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

Vehicle care

General Information ................... 145
Vehicle checks ........................... 146
Bulb replacement ....................... 152
Electrical system ........................ 159
Vehicle tools .............................. 166
Wheels and tyres ....................... 168
Jump starting ............................. 179
Towing ....................................... 180
Appearance care ....................... 182

General Information

Accessories and vehicle

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

Vehicle storage

Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
Vehicle care
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or move selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
■ Do not apply the electrical parking
brake.
■ Open the bonnet, close all doors
and lock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
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