towing OPEL ASTRA K 2017 Manual user

Vehicle care269Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If 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.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

Vehicle care271After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Air shutter Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water
or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

299Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................156
Controls ........................................ 91
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............273
Cruise control ....................113, 180
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 136
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............136
Declaration of conformity ............292
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter ....................166
Door open .................................. 114
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........180
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 156
E Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 242
Electric parking brake .........110, 175
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 148Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 169, 173
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 178
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...243
Engine coolant ........................... 227
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 280
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................276
Engine oil ................... 226, 273, 277
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 143
Event data recorders ..................296
Exit lighting ................................ 143
Exterior care .............................. 269
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................13, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ................................... 169, 173
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 153
Fog light ..................................... 113Fog lights ................................... 233
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 191
Fragrance diffuser ........................98
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 140
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 215
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Fuel for diesel engines ..............215
Fuel for petrol engines ...............215
Fuel gauge ................................. 106 Fuses ......................................... 242
G
Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................217
Glovebox ..................................... 71
H
Halogen headlights ....................231
Hand brake ......................... 174, 175
Hazard warning flashers ............139
Headlight flash ........................... 135
Headlight range adjustment ......135
Headlights................................... 134

301Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 112
Puncture ..................................... 260
Q
Quickheat ................................... 153
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 297
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 142
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .....................113, 141
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear view camera ...................... 207
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 94
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 273, 277
Refuelling ................................... 215
Registered trademarks ...............296
Retained power off .....................158
Reversing lights .........................141
Ride control systems ..................177
Roof .............................................. 44
Roof load ...................................... 88
Roof rack ..................................... 87S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 84
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................108
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 47
Selector lever ..................... 167, 172
Service ............................... 154, 272
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................272
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................205
Sidelights .................................... 134
Side turn signal lights ................240
Software acknowledgement .......294
Spare wheel ............................... 263
Speed limiter....................... 114, 182
Speedometer ............................. 104
Sport mode ................................ 179
Starting and operating ................156
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................159
Steering ...................................... 156
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 91
Steering wheel controls ...............91Stop-start system........................ 161
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sunvisor lights ........................... 143
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 106
Tail lights ................................... 234
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 249
Tow bar....................................... 217
Towing ................................ 217, 267
Towing another vehicle .............268
Towing equipment .....................219
Towing the vehicle .....................267
Traction Control system ............. 177
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...........114, 209
Trailer coupling ........................... 217
Trailer stability assist .................222
Trailer towing ............................. 218
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........167, 171
Tread depth ............................... 256
Trip odometer ............................ 105
Turn and lane-change signals ...140
Turn signal ................................. 108