trailer OPEL ASTRA J 2014 Manual user

Driving and operating221
Rear axle loadWhen the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by
60 kg , the gross vehicle weight rating
may be exceeded by 60 kg. If the
permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of
100 km/h applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Stowage of coupling ball bar
The bag with the coupling ball bar is
stowed in the rear stowage
compartment on the floor.
Place the strap through the lashing
eye, wrap around twice and tighten
the strap to secure the bag.
Fitting the coupling ball bar
Press fastenings inward and remove
cover, except 3-door hatchback.

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

328
Traction Control system ............. 178
Traction Control system off......... 119
Traffic sign assistant ...................208
Trailer coupling ........................... 219
Trailer stability assist .................223
Trailer towing ............................. 220
Transmission ............................... 20
Transmission display .................171
Tread depth ............................... 264
Trip computer ............................ 132
Trip odometer ............................ 110
Turn and lane-change signals ...149
Turn signal ................................. 115
Tyre chains ................................ 265
Tyre designations ......................260
Tyre pressure ............................ 260
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 119, 261
Tyre pressures ........................... 309
Tyre repair kit ............................. 265
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Ultrasonic parking assist ...118, 198
Underseat storage .......................64
Upholstery .................................. 282
Upshift ........................................ 117
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 229
Vehicle checks............................ 225
Vehicle data ................................ 289
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 321
Vehicle detected ahead ..............121
Vehicle dimensions .................... 307
Vehicle Identification Number ....287
Vehicle jack ................................ 258
Vehicle messages .....................128
Vehicle personalisation .............134
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 224
Vehicle tools ............................... 258
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 299
Ventilation ................................... 155
W Warning chimes .........................131
Warning lights ............................. 110
Warning triangle .......................... 96
Washer and wiper systems .........18
Washer fluid ............................... 228
Wheel changing .........................268
Wheel covers ............................. 264
Wheels and tyres .......................260Windows....................................... 35
Windscreen................................... 35 Windscreen wiper/washer .........104
Winter tyres ............................... 260
Wiper blade replacement ..........231