2016.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J washer fluid

14In briefWindscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 76,
Washer fluid 3 199, Wiper blade
replacement 3 202.
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
ON:continuous operationINT:intermittent operationOFF:offRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 78.

78Instruments and controls
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Rain sensor function can be activated or deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 102.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 199
Rear window wiper/washer
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
ON:continuous operationINT:intermittent operationOFF:off
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.

Instruments and controls79Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 199
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 102

194Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................194
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 194
Vehicle storage ........................195
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....195
Vehicle checks ........................... 196
Performing work ......................196
Bonnet ..................................... 196
Engine oil ................................. 197
Engine coolant ......................... 198
Washer fluid ............................ 199
Brakes ..................................... 199
Brake fluid ............................... 199
Vehicle battery ......................... 200
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....201
Wiper blade replacement ........202
Bulb replacement .......................202
Halogen headlights ..................202
Fog lights ................................. 204
Tail lights ................................. 205
Side turn signal lights ..............208
Number plate light ...................209
Interior lights ............................ 210
Instrument panel illumination ...210Electrical system ........................210
Fuses ....................................... 210
Engine compartment fuse box . 211
Instrument panel fuse box .......213
Load compartment fuse box ....215
Vehicle tools .............................. 217
Tools ........................................ 217
Wheels and tyres .......................217
Winter tyres ............................. 217
Tyre designations ....................218
Tyre pressure .......................... 218
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 219
Tread depth ............................. 223
Changing tyre and wheel size . 224 Wheel covers ........................... 224
Tyre chains .............................. 224
Tyre repair kit .......................... 224
Wheel changing .......................227
Spare wheel ............................ 230
Jump starting ............................. 232
Towing ....................................... 234
Towing the vehicle ...................234
Towing another vehicle ...........235
Appearance care .......................236
Exterior care ............................ 236
Interior care ............................. 237General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.

Vehicle care195Vehicle storageStorage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.

Vehicle care199Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 240.

263QQuickheat ................................... 136
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 258
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 125
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 96, 124
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear view camera ...................... 179
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 240, 244
Refuelling ................................... 188
Retained power off .....................141
Reversing lights .........................124
Ride control systems ..................159
Roof .............................................. 38
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 49
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 49Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................47
Seat heating, rear .....................49
Seat position ................................ 41
Selector lever ..................... 150, 154
Service ............................... 137, 239
Service display ............................ 90
Service information ....................239
Side airbag system ......................55
Side blind spot alert ....................178
Sidelights .................................... 117
Side turn signal lights ................208
Software acknowledgement .......255
Spare wheel ............................... 230
Speed limiter......................... 96, 164
Speedometer ............................... 87
Sport mode ................................ 162
Starting and operating ................139
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................142
Steering ...................................... 139
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 144
Storage ......................................... 65
Storage compartments .................65
Sunroof ........................................ 38
Sunvisor lights ........................... 126
Sun visors .................................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 89
Tail lights ................................... 205
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 217
Tow bar....................................... 190
Towing ................................ 190, 234
Towing another vehicle .............235
Towing equipment .....................191
Towing the vehicle .....................234
Traction Control system ............. 159
Traction Control system off........... 95
Traffic sign assistant .............97, 181
Trailer coupling ........................... 190
Trailer stability assist .................193
Trailer towing ............................. 190
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........150, 154
Tread depth ............................... 223
Trip odometer .............................. 88
Turn and lane-change signals ...123
Turn signal ................................... 91
Tyre chains ................................ 224
Tyre designations ......................218
Tyre pressure ............................ 218
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 219
Tyre pressures ........................... 253
Tyre repair kit ............................. 224

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