2016 VAUXHALL ASTRA J wiper fluid

16In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 100, Wiper
blade replacement 3 233.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 100, Washer fluid 3 230.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off

In brief17Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 102.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 175.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 171.

98Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 99
Steering wheel adjustment ........99
Steering wheel controls .............99
Heated steering wheel ...............99
Horn ......................................... 100
Windscreen wiper/washer .......100
Rear window wiper/washer .....102
Outside temperature ................102
Clock ....................................... 103
Power outlets ........................... 104
Cigarette lighter .......................105
Ashtrays .................................. 105
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 106
Instrument cluster ....................106
Speedometer ........................... 106
Odometer ................................ 106
Trip odometer .......................... 106
Tachometer ............................. 106
Fuel gauge .............................. 107
Fuel selector ............................ 107
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Service display ........................ 108Control indicators ....................109
Turn signal ............................... 112
Seat belt reminder ...................112
Airbag and belt tensioners .......112
Airbag deactivation ..................112
Charging system .....................113
Malfunction indicator light ........113
Service vehicle soon ...............113
Brake and clutch system .........113
Operate pedal .......................... 113
Electric parking brake ..............113
Electric parking brake fault ......114
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...114
Upshift ..................................... 114
Power steering ........................ 114
Lane departure warning ..........114
Ultrasonic parking assist .........115
Electronic Stability Control off . 115
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........115
Traction Control system off .....115
Preheating ............................... 115
Diesel particle filter ..................115
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 116
Engine oil pressure ..................116
Low fuel ................................... 116
Immobiliser .............................. 117
Reduced engine power ...........117
Exterior light ............................ 117High beam............................... 117
High beam assist .....................117
Adaptive forward lighting .........117
Fog light ................................... 117
Rear fog light ........................... 117
Low washer fluid ......................117
Cruise control .......................... 117
Adaptive cruise control ............117
Vehicle detected ahead ...........118
Door open ................................ 118
Information displays ...................118
Driver Information Centre ........118
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 122
Smartphone controller .............124
Vehicle messages ......................124
Warning chimes .......................127
Battery voltage ........................ 127
Trip computer ............................. 128
Vehicle personalisation ..............130
OnStar® system ........................135

102Instruments and controlsPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid
is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards, the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
Rear window wiper/washerPress the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 130.
The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is too
low.
Outside temperature

Instruments and controls127The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
● fluid levels
● anti-theft alarm system
● brakes
● drive systems
● ride control systems
● cruise control
● object detection systems
● lighting, bulb replacement
● wiper/washer system
● doors, windows
● radio remote control
● seat belts
● airbag systems
● engine and transmission
● tyre pressure
● diesel particle filter
● vehicle battery statusVehicle messages on the Colour-
Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the Colour-Info-
Display. Press the multifunction knob to confirm a message. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.● If a warning message or awarning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear carrier sytem
extended.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.

Vehicle care225Vehicle careGeneral Information...................226
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 226
Vehicle storage ........................226
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....226
Vehicle checks ........................... 227
Performing work ......................227
Bonnet ..................................... 227
Engine oil ................................. 228
Engine coolant ......................... 229
Power steering fluid .................230
Washer fluid ............................ 230
Brakes ..................................... 231
Brake fluid ............................... 231
Vehicle battery ......................... 231
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....233
Wiper blade replacement ........233
Bulb replacement .......................234
Halogen headlights ..................234
Adaptive forward lighting .........237
Fog lights ................................. 238
Front turn signal lights .............240
Tail lights ................................. 242
Side turn signal lights ..............250
Number plate light ...................251Interior lights ............................ 252
Instrument panel illumination ...252
Electrical system ........................252
Fuses ....................................... 252
Engine compartment fuse box . 253
Instrument panel fuse box .......255
Load compartment fuse box ....256
Vehicle tools .............................. 259
Tools ........................................ 259
Wheels and tyres .......................261
Winter tyres ............................. 261
Tyre designations ....................261
Tyre pressure .......................... 261
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 262
Tread depth ............................. 265
Changing tyre and wheel size . 266
Wheel covers ........................... 266
Tyre chains .............................. 266
Tyre repair kit .......................... 267
Wheel changing .......................270
Spare wheel ............................ 274
Jump starting ............................. 278
Towing ....................................... 280
Towing the vehicle ...................280
Towing another vehicle ...........281Appearance care .......................282
Exterior care ............................ 282
Interior care ............................. 284

337Pollen filter ................................. 161
Power outlets ............................. 104
Power seat adjustment ................43
Power steering............................ 114
Power steering fluid ....................230
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ................................. 115
Puncture ..................................... 270
Q
Quickheat ................................... 160
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 333
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 150
Rear carrier system ......................63
Rear floor storage cover ..............86
Rear fog light ............................. 117
Rear fog lights ........................... 148
Rear seats .................................... 46
Rear storage ................................. 84
Rear view camera ...................... 207
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 102
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 286, 290
Reduced engine power ..............117
Refuelling ................................... 215 Retained power off .....................165
Reversing lights .........................149Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 95
Roof rack ..................................... 94
S Safety belts ................................... 46
Safety net .................................... 91
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 39 Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .....................112
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Seat folding .................................. 42
Seat heating ................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 172
Service ............................... 162, 285
Service display .......................... 108
Service information ....................285
Service vehicle soon .................. 113
Side airbag system ......................50
Side blind spot alert ....................206
Sidelights .................................... 140
Side turn signal lights ................250
Smartphone controller ................124
Software acknowledgement .......331
Spare wheel ............................... 274
Speed limiter............................... 185
Speedometer ............................. 106
Starting and operating ................164Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................165
Steering ...................................... 164
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 99
Steering wheel controls ...............99
Stop-start system........................ 166
Storage ......................................... 59
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 35
Sunvisor lights ........................... 150
Sun visors .................................... 35
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 106
Tail lights ................................... 242
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Tools .......................................... 259
Top-tether fastening eyes ............58
Tow bar....................................... 219
Towing ................................ 219, 280
Towing another vehicle .............281
Towing equipment .....................221
Towing the vehicle .....................280
Traction Control system ............. 178
Traction Control system off ........ 115
Traffic sign assistant ...................209
Trailer coupling ........................... 219
Trailer stability assist .................224
Trailer towing ............................. 220

338Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................171
Tread depth ............................... 265
Trip computer ............................ 128
Trip odometer ............................ 106
Turn and lane-change signals ...147
Turn signal ................................. 112
Tyre chains ................................ 266
Tyre designations ......................261
Tyre pressure ............................ 261
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 116, 262
Tyre pressures ........................... 307
Tyre repair kit ............................. 267
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...115, 198
Underseat storage .......................61
Upholstery .................................. 284
Upshift ........................................ 114
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 231
Vehicle checks............................ 227
Vehicle data ................................ 290
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 332
Vehicle detected ahead ..............118
Vehicle dimensions .................... 304
Vehicle Identification Number ....288Vehicle jack ................................ 259
Vehicle messages .....................124
Vehicle personalisation .............130
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 226
Vehicle tools ............................... 259
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 300
Ventilation ................................... 153
W
Warning chimes .........................127
Warning lights ............................. 106
Warning triangle .......................... 92
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 230
Wheel changing .........................270
Wheel covers ............................. 266
Wheels and tyres .......................261
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32
Windscreen wiper/washer .........100
Winter tyres ............................... 261
Wiper blade replacement ..........233