Brake System; Electrical Parking Brake; Service Vehicle Soon - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

82 Instruments and controls
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Can illuminate briefly when driving;
this is normal and does not indicate
a system fault.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle
driveability may be impaired. Seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Control indicator Z also illuminates if
there is a fault in the diesel particle
filter 3 122 or with the automatic
transmission 3 126. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Ensure the fuel filler cap is screwed in
completely 3 139.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage 3 123. Ease up on
the accelerator until the flashing
stops. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.

Service vehicle soon

g illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running to indicate a fault in the
engine or transmission electronics.
The electronics switch to an
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may be increased and
vehicle handling may be impaired.
In some cases, the fault can be
eliminated by switching the engine off
and back on again. If g illuminates
again after restarting the engine, the
vehicle may need a service.
Have the cause of the fault eliminated
by a workshop.

Brake system

R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, stop and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If it stays lit while the engine is
running, the brakes do not operate as
normal, or leaks are found in the
brake system, do not attempt to drive
the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to
a workshop for inspection and repair.
9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when engine is running if
fluid level for brake hydraulics is too
low 3 150.
Brake system 3 130.

Electrical parking brake

m illuminates or flashes red.