towing OPEL CROSSLAND X 2018 Manual user

182Driving and operatingThe permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 228.
Vertical coupling load The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load of 60 kg is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 60 kg , the gross vehicle weight rating
must not be exceeded. If the
permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of
100 km/h applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Stowage of coupling ball bar
The bag with the coupling ball bar is
stowed on the rear floor cover in the
load compartment.
Place the strap through the rear right
lashing eye, wrap around twice and
tighten the strap to secure the bag.
Fitting the coupling ball bar

184Driving and operatingEye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed
● Green marking on rotary knob must point towards green
marking on coupling ball bar.
● There must be no gap between the rotary handle and the
coupling ball bar.
● The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
● The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.
9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening.
Swivel the connecting socket
upwards.
Stow the coupling ball bar in the bag
and secure by fixing the strap through the rear right lashing eye. Wrap
around twice and tighten the strap to
secure the bag.

Vehicle care185Vehicle careGeneral Information...................185
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 185
Vehicle storage ........................186
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....186
Vehicle checks ........................... 187
Performing work ......................187
Bonnet ..................................... 187
Engine oil ................................. 188
Engine coolant ......................... 189
Washer fluid ............................ 189
Brakes ..................................... 190
Brake fluid ............................... 190
Vehicle battery ......................... 190
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....191
Wiper blade replacement ........192
Bulb replacement .......................192
Halogen headlights ..................192
LED headlights ........................ 195
Fog lights ................................. 195
Tail lights ................................. 195
Side turn signal lights ..............199
Number plate light ...................200
Interior lights ............................ 200
Instrument panel illumination ...200Electrical system ........................200
Fuses ....................................... 200
Engine compartment fuse box . 201
Instrument panel fuse box .......202
Vehicle tools .............................. 205
Tools ........................................ 205
Wheels and tyres .......................206
Winter tyres ............................. 206
Tyre designations ....................206
Tyre pressure .......................... 206
Tyre deflation detection system .................................... 207
Tread depth ............................. 208
Changing tyre and wheel size . 209
Wheel covers ........................... 209
Tyre chains .............................. 210
Tyre repair kit .......................... 210
Wheel changing .......................213
Spare wheel ............................ 216
Jump starting ............................. 217
Towing ....................................... 219
Towing the vehicle ...................219
Towing another vehicle ...........220
Appearance care .......................221
Exterior care ............................ 221
Interior care ............................. 223General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

Vehicle care205No.Circuit1Heated rear window2Heated exterior mirrors3Front power window4Driver's door control unit5Rear power window6Heated seats7–8Infotainment9–10Power outlet rear11–12–Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel
The jack, tools, a strap for securing a damaged wheel and the towing eye
are placed in the tool box in the right
wall of the load compartment. Spare
wheel 3 216.
Vehicles without spare wheel
The screwdriver and the towing eye
are located in a box below the floor
cover in the load compartment.
Tyre repair kit 3 210.

216Vehicle care
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel Mounting the temporary spare
wheel
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not use for a long period of time.
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that issmaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
The temporary spare wheel has a
steel rim.
The temporary spare wheel is located in the load compartment beneath the
floor covering.
To remove: 1. Open the floor cover.
2. The temporary spare wheel is secured with a wing nut. Turn
wing nut anticlockwise and
remove the wheel.
There is a box with tools in the
right wall of the load
compartment. Vehicle tools 3 205
3. When, after a wheel change, no wheel is placed in the spare wheel
well, secure the tool box by
turning right back the wing nut and close the floor cover.
4. After a wheel change back to a full
size wheel, place the spare wheel outside up in the well and secure
with the wing nut.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 210.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment
The spare wheel well is not designed
for other tyre sizes than the temporary spare wheel. A damaged full size
wheel must be stowed in the load

Vehicle care217compartment and secured with a
strap. Vehicle tools 3 205. To secure
the wheel:
1. Position the wheel outside up close to one sidewall of the load
compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap through the front lashing eye on
the appropriate side.
3. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
4. Insert the strap through the spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear lashing
eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.

Vehicle care219Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by
carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 205.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the outer flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.

220Vehicle careTowing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
bottom of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 205.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.

Vehicle care223For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above 60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water
or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

251Clock............................................. 79
Collision damage repair ..............244
Control indicators.......................... 90
Control of the vehicle .................133
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant and antifreeze ...............226
Cruise control ...................... 95, 152
Cupholders .................................. 65
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............113
Declaration of conformity ............241
DEF ............................................ 142
Deflation detection system ...........94
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................142
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......191
Diesel particle filter ...............94, 141
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 31
Driver alert .................................. 176
Driver assistance systems ..........152
Driver Information Centre .............96
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 181
Driving hints ................................ 133E
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 200
Electronic climate control system 124
Electronic driving programmes ..146
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ....93, 150
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system off .......93
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......186
Engine compartment fuse box ...201
Engine coolant ........................... 189
Engine coolant temperature ........93
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Engine data ............................... 233
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................229
Engine oil ................... 188, 226, 230
Engine oil level monitor ................89
Engine oil pressure ......................94
Entry lighting .............................. 118
Event data recorders ..................247
Exit lighting ................................ 118
Exterior care .............................. 221
Exterior light ................................. 95
Exterior lighting ....................13, 111
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35F
Fault ........................................... 147
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ....................................... 95
Fog lights ................................... 195
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Forward collision alert................. 156 Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 115
Front pedestrian protection ........159
Front seats.................................... 44
Fuel............................................. 177
Fuel for diesel engines ..............178
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......178
Fuel for petrol engines ...............177
Fuel gauge ................................... 87
Fuel selector ................................ 87
Fuses ......................................... 200
G
Gauges ......................................... 85
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................181
Glass panel .................................. 41
Glovebox ..................................... 65
H Halogen headlights ....................192
Hand brake ................................. 149