towing VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2018 Owner's Guide

Vehicle care273Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous
wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.Sunroof
Never 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 damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a 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 shutterClean 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.

305Collision damage repair..............298
Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................157
Controls ........................................ 90
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............276
Cruise control ....................113, 181
Cupholders .................................. 70
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
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......................... 244
Electric parking brake .........110, 176
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 149Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 170, 175
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 ...245
Engine coolant ........................... 230
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 284
Engine exhaust .......................... 167
Engine identification ...................280
Engine oil ................... 229, 276, 281
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 144
Event data recorders ..................301
Exit lighting ................................ 144
Exterior care .............................. 272
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................12, 135
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F Fault ................................... 170, 175
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 154
Fog light ..................................... 113Fog lights ................................... 236
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......195
Forward collision alert................. 192
Fragrance diffuser ........................97
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 141
Front seats.................................... 46
Front storage ................................ 71
Fuel............................................. 216
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 220
Fuel for diesel engines ..............217
Fuel for natural gas operation ...218
Fuel for petrol engines ...............216
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
Fuses ......................................... 244
G
Gauges ....................................... 103
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................221
Glovebox ..................................... 70
H Halogen headlights ....................234
Hand brake ......................... 175, 176
Hazard warning flashers ............140
Headlight flash ........................... 136

307Power button.............................. 158
Power connector........................... 97
Power outlets ............................... 96
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 112
Puncture ..................................... 263
Q Quickheat ................................... 154
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 302
Radio remote control ...................20
REACH ....................................... 298
Reading lights ............................ 143
Rear floor storage cover ..............80
Rear fog light .....................113, 142
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear storage ................................. 78
Rear view camera ...................... 208
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 93
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 276, 281
Refuelling ................................... 218 Registered trademarks ...............300
Retained power off .....................159
Reversing lights .........................142
Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 43Roof load...................................... 87
Roof rack ..................................... 87
S 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 ..................... 169, 173
Service ............................... 155, 275
Service display .......................... 107
Service information ....................275
Side airbag system ......................61
Side blind spot alert ....................206
Sidelights .................................... 135
Side turn signal lights ................243
Software acknowledgement .......298
Software update ......................... 300
Spare wheel ............................... 265
Speed limiter....................... 114, 183
Speedometer ............................. 103
Sport mode ................................ 181
Starting and operating ................157
Starting off ................................... 16Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 157
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 90
Steering 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 .......................................... 251
Tow bar....................................... 221
Towing ................................ 221, 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 ........................... 221
Trailer stability assist .................225
Trailer towing ............................. 222
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........168, 173