power steering OPEL ASTRA J 2014 Manual user

Driving and operating223
Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed
■ Green marking on rotary knob must
point towards green marking on
coupling ball bar.
■ There must be no gap between the
rotary handle and the coupling ball
bar.
■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly
engaged in the opening.
■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball
bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
Replace cover, except 3-door
hatchback.
Trailer stability assist If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 179.

Vehicle care257
Fuse assignmentsNo.Circuit1–2Trailer outlet3Parking assist4–5–6–7Power seat8–9–10–11Trailer module, trailer socket12Trailer module13Trailer outlet14Rear seat, electrical folding15–16Inside mirror, rear view camera17Power outletNo.Circuit18–19Steering wheel heating20Sunroof21Heated front seats22–23–24–25–26–27–28–29–30–31Amplifier, subwoofer32Active damping system, lane
departure warning

326
Glass panel .................................. 39
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 126
H Halogen headlights ....................232
Hand brake ......................... 175, 176
Hazard warning flashers ............149
Headlight flash ........................... 144
Headlight range adjustment ......144
Headlights................................... 142
Headlights when driving abroad 145
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 37
Heated steering wheel ...............103
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 155
Height adjustable rear floor cover 90
High beam ......................... 120, 143
High beam assist ................120, 143
Hill start assist ........................... 178
Horn ..................................... 17, 103
I
Identification plate .....................287
Ignition switch positions .............165
Immobiliser .......................... 32, 120Indicators.................................... 110
Information displays.................... 121
Instrument cluster ......................110
Instrument panel fuse box .........255
Instrument panel illumination .....251
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 151
Instrument panel overview ........... 12
Interactive driving system ...........181
Interior care ............................... 282
Interior lighting ............................ 151
Interior lights ...................... 151, 251
Interior mirrors .............................. 34
Interruption of power supply ......174
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....61
J
Jump starting ............................. 276
K Key, memorised settings ..............25
Keys ............................................. 23
Keys, locks ................................... 23
L
Lane departure warning .....118, 211
Lashing eyes ............................... 93
Lighting features .........................152
Light switch ................................ 142Load compartment ................28, 84
Load compartment cover .............88
Load compartment fuse box ......256
Loading information ...................100
Low fuel ..................................... 120
Low washer fluid ........................121
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........116
Manual anti-dazzle ......................34
Manual mode ............................. 173
Manual transmission .................. 175
Manual windows ..........................35
Memorised settings ......................25
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................150
N New vehicle running-in ..............165
Number plate light .....................251
O
Object detection systems ...........198
Odometer ................................... 110
Oil, engine .......................... 285, 289
Outside temperature ..................106
Overrun cut-off ........................... 166

327
PParking ................................ 21, 169
Parking assist ............................ 198
Parking brake ............................ 176
Parking lights ............................. 150
Particulate filter ........................... 170
Performance .............................. 295
Performing work ........................225
Pollen filter ................................. 163
Power outlets ............................. 108
Power seat adjustment ................46
Power steering............................ 118
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating ................................. 119
Puncture ..................................... 268
Q
Quickheat ................................... 162
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 322
Radio remote control ...................23
Reading lights ............................ 152
Rear carrier system ......................66
Rear floor storage cover ..............90
Rear fog light ............................. 121
Rear fog lights ........................... 150
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear storage ................................. 88Rear view camera ...................... 206
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 106
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 285, 289
Reduced engine power ..............120
Refuelling ................................... 215 Retained power off .....................165
Reversing lights .........................150
Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 38
Roof load .................................... 100
Roof rack ..................................... 99
S Safety belts ................................... 49
Safety net .................................... 95
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 42
Seat belt ...................................... 10
Seat belt reminder .....................115
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat folding .................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 42
Selector lever ............................. 172
Service ............................... 163, 284
Service display .......................... 112
Service information ....................284
Service vehicle soon .................. 116
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ....................205
Sidelights .................................... 142Side turn signal lights ................249
Smartphone controller ................128
Spare wheel ............................... 272
Speed limiter............................... 185
Speedometer ............................. 110
Starting and operating ................165
Starting off ................................... 20
Starting the engine ....................165
Steering ...................................... 164
Steering wheel adjustment ..11, 102
Steering wheel controls .............102
Stop-start system........................ 167
Storage ......................................... 62
Storage compartments .................62
Sunroof ........................................ 38
Sunvisor lights ........................... 152
Sun visors .................................... 37
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 110
Tail lights ................................... 241
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 258
Top-tether fastening eyes ............61
Tow bar....................................... 219
Towing ................................ 219, 278
Towing another vehicle .............279
Towing equipment .....................221
Towing the vehicle .....................278