towing OPEL MOKKA X 2019.5 Manual user

Vehicle care175Vehicle careGeneral Information...................175
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 175
Vehicle storage ........................176
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....176
Vehicle checks ........................... 177
Performing work ......................177
Bonnet ..................................... 177
Engine oil ................................. 178
Engine coolant ......................... 179
Power steering fluid .................179
Washer fluid ............................ 180
Brakes ..................................... 180
Brake fluid ............................... 180
Vehicle battery ......................... 181
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....182
Wiper blade replacement ........182
Bulb replacement .......................183
Halogen headlights ..................184
Front fog lights ......................... 185
Tail lights ................................. 186
Number plate light ...................187
Rear fog light ........................... 187
Electrical system ........................188
Fuses ....................................... 188Engine compartment fuse box . 189
Instrument panel fuse box .......190
Load compartment fuse box ....192
Vehicle tools .............................. 194
Tools ........................................ 194
Wheels and tyres .......................194
Winter tyres ............................. 194
Tyre designations ....................195
Tyre pressure .......................... 195
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 196
Tread depth ............................. 200
Changing tyre and wheel size . 201
Wheel covers ........................... 201
Tyre chains .............................. 201
Tyre repair kit .......................... 202
Wheel changing .......................205
Spare wheel ............................ 206
Jump starting ............................. 209
Towing ....................................... 211
Towing the vehicle ...................211
Towing another vehicle ...........212
Appearance care .......................213
Exterior care ............................ 213
Interior care ............................. 215General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
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 warrantyoffered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, fuel consumption, CO 2
emissions and other emissions of the
vehicle. They may also invalidate the
vehicle operating permit.

208Vehicle care
Attach wheel wrench and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 206.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
Install centre cap on alloy wheels.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover on versions with sill panels.
12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 206
and the vehicle tools 3 194.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment
The spare wheel well is not designed for other tyre sizes than the spare
wheel.
A damaged full size wheel must be stowed in the load compartment and
secured with a strap.
Vehicle tools 3 194.
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.

Vehicle care209
4. Insert the strap through thespokes 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.
Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the 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 battery to naked flames or sparks.
●A discharged battery can already
freeze at a temperature of 0 °C.
Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.

Vehicle care211Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 194.
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
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 3 123 and
close the windows.

212Vehicle careVehicles 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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 194.
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.

Vehicle care213Caution
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.

Vehicle care215Before 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.

241Control indicators.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................129
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............217
Cruise control ...................... 96, 150
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 51
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............115
Declaration of conformity ............231
DEF ............................................ 139
Delayed locking ............................ 28
Descent control system .......94, 149
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................139
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......182
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 171
Driving hints ................................ 129
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 188
Electronic climate control system 124
Electronic driving programmes ..143Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control.......... 148
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94
Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......176
Engine compartment fuse box ...189
Engine coolant ........................... 179
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 224
Engine exhaust .......................... 137
Engine identification ...................220
Engine oil ................... 178, 217, 221
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 120
Event data recorders ..................236
Exhaust filter ............................... 137
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 213
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................13, 111
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F
Fault ........................................... 143
First aid kit ................................... 73
Fixed air vents ........................... 127
Flex-Fix system ............................ 61
Folding mirrors ............................. 33Following distance indication ......155
Forward collision alert................. 153
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights .............96, 118, 185
Front seats.................................... 40
Front storage ................................ 60
Fuel............................................. 164
Fuel for diesel engines ..............166
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......166
Fuel for petrol engines ...............164
Fuel gauge ................................... 85
Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 188
G
Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................171
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Glove box lighting .......................120
H Halogen headlights ....................184
Hand brake ................................. 146
Hazard warning flashers ............117
Headlight flash ........................... 113
Headlight range adjustment ......114
Headlights when driving abroad 114
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 39
Heated mirrors ............................. 34

243Rear window wiper and washer ..80
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 217, 221
Refuelling ................................... 167
Registered trademarks ...............235
Retained power off .....................132
Reversing lights .........................118
Ride control systems ..................147
Roof .............................................. 37
Roof load ...................................... 74
Roof rack ..................................... 74
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 41
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 40
Selective catalytic reduction .......139
Selector lever ............................. 142
Service ....................................... 127
Service display ............................ 87
Service information ....................216
Side airbag system ......................51
Software acknowledgement .......234
Spare wheel ............................... 206
Speed limiter......................... 97, 152
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................129Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................132
Steering ...................................... 129
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 77
Steering wheel controls ...............77
Stop-start system........................ 134
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 37
Sunvisor lights ........................... 120
Sun visors .................................... 37
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 186
Three-point seat belt .................... 45
Tools .......................................... 194
Tow bar....................................... 171
Towing ................................ 171, 211
Towing another vehicle .............212
Towing equipment .....................172
Towing the vehicle .....................211
Traction Control system ............. 147
Traction Control system off........... 95
Traffic sign assistant .............97, 160
Trailer towing ............................. 172
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................141
Tread depth ............................... 200
Trip odometer .............................. 84Turn lights ............................ 92, 118
Tyre chains ................................ 201
Tyre designations ......................195
Tyre pressure ............................ 195
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 196
Tyre pressures ........................... 230
Tyre repair kit ............................. 202
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 156
Underseat storage .......................60
Upholstery .................................. 215
Uplevel display ............................. 97
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 102
Vehicle battery ........................... 181
Vehicle checks............................ 177
Vehicle data ................................ 221
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 236
Vehicle detected ahead ................97
Vehicle dimensions .................... 228
Vehicle Identification Number ....219
Vehicle jack ................................ 194
Vehicle messages .....................104
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Vehicle specific data ......................3