2015 VAUXHALL ASTRA J window

Vehicle care277
2. After 5 minutes, start the otherengine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 255.
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.

278Vehicle careCaution
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 3 255.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.

Vehicle care279Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

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On vehicles with emblem touchpad:
when cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm when working
around the tailgate to prevent
unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them dry.
Polishing and waxing Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper blades Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and
window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Glass panel
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the glass panel.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.

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Glass panel .................................. 36
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 123
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 170, 171
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 87
High beam ......................... 117, 137
High beam assist ................117, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ..................................... 15, 100
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Identification plate .....................286
Ignition switch positions .............160
Immobiliser .......................... 30, 117Indicators.................................... 107
Information displays.................... 118
Instrument cluster ......................107
Instrument panel fuse box .........252
Instrument panel illumination .....248
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........176
Interior care ............................... 281
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 248
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....58
J
Jump starting ............................. 275
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....115, 208
Lashing eyes ............................... 90
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 136Load compartment ................25, 81
Load compartment cover .............85
Load compartment fuse box ......253
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 .....................248
O
Object detection systems ...........194
Odometer ................................... 107
Oil, engine .......................... 284, 288
Operate pedal ............................. 114
Outside temperature ..................103
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161

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PParking ................................ 19, 164
Parking assist ............................ 194
Parking brake ............................ 171
Parking lights ............................. 144
Particulate filter ........................... 165
Performance .............................. 294
Performing work ........................222
Pollen filter ................................. 158
Power outlets ............................. 105
Power seat adjustment ................43
Power steering............................ 115
Power steering fluid ....................225
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................. 116
Puncture ..................................... 267
Q
Quickheat ................................... 157
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 334
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 146
Rear carrier system ......................63
Rear floor storage cover ..............87
Rear fog light ............................. 118
Rear fog lights ........................... 144
Rear seats .................................... 46Rear storage................................. 85
Rear view camera ...................... 203
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 103
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 284, 288
Reduced engine power ..............117
Refuelling ................................... 212
Retained power off ....................160
Reversing lights .........................144
Ride control systems ..................173
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, 283
Service display .......................... 109
Service information ....................283
Service vehicle soon .................. 113
Side airbag system ......................50
Side blind spot alert ....................202Sidelights.................................... 136
Side turn signal lights ................246
Smartphone controller ................124
Spare wheel ............................... 271
Speed limiter............................... 180
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 ................................... 239
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Tools .......................................... 255
Top-tether fastening eyes ............58
Tow bar....................................... 216
Towing ................................ 216, 277
Towing another vehicle .............278
Towing equipment .....................217

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Towing the vehicle .....................277
Traction Control system ............. 173
Traction Control system off ........ 116
Traffic sign assistant ...................205
Trailer coupling ........................... 216
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 216
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................166
Tread depth ............................... 262
Trip computer ............................ 128
Trip odometer ............................ 107
Turn and lane-change signals ...143
Turn signal ................................. 112
Tyre chains ................................ 263
Tyre designations ......................257
Tyre pressure ............................ 258
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 116, 258
Tyre pressures ........................... 308
Tyre repair kit ............................. 264
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...115, 194
Underseat storage .......................61
Upholstery .................................. 281
Upshift ........................................ 115
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 288
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 333
Vehicle detected ahead ..............118
Vehicle dimensions .................... 305
Vehicle Identification Number ....286
Vehicle jack ................................ 255
Vehicle messages .....................125
Vehicle personalisation .............131
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 255
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 299
Ventilation ................................... 149
W
Warning chimes .........................127
Warning lights ............................. 107
Warning triangle .......................... 93
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 226
Wheel changing .........................267
Wheel covers ............................. 262
Wheels and tyres .......................257Windows....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper/washer .........101
Winter tyres ............................... 257
Wiper blade replacement ..........228