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  • Page 1 OPEL ASTRA Owner's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 23 Seats, restraints ......40 Storage ........62 Instruments and controls ... 102 Lighting ........142 Climate control ......155 Driving and operating ....164 Vehicle care ....... 224 Service and maintenance ..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction...

  • Page 5: Using This Manual

    Operation is prices. Experienced mechanics Introduction similar for right-hand drive vehicles. trained by Opel work according to ■ The Owner's Manual uses the Your vehicle is a designed specific Opel instructions. factory engine designations. The...
  • Page 6 3 means "see page". 9 Danger We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Text marked 9 Danger provides Adam Opel AG information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life. 9 Warning Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury.
  • Page 7 Introduction...

  • Page 8: In Brief

    In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking 5-door hatchback, Sports tourer Initial drive information To open the tailgate, push the Press button c to unlock the doors touchpad switch below the brand and load compartment. Open the emblem. doors by pulling the handles.

  • Page 9: Seat Adjustment

    In brief Seat adjustment 3-door hatchback 4-door notchback Seat positioning To open the tailgate, push the brand Press button x on the remote emblem at the bottom half. control for at least 2 seconds; the boot lid opens slightly. Press button x on remote control to Pull handle, slide seat, release unlock and open the tailgate.
  • Page 10 In brief Seat backrests Seat height Seat inclination Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the seat to = seat higher = front end higher engage audibly. down = seat lower down = front end lower Seat position 3 42, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 42, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 42, Seat adjustment...

  • Page 11: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In brief Head restraint adjustment Power seat adjustment Power seat adjustment 3 46, Seat folding 3 45. Operate switch 1: Press release button, adjust height, engage. forwards/ = length adjustment backwards Head restraints 3 40. upwards/ = height adjustment downwards upwards/ = inclination downwards at...

  • Page 12: Seat Belt

    In brief Seat belt Mirror adjustment Exterior mirrors Interior mirror Select the relevant exterior mirror and Pull out the seat belt and engage in adjust it. belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on Convex exterior mirrors 3 33, body.

  • Page 13: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    In brief Steering wheel adjustment Unlock the lever, adjust the steering wheel, then engage the lever and ensure it is fully locked. Do not adjust the steering wheel unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been released.
  • Page 14 In brief Instrument panel overview...
  • Page 15 In brief Power windows ..... 35 10 Sport mode ......181 Eco button for stop-start system ......... 167 Exterior mirrors ..... 33 Central locking system ..25 Cruise control ..... 183 Unlock button for boot lid ..28 Fuel selector ....... 111 16 Climate control system ..
  • Page 16 In brief Rear fog light ...... 150 Instrument illumination ..151...
  • Page 17 In brief...

  • Page 18: Exterior Lighting

    In brief Exterior lighting Headlight flash, high beam and low beam Automatic light control AUTO = automatic light control: Turn light switch: exterior lighting is switched headlight flash = pull lever on and off automatically = lights off high beam = push lever = activation or deactivation 8 = sidelights...
  • Page 19 In brief Horn Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers Operated with the ¨ button. lever up = right turn signal Press j. lever down = left turn signal Hazard warning flashers 3 149. Turn and lane-change signals 3 149, Parking lights 3 150.

  • Page 20: Washer And Wiper Systems

    In brief Washer and wiper systems Windscreen and headlight Rear window wiper washer Windscreen wiper Press the rocker switch to activate the rear window wiper: Pull lever. = fast upper switch = continuous Windscreen and headlight washer = slow operation system 3 104, Washer fluid 3 228.

  • Page 21: Climate Control

    In brief Climate control Rear window washer Demisting and defrosting the windows Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Push lever. Press button V. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few Set the temperature control to the The heating is operated by pressing times.

  • Page 22: Starting Off

    In brief Transmission Starting off Automatic transmission Manual transmission Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 260, 3 309. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 226. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
  • Page 23 In brief Parking Starting the engine Stop-start system ■ Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress foot brake at the same time to reduce operating force.
  • Page 24 In brief If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set the selector lever to P before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb. ■ Lock the vehicle with button e on the radio remote control.

  • Page 25: Keys, Doors And Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Press button to extend. To fold the key, first press the button. windows Keys Car Pass Replacement keys The Car Pass contains security Keys, locks ........23 The key number is specified in the related vehicle data and should Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
  • Page 26 Keys, doors and windows Used to operate: ■ Overload of the central locking Key with foldaway key section system by operating at frequent ■ Central locking system intervals, the power supply is ■ Anti-theft locking system interrupted for a short time ■...

  • Page 27: Central Locking System

    Keys, doors and windows Memorised settings Central locking system Unlocking Whenever the key is removed from Unlocks and locks doors, load the ignition switch, the following compartment and fuel filler flap. settings are automatically memorised A pull on an interior door handle by the key: unlocks the respective door.
  • Page 28 Keys, doors and windows The setting can be saved for the key Central locking buttons Fault in radio remote control being used. Memorised settings system Locks or unlocks all doors, the load 3 25. compartment and fuel filler flap from Unlocking inside the passenger compartment.

  • Page 29: Automatic Locking

    Keys, doors and windows Fault in central locking system the ignition key is removed (manual 9 Warning transmission) or the selector lever is Unlocking moved to P position (automatic Use the child locks whenever transmission). Manually unlock the driver's door by children are occupying the rear turning the key in the lock.

  • Page 30: Doors

    Keys, doors and windows Doors 3-door hatchback Load compartment Tailgate Opening 5-door hatchback Pressing button x opens the tailgate even if the doors are locked. Press button x on radio remote Sports tourer control or push the brand emblem at After unlocking, push the touchpad the bottom half to unlock and open the switch under the tailgate moulding...
  • Page 31 Keys, doors and windows 4-door notchback Closing With the doors centrally locked, the boot lid cannot be opened with button To unlock the boot lid, press button Use one of the interior handles. x in the centre console. x on the remote control for at least Do not push the touchpad switch or 2 seconds, or, to open from the inside, the emblem whilst closing as this will...

  • Page 32: Vehicle Security

    Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security General hints for operating Activating tailgate Anti-theft locking system 9 Danger 9 Warning Do not drive with the tailgate open or ajar, e.g. when transporting Do not use the system if there are bulky objects, since toxic exhaust people in the vehicle! The doors gases, which cannot be seen or cannot be unlocked from the...
  • Page 33 Keys, doors and windows Activation Activation without monitoring of 1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof. passenger compartment and ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of vehicle inclination 2. Press button o. LED in the the system) button o illuminates for a maximum of 10 minutes.
  • Page 34 Keys, doors and windows Status during the first 30 seconds of The alarm can be silenced by If the control indicator d flashes when anti-theft alarm system activation: pressing any button on the radio the ignition is on, there is a fault in the remote control or by switching on the system;...

  • Page 35: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors In position 0 no mirror is selected. Electric folding Convex shape Folding mirrors The convex exterior mirror contains an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate distances.

  • Page 36: Heated Mirrors

    Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Heated mirrors Automatic anti-dazzle Manual anti-dazzle Dazzle from following vehicles at Operated by pressing the Ü button. night is automatically reduced. Heating works with the engine To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on running and is switched off the underside of the mirror housing.

  • Page 37: Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Windows Windscreen stickers Keep a close watch on the Do not attach stickers such as toll windows when closing them. Windscreen road stickers or similar on the Ensure that nothing becomes windscreen in the area of the interior trapped in them as they move.
  • Page 38 Keys, doors and windows Pushing or pulling firmly to the second Child safety system for rear detent and then releasing: window windows moves up or down automatically with safety function enabled. To stop movement, operate the switch once more in the same direction. Safety function If the window glass encounters resistance above the middle of the...

  • Page 39: Heated Rear Window

    Keys, doors and windows Heated rear window Initialising the power windows A ticket holder is located on the backside of the sun visor. If the windows cannot be closed automatically (e.g. after disconnecting the vehicle battery), a warning message or a warning code is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.

  • Page 40: Roof

    Keys, doors and windows Roof Raise or close Press q or r: sunroof is raised or Sunroof closed automatically with safety function enabled. 9 Warning If the sunroof is raised, it can be opened in one step by pressing p. Take care when operating the Sunblind sunroof.

  • Page 41: Glass Panel

    Keys, doors and windows Glass panel Closing sunroof from outside The sunroof can be closed remotely from outside the vehicle. Panorama roof Press and hold e button to close the Turn the handle and move the roof sunroof. cover to a suitable position. Release the button to stop the The roof cover engages in position movement.

  • Page 42: Seats, Restraints

    Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ......40 9 Warning Front seats ........42 Rear seats ........49 Only drive with the head restraint Seat belts ........49 set to the proper position. Airbag system ......

  • Page 43: Active Head Restraints

    Seats, restraints Horizontal adjustment Head restraints on rear seats forwards. Thus the head is supported so that the risk of whiplash injury is reduced. Note Approved accessories may only be attached if the seat is not in use. To adjust horizontally, pull the head Height adjustment restraint forwards.

  • Page 44: Front Seats

    Seats, restraints Front seats ■ Sit with shoulders as far back ■ Adjust the thigh support so that against the backrest as possible. there is a space approx. two fingers Set the backrest rake so that it is wide between the edge of the seat Seat position possible to easily reach the and the hollow of the knee.
  • Page 45 Seats, restraints Seat backrests Seat height 9 Warning Never store any subjects under the seats. Drive only with engaged seats and backrests. Seat positioning Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the backrest to = seat higher engage audibly.
  • Page 46 Seats, restraints Seat inclination Lumbar support Adjustable thigh support Lever pumping motion Adjust lumbar support using the four- Pull the lever and slide the thigh way switch to suit personal support. = front end higher requirements. down = front end lower Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.

  • Page 47: Seat Folding

    Seats, restraints Seat folding Side bolster, OPC version To restore, slide the seat backwards. Move the backrest against the resistance to the upright position and Caution engage. The memory function allows the seat When seat height is in highest to engage in its original position. position, push head restraints down and lift up sun visors before Do not operate backrest inclination...

  • Page 48: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats, restraints In case the head restraint of the Keep a close watch on the seats 9 Danger folded backrest is blocked by the when adjusting them. Vehicle upper windscreen frame, slightly let passengers should be informed Move the backrest to an upright the seat move backwards before accordingly.
  • Page 49 Seats, restraints Seat height Seat inclination Seat backrests Move switch upwards/downwards. Move front of switch upwards/ Turn switch forwards/backwards. downwards.
  • Page 50 Seats, restraints Armrest Lumbar support Adjustable thigh support Adjust lumbar support using the four- Pull the lever and slide the thigh The armrest can be slid forwards by way switch to suit personal support. 10 cm. Under the armrest there is a requirements.

  • Page 51: Rear Seats

    Seats, restraints Rear seats Seat belts Heating Armrest Adjust heating to the desired setting The seat belts are locked during by pressing the ß button for the heavy acceleration or deceleration of respective seat one or more times. Fold armrest down. The armrest the vehicle holding the occupants in The control indicator in the button contains cupholders and a storage...

  • Page 52: Three-Point Seat Belt

    Seats, restraints Seat belts are designed to be used by Seat belt reminder Triggered belt pretensioners must be only one person at a time. Child replaced by a workshop. Belt Front seats are equipped with a seat restraint system 3 56. pretensioners can only be triggered belt reminder, indicated for driver seat once.

  • Page 53: Height Adjustment

    Seats, restraints Withdraw the belt from the retractor, 9 Warning guide it untwisted across the body and insert the latch plate into the The belt must not rest against hard buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly or fragile objects in the pockets of whilst driving by pulling the shoulder your clothing.

  • Page 54: Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Airbag system Removing Using the seat belt while pregnant The airbag system consists of a number of individual systems depending on the scope of equipment. When triggered, the airbags inflate within milliseconds. They also deflate so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.

  • Page 55: Front Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Each airbag is triggered only once. Have deployed airbags replaced by a workshop. Furthermore, it may be necessary to have the steering wheel, the instrument panel, parts of the panelling, the door seals, handles and the seats replaced. Do not make any modifications to the airbag system as this will invalidate the vehicle type approval.

  • Page 56: Curtain Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Curtain airbag system Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then the The curtain airbag system consists of airbag is able to protect. an airbag in the roof frame on each side. This can be identified by the Side airbag system word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.

  • Page 57: Airbag Deactivation

    Seats, restraints Use the ignition key to choose the 9 Warning position: *OFF = front passenger airbag is Keep the area in which the airbag deactivated and will not inflates clear of obstructions. inflate in the event of a The hooks on the handles in the collision.

  • Page 58: Child Restraints

    Risk of fatal injury for a child using system is not discernible, therefore a child restraint system on a seat We recommend the Opel child no person is allowed to occupy the with activated front passenger restraint system which is tailored front passenger seat.
  • Page 59 Seats, restraints Ensure that the mounting location of deactivated; if not, the triggering of the child restraint system within the the airbags poses a risk of fatal vehicle is correct. injury to the child. Allow children to enter and exit the This is especially the case if rear- vehicle only on the side facing away facing child restraint systems are...

  • Page 60: Child Restraint Installation Locations

    Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system On front passenger seat Weight and age class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx.
  • Page 61 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg ISO/R1 Group 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1 ISO/R2 ISO/R3...
  • Page 62 Seats, restraints ISOFIX size class and seat device A – ISO/F3 = Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B – ISO/F2 = Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B1 –...

  • Page 63: Top-Tether Fastening Eyes

    Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint Top-tether fastening eyes systems Depending on country specific equipment, the vehicle might have two or three fastening eyes. Top-Tether fastening eyes are marked with the symbol : for a child seat. On Hatchback and Sports Tourer fastening eyes are on the backside of rear seats.

  • Page 64: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage compartments The glovebox features a pen holder, a credit card holder and a coin holder. The glovebox should be closed whilst 9 Warning driving. Storage compartments ....62 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders Load compartment ....... 84 objects in the storage Roof rack system ......

  • Page 65: Front Storage

    Storage Front storage Additional cupholders are located in Depending on the version, the rear armrest. Fold down the cupholders are located under a cover A storage compartment is located armrest. in the centre console. Slide cover next to the steering wheel. backwards.

  • Page 66: Underseat Storage

    Storage Underseat storage Armrest storage Storage in the rear armrest Storage under the front armrest Fold down armrest and open cover. Press button in the recess and pull out drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To Close cover before folding the Press button to fold up the armrest.

  • Page 67: Centre Console Storage

    Storage Centre console storage A further storage compartment is located under the intermediate shelf. Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix Front console it in the vertical position. The frame of the cupholder can be reintegrated to stow bottles. Rear console Press button to remove the frame of the cupholder.

  • Page 68: Rear Carrier System

    Storage Rear carrier system The wheelbase of a bicycle must not exceed 1.15 metres. Otherwise the secure fastening of a bicycle is not Rear carrier system for two possible. bicycles If not in use, the carrier system must be slid back into the vehicle floor. There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose during transportation.
  • Page 69 Storage Completely pull out the rear carrier Install the tail lamps Open out the lamp support on the system until you hear it engage. back of the tail lamp completely. Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without pulling the release lever again 9 Warning It is only permissible to fit objects...
  • Page 70 Storage Lock the rear carrier system Check the cable and lamp position to The rear carrier system is locked make sure these are correctly when the clamping levers are Swivel the right clamping lever (1) installed and are securely located. swivelled by approx.
  • Page 71 Storage Unfold pedal crank recesses Adapting the rear carrier system to a bicycle Remove the pedal crank mounts from the pedal crank recesses. Fold one or both pedal crank Press the release lever and withdraw recesses upwards until the diagonal the wheel recesses.
  • Page 72 Storage Push the release lever on the strap The rear bicycle must have its front retainer and remove the strap wheel facing right. retainer. Attaching a bicycle to the rear carrier Prepare the bicycle for attachment system If the bicycle has curved pedal cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1).
  • Page 73 Storage Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank Place the wheel recesses such that here must be placed in the pedal the bicycle is more or less horizontal. crank recess opening, as shown in Here, the distance between the the illustration. pedals and the tailgate should be at least 5 cm.
  • Page 74 Storage The settings for the wheel recesses and on the rotary lever on the pedal crank recess should be noted and saved for each bicycle. Correct presetting will facilitate refitting of the bicycle. Tighten the attachment screw for the Align the bicycle in the longitudinal pedal bearing mount to its maximum direction of the vehicle: Slightly point by hand.
  • Page 75 Storage Removing a bicycle from the rear Retracting the rear carrier system Insert the strap retainer and pull carrier system tightly downwards as far as possible. Push the pedal crank mounts into the Undo strap retainers on both bicycle pedal crank recess, as shown in the Press release lever and slide in wheel tyres.
  • Page 76 Storage Push the clamping lever down and pull both lamp supports out of the recesses. Disengage the locking lever on the Swivel first the left clamping lever (1), diagonal support and fold both pedal followed by the right clamping lever crank recesses down.
  • Page 77 Storage Rear carrier system for four powered bicycles to the pull-out carrier. The maximum load per bicycles bicycle on the adapter is 20 kg. The wheelbase of a bicycle must not exceed 1.15 metres. Otherwise the secure fastening of a bicycle is not possible.
  • Page 78 Storage Pull release lever up. The system will not engage correctly, do not fit Caution disengages and travels quickly out of objects to the system and slide the the bumper. system back. Seek the assistance Consult your bicycle dealer before of a workshop.
  • Page 79 Storage Fold out tail lamps Swivel both clamping levers Assembling the bicycle rack sidewards as far as they will go. Otherwise safe functionality is not guaranteed. Fold out wheel recesses Fold out both tail lamps. Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it backwards.
  • Page 80 Storage 1. Rotate the pedals into position (as shown in the illustration) and put the bicycle on the foremost wheel recess. Make sure that the bicycle stands centrally on the wheel recesses. 3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the Push down the rack (1) and swivel wheel recesses using the strap handle (2) backwards to engage.
  • Page 81 Storage Attaching the adapter When carrying more than two bicycles, the adapter must be fixed before the second bicycle is attached. 4. Guide the strap attached to the 2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and adapter underneath the lever for hold, then lower the adapter (2) at folding back the rear carrier the rear.
  • Page 82 Storage Use the longer accessory mounting bracket to attach the third bicycle to the rack. 3. Position the bicycles on the rear 6. Additionally secure both bicycle carrier system alternately aligned wheels of the fourth bicycle to the to the left and to the right. wheel recesses using the Use the short accessory mounting tensioning straps.
  • Page 83 Storage It is recommended to attach a ■ With attached adapter: 9 Warning warning sign at the rearmost bicycle to increase visibility. 9 Warning When folding the rear carrier system forwards again, take care Fold the rear carrier system Take care when disengaging the that the system is engaged backwards rear carrier system as it will tilt...
  • Page 84 Storage 3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold. 4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and remove. Disassembling the bicycle rack 2. Unbutton the strap. Fold the rack backwards, then push forwards until it stops (1). Press the rack down at the rear (2). Fold in wheel recesses Fold in both wheel recesses.
  • Page 85 Storage Swivel both clamping levers inwards as far as they will go. Fold in tail lamps Swivel in both tail lamps. Fold in number plate holder Lift the number plate holder and fold it forwards. Retracting the rear carrier system Caution Stow the strap retainers accurately.

  • Page 86: Load Compartment

    Storage Load compartment ■ Guide the seat belts through side Ensure that the seat belts of the supports to protect them against outboard seats are placed in the damage. When folding the corresponding belt guides. The rear seat backrest is divided into backrests, pull the seat belts along two parts.
  • Page 87 Storage ■ Press and hold the catch to push or damage to the load or vehicle in the head restraints down 3 40. the event of hard braking or a ■ Fold up the rear armrest. collision. ■ Pull switch on left or right sidewall of the load compartment to fold the corresponding part of the rear seat.
  • Page 88 Storage If the vehicle is to be loaded via a The backrests are properly engaged The seat belt of the centre seat could rear door, take the seat belt out of when the red marks on both sides be blocked when the backrest is the seat backrest guide and put it near the release lever are no longer folded up too quickly.
  • Page 89 Storage Raise the seat cushion and fold the Remove the seat cushion ■ To attach, apply seat cushion as backrest shown in the illustration and engage both levers. Open the pass-through in the rear centre backrest ■ Fold down the rear armrest. ■...

  • Page 90: Load Compartment Cover

    Storage 3-door and 5-door hatchback Removing The closed cover can be secured Press both buttons and fold down from the side of the load cover. compartment. Turn the knob 90°: Maximum load: 0.5 kg. knob = cover secured from Unhook retaining straps from tailgate. horizontal the side of the Load compartment cover...
  • Page 91 Storage Lift cover at the rear and push it Opening cover Cover in upper position upwards at the front. Remove the cover. If the height adjustable cover is mounted in the middle or upper position, the load compartment cover can be stowed below it. Height adjustable cover 3 90.

  • Page 92: Rear Floor Storage Cover

    Storage Rear floor storage cover Removing cover Rear floor cover, 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback The removed cover can be stored under the rear floor cover like shown Open the load compartment cover. in the graphic. Pull the release lever on the right side Rear floor storage cover 3 90.
  • Page 93 Storage Height adjustable cover, 3-door Lifting Lowering hatchback, 5-door hatchback To lift the cover to a higher level, pull To lower the cover, pull the strap the loop backwards and lift the rear backwards and push down the front The height adjustable cover can be edge of the cover onto the centre of the cover at the same time.
  • Page 94 Storage Note Rear floor cover, Sports tourer ■ If mounted in position 2 or 3, the space between the rear floor cover and the height adjustable cover can be used as a stowage compartment. ■ The height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with the strap when it is mounted in position 1 or 2.

  • Page 95: Lashing Eyes

    Storage Lashing eyes ■ hooks, plate upwards to lock the adapter. To remove, turn the handle plate down ■ service box, and move out of the rail. ■ strap set. Variable partition net The components are fitted in rails on both side panels using adapters and hooks.
  • Page 96 Storage Net pocket Installation of hooks in the rails Service box Insert adapters into the required Insert the hook in the desired position Install two hooks in the upper rail. position in the rails. The net pocket first in the upper groove of the rail and Insert the upper brackets of the box can be suspended from the adapters.

  • Page 97: Safety Net

    Storage Strap set Passengers must not be transported behind the safety net. Installation Behind the rear seats Alternatively install both hooks in the lower rail. Plug in the lower brackets Insert the adapters of the strap set in of the box from above into the lower a rail.

  • Page 98: Warning Triangle

    Storage Warning triangle Behind the front seats Installation of the rod 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback Attach strap to eyes underneath the There are two installation openings in rear seat cushion. the roof frame: suspend and engage rod of net at one side, compress rod Fold backrests forward.

  • Page 99: First Aid Kit

    Storage First aid kit Sports tourer 4-door notchback 5-door hatchback Fold down straps. Stow the warning Stow the warning triangle in the triangle in the space behind the straps recess on the left side of the load on the inside of the tailgate. compartment.
  • Page 100 Storage 3-door hatchback Sports tourer 4-door notchback Fold down strap. Stow the first aid kit Stow the first aid kit in the stowage Stow the first aid kit in the space in the space behind a strap on the compartment behind the warning behind the mesh net on the right side inside of the tailgate.

  • Page 101: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof rack system 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback Sports tourer with roof railing Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid 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.

  • Page 102: Loading Information

    Storage Loading information ■ Use the four hooks at the sidewalls ■ Do not allow the load to protrude of the load compartment for above the upper edge of the hanging up carrier bags. Maximum backrests. load: 5 kg per hook. ■...
  • Page 103 Storage vehicle weight (see identification and 4-door notchback, for the plate 3 287) and the EC kerb Sports tourer it is 100 kg. The roof load is the combined weight of the weight. roof rack and the load. To calculate the payload, enter the data for your vehicle in the Weights table at the front of this manual.

  • Page 104: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........102 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......... 110 Information displays ....121 Vehicle messages ...... 128 Trip computer ......132 Vehicle personalisation ....134 The Infotainment system, the cruise control and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the...

  • Page 105: Horn

    Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Horn The recommended grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker Activate heating by pressing * and to a higher temperature than the Press j. other areas. button. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.

  • Page 106: Windscreen Wiper/Washer

    Instruments and controls Windscreen wiper/washer Adjustable wiper interval Automatic wiping with rain sensor Windscreen wiper Wiper lever in position P. P = automatic wiping with rain sensor Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the = fast desired wipe interval: The rain sensor detects the amount of = slow short = turn adjuster wheel...
  • Page 107 Instruments and controls Adjustable sensitivity of the rain Windscreen and headlight sensor washer Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed sensitivity: onto the windscreen and the wiper = turn adjuster wheel wipes a few times.

  • Page 108: Outside Temperature

    Instruments and controls Rear window wiper/washer The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is low. Outside temperature Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper Press the rocker switch to activate the wipes a few times.
  • Page 109 Instruments and controls Time and date settings ■ Set date format: Changes indication of date between MM/DD/ CD 300/CD 400/CD400plus and Navi YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY. 600/Navi 900 ■ Display digital clock: Switches on/ Press the CONFIG button. The menu off indication of time on the display. Settings is displayed.

  • Page 110: Power Outlet

    Instruments and controls Power outlets Adjust all settings. Set date To adjust the time settings, select the Set Date menu item. Turn the multifunction knob to adjust the first setting. Press the multifunction knob to confirm the input. The coloured background moves to the next setting.

  • Page 111: Cigarette Lighter

    Instruments and controls Cigarette lighter A further 12 Volt power outlet is located in the rear console. Fold the cover downwards. Sports tourer: A 12 Volt power outlet is located at the left sidewall in the load compartment. Do not exceed the maximum power consumption of 120 watts.

  • Page 112: Warning Lights, Gauges And Indi- Cators

    Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Odometer Some versions are equipped with a reset knob between speedometer and indicators and Driver Information Centre: to reset hold the knob depressed for a Instrument cluster few seconds with the ignition on. In some versions, the needles of the Trip odometer counts up to a distance instruments briefly rotate to the end of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.

  • Page 113: Fuel Selector

    Instruments and controls During liquid gas operation, the 1 off = petrol operation Caution system automatically switches over to 1 illuminates = liquid gas petrol operation when gas tanks are operation If the needle is in the red warning empty 3 111. 1 flashes = no switching is zone, the maximum permitted...

  • Page 114: Service Display

    Instruments and controls Displays the coolant temperature. left area = engine operating temperature not yet reached central = normal operating area temperature right area = temperature too high Caution If engine coolant temperature is too high, stop vehicle, switch off engine.

  • Page 115: Control Indicators

    Instruments and controls code appears in the Driver Information Centre. Have engine oil and filter changed by a workshop within one week or 500 km (whichever occurs first). Driver Information Centre 3 121. Service information 3 284. Control indicators The control indicators described are not present in all vehicles.
  • Page 116 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...

  • Page 117: Seat Belt Reminder

    Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 232, Fuses When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for 3 252. console approx. 4 seconds. If it does not Turn signals 3 149. illuminate, does not go out after 4 seconds or illuminates whilst Seat belt reminder driving, there is a fault in the airbag...

  • Page 118: Malfunction Indicator Light

    Instruments and controls * illuminates yellow. Illuminates when the engine is Flashes when the engine is running running The front passenger airbag is deactivated 3 55. Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle Fault that could lead to catalytic battery is not charging. Engine converter damage.

  • Page 119: Antilock Brake System

    Instruments and controls Illuminates 9 Warning 9 Warning Electric parking brake is applied 3 176. Stop. Do not continue your Have the cause of the fault journey. Consult a workshop. remedied immediately by a Flashes workshop. Electric parking brake is not fully Illuminates after the ignition is applied or released.

  • Page 120: Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    Instruments and controls Electronic Stability Control Display, when upshifting is Illuminates green recommended for fuel saving System is switched on and ready to reasons. operate. n illuminates yellow. On some versions gear shift Flashes yellow indication is popped up as full page in The system is deactivated.

  • Page 121: Engine Oil Pressure

    Instruments and controls Engine oil pressure Electronic Stability Control 3 179, Illuminates Traction Control system 3 178. The diesel particle filter is full. Start I illuminates red. cleaning process as soon as Illuminates when the ignition is Traction Control system off possible.

  • Page 122: Adaptive Forward Lighting

    Instruments and controls Immobiliser The high beam assist or intelligent 9 Warning light range is activated 3 143, d flashes yellow. 3 145. When the engine is off, Fault in the immobiliser system. The considerably more force is needed engine cannot be started. Adaptive forward lighting to brake and steer.

  • Page 123: Driver Information Centre

    Instruments and controls Information displays Rear fog light Illuminates green Adaptive cruise control is active. r illuminates yellow. Driver Information Centre Adaptive cruise control 3 186. The rear fog light is on 3 150. The Driver Information Centre (DIC) Vehicle detected ahead is located in the instrument cluster Low washer fluid between speedometer and...
  • Page 124 Instruments and controls ■ trip/fuel information Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be ■ vehicle messages, displayed as selected via the buttons on the turn code numbers 3 128. signal lever. In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu pages can be selected by pushing the MENU button, Menu symbols are indicated in the top line of the display: In the Uplevel-Display the following...
  • Page 125 Instruments and controls Vehicle Information Menu Press the MENU button to select the Vehicle Information Menu, or on Uplevel-Combi-Display select X. Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press the SET/CLR button to confirm. Follow the instructions given in the submenus.
  • Page 126 Instruments and controls ■ Speed Warning: if exceeding the Trip/Fuel Information Menu Reset trip odometer by pressing the preset speed, a warning chime will SET/CLR button on the turn signal Press the MENU button to select the be activated lever for a few seconds or by pressing Trip/Fuel Information Menu, or select the reset knob between speedometer W on Uplevel-Combi-Display.
  • Page 127 Instruments and controls Submenus are: ■ Top Consumers: List of top comfort ■ Economy Trend: Displays the consumers currently switched on is average consumption development ■ Shift indication: Current gear is displayed in descending order. Fuel over a distance of 50 km. Filled indicated inside an arrow.

  • Page 128: Info-Display

    Instruments and controls Performance Menu ■ Coolant Temp.: Display of coolant Depending on the Infotainment temperature. system, the Graphic-Info-Display is available in two versions. ■ Battery Volt.: Display of vehicle battery voltage. Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle configuration the vehicle has a Graphic- or Colour-Info-Display.
  • Page 129 Instruments and controls Colour-Info-Display ■ vehicle messages 3 128 Selecting with the Infotainment system ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 134 The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made. Selecting menus and settings Menus and settings are accessed via the display.

  • Page 130: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Press (the outer ring) Vehicle messages on the Midlevel-Display ■ To select or activate the marked option Messages are indicated mainly in the Driver Information Centre (DIC), in ■ To confirm a set value some cases together with a warning ■...
  • Page 131 Instruments and controls No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message Depress brake pedal to release 24 Number plate light failure 54 Water in diesel fuel filter electric parking brake 25 Left front turn signal failure 55 Diesel particle filter is full Turn steering wheel, switch 3 170 26 Left rear turn signal failure...
  • Page 132 Instruments and controls The vehicle messages are displayed No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message as text. Follow the instructions given 68 Service power steering 128 Bonnet open in the messages. The system displays messages 69 Service suspension system 134 Park assist fault, clean bumper regarding the following topics: 70 Service level control system 136 Service parking assist...

  • Page 133: Warning Chimes

    Instruments and controls Vehicle messages on the ■ If a warning message or a warning 1. Switch off immediately any code appears in the Driver electric consumers which are not Colour-Info-Display Information Centre. required for a safe ride, e.g. seat Some important messages appear heating, heated rear window or ■...

  • Page 134: Trip Computer

    Instruments and controls Trip computer ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Trip odometer 2 The menus and functions can be ■ Range selected via the buttons on the turn ■ Average consumption signal lever 3 121. ■ Instantaneous consumption ■ Average speed ■...
  • Page 135 Instruments and controls ■ Trip odometer 2 button, making it possible to display different trip information for different ■ Average consumption 2 drivers. ■ Average speed 2 ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Average consumption 1 ■ Average speed 1 ■ Digital speed Trip odometer ■...

  • Page 136: Vehicle Personalisation

    Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation Range Instantaneous consumption Range is calculated from current fuel Display of the instantaneous tank content and current consumption. The vehicle's behaviour can be consumption. The display shows personalised by changing the settings Average speed average values. in the Info-Display.
  • Page 137 Instruments and controls The following settings can be ■ Sport steering: Steering support is selected by turning and pressing the reduced. multifunction knob: ■ Swap backlight colour main instr.: ■ Sport mode settings Change of instrument illumination colour. ■ Languages ■...
  • Page 138 Instruments and controls Vehicle settings Auto collision preparation: Activates or deactivates the automatic brake functionality of the vehicle in the event of imminent collision danger. The following is selectable: the system will take over brake control, warn by chimes only or is deactivated. Side blind zone alert: Changes the settings for the side blind spot alert system.
  • Page 139 Instruments and controls automatic door locking function The following settings can be while a door is open. selected by turning and pressing the multifunction knob: Delayed door lock: Activates or deactivates the delayed door ■ Sport mode settings locking function. ■...
  • Page 140 Instruments and controls ■ Sport steering: Steering support is Vehicle settings reduced. ■ Swap backlight colour main instr.: Change of instrument illumination colour. Languages Selection of the desired language. Time & Date See Clock 3 107. Radio settings ■ Comfort settings See description for Infotainment Chime volume: Changes the system in the Infotainment system...
  • Page 141 Instruments and controls vehicle in the event of imminent ■ Lock / Unlock / Start by remote ■ Rear view camera: Changes the collision danger. The following is settings for the rear view camera. Remote unlock feedback: Activates selectable: the system will take or deactivates the hazard warning ■...
  • Page 142 Instruments and controls Sport Mode Profile Navigation Settings ■ Engine Sport Performance: See Infotainment system manual for further information. Accelerator pedal and gear change characteristics become more Display Settings responsive. ■ Home Page Menu: ■ Sport Mode Back Lighting: See Infotainment system manual Change of instrument illumination for further information.
  • Page 143 Instruments and controls on the ignition or uses the last over brake control, warn by chimes ■ Remote Lock/Unlock/Start chosen setting. only or is deactivated completely. Remote Lock Feedback: Activate Auto Demist: Activate or deactivate Side Blind Zone Alert: Activates or or deactivate the hazard warning auto demist.

  • Page 144: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch with Automatic light control Light switch Exterior lighting ......142 Interior lighting ......151 Lighting features ......152 Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: low Turn light switch: beam is switched on and = lights off off automatically 8 = sidelights...

  • Page 145: High Beam

    Lighting High beam In the Driver Information Centre with When the automatic light control Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi- function is switched on and the Display, the current status of the engine is running, the system automatic light control is displayed. switches between daytime running light and headlights automatically When switching on the ignition, depending on the lighting conditions...

  • Page 146: Headlight Range Adjustment

    Lighting Headlight range It switches to low beam when: The green control indicator l illuminates continuously when the ■ a sensor detects the lights of adjustment assist is activated, the blue one 7 oncoming or preceding vehicles illuminates when high beam is on. Manual headlight range ■...

  • Page 147: Daytime Running Lights

    Lighting Dynamic automatic headlight Vehicles with Xenon headlight For deactivation operate the same levelling 3 145. procedure as described above. f will system not flash when function is deactivated. Headlights when driving abroad Daytime running lights The asymmetrical headlight beam Daytime running lights increase extends visibility at the edge of the visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
  • Page 148 Lighting With the light switch in position Country lighting Dynamic curve lighting AUTO all lighting functions are Activated automatically at a speed available. range between approx. 55 and 115 km/h. The beam of light and the The following functions are available brightness is different between the also with light switch in position 9: left and the right side.
  • Page 149 Lighting Control indicator f 3 120. Activation If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is on, the high beam Reversing function assist will be deactivated. If the headlights are on and reverse If a headlight flash is activated when gear is engaged, both corner lights the high beam is off, the high beam are switched on.
  • Page 150 Lighting If there are no restrictions detected, A special topographical evaluation Automatic high beam activation the system switches back to high function detects preceding vehicles operates at a speed above 40 km/h beam. on hills or slopes by recognising the and deactivates below 20 km/h.

  • Page 151: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Fault in adaptive forward lighting In the event of an accident with airbag For three flashes, e.g. when changing deployment the hazard warning lanes, press the lever until resistance system flashers are activated automatically. is felt and then release. When the system detects a failure in When a trailer is connected, turn the Adaptive forward lighting system,...

  • Page 152: Parking Lights

    Lighting Parking lights Reversing lights Light switch in position AUTO: switching on front fog lights will switch The reversing light comes on when headlights on automatically. the ignition is on and reverse gear is selected. Rear fog lights Misted light covers The inside of the light housing may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or...

  • Page 153: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior lighting On vehicles with light sensor, the Operate rocker switch: brightness can only be adjusted when = automatic switching on the exterior lights are on and the light Instrument panel and off. sensor detects night conditions. press u = on. illumination control press v = off.

  • Page 154: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting features Reading lights Rear courtesy lights Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior lighting comes on when headlights are switched on. Entry lighting Welcome lighting The following lights are switched on for a short time by unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control: Illuminates in conjunction with the Operated with s and t buttons in...

  • Page 155: Exit Lighting

    Lighting The lighting switches off immediately ■ Door and console lights 4. Pull turn signal lever. when the ignition key is turned to ■ Puddle lights 5. Close driver's door. position 1 3 165. They will switch off automatically after If the driver's door is not closed the Activation or deactivation of this a delay and will be activated again if...
  • Page 156 Lighting To prevent discharge of the vehicle battery when driving, the following systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off: ■ Auxiliary heater ■ Heated rear window and mirrors ■ Heated seats ■ Fan In the second stage a message which confirms the activation of the vehicle battery discharge protection will be displayed in the Driver Information...

  • Page 157: Climate Control

    Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Heating and ventilation system Air distribution Climate control systems ..... 155 s = to windscreen and front door Air vents ........162 windows Maintenance ......

  • Page 158: Air Conditioning System

    Climate control Air conditioning system Demisting and defrosting Cooling n ■ Press button V: fan automatically Press button n to switch on cooling. In addition to the heating and switches to higher speed, the air Activation is indicated by the LED in ventilation system, the air distribution is directed towards the the button.
  • Page 159 Climate control If no cooling or drying is required, Maximum cooling 9 Warning switch the cooling system off to save fuel. Activated cooling might inhibit The exchange of fresh air is autostops. reduced in air recirculation mode. In operation without cooling the air Air recirculation system 4 humidity increases, so the windows may mist up from inside.

  • Page 160: Electronic Climate Control

    Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Note If the V button is pressed while the windows V engine is running, an Autostop will be inhibited until the V button is pressed again. If the V button is pressed while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
  • Page 161 Climate control Automatic mode AUTO ■ Press n to switch on optimal cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. ■ Set the preselected temperatures for driver and front passenger using the left and right rotary knob. Recommended temperature is 22 °C.
  • Page 162 Climate control If the minimum temperature Lo is set, ■ Press button V. Activation is Manual settings the climate control system runs at indicated by the LED in the button. Climate control system settings can maximum cooling, if cooling n is be changed by activating the buttons ■...
  • Page 163 Climate control Pressing the upper button longer: the Return to automatic air distribution: The air conditioning system cools and fan runs at maximum speed. press button AUTO. dehumidifies (dries) when outside temperature is above a specific level. To return to automatic mode: Press Cooling n Therefore condensation may form AUTO button.

  • Page 164: Air Recirculation Mode

    Climate control Air vents Air recirculation mode 4 compartment air deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle Adjustable air vents occupants to feel drowsy. At least one air vent must be open In warm and very humid ambient air while the cooling is on. conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is directed to it.

  • Page 165: Pollen Filter

    Climate control Maintenance Air conditioning regular operation Air intake In order to ensure continuously efficient performance, cooling must be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Operation with cooling is not possible when the outside temperature is too low.

  • Page 166: Driving And Operating

    Driving and operating Driving and operating Driving hints Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is Control of the vehicle uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals. Driving hints ....... 164 Never coast with engine not Steering Starting and operating ....

  • Page 167: Starting And Operating

    Driving and operating Starting and operating Ignition switch positions ■ Power windows ■ Sunroof New vehicle running-in ■ Power outlets Do not brake unnecessarily hard for Power to the Infotainment system will the first few journeys. continue to operate for 30 minutes or until the key is removed from the During the first drive, smoke may ignition switch, regardless of whether...

  • Page 168: Overrun Cut-Off

    Driving and operating Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Starting the vehicle at low Possible reasons for a non-starting engine: temperatures Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control ■ Clutch pedal not operated (manual The start of the engine without indicator ! extinguishes.
  • Page 169 Driving and operating Stop-start system Deactivation The stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust emissions. When conditions allow, it switches off the engine as soon as the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, e.g.
  • Page 170 Driving and operating Conditions for an Autostop Otherwise an Autostop will be Restart of the engine by the inhibited. The stop-start system checks if each driver of the following conditions is fulfilled: Certain settings of the climate control Depress the clutch pedal to restart the system may inhibit an Autostop.
  • Page 171 Driving and operating ■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened ■ Always apply parking brake. Apply Note and the driver's door is opened manual parking brake without In the event of an accident with pressing release button. Apply as airbag deployment, the engine is ■...

  • Page 172: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and operating Engine exhaust take up to 25 minutes. Typically it full continue driving or warning needs between 7 and 12 minutes. code 55 appears in the Driver Autostop is not available and fuel Information Centre. consumption may be higher during 9 Danger % illuminates when diesel particle this period.

  • Page 173: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and operating Automatic transmission Cleaning takes place quickest at high rectified by a workshop as soon as engine speeds and loads. possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, The control indicator % extinguishes The automatic transmission permits keeping vehicle speed and engine as soon as the self-cleaning automatic gearshifting (automatic...

  • Page 174: Selector Lever

    Driving and operating Selector lever Do not accelerate while engaging a gear. Never depress the accelerator pedal and brake pedal at the same time. When a gear is engaged, the vehicle slowly begins to creep when the brake is released. Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when...

  • Page 175: Manual Mode

    Driving and operating Manual mode In manual mode no automatic shifting ■ Special programmes automatically to a higher gear takes place at high adapt the shifting points when engine revolutions. driving up inclines or down hills. ■ When starting off in snowy or icy Electronic driving conditions or on other slippery surfaces, the electronic...
  • Page 176 Driving and operating Only the highest gear is available. 3. Insert a screwdriver into the Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may opening as far as it will go and also be available in manual mode. move the selector lever out of P or Shift only when vehicle is at a N.

  • Page 177: Manual Transmission

    Driving and operating Manual transmission Brakes Caution The brake system comprises two It is not advisable to drive with the independent brake circuits. hand resting on the selector lever. If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be braked using the other brake circuit.

  • Page 178: Parking Brake

    Driving and operating Parking brake ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Fault as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains 9 Warning Manual parking brake steerable, even during hard braking. If there is a fault in the ABS, the ABS control is made apparent wheels may be liable to lock due through a pulse in the brake pedal...

  • Page 179: Electric Parking Brake

    Driving and operating Electric parking brake Do not operate electric parking brake Dynamic braking when vehicle is system too often without engine moving running because this will discharge When the vehicle is moving and the the vehicle battery. switch m is kept pulled, the electric parking brake system will decelerate Before leaving the vehicle, check the the vehicle, but will not apply...

  • Page 180: Traction Control System

    Driving and operating Ride control systems Control indicator m flashes: electric The hill start assist is not active during an Autostop. parking brake is not fully applied or released. When continuously Traction Control system flashing, release electric parking The Traction Control system (TC) is a brake and retry applying.

  • Page 181: Electronic Stability Control

    Driving and operating press button b briefly to deactivate ESC is operational after each engine 9 Warning start as soon as the control indicator TC, k illuminates. Deactivation is b extinguishes. displayed as status message in the Do not let this special safety Driver Information Centre.
  • Page 182 Driving and operating For a more sporty behaviour ESC and Deactivation, OPC version ■ press button b twice briefly within TC can be deactivated separately: 2 seconds: TC is inactive, ESC is operable without engine power ■ press button b briefly: only Traction reduction, k and n illuminate control system is inactive, ESC remains active, k illuminates...

  • Page 183: Sport Mode

    Driving and operating Interactive driving system TOUR mode The settings of the systems are adapted to a comfort driving style: Flex Ride ■ Damping of shock absorbers reacts Flex Ride driving system allows the more softly. driver to select between three driving modes: ■...
  • Page 184 Driving and operating automatically changes the settings Personalised settings in the OPC Flex Ride driving system allows within the selected driving mode or, the driver to select between three Sport mode when recognising greater variations, driving modes: The driver can select the functions of the driving mode is changed for the ■...

  • Page 185: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and operating Driver assistance NORMAL mode In NORMAL mode, when neither systems SPORT nor OPC button is pressed, all settings of the systems are adapted to standard values. 9 Warning SPORT mode Driver assistance systems are The settings of the systems are developed to support the driver adapted to a sportier driving style.
  • Page 186 Driving and operating maintained. Control indicator m in Automatic deactivation: instrument cluster illuminates green. ■ vehicle speed below approx. Accelerator pedal can be released. 30 km/h, Vehicle speed can be increased by ■ vehicle speed above approx. depressing the accelerator pedal. 200 km/h, When the accelerator pedal is ■...

  • Page 187: Speed Limiter

    Driving and operating Speed limiter Press button L. If cruise control or maximum speed. Speed limit is displayed in the Driver Information adaptive cruise control has been The speed limiter prevents the Centre. activated before, it is switched off vehicle exceeding a preset maximum when speed limiter is activated and speed.

  • Page 188: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Driving and operating The limited speed will flash in the By pressing button m to activate Driver Information Centre and, cruise control or adaptive cruise depending on the vehicle, additionally control or by switching off the ignition, a chime sounds during this period. speed limiter is also deactivated and the stored speed is deleted.
  • Page 189 Driving and operating Activation by setting the speed The accelerator pedal can be 9 Warning released. Adaptive cruise control Adaptive cruise control can be remains activated while gearshifting. activated between 50 km/h and The complete driver attention is 180 km/h. always required while driving with Accelerate to the desired speed and adaptive cruise control.
  • Page 190 Driving and operating Once the system is activated, Reduce speed The following distance can be set to adaptive cruise control decelerates or near, medium or far. With adaptive cruise control active, brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead, hold thumb wheel turned to SET/-: which is slower or closer than the speed decreases continuously in desired following distance.
  • Page 191 Driving and operating The green illuminated vehicle ahead 9 Warning control indicator A is displayed in the speedometer when the system The driver accepts full detects a vehicle in the driving path. responsibility for the appropriate If this symbol does not display, or following distance based on traffic, displays briefly, adaptive cruise weather and visibility conditions.
  • Page 192 Driving and operating ■ Electronic Stability Control is Driver's attention operating, ■ Use adaptive cruise control carefully on bends or mountain ■ there is no traffic and nothing roads, as it can lose the vehicle detected on the road sides for ahead and need time to detect it several minutes.
  • Page 193 Driving and operating So if a new vehicle is detected, the longer detects any vehicle ahead, brake the vehicle in time to avoid a system may accelerate instead of then control indicator A will collision with a much slower vehicle or braking.
  • Page 194 Driving and operating Hill and trailer considerations Radar unit consult a workshop to verify and correct the adaptive cruise control sensor position. Settings Settings can be changed in the Auto collision preparation menu in the vehicle personalisation, 3 134. System performance on hills and when towing a trailer depends on your Fault vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic...

  • Page 195: Forward Collision Alert

    Driving and operating Vehicle messages 3 128. personalisation menu 3 134 or that it preparation setting is not deactivated in the vehicle personalisation menu is not deactivated by the button V 3 134. (depending on the system, see Forward collision alert following).
  • Page 196 Driving and operating Alerting the driver Forward collision alert based on front camera system Forward collision alert uses the front camera system in the windscreen to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path, within a distance of approx. 60 metres. Activation Forward collision alert operates automatically above 40 km/h, if it is...
  • Page 197 Driving and operating Alerting the driver Press button V; the current setting is General information for both shown on the Driver Information variants of forward collision alert When approaching another vehicle Centre. Press button V again to too rapidly, the collision alert warning change the alert sensitivity.

  • Page 198: Active Emergency Braking

    Driving and operating depending on the vehicle equipment, The minimum indicated distance is The complete attention of the either the radar behind the radiator 0.5 s. driver is always required while grille or the front camera in the If there is no vehicle ahead or the driving.
  • Page 199 Driving and operating The system includes: Emergency automatic braking pedestrians or animals. After a After the brake preparation and just ■ Brake preparation system sudden lane change, the system before the imminent collision, this needs a certain time to detect the ■...

  • Page 200: Parking Assist

    Driving and operating acceptable operation, the vehicle If the system does not work as it The system consists of four ultrasonic does not need service. Firmly apply should do, vehicle messages are parking sensors in the rear bumper. If the accelerator pedal to override the displayed in the Driver Information the vehicle is equipped with a front automatic braking.
  • Page 201 Driving and operating Parking assist will be activated and Activation Depending on which of the sensors deactivated by pressing the parking are closer to an obstacle, you will hear assist button r. If the vehicle is a buzzing sound of the respective sensors.
  • Page 202 Driving and operating The LED in the button extinguishes 9 Warning and Park Assist Off will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Under certain circumstances, The system is deactivated various reflective surfaces on automatically when exceeding a objects or clothing as well as certain speed.

  • Page 203: Advanced Parking Assist

    Driving and operating Advanced parking assist Button D Objects with a very small reflection Advanced parking assist and parking cross section, like objects of assist 3 198 both use the same button narrow size or soft materials, may to operate the systems. For activating not be detected by the system.
  • Page 204 Driving and operating When looking for a parking slot, the Functionality system has to be activated by pushing the button D for approx. one second. The system can only be activated at a speed up to 30 km/h and the system searches for a parking slot at a speed up to 30 km/h.
  • Page 205 Driving and operating vehicle messages 3 128 will be displayed. After approving the message by pressing the SET/CLR button, parking assist messages appear again and parking can be continued. Deactivation The system is deactivated by: ■ pushing button D for approx. one second ■...
  • Page 206 Driving and operating Fault Important hints for using the parking assist systems A message appears in the Driver Information Centre when: 9 Warning Under certain circumstances, various reflective surfaces on objects or clothing as well as external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect obstacles.

  • Page 207: Side Blind Spot Alert

    Driving and operating Side blind spot alert When the system detects a vehicle in vans). Object identification in the the side blind zone while driving upper part of these vehicles The Side blind spot alert system forward, either while passing a cannot be guaranteed.

  • Page 208: Rear View Camera

    Driving and operating speed again will extinguish the Side blind spot alert is designed to The view of the camera is displayed warning symbols. If a vehicle is then ignore stationary objects such as in the Colour-Info-Display. detected in the blind zone, the guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and warning symbols B will illuminate as beams.
  • Page 209 Driving and operating Functionality Due to the high position of the camera Trajectory lane of the vehicle is the rear bumper can be seen on the shown in accordance with the The camera is mounted in the tailgate display as a guide to position. steering angle.

  • Page 210: Traffic Sign Assistant

    Driving and operating Traffic sign assistant Display settings Activation or deactivation of the rear view camera can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Functionality Vehicle personalisation 3 134. The traffic sign assistant system detects designated traffic signs via a Fault front camera and displays them in the Fault messages are displayed with a...
  • Page 211 Driving and operating Road signs An exclamation mark in a frame Beginning and end of: indicates that there is an add on sign detected which cannot be recognised ■ motorways by the system. ■ A-roads The system is active up to a speed of ■...
  • Page 212 Driving and operating Traffic signs are displayed on the The content of the traffic sign page is page Traffic sign detection on the also cleared during driving by pushing Driver Information Centre, chosen via the SET/CLR button on the turn signal the adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever for a longer time.

  • Page 213: Lane Departure Warning

    Driving and operating Once setting page is displayed, select ■ traffic signs are incorrectly mounted The driver assistance systems do Off to deactivate pop-up function. or damaged not relieve the driver from full Reactivated by selecting On. When ■ traffic signs do not comply with the responsibility for vehicle switching on the ignition, pop-up Vienna Convention on traffic signs...
  • Page 214 Driving and operating Activation When the system recognises an Fault unintended lane change, the control The lane departure warning system indicator ) changes to yellow and may not operate properly when: flashes. Simultaneously a chime ■ the windscreen is not clean sound is activated.

  • Page 215: Fuel

    Driving and operating Fuel Caution Caution Fuel for petrol engines Use of fuel that does not comply to Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or EN 590 or similar can lead to Only use unleaded fuel that complies equivalent can lead to deposits or engine powerloss, increased wear...
  • Page 216 Driving and operating The boiling point depends on the Pressing the LPG button switches Fill the tank completely at regular pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient between petrol and liquid gas intervals to prevent corrosion in the pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure operation as soon as the required tank.
  • Page 217 Driving and operating Refuelling Caution Repairs and adjustments may only be made by trained specialists in order to maintain the safety and warranty on the LPG system. Liquid gas is given a particular odour (odorised) so that any leaks can be detected easily.
  • Page 218 Driving and operating 9 Danger Fuel is flammable and explosive. No smoking. No naked flames or sparks. If you can smell fuel in your vehicle, have the cause of this remedied immediately by an authorized dealer. Caution The fuel filler flap can only be opened The fuel filler cap can be retained in In case of misfuelling, do not if the vehicle is unlocked.
  • Page 219 Driving and operating Liquid gas refuelling DISH (Italy) filler neck: Place the filler nozzle into the adapter. Press locking Follow the operating and safety lever on filler nozzle down. instructions of the filling station when refuelling. Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle on the adapter and turn to the left or The filling valve for the liquid gas is right through one quarter turn.
  • Page 220 Filling adapter As filling systems are not standardised, different adapters are required which are available from Opel Distributors and from Opel Authorised Repairers. DISH (Italy) adapter: Bosnia- Bayonet adapter: Netherlands, Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom...

  • Page 221: Trailer Hitch

    The fuel consumption (combined) of different vehicle variants and must 5 Watt lamp remains or none remain. the model Opel Astra is within a range not be taken as a guarantee for the of 8.1 to 3.7 l/100 km. Fitting of towing equipment could actual fuel consumption of a cover the opening of the towing eye.

  • Page 222: Trailer Towing

    Driving and operating Driving characteristics and Trailer towing The permissible gross train weight must not be exceeded. This weight is towing tips specified on the identification plate Trailer loads 3 287. Before attaching a trailer, lubricate The permissible trailer loads are the coupling ball.

  • Page 223: Towing Equipment

    Driving and operating Rear axle load Stowage of coupling ball bar Fitting the coupling ball bar When the trailer is coupled and the towing vehicle fully loaded, the permissible rear axle load (see identification plate or vehicle documents) may be exceeded by 60 kg, the gross vehicle weight rating may be exceeded by 60 kg.
  • Page 224 Driving and operating Disengage and fold down the socket. Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must Inserting the coupling ball bar Remove the sealing plug from the be tensioned before being inserted: opening for the coupling ball bar and ■ Unlock coupling ball bar by turning stow it.

  • Page 225: Trailer Stability Assist

    Driving and operating Eye for break-away stopping cable ■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly Open the protective flap and turn the engaged in the opening. key to position c to unlock the coupling ball bar. ■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.

  • Page 226: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage Accessories and vehicle Storage for a long period of time If the vehicle is to be stored for several modifications General Information ....224 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......225 ■...

  • Page 227: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle care Vehicle checks ■ Open the bonnet, close all doors website, where legally required. Only and lock the vehicle. entrust this work to an authorised recycling centre. Performing work ■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle Gas vehicles must be recycled by a battery.

  • Page 228: Engine Oil

    Vehicle care If the bonnet is opened during an 9 Danger Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons. The ignition system and Xenon headlights use extremely high Closing voltage. Do not touch. Before closing the bonnet, press the support into the holder.

  • Page 229: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle care Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, We recommend the use of the same insert it to the stop on the handle, pull grade of engine oil that was used at out and read the engine oil level. last change.

  • Page 230: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle care Washer fluid Coolant level 9 Warning Caution Allow the engine to cool before opening the cap. Carefully open Too low a coolant level can cause the cap, relieving the pressure engine damage. slowly. To top up use a 1:1 mixture of released coolant concentrate mixed with clean tap water.

  • Page 231: Vehicle Battery

    Vehicle care Brakes Vehicle battery In the event of minimum thickness of Vehicles without stop-start system the brake lining, a squealing noise will be equipped with a lead acid sounds during braking. battery. Vehicles with stop-start system will be equipped with an Continued driving is possible but AGM battery which is not a lead acid have the brake lining replaced as...
  • Page 232 Using an AGM vehicle battery discharge. Disconnect the clamp from vehicle battery. different from the original Opel the negative terminal of the vehicle vehicle battery may result in a lower In vehicles with stop-start system, be battery.

  • Page 233: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle care Wiper blade replacement Warning label ■ See the Owner's Manual for further information. ■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery. Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled.

  • Page 234: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle care Bulb replacement Halogen headlights Wiper blade on the rear window 5-door hatchback, 4-door Switch off the ignition and switch off notchback, Sports tourer the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands.
  • Page 235 Vehicle care Low beam (1) 2. Rotate the bulb holder High beam (2) anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (2) anticlockwise 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. and remove it. 2.
  • Page 236 Vehicle care Sidelights/Daytime running light (3) 2. Press latches together and 3-door hatchback withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (3) anticlockwise Bi-Halogen Headlight (1) with one and remove it. Use the bulb for low and high beam. screwdriver to rotate the cap.
  • Page 237 Vehicle care Low/High beam (1) 2. Rotate the bulb holder Sidelight/Daytime running light (2) anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise 1. Rotate bulb socket (2) and remove it. anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb socket from the reflector.
  • Page 238 Vehicle care Adaptive forward lighting Corner lighting 9 Danger Adaptive forward lighting system uses Xenon headlights. Xenon headlights work under extremely high electrical voltage. Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Sidelight/Daytime running lights are 2. Remove the bulb from the socket designed as Light Emitting Diodes by pulling.

  • Page 239: Fog Lights

    Vehicle care Fog lights 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the 5-door hatchback, 4-door reflector. notchback, Sports tourer 2. Unscrew both screws and remove turn light assembly from the bumper. 3. Disengage the bulb from the plug 1.
  • Page 240 Vehicle care 3. Unscrew three screws and 8. Attach turn light assembly into the remove fog light assembly from bumper and fix with two screws. the bumper. 9. Engage both caps. 3-door hatchback 2. Unscrew both screws and remove light assembly from the bumper. 4.

  • Page 241: Front Turn Signal Lights

    Vehicle care Front turn signal lights 3. Turn the bulb socket anti- clockwise and remove it from the reflector. 5-door hatchback, 4-door 4. Disengage the bulb socket from notchback, Sports tourer the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 5. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the plug connector.
  • Page 242 Vehicle care 3. Disengage the bulb socket from 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, the reflector by pressing both Sports tourer with Sport/GSi front retaining lugs. bumper The bulbs are accessible from beneath the vehicle. 3. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug.
  • Page 243 Vehicle care Tail lights 3-door hatchback 2. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise to disengage and withdraw from the reflector. 5-door hatchback 1. Rotate cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket 1. Release the cover on the by turning anticlockwise.
  • Page 244 Vehicle care 3. Carefully withdraw the tail light assembly from recesses and remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 4. Detach the cable from the retainer. 5. Detach the wiring plug from the bulb carrier. 2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut 7.
  • Page 245 Vehicle care Close the cover and engage. 5. Remove and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb Light assembly in the tailgate slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise: Tail light (1) Rear fog light/Reverse light (2), depending on the side. 6.
  • Page 246 Vehicle care 1. Remove cover on the responding 3. Carefully withdraw tail light Turn signal light (2) side. assembly from recesses and 6. Insert bulb holder and turn remove. Make sure that the cable clockwise. Connect the wiring duct remains in position. plug.
  • Page 247 Vehicle care Sports tourer 2. Remove cover on the respective side. 2. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by 1. On left-hand side, fold down the withdrawing or pushing the bulb 3. Unscrew two plastic securing nuts blind and remove.
  • Page 248 Vehicle care 4. Carefully withdraw tail light 7. Connect the wiring plug and press Light assembly in the tailgate assembly from recesses and the cable into the retainer. Fit light remove. Make sure that the cable assembly with the retaining pins duct remains in position.
  • Page 249 Vehicle care 4. Remove the bulb holder by Rear fog light respectively reverse 3-door hatchback turning anticlockwise and replace light (2), depending on the side, can the bulb by withdrawing or be replaced by a cover in the tailgate pushing the bulb slightly into the without removing the light assembly: socket and rotating anticlockwise: remove cover, turn bulb holder and...
  • Page 250 Vehicle care 3. Carefully withdraw the light Only turn signal light (2) can be assembly from the recesses and changed. remove. 6. Insert and turn bulb holder 4. Detach wiring plug from bulb clockwise into the tail light carrier. assembly. Connect the wiring plug with the light assembly.

  • Page 251: Side Turn Signal Lights

    Vehicle care 2. Unscrew three screws. Only rear fog light respectively 1. On left vehicle side, slide lamp to reverse light (2), depending on the the front and remove it out of the 3. Remove the tail light assembly side, can be changed. front wing with the rear end.
  • Page 252 Vehicle care 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, Sports tourer To replace bulb, remove lamp housing: 3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and 2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise replace it. and remove from housing. 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. 5. On left side: insert front end into 1.

  • Page 253: Number Plate Light

    Vehicle care 4. Insert bulb holder and turn 4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and clockwise. replace it. 5. On left side: insert front end into 5. Insert bulb holder into lamp front wing, slide forward and insert housing and turn clockwise. rear end.

  • Page 254: Electrical System

    Vehicle care Electrical system Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: ■ in the front left of the engine compartment, ■ in left-hand drive vehicles, in the interior behind the storage compartment, or, in right-hand drive vehicles, behind the...

  • Page 255: Engine Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse No. Circuit Engine control module Lambda sensor Fuel injection, ignition system Fuel injection, ignition system – Mirror heating, anti-theft alarm system Fan control, engine control module, transmission control module The fuse box is in the front left of the Lambda sensor, engine cooling engine compartment.
  • Page 256 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit No. Circuit 15 Engine control module 32 Airbag 47 Horn 16 Starter 33 Adaptive forward lighting, auto‐ 48 Radiator fan matic light control 17 Transmission control module 49 Fuel pump 34 Exhaust gas recirculation 18 Heated rear window 50 Headlamp levelling, adaptive 35 Exterior mirror, rain sensor...

  • Page 257: Instrument Panel Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box No. Circuit Displays Exterior lights, body control module Exterior lights, body control module Infotainment system Infotainment system, instru‐ ment In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse Power outlet, cigarette lighter box is located behind a cover in the Power outlet glovebox.
  • Page 258 Vehicle care Load compartment fuse No. Circuit 14 Diagnostic connector 15 Airbag 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback 16 Power outlet The fuse box is on the left side of the 17 Air conditioning system load compartment behind a cover. 18 Logistics 19 Body control module 20 Body control module Fold down the blind and remove.
  • Page 259 Vehicle care Fuse assignments No. Circuit No. Circuit – 18 – Trailer outlet 19 Steering wheel heating Parking assist 20 Sunroof – 21 Heated front seats – 22 – – 23 – Power seat 24 – – 25 – – 26 –...

  • Page 260: Vehicle Tools

    Vehicle care Vehicle tools Sports Tourer and 4-door notchback Tools Vehicles with tyre repair kit Some tools and the towing eye are located together with the tyre repair kit in a tool box in the load compartment below the floor cover. 3-door and 5-door hatchback When assembling press the blind into the rubber grommets to reach full...
  • Page 261 Vehicle care Vehicles with spare wheel Variant 1b: 3-door and 5-door Variant 2: Sports Tourer hatchback with foldable wheel Variant 1a: 3-door and 5-door wrench hatchback with rigid wheel wrench The jack, the tools and the towing eye are in the tool box below the spare Same content as variant 1a, but with wheel in the load compartment.

  • Page 262: Wheels And Tyres

    Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Tyre designations Variant 3: 4-door notchback E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H Tyre condition, wheel condition 215 = Tyre width, mm = Cross-section ratio (tyre Drive over edges slowly and at right height to tyre width), % angles if possible.

  • Page 263: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    Vehicle care Tyre pressures differ depending on If the tyre pressure must be reduced various options. For the correct tyre or increased on a vehicle with tyre pressure value, follow the procedure pressure monitoring system, switch below: off ignition. 1. Identify the body style. Tyre pressure monitoring 2.
  • Page 264 Vehicle care The menu can be selected by the buttons on the turn signal lever. A detected low tyre pressure Turn the adjuster wheel to select the condition is indicated by the control tyre pressure monitoring system. indicator w 3 119. System status and pressure warnings Press the MENU button to select the are displayed by a message with the...
  • Page 265 Vehicle care If the tyre pressure must be reduced Vehicle loading status Auto learn function or increased, switch off ignition. Adjust tyre pressure to load condition After changing wheels, the vehicle according to tyre information label or must be stationary for approx. Only mount wheels with pressure tyre pressure chart 3 309, and select 20 minutes, before the system...

  • Page 266: Tread Depth

    Vehicle care Tread depth indicators (TWI). Their position is 9 Warning indicated by markings on the Check tread depth at regular sidewall. intervals. Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels If there is more wear at the front than may lead to accidents and will Tyres should be replaced for safety the rear, swap round front wheels and invalidate the vehicle type...

  • Page 267: Tyre Chains

    Vehicle care Tyre chains Tyre chains are only permitted on Do not remove foreign bodies from tyres of size 205/60 R 16 and the tyres. 215/50 R 17. Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired 3-door hatchback with the tyre repair kit.
  • Page 268 Vehicle care 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the compartment. 2. Remove the compressor. The illustrations show different 4. Screw the compressor air hose to versions. the connection on the sealant bottle. 5. Fit the sealant bottle into the 3.
  • Page 269 Vehicle care If the prescribed tyre pressure is 10. Set the rocker switch on the 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective not obtained within 10 minutes, compressor to I. The tyre is filled tyre. remove the tyre repair kit. Move with sealant.

  • Page 270: Wheel Changing

    Vehicle care 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push If unusual noise is heard or the catch on bracket to remove compressor becomes hot, turn sealant bottle from bracket. Screw compressor off for at least the tyre inflation hose to the free 30 minutes.
  • Page 271 Vehicle care Make the following preparations and ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel observe the following information: raised on the jack. nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. To protect the wheel, ■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and ■...
  • Page 272 Vehicle care Fold out the wheel wrench and install ensuring that it locates securely and loosen each wheel nut by half a turn. Install the wheel wrench ensuring Some versions have sill that it locates securely and loosen panellings with covered vehicle each wheel nut by half a turn.
  • Page 273 Vehicle care Attach jack handle and with the jack correctly aligned rotate handle until wheel is clear of the ground. Sports Tourer, jack variant 2, 3 258: Attach wheel wrench and with the Set the jack to the necessary jack correctly aligned rotate wheel height.

  • Page 274: Spare Wheel

    Vehicle care 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel Jacking position for lifting cover with the tyre valve before platform installing. Install wheel nut caps. Install centre cap on alloy wheels. 11. Install vehicle jacking point cover on versions with sill panelling. 12.
  • Page 275 Vehicle care Stowing a damaged full size Caution wheel in the load compartment, 3-door and 5-door hatchback The use of a spare wheel that is The spare wheel well is not designed smaller than the other wheels or in for other tyre sizes than the spare combination with winter tyres wheel.
  • Page 276 Vehicle care 3. Place the hook end of the strap A damaged full size wheel must be 9 Danger through the loop and pull it until stowed outside up in the spare wheel the strap is fastened securely to well secured with the wing nut. Always drive with folded up and the lashing eye.
  • Page 277 Vehicle care 1. Install the hexagon key of the Stowing the spare wheel back in 3. Place the tools in the tool box or wheel wrench ensuring that it the tool bag 3 258. the well after replacing the locates securely on the bolt. damaged wheel 4.

  • Page 278: Jump Starting

    Vehicle care Jump starting Only mount one temporary spare 9 Warning wheel. Do not drive faster than 80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not Do not start with quick charger. Storing a jack, a wheel or other use for a long period of time. equipment in the load A vehicle with a discharged vehicle If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the...
  • Page 279 Vehicle care ■ Never expose the vehicle battery to ■ Do not allow the terminals of one Lead connection order: naked flames or sparks. lead to touch those of the other 1. Connect the red lead to the lead. ■ A discharged vehicle battery can positive terminal of the booster already freeze at a temperature of ■...

  • Page 280: Towing

    Vehicle care Towing 2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be made for no longer than Towing the vehicle 15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute. 3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads connected.

  • Page 281: Towing Another Vehicle

    Vehicle care Towing another vehicle Caution Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. When the engine is not running, considerably more force is needed to brake and steer. To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation and close the Screw in the towing eye as far as it will...

  • Page 282: Appearance Care

    Vehicle care Appearance care If using a vehicle wash, comply with Caution the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiper Exterior care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. and rear window wiper must be Excessive tractive force can switched off. Remove antenna and Locks damage the vehicle.
  • Page 283 Vehicle care On vehicles with emblem touchpad: Polishing is necessary only if the paint Sunroof when cleaning with a high-pressure has become dull or if solid deposits Never clean with solvents or abrasive jet cleaner ensure a minimum have become attached to it. agents, fuels, aggressive media distance of 30 cm when working (e.g.

  • Page 284: Interior Care

    Vehicle care Paintwork damage Liquid gas system Air shutter Rectify minor paintwork damage with Clean the shutter system in the front 9 Danger a touch-up pen before rust forms. bumper to maintain correct Have more extensive damage or rust functionality. Liquid gas is heavier than air and areas repaired by a workshop.
  • Page 285 Vehicle care coloured upholstery. Removable stains and discolourations should be cleaned as soon as possible. Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner. 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.

  • Page 286: Service And Maintenance

    Service and maintenance Service and General information Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, maintenance Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Service information Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, In order to ensure economical and Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, safe vehicle operation and to Switzerland, United Kingdom. General information ....

  • Page 287: Recommended Fluids

    Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Make sure that the Service and aging control, whereas viscosity Warranty Booklet is completed grade gives information on the oil's lubricants and parts correctly as continuous proof of thickness over a temperature range. service is essential if any warranty or Dexos is the newest engine oil quality Recommended fluids and goodwill claims are to be met, and is...
  • Page 288 Service and maintenance Select the appropriate engine oil Coolant and antifreeze Over time, brake fluid absorbs based on its quality and on the moisture which will reduce braking Use only organic acid type-long life minimum ambient temperature effectiveness. The brake fluid should coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for 3 289.

  • Page 289: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....287 Vehicle data ....... 289 The identification plate is located on the front left door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.

  • Page 290: Engine Identification

    Technical data Information on identification label: Specifications in the vehicle documents always have priority over 1 = Manufacturer those given in this manual. 2 = Type approval number 3 = Vehicle Identification Number Engine identification 4 = Permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg The technical data tables show the 5 = Permissible gross train weight...

  • Page 291: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 –...
  • Page 292 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 ✔...
  • Page 293 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔...
  • Page 294 Technical data Engine data Sales designation Engine identifier code A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET LPG A16XER A16LET A16XHT Number of cylinders 1398 1398 1364 1364 1598 1598 1598 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 6000 6000 4200-6000 4900-6000 6000 5500 6000 Torque [Nm]...
  • Page 295 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 OPC Engine identifier code A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Number of cylinders 1796 1998 1248 1686 1686 1686 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 6300 5300 4000 4000 4000 4000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 3800 2400-4800...
  • Page 296 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 Turbo 2.0 Turbo Engine identifier code A17DTS A20DTH A20DTR Number of cylinders 1686 1956 1956 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 4000 4000 4000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 2000-2500 1750-2500 1750-2500 Fuel type Diesel Diesel Diesel...
  • Page 297 Technical data Performance 3-door hatchback Engine A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XHT Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – Engine A18XER A20NFT A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – – Engine A17DTS A20DTH A20DTR...
  • Page 298 Technical data 5-door hatchback Engine A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XER Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – Engine A16XHT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – Engine A17DTS A20DTH A20DTR Maximum speed...
  • Page 299 Technical data 4-door notchback Engine A14XER A14NET A16LET A16XER A16XHT Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – Engine A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – Engine A17DTS A20DTH Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission...
  • Page 300 Technical data Sports tourer Engine A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XER A16XHT Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – Engine A13DTE A17DTE A17DTF A17DTC A17DTS Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – – Engine A17DTL A20DTH Maximum speed [km/h]...

  • Page 301: Vehicle Weight

    Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 3-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission with air conditioning A14XER 1393 – [kg] A14NEL 1437 – A14NET 1437 1471 A16LET 1471 – A16XHT 1503 1503 A18XER 1437 –...
  • Page 302 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 3-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission with air conditioning A14XER 1503 – [kg] A14NEL 1571 – A14NET 1571 1613 A16LET 1613 – A16XHT 1664 1664 A18XER 1571 – A20NFT 1701 –...
  • Page 303 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XEL 1373/1388 – [kg] A14XER 1373/1388 – A14NEL 1393/1408 – A14NET 1393/1408 –/1453 A16LET –/1490 –/1503 A16XER 1393/1408 –/1443 A16XHT –/1503 –...
  • Page 304 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XEL –/1545 – [kg] A14XER –/1545 – A14NEL –/1611 – A14NET –/1611 –/1613 A16LET –/1613 –/1665 A16XER –/1578 –/1613 A16XHT –/1664 –...
  • Page 305 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 4-door notchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER 1393 – [kg] A14NET 1437 1483 A16LET 1471 1503 A16XER 1393 1449 A16XHT 1503 – A13DTE 1471 – A17DTE 1503 –...
  • Page 306 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 4-door notchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER 1550 – [kg] A14NET 1613 1613 A16LET 1613 1664 A16XER 1571 1613 A16XHT 1644 – A13DTE 1613 – A17DTE 1701 –...
  • Page 307 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER 1393/1408 – [kg] A14NEL 1471/1486 –/1503 A14NET 1437/1452 –/1503 A16LET –/1503 –/1550 A16XER 1437/1452 –/1503 A16XHT –/1550 1571 A13DTE 1471/1486 –...
  • Page 308 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER –/1571 – [kg] A14NEL –/1664 –/1664 A14NET –/1664 –/1664 A16LET –/1664 –/1701 A16XER –/1613 –/1664 A16XHT –/1733 – A13DTE –/1664 –...

  • Page 309: Vehicle Dimensions

    Technical data Vehicle dimensions 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door notchback Sports tourer Length [mm] 4466 4419 4658 4698 Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1840 1814 1814 1814 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 2020 2013 2013 2013 Height (without antenna) [mm] 1482 1510 1500...
  • Page 310 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine A14XEL, A14NEL, A16LET, A16XHT A18XER A20NFT A14XER A14NET A16XER including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Engine A13DTE A17DTE, A17DTF, A20DTH, ecoFlex A17DTC A17DTS A20DTR including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Petrol/diesel, refilling quantity [l] LPG, refilling quantity [l]...

  • Page 311: Tyre Pressures

    Technical data Tyre pressures Tyre pressures differ depending on the model variant. The order of the listed car models is as follows: ■ 3-door hatchback ■ 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, Sports tourer Refer to the table header to find the correct tyre pressure for your model. 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load...
  • Page 312 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load 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]) A14NEL, 225/55 R17, 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30)
  • Page 313 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load 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]) A17DTE 225/55 R17, 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30) 250/2.5 (36)
  • Page 314 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load 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]) A16XHT, 225/55 R17, 230/2.3 (33) 230/2.3 (33)
  • Page 315 Technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, Sports Comfort with up to ECO with up to With full load tourer 3 people 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])
  • Page 316 Technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, Sports Comfort with up to ECO with up to With full load tourer 3 people 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])
  • Page 317 Technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, Sports Comfort with up to ECO with up to With full load tourer 3 people 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])
  • Page 318 Technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, Sports Comfort with up to ECO with up to With full load tourer 3 people 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])
  • Page 319 Technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, Sports Comfort with up to ECO with up to With full load tourer 3 people 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])
  • Page 320 Technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, Sports Comfort with up to ECO with up to With full load tourer 3 people 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])
  • Page 321 Technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, Sports Comfort with up to ECO with up to With full load tourer 3 people 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])
  • Page 322 Technical data 5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback, Sports Comfort with up to ECO with up to With full load tourer 3 people 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])

  • Page 323: Customer Information

    Customer information Customer information Customer information Vehicle data recording and privacy Declaration of conformity Event data recorders This vehicle has systems that Customer information ....321 transmit and/or receive radio waves Vehicle data recording and pri‐ Data storage modules in the subject to Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 324 Motion profiles indicating travelled openers. RFID technology in Opel allow the transmission of particular routes cannot be created with these vehicles does not use or record vehicle data from the vehicle.
  • Page 325 Customer information...

  • Page 326: Index

    Index Automatic transmission ..... 171 Auxiliary heater......162 Accessories and vehicle modifications ......224 Active Emergency Braking..196 Battery discharge protection ..153 Active head restraints....41 Battery voltage ......131 Adaptive cruise control..121, 186 Belts..........49 Adaptive forward lighting ..Bicycle rack........
  • Page 327 Child restraints......56 Child restraint systems ....56 Electric adjustment ...... 33 Fault ........... 173 Cigarette lighter ......109 Electrical system......252 First aid......... 97 Climate control ......19 Electric parking brake....117 First aid kit ........97 Climate control systems..... 155 Electric parking brake fault..
  • Page 328 Glass panel ........39 Indicators........110 Load compartment ....28, 84 Glovebox ........62 Information displays....121 Load compartment cover ..... 88 Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Instrument cluster ...... 110 Load compartment fuse box ..256 Info-Display ......126 Instrument panel fuse box ..255 Loading information ....
  • Page 329 Rear view camera ...... 206 Side turn signal lights ....249 Rear window wiper/washer ..106 Smartphone controller....128 Parking ........ 21, 169 Recommended fluids and Spare wheel ....... 272 Parking assist ......198 lubricants ......285, 289 Speed limiter....... 185 Parking brake ......
  • Page 330 Traction Control system ..... 178 Windows........35 Traction Control system off..119 Windscreen........35 Vehicle battery ......229 Traffic sign assistant....208 Windscreen wiper/washer ..104 Vehicle checks......225 Trailer coupling......219 Winter tyres ....... 260 Vehicle data........ 289 Trailer stability assist ....223 Wiper blade replacement ..
  • Page 331 Copyright by ADAM OPEL AG, Rüsselsheim, Germany. The information contained in this publication is effective as of the date indicated below. Adam Opel AG reserves the right to make changes to the technical specifications, features and design of the vehicles relative to the information in this publication as well as changes to the publication itself.

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