2014.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J light

Vehicle care279
On vehicles with emblem touchpad:
when cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm when working
around the tailgate to prevent
unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the glass panel.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.

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Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

322IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 222
Active Emergency Braking .........194
Active head restraints ..................39
Adaptive cruise control .......119, 184
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 118, 143, 234
Adjustable air vents ...................160
Advanced parking assist ............199
Airbag and belt tensioners .........113
Airbag deactivation ..............53, 113
Airbag system .............................. 50
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 161
Air conditioning system .............. 154
Air intake .................................... 161
Air vents...................................... 160
Antilock brake system ................ 173
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....115
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................278
Armrest .................................. 46, 47
Armrest storage ........................... 62
Ashtrays ..................................... 107
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............141
Automatic locking ........................25Automatic transmission .............169
Auxiliary heater ........................... 160
B Battery discharge protection ......151
Battery voltage ........................... 129
Belts.............................................. 47 Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 224
Brake and clutch fluid .................283
Brake and clutch system ...........114
Brake assist ............................... 176
Brake fluid .................................. 227
Brakes ............................... 173, 227
Breakdown.................................. 276
Bulb replacement ....................... 230
C Capacities .................................. 306
Cargo management system ........91
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................169
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............150
Centre console storage ...............63
Changing tyre and wheel size ...262
Charging system ........................ 114
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56

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Child restraints.............................. 54
Child restraint systems ................54
Cigarette lighter .........................107
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............153
Clock........................................... 105
Code ........................................... 126
Control indicators........................ 111
Control of the vehicle .................162
Controls ...................................... 100
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............283
Cruise control ....................119, 181
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 52
Curve lighting.............................. 143
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............143
Declaration of conformity ............319
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......229
Diesel particle filter .............117, 168
Door open .................................. 119
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........181
Driver Information Centre ...........119
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 162E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 250
Electric parking brake .................115
Electric parking brake fault .........115
Electronic climate control system 156
Electronic driving programmes ..171
Electronic Stability Control.......... 177
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........116
Electronic Stability Control off .... 116
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......223
Engine compartment fuse box ...251
Engine coolant ........................... 225
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Engine data ............................... 290
Engine exhaust .......................... 168
Engine identification ...................286
Engine oil ................... 224, 283, 287
Engine oil pressure ....................117
Entry lighting .............................. 150
Event data recorders ..................319
Exit lighting ................................ 151
Exterior care .............................. 278
Exterior light ............................... 118
Exterior lighting ....................14, 140
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31F
Fault ........................................... 171
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 161
Flex-Fix system ............................ 64
Fog light ..................................... 118
Fog lights ................................... 235
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 191
Front airbag system .....................51
Front fog lights ........................... 147
Front seats.................................... 40
Front storage ................................ 61
Front turn signal lights ...............237
Fuel............................................. 211
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 217
Fuel for diesel engines ..............211
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......211
Fuel for petrol engines ...............211
Fuel gauge ................................. 109 Fuel selector .............................. 109
Fuses ......................................... 250
G
Gauges ....................................... 108
General information ...................217

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Glass panel .................................. 37
Glovebox ..................................... 60
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 173, 174
Hazard warning flashers ............147
Headlight flash ........................... 142
Headlight range adjustment ......142
Headlights................................... 140
Headlights when driving abroad 143
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel ...............101
Heating ........................................ 47
Heating and ventilation system . 153
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 118, 141
High beam assist ................118, 141
Hill start assist ........................... 176
Horn ..................................... 16, 101
I
Identification plate .....................285
Ignition switch positions .............163
Immobiliser .......................... 31, 118Indicators.................................... 108
Information displays.................... 119
Instrument cluster ......................108
Instrument panel fuse box .........253
Instrument panel illumination .....249
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 149
Instrument panel overview ........... 12
Interactive driving system ...........179
Interior care ............................... 280
Interior lighting ............................ 149
Interior lights ...................... 149, 249
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......172
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....59
J
Jump starting ............................. 274
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .....116, 209
Lashing eyes ............................... 91
Lighting features .........................150
Light switch ................................ 140Load compartment ................26, 82
Load compartment cover .............86
Load compartment fuse box ......254
Loading information .....................98
Low fuel ..................................... 118
Low washer fluid ........................119
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........114
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 171
Manual transmission .................. 173
Manual windows ..........................33
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................148
N New vehicle running-in ..............163
Number plate light .....................249
O
Object detection systems ...........196
Odometer ................................... 108
Oil, engine .......................... 283, 287
Outside temperature ..................104
Overrun cut-off ........................... 164

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PParking ................................ 20, 167
Parking assist ............................ 196
Parking brake ............................ 174
Parking lights ............................. 148
Particulate filter ........................... 168
Performance .............................. 293
Performing work ........................223
Pollen filter ................................. 161
Power outlets ............................. 106
Power seat adjustment ................44
Power steering............................ 116
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ................................. 117
Puncture ..................................... 266
Q
Quickheat ................................... 160
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 320
Radio remote control ...................22
Reading lights ............................ 150
Rear carrier system ......................64
Rear floor storage cover ..............88
Rear fog light ............................. 119
Rear fog lights ........................... 148
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear storage ................................. 86Rear view camera ...................... 204
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 104 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 283, 287
Reduced engine power ..............118
Refuelling ................................... 213
Retained power off ....................163
Reversing lights .........................148
Ride control systems ..................176
Roof .............................................. 36
Roof load ...................................... 98
Roof rack ..................................... 97
S Safety belts ................................... 47
Safety net .................................... 93
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 40
Seat belt ...................................... 10
Seat belt reminder .....................113
Seat belts ..................................... 47
Seat folding .................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 40
Selector lever ............................. 170
Service ............................... 161, 282
Service display .......................... 110
Service information ....................282
Service vehicle soon .................. 114
Side airbag system ......................52
Side blind spot alert ....................203
Sidelights .................................... 140Side turn signal lights ................247
Smartphone controller ................126
Spare wheel ............................... 270
Speed limiter............................... 183
Speedometer ............................. 108
Starting and operating ................163
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ....................163
Steering ...................................... 162
Steering wheel adjustment ..11, 100
Steering wheel controls .............100
Stop-start system........................ 165
Storage ......................................... 60
Storage compartments .................60
Sunroof ........................................ 36
Sunvisor lights ........................... 150
Sun visors .................................... 35
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 108
Tail lights ................................... 239
Three-point seat belt .................... 48
Tools .......................................... 256
Top-tether fastening eyes ............59
Tow bar....................................... 217
Towing ................................ 217, 276
Towing another vehicle .............277
Towing equipment .....................219
Towing the vehicle .....................276

326
Traction Control system ............. 176
Traction Control system off ........ 117
Traffic sign assistant ...................206
Trailer coupling ........................... 217
Trailer stability assist .................221
Trailer towing ............................. 218
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................169
Tread depth ............................... 262
Trip computer ............................ 130
Trip odometer ............................ 108
Turn and lane-change signals ...147
Turn signal ................................. 113
Tyre chains ................................ 263
Tyre designations ......................258
Tyre pressure ............................ 258
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 117, 259
Tyre pressures ........................... 307
Tyre repair kit ............................. 263
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...116, 196
Underseat storage .......................62
Upholstery .................................. 280
Upshift ........................................ 115
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 227
Vehicle checks............................ 223 Vehicle data ................................ 287
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 319
Vehicle detected ahead ..............119
Vehicle dimensions .................... 305
Vehicle Identification Number ....285
Vehicle jack ................................ 256
Vehicle messages .....................126
Vehicle personalisation .............132
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 222
Vehicle tools ............................... 256
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 297
Ventilation ................................... 153
W Warning chimes .........................129
Warning lights ............................. 108
Warning triangle .......................... 94
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 226
Wheel changing .........................266
Wheel covers ............................. 262
Wheels and tyres .......................258Windows....................................... 33
Windscreen................................... 33
Windscreen wiper/washer .........102
Winter tyres ............................... 258
Wiper blade replacement ..........229