2018.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC light

246Vehicle 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 3 226.

Vehicle care247
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 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. 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 3 226.

Vehicle care249If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
On vehicles with emblem touchpad:
when cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm when working
around the tailgate to prevent
unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper 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.

Vehicle care251Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

282Customer informationThis data includes, for example:● Vehicle status information (e.g. wheel rotation rate, speed,
movement delay, lateral
acceleration, "seatbelts
fastened" display),
● Ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor).
Most of this data is volatile and is
processed only in the vehicle itself, and not beyond the operating time.
Moreover, many control units include
data storage device (amongst others the vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.
The following information, for
example, is stored:
● System component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status),
● State of charge of the high voltage battery, estimated range
(in the case of electric vehicles),● Faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes),
● System reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems),
● Information on events damaging the vehicle.
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services, the operating
data saved can be read together with the vehicle identification number andused if necessary. Staff working for
the service net-work (e.g. garages, manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. Services
include repair services, maintenance
processes, warranty cases and
quality assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which has been read
out documents the technical conditionof the vehicle or individual
components and assists with fault
diagnosis, compliance with warranty
obligations and quality improvement.
This data, in particular information on component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also needs operating data
from vehicles for product recalls.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs.
Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings
can be stored in the vehicle and
changed at any time.

Customer information283Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Seat and steering wheel position settings,
● Chassis and air conditioning settings,
● Custom settings such as interior lighting.
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system,
● Address book data for use with an integrated hands-free system
or an integrated navigation
system,
● Input destinations,
● Data on the use of online services.
This data for comfort and
infotainment functions can be stored
locally in the vehicle or be kept on adevice that you have connected to the
vehicle ( e.g. a smartphone, USB stick
or MP3 player). Data that you have input yourself can be deleted at any
time.
This data can only be transmitted out
of the vehicle at your request,
particularly when using online
services in accordance with the
settings selected by you.
Smartphone integration, e.g.
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
If your vehicle is equipped
accordingly, you can connect your
smartphone or another mobile device
to the vehicle so that you can control
it via the controls integrated in the
vehicle. The smartphone image and
sound can be output via the
multimedia system in this case. At the same time, specific information is
transmitted to your smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration,
this includes data such as position
data, day / night mode and other
general vehicle information. For moreinformation, please see the operating
instructions for the vehicle /
infotainment system.
Integration allows selected
smartphone apps to be used, such as
navigation or music playback. No
further integration is possible
between smartphone and vehicle, in particular active access to vehicledata. The nature of further data
processing is determined by the
provider of the app used. Whether
you can define settings, and if so
which ones, is dependent on the app
in question and your smartphone's
operating system.

286IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 199
Active Emergency Braking .........172
Active head restraints ..................38
Adaptive cruise control .........91, 161
Adaptive forward lighting ....91,
119, 210
Adjustable air vents ...................136
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........86
Airbag deactivation ................52, 86
Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 137
Air conditioning system .............. 129
Air intake .................................... 136
Air vents...................................... 136
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......88
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................248
Armrest .................................. 45, 46
Armrest storage ........................... 61
Ashtrays ....................................... 78
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............116
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............146Autostop..................................... 141
Auxiliary heater ........................... 135
B Battery discharge protection ......127
Battery voltage ........................... 101
Belts.............................................. 46 Bonnet ....................................... 200
Brake and clutch fluid .................253
Brake and clutch system .............87
Brake assist ............................... 153
Brake fluid .................................. 204
Brakes ............................... 151, 204
Breakdown.................................. 246
Bulb replacement ....................... 207
C Capacities .................................. 267
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................146
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............126
Centre console storage ...............62
Changing tyre and wheel size ...233
Charging system .......................... 87
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78

287Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............128
Clock............................................. 76
Code ............................................. 98
Control indicators.......................... 83
Control of the vehicle .................139
Controls ........................................ 72
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............253
Cruise control ...................... 91, 158
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 51
Curve lighting.............................. 119
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............274
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......206
Door open .................................... 92
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........158
Driver Information Centre .............92
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 193
Driving hints ................................ 139
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 221
Electric parking brake ...........87, 152Electric parking brake fault ...........88
Electronic climate control system 131
Electronic driving programmes ..148
Electronic Stability Control.......... 154
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............89
Electronic Stability Control off ...... 89
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......200
Engine compartment fuse box ...222
Engine coolant ........................... 202
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 82
Engine data ............................... 261
Engine exhaust .......................... 144
Engine identification ...................257
Engine oil ................... 201, 253, 258
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Entry lighting .............................. 126
ERA GLONASS .......................... 112
Event data recorders ..................281
Exhaust filter ......................... 89, 144
Exit lighting ................................ 126
Exterior care .............................. 248
Exterior light ................................. 91
Exterior lighting ....................13, 115
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 149
First aid ......................................... 68First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 136
Fog light ....................................... 91
Fog lights ................................... 211
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......171
Forward collision alert................. 168
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ........................... 123
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 60
Front turn lights .......................... 213
Fuel............................................. 187
Fuel for diesel engines ..............188
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......189
Fuel for petrol engines ...............187
Fuel gauge ................................... 80 Fuel selector ................................ 80
Fuses ......................................... 221
G Gauges ......................................... 79
General information ...................193
Glass panel .................................. 36
Glovebox ..................................... 59
H Halogen headlights ....................207
Hand brake ......................... 151, 152
Hazard warning flashers ............122
Headlight flash ........................... 117