power steering VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2017 User Guide

Driving and operating141The engine will be switched off whilethe ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Caution
The power steering assist may be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed-up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
" Climate control " chapter for more
details 3 130.
Immediately after motorway driving,
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 138.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electric
features, e.g. auxiliary electric heater
or heated rear window are disabled or switched into a power saving mode.
The fan speed of the climate control
system is reduced to save power.
Restart of the engine by the driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.

Driving and operating193Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of 4 x
5 Watt bulbs, the function only detects
lamp outage when only a single
5 Watt lamp remains or none remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.Driving characteristics and
towing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 269.Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8%, e.g. motorways).

Driving and operating197Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
All versions except 3-door hatchback:
Attach the rear side of the cover into
the recess of the bumper and fold the
front side upward.
Press fastenings outward.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While system is working keep steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Control 3 153.

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 signal lights .............213
Tail lights ................................. 215
Side turn signal 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 .......................... 228
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

Vehicle care203
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
Power steering fluid level normally
does not have to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
unusually, seek the assistance of a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.

226Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2Trailer outlet3Parking assist4–5–6–7Power seat8–9–10–11Trailer module/Trailer socket12Trailer module13Trailer outlet14Rear seat/Electrical folding15–16Interior mirror17Power outletNo.Circuit18–19Steering wheel heating20Sunroof21Heated front seats22–23–24–25–26Deactivated logistic mode27–28–29–30–31Amplifier/Subwoofer32Active damping system/Lane
departure warningVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit Some tools and the towing eye are
located together with the tyre repair
kit in a tool box in the load
compartment below the floor cover.3-door hatchback

288Glovebox ..................................... 59
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 95
H Halogen headlights ....................207
Hand brake ......................... 149, 150
Hazard warning flashers ............121
Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......117
Headlights................................... 114 Headlights when driving abroad 117
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel .................72
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 127
Height adjustable rear floor cover 66
High beam ........................... 90, 116
High beam assist ..................90, 116
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 15, 73
I
Identification plate .....................255
Ignition switch positions .............139
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 90
Indicators ...................................... 79
Information displays...................... 91Instrument cluster ........................79
Instrument panel fuse box .........224
Instrument panel illumination .....220
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 123
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........154
Interior care ............................... 251
Interior lighting ............................ 123
Interior lights ...................... 123, 220
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......148
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....58
J Jump starting ............................. 245
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane departure warning .......87, 185
Lashing eyes ............................... 67
Lighting features .........................125
Light switch ................................ 114
Load compartment ................25, 63
Load compartment cover .............65
Load compartment fuse box ......225Loading information .....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 89
Low washer fluid ..........................90
M
Malfunction indicator light ............86
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 147
Manual seat adjustment ...............40
Manual transmission .................. 149
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................22
Midlevel-Display ........................... 91
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................123
N New vehicle running-in ..............138
Number plate light .....................220
O
Object detection systems ...........173
Odometer ..................................... 79
Oil, engine .......................... 253, 257
OnStar ........................................ 108
Operate pedal ............................... 86
Outside temperature ....................75
Overrun cut-off ........................... 140

289PParking ................................ 19, 142
Parking assist ............................ 173
Parking brake ............................ 150
Parking lights ............................. 122
Particulate filter ........................... 143
Performance .............................. 263
Performing work ........................200
Pollen filter ................................. 135
Power outlets ............................... 77
Power seat adjustment ................43
Power steering.............................. 87
Power steering fluid ....................203
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 88
Puncture ..................................... 237
Q
Quickheat ................................... 134
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 284
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 124
Rear floor storage cover ..............66
Rear fog light ............................... 90
Rear fog lights ........................... 122
Rear seats .................................... 46
Rear storage ................................. 65
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 75Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 253, 257
Reduced engine power ................90
Refuelling ................................... 189 Registered trademarks ...............283
Retained power off .....................139
Reversing lights .........................123
Ride control systems ..................152
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 69
Roof rack ..................................... 69
S Safety belts ................................... 46
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .......................85
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Seat folding .................................. 42
Seat heating ................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 146
Service ............................... 136, 252
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................252
Service vehicle soon .................... 86
Side airbag system ......................50
Side blind spot alert ....................180
Sidelights .................................... 114
Side turn signal lights ................218Smartphone controller ..................97
Software acknowledgement .......281
Spare wheel ............................... 241
Speed limiter............................... 159
Speedometer ............................... 79
Starting and operating ................138
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................139
Steering ...................................... 138
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 72
Steering wheel controls ...............72
Stop-start system........................ 140
Storage ......................................... 59
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 35
Sunvisor lights ........................... 124
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tail lights ................................... 215
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Tools .......................................... 226
Top-tether fastening eyes ............58
Tow bar....................................... 193
Towing ................................ 193, 246
Towing another vehicle .............247
Towing equipment .....................194
Towing the vehicle .....................246