towing VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2019 Owner's Guide

272Vehicle careTowingTowing the vehicle
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage.
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 3 253.
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.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 197, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
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

Vehicle care273cases 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 vehicleWrap a cloth around the tip of a flat
screwdriver to prevent paint damage. 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 3 253.
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.

Vehicle care275Windows and windscreen wiper
blades
Switch off wipers before handling in
their areas.
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.

309CNG.................................... 104, 220
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................156
Controls ........................................ 91
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............278
Cruise control ....................113, 183
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 63
Curve lighting.............................. 136
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............136
Declaration of conformity ............297
DEF ............................................ 168
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................168
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......235
Door open .................................. 114
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........183
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 223
Driving hints ................................ 156
E Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 246
Electric parking brake .........109, 178
Electric parking brake fault .........109Electronic climate control system 148
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 172, 176
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 181
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........110
Electronic Stability Control off..... 110
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......229
Engine compartment fuse box ...247
Engine coolant ........................... 232
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 105
Engine data ............................... 286
Engine exhaust .......................... 166
Engine identification ...................282
Engine oil ................... 231, 278, 283
Engine oil pressure ....................111
Entry lighting .............................. 143
Event data recorders ..................304
Exhaust filter ....................... 111, 166
Exit lighting ................................ 143
Exterior care .............................. 274
Exterior light ............................... 112
Exterior lighting ....................12, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ................................... 172, 176
First aid kit ................................... 87Fixed air vents ........................... 153
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Following distance ......................110
Following distance indication ......196
Forward collision alert................. 194
Front airbag system .....................62
Front fog lights ...........113, 140, 238
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 218
Fuel for diesel engines ..............219
Fuel for natural gas operation ...220
Fuel for petrol engines ...............218
Fuel gauge ................................. 104
Fuel selector .............................. 104
Fuses ......................................... 246
G
Gauges ....................................... 102
Gear shifting ............................... 110
General information ...................223
Glovebox ..................................... 71
H Halogen headlights ....................236
Hand brake ......................... 177, 178
Hazard warning flashers ............139
Headlight flash ........................... 135
Headlight range adjustment ......135
Headlights................................... 134 Headlights when driving abroad 136

311Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 111
Puncture ..................................... 265
Q
Quickheat ................................... 153
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 307
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 301
Reading lights ............................ 142
Rear floor storage cover ..............81
Rear fog light .............113, 141, 239
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 209
Rear window wiper and washer ..94
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 278, 283
Refuelling ................................... 220
Registered trademarks ...............304
Retained power off .....................159
Reversing lights .........................141
Ride control systems ..................180
Roof .............................................. 44
Roof load ...................................... 88
Roof rack ..................................... 88S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 84
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................107
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................56
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......168
Selector lever ..................... 171, 175
Service ............................... 154, 277
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................277
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................208
Sidelights .................................... 134
Side turn lights ........................... 245
Software acknowledgement .......301
Software update ......................... 303
Spare wheel ............................... 265
Speed limiter....................... 113, 185
Speedometer ............................. 102
Sport mode ................................ 182
Starting and operating ................156
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................159
Steering ...................................... 156Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 91
Steering wheel controls ...............91
Stop-start system........................ 161
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sunvisor lights ........................... 143
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 104
Tail lights ................................... 239
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 253
Tow bar....................................... 223 Towing ................................ 223, 272
Towing another vehicle .............273
Towing equipment .....................224
Towing the vehicle .....................272
Traction Control system ............. 180
Traction Control system off......... 111
Traffic sign assistant ...........113, 211
Trailer coupling ........................... 223
Trailer stability assist .................227
Trailer towing ............................. 223
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........170, 174
Tread depth ............................... 260
Trip odometer ............................ 103