Page 1 OPEL CASCADA Owner's Manual...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 19 Seats, restraints ......44 Storage ........68 Instruments and controls ..... 76 Lighting ........110 Climate control ......123 Driving and operating ....133 Vehicle care ....... 180 Service and maintenance ..
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Introduction...
Page 5: Introduction
"Service and prices. Experienced mechanics ■ The Owner's Manual uses the maintenance" and "Technical data" trained by Opel work according to factory engine designations. The as well as on the identification plate. specific Opel instructions. corresponding sales designations...
Page 6 Text marked Caution provides information on possible damage to the vehicle. Disregarding this information may lead to vehicle damage. Symbols Page references are indicated with 3. 3 means "see page". We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Adam Opel AG...
Page 7 Introduction...
Page 8: In Brief
In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking Initial drive information To open the boot lid, push the brand emblem at the bottom half. Press button c briefly to unlock the Pressing button x opens the boot doors and boot lid. Open the doors by lid while the vehicle remains locked.
Page 9: Seat Adjustment
In brief Seat adjustment Seat backrests Seat height Seat lengthwise adjustment Turn lever to the rear, adjust Lever pumping motion inclination and release lever. Allow = seat higher the seat to engage audibly. Pull handle, slide seat, release down = seat lower handle.
Page 10: Head Restraint Adjustment
In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Power seat adjustment Operate switch 1: Press release button, adjust height, Pull out the seat belt and engage in engage. belt buckle. The seat belt must not be forward/backward = length twisted and must fit close against the adjustment Head restraints 3 44.
Page 11: Mirror Adjustment
In brief Mirror adjustment Steering wheel adjustment Exterior mirrors Interior mirror Select the relevant exterior mirror and Unlock the lever, adjust the steering adjust it. wheel, then engage the lever and To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on Convex exterior mirrors 3 28, ensure it is fully locked.
Page 12 In brief Instrument panel overview...
Page 13 In brief Power windows ..... 31 Hazard warning flashers ..117 19 Soft top operation switch ..34 Exterior mirrors ..... 28 Control indicator for airbag Central window switch ..31 Cruise control ..... 151 deactivation ......88 20 Selector lever, manual transmission .......
Page 14 In brief...
Page 15: Exterior Lighting
In brief Exterior lighting Headlight flash, high beam and low beam Automatic light control AUTO = automatic light control: Turn light switch: headlights are switched on headlight flash = pull lever and off automatically = lights off high beam = push lever = activation or deactivation 8 = sidelights low beam...
Page 16 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 3 117. Turn and lane-change signals 3 117, Parking lights 3 118.
Page 17: Washer And Wiper Systems
In brief Washer and wiper systems Climate control Windscreen and headlight washer systems Windscreen wiper Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Pull lever. = fast Windscreen and headlight washer = slow The heating is operated by pressing system 3 78, Washer fluid 3 184. P = timed interval wiping or the Ü...
Page 18: Manual Transmission
In brief Transmission Demisting and defrosting the Demisting and defrosting the windows, Air conditioning windows, Electronic climate Manual transmission system control Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, Press button V. Press button V. wait 3 seconds after depressing Set the temperature control to the Press button n for cooling.
Page 19: Starting Off
In brief Starting off Automatic transmission Starting the engine Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 203, 3 236. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 182. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
Page 20 In brief Parking Stop-start system off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb. ■ After running at high engine speeds Caution or with high engine loads, operate the engine briefly at a low load or Do not park the vehicle on an run in neutral for approx.
Page 21: 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 ........19 The key number is specified in the related vehicle data and should Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
Page 22 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 23: 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 24 Keys, doors and windows ■ to unlock only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler flap, press button c once briefly. To unlock the entire vehicle, press button c twice briefly. The setting can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display 3 102.
Page 25: Automatic Locking
Keys, doors and windows Fault in radio remote control Fault in central locking system Additionally it is configurable to unlock the driver's door or both doors system Unlocking after the ignition is switched off and the ignition key is removed (manual Manually unlock the driver's door by Unlocking transmission) or the selector lever is...
Page 26: Doors
Keys, doors and windows Doors Closing Load compartment Boot lid Opening Pressing button x opens the boot lid while the vehicle remains locked. Use the interior handle. Central locking system 3 21. Do not touch the brand emblem whilst Load compartment 3 71. closing as this could unlock the boot lid again.
Page 27: Vehicle Security
Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Blockage of soft top Note The installation of certain heavy The soft top can only be operated accessories onto the boot lid may when the boot lid is closed. Anti-theft locking system affect its ability to remain open. General hints for operating the 9 Warning boot lid...
Page 28: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Keys, doors and windows Activating ■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and ■ Ignition vehicle inclination Activation ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of the system) ■ Directly by pressing e on the radio remote control twice briefly.
Page 29 Keys, doors and windows 1. Close boot lid, bonnet, windows Status LED Seek the assistance of a workshop in and soft top. the event of faults. 2. Press button o. LED in the Deactivation button o illuminates for a Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c maximum of 10 minutes.
Page 30: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors unlocked with the radio remote Note control. Additionally a warning The immobiliser does not lock the message is displayed in the Driver doors. You should always lock the Convex shape Information Centre after switching on vehicle after leaving it and switch on The convex exterior mirror contains the ignition.
Page 31: Heated Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Heated mirrors In position 0 no mirror is selected. Electric folding Folding mirrors Turn control to 0, then push the Operated by pressing the Ü button. control down. Both exterior mirrors The LED in the button indicates will fold.
Page 32: Interior Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Windows Automatic anti-dazzle Manual anti-dazzle Windscreen Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has a coating which reflects solar radiation. Also data signals, e.g. from toll stations, might be reflected. Dazzle from following vehicles at night is automatically reduced. To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Page 33: Power Windows
Keys, doors and windows Windscreen stickers Central switch , Do not attach stickers such as toll road stickers or similar on the windscreen in the area of the interior mirror. Otherwise the detection zone of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Page 34 Keys, doors and windows Override safety function Opening 10 seconds; pressing button once more continues closing. ■ Press button c once briefly: the In the event of closing difficulties due doors are unlocked. to frost or the like, switch on the ■...
Page 35: Heated Rear Window
Keys, doors and windows Heated rear window Activate the window electronics for If the sun visors have integral mirrors, each window, beginning with the rear the mirror covers should be closed windows, as following: when driving. 1. Soft top must be closed. A ticket holder is located on the backside of the sun visor.
Page 36: Roof
Keys, doors and windows Roof Operation with the switch in the Close soft top centre console Soft top Operable with ignition switch in position 1 or 2 (ignition on) 3 134. 9 Warning The soft top can be opened and closed while driving up to a speed of Take care when operating the soft 50 km/h.
Page 37 Keys, doors and windows Operation with remote control Close soft top Safety stop The button on the remote control or Open soft top the switch in the centre console must be actuated until the soft top is in its respective end position. Releasing the button or the switch during operation stops soft top movement immediately.
Page 38 Keys, doors and windows General hints Note ■ Always actuate the operation switch until the acoustic signal sounds or the hazard warning flashers illuminate, to ensure that the soft top is completely opened or closed. ■ The soft top can be held in an intermediate position to facilitate cleaning of hood spaces and gaskets.
Page 39 Keys, doors and windows Manual closing in the event of a ■ Allen key with 4 mm hexagon on the Manual operation of the soft top is long side and 6 mm hexagon on the system fault permitted only for closing. short side, located in the glovebox, In case of malfunction of the electro- Read the following description...
Page 40 Keys, doors and windows Note The boot lid cannot be opened from next step on. Remove the screwdriver from the toolbox for further operation. It is possible that the load compartment cannot be opened until the vehicle is at a workshop. Therefore remove any required objects from the load compartment.
Page 41 Keys, doors and windows 9. At the hinges on each side there 12. Pull out the soft top by lifting up the are visible marks. front bow (1) and simultaneously the tension bow (2) on both sides. 11. Deposit the end of the strings at the front.
Page 42: Wind Deflector
Keys, doors and windows 16. Lift up the tension bow (2) of the 18. Push down firmly each side of the soft top on both sides. Raise up tension bow. Simultaneously pull soft top lid by pushing slowly the string with a screwdriver cross approx.
Page 43 Keys, doors and windows There are two wind deflectors located ■ Insert the adapter of the deflector in a bag behind the rear seat with the elevation into the opposite backrests. Fold down the rear recess of the guidance. backrests 3 71, open the Velcro ■...
Page 44 Keys, doors and windows out of the brackets on both sides, Stowing the wind deflector the lower ones leap out by lifting the To stow the deflector, move in the detents at the sliders on both sides. rear locking pins by pushing back and turning the pins into the brackets.
Page 45: Rollover Protection System
Keys, doors and windows Rollover protection system The airbag control indicator v illuminates if the anti-roll bars have The rollover protection system been deployed. consists of a reinforced windscreen The system deploys with the soft top frame and anti-roll bars under covers opened or closed.
Page 46: Seats, Restraints
Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ......44 9 Warning Front seats ........46 Seat belts ........53 Only drive with the head restraint Airbag system ......56 set to the proper position. Child restraints ......
Page 47: Active Head Restraints
Seats, restraints Horizontal adjustment Head restraints on rear seats Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove. Pull bolster of head restraint forwards Height adjustment Place the head restraint in a net bag slowly. It engages in several Pull the head restraint upwards and and secure the underside of the bag positions.
Page 48: Front Seats
Seats, restraints Front seats Note ■ Sit with shoulders as far back Approved accessories may only be against the backrest as possible. attached if the seat is not in use. Set the backrest rake so that it is Seat position possible to easily reach the steering wheel with arms slightly 9 Warning...
Page 49 Seats, restraints Seat adjustment Seat lengthwise adjustment Seat backrest 9 Danger Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from the steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment. 9 Warning Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably. Drive only with engaged seats and Pull handle, slide seat, release Turn lever to the rear, adjust backrests.
Page 50 Seats, restraints Seat height Seat inclination Lumbar support Lever pumping motion Lever pumping motion Adjust lumbar support using the four- way switch to suit personal = seat higher = front end higher requirements. down = seat lower down = front end lower Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Page 51: Seat Folding
Seats, restraints Adjustable thigh support To restore, slide the seat backwards Caution to the stop. Lift backrest to upright position without operating any lever. When seat height is in highest Ensure backrest engages. position, push head restraints When fully engaged the seat will be in down and lift up sun visors before original position again.
Page 52: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats, restraints To restore, lift backrest to upright Overload Seat lengthwise adjustment position and engage. The seat slides If the folding function is electrically automatically backwards to the overloaded, the power supply is original position. automatically cut-off for a short time. In case the head restraint of the Power seat adjustment folded backrest is blocked by the...
Page 53 Seats, restraints Seat height Seat inclination Seat backrests Move switch upwards/downwards. Move front of switch upwards/ Turn switch forwards/backwards. downwards.
Page 54 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 55: Seat Belts
Seats, restraints Seat belts Heating Ventilating Adjust ventilation to the desired Adjust heating to the desired setting The seat belts are locked during setting by pressing the A button for by pressing the ß button for the heavy acceleration or deceleration of the respective seat one or more respective seat one or more times.
Page 56 Seats, restraints Seat belts are designed to be used by ■ a timeout of 45 seconds, only one person at a time. Child ■ the vehicle is driven longer than restraint system 3 62. 15 seconds with a speed more than Periodically check all parts of the belt 6 km/h.
Page 57: Three-Point Seat Belt
Seats, restraints Three-point seat belt 9 Warning Fastening Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or fitting of belts) can trigger the belt pretensioners. Deployment of the belt pretensioners is indicated by continuous illumination of control indicator v 3 88. Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop.
Page 58: 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 59 Seats, restraints Each airbag is triggered only once. Child restraint systems on front geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder Have deployed airbags replaced by SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES passenger seat with airbag a workshop. Furthermore, it may be KINDES zur Folge haben kann. systems necessary to have the steering FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège...
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Page 62: Front Airbag System
Seats, restraints Front airbag system Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then the The front airbag system consists of airbag is able to protect. one airbag in the steering wheel and one in the instrument panel on the Side airbag system front passenger side.
Page 63: Airbag Deactivation
Seats, restraints Airbag deactivation Use the ignition key to choose the position: The front passenger airbag system *OFF = front passenger airbag is must be deactivated if a child restraint deactivated and will not system is to be fitted on this seat. The inflate in the event of a side airbags, the belt pretensioners collision.
Page 64: Child Restraints
■ Group 0, Group 0+ Change status only when the vehicle person on a seat with deactivated is stopped with the ignition off. OPEL Baby cradle, with or without front passenger airbag. ISOFIX base, for children up to Status remains until the next change.
Page 65 Seats, restraints Children should travel facing A child restraint system which has 9 Warning rearwards in the vehicle as long as been subjected to stress in an possible. This makes sure that the accident must be replaced. When using a child restraint child's backbone, which is still very system on the front passenger weak, is under less strain in the event...
Page 66: 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 seats Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg or approx.
Page 67 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear seats Group 0: up to 10 kg ISO/R1 IL * Group 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1 IL * ISO/R2 IL * ISO/R3...
Page 68 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 69: Top-Tether Fastening Eyes
Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint Top-tether fastening eyes ISOFIX child restraint systems of universal category positions are systems The vehicle has two fastening eyes marked in the table by IUF 3 64. on the backside of the rear backrests. Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX Top-Tether fastening eyes are child restraint systems to the ISOFIX marked with the symbol : for a child...
Page 70: Storage
Storage Storage Storage compartments The glovebox features a pen holder, a credit card holder and a coin holder. 9 Warning Storage compartments ....68 Do not store heavy or sharp Load compartment ....... 71 objects in the storage Loading information ..... 75 compartments.
Page 71: Storage Compartment
Storage Cupholders Front storage Depending on the version, cupholders are located under a cover in the centre console. Slide cover backwards. Bottles can be stowed after folding up the intermediate shelf 3 70. Cupholders are located in the centre A storage compartment is located console.
Page 72: Centre Console Storage
Storage Armrest storage A further storage compartment is located under the intermediate shelf. Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix Storage under the front armrest 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 73 Storage Load compartment Load compartment extension Folding load compartment partition To enlarge the load compartment when the soft top is closed, the load compartment partition can be folded ■ Close soft top 3 34. ■ Open the boot lid 3 24. ■...
Page 74 Storage ■ Pull the release switch p on one or Pass-through flap behind rear seats 9 Warning both sides of the load compartment, to fold down the Take care when operating the backrests onto the seat cushion. electric foldable rear seats. The ■...
Page 75: Rear Floor Storage Cover
Storage Rear floor storage cover open the soft top. The pass-through flap must be closed in vertical position. Rear floor cover Rear storage Hooks for carrier bags ■ Open the pass-through by swivelling the flap upwards to horizontal position. The flap is fixed in opened and closed position by a Velcro fastener.
Page 76: Lashing Eyes
Storage Lashing eyes Warning triangle First aid kit The first aid kit is stowed on the right The lashing eyes are designed to Warning triangle is stowed in the side in the load compartment behind secure items against slippage, e.g. space on the inside of the boot lid a strap.
Page 77: Loading Information
Storage Loading information ■ The load must not obstruct the To calculate the payload, enter the operation of the pedals, parking data for your vehicle in the Weights brake and gear selector lever, or table at the front of this manual. ■...
Page 78: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........76 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........... 83 Information displays ..... 94 Vehicle messages ...... 100 Vehicle personalisation ....102 The Infotainment system, some driver assistance systems and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,...
Page 79: 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 80: 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 81 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 82: Outside Temperature
Instruments and controls Outside temperature If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, a warning message is displayed in the A drop in temperature is indicated Driver Information Centre. immediately and a rise in temperature after a time delay. 9 Warning The road surface may already be icy even though the display indicates a few degrees above...
Page 83: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls ■ Display digital clock: Switches on/ off indication of time on the display. ■ RDS clock synchronization: The RDS signal of most VHF transmitters automatically sets the time. RDS time synchronisation can take a few minutes. Some transmitters do not send a correct time signal.
Page 84: Power Outlet
Instruments and controls Power outlets Adjust all settings. A further 12 Volt power outlet is located in the rear console. Fold the Set date cover downwards. To adjust the time settings, select the Do not exceed the maximum power Set Date menu item. Turn the consumption of 120 watts.
Page 85: Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators
Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Cigarette lighter and indicators Instrument cluster In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched Speedometer The portable ashtray can be placed in the cupholders. The cigarette lighter is located in the front console.
Page 86: Trip Odometer
Instruments and controls Odometer Trip odometer Driver Information Centre 3 94. Tachometer The bottom line displays the recorded W displays the recorded distance distance in km. since the last reset. Displays the engine speed. Two trip odometer are selectable for different trips.
Page 87: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and controls Fuel gauge Engine coolant Caution temperature gauge If engine coolant temperature is too high, stop vehicle, switch off engine. Danger to engine. Check coolant level. Service display The engine oil life system lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter.
Page 88: Control Indicators
Instruments and controls The remaining oil life duration is The system must be reset every time ignition is switched on, most control displayed in the Vehicle Information the engine oil is changed to allow indicators will illuminate briefly as a Menu.
Page 89 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...
Page 90: Seat Belt Reminder
Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 188, Fuses When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for 3 196. console approx. 4 seconds. If it does not Turn signals 3 117. illuminate, does not extinguish after 4 seconds or illuminates whilst Seat belt reminder driving, there is a fault in the airbag...
Page 91: Malfunction Indicator Light
Instruments and controls Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds Illuminates when the engine is Flashes when the engine is after the ignition is switched on. The running running front passenger airbag is activated. Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle Fault that could lead to catalytic * illuminates yellow.
Page 92: Antilock Brake System
Instruments and controls Clutch pedal must be operated to Flashes 9 Warning start the engine. Stop-start system Electric parking brake is not fully 3 136. applied or released. Switch on Have the cause of the fault ignition, depress brake pedal and remedied immediately by a Illuminates attempt to reset the system by first...
Page 93: Power Steering
Instruments and controls Upshift Illuminates green Illuminates System is switched on and ready to A fault in the system is present. A [ is indicated as symbol or is popped operate. warning message appears in the up as full page in the Driver Driver Information Centre.
Page 94: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and controls The diesel particle filter requires Flashes 1. Depress clutch. cleaning. Fault in system or tyre without 2. Select neutral gear, set selector pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare Continue driving until % lever to N. wheel). After 60-90 seconds the extinguishes.
Page 95: Rear Fog Light
Instruments and controls High beam assist Rear fog light Illuminates Level in fuel tank is too low. l illuminates green. r illuminates yellow. The rear fog light is on 3 118. Flashes The high beam assist or intelligent light range is activated 3 112, Fuel used up.
Page 96: Driver Information Centre
Instruments and controls Information displays ■ Vehicle Information Menu X Press the MENU button to switch between the menus or to return from ■ Trip/Fuel Information MenuW a submenu to the next higher menu Driver Information Centre ■ ECO Information Menu s level.
Page 97 Instruments and controls ■ Tire Pressure: checks tyre pressure of all wheels during driving 3 204 ■ Tire Load: select tyre pressure category according to the actually inflated tyre pressure 3 204 ■ Speed Warning: if exceeding the Press the SET/CLR button to select a preset speed, a warning chime will function or to confirm a message.
Page 98 Instruments and controls Page 2: Page 3: Page 1: ■ Trip odometer 2 ■ Digital speed ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Average consumption 2 ■ Range ■ Average consumption 1 ■ Average speed 2 ■ Instantaneous consumption ■ Average speed 1 The information of page 1 and page 2 can be reset separately for odometer, average consumption and...
Page 99 Instruments and controls To reset, press the SET/CLR button Additionally the control indicator for a few seconds separately for I in the fuel gauge illuminates or selected page 1 or 2. flashes 3 92. Average speed 1 or 2 Instantaneous consumption Display of average speed.
Page 100: Info-Display
Instruments and controls above recommends upshifting for switched off consumer disappears in 5 km steps and shows the effect fuel saving reasons. from the list and the consumption of topography or driving behaviour value will be updated. on fuel consumption. Eco index display: The current fuel consumption is indicated on a During sporadic driving conditions,...
Page 101 Instruments and controls Depending on the Infotainment Colour-Info-Display ■ system settings system, the Graphic-Info-Display is ■ vehicle messages 3 100 available in two versions. ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 102 The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made.
Page 102: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Turn multifunction knob to: ■ select a setting or value Messages are indicated in the Driver ■ display a menu option Information Centre (DIC), in some Push multifunction knob to: cases together with a warning and ■...
Page 103: Warning Chimes
Instruments and controls Warning chimes Messages in the Driver ■ Cruise control Information Centre (DIC) ■ Speed limiter When starting the engine or ■ Parking assist systems whilst driving ■ Lighting, bulb replacement Only one warning chime will sound at ■...
Page 104: Vehicle Personalisation
Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation ■ If a warning message appears in 1. Switch off immediately any the Driver Information Centre. electrical consumers which are not required for a safe ride, e.g. ■ If the parking assist detects an The vehicle's behaviour can be seat heating, heated rear window object.
Page 105 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 106 Instruments and controls Vehicle settings ■ Exterior ambient lighting Duration upon exit of vehicle: Activates or deactivates and change the duration of exit lighting. Exterior lighting by unlocking: Activates or deactivates the welcome lighting. ■ Power door locks Auto door lock: Activates or deactivates the automatic door unlocking function after switching off ignition.
Page 107 Instruments and controls driver's door or the whole vehicle Sport mode settings whilst unlocking. The driver can select the functions which will be activated in Sport mode Auto relock doors: Activates or 3 149. deactivates the automatic relock function after unlocking without ■...
Page 108 Instruments and controls Phone settings Climate control mode: Controls the Side blind zone alert: Changes the state of the cooling compressor settings for the side blind spot alert See description for Infotainment when the vehicle is started. Last system. system in the Infotainment system setting (recommended) or at manual.
Page 109 Instruments and controls Remote door unlock: Changes the Settings in the Colour-Info- ■ Radio Settings configuration to unlock only the Display ■ Phone Settings driver's door or the whole vehicle CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950 ■ Navigation Settings whilst unlocking. Press the CONFIG button on the ■...
Page 110 Instruments and controls Radio Settings Vehicle Settings ■ Lighting See Infotainment system manual for ■ Climate and Air Quality Vehicle Locator Lights: Activate or further information. deactivate the entry lighting. Auto Fan Speed: Modifies the level of the cabin airflow of the climate Exit Lighting: Activate or deactivate Phone Settings control in automatic mode.
Page 111 Instruments and controls Remote Door Unlock: Change the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole vehicle whilst unlocking. Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors: Activates or deactivates the automatic relock function after unlocking without opening the vehicle. ■ Return to Factory Settings?: Reset all settings to the default settings.
Page 112: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch with Automatic light control Light switch Exterior lighting ......110 Interior lighting ......119 Lighting features ......121 Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: Turn light switch: Headlights are switched = lights off on and off automatically 8 = sidelights depending on external...
Page 113: Automatic Light Control
Lighting Automatic light control The current status of automatic light Furthermore the headlights are control is displayed In the Driver switched on if the windscreen wipers Information Centre. have been activated for several wipes. When switching on the ignition, automatic light control is active. Tunnel detection When headlights are on, 8 When a tunnel is entered headlights...
Page 114: Headlight Flash
Lighting High beam assist Activation If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is on, the high beam This feature allows high beam to assist will be deactivated. function as the main driving light at If a headlight flash is activated when night and when vehicle speed is the high beam is off, the high beam faster than 40 km/h.
Page 115: Headlight Range Adjustment
Lighting Headlight range Dynamic automatic headlight Vehicles with Xenon headlight levelling 3 114. system adjustment Headlights when driving Manual headlight range abroad adjustment The asymmetrical headlight beam extends visibility at the edge of the road at the passenger side. However, when driving in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming...
Page 116: Daytime Running Lights
Lighting To deactivate, operate the same With the light switch in position Country lighting procedure as described above. AUTO all lighting functions are Activated automatically at a speed Control indicator f will not flash when available. range between approx. 55 and function is deactivated.
Page 117 Lighting Dynamic curve lighting Control indicator f 3 93. Activation Reversing function If the headlights are on and reverse gear is engaged, both corner lights are switched on. They remain illuminated for 20 seconds after disengaging reverse gear or until driving faster than 17 km/h in a The light beam pivots based on forward gear.
Page 118 Lighting If a headlight flash is activated when If there are no restrictions detected, A special topographical evaluation the high beam is on, the high beam the system switches back to high function detects preceding vehicles assist will be deactivated. beam.
Page 119: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Automatic high beam activation Fault in Adaptive forward In the event of an accident with airbag operates at a speed above 40 km/h deployment the hazard warning lighting system and deactivates below 20 km/h. flashers are activated automatically. When the system detects a failure in Intelligent light ranging operates the Adaptive forward lighting system, above 55 km/h.
Page 120: Parking Lights
Lighting Parking lights For three flashes, e.g. when changing Light switch in position AUTO: lanes, press the lever until resistance switching on front fog lights will switch is felt and then release. headlights on automatically. When a trailer is connected, turn Rear fog lights signal flashes six times when pressing the lever until resistance is...
Page 121: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior lighting Reversing lights Turn thumb wheel A and hold until the desired brightness is obtained. The reversing light comes on when Instrument panel On vehicles with light sensor, the the ignition is on and reverse gear is brightness can only be adjusted when illumination control selected.
Page 122: Reading Lights
Lighting Sunvisor lights Front courtesy light Ambient light Ambient light consists of indirect Illuminates when the cover is opened. lights in the doors and around the gear selector lever. Ambient light can be dimmed using thumb wheel A together with the instrument panel illumination 3 119.
Page 123: Exit Lighting
Lighting Lighting features ■ door pocket lights, Path lighting Headlights, tail lights, reversing lights ■ console lights. Entry lighting and number plate lights illuminate the Activation, deactivation and duration surrounding area for an adjustable of this function can be changed in the time after leaving the vehicle.
Page 124: Battery Discharge Protection
Lighting Exit lighting is switched off ■ Heated seats immediately if the turn signal lever is ■ Fan pulled while the driver's door is open. In the second stage, a message Activation, deactivation and duration which confirms activation of the of this function can be changed in the vehicle battery discharge protection Info-Display.
Page 125: 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 ..... 123 s = to windscreen and front door Air vents ........131 windows Maintenance ......
Page 126: 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 127 Climate control If no cooling or drying is required, Maximum cooling 9 Warning switch off the cooling system for fuel saving reasons. Activated cooling The exchange of fresh air is might inhibit 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 128: 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 129 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 130 Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Setting of automatic rear window heating can be changed in the menu windows V Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 102. Note If the V button is pressed while the engine is running, an Autostop will be inhibited until the V button is pressed again.
Page 131 Climate control Fan speed Z Air distribution s, M, K Cooling n Press lower button to decrease or Press button n to switch on cooling. Press appropriate button for desired upper button to increase fan speed as Activation is indicated by the LED in adjustment.
Page 132: Air Recirculation Mode
Climate control If no cooling or drying is required, Air recirculation mode 4 compartment air deteriorates, switch off the cooling system for fuel which may cause the vehicle saving reasons. When the cooling occupants to feel drowsy. system is switched off, no engine restart will be requested by the In warm and very humid ambient air climate control system during an...
Page 133: Air Vents
Climate control Air vents Maintenance Adjustable air vents Air intake At least one air vent must be open while the cooling is on. Direct the flow of air by tilting and swivelling the slats. To close the vent, turn the adjuster wheel towards the smaller W symbol.
Page 134: Air Conditioning Regular
Climate control Air conditioning regular operation 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 135: 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 ....... 133 Never coast with engine not Steering Starting and operating ....
Page 136: Starting And Operating
Driving and operating Starting and operating Ground clearance Ignition switch positions Due to the reduced ground clearance, New vehicle running-in the vehicle can be damaged depending on the vehicle loading and Do not brake unnecessarily hard for appearance of the ground. Take the first few journeys.
Page 137: Starting The Engine
Driving and operating ■ Power windows Diesel engine: turn the key to position Starting the vehicle at low 2 for preheating until control temperatures ■ Power outlets indicator ! extinguishes. Starting the engine without additional Power to the Infotainment system will Turn the key briefly to position 3 and heaters is possible down to -25 °С...
Page 138: Overrun Cut-Off
Driving and operating Stop-start system Possible reasons for a non-starting Deactivation engine: The stop-start system helps to save ■ Clutch pedal not operated (manual fuel and to reduce the exhaust transmission) emissions. When conditions allow, it ■ Brake pedal not operated or switches off the engine as soon as the selector lever not in P or N vehicle is at a low speed or at a...
Page 139 Driving and operating Conditions for an Autostop Otherwise an Autostop will be inhibited. The stop-start system checks if each of the following conditions is fulfilled: Certain settings of the climate control system may inhibit an Autostop. See ■ The stop-start system is not Climate control chapter for more manually deactivated details 3 126.
Page 140 Driving and operating Restart of the engine by the ■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened ■ Always apply parking brake. Apply and the driver's door is opened manual parking brake without driver pressing release button. Apply as ■ the engine temperature is too low Depress the clutch pedal to restart the firmly as possible on downhill or engine.
Page 141: Engine Exhaust
Driving and operating Engine exhaust Note take up to 25 minutes. Typically it In the event of an accident with needs between 7 and 12 minutes. airbag deployment, the engine is Autostop is not available and fuel turned off automatically if the vehicle consumption may be higher during 9 Danger comes to a standstill within a certain...
Page 142: Catalytic Converter
Driving and operating Simultaneously Diesel partic. filter is Cleaning takes place quickest at high rectified by a workshop as soon as full continue driving appears in the engine speeds and loads. possible. In an emergency, driving Driver Information Centre. can be continued for a short period, The control indicator % extinguishes keeping vehicle speed and engine % illuminates when diesel particle...
Page 143: Automatic Transmission
Driving and operating Automatic transmission Selector lever The automatic transmission permits automatic gearshifting (automatic mode) or manual gearshifting (manual mode). Transmission display Without brake pedal applied, the control indicator j illuminates. P = park position, wheels are If the selector lever is not in P when locked, engage only when the the ignition is switched off, the control vehicle is stationary and the...
Page 144: Manual Mode
Driving and operating Manual mode Do not accelerate while engaging a In manual mode no automatic shifting gear. Never depress the accelerator to a higher gear takes place at high pedal and brake pedal at the same engine revolutions. time. Electronic driving When a gear is engaged, the vehicle slowly begins to creep when the...
Page 145 Driving and operating Interruption of power Kickdown 2. Release the selector lever trim from the centre console at the If the accelerator pedal is pressed supply front, fold it upwards and rotate it down completely in automatic mode, to the left. In the event of an interruption of the transmission shifts to a lower gear power supply, the selector lever...
Page 146: 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 147: Parking Brake
Driving and operating Parking brake ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Control indicator u 3 90. as soon as a wheel shows a tendency Adaptive brake light to lock. The vehicle remains Manual parking brake steerable, even during hard braking. During full braking, all three brake lights flash for the duration of ABS ABS control is made apparent...
Page 148 Driving and operating Electric parking brake Do not operate electric parking brake Dynamic braking when vehicle is system too often without engine moving running as this will discharge the When the vehicle is moving and 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 149: 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 150: Electronic Stability Control
Driving and operating Electronic Stability Control Deactivation Electronic Stability Control (ESC) improves driving stability when necessary, regardless of the type of road surface or tyre grip. It also prevents the drive wheels from spinning. ESC operates in combination with the Traction Control system (TC) 3 147.
Page 151: Sport Mode
Driving and operating Interactive driving system ESC is operational after each engine For a more sporty behaviour ESC and start as soon as the control indicator TC can be deactivated separately: b extinguishes. Flex Ride ■ press button b briefly: only Traction When ESC operates b flashes.
Page 152 Driving and operating SPORT mode TOUR mode NORMAL mode All settings of the systems are adapted to standard values. Drive mode control Within each manually selected driving mode SPORT, TOUR or NORMAL, the Drive Mode Control (DMC) detects and analyses continuously the real driving characteristic, responses by the driver, and the active dynamic state of the vehicle.
Page 153: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and operating Driver assistance dynamic vehicle condition and changes the settings for suspension systems to SPORT mode to increase vehicle stability. When the driving characteristic or the 9 Warning dynamic vehicle state returns to the former state, DMC will change the Driver assistance systems are settings to the preselected driving developed to support the driver...
Page 154 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 155: Speed Limiter
Driving and operating Speed limiter Press button L. If cruise control has maximum speed. Speed limit is displayed in the Driver Information been activated before, it is switched The speed limiter prevents the Centre. off when speed limiter is activated vehicle exceeding a preset maximum and the control indicator m speed.
Page 156: Forward Collision Alert
Driving and operating The limited speed will flash in the By pressing button m to activate Driver Information Centre and, cruise control or by switching off the depending on the vehicle, additionally ignition, speed limiter is also a chime sounds during this period. deactivated and the stored speed is deleted.
Page 157 Driving and operating Selecting the alert sensitivity When approaching another vehicle too rapidly, the collision alert warning The alert sensitivity can be set to page will be indicated in the Driver near, medium or far. Information Centre. Simultaneously a warning chime sounds. Press the brake pedal, if it is requested by the situation.
Page 158: Following Distance
Driving and operating General information In the following cases, forward Menu X and turn the adjuster collision alert may not detect a vehicle wheel to choose following distance ahead or sensor performance is indication page. 9 Warning limited: Forward collision alert is just a ■...
Page 159: Parking Assist Systems
Driving and operating Parking assist vehicle gets closer to that obstacle. When the distance is less than about 30 cm, the sound is continuous. 9 Warning Additionally the distance to obstacles can be shown in the Driver It is the driver, however, who bears Information Centre.
Page 160 Driving and operating In both cases the LED in the button Parking assist button and operation extinguishes and a message pops up logic in the Driver Information Centre. Fault In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to temporary conditions like snow covered sensors, a message is displayed in the Driver Information...
Page 161 Driving and operating Long press of button D (approx. one acoustic warning signals in the vehicle. The interval between the second) activates or deactivates the sounds becomes shorter as the advanced parking assist. vehicle gets closer to that obstacle. Button logic operates the systems by When the distance is less than about pressing as following: 30 cm, the sound is continuous.
Page 162 Driving and operating Deactivation Advanced parking assist Button D and operation logic The system is deactivated Advanced parking assist and front- automatically when exceeding a rear parking assist, see description certain speed while driving forward. before, both will be operated by button D.
Page 163 Driving and operating Activation Functionality The parking slot suggestion of the system is accepted when the vehicle When searching for a parking slot, the When the vehicle passes a row of is stopped by the driver within system is ready to operate by cars and the system is activated, the 10 metres after the Stop message is pressing the button D for approx.
Page 164 Driving and operating As soon as turn indicator is switched off, the system searches for parking slots on the passenger side again. Display priorities After activating the advanced parking assist, a message appears in the Driver Information Centre. Advanced parking assist indication in the Driver Information Centre can be inhibited by vehicle messages with a higher priority.
Page 165 Driving and operating Deactivation by the driver or by the Basic notes on parking assist system during manoeuvring will be systems indicated by Parking Deactivated in the Driver Information Centre. 9 Warning Fault Under certain circumstances, A message appears in the Driver various reflective surfaces on Information Centre when: objects or clothing as well as...
Page 166: Side Blind Spot Alert
Driving and operating Note trailers and trucks). Object 9 Warning After production the advanced identification and correct distance parking assist needs a calibration. indication in the upper part of Side blind spot alert does not For an optimal parking guidance a these vehicles cannot be replace driver vision.
Page 167: Rear View Camera
Driving and operating The system can be activated or Side blind spot alert does not operate deactivated in the menu Settings in when the left or right corners of the the Info-Display, vehicle rear bumper are covered with mud, personalisation 3 102. dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy rainstorms.
Page 168 Driving and operating The camera is mounted between the e.g. below the bumper or number plate lights and has a viewing underneath the vehicle, are not angle of 130°. displayed. Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and check the surroundings behind and around the vehicle before reversing.
Page 169: Traffic Sign Assistant
Driving and operating Traffic sign assistant The top line of the display can be Activation or deactivation of the rear cleared by pushing the multifunction view camera can be changed in the knob. menu Settings in the Info-Display. Functionality Vehicle personalisation 3 102. The traffic sign assistant system Display settings detects designated traffic signs via a...
Page 170 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 171 Driving and operating Display indication Pop-up function Speed limits and no passing signs are displayed as pop-ups on each page in the Driver Information Centre. The content of the traffic sign page is also cleared during driving by pushing Traffic signs are displayed on the the SET/CLR button on the turn signal page Traffic sign detection on the lever for a longer time.
Page 172: Lane Departure Warning
Driving and operating Fault signs. Do not ignore traffic signs The traffic sign assistant system may which are not displayed by the not operate correctly when: system. ■ the area of the windscreen, where The system does not discern any the front camera is located, is not other than the conventional traffic clean...
Page 173 Driving and operating Criteria for the detection of an on. When the control indicator ) in At speeds below 56 km/h the system unintended lane change are: is inoperable. the instrument cluster illuminates green, the system is ready to operate. ■...
Page 174: 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 175 Driving and operating 9 Danger Before refuelling, switch off engine and any external heaters with combustion chambers. Switch off any mobile phones. Follow the operating and safety instructions of the filling station when refuelling. 9 Danger The fuel filler flap can only be opened The fuel filler cap can be retained in Fuel is flammable and explosive.
Page 176: Trailer Hitch
Driving and operating Trailer hitch Fuel filler cap applicable version), taking into consideration the vehicle weight in Only use genuine fuel filler caps. running order, as specified by the General information Diesel-engined vehicles have special regulation. fuel filler caps. Only use towing equipment that has The figures are provided only for the been approved for your vehicle.
Page 177: 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 3 226. Before attaching a trailer, lubricate The permissible trailer loads are the coupling ball.
Page 178: Towing Equipment
Driving and operating Rear axle load Vehicle with spare wheel Vehicles with tyre repair kit 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 100 kg, the gross vehicle weight rating may be exceeded by 100 kg.
Page 179 Driving and operating Vehicles with flat load compartment Fitting the coupling ball bar Checking the tensioning of the floor coupling ball bar Disengage and fold down the socket. The bag with the coupling ball bar is ■ Red marking on rotary knob must Remove the sealing plug from the stowed on the right side of the load point towards green marking on...
Page 180 Driving and operating Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar Eye for break-away stopping cable in the opening and push firmly upwards until it audibly engages. The rotary handle snaps back into its original position resting against the coupling ball bar without a gap. 9 Warning Do not touch rotary handle during insertion.
Page 181 Driving and operating ■ 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. Pull out rotary handle and turn clockwise as far as it will go.
Page 182: 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 ....180 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......181 ■...
Page 183: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle care Vehicle checks End-of-life vehicle ■ Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle. recovery Performing work ■ Close the soft top. Information on end-of-life vehicle ■ Cover the soft top to reduce recovery centres and the recycling of environment influences.
Page 184: 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 185 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 186: Engine Coolant
Vehicle care Engine coolant the coolant concentration checked and have the cause of the coolant The coolant provides freeze loss remedied by a workshop. protection down to approx. -28 °C. In northern countries with very low Washer fluid temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to approx.
Page 187: Vehicle Battery
Vehicle care Vehicle battery Caution Vehicles without stop-start system Only washer fluid with a sufficient will be equipped with a lead acid antifreeze concentration provides battery. Vehicles with stop-start protection at low temperatures or system will be equipped with an a sudden drop in temperature.
Page 188 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 189: 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 190: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle care Bulb replacement Halogen headlights Low/High beam (1) Switch off the ignition and switch off the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands. Use only the same bulb type for replacement.
Page 191 Vehicle care 2. Rotate the bulb holder Sidelight/Daytime running light anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling. 3. Replace and insert new bulb into 1. Rotate bulb socket (2) socket.
Page 192: Adaptive Forward Lighting
Vehicle care Adaptive forward lighting Corner lighting 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the 9 Danger reflector. Adaptive forward lighting system uses Xenon headlights. Xenon headlights work under extremely high electrical voltage. Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Page 193: Fog Lights
Vehicle care Fog lights Front turn signal lights The bulbs are accessible from the underside of the vehicle. 2. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing 1. Rotate cap (1) anticlockwise and the retaining lug. remove it. 3.
Page 194: Tail Lights
Vehicle care Tail lights 2. Graphic shows version with halogen headlights. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise. Graphic shows version with 1. Open and remove the cover on 4. Replace and insert new bulb into adaptive forward lighting the inside of the boot lid by loosen socket by turning clockwise.
Page 195 Vehicle care 3. Remove and replace bulb 4. Insert bulb holder into tail light assembly and turn clockwise. Remove bulb holder by turning 2. Release cover in side trim panel anti-clockwise. and remove. Turn signal lights (1) Reversing lights (2) 5.
Page 196: Side Turn Signal Lights
Vehicle care Side turn signal lights Turn signal lights (1) Tail lights (2) To replace bulb, remove lamp housing: 2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise and remove from housing. 4. Remove and replace bulb. 5. Insert the bulb holder into housing 1.
Page 197: Number Plate Light
Vehicle care 4. Insert bulb holder and turn 5. Insert bulb holder into lamp clockwise. housing and turn clockwise. 5. On left side: insert front end into 6. Insert lamp into bumper and let fender, slide forward and insert engage. rear end.
Page 198: 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 199: 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 Fan control Lambda sensor, engine cooling Rear window sensor The fuse box is in the front left of the 10 Vehicle battery sensor engine compartment.
Page 200 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit No. Circuit 17 Transmission control module 33 Adaptive forward lighting, auto‐ 48 Radiator fan matic light control 18 Heated rear window 49 Fuel pump 34 Exhaust gas recirculation 19 Front power windows 50 Headlamp levelling, adaptive 35 Power windows, rain sensor, forward lighting 20 Rear power windows...
Page 201: Fuse Box
Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box No. Circuit Displays Body control unit, exterior lights Body control unit, exterior lights Infotainment system Infotainment system, instru‐ ment Power outlet, cigarette lighter Power outlet In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse box is located behind a cover in the Body control module, left low glovebox.
Page 202 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit 16 Boot lid relay Soft top control module, power rail right 17 Air conditioning system – 18 Service diagnose Parking assist 19 Body control module, brake lights, tail lights, interior lights – 20 - –...
Page 203: Vehicle Tools
Vehicle care Vehicle tools No. Circuit No. Circuit 16 Seat ventilation, rear view 31 – Tools camera, soft top control module 32 Flex Ride Vehicles with spare wheel 17 – 18 – 19 Steering wheel heating 20 – 21 Seat heating 22 –...
Page 204: Wheels And Tyres
Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Vehicles with tyre repair kit Vehicles with tyre repair kit and flat load compartment floor Wheels On vehicles with Diesel engines no steel rims and only special, for this vehicle approved alloy wheels are permitted. Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right angles if possible.
Page 205: Tyre Pressure
Vehicle care Tyre pressure Use tyre size 225/55 R17 only as Always inflate the spare tyre to the winter tyres. pressure specified for full load. Check the pressure of cold tyres at On vehicles with Diesel engines, no The ECO tyre pressure serves to least every 14 days and before any steel rims and only special, vehicle- achieve the smallest amount of fuel...
Page 206: Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Vehicle care 9 Warning Caution If the pressure is too low, this can Tyre pressure monitoring system result in considerable tyre warm- warns just about low tyre pressure up and internal damage, leading to condition and does not replace tread separation and even to tyre regular tyre maintenance by the blow-out at high speeds.
Page 207 Vehicle care Turn the adjuster wheel to select the After inflating, driving may be External high-power radio equipment tyre pressure monitoring system. required to update the tyre pressure could disrupt the tyre pressure values in the DIC. During this time w monitoring system.
Page 208: Tread Depth
Vehicle care 20 km/h. In this case, $ can be For safety reasons it is recommended displayed or pressure values can that the tread depth of the tyres on swap in the Driver Information Centre. one axle should not vary by more than 2 mm.
Page 209: Wheel Covers
Vehicle care Wheel covers Tyre chains Tyres age, even if they are not used. We recommend tyre replacement Wheel covers and tyres that are every 6 years. factory approved for the respective vehicle and comply with all of the Changing tyre and wheel relevant wheel and tyre combination size requirements must be used.
Page 210: Tyre Repair Kit
Vehicle care On another version, a bag with the 9 Warning tyre repair kit is fixed at the left rear lashing eye in the load compartment. Damage may lead to tyre blowout. 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the load compartment.
Page 211 Vehicle care 10. Set the rocker switch on the 4. Screw the compressor air hose to 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective compressor to I. The tyre is filled the connection on the sealant tyre. with sealant. bottle. 7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre 11.
Page 212 Vehicle care 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push catch on bracket to remove sealant bottle from bracket. Screw the tyre inflation hose to the free connection of the sealant bottle. This prevents sealant from escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Page 213: Wheel Changing
Vehicle care Wheel changing Note ■ Never crawl under a jacked-up The driving characteristics of the vehicle. Some vehicles are equipped with a repaired tyre are severely affected, ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel therefore have this tyre replaced.
Page 214 Vehicle care the wheel cover with the hook. 3. Ensure the jack is correctly Vehicle tools 3 201. positioned under the relevant vehicle jacking point. Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. To protect the wheel, place a soft cloth between the screwdriver and the alloy wheel.
Page 215: Spare Wheel
Vehicle care 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel Rear arm position of the lifting cover with the tyre valve before platform centrically under the recess installing. of the sill. Install wheel nut caps. Install centre cap on alloy wheels. 11.
Page 216 Vehicle care The spare wheel has a steel rim. remove conus and take out the spare wheel. Caution The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible.
Page 217 Vehicle care Stowing the spare wheel back in the well after replacing the damaged wheel 1. Close the soft top and fold in the load compartment partition. 2. Remove floor cover, untwist and remove wing nut and conus. 3. Stow the tools in the tool box and the bag.
Page 218: Jump Starting
Vehicle care Jump starting positioned as far as possible to could affect driveability. Have the the front. Secure the wheel by defective tyre replaced as soon as turning the wing nut clockwise. possible. Do not start with quick charger. 6. Insert and close floor cover. A vehicle with a discharged vehicle Only mount one temporary spare battery can be started using jump...
Page 219 Vehicle care ■ Never expose the battery to naked ■ The vehicles must not come into 3. Connect the black lead to the flames or sparks. contact with each other during the negative terminal of the booster jump starting process. battery.
Page 220: Towing
Vehicle care Towing 4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads. Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position.
Page 221: 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 anticlockwise...
Page 222: Appearance Care
Vehicle care Appearance care Wax painted parts of the vehicle Caution regulary. Exterior care Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. pollen and the like should be cleaned Excessive tractive force can off immediately, as they contain Locks damage the vehicle.
Page 223: Exterior Lights
Vehicle care Exterior lights When cleaning the rear window from Caution inside, always wipe in parallel to the Headlight and other light covers are heating element to prevent damage. made of plastic. Do not use any After washing or cleaning, the soft abrasive or caustic agents, do not use For mechanical removal of ice, use a top must be completely dried...
Page 224: Interior Care
Vehicle care Interior care Underbody Caution Some areas of the vehicle underbody Interior and upholstery have a PVC undercoating while other Close Velcro fasteners as open critical areas have a durable Only clean the vehicle interior, Velcro fasteners on clothing could protective wax coating.
Page 225: 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 226: 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 227 Service and maintenance Additional engine oil additives protection down to approx. -28 °C. In northern countries with very low The use of additional engine oil temperatures the factory filled coolant additives could cause damage and provides frost protection down to invalidate the warranty.
Page 228: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....226 Vehicle data ....... 228 The identification plate is located on the front left door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.
Page 229: 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 230: 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 dexos 1 – –...
Page 231 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 dexos 1 ✔ – – – dexos 2 –...
Page 232 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 ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ACEA C3 ✔ ✔...
Page 233: Engine Data
Technical data Engine data Sales designation 1.4 Turbo 1.4 Turbo 1.6 Turbo 2.0 CDTI 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo Engine identifier code A14NEL A14NET A16XHT A20DTH A20DTR Number of cylinders 1364 1364 1598 1956 1956 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 4200-6000 4900-6000 6000...
Page 234 Technical data Performance Engine A14NEL A14NET A16XHT A20DTH A20DTR Maximum speed [km/h] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
Page 235: Vehicle Weight
Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14NEL 1701 – [kg] A14NET – 1701 A16XHT 1733 1733 A20DTH 1816 1816 A20DTR 1816 – Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission...
Page 236: Vehicle Dimensions
Technical data Vehicle dimensions Length [mm] 4696 Lenght max. when operating soft top [mm] 4760 Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1839 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 2020 Height (without antenna) [mm] 1443 Height max. when operating soft top [mm] 2103 Length of load compartment floor [mm] Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]...
Page 237 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine A14NEL, A16XHT A20DTH, A14NET A20DTR including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Petrol/diesel, refill quantity [l]...
Page 238: Tyre Pressures
Technical data Tyre pressures 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, 235/55 R17, 230/2.3 (34) 230/2.3 (34)
Page 239 Technical data 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]) A20DTH, 235/55 R17, 250/2.5 (36) 230/2.3 (34) 280/2.8 (41)
Page 240: Customer Information
To read this data, special equipment and access to the vehicle is required. Some diagnostic data is electronically fed into Opel global systems when the vehicle is serviced in a workshop, in order to document the service history...
Page 241 ■ to share summary data which is not vehicle transmitters for garage door owner or, if the vehicle is leased, of tied to a specific vehicle with other openers. RFID technology in Opel the lessee organisations for research vehicles does not use or record ■...
Page 242: Index
Index Accessories and vehicle Battery discharge protection ..122 modifications ......180 Battery voltage ......102 Active head restraints....45 Bonnet ........182 Adaptive forward lighting ..Brake and clutch fluid....224 ........93, 114, 190 Brake and clutch system ..... 89 Adjustable air vents ....
Page 243 Control indicators......86 Electronic Stability Control..148 Following distance indication..156 Control of the vehicle ....133 Electronic Stability Control and Forward collision alert....154 Controls........76 Traction Control system.... 91 Front airbag system ..... 60 Convex shape ......28 Electronic Stability Control off..
Page 244 Headlights when driving abroad 113 Interruption of power supply ..143 Head restraint adjustment ..... 8 Introduction ........3 New vehicle running-in ....134 Head restraints ......44 ISOFIX child restraint systems ..67 Number plate light ..... 195 Heated mirrors ......29 Heated rear window .....
Page 245 Side airbag system ...... 60 Towing equipment ..... 176 Side blind spot alert....164 Towing the vehicle ..... 218 Radio Frequency Identification Sidelights........110 Traction Control system ..... 147 (RFID)........239 Side turn signal lights ....194 Traction Control system off... 91 Radio remote control ....
Page 246 Vehicle data........ 228 Windscreen wiper/washer ... 78 Vehicle data recording and Winter tyres ....... 202 privacy........238 Wiper blade replacement ..187 Vehicle detected ahead....93 Vehicle dimensions ....234 Vehicle Identification Number ..226 Vehicle jack........ 201 Vehicle messages ..... 100 Vehicle personalisation .....
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