2014 VAUXHALL ASTRA J transmission fluid

In brief19Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 257,
3 306.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 223.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 31, 3 40,
3 48.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 161.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 163.

128Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbagNo.Vehicle message128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel- Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Cruise control
■ Object detection systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status

274Vehicle careJump startingDo 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.
■ Never expose the vehicle battery to
naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature of
0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle
battery before connecting jump
leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a vehicle
battery.
■ Use a booster vehicle battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
vehicle 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 vehicle battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the vehicle 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.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.

322IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 221
Active Emergency Braking .........193
Active head restraints ..................39
Adaptive cruise control .......119, 182
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 118, 141, 233
Adjustable air vents ...................158
Advanced parking assist ............198
Airbag and belt tensioners .........113
Airbag deactivation ..............52, 113
Airbag system .............................. 50
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 159
Air conditioning system .............. 152
Air intake .................................... 159
Air vents...................................... 158
Antilock brake system ................ 171
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....115
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................277
Armrest .................................. 46, 47
Armrest storage ........................... 62
Ashtrays ..................................... 107
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............139
Automatic locking ........................25Automatic transmission .............167
Auxiliary heater ........................... 158
B Battery discharge protection ......149
Battery voltage ........................... 129
Belts.............................................. 47 Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 223
Brake and clutch fluid .................282
Brake and clutch system ...........114
Brake assist ............................... 174
Brake fluid .................................. 226
Brakes ............................... 171, 226
Breakdown.................................. 275
Bulb replacement ....................... 229
C Capacities .................................. 305
Cargo management system ........91
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................167
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............148
Centre console storage ...............63
Changing tyre and wheel size ...261
Charging system ........................ 114
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56

324
Glass panel .................................. 37
Glovebox ..................................... 60
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............145
Headlight flash ........................... 140
Headlight range adjustment ......140
Headlights................................... 138
Headlights when driving abroad 141
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel ...............101
Heating ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 151
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 118, 139
High beam assist ................118, 139
Hill start assist ........................... 174
Horn ..................................... 16, 101
I
Identification plate .....................284
Ignition switch positions .............161
Immobiliser .......................... 31, 118Indicators.................................... 108
Information displays.................... 119
Instrument cluster ......................108
Instrument panel fuse box .........252
Instrument panel illumination .....248
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 12
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 280
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 248
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......170
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....59
J
Jump starting ............................. 274
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .....116, 207
Lashing eyes ............................... 91
Lighting features .........................148
Light switch ................................ 138Load compartment ................26, 82
Load compartment cover .............86
Load compartment fuse box ......253
Loading information .....................98
Low fuel ..................................... 118
Low washer fluid ........................119
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........114
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 169
Manual transmission .................. 171
Manual windows ..........................33
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................146
N New vehicle running-in ..............161
Number plate light .....................248
O
Object detection systems ...........195
Odometer ................................... 108
Oil, engine .......................... 282, 286
Operate pedal ............................. 115
Outside temperature ..................104
Overrun cut-off ........................... 162

326
Towing the vehicle .....................275
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off ........ 117
Traffic sign assistant ...................204
Trailer coupling ........................... 215
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 216
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 261
Trip computer ............................ 130
Trip odometer ............................ 108
Turn and lane-change signals ...145
Turn signal ................................. 113
Tyre chains ................................ 262
Tyre designations ......................257
Tyre pressure ............................ 257
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 117, 258
Tyre pressures ........................... 306
Tyre repair kit ............................. 262
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...116, 195
Underseat storage .......................62
Upholstery .................................. 280
Upshift ........................................ 116
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 286
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 319
Vehicle detected ahead ..............119
Vehicle dimensions .................... 303
Vehicle Identification Number ....284
Vehicle jack ................................ 255
Vehicle messages .....................126
Vehicle personalisation .............132
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 255
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 298
Ventilation ................................... 151
W
Warning chimes .........................129
Warning lights ............................. 108
Warning triangle .......................... 94
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 226
Wheel changing .........................265
Wheel covers ............................. 261
Wheels and tyres .......................257Windows....................................... 33
Windscreen................................... 33
Windscreen wiper/washer .........102
Winter tyres ............................... 257
Wiper blade replacement ..........228