2018.5 OPEL ASTRA J transmission fluid

In brief19Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 152.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 148.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 231, 3 270.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 203.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 31, 3 41,
3 49.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

102Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open then close driver window60Open then close front
passenger window61Open then close rear left
window62Open then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service anti-theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control systemNo.Vehicle message71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind spot alert
system77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park position before
exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assistNo.Vehicle message145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.

Vehicle care247Jump 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.

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

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

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