2016 VAUXHALL ASTRA J height

Driving and operating207by approx. 3 metres. The height of the
zone is approx. between 0.5 metres
and 2 metres off the ground.
The system is deactivated if the
vehicle is towing a trailer.
Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects such as
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur under normal circumstances.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,
dirt, snow, ice or slush. Cleaning
instructions 3 282.
In the event of a fault in the system or
if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, a message is
displayed in the DIC. Seek the
assistance of a workshop in case of a permanent fault.Rear view camera
The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a
view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
advanced parking assist sensors,
e.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding area
behind and around the vehicle
before reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted in the tailgate handle and has a viewing angle of
130°.

228Vehicle care
Move the safety catch sideways to theleft vehicle side and open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 286.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.

Vehicle care261Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer
Tyre sizes 205/65 R16 are only
suitable as winter tyres.
All engines except A14XER,
B14XER, B14NEL, B14NET,
B14NET LPG, B16XER:Tyre sizes 215/50 R17 are only
suitable as winter tyres.
Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H215:tyre width, mm60:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent to 690 kgH:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 100 mphS:up to 112 mphT:up to 118 mphH:up to 130 mphV:up to 150 mphW:up to 168 mph
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll
in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.
Tyre pressure 3 307.
The tyre pressure information label
on the front left or right door frame
indicates the original equipment tyres
and the correspondent tyre
pressures.

272Vehicle careFold out the wheel wrench and
install ensuring that it locates
securely and loosen each wheel
nut by half a turn.
The wheels might be protected by
locking wheel nuts. To loosen
these specific nuts first attach the
adapter onto the head of the nut
before installing the wheel
wrench. The adapter is located in
the glovebox.
3. Ensure the jack is correctly positioned under the relevant
vehicle jacking point.
Some versions have sill
panellings with covered vehicle
jacking points: pull out the cover
at the respective jacking point
firstly.
4. 3-door / 5-door hatchback and
4-door saloon, jack variants 1a,
1b and 3, 3 259:Set the jack to the necessary
height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate

Vehicle care273handle until wheel is clear of the
ground.
Sports Tourer, jack variant 2
3 259:
Set the jack to the necessary
height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach wheel wrench and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts. 6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 274.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and tighten
each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
Install centre cap on alloy wheels.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover on versions with sill panelling.
12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 274,
the vehicle tools 3 259 and the
adapter for the locking wheel nuts
3 59.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.

304Technical dataVehicle dimensions3-door hatchback5-door hatchback4-door saloonSports tourerLength [mm]4466441946584698Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1840181418141814Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]2020201320132013Height (without antenna) [mm]1482151015001535Length of load compartment floor [mm]85583610841069Length of load compartment with folded rear seats
[mm]1617154917781835Load compartment width [mm]98010279761026Load compartment height [mm]512554546721Wheelbase [mm]2695268526852685Turning circle diameter [m]11.411.511.511.5

336HHalogen headlights ....................234
Hand brake ......................... 175, 176
Hazard warning flashers ............147
Headlight flash ........................... 142
Headlight range adjustment ......143
Headlights................................... 140
Headlights when driving abroad 143
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel .................99
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 153
Height adjustable rear floor cover 86
High beam ......................... 117, 142
High beam assist ................117, 142
Hill start assist ........................... 178
Horn ..................................... 15, 100
I
Identification plate .....................288
Ignition switch positions .............165
Immobiliser .......................... 29, 117
Indicators .................................... 106
Information displays.................... 118
Instrument cluster ......................106
Instrument panel fuse box .........255
Instrument panel illumination .....252Instrument panel illumination
control .................................... 149
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........180
Interior care ............................... 284
Interior lighting ............................ 149
Interior lights ...................... 149, 252
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......174
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....58
J
Jump starting ............................. 278
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....114, 212
Lashing eyes ............................... 89
Lighting features .........................151
Light switch ................................ 140
Load compartment ................25, 80
Load compartment cover .............84
Load compartment fuse box ......256
Loading information .....................95
Low fuel ..................................... 116
Low washer fluid ........................117M
Malfunction indicator light ..........113
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 173
Manual transmission .................. 175
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................149
N New vehicle running-in ..............164
Number plate light .....................251
O
Object detection systems ...........198
Odometer ................................... 106
Oil, engine .......................... 286, 290
OnStar® system .........................135
Operate pedal ............................. 113
Outside temperature ..................102
Overrun cut-off ........................... 166
P Parking ................................ 19, 168
Parking assist ............................ 198
Parking brake ............................ 176
Parking lights ............................. 148
Particulate filter ........................... 169
Performance .............................. 296
Performing work ........................227