2017 OPEL ASTRA K brake

266Vehicle caresulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle battery before connecting jump
leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a vehicle battery.
● Use a booster vehicle battery with the same voltage (12 Volt).
Its capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the
discharged vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehiclebattery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection cap of your vehicle in
the engine compartment and of
the booster vehicle battery.Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of
your vehicle near the fuse box in
the engine compartment.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.

Vehicle care2673. Allow both engines to idle forapprox. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 249.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.

268Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 249.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.

274Service and maintenanceDexos 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
3 277.
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
3 277.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 3 277.
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.

298IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 223
Active emergency braking ..........195
Adaptive cruise control .......113, 184
Adjustable air vents ...................153
Airbag and belt tensioners .........109
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 109
Airbag label................................... 58 Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 154
Air conditioning system .............. 146
Air intake .................................... 154
Air vents...................................... 153
Antilock brake system ................ 174
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....111
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft locking system .............. 36
Appearance care ........................269
Armrest ................................... 53, 55
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 99
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic light control ...............135
Automatic locking ........................29
Automatic transmission .............167
Autostop ..................................... 161
Auxiliary heater ........................... 153B
Battery discharge protection ......144
Battery voltage ........................... 123 Belts.............................................. 56
Bonnet ....................................... 225
Brake and clutch fluid .................273
Brake and clutch system ...........110
Brake assist ............................... 177
Brake fluid .................................. 228
Brakes ............................... 174, 228
Breakdown.................................. 267
Bulb replacement ....................... 231
C Capacities .................................. 287
Cargo management system ........82
Catalytic converter .....................166
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............143
Changing tyre and wheel size ...256
Charging system ........................ 109
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............145
Clock............................................. 95
Collision damage repair ..............294

299Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................156
Controls ........................................ 91
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............273
Cruise control ....................113, 180
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 136
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............136
Declaration of conformity ............292
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter ....................166
Door open .................................. 114
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........180
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 156
E Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 242
Electric parking brake .........110, 175
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 148Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 169, 173
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 178
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...243
Engine coolant ........................... 227
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 280
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................276
Engine oil ................... 226, 273, 277
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 143
Event data recorders ..................296
Exit lighting ................................ 143
Exterior care .............................. 269
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................13, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ................................... 169, 173
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 153
Fog light ..................................... 113Fog lights ................................... 233
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 191
Fragrance diffuser ........................98
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 140
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 215
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Fuel for diesel engines ..............215
Fuel for petrol engines ...............215
Fuel gauge ................................. 106 Fuses ......................................... 242
G
Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................217
Glovebox ..................................... 71
H
Halogen headlights ....................231
Hand brake ......................... 174, 175
Hazard warning flashers ............139
Headlight flash ........................... 135
Headlight range adjustment ......135
Headlights................................... 134

300Headlights when driving abroad 136
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 43
Heated steering wheel .................92
Heating .................................. 54, 55
Heating and ventilation system . 145
High beam ......................... 113, 135
High beam assist ........................113
Hill start assist ........................... 177
Horn ....................................... 14, 92
I
Identification plate .....................275
Ignition switch positions .............156
Immobiliser .......................... 38, 113
Indicators .................................... 104
Info display ................................. 119
Information displays.................... 114
Instrument cluster ......................101
Instrument panel fuse box .........245
Instrument panel illumination .....241
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 142
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 271
Interior lighting ............................ 142
Interior lights ...................... 142, 241
Interior mirrors .............................. 40Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 265
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane keep assist ................111, 213
Lashing eyes ............................... 81
LED headlights ...................113, 136
Lighting features .........................143
Light switch ................................ 134
Load compartment ................30, 73
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......247
Loading information .....................88
Low fuel ..................................... 112
M Malfunction indicator light ..........110
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode .....................168, 173
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual transmission automated 171
Manual windows ..........................41Massage....................................... 55
Maximum speed ......................... 250
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel display .......................... 114
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9 Misted light covers .....................141
N
New vehicle running-in ..............156
Number plate light .....................241
O Object detection systems ...........198
Odometer ................................... 105
Oil, engine .......................... 273, 277
OnStar ........................................ 129
Outside temperature ....................95
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161
P Parking ................................ 19, 164
Parking assist ............................ 198
Parking brake ............................ 175
Parking lights ............................. 141
Particulate filter ........................... 166
Performance .............................. 282
Performing work ........................225
Pollen filter ................................. 154
Power button .............................. 157
Power connector........................... 98
Power outlets ............................... 97