2018.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC washer fluid

Vehicle care199General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
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 Vauxhall. 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.Caution
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.

Vehicle care2039Warning
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
approved 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.
Power steering fluid
Caution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
Power steering fluid level normally
does not have to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
unusually, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.

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.

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.

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

289Power outlets ............................... 77
Power seat adjustment ................43
Power steering.............................. 88
Power steering fluid ....................203
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 89
Puncture ..................................... 237
Q Quickheat ................................... 135
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 284
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 279
Reading lights ............................ 125
Rear floor storage cover ..............66
Rear fog light ............................... 91
Rear fog lights ........................... 123
Rear seats .................................... 46
Rear storage ................................. 65
Rear window wiper and washer ..75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 253, 258
Reduced engine power ................91
Refuelling ................................... 189 Registered trademarks ...............281
Retained power off .....................140
Reversing lights .........................124
Ride control systems ..................154Roof.............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Safety belts ................................... 46
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .......................86
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Seat folding .................................. 42
Seat heating ................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 147 Service ............................... 137, 252
Service display ............................ 82
Service information ....................252
Service vehicle soon .................... 87
Side airbag system ......................50
Side blind spot alert ....................181
Sidelights .................................... 115
Side turn lights ........................... 218
Smartphone controller ..................98
Software acknowledgement .......279
Spare wheel ............................... 241
Speed limiter............................... 160
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................139
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................140Steering...................................... 139
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 141
Storage ......................................... 59
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 34
Sunvisor lights ........................... 125
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 215
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Tools .......................................... 226
Tow bar....................................... 193 Towing ................................ 193, 246
Towing another vehicle .............247
Towing equipment .....................194
Towing the vehicle .....................246
Traction Control system ............. 154
Traction Control system off .......... 89
Traffic sign assistant ...................182
Trailer coupling ........................... 193
Trailer stability assist .................197
Trailer towing ............................. 193
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................146
Tread depth ............................... 233

290Trip computer ............................ 102
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn lights ............................ 86, 122
Tyre chains ................................ 234
Tyre designations ......................228
Tyre pressure ............................ 229
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 90, 230
Tyre pressures ........................... 268
Tyre repair kit ............................. 234
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 89, 174
Underseat storage .......................61
Upholstery .................................. 251
Uplevel-Combi-Display .................92
Upshift .......................................... 88
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 204
Vehicle checks............................ 200
Vehicle data ................................ 258
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 281
Vehicle detected ahead ................92
Vehicle dimensions .................... 266
Vehicle Identification Number ....256
Vehicle jack ................................ 226
Vehicle messages .......................98
Vehicle personalisation .............104Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 199
Vehicle tools ............................... 226
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 264
Ventilation ................................... 128
W
Warning chimes .........................101
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 68
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 203
Wheel changing .........................237
Wheel covers ............................. 234
Wheels and tyres .......................228
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper and washer ....73
Winter tyres ............................... 228
Wiper blade replacement ..........206