2018.5 OPEL ASTRA J coolant

Vehicle care2059Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluid
Caution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
Power steering fluid level normally
does not have to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
unusually, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.

256Service 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
3 260.
Topping up engine oilCaution
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and dispose it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturersand brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oils for all petrol
engines with only ACEA quality is
prohibited, since it can cause engine
damage under certain operating
conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 260.
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 3 260.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. In
cold 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.

289Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............130
Clock............................................. 78
Code ........................................... 100
Control indicators.......................... 85
Control of the vehicle .................141
Controls ........................................ 74
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............255
Cruise control ...................... 93, 160
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
Curve lighting.............................. 121
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............121
Declaration of conformity ............276
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......208
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........160
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 195
Driving hints ................................ 141
E Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 223
Electric parking brake ...........89, 154Electric parking brake fault ...........90
Electronic climate control system 133
Electronic driving programmes ..150
Electronic Stability Control.......... 156
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............91
Electronic Stability Control off....... 91
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......202
Engine compartment fuse box ...224
Engine coolant ........................... 204
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Engine data ............................... 263
Engine exhaust .......................... 146
Engine identification ...................259
Engine oil ................... 203, 255, 260
Engine oil pressure ......................92
Entry lighting .............................. 128
ERA GLONASS .......................... 114
Event data recorders ..................283
Exhaust filter ......................... 91, 146
Exit lighting ................................ 128
Exterior care .............................. 250
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................15, 117
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
Fault ........................................... 151
First aid ......................................... 70First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 138
Fog light ....................................... 93
Fog lights ................................... 213
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......173
Forward collision alert................. 170
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights ........................... 125
Front seats.................................... 41
Front storage ................................ 62
Front turn lights .......................... 215
Fuel............................................. 189
Fuel for diesel engines ..............190
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......191
Fuel for petrol engines ...............189
Fuel gauge ................................... 82
Fuel selector ................................ 82
Fuses ......................................... 223
G
Gauges ......................................... 81
General information ...................195
Glass panel .................................. 38
Glovebox ..................................... 61
H Halogen headlights ....................209
Hand brake ......................... 153, 154
Hazard warning flashers ............124
Headlight flash ........................... 119