change wheel OPEL ASTRA SALOON 2014 Owners Manual

In brief11
1Light switch ........................ 117
Instrument illumination .......121
Rear fog light ....................... 120
Front fog lights ...................120
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 118
2 Side air vents ...................... 130
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...120
Exit lighting .......................... 123
Parking lights ...................... 120
Cruise control .....................102
4 Steering wheel controls ........86
5 Horn ...................................... 87
Driver airbag ......................... 58
6 Instruments .......................... 93
7 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system .................................. 878 Left heated seat ....................53
Deflation detection system ..191
Tyre pressure monitoring
system ................................. 191
Load compartment
unlocking ............................... 28
Ultrasonic parking sensors ... 98
Hazard warning flashers .....119
Central locking system ..........25
Sport mode ........................... 98
Right heated seat ..................53
9 Info-Display ......................... 102
Trip computer ...................... 112
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 127
10 Centre air vents ................... 130
11 Front passenger airbag .........58
12 Glovebox .............................. 67
13 Infotainment system ..............10
14 Climate control system ........ 124
15 Ashtray .................................. 9116Start/Stop button ..................22
17 Accelerator pedal ................132
18 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............133
Sensor panel for
emergency operation of
Open&Start system ...............22
19 Brake pedal ......................... 146
20 Clutch pedal ........................ 132
21 Steering wheel adjustment ...86
22 Bonnet release lever ...........161

Instruments and controls103
Select using the Infotainment system
buttons
In the Settings menu, use the OK
button to call up the required function.
Use the arrow buttons to change
settings.
In the BC menu, use the OK button to
call up the required function. Use the
OK button to operate the stop watch
or restart measurement and
calculation.
Select using the left adjuster wheel on the steering wheel
Press the adjuster wheel to open the
BC menu. In the BC menu press to
operate the stop watch or restart
measurement and calculation.
Turn the adjuster wheel to call up the required function.
System settings
Press the Settings button of the
Infotainment system. Menu item
Audio then opens.
Call up System with the left arrow
button and select with the OK button.

120LightingTurn and lane-change
signalsLever up=right turn signalLever down=left turn signal
The lever always springs back to its
original position.
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever slightly.
Front fog lights
The front fog lights can only be
switched on when both the ignition and headlights or sidelights are on.
Operated with the > button.
Rear fog lights
The rear fog light can only be
switched on when both the ignition
and headlights or sidelights (with front fog lights) are on.
Operated with the r button.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing.
Parking lights

Vehicle care159Vehicle careGeneral Information...................159
Vehicle checks ........................... 160
Bulb replacement .......................166
Electrical system ........................181
Vehicle tools .............................. 187
Wheels and tyres .......................188
Jump starting ............................. 200
Towing ....................................... 201
Appearance care .......................203General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend using genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
The following must be done if the
vehicle should be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change engine oil.
■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check coolant antifreeze.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or reverse gear
or set selector lever to P. Prevent
the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply parking brake.

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4. Remove bulb from socket andrenew bulb.
5. Insert holder in reflector. Place protective cap in position and
close.
Fog lights Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Front turn signal lights 1. Replace the bulbs through the opening in the wheel housing.
2. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise and disengage.
3. Push bulb slightly into the socket,rotate anti-clockwise, remove and
renew bulb.
4. Insert bulb holder in the reflector, rotate clockwise and engage.
Tail lights
Saloon 5-door
1. To change the bulbs on the right side, use a coin to open the lock
and fold down the cover.
To change bulbs on the left side,
use a coin to turn both locks and
fold down the cover 3 185.
2. Detach plug connector from bulb holder.

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8. Ensure that the seals are appliedto the bulb holder and fixingscrews.
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.
Saloon 3-door
1. To change the bulbs, fold down the cover.
2. Detach plug connector from bulb holder.
3. Loosen fastening nuts with wheel bolt wrench and unscrew by hand.
Vehicle tools 3 187.

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Tyres of size 185/65 R 15,
195/60 R 15, 195/65 R 15 and
205/55 R 16 can be used as winter
tyres.
Tyres of size 205/50 R17 must only
be used as winter tyres.
Tyres of size 215/45 R 17,
225/45 R 17, 225/40 R 18 1)
,
225/40 ZR18 and 235/35 R 19 must not be used as winter tyres.
Saloon, Station wagon, Van: tyres of
size 215/45 R 17 are only approved
as winter tyres if the vehicle was equipped with 18-inch wheels in the
factory.
Winter tyres may only be used on the Astra OPC on special alloy wheels
approved by Opel.
Run-flat winter tyres may only be
used on factory approved alloy
wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.Run-flat tyres
Run-flat tyres have reinforced, self-
supporting sidewalls, which ensure
that the tyres always have a certain
amount of driveability, even when
there is no pressure.
Run-flat tyres are only permitted on
vehicles with electronic stability
program and tyre pressure monitoring system or deflation detection system.Caution
Check tyre pressures regularly
even if run-flat tyres are fitted.
Depending on tyre manufacturer, run-
flat tyres can be identified from a
marking on the tyre wall. E.g.
ROF=RunonFlat for Goodyear orSSR=Self Supporting Runflat Tyre
for Continental.
Use of run-flat tyres is only permitted
in combination with factory approved
alloy wheels.
Do not use a tyre repair kit.
The ECO tyre pressure must not be
used.
Run-flat tyres must not be combined
with standard tyres.
If converting to standard tyres, note
that the vehicle is not equipped with a spare wheel or tyre repair kit.
Driving with a damaged tyre
A loss in tyre pressure is indicated by
the tyre pressure monitoring system
or the deflation detection system.
If a tyre has no pressure, continued
driving is possible
■ at a speed of max. 80 km/h
■ up to a distance of 80 km9 Warning
The vehicle will be more difficult to
steer and handle. Braking
distance will be longer.
Adapt driving style and speed to the changed conditions.
1) Astra OPC: Permitted as winter tyres without tyre chains.

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The tyre pressure tables show all
possible tyre combinations 3 225.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
The tyre pressure monitoring system
continually checks the pressure of all
four wheels when vehicle speed
exceeds a certain limit.
All wheels must be equipped with
pressure sensors and the tyres must
have the prescribed pressure.
Otherwise, the tyre pressure will be monitored by the deflation detection
system 3 191.
Note
In countries where the tyre pressure
monitoring system is legally
required, the use of wheels without
pressure sensors will invalidate the
vehicle type approval.
The current tyre pressures can be
shown in the Info-Display 3 116.
Vehicle messages, tyre pressure
3 111.
Control indicator w 3 99.
If a complete set of wheels without
sensors is mounted (e.g. four winter
tyres), no error message will be
displayed. The tyre pressure
monitoring system is not operational.
Retrofitting of sensors is possible.
The use of commercially available
liquid tyre repair kits can impair the
function of the system. Factory-
approved systems can be used.
External high-power radio equipment
could disrupt the tyre pressure
monitoring system.System initialisation
After a wheel change, the system
must be initialised: inflate the tyres to
the prescribed pressure, switch on
the ignition, then press and hold the
DDS button for approx. 4 seconds;
control indicator w flashes three
times.
Tyre deflation detection
system
The tyre deflation detection system
continually checks the rotation speed
of all four tyres.

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If a tyre loses pressure the control
indicator w illuminates red. Stop
immediately and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w 3 99.
System initialisation
After tyre pressure correction or
wheel change, the system must be
initialised: Switch on the ignition,
press and hold the DDS button for
approx. 4 seconds, control indicator
w flashes three times.
Tread depth
Check tread depth at regular
intervals.
Tyres should be replaced for safety
reasons at a tread depth of 2-3 mm
(4 mm for winter tyres).
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
If there is more wear at the front than
the rear, swap round front wheels and rear wheels periodically.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel
size If tyres of a different size than those
fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogram the
speedometer and make other vehicle
modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.

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■Never change more than one wheel
at once.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
change.
■ If the ground on which the vehicle is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed
under the jack.
■ No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
■ Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
■ Do not start the vehicle when it is raised on the jack.
■ Before screwing in the wheel bolts,
clean them and lightly coat the
taper of each wheel bolt with
commercially available grease.
1. Pull off the wheel cover with the hook. Vehicle tools 3 187.
For wheel covers with visible
wheel bolts: The cover can remain
on the wheel. Do not remove the
retaining rings on the wheel bolts.
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel
bolt caps with a screwdriver and
remove. To protect the wheel,
place a soft cloth between the
screwdriver and the alloy wheel.2. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it locates securely and
slacken each bolt by half a turn.