2014 OPEL ASTRA J height

206Driving and operating
speed again will extinguish the
warning symbols. If a vehicle is then
detected in the blind zone, the
warning symbols B will illuminate as
normal on the relevant side.
When the vehicle is started, both
exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the menu Settings in
the Info-Display, vehicle
personalisation 3 134.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones
The system sensor covers a zone of
approx. 3 metres on both sides of the
vehicle. This zone starts at each
exterior mirror and extends rearwards by approx. 3 metres. The height of the
zone is approx. between 0.5 metres
and 2 metres off the ground.
The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects such as
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 280.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Rear view camera The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
advanced parking assist sensors,
e.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding behind and
around the vehicle before
reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.

226Vehicle care9Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 285.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.

260Vehicle care
Variant 3: 4-door notchback
The jack and the tools are in the tool
box below the spare wheel in the load
compartment. The wheel wrench, the towing eye and an extension bolt for
securing a damaged wheel (only
vehicles with temporary spare wheel)
are in the tool bag located in the spare wheel well near the tool box. Spare
wheel 3 272.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres Winter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
OPC Version: Tyres of size 235/45
R18 are only permitted as winter tyres.Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H215=Tyre width, mm60=Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %R=Belt type: RadialRF=Type: RunFlat16=Wheel diameter, inches95=Load index e.g. 95 is
equivalent to 690 kgH=Speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q=up to 160 km/hS=up to 180 km/hT=up to 190 km/hH=up to 210 km/hV=up to 240 km/hW=up to 270 km/h
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.

Vehicle care271
Set the jack to the necessary
height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate handle until wheel is clear of theground.
Sports Tourer, jack variant 2,
3 258:
Set the jack to the necessary
height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach wheel wrench and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 272.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.

Technical data307Vehicle dimensions3-door hatchback5-door hatchback4-door notchbackSports tourerLength [mm]4466441946584698Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1840181418141814Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]2020201320132013Height (without antenna) [mm]1482151015001535Length of load compartment floor [mm]85583610841069Length of load compartment with folded rear seats
[mm]1617154917781835Load compartment width [mm]98010279761026Load compartment height [mm]512554546721Wheelbase [mm]2695268526852685Turning circle diameter [m]11.411.511.511.5

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Glass panel .................................. 39
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 126
H Halogen headlights ....................232
Hand brake ......................... 175, 176
Hazard warning flashers ............149
Headlight flash ........................... 144
Headlight range adjustment ......144
Headlights................................... 142
Headlights when driving abroad 145
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel ...............103
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 155
Height adjustable rear floor cover 90
High beam ......................... 120, 143
High beam assist ................120, 143
Hill start assist ........................... 178
Horn ..................................... 17, 103
I
Identification plate .....................287
Ignition switch positions .............165
Immobiliser .......................... 32, 120Indicators.................................... 110
Information displays.................... 121
Instrument cluster ......................110
Instrument panel fuse box .........255
Instrument panel illumination .....251
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 151
Instrument panel overview ........... 12
Interactive driving system ...........181
Interior care ............................... 282
Interior lighting ............................ 151
Interior lights ...................... 151, 251
Interior mirrors .............................. 34
Interruption of power supply ......174
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....61
J
Jump starting ............................. 276
K Key, memorised settings ..............25
Keys ............................................. 23
Keys, locks ................................... 23
L
Lane departure warning .....118, 211
Lashing eyes ............................... 93
Lighting features .........................152
Light switch ................................ 142Load compartment ................28, 84
Load compartment cover .............88
Load compartment fuse box ......256
Loading information ...................100
Low fuel ..................................... 120
Low washer fluid ........................121
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........116
Manual anti-dazzle ......................34
Manual mode ............................. 173
Manual transmission .................. 175
Manual windows ..........................35
Memorised settings ......................25
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................150
N New vehicle running-in ..............165
Number plate light .....................251
O
Object detection systems ...........198
Odometer ................................... 110
Oil, engine .......................... 285, 289
Outside temperature ..................106
Overrun cut-off ........................... 166