trailer OPEL ASTRA K 2018.75 Manual user

230Driving and operatingOpen 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 connecting socket.
On Sports Tourer insert cover into
rear bumper as shown in the
illustration.
Stow the coupling ball bar in the bag
and secure by fixing the strap through the rear right lashing eye. Wrap
around twice and tighten the strap to
secure the bag.
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 is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 183.

252Vehicle careNo.Circuit33Anti theft warning horn34Horn35Power outlet load compartment36Right high beam (Halogen)/
Right low beam (LED)37Left high beam (Halogen)38LED headlight/Automatic head‐
light range adjustment39Front fog light40Central Gateway Module41Water in fuel sensor/Water
pump42Manual headlight range adjust‐
ment43Fuel pump44Rear view camera/Inside rear
view mirror/Trailer module45LED headlight left/Automatic
headlight range adjustment leftNo.Circuit46Instrument cluster47Steering column lock48Rear wiper49Outside rearview mirror50LED headlight right/Automatic
headlight range adjustment
right51Left low beam (LED)52Engine control module/Trans‐
mission control module53–54Windscreen wiper55Diesel exhaust system56–57–
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.
Instrument panel fuse box
The fuse box is located behind a
cover.
Pull the cover on the left side.
Vehicles with power connector:
If the fuse cover has a power
connector, it must be removed by
using an adapter and a screwdriver.
The adapter is stowed in the glovebox 3 71 . The screwdriver is stowed in the
load compartment 3 256.

Vehicle care255
Remove the cover.
Disengage the fuse box cover and
remove it.
No.Circuit1–2–3Trailer module4Power seat passenger side5–6Distance warning module7–8–9Rear seat heating (on vehicles
without alarm horn)10Service11–12Front seat heating (on vehicles
with alarm horn)13Rear seat heating (on vehicles
with alarm horn)14Ignition15Seat ventilation

256Vehicle careNo.Circuit16Trailer outlet17Trailer outlet18–19–20–21Electrical rear seat folding (only
Caravan)22–
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
Additional fuses are located near the
vehicle battery.
No.Circuit1Fuel pump2Engine control module3Power supplyVehicle tools
Tools
5-door hatchback with spare
wheel
Open the floor cover of the load
compartment 3 81.
The jack, the towing eye, a strap for
securing a damaged wheel and the
tools are located in the tool box below the spare wheel. Spare wheel
3 270.

Service and maintenance281starting, stop and go operation, trailer
operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,
certain service work may be required more frequently than the regular
service interval.
The international service intervals are
valid for the countries which are not
listed in the European service
intervals.
Service display 3 108.
Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded in
the Service and warranty booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
warranty booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty orgoodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration
The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 108.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.

315Power button.............................. 159
Power connector........................... 99
Power outlets ............................... 97
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 113
Puncture ..................................... 268
Q Quickheat ................................... 155
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 311
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 305
Reading lights ............................ 144
Rear floor storage cover ..............81
Rear fog light .....................115, 143
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 212
Rear window wiper and washer ..94
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 281, 286
Refuelling ................................... 223 Registered trademarks ...............307
Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................143
Ride control systems ..................182
Roof .............................................. 44Roof load...................................... 88
Roof rack ..................................... 88
S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 84
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................109
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................56
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......169
Selector lever ..................... 173, 177
Service ............................... 156, 280
Service display .......................... 108
Service information ....................280
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................211
Sidelights .................................... 136
Side turn lights ........................... 248
Software acknowledgement .......305
Software update ......................... 307
Spare wheel ............................... 270
Speed limiter....................... 115, 187
Speedometer ............................. 104
Sport mode ................................ 185
Starting and operating ................158Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................161
Steering ...................................... 158
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 91
Steering wheel controls ...............91
Stop-start system........................ 163 Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sunvisor lights ........................... 145
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 106
Tail lights ................................... 242
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 256
Tow bar....................................... 226 Towing ................................ 226, 275
Towing another vehicle .............276
Towing equipment .....................227
Towing the vehicle .....................275
Traction Control system ............. 182
Traction Control system off......... 113
Traffic sign assistant ...........115, 214
Trailer coupling ........................... 226
Trailer stability assist .................230
Trailer towing ............................. 226
Transmission ............................... 16