Opel Crossland X (2018 year). Manual - part 14

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● Note that the spare wheel is

secured by the conical contact of

each bolt if the wheel bolts for the

alloy wheels are used. In this

case, the washers do not come

into contact with the spare wheel.

1. Disengage wheel bolt caps with a

screwdriver and remove.
Steel wheels with cover: Pull off

the wheel cover.
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel

bolt caps with a screwdriver and

remove. To protect the wheel,

place a soft cloth between the

screwdriver and the alloy wheel.

2. Fold out the wheel wrench and

install ensuring that it locates

securely and loosen each wheel

bolt by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected by

locking wheel bolts. To loosen

these specific bolts, first attach

the adapter for the locking wheel

bolts onto the head of the bolt

before installing the wheel

wrench. The adapter is located in

the load compartment under the

rear floor cover.

3. Ensure the jack is correctly

positioned under the relevant

vehicle jacking point.

4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

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the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

Ensure that the edge of the body

fits into the notch of the jack.

Attach wheel wrench and with the

jack correctly aligned rotate wheel

wrench until wheel is clear of the

ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel

3

 216.

7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it is located securely and

tighten each bolt in a crosswise

sequence. Tightening torque is

100 Nm for all wheels.
If the vehicle is equipped with

alloy wheels, note that the wheel

bolts can also be used for the steel

spare wheel. In this case, the

spare wheel is secured by the

conical contact of each bolt.

10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

cover with the tyre valve before

installing.
Install wheel bolt caps.

11. Stow and secure the replaced

wheel 3 216, the vehicle tools

3

 205 and the adapter for the

locking wheel bolts 3 65.

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and the wheel bolt

torque as soon as possible.

Have the defective tyre renewed or

repaired as soon as possible.

Jacking position for lifting platform

Rear arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

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Front arm position of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

Spare wheel

Mounting the temporary spare

wheel

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.

Caution

The use of a spare wheel that is

smaller than the other wheels or in

combination with winter tyres

could affect driveability. Have the

defective tyre replaced as soon as

possible.

The temporary spare wheel has a

steel rim.

The temporary spare wheel is located

in the load compartment beneath the

floor covering.
To remove:

1. Open the floor cover.

2. The temporary spare wheel is

secured with a wing nut. Turn

wing nut anticlockwise and

remove the wheel.
There is a box with tools in the

right wall of the load

compartment. Vehicle tools3 205

3. When, after a wheel change, no

wheel is placed in the spare wheel

well, secure the tool box by

turning right back the wing nut and

close the floor cover.

4. After a wheel change back to a full

size wheel, place the spare wheel

outside up in the well and secure

with the wing nut.

If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the

rear while towing another vehicle,

mount the temporary spare wheel in

the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 210.

Stowing a damaged full size

wheel in the load compartment

The spare wheel well is not designed

for other tyre sizes than the temporary

spare wheel. A damaged full size

wheel must be stowed in the load

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compartment and secured with a

strap. Vehicle tools 3 205. To secure

the wheel:

1. Position the wheel outside up

close to one sidewall of the load

compartment.

2. Place the loop end of the strap

through the front lashing eye on

the appropriate 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 rear 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 quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

battery can be started using jump

leads and the vehicle 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 vehicle battery

to naked flames or sparks.

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● A discharged vehicle 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 Volts). Its

capacity (Ah) must not be much

less than that of the discharged

vehicle 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

vehicle battery from the vehicle.

● Switch off all unnecessary

electrical consumers.

● Do not lean over the vehicle

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.

● Apply the parking brake,

transmission in neutral,

automatic transmission in P.

Open the positive terminal protection

caps of both vehicle batteries.
Lead connection order:

1. Connect the red lead to the

positive terminal of the booster

battery.

2. Connect the other end of the red

lead to the positive terminal of the

discharged battery.

3. Connect the black lead to the

negative terminal of the booster

battery.

4. Connect the other end of the black

lead to a vehicle grounding point

of your vehicle in the engine

compartment.

Route the leads so that they cannot

catch on rotating parts in the engine

compartment.
To start the engine:

1. Start the engine of the vehicle

providing the jump.

2. After five minutes, start the other

engine. Start attempts should be

made for no longer than

15 seconds at an interval of one

minute.

3. Allow both engines to idle for

approx. three minutes with the

leads connected.

4. Switch on electrical consumers

(e.g. headlights, heated rear

window) of the vehicle receiving

the jump start.

5. Reverse above sequence exactly

when removing leads.

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Towing

Towing the vehicle

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

bottom of the cap. Release the cap by

carefully moving the screwdriver

downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools 3 205.

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

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 and close the

windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:

The vehicle must be towed facing

forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor

further than 100 km. In all other cases

and when the transmission is

defective, the front axle must be

raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the outer flange into

the recess and fix cap by pushing.

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Towing another vehicle

Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the

bottom of the cap. Release the cap by

carefully moving the screwdriver

downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the

vehicle tools 3 205.

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 better still a tow

rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering a

vehicle.

Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into

the recess and fix cap by pushing.

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Appearance care

Exterior care

Locks

The locks are lubricated at the factory

using a high quality lock cylinder

grease. Use a 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.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle

regularly.
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 compartment

with 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.
Do not use hard objects to remove

spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on

painted surfaces.

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.

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Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

protective film, making waxing

unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated

with wax or polishing agents.

Windows and windscreen wiper

blades

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner

and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

scraper firmly against the glass so

that no dirt can get under it and

scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a

soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

window cleaner. Also make sure to

remove any residues such as wax,

insect residues and similar from the

window.

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

wiping on dry windows will damage or

even destroy the wiper blades.

Glass panel

Never clean with solvents or abrasive

agents, fuels, aggressive media

(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-

containing solutions etc.), acidic or

highly alkaline media or abrasive

pads.

Wheels and tyres

Do not use high-pressure jet

cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated

with the same agents as the body.

Paintwork damage

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

Have more extensive damage or rust

areas repaired by a workshop.

Underbody

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

have a PVC undercoating while other

critical areas have a durable

protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check

the underbody and have it waxed if

necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could

damage the PVC coating. Have

underbody work carried out by a

workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the

underbody and have the protective

wax coating checked.

Liquid gas system

9 Danger

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work

at the underbody in a pit.

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For painting work and when using a

drying booth at a temperature above

60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be

removed.
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.

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, 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.

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Service and

maintenance

General information ................... 224

Service information .................. 224

Recommended fluids, lubricants

and parts .................................... 226

Recommended fluids and

lubricants ................................ 226

General information

Service information

In order to ensure economical and

safe vehicle operation and to

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

is of vital importance that all

maintenance work is carried out at the

proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service

schedule for your vehicle is available

at the workshop.
Severe operating conditions exist if

one or more of the following

circumstances occur frequently: Cold

starting, stop and go operation, e.g.

for taxis and police vehicles, trailer

operation, mountain driving, driving

on poor and sandy road surfaces,

increased air pollution, presence of

airborne sand and high dust content,

driving at high altitude and large

variations of temperature.
Under these severe operating

conditions, certain service work may

be required more frequently than the

regular service interval indicated in

the service display. Contact a

workshop for customised service

schedules.
Service display 3 89.

Service intervals - country group 1

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 25,000 km or after one

year, whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display.
These service intervals are valid for

the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus,

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,

Greece, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland,

Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,

Malta, Monaco, Netherlands,

Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain,

Sweden, Switzerland, United

Kingdom.

Service intervals - country group 2

Maintenance of your vehicle

equipped with engine EB2F, EB2DT

or EB2DTS is required every

15,000 km or after one year,

whichever occurs first, unless

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otherwise indicated in the service

display. Maintenance of your vehicle

with any other engine than mentioned

before is required every 25,000 km or

after one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated in the

service display.
These service intervals are valid for

the following countries:
Albania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,

Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland,

Serbia, Slovenia.

Service intervals - country group 3

Maintenance of your vehicle

equipped with engine EB2DTS is

required every 10,000 km or after one

year, whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display. Maintenance of your vehicle

equipped with engine EB2F or

EB2DT is required every 15,000 km

or after one year, whichever occurs

first, unless otherwise indicated in the

service display. Maintenance of your

vehicle with any other engine than

mentioned before is required every

25,000 km or after one year,

whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display.
These service intervals are valid for

the following countries:
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria,

Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary,

Romania, Slovakia.

Service intervals - country group 4

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 10,000 km or after one

year, whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display.
These service intervals are valid for

the countries which are not listed in

country group 1, 2 or 3.

Confirmations

Confirmation of service is recorded in

the Service and warranty booklet.

The date and mileage is completed

with the stamp and signature of the

servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and

warranty booklet is completed

correctly as continuous proof of

service is essential if any warranty or

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

also a benefit when selling the

vehicle.

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Recommended fluids,

lubricants and parts

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

Only use products that meet the

recommended specifications.

9 Warning

Operating materials are

hazardous and could be

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

attention to information given on

the containers.

Engine oil

Engine oil is identified by its quality

and its viscosity. Quality is more

important than viscosity when

selecting which engine oil to use. The

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

aging control, whereas viscosity

grade gives information on the oil's

thickness over a temperature range.

Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

that provides optimum protection for

gasoline and diesel engines. If it is

unavailable, engine oils of other listed

qualities have to be used.

Recommendations for gasoline

engines are also valid for

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),

Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and

Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

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 230.

Topping up engine oil

Caution

In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up

and dispose it properly.

Engine oils of different manufacturers

and brands can be mixed as long as

they comply with the required engine

oil quality and viscosity.

Use of engine oils for all petrol

engines with only ACEA quality is

prohibited, since it can cause engine

damage under certain operating

conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

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 230.

Additional engine oil additives

The use of additional engine oil

additives could cause damage and

invalidate the warranty.

Engine oil viscosity grades

The SAE viscosity grade gives

information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two

figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first

figure, followed by a W, indicates the

low temperature viscosity and the

second figure the high temperature

viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade

depending on the minimum ambient

temperature 3 230.

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All of the recommended viscosity

grades are suitable for high ambient

temperatures.

Coolant and antifreeze

Use only organic acid type-long life

coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for

the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with

coolant designed for excellent

corrosion protection and frost

protection down to approx. -37 °C.

This concentration should be

maintained all year round. The use of

additional coolant additives that

intend to give additional corrosion

protection or seal against minor leaks

can cause function problems. Liability

for consequences resulting from the

use of additional coolant additives will

be rejected.

Washer fluid

Use only washer fluid approved for

the vehicle to prevent damage of

wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and

rubber parts. Consult a workshop.

Brake and clutch fluid

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

moisture which will reduce braking

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

therefore be replaced at the specified

interval.

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Technical data

Technical data

Vehicle identification .................. 228

Vehicle Identification Number .. 228

Identification plate ................... 228

Engine identification ................ 229

Vehicle data ............................... 230

Recommended fluids and

lubricants ................................ 230

Engine data ............................. 233

Performance ............................ 235

Vehicle weight ......................... 236

Vehicle dimensions ................. 237

Capacities ................................ 238

Tyre pressures ........................ 239

Vehicle identification

Vehicle Identification

Number

The Vehicle Identification Number

may be stamped on the identification

plate and on the floor pan, under the

floor covering, visible under a cover.
The Vehicle Identification Number

may be embossed on the instrument

panel, visible through the windscreen,

or in the engine compartment on the

right body panel.

Identification plate

The identification plate is located on

the front left or right door frame.

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Information on identification label:
1 : manufacturer

2 : type approval number

3 : vehicle identification number

4 : permissible gross vehicle weight

rating in kg

5 : permissible gross train weight

in kg

6 : maximum permissible front axle

load in kg

7 : maximum permissible rear axle

load in kg

8 : vehicle-specific or country-

specific data

The combined total of front and rear

axle loads must not exceed the

permissible gross vehicle weight. For

example, if the front axle is bearing its

maximum permissible load, the rear

axle can only bear a load that is equal

to the gross vehicle weight minus the

front axle load.
The technical data is determined in

accordance with European

Community standards. We reserve

the right to make modifications.

Specifications in the vehicle

documents always have priority over

those given in this manual.

Engine identification

The technical data tables show the

engine identifier code. Engine data

3

 233.

To identify the respective engine,

refer to the engine power in the EEC

Certificate of Conformity provided

with your vehicle or other national

registration documents.