2014 OPEL ASTRA J stop start

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.

Vehicle care229BrakesIn the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for the vehicle. Brake
and clutch fluid 3 285.
Vehicle battery
Vehicles without stop-start system
will be equipped with a lead acid
battery. Vehicles with stop-start
system will be equipped with an
AGM battery which is not a lead acid
battery.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.

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Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 153.
Replacing the vehicle battery Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
When the vehicle battery is being replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.Only use vehicle batteries that allow
the fuse box to be mounted above the vehicle battery.
In vehicles with stop-start system, be
sure to have the AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery replaced with
another AGM battery.
An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Opel vehicle battery.
Note
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Opel
vehicle battery may result in a lower performance of the stop-start
system.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 167.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 276.

254Vehicle care
No.Circuit15Engine control module16Starter17Transmission control module18Heated rear window19Front power windows20Rear power windows21Rear electrical centre22Left high beam (Halogen)23Headlamp washer system24Right low beam (Xenon)25Left low beam (Xenon)26Front fog lights27Diesel fuel heating28Start stop system29Electric parking brake30ABS31Adaptive cruise controlNo.Circuit32Airbag33Adaptive forward lighting, auto‐
matic light control34Exhaust gas recirculation35Exterior mirror, rain sensor36Climate control37Canister vent solenoid38Vacuum pump39Central control module40Windscreen washer, rear
window washer system41Right high beam (Halogen)42Radiator fan43Windscreen wiper44Windscreen wiper45Radiator fan46–No.Circuit47Horn48Radiator fan49Fuel pump50Headlamp levelling, adaptive
forward lighting51Air shutter52Auxiliary heater, diesel engine53Transmission control module,
engine control module54Vacuum pump, instrument
panel cluster, heating ventila‐
tion, air conditioning system
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.

276Vehicle care9Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured by the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 265.
Directional tyres Fit directional tyres such that they roll
in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.

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2. After 5 minutes, start the otherengine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 258.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.

308Technical dataCapacitiesEngine oilEngineA14XEL,
A14XERA14NEL,
A14NETA16LET,
A16XERA16XHTA18XERA20NFTincluding Filter [l]4.04.04.55.54.56.0between MIN and MAX [l]1.01.01.01.01.01.0EngineA13DTE
ecoFlexA17DTE,
A17DTCA17DTF,
A17DTSA20DTH,
A20DTRincluding Filter [l]3.55.45.44.5between MIN and MAX [l]1.01.01.01.0
Fuel tank
Petrol/diesel, refilling quantity [l]56 6)LPG, refilling quantity [l]387)6)
A13 DTE diesel engine with stop-start system reduced refilling quantity: 46 litres.
7) Sports tourer: 36.

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PParking ................................ 21, 169
Parking assist ............................ 198
Parking brake ............................ 176
Parking lights ............................. 150
Particulate filter ........................... 170
Performance .............................. 295
Performing work ........................225
Pollen filter ................................. 163
Power outlets ............................. 108
Power seat adjustment ................46
Power steering............................ 118
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating ................................. 119
Puncture ..................................... 268
Q
Quickheat ................................... 162
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 322
Radio remote control ...................23
Reading lights ............................ 152
Rear carrier system ......................66
Rear floor storage cover ..............90
Rear fog light ............................. 121
Rear fog lights ........................... 150
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear storage ................................. 88Rear view camera ...................... 206
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 106
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 285, 289
Reduced engine power ..............120
Refuelling ................................... 215 Retained power off .....................165
Reversing lights .........................150
Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 38
Roof load .................................... 100
Roof rack ..................................... 99
S Safety belts ................................... 49
Safety net .................................... 95
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 42
Seat belt ...................................... 10
Seat belt reminder .....................115
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat folding .................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 42
Selector lever ............................. 172
Service ............................... 163, 284
Service display .......................... 112
Service information ....................284
Service vehicle soon .................. 116
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ....................205
Sidelights .................................... 142Side turn signal lights ................249
Smartphone controller ................128
Spare wheel ............................... 272
Speed limiter............................... 185
Speedometer ............................. 110
Starting and operating ................165
Starting off ................................... 20
Starting the engine ....................165
Steering ...................................... 164
Steering wheel adjustment ..11, 102
Steering wheel controls .............102
Stop-start system........................ 167
Storage ......................................... 62
Storage compartments .................62
Sunroof ........................................ 38
Sunvisor lights ........................... 152
Sun visors .................................... 37
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 110
Tail lights ................................... 241
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 258
Top-tether fastening eyes ............61
Tow bar....................................... 219
Towing ................................ 219, 278
Towing another vehicle .............279
Towing equipment .....................221
Towing the vehicle .....................278