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Vauxhall New Astra (2016 year). Instruction - part 13

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Driving and operating

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Eye for break-away stopping cable

Fold away connecting socket.

9 Warning

Towing a trailer is permitted only

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

does not engage correctly, seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Dismounting the coupling ball bar

Attach breakaway stopping cable to

On Sports Tourer insert cover into

eye.

rear bumper as shown in the

illustration.

Check that the coupling ball bar is

correctly installed

● Green marking on rotary knob

must point towards green

marking on coupling ball bar.

● There must be no gap between

Open the protective flap and turn the

the rotary handle and the

key to position c to unlock the

coupling ball bar.

coupling ball bar.

● The coupling ball bar must be

Pull out rotary handle and turn

firmly engaged in the opening.

clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out

● The coupling ball bar must be

coupling ball bar downwards.

locked and the key removed.

Insert sealing plug in opening.

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Vehicle checks

9 Danger

Performing work

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Move the safety catch sideways to the

left vehicle side and open the bonnet.

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

Secure the bonnet support.

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If the bonnet is opened during an

Check with the vehicle on a level

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

surface. The engine must be at

automatically for safety reasons.

operating temperature and switched

off for at least five minutes.

Closing

Caution

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.

It is the owner's responsibility to

Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the

maintain the proper level of an

latch from a low height (20-25 cm).

appropriate quality oil in the

Check that the bonnet is engaged.

engine.

Caution

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

When the engine oil level has

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

Do not press the bonnet into the

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

out and read the engine oil level.

latch to avoid dents.

engine oil.

Insert dipstick to the stop on the

handle and make half a turn.

Engine oil

Different dipsticks are used

Check the engine oil level instructionly

depending on engine variant.

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 261.

The maximum engine oil

consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.

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We recommend the use of the same

Engine coolant

grade of engine oil that was used at

The coolant provides freeze

last change.

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

cold regions with very low

temperatures, the factory filled

coolant provides frost protection

down to approx. -37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant level

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

Caution

low.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Too low a coolant level can cause

9 Warning

engine damage.

Caution

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

Overfilled engine oil must be

the cap, relieving the pressure

drained or suctioned out.

slowly.

Capacities 3 275.

To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

released coolant concentrate mixed

with clean tap water. If no coolant

concentrate is available, use clean

tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have

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the coolant concentration checked

Brakes

and have the cause of the coolant

In the event of minimum thickness of

loss remedied by a workshop.

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

Washer fluid

Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

Brake fluid

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and MAX marks.

9 Warning

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Brake fluid is poisonous and

Brake and clutch fluid 3 261.

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

Fill with clean water mixed with a

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

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When the vehicle battery is being

Vehicle battery

replaced, please ensure that there

are no open ventilation holes in the

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

Batteries do not belong in household

negative terminal must be opened.

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

point.

Glass Mat) battery, make sure to

have the battery replaced with

Laying up the vehicle for more than

another AGM battery.

four weeks can lead to battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

The vehicle battery is located in the

battery.

load compartment under the rear floor

Ensure the ignition is switched off

cover behind the rear seats. Rear

before connecting or disconnecting

floor cover 3 79.

the vehicle battery.

There are connecting points for jump

Vehicle battery discharge protection

starting in the engine compartment.

3 142.

Jump starting 3 253.

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

Replacing the vehicle battery

free provided that the driving profile

Notice

allows sufficient charging of the

Any deviation from the instructions

battery. Short-distance-driving and

An AGM battery can be identified by

given in this section may lead to

frequent engine starts can discharge

the label on the battery. We

temporary deactivation of the stop-

the battery. Avoid the use of

recommend the use of an original

start system.

unnecessary electrical consumers.

Vauxhall vehicle battery.

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Notice

Warning label

● See the Owner's Instruction for

Using an AGM vehicle battery

further information.

different from the original Vauxhall

● Explosive gas may be present in

vehicle battery may result in a lower

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

performance.

We recommend that you have the

Diesel fuel system bleeding

vehicle battery replaced by a

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

workshop.

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

Stop-start system 3 159.

the ignition three times for

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

Charging the vehicle battery

engine for a maximum of

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

9 Warning

no less than five seconds. If the

Meaning of symbols:

engine fails to start, seek the

On vehicles with stop-start

assistance of a workshop.

● No sparks, naked flames or

system, ensure that the charging

smoking.

potential does not exceed

14.6 volts when using a battery

● Always shield eyes. Explosive

charger. Otherwise the vehicle

gases can cause blindness or

battery might be damaged.

injury.

● Keep the vehicle battery out of

Jump starting 3 253.

reach of children.

● The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

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Wiper blade replacement

Wiper blade on the rear window

Bulb replacement

Switch off the ignition and switch off

the relevant switch or close the doors.

Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

the engine compartment.

Bulb check

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade

After a bulb replacement switch on

raised position, press button to

as shown in illustration and remove.

the ignition, operate and check the

disengage the wiper blade and

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

lights.

remove.

to the wiper arm and push until it

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

engages.

Halogen headlights

to the wiper arm and push until it

Lower wiper arm carefully.

engages.

Halogen headlights with separate

bulbs for low beam and high beam.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

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1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

3. Detach the bulb from the bulb

remove it.

holder and replace the bulb.

4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging

the two lugs into the reflector and

rotate clockwise to secure.

5. Push spring clip back in place.

6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

High beam (2)

Low beam (1) outer bulb.

High beam (2) inner bulb.

2. Disengage spring clip from

Low beam (1)

retainer by pulling. Withdraw the

bulb holder from the reflector.

1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and

remove it.

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Daytime running light

In case of defective LEDs, have them

replaced by a workshop.

Fog lights

The bulbs are accessible from the

underside of the vehicle.

2. Disengage spring clip from

4. Detach the bulb from the bulb

retainer by moving it forward and

holder and replace the bulb.

to the side. Swivel spring clip

5. Insert the bulb holder and install

downwards.

spring clip.

3. Withdraw the bulb holder from the

Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.

reflector.

Front turn signal light

In case of defective LEDs, have them

replaced by a workshop.

1. Turn the bulb holder anti-

clockwise and remove it from the

Side light

reflector.

In case of defective LEDs, have them

replaced by a workshop.

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2. Vehicles with tyre repair kit: To

Tail lights

replace bulbs on the right side,

5-door Hatchback

first unscrew the plastic nut and

take out the insert with the sealant

bottle.

2. Disengage the bulb socket from

the plug connector by pressing

the retaining lug.

3. Remove and replace the bulb

1. Release the cover on the

socket with bulb and attach the

respective side and remove it.

plug connector.

3. Unscrew the plastic securing nut

from the inside by hand.

4. Insert the bulb socket into the

reflector by turning clockwise and

engage.

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6. Press the three retaining lugs and

remove the bulb carrier from the

light assembly.

4. Carefully withdraw tail light

On version with LED tail lights and

assembly from recess and

LED brake lights, only turn signal

remove.

light bulb (1) can be removed and

replaced.

5. Detach the cable from the

7. Remove and replace the bulbs:

retainer.

8. Attach the bulb carrier to the light

Turn signal light (1)

assembly.

Tail light/brake light (2)

9. Attach the cable to the retainer.

10. Attach the light assembly to the

vehicle body and tighten the

securing nut from the inside of the

load compartment. Attach cover.

Depending on the version, tail lights

and brake lights are designed as

LEDs. In case of failure, have LEDs

replaced by a workshop.

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Light assembly in the tailgate

3. Carefully withdraw the light

5. Press the three retaining lugs and

1. Release the cover in the tailgate

assembly from the recesses and

remove the bulb carrier from the

and remove it.

remove.

light assembly.

2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut

4. Detach the plug from the light

by hand.

assembly.

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On version with LED tail lights, the

Sports Tourer

position of the retaining lugs is

slightly different.

On version with LED tail lights

only reverse light bulb (1) can be

removed and replaced.

1. Release and open the cover on

7. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail

the respective side.

6. Remove and replace the bulb:

light assembly. Attach plug to the

Tail light (1)

light assembly. Fit light assembly

Rear fog light (2) (left side)

on the tailgate and tighten the

screw from the inside. Attach

Reverse light (2) (right side)

cover.

Depending on the version, tail lights

are designed as LEDs. In case of

failure, have LEDs replaced by a

workshop.

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