2020 OPEL ASTRA K 12 volt

Vehicle care229when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
Jump starting 3 263.
Discharge protection
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, e.g. the heated rear window.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Power outlet
The power outlets are deactivated in
the event of low vehicle battery
voltage.
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 containssulphuric 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 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.

264Vehicle caresulphuric 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 V). 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.
● 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 caps of both batteries.
Illustrations show different versions.
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 the
discharged vehicle battery.
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.

Customer information295Operating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, e.g.: ● vehicle status information (e.g. wheel rotation rate, speed,
movement delay, lateral
acceleration, "seatbelts
fastened" display),
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor).
As a rule such data is transient, not
stored for longer than an operational
cycle, and only processed on board
the vehicle itself. Control units often
include data storage (including the
vehicle key). This is used to allow information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.Depending on the technical
equipment level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used when necessary. Staff working
for the service net-work ( e.g. garages,manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.

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