2016.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J wiper fluid

16In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 102, Wiper
blade replacement 3 236.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 102, Washer fluid 3 233.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off

In brief17Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 104.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 177.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 173.

100Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ..................................... 101
Steering wheel adjustment ......101
Steering wheel controls ...........101
Heated steering wheel .............101
Horn ......................................... 102
Windscreen wiper/washer .......102
Rear window wiper/washer .....104
Outside temperature ................104
Clock ....................................... 105
Power outlets ........................... 106
Cigarette lighter .......................107
Ashtrays .................................. 107
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 108
Instrument cluster ....................108
Speedometer ........................... 108
Odometer ................................ 108
Trip odometer .......................... 108
Tachometer ............................. 108
Fuel gauge .............................. 109
Fuel selector ............................ 109
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Service display ........................ 110Control indicators ....................111
Turn signal ............................... 114
Seat belt reminder ...................114
Airbag and belt tensioners .......114
Airbag deactivation ..................114
Charging system .....................115
Malfunction indicator light ........115
Service vehicle soon ...............115
Brake and clutch system .........115
Operate pedal .......................... 115
Electric parking brake ..............115
Electric parking brake fault ......116
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...116
Upshift ..................................... 116
Power steering ........................ 116
Lane departure warning ..........116
Ultrasonic parking assist .........117
Electronic Stability Control off . 117
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........117
Traction Control system off .....117
Preheating ............................... 117
Diesel particle filter ..................117
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 118
Engine oil pressure ..................118
Low fuel ................................... 118
Immobiliser .............................. 119
Reduced engine power ...........119
Exterior light ............................ 119High beam............................... 119
High beam assist .....................119
Adaptive forward lighting .........119
Fog light ................................... 119
Rear fog light ........................... 119
Low washer fluid ......................119
Cruise control .......................... 119
Adaptive cruise control ............119
Vehicle detected ahead ...........120
Door open ................................ 120
Information displays ...................120
Driver Information Centre ........120
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
Smartphone controller .............126
Vehicle messages ......................126
Warning chimes .......................129
Battery voltage ........................ 129
Trip computer ............................. 130
Vehicle personalisation ..............132
OnStar ....................................... 137

104Instruments and controlsPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid
is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards, the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
Rear window wiper/washerPress the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
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.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 132.
The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is too
low.
Outside temperature

Instruments and controls129The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
● fluid levels
● anti-theft alarm system
● brakes
● drive systems
● ride control systems
● cruise control
● object detection systems
● lighting, bulb replacement
● wiper/washer system
● doors, windows
● radio remote control
● seat belts
● airbag systems
● engine and transmission
● tyre pressure
● diesel particle filter
● vehicle battery statusVehicle messages on the Colour-
Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the Colour-Info-
Display. Press the multifunction knob to confirm a message. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.● If a warning message or awarning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear carrier sytem
extended.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.

228Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................229
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 229
Vehicle storage ........................229
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....229
Vehicle checks ........................... 230
Performing work ......................230
Bonnet ..................................... 230
Engine oil ................................. 231
Engine coolant ......................... 232
Power steering fluid .................233
Washer fluid ............................ 233
Brakes ..................................... 234
Brake fluid ............................... 234
Vehicle battery ......................... 234
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....236
Wiper blade replacement ........236
Bulb replacement .......................237
Halogen headlights ..................237
Adaptive forward lighting .........240
Fog lights ................................. 241
Front turn signal lights .............243
Tail lights ................................. 245
Side turn signal lights ..............253
Number plate light ...................254Interior lights ............................ 255
Instrument panel illumination ...255
Electrical system ........................255
Fuses ....................................... 255
Engine compartment fuse box . 256
Instrument panel fuse box .......258
Load compartment fuse box ....259
Vehicle tools .............................. 262
Tools ........................................ 262
Wheels and tyres .......................264
Winter tyres ............................. 264
Tyre designations ....................264
Tyre pressure .......................... 264
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 266
Tread depth ............................. 269
Changing tyre and wheel size . 269
Wheel covers ........................... 270
Tyre chains .............................. 270
Tyre repair kit .......................... 270
Wheel changing .......................273
Spare wheel ............................ 277
Jump starting ............................. 281
Towing ....................................... 283
Towing the vehicle ...................283
Towing another vehicle ...........284Appearance care .......................285
Exterior care ............................ 285
Interior care ............................. 287

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