trailer OPEL ASTRA K 2019.5 Manual user

Driving and operating225Illustration shows 5-door hatchback.
Illustration shows Sports Tourer.
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.9Warning
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 connecting socket.
On Sports Tourer insert cover into
rear bumper as shown in the
illustration.

226Driving and operating
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 3 179.

248Vehicle careNo.Circuit32DC transformer / LED display /
Electrical heater / Climate
control / Glow plug controller33Anti theft warning horn34Horn35Power outlet load compartment36Right high beam (Halogen) /
Right low beam (LED)37Left high beam (Halogen)38LED headlight / Automatic
headlight range adjustment39Front fog light40Central Gateway Module41Water in fuel sensor / Water
pump42Manual headlight range adjust‐
ment43Fuel pump44Rear view camera / Inside rear
view mirror / Trailer moduleNo.Circuit45LED headlight left / Automatic
headlight range adjustment left46Instrument cluster47Steering column lock48Rear wiper49Outside rearview mirror50LED headlight right / Automatic
headlight range adjustment
right51Left low beam (LED)52Engine control module / Trans‐
mission control module53Diesel exhaust system54Windscreen wiper55Electrical rear seat folding56–57–
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 boxThe fuse box is located behind a
cover.
Pull the cover on the left side to
remove.

Vehicle care251No.Circuit1–2–3Trailer module4–5–6–7–8–9–10Service11–12Front seat heating (on vehicles
with alarm horn)13Rear seat heating (on vehicles
with alarm horn)14Ignition15Seat ventilation16Trailer outletNo.Circuit17Trailer outlet18–19–20–21–22–
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
Additional fuses are located near the
vehicle battery.

278Service and maintenanceSevere operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold
starting, 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 requiredmore 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 3 106.
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 ofservice is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met. It is also
a benefit when selling the vehicle.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.

307QQuickheat ................................... 155
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 303
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 297
Reading lights ............................ 144
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .............112, 142, 238
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 208
Rear window wiper and washer ..94
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 278, 282
Refuelling ................................... 219 Registered trademarks ...............300
Retained power off .....................161
Reversing lights .........................143
Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 44
Roof load ...................................... 88
Roof rack ..................................... 87
S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 84
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8Seat belt reminder .....................107
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................56
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......169
Selector lever.............................. 172
Service ............................... 156, 277
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................277
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................206
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn lights ........................... 244
Software acknowledgement .......297
Software update ......................... 299
Spare wheel ............................... 265
Speed limiter....................... 113, 183
Speedometer ............................. 102
Sport mode ................................ 181
Starting and operating ................158
Starting 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 .................71Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sun visor lights .......................... 144
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 238
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 252
Tow bar....................................... 221 Towing ................................ 221, 271
Towing another vehicle .............272
Towing equipment .....................223
Towing the vehicle .....................271
Traction Control system ............. 178
Traction Control system off......... 111
Traffic sign assistant ...........113, 210
Trailer coupling ........................... 221
Trailer stability assist .................226
Trailer towing ............................. 222
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................172
Tread depth ............................... 259
Trip odometer ............................ 103
Turn lights .......................... 107, 141
Tyre chains ................................ 261
Tyre designations ......................254
Tyre pressure ............................ 254