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Vehicle care261Always use fine mesh chains that add
no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 and
215/55 R16.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
On 5-door hatchback the tyre repair
kit is on the right side in the load
compartment behind a cover.
On Sports Tourer the tyre repair kit is
in a suitcase on the right side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
The suitcase is secured with a strap.
1. Remove the sealant bottle.
2. Insert thumb into the opening and
pull out the compressor.
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264Vehicle careNote
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre are severely affected,therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of seven bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 261.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 266.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free.
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. one cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the
wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. For alloy
wheels, place a soft cloth
underneath the screwdriver. Pull
off the wheel cover. Vehicle tools
3 252.
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266Vehicle careground. Do not raise the jack any
further.
5. Unscrew the wheel nuts.
6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 266.
7. Screw on the wheel nuts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it is located securely and
tighten each nut in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
140 Nm.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel nut caps.
11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 266
and the vehicle tools 3 252.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel nut
torque as soon as possible.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.Jacking position for lifting platform
Rear arm position of the lifting
platform under the rear recess of the
sill.
Front arm position of the lifting
platform at the underbody.
Spare wheel If mounting a spare wheel which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.
The spare wheel has a steel rim.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
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Vehicle care267
The spare wheel is located in the load
compartment beneath the floor
covering.
To remove: 1. Open the floor cover 3 81.
2. The spare wheel is secured with a
wing nut. Unscrew nut and take
out the spare wheel.
Under the spare wheel there is the
box with vehicle tools.
3. When, after a wheel change, no wheel is placed in the spare wheel
well, secure the tool box by
tightening the wing nut as far as it will go and close floor cover.
4. After wheel change back to full size wheel, place the spare wheel
outside up in the well and secure
with the wing nut.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment, 5- door hatchback
The spare wheel well is not designed for other tyre sizes than the spare
wheel. A damaged full size wheel
must be stowed in the load
compartment and secured with a
strap. Vehicle tools 3 252. To secure
the wheel:
1. Position the wheel outside up close to one sidewall of the load
compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap through the front lashing eye on
the appropriate side.
3. Place the hook end of the strap through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
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268Vehicle care
4. Insert the strap through thespokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear lashing
eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.
9 Danger
Always drive with folded up and
engaged rear seat backrests when stowing a damaged full size wheel
in the load compartment.
Stowing a damaged full size
wheel in the load compartment,
Sports Tourer
All permitted wheel sizes can be
stowed in the spare wheel well. To
secure the wheel:
1. Remove centre cap with the brand
emblem by pushing from the
inside.
2. Position the wheel outside down in the wheel well.
3. Secure the defective wheel withthe wing nut.
4. Depending on the tyre size, the floor cover can be placed on the
projecting wheel.
Temporary spare wheelCaution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
80 km/h. Take curves slowly. Do not use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 260.
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Vehicle care269Spare wheel with directional tyreIf possible, fit directional tyres such
that they roll in the direction of travel.
The rolling direction is indicated by a
symbol (e.g. an arrow) on the
sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
● Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed
or repaired as soon as possible
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● Drive particularly carefully on wet
and snow-covered road
surfaces.Jump starting
The vehicle battery is located in the
load compartment under a cover. There are connecting points for jump
starting in the engine compartment.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.
Do not start with quick charger.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 Volt).
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.
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![OPEL ASTRA K 2018 Owners Manual 294Technical data5-door hatchbackComfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
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([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
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294Technical data5-door hatchbackComfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])B16DTE195/65 R15,
225/45 R17,
225/40 R18240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)205/55 R16240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)300/3.0 (43)300/3.0 (43)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)B16DTH225/45 R17,
225/40 R18240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)205/55 R16240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)300/3.0 (43)300/3.0 (43)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)B16DTR,
B16SHT225/45 R17240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)225/40 R18260/2.6 (38)240/2.4 (35)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)290/2.9 (42)205/55 R16240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)300/3.0 (43)300/3.0 (43)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)B16DTC,
B16DTU195/65 R15,
225/45 R17240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)205/55 R16240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)300/3.0 (43)300/3.0 (43)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)AllTemporary spare wheel
115/70 R16420/4.2 (60)420/4.2 (60)––420/4.2 (60)420/4.2 (60)
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([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
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296Technical dataSports TourerComfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])B16DTE195/65 R15,
225/45 R17,
225/40 R18240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)205/55 R16240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)300/3.0 (43)300/3.0 (43)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)B16DTH225/45 R17,
225/40 R18240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)205/55 R16240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)300/3.0 (43)300/3.0 (43)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)B16DTR,
B16SHT225/45 R17240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)290/2.9 (42)225/40 R18260/2.6 (38)240/2.4 (35)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)300/3.0 (43)205/55 R16240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)300/3.0 (43)300/3.0 (43)250/2.5 (36)290/2.9 (42)B16DTC,
B16DTU195/65 R15,
225/45 R17240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)205/55 R16240/2.4 (35)220/2.2 (32)300/3.0 (43)300/3.0 (43)250/2.5 (36)270/2.7 (39)AllTemporary spare
wheel
115/70 R16420/4.2 (60)420/4.2 (60)––420/4.2 (60)420/4.2 (60)