charging VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2020 User Guide

228Vehicle carewhen using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
Jump starting 3 262.
Discharge protection
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, e.g. the heated rear window.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Power outlet
The power outlets are deactivated in
the event of low vehicle battery
voltage.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery containssulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, seek the assistance of a
workshop.

Vehicle care255On 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.
3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
stowage compartments on the
underside of the compressor.
4. Screw the compressor air hose to
the connection on the sealant
bottle.
5. Fit the sealant bottle into the retainer on the compressor.
Set the compressor near the tyre
in such a way that the sealant
bottle is upright.6. Unscrew valve cap from defective
tyre.
7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre valve.
8. The switch on the compressor must be set to J.
9. Connect the compressor plug to the power outlet or cigarette
lighter socket.
To avoid discharging the battery, we recommend running the
engine.

296IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 221
Active emergency braking ..........189
Adaptive cruise control .......113, 178
AdBlue ................................ 111, 162
Adjustable air vents ...................148
Airbag and belt tensioners .........108
Airbag deactivation ..............64, 108
Airbag label................................... 59
Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 149
Air conditioning system .............. 140
Air intake .................................... 149
Air vents...................................... 148
Antilock brake system ................ 169
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....110
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft locking system .............. 36
Appearance care ........................266
Armrest ................................... 54, 56
Armrest storage ........................... 73
Ashtrays ..................................... 100
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic light control ...............130
Automatic locking ........................29
Automatic transmission .............165
Autostop ..................................... 156
Auxiliary heater ........................... 148B
Baselevel display ........................114
Battery discharge protection ......139
Battery voltage ........................... 122
Belts.............................................. 57
BlueInjection ............................... 162
Bonnet ....................................... 223
Brake and clutch fluid .................271
Brake and clutch system ...........109
Brake assist ............................... 172
Brake fluid .................................. 226 Brakes ............................... 169, 226
Breakdown.................................. 264
Bulb replacement ....................... 229
C Capacities .................................. 282
Cargo management system ........83
Catalytic converter .....................162
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............138
Changing tyre and wheel size ...253
Charging system ........................ 109
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 66
Child restraint systems ................66
Climate control ............................. 15
Clock............................................. 96

298Headlights when driving abroad 132
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 44
Heated steering wheel .................92
Heated windscreen .......................44
Heating .................................. 55, 57
High beam ......................... 112, 132
High beam assist ................112, 130
Hill start assist ........................... 172
Horn ....................................... 13, 93
I Identification plate .....................274
Ignition switch positions .............151
Immobiliser .......................... 39, 112
Indicators .................................... 103
Inductive charging ........................99
Info Display ................................. 120
Information displays.................... 114
Instrument cluster ......................100
Instrument panel fuse box .........243
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 136
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 268
Interior lighting ............................ 136
Interior lights ...................... 137, 239
Interior mirrors .............................. 41Interruption of power supply ......168
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 262
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane keep assist ................110, 209
Lashing eyes ............................... 82
LED headlights ...................112, 133
Lighting features .........................138
Light switch ................................ 129
Load compartment ................31, 74
Load compartment cover .............80
Load compartment fuse box ......244
Loading information .....................89
Low fuel ..................................... 112
M Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................41
Manual mode ............................. 167
Manual seat adjustment ...............49
Manual transmission .................. 169
Manual windows ..........................42
Massage ....................................... 56Maximum speed......................... 248
Memorised settings ......................24
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................136
N
New vehicle running-in ..............151
Number plate light .....................239
O Object detection systems ...........194
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .......................... 271, 275
Outside temperature ....................96
Overrun cut-off ........................... 156
P Parking ................................ 18, 159
Parking assist ............................ 194
Parking brake ............................ 170
Parking lights ............................. 136
Particulate filter ........................... 161
Pedestrian detection ...................113
Performance .............................. 279
Performing work ........................223
Power button .............................. 152
Power outlets ............................... 98
Power seat adjustment ................51
Power windows ............................ 42
Preheating ................................. 111
Puncture ..................................... 258