The activation of the warning lamp in flashing mode with the engine running indicates a malfunction that can lead to failure of the catalytic converter. If it is necessary to continue driving, reduce the fuel supply with the gas pedal so that the control lamp stops flashing and burns continuously - contact an Opel service station as soon as possible.
Control lamp of system of antiblocking of brakes (ABS)briefly activated when the ignition is switched on (at this moment, the ABS self-diagnosis system is activated, accompanied by a characteristic noise) and should go out after a few seconds. Lamp failure to turn off. as well as its activation while driving indicates a malfunction of the ABS - the car should be driven to the Opel service station as soon as possible for diagnostics and necessary remedial repairs.
Note: When the control lamp is on, the anti-lock brake system will not operate, while the brake system continues to function normally.
Diesel engine preheat warning lamp lights up only at low ambient temperatures when the ignition is switched on, indicates the activation of the preheating system and goes out after the glow plugs have warmed up to the required temperature. The engine must not be started before the warning lamp turns off.
Note: If the lamp does not go out for a long time, this may indicate a malfunction in the preheating system - contact Opel's service station.
On models of the corresponding configuration, the activation of the warning lamp in flashing mode indicates the need to clean the particulate filter. It is possible to self-clean the filter, for which it is necessary to accelerate the car to a speed of over 40 km / h and maintain it for some time until the control lamp stops flashing.
Attention: Carry out this procedure only on sections of the road where the appropriate speed limit is allowed, in compliance with traffic safety requirements!
Tire pressure warning light (DDS). On models of the corresponding configuration, when the control system is activated, the lamp will flash 3 times, confirming the activation and serviceability of the system. If the warning light in red is activated in a constant mode, you must immediately pull off the road in a safe place and check the air pressure in the tires. Activation of the lamp in yellow warns the driver of a malfunction in the tire pressure monitoring system - contact an Opel workshop as soon as possible.
For detailed information on pressure control systems, see Section 27.
On corresponding models control lamp of failures of adaptive system of light of headlights lights up permanently when there is a malfunction in the adaptive light system. If the adaptive system is disabled, each time the ignition is turned on, the lamp will flash and turn off after about 4 seconds, reminding the driver to disable the system.
For details on the adaptive headlight system, refer to Section 17.
Movement indicator under the control of the tempostat.This indicator (with appropriate equipment) is activated and remains lit as long as the tempostat is activated.
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