2018.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC brake fluid

204Vehicle careCaution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
after a sudden drop in
temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 253.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness ofthe 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 3 253.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.

Vehicle care245Jump 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.

Service and maintenance255Washer 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.

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

288Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights................................... 115
Headlights when driving abroad 118
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel .................72
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 128
Height adjustable rear floor cover 66
High beam ........................... 91, 117
High beam assist ..................91, 117
Hill start assist ........................... 153
Horn ....................................... 15, 73
I
Identification plate .....................256
Ignition switch positions .............140
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 91
Indicators ...................................... 79
Info Display ................................... 96
Information displays...................... 92
Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........224
Instrument panel illumination .....220
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 124
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........156Interior care ............................... 251
Interior lighting ............................ 124
Interior lights ...................... 124, 220
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......149
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 245
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .......88, 186
Lashing eyes ............................... 67
Lighting features .........................126
Light switch ................................ 115
Load compartment ................25, 63
Load compartment cover .............65
Load compartment fuse box ......225
Loading information .....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 90
Low washer fluid ..........................91
LPG .............................. 80, 189, 258
M Malfunction indicator light ............87
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31Manual mode ............................. 148
Manual seat adjustment ...............40
Manual transmission .................. 150
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................22
Midlevel-Display ........................... 92
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................124
N New vehicle running-in ..............139
Number plate light .....................220
O
Object detection systems ...........174
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 253, 258
OnStar ........................................ 109
Operate pedal ............................... 87
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 141
P Parking ................................ 19, 143
Parking assist ............................ 174
Parking brake ............................ 152
Parking lights ............................. 123
Particulate filter ........................... 144
Performance .............................. 263
Performing work ........................200
Pollen filter ................................. 136