bonnet VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC 2018 User Guide

248Vehicle careIf using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched 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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
On vehicles with emblem touchpad:
when cleaning with a high-pressure
jet cleaner ensure a minimum
distance of 30 cm when working
around the tailgate to prevent
unintended unlocking.
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.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.

286IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 198
Active Emergency Braking .........171
Active head restraints ..................38
Adaptive cruise control .........90, 160
Adaptive forward lighting ....90,
118, 209
Adjustable air vents ...................135
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........85
Airbag deactivation ................52, 85
Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 136
Air conditioning system .............. 128
Air intake .................................... 135
Air vents...................................... 135
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......87
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................247
Armrest .................................. 45, 46
Armrest storage ........................... 60
Ashtrays ....................................... 77
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............115
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............145Autostop..................................... 140
Auxiliary heater ........................... 134
B Battery discharge protection ......126
Battery voltage ........................... 100
Belts.............................................. 46 Bonnet ....................................... 199
Brake and clutch fluid .................252
Brake and clutch system .............86
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 203
Brakes ............................... 150, 203
Breakdown.................................. 245
Bulb replacement ....................... 206
C Capacities .................................. 268
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................145
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............125
Centre console storage ...............61
Changing tyre and wheel size ...232
Charging system .......................... 86
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Cigarette lighter ........................... 77