2018.5 OPEL ASTRA J towing

248Vehicle care3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
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.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the 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 3 228.

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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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
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.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. Insert the 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 3 228.

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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.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

252Vehicle careRemove dirt residues from smearingwiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Sunroof Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Glass panel Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the glass panel.Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Air shutter Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.

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

291Power outlets ............................... 79
Power seat adjustment ................45
Power steering.............................. 90
Power steering fluid ....................205
Power windows ............................ 34
Preheating ................................... 91
Puncture ..................................... 239
Q Quickheat ................................... 137
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 286
Radio remote control ...................23
REACH ....................................... 281
Reading lights ............................ 127
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ............................... 93
Rear fog lights ........................... 125
Rear seats .................................... 48
Rear storage ................................. 67
Rear window wiper and washer ..77
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 255, 260
Reduced engine power ................93
Refuelling ................................... 191
Registered trademarks ...............283
Retained power off .....................142
Reversing lights .........................126
Ride control systems ..................156Roof.............................................. 36
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat folding .................................. 44
Seat heating ................................. 47
Seat position ................................ 41
Selector lever ............................. 149
Service ............................... 139, 254
Service display ............................ 84
Service information ....................254
Service vehicle soon .................... 89
Side airbag system ......................52
Side blind spot alert ....................183
Sidelights .................................... 117
Side turn lights ........................... 220
Smartphone controller ................100
Software acknowledgement .......281
Spare wheel ............................... 243
Speed limiter............................... 162
Speedometer ............................... 81
Starting and operating ................141
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ....................142Steering...................................... 141
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 74
Steering wheel controls ...............74
Stop-start system........................ 143
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunroof ........................................ 36
Sunvisor lights ........................... 127
Sun visors .................................... 36
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 81
Tail lights ................................... 217
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 228
Tow bar....................................... 195
Towing ................................ 195, 248
Towing another vehicle .............249
Towing equipment .....................196
Towing the vehicle .....................248
Traction Control system ............. 156
Traction Control system off........... 91
Traffic sign assistant ...................184
Trailer coupling ........................... 195
Trailer stability assist .................199
Trailer towing ............................. 195
Transmission ............................... 19
Transmission display .................148
Tread depth ............................... 235