2020 OPEL ASTRA K bonnet

224Vehicle careVehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the bonnet release lever and
return it to its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.

Vehicle care225If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted
automatically for safety reasons.
Closing Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 273.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.

Vehicle care267Caution
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.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must beswitched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.

298IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 222
Active emergency braking ..........190
Adaptive cruise control .......114, 179
AdBlue ................................ 112, 163
Adjustable air vents ...................149
Airbag and belt tensioners .........109
Airbag deactivation ..............65, 109
Airbag label................................... 60
Airbag system .............................. 60
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 150
Air conditioning system .............. 141
Air intake .................................... 150
Air vents...................................... 149
Antilock brake system ................ 170
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....111
Anti-theft alarm system ................37
Anti-theft locking system .............. 37
Appearance care ........................267
Armrest ................................... 55, 57
Armrest storage ........................... 74
Ashtrays ..................................... 101
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................42
Automatic light control ...............131
Automatic locking ........................30
Automatic transmission .............166
Autostop ..................................... 157
Auxiliary heater ........................... 149B
Baselevel display ........................115
Battery discharge protection ......140
Battery voltage ........................... 123
Belts.............................................. 58
BlueInjection ............................... 163
Bonnet ....................................... 224
Brake and clutch fluid .................273
Brake and clutch system ...........110
Brake assist ............................... 172
Brake fluid .................................. 227 Brakes ............................... 170, 227
Breakdown.................................. 265
Bulb replacement ....................... 230
C Capacities .................................. 284
Cargo management system ........84
Catalytic converter .....................163
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............139
Changing tyre and wheel size ...254
Charging system ........................ 110
Child locks ................................... 31
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 69
Child restraints.............................. 67
Child restraint systems ................67
Climate control ............................. 16
Clock............................................. 97