warning VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016.75 Owner's Manual

244Vehicle care
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. Ensure that
the direction of rotation of the wheels
remains the same.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every six 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 reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle
modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.
Furthermore, the advanced parking
assist must be calibrated 3 186.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.

Vehicle care245Always use fine mesh chains that add
no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 and
215/55 R16.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
On 5-door hatchback the tyre repair
kit is on the right side in the load
compartment behind a cover.
On Sports Tourer the tyre repair kit is
in the load compartment below the floor cover.
1. Remove the sealant bottle.
2. Insert thumb into the opening and
pull out the compressor.

248Vehicle careNotice
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre are severely affected,therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at a
pressure of seven bar (102 psi).
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g.
footballs, air mattresses, inflatable
dinghies etc. They are located on the underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air hose and withdraw adapter.Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 245.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 250.
● 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.
● The jack is maintenance-free.
● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. one cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.● 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.
● Clean wheel nuts and thread with
a clean cloth before mounting the
wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. For alloy
wheels, place a soft cloth
underneath the screwdriver. Pull
off the wheel cover. Vehicle tools
3 236.

Vehicle care253Spare wheel with directional tyreIf 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
and fit it instead of the spare
wheel.
● 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.

Service and maintenance261ConfirmationsConfirmation of service is recorded inthe Service and warranty booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the servicing workshop.
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 3 106.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids andlubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.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 have to 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
3 265.
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.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 265.

285Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................154
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............261
Cruise control ....................112, 178
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 134
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............134
Declaration of conformity ............280
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......218
Diesel particle filter ....................164
Door open .................................. 113
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........178
Driver Information Centre ...........113
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 206
Driving hints ................................ 154
E Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 230
Electric parking brake .........109, 173
Electric parking brake fault .........109
Electronic climate control system 146Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 167, 171
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 176
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........110
Electronic Stability Control off..... 110
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...231
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 105
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 164
Engine identification ...................264
Engine oil ................... 214, 261, 265
Engine oil pressure ....................111
Entry lighting .............................. 141
Event data recorders ..................282
Exit lighting ................................ 141
Exterior care .............................. 257
Exterior light ............................... 112
Exterior lighting ....................12, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ................................... 168, 172
First aid kit ................................... 85
Fixed air vents ........................... 151
Fog light ..................................... 112Fog lights ................................... 221
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Following distance ......................110
Following distance indication ......184
Forward collision alert................. 181
Fragrance diffuser ........................97
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 138
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 71
Fuel............................................. 203
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 204
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 105 Fuses ......................................... 230
G
Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 110
General information ...................205
Glovebox ..................................... 70
H
Halogen headlights ....................219
Hand brake ......................... 172, 173
Hazard warning flashers ............137
Headlight flash ........................... 133
Headlight range adjustment ......133
Headlights................................... 132

288Tyre pressure monitoringsystem ............................. 111, 239
Tyre pressures ........................... 276
Tyre repair kit ............................. 245
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 186
Upholstery .................................. 258
Uplevel display ........................... 113
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 118
Vehicle battery ........................... 217
Vehicle checks............................ 213
Vehicle data ................................ 265
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 282
Vehicle detected ahead ..............112
Vehicle dimensions .................... 274 Vehicle Identification Number ....263
Vehicle jack ................................ 236
Vehicle messages .....................120
Vehicle personalisation .............122
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 212
Vehicle tools ............................... 236
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 272Ventilating..................................... 53
Ventilation ................................... 143
W
Warning chimes .........................121
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 85
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 216
Wheel changing .........................248
Wheel covers ............................. 244
Wheels and tyres .......................238
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........91
Winter tyres ............................... 238
Wiper blade replacement ..........219