2018 OPEL ASTRA J automatic transmission fluid

In brief19Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 151.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 147.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 229, 3 271.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 202.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 31, 3 41,
3 49.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

246Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle
battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a vehicle battery.
● Use a booster vehicle battery with the same voltage ( 12 Volts).
Its capacity (Ah) must not be
much less than that of the
discharged vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehicle battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged vehicle battery.

288IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 200
Active Emergency Braking .........173
Active head restraints ...................40
Adaptive cruise control .........92, 162
Adaptive forward lighting ....92,
120, 211
Adjustable air vents ...................137
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........87
Airbag deactivation ................54, 87
Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 138
Air conditioning system .............. 130
Air intake .................................... 137
Air vents...................................... 137
Antilock brake system ................ 152
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......89
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................249
Armrest ................................... 47, 48
Armrest storage ........................... 62
Ashtrays ....................................... 79
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............117
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............147Autostop..................................... 142
Auxiliary heater ........................... 136
B Battery discharge protection ......128
Battery voltage ........................... 102
Belts.............................................. 48 Bonnet ....................................... 201
Brake and clutch fluid .................254
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 154
Brake fluid .................................. 205
Brakes ............................... 152, 205
Breakdown.................................. 247
Bulb replacement ....................... 208
C
Capacities .................................. 270
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................147
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............127
Centre console storage ...............63
Changing tyre and wheel size ...234
Charging system .......................... 88
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 55
Child restraint systems ................55
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79