2014 OPEL ASTRA J ESP

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Once setting page is displayed, selectOff to deactivate pop-up function.
Reactivated by selecting On. When
switching on the ignition, pop-up function is deactivated.
Pop-up indication is displayed for approx. 8 seconds in the Driver
Information Centre.
Fault The traffic sign assistant system may
not operate correctly when:
■ the area of the windscreen, where the front camera is located, is notclean
■ traffic signs are completely or partially covered or difficult to
discern
■ there are adverse environmental conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow,direct sunlight or shadows. In this
case No Traffic Sign Detection due
to Weather is indicated on the
display■ traffic signs are incorrectly mounted
or damaged
■ traffic signs do not comply with the Vienna Convention on traffic signs
(Wiener Übereinkommen über
Straßenverkehrszeichen)Caution
The system is intended to help the driver within a defined speed
range to discern certain traffic
signs. Do not ignore traffic signs
which are not displayed by the
system.
The system does not discern any other than the conventional traffic
signs that might give or end a
speed limit.
Do not let this special feature
tempt you into taking risks when
driving.
Always adapt speed to the road
conditions.
The driver assistance systems do not relieve the driver from full
responsibility for vehicle
operation.
Lane departure warning
The lane departure warning systemobserves the lane markings between
which the vehicle is driving via a front camera. The system detects lane
changes and warns the driver in the
event of an unintended lane change
via visual and acoustic signals.
Criteria for the detection of an
unintended lane change are:
■ no operation of turn signals
■ no brake pedal operation
■ no active accelerator operation or speeding-up
■ no active steering
If the driver is active, no warning will
be issued.

220Driving and operatingDriving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricatethe coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 80 km/h.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 309.Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross train weight also decreases by 10 %
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8 %, e.g. motorways).The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 287.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.

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3-door hatchback
1. Rotate cap (1) anticlockwise andremove it.
2. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwiseto disengage and withdraw from
the reflector.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning anticlockwise.
4. Replace and insert new bulb into socket by turning clockwise.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Tail lights
5-door hatchback
1. Release the cover on the respective side and remove it.

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Close the cover and engage.
Light assembly in the tailgate
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
cover and both blind cover on the
respective side.
2. Unscrew and remove three screws.
3. Remove the light assembly. Make
sure that the cable duct remains in
position.
4. Press the retaining lug and remove the bulb carrier from the
light assembly.
5. Remove and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb
slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise:
Tail light ( 1)
Rear fog light/Reverse light ( 2),
depending on the side.
6. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail light assembly. Fit light assembly
on the tailgate and tighten the
screws from the inside. Attach all
covers.
4-door notchback

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1. Remove cover on the respondingside.
2.Unscrew two plastic securing nuts
from the inside by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw tail light assembly from recesses and
remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position.
4. Detach wiring plug from bulb carrier.
5. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by
withdrawing or pushing the bulb
slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise:
Tail light/Brake light ( 1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
6. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. Connect the wiring
plug. Fit light assembly with the
retaining pins into the recesses of
the car body and tighten the
securing nuts from the inside of
the load compartment. Attach
cover.
Light assembly in the tailgate
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
cover on the respective side.

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2. Remove the bulb holder byturning and replace the bulb by
withdrawing or pushing the bulb
slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise:
Tail light ( 1)
Rear fog light/Reverse light ( 2),
depending on the side.
3. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. Attach cover.
Sports tourer
1. On left-hand side, fold down the blind and remove.
2. Remove cover on the respectiveside.
3.Unscrew two plastic securing nuts
from the inside by hand.

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4. Carefully withdraw tail lightassembly from recesses and
remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position.
5. Detach wiring plug from bulb carrier.
6. Remove the bulb holder byturning anticlockwise and replace
the bulb by withdrawing or
pushing the bulb slightly into the
socket and rotating anticlockwise:
Tail lights ( 1 + 2)
Turn signal light ( 3)
Brake light ( 4)
7. Connect the wiring plug and press
the cable into the retainer. Fit light assembly with the retaining pins
into the recesses of the car body
and tighten the securing nuts from
the inside of the load
compartment. Attach cover.
When assembling press the blind
on the left-hand side into the
rubber grommets to reach full
retention force.
Light assembly in the tailgate
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
blind covers on the respective
side.
2. Unscrew and remove the screws. 3. Remove the tail light assembly and detach wiring plug from the
bulb carrier.

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4. Remove the bulb holder byturning anticlockwise and replace
the bulb by withdrawing or
pushing the bulb slightly into the
socket and rotating anticlockwise:
Tail light ( 1)
Rear fog light/Reverse light ( 2),
depending on the side.
5. Fit the light assembly in the tailgate and tighten the screws
from the inside. Attach all covers.Rear fog light respectively reverse
light ( 2), depending on the side, can
be replaced by a cover in the tailgate
without removing the light assembly:
remove cover, turn bulb holder and
replace the bulb by rotating
anticlockwise.3-door hatchback
1. Release the cover on the respective side and remove it.