2018.5 OPEL ASTRA K oil level

232Vehicle careCaution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.

234Vehicle careIf the bonnet is opened during anAutostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it 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
3 281.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 litres 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 fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.

Vehicle care235When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 296.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
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.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 281.
Coolant levelCaution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
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
released 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.

312Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 138
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 43
Heated steering wheel .................92
Heating .................................. 54, 56
Heating and ventilation system . 147
High beam ......................... 114, 137
High beam assist ........................114
Hill start assist ........................... 182
Horn ....................................... 14, 92
I
Identification plate .....................284
Ignition switch positions .............158
Immobiliser .......................... 38, 114
Indicators .................................... 104
Info Display ................................. 121
Information displays.................... 116
Instrument cluster ......................101
Instrument panel fuse box .........252
Instrument panel illumination .....249
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 144
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 278
Interior lighting ............................ 144Interior lights ...................... 144, 249
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Interruption of power supply ......175
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 273
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane keep assist ................112, 218
Lashing eyes ............................... 81
LED headlights ...................114, 138
Lighting features .........................145
Light switch ................................ 136
Load compartment ................30, 73
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......254
Loading information .....................88
Low fuel ..................................... 114
M Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode .....................174, 178
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 176Manual transmission automated 176
Manual windows ..........................41
Massage ....................................... 55
Maximum speed ......................... 258
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel display .......................... 116
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................143
N Natural gas ......................... 106, 223
New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................248
O
Object detection systems ...........203
Odometer ................................... 105
Oil, engine .......................... 281, 286
OnStar ........................................ 131
Outside temperature ....................95
Overrun cut-off ........................... 163
P Parking ................................ 19, 166
Parking assist ............................ 203
Parking brake ............................ 180
Parking lights ............................. 143
Particulate filter ........................... 168
Performance .............................. 291
Performing work ........................233
Pollen filter ................................. 156