parking brake VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2018 Owner's Guide

260Vehicle careAlways use fine mesh chains that addno 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 a suitcase on the right side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
The suitcase is secured with a strap.
1. Remove the sealant bottle.
2. Insert thumb into the opening and
pull out the compressor.

Vehicle care263Notice
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
3 260.
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 3 265.
● 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
3 251.

Vehicle care269● 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.

270Vehicle careTowingTowing 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 3 251.
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.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
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.

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

306Headlight range adjustment ......136
Headlights................................... 135
Headlights when driving abroad 137
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................91
Heating .................................. 53, 55
Heating and ventilation system . 146
High beam ......................... 113, 136
High beam assist ........................113
Hill start assist ........................... 178
Horn ....................................... 13, 91
I
Identification plate .....................279
Ignition switch positions .............157
Immobiliser .......................... 37, 113
Indicators .................................... 103
Info display ................................. 120
Information displays.................... 114
Instrument cluster ......................100
Instrument panel fuse box .........247
Instrument panel illumination .....244
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 143
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 273
Interior lighting ............................ 143Interior lights ...................... 143, 244
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply ......171
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 268
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L Lane keep assist ................111, 214
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...................113, 137
Lighting features .........................144
Light switch ................................ 135
Load compartment ................29, 72
Load compartment cover .............78
Load compartment fuse box ......249
Loading information .....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 112
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........110
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode .....................170, 174
Manual seat adjustment ...............47
Manual transmission .................. 172Manual transmission automated 172
Manual windows ..........................40
Massage ....................................... 54
Maximum speed ......................... 253
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display .......................... 114
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................142
N Natural gas ......................... 105, 218
New vehicle running-in ..............157
Number plate light .....................243
O Object detection systems ...........199
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .......................... 276, 281
OnStar ........................................ 130
Outside temperature ....................94
Overrun cut-off ........................... 162
P Parking ................................ 18, 165
Parking assist ............................ 199
Parking brake ............................ 176
Parking lights ............................. 142
Particulate filter ........................... 167
Performance .............................. 286
Performing work ........................228
Pollen filter ................................. 155