2016.75 VAUXHALL ASTRA J towing

252Vehicle care
4. Insert the strap through thespokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear lashing
eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment,
Sports Tourer
All permitted wheel sizes can be
stowed in the spare wheel well. To
secure the wheel:
1. Remove centre cap with the brand
emblem by pushing from the
inside.
2. Position the wheel outside down in the wheel well.
3. Secure the defective wheel withthe wing nut.
4. Depending on the tyre size, the floor cover can be placed on the
projecting wheel.
Temporary spare wheelCaution
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 3 244.

Vehicle care255Towing
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 3 236.
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.
Caution
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.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front
axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.

256Vehicle careTowing 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 3 236.
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.
Caution
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.

258Vehicle careWindows 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.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a 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.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
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.

285Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................154
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............261
Cruise control ....................112, 178
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 134
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............134
Declaration of conformity ............280
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......218
Diesel particle filter ....................164
Door open .................................. 113
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........178
Driver Information Centre ...........113
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 206
Driving hints ................................ 154
E Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 230
Electric parking brake .........109, 173
Electric parking brake fault .........109
Electronic climate control system 146Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 167, 171
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 176
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........110
Electronic Stability Control off..... 110
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...231
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 105
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 164
Engine identification ...................264
Engine oil ................... 214, 261, 265
Engine oil pressure ....................111
Entry lighting .............................. 141
Event data recorders ..................282
Exit lighting ................................ 141
Exterior care .............................. 257
Exterior light ............................... 112
Exterior lighting ....................12, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ................................... 168, 172
First aid kit ................................... 85
Fixed air vents ........................... 151
Fog light ..................................... 112Fog lights ................................... 221
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Following distance ......................110
Following distance indication ......184
Forward collision alert................. 181
Fragrance diffuser ........................97
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 138
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 71
Fuel............................................. 203
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 204
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 105 Fuses ......................................... 230
G
Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 110
General information ...................205
Glovebox ..................................... 70
H
Halogen headlights ....................219
Hand brake ......................... 172, 173
Hazard warning flashers ............137
Headlight flash ........................... 133
Headlight range adjustment ......133
Headlights................................... 132

287Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 111
Puncture ..................................... 248
Q
Quickheat ................................... 151
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 283
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 140
Rear floor storage cover ..............79
Rear fog light .....................112, 139
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear view camera ...................... 195
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 93
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 261, 265
Refuelling ................................... 203
Retained power off .....................156
Reversing lights .........................139
Ride control systems ..................175
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 87
Roof rack ..................................... 86
S
Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 83Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................107
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................54
Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ..................... 166, 170
Service ............................... 152, 260
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................260
Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind spot alert ....................194
Sidelights .................................... 132
Side turn signal lights ................228
Software acknowledgement .......280
Spare wheel ............................... 250
Speed limiter....................... 112, 180
Speedometer ............................. 103
Sport mode ................................ 177
Starting and operating ................154
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................157
Steering ...................................... 154
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 90
Steering wheel controls ...............90
Stop-start system........................ 159
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 141
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 222
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 236
Tow bar....................................... 205
Towing ................................ 205, 255
Towing another vehicle .............256
Towing equipment .....................207
Towing the vehicle .....................255
Traction Control system ............. 175
Traction Control system off......... 111
Traffic sign assistant ...........113, 197
Trailer coupling ........................... 205
Trailer stability assist .................210
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........165, 170
Tread depth ............................... 243
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...138
Turn signal ................................. 107
Tyre chains ................................ 244
Tyre designations ......................238
Tyre pressure ............................ 238