2015.75 VAUXHALL ASTRA J brake

Vehicle care277Jump 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.
■ 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.

Vehicle care279
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.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 257.

286Service and maintenance
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 289.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade
depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 289.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

330IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 223
Active Emergency Braking .........193
Active head restraints ..................38
Adaptive cruise control .......118, 182
Adaptive forward lighting ..117,
139, 235
Adjustable air vents ...................157
Airbag and belt tensioners .........112
Airbag deactivation ..............51, 112
Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 158
Air conditioning system .............. 150
Air intake .................................... 158
Air vents...................................... 157
Antilock brake system ................ 171
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....114
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................280
Armrest .................................. 45, 46
Armrest storage ........................... 61
Ashtrays ..................................... 106
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............137
Automatic locking ........................24Automatic transmission .............167
Auxiliary heater ........................... 157
B Battery discharge protection ......147
Battery voltage ........................... 128
Belts.............................................. 46
Bicycle rack .................................. 63
Bonnet ....................................... 225
Brake and clutch fluid .................285
Brake and clutch system ...........113
Brake assist ............................... 173
Brake fluid .................................. 228
Brakes ............................... 171, 228
Breakdown.................................. 278
Bulb replacement ....................... 231
C Capacities .................................. 304
Cargo management system ........90
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................166
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............146
Centre console storage ...............62
Changing tyre and wheel size ...264
Charging system ........................ 113
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55

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Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Cigarette lighter .........................106
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............149
Clock........................................... 104
Code ........................................... 125
Control indicators........................ 110
Control of the vehicle .................159
Controls ........................................ 99
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............285
Cruise control ....................118, 179
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 51
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............325
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter .............116, 165
Door open .................................. 118
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........179
Driver Information Centre ...........118
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 217
Driving hints ................................ 159E
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 251
Electric parking brake .........114, 172
Electric parking brake fault .........114
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........115
Electronic Stability Control off .... 115
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...252
Engine coolant ........................... 226
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 108
Engine data ............................... 292
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................288
Engine oil ................... 225, 285, 289
Engine oil pressure ....................116
Entry lighting .............................. 146
Event data recorders ..................328
Exit lighting ................................ 147
Exterior care .............................. 280
Exterior light ............................... 117
Exterior lighting ....................13, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 157
Flex-Fix system ............................ 63
Fog light ..................................... 118
Fog lights ................................... 236
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights ........................... 143
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 60
Front turn signal lights ...............238
Fuel............................................. 210
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Fuel for diesel engines ..............211
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......211
Fuel for petrol engines ...............210
Fuel gauge ................................. 108
Fuel selector .............................. 108
Fuses ......................................... 251
G
Gauges ....................................... 107
General information ...................217

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Glass panel .................................. 36
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 123
H Halogen headlights ....................232
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............143
Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 139
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel ...............100
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 149
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 117, 137
High beam assist ................117, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 174
Horn ..................................... 15, 100
I
Identification plate .....................287
Ignition switch positions .............160
Immobiliser .......................... 29, 117Indicators.................................... 107
Information displays.................... 118
Instrument cluster ......................107
Instrument panel fuse box .........254
Instrument panel illumination .....250
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........176
Interior care ............................... 283
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 250
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....58
J
Jump starting ............................. 277
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....115, 209
Lashing eyes ............................... 90
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 136Load compartment ................25, 81
Load compartment cover .............85
Load compartment fuse box ......255
Loading information .....................97
Low fuel ..................................... 117
Low washer fluid ........................118
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........113
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 168
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............160
Number plate light .....................250
O
Object detection systems ...........195
Odometer ................................... 107
Oil, engine .......................... 285, 289
Operate pedal ............................. 114
Outside temperature ..................103
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161

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PParking ................................ 19, 164
Parking assist ............................ 195
Parking brake ............................ 172
Parking lights ............................. 144
Particulate filter ........................... 165
Performance .............................. 295
Performing work ........................224
Pollen filter ................................. 158
Power outlets ............................. 105
Power seat adjustment ................43
Power steering............................ 115
Power steering fluid ....................227
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................. 116
Puncture ..................................... 268
Q
Quickheat ................................... 157
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 329
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 146
Rear carrier system ......................63
Rear floor storage cover ..............88
Rear fog light ............................. 118
Rear fog lights ........................... 144
Rear seats .................................... 46Rear storage................................. 85
Rear view camera ...................... 204
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 103
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 285, 289
Reduced engine power ..............117
Refuelling ................................... 213
Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................144
Ride control systems ..................174
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 97
Roof rack ..................................... 96
S Safety belts ................................... 46
Safety net .................................... 92
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 39
Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .....................112
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Seat folding .................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 167
Service ............................... 158, 284
Service display .......................... 109
Service information ....................284
Service vehicle soon .................. 113
Side airbag system ......................50
Side blind spot alert ....................202Sidelights.................................... 136
Side turn signal lights ................248
Smartphone controller ................124
Spare wheel ............................... 272
Speed limiter............................... 181
Speedometer ............................. 107
Starting and operating ................160
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 159
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 99
Steering wheel controls ...............99
Stop-start system........................ 162
Storage ......................................... 59
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 35
Sunvisor lights ........................... 146
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 107
Tail lights ................................... 241
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Tools .......................................... 257
Top-tether fastening eyes ............58
Tow bar....................................... 217
Towing ................................ 217, 278
Towing another vehicle .............279
Towing equipment .....................218