2018.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC battery replacement

22Keys, doors and windowsUnlocking 3 22.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised
by the key:
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● Sport mode settings
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 140.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.

198Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................199
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 199
Vehicle storage ........................199
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....200
Vehicle checks ........................... 200
Performing work ......................200
Bonnet ..................................... 200
Engine oil ................................. 201
Engine coolant ......................... 202
Power steering fluid .................203
Washer fluid ............................ 203
Brakes ..................................... 204
Brake fluid ............................... 204
Vehicle battery ......................... 204
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....206
Wiper blade replacement ........206
Bulb replacement .......................207
Halogen headlights ..................207
Adaptive forward lighting .........210
Fog lights ................................. 211
Front turn lights .......................213
Tail lights ................................. 215
Side turn lights ......................... 218
Number plate light ...................220Interior lights ............................ 220
Instrument panel illumination ...220
Electrical system ........................221
Fuses ....................................... 221
Engine compartment fuse box . 222
Instrument panel fuse box .......224
Load compartment fuse box ....225
Vehicle tools .............................. 226
Tools ........................................ 226
Wheels and tyres .......................228
Winter tyres ............................. 228
Tyre designations ....................228
Tyre pressure .......................... 229
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 230
Tread depth ............................. 233
Changing tyre and wheel size . 233
Wheel covers ........................... 234
Tyre chains .............................. 234
Tyre repair kit .......................... 234
Wheel changing .......................237
Spare wheel ............................ 241
Jump starting ............................. 245
Towing ....................................... 246
Towing the vehicle ...................246
Towing another vehicle ...........247Appearance care .......................248
Exterior care ............................ 248
Interior care ............................. 251

206Vehicle care● See the Owner's Manual forfurther information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

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

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