window OPEL ASTRA K 2019 Manual user

272Vehicle care● 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 cap of your vehicle in
the engine compartment and of
the booster vehicle battery.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
your vehicle near the fuse box in
the engine compartment.
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 five 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. three 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.

Vehicle care273Towing
Towing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 254.
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 3 198, 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

Vehicle care275Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing 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.
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.

276Vehicle carePlastic body parts must not be treatedwith 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.
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.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.After 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 shutterClean 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.

312Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 41
Heated rear window ..................... 44
Heated steering wheel .................93
Heating .................................. 55, 57
Heating and ventilation system . 146
High beam ......................... 113, 136
High beam assist ........................113
Hill start assist ........................... 181
Horn ....................................... 14, 93
I
Identification plate .....................282
Ignition switch positions .............157
Immobiliser .......................... 39, 113
Indicators .................................... 103
Info Display ................................. 121
Information displays.................... 115
Instrument cluster ......................100
Instrument panel fuse box .........250
Instrument panel illumination .....247
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 143
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 276
Interior lighting ............................ 143
Interior lights ...................... 143, 247
Interior mirrors .............................. 41Interruption of power supply ......174
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 271
K Key, memorised settings ..............25
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane keep assist ................111, 216
Lashing eyes ............................... 82
LED headlights ...................113, 137
Lighting features .........................144
Light switch ................................ 135
Load compartment ................31, 74
Load compartment cover .............80
Load compartment fuse box ......252
Loading information .....................89
Low fuel ..................................... 113
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........110
Manual anti-dazzle ......................41
Manual mode .....................173, 177
Manual seat adjustment ...............49
Manual transmission .................. 174
Manual transmission automated 175
Manual windows ..........................42Massage....................................... 56
Maximum speed ......................... 256
Memorised settings ......................25
Midlevel display .......................... 115
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................142
N Natural gas ......................... 105, 221
New vehicle running-in ..............157
Number plate light .....................246
O
Object detection systems ...........201
Odometer ................................... 104 Oil, engine .......................... 279, 284
OnStar ........................................ 131
Outside temperature ....................96
Overrun cut-off ........................... 162
P Parking ................................ 19, 165
Parking assist ............................ 201
Parking brake ............................ 179
Parking lights ............................. 142
Particulate filter ........................... 167
Performance .............................. 289
Performing work ........................231
Pollen filter ................................. 155
Power button .............................. 158
Power outlets ............................... 98

313Power seat adjustment ................51
Power windows ............................ 42
Preheating ................................. 112
Puncture ..................................... 266
Q
Quickheat ................................... 154
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 308
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 302
Reading lights ............................ 143
Rear floor storage cover ..............82
Rear fog light .............114, 142, 240
Rear seats .................................... 56
Rear storage ................................. 80
Rear view camera ...................... 210
Rear window wiper and washer ..95
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 279, 284
Refuelling ................................... 221
Registered trademarks ...............305
Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................142
Ride control systems ..................181
Roof .............................................. 45
Roof load ...................................... 89
Roof rack ..................................... 89S
Safety belts ................................... 57
Safety net .................................... 85
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................108
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................55
Seat heating, rear .....................57
Seat position ................................ 48
Selective catalytic reduction .......169
Selector lever ..................... 172, 176
Service ............................... 155, 278
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................278
Side airbag system ......................63
Side blind spot alert ....................209
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn lights ........................... 246
Software acknowledgement .......302
Software update ......................... 304
Spare wheel ............................... 266
Speed limiter....................... 114, 186
Speedometer ............................. 103
Sport mode ................................ 183
Starting and operating ................157
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 157Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 92
Steering wheel controls ...............92
Stop-start system........................ 162
Storage ......................................... 72
Storage compartments .................72
Sunroof ........................................ 45
Sunvisor lights ........................... 144
Sun visors .................................... 44
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 240
Three-point seat belt .................... 58
Tools .......................................... 254
Tow bar....................................... 224 Towing ................................ 224, 273
Towing another vehicle .............274
Towing equipment .....................225
Towing the vehicle .....................273
Traction Control system ............. 181
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...........114, 212
Trailer coupling ........................... 224
Trailer stability assist .................228
Trailer towing ............................. 224
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........171, 175
Tread depth ............................... 261
Trip odometer ............................ 104

314Turn lights .......................... 108, 141
Tyre chains ................................ 262
Tyre designations ......................256
Tyre pressure ............................ 256
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 112, 257
Tyre pressures ........................... 295
Tyre repair kit ............................. 262
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 201
Upholstery .................................. 276
Uplevel display ........................... 115
USB port ....................................... 98
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 121
Vehicle battery ........................... 235
Vehicle checks............................ 231
Vehicle data ................................ 284
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 305
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 293
Vehicle Identification Number ....282
Vehicle jack ................................ 254
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............125
Vehicle security ............................ 37
Vehicle specific data ......................3Vehicle storage ........................... 230
Vehicle tools ............................... 254
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 291
Ventilating ..................................... 55
Ventilation ................................... 146
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 87
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 234
Wheel changing .........................266
Wheel covers ............................. 262
Wheels and tyres .......................255
Windows ....................................... 42
Windscreen................................... 42
Windscreen wiper and washer ....93
Winter tyres ............................... 255
Wiper blade replacement ..........236