warning VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2014 Owner's Manual

Vehicle care273
Only 3-door hatchback: position
the excentric conus in the recess
of the spare wheel before turning
the wing nut right back.
5. Close floor cover and insert rear storage (only 3-door hatchback).
9 Warning
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, loose
equipment 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 3 262.
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.

274Vehicle careJump startingDo 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.
■ Never expose the vehicle battery to
naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged vehicle battery can already freeze at a temperature of
0 °C. Defrost the frozen vehicle
battery before connecting jump
leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a vehicle
battery.
■ Use a booster vehicle battery with the same voltage (12 Volts). Its
capacity (Ah) must not be much less than that of the discharged
vehicle 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 vehicle battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the vehicle 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.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both vehicle
batteries.

282Service and maintenance
Make sure that the Service and
Warranty Booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.
Service interval with remaining
engine oil life duration The service interval is based on
several parameters depending on
usage.
The service display lets you know
when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 110.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Damage resulting from the use of
products not in line with these
specifications will not be covered by
the warranty.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
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 must 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
3 286.
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.

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Child restraints.............................. 54
Child restraint systems ................54
Cigarette lighter .........................107
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............151
Clock........................................... 105
Code ........................................... 126
Control indicators........................ 111
Control of the vehicle .................160
Controls ...................................... 100
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............282
Cruise control ....................119, 179
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 52
Curve lighting.............................. 141
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............141
Declaration of conformity ............317
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......228
Diesel particle filter .............117, 166
Door open .................................. 119
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........179
Driver Information Centre ...........119
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 215
Driving hints ................................ 160E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 249
Electric parking brake .........115, 172
Electric parking brake fault .........115
Electronic climate control system 154
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........116
Electronic Stability Control off .... 116
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......222
Engine compartment fuse box ...250
Engine coolant ........................... 224
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Engine data ............................... 289
Engine exhaust .......................... 166
Engine identification ...................285
Engine oil ................... 223, 282, 286
Engine oil pressure ....................117
Entry lighting .............................. 148
Event data recorders ..................319
Exit lighting ................................ 149
Exterior care .............................. 277
Exterior light ............................... 118
Exterior lighting ....................14, 138
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 159
Flex-Fix system ............................ 64
Fog light ..................................... 119
Fog lights ................................... 234
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ........................... 145
Front seats.................................... 40
Front storage ................................ 61
Front turn signal lights ...............236
Fuel............................................. 208
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 214
Fuel for diesel engines ..............209
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............208
Fuel gauge ................................. 109
Fuel selector .............................. 109
Fuses ......................................... 249
G Gauges ....................................... 108
General information ...................215

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Glass panel .................................. 37
Glovebox ..................................... 60
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............145
Headlight flash ........................... 140
Headlight range adjustment ......140
Headlights................................... 138
Headlights when driving abroad 141
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel ...............101
Heating ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 151
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 118, 139
High beam assist ................118, 139
Hill start assist ........................... 174
Horn ..................................... 16, 101
I
Identification plate .....................284
Ignition switch positions .............161
Immobiliser .......................... 31, 118Indicators.................................... 108
Information displays.................... 119
Instrument cluster ......................108
Instrument panel fuse box .........252
Instrument panel illumination .....248
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 12
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 280
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 248
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......170
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....59
J
Jump starting ............................. 274
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .....116, 207
Lashing eyes ............................... 91
Lighting features .........................148
Light switch ................................ 138Load compartment ................26, 82
Load compartment cover .............86
Load compartment fuse box ......253
Loading information .....................98
Low fuel ..................................... 118
Low washer fluid ........................119
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........114
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 169
Manual transmission .................. 171
Manual windows ..........................33
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................146
N New vehicle running-in ..............161
Number plate light .....................248
O
Object detection systems ...........195
Odometer ................................... 108
Oil, engine .......................... 282, 286
Operate pedal ............................. 115
Outside temperature ..................104
Overrun cut-off ........................... 162

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Towing the vehicle .....................275
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off ........ 117
Traffic sign assistant ...................204
Trailer coupling ........................... 215
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 216
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 261
Trip computer ............................ 130
Trip odometer ............................ 108
Turn and lane-change signals ...145
Turn signal ................................. 113
Tyre chains ................................ 262
Tyre designations ......................257
Tyre pressure ............................ 257
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................ 117, 258
Tyre pressures ........................... 306
Tyre repair kit ............................. 262
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...116, 195
Underseat storage .......................62
Upholstery .................................. 280
Upshift ........................................ 116
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 286
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 319
Vehicle detected ahead ..............119
Vehicle dimensions .................... 303
Vehicle Identification Number ....284
Vehicle jack ................................ 255
Vehicle messages .....................126
Vehicle personalisation .............132
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 255
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 298
Ventilation ................................... 151
W
Warning chimes .........................129
Warning lights ............................. 108
Warning triangle .......................... 94
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 226
Wheel changing .........................265
Wheel covers ............................. 261
Wheels and tyres .......................257Windows....................................... 33
Windscreen................................... 33
Windscreen wiper/washer .........102
Winter tyres ............................... 257
Wiper blade replacement ..........228