2018.75 VAUXHALL ASTRA K brake

274Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 255.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 199, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other

282Service and maintenanceWasher fluid
Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluidOver time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

308Customer information● Faults and defects in importantsystem components (e.g. lights,
brakes),
● System reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggeringof an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems),
● Information on events damaging the vehicle.
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services, the operating data saved can be read together with
the vehicle identification number and
used if necessary. Staff working for
the service net-work (e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. Services
include repair services, maintenance processes, warranty cases and
quality assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which has been read
out documents the technical conditionof the vehicle or individual
components and assists with fault
diagnosis, compliance with warranty
obligations and quality improvement.
This data, in particular information on component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also needs operating data
from vehicles for product recalls.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs.
Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings can be stored in the vehicle and
changed at any time.Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Seat and steering wheel position settings,
● Chassis and air conditioning settings,
● Custom settings such as interior lighting.
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● Multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system,
● Address book data for use with an integrated hands-free system
or an integrated navigation
system,
● Input destinations,
● Data on the use of online services.
This data for comfort and
infotainment functions can be stored
locally in the vehicle or be kept on a

312IndexAAccessories 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 .................................. 296
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

313CNG.................................... 105, 222
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............280
Cruise control ....................114, 184
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 137
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............137
Declaration of conformity ............300
DEF ............................................ 168
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................168
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......237
Door open .................................. 114
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........184
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 225
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 248
Electric parking brake .........110, 179
Electric parking brake fault .........110Electronic climate control system 149
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 173, 178
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 182
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......231
Engine compartment fuse box ...249
Engine coolant ........................... 234
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 288
Engine exhaust .......................... 167
Engine identification ...................284
Engine oil ................... 233, 280, 285
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 144
Event data recorders ..................307
Exhaust filter ....................... 112, 167
Exit lighting ................................ 144
Exterior care .............................. 276
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................12, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ................................... 173, 178
First aid kit ................................... 86Fixed air vents ........................... 154
Fog light ..................................... 114
Fog lights ................................... 240
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......198
Forward collision alert................. 195
Fragrance diffuser ........................98
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 141
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 71
Fuel............................................. 220
Fuel for diesel engines ..............221
Fuel for natural gas operation ...222
Fuel for petrol engines ...............220
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 248
G
Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................225
Glovebox ..................................... 70
H Halogen headlights ....................238
Hand brake ......................... 178, 179
Hazard warning flashers ............140
Headlight flash ........................... 136

314Headlight range adjustment ......136
Headlights................................... 135
Headlights when driving abroad 137
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................91
Heating .................................. 53, 55
Heating and ventilation system . 146
High beam ......................... 113, 136
High beam assist ........................113
Hill start assist ........................... 181
Horn ....................................... 13, 91
I
Identification plate .....................283
Ignition switch positions .............157
Immobiliser .......................... 37, 113
Indicators .................................... 103
Info Display ................................. 120
Information displays.................... 115
Instrument cluster ......................100
Instrument panel fuse box .........251
Instrument panel illumination .....248
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 143
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 277
Interior lighting ............................ 143Interior lights ...................... 143, 248
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply ......174
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 272
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane keep assist ................111, 217
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...................113, 137
Lighting features .........................144
Light switch ................................ 135
Load compartment ................29, 72
Load compartment cover .............78
Load compartment fuse box ......253
Loading information .....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 113
M Malfunction indicator light ..........110
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode .....................173, 177
Manual seat adjustment ...............47
Manual transmission .................. 175Manual transmission automated 175
Manual windows ..........................40
Massage ....................................... 54
Maximum speed ......................... 257
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display .......................... 115
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................142
N Natural gas ......................... 105, 222
New vehicle running-in ..............157
Number plate light .....................247
O
Object detection systems ...........202
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .......................... 280, 285
OnStar ........................................ 130
Outside temperature ....................94
Overrun cut-off ........................... 162
P Parking ................................ 18, 165
Parking assist ............................ 202
Parking brake ............................ 179
Parking lights ............................. 142
Particulate filter ........................... 167
Performance .............................. 290
Performing work ........................232
Pollen filter ................................. 155