2018.5 OPEL ASTRA K washer fluid

In brief15Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 92,
Washer fluid 3 236, Wiper blade
replacement 3 238.
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operationRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 94.

94Instruments and controls
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Rain sensor function can be activated or deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 236.
Rear window wiper and
washer
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operation
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.

Instruments and controls95The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 236.
Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 121.

Vehicle care231Vehicle careGeneral Information...................231
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 231
Vehicle storage ........................232
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....232
Vehicle checks ........................... 233
Performing work ......................233
Bonnet ..................................... 233
Engine oil ................................. 234
Engine coolant ......................... 235
Washer fluid ............................ 236
Brakes ..................................... 236
Brake fluid ............................... 236
Vehicle battery ......................... 237
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....238
Wiper blade replacement ........238
Bulb replacement .......................239
Halogen headlights ..................239
Fog lights ................................. 241
Tail lights ................................. 242
Side turn lights ......................... 248
Number plate light ...................248
Interior lights ............................ 249
Instrument panel illumination ...249Electrical system ........................249
Fuses ....................................... 249
Engine compartment fuse box . 250
Instrument panel fuse box .......252
Load compartment fuse box ....254
Vehicle tools .............................. 256
Tools ........................................ 256
Wheels and tyres .......................258
Winter tyres ............................. 258
Tyre designations ....................258
Tyre pressure .......................... 258
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 259
Tread depth ............................. 263
Changing tyre and wheel size . 264 Wheel covers ........................... 264
Tyre chains .............................. 264
Tyre repair kit .......................... 265
Wheel changing .......................268
Spare wheel ............................ 270
Jump starting ............................. 273
Towing ....................................... 275
Towing the vehicle ...................275
Towing another vehicle ...........276
Appearance care .......................277
Exterior care ............................ 277
Interior care ............................. 278General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

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.

236Vehicle careWasher fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 281.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 281.

Service and maintenance283Washer fluidUse only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

313Power button.............................. 159
Power connector........................... 99
Power outlets ............................... 97
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 113
Puncture ..................................... 268
Q Quickheat ................................... 155
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 309
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 303
Reading lights ............................ 144
Rear floor storage cover ..............81
Rear fog light .....................114, 143
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 212
Rear window wiper and washer ..94
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 281, 286
Refuelling ................................... 223 Registered trademarks ...............305
Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................143
Ride control systems ..................182
Roof .............................................. 44Roof load...................................... 88
Roof rack ..................................... 88
S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 84
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................109
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................56
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......169
Selector lever ..................... 173, 177
Service ............................... 156, 280
Service display .......................... 108
Service information ....................280
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................211
Sidelights .................................... 136
Side turn lights ........................... 248
Software acknowledgement .......303
Software update ......................... 305
Spare wheel ............................... 270
Speed limiter....................... 115, 187
Speedometer ............................. 104
Sport mode ................................ 185
Starting and operating ................158Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................161
Steering ...................................... 158
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 91
Steering wheel controls ...............91
Stop-start system........................ 163 Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sunvisor lights ........................... 145
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 106
Tail lights ................................... 242
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 256
Tow bar....................................... 226 Towing ................................ 226, 275
Towing another vehicle .............276
Towing equipment .....................227
Towing the vehicle .....................275
Traction Control system ............. 182
Traction Control system off......... 113
Traffic sign assistant ...........115, 214
Trailer coupling ........................... 226
Trailer stability assist .................230
Trailer towing ............................. 226
Transmission ............................... 16