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Opel CASCADA 2014 Owner's Manual

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  • 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 ......45 Storage ........69 Instruments and controls ..... 77 Lighting ........109 Climate control ......122 Driving and operating ....132 Vehicle care ....... 178 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 45.

  • 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 29, ensure it is fully locked.
  • Page 12 In brief Instrument panel overview...
  • Page 13 In brief Power windows ..... 31 Hazard warning flashers ..116 19 Soft top operation switch ..34 Exterior mirrors ..... 29 Control indicator for airbag Central window switch ..31 Cruise control ..... 150 deactivation ......89 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 3 116. Turn and lane-change signals 3 116, Parking lights 3 117.

  • 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 79, Washer fluid 3 183. 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 3 201, 3 235. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 180. ■ 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 Key with foldaway key section windows Keys Replacement keys The key number is specified in the Keys, locks ........19 Car Pass or on a detachable tag. Doors ........... 24 The key number must be quoted Vehicle security ......

  • Page 22: Radio Remote Control

    Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control Handle with care, protect from Radio remote control battery moisture and high temperatures and replacement avoid unnecessary operation. Replace the battery as soon as the range reduces. Fault If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote control, it may be due to the following: ■...

  • Page 23: Central Locking System

    Keys, doors and windows Memorised settings Central locking system Key with foldaway key section 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 Unlocking ■ 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 3 103.

  • Page 25: Automatic Locking

    Keys, doors and windows Fault in radio remote control Fault in central locking system system Unlocking Manually unlock the driver's door by Unlocking turning the key in the lock. The passenger's door can be opened by pulling the interior handle twice. The load compartment and fuel filler flap cannot be opened.

  • Page 26: Doors

    Keys, doors and windows Doors Additionally it is configurable to unlock the driver's door or both doors after the ignition is switched off and Load compartment the ignition key is removed (manual transmission) or the selector lever is Boot lid moved to P position (automatic transmission).
  • Page 27 Keys, doors and windows Closing 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. affect its ability to remain open. General hints for operating the boot lid 9 Danger...

  • Page 28: Vehicle Security

    Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Activating ■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised ■ Ignition Anti-theft locking system Activation ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after 9 Warning locking the vehicle (initialisation of the system) Do not use the system if there are ■...
  • Page 29 Keys, doors and windows Activation without monitoring of 1. Close boot lid, bonnet, windows Status LED and soft top. passenger compartment and vehicle inclination 2. Press button o. LED in the button o illuminates for a maximum of 10 minutes. 3.
  • Page 30 Keys, doors and windows Seek the assistance of a workshop in unlocked with the radio remote Note the event of faults. control. Additionally a warning The immobiliser does not lock the message is displayed in the Driver doors. You should always lock the Deactivation Information Centre after switching on vehicle after leaving it and switch on...

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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. The LED in the button indicates To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on activation.

  • Page 33: Windows

    Keys, doors and windows Windows Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers such as toll Windscreen road stickers or similar on the windscreen in the area of the interior Heat-reflecting windscreen mirror. Otherwise the detection zone of the sensor and the view area of the The heat-reflecting windscreen has a camera in the mirror housing could be coating which reflects solar radiation.
  • Page 34 Keys, doors and windows Central switch , Override safety function Opening ■ Press button c once briefly: the In the event of closing difficulties due doors are unlocked. to frost or the like, switch on the ignition, then pull the switch to the first ■...

  • Page 35: Heated Rear Window

    Keys, doors and windows Heated rear window 10 seconds; pressing button once Activate the window electronics for more continues closing. each window, beginning with the rear windows, as following: ■ If the soft top is already closed but windows are opened: pressing 1.

  • Page 36: Roof

    Keys, doors and windows Roof If the sun visors have integral mirrors, Operation with the switch in the the mirror covers should be closed centre console when driving. Soft top Operable with ignition switch in A ticket holder is located on the position 1 or 2 (ignition on) 3 133.
  • Page 37 Keys, doors and windows Close soft top Operation with remote control Close soft top Open soft top Hold switch pushed until the soft top Hold button e pressed until the soft and the soft top lid are completely top, the soft top lid and the windows Hold button c pressed until the soft closed.
  • Page 38 Keys, doors and windows Safety stop The button on the remote control or 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 39 Keys, doors and windows General hints Manual closing in the event of a Manual operation of the soft top is system fault permitted only for closing. Note In case of malfunction of the electro- ■ Always actuate the operation Read the following description hydraulic actuation, the opened soft switch until the acoustic signal completely before starting to...
  • Page 40 Keys, doors and windows 3. On the inside of the upper load 5. Lift up soft top lid from both sides ■ Allen key with 4 mm hexagon on the compartment edge is a lever for simultaneously up to approx. the long side and 6 mm hexagon on the releasing the soft top lid.
  • Page 41 Keys, doors and windows 6. Insert the 4 mm Allen key into the 10. Haul in the attached strings marked position of the flap-drive around the marked position at the unit. Turn the Allen key clockwise hinge on both sides and pull the all the way to the stop, so that the end of the string through the loop, sideways flaps are swivelled in.
  • Page 42 Keys, doors and windows 13. Move the front bow (1) to the windscreen frame. 14. Remove the small lid in the windscreen frame trim using a screwdriver which is inserted in the recess of the lid. 12. Pull out the soft top by lifting up the 16.

  • Page 43: Wind Deflector

    Keys, doors and windows Wind deflector To install the deflectors, the soft top should be opened. Fitting of the small wind deflector ■ Fold down left rear backrest 3 72. 18. Push down firmly each side of the tension bow. Simultaneously pull the string with a screwdriver cross There are two wind deflectors located in the loop slowly and continuous...
  • Page 44 Keys, doors and windows ■ Insert the adapter of the deflector ■ Extract the four locking pins of the ■ With the hinges behind the front with the elevation into the opposite deflector: the upper ones leap out seats insert the right side locking recess of the guidance.

  • Page 45: Rollover Protection System

    Keys, doors and windows Rollover protection system Stowing the wind deflector To stow the deflector, move in the The rollover protection system rear locking pins by pushing back and consists of a reinforced windscreen turning the pins into the brackets. frame and anti-roll bars under covers Push back the sliders of the front behind the rear head restraints.
  • Page 46 Keys, doors and windows The airbag control indicator v illuminates if the anti-roll bars have been deployed. The system deploys with the soft top opened or closed. The soft top must not be operated if the anti-roll bars have been deployed. A continuous warning will sound and a message appears in the Driver Information Centre if the switch is...

  • Page 47: Seats, Restraints

    Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ......45 9 Warning Front seats ........47 Seat belts ........54 Only drive with the head restraint Airbag system ......57 set to the proper position. Child restraints ......

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 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 51 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 52: 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 53: 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 54 Seats, restraints Move switch upwards/downwards. Seat backrests Adjust lumbar support using the four- way switch to suit personal Seat inclination requirements. Moving support up and down: push switch up or down. Increasing and decreasing support: push switch forwards or backwards. Note If the seat setting is electrically overloaded, the power supply is...
  • Page 55 Seats, restraints Armrest Heating Ventilating The armrest can be slid forwards by Adjust ventilation to the desired Adjust heating to the desired setting 10 cm. Under the armrest there is a setting by pressing the A button for by pressing the ß button for the storage compartment.

  • Page 56: Seat Belts

    Seats, restraints Seat belts Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child restraint system 3 63. Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and proper functionality. Have damaged components replaced.

  • Page 57: Three-Point Seat Belt

    Seats, restraints Three-point seat belt ■ a timeout of 45 seconds, 9 Warning ■ the vehicle is driven longer than Fastening 15 seconds with a speed more than Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or 6 km/h. fitting of belts) can trigger the belt If the seat belt presenter does not pretensioners.
  • Page 58 Seats, restraints Removing Using the seat belt while pregnant Loose or bulky clothing prevents the belt from fitting snugly. Do not place To release belt, press red button on objects such as handbags or mobile belt buckle. phones between the belt and your 9 Warning body.

  • Page 59: Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Airbag system Each airbag is triggered only once. Child restraint systems on front Have deployed airbags replaced by passenger seat with airbag a workshop. Furthermore, it may be systems The airbag system consists of a necessary to have the steering number of individual systems Warning according to ECE R94.02: wheel, the instrument panel, parts of...
  • Page 60 Seats, restraints geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder NL: Gebruik NOOIT een achterwaarts PT: NUNCA use um sistema de SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES gericht kinderzitje op een stoel met retenção para crianças voltado para KINDES zur Folge haben kann. een ACTIEVE AIRBAG ervoor, om trás num banco protegido com um DODELIJK of ERNSTIG LETSEL van AIRBAG ACTIVO na frente do...
  • Page 61 Seats, restraints zalecenia może być przyczyną ZRAČNIM JASTUKOM ispred njega, се стигне до СМЪРТ или ŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCH to bi moglo dovesti do SMRTI ili СЕРИОЗНО НАРАНЯВАНЕ на OBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA. OZBILJNJIH OZLJEDA za DIJETE. ДЕТЕТО. TR: Arkaya bakan bir çocuk emniyet SL: NIKOLI ne nameščajte otroškega RO: Nu utilizaţi NICIODATĂ...

  • Page 62: Front Airbag System

    Seats, restraints LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ 9 Danger neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek Do not use a child restraint system aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu on the passenger seat with active AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo front airbag. pretējā...

  • Page 63: Side Airbag System

    Seats, restraints Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then is the airbag able to protect. Side airbag system The inflated airbags cushion the The inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby reducing the risk of impact, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the head and upper body in injury to the upper body and head of the event of a side-on collision...

  • Page 64: Airbag Deactivation

    Seats, restraints Airbag deactivation Use the ignition key to choose the Risk of fatal injury for an adult position: person on a seat with deactivated The front passenger airbag system *OFF = front passenger airbag is front passenger airbag. must be deactivated if a child restraint deactivated and will not system is to be fitted on this seat.

  • Page 65: Child Restraints

    ■ Group 0, Group 0+ the airbags poses a risk of fatal OPEL Baby cradle, with or without injury to the child. ISOFIX base, for children up to This is especially the case if rear-...
  • Page 66 Seats, restraints Children should travel facing Note rearwards in the vehicle as long as Do not affix anything on the child possible. This makes sure that the restraint systems and do not cover child's backbone, which is still very them with any other materials. weak, is under less strain in the event A child restraint system which has of an accident.

  • Page 67: 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 68 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 * or approx. 10 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1 IL * or approx.
  • Page 69 Seats, restraints = Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories. The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type. IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class. = No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.

  • Page 70: 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 65. 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 71: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage compartments The glovebox features a pen holder, a credit card holder, a coin holder and an adapter for the locking wheel nuts. 9 Warning Storage compartments ....69 Do not store heavy or sharp Load compartment ....... 72 objects in the storage Loading information .....

  • Page 72: 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 71. Cupholders are located in the centre A storage compartment is located console.

  • Page 73: 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 74 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 75 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 76: 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 The rear floor cover can be lifted and Velcro fastener.

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 79: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........77 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........... 84 Information displays ..... 95 Vehicle messages ...... 101 Vehicle personalisation ....103 The Infotainment system, some driver assistance systems and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,...

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 82 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 83: 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 84: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and controls ■ Display 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 85: 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 86: 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 87: Trip Odometer

    Instruments and controls Odometer Trip odometer Driver Information Centre 3 95. 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 88: 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 89: 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 90 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...

  • Page 91: Seat Belt Reminder

    Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 186, Fuses When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for 3 194. console approx. 4 seconds. If it does not Turn signals 3 116. illuminate, does not extinguish after 4 seconds or illuminates whilst Seat belt reminder driving, there is a fault in the airbag...

  • Page 92: 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 93: Antilock Brake System

    Instruments and controls Illuminates Flashes 9 Warning Brake pedal must be depressed to Electric parking brake is not fully release the electric parking brake applied or released. Switch on Have the cause of the fault 3 144. ignition, depress brake pedal and remedied immediately by a attempt to reset the system by first Clutch pedal must be depressed to...

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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. Flashes The rear fog light is on 3 117. The high beam assist or intelligent light range is activated 3 111, Fuel used up.

  • Page 97: 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 98 Instruments and controls ■ Tire Pressure: checks tyre pressure of all wheels during driving 3 202 ■ Tire Load: select tyre pressure category according to the actually inflated tyre pressure 3 202 ■ 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 99 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 100 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 93. Average speed 1 or 2 Instantaneous consumption Display of average speed.

  • Page 101: 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 102 Instruments and controls Depending on the Infotainment Colour-Info-Display ■ system settings system, the Graphic-Info-Display is ■ vehicle messages 3 101 available in two versions. ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 103 The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made.

  • Page 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106 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 Changes the instrument illumination colour. ■ Languages ■...
  • Page 107 Instruments and controls Vehicle settings changes 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. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function after driving off.
  • Page 108 Instruments and controls Auto relock doors: Activates or Sport Mode Profile deactivates the automatic relock ■ Engine Sport Performance: function after unlocking without Accelerator pedal and gear change opening the vehicle. characteristics become more ■ Restore factory settings responsive. Restore factory settings: Resets all ■...
  • Page 109 Instruments and controls Navigation Settings vehicle start is either always ON or locking function while a door is always OFF. open. See Infotainment system manual for further information. Auto Rear Demist: Activates Auto Door Lock: Activates or heated rear window automatically. deactivates the automatic door Display Settings unlocking function after switching...
  • Page 110 Instruments and controls unlocking without opening the vehicle. ■ Return to Factory Settings?: Resets all settings to the default settings.

  • Page 111: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch with Automatic light control Light switch Exterior lighting ......109 Interior lighting ......118 Lighting features ......119 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 112: 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 113: Headlight Flash

    Lighting High beam assist Activation If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is on, the high beam Description for version with halogen assist will be deactivated. headlights. High beam assist with If a headlight flash is activated when adaptive forward lighting 3 113.

  • Page 114: Headlight Range Adjustment

    Lighting Headlight range Dynamic automatic headlight Vehicles with Xenon headlight levelling 3 113. 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 115: 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 116 Lighting Dynamic curve lighting Control indicator f 3 94. 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 117 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting features Front courtesy light Ambient light can be dimmed using thumb wheel A together with the instrument panel illumination 3 118. Entry lighting It is also activated with Entry lighting Welcome lighting 3 119 and Exit lighting 3 120. The following lights are switched on Reading lights for a short time by unlocking the...

  • Page 122: Exit Lighting

    Lighting ■ door pocket lights, Path lighting Exit lighting is switched off immediately if the turn signal lever is Headlights, tail lights and number ■ console lights. pulled while the driver's door is open. plate lights illuminate the surrounding Activation, deactivation and duration area for an adjustable time after Activation, deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the...
  • Page 123 Lighting ■ Heated seats ■ Fan In the second stage, a message which confirms activation of the vehicle battery discharge protection will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Switching off electric lights To prevent discharge of the vehicle battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched off automatically after some time.

  • Page 124: 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 ..... 122 s = to windscreen and front door Air vents ........130 windows Maintenance ......

  • Page 125: 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 126 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 127: 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 128 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 129 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 3 103. 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 130 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 131: 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 132: 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 133: 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 134: 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 ....... 132 Never coast with engine not running (except during Steering Starting and operating ....

  • Page 135: 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 136: 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 137: 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 138 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 3 125.
  • Page 139 Driving and operating Restart of the engine by the ■ the engine temperature is too low firmly as possible on downhill or uphill slopes. Depress the foot driver ■ the charging level of the vehicle brake at the same time to reduce battery is below a defined level Depress the clutch pedal to restart the operating force.

  • Page 140: 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 141: 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 142: 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 143: 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 144 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 145: 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 146: Parking Brake

    Driving and operating Parking brake ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Control indicator u 3 91. 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 147 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 148: 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 149: 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) 3 146.

  • Page 150: 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 151 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 152: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and operating Driver assistance dynamic vehicle condition and For safety reasons the cruise control changes the settings for suspension cannot be activated until the foot systems to SPORT mode to increase vehicle brake has been operated once. stability. Activating in first gear is not possible. When the driving characteristic or the 9 Warning dynamic vehicle state returns to the...
  • Page 153 Driving and operating Activation Automatic deactivation: Accelerate to the desired speed and ■ vehicle speed below approx. turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the 30 km/h, current speed is stored and ■ vehicle speed above approx. maintained. Control indicator m in 200 km/h, instrument cluster illuminates green.

  • Page 154: 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 155: Forward Collision Alert

    Driving and operating The limited speed will flash in the By pressing button m to activate A vehicle ahead is indicated by a Driver Information Centre and, control indicator A. cruise control or by switching off the depending on the vehicle, additionally ignition, speed limiter is also a chime sounds during this period.
  • Page 156 Driving and operating Selecting the alert sensitivity The alert sensitivity can be set to near, medium or far. When the distance to a preceding Alerting the driver moving vehicle gets too small or when A green illuminated vehicle ahead approaching another vehicle too control indicator A lights up in the rapidly and a collision is imminent, the instrument cluster when the system...

  • Page 157: Following Distance

    Driving and operating the windscreen is used to detect the The complete attention of the distance of a vehicle directly ahead in driver is always required while the vehicle's path. It is active at driving. He shall always be ready speeds above 40 km/h.

  • Page 158: Parking Assist Systems

    Driving and operating If there is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle gets closer to that obstacle. vehicle ahead is out of range, two When the distance is less than about dashes will be displayed: -.- s. 30 cm, the sound is continuous. Additionally the distance to obstacles Parking assist can be shown in the Driver...
  • Page 159 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 160 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 161 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 162 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 163 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 164 Driving and operating Deactivation by the driver or by the Basic notes on parking assist trailers and trucks). Object system during manoeuvring will be systems identification and correct distance indicated by Parking Deactivated in indication in the upper part of the Driver Information Centre.

  • Page 165: Side Blind Spot Alert

    Driving and operating Note 9 Warning After production the advanced parking assist needs a calibration. Side blind spot alert does not For an optimal parking guidance a replace driver vision. driving distance of at least 10 km The system does not detect: with many curves is required.

  • Page 166: Rear View Camera

    Driving and operating The system can be activated or Side blind spot alert does not operate e.g. below the bumper or deactivated in the menu Settings in when the left or right corners of the underneath the vehicle, are not the Info-Display, vehicle rear bumper are covered with mud, displayed.
  • Page 167 Driving and operating The camera is mounted between the Additionally 9 appears on the top line Deactivation number plate lights and has a viewing of the Info-Display with a warning to The camera is deactivated when a angle of 130°. check the vehicle surrounding.

  • Page 168: Traffic Sign Assistant

    Driving and operating Traffic sign assistant Road signs Beginning and end of: Functionality ■ motorways The traffic sign assistant system ■ A-roads detects designated traffic signs via a ■ play streets front camera and displays them in the Driver Information Centre. Add on signs ■...
  • Page 169 Driving and operating An exclamation mark in a frame Display indication indicates that there is an add on sign detected which cannot be recognised by the system. The system is active up to a speed of 200 km/h depending on the lighting conditions.
  • Page 170 Driving and operating Pop-up function Fault Speed limits and no passing signs are The traffic sign assistant system may displayed as pop-ups on each page in not operate correctly when: the Driver Information Centre. ■ the area of the windscreen, where the front camera is located, is not clean ■...

  • Page 171: Lane Departure Warning

    Driving and operating Criteria for the detection of an on. When the control indicator ) in signs. Do not ignore traffic signs unintended lane change are: the instrument cluster illuminates which are not displayed by the green, the system is ready to operate. ■...

  • Page 172: Fuel

    Driving and operating Fuel At speeds below 56 km/h the system Caution is inoperable. Fuel for petrol engines Fault Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or Only use unleaded fuel that complies The lane departure warning system equivalent can lead to deposits or with European standard EN 228 or...
  • Page 173 Driving and operating Caution 9 Danger Use of fuel that does not comply to Before refuelling, switch off engine EN 590 or similar can lead to and any external heaters with engine powerloss, increased wear combustion chambers. Switch off or engine damage and may affect any mobile phones.

  • Page 174: Fuel Consumption - Co

    Driving and operating Fuel filler cap applicable version), taking into consideration the vehicle weight in Only use genuine fuel filler caps. running order, as specified by the Diesel-engined vehicles have special regulation. fuel filler caps. The figures are provided only for the purpose of comparison between Fuel consumption - CO different vehicle variants and must...

  • Page 175: Trailer Hitch

    Driving and operating Trailer hitch Driving characteristics and Trailer towing towing tips Trailer loads General information Before attaching a trailer, lubricate The permissible trailer loads are Only use towing equipment that has the coupling ball. However, do not do vehicle and engine-dependent been approved for your vehicle.

  • Page 176: Towing Equipment

    Driving and operating The permissible gross train weight Rear axle load Vehicle with spare wheel must not be exceeded. This weight is When the trailer is coupled and the specified on the identification plate towing vehicle fully loaded, the 3 225. permissible rear axle load (see identification plate or vehicle Vertical coupling load...
  • Page 177 Driving and operating Vehicles with tyre repair kit Vehicles with flat load compartment Fitting the coupling ball bar floor The bag with the coupling ball bar is Disengage and fold down the socket. placed near the tyre repair kit box The bag with the coupling ball bar is Remove the sealing plug from the under the load floor cover.
  • Page 178 Driving and operating Checking the tensioning of the Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar coupling ball bar 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.
  • Page 179 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 180: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage Storage for a long period of time Accessories and vehicle If the vehicle is to be stored for several modifications General Information ....178 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......179 ■...

  • Page 181: 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 182: 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 183 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 184: 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 Power steering fluid temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to Caution approx.

  • Page 185: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle care Power steering fluid level normally Caution does not have to be checked. If an unusual noise sounds during steering Only washer fluid with a sufficient or the power steering reacts antifreeze concentration provides unusually, seek the assistance of a protection at low temperatures or workshop.
  • Page 186 Using an AGM vehicle battery Laying up the vehicle for more than In vehicles with stop-start system, be different from the original Opel 4 weeks can lead to battery sure to have the AGM (Absorptive vehicle battery may result in a lower discharge.

  • Page 187: Wiper Blade Replacement

    Vehicle care Diesel fuel system Charging the vehicle battery Meaning of symbols: ■ No sparks, naked flames or bleeding 9 Warning smoking. If the tank has been run dry, the diesel ■ Always shield eyes. Explosive fuel system must be bled. Switch on On vehicles with stop-start gases can cause blindness or the ignition three times for...

  • Page 188: Bulb Replacement

    Vehicle care Bulb replacement Halogen headlights Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the raised position, press button to disengage the wiper blade and Switch off the ignition and switch off remove. the relevant switch or close the doors. Attach the wiper blade slightly angled Only hold a new bulb at the base.
  • Page 189 Vehicle care Low/High beam (1) 2. Rotate the bulb holder Sidelight/Daytime running light anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. 1. Rotate bulb socket (2) anticlockwise to disengage. 3.

  • Page 190: Adaptive Forward Lighting

    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. Bulbs for front turn signal and corner lighting can be changed. 2.

  • Page 191: Fog Lights

    Vehicle care Fog lights 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. The bulbs are accessible from the Withdraw the bulb holder from the underside of the vehicle. reflector. 2. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug.

  • Page 192: Front Turn Signal Lights

    Vehicle care Front turn signal lights 2. Graphic shows version with halogen headlights. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise. 1. Rotate cap (1) anticlockwise and Graphic shows version with 4. Replace and insert new bulb into remove it.

  • Page 193: Tail Lights

    Vehicle care Tail lights 3. Remove and replace bulb 4. Insert bulb holder into tail light assembly and turn clockwise. Remove bulb holder by turning anti-clockwise. Turn signal lights (1) 1. Open and remove the cover on the inside of the boot lid by loosen Reversing lights (2) 5.

  • Page 194: Side Turn Signal Lights

    Vehicle care Side turn signal lights Turn signal lights (1) Tail lights (2) To replace bulb, remove lamp housing: 2. Release cover in side trim panel and remove. 4. Remove and replace bulb. 5. Insert the bulb holder into housing 1.

  • Page 195: Number Plate Light

    Vehicle care 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. 5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to the left and insert right end. Number plate light 2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise 3. Remove bulb holder from lamp and remove from housing. housing by turning anticlockwise.

  • Page 196: Electrical System

    Vehicle care Electrical system 5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise. Fuses 6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage. Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. Interior lights There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: Courtesy light, reading lights ■...

  • Page 197: Engine Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover and fold it upwards until it stops. Remove the cover vertically upwards. Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse.
  • Page 198 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit No. Circuit Engine control module 17 Transmission control module 33 Adaptive forward lighting, auto‐ matic light control Lambda sensor 18 Heated rear window 34 Exhaust gas recirculation Fuel injection, ignition system 19 Front power windows 35 Power windows, rain sensor, Fuel injection, ignition system 20 Rear power windows...

  • Page 199: Fuse Box

    Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box No. Circuit 48 Radiator fan 49 Fuel pump 50 Headlamp levelling, adaptive forward lighting 51 – 52 Auxiliary heater, diesel engine 53 Transmission control module, Engine control module In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse 54 Vacuum pump, instrument box is located behind a cover in the panel cluster, heating ventila‐...
  • Page 200 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit Displays 16 Boot lid relay Body control unit, exterior lights 17 Air conditioning system Body control unit, exterior lights 18 Service diagnose Infotainment system 19 Body control module, brake lights, tail lights, interior lights Infotainment system, instru‐...
  • Page 201 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit No. Circuit Soft top control module, power 16 Seat ventilation, rear view 31 – rail right camera, soft top control module 32 Flex Ride – 17 – Parking assist 18 – – 19 Steering wheel heating –...

  • Page 202: Vehicle Tools

    Vehicle care Vehicle tools Vehicles with tyre repair kit Vehicles with tyre repair kit and flat load compartment floor Tools Vehicles with spare wheel Some tools and the towing eye are located together with the tyre repair Some tools and the towing eye are kit in a tool box in the load located together with the tyre repair compartment below the floor cover.

  • Page 203: Wheels And Tyres

    Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Tyre pressure Use tyre size 225/55 R17 only as winter tyres. Check the pressure of cold tyres at On vehicles with Diesel engines, no least every 14 days and before any Wheels steel rims and only special, vehicle- long journey.

  • Page 204: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    Vehicle care Always inflate the spare tyre to the 9 Warning Caution pressure specified for full load. The ECO tyre pressure serves to If the pressure is too low, this can Tyre pressure monitoring system achieve the smallest amount of fuel result in considerable tyre warm- warns only about low tyre pressure consumption possible.
  • Page 205 Vehicle care Turn the adjuster wheel to select the After inflating, driving may be tyre pressure monitoring system. required to update the tyre pressure values in the DIC. During this time w System status and pressure warnings may illuminate. are displayed by a message with the corresponding tyre flashing in the If w illuminates at lower temperatures Driver Information Centre.

  • Page 206: Tread Depth

    Vehicle care External high-power radio equipment 20 km/h. In this case, $ can be could disrupt the tyre pressure displayed or pressure values can monitoring system. swap in the Driver Information Centre. Each time the tyres are replaced tyre If problems occur during the relearn pressure monitoring system sensors process, a warning message is must be dismounted and serviced.

  • Page 207: Wheel Covers

    Vehicle care Wheel covers For safety reasons it is recommended Tyres age, even if they are not used. that the tread depth of the tyres on We recommend tyre replacement Wheel covers and tyres that are one axle should not vary by more than every 6 years.

  • Page 208: Tyre Chains

    Vehicle care Tyre chains 9 Warning Damage may lead to tyre blowout. The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel. Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be repaired with the tyre repair kit. Do not remove foreign bodies from The tyre repair kit is in a box under the the tyres.
  • Page 209 Vehicle care On another version, a bag with the tyre repair kit is fixed at the left rear lashing eye in the load compartment. 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the load compartment. 2. Remove the compressor. 4. Screw the compressor air hose to 6.
  • Page 210 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 211: Wheel Changing

    Vehicle care If unusual noise is heard or the Make the following preparations and compressor becomes hot, turn observe the following information: compressor off for at least ■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and 30 minutes. non-slippery surface. The front The built-in safety valve opens at a wheels must be in the straight- pressure of 7 bar.
  • Page 212 Vehicle care ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel raised on the jack. nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. To protect the wheel, ■ Clean wheel nuts and thread with a place a soft cloth between the clean cloth before mounting the screwdriver and the alloy wheel.
  • Page 213 Vehicle care 4. Set the jack to the necessary 9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring height. Position it directly below that it locates securely and tighten the jacking point in a manner that each nut in a crosswise prevents it from slipping. sequence.

  • Page 214: Spare Wheel

    Vehicle care Jacking position for lifting The spare wheel has a steel rim. platform 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 215 Vehicle care remove conus and take out the spare wheel. 2. Remove the floor cover. 7. Place the loop end of the strap through the left rear lashing eye. Under the spare wheel there is a 8. Place the hook end of the strap box and a bag with vehicle tools.
  • Page 216 Vehicle care Stowing the spare wheel back in positioned as far as possible to the front. Secure the wheel by the well after replacing the turning the wing nut clockwise. damaged wheel 6. Insert and close floor cover. 1. Close the soft top and fold in the load compartment partition.

  • Page 217: Jump Starting

    Vehicle care Jump starting ■ Never expose the battery to naked could affect driveability. Have the flames or sparks. defective tyre replaced as soon as ■ A discharged vehicle battery can possible. Do not start with quick charger. already freeze at a temperature of A vehicle with a discharged vehicle 0 °C.
  • Page 218 Vehicle care ■ The vehicles must not come into 3. Connect the black lead to the 4. Switch on electrical consumers contact with each other during the negative terminal of the booster (e.g. headlights, heated rear jump starting process. battery. window) of the vehicle receiving the jump start.

  • Page 219: Towing

    Vehicle care Towing Caution Towing the vehicle 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 220: Towing Another Vehicle

    Vehicle care Towing another vehicle Caution Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. After towing, unscrew the towing eye clockwise. Insert cap at the top and engage downwards. Screw in the towing eye anticlockwise as far as it will go until it stops in a Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the horizontal position.

  • Page 221: Appearance Care

    Vehicle care Appearance care Wax painted parts of the vehicle Caution regulary. Exterior care Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, After washing or cleaning, the soft pollen and the like should be cleaned top must be completely dried Locks off immediately, as they contain before opening.

  • Page 222: Interior Care

    Vehicle care Exterior lights When cleaning the rear window from Underbody inside, always wipe in parallel to the Headlight and other light covers are Some areas of the vehicle underbody heating element to prevent damage. made of plastic. Do not use any have a PVC undercoating while other abrasive or caustic agents, do not use critical areas have a durable...
  • Page 223 Vehicle care Clean the leather upholstery with Plastic and rubber parts clear water and a soft cloth. In case of Plastic and rubber parts can be heavy soiling, use leather care. cleaned with the same cleaner as used to clean the body. Use interior The instrument cluster and the cleaner if necessary.

  • Page 224: 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 Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, safe vehicle operation and to Sweden, Switzerland, United General information ....

  • Page 225: 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 226 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 227: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....225 Vehicle data ....... 227 The identification plate is located on the front left door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.

  • Page 228: 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 229: Vehicle Data

    Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines dexos 1 – – ✔...
  • Page 230 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines dexos 1 ✔ – – – dexos 2 – ✔...
  • Page 231 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ACEA C3 ✔ ✔ ✔...

  • Page 232: Engine Data

    Technical data Engine data Sales designation 1.4 Turbo 1.4 Turbo 1.6 Turbo 1.6 Turbo 2.0 CDTI 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo Engine identifier code A14NEL A14NET A16XHT A16SHT A20DTH A20DTR Number of cylinders 1364 1364 1598 1598 1956 1956 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 4200-6000 4900-6000 6000...
  • Page 233 Technical data Performance Engine A14NEL A14NET A16XHT A16SHT 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 234: Vehicle Weight

    Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14NEL 1701/1714 – [kg] A14NET 1701/1714 – A16XHT –/1733 –/1733 A16SHT –/1733 – A20DTH –/1816 –/1816 A20DTR –/1816 – Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight. Loading information 3 76.
  • Page 235 Technical data Height max. when operating soft top [mm] 2103 Length of load compartment floor [mm] 1121 Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1818 Load compartment width [mm] Load compartment height [mm] with opened soft top Load compartment height [mm] with closed soft top Wheelbase [mm] 2695 Turning circle diameter [m]...
  • Page 236 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine A14NEL, A16XHT, A20DTH, A14NET A16SHT A20DTR including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Petrol/diesel, refill quantity [l]...

  • Page 237: 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 238 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 239: Customer Information

    Customer information Customer information Customer information Declaration of conformity This vehicle has systems that Customer information ....237 transmit and/or receive radio waves Vehicle data recording and pri‐ subject to Directive 1999/5/EC. vacy ........... 239 These systems are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 240 Customer information...

  • Page 241: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    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 242 RFID technology in Opel vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Opel system containing...
  • Page 243 Customer information...

  • Page 244: Index

    Index Automatic transmission ..... 140 Auxiliary heater......129 Accessories and vehicle modifications ......178 Active head restraints....46 Battery discharge protection ..120 Adaptive forward lighting ..Battery voltage ......103 ........94, 113, 188 Bonnet ........180 Adjustable air vents ....130 Brake and clutch fluid....
  • Page 245 Clock..........81 Electronic climate control system 125 Fog lights ........189 Code........... 101 Electronic driving programmes . . 141 Folding mirrors ......29 Control indicators......87 Electronic Stability Control..147 Following distance indication..155 Control of the vehicle ....132 Electronic Stability Control and Forward collision alert....
  • Page 246 Headlight range adjustment ..112 Interior lights ...... 118, 194 Mirror adjustment ......9 Headlights........109 Interior mirrors......30 Misted light covers ..... 118 Headlights when driving abroad 112 Interruption of power supply ..142 Head restraint adjustment ..... 8 Introduction ........
  • Page 247 Preheating ........92 Seat position ........ 47 Tools .......... 200 Puncture........209 Selector lever ......140 Top-tether fastening eyes .... 68 Service ....... 131, 222 Tow bar........173 Service display ......86 Towing........ 173, 217 Quickheat........129 Service information ....222 Towing another vehicle .....
  • Page 248 Upshift.......... 92 Wheel changing ......209 Using this manual ......3 Wheel covers ......205 Wheels and tyres ....... 201 Wind deflector....... 41 Vehicle battery ......183 Windows........31 Vehicle checks......179 Windscreen........31 Vehicle data........ 227 Windscreen wiper/washer ... 79 Vehicle data recording and Winter tyres .......
  • Page 249 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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