2016 VAUXHALL ASTRA J charging

232Vehicle careReplacing the vehicle batteryNotice
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.
Only use vehicle batteries that allow
the fuse box to be mounted above the
vehicle battery.
In vehicles with stop-start system, be
sure to have the AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) 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.
Notice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall
vehicle battery may result in a lower performance of the stop-start
system.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 166.
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 3 278.
Warning label

268Vehicle care
1. Take the tyre repair kit from thecompartment.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the electrical connection cable 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.

334IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 226
Active Emergency Braking .........196
Active head restraints ..................38
Adaptive cruise control .......117, 186
Adaptive forward lighting ..117,
144, 237
Adjustable air vents ...................161
Airbag and belt tensioners .........112
Airbag deactivation ..............51, 112
Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 162
Air conditioning system .............. 154
Air intake .................................... 161
Air vents...................................... 161
Antilock brake system ................ 175
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....114
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................282
Armrest .................................. 45, 46
Armrest storage ........................... 61
Ashtrays ..................................... 105
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................32
Automatic light control ...............141
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............171
Auxiliary heater ........................... 160B
Battery discharge protection ......152
Battery voltage ........................... 127
Belts.............................................. 46
Bicycle rack .................................. 63
Bonnet ....................................... 227
Brake and clutch fluid .................286
Brake and clutch system ...........113
Brake assist ............................... 178
Brake fluid .................................. 231
Brakes ............................... 175, 231
Breakdown.................................. 280
Bulb replacement ....................... 234
C Capacities .................................. 305
Cargo management system ........89
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................170
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............151
Centre console storage ...............62
Changing tyre and wheel size ...266
Charging system ........................ 113
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Cigarette lighter .........................105