2016.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J tow

Vehicle care281they are not fixed properly. During
a sudden stop or a collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load compartment must always be
secured by the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 270.
Spare wheel with directional tyre
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
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.Jump 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.

Vehicle care2834. 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 3 262.
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.

284Vehicle 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 3 262.
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 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.

Vehicle care287Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Air shutter
Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.

337Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter .........................107
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............155
Clock........................................... 105
Code ........................................... 126
Collision damage repair ..............334
Control indicators........................ 111
Control of the vehicle .................166
Controls ...................................... 101
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............290
Cruise control ....................119, 185
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 54
Curve lighting.............................. 146
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............146
Declaration of conformity ............324
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......236
Diesel particle filter .............117, 171
Door open .................................. 120
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........185
Driver Information Centre ...........120
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 223
Driving hints ................................ 166E
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 255
Electric parking brake .........115, 178
Electric parking brake fault .........116
Electronic climate control system 158
Electronic driving programmes ..175
Electronic Stability Control.......... 181
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........117
Electronic Stability Control off .... 117
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......229
Engine compartment fuse box ...256
Engine coolant ........................... 232
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Engine data ............................... 297
Engine exhaust .......................... 171
Engine identification ...................293
Engine oil ................... 231, 290, 294
Engine oil pressure ....................118
Entry lighting .............................. 153
Event data recorders ..................333
Exit lighting ................................ 153
Exterior care .............................. 285
Exterior light ............................... 119
Exterior lighting ....................13, 142
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30F
Fault ........................................... 175
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 163
Flex-Fix system ............................ 65
Fog light ..................................... 119
Fog lights ................................... 241
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......198
Forward collision alert................. 195
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights ........................... 150
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 62
Front turn signal lights ...............243
Fuel............................................. 216
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 222
Fuel for diesel engines ..............216
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......217
Fuel for petrol engines ...............216
Fuel gauge ................................. 109
Fuel selector .............................. 109
Fuses ......................................... 255
G Gauges ....................................... 108
General information ...................223
Glass panel .................................. 36

339PParking ................................ 19, 170
Parking assist ............................ 201
Parking brake ............................ 178
Parking lights ............................. 150
Particulate filter ........................... 171
Performance .............................. 300
Performing work ........................230
Pollen filter ................................. 163
Power outlets ............................. 106
Power seat adjustment ................46
Power steering............................ 116
Power steering fluid ....................233
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ................................. 117
Puncture ..................................... 273
Q Quickheat ................................... 162
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 334
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 152
Rear carrier system ......................65
Rear floor storage cover ..............88
Rear fog light ............................. 119
Rear fog lights ........................... 150
Rear seats .................................... 48
Rear storage ................................. 86Rear view camera ...................... 209
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 104
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 290, 294
Reduced engine power ..............119
Refuelling ................................... 219
Retained power off .....................167
Reversing lights .........................151
Ride control systems ..................180
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 97
Roof rack ..................................... 96
S Safety belts ................................... 49
Safety net .................................... 93
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 40
Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .....................114
Seat belts ..................................... 49 Seat folding .................................. 45
Seat heating ................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 174
Service ............................... 164, 289
Service display .......................... 110
Service information ....................289
Service vehicle soon .................. 115
Side airbag system ......................53
Side blind spot alert ....................208Sidelights.................................... 142
Side turn signal lights ................253
Smartphone controller ................126
Software acknowledgement .......331
Spare wheel ............................... 277
Speed limiter............................... 187
Speedometer ............................. 108
Starting and operating ................166
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................167
Steering ...................................... 166
Steering wheel adjustment ..10, 101
Steering wheel controls .............101
Stop-start system........................ 168
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunroof ........................................ 35
Sunvisor lights ........................... 152
Sun visors .................................... 35
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 108
Tail lights ................................... 245
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 262
Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 223
Towing ................................ 223, 283
Towing another vehicle .............284

340Towing equipment .....................224
Towing the vehicle .....................283
Traction Control system ............. 180
Traction Control system off ........ 117
Traffic sign assistant ...................211
Trailer coupling ........................... 223
Trailer stability assist .................227
Trailer towing ............................. 223
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................173
Tread depth ............................... 269
Trip computer ............................ 130
Trip odometer ............................ 108
Turn and lane-change signals ...149
Turn signal ................................. 114
Tyre chains ................................ 270
Tyre designations ......................264
Tyre pressure ............................ 264
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 118, 266
Tyre pressures ........................... 308
Tyre repair kit ............................. 270
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...117, 201
Underseat storage .......................63
Upholstery .................................. 287
Uplevel-Combi-Display ...............120
Upshift ........................................ 116
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 234
Vehicle checks............................ 230
Vehicle data ................................ 294
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 333
Vehicle detected ahead ..............120
Vehicle dimensions .................... 306
Vehicle Identification Number ....292
Vehicle jack ................................ 262
Vehicle messages .....................126
Vehicle personalisation .............132
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 229
Vehicle tools ............................... 262
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 303
Ventilation ................................... 155
W
Warning chimes .........................129
Warning lights ............................. 108
Warning triangle .......................... 94
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 233
Wheel changing .........................273
Wheel covers ............................. 270
Wheels and tyres .......................264
Windows ....................................... 32Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper/washer .........102
Winter tyres ............................... 264
Wiper blade replacement ..........236