2016.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J ABS

Vehicle care235The anti-theft alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, disconnect the
vehicle's battery within 15 seconds.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 154.
Replacing the vehicle battery Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
Only use vehicle batteries that allow
the fuse box to be mounted above the vehicle battery.
In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery, make sure to
have the battery replaced with
another AGM battery.
An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Vauxhall vehicle battery.
Notice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall
vehicle battery may result in a lower
performance of the stop-start
system.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 168.
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 3 281.
Warning label

Vehicle care257No.Circuit1Engine control module2Lambda sensor3Fuel injection/Ignition system4Fuel injection/Ignition system5–6Mirror heating/Anti-theft alarm
system7Fan control/Engine control
module/Transmission control
module8Lambda sensor/Engine cooling9Rear window sensor10Vehicle battery sensor11Trunk release12Adaptive forward lighting/Auto‐
matic light control13ABS14Rear window wiper15Engine control moduleNo.Circuit16Starter17Transmission control module18Heated rear window19Front power windows20Rear power windows21Rear electrical centre22Left high beam (Halogen)23Headlamp washer system24Right low beam (Xenon)25Left low beam (Xenon)26Front fog lights27Diesel fuel heating28Start stop system29Electric parking brake30ABS31Adaptive cruise control32Airbag

Vehicle care285Caution
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.
WashingThe 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 wiper
and 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.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.

Service and maintenance291Additional 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 3 294.
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. Innorthern 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.

336IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 229
Active Emergency Braking .........199
Active head restraints ..................38
Adaptive cruise control .......119, 188
Adaptive forward lighting ..119,
146, 240
Adjustable air vents ...................163
Airbag and belt tensioners .........114
Airbag deactivation ..............54, 114
Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 164
Air conditioning system .............. 156
Air intake .................................... 163
Air vents...................................... 163
Antilock brake system ................ 177
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....116
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................285
Armrest ........................................ 48
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ..................................... 107
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................32
Automatic light control ...............143
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............173Autostop..................................... 168
Auxiliary heater ........................... 162
B
Battery discharge protection ......154
Battery voltage ........................... 129 Belts.............................................. 49
Bicycle rack .................................. 65
Bonnet ....................................... 230
Brake and clutch fluid .................290
Brake and clutch system ...........115
Brake assist ............................... 180
Brake fluid .................................. 234
Brakes ............................... 177, 234
Breakdown.................................. 283
Bulb replacement ....................... 237
C Capacities .................................. 307
Cargo management system ........91
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................172
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............153
Centre console storage ...............64
Changing tyre and wheel size ...269
Charging system ........................ 115
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 56