Schedule of scheduled maintenance (TO) (Opel Vectra C)

The responsibility for timely scheduled maintenance lies with the car owner. As the owner of the vehicle, you are an important link in the car maintenance system, and it is up to you to ensure that it receives high-quality and timely maintenance.

Note: Repair work is not included in maintenance, its implementation is a separate operation. Until recently, the maintenance system for almost all cars was of a planned preventive nature - maintenance was performed at certain intervals of mileage or time of operation of the car (at low intensity of vehicle use) regardless of the actual state of the engine and other systems.

Currently, in order to reduce maintenance costs, many passenger car models from various manufacturers (including Vectra-C/Signum) are equipped with an active system (see below) of warning about the scheduled maintenance deadline, with diagnostic elements. The control device of this system processes information received from various sensors and automatically, depending on the mileage traveled, the time since the previous maintenance, and also depending on the actual state of the engine systems, displays a corresponding message in the service display field (see below). With this configuration, the car must be provided for maintenance work: gasoline models - every 30000 km, diesel models - via 50000 km mileage or once a 2 years whichever comes first.



For some Vectra models not equipped with the active warning system, scheduled maintenance is performed at shorter mileage intervals or Once a year (whichever comes first) - detailed information must be provided when selling the car, if necessary, contact the Opel service station. Maintenance records are entered into the "Service Book".

Note: Maintenance can also be performed at shorter intervals if, by agreement with Opel service station representatives, a cheaper oil is poured into the engine (of the worst quality) engine oil or the vehicle is used under severe operating conditions (see below).

Attention! Maintenance of a new vehicle, in order to avoid violation of the manufacturer's warranty obligations, must be performed only at the manufacturer's authorized service station!

When operating the vehicle in very dusty areas, intense urban traffic (frequent short trips), as well as with frequent towing of a trailer, the intervals between maintenance procedures should be reduced. Timely scheduled maintenance ensures the fulfillment of warranty obligations by the company. Additional information about the warranty obligations that apply to your car and the procedure for their implementation can be obtained from Opel representatives. In addition, when reselling, the presence of marks on the timely performance of maintenance increases the value of the car - do not forget about the need to maintain the marketable appearance of the car.

The "Service Book" and this Section of this Manual provide a list of scheduled maintenance works (see below) so that the owner can check whether they have been completed in full. Refer to the list to familiarize yourself with the frequency of scheduled maintenance and promptly provide the car to the service station for its performance.



Remember that the specialists at official Opel dealers know your car best. If your car needs maintenance or repair, or you have any questions, you will receive any information at service stations. This is the most reliable and, ultimately, the most economical way to solve all car-related problems.

Active warning system about the scheduled maintenance deadline

With the corresponding version, the intervals until the next maintenance are calculated depending on the operating mode, taking into account the following factors: mileage traveled, engine speed, engine torque, driving cycles, coolant temperature and engine oil temperature. If the remaining mileage until the next maintenance is less than 1500 km, each time the ignition is turned on, the corresponding icon with the remaining mileage reading "1000" will be displayed in the service indicator display field for several seconds. If the remaining mileage is less than 1000 km the icon will be displayed for a longer period of time - it is necessary for one week or 500 km mileage, perform the work of the next maintenance. Provide the car to the service station in a timely manner. The remaining mileage until the next maintenance can be displayed on the service indicator display, for which, with the ignition off, you must press the reset button of the mileage counter (see Chapter "Controls and operating techniques", Section 16) in the lower right part of the instrument cluster - the display field will show the number of kilometers remaining until the next maintenance, for example "10000".

Note: The system does not take into account the time the vehicle is idle with the battery disconnected when calculating the time for the next scheduled maintenance and should be taken into account when displaying warning messages.

After performing maintenance work, the counter readings must be reset. When performing work at a branded Opel service station, the system readings are reset by station specialists. If necessary (if the service was performed under the terms of the company's service station) the reset can be done by the car owner himself:

• Turn off the ignition, the key should remain in the ignition switch (position "O") - the instrument cluster will display the resettable mileage counter readings;
• Press and hold the meter reset button;
• Turn on the ignition and continue holding the button until the counter readings change - after about 10 seconds the maximum mileage indication until the next maintenance will appear ("InSP 34000 km" for petrol models, "InSP 50000 km" for diesel models), and after another 2 seconds the indication will be reset - the display field will show the indication "- - -".

When you release the reset button of the mileage counter, the new reading is automatically entered into the system memory, while the counter for recording the time until the next maintenance is set to 24 months, and the counter for recording the interval until the engine oil change is set to 100%.

Note: If the system indication reset was performed accidentally, you should contact Opel service station specialists to restore the original data.

Maintenance work

Note: Visual inspection is performed without dismantling the equipment and lining. If leaks or excessive consumption of operating fluids are detected, (fuel, oils, etc.) subsequent work is carried out in agreement with the vehicle owner.

During routine maintenance between scheduled maintenance, the vehicle owner is advised to check the air pressure in the tires, engine oil and coolant levels, windshield washer fluid, etc. at least 1 time per month, - making adjustments as necessary.

Note: When operating the vehicle in countries where fuel that does not meet European standards is used (EN 228 for petrol or EN 590 for diesel fuel), more frequent maintenance of filters and some other elements of the fuel supply, lubrication, ignition systems may be required, and the intervals between scheduled maintenance and oil changes may be reduced.

Every 30,000 km or once every 2 years (whichever comes first)

Perform a visual inspection of the indicator lights and instruments, external and internal lighting devices, the horn, the anti-theft system devices and the airbag system.

Check the condition and adjustment of the windshield wipers, windshield washers and headlights.

Perform a visual inspection of the engine, gearbox, and air conditioning compressor for leaks.

Check the level and concentration of antifreeze (color light orange), make appropriate adjustments.

Check the radiator for leaks and external contamination.

Check the reliability of the terminals and the charge of the battery.



Check the condition and tension of the multi-rib belt.

Perform a visual inspection of the steering mechanisms and check the operation of the power steering (PS).

Check the working fluid level and make appropriate adjustments.

Check the brake fluid level.

Check your vehicle's systems using the TESN-2 diagnostic tool.

Replace engine oil and oil filter.

Note: On diesel models with engine displacement of 1.9 L with dust filter (year of production - since May 2004) it is necessary to change the oil every 2 years or after 25,000 km.

For Z18XE engine with AT CVTronic: add special additive for ATF.

Perform a visual inspection of the steering gear boots and tie rods.

Check the condition of the steering rod ends, ball joints and CV joints, and the condition of their boots.

Lubricate door stops and door hinges (only the rear), lock cylinders, locking brackets, bonnet latch and tailgate hinges.

Note: Before applying new grease to the travel limiters, it is essential to remove the old grease.

Replace the carbon filter of the ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems.

For diesel models: drain the condensate (Y30DT and Z19DT(H) engines) and replace the replaceable fuel filter element. For the Z19DT(H) engine, drain the condensate and replace the replaceable filter element every 25,000 km.

Note: Regardless of the maintenance intervals, condensate must be drained at least once a year.

Check the levers and elastic elements of the front and rear suspension, shock absorbers, brake system tubes and hoses, fuel lines, and check the operation and adjust the parking brake.



Perform a visual inspection of the front and rear brake mechanisms, check the thickness of the brake linings.

Perform a visual inspection of the ride height control system and the exhaust system.

Check the proper functioning of the tire pressure monitoring system (with appropriate equipment).

Check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts, tighten them with the required force (110 Nm) - Be careful not to damage the tire pressure monitoring system.

Note: When installing, the cone of the wheel bolts must be lubricated with grease or oil.

Check the condition of your tires and the air pressure in them (including in the spare tire) and make appropriate adjustments.

Note: For vehicles equipped with a tire repair kit, check the kit annually for completeness, replace the sealant bottle every 4 years - check the expiration date!

Check and adjust the angle of the optical axes of the headlights (work of the service station).

Take a test drive, make a final check (checking the steering, ignition switch, instruments and warning lights, brake system, air conditioning system, engine and chassis systems).

Reset the meter readings of the active warning system about the scheduled maintenance due date.

Additional maintenance work

Additional work is work that is performed as part of maintenance. It is not performed during every service. The labor costs of additional work are not included in the volumes of scheduled maintenance and are included in the invoice separately. Despite this, it is recommended to assign these works to specialists of the official dealer during the regular maintenance, since their labor intensity in this case will be lower than when performed separately.



If necessary (at the owner's discretion) as part of additional maintenance, the following parts and operating fluids can be replaced without waiting for the next maintenance:

• Filter for ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems (especially in countries with hot climates and for medical reasons for people suffering from allergies);
• Air purifier filter element;
• Fuel filter;
• Toothed belt and tension roller;
• Brake fluid;
• Brake linings;
• Engine oil.

Note: On models equipped with an active maintenance warning system, the engine oil condition is monitored. When operating the vehicle in severe conditions (see below), if the engine oil properties deteriorate/level drops, the system will issue a warning message - the oil should be replaced/adjusted regardless of the next maintenance date.

In addition, on models equipped with AT, an additional replacement of the working fluid (oil) is performed in case of constant operation of the vehicle with a heavy load and/or with a trailer.

Tires are replaced as the tread wears out. However, tire operation more than 4 years from the moment of its manufacture is unacceptable regardless of the degree of wear - when purchasing and installing tires, check the date of manufacture (applied to the sidewall of the tire).

Every 2 years, regardless of mileage

Check the remote control, replace the battery (don't forget about the spare key!).

Replace the brake fluid.

Conduct a visual inspection of the first aid kit and check the expiration dates of the medications.

Check the toxicity of the exhaust: the first time - after 3 years, then every 2 years. Make appropriate adjustments.

Check the outer surface of the body/anti-corrosion protection of the underbody, record any damage found in the "Service Book".

Every 50,000 km

For Z19DT engine: check and adjust the timing valves.

Every 4 years/50,000 km

Replace the air purifier filter element (diesel models).

Every 4 years/60000 km

Replace the air purifier filter element (petrol models).

For Z16XE gasoline engines numbered "20SK07751" and Z18XE engines numbered "20SK0551": Replace the spark plugs.

For automatic transmission VT 20-E/CVTronic: replace ATF.

For automatic transmission AF23, AF33: when operating under severe conditions, replace the ATF.

For gasoline engines: replace the fuel filter.

Every 6 years/90,000 km

For Z16XE and Z18XE engines: Replace the timing belt, timing belt guide and tension roller, and drive gear.

Every 6 years/120,000 km

For Z19DT engine: replace the timing belt.

Every 8 years/120,000 km

For gasoline engines: Replace spark plugs.

Please note! For certain 1.6/1.8L engine numbers, spark plugs must be replaced after 4 years or 60,000 km (see above).

For Z32SE engine: Check the condition of the timing belt, tensioner and guide roller and drive gear.

For Y30DT engine: Replace the multi-rib belt.

Every 10 years/120,000 km

For Z19DT(H) engine: Replace the multi-rib belt.

Every 10 years/150,000 km

Y30DT Engine: Check the condition of the timing belt, tensioner and guide roller and drive gear.

For Y30DT engine: check and adjust the timing valves.

For Z19DT engine: replace the timing belt.

Heavy duty conditions

Severe operating conditions are defined as vehicle operation with frequent repetition of one or more of the following operations or in the presence of corresponding conditions:

• Cold engine starting;
• Frequent starting and stopping;
• Towing a trailer;
• Driving in mountainous/hilly terrain;
• Driving on roads with poor surface quality;
• Severe air pollution;
• High dust content and sand in the air;
• Frequent use of circulation mode;
• Operating a vehicle in high altitude conditions;
• Large temperature differences.

Severe operating conditions for the brake system:

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• Frequent braking when driving at high speeds;
• Braking a fully loaded vehicle;
• Functioning on AT equipped models;
• Driving in mountainous areas;
• Driving on roads covered with water, snow, mud and dust. In addition, for diesel models equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF), heavy operating conditions include driving in urban conditions. This requires more frequent DPF regeneration and shorter engine oil change intervals.