2017 VAUXHALL ASTRA K brake fluid

204Vehicle careCaution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
after a sudden drop in
temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 253.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 253.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.

Vehicle care245Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric 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 Volts).
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 vehicle battery 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 caps of both vehicle
batteries.
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 the
discharged vehicle battery.

254Service and maintenanceDexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
petrol and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities must be used.
Recommendations for petrol 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
3 257.
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
3 257.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 3 257.
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. Incold regions 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.

286IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 199
Active Emergency Braking .........171
Active head restraints ..................38
Adaptive cruise control .........90, 160
Adaptive forward lighting ....90,
118, 210
Adjustable air vents ...................135
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........85
Airbag deactivation ................51, 85
Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 136
Air conditioning system .............. 128
Air intake .................................... 135
Air vents...................................... 135
Antilock brake system ................ 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......87
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................248
Armrest .................................. 45, 46
Armrest storage ........................... 61
Ashtrays ....................................... 78
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............145Autostop..................................... 140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 134
B Battery discharge protection ......126
Battery voltage ........................... 100
Belts.............................................. 46 Bonnet ....................................... 200
Brake and clutch fluid .................253
Brake and clutch system .............86
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 204
Brakes ............................... 149, 204
Breakdown.................................. 246
Bulb replacement ....................... 207
C Capacities .................................. 268
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................144
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............125
Centre console storage ...............62
Changing tyre and wheel size ...233
Charging system .......................... 86
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78

288Glovebox ..................................... 59
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 95
H Halogen headlights ....................207
Hand brake ......................... 149, 150
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......117
Headlights................................... 114 Headlights when driving abroad 117
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel .................72
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 127
Height adjustable rear floor cover 66
High beam ........................... 90, 116
High beam assist ..................90, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 15, 73
I
Identification plate .....................255
Ignition switch positions .............139
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 90
Indicators ...................................... 79
Information displays...................... 91Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........224
Instrument panel illumination .....220
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 123
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........154
Interior care ............................... 251
Interior lighting ............................ 123
Interior lights ...................... 123, 220
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......148
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....58
J Jump starting ............................. 245
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .......87, 185
Lashing eyes ............................... 67
Lighting features .........................125
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................25, 63
Load compartment cover .............65
Load compartment fuse box ......225Loading information .....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 89
Low washer fluid ..........................90
M
Malfunction indicator light ............86
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual seat adjustment ...............40
Manual transmission .................. 149
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................22
Midlevel-Display ........................... 91
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................123
N New vehicle running-in ..............138
Number plate light .....................220
O
Object detection systems ...........173
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 253, 257
OnStar ........................................ 108
Operate pedal ............................... 86
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 140

289PParking ................................ 19, 142
Parking assist ............................ 173
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 122
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 263
Performing work ........................200
Pollen filter ................................. 135
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power seat adjustment ................43
Power steering.............................. 87
Power steering fluid ....................203
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 88
Puncture ..................................... 237
Q
Quickheat ................................... 134
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 284
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 124
Rear floor storage cover ..............66
Rear fog light ............................... 90
Rear fog lights ........................... 122
Rear seats .................................... 46
Rear storage ................................. 65
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 253, 257
Reduced engine power ................90
Refuelling ................................... 189 Registered trademarks ...............283
Retained power off .....................139
Reversing lights .........................123
Ride control systems ..................152
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Safety belts ................................... 46
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .......................85
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Seat folding .................................. 42
Seat heating ................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 146
Service ............................... 136, 252
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................252
Service vehicle soon .................... 86
Side airbag system ......................50
Side blind spot alert ....................180
Sidelights .................................... 114
Side turn signal lights ................218Smartphone controller ..................97
Software acknowledgement .......281
Spare wheel ............................... 241
Speed limiter............................... 159
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................138
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................139
Steering ...................................... 138
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 140
Storage ......................................... 59
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 35
Sunvisor lights ........................... 124
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 215
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Tools .......................................... 226
Top-tether fastening eyes ............58
Tow bar....................................... 193
Towing ................................ 193, 246
Towing another vehicle .............247
Towing equipment .....................194
Towing the vehicle .....................246