trailer VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2014 User Guide

Driving and operating219
Eye for break-away stopping cable
Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed
■ Green marking on rotary knob must
point towards green marking on
coupling ball bar.
■ There must be no gap between the
rotary handle and the coupling ball
bar.
■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly
engaged in the opening.
■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9 Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball
bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
All versions except 3-door hatchback:
Attach the rear side of the cover into
the recess of the bumper and fold the
front side upward.
Press fastenings outward.

220Driving and operatingTrailer stability assistIf the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 175.

254Vehicle care
Fuse assignmentsNo.Circuit1–2Trailer outlet3Parking assist4–5–6–7Power seat8–9–10–11Trailer module, trailer socket12Trailer module13Trailer outlet14Rear seat, electrical folding15–16Inside mirror, rear view camera17Power outletNo.Circuit18–19Steering wheel heating20Sunroof21Heated front seats22–23–24–25–26–27–28–29–30–31Amplifier, subwoofer32Active damping system, lane
departure warning

326
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
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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