2016.75 VAUXHALL ASTRA J charging

Vehicle care217Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located in the
load compartment under the rear floor cover behind the rear seats. Rear
floor cover 3 79.
There are connecting points for jump starting in the engine compartment.
Jump starting 3 253.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 142.
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.
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.

218Vehicle careNotice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall vehicle battery may result in a lower performance.
We recommend that you have the vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 159.
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 3 253.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.

246Vehicle care
3. Remove the electrical connectioncable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
8. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
9. Connect the compressor plug to
the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.
10. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to I. The tyre is filled
with sealant.
11. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilstthe sealant bottle is emptying
(approx. 30 seconds). Then the
pressure starts to drop.
12. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

284IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 211
Active emergency braking ..........184
Adjustable air vents ...................151
Airbag and belt tensioners .........108
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 108
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 152
Air conditioning system .............. 144
Air intake .................................... 152
Air vents...................................... 151
Antilock brake system ................ 172
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....110
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35 Appearance care ........................257
Armrest ................................... 52, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 98
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic light control ...............133
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............165
Autostop ..................................... 159
Auxiliary heater ........................... 151B
Battery discharge protection ......142
Battery voltage ........................... 122
Belts.............................................. 55 Bonnet ....................................... 213
Brake and clutch fluid .................261
Brake and clutch system ...........109
Brake assist ............................... 175
Brake fluid .................................. 216
Brakes ............................... 172, 216
Breakdown.................................. 255
Bulb replacement ....................... 219
C Capacities .................................. 275
Cargo management system ........81
Catalytic converter .....................165
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............141
Changing tyre and wheel size ...244
Charging system ........................ 108
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............143
Clock............................................. 94
Collision damage repair ..............280