transmission fluid OPEL ASTRA K 2019.5 Owner's Manual

In brief17Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be movedout of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 172.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 254 and
condition 3 290
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 230
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
Ignition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.

270Vehicle careJump startingA vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.
Do not start with quick charger.
The vehicle battery is located in the
load compartment under a cover. There are connecting points for jump
starting in the engine compartment.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle
battery before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a vehicle battery.
● Use a booster vehicle battery with the same voltage (12 V). Itscapacity (Ah) must not be muchless than that of the discharged
vehicle battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the vehiclebattery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.
● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral,
automatic transmission in P.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
Illustrations show different versions.

304IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 227
Active emergency braking ..........195
Adaptive cruise control .......113, 185
AdBlue ................................ 111, 169
Adjustable air vents ...................155
Airbag and belt tensioners .........108
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 108
Airbag label................................... 58
Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 156
Air conditioning system .............. 148
Air intake .................................... 156
Air vents...................................... 155
Antilock brake system ................ 175
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....110
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft locking system .............. 36
Appearance care ........................273
Armrest ................................... 53, 55
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 98 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic light control ...............136
Automatic locking ........................29
Automatic transmission .............172
Autostop ..................................... 163
Auxiliary heater ........................... 155B
Battery discharge protection ......145
Battery voltage ........................... 123 Belts.............................................. 56
BlueInjection ............................... 169
Bonnet ....................................... 229
Brake and clutch fluid .................278
Brake and clutch system ...........109
Brake assist ............................... 178
Brake fluid .................................. 232
Brakes ............................... 175, 232
Breakdown.................................. 271
Bulb replacement ....................... 235
C Capacities .................................. 289
Cargo management system ........82
Catalytic converter .....................168
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............144
Changing tyre and wheel size ...260
Charging system ........................ 109 Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............147
Clock............................................. 95

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