2018.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J engine oil

Instruments and controls117Trip / fuel information menu, ;
or Info
The following list contains all possible Info Menu pages. Some may not be
available for your particular vehicle.
Depending on the display, some
functions are symbolised.
Turn the adjuster wheel or press Q
or P to select a page:
● Trip odometer 1/2 or A/B
● Average fuel consumption
● Average speed
● Digital speed
● Fuel range
● Instantaneous fuel consumption
● Remaining oil life
● Tyre pressure
● Traffic sign assistant
● Following distance
● Timer
● Outside temperature ● AdBlue levelOn Midlevel display the pages
Remaining Oil Life, Tyre Pressure,
Traffic Sign Assistant and Following
Distance are displayed in the Vehicle information menu, select ?.
Trip odometer 1/2 or A/B
Trip odometer displays the current distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 9,999 miles then restarts at 0.
To reset on Midlevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds.
To reset on Uplevel display, press >
and confirm with 9.
The information of trip odometer page
1/A and 2/B can be reset separately
while the respective display is active.
Average Fuel Consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset on Midlevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Uplevel display, press > and confirm
with 9.On vehicles with bi-fuel engines:
Average consumption is indicated for
the currently selected mode, CNG or
petrol.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset on Midlevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Uplevel display, press > and confirm
with 9.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
level and current consumption. The
display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the level in the fuel tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and the control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.

118Instruments and controlsWhen the fuel tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator Y in the
fuel gauge flashes 3 113.
Fuel range, bi-fuel engine
Display of the approximate total fuel
range and for each fuel tank (CNG
and petrol). A low fuel level in either
tank is indicated by Low in the
respective section.
Fuel level, bi-fuel engine
For bi-fuel engines, the Driver
Information Centre displays the fuel level for the fuel type which is
currently not in operation.
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
On vehicles with bi-fuel engines:
Instantaneous consumption is
indicated for the currently selected
mode, CNG or petrol.
Remaining Oil Life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in percentage means the remainder of current oil life 3 107.
Tyre Pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 258.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 213.
Following Distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a
preceding moving vehicle 3 198. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Timer
To start and stop, press 9. To reset,
press > and confirm reset.
Outside temperature
Display of current outside
temperature.

132Instruments and controlsbreakdown, a flat tyre and empty fuel
tank, press Z to establish a
connection to an advisor.
Emergency services
In the case of an emergency situation,
press [ and talk to an advisor. The
advisor then contacts emergency or
assistance service providers and
directs them to your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity with a
maximum speed of 4G/LTE.
Notice
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not available for all markets.
Up to seven devices may be
connected.To connect a mobile device with the
Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi
settings on the Info-Display. The settings displayed include the Wi- Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password and connection type.
2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on your mobile device.
3. Select your vehicle hotspot (SSID) when listed.
4. When prompted, enter the password on your mobile device.
Notice
To change the SSID or password,
press Z and talk to an advisor or log
in to your account.
To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot
functionality, press Z to call an
advisor.
Smartphone app
With the My Vauxhall smartphone
app, some vehicle functions can be
operated remotely.The following functions are available:
● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Check fuel level, engine oil life and tyre pressure (only with tyre
pressure monitoring system).
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle, if equipped with a
built-in navigation system.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download the app from App Store ®
or
Google Play™ Store.
Remote control
If desired, use any phone to call an
advisor, who can remotely operate
specific vehicle functions. Find the respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.

Driving and operating157Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 162.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Use only floor mats, which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.
Steering If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system. Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 167.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for
charging of the vehicle battery.
Ignition switch positions
Turn key:

Driving and operating161Before restarting or to switch off the
engine when vehicle is stationary,
press Engine Start/Stop once more
briefly.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 162.
Automatic transmission or manual
transmission automated: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 162.
Emergency shut off during driving If the engine needs to be switched offduring driving in case of emergency,
press Engine Start/Stop for longer
than two seconds or press twice briefly within five seconds.9 Danger
Switching off the engine during
driving may cause loss of power
support for brake and steering
systems. Assistance systems and
airbag systems are disabled.
Lighting and brake lights will
extinguish. Therefore power down the engine and ignition while
driving only when required in case of emergency.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
Starting the engine without additional
heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol
engines. Required is an engine oil
with the correct viscosity, the correct
fuel, performed services and a
sufficiently charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx.
five minutes. The selector lever must
be in position P.
Automatic starter control
This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not need to hold the key in position 3
or to hold Engine Start/Stop pressed.
Once applied, the system will go on
starting automatically until the engine
is running. Because of the checking procedure, the engine starts running
after a short delay.
Possible reasons for a non-starting
engine:
● Clutch pedal not operated (manual transmission).
● Brake pedal not operated or selector lever not in P or N
(automatic transmission).
● Brake pedal not operated (manual transmission
automated).
● Timeout occurred.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.

220Driving and operatingFuel
Fuel for petrol engines
Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 or
equivalent.
The engine is capable of running with
fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol
(e.g. named E10).
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating. A lower octane rating can reduce engine power and torque
and slightly increases fuel
consumption.
Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or equivalent can lead todeposits or engine damage.
Caution
Use of fuel with a lower octane
rating than the lowest possible
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
The engine-specific requirements
regarding octane rating are given in
the engine data overview 3 288. A
country-specific label at the fuel filler
flap can supersede the requirement.
Fuel additives outside Europe
Fuel should contain detergent
additives that help prevent engine
and fuel system deposits from
forming. Clean fuel injectors and
intake valves will allow the emission
control system to work properly.
Some fuel does not contain sufficient
quantities of additive to keep fuel
injectors and intake valves clean.
To make up for this lack of
detergency, add Fuel System
Treatment PLUS to the fuel tank at
every engine oil change or every
10,000 miles, whichever occurs first. It is available at your workshop.
Fuels containing oxygenates such as
ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated fuel, are available in
some cities. If these fuels comply with the previously described
specification, then they are
acceptable to use. However, E85
(85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 15% ethanol
must be used only in FlexFuel
vehicles.

Driving and operating221Caution
Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in the fuel system and also
damage plastic and rubber parts.
This damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Some fuels, mainly high octane
racing fuels, can contain an octane
enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use fuels or fuel additives with MMT as they can
reduce spark plug life and affect
emission control system
performance. The malfunction
indicator light Z may illuminate
3 110. If this occurs, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590 and which has a sulphur
concentration of max. 10 ppm.
Fuels with a biodiesel (compliant with
EN 14214) content of max. 7% by
volume may be used (e.g. named
B7).
If travelling in countries outside the
European Union occasional use of Euro-Diesel fuel with a sulphur
concentration below 50 ppm is
possible.
Caution
Frequent usage of diesel fuel
containing more than 15 ppm
sulphur will cause severe engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Low temperature operation At temperatures below 0° C, some
diesel products with biodiesel blends may clog, freeze or gel, which mayaffect the fuel supply system. Starting
and engine operation may not work
properly. Make sure to fill winter
grade diesel fuel at ambient
temperatures below 0°C.
Arctic grade diesel fuel can be used
in extreme cold temperatures below
-20° C. Using this fuel grade in warm
or hot climates is not recommended

230Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................230
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 230
Vehicle storage ........................231
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....231
Vehicle checks ........................... 232
Performing work ......................232
Bonnet ..................................... 232
Engine oil ................................. 233
Engine coolant ......................... 234
Washer fluid ............................ 235
Brakes ..................................... 235
Brake fluid ............................... 235
Vehicle battery ......................... 236
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....237
Wiper blade replacement ........237
Bulb replacement .......................238
Halogen headlights ..................238
Fog lights ................................. 240
Tail lights ................................. 241
Side turn lights ......................... 247
Number plate light ...................247
Interior lights ............................ 248
Instrument panel illumination ...248Electrical system ........................248
Fuses ....................................... 248
Engine compartment fuse box . 249
Instrument panel fuse box .......251
Load compartment fuse box ....253
Vehicle tools .............................. 255
Tools ........................................ 255
Wheels and tyres .......................257
Winter tyres ............................. 257
Tyre designations ....................257
Tyre pressure .......................... 257
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 258
Tread depth ............................. 262
Changing tyre and wheel size . 263 Wheel covers ........................... 263
Tyre chains .............................. 263
Tyre repair kit .......................... 264
Wheel changing .......................267
Spare wheel ............................ 269
Jump starting ............................. 272
Towing ....................................... 274
Towing the vehicle ...................274
Towing another vehicle ...........275
Appearance care .......................276
Exterior care ............................ 276
Interior care ............................. 277General 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 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.