jump start VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016.25 Owner's Manual

Driving and operating141functions remain active until driver's
door is opened, provided the ignition
was on previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Engine Start/Stop for longer
than 2 seconds or press twice briefly within 5 seconds 3 142.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
● The driver's door is opened.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.
9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Place the electronic key solely
centred in the transmitter area in
longitudinal direction flat with buttons
upside as shown in the illustration.
Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must be removed from the centre console.
Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission or manual
transmission automated) and press
Engine Start/Stop .
To switch off the engine, press
Engine Start/Stop again. Remove the
electronic key from the centre
console.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 21.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 23.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for 10 minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
● power windows
● sunroof
● power outlets

152Driving and operatingElectronic drivingprogrammes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
● Special programmes automatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or
down hills.
● In snowy or icy conditions or on other slippery surfaces, the
electronic transmission control
enables the driver to select
manually first, second or third gear for starting off.
Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode, the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.Fault
In the event of a fault a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Vehicle messages 3 104.
Electronic transmission control
enables only fourth gear. The
transmission no longer shifts
automatically.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 232.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, release the selector lever.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Release the selector lever trim from the centre console. Pokewith a finger into the leather
socket below the selector lever
and push the trim upwards.
Rotate trim to the left.

194Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................194
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 194
Vehicle storage ........................195
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....195
Vehicle checks ........................... 196
Performing work ......................196
Bonnet ..................................... 196
Engine oil ................................. 197
Engine coolant ......................... 198
Washer fluid ............................ 199
Brakes ..................................... 199
Brake fluid ............................... 199
Vehicle battery ......................... 200
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....201
Wiper blade replacement ........202
Bulb replacement .......................202
Halogen headlights ..................202
Fog lights ................................. 204
Tail lights ................................. 205
Side turn signal lights ..............208
Number plate light ...................209
Interior lights ............................ 210
Instrument panel illumination ...210Electrical system ........................210
Fuses ....................................... 210
Engine compartment fuse box . 211
Instrument panel fuse box .......213
Load compartment fuse box ....215
Vehicle tools .............................. 217
Tools ........................................ 217
Wheels and tyres .......................217
Winter tyres ............................. 217
Tyre designations ....................218
Tyre pressure .......................... 218
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 219
Tread depth ............................. 223
Changing tyre and wheel size . 224 Wheel covers ........................... 224
Tyre chains .............................. 224
Tyre repair kit .......................... 224
Wheel changing .......................227
Spare wheel ............................ 230
Jump starting ............................. 232
Towing ....................................... 234
Towing the vehicle ...................234
Towing another vehicle ...........235
Appearance care .......................236
Exterior care ............................ 236
Interior care ............................. 237General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of 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.

200Vehicle careVehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located in the
load compartment under a cover
behind the rear seats. There are
connecting points for jump starting in the engine compartment.
Jump starting 3 232.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
3 127.
Replacing the vehicle battery Notice
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation of the stop-
start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap, and the ventilation in the vicinity of the
negative terminal must be opened.
In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery, make sure to
have the battery replaced with
another AGM battery.
An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Vauxhall vehicle battery.

Vehicle care201Notice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall
vehicle battery may result in a lower
performance.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 144.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 232.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.

232Vehicle careSpare wheel with directional tyre
If possible, 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
The vehicle battery is located in the
load compartment under a cover.
There are connecting points for jump
starting in the engine compartment.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.
Do not start with quick charger.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 Volt).
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.

Vehicle care233● Do not lean over the vehiclebattery 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 cap of your vehicle in
the engine compartment and of
the booster vehicle battery.Lead connection order:
1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal of
your vehicle near the fuse box in
the engine compartment.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
of your vehicle in the engine
compartment.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After five minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of one
minute.3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. three minutes with the
leads connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.

262Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heating .................................. 47, 49
Heating and ventilation system . 128
High beam ........................... 96, 118
High beam assist ..........................96
Hill start assist ........................... 159
Horn ....................................... 13, 76
I
Identification plate .....................242
Ignition switch positions .............139
Immobiliser ............................ 33, 96
Indicators ...................................... 87
Info display ................................. 102
Information displays...................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........213
Instrument panel illumination .....210
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 125
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 237
Interior lighting ............................ 125
Interior lights ...................... 125, 210
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......152
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 232
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane keep assist ..................94, 185
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
LED headlights .....................96, 119
Lighting features .........................126
Light switch ................................ 117
Load compartment ................29, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......215
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 95
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode .....................151, 155
Manual seat adjustment ...............42
Manual transmission .................. 153
Manual transmission automated 154
Manual windows ..........................36
Massage ....................................... 48
Maximum speed ......................... 218
Memorised settings ......................23Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................124
N
New vehicle running-in ..............139
Number plate light .....................209
O Object detection systems ...........170
Odometer ..................................... 88
Oil, engine .......................... 240, 244
OnStar ........................................ 113
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 144
P Parking ................................ 18, 147
Parking assist ............................ 170
Parking brake ............................ 157
Parking lights ............................. 124
Particulate filter ........................... 148
Performance .............................. 249
Performing work ........................196
Pollen filter ................................. 137
Power button .............................. 140
Power connector........................... 82
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power seat adjustment ................44
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 95
Puncture ..................................... 227