2014 OPEL ASTRA SALOON weight

Driving and operating153
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked. Pull flap at
the recess and open.
To open, turn the cap slowly to the left
The fuel filler cap can be retained in
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
For refuelling, fully insert the pump
nozzle and switch it on.
After automatic cut-off, it can be
topped up with max. two doses of fuel.
Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
To close, turn the fuel filler cap to the right until it clicks.
Close the flap and let engage.
Fuel filler cap
Only a genuine fuel filler cap provides
full functionality. Diesel-engined
vehicles have special fuel filler caps.
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions The fuel consumption (combined) of
the model Opel Astra is within a range
of 7.3 to 5.0 l/100 km.
The CO
2 emission is within a range of
172 to 132 g/km.
General information
For the values specific to your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The determination of fuel
consumption is regulated by directive
R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the latest
applicable version).
The specification of CO 2 emission is
also a constituent of the directive.
The figures given must not be taken
as a guarantee for the actual fuel
consumption of a particular vehicle.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.
All values are based on the EU base
model with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption
takes into account the vehicle's kerb
weight, ascertained in accordance
with the regulations. Optional
equipment may result in slightly

154Driving and operating
higher fuel consumption and
CO 2 emission levels and a lower
maximum speed.Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
Do not mount towing equipment to
vehicles with Z 20 LEH engine.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case, use the coupling ball bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
Installation dimensions of factory-
fitted towing equipment 3 232.Driving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the 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 trailers with a permitted gross
vehicle weight of more than 1300 kg
(Saloon) /1200 kg (Station wagon) a
speed of 80 km/h must not be
exceeded; the use of a stabiliser is
recommended.
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 3 225.

Driving and operating155Trailer towingTrailer 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 plate3 212.
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.Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by
65 kg and the permissible gross
vehicle weight by 45 kg for the
Saloon. For the Station wagon, the
permissible rear axle load may be
exceeded by 60 kg and the
permissible gross vehicle weight by
30 kg. If the permissible rear axle load
is exceeded, a maximum speed of
100 km/h applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.

212Technical dataIdentification plate
The identification plate is located on
the front right door frame.
Information on identification plate:1=Manufacturer2=Type approval number3=Vehicle Identification Number4=Permissible gross vehicle
weight rating in kg5=Permissible gross train weight
in kg6=Maximum permissible front axle load in kg7=Maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8=Vehicle-specific or country-
specific data
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code. Engine data
3 216.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.

Technical data217PerformanceSaloon 5-doorEngineA16XERA18XERA17DTJA17DTRMaximum speed 2)
[km/h]Manual transmission191208186195Manual transmission automated192–––Automatic transmission–188––
Saloon 3-door
EngineA16XERA18XERA17DTJA17DTRMaximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission193210188197Manual transmission automated194–––Automatic transmission–190––2) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.

220Technical dataVehicle weight
Kerb weight, basic model, Saloon, 5-doorAstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission
automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A16XER1270/12901270/1290–/–A18XER1278/1298–/–1278/1298A17DTJ, A17DTR1385/1400–/––/–
Kerb weight, basic model, Saloon, 3-door
AstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission
automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A16XER1250/12701250/1270–/–A18XER1265/1285–/–1278/1298A17DTJ, A17DTR1365/1380–/––/–
Kerb weight, basic model, Saloon 4-door
AstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A16XER1278/12961278/1296–/–A18XER1278/1296–/–1349/1367

Technical data221
Kerb weight, basic model, Station wagonAstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission
automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A16XER1278/12981278/1298–/–A18XER1278/1298–/–1350/1370A17DTJ, A17DTR1393/1408–/––/–
Kerb weight, basic model, Van
AstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission
automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A17DTJ, A17DTR1385/1400–/––/–
Kerb weight, basic model, TwinTop
AstraEngineManual transmissionManual transmission automatedAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A16XER1495/1515–/––/–A18XER1500/1520–/–1503/1523

222Technical data
Additional weight, Saloon 3-door / 5-door, Station wagonEngineA16XER, A18XERA17DTJ, A17DTREdition/Enjoy [kg]2.92.9Cosmo [kg]1212Sport [kg]24.524.5
Additional weight, Saloon 4-door
EngineA16XER, A18XEREdition/Enjoy [kg]8.7Cosmo [kg]16
Additional weight, Van
EngineA17DTJ, A17DTREdition/Enjoy [kg]–Cosmo [kg]–Sport [kg]10.5