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272Vehicle careAppearance careExterior 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.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.

274Vehicle careClean 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, 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.

298Customer informationMaximum output: 14 dBm
Radio remote control receiver
Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch Platz 1, 70839
Gerlingen, Germany
Operation frequency: 433.92 MHz
Maximum output: N/A
Radio remote control transmitter
Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch Platz 1, 70839
Gerlingen, Germany
Operation frequency: 433.92 MHz
Maximum output: -9 dbm
Tyre pressure sensors
Schrader Electronics Ltd.
11 Technology Park, Belfast Road,
Antrim BT41 1QS, Northern Ireland,
United Kingdom
Operation frequency: 433.92 MHz
Maximum output: 10 dBmREACH
Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH) is a European
Union regulation adopted to improve
the protection of human health and
the environment from the risks that
can be posed by chemicals. Visit
www.opel.com/reach for further
information and for access to the
Article 33 communication.
Collision damage repair
Paint thickness Due to production techniques, the
thickness of the paint can vary
between 50 and 400 µm.
Therefore, different paint thickness is
no indicator for a collision damage
repair.Software acknowledgement
Certain OnStar components include
libcurl and unzip software and other
third party software. Below are the
notices and licenses associated with
libcurl and unzip and for other third
party software please see http://
www.lg.com/global/support/
opensource/index.
libcurl Copyright and permission notice
Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel
Stenberg, .
All rights reserved.
Permission to use, copy, modify, and
distribute this software for any
purpose with or without fee is hereby
granted, provided that the above
copyright notice and this permission
notice appear in all copies.
The software is provided "as is",
without warranty of any kind, express
or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose and
noninfringement of third party rights.
In no event shall the authors or

302Customer informationWhen using the vehicle, situations
may occur in which these technical
data related to other information
(accident report, damages on the
vehicle, witness statements etc.) may be associated with a specific person -
possibly, with the assistance of an
expert.
Additional functions contractually
agreed upon with the client (e.g.
vehicle location in emergency cases)
allow the transmission of particular vehicle data from the vehicle.
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and ignition
system security. It is also used in
connection with conveniences such
as radio remote controls for door
locking/unlocking and starting, and in-
vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in
Vauxhall vehicles does not use or
record personal information or link
with any other Vauxhall system
containing personal information.

305Collision damage repair..............298
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............276
Cruise control ....................113, 181
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 137
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............137
Declaration of conformity ............296
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......233
Diesel particle filter ....................167
Door open .................................. 114
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........181
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 221
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 244
Electric parking brake .........110, 176
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 149Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 170, 175
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 179
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......227
Engine compartment fuse box ...245
Engine coolant ........................... 230
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 284
Engine exhaust .......................... 167
Engine identification ...................280
Engine oil ................... 229, 276, 281
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 144
Event data recorders ..................301
Exit lighting ................................ 144
Exterior care .............................. 272
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................12, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F Fault ................................... 170, 175
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 154
Fog light ..................................... 113Fog lights ................................... 236
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......195
Forward collision alert................. 192
Fragrance diffuser ........................97
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 141
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 71
Fuel............................................. 216
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 220
Fuel for diesel engines ..............217
Fuel for natural gas operation ...218
Fuel for petrol engines ...............216
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 244
G
Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................221
Glovebox ..................................... 70
H Halogen headlights ....................234
Hand brake ......................... 175, 176
Hazard warning flashers ............140
Headlight flash ........................... 136