Opel Tigra (2009 year). Manual - part 11

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Place the fuse extractor on the

various types of fuse from the top or

side, and withdraw fuse.

Engine compartment fuse

box

The fuse box is in the front left of the

engine compartment.
Disengage the cover, lift it upwards

and remove.
After having changed defective fuses

close the fuse box cover and press

until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed

correctly, malfunctions may occur.

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No. Circuit
1

Starter

2

–

3

Fuel filter, cooling

4

Horn

5

Terminal 30

6

Engine control module,

transmission control unit

7

Fog light

8

Engine cooling

9

Engine cooling

10 Vacuum pump
11 Ignition, preheating
12 Headlamp levelling
13 Air conditioning system,

terminal 15

14 Transmission control unit
15 High beam right

No. Circuit
16 High beam left
17 Engine control module
18 Engine control module,

terminal 15

19 Airbag
20 Engine control module
21 Engine control module,

terminal 87

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No. Circuit
22 Electrical parking brake
23 Tyre repair kit
24 Fuel pump
25 ABS
26 Heated rear window
27 ABS
28 Interior fan
29 Cigarette lighter
30 Air conditioning system
31 Front power window, left
32 Front power window, right
33 Mirror heating
34 ABS
35 Airbag

Instrument panel fuse box

In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse

box is behind the storage

compartment in the instrument panel.
Open compartment, compress the

locking tabs, fold compartment down

and remove.

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In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse

box is located behind a cover in the

glovebox. Open the glovebox, pull

cover upwards and remove.

No. Circuit
1

Rear left door unlocking

2

Display, instrument, telephone

3

Radio

4

Ignition switch, immobiliser

5

Windscreen washer, rear

screen washer

6

Central locking system, tailgate

7

Central locking system

8

Rear right door unlocking

9

Courtesy light

10 Heated steering wheel
11 –
12 –
13 Rain sensor, interior mirror,

outside mirrors

14 –

Load compartment fuse

box

The fuse box is on the left side of the

load compartment behind a cover.

Remove the cover.

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Disengage the four retaining lugs and

remove the cover.

No. Circuit
1

Adaptive forward lighting

2

–

3

–

4

–

5

–

6

Rear power window, right

7

Adaptive forward lighting

8

Trailer module, Trailer socket

9

Seat, lumbar support, left

10 Rear power window, left
11 Park assist
12 Electrical sunblind
13 –
14 Heated front seats
15 Trailer module
16 Seat, lumbar support, right
17 –

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Vehicle tools

Tools

Vehicles with spare wheel

The jack and the vehicle tools are in

the spare wheel well in the load

compartment.

Vehicles with tyre repair kit

To open the compartment, disengage

the cover and open it.

The vehicle tools are in the right-hand

compartment in the load

compartment, together with the tyre

repair kit.

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Wheels and tyres

Tyre condition, wheel condition

Drive over edges slowly and at right

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

edges can cause tyre and wheel

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for

damage. Seek the assistance of

a workshop in the event of damage or

unusual wear.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

temperatures below 7 °C and should

therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the driver's field of view.

Tyre designations

E.g. 195/65 R 15 91 H
195 = Tyre width, mm

65 = Cross-section ratio (tyre

height to tyre width), %

R

= Belt type: Radial

RF = Type: RunFlat

15 = Wheel diameter, inches

91 = Load index e.g. 91 is

equivalent to 615 kg

H

= Speed code letter

Speed code letter:
Q = up to 160 km/h

S = up to 180 km/h

T = up to 190 km/h

H = up to 210 km/h

V = up to 240 km/h

W = up to 270 km/h

Tyre pressure

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

least every 14 days and before any

long journey. Do not forget the spare

wheel. This also applies to vehicles

with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.

Tyre pressure 3 199 and on the label

at the front passenger door.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the

pressure specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

consumption possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.

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9 Warning

If the pressure is too low, this can

result in considerable tyre warm-

up and internal damage, leading to

tread separation and even to tyre

blow-out at high speeds.

If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased on a vehicle with tyre

pressure monitoring system, switch

off ignition.

Tyre deflation detection

system

The tyre deflation detection system

continually checks the rotation speed

of all four tyres.
If a tyre loses pressure the control

indicator w illuminates yellow and

a warning message is displayed in the

Driver Information Center with

Uplevel-Display. Stop immediately

and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w 3 92.

System initialisation

After tyre pressure correction or

wheel change, the system must be

initiated: Switch on the ignition, press

and hold the DDS button for approx.

4 seconds.
If the system is ready again,

a message is displayed in the Driver

Information Center with

Uplevel-Display.

Tread depth

Check tread depth at regular

intervals.

Tyres should be replaced for safety

reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm

(4 mm for winter tyres).

The legally permissible minimum

tread depth (1.6 mm) has been

reached when the tread has worn

down as far as one of the tread wear

indicators (TWI). Their position is

indicated by markings on the

sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than

the rear, swap round front wheels and

rear wheels periodically. Ensure that

the direction of rotation of the wheels

is the same as before.

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Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every 6 years.

Changing tyre and wheel

size

If tyres of a different size than those

fitted at the factory are used, it may be

necessary to reprogramme the

speedometer as well as the nominal

tyre pressure and make other vehicle

modifications.
After converting to a different tyre

size, have the label with tyre

pressures replaced.

9 Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels

may lead to accidents and will

invalidate the vehicle type

approval.

Wheel covers

Wheel covers and tyres that are

factory approved for the respective

vehicle and comply with all of the

relevant wheel and tyre combination

requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are

not factory approved, the tyres must

not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake

cooling.

9 Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel

covers could lead to sudden

pressure loss and thereby

accidents.

Tyre chains

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add

no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread

and the inboard sides (including chain

lock).

9 Warning

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Tyre chains are only permitted on

tyres of size 195/65 R 15,

205/55 R 16 and 225/45 R 17.

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Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres

of size 225/40 R 18.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel.

Tyre repair kit

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from

the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

is at the tyre's sidewall near the rim

cannot be repaired with the tyre repair

kit.

9 Warning

Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be

affected.

If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

The tyre repair kit is in the stowage

compartment in the load

compartment.

To open the compartment, disengage

the cover and open it.

1. Take the sealant bottle and

bracket with air hose from the

insert.

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2. Detach air hose from bracket and

screw onto sealant bottle

connection.

3. Position the sealant bottle on the

bracket. Make sure that the bottle

does not fall.

4. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

5. Screw tyre inflation hose to valve.
6. Screw air hose onto compressor

connection.

7. Switch on ignition.

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

8. Press < button on the

compressor. The tyre is filled with

sealant.

9. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilst

the sealant bottle is emptying

(approx. 30 seconds). Then the

pressure starts to drop.

10. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

11. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within

10 minutes. Tyre pressure

3

 199. When the correct pressure

is obtained, switch off the

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compressor by pressing the <

button again.
If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within 10 minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

10 minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.
Release excess tyre pressure

using the ] button.
Do not run the compressor longer

than 10 minutes.

12. Push catch on bracket to remove

sealant bottle from bracket. Screw

the tyre inflation hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

This prevents sealant from

escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in

load compartment.

13. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

14. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

the sealant bottle and affix in the

driver's field of view.

15. Continue driving immediately so

that sealant is evenly distributed

in the tyre. After driving approx.

10 km (but no more than

10 minutes), stop and check tyre

pressure. Screw compressor air

hose directly onto tyre valve and

compressor when doing this.
If tyre pressure is more than

1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.

Repeat the procedure until there

is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must

not be used. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

16. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.

Note

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre is severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.

If unusual noise is heard or the

compressor becomes hot, turn

compressor off for at least

30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at

a pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After

this date its sealing capability is no

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

storage information on sealant

bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be

used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used

to pump up other items e.g.

footballs, air mattresses, inflatable

dinghies etc. They are located on the

underside of the compressor. To

remove, screw on compressor air

hose and withdraw adapter.

Wheel changing

Some vehicles are equipped with

a tyre repair kit instead of a spare

wheel 3 171.

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Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and

non-skid surface. The front wheels

must be in the straight-ahead

position.

■ Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear, reverse gear or

P.

■ Remove the spare wheel 3 176.
■ Never change more than one wheel

at once.

■ Use the jack only to change wheels

in case of puncture, not for

seasonal winter or summer tyre

change.

■ If the ground on which the vehicle

is standing is soft, a solid board

(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed

under the jack.

■ No people or animals may be in the

vehicle when it is jacked-up.

■ Never crawl under a jacked-up

vehicle.

■ Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

■ Before screwing in the wheel bolts,

clean them and lightly coat the

taper of each wheel bolt with

commercially available grease.

1. Pull off the wheel cover with the

hook. Vehicle tools 3 167.
For wheel covers with visible

wheel bolts: The cover can remain

on the wheel. Do not remove the

retaining rings on the wheel bolts.
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. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and loosen

each wheel bolt by half a turn.

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3. Ensure the jack is positioned

correctly with the vehicle jacking

points.
Lifting the vehicle onto a lifting

platform:

Position the rear arm of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

Position the front arm of the lifting

platform at the underbody.

4. Set the jack to the necessary

height. Position it directly below

the jacking point in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.

Attach jack handle and with the

jack correctly aligned rotate

handle until wheel is clear of the

ground.

5. Unscrew the wheel bolts.
6. Change the wheel.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring

that it locates securely and tighten

each bolt in a crosswise

sequence. Tightening torque is

110 Nm.

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10. Align the valve hole in the wheel

cover with the tyre valve before

installing.
Install wheel bolt caps.

11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 176

and the vehicle tools 3 167.

12. Check the tyre pressure of the

installed tyre and also the wheel

bolt torque as soon as possible.

Have the defective tyre renewed or

repaired.

Spare wheel

Some vehicles are equipped with

a tyre repair kit instead of a spare

wheel.
The spare wheel can be classified as

a temporary spare wheel depending

on the size compared to the other

mounted wheels and country

regulations.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.

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 spare wheel is located in the load

compartment beneath the floor

covering. It is secured with a wing nut.
The spare wheel well is not designed

for all permissible tyre sizes. If

a wheel wider than the spare wheel

has to be stowed in the load

compartment, it needs to be secured

with a strap or, depending on the

version, with an extension bar.

Storing a replaced wheel in the

load compartment using a strap

Use the strap placed in the tool box.

Vehicle tools 3 167.

■ Position the wheel on the load

compartment floor close to one

sidewall of the load compartment.

■ Place the loop end of the strap

through the front lashing eye of the

according side.

■ Place the hook end of the strap

through the loop and pull it until the

strap is fastened securely to the

lashing eye.

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■ Insert the strap through the spokes

of the wheel as shown in the

illustration.

■ Mount the hook to the rear lashing

eye.

■ Tighten the strap and secure it

using the buckle.

Storing a replaced wheel in the

spare wheel well using an

extension bar

Use the extension bar placed in the

tool box. Vehicle tools 3 167.

■ Turn the wing nut anticlockwise and

remove temporary spare wheel.

■ Take the extension bar from the

tool box and screw it on the bolt.

■ Store the damaged wheel and

secure it by turning the wing nut

clockwise.

The floor cover can be placed on the

projecting wheel.
Remove the extension bar before

fitting the spare wheel in the well after

renewing or repairing the defective

wheel.

9 Warning

Storing a jack, a wheel or other

equipment in the load

compartment could cause injury if

they are not fixed properly. During

a sudden stop or a collision, loose

equipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the

respective storage compartments

and secure them by fixing.
Place the damaged wheel always

in the load compartment secured

by the strap or in the spare wheel

well secured by the wing nut.

Temporary spare wheel

The use of the temporary spare wheel

could affect driveability. Have the

defective tyre renewed or repaired as

soon as possible.
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.