towing VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2017.5 Owner's Guide

270Vehicle careLead 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 boostervehicle 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.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower part of the cap. Release the cap
by carefully moving the screwdriver
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 252.

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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Vehicles with manual transmission
automated: the vehicle must only be
towed facing forwards with the front
axle raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Towing another vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
lower bend of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 252.

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Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or even better a
tow bar – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

274Vehicle careSunroofNever clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Air shutter Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water
or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.

303Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............277
Cruise control ....................113, 181
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 137
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............137
Declaration of conformity ............296
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......233
Diesel particle filter ....................167
Door open .................................. 114
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........181
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 221
Driving hints ................................ 157
E Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 245
Electric parking brake .........110, 176
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 149Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 170, 174
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 179
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......227
Engine compartment fuse box ...246
Engine coolant ........................... 230
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 284
Engine exhaust .......................... 166
Engine identification ...................280
Engine oil ................... 229, 277, 281
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 144
Event data recorders ..................299
Exit lighting ................................ 144
Exterior care .............................. 272
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................12, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault ................................... 170, 174
First aid kit ................................... 85
Fixed air vents ........................... 154
Fog light ..................................... 113Fog lights ................................... 236
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 192
Fragrance diffuser ........................97
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 141
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 71
Fuel............................................. 216
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 219
Fuel for diesel engines ..............217
Fuel for natural gas operation ...217
Fuel for petrol engines ...............216
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 245
G Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................220
Glovebox ..................................... 70
H
Halogen headlights ....................234
Hand brake ......................... 175, 176
Hazard warning flashers ............140
Headlight flash ........................... 136

305Power connector........................... 97
Power outlets ............................... 96
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 112
Puncture ..................................... 263
Q
Quickheat ................................... 154
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 300
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 143
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .....................113, 142
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 207
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 93
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 277, 281
Refuelling ................................... 217
Registered trademarks ...............298
Retained power off .....................159
Reversing lights .........................142
Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 87
Roof rack ..................................... 86S
Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 83
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................108
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................55
Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ..................... 168, 173
Service ............................... 155, 276
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................276
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................206
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn signal lights ................243
Software acknowledgement .......296
Software update ......................... 298
Spare wheel ............................... 266
Speed limiter....................... 114, 183
Speedometer ............................. 103
Sport mode ................................ 180
Starting and operating ................157
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 157
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 90Steering wheel controls ...............90
Stop-start system........................ 162
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70
Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 144
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 237
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 252
Tow bar....................................... 220
Towing ................................ 220, 270
Towing another vehicle .............271
Towing equipment .....................222
Towing the vehicle .....................270
Traction Control system ............. 178
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...........114, 210
Trailer coupling ........................... 220
Trailer stability assist .................225
Trailer towing ............................. 221
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........168, 172
Tread depth ............................... 259
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...141