brake OPEL ASTRA J 2014 Manual user

278Vehicle care
2. After 5 minutes, start the otherengine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 258.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.

Vehicle care279Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 258.
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.

286Service and maintenance
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 289.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade
depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 289.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
northern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37°C. This concentration should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional
corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences resulting from the use of additional
coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for the vehicle, consult a workshop.Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
Brake fluid should be stored in a
sealed container to avoid water
absorption.
Ensure brake fluid does not become
contaminated.

324IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 224
Active Emergency Braking .........196
Active head restraints ...................41
Adaptive cruise control .......121, 186
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 120, 145, 236
Adjustable air vents ...................162
Advanced parking assist ............201
Airbag and belt tensioners .........115
Airbag deactivation ..............55, 115
Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 163
Air conditioning system .............. 156
Air intake .................................... 163
Air vents...................................... 162
Antilock brake system ................ 175
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....117
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................280
Armrest ................................... 48, 49
Armrest storage ........................... 64
Ashtrays ..................................... 109
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic light control ...............143
Automatic locking ........................27Automatic transmission .............171
Auxiliary heater ........................... 162
B Battery discharge protection ......153
Battery voltage ........................... 131
Belts.............................................. 49 Bicycle rack .................................. 66
Bonnet ....................................... 226
Brake and clutch fluid .................285
Brake and clutch system ...........116
Brake assist ............................... 178
Brake fluid .................................. 229
Brakes ............................... 175, 229
Breakdown.................................. 278
Bulb replacement ....................... 232
C
Capacities .................................. 308
Cargo management system ........93
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................171
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............152
Centre console storage ...............65
Changing tyre and wheel size ...264
Charging system ........................ 116
Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58

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Child restraints.............................. 56
Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter .........................109
Climate control ............................. 19
Climate control systems .............155
Clock........................................... 107
Code ........................................... 128
Control indicators........................ 113
Control of the vehicle .................164
Controls ...................................... 102
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............285
Cruise control ....................121, 183
Cupholders .................................. 62
Curtain airbag system .................. 54
Curve lighting.............................. 145
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............145
Declaration of conformity ............321
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......231
Diesel particle filter .............119, 170
Door open .................................. 121
Doors ............................................ 28
Driver assistance systems ..........183
Driver Information Centre ...........121
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 220
Driving hints ................................ 164E
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 252
Electric parking brake .................117
Electric parking brake fault .........117
Electronic climate control system 158
Electronic driving programmes ..173
Electronic Stability Control.......... 179
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........118
Electronic Stability Control off..... 118
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......225
Engine compartment fuse box ...253
Engine coolant ........................... 227
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 111
Engine data ............................... 292
Engine exhaust .......................... 170
Engine identification ...................288
Engine oil ................... 226, 285, 289
Engine oil pressure ....................119
Entry lighting .............................. 152
Event data recorders ..................321
Exit lighting ................................ 153
Exterior care .............................. 280
Exterior light ............................... 120
Exterior lighting ....................16, 142
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33F
Fault ........................................... 173
First aid ......................................... 97
First aid kit ................................... 97
Fixed air vents ........................... 163
Flex-Fix system ............................ 66
Fog light ..................................... 120
Fog lights ................................... 237
Folding mirrors ............................. 33
Following distance indication ......196
Forward collision alert................. 193
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ........................... 149
Front seats.................................... 42
Front storage ................................ 63
Front turn signal lights ...............239
Fuel............................................. 213
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 219
Fuel for diesel engines ..............213
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......213
Fuel for petrol engines ...............213
Fuel gauge ................................. 111 Fuel selector .............................. 111
Fuses ......................................... 252
G
Gauges ....................................... 110
General information ...................219

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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

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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