2017.5 OPEL ASTRA K wiper fluid

In brief15Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 92,
Washer fluid 3 232, Wiper blade
replacement 3 235.
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operationRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 94.

94Instruments and controls
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Rain sensor function can be activated or deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 232.
Rear window wiper/washer
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operation
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.

Instruments and controls95Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 232.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 121.

Vehicle care227Vehicle careGeneral Information...................227
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 227
Vehicle storage ........................228
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....228
Vehicle checks ........................... 229
Performing work ......................229
Bonnet ..................................... 229
Engine oil ................................. 230
Engine coolant ......................... 231
Washer fluid ............................ 232
Brakes ..................................... 232
Brake fluid ............................... 232
Vehicle battery ......................... 233
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....234
Wiper blade replacement ........235
Bulb replacement .......................235
Halogen headlights ..................235
Fog lights ................................. 237
Tail lights ................................. 238
Side turn signal lights ..............244
Number plate light ...................245
Interior lights ............................ 245
Instrument panel illumination ...245Electrical system ........................246
Fuses ....................................... 246
Engine compartment fuse box . 247
Instrument panel fuse box .......249
Load compartment fuse box ....251
Vehicle tools .............................. 253
Tools ........................................ 253
Wheels and tyres .......................254
Winter tyres ............................. 254
Tyre designations ....................254
Tyre pressure .......................... 255
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 256
Tread depth ............................. 260
Changing tyre and wheel size . 260 Wheel covers ........................... 260
Tyre chains .............................. 261
Tyre repair kit .......................... 261
Wheel changing .......................264
Spare wheel ............................ 267
Jump starting ............................. 270
Towing ....................................... 271
Towing the vehicle ...................271
Towing another vehicle ...........272
Appearance care .......................273
Exterior care ............................ 273
Interior care ............................. 275General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the type approval,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

Service and maintenance279Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
gasoline and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 282.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 282.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 3 282.
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. Innorthern 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.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
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.

307Power connector........................... 98
Power outlets ............................... 97
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 113
Puncture ..................................... 264
Q
Quickheat ................................... 155
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 303
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 144
Rear floor storage cover ..............81
Rear fog light .....................114, 143
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 208
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 94
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 278, 282
Refuelling ................................... 218
Registered trademarks ...............301
Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................143
Ride control systems ..................179
Roof .............................................. 44
Roof load ...................................... 88
Roof rack ..................................... 87S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 84
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................109
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................56
Seat position ................................ 47
Selector lever ..................... 169, 174
Service ............................... 156, 277
Service display .......................... 108
Service information ....................277
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................207
Sidelights .................................... 136
Side turn signal lights ................244
Software acknowledgement .......299
Software update ......................... 301
Spare wheel ............................... 267
Speed limiter....................... 115, 184
Speedometer ............................. 104
Sport mode ................................ 181
Starting and operating ................158
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................161
Steering ...................................... 158
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 91Steering wheel controls ...............91
Stop-start system........................ 163
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sunvisor lights ........................... 145
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 106
Tail lights ................................... 238
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 253
Tow bar....................................... 221
Towing ................................ 221, 271
Towing another vehicle .............272
Towing equipment .....................223
Towing the vehicle .....................271
Traction Control system ............. 179
Traction Control system off......... 113
Traffic sign assistant ...........115, 211
Trailer coupling ........................... 221
Trailer stability assist .................226
Trailer towing ............................. 222
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........169, 173
Tread depth ............................... 260
Trip odometer ............................ 105
Turn and lane-change signals ...142

308Turn signal ................................. 109
Tyre chains ................................ 261
Tyre designations ......................254
Tyre pressure ............................ 255
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 113, 256
Tyre pressures ........................... 293
Tyre repair kit ............................. 261
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 199
Upholstery .................................. 275
Uplevel display ........................... 115
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 121
Vehicle battery ........................... 233
Vehicle checks............................ 229
Vehicle data ................................ 282
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 302
Vehicle detected ahead ..............115
Vehicle dimensions .................... 291
Vehicle Identification Number ....280
Vehicle jack ................................ 253
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............125
Vehicle security ............................ 36
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 228Vehicle tools............................... 253
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 289
Ventilating ..................................... 54
Ventilation ................................... 147
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 104
Warning triangle .......................... 86
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 232
Wheel changing .........................264
Wheel covers ............................. 260
Wheels and tyres .......................254
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........92
Winter tyres ............................... 254
Wiper blade replacement ..........235