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Owner's Manual
Contents Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 21
Seats, restraints ........................... 34
Storage ........................................ 53
Instruments and controls ............. 72
Lighting ...................................... 109
Climate control ........................... 117
Driving and operating ................. 127
Vehicle care ............................... 164
Service and maintenance .......... 213
Technical data ........................... 216
Customer information ................ 229
Index .......................................... 236
2 Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data When this Owner's Manual refers to a ● The table of contents at the
workshop visit, we recommend your beginning of this manual and
Please enter your vehicle's data on Opel Service Partner. within each section shows where
the previous page to keep it easily the information is located.
accessible. This information is For gas vehicles we recommend an
available in the sections "Service and Opel Repairer authorised for ● The index will enable you to
maintenance" and "Technical data" servicing gas vehicles. search for specific information.
as well as on the identification plate. All Opel Service Partners provide ● This Owner's Manual depicts left-
first-class service at reasonable hand drive vehicles. Operation is
Introduction prices. Experienced mechanics similar for right-hand drive
Your vehicle is a designed trained by Opel work according to vehicles.
combination of advanced technology, specific Opel instructions. ● The Owner's Manual uses the
safety, environmental friendliness The customer literature pack should engine identifier code. The
and economy. always be kept ready to hand in the corresponding sales designation
This Owner's Manual provides you vehicle. and engineering code can be
with all the necessary information to found in the section "Technical
enable you to drive your vehicle Using this manual data".
safely and efficiently. ● This manual describes all options ● Directional data, e.g. left or right,
Make sure your passengers are and features available for this or front or back, always relate to
aware of the possible risk of accident model. Certain descriptions, the direction of travel.
and injury which may result from including those for display and ● Displays may not support your
improper use of the vehicle. menu functions, may not apply to specific language.
your vehicle due to model
You must always comply with the ● Display messages and interior
variant, country specifications,
specific laws and regulations of the labelling are written in bold
special equipment or
country that you are in. These laws letters.
accessories.
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual. ● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
4 Introduction
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
Longitudinal adjustment
Press release button, adjust height, Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
engage. buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
Head restraints 3 34.
body. The backrest must not be tilted housing in the desired direction.
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °). Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
To unfasten belt, press red button on 3 30.
belt buckle. Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
Seat position 3 35, Seat belts 3 30.
3 39, Airbag system 3 41.
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 29, ensure it is fully locked.
Electric adjustment 3 29, Folding Do not adjust the steering wheel
exterior mirrors 3 29. unless the vehicle is stationary and
Heated exterior mirrors 3 30. the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 41, Ignition
positions 3 128.
10 In brief
Exterior lighting Light switch with automatic light Headlight flash, high beam and
control low beam
Light switch
Windscreen wiper
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear ● Set air distribution control to l.
window and the wiper wipes a few The heating is operated by pressing ● Press V.
times. Ü.
● Set temperature control to
Rear window wiper/washer 3 76. Heated rear window 3 32. warmest level.
Heated exterior mirrors ● Set fan speed to highest level.
Pressing Ü also activates the heated ● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
exterior mirrors. ● Open side air vents as required
Heated exterior mirror 3 30. and direct them towards the door
windows.
Climate control system 3 117.
18 In brief
Press c. Close doors, load compartment and Locks or unlocks doors, the load
fuel filler flap. compartment and fuel filler flap from
inside the passenger compartment.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Fault in radio remote control Fault in central locking system
system
Unlocking
Unlocking Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The
passenger door 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 27.
Locking
Press e to lock.
Press inside locking knob of
Press c to unlock. passenger door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
Delayed door lock
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
Switch off engine and remove key Manually unlock the driver's door by and tailgate cannot be locked.
from the lock. Press e with at least turning the key in the lock. Switch on
one door opened and three chimes the ignition and press the central
will sound. When the last door is locking button c to unlock the
Automatic locking
closed, the vehicle will automatically passenger door, load compartment This security feature can be
lock all doors after five seconds and a and fuel filler flap. configured to automatically lock
feedback is given. After ten minutes, doors, load compartment and fuel
the vehicle will automatically lock all By switching on the ignition, the anti-
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
doors even if a door is still open. This theft locking system is deactivated.
is exceeded.
function may be activated or
Locking Additionally, it is configurable to
deactivated in the Info-Display.
Manually lock the driver's door by unlock the driver's door or both doors
Vehicle personalisation 3 101.
turning the key in the lock. after the ignition is switched off and
the ignition key is removed.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Settings can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Doors Closing
Parking position
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
Select the relevant exterior mirror by by pressing gently on the outer edge
turning the control to left (L) or right of the housing, e.g. when in a
(R). Then swivel the control to adjust confined parking situation.
the mirror.
30 Keys, doors and windows
9 Danger
Press both catches, pull the head Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
restraint upwards and remove. the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Pull the head restraint upwards and Place the head restraint in a net bag
let engage. To move downwards, and secure the underside of the bag
press the catch to release and push with Velcro fasteners to the load 9 Warning
the head restraint downwards. compartment floor. A suitable net bag
is available from your workshop. Never adjust seats while driving as
Removal of rear head restraint they could move uncontrollably.
E.g. when using a child restraint
system 3 47.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
36 Seats, restraints
● Sit with shoulders as far back Longitudinal adjustment
against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
● Sit with buttocks as far back
of the steering wheel while the
against the backrest as possible. Pull handle, slide seat, release
arm is fully extended and
Adjust the distance between the handle. Try to move the seat back and
shoulders on the backrest.
seat and the pedals so that legs forth to ensure that the seat is locked
are slightly angled when fully ● Adjust the steering wheel 3 73.
in place.
pressing the pedals. Slide the ● Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
front passenger seat as far back
as possible.
Seat adjustment
● Set seat height high enough to
have a clear field of vision on all Drive only with engaged seats and
sides and of all display backrests.
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
Seats, restraints 37
Backrest inclination Seat height Seat folding
Manual seats
The memory function allows the seat The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position after to engage in its original position after
folding. folding.
Do not operate backrest adjuster Do not operate backrest adjuster
handwheel when backrest is folded handwheel when backrest is folded
forwards. Remove seat belt from belt mount on forwards.
the backrest.
Caution Pull release lever located on the Heating
backrest, fold backrest forwards and
When seat height is in the highest
release lever. Slide seat forwards to
position, push head restraints
the stop.
down and fold up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards. To restore, slide the seat backwards
to the stop. Lift backrest to upright
position without operating the release
lever. Allow backrest to engage.
Seats, restraints 39
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
Seat belts Seat belts are designed to be used by
only one person at a time. Child
Activation is indicated by the LED in restraint system 3 47.
the button. Periodically check all parts of the belt
Pressing ß once more deactivates system for damage, pollution and
seat heating. proper functionality.
Seat heating is operational when Have damaged components
engine is running. replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners
During an Autostop seat heating is replaced by a workshop.
also operational.
Stop-start system 3 130. Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
The seat belts are locked during getting into the belt retractors.
heavy acceleration or deceleration of Seat belt reminder
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk Each seat is equipped with a seat belt
of injury is considerably reduced. reminder, indicated for driver seat as
control indicator X in the tachometer
9 Warning 3 86, for front passenger seat as
control indicator k in the centre
Fasten seat belt before each trip. console 3 84, and for rear seats by
In the event of an accident, people symbols X in the Driver Information
not wearing seat belts endanger Centre 3 91.
their fellow occupants and
themselves.
40 Seats, restraints
Belt force limiters modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
On the front seats, stress on the body the vehicle type approval.
is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision. Three-point seat belt
Belt pretensioners Fasten
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.
9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
pretensioners. objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your
Deployment of the belt pretensioners body.
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 87. 9 Warning
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
Triggered belt pretensioners must be The belt must not rest against hard
guide it untwisted across the body
replaced by a workshop. Belt or fragile objects in the pockets of
and insert the latch plate into the
pretensioners can only be triggered your clothing.
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
once.
while driving by pulling the shoulder
Note belt. Seat belt reminder X 3 86.
Do not affix or install accessories or Sport seat: Feed seat belt through
other objects that may interfere with belt mount on backrest when
the operation of the belt fastening seat belt.
pretensioners. Do not make any
Seats, restraints 41
Unfasten Using the seat belt while pregnant Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.
9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
To release belt, press red button on 9 Warning systems can be triggered in an
belt buckle. explosive manner.
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis Note
to prevent pressure on the The airbag systems and belt
abdomen. pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them
with other materials.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
42 Seats, restraints
necessary to have the steering sous peine d'infliger des
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of BLESSURES GRAVES, voire
the panelling, the door seals, MORTELLES à l'ENFANT.
handles and the seats replaced. ES: NUNCA utilice un sistema de
Do not make any modifications to retención infantil orientado hacia
the airbag system as this will atrás en un asiento protegido por un
invalidate the vehicle type approval. AIRBAG FRONTAL ACTIVO. Peligro
de MUERTE o LESIONES GRAVES
When the airbags inflate escaping hot
para el NIÑO.
gases may cause burns.
RU: ЗАПРЕЩАЕТСЯ
Fault устанавливать детское
удерживающее устройство лицом
If there is a fault in the airbag system,
EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing назад на сиденье автомобиля,
the control indicator v illuminates and
child restraint on a seat protected by оборудованном фронтальной
a message or a warning code
an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it; подушкой безопасности, если
appears in the Driver Information
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the ПОДУШКА НЕ ОТКЛЮЧЕНА! Это
Centre. The system is not
CHILD can occur. может привести к СМЕРТИ или
operational.
DE: Nach hinten gerichtete СЕРЬЕЗНЫМ ТРАВМАМ
Have the cause of the fault remedied РЕБЕНКА.
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz
by a workshop.
verwenden, der durch einen davor NL: Gebruik NOOIT een achterwaarts
Control indicator for airbag systems befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG gericht kinderzitje op een stoel met
3 87. geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder een ACTIEVE AIRBAG ervoor, om
SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES DODELIJK of ERNSTIG LETSEL van
Child restraint systems on front KINDES zur Folge haben kann. het KIND te voorkomen.
passenger seat with airbag
FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège DA: Brug ALDRIG en bagudvendt
systems d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un autostol på et forsæde med AKTIV
Warning according to ECE R94.02: siège protégé par un COUSSIN AIRBAG, BARNET kan komme i
GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant lui, LIVSFARE eller komme ALVORLIGT
TIL SKADE.
Seats, restraints 43
SV: Använd ALDRIG en bakåtvänd AIRBAG ATTIVO di fronte ad esso: на сидінні з УВІМКНЕНОЮ
barnstol på ett säte som skyddas med pericolo di MORTE o LESIONI ПОДУШКОЮ БЕЗПЕКИ, інакше це
en framförvarande AKTIV AIRBAG. GRAVI per il BAMBINO! може призвести до СМЕРТІ чи
DÖDSFALL eller ALLVARLIGA EL: ΠΟΤΕ μη χρησιμοποιείτε παιδικό СЕРЙОЗНОГО ТРАВМУВАННЯ
SKADOR kan drabba BARNET. κάθισμα ασφαλείας με φορά προς τα ДИТИНИ.
FI: ÄLÄ KOSKAAN sijoita taaksepäin πίσω σε κάθισμα που προστατεύεται HU: SOHA ne használjon hátrafelé
suunnattua lasten turvaistuinta από μετωπικό ΕΝΕΡΓΟ ΑΕΡΟΣΑΚΟ, néző biztonsági gyerekülést előlről
istuimelle, jonka edessä on διότι το παιδί μπορεί να υποστεί AKTÍV LÉGZSÁKKAL védett ülésen,
AKTIIVINEN TURVATYYNY, LAPSI ΘΑΝΑΣΙΜΟ ή ΣΟΒΑΡΟ mert a GYERMEK HALÁLÁT vagy
VOI KUOLLA tai VAMMAUTUA ΤΡΑΥΜΑΤΙΣΜΟ. KOMOLY SÉRÜLÉSÉT okozhatja.
VAKAVASTI. PL: NIE WOLNO montować fotelika HR: NIKADA nemojte koristiti sustav
NO: Bakovervendt dziecięcego zwróconego tyłem do zadržavanja za djecu okrenut prema
barnesikringsutstyr må ALDRI brukes kierunku jazdy na fotelu, przed natrag na sjedalu s AKTIVNIM
på et sete med AKTIV którym znajduje się WŁĄCZONA ZRAČNIM JASTUKOM ispred njega,
KOLLISJONSPUTE foran, da det kan PODUSZKA POWIETRZNA. to bi moglo dovesti do SMRTI ili
føre til at BARNET utsettes for Niezastosowanie się do tego OZBILJNJIH OZLJEDA za DIJETE.
LIVSFARE og fare for ALVORLIGE zalecenia może być przyczyną SL: NIKOLI ne nameščajte otroškega
SKADER. ŚMIERCI lub POWAŻNYCH varnostnega sedeža, obrnjenega v
PT: NUNCA use um sistema de OBRAŻEŃ u DZIECKA. nasprotni smeri vožnje, na sedež z
retenção para crianças voltado para TR: Arkaya bakan bir çocuk emniyet AKTIVNO ČELNO ZRAČNO
trás num banco protegido com um sistemini KESİNLİKLE önünde bir BLAZINO, saj pri tem obstaja
AIRBAG ACTIVO na frente do AKTİF HAVA YASTIĞI ile nevarnost RESNIH ali SMRTNIH
mesmo, poderá ocorrer a PERDA DE korunmakta olan bir koltukta POŠKODB za OTROKA.
VIDA ou FERIMENTOS GRAVES na kullanmayınız. ÇOCUK ÖLEBİLİR SR: NIKADA ne koristiti bezbednosni
CRIANÇA. veya AĞIR ŞEKİLDE sistem za decu u kome su deca
IT: Non usare mai un sistema di YARALANABİLİR. okrenuta unazad na sedištu sa
sicurezza per bambini rivolto UK: НІКОЛИ не використовуйте AKTIVNIM VAZDUŠNIM
all'indietro su un sedile protetto da систему безпеки для дітей, що
встановлюється обличчям назад,
44 Seats, restraints
JASTUKOM ispred sedišta zato što AIRBAGEM. Mohlo by dojít k MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li
DETE može da NASTRADA ili da se VÁŽNÉMU PORANĚNÍ nebo ÚMRTÍ jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit
TEŠKO POVREDI. DÍTĚTE. protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;
MK: НИКОГАШ не користете детско SK: NIKDY nepoužívajte detskú dan jista’ jikkawża l-MEWT jew
седиште свртено наназад на sedačku otočenú vzad na sedadle ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.
седиште заштитено со АКТИВНО chránenom AKTÍVNYM AIRBAGOM, Beyond the warning required by
ВОЗДУШНО ПЕРНИЧЕ пред него, pretože môže dôjsť k SMRTI alebo ECE R94.02, for safety reasons a
затоа што детето може ДА ЗАГИНЕ VÁŽNYM ZRANENIAM DIEŤAŤA. forward-facing child restraint system
или да биде ТЕШКО ПОВРЕДЕНО. LT: JOKIU BŪDU nemontuokite atgal must only be used subject to the
BG: НИКОГА не използвайте atgręžtos vaiko tvirtinimo sistemos instructions and restrictions in the
детска седалка, гледаща назад, sėdynėje, prieš kurią įrengta AKTYVI table 3 49.
върху седалка, която е защитена ORO PAGALVĖ, nes VAIKAS GALI The airbag label is located on both
чрез АКТИВНА ВЪЗДУШНА ŽŪTI arba RIMTAI SUSIŽALOTI. sides of the front passenger sun visor.
ВЪЗГЛАВНИЦА пред нея - може да LV: NEKĀDĀ GADĪJUMĀ Airbag deactivation 3 46.
се стигне до СМЪРТ или neizmantojiet uz aizmuguri vērstu
СЕРИОЗНО НАРАНЯВАНЕ на bērnu sēdeklīti sēdvietā, kas tiek
ДЕТЕТО. aizsargāta ar tās priekšā uzstādītu
Front airbag system
RO: Nu utilizaţi NICIODATĂ un scaun AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo The front airbag system consists of
pentru copil îndreptat spre partea din pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt one airbag in the steering wheel and
spate a maşinii pe un scaun protejat SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ. one in the instrument panel on the
de un AIRBAG ACTIV în faţa sa; ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole front passenger side. The location is
acest lucru poate duce la DECESUL suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille identified by the word AIRBAG.
sau VĂTĂMAREA GRAVĂ a ees on AKTIIVSE TURVAPADJAGA The front airbag system is triggered in
COPILULUI. kaitstud iste, sest see võib the event of a front-end impact of a
CS: NIKDY nepoužívejte dětský põhjustada LAPSE SURMA või certain severity. The ignition must be
zádržný systém instalovaný proti TÕSISE VIGASTUSE. switched on.
směru jízdy na sedadle, které je
chráněno před sedadlem AKTIVNÍM
Seats, restraints 45
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 Danger
If the control indicator V illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
Child restraints
ignition is switched on, the front Child restraint systems
Deactivate passenger airbag only passenger airbag system will inflate
in combination with the use of a in the event of a collision. We recommend the following Opel
child restraint system, subject to child restraint systems which are
the instructions and restrictions in If both control indicators are
tailored specifically to the vehicle:
the table 3 49. illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the ● Group 0, Group 0+
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal system is not discernible, therefore OPEL Baby cradle, with or
injury for a person occupying a no person is allowed to occupy the without ISOFIX base, for children
seat with a deactivated front front passenger seat. Contact a up to 13 kg.
passenger airbag. workshop immediately. ● Group I
Change status only when the vehicle FAIR G 0/1 S ISOFIX, for children
is stopped with the ignition off. from 9 kg to 13 kg in this group.
Status remains until the next change. OPEL Duo, for children from
Control indicator for airbag 13 kg to 18 kg in this group.
deactivation 3 87. ● Group II, Group III
OPEL Kid, OPEL Kidfix, TAKATA
MAXI 2/3 for children from 15 kg
up to 36 kg.
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child
restraint system.
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Always comply with local or national Suitable are restraint systems that
regulations. In some countries, the comply with valid UN ECE
use of child restraint systems is regulations. Check local laws and
forbidden on certain seats. regulations for mandatory use of child
restraint systems.
9 Danger Ensure that the child restraint system
to be installed is compatible with the
If using a rear-facing child restraint vehicle type.
system on the front passenger
Ensure that the mounting location of
seat, the airbag system for the
the child restraint system within the
front passenger seat must be
vehicle is correct, see following
deactivated. This also applies to
tables.
certain forward-facing child
restraint systems as indicated in Allow children to enter and exit the
the table 3 49. vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
Airbag deactivation 3 46. When the child restraint system is not
Airbag label 3 41. 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 affix 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 ensures that the child's accident must be replaced.
backbone, which is still very weak, is
under less strain in the event of an
accident.
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1 : if the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, adjust seat backrest inclination to a vertical
position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side. Move seat height adjustment in the uppermost position.
2 : remove rear head restraint when using child restraint systems in this group 3 34
* : move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system to one of the foremost adjustment positions
** : move the front passenger seat to the rearmost adjustment position. Move seat height adjustment to the uppermost
position and the headrest to the lowest position. Adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical
position to ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point
U : universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt
X : no child restraint system permitted in this weight class
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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system
Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear seats
Group 0: up to 10 kg E ISO/R1 X IL *
Group 0+: up to 13 kg E ISO/R1 X IL *
D ISO/R2 X X
C ISO/R3 X X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg D ISO/R2 X X
C ISO/R3 X X
B ISO/F2 X IL, IUF**
B1 ISO/F2X X IL, IUF**
A ISO/F3 X IL, IUF**
Group II: 15 to 25 kg X IL
Group III: 22 to 36 kg X IL
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
* : move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system to one of the foremost adjustment positions
** : remove respective rear head restraint when using child restraint systems in this size class 3 34
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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 18 kg
D – ISO/R2 : rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg
E – ISO/R1 : rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg
52 Seats, restraints
ISOFIX child restraint Remove rear head restraint before ISOFIX child restraint systems of
mounting a child restraint system, if universal category positions are
systems required 3 49. marked in the table by IUF.
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX Remove rear head restraint before
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle Top-tether fastening eyes mounting a child restraint system, if
required 3 49.
ISOFIX child restraint system The vehicle has two fastening eyes
positions are marked in the table by on the backside of the rear seats.
IL. Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.
Caution 9 Warning
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix If the rear carrier system is No-one should be in the extension
system) allows one bicycle to be extended and the vehicle is fully zone of the rear carrier system,
attached to an extendable carrier loaded, the chassis clearance will risk of injury.
integrated into the vehicle floor. It is be reduced.
possible to attach one further bicycle Drive carefully whenever the road
on an adapter. The transportation of has a strong inclination or when
other objects is not permitted. driving over a ramp, bump, etc.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 50 kg with attached adapter
and 30 kg without attached adapter.
This allows the attachment of an
56 Storage
Completely pull out the rear carrier Unfold number plate light
system until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push
in the rear carrier system without
pulling the release lever again.
9 Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects
to the rear carrier system if the
system has been correctly
engaged. If the rear carrier system
Pull release lever up. The system will not engage correctly, do not fit
disengages and travels quickly out of objects to the system and slide the
the bumper. system back. Seek the assistance Lift the number plate light and fold it
of a workshop. backwards.
Storage 57
Fold out tail lamps Swivel both tail lamps backwards as Lock the rear carrier system
far as they will go.
Fold out wheel recess
Swivel hinges of both tail lamps Remove strap and swivel both
backwards as far as they will go. clamping levers sideways as far as
they will go.
Remove strap and fold out the wheel
Otherwise safe functionality is not
recess.
guaranteed.
58 Storage
Assembling the bicycle rack Push down the rack (1) and turn Press button (1) and insert left part of
handle (2) backwards to engage. rack into the right part (2).
Attaching the adapter
When carrying two bicycles, the
adapter must be fixed before
attaching the first bicycle.
2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and 2. Attach the short mounting bracket
hold, then lower the adapter (2) at to the bicycle frame. Turn the
the rear. knob clockwise to fasten.
3. Release lever and check that the
adapter is engaged securely.
1. Rotate the pedals into position as
shown in the illustration and put
the bicycle on the wheel recess.
Make sure that the bicycle stands
centrally on the wheel recesses.
60 Storage
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 sideways.
2. Position the bicycles on the rear 5. Additionally, secure both bicycle
Attaching the second bicycle carrier system alternately aligned wheels of the rear bicycle to the
The attachment of a second bicycle is to the left and to the right. wheel recesses using the
similar to the attachment of the first 3. Align the rear bicycle to the front tensioning straps.
bicycle. Additionally, some steps bicycle. The wheel hubs of the It is recommended to attach a
must be considered: bicycles must not touch each warning sign at the rearmost bicycle,
1. Always rotate the pedals into an other. to increase visibility.
appropriate position before 4. Attach the rear bicycle with the
putting on the bicycle. Fold the rear carrier system
longer mounting bracket and the backwards
strap retainers as described for
The rear carrier system can be folded
the front bicycle. The mounting
backwards to gain access to the load
brackets should be fixed in
compartment.
parallel.
Storage 61
● Without attached adapter: Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anticlockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter
1. Fold in wheel recesses.
3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and Arrange mounting bracket as shown
hold. in the illustration.
Press button (1) and remove upper
4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and part of rack (2). Turn handle (1) sideways to
remove. disengage and lift the rack (2).
Swivel both clamping levers inwards First swivel tail lamps (1) forwards as
as far as they will go. Fasten strap. far as they will go.
Then swivel hinges (2) forwards as far
as they will go.
Horn
Clock
Illustration shows Colour-Info- Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter
Display. Graphic-Info Display the Set time submenu.
Uplevel-Display Press CONFIG to open the Settings Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to
menu. change the current value of the first
Scroll through the list and select the setting.
menu item Time Date to display the Press the MENU-TUNE knob to
respective submenu. confirm the set value.
The cursor then switches to the next
value. If all values are set, you are
automatically returned to the next
higher menu level.
78 Instruments and controls
Set date RDS clock synchronization
The RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the
time. RDS time synchronisation can
take a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off the
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter automatic time synchronisation.
the Set date submenu. To switch between the options On
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to and Off, repeatedly press the
change the current value of the first MENU-TUNE knob.
setting. Note
Colour-Info Display For a detailed description of menu
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to
confirm the set value. Press ; then select the Settings operation, refer to the Infotainment
screen button. manual.
The cursor then switches to the next
value. If all values are set, you are Select Time & date settings to display Set time format
automatically returned to the next the respective submenu. To select the desired time format, tap
higher menu level. on the screen buttons 12 h or 24 h.
Set time format Set date format
To switch between the available To select the desired date format, tap
options, repeatedly press the on the < and > screen buttons and
MENU-TUNE knob. choose between the available
options.
Set date format
To switch between the available
options, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.
Instruments and controls 79
Set time and date Power outlets Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 130.
Inductive charging
9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
To adjust the time and date settings, A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the pacemakers or other medical
tap on the H and I screen buttons. centre console. devices. If applicable, seek
medical advice before using the
RDS clock synchronization Do not exceed the maximum power inductive charging device.
The RDS signal of most VHF consumption of 120 watts.
transmitters automatically sets the With ignition off, the power outlet is
time. RDS time synchronisation can deactivated. Additionally, the power 9 Warning
take a few minutes. Some outlet is deactivated in the event of
transmitters do not send a correct low vehicle battery voltage. Remove any metal objects from
time signal. In such cases, it is the charging device before
Electrical accessories that are charging a mobile phone, as these
recommended to switch off the connected must comply with the
automatic time synchronisation. objects could become very hot.
electromagnetic compatibility
To activate or deactivate RDS clock requirements laid down in
synchronization, tap on the screen DIN VDE 40 839.
buttons On or Off.
80 Instruments and controls
The mobile phone must be smaller Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
than 8 cm in width and 15 cm in length off automatically once the element is
to fit into the charging device. glowing. Pull out lighter.
To charge a mobile phone:
1. Remove all objects from the Ashtrays
charging device.
2. Place the mobile phone with the Caution
display facing upwards on the
charging device. To be used only for ash and not for
combustible rubbish.
Cigarette lighter
To charge a device, the ignition must
be switched on.
LED status on the charging device:
● Illuminates green: mobile phone
is charging.
● Illuminates yellow: metall objects
have been detected in the
charging area. Remove objects
to allow charging.
PMA or Qi compatible mobile phones
can be charged inductively.
The portable ashtray can be placed in
A back cover with an integrated coil the cupholders.
(e.g. Samsung 4 and 5) or a jacket The cigarette lighter is located in the
(e.g. some iPhone models) may be centre console.
required to charge a mobile phone.
Instruments and controls 81
Speedometer
The bottom line displays the recorded Displays the engine speed.
distance in km. Drive in a low engine speed range for
each gear as much as possible.
Trip odometer
The top line displays the recorded Caution
distance since the last reset.
If the needle is in the red warning
To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn zone, the maximum permitted
signal lever for a few seconds engine speed is exceeded. Engine
Indicates vehicle speed. 3 91. at risk.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.
82 Instruments and controls
Fuel gauge Because of the fuel remaining in the LED illu‐ : liquid gas operation
tank, the top-up quantity may be less minates
than the specified tank capacity. LED : liquid gas tank is empty
flashes or failure in liquid gas
five system. A message is
Fuel selector times displayed in the Driver
and Information Centre.
extin‐
guishes
As soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 158.
Displays the level in the fuel tank.
The arrow indicates the vehicle side
where the fuel filler flap is located.
During liquid gas operation, the level
in the gas tank is displayed. Press LPG to switch between petrol
and liquid gas operation. The LED in
Control indicator Y illuminates if the the button shows the current
level in the tank is low. Refuel operating mode.
immediately if it flashes.
LED off : petrol operation
During liquid gas operation, the LED : checking conditions for
system automatically switches over to flashes fuel transition to liquid
petrol operation when gas tanks are gas operation.
empty 3 82. Illuminates if conditions
Never run the fuel tank dry. are fulfilled.
Instruments and controls 83
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 Uplevel-Display
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably. The remaining oil life duration is
displayed in percent in the Vehicle
Displays the coolant temperature. Midlevel-Display Information Menu on the Uplevel-
left area : engine operating The remaining engine oil life duration Display.
temperature not yet is displayed in percent beside the To display the remaining engine oil
reached control indicator I on the Midlevel- life duration use turn signal lever
central : normal operating Display. buttons:
area temperature
right area : temperature too high
84 Instruments and controls
Next service
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message 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 91.
Service information 3 213.
Antilock brake system EcoFlex drive assistant 3 91. Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow. Power steering Ultrasonic parking assist 3 147.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 110.
● trip odometer 1
● average consumption 1
● average speed 1 ● digital speed
● range
● instantaneous consumption
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel- and
Uplevel-Display.
Two Trip computer
Midlevel-Display may be available The information of two trip computer
with trip/fuel information menu. can be reset separately for odometer,
average consumption and average
Uplevel-Display speed, making it possible to display
different trip information.
● trip odometer 2
Instruments and controls 95
On vehicles with LPG engines: Y 3 90.
Average consumption is indicated for
the currently selected mode (LPG or Fuel range LPG version
petrol). Display of approximate fuel range
available with the remaining fuel in
Average speed each respective fuel tank of petrol and
Display of average speed. The LPG fuel, along with a total range of
measurement can be reset at any both fuel types together. Switch
time. between the mode by pressing
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few SET/CLR.
seconds on the respective page.
Instantaneous consumption
Digital speed Display of the instantaneous
Trip odometer Digital display of the instantaneous consumption.
Trip odometer displays the current speed. On vehicles with LPG engines:
distance since a certain reset. Instantaneous consumption is
Trip odometer counts up to a distance Fuel range indicated for the currently selected
of 2000 km and then restarts at 0. Range is calculated from current fuel mode; LPG or petrol.
tank level and current consumption.
Reset trip odometer by pressing ECO Information Menu s
The display shows average values.
SET/CLR for a few seconds on the
respective page. After refuelling, the range is updated Press MENU to select s in the top
automatically after a brief delay. line of the Display.
Average consumption When the fuel level in the tank is low, Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
Display of average consumption. The a message appears on the display. submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
measurement can be reset at any Y in the fuel gauge illuminates.
time and starts with a default value.
When the tank must be refuelled
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few immediately, a warning message
seconds on the respective page. pops-up on the display. Y in the fuel
gauge flashes.
96 Instruments and controls
Submenus are: ● Top consumers: List of top Colour-Info-Display
comfort consumers currently
switched on is displayed in Depending on the vehicle
descending order. Fuel saving configuration, the vehicle has a
potential is indicated. Colour-Info-Display with touchscreen
functionality.
The Colour-Info-Display with
touchscreen functionality indicates in
colour:
● time 3 77
● outside temperature 3 76
● date 3 77
● electronic climate control settings
● Shift indication: Current gear is 3 120
indicated inside an arrow. The
figure above recommends ● parking assist and advanced
upshifting for fuel saving parking assist instructions
reasons. ● Economy Trend: Displays the 3 147
Eco index display: The current average consumption ● Infotainment system, see
fuel consumption is indicated on development over a distance of description in the Infotainment
a segment display. For 50 km. Filled segments display manual
economical driving, adapt your the consumption in 5 km steps ● system messages
driving style to keep the filled and shows the effect of
topography or driving behaviour ● vehicle messages 3 98
segments within the Eco area.
The more segments are filled, the on fuel consumption. ● settings for vehicle
higher the fuel consumption. personalisation 3 101
Simultaneously the average The type of information and how it is
consumption value is indicated. displayed depends on the settings
made.
Instruments and controls 97
Selecting menus and settings Vehicle personalisation 3 101. ● Infotainment system, see
description in the Infotainment
Menus and settings are selected via manual
the touch screen display. Graphic-Info-Display
● settings for vehicle
Depending on the vehicle
personalisation 3 101
configuration, the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display. Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via
the display.
Turn and lane-change Switch the turn signal off manually by Parking lights
moving the lever to its original
signals position.
Reversing lights Interior lighting Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is Instrument panel
selected. illumination control Interior lights
Front courtesy light
Misted light covers
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
The inside of the light housing may
the courtesy light automatically
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold
switches on then off after a delay.
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.
Turn left rotary knob to decrease or Turn right rotary knob for desired
increase fan speed. The fan speed is adjustment. Setting is indicated in the
indicated in the Info-Display. Info-Display.
Press n to switch on cooling. The
Turning knob to $: fan and cooling K : to foot well and windscreen LED in the button illuminates to
are switched off. 9 : to windscreen, front door
indicate activation. Cooling is only
To return to automatic mode: Press windows and foot well functional when the engine is running
AUTO. s : to windscreen and front door and climate control fan is switched on.
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to Press n again to switch off cooling.
help preventing windows from The air conditioning system cools and
fogging) dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
M : to head area via adjustable air outside temperature is slightly above
vents the freezing point. Therefore
L : to head area and foot well condensation may form and drip from
under the vehicle.
124 Climate control
If no cooling or drying is required, Air recirculation mode 4 compartment air deteriorates,
switch off the cooling system for fuel which may cause the vehicle
saving reasons. occupants to feel drowsy.
When the cooling system is switched
off, no engine restart will be In warm and very humid ambient air
requested by the climate control conditions, the windscreen may mist
system during an Autostop. up from outside, when cold air is
Exception: defrost system is activated directed to it. If windscreen mists up
and outside temperature above 0 °C from outside, activate windscreen
requests a restart. wiper and deactivate s.
Stop-start system 3 130.
Basic settings
The status of cooling operation is
indicated in the Info-Display. Some settings can be changed in the
Activation or deactivation of cooling Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
operation after engine start can be 3 101.
mode. The LED in the button
changed in the Info-Display. Vehicle illuminates to indicate activation.
personalisation 3 101. Press 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
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.
The quality of the passenger
Climate control 125
9 Warning
The air intake in front of the
Do not attach any objects to the windscreen in the engine
Adjust the air amount at the vent slats of the air vents. Risk of compartment must be kept clear to
outlet by turning the adjuster wheel. damage and injury in case of an allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
The vent is closed when the adjuster accident. dirt or snow.
wheel is turned close to the left or
right. Fixed air vents Pollen filter
Additional air vents are located The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
beneath the windscreen and door pollen and spores from the air
windows and in the foot wells. entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
126 Climate control
Service
For optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and
evaporator drainage
● performance check
Note
Refrigerant R-134a contains
fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Driving and operating 127
Starting the engine Before restarting or to switch off the Possible reasons for a non-starting
engine, turn the key back to position engine:
0. ● clutch pedal is not operated
During an Autostop, the engine can (manual transmission).
be started by depressing the clutch ● brake pedal not operated
pedal. (manual transmission
automated).
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures ● timeout occurred.
Selector lever
In automatic mode, the driving
programme is indicated by D in the
Driver Information Centre.
In manual mode, M and the number
of the selected gear is indicated.
R indicates reverse gear.
N indicates neutral.
9 Warning
The driver bears full responsibility
for the parking manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area when driving backwards or The system has six ultrasonic parking
forwards while using parking sensors in both the rear and front
The system automatically switches assist system. bumper.
off when reverse gear is disengaged.
It uses two different acoustic warning
Manual deactivation is also possible The front-rear parking assist
signals for the front and rear
by pressing the parking assist button measures the distance between the
monitoring areas, each with a
r. vehicle and obstacles in front and
different tone frequency.
In both cases the LED in the button behind the vehicle. It informs and
warns the driver via acoustic signals Front-rear parking assist is always
extinguishes. combined with advanced parking
and display indication.
Fault assist, see "Advanced parking assist"
section below.
In the event of a fault or if the system
does not work temporarily, e.g.
because of high external noise level
or other interference factors, the LED
in the button flashes for three
seconds and then extinguishes.
Driving and operating 149
Parking assist button D and Button logic operates the systems by ● If a forward gear or neutral is
operation logic pressing D as follows: selected, a brief press activates
● If only front-rear parking assist is or deactivates only front parking
active, a brief press deactivates assist.
front-rear parking assist. ● If reverse gear is selected, a brief
● If only front-rear parking assist is press activates or deactivates
active, a long press activates front and rear parking assist.
advanced parking assist. Activation
● If only advanced parking assist is The system is activated automatically
active and the system is in at a speed up to 11 km/h.
parking slot searching mode, a
An illuminated LED in the parking
brief press activates front-rear
assist button D indicates that the
parking assist.
system is ready to operate.
● If only advanced parking assist is
Front-rear parking assist and active and the system is in park If D is switched off within an ignition
advanced parking assist both use the guiding mode, a brief press cycle, the front parking assist is
same button for activation and deactivates advanced parking deactivated. If vehicle speed has
deactivation: assist. exceeded 25 km/h beforehand,
parking assist will be reactivated
A brief press of D activates or ● If advanced parking assist is when speed drops below 11 km/h.
deactivates the parking assist. active, a long press deactivates
advanced parking assist and When the system is deactivated, the
A long press of D (approx. LED in the button extinguishes and
one second) activates or deactivates front-rear parking assist.
Park Assist Off pops-up in the Driver
the advanced parking assist, see Information Centre.
separate description.
Indication
The system warns the driver with
acoustic signals against potentially
hazardous obstacles in front of the
150 Driving and operating
vehicle in a distance range up to 80
cm and against potentially hazardous
obstacles behind the vehicle in a
distance range up to 1.5 metres.
Depending on which side of the
vehicle is closer to an obstacle, you
will hear acoustic warning signals in
the vehicle on the respective side.
The interval between the sounds
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets
closer to that obstacle. When the
distance is less than approx. 30 cm,
the sound is continuous. The distance to a front and rear The distance to obstacles is shown on
Additionally, the distance to obstacles obstacle is displayed by changing the Colour-Info-Display by coloured
is shown in the Driver Information distance lines in the Driver zones in front of or behind the vehicle
Centre with Uplevel display 3 91 or, Information Centre. 3 96.
depending on the version, on the The distance indication can be
Colour-Info-Display 3 96. Deactivation
inhibited by vehicle messages with a
higher priority. After dismissing the The system is deactivated
message distance indication appears automatically when vehicle speed
again. exceeds 11 km/h.
Manual deactivation is also possible
by pressing the parking assist button
D.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button extinguishes and
and, if manual deactivated,Park
Assist Off pops-up in the Driver
Information Centre.
Driving and operating 151
After a manual deactivation, the front- Always check the surrounding
rear parking assist is activated again area in all directions when using
if D is pressed. the advanced parking assist.
The complete system can be
manually deactivated in the vehicle The advanced parking assist
personalisation menu in the measures a suitable parking slot
Info-Display. It remains deactivated while passing, calculates the
during the ignition cycle or until trajectory and automatically steers
activation in personalisation menu the vehicle into a parallel or
again. Vehicle personalisation 3 101. perpendicular parking slot.
Fault Instructions are given in the Driver
Information Centre 3 91 or,
In the event of a fault or if the system Advanced parking assist is always
depending on the version, on the
does not work temporarily, e.g. combined with front-rear parking
Colour-Info-Display 3 96, supported
because of high external noise level assist, see previous section. Both
by acoustic signals.
or other interference factors, a systems use the same sensors in the
message pops-up in the Driver The driver must control acceleration,
front and rear bumper.
Information Centre. braking and gearshifting, while
steering is done automatically. Button D and operation logic
Vehicle messages 3 98.
Advanced parking assist can only be Advanced parking assist and front-
Advanced parking assist activated when driving forwards. rear parking assist both use the same
button for activation and deactivation:
9 Warning A brief press of D activates or
deactivates the parking assist.
The driver bears full responsibility
for accepting the parking slot A long press of D (approx.
suggested by the system and the one second) activates or deactivates
parking manoeuvre. the advanced parking assist, see
separate description below.
152 Driving and operating
Button logic operates the systems by ● If forward gear or neutral is The system can only be activated at
pressing D as follows: selected, a brief press activates a speed up to 30 km/h and the system
● If only front-rear parking assist is or deactivates front parking searches for a parking slot at a speed
active, a brief press deactivates assist. up to 30 km/h.
front-rear parking assist. ● If reverse gear is selected, a brief The maximum allowed parallel
● If only front-rear parking assist is press activates or deactivates distance between the vehicle and a
active, a long press activates front and rear parking assist. row of parked cars is 1.8 metres for
advanced parking assist. parallel parking and 2.5 metres for
Activation perpendicular parking.
● If only advanced parking assist is
active and the system is in Functionality
parking slot searching mode, a Parking slot searching mode
brief press activates front-rear Indication in the Driver Information
parking assist. Centre
● If only advanced parking assist is
active and the system is in park
guiding mode, a brief press
deactivates advanced parking
assist.
● If advanced parking assist is
active, a long press deactivates
advanced parking assist and
front-rear parking assist. When searching for a parking slot, the
system is ready to operate with a long
press of D.
The system recognises and
memorises ten metres for parallel
parking slots or six metres for
perpendicular parking slots in the
parking assist mode.
Driving and operating 153
Select parallel or perpendicular
parking slot by tapping the respective
icon on the display.
Select parking side by tapping the
respective icon on the display.
9 Warning
Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,
The liquid gas tank should only be Norway, Spain, United Kingdom
filled to 80% capacity, for safety
reasons.
Fuel consumption - CO2- The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between
Emissions different vehicle variants and must
The fuel consumption (combined) of not be taken as a guarantee for the
the model Opel Adam is within a actual fuel consumption of a
range of 6.7 to 4.3 l/100 km. particular vehicle. Additional
The CO2 emission (combined) is equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
within a range of 139 to 99 g/km. consumption and CO2 figures.
For the values specific for your Furthermore, fuel consumption is
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of dependent on personal driving style
Conformity provided with your vehicle as well as road and traffic conditions.
or other national registration
DISH adapter: Austria, Bosnia- documents.
Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, General information
France, Greece, Hungary, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, The official fuel consumption and
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, specific CO2 emission figures quoted
Slovakia, Slovenia,Sweden, relate to the EU base model with
Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO2
Fuel filler cap emission data are determined
Only use genuine fuel filler caps. according to regulation R (EC)
No. 715/2007 (in the latest applicable
version), taking into consideration the
vehicle weight in running order, as
specified by the regulation.
164 Vehicle care
Caution
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well End-of-life vehicle recovery
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle Information on end-of-life vehicle
When transporting the vehicle on from rolling. recovery centres and the recycling of
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the end-of-life vehicles is available on our
mud flaps might be damaged. ● Do not apply the parking brake. website. Only entrust this work to an
● Open the bonnet, close all doors authorised recycling centre.
Vehicle storage and lock the vehicle. Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
● Disconnect the clamp from the service centre authorised for gas
Storage for a long period of time negative terminal of the vehicle vehicles.
If the vehicle is to be stored for several battery. Beware that all systems
months: are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine Putting back into operation
compartment and underbody When the vehicle is to be put back into
checked. operation:
● Clean and preserve the rubber ● Connect the clamp to the
seals. negative terminal of the vehicle
● Fill up fuel tank completely. battery. Activate the electronics
● Change the engine oil. of the power windows.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check tyre pressure.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and ● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
corrosion protection. ● Check the engine oil level.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value ● Check the coolant level.
specified for full load. ● Fit the number plate if necessary.
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Bonnet
Opening
9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off. Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Batteries do not belong in household
Washer fluid 3 214. waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Brakes
Laying up the vehicle for more than
In the event of minimum thickness of four weeks can lead to vehicle battery
the brake lining, a squealing noise The brake fluid level must be between discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
sounds during braking. the MIN and MAX marks. the negative terminal of the vehicle
Continued driving is possible but If fluid level is below MIN seek the battery.
have the brake lining replaced as assistance of a workshop. Ensure the ignition is switched off
soon as possible. Brake and clutch fluid 3 214. before connecting or disconnecting
Once new brake linings are installed, the vehicle battery.
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys. Vehicle battery Battery discharge protection 3 116.
The vehicle battery is maintenance- Disconnecting the battery
free provided that the driving profile
Brake fluid allows sufficient charging of the If the vehicle's battery is to be
battery. Short-distance-driving and disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
9 Warning frequent engine starts can discharge work), the alarm siren must be
the vehicle battery. Avoid the use of deactivated as follows: Switch the
Brake fluid is poisonous and unnecessary electrical consumers. ignition on then off, then disconnect
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, the vehicle's battery within
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces. 15 seconds.
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Replacing the vehicle battery Charging the vehicle battery
Note
Any deviation from the instructions 9 Warning
given in this section may lead to
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 vehicle battery is being volts when using a battery
replaced, please ensure that there charger. Otherwise the battery
are no open ventilation holes in the might be damaged.
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it Jump starting 3 205.
must be closed off with a dummy cap,
An AGM battery can be identified by
and the 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 vehicle
battery. Note
Using an AGM vehicle battery
In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive different from the original Opel
Glass Mat) battery, make sure to vehicle battery may result in a lower
have the battery replaced with performance.
another AGM battery.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 130.
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Meaning of symbols: Wiper blade replacement Wiper blade on the rear window
● No sparks, naked flames or
smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive
gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of
the reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains
sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's manual for
further information. Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade
raised position, press button to as shown in illustration and remove.
● Explosive gas may be present in
the vicinity of the battery. disengage the wiper blade and Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
remove. to the wiper arm and push until it
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled engages.
to the wiper arm and push until it Lower wiper arm carefully.
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
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Bulb replacement
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.
Low beam outer bulb (1). 2. Press the clip to disengage bulb
Bulb check holder. Withdraw the bulb holder
High beam inner bulb (2).
After a bulb replacement switch on from the reflector.
the ignition, operate and check the Low beam (1)
lights.
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and
remove it.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket 3. Disengage and remove the bulb
by pulling. socket by turning anticlockwise.
3. Replace and insert new bulb into 1. Undo screw and remove cover.
socket.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the
headlamp housing and turn
clockwise.
Sidelight/Daytime running light
with LEDs
Sidelights and daytime running lights
consist of LEDs which cannot be
changed. Consult a workshop in case
of a defective LED.
4. Remove bulb by turning
2. Undo screw and remove light anticlockwise slightly and
assembly from the bumper. withdrawing. Replace the bulb.
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5. Insert the bulb socket into the
assembly and turn clockwise.
6. Attach light assembly into the
bumper and fix with the screw.
7. Insert cover into the bumper and
fix with the screw.
Adam Rocks
2. Remove the cover by pulling with 4. Disengage and remove the bulb
fingers at the marked positions, socket by turning anticlockwise.
see arrows in the illustration.
Tail lights
Versions with subwoofer box
Remove the load compartment floor
cover. On right side also remove the
tool box to gain access to the cover 1. Release the cover on the 3. Carefully withdraw the light
3 67. respective side and remove. assembly from the recesses and
remove.
Versions with storage box
Remove storage box to gain access
to the cover 3 65.
3. Disengage and remove the bulb 2. Undo both screws and remove
socket by turning anticlockwise. light assembly from the bumper.
Interior lights
Courtesy light, reading lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
2. Remove lamp downwards, taking
care not to pull on the cable. Load compartment light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Dome light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
No. Circuit
1 ABS pump
2 Front wiper
3 Blower
4 Instrument panel
5 –
6 –
7 Electrical vacuum pump
The fuse box is behind the light switch
8 Cooling fan low in the instrument panel.
9 Cooling fan high Hold the handle, then pull and fold
down the light switch.
10 Cooling fan/Electrical vacuum
pump Right-hand drive vehicles
11 Starter
No. Circuit
1 –
2 –
3 Power windows
4 Voltage transformer
5 Body control module 1
6 Body control module 2
7 Body control module 3
The fuse box is located behind a
cover in the glovebox. Open the 8 Body control module 4
glovebox, then open the cover and 9 Body control module 5
fold it down.
10 Body control module 6
11 Body control module 7
12 Body control module 8
13 –
14 Tailgate
15 Diagnostic connector
16 Data link connection
17 Ignition
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On versions with rear carrier system On version with storage box, the
or liquid gas engine, the tools are suitcase with the tools, the towing eye
located together with the towing eye and the tyre repair kit is located in a
and tyre repair kit in a suitcase, fixed chamber of the box in the load
with a strap at the left sidewall in the compartment 3 65.
load compartment.
Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre pressure
condition and does not replace
regular tyre maintenance by the Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
driver. tyre pressure monitoring system.
System status and pressure warnings
All wheels must be equipped with Press MENU to select the Vehicle are displayed by a message with the
pressure sensors and the tyres must Information MenuX. corresponding tyre flashing in the
have the prescribed pressure. Driver Information Centre.
Note The system considers the tyre
In countries where the tyre pressure temperature for the warnings.
monitoring system is legally Temperature dependency 3 188.
required, the use of wheels without
pressure sensors will invalidate the
vehicle type approval.
The current tyre pressures can be
shown in the Vehicle Information
Menu in the Driver Information
Centre.
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If w illuminates at lower temperatures Each time the tyres are replaced, tyre
and extinguishes after some driving, pressure monitoring system sensors
this could be an indicator for must be dismounted and serviced.
approaching a low tyre pressure For the screwed sensor; replace
condition. Check tyre pressure. valve core and sealing ring. For the
Vehicle messages 3 98. clipped sensor; replace complete
valve stem.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced
or increased, switch off ignition. Vehicle loading status
Only mount wheels with pressure Adjust tyre pressure to load condition
sensors, otherwise the tyre pressure according to the tyre information label
will not be displayed and w or tyre pressure chart 3 227, and
illuminates continuously. select the appropriate setting in the
A detected low tyre pressure
condition is indicated by the control A spare wheel or temporary spare menu Tyre Load in the Driver
indicator w 3 90. wheel is not equipped with pressure Information Centre, Vehicle
sensors. The tyre pressure Information Menu 3 91. This setting is
If w illuminates, stop as soon as monitoring system is not operational the reference for the tyre pressure
possible and inflate the tyres as for these tyres. Control indicator w warnings.
recommended 3 227. illuminates. For the further three The Tyre Load menu only appears if
If w flashes for 60-90 seconds then tyres, the system remains the vehicle is at a standstill and the
illuminates continuously, there is a operational. parking brake is applied. On vehicles
fault in the system. Consult a The use of commercially-available with automatic transmission the
workshop. liquid tyre repair kits can impair the selector lever has to be in P.
After inflating, some driving may be function of the system. Factory-
required to update the tyre pressure approved repair kits can be used.
values in the Driver Information Operating electronic devices or being
Centre. During this time w may close to facilities using similar wave
illuminate. frequencies could disrupt the tyre
pressure monitoring system.
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matching process should also be and hold brake pedal. Move and
performed after replacing a spare tyre hold the selector lever for five
with a road tyre containing the TPMS seconds in position N until P is
sensor. displayed in the Driver
The malfunction light w and the Information Centre. P indicates
warning message or code should go that the sensor matching process
off at the next ignition cycle. The can be started.
sensors are matched to the wheel On vehicles with manual
positions, using a relearn tool, in the transmission: select neutral.
following order: left side front wheel, 4. Use MENU on the turn signal
right side front wheel, right side rear lever to select the Vehicle
wheel and left side rear wheel. The Information Menu in the Driver
Select: turn signal light at the current active Information Centre.
position is illuminated until sensor is
● Light for comfort pressure up to matched. 5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to
3 people. the tyre pressure menu.
Consult a workshop for service. There
● Eco for Eco pressure up to are two minutes to match the first 6. Press SET/CLR to begin the
3 people. wheel position, and five minutes sensor matching process. A
● Max for full loading. overall to match all four wheel message requesting acceptance
positions. If it takes longer, the of the process should be
Tyre pressure sensor matching matching process stops and must be displayed.
process restarted. 7. Press SET/CLR again to confirm
The tyre pressure sensor matching the selection. The horn sounds
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
process is: twice to indicate that the receiver
identification code. The identification
is in relearn mode.
code must be matched to a new tyre/ 1. Apply the parking brake.
wheel position after rotating the tyres 8. Start with the left side front wheel.
2. Turn the ignition on.
or exchanging the complete wheel set 9. Place the relearn tool against the
and if one or more TPMS sensors 3. On vehicles with manual tyre sidewall, near the valve stem.
were replaced. The TPMS sensor transmission automated: Press Then press the button to activate
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the tyre pressure sensor. A horn Tread depth indicators (TWI). Their position is
chirp confirms that the sensor indicated by markings on the
identification code has been Check tread depth at regular sidewall.
matched to this wheel position. intervals.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
10. Proceed to the right side front Tyres should be replaced for safety We recommend tyre replacement
wheel, and repeat the procedure reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm every 6 years.
in Step 9. (4 mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons it is recommended
11. Proceed to the right side rear
that the tread depth of the tyres on Changing tyre and wheel
wheel, and repeat the procedure
in Step 9. one axle should not vary by more than size
2 mm. If tyres of a different size than those
12. Proceed to the left side rear
fitted at the factory are used, it may be
wheel, and repeat the procedure
necessary to reprogramme the
in Step 9. The horn sounds twice
speedometer as well as the nominal
to indicate that the sensor
tyre pressure and to make other
identification code has been
vehicle modifications.
matched to the left side rear
wheel, and the tyre pressure After converting to a different tyre
sensor matching process is no size, have the label with tyre
longer active. pressures replaced.
13. Turn off the ignition.
Caution
14. Set all four tyres to the
recommended air pressure level When converting to wheels with
as indicated on the tyre 14'', the ground clearance will be
information label. The legally permissible minimum
reduced. This must be considered
15. Ensure the tyre loading status is tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
when passing over obstacles.
set according to the selected reached when the tread has worn
pressure 3 91. down as far as one of the tread wear
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Steel wheels: When using locking Tyre chains are only permitted on
9 Warning wheel bolts, do not attach wheel tyres of size 175/70 R 14,
covers. 185/70 R 14, 185/60 R 15,
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels 185/65 R 15 and 195/55 R 16.
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type Tyre chains Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres
approval. of size 215/45 R 17 and 225/35 R 18.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted
Wheel covers on the temporary spare wheel.
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective Tyre repair kit
vehicle and comply with all of the Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
relevant wheel and tyre combination repaired with the tyre repair kit.
requirements must be used. Do not remove foreign bodies from
If the wheel covers and tyres used are the tyres.
not factory approved, the tyres must Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
not have a rim protection ridge. is at the tyre's sidewall cannot be
Wheel covers must not impair brake repaired with the tyre repair kit.
cooling. Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
9 Warning
9 Warning Always use fine mesh chains that add
no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel and the inboard sides (including chain Do not use for a lengthy period.
covers could lead to sudden lock).
pressure loss and thereby Steering and handling may be
accidents. 9 Warning affected.
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
compartment. tyre.
2. Remove the compressor. 7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre
valve.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to 8. The switch on the compressor
the connection on the sealant must be set to J.
bottle.
9. Connect the compressor plug to
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the the power outlet or cigarette
retainer on the compressor. lighter socket.
Set the compressor near the tyre To avoid discharging the battery,
in such a way that the sealant we recommend running the
bottle is upright. engine.
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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
If the prescribed tyre pressure is maximum permitted speed from
10. Set the rocker switch on the the sealant bottle and affix in the
not obtained within ten minutes,
compressor to I. The tyre is filled driver's field of view.
remove the tyre repair kit. Move
with sealant. 17. Continue driving immediately so
the vehicle one tyre rotation.
11. The compressor pressure gauge Reattach the tyre repair kit and that sealant is evenly distributed
briefly indicates up to six bar continue the filling procedure for in the tyre. After driving approx.
whilst the sealant bottle is ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre 10 km (but no more than ten
emptying (approx. 30 seconds). pressure is still not obtained, the minutes), stop and check tyre
Then the pressure starts to drop. tyre is too badly damaged. Seek pressure. Screw compressor air
12. All of the sealant is pumped into the assistance of a workshop. hose directly onto tyre valve and
the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated. Drain excess tyre pressure with compressor when doing this.
13. The prescribed tyre pressure the button over the pressure
should be obtained within ten indicator.
minutes. Tyre pressure 3 227. Do not run the compressor for
When the correct pressure is longer than ten minutes.
obtained, switch off the
compressor.
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If unusual noise is heard or the Wheel changing
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least Make the following preparations and
30 minutes. observe the following information:
The built-in safety valve opens at a ● Park the vehicle on a level, firm
pressure of seven bar. and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight-
Note the expiry date of the kit. After ahead position.
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to ● Apply the parking brake and
storage information on sealant engage first gear or reverse gear.
bottle. ● Never change more than one
Replace the used sealant bottle. wheel at once.
If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar, set it to the correct value. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed ● Use the jack only to change
Repeat the procedure until there by applicable laws. wheels in case of puncture, not
is no more loss of pressure. The compressor and sealant can be for seasonal winter or summer
used from approx. -30 °C. tyre change.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must The adapters supplied can be used ● The jack is maintenance-free.
not be used. Seek the assistance to pump up other items e.g. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
of a workshop. footballs, air mattresses, inflatable is standing is soft, a solid board
18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load dinghies etc. They are located on the (max. 1 cm thick) should be
compartment. underside of the compressor. To placed under the jack.
Reinstall floor cover. Rear floor remove, screw on compressor air ● Take heavy objects out of the
storage cover 3 67. hose and withdraw adapter. vehicle before jacking up.
Note ● No people or animals may be in
The driving characteristics of the the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
repaired tyre are severely affected, ● Never crawl under a jacked-up
therefore have this tyre replaced. vehicle.
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● Do not start the vehicle when it is cap from the wheel. Vehicle tools
raised on the jack. 3 186.
● Before screwing in the wheel
bolts, clean them and lightly coat
the taper of each wheel bolt with
commercially available grease.
9 Warning
Do not grease the thread of the
wheel bolt.
3. Fit the wheel wrench on the 7. Lower holder all the way and
hexagon bolt near the tool box remove spare wheel.
and turn it anticlockwise until a 8. Change the wheel 3 198.
resistance is noticeable.
6. Lift the spare wheel holder slightly The damaged wheel must be
by hand and detach the safety secured in the load compartment,
cable. see below.
9. Lift the empty spare wheel holder
and insert the safety cable.
10. Lift the spare wheel holder farther
and engage in catch. The open
side of the catch must point in the
direction of travel.
11. Close the empty spare wheel
holder by turning the hexagon bolt
clockwise successively using the
wheel wrench.
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12. Stow wheel wrench and the jack 4. Remove strap 1 from the tool box
in the tool box in vehicle floor. and place the loop end of the strap
13. Close the load compartment floor. through the right side lashing eye.
5. Place the hook end of the strap
Stowing a damaged wheel in the through the loop and pull it until
load compartment the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
The spare wheel holder is not
designed for other tyre sizes than the
spare wheel.
A damaged wheel wider than the
spare wheel must be stowed in the
load compartment and secured with a 2. Untwist wing nut and remove tool
strap. Vehicle tools 3 186. box.
Wheels with tyre size up to 3. Position the damaged wheel to
195/55 R 16 stand upright into the tool box
1. Remove load compartment cover spare, facing to the front.
and lift up load compartment floor.
Stow both behind the raised up
backrests of the rear seats.
6. Insert the strap through the
spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
7. Mount the hook to the left side
lashing eye.
8. Tighten the strap and secure it
using the buckle.
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4. Take strap 1 and place the loop
end of the strap through the right
side lashing eye.
5. Place the hook end of the strap
through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
9. Position the tool box in the inside 2. Remove strap 1 from the tool box.
of the wheel and secure it with 3. Position the damaged wheel with
strap 2 inserted through two outer side facing downwards in
spokes of the wheel. the load compartment.
Wheels with tyre size bigger than
195/55 R 16
1. Fold down backrests of the rear
seats 3 64. 6. Insert the strap through the
spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
7. Mount the hook to the left side
lashing eye.
8. Tighten the strap and secure it
using the buckle.
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9 Warning
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
Jump starting
mount the temporary spare wheel in
Storing a jack, a wheel or other Do not start with a quick charger.
the front and the full size tyre in the
equipment in the load rear. A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
compartment could cause injury if battery can be started using jump
they are not fixed properly. During Tyre chains 3 194.
leads and the vehicle battery of
a sudden stop or a collision, loose another vehicle.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
equipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the If possible, fit directional tyres such 9 Warning
respective storage compartments that they roll in the direction of travel.
and secure them by fixing. The rolling direction is indicated by a Be extremely careful when starting
symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the with jump leads. Any deviation
Damaged wheel placed in the load
sidewall. from the following instructions can
compartment must always be
secured by the strap. The following applies to tyres fitted lead to injuries or damage caused
opposing the rolling direction: by battery explosion or damage to
the electrical systems of both
Temporary spare wheel ● Driveability may be affected.
Have the defective tyre renewed vehicles.
Caution or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare 9 Warning
The use of the temporary spare wheel.
wheel could affect driveability. ● Drive particularly carefully on wet Avoid contact of the battery with
Have the defective tyre renewed and snow-covered road eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
or repaired as soon as possible. surfaces. surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
Only mount one temporary spare injuries and damage in the event
wheel. Do not drive faster than of direct contact.
80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time. ● Never expose the battery to
naked flames or sparks.
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● A discharged vehicle battery can ● Apply the parking brake, 3. Connect the black lead to the
already freeze at a temperature transmission in neutral. negative terminal of the booster
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery ● Open the positive terminal battery.
before connecting jump leads. protection caps of both vehicle 4. Connect the other end of the black
● Wear eye protection and batteries. lead to a vehicle grounding point,
protective clothing when such as the engine block or an
handling a battery. engine mounting bolt. Connect as
● Use a booster battery with the far away from the discharged
same voltage (12 Volts). Its vehicle battery as possible,
capacity (Ah) must not be much however at least 60 cm.
less than that of the discharged Route the leads so that they cannot
battery. catch on rotating parts in the engine
● Use jump leads with insulated compartment.
terminals and a cross section of To start the engine:
at least 16 mm2 (25 mm2 for 1. Start the engine of the vehicle
diesel engines). providing the jump.
● Do not disconnect the discharged 2. After five minutes, start the other
vehicle battery from the vehicle. Lead connection order: engine. Start attempts should be
● Switch off all unnecessary 1. Connect the red lead to the made for no longer than
electrical consumers. positive terminal of the booster 15 seconds at an interval of
● Do not lean over the battery battery. one minute.
during jump starting. 2. Connect the other end of the red 3. Allow both engines to idle for
● Do not allow the terminals of one lead to the positive terminal of the approx. three minutes with the
lead to touch those of the other discharged battery. leads connected.
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into
contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
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4. Switch on electrical consumers
(e.g. headlights, heated rear
Towing
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
Towing the vehicle
The towing eye is stowed with the
5. Reverse above sequence exactly
vehicle tools 3 186.
when removing leads.
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Vehicle data
Recommended fluids and lubricants
European service schedule
Required engine oil quality
All European countries with European service interval 3 213
Engine oil quality Petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)
dexos 1 –
dexos 2 ✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use max. one litre engine oil quality ACEA C3 for topping up once between
each oil change.
Engine oil viscosity grades
All European countries with European service interval 3 213
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 219
International service schedule
Required engine oil quality
All countries with international service interval 3 213
Engine oil quality Petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)
dexos 1 ✔
dexos 2 ✔
In case dexos quality is unavailable you may use the oil qualities listed below:
All countries with international service interval 3 213
Engine oil quality Petrol engines
(including CNG, LPG, E85)
GM-LL-A-025 ✔
GM-LL-B-025 –
1) Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is recommended.
Technical data 221
Engine data
Engine identifier code B10XFL B10XFT B12XEL B14XEL
Sales designation 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.4
Engineering code B10XFT B10XFT B12XER B14XER
Piston displacement [cm3] 999 999 1229 1398
Engine power [kW] 66 85 51 64
at rpm 3700-6000 5000-6000 5600 6000
Torque [Nm] 170 170 115 130
at rpm 1800-3700 1800-4500 4000 4000
Fuel type Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol
Octane rating RON2)
recommended 95 95 95 95
possible 98 98 98 98
possible 91 91 91 91
Additional fuel type – – – –
2) A country specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.
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2) A country specific label at the fuel filler flap can supersede the engine specific requirement.
3) LPG operation: 124.
Technical data 223
Performance
B14XEL
Engine B10XFL B10XFT B12XEL B14XEL LPG B14XER B14NEH
Maximum speed [km/h]
Manual transmission 180 196 165 176 176 185 210
Manual transmission automated – – – 178 – – –
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Vehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment
Engine Manual transmission Manual transmission automated
without/with air conditioning B10XFL 1141/1156 –
[kg] B10XFT 1141/1156 –
B12XEL 1086/1101 –
B14XEL 1120/1135 1120/1135
B14XEL LPG 1163/1178 –
B14XER 1120/1135 –
B14NEH 1163/1178 –
Vehicle dimensions
Length [mm] 3747
Width without exterior mirrors [mm] 1720
Width with two exterior mirrors [mm] 1966
Height (without antenna) [mm] 1475-15084)
Length of load compartment floor [mm] 462
Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1041
Load compartment width [mm] 954
Load compartment height [mm] 874
Wheelbase [mm] 2311
Turning circle diameter [m] 10.17-11.064)
4) Depending on equipment.
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Capacities
Engine oil
Engine B10XFL B10XFT B12XEL B14XEL B14XEL B14XER B14NEH
LPG
including Filter [l] 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
between MIN and MAX [l] 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Fuel tank
Engine B10XFL B10XFT B12XEL B14XEL B14XEL B14XER B14NEH
LPG
Petrol, refilling quantity [l] 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
LPG, refilling quantity [l] – – – – 35 – –
Technical data 227
Tyre pressures
Comfort with up to 3 With full load
people ECO with up to 3 people
Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear
[kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar]
([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
B10XFL, 175/70 R14, 220/2.2 (32) 200/2.0 (29) 290/2.9 (42) 270/2.7 (39) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46)
B12XEL, 185/70 R14,
B14XEL, 185/60 R15,
B14XEL LPG, 185/65 R15,
B14XER 195/55 R16,
215/45 R17,
225/35 R18
B10XFT 185/60 R15, 220/2.2 (32) 200/2.0 (29) 290/2.9 (42) 270/2.7 (39) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46)
195/55 R16,
215/45 R17,
225/35 R18
B14NEH 195/55 R16, 220/2.2 (32) 200/2.0 (29) 290/2.9 (42) 270/2.7 (39) 260/2.6 (38) 320/3.2 (46)
215/45 R17,
225/35 R18
228 Technical data
Index A
Accessories and vehicle
Brake and clutch fluid................. 214
Brake and clutch system ............. 88
modifications .......................... 164 Brake assist ............................... 139
Adjustable air vents ................... 125 Brake fluid .................................. 169
Airbag and belt tensioners ........... 87 Brakes ............................... 138, 169
Airbag deactivation ................ 46, 87 Breakdown.................................. 207
Airbag label................................... 41 Bulb replacement ....................... 172
Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular
C
operation ................................ 126 Capacities .................................. 226
Air conditioning system .............. 118 Car Pass ...................................... 22
Air intake .................................... 125 Catalytic converter ..................... 133
Air vents...................................... 125 Central locking system ................ 23
Antilock brake system ................ 138 Changing tyre and wheel size . . . 193
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....... 89 Charging system .......................... 87
Anti-theft alarm system ................ 27 Child restraint installation
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27 locations ................................... 49
Appearance care........................ 209 Child restraints.............................. 47
Ashtrays ....................................... 80 Child restraint systems ................ 47
Automatic anti-dazzle .................. 30 Cigarette lighter ........................... 80
Automatic light control ............... 110 City mode................................... 142
Automatic locking ........................ 25 Climate control ............................. 17
Autostop..................................... 130 Climate control systems............. 117
Clock ............................................ 77
B Code............................................. 98
Battery discharge protection ...... 116 Collision damage repair.............. 231
Battery voltage ........................... 100 Colour-Info-Display....................... 96
Belts.............................................. 39 Control indicators.......................... 84
Bicycle rack.................................. 55 Control of the vehicle ................. 127
Bonnet ....................................... 166 Controls........................................ 73
237
Convex shape .............................. 29 Engine exhaust .......................... 133 Fuel selector ................................ 82
Coolant and antifreeze............... 214 Engine identification................... 217 Fuses ......................................... 181
Cruise control ...................... 91, 144 Engine oil ................... 167, 214, 218
Cupholders .................................. 53 Engine oil pressure ...................... 90 G
Curtain airbag system .................. 46 Entry lighting .............................. 115 Gauges......................................... 81
Event data recorders.................. 233 Glass panel .................................. 33
D Exit lighting ................................ 115 Glovebox ..................................... 53
Danger, Warnings and Cautions . . . 4 Exterior care .............................. 209 Graphic-Info-Display..................... 97
Daytime running lights ............... 111 Exterior light ................................. 91
Declaration of conformity............ 229 H
Exterior lighting .................... 14, 109 Halogen headlights .................... 172
Door open .................................... 91 Exterior mirrors............................. 29
Doors............................................ 26 Hand brake......................... 138, 139
Driver assistance systems.......... 144 F Hazard warning flashers ............ 111
Driver Information Centre............. 91 Fault ........................................... 137 Headlight flash ........................... 110
Driving hints................................ 127 First aid......................................... 69 Headlight range adjustment ...... 111
First aid kit ................................... 69 Headlights................................... 109
E Fixed air vents ........................... 125 Headlights when driving abroad 111
Electric adjustment ...................... 29 Flex-Fix system............................ 55 Head restraint adjustment ............. 8
Electrical system......................... 181 Folding mirrors ............................. 29 Head restraints ............................ 34
Electronic climate control system 120 Front airbag system ..................... 44 Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Electronic driving programmes . . 137 Front seats.................................... 35 Heated rear window ..................... 32
Electronic Stability Control.......... 141 Front storage................................ 54 Heated steering wheel ................. 73
Electronic Stability Control and Front turn signal lights ............... 174 Heating ........................................ 38
Traction Control system............ 89 Fuel............................................. 157 Heating and ventilation system . 117
Electronic Stability Control off....... 89 Fuel consumption - CO2- High beam ........................... 91, 110
End-of-life vehicle recovery ....... 165 Emissions ............................... 163 Hill start assist ........................... 139
Engine compartment fuse box ... 182 Fuel for liquid gas operation....... 158 Horn ....................................... 15, 74
Engine coolant ........................... 168 Fuel for petrol engines ............... 157
Engine coolant temperature I
Fuel gauge ................................... 82 Identification plate ..................... 217
gauge ....................................... 83
Engine data ............................... 221 Ignition switch positions ............. 128
238
Immobiliser ............................ 28, 91 Loading information ..................... 70 Parking lights ............................. 112
Indicators...................................... 81 Low fuel ....................................... 90 Performance .............................. 223
Inductive charging........................ 79 Performing work ........................ 166
Information displays...................... 91 M Pollen filter ................................. 125
Instrument cluster ........................ 81 Malfunction indicator light ............ 88 Power outlets ............................... 79
Instrument panel fuse box ......... 184 Manual anti-dazzle ...................... 30 Power steering.............................. 89
Instrument panel illumination ..... 181 Manual mode ............................. 137 Power windows ............................ 31
Instrument panel illumination Manual transmission .................. 134 Puncture..................................... 198
control .................................... 113 Manual transmission automated 134
Instrument panel overview ........... 10 Memorised settings...................... 23 R
Interior care ............................... 212 Midlevel-Display........................... 91 Radio Frequency Identification
Interior lighting............................ 113 Mirror adjustment ........................... 8 (RFID)..................................... 234
Interior lights ...................... 113, 180 Misted light covers ..................... 113 Radio remote control ................... 22
Interior mirrors.............................. 30 Rear carrier system...................... 55
N Rear floor storage cover .............. 67
Introduction .................................... 3 New vehicle running-in .............. 128
ISOFIX child restraint systems .... 52 Rear fog light ............................... 91
Number plate light ..................... 180 Rear fog lights ........................... 112
J O Rear storage................................. 65
Jump starting ............................. 205 Object detection systems........... 147 Rear window wiper/washer .......... 76
Odometer ..................................... 81 Recommended fluids and
K lubricants ........................ 214, 218
Key, memorised settings.............. 23 Oil, engine.......................... 214, 218
OnStar........................................ 104 Refuelling ................................... 160
Keys ............................................. 21 Registered trademarks............... 233
Keys, locks................................... 21 Operate pedal............................... 88
Outside temperature .................... 76 Retained power off..................... 128
L Overrun cut-off ........................... 129 Reversing lights ......................... 113
Lashing eyes ............................... 68 Ride control systems.................. 140
Light switch ................................ 109 P Roof load...................................... 70
Load compartment ................ 26, 64 Parking ................................ 20, 132 Roof rack ..................................... 69
Load compartment cover ............. 66 Parking assist ............................ 147
Parking brake ............................ 139
239
S Storage compartments................. 53 U
Safety belts................................... 39 Sunroof ........................................ 33 Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 89, 147
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 36 Sun visors .................................... 32 Upholstery.................................. 212
Seat belt ........................................ 8 Symbols ......................................... 4 Uplevel-Display............................. 91
Seat belt reminder ....................... 86 Upshift.......................................... 89
Seat belts ..................................... 39
T Using this manual .......................... 3
Seat folding .................................. 37 Tachometer ................................. 81
Seat heating................................. 38 Tail lights ................................... 176 V
Seat position ................................ 35 Three-point seat belt .................... 40 Vehicle battery ........................... 169
Selector lever ............................. 135 Tools .......................................... 186 Vehicle checks............................ 166
Service ....................................... 126 Top-tether fastening eyes ............ 52 Vehicle data................................ 218
Service display ............................ 83 Towing........................................ 207 Vehicle data recording and
Service information .................... 213 Towing another vehicle ............. 208 privacy..................................... 233
Service vehicle soon .................... 88 Towing the vehicle ..................... 207 Vehicle dimensions .................... 225
Side airbag system ...................... 45 Traction Control system ............. 140 Vehicle Identification Number .... 216
Side blind spot alert.................... 156 Transmission ............................... 18 Vehicle jack................................ 186
Sidelights.................................... 109 Transmission display ................. 135 Vehicle messages ....................... 98
Side turn signal lights ................ 179 Tread depth ............................... 193 Vehicle personalisation ............. 101
Software acknowledgement....... 231 Trip odometer .............................. 81 Vehicle security............................ 27
Spare wheel ............................... 201 Turn and lane-change signals ... 112 Vehicle specific data ...................... 3
Speed limiter............................... 145 Turn signal ................................... 86 Vehicle storage........................... 165
Speedometer ............................... 81 Tyre chains ................................ 194 Vehicle tools............................... 186
Starting and operating................ 128 Tyre designations ...................... 188 Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Starting off ................................... 18 Tyre pressure ............................ 188 Vehicle weight ........................... 224
Starting the engine ............ 129, 135 Tyre pressure monitoring Ventilation................................... 117
Steering...................................... 128 system............................... 90, 190
Tyre pressures ........................... 227 W
Steering wheel adjustment ...... 9, 73 Warning chimes ......................... 100
Steering wheel controls ............... 73 Tyre repair kit ............................. 194
Warning lights............................... 81
Stop-start system........................ 130 Warning triangle .......................... 68
Storage......................................... 53 Washer and wiper systems ......... 16
240
Washer fluid ............................... 168
Wheel changing ......................... 198
Wheel covers ............................. 194
Wheels and tyres ....................... 188
Windows....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ........... 74
Winter tyres ............................... 188
Wiper blade replacement .......... 171
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