2019 OPEL ASTRA J power steering

116Driving and operatingSteeringIf power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 70.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 119.Ignition switch positions0:ignition off1:steering wheel lock released,
ignition off2:ignition on3:starting
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or at the latest for ten minutes after
the ignition is switched off:
● power windows
● power outlets

138Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................138
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 138
Vehicle storage ........................139
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....139
Vehicle checks ........................... 140
Performing work ......................140
Bonnet ..................................... 140
Engine oil ................................. 141
Engine coolant ......................... 142
Power steering fluid .................142
Washer fluid ............................ 143
Brakes ..................................... 143
Brake fluid ............................... 143
Vehicle battery ......................... 144
Wiper blade replacement ........145
Bulb replacement .......................145
Halogen headlights ..................146
Adaptive forward lighting .........148
Front fog lights ......................... 149
Front turn lights .......................150
Tail lights ................................. 151
Side turn lights ......................... 152
Number plate light ...................153Interior lights ............................ 153
Instrument panel illumination ...153
Electrical system ........................154
Fuses ....................................... 154
Engine compartment fuse box . 155
Instrument panel fuse box .......157
Load compartment fuse box ....158
Vehicle tools .............................. 159
Tools ........................................ 159
Wheels and tyres .......................159
Winter tyres ............................. 159
Tyre designations ....................160
Tyre pressure .......................... 160
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 161
Tread depth ............................. 164
Changing tyre and wheel size . 165
Wheel covers ........................... 165
Tyre chains .............................. 165
Wheel changing .......................166
Spare wheel ............................ 167
Jump starting ............................. 170
Towing ....................................... 172
Towing the vehicle ...................172
Towing another vehicle ...........173
Appearance care .......................174
Exterior care ............................ 174
Interior care ............................. 176General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products - even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

142Vehicle careCapacities 3 185.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures, the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 178.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.

Vehicle care143Power steering fluid level normally
does not have to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
unusually, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
after a sudden drop in
temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 178.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 178.

200Instrument panel illuminationcontrol .................................... 102
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 176
Interior lighting ............................ 102
Interior lights ...................... 102, 153
Interior mirrors .............................. 26
Interruption of power supply ......123
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 170
K
Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 52
Lighting features .........................104
Light switch .................................. 93
Load compartment ................23, 51
Load compartment fuse box ......158
Loading information .....................54
Low fuel ....................................... 72
Low washer fluid ..........................73
M Malfunction indicator light ............69
Manual anti-dazzle ......................26Manual mode ............................. 122
Manual seat adjustment ...............33
Manual transmission .................. 124
Manual windows ..........................27
Memorised settings ......................20
Midlevel-Display ........................... 73
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................102
N New vehicle running-in ..............116
Number plate light .....................153
O Object detection systems ...........133
Odometer ..................................... 63
Oil, engine .......................... 178, 182
OnStar .......................................... 88
Operate pedal ............................... 69
Outside temperature ....................60
Overrun cut-off ........................... 117
P Parking ................................ 16, 118
Parking assist ......................70, 133
Parking brake ............................ 126
Parking lights ............................. 101
Particulate filter ........................... 119
Performing work ........................140
Power outlets ............................... 62
Power steering.............................. 70Power steering fluid ....................142
Power windows ............................ 28
Puncture ..................................... 167
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 196
Radio remote control ...................19
REACH ....................................... 191
Reading lights ............................ 103
Rear fog light ...............73, 101, 151
Rear seats .................................... 36
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 178, 182
Reduced engine power ................72
Refuelling ................................... 136
Registered trademarks ...............193
Retained power off .....................116
Reversing lights .........................102
Ride control systems ..................128
Roof load ...................................... 54
Roof rack ..................................... 53
S Safety belts ................................... 36
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................68
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 32