2019.5 OPEL ASTRA K tow bar

264Vehicle care16. Take the label indicatingmaximum permitted speed from
the sealant bottle and affix in the
driver's field of view.
17. Continue driving immediately so that sealant is evenly distributedin the tyre. After driving approx.
10 km (but no more than
10 minutes), stop and check tyre
pressure. Screw compressor air
hose directly onto tyre valve and
compressor when doing this.
If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar , set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Note
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 7 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 possibly supplied can
be used to pump up other items e.g. footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They can be located on
the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air
hose and withdraw adapter.
Wheel changing
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 .
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 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.

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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

Vehicle care275Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.
Sunroof Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Air shutter
Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.

307QQuickheat ................................... 155
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 303
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 297
Reading lights ............................ 144
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .............112, 142, 238
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 208
Rear window wiper and washer ..94
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 278, 282
Refuelling ................................... 219 Registered trademarks ...............300
Retained power off .....................161
Reversing lights .........................143
Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 44
Roof load ...................................... 88
Roof rack ..................................... 87
S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 84
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8Seat belt reminder .....................107
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................56
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......169
Selector lever.............................. 172
Service ............................... 156, 277
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................277
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................206
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn lights ........................... 244
Software acknowledgement .......297
Software update ......................... 299
Spare wheel ............................... 265
Speed limiter....................... 113, 183
Speedometer ............................. 102
Sport mode ................................ 181
Starting and operating ................158
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................161
Steering ...................................... 158
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 91
Steering wheel controls ...............91
Stop-start system........................ 163
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sun visor lights .......................... 144
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
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Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 238
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 252
Tow bar....................................... 221 Towing ................................ 221, 271
Towing another vehicle .............272
Towing equipment .....................223
Towing the vehicle .....................271
Traction Control system ............. 178
Traction Control system off......... 111
Traffic sign assistant ...........113, 210
Trailer coupling ........................... 221
Trailer stability assist .................226
Trailer towing ............................. 222
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................172
Tread depth ............................... 259
Trip odometer ............................ 103
Turn lights .......................... 107, 141
Tyre chains ................................ 261
Tyre designations ......................254
Tyre pressure ............................ 254