lights OPEL ASTRA K 2019.5 Manual user

244Vehicle careDepending on the version, tail lights
are designed as LEDs. In case of
failure, have LEDs replaced by a workshop.
Side turn lights To replace bulb, remove lamp
housing:
1. Slide the lamp housing forward and remove it at the back.
2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwiseand remove from housing.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it.
4. Insert bulb holder and turnclockwise.
5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to
the left and insert right end.
Number plate light
1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the
cover, press to the side and
release spring.

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2. Remove lamp downwards, takingcare not to pull on the cable.
3. Remove bulb holder from lamp housing by turning anticlockwise.
4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and replace it.
5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise.
6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage.
Some versions have LED number
plate lights. In case of defective
LEDs, have them replaced by a
workshop.
Interior lights
Have the following bulbs replaced by
a workshop:
● courtesy light, reading lights
● load compartment light
● instrument panel illuminationElectrical system
Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are three fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● engine compartment
● instrument panel
● load compartment
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognized by its melted wire.Caution
Do not replace the fuse until the
cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.

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Lead connection order:1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged vehicle battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
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
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert the screwdriver in the slot at the
edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 252.

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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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 195, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
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 the screwdriver in the slot at the edge of the cap. Release the cap by
levering it out carefully.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 252.

274Vehicle careIf 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.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.

Customer information301Operating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, e.g.: ● vehicle status information (e.g. wheel rotation rate, speed,
movement delay, lateral
acceleration, "seatbelts
fastened" display),
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor).
As a rule such data is transient, not
stored for longer than an operational
cycle, and only processed on board
the vehicle itself. Control units often
include data storage (including the
vehicle key). This is used to allow information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.Depending on the technical
equipment level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used when necessary. Staff working
for the service net-work ( e.g. garages,manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.
breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.

305CNG.................................... 104, 218
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................158
Controls ........................................ 91
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............278
Cruise control ....................112, 181
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 63
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............293
DEF ............................................ 169
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................169
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......234
Door open .................................. 113
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........181
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 222
Driving hints ................................ 158
E Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 245
Electric parking brake .........109, 176
Electric parking brake fault .........109Electronic climate control system 150
Electronic driving programmes ..173
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 179
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........110
Electronic Stability Control off..... 110
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......228
Engine compartment fuse box ...246
Engine coolant ........................... 231
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 105
Engine data ............................... 284
Engine exhaust .......................... 167
Engine identification ...................281
Engine oil ................... 230, 278, 282
Engine oil pressure ....................111
Entry lighting .............................. 144
Event data recorders ..................300
Exhaust filter ............................... 167
Exit lighting ................................ 145
Exterior care .............................. 273
Exterior light ............................... 112
Exterior lighting ....................13, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ........................................... 174
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 155Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Following distance ......................110
Following distance indication ......195
Forward collision alert................. 192
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights ...........112, 142, 237
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 216
Fuel for diesel engines ..............218
Fuel for natural gas operation ...218
Fuel for petrol engines ...............216
Fuel gauge ................................. 104
Fuel selector .............................. 104
Fuses ......................................... 245
G Gauges ....................................... 102
Gear selection ........................... 172
Gear shifting ............................... 110
General information ...................221
Glovebox ..................................... 71
H Halogen headlights ....................235
Hand brake ......................... 175, 176
Hazard warning flashers ............141
Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 135
Headlights when driving abroad 139

306Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 43
Heated steering wheel .................92
Heating .................................. 54, 56
Heating and ventilation system . 147
High beam ......................... 112, 138
High beam assist ................112, 136
Hill start assist ........................... 178
Horn ....................................... 14, 92
I
Identification plate .....................281
Ignition switch positions .............158
Immobiliser .......................... 38, 112
Indicators .................................... 102
Info Display ................................. 119
Information displays.................... 114
Instrument cluster ........................99
Instrument panel fuse box .........248
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 143
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 275
Interior lighting ............................ 143
Interior lights ...................... 143, 245
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Interruption of power supply ......174
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 270
K
Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane keep assist ................110, 214
Lashing eyes ............................... 81
LED headlights ...................112, 139
Lighting features .........................144
Light switch ................................ 135
Load compartment ................30, 73
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......250
Loading information .....................88
Low fuel ..................................... 112
M Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode ............................. 173
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 175
Manual windows ..........................41
Massage ....................................... 55
Maximum speed ......................... 254
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel display .......................... 114Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................143
N Natural gas ......................... 104, 218
New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................244
O
Object detection systems ...........199
Odometer ................................... 103 Oil, engine .......................... 278, 282
OnStar ........................................ 130
Outside temperature ....................95
Overrun cut-off ........................... 163
P Parking ................................ 19, 166
Parking assist ............................ 199
Parking brake ............................ 176
Parking lights ............................. 142
Particulate filter ........................... 167
Performance .............................. 286
Performing work ........................229
Power button .............................. 159
Power outlets ............................... 97
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 111
Puncture ..................................... 265

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

308Tyre pressure monitoringsystem ............................. 111, 255
Tyre pressures ........................... 290
Tyre repair kit ............................. 261
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 199
Upholstery .................................. 275
Uplevel display ........................... 114
USB port ....................................... 97
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 119
Vehicle battery ........................... 233
Vehicle checks............................ 229
Vehicle data ................................ 282
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 300
Vehicle detected ahead ..............113
Vehicle dimensions .................... 288
Vehicle identification number ....280
Vehicle jack ................................ 252
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............123
Vehicle security ............................ 36
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 228
Vehicle tools ............................... 252
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6Ventilating ..................................... 54
Ventilation ................................... 147
W
Warning chimes .........................122
Warning lights ............................. 102
Warning triangle .......................... 86
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 232
Wheel changing .........................264
Wheel covers ............................. 260
Wheels and tyres .......................253
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper and washer ....92
Winter tyres ............................... 253
Wiper blade replacement ..........234