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Owner's Manual
Contents Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 20
Seats, restraints ........................... 36
Storage ........................................ 66
Instruments and controls ............. 96
Lighting ...................................... 132
Climate control ........................... 142
Driving and operating ................. 150
Vehicle care ............................... 214
Service and maintenance .......... 259
Technical data ........................... 263
Customer information ................ 278
Index .......................................... 286
2 Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data When this Owner's Manual refers to a ● The table of contents at the
workshop visit, we recommend your beginning of this manual and
Please enter your vehicle's data on Opel Service Partner. For gas within each section shows where
the previous page to keep it easily vehicles we recommend an Opel the information is located.
accessible. This information is Repairer authorised for servicing gas
available in the sections "Service and ● The index will enable you to
vehicles. search for specific information.
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate. All Opel Service Partners provide ● This Owner's Manual depicts left-
first-class service at reasonable hand drive vehicles. Operation is
Introduction prices. Experienced mechanics similar for right-hand drive
trained by Opel work according to vehicles.
Your vehicle is a designed specific Opel instructions.
combination of advanced technology, ● The Owner's Manual uses the
safety, environmental friendliness The customer literature pack should engine identifier code. The
and economy. always be kept ready to hand in the corresponding sales designation
vehicle. and engineering code can be
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to found in the section "Technical
Using this manual data".
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently. ● This manual describes all options ● Directional data, e.g. left or right,
and features available for this or front or back, always relate to
Make sure your passengers are model. Certain descriptions,
aware of the possible risk of accident the direction of travel.
including those for display and
and injury which may result from ● Displays may not support your
menu functions, may not apply to
improper use of the vehicle. specific language.
your vehicle due to model
You must always comply with the variant, country specifications, ● Display messages and interior
specific laws and regulations of the special equipment or labelling are written in bold
country that you are in. These laws accessories. letters.
may differ from the information in this ● The "In brief" section will give you
Owner's Manual. an initial overview.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
4 Introduction
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Introduction 5
6 In brief
Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Lever pumping motion
release lever. Allow the seat to up : seat higher up : front end higher
engage audibly. down : seat lower down : front end lower
Seat position 3 38, Manual seat
adjustment 3 39, Power seat Seat position 3 38, Manual seat Seat position 3 38, Manual seat
adjustment 3 41. adjustment 3 39, Power seat adjustment 3 39, Power seat
adjustment 3 41. adjustment 3 41.
8 In brief
Press release button, adjust height, Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
engage. buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
Head restraints 3 36.
body. The backrest must not be tilted housing in the desired direction.
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °). Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
To unfasten belt, press red button on 3 30, Automatic anti-dazzle interior
belt buckle. mirror 3 30.
Seat position 3 38, Seat belts
3 50, Airbag system 3 54.
In brief 9
Exterior mirrors Steering wheel adjustment
Exterior lighting Headlight flash, high beam and Turn and lane-change signals
low beam
Pull lever. Press the rocker switch to activate the Push lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 98, rear window wiper: Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
Washer fluid 3 220. upper switch : continuous window and the wiper wipes a few
operation times.
lower switch : intermittent Rear window wiper/washer 3 99.
operation
middle position : off
16 In brief
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
The heating is operated by pressing highest level. depress clutch pedal, press the
Ü. release button on the selector lever
Heated rear window Ü on. and engage the gear.
Heated rear window 3 33.
Climate control system 3 142. Manual transmission 3 165.
In brief 17
Automatic transmission Starting off Starting the engine
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Locking
Press e to lock. Push inside locking knob of all doors
Press c to unlock. except driver's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
Manually unlock the driver's door by and tailgate cannot be locked.
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press c to unlock all Automatic locking
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap. By switching on the ignition, This security feature can be
the anti-theft locking system is configured to automatically lock all
deactivated. doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
Locking is exceeded.
Manually lock the driver's door by Settings can be changed in the
turning the key in the lock. Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Keys, doors and windows 25
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 22.
Doors Closing
Load compartment
Child locks
Tailgate
Opening
Electric adjustment
G : open
H : close
Press G or H gently to the first
detent: the sunblind is opened or
closed as long as the switch is
Pull the slider to open the cover of the operated.
panorama roof. Press G or H firmly to the second
To reduce sunlight at the second row
seats, pull the blind upwards using Push the slider to cover the panorama detent and then release: the sunblind
the grip and engage it at the top of the roof. is opened or closed automatically. To
door frame. stop movement, operate the switch
Sunblind once more.
The sunblind above the rear seats is
electrically operated.
Keys, doors and windows 35
Safety function 4. Press G (open) gently to the first
detent until the sunblind is
If the sunblind encounters resistance completely opened.
during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened 5. Press H (close) gently to the first
again. detent until the sunblind is
completely closed.
Function standby After this procedure, the sunblind is
In ignition switch position 1 the initialised with safety function
sunblind is operational 3 151. activated.
When G or H is pressed firmly to the
Initialising after a power failure second detent during initialising, the
After a power failure, it may only be procedure is cancelled.
possible to operate the sunblind to a
limited extent. Initialise the system as
follows:
1. Turn key in ignition switch to
position 1.
2. Press G (open) twice gently to the
first detent, the sunblind opens
slightly.
3. Immediately press H (close)
twice gently to the first detent, the
sunblind closes slightly.
After step 3 the sunblind is in
initialising mode without safety
function.
36 Seats, restraints
Lever pumping motion Adjust lumbar support using the four- Pull the lever and slide the thigh
up : front end higher way switch to suit personal support.
down : front end lower requirements.
Moving support up and down: push
switch up or down.
Increasing and decreasing support:
push switch forwards or backwards.
Seats, restraints 41
Adjust lumbar support using the four- Pull the lever and slide the thigh
way switch to suit personal support.
requirements. The armrest can be slid forwards.
Overload
Moving support up and down: push
switch up or down. If the seat setting is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
Increasing and decreasing support: automatically cut-off for a short time.
push switch forwards or backwards.
Seats, restraints 43
FlexConsole armrest Pull the handle in front of the armrest
and slide armrest rearwards out of the
console.
Installation in reverse order.
Heating
In lounge position, the outer seats are ● Fold down the centre backrest by Caution
additionally movable in transverse pulling the loop.
direction when the centre seat With seats in lounge position:
backrest is folded to an armrest. ● Do not use easy entry function
The seats can be engaged in 3 44.
intermediate positions. ● Do not fold down backrests of
Change from normal seat position to the outer seats.
lounge seat position ● Do not fold up centre backrest.
● Push down head restraint of
centre seat by pressing the catch ● Do not fold up or down the
3 36. seats in the third row 3 48.
This would damage the seats.
Fasten
Adjust the height so that the belt lies Remove lower latch plate from
across the shoulder. It must not lie retainer and click it into left-hand
across the throat or upper arm. To release belt, press red button on buckle (1) at the centre seat. Guide
belt buckle. the upper latch plate with the belt over
Do not adjust while driving.
the lap area and the shoulder (do not
Centre seat belt of the second
twist) and click into right-hand buckle
seat row (2) at centre seat.
The centre seat is equipped with a To unfasten the seat belt, first press
particular three-point seat belt. the button on the right-hand buckle
Pull latch plates with the belt out of (2) and remove upper latch plate.
belt holder in the roof. Then press the button on the left-
hand buckle (1) and remove lower
latch plate. The seat belt retracts
automatically.
Seats, restraints 53
Insert in the seat belt holder in the roof height up to max. 150 cm are allowed
with the lower latch plate pointing to use the left seat of the third seat
forward. row.
There is a warning label on the rear
Seat belts on the third seat row
side of the centre belt, when it is
The seat belts on the third seat row pulled out, to inform the passenger on
are equipped with three point seat the left seat of the third seat row.
belts.
Using seat belts while pregnant
9 Danger
Do not use a child restraint system
on the passenger seat with active
front airbag.
The airbag label is located on both The inflated airbags cushion the
sides of the front passenger sun visor. impact, thereby reducing the risk of
Airbag deactivation 3 59. injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
58 Seats, restraints
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest. 9 Warning
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG. Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The side airbag system is triggered in
the event of a side impact of a certain Note
severity. The ignition must be Only use protective seat covers that
switched on. have been approved for the vehicle.
Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of
an airbag in the roof frame on each The inflated airbags cushion the
side. This can be identified by the impact, thereby reducing the risk of
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars. injury to the head in the event of a
The curtain airbag system is triggered side-on impact considerably.
in the event of a side-on impact of a The curtain airbag system does not
certain severity. The ignition must be protect passengers on the third seat
switched on. row.
clothing, without coat hangers. Do Use the ignition key to choose the
not keep any items in these position:
clothes. OFF* : front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
Airbag deactivation inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
The front passenger airbag system OFF* illuminates
has to be deactivated if a child continuously in the centre
restraint system is to be fitted on this console. A child restraint
seat. The side airbag and curtain system can be installed in
airbag systems, the belt accordance with the chart
pretensioners and all driver airbag Child restraint installation
systems will remain active. locations 3 63. No adult If the control indicator ONV
person is allowed to occupy illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
the front passenger seat after the ignition is switched on, the
ONV : front passenger airbag is front passenger airbag system will
active. A child restraint inflate in the event of a collision.
system must not be
installed If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the
9 Danger system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
Risk of fatal injury for a child using front passenger seat. Contact a
a child restraint system on a seat workshop immediately.
with activated front passenger
airbag. Change status only when the vehicle
The front passenger airbag system is stopped with the ignition off.
can be deactivated via a key- Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated Status remains until the next change.
operated switch on the passenger
side of the instrument panel. front passenger airbag.
60 Seats, restraints
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 112.
Child restraints When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
Child restraint systems and also those supplied with the child
restraint system.
9 Danger
Always comply with local or national
If using a rear-facing child restraint regulations. In some countries, the
system on the front passenger use of child restraint systems is
seat, the airbag system for the forbidden on certain seats.
front passenger seat must be Child restraint systems can be
deactivated. This also applies to fastened with:
certain forward-facing child ● Three-point seat belt
restraint systems as indicated in
the tables 3 63. ● ISOFIX brackets
● Top-tether
Airbag deactivation 3 59, Airbag label
3 54. Three-point seat belt
We recommend a child restraint Child restraint systems can be
system which is tailored specifically to fastened by using a three-point seat
the vehicle. For further information, belt. Depending on the size of the
contact your workshop. used child restraint systems, up to
Before fastening a child seat adjust two child restraint systems can be
the head restraint to use position attached to the outboard seats in the
3 36. second row and on the seats in the
third row. 3 63.
Seats, restraints 61
ISOFIX brackets
When using ISOFIX fastened child i-Size child seats and vehicle seats
restraint systems on the second seat with i-Size approval are marked with
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX row, we recommend to adjust the i-Size symbol, see illustration.
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX accordant outer seat in third notch
brackets. Specific vehicle ISOFIX from rear end position, regarding to Top-tether fastening eyes
child restraint system positions are base seats. Lounge seat, if equipped,
marked in the ISOFIX table 3 63. Top-tether fastening eyes are marked
must be in normal position 3 44. with the symbol : for a child seat.
ISOFIX brackets are indicated by a An i-Size child restraint system is an
label on the backrest. universal ISOFIX child restraint
system according UN Regulation No.
129.
All i-Size child restraint systems can
be used on any vehicle seat suitable
for i-Size, i-Size table 3 63.
Either a Top-tether strap or a support
leg must be used in addition to the
ISOFIX brackets.
62 Seats, restraints
child's backbone, which is still very Note
weak, is under less strain in the event Do not affix anything on the child
of an accident. restraint systems and do not cover
Suitable are child restraint systems them with any other materials.
that comply with valid UN ECE A child restraint system which has
regulations. Check local laws and been subjected to stress in an
regulations for mandatory use of child accident must be replaced.
restraint systems.
The following child restraints are
recommended for the following
weight classes:
Maxi Cosi Cabriofix for children up to
In addition to the ISOFIX brackets, 13 kg for group 0, group 0+ and Duo
fasten the Top-tether strap to the Plus for children from 13 kg to 18 kg
Top-tether fastening eyes. The strap in group I.
must run between the two guide rods
of the head restraint. Ensure that the child restraint system
to be installed is compatible with the
ISOFIX child restraint systems of vehicle type.
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF 3 63. Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
Selecting the right system vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
The rear seats are the most
Allow children to enter and exit the
convenient location to fasten a child
vehicle only on the side facing away
restraint system.
from the traffic.
Children should travel facing
When the child restraint system is not
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
in use, secure the seat with a seat belt
possible. This makes sure that the
or remove it from the vehicle.
Seats, restraints 63
that the belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point
2 : move seat upwards as far as necessary and adjust seat backrest as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure
i - U : suitable for i-Size 'universal' forward and rearward facing child restraint systems
X : seating position not suitable for i-Size 'universal' child restraint systems
66 Storage
Lift the number plate holder and fold Fold out both wheel recesses.
it backwards.
Swivel both clamping levers sideways Assembling the bicycle rack
Fold out tail lamps as far as they will go.
Otherwise safe functionality is not
guaranteed.
Storage 73
Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it Attaching the first bicycle
backwards.
Fold up the rack (2).
Caution
Ensure gap between bicycle and
vehicle is at least 5 cm. If
necessary, loosen handlebar and
swivel sideways.
4. Guide the strap attached to the
Attaching the adapter adapter underneath the lever to
When carrying more than two fold back the rear carrier system.
bicycles, the adapter must be fixed 2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and Fasten the strap.
before the second bicycle is attached. hold, then lower the adapter (2) at Attaching further bicycles
the rear. The attachment of further bicycles is
3. Release lever and check that the similar to the attachment of the first
adapter is engaged securely. bicycle. Additionally some steps must
be considered:
1. Before putting on the bicycle,
always unfold the wheel recesses
for the next bicycle, if necessary.
2. Always rotate the pedals into an
appropriate position before
putting on the bicycle.
Storage 75
Use the longer accessory
mounting bracket to attach the
third bicycle to the rack.
3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and Fold the rack backwards, then push
hold. forwards until it stops (1).
Arrange mounting brackets as shown
4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and in the illustration. Press the rack down at the rear (2).
remove.
Turn handle (1) forwards to Fold in wheel recesses
disengage and lift the rack (2). Fold in both wheel recesses.
78 Storage
Fold in tail lamps Push the release lever up and hold.
Swivel in both tail lamps. Lift the rear carrier system slightly and
push it into the bumper until it
Fold in number plate holder engages.
Lift the number plate holder and fold Release lever must return to original
it forwards. position.
Retracting the rear carrier system
9 Warning
Caution
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
Take care that all foldable parts,
assistance of a workshop.
e.g. wheel recesses and mounting
Stow the strap retainers accurately. brackets, are stowed accurately.
Otherwise the rear carrier system
Unlock the rear carrier system might get damaged when trying to
retract it.
Rear storage
On both sides of the load
compartment there are storage Before operating the load
shelves. compartment cover, insert the latch
On version without third seat row, plate of the seat belt on each side into
there are storage boxes under the the pocket that is mounted at the belt.
floor cover. Lift up the cover to open.
Pull the load compartment cover Remove load compartment cover Open the load compartment cover.
towards the rear using the handle and from side brackets. Hold the handle Pull the release lever up and hold. Lift
engage it in the retainers at the sides. and guide the load compartment load compartment cover on right side
cover until it is fully rolled up. and remove from retainers.
Stowing in the load compartment
If the load compartment cover is not
used, stow it in the storage in the
vehicle floor.
Open the cover of the storage in front
of the tailgate.
Remove the load compartment cover
and turn it so that the release lever is
directed to the left.
Storage 83
Place the housing so that the upper Rear floor storage cover
side is facing to the front and the part
with the handle points upwards. Floor cover
● Open the zipper behind the ● Expand the upper part of double ● Open the zipper from both sides
raised up backrest. layer mat over the folded behind the left and right backrest.
● Pull out the mat until the first part backrests. ● Pull out the mat until the first part
is flat on the load compartment ● Fold the overlaying rear part is flat on the load compartment
floor. under the mat before closing the floor.
● Raise up lengthways the part that tailgate. ● Raise up lengthways both parts
is opened by the zipper, and fold Proceed in the same way when one that are opened by the zipper,
it to the centre. outer backrest and the centre and fold them to the centre.
backrest are not folded down.
e.g. only centre backrest is folded
down
Mat is expanded up to the second row
seats, as described in first section.
● Fold down centre backrest to be
covered.
Storage 87
● Then expand the small upper Example for long small objects, e.g. Example for covering folded backrest
part of double layer mat over the skis. on second row and one folded seat on
centre backrest. third row.
● Fold the overlaying rear part
under the mat before closing the
tailgate.
The following illustrations show some
further examples.
Load rails and hooks Lashing eyes The components are fitted in rails on
both side panels using adapters and
hooks.
Installation of adapters in the rails
Install the hooks in the desired The lashing eyes are designed to
position in the rails: insert the hook in secure items against slippage, e.g.
the upper groove on the rail and press using lashing straps or luggage net.
in the lower groove.
Fold open the handle plate, insert the
Cargo management system adapter into the upper and lower
The FlexOrganizer is a flexible groove of the rail and move to the
system for dividing up the load required position. Turn the handle
compartment. plate upwards to lock the adapter. To
remove, turn the handle plate down
The system consists of: and move out of the rail.
● adapters
● mesh pockets
● hooks
● variable partition net
Storage 89
Variable partition net Net pocket Installation of hooks in the rails
Insert adapters into the required Insert adapters into the required Insert the hook in the desired position
position in the rails. Stick together the position in the rails. The net pocket first in the upper groove of the rail and
halves of the net rods. can be suspended from the adapters. then press in the lower groove. To
To install, push rods together a little remove, first pull out of the upper
and insert into the relevant openings groove.
in the adapters.
To remove, press the net rods
together and remove from the
adapters.
90 Storage
Partitioning net in front of tailgate Safety net
The safety net can be installed behind
the seats of the second row or the
front seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
Installation behind second row
seats
Warning triangle
Insert the safety net in the storage Use the straps to fix.
and close cover.
Stow the warning triangle in the
storage of the load compartment floor
Folding tray in front of the tailgate.
Located in the front seat backrests.
Open by pulling upwards until it First aid kit
engages.
Stow the first aid kit and the high
Fold away by pressing down past the visibility vest under the driver's seat.
resistance point.
Do not place any heavy objects on the
folding tray.
Storage 93
On another version, first aid kit is
located in a storage box under the
Roof rack system Fasten the roof rack in the area of the
holes, indicated by the arrows in the
driver's seat. Slide the rollo to open or illustration.
close the box.
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid Vehicles without roof railing
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack
Vehicles with roof railing
Horn
Outside temperature
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed Grafic shows Navi 950 display.
onto the rear window and the wiper A drop in temperature is indicated
wipes a few times. immediately and a rise in temperature
Do not use if the rear window is after a time delay.
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Grafic shows R 4.0 IntelliLink display.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Instruments and controls 101
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, For time and date to be set manually,
a warning message is displayed in the select Off - Manual. If Auto Set is set
Driver Information Centre. to Off - Manual, the submenu items
Set Time and Set Date become
9 Warning available.
Speedometer
Odometer Tachometer
Seat belt reminder Seat belt status on rear seats Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
Seat belt reminder on front seats
When the ignition is switched on, the
X for driver's seat or for front control indicator illuminates for
passenger seat illuminates or flashes approx. four seconds. If it does not
red in the instrument cluster. illuminate, does not extinguish after
four seconds or illuminates whilst
Illuminates driving, there is a fault in the airbag
After the ignition has been switched system. Seek the assistance of a
on until the seat belt has been workshop. The airbags and belt
fastened. pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Flashes
After having started the engine, for a Deployment of the belt pretensioners
maximum of 100 seconds until the X illuminates or flashes white or grey or airbags is indicated by continuous
seat belt has been fastened. in the Driver Information Centre, after illumination of v.
having started the engine.
Fastening the seat belt 3 51.
9 Warning
Illuminates white
Seat belt is unfastened. Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
Illuminates grey workshop.
Seat belt has been fastened.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
Flashes white or grey
3 50, 3 54.
Fastened seat belt has been
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 51.
112 Instruments and controls
Airbag deactivation Risk of fatal injury for an adult Illuminates when the engine is
person with deactivated front running
passenger airbag. Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
Charging system exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
p illuminates red. workshop immediately.
Illuminates when the ignition is Flashes when the engine is
switched on and extinguishes shortly running
after the engine starts.
Fault that could lead to catalytic
Illuminates when the engine is converter damage. Ease up on the
running accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle immediately.
ONV illuminates yellow. battery is not charging. Engine
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds cooling may be interrupted. The
after the ignition is switched on. The brake servo unit may cease to be Brake and clutch system
front passenger airbag is activated. effective. Seek the assistance of a R illuminates red.
OFF* illuminates yellow. workshop.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
The front passenger airbag is low, when manual parking brake is
deactivated 3 59. Malfunction indicator light not applied 3 220.
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
9 Danger Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
Risk of fatal injury for a child using after the engine starts.
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Instruments and controls 113
On some versions, the message to Illuminates
9 Warning operate the clutch pedal is indicated
in the Driver Information Centre Electric parking brake is operating
Stop. Do not continue your 3 123. with degraded performance 3 166.
journey. Consult a workshop.
Flashes
Illuminates when the manual parking Electric parking brake Electric parking brake is in service
brake is applied and ignition is m illuminates or flashes red. mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
switched on 3 166. release the electric parking brake to
Illuminates reset.
Operate pedal Electric parking brake is applied
- illuminates or flashes yellow. 3 166. 9 Warning
9 Warning
Bleeding the diesel fuel system LED headlights
3 222.
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed Immobiliser Illuminates
to brake and steer. During an d flashes yellow. Fault in the system.
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational. Fault in the immobiliser system. The Seek the assistance of a workshop.
engine cannot be started.
Do not remove key until vehicle is Flashes
stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage Exterior light System is switched to symmetrical
unexpectedly. 8 illuminates green. low beam.
The exterior lights are on 3 132. Control indicator f flashes for approx.
Check oil level before seeking the four seconds after the ignition is
assistance of a workshop 3 217. switched on as a reminder for
High beam symmetrical headlight 3 135.
Low fuel C illuminates blue.
Y illuminates or flashes yellow. Illuminates when high beam is on, Fog light
during headlight flash 3 133, or when > illuminates green.
Illuminates high beam is on with high beam assist
3 133. The front fog lights are on 3 137.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes High beam assist Rear fog light
f illuminates green. r illuminates yellow.
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry. The high beam assist is activated The rear fog light is on 3 138.
Refuelling 3 203. 3 136.
Catalytic converter 3 158. Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Instruments and controls 117
Illuminates white Vehicle detected ahead Information displays
The system is on. A illuminates green.
Driver Information Centre
Illuminates green Illuminates green The Driver Information Centre is
Cruise control is active. Set speed is A vehicle ahead is detected in the located in the instrument cluster.
indicated in the Driver Information same lane. The following menus are selectable in
Centre. Adaptive cruise control 3 176, the Driver Information Centre using
Cruise control 3 173. Forward collision alert 3 182. the buttons on the turn signal lever:
Trip/Fuel information ;
Possible pages are:
● digital vehicle speed
● trip odometer
Instruments and controls 119
● average fuel economy Average fuel economy On vehicles with bi-fuel engines:
● average vehicle speed Display of average consumption. The Instantaneous consumption is
measurement can be reset at any indicated for the currently selected
● instantaneous fuel economy mode, LPG, CNG or petrol.
time and starts with a default value.
● fuel range
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few Fuel range
● fuel range, bi-fuel engine seconds while viewing this page.
Range is calculated from current fuel
● fuel level, bi-fuel engine The information of trip page 1 and 2 tank level and current consumption.
● timer can be reset separately while the The display shows average values.
respective display is active.
Digital vehicle speed After refuelling, the range is updated
On vehicles with bi-fuel engines: automatically after a brief delay.
Digital display of the instantaneous Average consumption is indicated for
speed. When the fuel level in the tank is low,
the currently selected mode, LPG,
a message appears on the display
CNG or petrol.
Trip odometer and control indicator Y in the fuel
Trip odometer displays the current Average vehicle speed gauge illuminates.
distance since a certain reset. Display of average speed. The When the tank must be refuelled
Trip odometer counts up to 9999 km measurement can be reset at any immediately, a warning message
and then restarts at 0. time. appears and remains on the display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select To reset, press SET/CLR for a few Additionally, control indicator Y
between trip page 1 and 2. seconds while viewing this page. flashes in the fuel gauge 3 116.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few The information of trip page 1 and 2
seconds while viewing this page. can be reset separately while the
The information of trip page 1 and 2 respective display is active.
can be reset separately while the
Instantaneous fuel economy
respective display is active.
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
120 Instruments and controls
Fuel range, bi-fuel engine Vehicle information ? Speed warning
Possible pages are:
● unit
● speed warning
● remaining engine oil life
indication
● tyre pressure
● tyre load
● following distance
● traffic sign assistant
Unit
Display of the approximate total fuel The speed warning function alerts the
Press SET/CLR while page is
range and for each fuel tank (LPG or driver when a set speed is exceeded.
displayed. Select imperial (unit 1) or
CNG and petrol). A low fuel level in To set the speed warning, press
metric (unit 3) by turning the adjuster
either tank is indicated by Low in the SET/CLR while the page is displayed.
wheel. Press SET/CLR to set the unit
respective section. Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
of measurement.
value. Press SET/CLR to set the
Fuel level, bi-fuel engine
speed.
Display of the fuel level in percent for
the currently selected mode, LPG, If the selected speed limit is
CNG or petrol. exceeded, a warning chime sounds.
Once the speed is set, this feature
Timer can be turned off by pressing
To operate follow the instructions on SET/CLR while viewing this page.
the display.
Instruments and controls 121
Remaining oil life ECO information @ Economy index
Indicates an estimate of the oil's The current fuel consumption is
useful life. The number in percentage Possible pages are: indicated on an economic scale. For
means the current remaining oil life ● economy trend economical driving, adapt driving
and indicates when to change the ● economy index style to keep the filled segments
engine oil and filter 3 107. within the Eco area. The more
● top consumers
segments are filled, the higher the
Tyre pressure fuel consumption.
Economy trend
Tyre pressures of all wheels are Simultaneously, the average
displayed on this page during driving consumption value is indicated.
3 239.
Top consumers
Tyre load
List of top comfort consumers
The tyre pressure category according currently switched on is displayed in
to the actual tyre inflation pressure descending order. Fuel saving
can be selected 3 239. potential is indicated.
Following distance During sporadic driving conditions,
Displays the distance in seconds to a the engine will activate the heated
preceding moving vehicle 3 185. If rear window automatically to increase
Adaptive cruise control is active this the engine load. In this event, the
page shows the following distance heated rear window is indicated as
setting instead. Displays the average consumption one of the top consumers, without
development over a distance of activation by the driver.
Traffic sign assistant 50 km. Filled segments display the
Displays the detected traffic signs for consumption in 5 km steps and shows Info display
the current route section 3 194. the effect of topography or driving
behaviour on fuel consumption. The Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel near the instrument
Graph can be reset by pressing
cluster.
SET/CLR.
122 Instruments and controls
Depending on the vehicle R 4.0 IntelliLink For further information, see
configuration the vehicle has a Infotainment manual.
● 7'' R 4.0 IntelliLink display with Selecting menus and settings Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
touch-screen functionality Menus and settings are accessed via
the display. Navi 950
or a
● 7'' Navi 950 display with touch- Selecting menus and settings
screen functionality and There are three options to operate the
embedded Navigation system display:
The Info displays can indicate: ● via buttons beside the display
● time 3 101 ● by touching the screen
● outside temperature 3 100 ● via speech recognition
● date 3 101 Button operation
● Infotainment system, see
description in the Infotainment
manual
● indication of rear view camera Press X to switch on the display.
3 192
Press ; to display the homepage.
● parking assist indication 3 188
Touch required menu display icon
● navigation, see description in the with the finger.
Infotainment manual
Touch a respective icon to confirm a
● system messages selection.
● settings for vehicle Touch 9 to return to the next higher
personalisation 3 125
menu level.
Press ; to return to the homepage. Press X to switch on the display.
Instruments and controls 123
Press HOME to display the
homepage.
Press HOME to return to the
homepage.
Vehicle messages
Turn MENU SELECT to select a For further information, see Messages are indicated mainly in the
menu display icon or a function or to Infotainment manual. Driver Information Centre, in some
scroll a submenu list. Speech recognition cases together with a warning and
Press MENU SELECT to confirm a Description see Infotainment manual. signal chime.
selection.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Press BACK to exit a menu to the next
higher level or to delete the last
character in a character sequence.
Press HOME to return to the
homepage.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Touchscreen operation
Press X to switch on the display.
Press HOME to select homepage.
Touch a screen button to activate an Vehicle and service messages in
option or function, open a submenu or the Driver Information Centre
confirm a selection.
Touch the screen and move your The vehicle messages are displayed
finger to scroll a list or to scroll the as text. Follow the instructions given
map. in the messages.
Touch Back on the screen to exit a Press SET/CLR, MENU or turn the
menu to the next higher level or to adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
delete the last character in a
character sequence.
124 Instruments and controls
Messages in the Info-Display ● If a warning message appears in 1. Switch off immediately any
the Driver Information Centre. electrical consumers which are
Some important messages appear not required for a safe ride, e.g.
additionally in the Info-Display. Some ● If the parking assist detects an
object. seat heating, heated rear window
messages only pop-up for a few or other main consumers.
seconds. ● If an unintended lane change
occurs. 2. Charge the vehicle battery by
driving continuously for a while or
Warning chimes ● If reverse gear is engaged and by using a charging device.
the rear carrier system is
When starting the engine or whilst extended. The warning message will disappear
after the engine has been started two
driving ● If the diesel particle filter has times consecutively without a voltage
reached the maximum filling drop.
Only one warning chime will sound at
level.
a time. If the vehicle battery cannot be
The warning chime regarding When the vehicle is parked and/or recharged, have the cause of the fault
unfastened seat belts has priority the driver's door is opened remedied by a workshop.
over any other warning chime.
● With exterior lights on.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully During an Autostop
closed when starting-off.
● If the driver's door is opened.
● If a certain speed is exceeded
● If any condition for an autostart is
with parking brake applied.
not fulfilled.
● If adaptive cruise control
deactivates automatically.
Battery voltage
● If approaching a vehicle ahead
too closely. When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
● If a programmed speed or speed appear in the Driver Information
limit is exceeded. Centre.
Instruments and controls 125
Service button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an advisor.
Instruments and controls 129
SOS button breakdown, a flat tyre and empty fuel To connect a mobile device with the
Press [ to establish a priority tank, press Z to establish a Wi-Fi hotspot:
emergency connection to a specially connection to an advisor. 1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi
trained emergency advisor. settings on the Info-Display. The
Emergency services
settings displayed include the Wi-
Status LED In the case of an emergency situation, Fi hotspot name (SSID),
Green: The system is ready with press [ and talk to an advisor. The password and connection type.
activated transmission of the vehicle advisor then contacts emergency or
location. assistance service providers and 2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on
directs them to your vehicle. your mobile device.
Green flashing: The system is on a
call. In the case of an accident with 3. Select your vehicle hotspot
activation of airbags or belt (SSID) when listed.
Red: A problem arose.
tensioners, an automatic emergency 4. When prompted, enter the
Off: The system is ready with call is established. The advisor is password on your mobile device.
deactivated transmission of the immediately connected to your
vehicle location or the system is in Note
vehicle to see whether help is To change the SSID or password,
standby mode. needed. press Z and talk to an advisor or log
Red / green flashing for a short period
Wi-Fi hotspot in to your account.
of time: The transmission of the
vehicle location has been The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot
deactivated. provides internet connectivity with a functionality, press Z to call an
maximum speed of 4G/LTE. advisor.
OnStar services
Note Smartphone app
General services The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not
With the myOpel smartphone app,
If you need any information e.g. available for all markets.
some vehicle functions can be
opening hours, points of interest and Up to seven devices may be operated remotely.
destinations or if you need any connected.
support e.g. in the case of a vehicle
130 Instruments and controls
The following functions are available: Stolen vehicle assistance Diagnostic report
● Lock or unlock vehicle. If the vehicle is stolen, report the theft The vehicle automatically transmits
to the authorities and request OnStar diagnostic data to OnStar which
● Honk horn or flash lights.
stolen vehicle assistance. Use any sends a monthly email report to you
● Check fuel level, engine oil life phone to call an advisor. Find the and your preferred workshop.
and tyre pressure (only with tyre respective OnStar phone number on
pressure monitoring system). Note
our country-specific website.
The workshop notification function
● Send navigation destination to OnStar can provide support in can be disabled in your account.
the vehicle, if equipped with a locating and recovering the vehicle.
built-in navigation system. The report contains the status of key
Theft alert operating systems of the vehicle like
● Locate vehicle on a map. When the anti-theft alarm system is engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,
● Manage Wi-Fi settings. triggered, a notification is sent to and other major systems. It also
To operate these functions, download OnStar. You are then informed about provides information on possible
the app from App Store® or this event by text message or email. maintenance items and tyre pressure
Google Play™ Store. Restart prevention (only with tyre pressure monitoring
By sending remote signals, OnStar system).
Remote control can prevent the vehicle from To look at the information in greater
If desired, use any phone to call an restarting once it has been turned off. detail, select the link within the email
advisor, who can remotely operate and log in to your account.
specific vehicle functions. Find the On-demand diagnostics
respective OnStar phone number on At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays Destination download
our country-specific website. a vehicle message, press Z to A desired destination can be directly
The following functions are available: contact an advisor and ask to downloaded to the navigation system.
complete a real-time diagnostic check Press Z to call an advisor and
● Lock or unlock vehicle.
to directly determine the issue. describe the destination or point of
● Provide information on the Depending on the results, the advisor
vehicle location. interest.
will provide further support.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
Instruments and controls 131
The advisor can look up any address Note Find the privacy policy in your
or point of interest and directly send In any case, if the vehicle is disposed account.
the destination to the built-in of, sold or otherwise transferred,
navigation system. immediately inform OnStar about Software updates
the changes and terminate the OnStar may remotely carry out
OnStar settings OnStar service on this vehicle. software updates without further
notice or consent. These updates are
OnStar PIN Vehicle location to enhance or maintain safety and
To have full access to all OnStar The vehicle location is transmitted to security or the operation of the
services, a four-digit PIN is required. OnStar when service is requested or vehicle.
The PIN has to be personalised when triggered. A message on the Info-
Display informs about this These updates may concern privacy
first talking to an advisor.
transmission. issues. Find the privacy policy in your
To change the PIN, press Z to call an account.
advisor. To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
Account data press and hold j until an audio
An OnStar subscriber has an account message is heard.
where all the data is stored. To The deactivation is indicated by the
request a change of the account status light flashing red and green for
information, press Z and talk to an a short period of time and each time
advisor or log in to your account. the vehicle is started.
If the OnStar service is used on Note
another vehicle, press Z and request If the transmission of the vehicle
that the account be transferred to the location is deactivated, some
new vehicle. services are no longer available.
Note
The vehicle location always remains
accessible to OnStar in the case of
an emergency.
132 Lighting
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
The high beam assist is activated by
Pulling lever deactivates high beam.
pushing the indicator lever twice with
a speed above 40 km/h. LED headlights 3 136.
The green control indicator f To adapt headlight range to the
illuminates continuously when the vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
assist is activated, the blue one 7 thumb wheel ? to required position.
illuminates when high beam is on. 0 : front seats occupied
Control indicator f 3 116. 1 : all seats occupied
2 : all seats occupied and load
Deactivation compartment laden
3 : driver's seat occupied and load
Push indicator lever once. It is also compartment laden
deactivated when front fog lights are
switched on. Dynamic automatic headlight
levelling 3 136.
Lighting 135
Climate control Climate control systems Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Heating and ventilation
Climate control systems ............. 142
system Air distribution
Heating and ventilation system 142 l : to windscreen and front door
Air conditioning system ........... 143 windows
Electronic climate control M : to head area via adjustable air
system .................................... 144 vents
Auxiliary heater ........................ 148 K : to foot well and windscreen
Air vents ..................................... 148 All combinations are possible.
Adjustable air vents ................. 148
Fixed air vents ......................... 149 Fan speed
Maintenance .............................. 149
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
Air intake ................................. 149
to the desired speed.
Pollen filter ............................... 149
Air conditioning regular Demisting and defrosting
operation ................................ 149 Controls for:
Service .................................... 149 ● Press V: fan automatically
● temperature
switches to higher speed, the air
● air distribution distribution is directed towards
● fan speed the windscreen.
● demisting and defrosting ● Set temperature control to
Heated rear window Ü 3 33. warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Temperature ● Open side air vents as required
red : warm and direct them towards the door
blue : cold windows.
Climate control 143
Air conditioning system Press n again to switch off cooling. compartment air deteriorates,
The air conditioning system cools and which may cause the vehicle
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the occupants to feel drowsy.
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore In warm and very humid ambient air
condensation may form and drip from conditions, the windscreen may mist
under the vehicle. up from outside when cold air is
If no cooling or drying is required, directed towards it. If windscreen
switch off the cooling system for fuel mists up from outside, activate
saving reasons. Activated cooling windscreen wiper and deactivate l.
may inhibit autostops.
Maximum cooling
Stop-start system 3 154.
Briefly open the windows so that hot
Air recirculation system 4 air can disperse quickly.
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air Press 4 to activate air recirculation ● Switch on cooling n.
conditioning system has controls for: mode. The LED in the button ● Air recirculation system 4 on.
illuminates to indicate activation. ● Press air distribution switch M.
n : cooling
4 : air recirculation Press 4 again to deactivate air ● Set temperature control to
recirculation mode. coldest level.
Heated seats ß 3 43, Heated
steering wheel * 3 97. 9 Warning ● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all vents.
Cooling n The exchange of fresh air is
Press n to switch on cooling. The reduced in air recirculation mode.
LED in the button illuminates to In operation without cooling the air
indicate activation. Cooling is only humidity increases, so the
functional when the engine is running windows may mist up from inside.
and climate control fan is switched on. The quality of the passenger
144 Climate control
Demisting and defrosting the Note
windows V If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If l is pressed with the fan switched
on and the engine running, an
Autostop will be inhibited until l is
pressed again or until the fan is
switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
If l is pressed with the fan switched Controls for:
on while the engine is in an ● temperature on driver side
● Press V: fan automatically Autostop, the engine will restart ● air distribution
switches to higher speed, the air automatically.
● fan speed
distribution is directed towards Stop-start system 3 154. ● temperature on front passenger
the windscreen. side
● Set temperature control to Electronic climate control n : cooling
warmest level.
system AUTO : automatic mode
● Switch on heated rear window Ü. 4 : manual air recirculation
The dual zone climate control allows
● Open side air vents as required V : demisting and defrosting
different climatisation temperatures
and direct them towards the door for driver side and front passenger Heated rear window Ü 3 33, Heated
windows. side. seats ß 3 43, Heated steering wheel
In automatic mode, temperature, fan * 3 97.
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Climate control 145
Automatic mode AUTO ● Press n to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. The LED
in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
● Set the preselected
temperatures for driver and front
passenger using the left and right
rotary knobs. Recommended
temperature is 22 °C.
The fan speed regulation in automatic
mode can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Climate control settings are shown on Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
the Info-Display. Setting
Basic setting for maximum comfort: All air vents are actuated
modifications are briefly popped-up,
● Press AUTO. The LED in the automatically in automatic mode. The
superimposed over the currently
button illuminates to indicate air vents should therefore always be
displayed menu.
activation. The air distribution open.
The electronic climate control system
and fan speed are regulated
is only fully operational when the Temperature preselection
automatically.
engine is running.
● Open all air vents to allow Temperatures can be set to a desired
optimised air distribution in value between 16 °C and 28 °C.
automatic mode.
146 Climate control
Demisting and defrosting the If V is pressed while the engine is
windows V in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
● Press V. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation. If l is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
● Temperature and air distribution Autostop, the engine will restart
are set automatically and the fan automatically.
runs at high speed.
Stop-start system 3 154.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: Manual settings
press V. To return to automatic
Climate control system settings can
mode: press AUTO.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set, be changed by activating the buttons
Setting of automatic rear window and rotary knobs as follows.
the climate control system runs at heating can be changed in the
maximum cooling, if cooling n is Changing a setting will deactivate the
Settings menu in the Info-Display. automatic mode.
switched on. Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set, Fan speed Z
the climate control system runs at Note
maximum heating. If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
Note until V is pressed again.
If n is switched on, reducing the set
If l is pressed with the fan switched
cabin temperature can cause the
on and the engine running, an
engine to restart from an Autostop or
Autostop will be inhibited until l is
inhibit an Autostop.
pressed again or until the fan is
Stop-start system 3 154. switched off.
Climate control 147
Press the lower button to decrease or Cooling n Activation or deactivation of cooling
upper button to increase fan speed. operation after engine start can be
The fan speed is indicated by the Press n to switch on cooling. changed in the Settings menu in the
number of segments in the display. Activation is indicated by the LED in Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
the button. Cooling is only functional 3 125.
Pressing and holding the lower when the engine is running and
button: fan and cooling are switched climate control fan is switched on.
off.
Air recirculation mode 4
Press n again to switch off cooling. Press 4 to activate air recirculation
Pressing and holding the upper
button: the fan runs at maximum The air conditioning system cools and mode. The LED in the button
speed. dehumidifies (dries) when outside illuminates to indicate activation.
temperature is above a specific level. Press 4 again to deactivate
To return to automatic mode: Press Therefore condensation may form
AUTO. recirculation mode.
and drip from under the vehicle.
Air distribution l, M, K If no cooling or drying is required, 9 Warning
switch off the cooling system for fuel
Press appropriate button for desired saving reasons. When the cooling The exchange of fresh air is
adjustment. The LED in the button system is switched off, no engine reduced in air recirculation mode.
illuminates to indicate activation. restart will be requested by the In operation without cooling the air
l : to windscreen and front door climate control system during an humidity increases, so the
windows (air conditioning is Autostop. Exception: defrost system windows may mist up from inside.
activated in the background to is activated and outside temperature The quality of the passenger
help preventing windows from above 0 °C. Stop-start system compartment air deteriorates,
fogging) 3 154. which may cause the vehicle
M : to head area via adjustable air The display will indicate ACON when occupants to feel drowsy.
vents cooling is activated or ACOFF when
K : to foot well and windscreen the cooling is deactivated. In warm and very humid ambient air
All combinations are possible. conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
Return to automatic air distribution:
press AUTO.
148 Climate control
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
Air vents
windscreen wiper and deactivate l. Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while the cooling is on.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display. To open the vent, turn the adjuster
Vehicle personalisation 3 125. wheel to B. Adjust the air amount at the
vent outlet by turning the adjuster
wheel.
Auxiliary heater
Air heater
Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more To close the vent, turn the adjuster
quickly. wheel to 7.
Climate control 149
Service
Air vents for rear passenger are left For optimal cooling performance, it is
and right side behind the front seats. recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
9 Warning three years after initial vehicle
The air intake in front of the registration, including:
Do not attach any objects to the windscreen in the engine ● functionality and pressure test
slats of the air vents. Risk of compartment must be kept clear to
damage and injury in case of an allow air intake. Remove any leaves, ● heating functionality
accident. dirt or snow. ● leakage check
● check of drive belts
Fixed air vents Pollen filter ● cleaning of condenser and
Additional air vents are located The pollen filter cleans dust, soot, evaporator drainage
beneath the windscreen and door pollen and spores from the air ● performance check
windows and in the foot wells. entering the vehicle through the air
Note
intake.
Refrigerant R-134a contains
fluorinated greenhouse gases.
150 Driving and operating
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
AdBlue Caution
Level warnings
Note Note
When unscrewing the protective cap Dispose of AdBlue canister
from the filler neck, ammonia fumes according to environmental
may emerge. Do not inhale as the requirements. Hose can be reused
fumes have a pungent smell. The after flushing with clear water before
fumes are not harmful by inhalation. AdBlue dries out.
Transmission display
9 Warning Releasing
Applying when vehicle is stationary Switch on ignition. Keep foot brake
Always apply parking brake firmly pedal depressed and then push
without operating the release 9 Warning switch m.
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill Drive away function
Pull switch m for a minimum of
slope. Vehicles with manual transmission:
one second until control indicator
To release the parking brake, pull m illuminates constantly and Depressing the clutch pedal and then
the lever up slightly, press the slightly releasing the clutch pedal and
electric parking brake is applied
release button and fully lower the slightly depressing the accelerator
lever. pedal releases the electric parking
brake automatically. This is not
To reduce the operating forces of possible when the switch m is pulled
the parking brake, depress the
at the same time.
foot brake at the same time.
168 Driving and operating
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Apply electric parking brake: pull and Maintain steady pressure on the
Engaging D and then depressing the hold switch m for more than five brake pedal as long as full braking is
accelerator pedal releases the seconds. If control indicator m required. Maximum brake force is
electric parking brake automatically. illuminates, electric parking brake is automatically reduced when brake
This is not possible when the switch applied. pedal is released.
m is pulled at the same time. Release electric parking brake: push
Dynamic braking when vehicle is and hold the switch m for more than Hill start assist
moving two seconds. If control indicator m The system helps prevent unintended
When the vehicle is moving and the extinguishes, electric parking brake is movement when driving away on
switch m is kept pulled, the electric released. inclines.
parking brake system will decelerate Control indicator m flashes: electric When releasing the brake pedal after
the vehicle, but will not apply parking brake is not fully applied or stopping on an incline, the brakes
statically. released. When continuously remain on for a further two seconds.
As soon as the switch m is released, flashing, release electric parking The brakes release automatically as
brake and retry applying. soon as the vehicle begins to
dynamic braking will be stopped.
accelerate or the two seconds holding
Functionality check Brake assist time is over.
When the vehicle is not moving, the If brake pedal is depressed quickly The hill start assist is not active during
electric parking brake might be and forcefully, maximum brake force an Autostop.
applied automatically. This is done to is automatically applied.
check the system.
Operation of brake assist might
Fault become apparent by a pulse in the
Failure mode of electric parking brake brake pedal and a greater resistance
is indicated by a control indicator j when depressing the brake pedal.
and by a vehicle message which is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Vehicle messages 3 123.
Driving and operating 169
Settings
Settings can be changed in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the A vehicle ahead is indicated by a
Info-Display. control indicator A.
Select the relevant setting in
Settings in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
The radar unit is mounted behind the
radiator grille below the brand Fault
emblem. If a vehicle directly ahead is
If the adaptive cruise control does not
approached too quickly, a warning
work due to temporary conditions
9 Warning chime and alert in the Driver
(e.g. blockage by ice) or if there is a
Information Centre is provided.
permanent system error, then a
The radar unit was aligned message is displayed in the Driver A precondition is that forward collision
carefully during manufacture. Information Centre. alert is activated in the vehicle
Therefore, after a frontal accident, personalisation menu 3 125 or that it
Vehicle messages 3 123.
do not use the system. The front is not deactivated by pressing V
bumper may appear to be intact, (depending on the system, see
however the sensor behind can be Forward collision alert following).
out of position and react The forward collision alert can help to
incorrectly. After an accident, avoid or reduce the damage caused
by front-end crashes.
Driving and operating 183
Depending on the vehicle's Selecting the alert sensitivity
equipment, there are two variants of The alert sensitivity can be set to
the forward collision alert available: near, medium or far.
● Forward collision alert based on
radar system
on vehicles equipped with
adaptive cruise control 3 176.
● Forward collision alert based on
front camera system
on vehicles with traditional cruise
control 3 173.
Forward collision alert based on Note that the alert timing sensitivity
setting is shared with the following
radar system
distance setting of the adaptive cruise
The system uses the radar sensor control. So changing the alert timing
behind the radiator grille to detect a Press E; the current setting is shown sensitivity changes the adaptive
vehicle directly ahead, in your path, in the Driver Information Centre. cruise control following distance
within a distance of max. 150 metres. Press E again to change the alert setting.
sensitivity. The setting is also
Activation displayed in the top line of the Driver Alerting the driver
Forward collision alert operates Information Centre. The vehicle ahead control indicator
automatically above walking speed, A illuminates green in the instrument
provided that Auto collision cluster when the system has detected
preparation setting is not deactivated a vehicle in the driving path.
in the vehicle personalisation menu
3 125.
184 Driving and operating
Settings
Caution
Settings can be changed in the
The colour lighting of this control vehicle personalisation menu in the
indicator does not correspond to Info-Display.
local traffic laws on following Select the relevant setting in
distance. The driver bears full Settings in the Info-Display.
responsibility for maintaining safe
following distance according to Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
applicable traffic rules, weather Forward collision alert based on
and road conditions etc. at all
times.
front camera system
Forward collision alert uses the front
camera system in the windscreen to Press V; the current setting is shown
detect a vehicle directly ahead, in in the Driver Information Centre.
your path, within a distance of approx. Press V again to change the alert
60 metres. sensitivity.
Activation
Forward collision alert operates
When the distance to a preceding automatically above 40 km/h, if it is
moving vehicle gets too small or when not deactivated by pressing V, see
approaching another vehicle too below.
rapidly and a collision is imminent the
collision alert symbol pops-up in the Selecting the alert sensitivity
Driver Information Centre and a The alert sensitivity can be set to
warning chime sounds. Depress the near, medium or far.
brake pedal, if it is required by the
situation.
Driving and operating 185
Alerting the driver Driver Information Centre and a The complete attention of the
The vehicle ahead control indicator warning chime sounds. Depress the driver is always required while
A illuminates green in the instrument brake pedal, if it is required by the driving. The driver must always be
cluster when the system has detected situation. ready to take action and apply the
a vehicle in the driving path. brakes.
Deactivation
Caution The system can be deactivated.
System limitations
Press V repeatedly until Forward
Collision Alert Off appears in the The system is designed to warn only
The colour lighting of this control for vehicles, but may react also on
indicator does not correspond to Driver Information Centre.
other metallic objects.
local traffic laws on following
distance. The driver bears full
General information for both In the following cases, forward
responsibility for maintaining safe variants of forward collision alert collision alert may not detect a vehicle
following distance according to ahead or sensor performance is
applicable traffic rules, weather 9 Warning limited:
and road conditions etc. at all ● on winding roads
times. Forward collision alert is just a ● when weather limits visibility,
warning system and does not such as fog, rain, or snow
apply the brakes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too ● when the sensor is blocked by
rapidly, it may not provide you snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt,
enough time to avoid a collision. windscreen damage or affected
by foreign items, e.g. stickers
The driver accepts full
responsibility for the appropriate
following distance based on traffic, Following distance
When the distance to a preceding
moving vehicle gets too small or when
weather and visibility conditions. indication
approaching another vehicle too The following distance indication
rapidly and a collision is imminent the displays the distance to a preceding
collision alert symbol pops-up in the moving vehicle. The system uses,
186 Driving and operating
depending on the vehicle equipment, If there is no vehicle ahead or the the active emergency braking
either the radar behind the radiator vehicle ahead is out of range, two applies, the driver is warned by the
grille or the front camera in the dashes will be displayed: -.- s. forward collision alert 3 182.
windscreen to detect the distance of The feature uses various inputs (e.g.
a vehicle directly ahead in your path. radar sensor, brake pressure, vehicle
It is active at speeds above 40 km/h. speed) to calculate the probability of
When a preceding vehicle is detected a frontal collision.
ahead, the distance is indicated in Active emergency braking operates
seconds, displayed on a page in the automatically above walking speed,
Driver Information Centre 3 117. provided that Auto collision
Press MENU on the turn signal lever preparation setting is not deactivated
to select Vehicle Information in the vehicle personalisation menu
Menu ? and turn the adjuster 3 125.
wheel to choose following distance
indication page. The system includes:
● brake preparation system
If Adaptive cruise control is active, ● emergency automatic braking
this page shows the alert sensitivity
setting instead of following distance ● forward looking brake assist
setting. 3 176.
9 Warning
Active Emergency Braking This system is not intended to
Active emergency braking can help to replace the driver responsibility of
reduce the damage and injury from driving the vehicle and looking
crashes with vehicles and obstacles ahead. Its function is limited to
directly ahead, when a collision can supplemental use only. The driver
no longer be avoided either by shall continue to apply the brake
manual braking or by steering. Before pedal as the driving situation
The minimum indicated distance is dictates.
0.5 s.
Driving and operating 187
Brake preparation system film, dust, ice or snow. In case of
9 Warning sensor blockage, clean the sensor
When approaching a vehicle ahead cover.
so quickly that a collision is likely, the Active emergency braking is not
brake preparation system slightly designed to apply strong In some seldom cases the active
pressurises the brakes. This reduces autonomous braking or to avoid emergency braking system may
the response time, when a manual or automatically a collision. It is provide a short automatic braking in
automatic braking is requested. designed to reduce the vehicle situations that seem to be
speed before collision. It may not unnecessary, for instance due to
The brake system is prepared so that traffic signs in a curve or due to
braking can occur more rapidly. react on stopped vehicles,
pedestrians or animals. After a vehicles in another lane. This is
sudden lane change, the system acceptable operation, the vehicle
Emergency automatic braking
needs a certain time to detect the does not need service. Firmly apply
After the brake preparation and just next preceding vehicle. the accelerator pedal to override the
before the imminent collision, this automatic braking.
function automatically applies limited The complete attention of the
braking to reduce the impact speed of driver is always required while Settings
the collision. driving. The driver shall always be
ready to take action and apply the Settings can be changed in the
brakes and steer to avoid vehicle personalisation menu in the
Forward looking brake assist
collisions. The system is designed Info-Display.
In addition to brake preparation to work with all occupants wearing Select the relevant setting in
system and emergency automatic their seat belts. Settings in the Info-Display.
braking, the forward looking brake
assist function makes the brake assist Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
System limitations
more sensitive. In this way, The active emergency braking has Fault
depressing the brake pedal slightly limited or no function during rain,
results immediately in a strong snow or heavy dirt, as the radar In the event of a system service
braking. This function helps the driver sensor can be covered by a water requirement, a message is displayed
brake quicker and stronger before the in the Driver Information Centre.
imminent collision.
188 Driving and operating
If the system does not work as it for front obstacles sounds via the
should, vehicle messages are front speakers, for rear obstacles it
displayed in the Driver Information sounds via the rear speakers.
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 123.
Parking assist
Front-rear parking assist
9 Warning
The driver bears full responsibility An illuminated LED in the parking
for the parking manoeuvre. assist button r indicates that the
system is ready to operate.
Always check the surrounding
area when driving backwards or The system has four ultrasonic If r is switched off within an ignition
forwards while using parking parking sensors each in the rear and cycle, the front parking assist is
assist system. front bumper. deactivated. If vehicle speed has
exceeded 25 km/h beforehand,
The front-rear parking assist Activation parking assist will be reactivated
measures the distance between the When reverse gear is engaged, the when speed drops below 11 km/h.
vehicle and obstacles in front of and front and rear parking assist is ready
behind the vehicle. It informs and to operate. Indication
warns the driver by giving acoustic The system warns the driver with
The system is also activated
signals and display indication. acoustic signals against potentially
automatically at a speed up to
hazardous obstacles behind and in
It uses two different acoustic warning 11 km/h.
front of the vehicle.
signals for the front and rear
monitoring areas, each with a
different tone frequency. The signal
Driving and operating 189
Depending on which side of the Rear obstacles are indicated
vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you acoustically and visually at the same
will hear acoustic warning signals on time.
the respective side of the vehicle. The Front obstacles are indicated visually
interval between the sounds first. At distances less than 80 cm an
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets acoustic signal also sounds.
closer to that obstacle. When the
distance is less than approx. 30 cm, The distance indication can be
the sound is continuous. inhibited by vehicle messages with a
higher priority. After dismissing the
Additionally, the distance to rear and message distance indication appears
front obstacles is displayed by again.
changing distance lines in the Driver
Information Centre 3 117 or, Deactivation Manual deactivation is also possible
depending on the version, on the Info- The rear parking assist automatically by pressing the parking assist button
Display 3 121. switches off when reverse gear is r.
disengaged. When the system is deactivated
The front parking assist is deactivated manually, the LED in the button
automatically at a speed above extinguishes and Park Assist Off
11 km/h. pops-up in the Driver Information
Centre.
After a manual deactivation, the front-
rear parking assist is activated again
if r is pressed or if reverse gear is
engaged.
The complete system can be
manually deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation menu in the
Info-Display. It remains deactivated
190 Driving and operating
during the ignition cycle or until Special attention must be paid to Note
activation in personalisation menu low obstacles which can damage The parking assist system
again. Vehicle personalisation 3 125. the lower part of the bumper. automatically detects factory-fitted
When using the trailer hitch change towing equipment. It is deactivated
the configuration settings in the when the connector is plugged in.
vehicle personalisation menu in the Caution It is possible that the sensor detects
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation a non-existing object (echo
3 125. Performance of the system can be disturbance) caused by external
reduced when sensors are acoustical or mechanic
Fault covered, e.g. by ice or snow. disturbances.
In the event of a fault or if the system Performance of the parking assist Note
does not work temporarily, e.g. system can be reduced due to If engaging a forward gear and
because of high external noise level heavy loading. exceeding a certain speed, the rear
or other interference factors, a Special conditions apply if there parking assist will be deactivated
message pops-up in the Driver are taller vehicles in the vicinity when the rear carrier system is
Information Centre. (e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans, extended.
Vehicle messages 3 123. vans). Object identification and If engaging reverse gear first, the
correct distance indication in the parking assist will detect the rear
Basic notes on parking assist upper part of these vehicles
systems carrier system and provide a buzzing
cannot be guaranteed. sound. Press r briefly to
Objects with a very small reflection deactivate the parking assist.
9 Warning cross-section, e.g. objects of
narrow size or soft materials, may Side blind spot alert
Under certain circumstances, not be detected by the system. The side blind spot alert system
various reflective surfaces on
Parking assist systems do not detects and reports objects on either
objects or clothing as well as
detect objects outside the side of the vehicle, within a specified
external noise sources may cause
detection range. "blind spot" zone. The system
the system to fail to detect
displays a visual alert in each exterior
obstacles.
Driving and operating 191
mirror, when detecting objects that the warning symbol B starts flashing warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
may not be visible in the interior and yellow as a warning not to change detected in the blind zone, the
exterior mirrors. lanes. warning symbols B will illuminate as
The system's sensors are located in normal on the relevant side.
Note
the bumper on the left and right side If the passing vehicle is at least When the vehicle is started, both
of the vehicle. 10 km/h faster than the passed exterior mirror displays will briefly
vehicle, the warning symbol B in the illuminate to indicate that the system
9 Warning relevant exterior mirror may not is operating.
illuminate. The system can be activated or
Side blind spot alert does not deactivated in the Info-Display,
replace driver vision. vehicle personalisation 3 125.
The system does not detect: The system is deactivated if the
● vehicles outside the side blind vehicle is towing a trailer.
zones which may be rapidly Deactivation is indicated by a
approaching message in the Driver Information
● pedestrians, cyclists or animals Centre.
Before changing a lane, always
Detection zones
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal. The detection zones start at the rear
bumper and extend approx.
When the system detects a vehicle in three metres rearwards and to the
the side blind zone while driving Side blind spot alert is active from sides. The height of the zone is
forward, either while passing a speeds of 10 km/h up to 140 km/h. approx. between half a metre and
vehicle or being passed, a yellow Driving faster than 140 km/h two metres off the ground.
warning symbol B will illuminate in deactivates the system, indicated by
the relevant exterior mirror. If the low lighting warning symbols B in
driver then activates the turn signal, both exterior mirrors. Reducing the
speed again will extinguish the
192 Driving and operating
Side blind spot alert is designed to The view of the camera is displayed Functionality
ignore stationary objects, e.g. in the Info-Display.
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming 9 Warning
vehicles are not detected.
The rear view camera does not
Fault replace driver vision. Note that
Occasional missed alerts can occur objects that are outside the
under normal circumstances and will camera's field of view and the
increase in wet conditions. parking assist sensors, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
Side blind spot alert does not operate vehicle, are not displayed.
when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud, Do not reverse the vehicle by only
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy looking at the Info-Display and
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions check the surrounding area The camera is mounted in the tailgate
3 255. behind and around the vehicle handle.
before reversing.
In the event of a fault in the system or
if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
Activation
displayed in the Driver Information Rear view camera is automatically
Centre. Seek the assistance of a activated when reverse gear is
workshop in case of a permanent engaged.
fault.
Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by
pressing ), the LED in the button
extinguishes.
At speeds below 56 km/h the system
is inoperable.
Driving and operating 199
Some fuel does not contain sufficient Some fuels, mainly high octane
Caution quantities of additive to keep fuel racing fuels, can contain an octane
injectors and intake valves clean. enhancing additive called
Use of fuel that does not comply to methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
EN 228 or equivalent can lead to To make up for this lack of
detergency, add Fuel System tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use fuels or
deposits or engine damage. fuel additives with MMT as they can
Treatment PLUS to the fuel tank at
every engine oil change or every reduce spark plug life and affect
Caution 15,000 km, whichever occurs first. It emission control system
is available at your workshop. performance. The malfunction
Use of fuel with a lower octane indicator light Z may illuminate
Fuels containing oxygenates such as 3 112. If this occurs, seek the
rating than the lowest possible ethers and ethanol, as well as
rating could lead to uncontrolled assistance of a workshop.
reformulated fuel, are available in
combustion and engine damage. some cities. If these fuels comply with
the previously described Fuel for diesel engines
The engine specific requirements specification, then they are Only use diesel fuel that complies
regarding octane rating are given in acceptable to use. However, E85 with EN 590 and which has a sulphur
the engine data overview 3 268. A (85% ethanol) and other fuels concentration of max. 10 ppm.
country specific label at the fuel filler containing more than 15% ethanol
flap can supersede the requirement. must be used only in FlexFuel Fuels with a biodiesel (compliant with
vehicles. EN 14214) content of max. 7% by
Fuel additives outside Europe volume may be used (e.g. named
B7).
Fuel should contain detergent Caution
additives that help prevent engine If travelling in countries outside the
and fuel system deposits from Do not use fuel containing European Union, occasional use of
forming. Clean fuel injectors and methanol. It can corrode metal Euro-Diesel fuel with a sulphur
intake valves will allow the emission parts in the fuel system and also concentration below 50 ppm is
control system to work properly. damage plastic and rubber parts. possible.
This damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
200 Driving and operating
with the same methane content can 1 off : natural gas
Caution also be used if it has been chemically operation
prepared and desulphurised. 1 illumi‐ : petrol operation
Frequent usage of diesel fuel nates
containing more than 15 ppm Only use natural gas or biogas that
complies with DIN 51624. 1 flashes : no switching is
sulphur will cause severe engine possible, one type of
damage. Liquid gas or LPG must not be used. fuel is empty
Fuel selector As soon as the natural gas tank is
Caution empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
Use of fuel that does not comply to ignition is switched off.
EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear If the natural gas tank is not refuelled,
or engine damage and may affect the system must be manually
your warranty. switched to petrol operation before
the engine is restarted. This will
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating prevent damage to the catalytic
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel- converter (overheating caused by
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must irregular fuel supply).
not be diluted with fuels for petrol If the selector switch is operated
engines. several times within a short time, a
Pressing Y switches between petrol switchover inhibitor is activated. The
engine remains in the current
Fuel for natural gas and natural gas operation. Switching
operating mode. The inhibitor
is not possible at high loads (e.g.
operation powerful acceleration, driving at full remains active until the ignition is
Use natural gas with a methane throttle). The LED status shows the switched off.
content of approx. 78 - 99%. L-gas current operating mode. A slight loss of power and torque can
(low) has approx. 78 - 87% and H-gas be expected during petrol operation.
(high) has approx. 87 - 99%. Biogas You must therefore adapt your driving
Driving and operating 201
style (e.g. during overtaking LPG consists mainly of propane and Fuel selector
manoeuvres) and high vehicle loads butane. The octane rating is between
(e.g. towing loads) accordingly. 105 and 115, depending on the
Every six months run the petrol tank butane proportion. LPG is stored as a
down until control indicator Y liquid at a pressure of approximately
illuminates, then refuel. This is five to ten bar.
necessary to maintain fuel quality as The boiling point depends on the
well as system function necessary for pressure and the mixing ratio. At
petrol operation. ambient pressure, it is between
Fill the tank completely at regular -42 °C (pure propane) and -0.5 °C
intervals to prevent corrosion in the (pure butane).
tank.
Caution
Note
Natural gas tanks (Type IV) consist The system works at an ambient Pressing LPG switches between
of lightweight fibre reinforced plastic. temperature of approx. -8 °C to petrol and liquid gas operation as
After a collision behind the front 100 °C. soon as the required parameters
seats or overrunning of objects (coolant temperature, gas
which impact the underbody of the Full functioning of the LPG system temperature and minimum engine
vehicle the natural gas tanks must can only be guaranteed with liquid speed) have been reached. The
be checked. We recommend an gas which complies with the minimum requirements are usually fulfilled after
Opel Repairer authorised for requirements of DIN EN 589. approximately 60 seconds
servicing natural gas vehicles. (depending on exterior temperature)
and the first firm press on the
Fuel for liquid gas operation accelerator. The status LED shows
Liquid gas is known as LPG the current operating mode.
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under
its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole
Liquéfié). LPG is also known as
Autogas.
202 Driving and operating
1 off : petrol operation Every six months, run the petrol tank Seek the assistance of a workshop in
1 flashes : checking conditions down until control indicator I the event of all other faults.
for fuel transition to illuminates, then refuel. This helps
liquid gas operation. maintain fuel quality and system Caution
Illuminates if function for petrol operation.
conditions are fulfilled. Fill the tank completely at regular Repairs and adjustments may only
1 illumi‐ : liquid gas operation intervals to prevent corrosion in the be made by trained specialists in
nates tank. order to maintain the safety and
1 flashes 5 : liquid gas tank is warranty on the LPG system.
times and empty or failure in Faults and remedies
extin‐ liquid gas system. A If gas mode is not possible, check the Liquid gas is given a particular odour
guishes message is displayed following: (odorised) so that any leaks can be
in the Driver ● Is there enough liquid gas detected easily.
Information Centre. present?
9 Warning
If the fuel tank is empty, the engine ● Is there enough petrol present for
will not start. starting? If you smell gas in the vehicle or in
The selected fuel mode is stored and Due to extreme temperatures in the immediate vicinity, switch to
reactivated at the next ignition cycle if combination with the gas petrol mode immediately. No
conditions allow. composition, it may take slightly smoking. No naked flames or
As soon as the liquid gas tank is longer before the system switches ignition sources.
empty, petrol operation is from petrol to gas mode.
automatically engaged until the In extreme situations, the system may If the gas odour persists, do not start
ignition is switched off. also switch back to petrol mode if the the engine. Have the cause of the
When switching automatically minimum requirements are not fault remedied by a workshop.
between petrol or gas operation, a fulfilled. If conditions allow, it may be When using underground car parks,
brief delay of engine tractive power possible to manually switch back to follow the instructions of the operator
may be noticeable. liquid gas operation. and local laws.
Driving and operating 203
Note
In the event of an accident, switch off 9 Danger
the ignition and lights.
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
Refuelling No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
In case of misfuelling, do not if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the
switch on ignition. fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear Petrol and Diesel refuelling
side of the vehicle. To open, turn the cap slowly
9 Danger anticlockwise.
Before refuelling, switch off
ignition and any external heaters
with combustion chambers.
Switch off any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
204 Driving and operating
Vehicles with misfuel inhibitor The misfuel inhibitor ensures that the
flap of the fuel filler neck can only be
9 Warning opened by using a nozzle for diesel
fuel or a funnel for emergency
Do not try to open the flap of the refilling.
fuel filler neck manually on Turn the fuel filler cap slowly
vehicles with misfuel inhibitor. anticlockwise.
Disregarding this could lead to The cap can be retained in the
trapping of the fingers. bracket on the fuel filler flap.
Place the nozzle in a straight line to
Vehicles with a selective catalytic
the filler neck and press with slight
reduction system are equipped with a
force to insert.
The fuel filler cap can be retained in misfuel inhibitor.
the bracket on the fuel filler flap. In case of an emergency, refill with a
canister. A funnel must be used to
To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle open the cap of the filler neck.
and switch it on.
After the automatic cut-off, the tank
can be topped up by operating the
pump nozzle a maximum of two more
times.
Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Move the safety catch sideways to the 3 260. Different dipsticks are used
left vehicle side and open the bonnet. The maximum engine oil depending on engine variant.
The bonnet is held open consumption is 0.6 litres per
automatically by a lifter. 1000 km.
If the bonnet is opened during an Check with the vehicle on a level
Autostop, the engine will be restarted surface. The engine must be at
automatically for safety reasons. operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Closing Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
Before closing the bonnet, press the insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
support into the holder. out and read the engine oil level.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall Insert dipstick to the stop on the
into the latch from a low height handle and make half a turn.
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.
218 Vehicle care
When the engine oil level has Engine coolant
dropped to the MIN mark, top-up
engine oil. The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures, the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
The funnel is located on the right side Coolant and antifreeze 3 260.
storage in the load compartment.
Use the funnel to fill in the engine oil Coolant level
We recommend the use of the same into the engine oil opening.
grade of engine oil that was used at After topping-up, put the funnel into
Caution
last change. the plastic bag and stow it in the
Too low a coolant level can cause
The engine oil level must not exceed storage compartment.
engine damage.
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
On some engines, a funnel is needed Caution
to top-up engine oil.
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 273.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Vehicle care 219
Engine B16DTH: After starting the
engine, set the heating to warmest
temperature and the fan speed to at
least first level for approx. five
minutes. This will ensure that the air
within the cooling system escapes.
Have the coolant concentration
checked and have the cause of the
coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
LED headlights
Headlights for low and high beam,
sidelights, daytime running lights and
turn signal lights are designed as
1. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise LEDs and can not be changed.
3. Remove the bulb from the plug to disengage. Withdraw the bulb
connector by pulling. socket from the reflector housing. Have lights repaired by a workshop in
4. Replace the bulb and connect it to case of failure.
the plug connector.
5. Insert and push the bulb holder Fog lights
into the reflector housing by The bulbs are accessible from
setting the lug into position. beneath the vehicle.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
226 Vehicle care
2. Hinge away the cover. Tail lights
Turn the bulb socket
anticlockwise and remove it from
the reflector housing.
2. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise 2. Remove the bulb from the socket
and remove it from the reflector. 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
1. Turn the bulb socket Switch on the ignition, operate and
anticlockwise and remove it from check all lights.
the reflector.
Changing tyre and wheel Wheel covers must not impair brake Tyre chains are only permitted on the
cooling. front wheels.
size
Always use fine mesh chains that add
If tyres of a different size than those 9 Warning no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
fitted at the factory are used, it may be and the inboard sides (including chain
necessary to reprogramme the Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel lock).
speedometer as well as the nominal covers could lead to sudden
tyre pressure and make other vehicle pressure loss and thereby 9 Warning
modifications. accidents.
After converting to a different tyre Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
size, have the label with tyre Vehicles with steel wheels: When
pressures replaced. using locking wheel nuts, do not Tyre chains are only permitted on
attach wheel covers. tyres of size 215/60 R16 and
9 Warning 225/50 R17.
Tyre chains The use of tyre chains is not permitted
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels on the temporary spare wheel.
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval. Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
Wheel covers repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Wheel covers and tyres that are Do not remove foreign bodies from
factory approved for the respective the tyres.
vehicle and comply with all of the Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
relevant wheel and tyre combination is at the tyre's sidewall cannot be
requirements must be used. repaired with the tyre repair kit.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
244 Vehicle care
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
9 Warning the connection on the sealant
bottle.
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the
Do not use for a lengthy period. retainer on the compressor.
Steering and handling may be Set the compressor near the tyre
affected. in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
Spare wheel
If mounting a spare wheel which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
5. Lift the spare wheel holder and
The spare wheel has a steel rim. unhook both catches.
3. Fit the wheel wrench on one 6. Lower the spare wheel holder.
Caution
hexagon bolt and turn it
The use of a spare wheel that is anticlockwise until a resistance is
smaller than the other wheels or in noticeable.
combination with winter tyres 4. Proceed with the other hexagon
could affect driveability. Have the bolt in the same way.
defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Service and maintenance 259
Vehicle data
Recommended fluids and lubricants
European service schedule
Required engine oil quality
All European countries with European service interval 3 259
Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)
dexos 1 – –
dexos 2 ✔ ✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 once between each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 259
Ambient temperature Petrol and diesel engines
down to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40
below -25 °C SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40
266 Technical data
International service schedule
Required engine oil quality
All countries with international service interval 3 259
Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)
dexos 1 (if available) ✔ –
dexos 2 ✔ ✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below:
All countries with international service interval 3 259
Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)
GM-LL-A-025 ✔ –
GM-LL-B-025 – ✔
1) Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.
268 Technical data
Engine data
Engine identifier code B14NEL B14NET B14NET B16XNT B16SHT B16SHL
Sales designation 1.4 1.4 1.4 LPG 1.6 CNG 1.6 1.6
Engineering code B14NET B14NET B14NET B16XNT B16SHT B16SHT
Piston displacement [cm3] 1364 1364 1364 1598 1598 1598
Engine power [kW] 88 103 103 110 147 125
at rpm 4200-6000 4900-6000 4900 5000 5500 4750-6000
Torque [Nm] 200 200 200 210 280 260
at rpm 1850-4200 1850-4900 1850-4900 2300 1650-5000 1650-4500
Fuel type Petrol Petrol Liquid gas/Petrol Natural gas/Petrol Petrol Petrol
Octane rating RON2)
recommended 95 95 95 95 98 98
possible 98 98 98 98 95 95
possible 91 91 91 91 91 91
Additional fuel type – – Liquid gas (LPG) Natural gas (CNG) – –
2) A country specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.
Technical data 269
Performance
B14NET B16XNT
Engine B14NEL B14NET LPG CNG B16SHL B16SHT
Maximum speed3) [km/h]
Manual transmission 190 200 195 200 – –
with Stop-start system 192 202 – – – 220
Automatic transmission – 197 – – 208 –
3) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce
the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
3) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce
the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
Technical data 271
Vehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment
Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission
5-seats/7-seats B14NEL 1613/1640 –
[kg] B14NET 1613/1640 1613/1640
B14NET LPG 1664/1691 –
B16XNT CNG 1701/1728 –
B16SHL – 1701/1728
B16SHT 1664/1691 –
B16DTJ 1701/1728 –
B16DTH 1701/1728 –
B20DTJ – 1788/1815
B20DTH 1733/1760 1788/1815
Vehicle dimensions
Length [mm] 4666
Width with folded exterior mirrors [mm] 1928
Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 2100
Height (without antenna) [mm] 1620 - 1710
Length of load compartment floor with folded third row [mm] 1094
Length of load compartment with folded second and third row [mm] 1842
Load compartment width [mm] 1057
Load compartment height at tailgate [mm] 840
Wheelbase [mm] 2760
Turning circle diameter [m] 11.9
Technical data 273
Capacities
Engine oil
Engine B14NEL B14NET, B16XNT CNG B16SHL,
B14NET LPG B16SHT
including Filter [l] 4.0 4.0 4.5 5.5
between MIN and MAX [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Fuel tank
Petrol/diesel, refilling quantity [l] 58
Natural gas CNG, refilling quantity [kg] or [l] 25 kg4) or 144 l
Petrol, refilling quantity [l] 14
Liquid gas LPG, refilling quantity [l] 60
Tyre pressures
Comfort with up to With full load
3 people ECO with up to 3 people
Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear
[kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar]
([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
B14NEL, 215/60 R16, 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.6 (38) 260/2.6 (38) 230/2.3 300/3.0
B14NET (33) (43)
225/50 R17,
235/45 R18,
235/40 R19
B14NET LPG 225/50 R17, 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.6 (38) 260/2.6 (38) 230/2.3 300/3.0
(33) (43)
235/45 R18,
235/40 R19
B16XNT CNG 225/50 R17 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.6 (38) 260/2.6 (38) 230/2.3 280/2.8
(33) (41)
276 Technical data
Index A
Accessories and vehicle
Autostop..................................... 154
Auxiliary heater........................... 148
modifications .......................... 215
Active Emergency Braking......... 186
B
Active head restraints................... 37 Battery discharge protection ...... 141
Adaptive cruise control....... 117, 176 Battery voltage ........................... 124
AdBlue........................ 115, 159, 260 Bicycle rack.................................. 70
Adjustable air vents ................... 148 BlueInjection............................... 159
Airbag and belt tensioners ......... 111 Bonnet ....................................... 216
Airbag deactivation .............. 59, 112 Brake and clutch fluid................. 260
Airbag label................................... 54 Brake and clutch system ........... 112
Airbag system .............................. 54 Brake assist ............................... 168
Air conditioning regular Brake fluid .................................. 220
operation ................................ 149 Brakes ............................... 166, 220
Air conditioning system .............. 143 Breakdown.................................. 253
Air intake .................................... 149 Bulb replacement ....................... 223
Air vents...................................... 148 C
Antilock brake system ................ 166 Capacities .................................. 273
Antilock brake system (ABS) ..... 113 Cargo management system ........ 88
Anti-theft alarm system ................ 26 Car Pass ...................................... 21
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26 Catalytic converter ..................... 158
Appearance care........................ 255 Central locking system ................ 22
Armrest......................................... 42 Centre console lighting .............. 140
Armrest storage ........................... 69 Centre console storage ............... 69
Ashtrays ..................................... 103 Changing tyre and wheel size . . . 243
Automatic anti-dazzle .................. 30 Charging system ........................ 112
Automatic light control ............... 133 Child locks ................................... 25
Automatic locking ........................ 24 Child restraint installation
Automatic transmission ............. 162 locations ................................... 63
Child restraints.............................. 60
287
Child restraint systems ................ 60 Driving characteristics and Exterior lighting .................... 13, 132
Cigarette lighter ......................... 103 towing tips .............................. 209 Exterior mirrors............................. 29
Climate control ............................. 16 Driving hints................................ 151
Climate control systems............. 142 F
Clock........................................... 101 E Fault ........................................... 164
Code........................................... 123 Electric adjustment ...................... 29 First aid kit ................................... 92
Collision damage repair.............. 281 Electrical system......................... 230 Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Control indicators........................ 107 Electric parking brake......... 113, 166 Flex-Fix system............................ 70
Control of the vehicle ................. 151 Electric parking brake fault......... 113 Fog light ..................................... 116
Controls........................................ 97 Electronic climate control system 144 Fog lights ................................... 225
Convex shape .............................. 29 Electronic driving programmes . . 163 Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze............... 260 Electronic Stability Control.......... 170 Folding tray .................................. 92
Cruise control .................... 116, 173 Electronic Stability Control and Following distance...................... 114
Cupholders .................................. 66 Traction Control system.......... 114 Following distance indication...... 185
Curtain airbag system .................. 58 Electronic Stability Control off..... 114 Forward collision alert................. 182
Curve lighting.............................. 136 End-of-life vehicle recovery ....... 216 Front airbag system ..................... 57
Engine compartment fuse box ... 232 Front fog lights ........................... 137
D Engine coolant ........................... 218 Front seats.................................... 38
Danger, Warnings and Cautions . . . 4 Engine coolant temperature Front storage................................ 68
Daytime running lights ............... 135 gauge ..................................... 106 Fuel............................................. 198
Declaration of conformity............ 278 Engine data ............................... 268 Fuel consumption - CO2-
DEF............................................ 159 Engine exhaust .......................... 157 Emissions ............................... 208
Diesel exhaust fluid.................... 159 Engine identification................... 264 Fuel for diesel engines .............. 199
Diesel fuel system bleeding ....... 222 Engine oil ................... 217, 260, 265 Fuel for liquid gas operation....... 201
Diesel particle filter............. 115, 157 Engine oil pressure .................... 115 Fuel for natural gas operation . . . 200
Door open .................................. 117 Entry lighting .............................. 140 Fuel for petrol engines ............... 198
Door panel storage....................... 68 Event data recorders.................. 283 Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Doors............................................ 25 Exit lighting ................................ 140 Fuel selector .............................. 105
Driver assistance systems.......... 173 Exterior care .............................. 255 funnel.......................................... 203
Driver Information Centre........... 117 Exterior light ............................... 116 Fuses ......................................... 230
288
G Indicators.................................... 103 Load compartment cover ............. 81
Gauges....................................... 103 Info display................................. 121 Load compartment fuse box ...... 235
Gear shifting............................... 114 Information displays.................... 117 Loading information ..................... 94
General information ................... 209 Instrument cluster ...................... 103 Load rails and hooks ................... 88
Glass panel .................................. 34 Instrument panel fuse box ......... 234 Low fuel ..................................... 116
Glovebox ..................................... 66 Instrument panel illumination ..... 230
Instrument panel illumination M
H control .................................... 139 Malfunction indicator light .......... 112
Halogen headlights .................... 223 Instrument panel overview ........... 10 Manual anti-dazzle ...................... 30
Hand brake................................. 166 Interactive driving system........... 171 Manual mode ............................. 163
Hazard warning flashers ............ 137 Interior care ............................... 257 Manual seat adjustment............... 39
Headlight flash ........................... 134 Interior lighting............................ 139 Manual transmission .................. 165
Headlight range adjustment ...... 134 Interior lights ...................... 139, 230 Manual windows .......................... 31
Headlights................................... 132 Interior mirrors.............................. 30 Memorised settings...................... 22
Headlights when driving abroad 135 Interruption of power supply ...... 164 Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Head restraint adjustment ............. 8 Introduction .................................... 3 Misted light covers ..................... 138
Head restraints ............................ 36
Heated mirrors ............................. 30 J N
Heated rear window ..................... 33 Jump starting ............................. 252 New vehicle running-in .............. 151
Heated steering wheel ................. 97 Number plate light ..................... 229
Heating ........................................ 43
K
Keys ............................................. 20 O
Heating and ventilation system . 142 Object detection systems........... 188
High beam ......................... 116, 133 Keys, locks................................... 20
Odometer ................................... 104
High beam assist................ 116, 133 L Oil, engine.................. 217, 260, 265
Hill start assist ........................... 168 Lane departure warning..... 114, 197 OnStar........................................ 128
Horn ....................................... 14, 98 Lashing eyes ............................... 88 Operate pedal............................. 113
I LED headlights........... 116, 136, 225 Outside temperature .................. 100
Identification plate ..................... 263 Lighting features......................... 140 Overhead console ....................... 68
Ignition switch positions ............. 151 Light switch ................................ 132 Overrun cut-off ........................... 153
Immobiliser .......................... 28, 116 Load compartment ................ 25, 79
289
P Rear window wiper/washer .......... 99 Side turn signal lights ................ 229
Parking ................................ 19, 156 Recommended fluids and Software acknowledgement....... 281
Parking assist ............................ 188 lubricants ........................ 260, 265 Spare wheel ............................... 249
Parking brake ............................ 166 Refuelling ................................... 203 Speed limiter....................... 117, 174
Parking lights ............................. 138 Registered trademarks............... 283 Speedometer ............................. 103
Particulate filter........................... 157 Retained power off..................... 152 Starting and operating................ 151
Performance .............................. 270 Reversing lights ......................... 138 Starting off ................................... 17
Performing work ........................ 216 Ride control system.................... 169 Starting the engine .................... 152
Pollen filter ................................. 149 Roller blinds ................................. 34 Steering...................................... 151
Power outlets ............................. 102 Roof.............................................. 34 Steering wheel adjustment ...... 9, 97
Power seat adjustment ................ 41 Roof load...................................... 94 Steering wheel controls ............... 97
Power steering............................ 114 Roof rack ..................................... 93 Stop-start system........................ 154
Power steering fluid.................... 219 Storage......................................... 66
Power windows ............................ 31
S Storage compartments................. 66
Preheating ................................. 115 Safety net .................................... 90 Sunvisor lights ........................... 140
Puncture..................................... 246 Seat adjustment ............................. 6 Sun visors .................................... 33
Seat belt ........................................ 8 Symbols ......................................... 4
Q Seat belt reminder ..................... 111
Quickheat................................... 148 Seat belts ..................................... 50 T
Seat heating................................. 43 Tachometer ............................... 104
R Seat position ................................ 38 Tail lights ................................... 226
Radio Frequency Identification Second row seats ........................ 44 Third row seats ............................ 48
(RFID)..................................... 284 Selective catalytic reduction....... 159 Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Radio remote control ................... 21 Selector lever ............................. 162 Tools .......................................... 237
Reading lights ............................ 140 Service ............................... 149, 259 Tow bar....................................... 209
Rear carrier system...................... 70 Service display .......................... 107 Towing................................ 209, 253
Rear floor storage cover .............. 83 Service information .................... 259 Towing another vehicle ............. 254
Rear fog light ..................... 116, 138 Side airbag system ...................... 57 Towing equipment ..................... 210
Rear seats.................................... 44 Side blind spot alert.................... 190 Towing the vehicle ..................... 253
Rear storage................................. 81 Sidelights.................................... 132 Traction Control system ............. 169
Rear view camera ...................... 192
290
Traction Control system off......... 114 Vehicle detected ahead.............. 117
Traffic sign assistant........... 117, 194 Vehicle dimensions .................... 272
Trailer coupling........................... 209 Vehicle Identification Number .... 263
Trailer stability assist ................. 212 Vehicle jack................................ 237
Trailer towing ............................. 209 Vehicle messages ..................... 123
Transmission ............................... 16 Vehicle personalisation ............. 125
Transmission display ................. 162 Vehicle security............................ 26
Tread depth ............................... 242 Vehicle specific data ...................... 3
Trip odometer ............................ 104 Vehicle storage........................... 215
Turn and lane-change signals ... 137 Vehicle tools............................... 237
Turn signal ................................. 110 Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Tyre chains ................................ 243 Vehicle weight ........................... 271
Tyre designations ...................... 237 Ventilation................................... 142
Tyre pressure ............................ 238
Tyre pressure monitoring W
system............................. 115, 239 Warning chimes ......................... 124
Tyre pressures ........................... 275 Warning lights............................. 103
Tyre repair kit ............................. 243 Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems ......... 14
U Washer fluid ............................... 220
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 188 Wheel changing ......................... 246
Underseat storage ....................... 68 Wheel covers ............................. 243
Upholstery.................................. 257 Wheels and tyres ....................... 237
Using this manual .......................... 3 Windows....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
V Windscreen wiper/washer ........... 98
Vehicle battery ........................... 220 Winter tyres ............................... 237
Vehicle checks............................ 216 Wiper blade replacement .......... 222
Vehicle data................................ 265
Vehicle data recording and
privacy..................................... 283
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