New OpelConnect Services Now Available

Digital guide - LIVE navigation, route and travel management

Opel Extends OpelConnect Services with New Offers and Opportunities. Already in the summer of 2019, customers of new Opel cars can get additional peace of mind thanks to emergency services and on-board assistance on the road. Now they can also take advantage of the convenience of many other services in the OpelConnect range, such as current vehicle technical data and other information, as well as the LIVE navigation service (if the car is equipped with a navigation system). Owners of the new electric models Opel Corsa-e and the hybrid version of Grandland X with a plug-in module can also check the battery level using OpelConnect and the smartphone application myOpel, as well as remotely program the battery charging time, as well as turn on and off. air conditioning. Thus, electrified Opel models can be thawed and heated in the winter or cooled in the hot summer months.

You log in, choose a service and immediately use the convenience of OpelConnect

Access to OpelConnect’s advanced services is extremely easy. When buying a new car, customers simply order a junction box for an additional fee of only 300 euros (in the German market). It is also possible that the new car will be equipped with one of the Navi 5.0 IntelliLink, Multimedia Navi or Multimedia Navi Pro infotainment systems, in which OpelConnect is part of the standard equipment. Junction box and OpelConnect services are available for all Opel models from Corsa to Crossland X and Grandland X, Combo Life and Combo Cargo to Zafira Life and Vivaro.

At the request of the client, Opel dealers can pre-register with the necessary data. The new Opel model owners can then create their account on the myOpel customer portal and activate the services in the OpelConnect online store. In it, they immediately receive a complete overview of all the offered free and paid services. The need for single sign-on to access and use the myOpel application, the myOpel client portal and the OpelConnect online store is very practical and convenient. All three platforms have the same login information.

Standard services - safety, comfort and intelligence

The following free services are standard on OpelConnect:

• eCall: if airbags or seat belt pretensioners are triggered in the event of an accident, the system automatically makes an emergency call to a local public safety point (PSAP). If no response is received from the driver or passengers in the vehicle, the emergency services (PSAP) send the details of the incident to the emergency services, including the time of the incident, the exact location of the wrecked vehicle and its direction of movement. An emergency call can also be activated manually by pressing and holding the red SOS button on the ceiling above the mirror for more than two seconds.

• Traffic accident: connects with Opel Mobility and Roadside Assistance. At the request of the client, the system can automatically send important information, such as data on the location of the car, diagnostic data, the exact time of the damage, data on the temperature of the coolant and engine oil, as well as service alerts.

• Vehicle condition and information services: drivers can get information about the technical condition of their car through the myOpel application. Depending on the model, this data may include mileage, average fuel consumption, service intervals and oil and other fluid changes, as well as a reminder of the approaching next scheduled maintenance. In addition to the owner, the relevant Opel dealer is also informed of service intervals, as well as warnings and reminders regarding maintenance and service, so that you can plan your service visit quickly, easily and conveniently.

• For electrified models in the Opel range, OpelConnect also includes electronic remote control functions for remote control. Customers can use their smartphones to check the battery level or remotely program the air conditioning system and charging time.

• Drivers with a navigation system who want to know more about their profile in OpelConnect can use the travel and trip management function. It provides information on the duration of the trip, as well as the distance traveled and the average speed of the last trip. The last mile navigation service via Bluetooth offers navigation from the parking space to the final destination of the trip (depending on the model).

• LIVE Navigation provides (within three years after activation) real-time traffic information in real time, with which the driver can quickly detect possible obstacles along the route and avoid delays. In the event of traffic jams or accidents, the system offers alternative routes and calculates the appropriate arrival time. In areas with heavy traffic, there is also relevant information, so drivers can choose a less busy route. Additional services include information on fuel prices along the route, available parking spaces and parking prices, weather information and interesting sites such as restaurants and hotels (or the availability of charging stations for electrified models).

OpelConnect add-on services – more convenience for mobility and benefits for large fleets

The OpelConnect and Free2Move range offer additional chargeable services upon customer request and subject to availability in individual countries. These range from Charge my Car with route planning and a map to EV charging stations, to dedicated services for business customers. Charge My Car provides easy access to thousands of charging stations across Europe through the Free2Move smartphone app. To make it even easier for customers to choose the most suitable charging station, Free2Move pre-selects based on the distance to the charging station, charging speed and charging prices of available public stations.

Business customers and managers of large fleets can take advantage of special opportunities and opportunities for servicing the fleet. In this regard, the range includes various packages of paid services that provide an analysis of fuel consumption and driving style or transmit real-time warning signals given in the car and information about upcoming visits on a schedule. All this facilitates planning and increases the effectiveness of the park.

Coming soon - convenient functions via the myOpel app

In the coming months, the range of OpelConnect services will be continuously and consistently expanded. Many functions of the car can be controlled remotely using the myOpel smartphone application. For example, owners of Opel models will be able to lock or unlock their car through the application, and if they forget where they parked in a large parking lot, they can turn on the beep and lights through the myOpel application and immediately detect it.

Another convenience is coming soon - if the car is equipped with a keyless entry and start system, including a digital key, for example, the car can be shared with other family members. Through his smartphone, the owner can allow access to the car to a maximum of five people.

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1. Requires a free agreement and consent to disclose the location of the car at the time of order. It depends on the availability of OpelConnect services in the relevant market.
2. Available in EU and EFTA countries.
3. LIVE navigation services are provided free of charge for 36 months after their activation. After this period the direct navigation service is paid.
4. The remote control function is expected to be available in 2020.
5. Delivery of the Opel Corsa is expected in 2020.