2019.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA K tow

Vehicle care271
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 194, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 251.

272Vehicle care
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.

274Vehicle careSunroofNever 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 damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha 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 aweak 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.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.

305CNG.................................... 103, 217
Control indicators........................ 106
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............277
Cruise control ....................111, 180
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............292
DEF ............................................ 168
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................168
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......233
Door open .................................. 112
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........180
Driver Information Centre ...........113
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 221
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 244
Electric parking brake .........108, 175
Electric parking brake fault .........108Electronic climate control system 149
Electronic driving programmes ..172
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 178
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........109
Electronic Stability Control off..... 109
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......227
Engine compartment fuse box ...245
Engine coolant ........................... 230
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Engine data ............................... 283
Engine exhaust .......................... 166
Engine identification ...................280
Engine oil ................... 229, 277, 281
Engine oil pressure ....................110
Entry lighting .............................. 143
Event data recorders ..................299
Exhaust filter ............................... 166
Exit lighting ................................ 144
Exterior care .............................. 272
Exterior light ............................... 111
Exterior lighting ....................12, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ........................................... 173
First aid kit ................................... 85
Fixed air vents ........................... 154Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Following distance ......................109
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 191
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ...........111, 141, 236
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 71
Fuel............................................. 215
Fuel for diesel engines ..............217
Fuel for natural gas operation ...217
Fuel for petrol engines ...............215
Fuel gauge ................................. 103
Fuel selector .............................. 103
Fuses ......................................... 244
G Gauges ....................................... 101
Gear selection ........................... 171
Gear shifting ............................... 109
General information ...................220
Glovebox ..................................... 70
H Halogen headlights ....................234
Hand brake ......................... 174, 175
Hazard warning flashers ............140
Headlight flash ........................... 137
Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 134
Headlights when driving abroad 138

307QQuickheat ................................... 154
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 302
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 296
Reading lights ............................ 143
Rear floor storage cover ..............79
Rear fog light .............111, 141, 237
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 207
Rear window wiper and washer ..93
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 277, 281
Refuelling ................................... 218 Registered trademarks ...............299
Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................142
Ride control systems ..................177
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 87
Roof rack ..................................... 86
S
Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 83
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8Seat belt reminder .....................106
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......168
Selector lever.............................. 171
Service ............................... 155, 276
Service display .......................... 105
Service information ....................276
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................205
Sidelights .................................... 134
Side turn lights ........................... 243
Software acknowledgement .......296
Software update ......................... 298
Spare wheel ............................... 264
Speed limiter....................... 112, 182
Speedometer ............................. 101
Sport mode ................................ 180
Starting and operating ................157
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 157
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 90
Steering wheel controls ...............90
Stop-start system........................ 162
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sun visor lights .......................... 143
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 237
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 251
Tow bar....................................... 220 Towing ................................ 220, 270
Towing another vehicle .............271
Towing equipment .....................222
Towing the vehicle .....................270
Traction Control system ............. 177
Traction Control system off......... 110
Traffic sign assistant ...........112, 209
Trailer coupling ........................... 220
Trailer stability assist .................225
Trailer towing ............................. 221
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................171
Tread depth ............................... 258
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn lights .......................... 106, 140
Tyre chains ................................ 260
Tyre designations ......................253
Tyre pressure ............................ 253