Vehicle Care; General Information; Vehicle Storage; Accessories And Vehicle - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

Vehicle care

General Information ..................... 99
Vehicle checks ........................... 100
Bulb replacement ....................... 105
Electrical system ........................ 113
Vehicle tools .............................. 118
Wheels and tyres ....................... 119
Jump starting ............................. 128
Towing ....................................... 130
Appearance care ....................... 131

General Information

Accessories and vehicle

modifications
We recommend to use genuine parts
and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle care

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time
Following must be done if the vehicle
should be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Change engine oil.
■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated
place. Engage first or reverse gear
or set selector lever to P. Prevent
the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply parking brake.
■ Open bonnet, close all doors and
lock the vehicle.
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