brake OPEL ASTRA SALOON 2014 Owner's Guide

164Vehicle careBrake fluid9Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for the vehicle. Brake
and clutch fluid 3 164.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
4 weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 123.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of the reach of children.

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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

Vehicle care193Wheel coversWheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.
Remove the wheel covers if tyre
chains are to be installed.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 185/65 R 15, 195/60 R 15,
195/65 R 15, 205/55 R 16 and
205/50 R17.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres of size 225/45 R 17, 225/40 R 18,
225/40 ZR18 and 235/35 R 19 2)
.
Saloon, Station wagon, Van: tyre chains are only approved on tyres of
size 215/45 R 17 if the vehicle was
equipped with 18-inch wheels in the
factory.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is near the rim cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.2) Just permitted with limitation steering angle.

194Vehicle care9Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply parking brake and engage first
gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is in the stowage
compartment under the floor cover in
the load compartment.
1. Take the pouch with the tyre repair kit from the compartment.
Carefully remove the components
from the pouch.
2. Remove the compressor.
3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.