2018.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J battery replacement

22Keys, doors and windowsNotice
Do not put the electronic key into the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 123.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
To replace:
1. Press button at the back of the electronic key unit and extract thekey blade from the housing.
2. Insert the key blade again for approx. 6 mm and turn the key to
open the housing. Further
insertion of the key blade can
damage the housing.
3. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
4. Close the housing and insert key blade.
Electronic key synchronisation The electronic key synchronises itself automatically during every starting
procedure.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low.

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.

Vehicle care237Charging the vehicle battery9Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 272.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further 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.

310IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 230
Active emergency braking ..........199
Adaptive cruise control .......114, 188
AdBlue ................................ 112, 168
Adjustable air vents ...................154
Airbag and belt tensioners .........109
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 109
Airbag label................................... 57
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 155
Air conditioning system .............. 147
Air intake .................................... 155
Air vents...................................... 154
Antilock brake system ................ 178
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....111
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................276
Armrest ................................... 52, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 99 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic light control ...............136
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............171
Autostop ..................................... 162
Auxiliary heater ........................... 154B
Battery discharge protection ......145
Battery voltage ........................... 124 Belts.............................................. 55
BlueInjection ............................... 168
Bonnet ....................................... 232
Brake and clutch fluid .................280
Brake and clutch system ...........110
Brake assist ............................... 181
Brake fluid .................................. 235
Brakes ............................... 178, 235
Breakdown.................................. 274
Bulb replacement ....................... 238
C Capacities .................................. 295
Cargo management system ........81
Catalytic converter .....................168
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............144
Changing tyre and wheel size ...263
Charging system ........................ 110 Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............146
Clock............................................. 94

314Transmission display .........171, 176
Tread depth ............................... 262
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn lights .......................... 108, 141
Tyre chains ................................ 263
Tyre designations ......................257
Tyre pressure ............................ 257
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 112, 258
Tyre pressures ........................... 296
Tyre repair kit ............................. 264
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 202
Upholstery .................................. 277
Uplevel display ........................... 115
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 120
Vehicle battery ........................... 236
Vehicle checks............................ 232
Vehicle data ................................ 285
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 305
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 294 Vehicle Identification Number ....283
Vehicle jack ................................ 255
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............124Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 231
Vehicle tools ............................... 255
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 292
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 146
W
Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 85
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 235
Wheel changing .........................267
Wheel covers ............................. 263
Wheels and tyres .......................257
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper and washer ....91
Winter tyres ............................... 257
Wiper blade replacement ..........237