brake OPEL ASTRA SALOON 2014 Service Manual

196Vehicle care
Drain excess tyre pressure with
the button over the pressure indicator.
Do not run the compressor longer than 10 minutes.
14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Screw the filler hose to the free
connection on the sealant bottle.
This prevents sealant leakage.
Stow the tyre repair kit in the load
compartment.
15. Remove any excess sealant using a cloth.
16. Take the label indicating maximum permitted speed from
the sealant bottle and affix in the
driver's field of view.
17. Continue driving immediately so that sealant is evenly distributed
in the tyre. After driving approx.
10 km (but no more than
10 minutes), stop and check tyre
pressure. Screw compressor air
hose directly onto tyre valve and
compressor when doing this.
If tyre pressure is more than
1.3 bar , set it to the correct value.Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
18. Stow away tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Note
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least 30
minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air
hose and withdraw adapter.
Wheel changing Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 193.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-skid surface. The front wheels
must be in the straight-ahead
position.
■ Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 198.
■ On the Astra TwinTop, the roof must be closed before the vehicle
is raised.

200Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle.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 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 battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged battery can already freeze at temperatures of 0 °C.Defrost the frozen battery before
connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much
less than that of the discharged
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 battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery 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.
Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of the
discharged battery.

202Vehicle care
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.

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Wheels and tyresDo 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.
Engine compartment
Areas of the engine compartment that
are painted in the same colour as the vehicle must be looked after like any
other painted surface.
It is advisable to wash the engine
compartment before and after winter
and preserve it with wax. Protect the
alternator and brake fluid reservoir
with plastic sheets before washing
the engine.
When washing the engine with a
steam-jet cleaner, do not direct the
steam jet towards components of the
antilock brake system, air
conditioning system or the belt drive
and its components.
After an engine wash, have all engine
room components preserved
thoroughly by a workshop using
protective wax.
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.TwinTop
Clean all seals with a damp soft lint- free cloth. Allow to dry completely. Treat all seals, e.g. on the roof and
windscreen frame, with the special
maintenance kit (available from your
Opel Service Partner) from time to
time. Good contact between the fine
rubber lips and the sealing surfaces
prevents leaks and reduces clamping
forces.
Intermediate roof position for cleaning
3 41.
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.

Service and maintenance209
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
gasoline and diesel engines. If it is unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 213.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 213.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade
depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 213.
All of the recommended viscosity
grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.Coolant and antifreeze
Use only silicate-free long life coolant
(LLC) antifreeze.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C.
This concentration should be
maintained all year round. The use of additional coolant additives that
intend to give additional corrosion
protection or seal against minor leaks
can cause function problems. Liability
for consequences resulting from the
use of additional coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for the vehicle, consult a workshop.
Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

210Service and maintenance
Brake fluid should be stored in a
sealed container to avoid water
absorption.
Ensure brake fluid does not become contaminated.

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

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Headlight flash ........................... 118
Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights................................... 117 Headlights when driving abroad 118
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heating ........................................ 53
Heating and ventilation system . 124
High beam ......................... 101, 118
Hill start assist ........................... 147
Horn ....................................... 14, 87
I
Identification plate .....................212
Ignition switch positions .............133
Immobiliser .................................. 32
Indicators ...................................... 93
Information displays.................... 102
Instrument cluster ........................93
Instrument panel illumination .....180
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 121
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........148
Interactive driving system, continuous damping control,
sport mode .............................. 100
Interior care ............................... 205Interior lighting............................ 121
Interior lights ...................... 121, 180
Interior mirrors .............................. 34
Interruption of power supply 140, 145
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 65
J Jump starting ............................. 200
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Keys, memorised settings ............22
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 75
Lighting ...................................... 111
Lighting features .........................122
Light switch ................................ 117
Load compartment ................28, 68
Load compartment cover .............73
Load compartment fuse box ......185
Load compartment grille ...............80
Loading assist .............................. 77
Loading information .....................84
Load rails and hooks ...................75
Low engine oil level ...................100
Low fuel ..................................... 100M
Malfunction indicator light ............97
Manual adjustment ......................32
Manual anti-dazzle ......................34
Manual mode .....................138, 143
Manual transmission .................. 141
Manual transmission automated 142
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................121
N
New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................179
O Object detection systems ...........150
Odometer ..................................... 93
Oil, engine .......................... 208, 213
Open&Start system .............22, 101
Outside temperature ....................89
Overrun cut-off ........................... 134
P Parking ................................ 18, 134
Parking assist ............................ 150
Parking brake ............................ 147
Parking lights ............................. 120
Particle filter ................................ 135
Performance .............................. 217