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License plate lamps

1. Remove 2 screws holding license plate

la mp to fascia.

2. Rotate and p ull license plate lamp

forwards throug h fa scia op ening.

3. Rotate bulb socket anti-cloc kwise.
4. Remove b ulb from b ulb soc ket and insert

new bulb, without touching the glass.

5. Rotate bulb socket clockwise a nd

replace license plate lam p into orig inal
position.

6. Replace 2 screws to hold license plate

la mp to fascia.

Luggage compartment lamp

1. Open luggag e comp artment and prise

out bulb housing.

2. Deta ch plug connector from bulb

housing.

3. Remove bulb from bulb socket and insert

new bulb, without touching the glass.

4. Attach plug connector to b ulb housing,

push bulb housing into orig inal position

and c lose lugg age compartment.

Centre high-mounted stop lamp,

side repeater lamps,

courtesy lamps,

instrum ent illumination

We recommend ha ving bulb replacements
carried out by a workshop.

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Inspection system

In ord er to guarantee economical and sa fe

vehic le operation a nd to maintain the
value of your vehicle, it is of vital

importance tha t all maintenance work is
carried out at the p roper intervals as

specified by Opel (see chapter "Serv ic e,
Maintenance" on page 165). Tim e or

mileage/kilometre intervals - w hichever is
rea ched first - determine w hen your vehicle

is due for its next Serv ice.
Hav e the Serv ice w ork that is due carried

out within one w eek or 500 km (300 miles).
Hav e this work carried out by a repairer in

accordance with Opel’s recommend ations,
using Opel genuine parts a nd accessories.

The engine oil life m onitor lets you k now

when to change the eng ine oil. Based on
driving conditions, the time or kilom etre/

mileage interva l at which an eng ine oil
cha ng e will b e indicated can v ary

considera bly.
For the system to work properly, it must be

reset every time the engine oil is changed.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
When the system has calc ulated that
engine oil life has been diminished,

"CHAN GE OIL SOON" ap pears in the driver
information centre - see page 69. Engine

power m ay be decreased. Change eng ine
oil immed iately.

Further information on Service and the
Service Plan can be found in the chapter

"Service, M aintenanc e" on p age 165.
Hav e maintena nce work, as well as repairs

to the bodywork a nd equipment, carried
out b y a p rofessiona l. We recommend your

Opel Servic e Partner, who is fam ilia r with
Opel vehicles and in possession of the

nec essary sp ecial tools and the latest
service instructions from Opel. It is

particularly a dvisable to use an Opel
Service Partner during the warranty period,

to av oid inv alidation of warranty claims.
See the chapter "Service, Maintenance" on

pag e 165 for further inform ation.

Sepa rate anti-c orrosion service
Hav e the work perform ed a t the interva ls

spec ified in the c hap ter "Service,
Maintenance" on pag e 165.

CHANGE OIL SOON

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Opel genuine parts and

accessories

We recommend that you use "Opel
genuine parts and accessories" and

conversion parts released expressly for
your vehicle type. These parts have

undergone special tests to establish their
reliab ility, safety and specific suitability for

Opel v ehicles. Desp ite continuous market
monitoring, we ca nnot a ssess or guarantee

these attributes for other p roducts, even if
they have been granted approval by the

relevant authorities or in some other form.
"Opel genuine pa rts and a ccessories" and

approved conversion parts can be
obtained from your Op el Service Partner,

who can provide comp rehensive advice
about permitted technic al changes and

ensure that the part is installed correctly.

A note on safety

To avoid injury from moving p arts a nd
cables conducting ignition volta ge, only

carry out engine comp artm ent checks (e.g.
checking b ra ke/clutc h fluid or engine oil

level) when the ignition is switched off.

N ever carry out any repairs or adjustment

and m aintenance work on the vehicle
yourself. This especially applies to the

eng ine, chassis a nd safety p arts. You may,
out of ignorance, infringe the provisions of

the law and, by not performing the work
properly, you may endanger yourself a nd

other road users.

Checking and topping up fluids

The engine oil d ipstick ha ndle and the

inform ation on the caps for topping up
coolant and brak e/clutc h fluid a re yellow,

for ease of identification.

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Warning

The cooling fan is controlled by a

thermoswitch and ca n therefore start
unexp ectedly, even if the ignition is

switched off. Risk of injury.
Electronic ignition system s use a very

high voltage. Do not touch the ignition
system; danger to life.

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Engine oil

Information on engine oils is available in

the c hap ter "Service, Ma intenanc e" on
page 165.

Eng ine oil level and consum ption

Ev ery engine consumes engine oil for
tec hnical reasons. The engine oil

consump tion cannot be assessed until a
fairly long distance has been driv en, a nd

may be a bove the specified value when the
vehic le is first b eing driven (run-in period ).

Frequent d riv ing at high revs increases
engine oil consumption.

Before em barking on a long journey, it is

adv isable to chec k the engine oil level.

Engine oil level chec k, top ping up engine

oil
The engine oil lev el must be check ed w ith

the vehicle on a level surface and with the
engine (which m ust be at operating

temperature) switched off. Wait at least
5 minutes before c hecking the level to

allow the normal engine oil acc um ulation
in the engine to flow into the oil pan.
To check the engine oil level, insert wiped
oil gauge (dipstick) into dipstick tube as far

as it will go. Top engine oil up if the lev el
ha s d ropp ed into the ra ng e of the top -up

mark MIN.

The engine oil level must not exceed the
upper mark MAX on the dipstick. Excess

eng ine oil must be drained off or extracted.
If the engine oil level is above the M AX

ma rk there is a risk of damage to the
eng ine or the catalytic converter.
Capacity b etween MIN and M AX marks –
see page 182.

9

Warning

Do not a llow the engine oil lev el to drop
below the minimum level!

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Top up with the sam e b rand of engine

oil that was used d uring the previous
engine oil change, following the

instructions in the chapter "Serv ice,
Maintenance" on page 165.
To close, p osition the cap and screw it
into place.
Ca pacities – see p age 182.

Engine oil c hange, engine oil filter c hange
Perform change in accordance w ith the

cha pter "Servic e, M aintenance" on
page 165.
Engine oil c hanges are to b e ca rried out
depending on time or kilometre/mileage

intervals, or when the engine oil life monitor
indica tes that engine oil life has been

diminished , since eng ine oil loses its
lubrication properties not only through

engine operation but also through ageing .
We rec om mend using an original Opel

engine oil filter.

Remember to reset the engine oil life
monitor whenever the engine oil is

cha ng ed. Seek the assistance of a
work shop.

Coolant

During operation the system is pressurized.

The tem perature may therefore rise to ov er
100 ° C.
The glycol-based coolant p rov id es
excellent corrosion protection for the

hea ting and cooling systems as well a s
antifreeze protection down to –28 °C. It

remains in the cooling system throug hout
the yea r and need not be changed.
Use of certain antifreez es can lead to
eng ine damage. We therefore recommend

the use of antifreezes tha t ha ve been
app rov ed.

9

Warning

Empty engine oil cans m ust not be placed

in the domestic refuse. We rec om mend
that you entrust engine oil and engine oil

filter changes to a workshop who is
familiar with the legal requirem ents

concerning the disposal of used engine
oil and filters, a nd can thus help protect

the environment and your health.

9

Warning

Antifreeze is a danger to health; it m ust
therefore be kept in the original container

and out of the reach of children.

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Antifreeze and corrosion protection

Before the start of the cold weather season,
have the coolant checked for correct

concentration.
The a mount of antifreeze must p rov ide

protection up to ap prox. – 28 °C. If the
antifreez e concentration is too low, this

red uces protection from freezing and
corrosion. Top up antifreeze if necessary.
If coolant loss is topped up with water,
have concentration checked and add

anti-freez e if necessa ry.

Coolant level

Hardly a ny losses occur since the cooling
system is sealed and it is thus rarely

necessary to top up the coolant.
The coolant should be just ab ov e the arrow

marked COLD FILL in the expansion tank
with a cold cooling system. The coolant

level can be rea d from the outside of the
exp ansion tank.

When the engine is at op erating
temperature the coolant level rises. It falls

aga in when the system cools. If it falls
below the COLD FILL m ark when the

system is cold, top up to the mark.
Top up a ntifreeze. If no antifreeze is

av ailable, top up with clean tap water.
If tap water is unavailab le, distilled water

can b e used.
After topping up with drink ing water or

distilled w ater, c heck the antifreeze level
and a dd antifreeze if required. Have the

cause of the coolant loss rectified by a
workshop.
Too low a coolant level can cause engine
dam age.
To close, position the cap and screw it into
place.

9

Warning

Allow engine to cool down before
rem oving coola nt filler cap . Rem ov e filler

cap carefully so that p ressure can escape
slow ly, otherwise there is a risk of

scalding.

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Coola nt temperature
During operation the system is pressurized.

The temp erature may therefore rise to ov er
100 °C.
Control indicator W illuminates in the
instrument panel when coolant

tem perature is too high. Check coola nt
lev el im mediately:
z Coolant level low:

Top up coolant. Pay a ttention to the

instruc tions given under "Antifreeze and
corrosion protection" and "Coolant

level". H ave the cause of coolant loss
remedied by a workshop.

z Coolant level OK:

Have the cause of increased coolant

temperature remedied. Conta ct a
work shop.

Brake and clutch fluid

Brake and clutch fluid level

The fluid lev el in the container must be
neither higher than the MAX mark nor

low er than the M IN m ark.

Use of c ertain brake/clutch fluids can lead
to dam age or reduced braking effect.

We therefore recommend that you use
only high perform anc e brak e/clutch fluid

app rov ed.
When topping up, ensure maximum

cleanliness, as contamination of the b ra ke/
clutch fluid can lead to function problems

in the braking system.
After correcting the brak e/clutch fluid lev el,

have the cause of brake/clutch fluid loss
remedied by a workshop.

9

Warning

Brake/clutch fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Do not allow it to c ontact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Direct

contact ma y cause injuries and da mage.

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Brake/clutch fluid c ha nge
Brake/clutch fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it

absorbs water. If the brak es become hot,
suc h as when driving on long downhill

stretches, va pour bubbles can occur in the
water, which can have an extrem ely

adv erse effect on braking power
(dep ending on the p roportion of water).
The fluid change intervals specified in the
chapter "Service, Maintenance" on

page 165 m ust therefore be observed.

Power steering fluid

The power steering fluid does not require
any additional ma intena nce than that

detailed in the c hap ter "Service,
Maintenance" on page 165.
If the fluid in the reservoir falls below the
HOT mark on the dipstick, consult a

work shop.

Windscreen wipers

Clear v ision is essential for safe driving.
Perform regular check s on the windsc reen
wipers to ensure they are operating

correc tly. We recommend wiper blade
replacem ent at least once a year.
If the windsc reen is dirty, operate the
windscreen washer system b efore

switching on the windscreen wipers. This
will av oid wiper blade wea r.
Do not switch on the windscreen wipers if
the wind screen is iced up, as this could

dam age the wiper blades or the wiper
system.
If the wipers b ecome frozen on to the glass,
we rec om mend that they be released with

the aid of Opel De-icer Spray.
Smearing wiper blades c an be cleaned with

a soft cloth a nd Opel Cleaning Solvent and
Antifreez e.
Wiper blades whose lips have become
hardened, crack ed or covered with silicone

must be replac ed. This may be necessary
as a result of the effects of ic e, thawing salt

or hea t, or the incorrect use of cleaning
agents.
Switc h off the windsc reen w ip ers in
car washes – see pages 15, 161.
Windscreen w ip er care – see p age 163.

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Warning

We recom mend that you ha ve brake/

clutch fluid changed by a workshop who
is familiar with the req uirements of the

la w as rega rd s d isposal of brake/clutch
fluid a nd can thus help to protect the

environment and your health.

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To replace wiper bla de, lift wiper a rm aw ay

from windscreen. Move release lever a nd
detach wiper blade.

Windscreen washer system

The fluid reservoir filler neck for the
wind screen washer system is located in the

engine c om partment.
Capacities – see page 182.
Fill only with clean wa ter to prevent the
nozzles from clogging. To improv e cleaning

efficiency, w e recom mend that you add a
little Opel Cleaning Solv ent and Antifreeze.

The wind screen washer system will not
freeze in winter:

When closing the container, press the lid
firmly ov er the bea ded edge all the way

round.

Freeze
protection

down to

Mixture - Op el

Cleaning Solvent

And Antifreeze :

Water

- 5 °C

1 : 3

- 10 ° C

1 : 2

- 20 ° C

1 : 1

- 30 ° C

2 : 1

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Battery

The b attery is m aintenanc e-free.

Retrofitted electric al or electronic
accessories can pla ce an additional loa d

on the b attery or even discharge the
battery. Consult a workshop rega rd ing

tec hnical p ossibilities, such a s fitting
a m ore powerful b attery.

Laying up the v ehicle for m ore than
4 weeks can lead to battery discharge,

whic h may reduce the service life of the
battery. Disconnect battery from on-board

power supply b y detaching negative
terminal.
Ensure that the ignition is switched off
before connecting battery. Then perform

the follow ing actions:
z Set date and time in the ra dio disp la y –

see section “Infota inm ent system 3 ” on
page 78.

In order to prevent the battery from
discharging, some consumers such as the

courtesy lamps automatically switch off
after approx. 20 minutes.

Protection of

electronic components

In order to prev ent faults in elec tronic
components in the electrical system, never

connect or d isconnect b attery w ith the
eng ine running or the ignition sw itc hed on.

N ever sta rt engine w ith b attery
disconnected , e.g. when starting using

jump leads.
To av oid damaging the vehic le, d o not

ma ke a ny modifications to the electrical
system, e.g. connecting ad ditional

consum ers or tampering with electronic
control units (chip tuning).

Disconnecting/connecting the b attery
from /to the electr ical system

Disconnect the b attery from the vehic le
electrical system before charging :

First detach the negative and then the
positive lea d. Do not reverse the p ola rity of

the battery, i.e. do not confuse the
term ina ls for the positive and negative

leads. When connecting, start with the
positive lead a nd then connect the

neg ative lead.

9

Warning

Have battery changes carried out by a

work shop who knows the la ws
concerning the disposal of used ba tteries

and therefore protects the environm ent
and your health.

9

Warning

Electronic ignition systems use a v ery
hig h voltage. Do not touch the ignition

system; da ng er to life.

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Vehicle decomm issioning

Observe na tional regulations.
If the vehicle is decomm issioned for several
months, the follow ing work must be ca rried

out by a workshop in order to prevent
dam age.
z Wash and preserve the vehicle –

see pa ge 161.

z Check preserv ation in engine

com partment a nd on underbody a nd

make good where nec essary.

z Clean and preserv e rubber seals on

bonnet and doors.

z Change engine oil – see page 154.
z Check antifreeze and c orrosion

protection – see page 155.

z Check the coolant lev el, top up with

antifreeze if necessary – see page 155.

z Empty windsc reen w asher system.
z Inc rease tyre pressures to v alue specified

for full load – see page 180.

Vehicle storag e
z Park v ehicle in a dry, well ventilated

place. Engage first or reverse gear. Use
chocks or the lik e to prevent the vehicle

from rolling .

z Do not apply hand brake.
z Disconnect battery by disengaging

neg ativ e terminal from vehicle electrical

system – see page 159.

Vehicle recommissioning

Observe national regulations.
Perform the following work before
recommissioning the vehicle:
z Connect ba ttery – see page 159.
z Check tyre pressures and correct if

necessary – see page 180.

z Fill up w indscreen washer system –

see page 72.

z Check engine oil level – see p age 153.
z Check the coolant level; top up with

antifreeze if necessary – see page 155.

Fit the license plate if necessary.

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Vehicle care

When caring for your vehicle, observe all

nationa l environmental regulations,
particularly when washing it.
Regula r, thorough care helps to imp rov e
the a ppearance of your vehicle and

maintain its value ov er the years. It is also
a p rerequisite for warranty claims for any

paint or corrosion dam age. The following
pages contain tip s for vehicle care which, if

used properly, w ill help comba t the
unavoidable damag ing effects of the

env ironment.

Vehicle ca re a ids 3
Vehicle wash:

z Wash brush,
z Car Shampoo,

z Sp onges,
z Wheel Cleaners,

z Engine Cleaners,
z Glass Clea ners,

z Insect Removal Sponge,
z Cham ois Lea ther.
Vehicle care:
z Paintwork Cleaner,

z Paintwork Polish,
z Cream Polish,

z Metallic Paintw ork Wax,
z Hard Wa x,

z Touch-U p Applicator,
z Aerosol and Touch-Up Paint,

z Lock Cylinder Grease,
z Wheel Preserver,

z Alloy Wheel Preserver
z Tar Removal Spray,

z Insect Remover,
z Window Cleaner,

z Cleaning Solvent and Antifreeze,
z Silicone Oil for Rubber Seals.
Interior care:

z Interior/Upholstery Cleaner.

Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to

env ironmental influenc es, e.g. c ontinuous
changes in w eather conditions, industrial

waste gases and dust or thawing salts, so
wash and w ax your v ehicle regularly.
Bird d ropp ings, dead insec ts, resin,
pollen and the like should b e cleaned off

imm ediately, a s they contain aggressive
constituents which can ca use paint

dam age.
If using a car wash, comply with the

pertinent instructions of the car wash
ma nufacturer. The windscreen wipers must

be switched off – see pa ges 15, 71. Rem ov e
antenna b y unscrewing anti-clockwise.
If you wash your vehicle by hand, make
sure that the insides of the wings are also

thoroughly rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened doors

and flaps as well as the a reas they cover.
Thoroughly rinse off a nd leather-off the

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
sepa ra te leathers for paint and window

surfac es: rem nants of wax on the windows
will im pair vision.
Observe national regulations.

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Soft top car e
Particular care should be taken when

washing the fabric soft top. Carefully
vacuum the soft top before washing, to

rem ov e excess dust and dirt p artic les.
Wash in shade with a sponge (a chamois

lea ther will lea ve lint, while a brush may
abrade the threads) and use an Opel Car

Shamp oo and lukewa rm water solution.
Wash the entire top uniformly to avoid

rings or spots. Rinse with plenty of clean
water.
Remove surface water with a sponge and
allow to air dry. Be sure to allow the soft top

to dry completely before stowing , as
prolong ed stowage of a wet or dam p soft

top will ca use rotting of the fabric.

z Remove bird droppings from the soft top

immediately.

z Do not use agg ressive cleaning agents

or stain removers.

z Do not direc t water jets on to the edges

of the soft top.

z Do not use sharp-edged objects to

rem ove snow and ic e from the soft top.

Whilst the soft top is weatherp roof, it
cannot b e guaranteed to b e fully

waterproof if the v ehicle is w ashed in an
autom atic car wash. It is therefore

recommended tha t the vehicle is hand-
washed and that automatic c ar washes are

avoided .

Exterior stor age
Due to the soft top design being

weatherproof and not water tight in all
conditions, extended periods of rainfa ll

ma y result in som e w ater collection in the
passenger compartment. Therefore, it is

recommended that the vehicle is not stored
outside without a suitab le protective

covering such as a shower cover (availab le
from your Opel Serv ice Partner).

Waxing

Wax your vehicle regularly, in particular
after it has been washed using shamp oo

and a t the latest w hen water no longer
forms bea ds on the paintwork, otherwise

the paintwork will dry out.
N ever let things deteriora te this far.

Waxing p revents harmful chem ical action.
Also wax edges and folds on opened doors

and flaps as well as the a reas they cover.

Polishing
Polishing is necessary only if the pa int

has become dull or if solid deposits have
become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protec tiv e film, making w axing

unnecessary.
Plastic body p arts must not be treated with

preservation and polishing a gents.
Use Metallic Paintwork Wax on vehicles

with a metallic-effect paint finish.

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Wheels
Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaning agent to

clean the wheels.
Wheels are painted and can b e treated

with the same agents as the body. For alloy
wheels, we recomm end the use of Alloy

Wheel Preserver.

Paintw ork da mage
Repair small area s of p aint damage suc h

as stone impacts, scratches etc.
immediately using a Touc h-Up Applicator

or Aerosol and Touch-Up Paint before rust
can form. If rust has already form ed, have

the c ause rectified by a workshop. Please
also pay attention to surfaces and edges

beneath the v ehicle where rust ma y have
formed unnoticed for some time.

Tar spots

Do not use hard ob jects to rem ove spots of
tar – use Tar Removal Spray. Do not use

Tar Removal Spray on the covers of
head la mps or other exterior lamps.

Exterior lamps

Headlamp and other protectiv e lam p
covers a re ma de of p la stic. If they require

additional cleaning after the vehicle has
been washed, clea n them with Car

Shamp oo. Do not use any ab ra sive or
caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper,

and do not clean them dry.

Plastic and rubber par ts
For add itional cleaning of plastic and

rubb er parts, use Interior/Upholstery
Clea ner. Do not use any other agent, and

in particular do not use solvents or petrol.
Do not use high-pressure jet clea ners.

Wheels and tyres

Do not use high-pressure jet clea ners on
wheels and tyres.

Interior and upholster y

Clea n the vehicle interior, including the
instrument panel fasc ia , using Interior/

Upholstery Cleaner.
The instrument panel should only be

cleaned using a soft da mp cloth.
Clea n fa bric upholstery with a va cuum

cleaner and brush. To remove stains, use
Interior/Upholstery Cleaner t hat is suitab le

for b oth fabrics and vinyl.
Do not use cleaning agents such as

acetone, carbon tetrachloride, paint
thinner, paint remov er, nail v arnish

remover, washing powder or blea ch to
clean fab ric s, carpets, the instrum ent panel

or leather trim 3 in the vehicle interior.
Petrol is also unsuitable.
Open Velcro fasteners on clothing c ould
damage seat upholstery. Make sure that

Velcro fasteners are c losed .

Seat belts
Always k eep seat b elts clean a nd dry.
Clean only with lukewa rm water or Interior/
Upholstery Cleaner.

Window s

When cleaning the hea ted rear window,
ma ke sure that the heating element on the

insid e of the window is not damaged.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather

in conjunction with Window Cleaner a nd
Insect R emover.
Opel Clea ning Solv ent and Antifreeze is
suita ble for de-icing windows.
For mec ha nical removal of ice, use a
comm ercially available sharp-edged ice

scraper. Press the scraper firmly against
the glass so that no dirt can get under it

and scratch the glass.

Windscreen wiper b lades
Wax such as the wax used in car washes

can c ause sm earing on the wind screen
when the windscreen wipers are sw itc hed

on.
Smearing wiper blades c an be cleaned with

a soft cloth a nd Opel Cleaning Solvent and
Antifreez e, and replac ed if necessa ry –

see page 157.

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Locks
The locks are lubrica ted with a high-grade

lock cylind er grease at the factory. Opel
Loc k Cylind er Grease prevents the locks

from freezing up. Only use de-icing agents
in emergencies, a s they hav e a degreasing

effect and will im pair the function of the
locks. After using a de-icing agent, have

the lock s re-greased by a workshop.

Eng ine compar tment
Areas of the engine compartment that are

painted in the same colour as the vehic le
must be looked after lik e any other p ainted

surface.
It is adv isable to wash the engine

compartment before and after winter and
preserve it with wax. Cover alternator and

brake/clutch fluid reserv oir with plastic
sheets before washing the engine.
When washing the engine with a steam-jet
cleaner, do not d irect the steam-jet a t

components of the Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS), a ir conditioning system, climate

control system or the b elt drive and its
components.

Protective wax that has been ap plied is
also removed during the engine wash. For

this reason, have the engine, brak e system
components in the engine compartment,

axle com ponents with steering, body parts
and cavities thoroughly preserved by a

work shop using protective wax.
An engine w ash ca n be p erformed in the

spring in order to remov e dirt that has
adhered to the engine comp artment,

whic h may also have a high salt content.
Check protectiv e w ax la yer and ma ke good

if necessary.
Do not use high-pressure jet clea ners.

Underbod y
Your v ehicle ha s a durable protective

coating in the wheel arches (includ ing the
longitudinal mem bers), which provides

permanent protection a nd need s no
spec ia l maintenance.
On vehicles whic h are wa shed frequently
in automatic ca r washes with underbody

washing facility, the protective coating
ma y be impaired by dirt-dissolving

add itiv es, so check the underb od y after
washing and have it waxed if necessary.

Before the sta rt of the cold weather season,
check the c oa ting and, if necessary, have it

restored to perfect condition.
Caution – com mercially available bitumen/

rubber m aterials can damage the coating .
We recommend that you have underbody

work carried out by a workshop, who
knows the p rescrib ed materials and has

experience in the use thereof.
The underbody should be washed

following the end of the cold weather
season to remov e any dirt adhering to the

underbody since this may also contain salt.
Check p rotective wax c oa ting and , if

nec essary, have it restored to perfec t
condition.

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Service, maintenance

Service, maintenance

European service intervals

Main Service

Due every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or
1 year, whichever occurs first.

International service intervals

Interim S ervice

Due every 15,000 km (10,000 miles).
Main Service

Due every 30,000 km (20,000 miles) or
1 year, whichever occurs first.
Engine oil life monitor - see pages 63, 69,
151.

Confirmations

Confirmation of Service is recorded in the

spaces p rov ided in the Service and
Warranty Booklet. The date and kilometre/

mileage reading is comp leted with the
stamp a nd signature of the Servicing

Workshop.
Mak e sure that the Service and Warranty

Booklet is com pleted correctly as
continuous proof of service is essential if

any warranty or goodwill claim s a re to be
met, and is a lso a benefit w hen you come

to sell the vehicle.

Service plan

The European serv ice sched ule is valid for
the following countries:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

Finla nd, Fra nce, Germany, Greece,
Greenland, H ungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,

Latvia, Lithuania , Luxem bourg, Malta,
The Netherla nds, Norway, Poland,

Portug al, Slova kia, Slov enia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
For all rem aining countries the
International service schedule applies.

European service sc hedule . . . . 166
International service schedule. . ... 168
Additional servicing. . . . . . . 170
Recommended fluids, and lubricants 170