2018.5 OPEL ASTRA K charging

238Vehicle careCharging the vehicle battery9Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 273.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

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3. Remove the electrical connectioncable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
8. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
9. Connect the compressor plug to
the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.
10. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to I. The tyre is filled
with sealant.
11. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilstthe sealant bottle is emptying
(approx. 30 seconds). Then the
pressure starts to drop.
12. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

310IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 231
Active emergency braking ..........200
Adaptive cruise control .......115, 189
AdBlue ................................ 113, 169
Adjustable air vents ...................155
Airbag and belt tensioners .........110
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 110
Airbag label................................... 58
Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 156
Air conditioning system .............. 148
Air intake .................................... 156
Air vents...................................... 155
Antilock brake system ................ 179
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....112
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft locking system .............. 36
Appearance care ........................277
Armrest ................................... 53, 55
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ..................................... 100
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic light control ...............137
Automatic locking ........................29
Automatic transmission .............172
Autostop ..................................... 163
Auxiliary heater ........................... 155B
Battery discharge protection ......146
Battery voltage ........................... 125 Belts.............................................. 56
BlueInjection ............................... 169
Bonnet ....................................... 233
Brake and clutch fluid .................281
Brake and clutch system ...........111
Brake assist ............................... 182
Brake fluid .................................. 236
Brakes ............................... 179, 236
Breakdown.................................. 275
Bulb replacement ....................... 239
C Capacities .................................. 296
Cargo management system ........82
Catalytic converter .....................169
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............145
Changing tyre and wheel size ...264
Charging system ........................ 111 Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............147
Clock............................................. 95