snow chains VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2014.25 Owner's Manual

274Vehicle care9Warning
Storing a jack, a wheel or other
equipment in the load
compartment could cause injury if they are not fixed properly. During a sudden stop or a collision, looseequipment could strike someone.
Store jack and tools always in the
respective storage compartments
and secure them by fixing.
Damaged wheel placed in the load
compartment must always be
secured by the strap.
Temporary spare wheel
Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.
If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the
rear while towing another vehicle,
mount the temporary spare wheel in
the front and the full tyre in the rear.
Tyre chains 3 263.
Directional tyres Fit directional tyres such that they roll
in the direction of travel. The rolling
direction is indicated by a symbol
(e.g. an arrow) on the sidewall.
The following applies to tyres fitted
opposing the rolling direction:
■ Driveability may be affected. Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
■ Drive particularly carefully on wet and snow-covered road surfaces.Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle 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 of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.

Technical data307Tyre pressuresTyre pressures differ depending on the model variant. The order of the listed car models is as follows: ■ 3-door hatchback
■ 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer
Refer to the table header to find the correct tyre pressure for your model.3-door hatchbackComfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])A14XER,
A18XER225/55 R17,210/2.1 (30)210/2.1 (30)250/2.5 (36)250/2.5 (36)220/2.2 (32)260/2.6 (38)235/45 R19, 7)235/50 R18,7)235/55 R17, 7)245/45 R188)7)
Not permitted with tyre chains.
8) Only use special snow chains. We recommend your workshop.

308Technical data
3-door hatchbackComfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])A14NEL,
A14NET225/55 R17,210/2.1 (30)210/2.1 (30)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)220/2.2 (32)270/2.7 (39)235/45 R19, 7)235/50 R18,7)235/55 R17, 7)245/40 R20,7)245/45 R188)A16LET225/55 R17,210/2.1 (30)210/2.1 (30)250/2.5 (36)250/2.5 (36)220/2.2 (32)260/2.6 (38)235/45 R19, 7)235/50 R18,7)235/55 R17,7)245/40 R20,7)245/45 R188)7)
Not permitted with tyre chains.
8) Only use special snow chains. We recommend your workshop.

Technical data309
3-door hatchbackComfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])A17DTE225/55 R17,210/2.1 (30)210/2.1 (30)250/2.5 (36)250/2.5 (36)220/2.2 (32)260/2.6 (38)245/45 R18 8)A17DTS,
A17DTC225/55 R17,210/2.1 (30)210/2.1 (30)260/2.6 (38)260/2.6 (38)220/2.2 (32)260/2.6 (38)235/45 R19, 7)235/50 R18, 7)235/55 R17,7)245/40 R20,7)245/45 R188)8)
Only use special snow chains. We recommend your workshop.
7) Not permitted with tyre chains.

310Technical data
3-door hatchbackComfort with up to 3 peopleECO with up to 3 peopleWith full loadEngineTyresfrontrearfrontrearfrontrear[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])[kPa/bar]
([psi])A16XHT,
A20DTH,
A20DTR225/55 R17,230/2.3 (33)230/2.3 (33)270/2.7 (39)270/2.7 (39)240/2.4 (35)280/2.8 (41)235/45 R19, 7)235/50 R18,7)235/55 R17, 7)245/40 R20,7)245/45 R188)A20NFT235/45 R18, 9)240/2.4 (35)240/2.4 (35)––260/2.6 (38)300/3.0 (43)245/40 R19,7)245/35 R207)270/2.7 (39)250/2.5 (36)––280/2.8 (41)310/3.1 (44)AllTemporary spare wheel420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)––420/4.2 (61)420/4.2 (61)7)
Not permitted with tyre chains.
8) Only use special snow chains. We recommend your workshop.
9) Only permitted as winter tyres.