OPEL MOKKA Owner's Manual
Contents Introduction ...... 2 In brief ...... 6 Keys, doors and windows ...... 20 Seats, restraints ...... 34 Storage ...... 51 Instruments and controls ...... 69 Lighting ...... 99 Climate control ...... 108 Driving and operating ...... 115 Vehicle care ...... 147 Service and maintenance ...... 187 Technical data ...... 190 Customer information ...... 202 Index ...... 204 2 Introduction
Introduction Introduction 3
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Danger, Warnings and Symbols Cautions Page references are indicated with 3. 3 means "see page". 9 Danger We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving. Text marked 9 Danger provides Adam Opel AG information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides information on possible damage to the vehicle. Disregarding this information may lead to vehicle damage. Introduction 5 6 In brief
In brief Vehicle unlocking Seat adjustment Seat positioning Initial drive information
Press button c to unlock the doors and load compartment. Open the doors by pulling the handles. To open Pull handle, slide seat, release the tailgate, push the touchpad switch handle. below the handle. Seat position 3 35, Seat adjustment Radio remote control 3 20, Central 3 36. locking system 3 22, Load compartment 3 25. 9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from the steering wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment. In brief 7
Seat backrests Seat height Seat inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Adjust the inclination by pressing the release lever. Allow the seat to up = seat higher button. engage audibly. down = seat lower Seat position 3 35, Seat adjustment 3 3 36. Seat position 35, Seat adjustment 3 36. 8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Mirror adjustment Interior mirror
Pull the head restraint upwards. Pull out the seat belt and engage in Press the catch (1) to release and belt buckle. The seat belt must not be push the head restraint downwards. twisted and must fit close against the To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on Head restraints 3 34. body. The backrest must not be tilted the underside of the mirror housing. back too far (maximum approx. 25°). Interior mirror 3 29, Automatic anti- To release belt, press red button on dazzle interior mirror 3 29. belt buckle. Seat position 3 35, Seat belts 3 39, Airbag system 3 42. In brief 9
Exterior mirrors Steering wheel adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and Unlock the lever, adjust the steering adjust it. wheel, then engage the lever and Convex exterior mirrors 3 27, ensure it is fully locked. Electric adjustment 3 27, Folding Do not adjust the steering wheel exterior mirrors 3 28, Heated unless the vehicle is stationary and exterior mirrors 3 28. the steering wheel lock has been released. Airbag system 3 42, Ignition positions 3 116. 10 In brief
Instrument panel overview In brief 11
1 Side air vents ...... 112 13 Control indicator for airbag 28 Clutch pedal ...... 115 2 Light switch ...... 99 deactivation ...... 80 29 Steering wheel adjustment ..69 3 Turn and lane-change 14 Instrument panel storage 30 Instrument panel storage ...... 51 button ...... 51 signals ...... 104 31 Bonnet release lever ...... 149 15 Passenger airbag Headlight flash ...... 100 deactivation ...... 44 Low beam and high beam ..100 16 Glovebox ...... 52 4 Cruise control ...... 129 17 Infotainment system Speed limiter ...... 131 18 Eco button for stop/start system ...... 117 Forward collision alert ...... 132 19 AUX input, USB input, SD 5 Instruments ...... 75 card slot 6 Horn ...... 70 20 Selector lever, manual Driver airbag ...... 42 transmission ...... 124 7 Steering wheel controls ...... 69 Automatic transmission ...... 121 8 Windscreen wiper, 21 Parking brake ...... 126 windscreen washer system ... 70 22 Power outlet ...... 74 Rear wiper, rear washer 23 Parking assist ...... 134 system ...... 72 Descent control system ...... 81 9 Centre air vents adjustment 112 24 Climate control system ...... 108 10 Centre air vents ...... 112 25 Accelerator pedal ...... 115 11 Electronic Stability Control . 128 26 Ignition switch with 12 Hazard warning flashers .... 103 steering wheel lock ...... 116 27 Brake pedal ...... 125 12 In brief In brief 13
Exterior lighting Vehicles without automatic light Headlight flash, high beam and control: low beam 7 = off Fog lights Press light switch: > = front fog lights r = rear fog light Lighting 3 99.
Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: headlight flash = pull lever exterior lighting is switched high beam = push lever on and off automatically low beam = push or pull lever depending on external Automatic light control 3 99, High lighting conditions. beam 3 100, Headlight flash 3 100, m = activation or deactivation 3 of the automatic light Adaptive forward lighting 101. control. Switch turns back to AUTO. 8 = sidelights 9 = low beam 14 In brief
Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers Horn
lever up = right turn signal Operated with the ¨ button. Press j. lever down = left turn signal Hazard warning flashers 3 103. Turn and lane-change signals 3 104. In brief 15
Washer and wiper systems Windscreen washer systems Rear window wiper and washer systems Windscreen wiper
Pull lever. Windscreen washer system 3 70, Press the rocker switch to activate the 2 = fast Washer fluid 3 151. rear window wiper: 1 = slow upper = continuous P = interval wiping or automatic position operation wiping with rain sensor lower = intermittent § = off position operation For a single wipe when the middle = off windscreen wiper is off, press the position lever down. Rear window wiper/washer 3 72. Windscreen wiper 3 70, Wiper blade replacement 3 154. 16 In brief
Climate control Demisting and defrosting the windows Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear window and the wiper wipes a few V times. Press button . Set the temperature control to the The heating is operated by pressing highest level. Ü the button. Cooling n on. 3 Heated rear window 31. Heated rear window Ü on. Climate control system 3 108. In brief 17
Transmission Automatic transmission Starting off Manual transmission Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 167, 3 199. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 149. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational. ■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 27, 3 35, P = park 3 40. R = reverse ■ Brake function at low speed, Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, N = neutral particularly if the brakes are wet. wait 3 seconds after depressing D = drive clutch pedal and then press the Manual mode: Move selector lever to release button on the selector lever M. and engage the gear. < = higher gear. If the gear does not engage, set the ] = lower gear. lever to neutral, release the clutch pedal and depress again; then repeat The selector lever can only be moved gear selection. out of P when the ignition is on and Manual transmission 3 124. the brake pedal is applied. To engage P or R, press the release button. Automatic transmission 3 121. 18 In brief
Starting the engine Stop-start system Parking ■ Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress foot brake at the same time to reduce operating force. ■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and remove it. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is felt to engage. ■ Turn key to position 1 If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a For vehicles with automatic ■ move the steering wheel slightly to standstill and certain conditions are transmission, the key can only be release the steering wheel lock fulfilled, activate an Autostop as removed when the selector lever is follows: in position P. ■ operate clutch and brake ■ Depress the clutch pedal ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or ■ automatic transmission in P or N ■ shift the selector lever to N uphill slope, engage first gear or set ■ do not operate accelerator pedal the selector lever to position P ■ release the clutch pedal ■ diesel engines: turn the key to before switching off the ignition. On position 2 for preheating and wait An Autostop is indicated by the an uphill slope, turn the front until control indicator ! needle at the AUTOSTOP position in wheels away from the kerb. extinguishes the tachometer. If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, ■ turn key to position 3 and release To restart the engine, depress the engage reverse gear or set the clutch pedal again. selector lever to position P before Starting the engine 3 116. Stop-start system 3 117. In brief 19
switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb. ■ Lock the vehicle with button e on the radio remote control. Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 26. ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface. ■ Close the windows and the sunroof. ■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched off 3 148. ■ After running at high engine speeds or with high engine loads, operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx. 30 seconds before switching off, in order to protect the turbocharger. Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle up for a long period of time 3 147. 20 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and Keys, locks To fold the key, first press the button. windows Keys Radio remote control Replacement keys Keys, locks ...... 20 The key number is specified on a Doors ...... 25 detachable tag. Vehicle security ...... 25 The key number must be quoted when ordering replacement keys as it Exterior mirrors ...... 27 is a component of the immobiliser Interior mirrors ...... 29 system. Windows ...... 29 Locks 3 184. Roof ...... 32 Key with foldaway key section
Used to operate: ■ Central locking system ■ Anti-theft alarm system The radio remote control has a range of approx. 30 metres. It can be restricted by external influences. The hazard warning flashers confirm operation. Handle with care, protect from moisture and high temperatures and Press button to extend. avoid unnecessary operation. Keys, doors and windows 21
Fault Extend the key and open the unit. If the central locking system cannot Replace the battery (battery type be operated with the radio remote CR 2032), paying attention to the control, it may be due to the following: installation position. Close the unit and synchronise. ■ Range exceeded ■ Battery voltage too low Radio remote control Batteries do not belong in household ■ Frequent, repeated operation of the waste. They must be disposed of at synchronisation radio remote control while not in an appropriate recycling collection After replacing the battery, unlock the range, which will require re- point. door with the key in the driver's door synchronisation lock. The radio remote control will be ■ Overload of the central locking Key with foldaway key section synchronised when you switch on the system by operating at frequent ignition. intervals, the power supply is interrupted for a short time Memorised settings ■ Interference from higher-power Whenever the key is removed from radio waves from other sources the ignition switch, the following Unlocking 3 22. settings are automatically memorised by the key: Basic settings ■ Lighting Some settings can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. ■ Infotainment system Vehicle personalisation 3 95. ■ Central locking system The saved settings are automatically Radio remote control battery used the next time the memorised key replacement is inserted into the ignition switch and Replace the battery as soon as the turned to position 1 3 116. range reduces. 22 Keys, doors and windows
A precondition is that Personalization Unlocking The setting can be changed in the by driver is activated in the personal menu Settings in the Info-Display. settings of the Graphic-Info-Display. Radio remote control Vehicle personalisation 3 95. This must be set for each key used. The setting can be saved for the key On vehicles equipped with being used. Memorised settings Colour-Info-Display, the 3 21. personalisation is permanently activated. Locking Vehicle personalisation 3 95. Close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. A pull on an interior door handle unlocks the respective door. Pulling c the handle once more opens the door. Press button . Two settings are selectable: Note In the event of an accident in which ■ To unlock only the driver's door, airbags or belt pretensioners are load compartment and fuel filler deployed, the vehicle is flap, press button c once. To unlock automatically unlocked. all doors, press button c twice or Note Press button e. A short time after unlocking with the ■ press button c once to unlock all If the driver's door is not closed remote control the doors are locked doors, load compartment and fuel properly, the central locking system automatically if no door has been filler flap will not work. opened. Keys, doors and windows 23
Central locking buttons Fault in radio remote control Fault in central locking system Locks or unlocks all doors, the load system compartment and fuel filler flap from Unlocking inside the passenger compartment. Unlocking Manually unlock the driver's door by turning the key in the lock. The other doors can be opened by pulling the interior handle twice. The load compartment and fuel filler flap cannot be opened. To deactivate the anti-theft locking system, switch on the ignition 3 26.
Locking Push inside locking knob of all doors except driver's door. Then close the driver's door and lock it from the outside with the key. The fuel filler flap and tailgate cannot be locked. The central locking buttons are Manually unlock the driver's door by located in the driver's door and turning the key in the lock. Switch on passenger's door. the ignition and press the central Delayed locking locking button c to unlock the other Press the e button to lock. doors, load compartment and fuel This feature will delay the actual Press the c button to unlock. filler flap. By switching on the ignition, locking of the doors and arming of the the anti-theft locking system is anti-theft alarm system for deactivated. five seconds when the power door lock switch or radio remote control is Locking used to lock the vehicle. Manually lock the driver's door by This can be changed in the vehicle turning the key in the lock. settings. 24 Keys, doors and windows
Vehicle personalisation 3 95. transmission) or the selector lever is 9 Warning ON: When pressing the central moved to position P (automatic transmission). locking button, three chimes will Use the child locks whenever sound to signal delayed locking is in Settings can be changed in the menu children are occupying the rear use. Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle seats. The doors will not lock until personalisation 3 95. five seconds after the last door is The settings can be saved for the key Using a key or suitable screwdriver, closed. You can temporarily override being used 3 21. turn the child lock in the rear door to delayed locking by pressing the the horizontal position. The door central locking button or the locking cannot be opened from the inside. For button on the radio remote control. Child locks deactivation turn the child lock to the OFF: The doors will lock immediately vertical position. when pressing the power lock switch or the button e on the radio remote control.
Automatic locking This security feature can be configured to automatically lock all doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap as soon as a certain speed is exceeded. Additionally, it is configurable to unlock the driver's door or all doors after the ignition is switched off and the ignition key is removed (manual Keys, doors and windows 25
Doors Central locking system 3 22. Vehicle security Load compartment General hints for operating Anti-theft locking system tailgate Tailgate 9 Warning 9 Warning Opening Do not use the system if there are Do not drive with the tailgate open people in the vehicle! The doors or ajar, e.g. when transporting cannot be unlocked from the bulky objects, since toxic exhaust inside. gases, which can not be seen or smelled, could enter the vehicle. The system deadlocks all the doors. This can cause unconsciousness All doors must be closed otherwise and even death. the system cannot be activated. If the ignition was on, the driver's door Caution must be opened and closed once so that the vehicle can be secured. Before opening the tailgate check Unlocking the vehicle disables the overhead obstructions, such as a mechanical anti-theft locking system. garage door, to avoid damage to After unlocking, push the touchpad This is not possible with the central the tailgate. Always check the locking button. switch and open the tailgate. moving area above and behind the Closing tailgate. Use one of the interior handles. Note Do not push the touchpad switch or The installation of certain heavy the emblem whilst closing as this will accessories onto the tailgate may unlock the tailgate again. affect its ability to remain open. 26 Keys, doors and windows
Activating Activation Status LED is integrated in the sensor ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after on top of the instrument panel. locking the vehicle (initialisation of Status during the first 30 seconds of the system) anti-theft alarm system activation: ■ Directly by pressing e on the radio LED = test, arming delay. remote control once more after illuminates locking LED flashes = doors, tailgate or Note quickly bonnet not Changes to the vehicle interior such completely closed, as the use of seat covers, and open or system fault. windows or sunroof, could impair the Status after system is armed: function of passenger compartment LED flashes = system is armed. monitoring. slowly Press e on the radio remote control Status LED twice within 5 seconds. Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults. Anti-theft alarm system Deactivation The anti-theft alarm system is Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the combined with the anti-theft locking anti-theft alarm system. system. It monitors: Alarm The alarm can be silenced by ■ Doors, load compartment, bonnet, pressing any button of the radio ■ Ignition. remote control or by switching on the Unlocking the vehicle deactivates ignition. both systems simultaneously. Keys, doors and windows 27
The anti-theft alarm system can be The immobiliser is activated Exterior mirrors deactivated by pressing the button e automatically after the key has been or switching on the ignition. removed from the ignition switch. Convex shape If the control indicator d flashes when The convex exterior mirror contains Auto door locking the ignition is on, there is a fault in the an aspherical area and reduces blind If any of the doors is not opened or the system; the engine cannot be started. spots. The shape of the mirror makes position of the ignition key is not Switch off the ignition and repeat the objects appear smaller, which will located in position 2 or 3 within start attempt. 3 minutes after unlocking doors using affect the ability to estimate the radio remote control, all doors are If the control indicator continues distances. locked and the anti-theft alarm flashing, attempt to start the engine system is activated automatically. using the spare key and seek the assistance of a workshop. Electric adjustment Automatic door unlocking Note All doors will be automatically The immobiliser does not lock the unlocked when impact is delivered to doors. You should always lock the impact sensors while the ignition is vehicle after leaving it and switch on switched on. the anti-theft alarm system 3 22, However, the doors may not be 3 26. unlocked if mechanical problems Control indicator d 3 83. occur with the door locking system or battery.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition Select the relevant exterior mirror by switch and checks whether the turning the control to left (L) or right vehicle is allowed to be started with (R). Then swivel the control to adjust the key being used. the mirror. 28 Keys, doors and windows
In position 0 no mirror is selected. Electric folding Heated Folding Manual folding
Turn control to 0, then push the Operated by pressing the Ü button. control backwards. Both exterior Heating works with the engine mirrors will fold. running and is switched off Push the control backwards again - automatically after a short time. For pedestrian safety, the exterior both exterior mirrors return to their mirrors will swing out of their normal original position. mounting position if they are struck with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure to the mirror housing. Keys, doors and windows 29
Interior mirrors Automatic anti-dazzle Windows 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.
The marked areas of the windscreen behind the interior mirror are not covered with the coating. Devices for electronic data recording and fee 30 Keys, doors and windows payment must be attached in these Keep a close watch on the Pushing or pulling firmly to the second areas. Otherwise data recording windows when closing them. detent and then releasing: window malfunctions may occur. Ensure that nothing becomes moves up or down automatically with trapped in them as they move. safety function enabled. To stop Windscreen stickers movement, operate the switch once Do not attach stickers such as toll Switch on ignition to operate power more in the same direction. road stickers or similar on the windows. windscreen in the area of the interior Safety function mirror. Otherwise the detection zone If the window glass encounters of the sensor and the view area of the resistance above the middle of the camera in the mirror housing could be window during automatic closing, it is restricted. immediately stopped and opened again. Manual windows Override safety function The door windows can be opened or In the event of closing difficulties due closed with the window winders. to frost or the like, switch on the ignition, then pull the switch to the first Power windows detent and hold. The window moves up without safety function enabled. To stop movement, release the 9 Warning Operate the switch for the respective switch. window by pushing to open or pulling Take care when operating the to close. power windows. Risk of injury, Pushing or pulling gently to the first particularly to children. detent: window moves up or down as If there are children on the rear long as the switch is operated. seats, switch on the child safety system for the power windows. Keys, doors and windows 31
Child safety system for rear Initialising the power windows Operated by pressing the Ü button. windows If the windows cannot be closed Heating works with the engine automatically (e.g. after running and is switched off disconnecting the vehicle battery), automatically after a short time. activate the window electronics as Depending on the engine type, the follows: heated rear window comes on 1. Close doors. automatically when the diesel particle 2. Switch on ignition. filter is being cleaned. 3. Close the window completely and keep the switch pulled for Sun visors additional 2 seconds. The sun visors can be folded down or 4. Repeat for each window. swivelled to the side to prevent dazzling. Heated rear window The sun visors mirror covers should Press switch z to deactivate rear be closed when driving. power windows. If the sun visors have a vanity mirror To activate, press z again. lamp, the lamp will illuminate when opening the vanity mirror cover. Overload If the windows are repeatedly operated within short intervals, the window operation is disabled for some time. 32 Keys, doors and windows
Roof Open or close Dirt and debris may collect on the Press switch 1 or switch 2 gently to sunroof seal or in the track that could Sunroof the first detent: sunroof is opened or cause an issue with sunroof closed as long as the switch is operation, noise or plug the water operated. drainage system. Periodically open 9 Warning the sunroof and remove any Press switch 1 or switch 2 firmly to the obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the Take care when operating the second detent and then release: the sunroof seal and roof sealing area sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly sunroof is opened or closed using a clean cloth, mild soap, and to children. automatically with safety function water. Do not remove grease from the Keep a close eye on the movable enabled. To stop movement, operate sunroof. parts when operating them. the switch once more. Ensure that nothing becomes General hints trapped in them as they move. Raise or close Press switch 3 or switch 4: sunroof is Safety function Switch on ignition to operate the raised or closed automatically with If the sunroof encounters resistance sunroof. safety function enabled. during automatic closing, it is If the sunroof is raised, it can be immediately stopped and opened opened in one step by pressing again. switch 1. Override safety function Sunblind In the event of closing difficulties due The sunblind is operated manually. to frost or the like, press and hold switch 2. The sunroof closes without Close or open the sunblind by sliding. safety function enabled. To stop When the sunroof is open, the movement, release the switch. sunblind is always open. Keys, doors and windows 33
Initialising after a power failure After a power failure, it may only be possible to operate the sunroof to a limited extent. Have the system initialised by your workshop. 34 Seats, restraints
Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ...... 34 Front seats ...... 35 9 Warning Seat belts ...... 39 Only drive with the head restraint Airbag system ...... 42 set to the proper position. Child restraints ...... 45
Height adjustment Pull the head restraint upwards. To move down, press the catch (1) and push the head restraint downwards
The upper edge of the head restraint Removing should be at upper head level. If this Raise head restraint to its full height. is not possible for extremely tall Press the catches (1) and (2) at the people, set to highest position, and same time. set to lowest position for small people. Pull up the head restraint. Seats, restraints 35
Horizontal adjustment Head restraints on rear seats Front seats Seat position
9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly adjusted.
To adjust horizontally, pull the head Height adjustment restraint forwards. It engages in three Pull the head restraint upwards. positions. To move down, press the catch (1) To return to its rearmost position, pull and push the head restraint fully forwards and release. downwards. Removal Raise head restraint to its full height. ■ Sit with buttocks as far back against Press the catches (1) and (2) at the the backrest as possible. Adjust the same time. distance between the seat and the Pull up the head restraint. pedals so that legs are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible. 36 Seats, restraints
■ Sit with shoulders as far back ■ Adjust the thigh support so that Seat positioning against the backrest as possible. there is a space approx. two fingers Set the backrest rake so that it is wide between the edge of the seat possible to easily reach the and the hollow of the knee. steering wheel with arms slightly ■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it bent. Maintain contact between supports the natural shape of the shoulders and the backrest when spine. turning the steering wheel. Do not tilt the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of Seat adjustment approx. 25°. ■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 69. 9 Danger ■ Set seat height high enough to Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from have a clear field of vision on all the steering wheel, to permit safe Pull handle, slide seat, release sides and of all display instruments. airbag deployment. There should be at least one hand handle. of clearance between head and the headlining. Your thighs should rest 9 Warning lightly on the seat without pressing into it. Never adjust seats while driving as ■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34. they could move uncontrollably. ■ Adjust the height of the seat belt Drive only with engaged seats and 3 40. backrests. Seats, restraints 37
Seat backrests Seat height Seat inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Adjust the inclination by pressing the release lever. Allow the backrest to up = seat higher button. engage audibly. down = seat lower 38 Seats, restraints
Lumbar support Adjustable thigh support Heating
Adjust lumbar support using the Pull the lever and slide the thigh Adjust heating to the desired setting four-way switch to suit personal support. by pressing the ß button for the requirements. respective seat one or more times. Moving support up and down: push The control indicator in the button switch up or down. indicates the setting. Increasing and decreasing support: Prolonged use of the highest setting push switch forwards or backwards. for people with sensitive skin is not recommended. Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 117. Seats, restraints 39
Seat belts Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child 9 Warning restraint system 3 45. Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or Periodically check all parts of the belt fitting of belts) can trigger the belt system for damage and proper pretensioners. functionality. Have damaged components Deployment of the belt pretensioners replaced. After an accident, have the is indicated by continuous illumination belts and triggered belt pretensioners of control indicator v 3 79. replaced by a workshop. Triggered belt pretensioners must be Note replaced by a workshop. Belt Make sure that the belts are not pretensioners can only be triggered damaged by shoes or sharp-edged once. objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from Note The seat belts are locked during getting into the belt retractors. Do not affix or install accessories or heavy acceleration or deceleration of Seat belt reminder X 3 79. other objects that may interfere with the vehicle holding the occupants in the operation of the belt the sitting position. Therefore the risk Belt force limiters pretensioners. Do not make any of injury is considerably reduced. On the front seats, stress on the body modifications to belt pretensioner is reduced by the gradual release of components as this will invalidate 9 Warning the belt during a collision. the vehicle type approval. Fasten seat belt before each trip. Belt pretensioners In the event of an accident, people In the event of a head-on or rear-end not wearing seat belts endanger collision of a certain severity, the front their fellow occupants and seat belts are tightened. themselves. 40 Seats, restraints
Three-point seat belt Height adjustment Fastening
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the belt from fitting snugly. Do not place 1. Pull belt out slightly. objects such as handbags or mobile phones between the belt and your 2. Press button. Withdraw the belt from the retractor, body. 3. Adjust height and engage. guide it untwisted across the body and insert the latch plate into the 9 Warning buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly whilst The belt must not rest against hard driving by pulling the shoulder belt. or fragile objects in the pockets of your clothing. Seats, restraints 41
Removing Using seat belt during pregnancy
9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as low as possible across the pelvis to prevent pressure on the abdomen.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie across the throat or upper arm. To release belt, press red button on belt buckle. 9 Warning Seat belts on the rear seats Do not adjust while driving. The seat belt for the rear centre seat can only be withdrawn from the retractor if the backrest is engaged in upright position. 42 Seats, restraints
Airbag system Each airbag is triggered only once. Have deployed airbags replaced by a workshop. Furthermore, it might be The airbag system consists of a necessary to have the steering number of individual systems wheel, the instrument panel, parts of depending on the scope of the panelling, the door seals, equipment. handles and the seats replaced. When triggered the airbags inflate Do not make any modifications to within milliseconds. They also deflate the airbag system as this will so quickly that it is often unnoticeable invalidate the vehicle type approval. during the collision. When the airbags inflate, escaping 9 Warning hot gases may cause burns. Additionally there is a warning label Control indicator v for airbag systems on the side of the instrument panel, If handled improperly the airbag 3 79. systems can be triggered in an visible when the front passenger door explosive manner. is open, or on the front passenger sun Front airbag system visor. Note The front airbag system consists of The front airbag system is triggered in The airbag systems and belt one airbag in the steering wheel and the event of a front-end impact of a pretensioner control electronics are one in the instrument panel on the certain severity. The ignition must be located in the centre console area. front passenger side. These can be switched on. Do not put any magnetic objects in identified by the word AIRBAG. this area. Do not stick anything on the airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. Seats, restraints 43
Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then the airbag is 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 upper body and head of injury to the upper body and pelvis in the front seat occupants the event of a side-on collision considerably. considerably.
9 Warning The side airbag system consists of an 9 Warning airbag in each front seat backrest. Optimum protection is only This can be identified by the word Keep the area in which the airbag provided when the seat is in the AIRBAG. inflates clear of obstructions. proper position 3 35. The side airbag system is triggered in Note Keep the area in which the airbag the event of a side impact of a certain inflates clear of obstructions. Only use protective seat covers that severity. The ignition must be have been approved for the vehicle. switched on. Be careful not to cover the airbags. 44 Seats, restraints
Curtain airbag system Airbag deactivation The curtain airbag system consists of The front passenger airbag system an airbag in the roof frame on each must be deactivated if a child restraint side. This can be identified by the system is to be fitted on this seat. The word AIRBAG on the roof pillars. curtain airbag systems, the belt pretensioners and all driver airbag systems will remain active.
The inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the head in the event of a side-on impact considerably.
9 Warning The curtain airbag system is triggered in the event of a side-on impact of a Keep the area in which the airbag certain severity. The ignition must be inflates clear of obstructions. The front passenger airbag system switched on. The hooks in the roof frame are can be deactivated via a key- only suitable for hanging up light operated switch on the right side of articles of clothing, without coat the instrument panel. hangers. Do not keep any items in these clothes. Seats, restraints 45
Use the ignition key to choose the Child restraints position: c = front passenger airbags are Child restraint systems deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a We recommend the Opel child collision. Control indicator restraint system which is tailored c illuminates continuously specifically to the vehicle. in the centre console. A child When a child restraint system is being restraint system can be used, pay attention to the following installed in accordance with usage and installation instructions the chart Child restraint and also those supplied with the child installation locations 3 47. restraint system. No adult person is allowed to As long as the control indicator c is Always comply with local or national occupy the front passenger not illuminated, the front passenger regulations. In some countries, the seat. airbag system will inflate in the event use of child restraint systems is d = front passenger airbags are of a collision. forbidden on certain seats. active. A child restraint system must not be installed. Change status only when the vehicle is stopped with the ignition off. 9 Warning 9 Danger Status remains until the next change. When using a child restraint Control indicator for airbag system on the front passenger Risk of fatal injury for a child using deactivation 3 80. seat, the airbag systems for the a child restraint system on a seat front passenger seat must be with activated front passenger airbag. Risk of fatal injury for an adult person on a seat with deactivated front passenger airbag. 46 Seats, restraints
deactivated; if not, the triggering of Ensure that the mounting location of the airbags poses a risk of fatal the child restraint system within the injury to the child. vehicle is correct. This is especially the case if rear- Allow children to enter and exit the facing child restraint systems are vehicle only on the side facing away used on the front passenger seat. from the traffic. When the child restraint system is not Airbag deactivation 3 44. in use, secure the seat with a seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Selecting the right system Note The rear seats are the most Do not stick anything on the child convenient location to fasten a child restraint systems and do not cover restraint system. them with any other materials. Children should travel facing A child restraint system which has rearwards in the vehicle as long as been subjected to stress in an possible. This makes sure that the accident must be replaced. child's backbone, which is still very weak, is under less strain in the event of an accident. Suitable are restraint systems that comply with ECE 44-03 or ECE 44-04. Check local laws and regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems. Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the vehicle type. Seats, restraints 47
Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system On front passenger seat Weight and age class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg X U1 U2, 3 U3 or approx. 10 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg X U1 U2, 3 U3 or approx. 2 years Group I: 9 to 18 kg X U1 U2, 3 U3 or approx. 8 months to 4 years Group II: 15 to 25 kg X X U3 U3 or approx. 3 to 7 years Group III: 22 to 36 kg X X U3 U3 or approx. 6 to 12 years 48 Seats, restraints
1 = Only if front passenger seat airbag system is deactivated. If the child restraint system is being secured using a three- point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost position and ensure that vehicle safety belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side. 2 = Seat available with ISOFIX and Top-Tether mounting brackets 3 50. 3 = Move the head restraint to uppermost position. If it interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint system, remove the headrest 3 34. U = Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt. X = No child restraint system permitted in this weight class. Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg E ISO/R1 X IL1 X Group 0+: up to 13 kg E ISO/R1 X IL1 X D ISO/R2 X IL1 X C ISO/R3 X IL1 X Group I: 9 to 18 kg D ISO/R2 X IL1 X C ISO/R3 X IL1 X B ISO/F2 X IL, IUF X B1 ISO/F2X X IL, IUF X A ISO/F3 X IL, IUF X Seats, restraints 49
1 = Move front passenger seat to the foremost position or adjust front seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that there is no interference between child restraint system and front seat backrest. IL = 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. X = No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class. 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 – ISO/F2X = Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. C – ISO/R3 = Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 13 kg. D – ISO/R2 = Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 13 kg. E – ISO/R1 = Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg. 50 Seats, restraints
ISOFIX child restraint systems
The vehicle might be equipped with In addition to the ISOFIX mounting, guides in front of the mounting fasten the Top-Tether strap to the brackets to support the installation of Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX the child restraint system. The lids of must run between the two guide rods child restraint systems to the ISOFIX the guides will swivel backwards of the head restraint. mounting brackets. Specific vehicle automatically when attaching the ISOFIX child restraint systems of ISOFIX child restraint system child restraint system. universal category positions are positions are marked in the table by marked in the table by IUF. IL. Top-tether fastening eyes ISOFIX mounting brackets are Top-Tether fastening eyes are indicated by a label on the backrest. marked with the symbol : for a child seat. Storage 51
Storage compartments A storage compartment is located Storage next to the steering wheel.
9 Warning Storage compartments ...... 51 Load compartment ...... 63 Do not not store heavy or sharp objects in the storage Roof rack system ...... 67 compartments. Otherwise, the Loading information ...... 67 storage compartment lid could open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.
A further storage compartment is Instrument panel storage located on top of the glovebox. To open, push the button. The covers of the storage compartments should be closed while driving. 52 Storage
Glovebox Cupholders
To use the rear seat cupholder, pull the strap in the rear seat armrest. To open, pull the handle. The cupholders are located in the The glovebox should be closed while centre console and rear part of the driving. centre console. Storage 53
Sunglasses storage Underseat storage Centre console storage
Fold down and open. Lift drawer at the front and pull out. To Push down the button and slide cover Do not use for storing heavy objects. close, push the drawer in and backwards. engage. 54 Storage
Rear carrier system electrically-powered bicycle to the pull-out carrier. The maximum load 9 Warning per bicycle on the adapter is 20 kg. Rear carrier system for three No-one should be in the extension bicycles If not in use, the carrier system must zone of the rear carrier system, be slid back into the vehicle floor. risk of injury. There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose during transportation.
Caution
If the rear carrier system is extended and the vehicle is fully loaded, the chassis clearance will be reduced. Drive carefully whenever the road has a strong inclination or when The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix driving over a ramp, bump, etc. system) allows one bicycle to be attached to a pull-out carrier Pull release lever up. The system integrated into the vehicle floor. It is Caution disengages and travels quickly out of possible to attach two further bicycles the bumper. on an adapter. The transportation of Consult your bicycle dealer before other objects is not permitted. attaching bicycles with carbon The maximum load of the rear carrier frames. The bicycles might get system is 60 kg with attached adapter damaged. and 30 kg without attached adapter. This allows the attachment of an Extending Open the tailgate. Storage 55
Unfold number plate holder Fold out tail lamps
Completely pull out the rear carrier system until you hear it engage. Lift the number plate holder and fold To install the tail lamps, remove both Ensure that it is not possible to push it backwards. screws (1). Pull tail lamps out of the in the rear carrier system without retainer to the front (2) and pulling the release lever again. Affix the number plate before first usage of the rear carrier system. downwards and swivel them to the side. 9 Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects to the rear carrier system if the system has been correctly engaged. If the rear carrier system will not engage correctly, do not fit objects to the system and slide the system back. Seek the assistance of a workshop. 56 Storage
Fold out wheel recess Lock the rear carrier system
Push the tail lamps into the retainer (1) and reinstall screws (2) to fix the Remove strap and fold out the wheel Remove strap and swivel both lamps. recess. clamping levers sidewards as far as they will go. Otherwise safe functionality is not guaranteed. Storage 57
Assembling the bicycle rack Swivel clamp sidewards (1) and pull out locking pin. Remove left part of rack (2).
Push down the rack (1) and swivel handle (2) backwards to engage. Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it backwards. Fold up the rack (2). Insert left part of rack into the right part (1). Insert locking pin in and swivel clamp sidewards (2). 58 Storage
Attaching a bicycle 3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the wheel recesses using the strap retainers. 4. Check the bicycle to make sure it is secure.
Caution
Ensure gap between bicycle and vehicle is at least 5 cm. If necessary, loosen handlebar and swivel sidewards. 2. Attach the short mounting bracket 1. Rotate the pedals into position as to the bicycle frame. Turn the Attaching the adapter shown in the illustration and put knob clockwise to fasten. When carrying more than one bicycle, the bicycle on the wheel recess. the adapter must be fixed. Make sure that the bicycle stands centrally on the wheel recesses. Storage 59
1. Apply the adapter to the rear carrier system as shown in the illustration.
4. Guide the strap attached to the 3. Position the bicycles on the rear adapter underneath the lever for carrier system alternately aligned folding back the rear carrier to the left and to the right. 2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and system. Fasten the strap. 4. Align the bicycles to the one hold, then lower the adapter (2) at Attaching further bicycles attached before. The wheel hubs the rear. of the bicycles must not touch The attachment of further bicycles is each other. 3. Release lever and check if the similar to the attachment of the first adapter is engaged securely. bicycle. Additionally some steps must 5. Attach the bicycles with mounting be considered: brackets and strap retainers as described for the first bicycle. The 1. Before putting on the bicycle, mounting brackets should be always unfold the wheel recesses fixed in parallel. for the next bicycle if necessary. Use the long mounting bracket to 2. Always rotate the pedals into an attach the second bicycle to the appropriate position before rack. putting on the bicycle. 60 Storage
6. Additionally secure both bicycle Pull the rack (2) backwards to fold wheels of the third bicycle to the the rear carrier system. wheel recesses using the ■ With attached adapter: tensioning straps. It is recommended to attach a 9 Warning warning sign at the rearmost bicycle, to increase visibility. Take care when disengaging the rear carrier system as it will tilt Fold the rear carrier system backwards. Risk of injury. backwards The rear carrier system can be folded backwards to gain access to the load Use the short accessory mounting compartment. bracket to attach the third bicycle. ■ Without attached adapter: The bracket must be fixed between the frames of the second and third bicycle.
Hold frame (1) of rearmost bicycle with one hand and pull the loop (2) to disengage. Hold rearmost bicycle with both Push the lever (1) to disengage and hands and fold the rear carrier hold. system backwards. Storage 61
To increase visibility, the tail lights of 3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and the vehicle are activated when the hold. rear carrier system is folded back. 4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and remove. 9 Warning Disassembling the bicycle rack When folding the rear carrier system forwards again, take care that the system is engaged securely.
Removing bicycles Undo strap retainers on both bicycle 2. Unbutton the strap. tyres. Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove mounting brackets. Detaching adapter Detach the adapter before removing the bicycle on the rear carrier system. Swivel clamp sidewards (1) and pull 1. Fold in wheel recesses. out locking pin. Remove upper part of rack (2). 62 Storage
Arrange mounting brackets as shown in the illustration. Swivel handle (1) sidewards to disengage and lift the rack (2).
Reinstall rack (1). Insert locking pin Stow the strap retainers accurately. and swivel clamp sidewards (2). Unlock the rear carrier system
Fold the rack backwards, then push forwards until it stops (1). Press the rack down at the rear (2). Fold in wheel recess Fold in wheel recess. Fasten strap. Storage 63
Swivel both clamping levers inwards Load compartment as far as they will go. Fasten strap.
Fold in tail lamps Load compartment extension Remove both screws. Pull tail lamps Turn down the rear seat cushion out of the retainer and swivel them before folding the rear seat backrest: forwards. 1. Push head restraints down by Push the tail lamps into the retainer pressing the catch. and reinstall screws to fix the lamps Note Fold in number plate holder To ensure enough room for rear seat Lift the number plate holder and fold cushion operation, slide the front it forwards. seat forward and adjust the front Push the release lever up and hold. seat backrest upright. Retracting the rear carrier system Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages. Caution Release lever must return to original position. Take care that all foldable parts, e.g. wheel recesses or mounting 9 Warning brackets, are stowed accurately. Otherwise the rear carrier system If the system cannot be correctly might get damaged when trying to engaged, please seek the retract it. assistance of a workshop. 64 Storage
2. Pull the the strap under the seat 5. Put the safety belts for the cushion and turn down the seat outboard seats into the belt cushion. guides. To return the backrest to the original position, pull out the safety belt from the belt guides and lift backrest up. Push backrest firmly into place.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that backrests are securely locked in 4. Fold the backrest forward and position before driving. Failure to down. do so may result in personal injury or damage to load or vehicle in the 3. Put the release lever on top of the event of heavy braking or collision. rear backrest. Make sure the safety belts are not pinched by the latch. The centre rear safety belt may lock when you raise the backrest. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and repeat operation. If the safety belt is still locked, turn down the seat cushion and try again. To return the rear seat cushion, put the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position ensuring that the Storage 65 safety belt buckle straps are not Load compartment cover Rear floor storage cover twisted or caught under the seat cushion, then push the front part of Rear floor cover the seat cushion firmly down until it latches.
Caution
When returning rear seat backrest to the upright position, place the rear seat belt and buckles between the rear seat backrest and one cushion. Make sure the rear seat belt and buckles do not get pinched under the rear seat Do not place any objects on the cover. cushion. Make sure the seat belts are not Removing Grasp the handle and lift the cover. twisted or caught in the seat Unhook retaining straps from tailgate. backrest and are arranged in their Lift cover at the rear and push it proper position. upwards at the front. Remove the cover. Fitting Engage cover in side guides and fold downwards. Attach retaining straps to tailgate. 66 Storage
Warning triangle First aid kit
Mount the cover to the hook at the sidewall. Stow the warning triangle below the Stow the first aid kit in the storage floor cover in the load compartment. compartment at the left sidewall of the Lashing eyes Secure it by the strap. load compartment. The lashing eyes are designed to secure items against slippage, e.g. using lashing straps or luggage net. Storage 67
Roof rack system Loading information ■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking brake and gear selector, or hinder ■ Heavy objects in the load Roof rack the freedom of movement of the compartment should be placed driver. Do not place any unsecured against the seat backrests. Ensure objects in the interior. the backrests are securely engaged. If objects can be stacked, ■ Do not drive with an open load the heavier objects should be compartment. placed at the bottom. ■ Secure objects with lashing straps 9 Warning attached to the lashing eyes 3 66. Always make sure that the load in ■ Secure loose objects in load the vehicle is securely stowed. compartment to prevent sliding. Otherwise objects can be thrown ■ When transporting objects in the around inside the vehicle and load compartment, the backrests of cause personal injury or damage The roof rack has side rails attached the rear seats must not be angled to the load or car. to the roof. forward. ■ The payload is the difference ■ Do not allow the load to protrude For safety reasons and to avoid between the permitted gross above the upper edge of the damage to the roof, the vehicle vehicle weight (see identification backrests. approved roof rack system is plate 3 190) and the EC kerb recommended. For further ■ Do not place any objects on the weight. information contact your workshop. load compartment cover or the instrument panel, and do not cover To calculate the payload, enter the the sensor on top of the instrument data for your vehicle in the Weights panel. table at the front of this manual. The EC kerb weight includes weights for the driver (68 kg), 68 Storage
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight. ■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to cross-winds and has a detrimental effect on vehicle handling due to the vehicle’s higher centre of gravity. Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and vehicle speed according to the load conditions. Check and retighten the straps frequently. Do not drive faster than 120 km/h. ■ The permissible roof load is 75 kg. The roof load is the combined weight of the roof rack and the load. Instruments and controls 69
Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment
Controls ...... 69 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ...... 75 Information displays ...... 85 Vehicle messages ...... 90 Trip computer ...... 92 Vehicle personalisation ...... 95 The Infotainment system and the cruise control can be operated via the Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel, controls on the steering wheel. then engage lever and ensure it is Further information is available in the fully locked. Infotainment system manual. Do not adjust steering wheel unless Cruise control 3 129 vehicle is stationary and steering wheel lock has been released. 70 Instruments and controls
Heated steering wheel Horn Windscreen wiper/washer Windscreen wiper
Activate heating by pressing * Press j. button. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. 2 = fast Heating is operational when the 1 = slow P engine is running. = interval wiping § = off For a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down. Do not use if the windscreen is frozen. Switch off in car washes. Instruments and controls 71
Adjustable wiper interval Automatic wiping with rain sensor Adjustable sensitivity of the rain sensor
Wiper lever in position P. P = automatic wiping with rain Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the sensor Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the desired wipe interval: sensitivity: The rain sensor detects the amount of low = turn adjuster wheel short = turn adjuster wheel water on the windscreen and sensitivity downwards interval upwards automatically regulates the frequency high = turn adjuster wheel long = turn adjuster wheel of the windscreen wiper. interval downwards sensitivity upwards Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. 72 Instruments and controls
Windscreen washer Rear window wiper/washer
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed Press the rocker switch to activate the wipes a few times. onto the windscreen and the wiper rear window wiper: wipes a few times. Do not use if the rear window is upper = continuous frozen. position operation Switch off in car washes. lower = intermittent position operation The rear window wiper comes on middle = off automatically when the windscreen position wiper is switched on and reverse gear is engaged. Activation or deactivation of this function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 95. Instruments and controls 73
The rear window washer system is Selectable setting options: 9 Warning deactivated when the fluid level is ■ Set time: Changes the time shown low. The road surface may already be on the display. icy even though the display ■ Set date: Changes the date shown Outside temperature indicates a few degrees above on the display. 0 °C. ■ Set time format: Changes indication of hours between 12 Clock hours and 24 hours. Date and time are shown in the ■ Set date format: Changes Info-Display. indication of date between MM/DD/ YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY. Set date and time ■ Display digital clock: Switches on/ Press the CONFIG button. The menu off indication of time on the display. Settings is displayed. ■ RDS clock synchronization: The Select Time & Date. RDS signal of most VHF transmitters automatically sets the time. RDS time synchronisation A drop in temperature is indicated can take a few minutes. Some immediately and a rise in temperature transmitters do not send a correct after a time delay. time signal. In such cases, it is If outside temperature drops to recommended to switch off 0.5 °C, a warning message is automatic time synchronisation. displayed in the Driver Information Vehicle personalisation 3 95. Centre with Uplevel-Combi-Display. 74 Instruments and controls
Power outlets Caution
Do not connect any current- delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging devices or batteries. Do not damage the sockets by using unsuitable plugs.
A 230 Volt power outlet is located in the rear console. A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the Do not exceed the maximum power front console. consumption of 150 watts. Do not exceed the maximum power With ignition off the power outlet is consumption of 120 watts. deactivated. Additionally the power outlet is deactivated in case of low battery voltage. Electrical accessories that are connected must comply with the electromagnetic compatibility requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839. Instruments and controls 75
Warning lights, gauges Odometer Tachometer and indicators Speedometer
The bottom line displays the recorded Displays the engine speed. distance. Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible. Indicates vehicle speed. Trip odometer Caution The top line displays the recorded distance since the last reset. If the needle is in the red warning To reset, press the SET/CLR button zone, the maximum permitted on the turn signal lever for a few engine speed is exceeded. Engine seconds 3 85. at risk. Trip odometer counts up to a distance of 2000 km then resets to 0. 76 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. Based on driving conditions, the interval at which an engine oil and filter change will be Displays the fuel level or gas level in indicated can vary considerably. the tank depending on the operation Displays the coolant temperature. mode. left area = engine operating Control indicator i illuminates if the temperature not yet level in the tank is low. Refuel reached immediately if it flashes. central = normal operating Never run the tank dry. area temperature Because of the fuel remaining in the right area = temperature too high tank, the top-up quantity may be less than the specified tank capacity. Instruments and controls 77
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, the Turn the adjuster wheel to select ignition is switched on, most control remaining oil life duration is displayed Remaining Oil Life. indicators will illuminate briefly as a in the Vehicle Information Menu. The system must be reset every time functionality test. In the Midlevel-Display, the remaining the engine oil is changed to ensure The control indicator colours mean: engine oil life duration is displayed by proper functionality. Seek the red = danger, important the control indicator I, therefore the assistance of a workshop. reminder ignition must be switched on, with the Press the SET/CLR button to reset. yellow = warning, information, fault engine off. Therefore the ignition must be green = confirmation of activation The menu and function can be switched on, with the engine off. blue = confirmation of activation selected via the buttons on the turn When the system has calculated that white = confirmation of activation signal lever. engine oil life has been diminished, To display the remaining engine oil Change Engine Oil Soon or a warning life duration: code appears in the Driver Information Centre. Have engine oil and filter changed by a workshop within one week or 500 km (whichever occurs first). Driver Information Centre 3 85. Service information 3 187.
Control indicators The control indicators described are not present in all vehicles. The description applies to all instrument versions. Depending on the Press the MENU button to select the equipment, the position of the control Vehicle Information Menu. indicators may vary. When the 78 Instruments and controls
Control indicators in the instrument cluster Instruments and controls 79
Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 155, Fuses When the ignition is switched on, the console 3 161. control indicator illuminates for a few Turn signals 3 104. seconds. If it does not illuminate, does not go out after a few seconds or illuminates whilst driving, there is a Seat belt reminder fault in the airbag system. Seek the X for driver's seat illuminates or assistance of a workshop. The flashes red. airbags and belt pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an k for front passenger seat illuminates accident. or flashes red, when seat is occupied. Deployment of the belt pretensioners Y for rear seats illuminate in the or airbags is indicated by continuous Driver Information Centre (DIC). illumination of v. When the ignition is switched on, the indicator light illuminates for several 9 Warning seconds. Turn signal If seat belt becomes unbuckled when Have the cause of the fault O illuminates or flashes green. the vehicle is moving, the indicator remedied immediately by a light illuminates. workshop. Illuminates briefly If the seat belt is buckled, the indicator The parking lights are switched on. light extinguishes. Belt pretensioners, airbag system 3 39, 3 42. Three-point seat belts 3 40. Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated. Airbag and belt tensioners Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal v illuminates red. light or associated fuse, failure of turn signal light on trailer. 80 Instruments and controls
Airbag deactivation When the control indicator illuminates Illuminates when the engine is the front passenger airbag is running deactivated. Fault in the emission control system. Airbag deactivation 3 44. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a Charging system workshop immediately. p illuminates red. Flashes when the engine is Illuminates when the ignition is running switched on and extinguishes shortly Fault that could lead to catalytic after the engine starts. converter damage. Ease up on the accelerator until the flashing stops. Illuminates when the engine is Seek the assistance of a workshop running immediately. The control indicators are located in Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not the instrument panel. charging. Engine cooling may be Service vehicle soon d for front passenger airbag interrupted. The brake servo unit may illuminates. cease to be effective. Seek the g illuminates yellow. assistance of a workshop. When the control indicator Additionally a warning message or a illuminates, the front passenger warning code is displayed. airbag is activated and a child or Malfunction indicator light The vehicle needs a service. infant seat should not be installed on Z illuminates or flashes yellow. Seek the assistance of a workshop. the front passenger seat. Illuminates when the ignition is Vehicle messages 3 90. c for front passenger airbag switched on and extinguishes shortly illuminates. after the engine starts. Instruments and controls 81
Brake and clutch system Illuminates for a few seconds after the Flashes ignition is switched on. The system is The system is activated. Brake and clutch fluid level ready for operation when the control & illuminates red. indicator extinguishes. If the control indicator does not Power steering The brake and clutch fluid level is too extinguish after a few seconds, or if it c illuminates yellow. low 3 152. illuminates while driving, there is a It illuminates when the ignition is fault in the ABS. The brake system 9 Warning switched on and extinguishes shortly remains operational but without ABS after the engine starts. regulation. Stop. Do not continue your If the indicator does not extinguish journey. Consult a workshop. Antilock brake system 3 125. after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a failure in the Illuminates after the ignition is Upshift power steering system. switched on if the parking brake is [ Seek the assistance of a workshop. applied 3 126. illuminates green or is shown as a symbol in the Driver Information Operate pedal Centre with Uplevel-Combi-Display Lane departure warning - illuminates yellow. when upshifting is recommended for ) illuminates green or yellow or fuel saving reasons. Clutch pedal needs to be operated to flashes yellow. ECO drive assistant 3 92. start the engine. Stop-start system 3 117. Illuminates green Descent control system System is switched on and ready to operate. Antilock brake system u illuminates or flashes green. (ABS) Descent control system 3 128 Illuminates yellow Failure in the system. Seek the u illuminates yellow. Illuminates assistance of a workshop. The system is ready for operation. 82 Instruments and controls
Flashes yellow Electronic Stability Control Preheating System recognises an unintended and Traction Control ! illuminates yellow. lane change. system Preheating is activated. Only b illuminates or flashes yellow. activates when outside temperature Ultrasonic parking assist is low. r illuminates yellow. Illuminates Fault in system A fault in the system is present. Diesel particle filter or Continued driving is possible. Driving % illuminates or flashes yellow. stability, however, may deteriorate Fault due to sensors that are dirty or depending on road surface The diesel particle filter requires covered by ice or snow conditions. cleaning. or Have the cause of the fault remedied Continue driving until % Interference due to external sources by a workshop. extinguishes. If possible, do not allow of ultrasound. Once the source of engine speed to drop below interference is removed, the system Flashes 2000 rpm. will operate normally. The system is actively engaged. Have the cause of the fault in the Engine output may be reduced and Illuminates system remedied by a workshop. the vehicle may be braked The diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process as soon as 3 automatically to a small degree. Ultrasonic parking assist 134. possible. Electronic Stability Control 3 128, 3 Electronic Stability Control Traction Control system 127. Flashes off The maximum filling level of the filter Traction Control system off is reached. Start cleaning process n illuminates yellow. k illuminates yellow. immediately to avoid damage to the The system is deactivated. engine. The system is deactivated. Instruments and controls 83
3 Diesel particle filter 120, Stop-start Illuminates when the engine is Do not remove key until vehicle is 3 system 117. running stationary, otherwise the steering wheel lock could engage Tyre pressure monitoring Caution unexpectedly. system Engine lubrication may be Check oil level before seeking the w illuminates or flashes yellow. interrupted. This may result in assistance of a workshop 3 149. damage to the engine and/or Illuminates locking of the drive wheels. Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately Low fuel and check tyre pressure. 1. Depress clutch. i illuminates or flashes yellow. 2. Select neutral gear, set selector Flashes lever to N. Illuminates Fault in system or tyre without Level in fuel tank is too low. pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare 3. Move out of the flow of traffic as wheel). After 60-90 seconds the quickly as possible without Flashes impeding other vehicles. control indicator illuminates Fuel used up. Refuel immediately. continuously. Consult a workshop. 4. Switch off ignition. Never run the tank dry. Tyre pressure monitor system Catalytic converter 3 121. 3 9 Warning 168. Bleeding the diesel fuel system When the engine is off, 3 154. Engine oil pressure considerably more force is needed I illuminates red. to brake and steer. During an Immobiliser Autostop the brake servo unit will Illuminates when the ignition is d still be operational. flashes yellow. switched on and extinguishes shortly Fault in the immobiliser system. The after the engine starts. engine cannot be started. 84 Instruments and controls
Have the cause of the fault remedied Flashes Cruise control 3 129. by a repairer. System switched to symmetrical low beam. Vehicle detected ahead Exterior light Control indicator f flashes for approx. A illuminates green. 8 illuminates green. 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the A vehicle ahead is detected in the 3 The exterior lights are on 99. system has been activated 3 101. same lane. 3 Automatic light control 3 99. Forward collision alert 132. High beam C illuminates blue. Fog light Bonnet open / Illuminates when high beam is on or > illuminates green. illuminates when the bonnet is during headlight flash 3 100, or when open on vehicles with stop-start high beam is on with high beam The front fog lights are on 3 104. system. assist, adaptive forward lighting Stop-start system 3 117. 3 101. Rear fog light r illuminates yellow. Door open Adaptive forward lighting The rear fog light is on 3 104. h illuminates red. f illuminates or flashes yellow. A door or the tailgate is open. Illuminates Cruise control The adaptive forward lighting system m illuminates white or green. needs a service. Illuminates white Seek the assistance of a workshop. The system is on. Adaptive forward lighting 3 101. Illuminates green Cruise control is active. Instruments and controls 85
Information displays ■ trip/fuel information Some of the displayed functions differ ■ vehicle messages, displayed as when the vehicle is being driven or at code numbers 3 90. a standstill. Some functions are only Driver Information Centre available when the vehicle is being The Driver Information Centre (DIC) driven. is located in the instrument cluster Vehicle personalisation 3 95. between speedometer and Memorised settings 3 21. tachometer. It is available as Midlevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi- Selecting menus and functions Display. The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever.
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu pages can be selected by pushing the MENU button, Menu symbols are indicated in the top line of the display: ■ X Vehicle Information Menu ■ W Trip/Fuel Information Menu Midlevel-Display indicates: ■ s ECO Information Menu ■ overall odometer ■ trip odometer Press the MENU button to switch ■ some control indicators between the menus or to return from a submenu to the next higher menu ■ vehicle information level. 86 Instruments and controls
Vehicle Information Menu Selection and indication can be Press the MENU button to select the different between Midlevel- and Vehicle Information Menu, or on Uplevel-Combi-Display. Uplevel-Combi-Display select X. Trip/Fuel Information Menu Turn the adjuster wheel to select a Press the MENU button to select the submenu. Press the SET/CLR button Trip/Fuel Information Menu, or select to confirm. W on Uplevel-Combi-Display. Follow the instructions given in the Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenus. submenu. Press the SET/CLR button Possible submenus can be, to confirm. depending on the version: ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Unit: displayed units can be Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a ■ Trip odometer 2 menu option or to set a numeric value. changed ■ Digital speed ■ Tyre Pressure: checks tyre pressure of all wheels during Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are driving 3 168 only available on vehicles with Uplevel-Combi-Display. ■ Remaining Oil Life: indicates when to change the engine oil and filter On vehicles with trip computer more 3 76 submenus are available. ■ Traffic Sign Assistant: displays Selection and indication can be detected traffic signs for the current different between Midlevel- and route section 3 138 Uplevel-Combi-Display. ■ Speed Warning: if exceeding the Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip preset speed, a warning chime will Computer 3 92. be activated Press the SET/CLR button to select a function or to confirm a message. Instruments and controls 87
ECO Information Menu driving, adapt your driving style to Press the MENU button to select keep the filled segments within the s in the top line of the Uplevel- Eco area. The more segments are Combi-Display. filled, the higher the fuel consumption. Simultaneously the Turn the adjuster wheel to select a current consumption value is submenu. Press the SET/CLR button indicated. to confirm. Submenus are:
■ Economy Trend: Displays the average consumption development over a distance of 50 km. Filled segments display the consumption in 5 km steps and shows the effect of topography or driving behaviour on fuel consumption. ■ Top Consumers: List of top comfort consumers currently switched on is ■ Shift indication: Current gear is displayed in descending order. Fuel indicated inside an arrow. The saving potential is indicated. A cypher above recommends switched-off consumer disappears upshifting for fuel saving reasons. from the list and the consumption Eco index display: The current fuel value will be updated. consumption is indicated on a segment display. For economical 88 Instruments and controls
Graphic-Info-Display, ■ Infotainment system, see ■ Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment description in the Infotainment Colour-Info-Display system manual system manual Depending on the vehicle ■ settings for vehicle personalisation ■ navigation, see description in the configuration the vehicle has a 3 95 Infotainment system manual Graphic- or Colour-Info-Display. The ■ system settings Info-Display is located in the Colour-Info-Display instrument panel above the ■ vehicle messages 3 90 Infotainment system. ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 95 Graphic-Info-Display The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made. Selecting menus and settings Menus and settings are accessed via the display.
The Colour-Information-Display indicates in colour: ■ time 3 73 Graphic-Info-Display indicates: ■ outside temperature 3 73 ■ time 3 73 ■ date 3 73 ■ outside temperature 3 73 ■ date 3 73 Instruments and controls 89
Selecting with the Infotainment Press (the outer ring) system ■ To select or activate the marked option ■ To confirm a set value ■ To switch a system function on/off BACK button Press button to: ■ exit a menu without changing settings ■ return from a submenu to a higher menu level Selections are made via: ■ delete the last character in a ■ menus character sequence Select a function via the Infotainment ■ function buttons and multifunction Press and hold the button for a few knob of the Infotainment system system buttons. The menu of the selected function is displayed. seconds to delete the entire entry. 3 The multifunction knob is used to Vehicle personalisation 95. select an item and to confirm. Multifunction knob The multifunction knob is the central control element for the menus: Turn ■ To mark a menu option ■ To set a numeric value or to display a menu option 90 Instruments and controls
Vehicle messages Vehicle messages on the No. Vehicle message Midlevel-Display 27 Right front turn signal failure Messages are indicated mainly in the Driver Information Centre (DIC), in 28 Right rear turn signal failure some cases together with a warning chime. 49 Lane departure warning unavailable 53 Tighten gas cap 54 Water in diesel fuel filter 55 Diesel particle filter is full 3 120 56 Tyre pressure imbalance on front axle The vehicle messages are displayed as code numbers. 57 Tyre pressure imbalance on rear axle No. Vehicle message S68 Service power steering Press the SET/CLR button, the 10 Brakes overheated MENU button or turn the adjuster S73 Service all-wheel drive system 16 Brake light failure wheel to confirm a message. S74 Service AFL 17 Headlight levelling malfunc‐ tion S75 Service air conditioning 25 Left front turn signal failure S77 Service lane departure warning 26 Left rear turn signal failure Instruments and controls 91
No. Vehicle message Vehicle messages on the ■ Object detection systems Uplevel-Combi-Display ■ Lighting, bulb replacement S79 Top up engine oil ■ Wiper/washer system S81 Service transmission ■ Doors, windows S82 Change engine oil soon ■ Radio remote control S84 Engine power is reduced ■ Seat belts ■ Airbag systems S89 Service vehicle soon ■ Engine and transmission 128 Bonnet open ■ Tyre pressure 134 Park assist fault, clean ■ Diesel particle filter 3 120 bumper ■ Battery S136 Service parking assist 145 Check washer fluid level The vehicle messages are displayed Warning chimes as text. Follow the instructions given 174 Low battery in the messages. When starting the engine or The system displays messages whilst driving Note regarding the following topics: ■ If the door or bonnet is open. "S" means "Service vehicle soon". Seek the assistance of a workshop ■ Fluid levels ■ If seat belt is not fastened. immediately. ■ Anti-theft alarm system ■ If a certain speed is exceeded with ■ Brakes parking brake applied. ■ Drive systems ■ Ride control systems ■ Cruise control 92 Instruments and controls
■ If a warning message or a warning The warning message or warning Trip computer code appears in the Driver code will disappear after the engine Information Centre. has been started two times The menus and functions can be consecutively without voltage drop. ■ If the parking assist detects an selected via the buttons on the turn object. If the battery cannot be recharged, signal lever 3 85. have the cause of the fault remedied When the vehicle is parked and/ by a workshop. or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch. ■ With exterior lights on.
Battery voltage When the battery voltage is running low, a warning message or warning code 174 will appear in the Driver Information Centre. 1. Switch off immediately electrical On Midlevel-Display, press the consumers which are not required MENU button to select the Trip/Fuel for a safe ride, such as seat Information Menu, or select W on heating, heated rear window or the Uplevel-Combi-Display. other main consumers. 2. Charge the battery by driving continuously for a while or by using a charging device. Instruments and controls 93
■ Digital speed ■ Range ■ Instantaneous consumption
Trip/Fuel Information Menu on ■ Trip odometer 2 Uplevel-Combi-Display ■ Average consumption 2 Turn the adjuster wheel to select the ■ Average speed 2 submenus: ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Route guidance ■ Average consumption 1 Digital speed ■ Average speed 1 Digital display of the instantaneous speed. Range Range is calculated from current fuel tank content and current consumption. The display shows average values. 94 Instruments and controls
After refuelling, the range is updated Average speed automatically after a brief delay. Display of average speed. The When the fuel level in the tank is low, measurement can be reset at any a message appears on vehicles with time. Uplevel-Combi-Display. To reset, press the SET/CLR button When the tank has to be refuelled for a few seconds. immediately, a warning code or warning message is displayed on Route guidance vehicles with Midlevel- and Uplevel- Additionally to the navigation Combi-Display. information in the Colour-Info- Additionally the control indicator i in Display, route guidance is displayed the fuel gauge illuminates or flashes in the Driver Information Centre. 3 83. Trip odometer Trip odometer displays the recorded Instantaneous consumption distance since a certain reset. Display of the instantaneous Trip odometer counts up to a distance consumption. of 2000 km then resets to 0. Trip computer 1 and 2 Average consumption The information of two trip computers Display of average consumption. The can be reset separately for odometer, measurement can be reset at any average consumption and average time and starts with a default value. speed, making it possible to display different trip information for different To reset, press the SET/CLR button drivers. for a few seconds. To reset, press the SET/CLR button in each mode for a few seconds. Instruments and controls 95
Vehicle personalisation Press the CONFIG button, when Radio settings ignition is on and Infotainment system See Infotainment manual for further is activated. The vehicle can be personalised by information. Setting menus is displayed. changing the settings in the Bluetooth settings Infotainment system. To switch the setting menus turn the See Infotainment manual for further Depending on vehicle equipment MENU knob. information. some of the functions described To select the setting menus, press the below might not be available. MENU button. Vehicle settings To close or back to previous, press ■ Climate and air quality Settings in the Info-Display the BACK button. Auto fan speed: Modifies the fan CD 400 The following settings can be regulation. Changed setting will be Press the CONFIG button for the selected: active after switching the ignition off Settings menu. and on again. ■ Languages Climate control mode: Activate or ■ Time Date deactivate cooling. ■ Radio settings Auto demist: Supports windscreen ■ Bluetooth settings dehumidification by automatically ■ Vehicle settings selecting the necessary settings and auto air conditioning mode. In the corresponding submenus the following settings can be changed: Auto rear demist: Automatic activation of rear heated window. Languages ■ Comfort settings Selection of the desired language. Chime volume: Changes the Time Date volume of warning chimes. See Clock 3 73. 96 Instruments and controls
Personalization by driver: Activates Delayed door lock: Activates or or deactivates the personalisation deactivates the delayed door function. locking function. Rear auto wipe in reverse: ■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting Activates or deactivates Remote unlock feedback: automatically switching on of the rear window wiper when reverse Activate or deactivate the hazard gear is engaged. warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking. ■ Exterior ambient lighting Remote door unlock: Change the Exterior lighting by unlocking: configuration to unlock only the Activate or deactivate the entry driver's door or the whole vehicle lighting. whilst unlocking. The following settings can be Duration upon exit of vehicle: ■ Restore factory settings: selected by turning and pressing the Activate or deactivate and change Reset all settings to the default multifunction knob: the duration of exit lighting. settings. ■ Languages ■ Power door locks Settings in the Info-Display ■ Time & Date Auto door lock: Activates or Navi 600 ■ Radio settings deactivates the automatic door ■ Phone settings unlocking function after switching Press the CONFIG button. The menu off ignition. Activates or deactivates Settings is displayed. ■ Navigation settings the automatic door locking function ■ Vehicle settings after driving off. ■ Display settings Stop door lock if door open: In the corresponding submenus the Activates or deactivates the following settings can be changed: automatic door locking function while a door is open. Instruments and controls 97
Languages Vehicle settings Selection of the desired language. Time & Date See Clock 3 73.
Radio settings See description for Infotainment system in the Infotainment manual. Phone settings See description for Infotainment system in the Infotainment manual. ■ Comfort settings Navigation settings ■ Climate and air quality Chime volume: Change the volume See description for Infotainment of warning chimes. system in the Infotainment manual. Auto fan speed: Modifies the fan regulation. Changed setting will be Rear auto wipe in reverse: Activate active after switching the ignition off or deactivate automatically and on again. switching on of the rear window wiper when reverse gear is Climate control mode: Activate or engaged. deactivate cooling. ■ Park assist / Collision detection Auto demist: Supports windscreen dehumidification by automatically Park assist: Activate or deactivate selecting the necessary settings the ultrasonic parking assist. and auto air conditioning mode. ■ Exterior ambient lighting Auto rear demist: Automatic Duration upon exit of vehicle: activation of rear heated window. Activate or deactivate and change the duration of exit lighting. 98 Instruments and controls
Exterior lighting by unlocking: function after unlocking without Activate or deactivate the welcome opening the vehicle. lighting. ■ Restore factory settings ■ Power door locks Restore factory settings: Reset all Auto door lock: Activates or settings to the default settings. deactivates the automatic door unlocking function after switching Display settings off ignition. Activates or deactivates Selectable display settings: the automatic door locking function ■ Day mode: Optimisation for after driving off. daylight conditions. Prevent doorlock while door open: ■ Night mode: Optimisation for Activates or deactivates the darkness. automatic door locking function ■ Automatic mode: The display while a door is open. changes mode when the vehicle ■ Lock / Unlock / Start by remote lights are switched on/off. Remote unlock feedback: Activate ■ Rear view camera: Changes the or deactivate the hazard warning settings for the rear view camera. flasher feedback whilst unlocking. ■ Picture frame: See description for Remote door unlock: Change the Infotainment system in the configuration to unlock only the Infotainment manual. driver's door or the whole vehicle whilst unlocking. Auto relock doors: Activate or deactivate the automatic relock Lighting 99
Exterior lighting Vehicles without automatic light Lighting control: Light switch 7 = off Exterior lighting ...... 99 Tail lights Interior lighting ...... 105 Tail lights are illuminated together Lighting features ...... 106 with low beam and sidelights. Automatic light control
Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: exterior lighting is switched on and off automatically depending on external lighting conditions. m = activation or deactivation When the automatic light control of the automatic light function is switched on and the control. Switch turns back engine is running, the system to AUTO. switches between daytime running 8 = sidelights light and low beam automatically 9 = low beam depending on the lighting conditions. 100 Lighting
Daytime running light High beam Headlight range Daytime running light increases adjustment visibility of the vehicle during daylight. While the daytime running light is Manual headlight range active, the tail lights are switched on adjustment or off depending on country-specific variant. Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions the low beam is switched on. Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered the low beam is switched on. To switch from low to high beam, Adaptive forward lighting 3 101. push lever. To switch to low beam, push lever again or pull. To adapt headlight range to the vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn Headlight flash thumb wheel ? to required position. To activate the headlight flash, pull 0 = front seats occupied lever. 1 = all seats occupied 2 = all seats occupied and load compartment laden 3 = driver's seat occupied and load compartment laden. Lighting 101
Headlights when driving Turn the adjusting screws with the 1. Key in ignition switch. abroad screwdriver clockwise by half a turn. 2. Pull turn signal lever and hold For deactivation, turn the adjusting (headlight flash). The asymmetrical headlight beam screws counterclockwise by half a 3. Switch on ignition. extends visibility at the edge of the turn. road at the passenger side. 4. After about 3 seconds, a signal sounds. However, when driving in countries Caution where traffic drives on the opposite The headlights are aimed side of the road, adjust the headlights Have the adjustment of the automatically. to prevent dazzling of oncoming headlights checked after Every time the ignition is switched on, traffic. deactivation. f flashes as a reminder for approx. 4 We recommend consulting a seconds. Vehicles with halogen headlight workshop. For deactivation operate the same system procedure as described above. f will Vehicles with adaptive forward not flash when function is lighting system deactivated. Control indicator f 3 84.
Adaptive forward lighting The Adaptive forward lighting functions are only available with Bi- Xenon headlights. Light range, light distribution and intensity of light are variably triggered depending on the light conditions, weather and road type. The adjusting screws are located above the headlight. 102 Lighting
Playstreet lighting Adverse weather lighting Corner lighting Activated automatically at low speed Activated automatically up to a speed On tight bends or when turning off, up to approx. 30 km/h. The light beam of approx. 70 km/h, when the rain depending on the steering angle or is turned at an angle of -5°/3° to the sensor recognises condensation or the turn signal light, an additional left roadside. the wiper operates continuously. The or right reflector is switched on which range, distribution and light intensity illuminates the road at an right angle Town lighting is regulated variably depending on to the direction of travel. It is activated Activated automatically at a speed up visibility. up to a speed of 40 km/h. to approx. 50 km/h and when street Control indicator f 3 84. lights are detected by the light sensor. Dynamic curve lighting The light range is reduced by an Reversing function extended light distribution. If the headlights are on and reverse gear is engaged, both corner lights Country lighting are switched on. They remain Activated automatically at a speed illuminated for 20 seconds after range between approx. 50 and disengaging reverse gear or until 115 km/h. The beam of light and the driving faster than 17 km/h in a brightness is different between the forward gear. left and the right side. High beam assist Motorway lighting This feature allows high beam as Activated automatically at a speed main driving light by night and when above approx. 115 km/h and minimal vehicle speed is faster than 40 km/h. steering movements. It switches on The light beam pivots based on after a delay or directly when the steering wheel angle and speed, vehicle is powerfully accelerated. The improving lighting in curves. light beam is longer and brighter. Control indicator f 3 84. Lighting 103
It switches to low beam when: The green control indicator l Fault in Adaptive forward ■ the camera in the windscreen illuminates continuously when the lighting system 7 detects the lights of oncoming or assist is activated, the blue one When the system detects a failure in preceding vehicles illuminates when high beam is on. the Adaptive forward lighting system, ■ the vehicle speed is slower than Control indicator l 3 84. the system moves to a preset position 20 km/h to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic. Deactivation If this is not possible, the affected ■ it is foggy or snowy Push indicator lever once. It is also headlight will be automatically ■ driving in urban areas deactivated when front or rear fog switched off. In any case, one lights are switched on. headlight will stay on. A warning Activation If a headlight flash is activated when message or a warning code is the high beam is on, the high beam displayed in the Driver Information assist will be deactivated. Centre. If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is off, the high beam Hazard warning flashers assist will stay activated. High beam assist is always active after the ignition is switched on. Dynamic automatic headlight levelling To prevent oncoming traffic from dazzle, headlight levelling is The high beam assist is activated by automatically adjusted based on pushing the indicator lever twice with inclination information measured by a speed above 40 km/h. front and rear axle, acceleration or deceleration and vehicle speed. 104 Lighting
Operated with the ¨ button. Move the lever to the resistance point Rear fog light and hold for longer indication. Turn and lane-change Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original signals position.
Front fog lights
Operated with the r button. Light switch in position AUTO: switching on rear fog light will switch headlights on automatically. lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal Light switch in position 8: rear fog light can only be switched on with If the lever is moved past the Operated with the > button. front fog lights. resistance point, the turn signal is switched on constantly. When the steering wheel moves back, the turn Reversing lights signal is automatically deactivated. The reversing light comes on when For three flashes, e.g. when changing the ignition is on and reverse gear is lanes, press the lever until resistance selected. is felt and then release. Lighting 105
Misted light covers Interior lighting Interior lights The inside of the light housing may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold Instrument panel Courtesy light weather conditions, in heavy rain or illumination control after washing. The mist disappears quickly by itself; to help switch on the headlights.
Operate rocker switch: Brightness of the following lights can ⃒ = on be adjusted when the exterior lights w = automatic switching on and off are on: § = off ■ Instrument panel illumination ■ Steering wheel controls Turn thumb wheel A and hold until the desired brightness is obtained. 106 Lighting
Reading lights Lighting features The following lights will additionally switch on when driver's door is Entry lighting opened: ■ some switches Welcome lighting ■ some interior lights. Following lights are switched on for a short time by unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control: Exit lighting Low beam, sidelights and tail lights ■ low beam, illuminate the surrounding area for an ■ sidelights, adjustable time after leaving the ■ tail lights, vehicle. ■ reversing lights, Switching on The front reading lights are located in ■ number plate lights, Activation, deactivation and duration the overhead console. ■ instrument panel light, of lighting of this function can be Press s and t to turn each light on ■ interior lights. changed in the Vehicle Settings. Vehicle personalisation 3 95. or off. This function works only in the dark and facilitates locating the vehicle. Glove box lighting Activation or deactivation of this Illuminates when the glovebox is function can be changed in the menu opened. Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 95. Sunvisor lights Illuminates when the cover is opened. Lighting 107
Vehicles without automatic light Vehicles with automatic light 1. Light switch in AUTO. 2. Switch off ignition. 3. Remove ignition key. Depending on the external lighting conditions the exit lighting is switched on.
Battery discharge protection To prevent discharge of the battery when the ignition is switched off, 1. Switch off ignition. some interior lights are switched off 2. Remove ignition key. automatically after some time. 3. Open driver's door. 4. Pull turn signal lever. 5. Close driver's door. If the driver's door is not closed the lights switch off after a few seconds. The lighting is switched off immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open. 108 Climate control
Climate control systems Heating will not be fully effective until Climate control the engine has reached normal Heating and ventilation operating temperature. Climate control systems ...... 108 system Air distribution Air vents ...... 112 l = to windscreen and front door windows Maintenance ...... 113 M = to head area K = to foot well Combination settings are possible. Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan to the desired speed. Demisting and defrosting ■ Press button V: fan automatically Controls for: switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the ■ Air distribution windscreen. ■ Temperature ■ Set temperature control to warmest ■ Fan speed level. V: demisting and defrosting ■ Switch on heated rear window Ü. Heated rear window Ü 3 31. ■ Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the door Temperature windows. red = warm blue = cold Climate control 109
Air conditioning system specific level. Therefore Maximum cooling condensation may form and drip from Briefly open the windows so that hot under the vehicle. air can disperse quickly. If no cooling or drying is required, ■ Cooling n on. switch the cooling system off to save 4 fuel. When the cooling system is ■ Air recirculation system on. switched off, no engine restart will be ■ Press air distribution switch M. requested by the climate control ■ Set temperature control to coldest system during an Autostop. level. Air recirculation system 4 ■ Set fan speed to highest level. Operated with the 4 button. ■ Open all vents.
9 Warning Demisting and defrosting the In addition to the heating and windows V ventilation system, the air The exchange of fresh air is ■ Press button V: fan automatically conditioning system has controls for: reduced in air recirculation mode. switches to higher speed, the air distribution is directed towards the n = cooling In operation without cooling the air windscreen. 4 = air recirculation humidity increases, so the windows may mist up from inside. ■ Switch cooling n on. The quality of the passenger Cooling n ■ Set temperature control to warmest compartment air deteriorates, Operated with the n button and is level. which may cause the vehicle functional only when the engine and occupants to feel drowsy. ■ Switch on heated rear window Ü. fan are running. ■ Open side air vents as required and The air conditioning system cools and Air distribution to l: Air recirculation direct them towards the door dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the is deactivated. windows. outside temperature is above a 110 Climate control
Note AUTO = automatic mode The electronic climate control system If the V button is pressed while the 4 = manual air recirculation is only fully operational when the engine is running, an Autostop will V = demisting and defrosting engine is running. be inhibited until the V button is 3 pressed again. Heated rear window Ü 31. Automatic mode AUTO If the V button is pressed while the The preselected temperature is engine is in an Autostop, the engine automatically regulated. In the will restart automatically. automatic mode the fan speed and air distribution automatically regulate the Electronic climate control air flow. system The system can be manually adapted via the use of air distribution and air flow controls.
Basic setting for maximum comfort: ■ Press AUTO button, the air distribution and fan speed are regulated automatically. ■ Open all air vents. ■ Press n to switch on cooling. Controls for: ■ Set the desired temperature. ■ Air distribution Each change of settings is shown in ■ Temperature the Info-Display for a few seconds. ■ Fan speed Climate control 111
Temperature preselection ■ Temperature and air distribution To return to automatic mode: Press Temperatures can be set to the are set automatically and the fan AUTO button. desired value. runs at high speed. Air distribution l, M, K If the minimum temperature is set, the ■ Switch on heated rear window Ü. Press appropriate button for desired climate control system runs at ■ To return to automatic mode: press adjustment. Activation is indicated by maximum cooling. button V or AUTO. the LED in the button. If the maximum temperature is set, Note l = to windscreen and front door the climate control system runs at If the V button is pressed while the windows. maximum heating. engine is running, an Autostop will M = to head area. Note be inhibited until the V button is K = to foot well. If the temperature will be reduced for pressed again. climate comfort reasons, an If the V button is pressed while the Combination of settings are possible. Autostop can be inhibited or the engine is in an Autostop, the engine Return to automatic air distribution: engine will restart automatically, will restart automatically. Deactivate corresponding setting or when cooling is switched on. press button AUTO. Manual settings Stop-start system 3 117. Climate control system settings can Cooling n The temperature can be adjusted be changed by activating the buttons Activate or deactivate with the n separately for driver and front and rotary knobs as follows. button. passenger side. Changing a setting will deactivate the automatic mode. The air conditioning system cools and Demisting and defrosting the dehumidifies (dries) when outside windows V Fan speed Z temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form ■ Press button V. The selected fan speed is indicated with x and a number in the display. If and drip from under the vehicle. ■ Press cooling button n. the fan is switched off the air If no cooling or drying is required, conditioning is also deactivated. switch the cooling system off to save fuel. When the cooling system is 112 Climate control switched off, no engine restart will be Air conditioning with the engine Air vents requested by the climate control not running system during an Autostop. When ignition is off, the residual heat Adjustable air vents Exception: defrost system is activated or cooling in the system can be used At least one air vent must be open and outside temperature above 0° C for climate control in passenger while the cooling is on. requests a restart. compartment. The display will indicate Eco when cooling is deactivated. Auxiliary heater Air recirculation mode 4 Press button 4 once to activate the Air heater manual air recirculation mode. Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air heater which automatically warms up 9 Warning the passenger compartment more quickly. The exchange of fresh air is reduced in air recirculation mode. In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the windows may mist up from inside. To open the vent, turn the adjuster The quality of the passenger wheel to the right. Adjust the air compartment air deteriorates, amount at the vent outlet by turning which may cause the vehicle the adjuster wheel. occupants to feel drowsy. Climate control 113
Maintenance Air intake
Direct the flow of air by tilting and Filter replacement: swivelling the slats. 1. Remove the glove box. To close the vent, turn the adjuster To remove the glove box, open wheel to the left. and pull it. The air intake in front of the 9 Warning windscreen in the engine compartment must be kept clear to Do not attach any objects to the allow air intake. slats of the air vents. Risk of Remove any leaves, dirt or snow. damage and injury in case of an accident. Pollen filter Fixed air vents The pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen and spores from the air Additional air vents are located entering the vehicle through the air beneath the windscreen and door intake. windows and in the foot wells. 114 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.
Service 2. Remove the filter cover by pushing both sides and pulling of For optimal cooling performance, it is the cover. recommended to annually check the climate control system, starting 3. Replace the air conditioner filter. three years after initial vehicle 4. Assemble the filter cover and registration, including: glove box in reverse order. ■ Functionality and pressure test We recommend that you consult your ■ Heating functionality workshop to replace the filter. ■ Leakage check ■ Check of drive belts ■ Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage ■ Performance check Driving and operating 115
Driving and operating Driving hints Starting and operating Control of the vehicle New vehicle running-in Driving hints ...... 115 Do not brake unnecessarily hard for Never coast with engine not the first few journeys. Starting and operating ...... 115 running (except during During the first drive, smoke may Engine exhaust ...... 120 Autostop) occur because of wax and oil Automatic transmission ...... 121 Many systems will not function in this evaporating off the exhaust system. Manual transmission ...... 124 situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power Park the vehicle in the open for a steering). Driving in this manner is a Drive systems ...... 125 while after the first drive and avoid danger to yourself and others. All inhaling the fumes. Brakes ...... 125 systems function during an Autostop, During the running-in period fuel and but there will be a controlled reduction Ride control systems ...... 127 engine oil consumption may be in power steering assist and vehicle Driver assistance systems ...... 129 higher and the cleaning process of speed is reduced. Fuel ...... 142 the diesel particle filter may take Stop-start system 3 117. place more often. Autostop may be Towing ...... 145 inhibited to allow for charging the Pedals battery. To ensure the pedal travel is Diesel particle filter 3 120. uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals. 116 Driving and operating
Ignition switch positions Starting the engine Before restarting or to switch off the engine, turn the key back to position 0. During an Autostop, the engine can be started by depressing the clutch pedal. Starting the vehicle at low temperatures The start of the engine without additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol engines. Required is an engine oil with the correct viscosity, 0 = Ignition off Manual transmission: operate clutch. the correct fuel, performed services and a sufficiently charged battery. 1 = Steering wheel lock released, Automatic transmission: operate With temperatures below -30 °C the ignition off brake and move the selector lever to automatic transmission requires a 2 = Ignition on, for diesel engine: P or N. preheating warming phase of approx. 5 minutes. 3 = Starting Do not operate the accelerator pedal. The selector lever must be in position Diesel engine: turn the key to position P. 2 for preheating until control indicator ! extinguishes. Automatic Starter Control Turn the key briefly to position 3 and This function controls the engine release: an automatic procedure starting procedure. The driver does operates the starter with a short delay not have to hold the key in position as long as the engine is running, see 3. Once applied, the system will go on Automatic Starter Control. starting automatically until the engine Driving and operating 117 is running. Because of the checking Stop-start system Deactivation procedure, the engine starts running after a short delay. The stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust Possible reasons for a non-starting emissions. When conditions allow, it engine: switches off the engine as soon as the ■ Clutch pedal not operated (manual vehicle is at a low speed or at a transmission) standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a ■ Brake pedal not operated or traffic jam. It starts the engine selector lever not in P or N automatically as soon as the clutch is (automatic transmission) depressed. A battery sensor ensures that an Autostop is only performed if ■ Timeout occurred the battery is sufficiently charged for Turbo engine warm-up a restart. Upon start-up, engine available Activation Deactivate the stop-start system torque may be limited for a short time, The stop-start system is available as manually by pressing the eco button. especially when the engine soon as the engine is started, the The deactivation is indicated when temperature is cold. The limitation is vehicle starts-off and the conditions the LED in the button extinguishes. to allow the lubrication system to fully as stated below in this section are protect the engine. fulfilled. Autostop If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a Overrun cut-off standstill, activate an Autostop as follows: The fuel supply is automatically cut off ■ Depress the clutch pedal during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle is driven with a gear engaged but ■ set the lever in neutral accelerator is released. ■ release the clutch pedal The engine will be switched off while the ignition stays on. 118 Driving and operating
■ the battery is sufficiently charged Immediately after motorway driving and in good condition an Autostop may be inhibited. ■ the engine is warmed up New vehicle running-in 3 115. ■ the engine coolant temperature is Battery discharge protection not too high To ensure reliable engine restarts, ■ the engine exhaust temperature is several battery discharge protection not too high, e.g. after driving with features are implemented as part of high engine load the stop-start system. ■ the ambient temperature is not too low Power saving measures ■ the climate control system allows During an Autostop, several electrical features such as auxiliary electric An Autostop is indicated by the an Autostop heater or rear window heating are needle at the AUTOSTOP position in ■ the brake vacuum is sufficient disabled or switched into a power the tachometer. ■ the self-cleaning function of the saving mode. The fan speed of the During an Autostop, the heating diesel particle filter is not active climate control system is reduced to performance, power steering and ■ the vehicle has moved since the save power. brake performance will maintain. last Autostop Restart of the engine by the Conditions for an Autostop Otherwise an Autostop will be driver The stop-start system checks if each inhibited. Depress the clutch pedal to restart the of the following conditions is fulfilled. Ambient temperature near to the engine. ■ The stop-start system is not freezing point can inhibit an Autostop. The engine start is indicated by the manually deactivated Certain settings of the climate control needle at the idle speed position in ■ the bonnet is fully closed system may inhibit an Autostop. See the tachometer. ■ the driver's door is closed or the climate control chapter for more driver's seat belt is fastened details. Driving and operating 119
If the selector lever is shifted out of ■ the climate control system requests ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or neutral before depressing the clutch an engine start uphill slope, engage first gear or set first, control indicator - illuminates ■ the air conditioning is manually the selector lever to P before or is shown as a message in the switched on switching off the ignition. On an Driver Information Centre. uphill slope, turn the front wheels If the bonnet is not fully closed, a away from the kerb. Control indicator - 3 81. warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, Restart of the engine by the engage reverse gear or set the If an electrical accessory, e.g. a selector lever to P before switching stop-start system portable CD player, is connected to The selector lever has to be in neutral off the ignition. Turn the front the power outlet, a brief power drop wheels towards the kerb. to enable an automatic restart. during restart might be noticeable. If one of the following conditions ■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system. occurs during an Autostop, the Parking engine will be restarted automatically Note by the stop-start system. ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily In the event of an accident with ■ The stop-start system is manually ignitable surface. The high airbag deployment, the engine is deactivated temperature of the exhaust system turned off automatically if the vehicle could ignite the surface. comes to a standstill within a certain ■ the bonnet is opened ■ Always apply parking brake without time. ■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened pressing release button. Apply as and the driver's door is opened firmly as possible on downhill or ■ the engine temperature is too low uphill slopes. Depress the foot ■ the battery is discharged brake at the same time to reduce operating force. ■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient ■ Switch off the engine and ignition. ■ the vehicle starts to move Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock engages. 120 Driving and operating
Engine exhaust take up to 25 minutes. Typically it full continue driving or warning needs between 7 and 12 minutes. code 55 appears in the Driver Autostop is not available and fuel Information Centre. 9 Danger consumption may be higher during % illuminates when diesel particle this period. The emission of smells filter is full. Start cleaning process as Engine exhaust gases contain and smoke during this process is soon as possible. normal. poisonous carbon monoxide, % flashes when diesel particle filter which is colourless and odourless has reached the maximum filling and could be fatal if inhaled. level. Start cleaning process If exhaust gases enter the interior immediately to avoid damage to the of the vehicle, open the windows. engine. Have the cause of the fault rectified by a workshop. Cleaning process Avoid driving with an open load To activate cleaning process, compartment, otherwise exhaust continue driving, keep engine speed gases could enter the vehicle. above 2000 revolutions per minute. Shift down if necessary. Diesel Diesel particle filter particle filter cleaning is then started. If g illuminates additionally, The diesel particle filter system filters cleaning is not possible, seek the harmful soot particles out of the Under certain driving conditions, e.g. assistance of a workshop. exhaust gases. The system includes short distances, the system cannot a self-cleaning function that runs clean itself automatically. automatically during driving without If the cleaning of the filter is required Caution any notification. The filter is cleaned and if previous driving conditions did by periodically burning off the soot not enable automatic cleaning, it will If the cleaning process is particles at high temperature. This be indicated by control indicator %. interrupted, there is a risk of process takes place automatically Simultaneously Diesel partic. filter is provoking severe engine damage. under set driving conditions and may Driving and operating 121
Cleaning takes place quickest at high rectified by a workshop as soon as Automatic transmission engine speeds and loads. possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, The control indicator % extinguishes The automatic transmission permits keeping vehicle speed and engine as soon as the self-cleaning automatic gearshifting (automatic speed low. operation is complete. mode) or manual gearshifting (manual mode). Catalytic converter The catalytic converter reduces the Transmission display amount of harmful substances in the exhaust gases.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 142, 3 195 could damage the catalytic converter or electronic components. Unburnt petrol will overheat and damage the catalytic converter. Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank dry and starting the engine by The mode or selected gear is shown pushing or towing. in the transmission display.
In the event of misfiring, uneven engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual problems, have the cause of the fault 122 Driving and operating
Selector lever Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when driving downhill, see manual mode. Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle is only permissible if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud or snow. Move the selector lever between D and R in a repeat pattern. Do not race the engine and avoid sudden acceleration. To engage P or R, press the release button. Parking Apply the parking brake and engage P = park position, wheels are The engine can only be started with P. locked, engage only when the the lever in position P or N. When vehicle is stationary and the position N is selected, press the brake The ignition key can only be removed parking brake is applied pedal or apply the parking brake when the selector lever is in position R = reverse gear, engage only before starting. P. when the vehicle is stationary N = neutral Do not accelerate while engaging a D = automatic mode with all gears gear. Never depress the accelerator M = manual mode pedal and brake pedal at the same time. The selector lever is locked in P and When a gear is engaged, the vehicle can only be moved when the ignition slowly begins to creep when the is on and the brake pedal is applied. brake is released. Driving and operating 123
Manual mode Electronic driving Fault programmes In the event of a fault, g illuminates. ■ Following a cold start, the operating Additionally a code number or a temperature programme increases vehicle message is displayed in the engine speed to quickly bring the Driver Information Centre. Vehicle catalytic converter to the required messages 3 90. temperature. The transmission no longer shifts ■ The automatic neutral shift function automatically. Continued travel is automatically shifts to idling when possible with manual shifting. the vehicle is stopped with a Only the highest gear is available. forward gear engaged and the Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may brake pedal is pressed. also be available in manual mode. ■ Special programmes automatically Shift only when vehicle is at a Move selector lever to position M. adapt the shifting points when standstill. Press button on the selector lever: driving up inclines or down hills. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop. < = Shift to a higher gear. Kickdown ] = Shift to a lower gear. If the accelerator pedal is pressed down completely in automatic mode, Interruption of power If a higher gear is selected when the transmission shifts to a lower gear supply vehicle speed is too low, or a lower depending on engine speed. In the event of an interruption of gear when vehicle speed is too high, power supply, the selector lever the shift is not executed. This can cannot be moved out of the P cause a message in the position. The ignition key cannot be Driver-Info-Display. removed from the ignition switch. In manual mode no automatic shifting If the battery is discharged, start the to a higher gear takes place at high vehicle using jump leads 3 179. engine revolutions. 124 Driving and operating
If the battery is not the cause of the Manual transmission fault, release the selector lever. 1. Turn the ignition off and remove the key. 2. Depress and hold the brake pedal and pull the parking brake lever up.
4. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go. 5. Shift selector lever to N. To engage reverse, with the vehicle 6. Remove the screwdriver from the stationary wait 3 seconds after slot. depressing the clutch pedal and then 7. Reinstall the cap. press the release button on the 8. Have the cause of the power selector lever and engage the gear. 3. Remove the cap on the console supply interruption remedied by a If the gear does not engage, set the with a thin object such as a workshop. lever to neutral, release the clutch screwdriver. pedal and depress again; then repeat gear selection. Do not grind the clutch unnecessarily. When operating, depress the clutch pedal completely. Do not use the pedal as a foot rest. Driving and operating 125
Caution Drive systems Brakes
It is not advisable to drive with the All-wheel drive The brake system comprises two hand resting on the selector lever. The All-wheel drive system enhances independent brake circuits. driving characteristics and stability, If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can and helps to achieve the best still be braked using the other brake possible driveability regardless of circuit. However, braking effect is ground surface. The system is always achieved only when the brake pedal active and cannot be deactivated. is depressed firmly. Considerably The torque is distributed steplessly more force is needed for this. The between the wheels of the front and braking distance is extended. Seek rear axle, depending on the driving the assistance of a workshop before conditions. Additionally the torque continuing your journey. between the rear wheels is distributed When the engine is not running, the depending on the surface. support of the brake servo unit For optimum system performance, disappears once the brake pedal has the vehicle's tyres should not have been depressed once or twice. varying degrees of wear. Braking effect is not reduced, but braking requires significantly greater If a service message is displayed in force. It is especially important to bear the Driver Information Centre, the this in mind when being towed. system may have limited functionality 3 (or be completely disabled in some Control indicator & 81. cases, i.e. the vehicle switches to Front-wheel drive). Seek the Antilock brake system assistance of a workshop. Antilock brake system (ABS) Towing the vehicle 3 181. prevents the wheels from locking. 126 Driving and operating
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Fault Parking brake as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains 9 Warning steerable, even during hard braking. ABS control is made apparent If there is a fault in the ABS, the through a pulse in the brake pedal wheels may be liable to lock due and the noise of the regulation to braking that is heavier than process. normal. The advantages of ABS For optimum braking, keep the brake are no longer available. During pedal fully depressed throughout the hard braking, the vehicle can no braking process, despite the fact that longer be steered and may the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce swerve. the pressure on the pedal. Have the cause of the fault remedied After starting off the system performs by a workshop. a self-test which may be audible. Always apply parking brake firmly without operating the release button, Control indicator u 3 81. and apply as firmly as possible on a downhill or uphill slope. Adaptive brake light During full braking, all three brake To release the parking brake, pull the lights flash for the duration of ABS lever up slightly, press the release control. button and fully lower the lever. To reduce the operating forces of the parking brake, depress the foot brake at the same time. Control indicator & 3 81. Driving and operating 127
Brake assist Ride control systems 9 Warning If the brake pedal is depressed quickly and forcefully, maximum Traction Control system Do not let this special safety brake force is automatically applied The Traction Control system (TC) is a feature tempt you into taking risks (full braking). component of the Electronic Stability when driving. Maintain steady pressure on the Control (ESC) 3 128. Adapt speed to the road brake pedal for as long as full braking TC improves driving stability when conditions. is required. Maximum brake force is necessary, regardless of the type of automatically reduced when the road surface or tyre grip, by Control indicator b 3 82. brake pedal is released. preventing the drive wheels from spinning. Deactivation Hill start assist As soon as the drive wheels starts to The system helps prevent unintended spin, engine output is reduced and movement when driving away on the wheel spinning the most is braked inclines. individually. This considerably improves the driving stability of the When releasing the foot brake after vehicle on slippery road surfaces. stopping on an incline, the brakes remain on for a further two seconds. TC is operational after each engine The brakes release automatically as start as soon as the control indicator soon as the vehicle begins to b extinguishes. accelerate. When TC operates b flashes. The hill start assist is not active during an Autostop. TC can be switched off when spinning of drive wheels is required: 128 Driving and operating press button t briefly to deactivate ESC is reactivated by pressing the t TC, k illuminates. Deactivation is 9 Warning button again. If the TC system was displayed as status message in the previously disabled, both TC and Do not let this special safety Driver Information Centre. ESC are reactivated. feature tempt you into taking risks TC is reactivated by pressing the t when driving. ESC is also reactivated the next time button again. the ignition is switched on. Adapt speed to the road TC is also reactivated the next time conditions. the ignition is switched on. Descent control system Control indicator b 3 82. The Descent control system (DCS) Electronic Stability Control allows the vehicle to travel at a low Deactivation Electronic Stability Control (ESC) speed without depressing the foot improves driving stability when brake. The vehicle will automatically necessary, regardless of the type of decelerate to a low speed and remain road surface or tyre grip. It also at that speed when the system is prevents the drive wheels from activated. Some noise or vibration spinning. from the brake system may be apparent when the system is active. As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve (understeer/oversteer), Caution engine output is reduced and the wheels are braked individually. This Use only when descending steep considerably improves the driving grades while driving off-road. Do stability of the vehicle on slippery road not use when driving on normal surfaces. road surfaces. Unnecessary ESC is operational after each engine For very high-performance driving usage of the DCS function, such start as soon as the control indicator ESC can be deactivated: hold button b extinguishes. t depressed for approx. 5 seconds. When ESC operates b flashes. Control indicator k and n illuminate. Driving and operating 129
as while driving on normal roads, accelerated or decelerated to a speed Driver assistance may damage the brake system between 5 and 20 km/h. When DCS u systems and the ESC function. is active, flashes. DCS will only be activated on roads Switching on with a certain incline. 9 Warning
Deactivation Driver assistance systems are DCS is deactivated if the vehicle is developed to support the driver decelerated below 2 km/h or and not to replace his attention. accelerated above 35 km/h. The driver accepts full Switching off responsibility when driving the vehicle. Press button u again. Control indicator u extinguishes. When using driver assistance systems, always take care At speeds above 60 km/h the system regarding the current traffic is switched off automatically. situation.
At speeds below approx. 40 km/h, Cruise control press button u. DCS is operational as The Cruise control can store and soon as control indicator u maintain speeds of approx. 30 to illuminates. 200 km/h. Deviations from the stored speeds may occur when driving uphill Activation or downhill. DCS is active at speeds between 2 For safety reasons the cruise control and 35 km/h. Depending on the cannot be activated until the foot current speed, the vehicle will be brake has been operated once. Activating in first gear is not possible. 130 Driving and operating
maintained. Control indicator m in Deactivation instrument cluster illuminates green. Press button y, control indicator m in Accelerator pedal can be released. instrument cluster illuminates white. Vehicle speed can be increased by Cruise control is deactivated. Last depressing the accelerator pedal. used set speed is stored in memory When the accelerator pedal is for later speed resume. released, the previously stored speed Automatic deactivation: is resumed. ■ vehicle speed below approx. Cruise control remains activated 30 km/h, while gearshifting. ■ vehicle speed above approx. Increase speed 200 km/h, Do not use the cruise control if it is not With cruise control active, hold thumb ■ the brake pedal is depressed, advisable to maintain a constant wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn ■ the clutch pedal is depressed for a speed. to RES/+ repeatedly: speed few seconds, With automatic transmission, only increases continuously or in small ■ selector lever in N, activate cruise control in automatic increments. ■ engine speed in a very low range, mode. Alternatively accelerate to the desired ■ the Traction Control system or Control indicator m 3 84. speed and store by turning to SET/-. Electronic Stability Control is Switching on Reduce speed operating. With cruise control active, hold thumb Press button m, control indicator m in Resume stored speed instrument cluster illuminates white. wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to SET/- repeatedly: speed Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a Activation decreases continuously or in small speed above 30 km/h. The stored speed will be obtained. Accelerate to the desired speed and increments. turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the current speed is stored and Driving and operating 131
Switching off Activation maximum speed. Speed limit is Press button m, control indicator m in displayed in the Driver Information instrument cluster extinguishes. The Centre. stored speed is deleted. Pressing button L for activating speed limiter or switching off the ignition also switches off cruise control and deletes the stored speed.
Speed limiter The speed limiter prevents the vehicle exceeding a preset maximum speed. Press button L. If cruise control or The maximum speed can be set at a speed above 25 km/h. adaptive cruise control has been activated before, it is switched off Change speed limit The driver can only accelerate up to when speed limiter is activated and With speed limiter active, turn thumb the preset speed. Deviations from the the control indicator m extinguishes. limited speed may occur when driving wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/- downhill. to decrease the desired maximum Set speed limit speed. The preset speed limit is displayed in With speed limiter active, hold thumb the top line of the Driver Information wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn Exceeding the speed limit Centre when the system is active. to RES/+ repeatedly until the desired In the event of an emergency it is maximum speed is displayed in the possible to exceed the speed limit by Driver Information Centre. depressing the accelerator pedal Alternatively accelerate to the desired firmly beyond the point of resistance. speed and briefly turn thumb wheel to SET/-: the current speed is stored as 132 Driving and operating
The limited speed will flash in the By pressing button m to activate The green illuminated vehicle ahead Driver Information Centre and a cruise control or adaptive cruise symbol A appears in the chime sounds during this period. control or by switching off the ignition, speedometer when the system has Release the accelerator pedal and speed limiter is also deactivated and detected a vehicle in the driving path. the speed limiter function is the stored speed is deleted. Precondition is, that forward collision reactivated once a speed lower than alert is activated in the vehicle the limit speed is obtained. personalisation menu 3 95 or that it is Forward collision alert not deactivated by the button V Deactivation The forward collision alert can help to (depending on the system, see avoid or reduce the damage caused Press button y: speed limiter is following). by front-end crashes. If a vehicle deactivated and the vehicle can be directly ahead is approached too driven without speed limit. Forward collision alert based on quickly, a warning chime and alert in front camera system The limited speed is stored and a the Driver Information Centre is Forward collision alert uses the front corresponding message appears in provided. the Driver Information Centre. camera system in the windscreen to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in Resume limit speed your path, within a distance of approx. Turn thumb wheel to RES/+. The 60 m. stored speed limit will be obtained. Activation Switching off Forward collision alert operates automatically above 40 km/h, if it is L Press button , the speed limit not deactivated by button V, see indication in the Driver Information below. Centre extinguishes. The stored speed is deleted. Selecting the alert sensitivity The alert sensitivity can be set to near, medium or far. Driving and operating 133
Alerting the driver
Press button V, the current setting is General information shown on the Driver Information When approaching another vehicle Centre. Press button V again to too rapidly, the collision alert warning 9 Warning change the alert sensitivity. page will be indicated in the Driver Information Centre. Simultaneously a Forward collision alert is just a warning chime sounds. Press the warning system and does not brake pedal, if it is requested by the apply the brakes. When situation. approaching a vehicle ahead too rapidly, it may not provide you Deactivation enough time to avoid a collision. The system can be deactivated. The driver accepts fully Press button V as often as the responsibility for the valid following message appears in the following distance based on Driver Information Centre. traffic-, weather- and visibility conditions. 134 Driving and operating
3 The complete attention of the Parking assist Control indicator r 82. driver is always required while Activation driving. He shall always be ready to take action and apply the brakes.
System limitations The system is designed to warn only for vehicles, but may react also on other metallic objects. In the following cases, forward collision alert may not detect a vehicle ahead or sensor performance is limited: ■ on winding roads, The parking assist makes parking ■ when weather limits visibility, such easier by measuring the distance When reverse gear is engaged, the as fog, rain, or snow, between the vehicle and obstacles, system is activated automatically. ■ when the sensor is blocked by and giving acoustic signals. It is the The front parking assist can also be snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt, or driver, however, who bears full activated at a low speed by pressing windscreen damage. responsibility for the parking the r button. manoeuvre. An illuminated LED in the parking The system consists of four ultrasonic assist button indicates that the parking sensors in the rear bumper. If system is ready to operate. the vehicle is equipped with a front An obstacle is indicated by a buzzing parking assist the system consists of sound. The interval between the four additional ultrasonic parking sounds becomes shorter as the sensors in the front bumper. Driving and operating 135 vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. malfunction of the system due to When the distance is less than temporary conditions like snow Caution 30 cm, the buzzing is continuous. covered sensors is detected. Performance of the sensor can be If the r button is pressed once Vehicle messages 3 90. reduced when sensors are within an ignition cycle, the front covered, e.g. by ice or snow. parking assist is always reactivated Important hints for using the when the vehicle speed goes below a parking assist systems Performance of the parking assist certain value. systems can be reduced due to heavy loading. 9 Warning Deactivation Special conditions apply if there Deactivate the system by pressing Under certain circumstances, are taller vehicles involved (e.g. the r button. various reflective surfaces on off-road vehicles, mini vans, The LED in the button will go out and objects or clothing as well as vans). Object identification in the Park Assist Off will be displayed in the external noise sources may cause upper part of these vehicles Driver Information Centre. the system to fail to detect cannot be guaranteed. The system is deactivated obstacles. Objects with a very small reflection automatically at a certain speed. Special attention has to be paid to cross section, like objects of low obstacles which can damage narrow size or soft materials, may Fault the lower part of the bumper. If not be detected by the system. In the event of a fault in the system, such obstacles leave the detection Parking assist will not avoid a r illuminates or a vehicle message area of the sensors during collision with objects which are out is displayed in the Driver Information approach of the vehicle, a of the detection range of the Centre. continuous warning tone will sensors. Additionally, r illuminates or a sound. vehicle message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre if a 136 Driving and operating
Note advanced parking assist sensors, The camera is mounted in the tailgate The parking assist system e.g. below the bumper or handle and has a viewing angle of automatically detects factory-fitted underneath the vehicle, are not 130°. towing equipment. It is deactivated displayed. when the connector is plugged in. Do not reverse the vehicle by only The sensor may detect a non- looking at the Info-Display and existent object (echo disturbance) check the surrounding behind and caused by external acoustic or around the vehicle before mechanical disturbances. reversing. Note The parking assist is deactivated Activation when the rear carrier system is Rear view camera is automatically extended. activated when reverse gear is Rear view camera engaged. The rear view camera assists the Functionality Due to the high position of the camera driver when reversing by displaying a the rear bumper can be seen on the view of the area behind the vehicle. display as a guide to position. The view of the camera is displayed The area displayed by the camera is in the Colour-Info-Display. limited. The distance of the image that appears on the display differs from 9 Warning the actual distance.
The rear view camera does not Guiding lines replace driver vision. Note that Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal objects that are outside the lines in 1 metre intervals projected on camera's field of view and the the picture to define the distance to shown objects. Driving and operating 137
Display settings Activation or deactivation of the rear view camera can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 95. Fault Fault messages are displayed with a 9 on the top line of the Info-Display. The rear view camera may not operate properly when: ■ the surrounding is dark, ■ the sun or the beam of headlights is Trajectory lane of the vehicle is shining directly into the camera shown in accordance with the lens, steering angle. Brightness can be set with the up/ down buttons of the multifunction ■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else The function can be deactivated in the knob. covers the camera lens. Clean the menu Settings in the Info-Display. lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it Vehicle personalisation 3 95. Contrast can be set with left/right buttons of the multifunction knob. with a soft cloth, Warning symbols ■ the tailgate is not closed correctly, Deactivation Warning symbols are indicated as ■ the vehicle had a rear end accident, triangles 9 on the picture which show The camera is deactivated when a certain forward speed is exceeded or ■ there are extreme temperature obstacles detected by the rear changes. sensors of the advanced parking if reverse gear is not engaged for assist. approx. 10 seconds. 138 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 ■ additional hints to traffic signs ■ restriction of trailer towing ■ wet warning ■ ice warning ■ direction arrows Combinations of more signs in the Speed limit signs are displayed in the display are possible. Driver Information Centre until the next speed limit sign or end of speed limit is detected or up to a defined sign timeout.
Traffic signs, which will be detected, are Limit- and no passing signs ■ speed limit ■ no passing ■ end of speed limit ■ end of no passing Driving and operating 139
An exclamation mark in a frame Traffic signs are displayed on the The content of the traffic sign page is indicates that there is an add on sign page Traffic sign detection on the also cleared during driving by pushing detected which cannot be recognised Driver Information Centre, chosen via the SET/CLR button on the turn signal by the system. the adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever for a longer time. The system is active up to a speed of lever 3 85. 200 km/h depending on the lighting When another function on the Driver conditions. At night the system is Information Centre menu was active up to a speed of 160 km/h. selected and then Traffic sign As soon as the speed becomes detection page is chosen again, the slower than 55 km/h the display will last recognised traffic sign will be be reset and the content of the traffic displayed. sign page will be cleared. The next If the system is deactivated by itself, recognised speed indication will be the content of the traffic sign page is displayed. cleared (not if equipped with a navigation system), indicated by the Display indication following symbol: Pop-up function Speed limits and no passing signs are displayed as pop-ups on each page of the Driver Information Centre. 140 Driving and operating
Once setting page is displayed, select Fault Off to deactivate pop-up function. The traffic sign assistant system may Reactivated by selecting On. When not operate correctly when: switching on the ignition, pop-up function is deactivated. ■ the area of the windscreen, where the front camera is located, is not Pop-up indication is displayed for clean approx. 8 seconds in the Driver Information Centre. ■ traffic signs are completely or partially covered or difficult to Traffic sign detection in discern conjunction with navigation ■ there are adverse environmental system conditions like heavy rain, snow, direct sunlight or shadows. In this The pop-up function can be If the vehicle is equipped with a case No Traffic Sign Detection due deactivated on the traffic sign page by navigation system, the following to Weather is indicated on the pressing the SET/CLR button on the features can be available: display turn signal lever. ■ constant indication of actual speed ■ traffic signs are incorrectly mounted limits or damaged ■ on heavy weather conditions, the ■ traffic signs do not comply with the navigation data for speed limits are Vienna Convention on traffic signs displayed (Wiener Übereinkommen über Straßenverkehrszeichen)
Caution
The system is intended to help the driver within a defined speed range to discern certain traffic Driving and operating 141
) signs. Do not ignore traffic signs Criteria for the detection of an on. When the control indicator in which are not displayed by the unintended lane change are: the instrument cluster illuminates system. ■ no operation of turn signals green, the system is ready to operate. The system does not discern any ■ no brake pedal operation The system is only operable at other than the conventional traffic vehicle speeds above 56 km/h and if ■ no active accelerator operation or lane markings are available. signs that might give or end a speeding-up speed limit. When the system recognises an ■ no active steering Do not let this special feature unintended lane change, the control If the driver is active, no warning will tempt you into taking risks when indicator ) changes to yellow and be issued. driving. flashes. Simultaneously a chime sound is activated. Always adapt speed to the road Activation conditions. The driver assistance systems do not relieve the driver from full responsibility for vehicle operation. Lane departure warning The lane departure warning system observes the lane markings between which the vehicle is driving via a front camera. The system detects lane changes and warns the driver in the event of an unintended lane change The lane departure warning system is Deactivation via visual and acoustic signals. activated by pressing the ) button. The system is deactivated by The illuminated LED in the button pressing ) button, the LED in the indicates that the system is switched button extinguishes. 142 Driving and operating
At speeds below 56 km/h the system Fuel is inoperable. Caution Fault Fuel for petrol engines Use of fuel that does not comply to The lane departure warning system Only use unleaded fuel that complies EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or may not operate properly when: with European standard EN 228 or equivalent can lead to deposits or E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent. engine damage and may affect ■ the windscreen is not clean your warranty. Your engine is capable to run with ■ there are adverse environmental E10 fuel that fulfills these standards. conditions like heavy rain, snow, E10 fuel contains up to 10 % direct sunlight or shadows Caution bioethanol. The system can not operate when no Use fuel with the recommended Use of fuel with too low an octane lane marking is detected. octane rating 3 195. Use of fuel with rating could lead to uncontrolled too low an octane rating can reduce combustion and engine damage. engine power and torque and slightly increases fuel consumption. Fuel for diesel engines Only use diesel fuel that complies Caution with EN 590. Do not use fuel or fuel additives In countries outside the European that contain metallic compounds Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a such as manganese-based sulphur concentration below 50 ppm. additives. This may cause engine damage. Driving and operating 143
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 loss of any mobile phones. warranty. Follow the operating and safety instructions of the filling station Do not use marine diesel oils, heating when refuelling. oils, Aquazole and similar diesel- water emulsions. Diesel fuels must not be diluted with fuels for petrol 9 Danger engines. The fuel filler flap can only be opened Fuel is flammable and explosive. if the vehicle is unlocked. Push flap No smoking. No naked flames or and open. Refuelling sparks. If you can smell fuel in your vehicle, have the cause of this remedied immediately by a workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not switch on ignition.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear side of vehicle. 144 Driving and operating
To open, turn the cap slowly to the Fuel consumption - CO - The figures are provided only for the left. 2 purpose of comparison between The fuel filler cap can be retained in Emissions different vehicle variants and must the bracket on the fuel filler flap. The values for fuel consumption not be taken as a guarantee for the actual fuel consumption of a For refuelling, fully insert the pump (combined) of the model Opel Mokka were not available at time of printing. particular vehicle. Additional nozzle and switch it on. equipment may result in slightly After automatic cut-off, it can be The values for CO2 emission higher results than the stated (combined) were not available at time topped up with max. two doses of fuel. consumption and CO2 figures. of printing. Furthermore, fuel consumption is Caution For the values specific for your dependent on personal driving style vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of as well as road and traffic conditions. Wipe off any overflowing fuel Conformity provided with your vehicle immediately. or other national registration documents. To close, turn the fuel filler cap to the right until it clicks. General information Close the flap and let engage. The official fuel consumption and specific CO2 emission figures quoted Fuel filler cap relate to the EU base model with Only use genuine fuel filler caps. standard equipment.
Diesel-engined vehicles have special Fuel consumption data and CO2 fuel filler caps. emission data are determined according to regulation R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the version respectively applicable), taking into consideration the vehicle weight in running order, as specified by the regulation. Driving and operating 145
Towing For trailers with low driving stability The permissible trailer loads are and caravan trailers with a permitted specified in the vehicle documents. In gross vehicle weight of more than general, they are valid for gradients General information 1000 kg a speed of 80 km/h must not up to max. 12 %. Only use towing equipment that has be exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is The permitted trailer loads apply up to been approved for your vehicle. recommended. the specified incline and up to an Entrust retrofitting of towing If the trailer starts snaking, drive more altitude of 1000 metres above sea equipment to a workshop. It may be slowly, do not attempt to correct the level. Since engine power decreases necessary to make changes that steering and brake sharply if as altitude increases due to the air affect the cooling system, heat necessary. becoming thinner, therefore reducing shields or other equipment. When driving downhill, drive in the climbing ability, the permissible gross Fitting of towing equipment could same gear as if driving uphill and train weight also decreases by 10 % cover the opening of the towing eye. drive at a similar speed. for every 1000 metres of additional If this is the case use the coupling ball altitude. The gross train weight does bar for towing. Always keep the Adjust tyre pressure to the value not have to be reduced when driving 3 coupling ball bar in the vehicle. specified for full load 199. on roads with slight inclines (less than Installation dimensions of factory- 8 %, e.g. motorways). fitted towing equipment 3 201. Trailer towing The permissible gross train weight must not be exceeded. This weight is Driving characteristics and Trailer loads specified on the identification plate The permissible trailer loads are 3 190. towing tips vehicle and engine-dependent Before attaching a trailer, lubricate maximum values which must not be Vertical coupling load the coupling ball. However, do not do exceeded. The actual trailer load is The vertical coupling load is the load so if a stabiliser, which acts on the the difference between the actual exerted by the trailer on the coupling coupling ball, is being used to reduce gross weight of the trailer and the ball. It can be varied by changing the snaking movements. actual coupling socket load with the weight distribution when loading the trailer coupled. trailer. 146 Driving and operating
The maximum permissible vertical coupling load (75 kg) is specified on the towing equipment identification plate and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially in the case of heavy trailers. The vertical coupling load should never fall below 25 kg. Rear axle load The permissible axle loads (see identification plate or vehicle documents) must not be exceeded. Vehicle care 147
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 General Information ...... 147 modifications months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ...... 148 ■ Wash and wax the vehicle. parts and accessories and factory Bulb replacement ...... 155 approved parts specific for your ■ Have the wax in the engine Electrical system ...... 161 vehicle type. We cannot assess or compartment and underbody Vehicle tools ...... 166 guarantee reliability of other products checked. Wheels and tyres ...... 167 - even if they have a regulatory or ■ Clean and preserve the rubber otherwise granted approval. seals. Jump starting ...... 179 Do not make any modifications to the ■ Fill up fuel tank completely. Towing ...... 181 electrical system, e.g. changes of ■ Change the engine oil. Appearance care ...... 184 electronic control units (chip tuning). ■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir. Caution ■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection. When transporting the vehicle on ■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value a train or on a recovery vehicle, the specified for full load. mud flaps might be damaged. ■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or reverse gear or set selector lever to P. Prevent the vehicle from rolling. ■ Do not apply the parking brake. 148 Vehicle care
■ Open the bonnet, close all doors End-of-life vehicle Vehicle checks and lock the vehicle. recovery ■ Disconnect the clamp from the Performing work negative terminal of the vehicle Information on end-of-life vehicle battery. Beware that all systems are recovery centres and the recycling of not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm end-of-life vehicles is available on our system. website, where legally required. Only entrust this work to an authorised Putting back into operation recycling centre. When the vehicle is to be put back into operation: ■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Activate the electronics of the power windows. ■ Check tyre pressure. ■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir. 9 Warning ■ Check the engine oil level. Only perform engine compartment ■ Check the coolant level. checks when the ignition is off. ■ Fit the number plate if necessary. The cooling fan may start operating even if the ignition is off. Vehicle care 149
Pull up the support rod lightly from the 9 Danger holder. And then secure it at the left side hook on the bonnet. The ignition system and Xenon headlights use extremely high If the bonnet is opened during an voltage. Do not touch. Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons. Bonnet Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the Opening support into the holder. Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch. Check that the bonnet Push the safety catch to the right and is engaged. open the bonnet. Engine oil Check the engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used. Recommended fluids and lubricants 3 188. Pull the release lever and return it to Check with the vehicle on a level its original position. surface. The engine must be at operating temperature and switched off for at least 5 minutes. 150 Vehicle care
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull out and read the engine oil level. Insert dipstick to the stop on the handle and make half a turn.
We recommend the use of the same The engine oil filler cap is located on grade of engine oil that was used at the camshaft cover. last change. The engine oil level must not exceed Caution the MAX mark on the dipstick. Overfilled engine oil must be When the engine oil level has drained or suctioned out. dropped to the MIN mark, top up engine oil. Capacities 3 199. Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze protection down to approx. -30 °C. In northern countries with very low Vehicle care 151 temperatures the factory filled coolant If the cooling system is cold, the Washer fluid provides frost protection down to coolant level should be above the approx. -40 °C. filling line mark. Top up if the level is low. Caution 9 Warning Only use approved antifreeze. Allow the engine to cool before Coolant level opening the cap. Carefully open the cap, relieving the pressure Caution slowly.
Too low a coolant level can cause To top up use a 1:1 mixture of engine damage. released coolant concentrate mixed with clean tap water. If no coolant Fill with clean water mixed with a concentrate is available, use clean suitable quantity of windscreen tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have washer fluid which contains the coolant concentration checked antifreeze. For the correct mixing ratio and have the cause of the coolant refer to the washer fluid container. loss remedied by a workshop. Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient antifreeze concentration provides protection at low temperatures or a sudden drop in temperature. 152 Vehicle care
Brakes Battery In the event of minimum thickness of The vehicle battery is maintenance- the brake lining, a squealing noise free provided that the driving profile sounds during braking. allows sufficient charging of the Continued driving is possible but battery. Short-distance-driving and have the brake lining replaced as frequent engine starts can discharge soon as possible. the battery. Avoid the use of unnecessary electrical consumers. Once new brake linings are installed, do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first few journeys.
Brake fluid The brake fluid level must be between the MIN and MAX marks. 9 Warning When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the Batteries do not belong in household Brake fluid is poisonous and brake fluid can lead to brake system waste. They must be disposed of at corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, malfunctions. Have the cause of the an appropriate recycling collection skin, fabrics and painted surfaces. loss of brake fluid remedied by a point. workshop. Laying up the vehicle for more than Only use high-performance brake 4 weeks can lead to battery fluid approved for the vehicle. Brake discharge. Disconnect the clamp from and clutch fluid 3 188. the negative terminal of the vehicle battery. Ensure the ignition is switched off before connecting or disconnecting the vehicle battery. Battery discharge protection 3 107. Vehicle care 153
Replacing the battery Charging the battery Note Any deviation from the instructions 9 Warning given in this paragraph may lead to a temporary deactivation of the stop- On vehicles with stop-start start system. system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 When the battery is being replaced, volts when using a battery please ensure that there are no open charger. Otherwise the battery ventilation holes in the vicinity of the might be damaged. positive terminal. If a ventilation hole is open in this area, it must be closed Jump starting 3 179. off with a dummy cap, and the An AGM battery can be identified by ventilation in the vicinity of the the label on the battery. We Warning label negative terminal must be opened. recommend the use of an original Only use batteries that allow the fuse Opel battery. box to be mounted above the battery. Note In vehicles with stop-start system, Using an AGM battery different from ensure to have the AGM (Absorptive the original Opel battery might result Glass Mat) battery replaced with an in a lower performance of the stop- AGM battery again. start system. We recommend that you have the battery replaced by a workshop. Stop-start system 3 117. 154 Vehicle care
Meaning of symbols: Diesel fuel system Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the ■ No sparks, naked flames or bleeding raised position, press button to smoking. disengage the wiper blade and If the tank has been run dry, the diesel remove. ■ Always shield eyes. Explosive fuel system must be bled. Switch on gases can cause blindness or Attach the wiper blade to the wiper the ignition three times for injury. arm and push until it engages. 15 seconds at a time. Then crank the Lower wiper arm carefully. ■ Keep the battery out of reach of engine for a maximum of children. 40 seconds. Repeat this process after Wiper blade on the rear window ■ The battery contains sulphuric acid no less than 5 seconds. If the engine which could cause blindness or fails to start, seek the assistance of a serious burn injuries. workshop. ■ See the Owner’s Manual for further information. Wiper blade replacement ■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.
1. Remove the wiper cover from the wiper assembly. Vehicle care 155
2. Lift wiper blade. Bulb replacement Remove protective cover. Low beam 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. Replace headlight bulbs from within the engine compartment.
3. Press slider holder pin. Halogen headlights 4. Pull wiper blade out. Low beam and high beam 1. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket connector. 156 Vehicle care
4. When fitting a new bulb, engange 3. When fitting a new bulb, engage the lugs in the recesses on the the lugs in the recesses on the reflector. reflector. 5. Reinstall the headlight assembly. 4. Reinstall the headlight assembly. 6. Engage the spring clip. 5. Place headlight protective cover 7. Connect the bulb socket in position and close. connector. Sidelights 8. Place headlight protective cover in position and close. High beam 2. Press spring clip, disengage it.
1. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning counterclockwise. 1. Remove the bulb socket by 2. Remove bulb socket from 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb pulling. reflector. socket and replace the bulb. 2. Remove the bulb from the bulb 3. Detach plug connector from bulb. socket and replace the bulb. Vehicle care 157
Cornering lights 2. Remove the bulb socket by pulling.
4. Remove bulb from socket. 5. Insert new bulb. 1. Remove the protective cover. 6. Plug connector onto bulb. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket and replace the bulb. 7. Insert socket in reflector. 4. When fitting a new bulb, engage 8. Reinstall the assembly. the lugs in the recesses on the reflector. Xenon headlights 5. Reinstall the headlight assembly. 6. Place headlight protective cover 9 Danger in position and close. Xenon headlights work under extremely high electrical voltage. Fog lights Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. by a workshop. 158 Vehicle care
Front turn signal lights 2. Push bulb into socket slightly, rotate counterclockwise, remove and renew bulb. 3. Insert bulb holder in reflector, rotate clockwise to engage.
Tail lights Left-hand side
2. Remove the cover.
1. Rotate bulb holder Right-hand side counterclockwise and disengage.
1. Remove both covers and unscrew screws. Remove the panel. Vehicle care 159
1. Remove the storage door and the 3. Tail/Stop light (1) Side turn signal lights tyre repair kit. Turn signal light (2) Back-up lamp (3)
2. Remove the cover. If the lights do not operate, have them checked by a workshop. 4. Remove bulb holder. Remove and renew bulb. 5. Insert bulb holder into the taillamp assembly. Install tail light assembly in body and tighten. Close covers and engage. 6. Switch on ignition, operate and check all lights. 160 Vehicle care
Centre high-mounted Number plate light Interior lights brake light Courtesy lights 1. To remove it, prise the opposite side of the light switch using a flat- blade screwdriver. 2. Remove the bulb. 3. Replace the bulb. 4. Reinstall the light assembly. Load compartment light
1. Prise the light out with a screwdriver. If the centre high-mounted brake light does not operate, have it checked by 2. Remove bulb housing downward, a workshop. taking care not to pull on the cable. Rotate bulb holder counterclockwise to disengage. 3. Remove bulb from holder and renew bulb. 4. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and rotate clockwise. 1. Prise the light out with a 5. Insert bulb housing and secure screwdriver. using a screwdriver. 2. Remove bulb. Vehicle care 161
3. Insert new bulb. Electrical system Fuse extractor 4. Install light. A fuse extractor may be located in the Fuses fuse box in the engine compartment. Data on the replacement fuse must Place the fuse extractor on the match the data on the defective fuse. various types of use from the top or side, and withdraw fuse. In a box above the positive terminal of the battery are some main fuses. If necessary have them changed by a Engine compartment fuse workshop. box Before replacing a fuse, turn off the respective switch and the ignition. A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire. Do not replace the fuse until the cause of the fault has been remedied. Some functions are protected by several fuses. Fuses may also be inserted without existence of a function. Note Not all fuse box descriptions in this manual may apply to your vehicle. The fuse box is in the engine compartment. When inspecting the fuse box, refer to the fuse box label. Disengage the cover, lift it upwards and remove. 162 Vehicle care
No. Circuit No. Circuit 1 Sunroof 18 Engine control module 2 Exterior mirrors 19 Fuel pump 3 – 20 – 4 – 21 Cooling fan 5 Electrical brake control module 22 – 6 Intelligent battery sensor 23 Ignition coil, Engine control module 7 – 24 Washer pump 8 Transmission control module 25 Headlamp actuator (right hand) 9 Body control module 26 Engine control module 10 Headlight levelling 27 – 11 Rear window wiper 28 Engine control module 12 Heated rear window 29 Engine control module 13 Headlight actuator (left hand) 30 Exhaust system 14 Heated exterior mirrors 31 Left-hand high beam 15 – Mini Fuses 32 Right-hand high beam 16 Seat heating 33 Engine control module 17 Transmission control module Vehicle care 163
No. Circuit Instrument panel fuse box 34 Horn 35 Climate control, air conditioning system 36 Front fog lamp
J-cases Fuses No. Circuit 1 Electrical brake control module 2 Front wiper 3 Engine control module Interior fuse block is located on the underside of the driver's side 4 Engine control module instrument panel. 5 – To access the fuses, remove the 6 Fuel heater storage. To remove the storage, open and pull 7 – it. 8 Cooling fan 9 Cooling fan Mini Fuses 10 Engine control module, Glow plug 11 Starter 164 Vehicle care
No. Circuit No. Circuit No. Circuit 1 Body control module 17 Power window driver 33 Display, Infotainment system 2 Body control module 18 Rain sensor 34 Onstar UHP/DAB
3 Body control module 19 Spare S/B Fuses 4 Body control module 20 Steering wheel No. Circuit 5 Body control module 21 Transmission control module 01 Spare 6 Body control module 22 Cigarette lighter 02 Spare 7 Body control module 23 Spare 03 Power windows front 8 Body control module 24 Spare 04 Power windows rear 9 Door locks 25 Spare 05 Logistic mode 10 Safety diagnosis module 26 Safety diagnosis module 06 Spare 11 Door locks 27 Instrument panel cluster 07 Spare 12 Climate control 28 Adaptive forward lighting 08 Spare 13 Tailgate 29 Spare 14 Park assist 30 Spare 15 Lane departure warning, Interior 31 Instrument panel cluster mirror 32 Infotainment, auxiliary, power 16 Adaptive forward lighting outlet Vehicle care 165
Load compartment fuse No. Circuit box 1 Seat, lumbar support, driver 2 Seat, lumbar support, passenger 3 Amplifier 4 Trailer socket 5 All-wheel drive 6 Display 7 Spare 8 Trailer It is located in the left side of rear 9 Spare compartment. 10 Spare To access the fuses, remove the cover. 11 Trailer 12 Navigation 13 Heated steering wheel 14 Trailer socket Mini Fuses 15 Steering wheel 16 Water in fuel sensor 166 Vehicle care
No. Circuit Vehicle tools Vehicles with spare wheel 17 Interior mirror Tools 18 Spare Vehicles with tyre repair kit S/B Fuses No. Circuit 01 Power seat driver 02 Power seat passenger 03 Trailer 04 Voltage converter The jack and the tools are in a storage 05 Battery compartment in the load 06 Headlight washer compartment above the spare wheel. Wheel changing 3 175, spare wheel 07 Spare The tools and tyre repair kit are in the 3 177. 08 Spare right side of the load compartment. 3 172. 09 Spare Vehicle care 167
Wheels and tyres Tyre designations E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H Tyre condition, wheel condition 215 = Tyre width, mm Drive over edges slowly and at right 60 = Cross-section ratio (tyre angles if possible. Driving over sharp height to tyre width), % edges can cause tyre and wheel R = Belt type: Radial damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb RF = Type: RunFlat when parking. 16 = Wheel diameter, inches 95 = Load index e.g. 95 is Regularly check the wheels for equivalent to 690 kg damage. Seek the assistance of a H = Speed code letter workshop in the event of damage or unusual wear. Speed code letter: Tyre pressure 3 199 and on the label Q = up to 160 km/h on the driver's door frame. Tyres S = up to 180 km/h The tyre pressure data refers to cold T = up to 190 km/h tyres. It applies to summer and winter Tyres of size 195/70 R16 are only to H = up to 210 km/h tyres. be used as winter tyres. V = up to 240 km/h Always inflate the spare tyre to the W = up to 270 km/h pressure specified for full load. Winter tyres The ECO tyre pressure serves to Winter tyres improve driving safety at Tyre pressure achieve the smallest amount of fuel temperatures below 7 °C and should Check the pressure of cold tyres at consumption possible. therefore be fitted on all wheels. least every 14 days and before any Incorrect tyre pressures will impair In accordance with country-specific long journey. Do not forget the spare safety, vehicle handling, comfort and regulations, affix the speed sticker in wheel. This also applies to vehicles fuel economy and will increase tyre the driver's field of view. with tyre pressure monitoring system. wear. Unscrew the valve cap. 168 Vehicle care
When w illuminates, you should stop assembly, excluding the spare tyre 9 Warning and check your tyres as soon as and wheel assembly. The TPMS possible, and inflate them to the sensors monitor the air pressure in If the pressure is too low, this can proper pressure. the tyres and transmit the tyre result in considerable tyre warm- Your vehicle has also been equipped pressure readings to a receiver up and internal damage, leading to located in the vehicle. tread separation and even to tyre with the TPMS malfunction indicator blow-out at high speeds. w to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined Tyre pressure monitoring with the low tyre pressure telltale. system When the system detects a The Tyre Pressure Monitoring malfunction, w will flash for System (TPMS) uses radio and approximately one minute and then sensor technology to check tyre remain continuously illuminated. This pressure levels. The TPMS sensors sequence will continue upon monitor the air pressure in your tyres subsequent vehicle start-ups as long and transmit tyre pressure readings as the malfunction exists. to a receiver located in the vehicle. When the TPMS malfunction w Each tyre, including the spare, should indicator is illuminated, the system When a low tyre pressure condition is may not be able to detect or signal low be checked monthly when cold and detected, w illuminates. Stop as soon tyre pressure as intended. inflated to the inflation pressure as possible and inflate the tyres to the recommended on the tyre pressure recommended tyre pressure 3 167. label. Tyre Pressure Monitoring Operation Additionally a warning message or a As an additional safety feature, your The TPMS is designed to warn the warning code is displayed in the vehicle has been equipped with the Driver Information Centre 3 90. low tyre pressure telltale w. It driver when a low tyre pressure illuminates when one or more of your condition exists. TPMS sensors are tyres are significantly under-inflated. mounted onto each tyre and wheel Vehicle care 169
The low tyre pressure telltale and a code should go off after malfunction light and a warning warning message or code come on at successfully completing the sensor message or code come on and stay each ignition cycle until the tyres are matching process. See "TPMS on. inflated to the correct tyre pressure. Sensor Matching Process" later in this section. TPMS Sensor Matching TPMS Malfunction Indicator and ■ One or more TPMS sensors are Process Message Code missing or damaged. The warning Each TPMS sensor has a unique The TPMS will not function properly if message or code and the identification code. The identification one or more of the TPMS sensors are malfunction light should go off code needs to be matched to a new missing or inoperable. When the when the TPMS sensors are tyre/wheel position after rotating the system detects a malfunction, w installed and the sensor matching tyres or replacing one or more of the flashes for about one minute and then process is performed successfully. TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor illuminates. Additionally a warning See your workshop for service. matching process should also be message or code is displayed. ■ Replacement tyres or wheels do performed after replacing a spare tyre The indication by the TPMS not match the original equipment with a road tyre containing the TPMS malfunction indicator and a warning tyres or wheels. Tyres and wheels sensor. message or code will come on at each other than those recommended The malfunction light and the warning ignition cycle until the problem is could prevent the TPMS from message or code should go off at the corrected. Some of the conditions functioning properly. next ignition cycle. The sensors are that can cause these to come on are: ■ Operating electronic devices or matched to the tyre/wheel positions, ■ One of the tyres has been replaced being near facilities using radio using a TPMS relearn tool, in the with the spare tyre which does not wave frequencies similar to the following order: driver side front tyre, have a TPMS sensor. TPMS could cause the TPMS passenger side front tyre, passenger sensors to malfunction. side rear tyre, and driver side rear. ■ The TPMS sensor matching See your dealer for service or to process was not done or not If the TPMS is not functioning purchase a relearn tool. There are completed successfully after properly, it cannot detect or signal two minutes to match the first tyre/ rotating the tyres. The malfunction a low tyre condition. See your wheel position, and five minutes light and the warning message or workshop for service if the TPMS overall to match all four tyre/wheel 170 Vehicle care positions. If it takes longer, the confirms that the sensor Tread depth matching process stops and must be identification code has been restarted. matched to this tyre and wheel Check tread depth at regular intervals. The TPMS sensor matching process position. is: 9. Proceed to the passenger side Tyres should be replaced for safety reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm 1. Apply the parking brake. front tyre, and repeat the procedure in Step 8. (4 mm for winter tyres). 2. Turn the ignition on. 10. Proceed to the passenger side For safety reasons it is recommended 3. Use the MENU button on the turn rear tyre, and repeat the that the tread depth of the tyres on signal lever to select the Vehicle procedure in Step 8. one axle should not vary by more than Information Menu in the Driver 2 mm. Information Centre (DIC). 11. Proceed to the driver side rear tyre, and repeat the procedure in 4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to Step 8. The horn sounds two the tyre pressure menu. times to indicate the sensor 5. Press the SET/CLR button to identification code has been begin the sensor matching matched to the driver side rear process. A message requesting tyre, and the TPMS sensor acceptance of the process should matching process is no longer display. active. 6. Press the SET/CLR button again 12. Turn off the ignition. to confirm the selection. The horn 13. Set all four tyres to the sounds twice to signal the recommended air pressure level receiver is in relearn mode. as indicated on the tyre pressure 7. Start with the driver side front tyre. label. The legally permissible minimum 8. Place the relearn tool against the tread depth (1.6 mm) has been tyre sidewall, near the valve stem. reached when the tread has worn Then press the button to activate down as far as one of the tread wear the TPMS sensor. A horn chirp Vehicle care 171 indicators (TWI). Their position is Tyre chains indicated by markings on the 9 Warning sidewall. Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels If there is more wear at the front than may lead to accidents and will the rear, swap round front wheels and invalidate the vehicle type rear wheels. Ensure that the direction approval. of rotation of the wheels is the same as before. Wheel covers 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 relevant wheel and tyre combination Changing tyre and wheel requirements must be used. size If the wheel covers and tyres used are Use tyre chains only on front wheels. If tyres of a different size than those not factory approved, the tyres must Tyre chains are only permitted on fitted at the factory are used, it may be not have a rim protection ridge. tyres of size 195/70 R16. necessary to reprogramme the Wheel covers must not impair brake Always use fine mesh chains that add speedometer as well as the nominal cooling. no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread tyre pressure and make other vehicle and the inboard sides (including chain modifications. 9 Warning lock). After converting to a different tyre size, have the label with tyre Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel 9 Warning pressures replaced. covers could lead to sudden pressure loss and thereby Damage may lead to tyre blowout. accidents. 172 Vehicle care
On tyres of size 215/55 R18, special snow chains are only permitted when 9 Warning they are designed with a rotating chain belt on the tyre tread, no chain Do not drive faster than 80 km/h. links on the wheel inboard sides and Do not use for a lengthy period. the chains add no more than 12 mm Steering and handling may be to the tyre tread. For further affected. information of right snow chain usage for this tyre size, contact a specialized If you have a flat tyre: vehicle parts dealer or snow chain manufacturer. Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or P. Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 205/70 R16. 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the The use of tyre chains is not permitted compartment. on the temporary spare wheel. 2. Remove the compressor. Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be repaired with the tyre repair kit. Do not remove foreign bodies from the tyres. Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit. The tyre repair kit is located in the right side of rear compartment. Vehicle care 173
3. Remove the electrical connection cable (1) and air hose (2) from the stowage compartments on the underside of the compressor.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective 10. Set the rocker switch on the tyre. compressor to I. The tyre is filled 7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre with sealant. valve. 11. The compressor pressure gauge 4. Screw the compressor air hose to 8. The switch on the compressor briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst the connection on the sealant must be set to J. the sealant bottle is emptying bottle. (approx. 30 seconds). Then the 9. Connect the compressor plug to pressure starts to drop. 5. Fit the sealant bottle into the the power outlet or cigarette retainer on the compressor. lighter socket. 12. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated. Set the compressor near the tyre To avoid discharging the battery, in such a way that the sealant we recommend running the 13. The prescribed tyre pressure bottle is upright. engine. should be obtained within 10 minutes. Tyre pressure 3 199. When the correct pressure is obtained, switch off the compressor. 174 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. 15. Remove any excess sealant using a cloth. 16. Take the label indicating maximum permitted speed from If the prescribed tyre pressure is the sealant bottle and affix in the If tyre pressure is more than not obtained within 10 minutes, driver's field of view. 1.3 bar, set it to the correct value. remove the tyre repair kit. Move Repeat the procedure until there the vehicle one tyre rotation. 17. Continue driving immediately so is no more loss of pressure. Reattach the tyre repair kit and that sealant is evenly distributed in the tyre. After driving approx. If the tyre pressure has fallen continue the filling procedure for below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must 10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre 10 km (but no more than 10 minutes), stop and check tyre not be used. Seek the assistance pressure is still not obtained, the of a workshop. tyre is too badly damaged. Seek pressure. Screw compressor air the assistance of a workshop. hose directly onto tyre valve and 18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compressor when doing this. compartment. Drain excess tyre pressure with the button over the pressure indicator. Do not run the compressor longer than 10 minutes. Vehicle care 175
Note Wheel changing ■ 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 therefore have this tyre replaced. tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 172. raised on the jack. If unusual noise is heard or the ■ Clean wheel nuts and thread with a compressor becomes hot, turn Make the following preparations and observe the following information: clean cloth before mounting the compressor off for at least wheel. 30 minutes. ■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and The built-in safety valve opens at a non-skid surface. The front wheels 9 Warning pressure of 7 bar. must be in the straight-ahead position. Note the expiry date of the kit. After Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel this date its sealing capability is no ■ Apply the parking brake and nut and wheel nut cone. longer guaranteed. Pay attention to engage first gear, reverse gear or storage information on sealant P. 1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a bottle. ■ Remove the spare wheel 3 177. screwdriver and remove. Pull off the wheel cover. Replace the used sealant bottle. ■ Never change more than one wheel Dispose of the bottle as prescribed at once. by applicable laws. ■ Use the jack only to change wheels The compressor and sealant can be in case of puncture, not for used from approx. -30 °C. seasonal winter or summer tyre The adapters supplied can be used change. to pump up other items e.g. ■ If the ground on which the vehicle footballs, air mattresses, inflatable is standing is soft, a solid board dinghies etc. They are located on the (max. 1 cm thick) should be placed underside of the compressor. To under the jack. remove, screw on compressor air ■ No people or animals may be in the hose and withdraw adapter. vehicle when it is jacked-up. 176 Vehicle care
2. Fold out the wheel wrench and 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel install ensuring that it locates cover with the tyre valve before securely and loosen each wheel installing. nut by half a turn. Install wheel nut caps. Install centre cap on alloy wheels. 11. Install vehicle jacking point cover on versions with sill panelling. 12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 177 and the vehicle tools 3 166. 13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut Attach wheel wrench and with the torque as soon as possible. jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the Have the defective tyre renewed or ground. repaired as soon as possible. 5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 3. Ensure the jack is correctly positioned under the relevant 6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel vehicle jacking point. 3 177. 4. Set the jack to the necessary 7. Screw on the wheel nuts. height. Position it directly below 8. Lower the vehicle and remove the jacking point in a manner that jack. prevents it from slipping. 9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten each nut in a crosswise sequence. Tightening torque is 125 Nm. Vehicle care 177
Jacking position for lifting Caution platform 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.
Front arm position of the lifting platform at the underbody.
Rear arm position of the lifting platform centrically under the recess Spare wheel of the sill. Some vehicles are equipped with a tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel. A spare wheel can be classified as a temporary spare wheel depending on The spare wheel is located in the load the size compared to the other compartment beneath the floor mounted wheels and country covering. It is secured with a wing nut. regulations. The spare wheel always has a steel rim. 178 Vehicle care
Stowing a damaged full size Temporary spare wheel wheel in the load compartment The spare wheel well is not designed Caution for other tyre sizes than the spare wheel. 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.
Only mount one temporary spare 2. Stick the loop end of the strap wheel. Do not drive faster than through the according lashing 80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not eye. use for a long period of time. 3. Stick the hook end of the strap If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the through the loop and pull it till the rear while towing another vehicle, loop is mounted to the lashing mount the temporary spare wheel in A damaged full size wheel must be eye. the front and the full size tyre in the stowed in the load compartment and 4. Leap the strap through the spokes rear. secured with a strap. Vehicle tools of the wheel as shown in the Tyre chains 3 171. 3 166. To secure the wheel: illustration. 1. Position the wheel on either side 5. Mount the hook end to the Directional tyres of the load compartment. opposite lashing eye. Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling 6. Tighten the strap. direction is indicated by a symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall. Vehicle care 179
The following applies to tyres fitted Jump starting ■ A discharged battery can already opposing the rolling direction: freeze at a temperature of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery before ■ Driveability may be affected. Have Do not start with a quick charger. the defective tyre renewed or connecting jump leads. A vehicle with a discharged battery repaired as soon as possible. ■ Wear eye protection and protective can be started using jump leads and clothing when handling a battery. ■ Drive particularly carefully on wet the battery of another vehicle. and snow-covered road surfaces. ■ Use a booster battery with the 9 Warning same voltage (12 Volts). Its capacity (Ah) must not be much Be extremely careful when starting less than that of the discharged with jump leads. Any deviation battery. from the following instructions can ■ Use jump leads with insulated lead to injuries or damage caused terminals and a cross section of at by battery explosion or damage to least 16 mm2 (25 mm2 for diesel the electrical systems of both engines). vehicles. ■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle. 9 Warning ■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers. Avoid contact of the battery with ■ Do not lean over the battery during eyes, skin, fabrics and painted jump starting. surfaces. The fluid contains sulphuric acid which can cause ■ Do not allow the terminals of one injuries and damage in the event lead to touch those of the other of direct contact. lead.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks. 180 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 ■ Apply the parking brake, 4. Connect the other end of the black the jump start. transmission in neutral, automatic lead to a vehicle grounding point, 5. Reverse above sequence exactly transmission in P. such as the engine block or an when removing leads. engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged battery as possible, however at least 60 cm. Route the leads so that they cannot catch on rotating parts in the engine compartment. To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump. 2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be Lead connection order: made for no longer than 1. Connect the red lead to the 15 seconds at an interval of positive terminal of the booster 1 minute. battery. 3. Allow both engines to idle for 2. Connect the other end of the red approx. 3 minutes with the leads lead to the positive terminal of the connected. discharged battery. Vehicle care 181
Towing Towing the vehicle with all- wheel drive system Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle with front wheel drive system If you need to have your vehicle towed, please use our service network or professional towing company.
Flat-bed equipment is the best method of towing the vehicle equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) system to avoid any damage. If flat- bed equipment is not available, use a towing dolly to tow the vehicle as illustrated below.
The best method is to have the vehicle transported using a recovery If towing by 2 wheels, lift the front vehicle. driving wheels and tow with the front tyres locked. 182 Vehicle care
Please observe the following Disengage cap by using a procedures when towing a vehicle: screwdriver and remove. ■ No passenger should remain in the The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle being towed. vehicle tools 3 166. ■ Release the parking brake of the towed vehicle and place the transmission gear in neutral. ■ Switch on the hazard warning lights. Towing the vehicle by using the towing eye Caution If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be If you tow the vehicle equipped temporarily towed by using the towing with the all wheel drive (AWD) eye. system while front or rear tyres are Screw in the towing eye as far as it will rolling on the road, the drive go until it stops in a horizontal system in the vehicle could be position. severely damaged. Never tow your vehicle with the front and rear Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow tyres on the road. rod – to the towing eye. The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the vehicle. Vehicle care 183
Switch on ignition to release steering The vehicle must be towed facing wheel lock and to permit operation of forward, not faster than 88km/h. In all brake lights, horn and windscreen other cases and when the wiper. transmission is defective, the front Transmission in neutral. axle must be raised off the ground. Switch on the hazard warning flashes Seek the assistance of a workshop. on both vehicles. After towing, unscrew the towing eye. Insert cap and close cap. Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Towing another vehicle Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal When the engine is not running, position. considerably more force is needed to The lashing eye at the rear brake and steer. underneath the vehicle must never be To prevent the entry of exhaust gases used as a towing eye. from the towing vehicle, switch on the Attach a tow rope – or even better a air recirculation and close the tow bar – to the towing eye. windows. The towing eye must only be used for Vehicle with automatic transmission: towing and not for recovering a Do not tow the vehicle using tow eye. vehicle. Towing with a tow rope could cause Disengage the cap by using a Switch on the hazard warning severe automatic transmission screwdriver and remove. flashers on both vehicles. damage. When towing vehicle with automatic transmission, use flat bed The towing eye is stowed with the 3 or wheel lift equipment. vehicle tools 166. 184 Vehicle care
Appearance care If using a vehicle wash, comply with Caution the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiper Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Exterior care and rear window wiper must be Excessive tractive force can switched off. Remove antenna and damage the vehicle. Locks external accessories such as roof The locks are lubricated at the factory racks etc. After towing, unscrew the towing eye. using a high quality lock cylinder grease. Use de-icing agent only when If you wash your vehicle by hand, Insert cap at the bottom and engage make sure that the insides of the cap. absolutely necessary, as this has a degreasing effect and impairs lock wheel housings are also thoroughly function. After using de-icing agent, rinsed out. have the locks regreased by a Clean edges and folds on opened workshop. doors and the bonnet as well as the areas they cover. Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is Caution exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly. Always use a cleaning agent with When using automatic vehicle a pH value of 4 to 9. washes, select a programme that Do not use cleaning agents on hot includes waxing. surfaces. Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, pollen and the like should be cleaned Have the door hinges of all doors off immediately, as they contain greased by a workshop. aggressive constituents which can Do not clean the engine compartment cause paint damage. with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner. Vehicle care 185
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the Windows and windscreen wiper Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use blades cleaner. separate leathers for painted and Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois Rims are painted and can be treated glass surfaces: remnants of wax on leather together with window cleaner with the same agents as the body. the windows will impair vision. and insect remover. Do not use hard objects to remove When cleaning the rear window, Paintwork damage spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on make sure the heating element inside Rectify minor paintwork damage with painted surfaces. is not damaged. a touch-up pen before rust forms. Have more extensive damage or rust Exterior lights For mechanical removal of ice, use a areas repaired by a workshop. Headlight and other light covers are sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the made of plastic. Do not use any scraper firmly against the glass so Underbody abrasive or caustic agents, do not use that no dirt can get under it and Some areas of the vehicle underbody an ice scraper, and do not clean them scratch the glass. have a PVC undercoating while other dry. Clean smearing wiper blades with a critical areas have a durable soft cloth and window cleaner. protective wax coating. Polishing and waxing After the underbody is washed, check Wax the vehicle regularly (at the Moonroof the underbody and have it waxed if latest when water no longer beads). Never clean with solvents or abrasive necessary. Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out. agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g. Bitumen/rubber materials could Polishing is necessary only if the paint paint cleaner, acetone-containing solutions etc.), acidic or highly damage the PVC coating. Have has become dull or if solid deposits underbody work carried out by a have become attached to it. alkaline media or abrasive pads. Do not apply wax or polishing agents to workshop. Paintwork polish with silicone forms a the middle part of the moonroof. Before and after winter, wash the protective film, making waxing underbody and have the protective unnecessary. Wheels and tyres wax coating checked. Plastic body parts must not be treated Do not use high-pressure jet with wax or polishing agents. cleaners. 186 Vehicle care
Liquid gas system Interior care Caution
9 Danger Interior and upholstery Close Velcro fasteners as open Only clean the vehicle interior, Velcro fasteners on clothing could Liquid gas is heavier than air and including the instrument panel fascia damage seat upholstery. can collect in sink points. and panelling, with a dry cloth or The same applies to clothing with interior cleaner. Take care when performing work sharp-edged objects, like zips or at the underbody in a pit. Clean the leather upholstery with belts or studded jeans. clear water and a soft cloth. In case of For painting work and when using a heavy soiling, use leather care. drying booth at a temperature above Plastic and rubber parts The instrument panel should only be 60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. removed. cleaned with the same cleaner as Clean fabric upholstery with a used to clean the body. Use interior Do not make any modifications to the vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove cleaner if necessary. Do not use any liquid gas system. stains with an upholstery cleaner. other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol Clothing fabrics may not be in particular. Do not use high- Towing equipment pressure jet cleaners. Do not clean the coupling ball bar with colourfast. This could cause visible a steam-jet or high-pressure jet discolourations, especially on light- cleaner. coloured upholstery. Removable stains and discolourations should be Rear carrier system cleaned as soon as possible. Clean the rear carrier system with a Clean seat belts with lukewarm water steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner or interior cleaner. at least once a year. Operate the rear carrier system periodically if not in regular use, in particular during winter. Service and maintenance 187
General information Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Service and 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 ...... 187 maintain the value of your vehicle, it Service display 3 76. Recommended fluids, lubricants is of vital importance that all and parts ...... 188 maintenance work is carried out at the International service intervals proper intervals as specified. Maintenance of your vehicle is The detailed, up-to-date service required every 15000 km or after schedule for your vehicle is available 1 year, whichever occurs first, unless at the workshop. otherwise indicated in the service Service display 3 76. display. The international service intervals are European service intervals valid for the countries which are not Maintenance of your vehicle is listed in the European service required every 30000 km or after intervals. 1 year, whichever occurs first, unless Service display 3 76. otherwise indicated in the service display. Confirmations The European service intervals are Confirmation of service is recorded in valid for the following countries: the Service and Warranty Booklet. Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia- The date and mileage is completed Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, with the stamp and signature of the Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, servicing workshop. Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, 188 Service and maintenance
Make sure that the Service and Recommended fluids, aging control, whereas viscosity Warranty Booklet is completed grade gives information on the oil's correctly as continuous proof of lubricants and parts thickness over a temperature range. service is essential if any warranty or Dexos is the newest engine oil quality goodwill claims are to be met, and is Recommended fluids and that provides optimum protection for also a benefit when selling the lubricants gasoline and diesel engines. If it is vehicle. Only use products that meet the unavailable, engine oils of other listed recommended specifications. qualities have to be used. Service interval with remaining Recommendations for gasoline engine oil life duration Damage resulting from the use of products not in line with these engines are also valid for The service interval is based on specifiations will not be covered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), several parameters depending on the warranty. Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and usage. Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines. The service display lets you know 9 Warning Select the appropriate engine oil when to change the engine oil. based on its quality and on the Service display 3 76. Operating materials are minimum ambient temperature hazardous and could be 3 192. poisonous. Handle with care. Pay attention to information given on Topping up engine oil the containers. Engine oils of different manufacturers and brands can be mixed as long as Engine oil they comply with the required engine oil quality and viscosity. Engine oil is identified by its quality and its viscosity. Quality is more Use of engine oil with only important than viscosity when ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is selecting which engine oil to use. The prohibited, since it can cause long- oil quality ensures e.g. engine term engine damage under certain cleanliness, wear protection and oil operating conditions. Service and maintenance 189
Select the appropriate engine oil Coolant and antifreeze Brake fluid should be stored in a based on its quality and on the Use only silicate-free long life coolant sealed container to avoid water minimum ambient temperature (LLC) antifreeze. absorption. 3 192. The system is factory filled with Ensure brake fluid does not become contaminated. Additional engine oil additives coolant designed for excellent The use of additional engine oil corrosion protection and frost additives could cause damage and protection down to approx. -28 °C. invalidate the warranty. This concentration should be maintained all year round. The use of Engine oil viscosity grades additional coolant additives that The SAE viscosity grade gives intend to give additional corrosion information of the thickness of the oil. protection or seal against minor leaks can cause function problems. Liability Multigrade oil is indicated by two for consequences resulting from the figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first use of additional coolant additives will figure, followed by a W, indicates the be rejected. low temperature viscosity and the second figure the high temperature Brake and clutch fluid viscosity. Only use high-performance brake Select the appropriate viscosity grade fluid approved for the vehicle, consult depending on the minimum ambient a workshop. temperature 3 192. Over time, brake fluid absorbs All of the recommended viscosity moisture which will reduce braking grades are suitable for high ambient effectiveness. The brake fluid should temperatures. therefore be replaced at the specified interval. 190 Technical data
Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Vehicle identification ...... 190 Number Vehicle data ...... 192
The identification plate is located on the front left door frame.
The Vehicle Identification Number is located in the engine compartment. Technical data 191
Information on identification label: 1 = Manufacturer 2 = Type approval number 3 = Vehicle Identification Number 4 = Permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg 5 = Permissible gross train weight in kg 6 = Maximum permissible front axle load in kg 7 = Maximum permissible rear axle load in kg 192 Technical data
Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 – – ✔ – dexos 2 ✔ ✔ – ✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. 1 litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 for topping up once between each oil change. Engine oil viscosity grades All European countries and Israel (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Ambient temperature Petrol and diesel engines down to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 below -25 °C SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 Technical data 193
International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 ✔ – – – dexos 2 – ✔ ✔ ✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below: All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) GM-LL-A-025 ✔ – ✔ – GM-LL-B-025 – ✔ – ✔ 194 Technical data
All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ACEA C3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ API SM ✔ – ✔ – API SN resource conserving ✔ – ✔ –
Engine oil viscosity grades All countries outside Europe (except Israel), including Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Ambient temperature Petrol and diesel engines down to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 below -25 °C SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 down to -20 °C SAE 10W-301) or SAE 10W-401)
1) Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended. Technical data 195
Engine data Sales designation 1.4 1.6 1.8 1.7 Engine identifier code A14NET A16XER A18XER A17DTS Number of cylinders 4 4 4 4 Piston displacement [cm3] 1364 1598 1796 1686 Engine power [kW] 103 85 103 96 at rpm 4900-6000 6200 6200 4000 Torque [Nm] 200 155 178 300 at rpm 1850-4900 4000 3800 2000-2500 Fuel type Petrol Petrol Petrol Diesel Octane rating RON recommended 95 95 95 possible 98 98 98 Oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 196 Technical data
Performance Engine A14NET A16XER A18XER A17DTS Maximum speed2) [km/h] Manual transmission 186 170 180 –3) Automatic transmission – – 180 –3)
2) 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. 3) Value was not available at time of printing. Technical data 197
Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14NET 1414/1425 – [kg] A16XER 1324/1335 – A18XER 1349/1360 1446/1457 A17DTS –4) –4)
Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14NET –/1534 – [kg] A16XER –/1444 – A18XER –/1461 –/1558 A17DTS –4) –4)
4) Value was not available at time of printing. 198 Technical data
Vehicle dimensions
Length [mm] 4278 Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1764 Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 2035 Height (without antenna) [mm] 1646 Length of load compartment floor [mm] 730 Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1449 Load compartment width [mm] 1001 Load compartment height [mm] 721 Wheelbase [mm] 2555 Turning circle diameter [m] 10.8 Technical data 199
Capacities Engine oil Engine A14NET A16XER A18XER A17DTS including Filter [l] 4.0 4.5 4.5 4.85-4.95 between MIN and MAX [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Fuel tank Engine A14NET A16XER A18XER A17DTS Petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] 53 53 53 52
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]) A14NET, 195/70 R16, 200/2.0 (29) 200/2.0 (29) 270/2.7 (39) 280/2.8 (41) 270/2.7 (39) 280/2.8 (41) A16XER 205/70 R16 215/55 R18 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 280/2.8 (41) 270/2.7 (39) 280/2.8 (41) 200 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]) A18XER 195/70 R16, 200/2.0 (29) 200/2.0 (29) – – 200/2.0 (29) 200/2.0 (29) 205/70 R16 215/55 R18 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) – – 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) A17DTS 195/70 R16, 220/2.2 (32) 220/2.2 (32) 270/2.7 (39) 280/2.8 (41) 270/2.7 (39) 280/2.8 (41) 205/70 R16 215/55 R18 240/2.4 (34) 240/2.4 (34) 270/2.7 (39) 280/2.8 (41) 270/2.7 (39) 280/2.8 (41) All Temporary spare 420/4.2 (61) 420/4.2 (61) – – 420/4.2 (61) 420/4.2 (61) wheel Technical data 201
Towing hitch installation dimensions 202 Customer information
Vehicle data recording ■ Vehicle reactions in particular Customer information driving situations (e.g. inflation of and privacy an airbag, activation of the stability regulation system) Vehicle data recording and pri‐ Event data recorders ■ Environmental conditions (e.g. vacy ...... 202 temperature) Data storage modules in the vehicle These data are exclusively technical and help identifying and correcting A large number of electronic errors as well as optimizing vehicle components of your vehicle contain functions. data storage modules temporarily or permanently storing technical data Motion profiles indicating travelled about the condition of the vehicle, routes cannot be created with these events and errors. In general, this data. technical information documents the If services are used (e.g. repair condition of parts, modules, systems works, service processes, warranty or the environment: cases, quality assurance), ■ Operating conditions of system employees of the service network components (e.g. filling levels) (manufacturer included) are able to read out this technical information ■ Status messages of the vehicle and from the event and error data storage its single components (e.g. number modules applying special diagnostic of wheel revolutions / rotational devices. If required, you will receive speed, deceleration, lateral further information at these acceleration) workshops. After an error has been ■ Dysfunctions and defects in corrected, the data are deleted from important system components the error storage module or they are constantly overwritten. Customer information 203
When using the vehicle, situations Radio Frequency may occur in which these technical data related to other information Identification (RFID) (accident report, damages on the RFID technology is used in some vehicle, witness statements etc.) may vehicles for functions such as tyre be associated with a specific person - pressure monitoring and ignition possibly, with the assistance of an system security. It is also used in expert. connection with conveniences such Additional functions contractually as radio remote controls for door agreed upon with the client (e.g. locking/unlocking and starting, and in- vehicle location in emergency cases) vehicle transmitters for garage door allow the transmission of particular openers. RFID technology in Opel vehicle data from the vehicle. vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Opel system containing personal information. 204
A Bicycle rack...... 54 Index Accessories and vehicle Bonnet ...... 149 modifications ...... 147 Bonnet open...... 84 Adaptive forward lighting ..... 84, 101 Brake and clutch fluid...... 188 Adjustable air vents ...... 112 Brake and clutch system ...... 81 Airbag and belt tensioners ...... 79 Brake assist ...... 127 Airbag deactivation ...... 44, 80 Brake fluid ...... 152 Airbag system ...... 42 Brakes ...... 125, 152 Air conditioning regular Breakdown...... 181 operation ...... 114 Bulb replacement ...... 155 Air conditioning system ...... 109 Air intake ...... 113 C Air vents...... 112 Capacities ...... 199 All-wheel drive ...... 125 Catalytic converter ...... 121 Antilock brake system ...... 125 Central locking system ...... 22 Antilock brake system (ABS) ...... 81 Centre console storage ...... 53 Anti-theft alarm system ...... 26 Centre high-mounted brake Anti-theft locking system ...... 25 light ...... 160 Appearance care...... 184 Changing tyre and wheel size ...171 Automatic anti-dazzle ...... 29 Charging system ...... 80 Automatic light control ...... 99 Child locks ...... 24 Automatic locking ...... 24 Child restraint installation Automatic transmission ...... 121 locations ...... 47 Auxiliary heater...... 112 Child restraints...... 45 Child restraint systems ...... 45 B Climate control ...... 16 Battery ...... 152 Climate control systems...... 108 Battery discharge protection ...... 107 Clock ...... 73 Battery voltage ...... 92 Code...... 90 Control indicators...... 77 205
Control of the vehicle ...... 115 Electronic Stability Control and Front fog lights ...... 104 Controls...... 69 Traction Control system...... 82 Front seats...... 35 Convex shape ...... 27 Electronic Stability Control off...... 82 Front turn signal lights ...... 158 Coolant and antifreeze...... 188 End-of-life vehicle recovery ...... 148 Fuel...... 142 Cruise control ...... 84, 129 Engine compartment fuse box ... 161 Fuel consumption - CO2- Cupholders ...... 52 Engine coolant ...... 150 Emissions ...... 144 Curtain airbag system ...... 44 Engine coolant temperature Fuel for diesel engines ...... 142 gauge ...... 76 Fuel for petrol engines ...... 142 D Engine data ...... 195 Fuel gauge ...... 76 Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4 Engine exhaust ...... 120 Fuses ...... 161 Delayed locking...... 23 Engine oil ...... 149, 188, 192 Descent control system ...... 81, 128 Engine oil pressure ...... 83 G Diesel fuel system bleeding ...... 154 Entry lighting ...... 106 Gauges...... 75 Diesel particle filter...... 82, 120 Event data recorders...... 202 General information ...... 145 Door open ...... 84 Exit lighting ...... 106 Glovebox ...... 52 Doors...... 25 Exterior care ...... 184 Glove box lighting...... 106 Driver assistance systems...... 129 Exterior light ...... 84 Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Driver Information Centre...... 85 Exterior lighting ...... 13, 99 Info-Display ...... 88 Driving characteristics and Exterior mirrors...... 27 towing tips ...... 145 H Driving hints...... 115 F Halogen headlights ...... 155 Fault ...... 123 Hand brake...... 125, 126 E First aid kit ...... 66 Hazard warning flashers ...... 103 Electric adjustment ...... 27 Fixed air vents ...... 113 Headlight flash ...... 100 Electrical system...... 161 Flex-Fix system...... 54 Headlight range adjustment ...... 100 Electronic climate control Fog light ...... 84 Headlights when driving abroad 101 system ...... 110 Fog lights ...... 157 Head restraint adjustment ...... 8 Electronic driving programmes ..123 Folding ...... 28 Head restraints ...... 34 Electronic Stability Control...... 128 Forward collision alert...... 132 Heated ...... 28 Front airbag system ...... 42 Heated rear window ...... 31 206
Heated steering wheel ...... 70 K O Heating ...... 38 Key, memorised settings...... 21 Object detection systems...... 134 Heating and ventilation system . 108 Keys ...... 20 Odometer ...... 75 High beam ...... 84, 100 Keys, locks...... 20 Oil, engine...... 188, 192 Hill start assist ...... 127 Outside temperature ...... 73 Horn ...... 14, 70 L Overrun cut-off ...... 117 Lane departure warning...... 81, 141 I Lashing eyes ...... 66 P Identification plate ...... 190 Lighting features...... 106 Parking ...... 18, 119 Ignition switch positions ...... 116 Light switch ...... 99 Parking assist ...... 134 Immobiliser ...... 27, 83 Load compartment ...... 25, 63 Parking brake ...... 126 Indicators...... 75 Load compartment cover ...... 65 Particulate filter...... 120 Information displays...... 85 Load compartment fuse box ...... 165 Performance ...... 196 Initial drive information...... 6 Loading information ...... 67 Performing work ...... 148 Instrument panel fuse box ...... 163 Low fuel ...... 83 Pollen filter ...... 113 Instrument panel illumination Power outlets ...... 74 control ...... 105 M Power steering...... 81 Instrument panel overview ...... 10 Malfunction indicator light ...... 80 Power windows ...... 30 Instrument panel storage...... 51 Manual anti-dazzle ...... 29 Preheating ...... 82 Interior care ...... 186 Manual mode ...... 123 Puncture...... 175 Interior lighting...... 105 Manual transmission ...... 124 Interior lights ...... 105, 160 Manual windows ...... 30 R Interior mirrors...... 29 Memorised settings...... 21 Radio Frequency Identification Interruption of power supply ...... 123 Mirror adjustment ...... 8 (RFID)...... 203 Introduction ...... 3 Misted light covers ...... 105 Radio remote control ...... 20 ISOFIX child restraint systems .... 50 Reading lights ...... 106 N Rear carrier system...... 54 J New vehicle running-in ...... 115 Rear floor storage cover ...... 65 Jump starting ...... 179 Number plate light ...... 160 Rear fog light ...... 84, 104 Rear view camera ...... 136 207
Rear window wiper/washer ...... 72 Stop-start system...... 117 Tyre chains ...... 171 Recommended fluids and Storage compartments...... 51 Tyre designations ...... 167 lubricants ...... 188, 192 Sunglasses storage ...... 53 Tyre pressure ...... 167 Refuelling ...... 143 Sunroof ...... 32 Tyre pressure monitoring Reversing lights ...... 104 Sunvisor lights ...... 106 system...... 83, 168 Ride control systems...... 127 Sun visors ...... 31 Tyre pressures ...... 199 Roof...... 32 Symbols ...... 4 Tyre repair kit ...... 172 Roof rack ...... 67 Tyres ...... 167 T S Tachometer ...... 75 U Seat adjustment ...... 6, 36 Tail lights ...... 158 Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 82, 134 Seat belt ...... 8 Three-point seat belt ...... 40 Underseat storage ...... 53 Seat belt reminder ...... 79 Tools ...... 166 Upholstery...... 186 Seat belts ...... 39 Top-tether fastening eyes ...... 50 Upshift...... 81 Seat position ...... 35 Towing...... 145, 181 Using this manual ...... 3 Selector lever ...... 122 Towing another vehicle ...... 183 Service ...... 114 Towing hitch installation V Service display ...... 76 dimensions ...... 201 Vehicle checks...... 148 Service information ...... 187 Towing the vehicle ...... 181 Vehicle data...... 192 Service vehicle soon ...... 80 Traction Control system ...... 127 Vehicle data recording and Side airbag system ...... 43 Traction Control system off...... 82 privacy...... 202 Side turn signal lights ...... 159 Traffic sign assistant...... 138 Vehicle detected ahead...... 84 Spare wheel ...... 177 Trailer towing ...... 145 Vehicle dimensions ...... 198 Speed limiter...... 131 Transmission ...... 17 Vehicle Identification Number .... 190 Speedometer ...... 75 Transmission display ...... 121 Vehicle jack...... 166 Starting and operating...... 115 Tread depth ...... 170 Vehicle messages ...... 90 Starting off ...... 17 Trip computer ...... 92 Vehicle personalisation ...... 95 Starting the engine ...... 116 Trip odometer ...... 75 Vehicle security...... 25 Steering wheel adjustment ...... 9, 69 Turn and lane-change signals ... 104 Vehicle specific data ...... 3 Steering wheel controls ...... 69 Turn signal ...... 79 Vehicle storage...... 147 208
Vehicle tools...... 166 Vehicle unlocking ...... 6 Vehicle weight ...... 197 Ventilation...... 108 W Warning chimes ...... 91 Warning lights...... 75 Warning triangle ...... 66 Washer and wiper systems ...... 15 Washer fluid ...... 151 Wheel changing ...... 175 Wheel covers ...... 171 Wheels and tyres ...... 167 Windows...... 29 Windscreen...... 29 Windscreen wiper/washer ...... 70 Winter tyres ...... 167 Wiper blade replacement ...... 154 X Xenon headlights ...... 157 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. Edition: June 2012, ADAM OPEL AG, Rüsselsheim. Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. KTA-2749-en 06/2012
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