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■ Open bonnet, close all doors and

lock the vehicle.

■ Disconnect the clamp from the

negative terminal of the vehicle

battery. Beware that all systems are

not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm

system.

website, where legally required. Only

entrust this work to an authorised

recycling centre.

Gas vehicles must be recycled by a

service centre authorised for gas

vehicles.

Vehicle checks

Performing work

Putting back into operation

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.

■ Check the engine oil level.

■ Check the coolant level.

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

■ Fit the number plate if necessary.

End-of-life vehicle

recovery

Information on end-of-life vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

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Engine oil

9 Danger

Check the engine oil manually on a

regular basis to prevent damage to

the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

The ignition system and Xenon

headlights use extremely high

voltage. Do not touch.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 266.

Bonnet

Opening

Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at

operating temperature and switched

off for at least 5 minutes.

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.

Move the safety catch sideways to the

left vehicle side and open the bonnet.

The bonnet is held open

automatically.

Air intake 3 150.

If the bonnet is opened during an

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

automatically for safety reasons.

Stop-start system 3 157.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

Closing

Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop

into the catch. Check that the bonnet

is engaged.

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When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

engine oil.

Different dipsticks are used

depending on engine variant.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Caution

We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out.

Capacities 3 286, Engine oil quality/

viscosity 3 266.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

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Automatic transmission fluid level

normally does not have to be

checked. To check the fluid level seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Automatic transmission

fluid

Caution

Engine coolant

Extremely small amounts of

contamination can cause

automatic transmission damage

and cause it to not work properly.

Do not allow contaminates to

contact the fluid side of the

reservoir cap or from entering the

reservoir.

The coolant provides freeze

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

northern countries with very low

temperatures the factory filled coolant

provides frost protection down to

approx. -37 °C.

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

low.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant level

Caution

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

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On another version the filling line

mark is inside the filler opening. To

check open the cap.

General

contaminates to contact the fluid

side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or

from entering the reservoir.

9 Warning

Additional cooling circuit for Turbo

engine

Coolant container is fixed at the air

cleaner housing.

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

To top up use a 1:1 mixture of

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Power steering fluid level normally

does not have to be checked. If an

unusual noise sounds during steering

or the power steering reacts

conspicuous seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Power steering fluid

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

low.

Caution

Extremely small amounts of

contamination can cause steering

system damage and cause it to not

work properly. Do not allow

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Washer fluid

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.

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 the MAX marks.

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of windscreen

washer fluid which contains

antifreeze.

9 Warning

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Brake and clutch fluid 3 266.

Caution

Vehicle battery

Vehicles without stop-start system

will be equipped with a lead acid

battery. Vehicles with stop-start

system will be equipped with an AGM

battery which is not a lead acid

battery.

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

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The vehicle battery is maintenance-

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

battery. Short-distance-driving and

frequent engine starts can discharge

the battery. Avoid the use of

off with a dummy cap, and the

ventilation in the vicinity of the

Replacing the vehicle battery

Note

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this paragraph may lead to

a temporary deactivation of the stop-

start system.

negative terminal must be opened.

Only use vehicle batteries that allow

the fuse box to be mounted above the

battery.

In vehicles with stop-start system, be

sure to have the AGM (Absorptive

Glass Mat) battery replaced with an

AGM battery again.

unnecessary electrical consumers.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

4 weeks can lead to vehicle battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.

The vehicle battery is covered.

Remove the cover to replace the

battery. Lift up the cover at the rear

and unlatch it at the front.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.

An AGM battery can be identified by

the label on the battery. We

recommend the use of an original

Opel battery.

When the battery is being replaced,

please ensure that there are no open

ventilation holes in the vicinity of the

positive terminal. If a ventilation hole

is open in this area, it must be closed

Battery discharge protection 3 136.

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Note

■ See the Owner’s Manual for further

information.

■ Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Warning label

Using an AGM battery different from

the original Opel battery might result

in a lower performance of the stop-

start system.

We recommend that you have the

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.

Diesel fuel system

bleeding

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

the ignition three times for

Stop-start system 3 157.

Charging the vehicle battery

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

engine for a maximum of

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

no less than 5 seconds. If the engine

fails to start, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

9 Warning

Meaning of symbols:

■ No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

■ Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed

14.6 volts when using a battery

charger. Otherwise the battery

might be damaged.

■ Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

Jump starting 3 256.

■ The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn injuries.

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Wiper blade on the rear window

Wiper blade replacement

Wiper blades on the windscreen

Disengage the wiper blade and

remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Lift the wiper arm. Press the two

catches on the arm, disengage the

wiper blade and remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Lift the wiper arm and open the

retaining clip.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

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