2018 VAUXHALL ASTRA J battery

232Vehicle careVehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located in the
load compartment under the rear floor cover behind the rear seats. Rear
floor cover 3 80.
There are connecting points for jump starting in the engine compartment.
Jump starting 3 268.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 145.
Disconnecting the battery
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap,
and the ventilation in the vicinity of the negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the battery is always
replaced by the same type of battery.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 162.

Vehicle care233Charging 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 3 268.
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
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.

Vehicle care251No.Circuit16Trailer outlet17Trailer outlet18–19–20–21Electrical rear seat folding22Power tailgate
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
Additional fuses are located near the
vehicle battery.
No.Circuit1Fuel pump2Engine control module3Power supplyVehicle tools
Tools
5-door hatchback with spare
wheel
Open the floor cover of the load
compartment 3 80.
The jack, the towing eye, a strap for
securing a damaged wheel and the
tools are located in the tool box below the spare wheel. Spare wheel
3 265.

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3. Remove the electrical connectioncable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.
6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
8. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
9. Connect the compressor plug to
the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery,
we recommend running the
engine.
10. Set the rocker switch on the compressor to I. The tyre is filled
with sealant.
11. The compressor pressure gauge briefly indicates up to 6 bar whilstthe sealant bottle is emptying
(approx. 30 seconds). Then the
pressure starts to drop.
12. All of the sealant is pumped into the tyre. Then the tyre is inflated.

268Vehicle careSpare wheel with directional tyre
If 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.

Vehicle care269● Do not lean over the vehiclebattery 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 cap of your vehicle in
the engine compartment and of
the booster vehicle battery.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
your vehicle near the fuse box in
the engine compartment.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.

304IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 226
Active emergency braking ..........196
Adaptive cruise control .......113, 185
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 ................ 175
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....111
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................272
Armrest ................................... 52, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 71
Ashtrays ....................................... 98
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40
Automatic light control ...............136
Automatic locking ........................28
Automatic transmission .............168
Autostop ..................................... 162
Auxiliary heater ........................... 154B
Battery discharge protection ......145
Battery voltage ........................... 123 Belts.............................................. 55
Bonnet ....................................... 228
Brake and clutch fluid .................276
Brake and clutch system ...........110
Brake assist ............................... 178
Brake fluid .................................. 231
Brakes ............................... 175, 231
Breakdown.................................. 270
Bulb replacement ....................... 234
C Capacities .................................. 291
Cargo management system ........81
Catalytic converter .....................168
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............144
Changing tyre and wheel size ...259
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
CNG.................................... 105, 218

308Tread depth ............................... 258
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...141
Turn signal ................................. 108
Tyre chains ................................ 259
Tyre designations ......................253
Tyre pressure ............................ 253
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 112, 254
Tyre pressures ........................... 292
Tyre repair kit ............................. 260
U
Ultrasonic parking assist............. 199
Upholstery .................................. 273
Uplevel display ........................... 114
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 120
Vehicle battery ........................... 232
Vehicle checks............................ 228
Vehicle data ................................ 281
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 301
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 290
Vehicle Identification Number ....279
Vehicle jack ................................ 251
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............124Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 227
Vehicle tools ............................... 251
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 288
Ventilating ..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 146
W
Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 85
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 231
Wheel changing .........................263
Wheel covers ............................. 259
Wheels and tyres .......................253
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........91
Winter tyres ............................... 253
Wiper blade replacement ..........233