 l of AdBlue
(depending on AdBlue
consumption) as soon as
possible.
4. Y illuminates during driving with
warning message 0KM FAILURE
TOP UP ADBLUE :
The engine cannot be restarted
after switching off the ignition.
To allow the engine to be
restarted, refill the tank
completely or with a volume of at
least 10 l of AdBlue (depending on AdBlue consumption) as soon as
possible.
Illumination of control indicator Y may
be accompanied by a warning chime.Warning chimes 3 107.High emission warnings
If the exhaust emission rises above a certain value, warnings similar to therange warnings as described above
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Control indicator
ú illuminates continuously together
with j 3 99 and a warning chime.
Requests to have the exhaust system checked and finally the
announcement that an engine restart
will be prevented are displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Note
These restrictions are a legal
requirement.
Seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.Warning stages: high emission
warnings 1. ú and j illuminate with
warning message Check Anti-
Pollution System .
Fault in the system that may result in a loss of engine power.Seek the assistance of a
workshop as soon as possible.
2. ú and j illuminate with
warning message xxxKM failure
antipollution .
Indicates that in less than 1000 or 800 km an engine restart will be
prohibited after switching off the
ignition. This warning message
will be repeated every 100 km.
When the range is less than 200
km the message is repeated
every 50 km.
Vehicle speed may be limited to
20 km/h after switching the engine
off and on again until the range is
reduced to 0 km.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop as soon as possible.
3. ú and j illuminate with
warning message 0KM failure
antipollution .
The engine cannot be restarted
after switching off the ignition.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
240Driving and operatingAdditionally, the fumes in the tank
are captured in the canister and do
not emerge.
Note
Since AdBlue has a limited
durability, check the date of expiry
before refilling.
1. Switch off engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
2. Open right-hand door and pull fuel
filler flap to open.
3. Unscrew blue protective cap anticlockwise from the filler neck.
4. Open AdBlue canister.
5. Mount one end of the hose on the
canister and screw the other end
on the filler neck.
6. Lift the canister until it is empty, or
until the flow from the canister has stopped. This can take up to five
minutes.
7. Place the canister on the ground to empty the hose, wait
15 seconds.
8. Unscrew the hose from the filler neck.
9. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
10. Close filler flap and right-hand door.
Note
Dispose of AdBlue canister
according to environmental
requirements. Hose can be reused
after flushing with clear water before
AdBlue dries out.
Note
Allow the vehicle to idle for at least
ten seconds to allow the system to
detect the AdBlue refill.Failure to observe this procedure will
result in the system only recognising the AdBlue refill after approx.
20 minutes of driving.
If the AdBlue refill is detected
successfully, AdBlue level warnings
will disappear.
If the AdBlue refill is not detected
some time after running the engine,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Filler cap
Only use genuine filler caps. AdBlue tank has a special filler cap.
Fault
If the system detects an operating
fault, control indicator ú illuminates
together with j and a warning
chime. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Depending on version, a
corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 105.
Driving and operating255pedal to override the automatic
braking if the situation and the
surroundings permit.
In the following cases, active
emergency braking performance is limited:
● driving on winding or hilly roads
● detecting all vehicles, especially vehicles with a trailer, tractors,
muddy vehicles, etc.
● detecting a vehicle when weather
limits visibility, such as in fog,
rain, or snow
● driving during nighttime
● sensor in the windscreen or radar
unit behind the front bumper
blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt, etc.
● windscreen damaged or affected
by foreign objects, e.g. stickers
Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes and / or steer the vehicle to
avoid crashes.Fault
In case the system requires a service,
a message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Additionally, warning lights l and
j illuminate at the same time.
When the system detects that its
function is not available, warning light l or j illuminates and stays on.
Additionally, a message in the Driver Information Centre appears. The
system may be temporarily disrupted
(for example: radar or camera
obscured by dirt, mud, snow etc.). In
this case, park the vehicle and switch
off the engine. Clean the windscreen
area around the camera and the
detection zone of the radar in the front bumper. When the warning lights and
messages still appear after starting
the vehicle again, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Parking assist9 Warning
It is the driver who bears full
responsibility for the parking
manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area while reversing and using the rear parking assist system.
The parking assist measures the
distance between the vehicle and
obstacles behind and, if available, in
front of the vehicle. It informs and
warns the driver by giving acoustic
signals.
The system consists of four ultrasonic parking sensors in the rear bumper
and, if available, four ultrasonic
parking sensors in the front bumper.
268Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................269
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 269
Vehicle storage ........................269
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....270
Vehicle checks ........................... 270
Performing work ......................270
Bonnet ..................................... 270
Engine oil ................................. 271
Engine coolant ......................... 272
Power steering fluid .................273
Washer fluid ............................ 273
Brakes ..................................... 274
Brake fluid ............................... 274
Vehicle battery ......................... 274
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....276
Wiper blade replacement ........277
Bulb replacement .......................277
Headlights ............................... 278
Front fog lights ......................... 279
Front turn lights .......................279
Tail lights ................................. 280
Side turn lights ......................... 282
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 282Number plate light...................283
Interior lights ............................ 284
Instrument panel illumination ...285
Electrical system ........................285
Fuses ....................................... 285
Engine compartment fuse box . 286
Instrument panel fuse box .......287
Load compartment fuse box ....288
Vehicle tools .............................. 290
Tools ........................................ 290
Wheels and tyres .......................291
Tyres ....................................... 291
Winter tyres ............................. 291
Tyre designations ....................291
Tyre pressure .......................... 291
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 292
Tread depth ............................. 294
Changing tyre and wheel size . 295
Wheel covers ........................... 295
Tyre chains .............................. 295
Tyre repair kit .......................... 296
Wheel changing .......................299
Spare wheel ............................ 301
Jump starting ............................. 304
Towing ....................................... 306
Towing the vehicle ...................306
Towing another vehicle ...........307Appearance care .......................308
Exterior care ............................ 308
Interior care ............................. 310
Vehicle care269General 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 and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve rubber seals.
● Change engine oil.
● Drain washer fluid reservoir. ● Check coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
● Do not apply parking brake.
● Close all doors except front left- hand door and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Note that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
● Close and lock front left-hand door.
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. Initialize the power
windows 3 41.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate, if necessary.
270Vehicle careEnd-of-life vehicle recoveryInformation on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The vehicle must not be in an
Autostop 3 228.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the washer fluid and the
oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease
of identification.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.