2016 VAUXHALL ASTRA J coolant

Vehicle care229
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 305.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures, the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant levelCaution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.

230Vehicle care9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluid
Caution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
Power steering fluid level normally
does not have to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
unusually, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.

Service and maintenance287Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 290.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 290.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.

335Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............153
Clock........................................... 103
Code ........................................... 124
Control indicators........................ 109
Control of the vehicle .................164
Controls ........................................ 99
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............286
Cruise control ....................117, 183
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 51
Curve lighting.............................. 144
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............144
Declaration of conformity ............328
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......233
Diesel particle filter .............115, 169
Door open .................................. 118
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........183
Driver Information Centre ...........118
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 220
Driving hints ................................ 164
E Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 252Electric parking brake .........113, 176
Electric parking brake fault .........114
Electronic climate control system 156
Electronic driving programmes ..173
Electronic Stability Control.......... 179
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........115
Electronic Stability Control off .... 115
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......226
Engine compartment fuse box ...253
Engine coolant ........................... 229
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 293
Engine exhaust .......................... 169
Engine identification ...................289
Engine oil ................... 228, 286, 290
Engine oil pressure ....................116
Entry lighting .............................. 151
Event data recorders ..................332
Exit lighting ................................ 151
Exterior care .............................. 282
Exterior light ............................... 117
Exterior lighting ....................13, 140
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 173
First aid ......................................... 93
First aid kit ................................... 93Fixed air vents ........................... 161
Flex-Fix system ............................ 63
Fog light ..................................... 117
Fog lights ................................... 238
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......196
Forward collision alert................. 193
Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights ........................... 148
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 60
Front turn signal lights ...............240
Fuel............................................. 213
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 219
Fuel for diesel engines ..............213
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......214
Fuel for petrol engines ...............213
Fuel gauge ................................. 107 Fuel selector .............................. 107
Fuses ......................................... 252
G
Gauges ....................................... 106
General information ...................219
Glass panel .................................. 36
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 122