Opel Mokka X (2019 year). Manual - part 10

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Driving and operating

Caution

It is not advisable to drive with the

hand resting on the selector lever.

Gear shift indication 3 94.
Stop-start system 3 139.

Drive systems

All-wheel drive

The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system

enhances driving characteristics and

stability, and helps to achieve the best

possible driveability regardless of

ground surface. The system is always

active and cannot be deactivated.
The torque is distributed steplessly

between the wheels of the front and

rear axle, depending on the driving

conditions. Additionally the torque

between the rear wheels is distributed

depending on the surface.
For optimum system performance,

the vehicle's tyres should not have

varying degrees of wear.
When using a temporary spare

wheel, the AWD system is

automatically disabled.
The AWD system will also be

temporarily disabled to protect the

system from overheating if there is

excessive wheel spin. When the

system cools down, AWD will be

restored.

The deactivation of the AWD system

will be indicated by a message on the

Driver Information Centre.
If a service message or warning

code S73 is displayed on the Driver

Information Centre, there is a

malfunction in the AWD system. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 104.
Towing the vehicle 3 216.

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Brakes

The brake system comprises two

independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

still be braked using the other brake

circuit. However, braking effect is

achieved only when the brake pedal

is depressed firmly. Considerably

more force is needed for this. The

braking distance is extended. Seek

the assistance of a workshop before

continuing the journey.
When the engine is not running, the

support of the brake servo unit

disappears once the brake pedal has

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

braking requires significantly greater

force. It is especially important to bear

this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 93.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent

through a pulse in the brake pedal

and the noise of the regulation

process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake

pedal fully depressed throughout the

braking process, despite the fact that

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

the pressure on the pedal.
After starting-off the system performs

a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 94.

Adaptive brake light

During full braking, all three brake

lights flash for the duration of ABS

control.

Fault

9 Warning

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

wheels may be liable to lock due

to braking that is heavier than

normal. The advantages of ABS

are no longer available. During

hard braking, the vehicle can no

longer be steered and may

swerve.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Parking brake

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9 Warning

Always apply parking brake firmly

without operating the release

button, and apply as firmly as

possible on a downhill or uphill

slope.
To release the parking brake, pull

the lever up slightly, press the

release button and fully lower the

lever.
To reduce the operating forces of

the parking brake, depress the

brake pedal at the same time.

Control indicator R 3 93.

Brake assist

If the brake pedal is depressed

quickly and forcefully, maximum

brake force is automatically applied

(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the

brake pedal for as long as full braking

is required. Maximum brake force is

automatically reduced when the

brake pedal is released.

Hill start assist

The system helps prevent unintended

movement when driving away on

inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after

stopping on an incline, the brakes

remain on for a further two seconds.

The brakes release automatically as

soon as the vehicle begins to

accelerate.
The hill start assist is not active during

an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 139.

Ride control systems

Traction Control system

The Traction Control system (TC) is a

component of the Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) 3 153.
TC improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip, by

preventing the drive wheels from

spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to

spin, engine output is reduced and

the wheel spinning the most is braked

individually. This considerably

improves the driving stability of the

vehicle on slippery road surfaces.

TC is operational after each engine

start as soon as the control indicator

b

 extinguishes.

When TC operates b flashes.

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9 Warning

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.
Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

Control indicator b 3 94.

Deactivation

TC can be switched off when spinning

of drive wheels is required: press b

briefly.

Control indicator k illuminates.
A status message appears in the

Driver Information Centre when TC is

deactivated.
When TC is deactivated, ESC

remains active but with higher control

threshold.
TC is reactivated by pressing b

again. A status message pops up in

the Driver Information Centre when

TC is reactivated.
TC is also reactivated the next time

the ignition is switched on.

Fault

If there is a fault in the system the

control indicator b illuminates

continuously and a message appears

in the Driver Information Centre. The

system is not operational.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip.
As soon as the vehicle starts to

swerve (understeer / oversteer),

engine output is reduced and the

wheels are braked individually.
ESC operates in combination with the

Traction Control system (TC). It

prevents the drive wheels from

spinning.

ESC is operational after each engine

start as soon as the control indicator

b

 extinguishes.

When ESC operates b flashes.

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9 Warning

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.
Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

Control indicator b 3 94.

Deactivation

ESC can be deactivated: press and

hold t for approx. 5 s.
Control indicators k and n illuminate.

ESC is reactivated by pressing t

again. If the TC system was

previously disabled, both TC and

ESC are reactivated.
ESC is also reactivated the next time

the ignition is switched on.

Fault

If there is a fault in the system the

control indicator b illuminates

continuously and a message appears

in the Driver Information Centre. The

system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Descent control system

The Descent control system (DCS)

allows the vehicle to travel at a low

speed without depressing the brake

pedal. The vehicle will automatically

decelerate to a low speed and remain

at that speed when the system is

activated. Some noise or vibration

from the brake system may be

apparent when the system is active.

Caution

Use only when descending steep

grades while driving off-road. Do

not use when driving on normal

road surfaces. Unnecessary

usage of the DCS function, such

as while driving on normal roads,

may damage the brake system

and the ESC function.

Activation

At speeds below approx. 40 km/h,

press u. The green control indicator

u

 flashes in the instrument cluster, to

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show DCS is in operation. DCS will

not activate at speeds above

50 km/h, even if the button is pressed.

Deactivation

Press u again. The green control

indicator u extinguishes. Depressing

the foot brake or accelerator will also

cause the system to be deactivated.

Fault

If the green control indicator u does

not illuminate or flash after pressing

the button, there is a fault in the

system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
DSC control indicators u 3 94.

Driver assistance

systems

9 Warning

Driver assistance systems are

developed to support the driver

and not to replace the driver's

attention.
The driver accepts full

responsibility when driving the

vehicle.
When using driver assistance

systems, always take care

regarding the current traffic

situation.

Cruise control

The Cruise control can store and

maintain speeds of approx. 30 to

200 km/h. Deviations from the stored

speeds may occur when driving uphill

or downhill.
For safety reasons, the cruise control

cannot be activated until the brake

pedal has been operated once.

Activating in first gear is not possible.

Do not use the cruise control if it is not

advisable to maintain a constant

speed.
With automatic transmission, only

activate cruise control in automatic

mode.
Control indicator m 3 96.

Switching on the system

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Press m: control indicator m in

instrument cluster illuminates white.

Activation of the functionality

Accelerate to the desired speed and

turn thumb wheel to SET/-: the

current speed is stored and

maintained. Control indicator m in

instrument cluster illuminates green.

On Uplevel display m illuminates

green and set speed is indicated.

Accelerator pedal can be released.
Vehicle speed can be increased by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

When the accelerator pedal is

released, the previously stored speed

is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated

while gearshifting.

Increase speed

With cruise control active, hold thumb

wheel turned to RES/+ or briefly turn

to RES/+ repeatedly: speed

increases continuously or in small

increments.
Alternatively accelerate to the desired

speed and store by turning to SET/-.

Reduce speed

With cruise control active, hold thumb

wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn to

SET/- repeatedly: speed decreases

continuously or in small increments.

Deactivation of the functionality

Press y: control indicator m in

instrument cluster illuminates white.
On Uplevel display m changes to

white.
Cruise control is deactivated, but not

switched off. Last stored speed

remains in memory for later speed

resume.
Automatic deactivation:

● Vehicle speed is below approx.

30 km/h.

● Vehicle speed drops more than

25 km/h below the set speed.

● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed for

a few seconds.

● Selector lever is in N.
● Engine speed is in a very low

range.

● The Traction Control system (TC)

or Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) is operating.

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● Parking brake is applied.
● Simultaneous pressing RES/+

and brake pedal deactivates

cruise control and will delete

stored speed.

Resume stored speed

Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a

speed above 30 km/h. The stored

speed will be resumed.

Switching off the system

Press m: control indicator m in

instrument cluster extinguishes. The

stored speed is deleted.
Pressing L for activating speed

limiter or switching off the ignition also

switches off cruise control and

deletes the stored speed.

Speed limiter

The speed limiter prevents the

vehicle exceeding a preset maximum

speed.
The maximum speed can be set at a

speed above 25 km/h.

The driver can only accelerate up to

the preset speed. Deviations from the

limited speed may occur when driving

downhill.
The preset speed limit is displayed in

the Driver Information Centre when

the system is active.

Switching on the system

Press L, symbol L illuminates in the

Driver Information Centre.
If cruise control has been activated

before, it is switched off when speed

limiter is activated and the control

indicator m extinguishes.

Set speed limit

Accelerate to the desired speed and

briefly turn thumb wheel to SET/-: the

current speed is stored as maximum

speed.
On Midlevel display L and the speed

limit is displayed.

On Uplevel display L changes to

green.

Change speed limit

With speed limiter active, turn thumb

wheel to RES/+ to increase or SET/-

to decrease the desired maximum

speed.

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Exceeding the speed limit

When exceeding the limited speed

without driver input, the speed will

flash in the Driver Information Centre

and a chime sounds during this

period.
In the event of an emergency, it is

possible to exceed the speed limit by

depressing the accelerator pedal

firmly nearly to the final point. In this

case no chime appears.
Release the accelerator pedal and

the speed limiter function is

reactivated once a speed lower than

the limit speed is obtained.

Deactivation of the functionality

Press y: speed limiter is deactivated

and the vehicle can be driven without

speed limit.

On Midlevel display the stored limited

speed is indicated in brackets.
On Uplevel display L changes to

white.
Additionally, a corresponding

message appears.
Speed limiter is deactivated, but not

switched off. Last stored speed

remains in memory for later speed

resume.

Resume limit speed

Turn thumb wheel to RES/+. The

stored speed limit will be obtained

and is indicated without brackets in

the Driver Information Centre.

Switching off the system

Press L, the speed limit indication

extinguishes in the Driver Information

Centre. The stored speed is deleted.
By pressing m to activate cruise

control, speed limiter is also

deactivated and the stored speed is

deleted.

By switching off the ignition, speed

limiter is also deactivated, but the

speed limit will be stored for next

speed limiter activation.

Forward collision alert

The forward collision alert may help to

avoid or reduce the harm caused by

front-end crashes.

A vehicle ahead is indicated by the

control indicator A.
If a vehicle directly ahead is

approached too quickly, a warning

chime is provided.

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Additionally the driver gets notified by

a flashing red LED stripe which is

projected on the windscreen in the

driver's field of view.
A precondition is that forward collision

alert is not deactivated by pressing

V

 on the steering wheel.

Activation

Forward collision alert uses the front

camera system in the windscreen to

detect a vehicle directly ahead, in

your path, within a distance of approx.

60 m.
Forward collision alert operates

automatically above 40 km/h, if it is

not deactivated by pressing V, see

below.

Alerting the driver

The vehicle ahead control indicator

A

 illuminates green in the instrument

cluster when the system has detected

a vehicle in the driving path.

The control indicator A changes to

yellow when the distance to a

preceding moving vehicle gets too

small or when approaching another

vehicle too rapidly.

Caution

The colour lighting of this control

indicator does not correspond to

local traffic laws on following

distance. The driver bears full

responsibility for maintaining safe

following distance according to

applicable traffic rules, weather

and road conditions etc. at all

times.

When the time to a potential collision

with a vehicle in front gets too small

and a collision is imminent, the driver

gets notified by a flashing red LED

stripe which is projected on the

windscreen in the driver's field of

view.

Simultaneously a warning chime

sounds. Depress the brake pedal and

steer the vehicle, if it is required by the

situation.

Selecting the alert sensitivity

The alert sensitivity can be set to

near, medium or far.

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Press V, the current setting is shown

in the Driver Information Centre.

Press V again to change the alert

sensitivity.

Dectivation

The system can be deactivated.

Press V repeatedly until Forward

Collision Alert Off appears in the

Driver Information Centre.

General information

9 Warning

Forward collision alert is just a

warning system and does not

apply the brakes. When

approaching a vehicle ahead too

rapidly, it may not provide you

enough time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full

responsibility for the appropriate

following distance based on traffic,

weather and visibility conditions.
The complete attention of the

driver is always required while

driving. The driver must always be

ready to take action and apply the

brakes.

System limitations

Forward collision alert is designed to

warn on vehicles only, but may react

also to other objects.
In the following cases, forward

collision alert may not detect a vehicle

ahead or sensor performance is

limited:

● on winding roads
● when weather limits visibility,

such as fog, rain, or snow

● when the sensor is blocked by

snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt,

windscreen damage or affected

by foreign items, e.g. stickers

Following distance

indication

The following distance indication

displays the distance to a preceding

moving vehicle. The system uses the

front camera in the windscreen to

detect the distance of a vehicle

directly ahead in your path. It is active

at speeds above 40 km/h.

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When a preceding vehicle is detected

ahead, the distance is indicated in

seconds, displayed on a page in the

Driver Information Centre 3 97. Press

MENU on the turn signal lever to

select Vehicle Information

Menu ? and turn the adjuster

wheel to choose following distance

indication page.

The minimum indicated distance is

0.5 s.
If there is no vehicle ahead or the

vehicle ahead is out of range, two

dashes will be displayed: -.- s.

Parking assist

The parking assist makes parking

easier by measuring the distance

between the vehicle and obstacles,

and giving acoustic signals. It is the

driver, however, who bears full

responsibility for the parking

manoeuvre.
The system consists of four ultrasonic

parking sensors in the rear bumper. If

the vehicle is equipped with a front

parking assist the system consists of

four additional ultrasonic parking

sensors in the front bumper.

Activation

After ignition is switched on, the rear

parking assist is activated.
The front parking assist can also be

activated at a low speed by pressing

r.
An illuminated LED in the parking

assist button indicates that the

system is ready to operate.
An obstacle is indicated by a buzzing

sound. The interval between the

sounds becomes shorter as the

vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.

When the distance is less than

30 cm, the buzzing is continuous.

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If r is pressed once within an

ignition cycle, the front parking assist

is reactivated if the vehicle speed

goes below a certain value and if the

vehicle speed has not exceeded

25 km/h beforehand.

Deactivation

Deactivate the system by pressing

r.
The LED in the button will go out and

a message will be displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.
If the parking assist is deactivated

manually, it will be reactivated

automatically the next time the

ignition is switched on.
The system is deactivated

automatically at a certain speed.

Fault

In the event of a fault in the system, a

vehicle message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.
Additionally, a vehicle message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre if a malfunction of the system

due to temporary conditions, e.g.

snow covered sensors is detected.

Vehicle messages 3 104.

Important hints for using the

parking assist systems

9 Warning

Under certain circumstances,

various reflective surfaces on

objects or clothing as well as

external noise sources may cause

the system to fail to detect

obstacles.
Special attention has to be paid to

low obstacles which can damage

the lower part of the bumper. If

such obstacles leave the detection

area of the sensors during

approach of the vehicle, a

continuous warning tone will

sound.

Caution

Performance of the system can be

reduced when sensors are

covered, e.g. by ice or snow.

Performance of the parking assist

system can be reduced due to

heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there

are taller vehicles in the vicinity

(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,

vans). Object identification and

correct distance indication in the

upper part of these vehicles

cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection

cross-section, e.g. objects of

narrow size or soft materials, may

not be detected by the system.
Parking assist systems do not

detect objects outside the

detection range.

Note

The parking assist system

automatically detects factory-fitted

towing equipment. It is deactivated

when the connector is plugged in.
The sensor may detect a non-

existent object (echo disturbance)

caused by external acoustic or

mechanical disturbances.

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Note

The parking assist is deactivated

when the rear carrier system is

extended.

Rear view camera

The rear view camera assists the

driver when reversing by displaying a

view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed

in the Info Display.

9 Warning

The rear view camera does not

replace driver vision. Note that

objects that are outside the

camera's field of view and the

parking assist sensors, e.g. below

the bumper or underneath the

vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse or park the vehicle

using only the rear view camera.
Always check the surrounding of

the vehicle before driving.

Activation

Rear view camera is automatically

activated when reverse gear is

engaged.

Functionality

The camera is mounted in the tailgate

handle and has a viewing angle of

130°.

Due to the high position of the

camera, the rear bumper can be seen

on the display as a guide to position.
The area displayed by the camera is

limited. The distance of the image that

appears on the display differs from

the actual distance.

Guiding lines

Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal

lines at 1 m intervals projected on the

picture to define the distance to

displayed objects.

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Trajectory lane of the vehicle is

shown in accordance with the

steering angle.

Warning symbols

Warning symbols are indicated as

triangles 9 on the picture which show

obstacles detected by the rear

sensors of the advanced parking

assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line

of the Info Display with the warning to

check the vehicle surrounding.

Deactivation

The camera is deactivated when a

certain forward speed is exceeded or

if reverse gear is not engaged for

approx. 10 s.
Rear view camera can be manually

deactivated in the vehicle

personalisation menu in the Info

Display. Select the relevant setting in

Settings.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.

Deactivation of guiding lines and

warning symbols

7'' Colour Info Display: Activation or

deactivation of the visual guiding lines

and the warning symbols can be

changed via touch buttons in the

lower zone of the display.
8'' Colour Info Display: Activation or

deactivation of the visual guiding lines

and the warning symbols can be

changed in the Settings menu in the

Info Display.
Info Display 3 102.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.

Fault

Fault messages are displayed with a

9 on the top line of the Info Display.
The rear view camera may not

operate properly when:

● The surrounding is dark.
● The sun or the beam of

headlights is shining directly into

the camera lens.

● Ice, snow, mud, or anything else

covers the camera lens. Clean

the lens, rinse it with water, and

wipe it with a soft cloth.

● The vehicle is towing a trailer.

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● The vehicle had a rear end

accident.

● There are extreme temperature

changes.

Traffic sign assistant

Functionality

The traffic sign assistant system

detects designated traffic signs via a

front camera and displays them in the

Driver Information Centre.

Traffic signs which will be detected

are:

Limit and no passing signs

● speed limit
● no passing
● end of speed limit
● end of no passing

Road signs

Beginning and end of:

● city regions (country specific)
● motorways
● A-roads
● play streets

Add-on signs

● additional hints to traffic signs
● restriction of trailer towing
● tractor constraints
● wet warning
● ice warning
● direction arrows

Speed limit signs are displayed in the

Driver Information Centre until the

next speed limit sign or end of speed

limit is detected or up to a defined sign

timeout.

Combinations of multiple signs in the

display are possible.

An exclamation mark in a frame

indicates that there is an additional

sign detected which is not recognised

by the system.
The system operates without loss of

performance up to a speed of

200 km/h depending on the lighting

conditions. At night the system is

active up to a speed of 160 km/h.