2018.5 OPEL ASTRA J bonnet

202Vehicle careEnd-of-life vehicle recoveryInformation on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.

Vehicle care203
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
3 255.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.

Vehicle care251If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
On vehicles with emblem touchpad:
when cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm when working
around the tailgate to prevent
unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.

288IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 201
Active Emergency Braking .........174
Active head restraints ...................40
Adaptive cruise control .........93, 163
Adaptive forward lighting ....93,
121, 212
Adjustable air vents ...................138
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........88
Airbag deactivation ................54, 88
Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 139
Air conditioning system .............. 131
Air intake .................................... 138
Air vents...................................... 138
Antilock brake system ................ 153
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......90
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................250
Armrest ................................... 47, 48
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ....................................... 80
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............118
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............148Autostop..................................... 143
Auxiliary heater ........................... 137
B Battery discharge protection ......129
Battery voltage ........................... 103
Belts.............................................. 48 Bonnet ....................................... 202
Brake and clutch fluid .................255
Brake and clutch system .............89
Brake assist ............................... 155
Brake fluid .................................. 206
Brakes ............................... 153, 206
Breakdown.................................. 248
Bulb replacement ....................... 209
C
Capacities .................................. 269
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................148
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............128
Centre console storage ...............64
Changing tyre and wheel size ...235
Charging system .......................... 89
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58
Child restraints.............................. 55
Child restraint systems ................55
Cigarette lighter ........................... 80