steering OPEL CROSSLAND X 2018 Manual user

76Instruments and controlsThe recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper with adjustable
wiper intervalHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wipingOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever downwards to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
wiping frequency.

Instruments and controls953. Move out of the flow of traffic asquickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 188.
Low fuel
o illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 179.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 191.
Autostop
D illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates green
Engine is in an Autostop.
Flashes green
Autostop is temporarily unavailable,
or Autostop mode is invoked
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 111.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 112.
High beam assist
f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see Adaptive forward lighting 3 113.Low beam
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when low beam is on.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 115.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 116.
Rain sensor < illuminates green.
Illuminated when rain sensor position
on wiper stalk is selected.
Side blind spot alert
B illuminates green.
The system is active.
Cruise control
m illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.

Instruments and controls103When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
screen, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info-Display.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Graphic-Info-Display
Press MENU to open the menu page.
Use four-way button to operate the
display:
Select ˆ Personalisation-
configuration , I OK .
Unit settings
Select Display configuration , I OK .
Select Choise of units , I OK .
Select desired settings, I OK .
Language settings
Select Display configuration , I OK .
Select Choise of language , I OK .
Select desired language, I OK .
Vehicle settings
Select Define vehicle parameters , I
OK .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Lighting .
Follow me home headlamps :
Activation and setting duration
time.
Welcome lighting : Activation and
setting duration time.
● Comfort
Ambient lighting : Activation/
Deactivation.

Lighting113Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment ladenDaytime running lights
Daytime running lights increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
during daytime when engine is
running.
The system switches between
daytime running lights and low beam automatically, depending on the
lighting conditions.
Adaptive forward lighting
The Adaptive forward lighting
functions are only available with LED
headlights.
LED headlights for low and high beam
ensure better visibility under all
conditions.
Operation is the same as for halogen headlights.
Adaptive forward lighting functions
are active automatically with light
switch in position AUTO. Adaptive
forward lighting includes following
functions:● cornering lights
● high beam assist
● automatic headlight levelling
Cornering light
When turning off, depending on the
steering angle and the turn signal light, particular LEDs are triggered
which illuminate the direction of
travel. It is activated up to a speed of
40 km/h.
High beam assist This feature allows high beam to
function as the main driving light at
night and when vehicle speed
exceeds 25 km/h.

Lighting115When braking in an emergency, the
hazard warning flashers are switched
on automatically depending on the
force of deceleration. They are
switched off automatically the first
time you accelerate if you press ¨.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
A resistance point can be felt bymoving the lever.
Move the lever past the resistance
point to switch on constantly. When
the steering wheel moves opposite,
the turn signal is automatically
deactivated. Switch off manually by
moving the lever to its original
position.
Tap shortly to switch on for three
flashes, e.g., when changing lanes.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for flashing until lever is
released.
If you forget to cancel the turn and
lane-change signals for more than
twenty seconds, the volume of the
audible signal will increase if the
speed is above 60 km/h.Front fog lights
Operated by pressing >.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch headlights on automatically.

132Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 133
Control of the vehicle ...............133
Steering ................................... 133
Starting and operating ...............133
New vehicle running-in ............133
Ignition switch positions ...........133
Power button ........................... 134
Power saving mode .................135
Starting the engine ..................136
Overrun cut-off ........................ 137
Stop-start system ....................138
Parking .................................... 140
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Diesel particle filter ..................141
Catalytic converter ...................141
AdBlue ..................................... 142
Automatic transmission ..............145
Transmission display ...............145
Selector lever .......................... 145
Manual mode ........................... 146
Electronic driving programmes 146
Fault ........................................ 147
Interruption of power supply ....147Manual transmission ..................148
Brakes ........................................ 149
Antilock brake system .............149
Parking brake .......................... 149
Brake assist ............................. 150
Hill start assist ......................... 150
Ride control systems .................150
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........150
Driver assistance systems .........152
Cruise control .......................... 152
Speed limiter ........................... 154
Forward collision alert .............156
Active emergency braking .......157
Front pedestrian protection .....159
Parking assist .......................... 161
Advanced parking assist .........164
Side blind spot alert .................169
Panoramic view system ...........170
Rear view camera ...................173
Lane departure warning ..........174
Driver alert ............................... 176
Fuel ............................................ 177
Fuel for petrol engines .............177
Fuel for diesel engines ............178
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....178
Refuelling ................................ 179Trailer hitch................................ 181
General information .................181
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 181
Trailer towing ........................... 181
Towing equipment ...................182

Driving and operating133Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Use only floor mats, which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.
Steering If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 141.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow
charging of the vehicle battery.
Ignition switch positions Turn key:

134Driving and operating0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating. Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable2:engine start: Release key after
after engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Engine start
Operate clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or brake pedal
(automatic transmission) and press
Start/Stop . Release button after
starting procedure begins. Diesel
engine starts after preheating.Ignition on power mode without
starting the engine
Press Start/Stop without operating
clutch or brake pedal. Control
indicators illuminate and most
electrical functions are operable.Engine and ignition off
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode
or when engine is running and vehicle
is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened,
provided the ignition was on
previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Start/Stop for five seconds
3 136. Steering wheel locks as soon
as vehicle is stationary.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.

Driving and operating1359Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Hold the electronic key with buttons outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission or manual
transmission automated) and press
Start/Stop button to start the engine.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 24.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 25.
Power saving mode
This function manages the duration of
using certain systems to avoid
discharging of the vehicle battery.
After the engine has stopped, some
systems can still be used such as the audio and telematics system,
windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a total maximum time of about forty
minutes.
Changing into power saving
mode
When a certain discharging status of
the vehicle battery is achieved, the
active functions are switched in
standby mode. A message appears in the Driver Information Centre
indicating Power saving mode .
A telephone call being made at this
time will be maintained for around 10
minutes with the Bluetooth handsfree
system of the Infotainment system.

136Driving and operatingDeactivating power saving mode
Standby mode is reactivated
automatically next time the vehicle is
driven. To use the functions
immediately, start the engine:
● for less than ten minutes to use the systems for approximately
five minutes
● for more than ten minutes to use the systems for up to
approximately thirty minutes.
Have the engine run for the duration
specified to ensure that the battery
charge is sufficient. Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the engine in
order to charge the battery.Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 2 and
release after the engine has been
started.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 138.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 138.
Vehicles with power button
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.