brake light OPEL ASTRA SALOON 2014 User Guide

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3. Loosen fastening nuts with wheelbolt wrench and unscrew by hand.
Vehicle tools 3 187.
4. Detach bulb housing towards the
rear.
5.Unscrew the three screws using a
screwdriver. Press the locking
tabs on the outside of the bulb
holder inwards and remove the
bulb holder.
6. Remove and renew the bulb.
Reverse light ( 1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
Reverse light/brake light ( 3)
Reverse light ( 4)
Fog light, may be only on one side
( 5 )
7. Engage bulb holder in bulb housing, ensuring that it properly
engages.

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4. Detach bulb housing towards therear.
5. Remove seal from the fasteningbolt. Press the locking tabs on the
outside of the bulb holder outward and remove the bulb holder.
6. Remove and renew the bulb.
Reverse light ( 1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
Reverse light/brake light ( 3)
Reverse light ( 4)
Fog light, may be only on one side ( 5 )
7. Engage bulb holder in bulb housing, ensuring that it properly
engages.8. Ensure that the seals are applied to the bulb holder and fixing
screws.
9. Insert the bulb housing in the body, engaging the lug and the
ball pin in the recesses. Tighten
the fastening nuts using a wheel
bolt wrench. Attach the plug
connector. Close and engage the
flap.

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5. Press out six locking catches onthe bulb housing and remove bulb
carrier.
6. Remove and renew the bulb.
Brake light ( 1)
Reverse light ( 2)
Fog light, may be only on one side
( 3 )
Turn signal light ( 4)
Reverse light ( 5)
7. Engage bulb holder in bulb
housing. Ensure the seal is
applied correctly and the carrier
has engaged properly.
8. Attach the plug connector. Place bulb housing in body, clipping the
round- head bolts into the
recesses. Attach bulb housing to
the body with four screws. Close
cover and lock.
Station wagon, Van
1. Disengage cover by pressing retaining lugs and remove.
2. Detach plug connector from bulbholder.
3. Loosen fastening nuts and remove the bulb housing
rearwards.

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4. Unscrew the three screws with ascrewdriver and remove the bulb
holder. Vehicle tools 3 187.
5. Remove and renew the bulb.
Reverse light/brake light ( 1)
Turn signal light ( 2)
Reverse light ( 3)
Fog light, may be only on one side
( 4 )
6. Engage bulb holder in bulb housing and screw in place. Insertthe bulb housing into the body andtighten the fastening nuts by
hand.
Attach the plug connector.
Close and engage the cover.
TwinTop1. Unscrew retaining nuts.
2. Remove bulb housing from outside. Disengage plug by
pressing on flap and remove from
bulb holder.
3. Detach seal from bulb holder.

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4.Disengage sockets by turning and
remove. Press locking tabs on thelong sides of the bulb holder
outwards; lift bulb holder at front end and remove.5. Remove and renew the bulb.
Reverse light/brake light ( 1)
Reverse light ( 2)
Fog light, may be only on one side
( 3 )
Reverse light ( 4)
Turn signal light ( 5)
6. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing by first inserting the lug at the front
of the plug. Fold together bulb
holder, ensuring that it engages
properly. Insert sockets and
engage by turning.7. Fit seal on bulb holder. Ensure that the seal is flat in the area of
the screws.
8. Engage plug. Insert bulb housing in body, ensuring proper
positioning of the ball pins in the
recesses. Tighten the retaining
nuts.
Side turn signal lights
Have the bulbs replaced by a
workshop.

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Fuse assignments inconjunction with loadcompartment fuse box version ANo.Circuit1ABS2ABS3Interior fan climate control
system4Interior fan, heating, air condi‐
tioning system5Radiator fan6Radiator fan7Central locking system8Windscreen washer system,
tailgate9Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirror10Diagnostics plug11InstrumentsNo.Circuit12Mobile telephone, Infotainment
system, display13Courtesy light14Windscreen wiper15Windscreen wiper16Horn, ABS, brake light switch,
air conditioning system17Diesel fuel filter or air condi‐
tioning system18Starter19–20Horn21Engine electronics22Engine electronics23Headlight range adjustment24Fuel pump25–26Engine electronicsNo.Circuit27Heating, air conditioning system28–29Power steering30Engine electronics31Rear window wiper32Brake light switch33Headlight range adjustment,
light switch, clutch switch,
instrument, driver's door
module34Control unit, steering column
module35Infotainment system36Cigarette lighter, front power
outlet

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Fuse assignments inconjunction with load
compartment fuse box version BNo.Circuit1ABS2ABS3Interior fan electronic climate control4Interior fan heating and air
conditioning system5Radiator fan6Radiator fan7Windscreen washer system8Horn9Headlight washer system10–11–12–13Fog lightNo.Circuit14Windscreen wiper15Windscreen wiper16Control module electronics,
Open&Start system, ABS,
brake light switch, TwinTop17Diesel fuel filter heating18Starter19Transmission electronics20Air conditioning system21Engine electronics22Engine electronics23Adaptive forward lighting, head‐
light range adjustment24Fuel pump25Transmission electronics26Engine electronics27Power steering28Transmission electronicsNo.Circuit29Transmission electronics30Engine electronics31Adaptive forward fighting, head‐ light range adjustment32Brake system, air conditioning
system, clutch switch33Adaptive forward lighting, head‐
light range adjustment, light
switch34Control unit, steering column
module35Infotainment system36Mobile telephone, Infotainment
system, display

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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 recovering the vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Open&Start system 3 22.
Transmission in neutral.
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
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.
Manual transmission automated
3 142.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and refit the cover.
Towing another vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and remove
downwards.

238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 159
Active head restraints ...................48
Adaptive forward lighting ...101, 119
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag, belt tensioners and anti- roll bars ..................................... 96
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 125
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 130
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......98
Anti-theft alarm system ........30, 111
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................203
Apply footbrake .......................... 101
Armrest .................................. 52, 53
Armrest storage ........................... 68
Ashtrays ....................................... 91
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic climate control system .................................... 126
Automatic level control ..............149
Automatic light control ...............117Automatic transmission .............136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130
B
Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 110
Board-Info-Display .....................102
Bonnet ....................................... 161
Brake and clutch fluid .................208
Brake and clutch system .............98
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 164
Brake light switch ....................... 110
Brakes ............................... 146, 163
Breakdown.................................. 201
Bulb replacement ....................... 166
C Capacities .................................. 224
Cargo management system ........75
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................136
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............122
Changing tyre and wheel size ...192
Charging system .......................... 97
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62
Child restraints with transponders 65

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Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 91
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............124
Clock ............................................ 89
Continuous damping control ......149
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 86
Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............208
Cruise control ....................102, 149
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 119
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............235
Deflation detection system and tyre pressure monitoring system 99
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......165
Diesel particle filter ....................135
Door open .................................. 102
Doors ............................................ 28
Drain diesel fuel filter .................110
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 154
Driving hints ................................ 132E
Easytronic ................................... 142
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 181
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 139, 143
Electronic Stability Program 99, 147
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......160
Engine compartment fuse box ...182
Engine coolant ........................... 162
Engine coolant temperature ........99
Engine cooling level ..................110
Engine data ............................... 216
Engine exhaust .......................... 135
Engine identification ...................212
Engine oil ................... 161, 208, 213
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................235
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 203
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................13, 117
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ................................... 140, 144
First aid ......................................... 81First aid kit ................................... 81
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ..................................... 102
Fog lights ................................... 171
Folding mirrors ............................. 33
Folding tray .................................. 80
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front seats.................................... 49
Front turn signal light ..................166
Front turn signal lights ...............171
Fuel............................................. 151
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 153
Fuel for diesel engines ..............152
Fuel for petrol engines ...............151
Fuel gauge ................................... 94 Fuses ......................................... 181
G
Gauges ......................................... 93
General information ...................154
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 105
H Halogen headlights ....................166
Hand brake ......................... 146, 147
Hazard warning flashers ............119