Opel Movano (2018 year). Manual - part 13

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No. Circuit
14 Foot panel
15 Child safety warning buzzer
16 Speed 1: right-hand evaporator

fan

Some circuits may be protected by

several fuses.

Vehicle tools

Tools

Vehicles with spare wheel

The jack, wheel wrench, adapters (for

spare wheel removal), hub cap hook

and towing eye are contained in a

unit, stowed under the front seat.

Note

Depending on vehicle, there may be

multiple adapters for spare wheel

removal.

Vehicles with Rear-wheel drive: A

hydraulic jack and a set of extension

pieces for use with the jack are also

included.
Wheel changing 3 208.
Spare wheel 3 210.
Towing the vehicle 3 216.

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Vehicles without spare wheel

Some vehicles are equipped with a

tyre repair kit instead of a spare

wheel.
To access this unit, slide the seat fully

forwards and fold down the backrest.
If cover is fitted, raise cover slightly

and slide it backwards to remove.

Note

Do not attempt to remove the unit

from beneath the seat. Risk of injury.

Tyre repair kit 3 205

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.
We recommend not swapping the

front wheels with the rear wheels and

vice versa, as this can affect vehicle

stability. Always use less worn tyres

on the rear axle.

Tyres

Factory-fitted tyres are matched to

the chassis and offer optimum driving

comfort and safety.

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 maximum speed

sticker in the driver's field of view.

Tyre designations

E.g. 215/65 R 16 C 109 R
215 : tyre width, mm

65 : cross-section ratio (tyre height

to tyre width), %

R

: belt type: Radial

RF : type: RunFlat

16 : wheel diameter, inches

C

: cargo or commercial use

88 : load index e.g. 109 is

equivalent to approx. 1030 kg

R

: 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

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Choose a tyre appropriate for the

maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at

kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus

125 kg payload. Optional equipment

could reduce the maximum speed of

the vehicle.

Directional tyres

Fit directional tyres such that they roll

in the direction of travel. The rolling

direction is indicated by a symbol

(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.

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.
The tyre pressure information label

on the driver's door frame indicates

the original equipment tyres and the

correspondent tyre pressures.

Always inflate tyres to the pressures

shown on the label.
Tyre pressures 3 247.

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.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on

various options. For the correct tyre

pressure value, follow the procedure

below:

1. Identify the engine identifier code.

Engine data 3 228.

2. Identify the respective tyre.

The tyre pressure tables show all

possible tyre combinations 3 247.
For the tyres approved for your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.
The driver is responsible for correct

adjustment of tyre pressure.

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.

9 Warning

For specific tyres the

recommended tyre pressure as

shown in the tyre pressure table

may exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

Never exceed the maximum tyre

pressure as indicated on the tyre.

Temperature dependency

Tyre pressure depends on the

temperature of the tyre. During

driving, tyre temperature and

pressure increase.
Tyre pressure values provided on the

tyre information label and tyre

pressure chart are valid for cold tyres,

which means at 20 °C. The pressure

increases by nearly 10 kPa (0.1 bar)

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for a 10 °C temperature increase.

This must be considered when warm

tyres are checked.

Trailer towing

When towing a trailer with a fully

laden vehicle, the tyre pressure must

be increased by 20 kPa/0.2 bar

(3.0 psi) and the maximum speed

limited to 100 km/h.
Trailer towing 3 172.

Rear-wheel drive, with twin rear

wheels

When inflating the outer tyre, the

inflation tube should be passed

between the two wheels.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

The tyre pressure monitoring system

uses radio and sensor technology to

check tyre pressure levels.

Caution

Tyre pressure monitoring system

warns only about low tyre pressure

condition and does not replace

regular tyre maintenance by the

driver.

All wheels must be equipped with

pressure sensors and the tyres must

have the prescribed pressure.

Note

In countries where the tyre pressure

monitoring system is legally

required, the use of wheels without

pressure sensors will invalidate the

vehicle operating permit.

The tyre pressure monitoring system

sensors monitor the air pressure in

the tyres and transmit tyre pressure

readings to a receiver located in the

vehicle.
Tyre pressure chart 3 247.

Low tyre pressure condition

A detected low tyre pressure

condition is indicated by illumination

of control indicator w 3 100 and a

corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre.
If w illuminates, stop as soon as

possible and inflate the tyres as

recommended 3 247.
After inflating, some driving may be

required to update the tyre pressure

values in the system. During this time

w may illuminate.
If w illuminates at lower temperatures

and extinguishes after some driving,

this could be an indicator for

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approaching a low tyre pressure

condition. Check tyre pressure of all

four tyres.
If the tyre pressure must be reduced

or increased, switch off ignition.
Only mount wheels with pressure

sensors, otherwise w flashes for

several seconds then illuminates

continuously together with control

indicator A 3 98 and a

corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre.
A spare wheel or temporary spare

wheel is not equipped with pressure

sensors. The tyre pressure

monitoring system is not operational

for these wheels. For the further three

wheels, the tyre pressure monitoring

system remains operational.
Control indicator w and the

corresponding message appears at

each ignition cycle until the tyres are

inflated to the correct tyre pressure.
Driver Information Centre 3 103.
Vehicle messages 3 104.

Puncture

A puncture or severely under-inflated

tyre is indicated by illumination of

control indicator w together with C

3

 99 and a corresponding message

appears in the Driver Information

Centre. Stop vehicle and switch off

engine.
Tyre pressure 3 247, Tyre repair kit

3

 205, Spare wheel 3 210, Wheel

changing 3 208.

Relearn function

After a puncture has been repaired

and the driver has inflated the tyres to

the correct tyre pressure, the tyre

pressure monitoring system needs to

recalculate.
Tyre pressure 3 247, Tyre repair kit

3

 205.

During driving, select the tyre

pressure menu in the Driver

Information Centre by pressing button

on end of wiper lever. Press and hold

button for approx. five seconds to

initialise recalculation. A

corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre.
Several minutes of driving at a speed

above 40 km/h may be required to

complete the relearn process. The

system can only provide limited

information during this time.
If problems occur during the relearn

process, control indicator w remains

illuminated and a warning message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Driver Information Centre 3 103.
Vehicle messages 3 104.

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General information

The use of tyre chains or

commercially available liquid tyre

repair kits can impair the function of

the system. Factory-approved tyre

repair kits can be used.
Tyre repair kit 3 205, Tyre chains

3

 205.

External high-power radio equipment

could disrupt the tyre pressure

monitoring system.
Each time the tyres are replaced, the

tyre pressure monitoring system

sensors must be dismounted and

serviced by a workshop.

Tread depth

Check tread depth at regular

intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety

reasons at a tread depth of two-

three mm (four mm for winter tyres).
For safety reasons it is recommended

that the tread depth of the tyres on

one axle should not vary by more than

two mm.

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.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.

We recommend tyre replacement

every six 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 3 202.

9 Warning

The use of unsuitable tyres or

wheels may lead to accidents and

will invalidate the vehicle

operating permit.

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.

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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

drive wheels.
On vehicles with twin rear wheels,

tyre chains are only permitted on the

outer wheels.

Always use fine mesh chains that add

no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread

and the inboard sides (including chain

lock).

9 Warning

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

Wheel covers on steel wheels may

come into contact with parts of the

chains. In such cases, remove the

wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at

speeds up to 50 km/h and, when

travelling on roads that are free of

snow, they may only be used for brief

periods since they are subject to rapid

wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted

on the temporary spare wheel or on

wheels of a different size than those

fitted at the factory.

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 four 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 the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage

neutral (manual transmission) or N

(manual transmission automated).
The tyre repair kit is located under the

front seat. Slide seat forwards fully

and fold backrest down to access kit.

1. Take the tyre repair kit out from

under the front seat.

2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the power supply lead(s)

and air hose from the stowage

compartments on the underside

of the compressor.

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4. Screw the compressor air hose to

the connection on the sealant

bottle.

5. Fit the sealant bottle into the

retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre

in such a way that the sealant

bottle is upright.

6. Unscrew valve cap from defective

tyre.

7. Screw the sealant filler hose to the

tyre valve.

8. The rocker switch on the

compressor must be set to

position O.

9. Connect the red < power supply

lead on the compressor to the

jump start terminal 3 213.

Note

Depending on model, the jump start

terminal may be located at the left-

hand or right-hand side of the engine

compartment.

10. Connect the black ] power

supply lead to a vehicle grounding

point, e.g. the engine block or an

engine mounting bolt.

Note

Depending on tyre repair kit type, it

may be necessary to connect the

single power supply lead to the

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power outlet or cigarette lighter

socket.
For this type, the red < and

black ] power supply leads will not

be present.

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

11. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to position I. The tyre

is filled with sealant.

12. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to six bar.

Then the pressure starts to drop.

13. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

14. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within

ten minutes. Tyre pressure

3

 247. When the correct pressure

is obtained, turn off the

compressor by setting rocker

switch to position O.
If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within ten minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation

(approx. two metres). Reattach

the tyre repair kit and continue the

filling procedure for ten minutes. If

the prescribed tyre pressure is still

not obtained, the tyre is too badly

damaged. Seek the assistance of

a workshop.
Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button beside the pressure

indicator.
Do not run the compressor for

longer than ten minutes.

15. Detach the tyre repair kit.
16. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

17. Take the label indicating

maximum permitted speed from

the tyre repair kit and affix in the

driver's field of view.

18. Screw the sealant filler hose to the

free connection on the sealant

bottle. This prevents sealant from

escaping. Store the sealant bottle

in the plastic bag. Stow tyre repair

kit under the front seat.

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19. Continue driving immediately so

that the sealant is evenly

distributed throughout the tyre.

After driving approx. ten km, but

no more than ten minutes, stop

and check tyre pressure using the

compressor. Screw compressor

air hose directly onto tyre valve

and compressor when doing this.

20. If the tyre pressure is more than

3.1 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 3.1 bar, the vehicle must

not be driven. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

21. Stow tyre repair kit under the front

seat.

Note

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are 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 seven 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.

Wheel changing

Some vehicles are equipped with a

tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel

3

 205.

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

● Park the vehicle on a level, firm

and non-slippery surface. The

front wheels must be in the

straight-ahead position.

● Apply the parking brake and

engage first gear or reverse gear

(manual transmission) or N

(manual transmission

automated).

● Switch off the air suspension

system 3 141.

● Remove the spare wheel 3 210.
● Never change more than one

wheel at a time.

● Use the jack only to change

wheels in case of puncture, not

for seasonal winter or summer

tyre change.

● The jack is maintenance-free.

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● 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 engine when the

vehicle is raised on the jack.

● Clean wheel bolts/nuts and their

threads before mounting the

wheel.

9 Warning

Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel

nut and wheel nut cone.

1. Remove the wheel cover using

the hook supplied. Vehicle tools

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 199.

Depending on vehicle, first

remove the bolt/nut covers by

hand then remove the wheel

cover, or press wheel cover at the

points indicated by the arrows and

turn to release.

Rear-wheel drive, with twin rear

wheels: Remove the tyre valve

extender from the inner rear

wheel.

2. Install the wheel wrench

(depending on vehicle, attach

wheel wrench to adapters)

ensuring that it is located securely

and loosen each wheel bolt/nut by

half a turn.

3. Vehicles with Front-wheel drive:

If equipped, attached heightener

to lifting pad when changing a

front wheel.
Raise vehicle by placing lifting

pad spigot of the jack (vehicle

tools 3 199) under the jacking

hole located nearest the wheel

concerned.
Ensure the jack is positioned

correctly. The jack base must be

on the ground directly below the

jacking hole in a manner that

prevents it from slipping.
Attach wheel wrench onto the jack

and raise the vehicle (max. 3 cm)

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by turning the wrench until the

wheel is clear of the ground.

Vehicles with Rear-wheel drive:
Pay attention to the operating

instructions supplied with the

hydraulic jack (vehicle tools

3

 199) and assemble the parts

required as specified.
Position the adapter at the jacking

hole located nearest the wheel

concerned.
Ensure the jack is positioned

correctly. The jack head must be

level with the jacking hole. Pump

the jack by pressing the wheel

wrench/adapters, to position the

base plate correctly.

Raise the vehicle (max. 3 cm) by

pressing the wheel wrench until

the wheel is clear of the ground.

4. Unscrew wheel bolts/nuts

completely and wipe clean with a

cloth.
Put wheel bolts/nuts somewhere

where the threads will not be

soiled.

5. Change the wheel.
6. Screw in the wheel bolts/nuts.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Install the wheel wrench

(depending on vehicle, attach

wheel wrench to adapters)

ensuring that it locates securely

and tighten each wheel bolt/nut in

a crosswise sequence. Tightening

torque is: 172 Nm (Front-wheel

drive), 235 Nm (Rear-wheel drive

with twin rear wheels), 264 Nm

(Rear-wheel drive with single rear

wheels).

9. Refit wheel cover.

Rear-wheel drive, with twin rear

wheels: Install the tyre valve

extender to the inner rear wheel

before refitting the wheel cover.

Note

If applicable, fit anti-theft bolts

nearest the tyre valve (otherwise it

may not be possible to refit the wheel

cover).

10. Stow the replaced wheel 3 210

and the vehicle tools 3 199.

11. Have the new wheel balanced on

the vehicle. Check the tyre

pressure of the installed tyre

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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

3

 205.

If mounting a spare wheel which is

different from the other wheels, this

wheel might be classified as a

temporary spare wheel and the

corresponding speed limits apply,

even though no label indicates this.

Seek the assistance of a workshop to

check the applicable speed limit.

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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 spare wheel is held under the

vehicle frame using a winch and

secured by tightening a cable using

the wheel wrench and adapters

(depending on vehicle).
It may be necessary to jack the

vehicle up to gain access to the spare

wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a

flat rear tyre.

To release the spare wheel, loosen

cable by connecting the wheel

wrench and adapters (depending on

vehicle) to the slot position illustrated

and lower the wheel fully by turning

wrench clockwise.

Caution

Only use the wheel wrench and

adapters (depending on vehicle)

to lower the spare wheel.
The use of pneumatic tools is

prohibited. This may result in

damage to the winch cable and

equipment.

Place wheel upright, unclip retainer

from wheel rim and release the wheel

from the cable and connected

retainer by routing these components

through the centre of the wheel.
Twin rear wheel vehicles have an

additional mounting plate attached to

the spare wheel. Before using the

wheel, undo the nut and remove the

mounting plate.

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When reinstalling a spare wheel, first

attach the mounting plate (twin rear

wheel vehicles) and secure with the

nut.
Place wheel upright, then route the

cable and connected retainer from

the front of the wheel (side with tyre

valve) and through the centre of the

wheel. Attach the retainer and clip it

into place, ensuring it is correctly

positioned and that the front of the

wheel (side with tyre valve) will be

facing upwards when reinstalled.

Place wheel below the vehicle frame,

directly beneath the winch

mechanism.

Then tighten cable using the wheel

wrench and adapters by connecting

to the slot position illustrated above

and turning wrench anticlockwise

until the wheel is secured in the fully

raised position.

9 Warning

Ensure the front of the wheel (side

with tyre valve) is facing upwards

when the spare wheel is

reinstalled below the vehicle

frame.

Temporary spare wheel

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.

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.

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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 3 205.

Summer and winter tyres

If you use winter tyres, the spare

wheel may still be fitted with a

summer tyre.
If you use the spare wheel when it is

fitted with a summer tyre the vehicle's

driveability may be affected,

especially on slippery road surfaces.

Directional tyres

Fit directional tyres such that they roll

in the direction of travel. The rolling

direction is indicated by a symbol

(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted

opposing the rolling direction:

● Driveability may be affected.

Have the defective tyre renewed

or repaired as soon as possible

and fit it instead of the spare

wheel.

● Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet

and snow-covered road

surfaces.

Jump starting

The jump start terminal is located in

the engine compartment.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle

battery can be started using jump

leads and the vehicle battery of

another vehicle.
Do not start with a quick charger.

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.

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Caution

The air suspension system must

be switched off prior to jump

starting.
Air suspension 3 141.

● Never expose the vehicle battery

to naked flames or sparks.

● A discharged vehicle battery can

already freeze at a temperature

of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle

battery before connecting jump

leads.

● Wear eye protection and

protective clothing when

handling a vehicle 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 25 mm

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.

● Do not disconnect the discharged

battery from the vehicle.

● Switch off all unnecessary

electrical consumers.

● Switch off the air suspension

system 3 141.

● 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 and

engage neutral (manual

transmission) or N (manual

transmission automated).

Jump start terminal

In the event of a discharged vehicle

battery, the jump start terminal

enables the vehicle to be started

without the need to access the battery

inside the vehicle.
The jump start terminal is located in

the engine compartment and

identified by a "<" sign on the red

insulating cover. Lift the red insulating

cover to access the terminal

connector.
Ensure the red insulating cover is

latched back into position when not in

use.