towing OPEL MOKKA 2017 User Guide

Vehicle care197
A damaged full size wheel must be
stowed in the load compartment and
secured with a strap. Vehicle tools
3 184.
To secure the wheel: 1. Position the wheel in the middle of
the load compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap through the lashing eye on one
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 opposite 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.
Temporary spare wheelCaution
The use of the temporary spare
wheel could affect driveability.
Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
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.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel at
the front and the full size tyre at the
rear.
Tyre chains 3 190.
Spare wheel with directional tyre If possible, fit directional tyres such
that they roll in the direction of travel.
The rolling direction is indicated by a
symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the
sidewall.

200Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Disengage cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 184.
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.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
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 system 3 118 and
close the windows.

Vehicle care201Vehicles with manual transmission:
The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards. The maximum speed is
80 km/h . In all other cases, and when
the transmission is defective, the front
axle must be raised off the ground.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Do not tow the vehicle using a towingeye. Towing with a tow rope could
cause severe automatic transmission damage. When towing vehicles with
automatic transmission, use flat bed
or wheel lift equipment.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap and close cap.Towing another vehicle
Disengage the cap by using a
screwdriver and remove.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 184.
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 even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.

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.

204Vehicle careBefore and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas system must be
completely evacuated.
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.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
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 a
weak 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, e.g. zips, 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.

227Control of the vehicle .................125
Controls ........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............206
Cruise control ...................... 89, 140
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 47
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............220
Delayed locking ............................ 24
Descent control system .......86, 139
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......171
Diesel particle filter ...............87, 130
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........140
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 159
Driving hints ................................ 125
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 179
Electronic climate control system 119
Electronic driving programmes ..133
Electronic Stability Control.......... 138Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............87
Electronic Stability Control off....... 86 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......164
Engine compartment fuse box ...179
Engine coolant ........................... 167
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Engine data ............................... 213
Engine exhaust .......................... 130
Engine identification ...................209
Engine oil ................... 166, 206, 210
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Entry lighting .............................. 115
Event data recorders ..................224
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 202
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ....................13, 107
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F Fault ........................................... 133
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 122
Flex-Fix system ............................ 57
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights ................................... 175
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Forward collision alert................. 142Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 113
Front seats.................................... 36
Front turn signal lights ...............175
Fuel............................................. 152
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 158
Fuel for diesel engines ..............152
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......153
Fuel for petrol engines ...............152
Fuel gauge ................................... 79
Fuel selector ................................ 79
Fuses ......................................... 179
G Gauges ......................................... 78
General information ...................159
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Glove box lighting .......................115
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 93
H
Halogen headlights ....................172
Hand brake ................................. 136
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights when driving abroad 109
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35

229Rear fog light ....................... 89, 113
Rear view camera ...................... 146
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 206, 210
Refuelling ................................... 155 Reversing lights .........................113
Ride control systems ..................137
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 70
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 40
Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 132
Service ....................................... 123
Service display ............................ 80
Service information ....................205
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................46
Side turn signal lights ................177
Software acknowledgement .......222
Spare wheel ............................... 196
Speed limiter............................... 141
Speedometer ............................... 78Starting and operating ................125
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................126
Steering ...................................... 125
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 127
Storage compartments .................55
Sunglasses storage .....................56
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sunvisor lights ........................... 115
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 176
Three-point seat belt .................... 41
Tools .......................................... 184
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 159
Towing ................................ 159, 200
Towing another vehicle .............201
Towing equipment .....................160
Towing the vehicle .....................200
Traction Control system ............. 137
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................148
Trailer towing ............................. 159
Transmission ............................... 17Transmission display .................131
Tread depth ............................... 189
Trip computer .............................. 97
Trip odometer .............................. 78
Turn and lane-change signals ...113
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 190
Tyre designations ......................185
Tyre pressure ............................ 185
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 186
Tyre pressures ........................... 218
Tyre repair kit ............................. 191
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 144
Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery .................................. 204
Uplevel-Combi-Display .................89
Uplevel-Display............................. 89
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 169
Vehicle checks............................ 165
Vehicle data ................................ 210
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 224
Vehicle detected ahead ................89
Vehicle dimensions .................... 216