open bonnet OPEL MOKKA 2017 User Guide

166Vehicle care
Move the safety catch sideways to theleft vehicle side and open the bonnet.
Pull up the support rod lightly from the
holder. And then secure it at the left
side hook on the bonnet.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is
engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 206.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.

202Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and engage
cap.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

226IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 164
Adaptive forward lighting .....88, 110
Adjustable air vents ...................122
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........84
Airbag deactivation ................48, 84
Airbag label................................... 43 Airbag system .............................. 43
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 123
Air conditioning system .............. 118
Air intake .................................... 123
Air vents...................................... 122
All-wheel drive ........................... 135
Antilock brake system ................ 136
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Appearance care ........................202
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................30
Automatic light control ...............108
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............131
Autostop ..................................... 127
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122
B Battery discharge protection ......116
Battery voltage ............................. 96Bicycle rack .................................. 57
Bonnet ....................................... 165
Bonnet open ................................. 89
Brake and clutch fluid .................206
Brake and clutch system .............85
Brake assist ............................... 137
Brake fluid .................................. 169
Brakes ............................... 136, 169
Breakdown.................................. 200
Bulb replacement ....................... 172
C Capacities .................................. 217
Catalytic converter .....................131
Central locking system ................22
Centre console storage ...............57
Centre high-mounted brake light 177
Changing tyre and wheel size ...190
Charging system .......................... 85
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 50
Child restraints.............................. 49
Child restraint systems ................49
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............117
Clock ............................................ 76
Code ............................................. 94
Collision damage repair ..............222
Control indicators.......................... 81