Opel Astra (2019 year). Instruction — part 15
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Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several
months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber
seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well
ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors
and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our
website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
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Vehicle checks
Performing work
9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the
left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
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If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted
automatically for safety reasons.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.
Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level instructionly
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
279.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 litres per
1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least five minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
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When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up
engine oil.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
Caution
Wipe off any spilled engine oil
immediately.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out. If the oil
exceeds the maximum level, do
not start the vehicle and contact a
workshop.
Capacities 3 294.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
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
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
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
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
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
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.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
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
9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be between
the MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 279.
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Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located in the
load compartment under the rear floor
cover behind the rear seats. Rear
floor cover 3 82.
There are connecting points for jump
starting in the engine compartment.
Jump starting 3 271.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from
the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 145.
Disconnecting the battery
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: Switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
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
negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the battery is always
replaced by the same type of battery.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 162.
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Charging the vehicle battery
9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging
potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 271.
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 contains
sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Instruction 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 five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
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Rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper blade
as shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
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
After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights
Halogen headlights with separate
bulbs for low beam and high beam.
Low beam (1) outer bulb.
High beam (2) inner bulb.
Low beam (1)
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1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and
remove it.
2. Disengage spring clip from
retainer by pulling. Withdraw the
bulb holder from the reflector
housing.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb
holder and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging
the two lugs into the reflector
housing and rotate clockwise to
secure.
5. Push spring clip back in place.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
High beam (2)
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and
remove it.
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2. Disengage spring clip from
retainer by moving it forward and
to the side. Swivel spring clip
downwards.
3. Withdraw the bulb holder from the
reflector housing.
4. Detach the bulb from the bulb
holder and replace the bulb.
5. Insert the bulb holder and install
spring clip.
Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Front turn signal light
In case of defective LEDs, have them
replaced by a workshop.
Side light
In case of defective LEDs, have them
replaced by a workshop.
Daytime running light
In case of defective LEDs, have them
replaced by a workshop.
Front fog lights
The bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle.
1. Turn the bulb holder anti-
clockwise and remove it from the
reflector housing.
2. Disengage the bulb socket from
the plug connector by pressing
the retaining lug.
3. Remove and replace the bulb
socket with bulb and attach the
plug connector.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the
reflector housing by turning
clockwise and engage.
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Tail lights
5-door Hatchback
1. Release the cover on the
respective side and remove it.
2. Vehicles with tyre repair kit: To
replace bulbs on the right side,
first unscrew the plastic nut and
take out the insert with the sealant
bottle.
3. Unscrew the plastic securing nut
from the inside by hand.
4. Carefully withdraw tail light
assembly from recess and
remove.
5. Detach the cable from the
retainer.
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6. Press the three retaining lugs and
remove the bulb carrier from the
light assembly.
7. Remove and replace the bulbs:
Turn signal light (1)
Tail light/brake light (2)
On version with LED tail lights and
LED brake lights, only turn signal
light bulb (1) can be removed and
replaced.
8. Attach the bulb carrier to the light
assembly.
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.
Light assembly in the tailgate
1. Release the cover in the tailgate
and remove it.
2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut
by hand.
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3. Carefully withdraw the light
assembly from the recesses and
remove.
4. Detach the plug from the light
assembly.
5. Press the three retaining lugs and
remove the bulb carrier from the
light assembly.
On version with LED tail lights, the
position of the retaining lugs is
slightly different.
6. Remove and replace the bulb:
Tail light (1)
Rear fog light (2) (left side)
Reverse light (2) (right side)
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On version with LED tail lights
only reverse light bulb (1) can be
removed and replaced.
7. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail
light assembly. Attach plug to the
light assembly. Fit light assembly
on the tailgate and tighten the
screw from the inside. Attach
cover.
Depending on the version, tail lights
are designed as LEDs. In case of
failure, have LEDs replaced by a
workshop.
Sports Tourer
1. Release and open the cover on
the respective side.
2. Unscrew both plastic securing
nuts from the inside by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw tail light
assembly from recess and
remove.
4. Detach the cable from the
retainer.
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5. Standard tail lights:
Release the retaining lugs and
remove the bulb carrier from the
light assembly.
6. Remove and replace the bulbs:
Tail light/brake light (1)
Turn signal light (2)
7. Insert the bulb carrier into the light
assembly.
8. LED tail lights:
On version with LED tail lights and
LED brake lights, only turn signal
light bulb can be replaced:
remove bulb holder in the light
assembly by turning. Replace
bulb in the bulb holder.
9. Attach the cable to the retainer.
10. Attach the light assembly to the
vehicle body and tighten the
securing nuts 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.
Light assembly in the tailgate
1. Release the cover in the tailgate
and remove it.
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2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut
by hand.
3. Carefully withdraw the light
assembly from the recesses and
remove.
4. Press the three retaining lugs and
remove the bulb carrier from the
light assembly.
5. Remove and replace the bulb:
Reverse light (1)
Tail light (2)
Rear fog light (3) (left side)
6. Insert the bulb carrier into the tail
light assembly.
7. On version with LED tail lights
only reverse light bulb can be
replaced: remove bulb holder in
the light assembly by turning.
Replace bulb in the bulb holder.
8. Fit light assembly on the tailgate
and tighten the securing nut from
the inside. Attach cover.
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