2016.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J battery

Vehicle care201Notice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall
vehicle battery may result in a lower
performance.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 144.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 232.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.

226Vehicle care
6.Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
8. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
9. Connect the compressor plug to the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.10. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to I. The tyre is filled
with sealant.
11. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilstthe sealant bottle is emptying
(approx. 30 seconds). Then the
pressure starts to drop.
12. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.
13. The prescribed tyre pressure should be obtained within ten
minutes. Tyre pressure 3 253.
When the correct pressure is
obtained, switch off the
compressor.If the prescribed tyre pressure is
not obtained within ten minutes,
remove the tyre repair kit. Move
the vehicle one tyre rotation.
Reattach the tyre repair kit and
continue the filling procedure for
ten minutes . If the prescribed tyre
pressure is still not obtained, the
tyre is too badly damaged. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Drain excess tyre pressure with
the button over the pressure
indicator.
Do not run the compressor longer
than ten minutes.

232Vehicle careSpare wheel with directional tyre
If possible, fit directional tyres such
that they roll in the direction of travel.
The rolling direction is indicated by a
symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the
sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.Jump starting
The vehicle battery is located in the
load compartment under a cover.
There are connecting points for jump
starting in the engine compartment.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.
Do not start with quick charger.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 Volt).
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.

Vehicle care233● Do not lean over the vehiclebattery 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 cap of your vehicle in
the engine compartment and of
the booster vehicle battery.Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of
your vehicle near the fuse box in
the engine compartment.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three 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.

260IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 194
Active emergency braking ..........169
Adjustable air vents ...................136
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................56, 92
Airbag label................................... 52 Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 137
Air conditioning system .............. 129
Air intake .................................... 137
Air vents...................................... 136
Antilock brake system ................ 156
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......94
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................236
Armrest ................................... 47, 49
Armrest storage ........................... 66
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic light control ...............118
Automatic locking ........................27
Automatic transmission .............150
Auxiliary heater ........................... 136B
Battery discharge protection ......127
Battery voltage ........................... 106
Belts.............................................. 49
Bonnet ....................................... 196
Brake and clutch fluid .................240
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 159
Brake fluid .................................. 199
Brakes ............................... 156, 199
Breakdown.................................. 234
Bulb replacement ....................... 202
C Capacities .................................. 252
Catalytic converter .....................149
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............126
Changing tyre and wheel size ...224
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 58
Child restraint systems ................58
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............128
Clock............................................. 79
Collision damage repair ..............255
Control indicators.......................... 91

264UUltrasonic parking assist............. 170
Upholstery .................................. 237
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 102
Vehicle battery ........................... 200
Vehicle checks............................ 196
Vehicle data ................................ 244
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 257
Vehicle detected ahead ................96
Vehicle dimensions .................... 251
Vehicle Identification Number ....242
Vehicle jack ................................ 217
Vehicle messages .....................104
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 195
Vehicle tools ............................... 217
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 250
Ventilating ..................................... 48
Ventilation ................................... 128
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 87
Warning triangle .......................... 71Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 199
Wheel changing .........................227
Wheel covers ............................. 224
Wheels and tyres .......................217
Windows ....................................... 35
Windscreen................................... 35
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........76
Winter tyres ............................... 217
Wiper blade replacement ..........202