2018.5 OPEL ASTRA J height

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.

230Vehicle careWheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.4-door notchback
Tyre size 205/65 R16 is only suitable
as a winter tyre.
All engines except A14XER,
B14XER, B14NEL, B14NET,
B14NET LPG, B16XER:Tyre size 215/50 R17 is only suitable
as a winter tyre.OPC with Michelin Pilot Super Sport
tyres
This model is factory-fitted with high
performance sports tyres, which have
a reduced performance at low
temperature.9 Danger
Use winter tyres at temperatures
below 0 °C, otherwise damage of
the high performance sports tyres
is possible.
Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H
215:tyre width, mm60:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat16:wheel diameter, inches95:load index e.g. 95 is equivalent
to 690 kgH:speed code letterSpeed code letter:Q:up to 160 km/hS:up to 180 km/hT:up to 190 km/hH:up to 210 km/hV:up to 240 km/hW:up to 270 km/h
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
The maximum speed is achievable at kerb weight with driver (75 kg) plus
125 kg payload. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.
Performance 3 265.
Directional tyres
Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.

242Vehicle care
Set the jack to the necessary
height. Position it directly below
the jacking point in a manner that
prevents it from slipping.
Attach jack handle and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate
handle until wheel is clear of the ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.
6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 243.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it is located securely and
tighten each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
Install centre cap on alloy wheels.
11. Install vehicle jacking point cover on versions with sill panelling.
12. Stow the replaced wheel 3 243,
the vehicle tools 3 228 and the
adapter for the locking wheel nuts 3 61.
13. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.Have the defective tyre renewed or repaired as soon as possible.
Jacking position for lifting platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform centrically under the recess
of the sill.

268Technical dataVehicle dimensions3-door hatchback4-door notchbackLength [mm]44664658Width without exterior mirrors [mm]18401814Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]20202013Height (without antenna) [mm]14821500Length of load compartment floor [mm]8551084Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]16171778Load compartment width [mm]980976Load compartment height [mm]512546Wheelbase [mm]26952685Turning circle diameter [m]11.411.5

290Headlight range adjustment ......120
Headlights................................... 117
Headlights when driving abroad 120
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 39
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................74
Heating ........................................ 47
Heating and ventilation system . 130
Height adjustable rear floor cover 68
High beam ........................... 93, 119
High beam assist ..................93, 119
Hill start assist ........................... 155
Horn ....................................... 16, 75
I
Identification plate .....................258
Ignition switch positions .............142
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 93
Indicators ...................................... 81
Info Display ................................... 98
Information displays...................... 94
Instrument cluster ........................81
Instrument panel fuse box .........226
Instrument panel illumination .....222
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 126
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........158Interior care ............................... 253
Interior lighting ............................ 126
Interior lights ...................... 126, 222
Interior mirrors .............................. 33
Interruption of power supply ......151
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 247
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L Lane departure warning .......90, 188
Lashing eyes ............................... 69
Lighting features .........................128
Light switch ................................ 117
Load compartment ................27, 65
Load compartment cover .............67
Load compartment fuse box ......227
Loading information .....................71
Low fuel ....................................... 92
Low washer fluid ..........................93
LPG .............................. 82, 191, 260
M Malfunction indicator light ............89
Manual anti-dazzle ......................33Manual mode ............................. 150
Manual seat adjustment ...............42
Manual transmission .................. 152
Manual windows ..........................34
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel-Display ........................... 94
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................126
N New vehicle running-in ..............141
Number plate light .....................222
O
Object detection systems ...........176
Odometer ..................................... 81
Oil, engine .......................... 255, 260
OnStar ........................................ 111
Operate pedal ............................... 89
Outside temperature ....................77
Overrun cut-off ........................... 143
P Parking ................................ 20, 145
Parking assist ............................ 176
Parking brake ............................ 154
Parking lights ............................. 125
Particulate filter ........................... 146
Performance .............................. 265
Performing work ........................202
Pollen filter ................................. 138