2018 VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC battery replacement

22Keys, doors and windowsUnlocking 3 22.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised
by the key:
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● Sport mode settings
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 139.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.

Vehicle care197Vehicle careGeneral Information...................198
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 198
Vehicle storage ........................198
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....199
Vehicle checks ........................... 199
Performing work ......................199
Bonnet ..................................... 199
Engine oil ................................. 200
Engine coolant ......................... 201
Power steering fluid .................202
Washer fluid ............................ 202
Brakes ..................................... 203
Brake fluid ............................... 203
Vehicle battery ......................... 203
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....205
Wiper blade replacement ........205
Bulb replacement .......................206
Halogen headlights ..................206
Adaptive forward lighting .........209
Fog lights ................................. 210
Front turn signal lights .............212
Tail lights ................................. 214
Side turn signal lights ..............217
Number plate light ...................219Interior lights ............................ 219
Instrument panel illumination ...219
Electrical system ........................220
Fuses ....................................... 220
Engine compartment fuse box . 221
Instrument panel fuse box .......223
Load compartment fuse box ....224
Vehicle tools .............................. 225
Tools ........................................ 225
Wheels and tyres .......................227
Winter tyres ............................. 227
Tyre designations ....................227
Tyre pressure .......................... 227
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 229
Tread depth ............................. 232
Changing tyre and wheel size . 232
Wheel covers ........................... 233
Tyre chains .............................. 233
Tyre repair kit .......................... 233
Wheel changing .......................236
Spare wheel ............................ 240
Jump starting ............................. 244
Towing ....................................... 245
Towing the vehicle ...................245
Towing another vehicle ...........246Appearance care .......................247
Exterior care ............................ 247
Interior care ............................. 250

Vehicle care205● See the Owner's Manual forfurther 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
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.
Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

286IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 198
Active Emergency Braking .........171
Active head restraints ..................38
Adaptive cruise control .........90, 160
Adaptive forward lighting ....90,
118, 209
Adjustable air vents ...................135
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........85
Airbag deactivation ................52, 85
Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 136
Air conditioning system .............. 128
Air intake .................................... 135
Air vents...................................... 135
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......87
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................247
Armrest .................................. 45, 46
Armrest storage ........................... 60
Ashtrays ....................................... 77
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............145Autostop..................................... 140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 134
B Battery discharge protection ......126
Battery voltage ........................... 100
Belts.............................................. 46 Bonnet ....................................... 199
Brake and clutch fluid .................252
Brake and clutch system .............86
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 203
Brakes ............................... 150, 203
Breakdown.................................. 245
Bulb replacement ....................... 206
C Capacities .................................. 268
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................145
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............125
Centre console storage ...............61
Changing tyre and wheel size ...232
Charging system .......................... 86
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Cigarette lighter ........................... 77

290Traction Control system ............. 153
Traction Control system off .......... 88
Traffic sign assistant ...................181
Trailer coupling ........................... 192
Trailer stability assist .................196
Trailer towing ............................. 193
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................145
Tread depth ............................... 232
Trip computer ............................ 101
Trip odometer .............................. 78
Turn and lane-change signals ...121
Turn signal ................................... 85
Tyre chains ................................ 233
Tyre designations ......................227
Tyre pressure ............................ 227
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 89, 229
Tyre pressures ........................... 269
Tyre repair kit ............................. 233
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 88, 173
Underseat storage .......................60
Upholstery .................................. 250
Uplevel-Combi-Display .................91
Upshift .......................................... 87
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 203
Vehicle checks............................ 199
Vehicle data ................................ 257
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 285
Vehicle detected ahead ................91
Vehicle dimensions .................... 267 Vehicle Identification Number ....255
Vehicle jack ................................ 225
Vehicle messages .......................97
Vehicle personalisation .............103
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 198
Vehicle tools ............................... 225
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 265
Ventilation ................................... 127
W
Warning chimes .........................100
Warning lights ............................... 78
Warning triangle .......................... 67
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 202
Wheel changing .........................236
Wheel covers ............................. 233
Wheels and tyres .......................227
Windows ....................................... 31Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........72
Winter tyres ............................... 227
Wiper blade replacement ..........205