Opel Tigra (2009 year). Instruction - part 6

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Instruments and controls

Set date and time

Press the CONFIG button. The menu

Settings is displayed.
Select Time & Date.

Selectable setting options:

■ Set time: Changes the time shown

on the display.

■ Set date: Changes the date shown

on the display.

■ Set time format: Changes

indication of hours between 12

hours and 24 hours.

■ Set date format: Changes

indication of date between MM/DD/

YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY.

■ Display digital clock: Switches on/

off indication of time on the display.

■ RDS clock synchronization: The

RDS signal of most VHF

transmitters automatically sets the

time. RDS time synchronisation

can take a few minutes. Some

transmitters do not send a correct

time signal. In such cases, it is

recommended to switch off

automatic time synchronisation.

Vehicle personalisation 3 103.

Power outlets

A 12 volt power outlet is located in the

front console.

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A further 12 volt power outlet is

located in the rear console.
Do not exceed the maximum power

consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are

deactivated. Additionally the power

outlets are deactivated in the event of

low battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are

connected must comply with the

electromagnetic compatibility

requirements laid down in

DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering

accessories, e.g. electrical charging

devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using

unsuitable plugs.

Cigarette lighter

The cigarette lighter is located in the

front console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches

off automatically once the element is

glowing. Pull out lighter.

Ashtrays

Caution

To be used only for ash and not for

combustible rubbish.

The portable ashtray can be placed in

the cupholders.

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Instruments and controls

Warning lights, gauges

and indicators

Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer

The bottom line displays the recorded

distance.

Trip odometer

The top line displays the recorded

distance since the last reset.
To reset, hold the reset knob

depressed for a few seconds with the

ignition on.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

Caution

If the needle is in the red warning

zone, the maximum permitted

engine speed is exceeded. Engine

at risk.

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Fuel gauge

Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator i illuminates if the

level in the tank is low. Refuel

immediately if it flashes.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

than the specified tank capacity.

Engine coolant

temperature gauge

Displays the coolant temperature.
left area = engine operating

temperature not yet

reached

central

area

= normal operating

temperature

right area = temperature too high

Caution

If engine coolant temperature is

too high, stop vehicle, switch off

engine. Danger to engine. Check

coolant level.

Service display

The engine oil life system lets you

know when to change the engine oil

and filter. Based on driving

conditions, the interval at which an

engine oil and filter change will be

indicated can vary considerably.

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Instruments and controls

In the Uplevel-Display the remaining

oil life duration is displayed in the

Vehicle Information Menu.
In the Midlevel-Display the remaining

engine oil life duration is displayed by

the control indicator I. The ignition

must be switched on, with the engine

not running.
The menu and function can be

selected via the buttons on the turn

signal lever.
To display the remaining engine oil

life duration:

Press the MENU button to select the

Vehicle Information Menu.

Turn the adjuster wheel to select

Remaining Oil Life.
The system must be reset every time

the engine oil is changed to allow

proper functionality. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.
Press the SET/CLR button to reset.

The ignition must be switched on, with

the engine not running.
When the system has calculated that

engine oil life has been diminished,

Change Engine Oil Soon or a warning

code appears in the Driver

Information Center. Have engine oil

and filter changed by a workshop

within one week or 500 km

(whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Center 3 94.
Service information 3 185.

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

versions.

Depending on the equipment the

position of the control indicators may

vary.
When the ignition is switched on,

most control indicators will illuminate

briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:
red

= danger, important

reminder

yellow = warning, information, fault

green = confirmation of activation

blue

= confirmation of activation

white = confirmation of activation

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Control indicators in the instrument cluster

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Instruments and controls

Control indicators in the centre

console

Turn signal

O

 illuminates or flashes green.

Illuminates briefly

The parking lights are switched on.

Flashes

A turn signal or the hazard warning

flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal

light or associated fuse, failure of turn

signal light on trailer.

Bulb replacement 3 152, Fuses

3

 161.

Turn signals 3 111.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt reminder on front

seats

X

 illuminates or flashes red.

Illuminates

After the ignition has been switched

on until the seat belt has been

fastened.

Flashes

After having started the engine for

a maximum of 100 seconds until the

seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 44.

Seat belt status on rear seats

>

 or X in the Driver Information

Center flashes or illuminates.

Illuminates

After the ignition has been switched

on for a minimum of 35 seconds until

the seat belt has been fastened.
If an unfastened seat belt is fastened

whilst driving.

Flashes

After starting off when the seat belt is

unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 44.

Airbag and belt tensioners

v

 illuminates red.

When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for

approx. 4 seconds. If it does not

illuminate, does not go out after

4 seconds or illuminates whilst

driving, there is a fault in the airbag

system. Seek the assistance of

a workshop. The airbags and belt

pretensioners may fail to trigger in the

event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners

or airbags is indicated by continuous

illumination of v.

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9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by

a workshop.

Belt pretensioners, airbag system

3

 43, 3 47.

Airbag deactivation

V

 illuminates yellow.

The front passenger airbag is

activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is

deactivated 3 49.

9 Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

a child restraint system together

with activated front passenger

airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult

person with deactivated front

passenger airbag.

Charging system

p

 illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and goes out shortly after

the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not

charging. Engine cooling may be

interrupted. The brake servo unit may

cease to be effective. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Malfunction indicator light

Z

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and goes out shortly after

the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Fault in the emission control system.

The permitted emission limits may be

exceeded. Seek the assistance of

a workshop immediately.

Flashes when the engine is

running

Fault that could lead to catalytic

converter damage. Ease up on the

accelerator until the flashing stops.

Seek the assistance of a workshop

immediately.

Service vehicle soon

g

 illuminates yellow.

Additionally a warning message or

a warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 98.

Brake and clutch system

Brake and clutch fluid level

&

 illuminates red.

The brake and clutch fluid level is too

low 3 150.

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Instruments and controls

9 Warning

Stop. Do not continue your

journey. Consult a workshop.

Operate pedal

-

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Brake pedal needs to be operated to

release the electrical parking brake

3

 133.

Flashes

Clutch pedal needs to be operated to

start the engine 3 125.

Electrical parking brake

m

 illuminates or flashes red.

Illuminates

Electrical parking brake is applied

3

 133.

Flashes

Electrical parking brake is not fully

applied or released. Switch on

ignition, depress brake pedal and

attempt to reset the system by first

releasing and then applying the

electrical parking brake. If m remains

flashing, do not drive and seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Electrical parking brake

fault

j

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Electrical parking brake is operating

with degraded performance 3 133.

Flashes

Electrical parking brake is in service

mode. Stop vehicle, apply and

release the electrical parking brake to

reset.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by

a workshop.

Antilock brake system

(ABS)

u

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on. The system is

ready for operation when the control

indicator goes out.
If the control indicator does not go out

after a few seconds, or if it illuminates

while driving, there is a fault in the

ABS. The brake system remains

operational but without ABS

regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 132.

Upshift

[

 illuminates green or is shown as

a symbol in the Driver Information

Center with Uplevel-Display.

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Upshifting is recommended for fuel

saving.

Variable effort steering

c

 illuminates yellow.

Fault in variable effort steering

system. This may lead to a higher or

lower steering effort. Consult

a workshop.

Ultrasonic parking assist

r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or

covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources

of ultrasound. Once the source of

interference is removed, the system

will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the

system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 137.

Electronic Stability Control

off

n

 illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

Electronic Stability Control

and Traction Control

system

b

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

A fault in the system is present.

Continued driving is possible. Driving

stability, however, may deteriorate

depending on road surface

conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Flashes

The system is actively engaged.

Engine output may be reduced and

the vehicle may be braked

automatically to a small degree.

Electronic Stability Control 3 135,

Traction Control system 3 134.

Traction Control system off

k

 illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

Preheating

!

 illuminates yellow.

Preheating is activated. Only

activates when outside temperature

is low.

Diesel particle filter

%

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

The diesel particle filter requires

cleaning.
Continue driving until % goes out. If

possible do not allow engine speed to

drop below 2000 rpm.

Illuminates

The diesel particle filter is full. Start

cleaning process as soon as

possible.

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Instruments and controls

Flashes

The maximum filling level of the filter

is reached. Start cleaning process

immediately to avoid damage to the

engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 127.

Deflation detection system

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Deflation detected. Stop immediately

and check tyre pressure.

Flashes

Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 169.

Engine oil pressure

I

 illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and goes out shortly after

the engine starts.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Caution

Engine lubrication may be

interrupted. This may result in

damage to the engine and/or

locking of the drive wheels.

1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector

lever to N.

3. Move out of the flow of traffic as

quickly as possible without

impeding other vehicles.

4. Switch off ignition.

9 Warning

When the engine is off,

considerably more force is needed

to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is

stationary, otherwise the steering

wheel lock could engage

unexpectedly.

Check oil level before seeking

assistance of a workshop 3 148.

Low fuel

i

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Level in fuel tank is too low.

Flashes

Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.

Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 128.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system

3

 151.

Immobiliser

d

 flashes yellow.

Fault in the immobiliser system. The

engine cannot be started.

Reduced engine power

#

 illuminates yellow.

The engine power is limited. Consult

a workshop.

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Exterior light

8

 illuminates green.

The exterior lights are on 3 107.

High beam

C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and

during headlight flash 3 108.

Adaptive forward lighting

f

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates

Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.

Flashes

System switched to symmetrical low

beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.

4 seconds after the ignition is

switched on as a reminder that the

system has been activated 3 109.
Automatic light control 3 108.

Fog light

>

 illuminates green.

The front fog lights are on 3 111.

Rear fog light

r

 illuminates yellow.

The rear fog light is on 3 111.

Cruise control

m

 illuminates white or green.

Illuminates white

The system is on.

Illuminates green

A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control 3 136.

Door open

h

 illuminates red.

A door or the tailgate is open.

Automatic locking

^

 illuminates amber.

Fault in the automatic locking system.
The rear doors are possibly not

secured against opening.

9 Warning

Stop your journey immediately!

Follow the instructions as

described in paragraph "Fault in

the automatic locking system"

before continuing your journey

3

 24.

Consult a workshop.

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Instruments and controls

Information displays

Driver Information Center

The Driver Information Center (DIC)

is located in the instrument cluster

between speedometer and

tachometer. It is available as

Midlevel- or Uplevel-Display.

The following main menus,

depending on the vehicle

configuration, can be selected:

■ Vehicle Information Menu
■ Trip/Fuel Information Menu

Some of the displayed functions differ

between vehicle driving and standstill

and some functions are only active

when the vehicle is driving.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103,

Memorised settings 3 21.

Selecting menus and functions

The menus and functions can be

selected via the buttons on the turn

signal lever.

Press the MENU button to switch

between the menus or to return from

a submenu to the next higher menu

level.

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Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight

a menu option or to set a numeric

value.

Press the SET/CLR button to select

a function or to confirm a message.

Vehicle Information Menu

Press the MENU button to select the

Vehicle Information Menu.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select one

of the submenus. Press the SET/

CLR button to confirm.

Follow the instructions given in the

submenus.
Possible submenus:

■ Unit: Displayed units can be

changed.

■ Remaining Oil Life: 3 85

■ Speed Warning: If exceeding the

preset speed, a warning chime will

be activated.

■ Language: Displayed language can

be changed.

Selection and indication can be

different between Midlevel- and

Uplevel-Display.

Trip/Fuel Information Menu

Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip

Computer 3 101.

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Instruments and controls

Graphic-Info-Display,

Colour-Info-Display

Depending on the vehicle

configuration the vehicle has

a Graphic- or Colour-Info-Display.

The Info-Display is located in the

instrument panel above the

Infotainment system.

Graphic-Info-Display

Depending on the Infotainment

system, the Graphic-Info-Display is

available in two versions.

Graphic-Info-Display indicates:

■ time 3 81
■ outside temperature 3 81
■ date 3 81
■ Infotainment system, see

description for Infotainment system

in the Infotainment system manual

■ settings for vehicle personalisation

3

 103

Colour-Info-Display

The Colour-Info-Display indicates in

colour:

■ time 3 81
■ outside temperature 3 81
■ date 3 81
■ Infotainment system, see

description for Infotainment system

in the Infotainment system manual

■ navigation, see description for

Infotainment system in the

Infotainment system manual

■ system settings

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■ vehicle messages 3 98
■ settings for vehicle personalisation

3

 103

The type of information and how it is

displayed depends on the equipment

of the vehicle and the settings made.

Selecting menus and settings

Menus and settings are accessed via

the display.

Selections are made via:

■ menus
■ function buttons and multifunction

knob of the Infotainment system

Selecting with the Infotainment

system

Select a function via the Infotainment

system buttons. The menu of the

selected function is displayed.
The multifunction knob is used to

select an item and to confirm.

Multifunction knob

The multifunction knob is the central

control element for the menus:
Turn

■ To mark a menu option
■ To set a numeric value or to display

a menu option

Press (the outer ring)

■ To select or activate the marked

option

■ To confirm a set value
■ To switch a system function on/off

BACK button
Press button to:

■ exit a menu without changing

settings

■ return from a submenu to a higher

menu level

■ delete the last character in

a character sequence

Press and hold the button for a few

seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103,

Memorised settings 3 21.