2016.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J window

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.

286Vehicle careDo not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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.

338Glovebox ..................................... 61
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
H Halogen headlights ....................237
Hand brake ......................... 177, 178
Hazard warning flashers ............149
Headlight flash ........................... 144
Headlight range adjustment ......145
Headlights................................... 142
Headlights when driving abroad 145
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel ...............101
Heating ........................................ 48
Heating and ventilation system . 155
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 119, 144
High beam assist ................119, 144
Hill start assist ........................... 180
Horn ..................................... 15, 102
I
Identification plate .....................292
Ignition switch positions .............167
Immobiliser .......................... 29, 119
Indicators .................................... 108
Information displays.................... 120Instrument cluster ......................108
Instrument panel fuse box .........258
Instrument panel illumination .....255
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 151
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........182
Interior care ............................... 287
Interior lighting ............................ 151
Interior lights ...................... 151, 255
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......176
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jump starting ............................. 281
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....116, 215
Lashing eyes ............................... 91
Lighting features .........................153
Light switch ................................ 142
Load compartment ................25, 82
Load compartment cover .............86
Load compartment fuse box ......259Loading information .....................97
Low fuel ..................................... 118
Low washer fluid ........................119
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........115
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 175
Manual seat adjustment ...............42
Manual transmission .................. 177
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................22
Midlevel-Display ......................... 120
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................151
N
New vehicle running-in ..............166
Number plate light .....................254
O Object detection systems ...........201
Odometer ................................... 108
Oil, engine .......................... 290, 294
OnStar ........................................ 137
Operate pedal ............................. 115
Outside temperature ..................104
Overrun cut-off ........................... 168

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