2014.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J wiper fluid

16In briefHorn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper2=fast1=slowP=interval wiping or automaticwiping with rain sensor§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 102, Wiper
blade replacement 3 229.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 102, Washer fluid 3 226.

In brief17
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper
switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=offRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 104.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 35.

Instruments and controls103
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
downwardshigh
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.

104Instruments and controlsRear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper posi‐
tion=continuous
operationlower posi‐
tion=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 132.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.

128Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbagNo.Vehicle message128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel- Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Cruise control
■ Object detection systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status

325
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