brakes OPEL ASTRA J 2017 Manual user

200Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................201
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 201
Vehicle storage ........................201
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....202
Vehicle checks ........................... 202
Performing work ......................202
Bonnet ..................................... 202
Engine oil ................................. 203
Engine coolant ......................... 204
Power steering fluid .................205
Washer fluid ............................ 205
Brakes ..................................... 206
Brake fluid ............................... 206
Vehicle battery ......................... 206
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....208
Wiper blade replacement ........208
Bulb replacement .......................209
Halogen headlights ..................209
Adaptive forward lighting .........212
Fog lights ................................. 213
Front turn signal lights .............215
Tail lights ................................. 217
Side turn signal lights ..............220
Number plate light ...................222Interior lights ............................ 222
Instrument panel illumination ...222
Electrical system ........................223
Fuses ....................................... 223
Engine compartment fuse box . 224
Instrument panel fuse box .......226
Load compartment fuse box ....227
Vehicle tools .............................. 228
Tools ........................................ 228
Wheels and tyres .......................230
Winter tyres ............................. 230
Tyre designations ....................230
Tyre pressure .......................... 230
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 232
Tread depth ............................. 235
Changing tyre and wheel size . 235
Wheel covers ........................... 236
Tyre chains .............................. 236
Tyre repair kit .......................... 236
Wheel changing .......................239
Spare wheel ............................ 243
Jump starting ............................. 247
Towing ....................................... 248
Towing the vehicle ...................248
Towing another vehicle ...........249Appearance care .......................250
Exterior care ............................ 250
Interior care ............................. 253

206Vehicle careCaution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
after a sudden drop in
temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 255.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 255.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.

288IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 201
Active Emergency Braking .........173
Active head restraints ...................40
Adaptive cruise control .........92, 162
Adaptive forward lighting ....92,
120, 212
Adjustable air vents ...................137
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........87
Airbag deactivation ................53, 87
Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 138
Air conditioning system .............. 130
Air intake .................................... 137
Air vents...................................... 137
Antilock brake system ................ 151
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......89
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................250
Armrest ................................... 47, 48
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ....................................... 80
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............117
Automatic locking ........................26
Automatic transmission .............147Autostop..................................... 142
Auxiliary heater ........................... 136
B Battery discharge protection ......128
Battery voltage ........................... 102
Belts.............................................. 48 Bonnet ....................................... 202
Brake and clutch fluid .................255
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 154
Brake fluid .................................. 206
Brakes ............................... 151, 206
Breakdown.................................. 248
Bulb replacement ....................... 209
C
Capacities .................................. 270
Car Pass ...................................... 23
Catalytic converter .....................146
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............127
Centre console storage ...............64
Changing tyre and wheel size ...235
Charging system .......................... 88
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 55
Child restraint systems ................55
Cigarette lighter ........................... 80