wiper fluid VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC 2018.5 Owner's Manual

16In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 73, Wiper
blade replacement 3 206.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 73, Washer fluid 3 203.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off

In brief17Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 75.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 150.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 146.

Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 72
Steering wheel adjustment ........72
Steering wheel controls .............72
Heated steering wheel ...............72
Horn ........................................... 73
Windscreen wiper and washer ..73
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 75
Outside temperature ..................75
Clock ......................................... 76
Power outlets ............................. 77
Cigarette lighter ......................... 78
Ashtrays .................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 79
Instrument cluster ......................79
Speedometer ............................. 79
Odometer .................................. 79
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 80
Fuel selector .............................. 80
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 82Service display.......................... 82
Control indicators ......................83
Turn lights .................................. 86
Seat belt reminder .....................86
Airbag and belt tensioners .........86
Airbag deactivation ....................86
Charging system .......................87
Malfunction indicator light ..........87
Service vehicle soon .................87
Brake and clutch system ...........87
Operate pedal ............................ 87
Electric parking brake ................87
Electric parking brake fault ........88
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....88
Upshift ....................................... 88
Power steering .......................... 88
Lane departure warning ............88
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........89
Electronic Stability Control off ...89
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........89
Traction Control system off .......89
Preheating ................................. 89
Exhaust filter .............................. 89
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 90
Engine oil pressure ....................90
Low fuel ..................................... 90
Immobiliser ................................ 91
Reduced engine power .............91Exterior light .............................. 91
High beam ................................. 91
High beam assist .......................91
Adaptive forward lighting ...........91
Fog light ..................................... 91
Rear fog light ............................. 91
Low washer fluid ........................91
Cruise control ............................ 91
Adaptive cruise control ..............91
Vehicle detected ahead .............92
Door open .................................. 92
Displays ....................................... 92
Driver Information Centre ..........92
Info Display ................................ 96
Smartphone controller ...............98
Vehicle messages ........................98
Warning chimes .......................101
Battery voltage ........................ 101
Trip computer ............................. 102
Vehicle personalisation ..............104
Telematics service .....................109
OnStar ..................................... 109
ERA GLONASS .......................112

Instruments and controls75Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards, the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
Rear window wiper and washerPress the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is too
low.
Outside temperature

198Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................199
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 199
Vehicle storage ........................199
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....200
Vehicle checks ........................... 200
Performing work ......................200
Bonnet ..................................... 200
Engine oil ................................. 201
Engine coolant ......................... 202
Power steering fluid .................203
Washer fluid ............................ 203
Brakes ..................................... 204
Brake fluid ............................... 204
Vehicle battery ......................... 204
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....206
Wiper blade replacement ........206
Bulb replacement .......................207
Halogen headlights ..................207
Adaptive forward lighting .........210
Fog lights ................................. 211
Front turn lights .......................213
Tail lights ................................. 215
Side turn lights ......................... 218
Number plate light ...................220Interior lights ............................ 220
Instrument panel illumination ...220
Electrical system ........................221
Fuses ....................................... 221
Engine compartment fuse box . 222
Instrument panel fuse box .......224
Load compartment fuse box ....225
Vehicle tools .............................. 226
Tools ........................................ 226
Wheels and tyres .......................228
Winter tyres ............................. 228
Tyre designations ....................228
Tyre pressure .......................... 229
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 230
Tread depth ............................. 233
Changing tyre and wheel size . 233
Wheel covers ........................... 234
Tyre chains .............................. 234
Tyre repair kit .......................... 234
Wheel changing .......................237
Spare wheel ............................ 241
Jump starting ............................. 245
Towing ....................................... 246
Towing the vehicle ...................246
Towing another vehicle ...........247Appearance care .......................248
Exterior care ............................ 248
Interior care ............................. 251

Service and maintenance255Washer fluidUse only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.

289Power outlets ............................... 77
Power seat adjustment ................43
Power steering.............................. 88
Power steering fluid ....................203
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 89
Puncture ..................................... 237
Q Quickheat ................................... 135
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 284
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 279
Reading lights ............................ 125
Rear floor storage cover ..............66
Rear fog light ............................... 91
Rear fog lights ........................... 123
Rear seats .................................... 46
Rear storage ................................. 65
Rear window wiper and washer ..75
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 253, 258
Reduced engine power ................91
Refuelling ................................... 189 Registered trademarks ...............281
Retained power off .....................140
Reversing lights .........................124
Ride control systems ..................154Roof.............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Safety belts ................................... 46
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .......................86
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Seat folding .................................. 42
Seat heating ................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 147 Service ............................... 137, 252
Service display ............................ 82
Service information ....................252
Service vehicle soon .................... 87
Side airbag system ......................50
Side blind spot alert ....................181
Sidelights .................................... 115
Side turn lights ........................... 218
Smartphone controller ..................98
Software acknowledgement .......279
Spare wheel ............................... 241
Speed limiter............................... 160
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................139
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................140Steering...................................... 139
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 141
Storage ......................................... 59
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 34
Sunvisor lights ........................... 125
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 215
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Tools .......................................... 226
Tow bar....................................... 193 Towing ................................ 193, 246
Towing another vehicle .............247
Towing equipment .....................194
Towing the vehicle .....................246
Traction Control system ............. 154
Traction Control system off .......... 89
Traffic sign assistant ...................182
Trailer coupling ........................... 193
Trailer stability assist .................197
Trailer towing ............................. 193
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................146
Tread depth ............................... 233

290Trip computer ............................ 102
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turn lights ............................ 86, 122
Tyre chains ................................ 234
Tyre designations ......................228
Tyre pressure ............................ 229
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 90, 230
Tyre pressures ........................... 268
Tyre repair kit ............................. 234
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 89, 174
Underseat storage .......................61
Upholstery .................................. 251
Uplevel-Combi-Display .................92
Upshift .......................................... 88
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 204
Vehicle checks............................ 200
Vehicle data ................................ 258
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 281
Vehicle detected ahead ................92
Vehicle dimensions .................... 266
Vehicle Identification Number ....256
Vehicle jack ................................ 226
Vehicle messages .......................98
Vehicle personalisation .............104Vehicle security ............................ 27
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 199
Vehicle tools ............................... 226
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 264
Ventilation ................................... 128
W
Warning chimes .........................101
Warning lights ............................... 79
Warning triangle .......................... 68
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 203
Wheel changing .........................237
Wheel covers ............................. 234
Wheels and tyres .......................228
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper and washer ....73
Winter tyres ............................... 228
Wiper blade replacement ..........206