2014 OPEL ASTRA SALOON warning

200Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the 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 with eyes, skin,
fabrics, and painted surfaces. The fluid contains sulphuric acid which can cause injuries and damage in
the event of direct contact.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged battery can already freeze at temperatures of 0 °C.Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much
less than that of the discharged
battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during the
jump starting process.
■ Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral, automatic
transmission in P.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

208Service and maintenance
Fixed service interval
When service is due, InSP appears in
the service display for approx.
10 seconds when the ignition is
switched on. Have the next service
performed by a workshop within
one week or 500 km (whichever
occurs first).
Service display 3 94.
Flexible service interval
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage and is calculated using these
parameters.
If the remaining distance is less than
1500 km, InSP is displayed with a
remaining distance of 1000 km when
the ignition is switched on and off. If
less than 1000 km remain, InSP is
displayed for several seconds. Have the next service performed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km (whichever occurs first).Display of remaining distance:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Briefly press the trip odometer reset button. The odometer
reading is shown.
3. Press and hold the reset button for
about 2 seconds. InSP and the
remaining distance are displayed.
Service display 3 94.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and
lubricants Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not in line with these
specifiations will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil

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Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 91
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............124
Clock ............................................ 89
Continuous damping control ......149
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 86
Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............208
Cruise control ....................102, 149
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 119
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............235
Deflation detection system and tyre pressure monitoring system 99
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......165
Diesel particle filter ....................135
Door open .................................. 102
Doors ............................................ 28
Drain diesel fuel filter .................110
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 154
Driving hints ................................ 132E
Easytronic ................................... 142
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 181
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 139, 143
Electronic Stability Program 99, 147
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......160
Engine compartment fuse box ...182
Engine coolant ........................... 162
Engine coolant temperature ........99
Engine cooling level ..................110
Engine data ............................... 216
Engine exhaust .......................... 135
Engine identification ...................212
Engine oil ................... 161, 208, 213
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................235
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 203
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................13, 117
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ................................... 140, 144
First aid ......................................... 81First aid kit ................................... 81
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ..................................... 102
Fog lights ................................... 171
Folding mirrors ............................. 33
Folding tray .................................. 80
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front seats.................................... 49
Front turn signal light ..................166
Front turn signal lights ...............171
Fuel............................................. 151
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 153
Fuel for diesel engines ..............152
Fuel for petrol engines ...............151
Fuel gauge ................................... 94 Fuses ......................................... 181
G
Gauges ......................................... 93
General information ...................154
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 105
H Halogen headlights ....................166
Hand brake ......................... 146, 147
Hazard warning flashers ............119

242
Turn and lane-change signals ...120
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 193
Tyre deflation detection system . 191
Tyre designations ......................190
Tyre pressure ....................111, 190
Tyre pressure monitoring system 191
Tyre pressures ................... 116, 225
Tyre repair kit ............................. 193
Tyres .......................................... 188
U Ultrasonic parking assist .............. 98
Upholstery .................................. 205
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 164
Vehicle checks............................ 160
Vehicle data ................................ 213
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 235
Vehicle dimensions .................... 223
Vehicle Identification Number ....211
Vehicle jack ................................ 187
Vehicle messages .....................109
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 159
Vehicle tools ............................... 187Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 220
Ventilation ................................... 124
W
Warning chimes .........................109
Warning lights ............................... 93
Warning triangle .......................... 80
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 163
Washer fluid level ......................111
Wheel changing .........................196
Wheel covers ............................. 193
Wheels and tyres .......................188
Windows ....................................... 35
Windscreen................................... 35
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........87
Winter mode ................................ 98
Winter tyres ............................... 188
Wiper blade replacement ..........165
X Xenon headlights .......................169