Opel Astra Twintop (2012 year). Manual - part 12

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4. Press tail lights back, holding the

bulb housing from the outside.

Remove plug from bulb carrier.

5. Press out six locking catches on

the bulb housing and remove bulb

carrier.

6. Remove and renew the bulb.

Brake light (1)
Reverse light (2)
Fog light, may be only on one side

(3)
Turn signal light (4)
Reverse light (5)

7. Engage bulb holder in bulb

housing. Ensure the seal is

applied correctly and the carrier

has engaged properly.

8. Attach the plug connector. Place

bulb housing in body, clipping the

round- head bolts into the

recesses. Attach bulb housing to

the body with four screws. Close

cover and lock.

Station wagon, Van

1. Disengage cover by pressing

retaining lugs and remove.

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2. Detach plug connector from bulb

holder.

3. Loosen fastening nuts and

remove the bulb housing

rearwards.

4. Unscrew the three screws with

a screwdriver and remove the

bulb holder. Vehicle tools 3 190.

5. Remove and renew the bulb.

Reverse light/brake light (1)
Turn signal light (2)
Reverse light (3)
Fog light, may be only on one side

(4)

6. Engage bulb holder in bulb

housing and screw in place. Insert

the bulb housing into the body and

tighten the fastening nuts by

hand.
Attach the plug connector.
Close and engage the cover.

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TwinTop

1. Unscrew retaining nuts.

2. Remove bulb housing from

outside. Disengage plug by

pressing on flap and remove from

bulb holder.

3. Detach seal from bulb holder.

4. Disengage sockets by turning and

remove. Press locking tabs on the

long sides of the bulb holder

outwards; lift bulb holder at front

end and remove.

5. Remove and renew the bulb.

Reverse light/brake light (1)
Reverse light (2)
Fog light, may be only on one side

(3)
Reverse light (4)
Turn signal light (5)

6. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing

by first inserting the lug at the front

of the plug. Fold together bulb

holder, ensuring that it engages

properly. Insert sockets and

engage by turning.

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7. Fit seal on bulb holder. Ensure

that the seal is flat in the area of

the screws.

8. Engage plug. Insert bulb housing

in body, ensuring proper

positioning of the ball pins in the

recesses. Tighten the retaining

nuts.

Side turn signal lights

Have the bulbs replaced by

a workshop.

Number plate light

1. Insert a screwdriver in the

housing, press to the side and

release spring.

2. Remove bulb housing

downwards, taking care not to pull

on the cable.

3. Lift flap and disconnect wiring

plug from bulb holder.

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4. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise

to disengage.

5. Remove bulb from holder and

renew bulb.

6. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing

and rotate clockwise.

7. Connect wiring plug to bulb

holder.

8. Insert and engage bulb housing.

Interior lights

Front courtesy light, reading

lights

1. Disengage lens, press it slightly

downwards and remove at

a downward angle.

2. Remove bulb and renew.
3. Engage lens.

Rear courtesy light and reading

lights

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Glovebox light, load

compartment light, foot well light

1. Prise the lamp out with

a screwdriver.

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2. Press bulb slightly towards spring

clip and remove.

3. Insert new bulb.
4. Install lamp.

Instrument panel

illumination

Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

Electrical system

Fuses

Data on the replacement fuse must

match data on the defective fuse.
The vehicle has two fuse boxes: one

behind a cover on the left side of the

load compartment and one in the front

left of the engine compartment.
Store spare fuses in the load

compartment fuse box version B.

Open the cover 3 187.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the

respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its

melted wire. Do not replace the fuse

until the cause of the fault has been

remedied.
Some functions are protected by

several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without

existence of a function.

Fuse extractor

A fuse extractor may be located in the

fuse box in the load compartment.

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Place the fuse extractor on the

various types of fuse from the top or

side, and withdraw fuse.

Engine compartment fuse

box

Insert a screwdriver into the opening

as far as it will go and tilt it sideways.

Open the cover upwards and remove.
The fuse box has two different fuse

assignments depending on the load

compartment fuse box variant,

3

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Fuse assignments in

conjunction with load

compartment fuse box version A

No. Circuit
1

ABS

2

ABS

3

Interior fan climate control

system

4

Interior fan, heating, air

conditioning system

5

Radiator fan

6

Radiator fan

7

Central locking system

8

Windscreen washer system,

tailgate

9

Heated rear window, heated

exterior mirror

10 Diagnostics plug
11 Instruments

No. Circuit
12 Mobile telephone, Infotainment

system, display

13 Courtesy light
14 Windscreen wiper
15 Windscreen wiper
16 Horn, ABS, brake light switch,

air conditioning system

17 Diesel fuel filter or air

conditioning system

18 Starter
19 –
20 Horn
21 Engine electronics
22 Engine electronics
23 Headlight range adjustment
24 Fuel pump
25 –
26 Engine electronics

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No. Circuit
27 Heating, air conditioning system
28 –
29 Power steering
30 Engine electronics
31 Rear window wiper
32 Brake light switch
33 Headlight range adjustment,

light switch, clutch switch,

instrument, driver's door

module

34 Control unit, steering column

module

35 Infotainment system
36 Cigarette lighter, front power

outlet

Fuse assignments in

conjunction with load

compartment fuse box version B

No. Circuit
1

ABS

2

ABS

3

Interior fan electronic climate

control

4

Interior fan heating and air

conditioning system

5

Radiator fan

6

Radiator fan

7

Windscreen washer system

8

Horn

9

Headlight washer system

10 –
11 –
12 –
13 Fog light

No. Circuit
14 Windscreen wiper
15 Windscreen wiper
16 Control module electronics,

Open&Start system, ABS,

brake light switch, TwinTop

17 Diesel fuel filter heating
18 Starter
19 Transmission electronics
20 Air conditioning system
21 Engine electronics
22 Engine electronics
23 Adaptive forward lighting,

headlight range adjustment

24 Fuel pump
25 Transmission electronics
26 Engine electronics
27 Power steering
28 Transmission electronics

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No. Circuit
29 Transmission electronics
30 Engine electronics
31 Adaptive forward fighting,

headlight range adjustment

32 Brake system, air conditioning

system, clutch switch

33 Adaptive forward lighting,

headlight range adjustment,

light switch

34 Control unit, steering column

module

35 Infotainment system
36 Mobile telephone, Infotainment

system, display

Load compartment fuse

box

The fuse box is behind a cover.
Do not store any objects behind the

cover.
Depending on the equipment, there

are two different fuse boxes.

Saloon 5-door, Caravan, Van

To open, turn both catches with a coin

and fold down cover .

Saloon 3-door

To open, fold the cover upwards.

Saloon 4-door

To open, twist catch anti-clockwise

and fold down cover .

TwinTop

To open, pull the two knobs, remove

the clips and fold the cover upwards.

Fuse box version A

To replace a fuse, remove the

relevant protective cap.

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No. Circuit
1

Fog light

2

–

3

Load compartment power outlet

4

Reversing lights

5

Rear power windows

6

Air conditioning system

7

Front power windows

8

Heated exterior mirrors

Fuse box version B

No. Circuit
1

Front power windows

2

–

3

Instruments

4

Heating, air conditioning

system, electronic climate

control

5

Airbags

6

–

7

–

8

–

9

–

10 –
11 Heated rear window
12 Rear window wiper
13 Parking assist
14 Heating, air conditioning system
15 –

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No. Circuit
16 Seat occupancy recognition,

Open&Start system

17 Rain sensor, tyre pressure

monitoring system, interior

mirror

18 Instruments, switches
19 –
20 CDC
21 Heated exterior mirrors
22 Sun roof
23 Rear power windows
24 Diagnostics plug
25 –
26 Electrical foldable exterior

mirrors

27 Ultrasonic sensor, anti-theft

alarm system

28 –

No. Circuit
29 Cigarette lighter, front power

outlet

30 Rear power outlet
31 –
32 –
33 Open&Start system
34 Sun roof, TwinTop
35 Rear power outlet
36 Socket for towing equipment
37 –
38 Central locking system, terminal

30

39 Left seat heating
40 Right seat heating
41 –
42 –

No. Circuit
43 –
44 –

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Vehicle tools

Tools

Vehicles with tyre repair set

The tool kit and tyre repair set are in

a storage compartment below the

floor cover in the load compartment.

Vehicles with spare wheel

The jack and tool kit are in a stowage

compartment in the boot below the

spare wheel. Spare wheel 3 200

TwinTop

The tools for emergency operation of

the convertible hardtop are stowed in

the glove compartment.

Wheels and tyres

Tyre condition, wheel condition

Drive over edges slowly and at right

angles if possible. Driving over sharp

edges can cause tyre and wheel

damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb

when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for

damage. Seek the assistance of

a workshop in the event of damage or

unusual wear.

Tyres

Tyres of size 225/45 R 17 are only

permitted if the vehicle is equipped

with electronic stability program.

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Astra OPC "Nürburgring

Edition" with tyres 225/40 ZR 18

This model is factory-fitted with high-

performance sports tyres, size

225/40 ZR 18. These tyres are

approved for use on public roads but

have typical racing characteristics

and a correspondingly shallow tread.

The tyres provide sportily oriented

and experienced drivers with better

performance at faster speeds on dry

road surfaces but can cause the

vehicle to break away without

warning if this limit is exceeded. Avoid

adopting a risky driving style because

of this improved performance. In wet

conditions adapt your driving style

and speed to the shallow tread.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres improve driving safety at

temperatures below 7 °C and should

therefore be fitted on all wheels.

Tyres of size 185/65 R 15,

195/60 R 15, 195/65 R 15 and

205/55 R 16 can be used as winter

tyres.
Tyres of size 205/50 R17 must only

be used as winter tyres.
Tyres of size 215/45 R 17,

225/45 R 17, 225/40 R 18

1)

,

225/40 ZR18 and 235/35 R 19 must

not be used as winter tyres.
Saloon, Station wagon, Van: tyres of

size 215/45 R 17 are only approved

as winter tyres if the vehicle was

equipped with 18-inch wheels in the

factory.
Winter tyres may only be used on the

Astra OPC on special alloy wheels

approved by Opel.
Run-flat winter tyres may only be

used on factory approved alloy

wheels.
In accordance with country-specific

regulations, affix the speed sticker in

the driver's field of view.

Run-flat tyres

Run-flat tyres have reinforced, self-

supporting sidewalls, which ensure

that the tyres always have a certain

amount of driveability, even when

there is no pressure.
Run-flat tyres are only permitted on

vehicles with electronic stability

program and tyre pressure monitoring

system or deflation detection system.

Caution

Check tyre pressures regularly

even if run-flat tyres are fitted.

Depending on tyre manufacturer, run-

flat tyres can be identified from

a marking on the tyre wall. E.g.
ROF = RunonFlat for Goodyear or
SSR = Self Supporting Runflat Tyre

for Continental.

Use of run-flat tyres is only permitted

in combination with factory approved

alloy wheels.

1)

Astra OPC: Permitted as winter tyres without tyre chains.

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Do not use a tyre repair kit.
The ECO tyre pressure must not be

used.
Run-flat tyres must not be combined

with standard tyres.
If converting to standard tyres, note

that the vehicle is not equipped with

a spare wheel or tyre repair kit.

Driving with a damaged tyre

A loss in tyre pressure is indicated by

the tyre pressure monitoring system

or the deflation detection system.
If a tyre has no pressure, continued

driving is possible

■ at a speed of max. 80 km/h
■ up to a distance of 80 km

9 Warning

The vehicle will be more difficult to

steer and handle. Braking

distance will be longer.
Adapt driving style and speed to

the changed conditions.

Tyre designations

E.g. 195/65 R 15 91 H
195 = Tyre width, mm

65 = Cross-section ratio (tyre

height to tyre width), %

R

= Belt type: Radial

RF = Type: RunFlat

15 = Wheel diameter, inches

91 = Load index e.g. 91 is

equivalent to 618 kg

H

= Speed code letter

Speed code letter:
Q = up to 160 km/h

S = up to 180 km/h

T = up to 190 km/h

H = up to 210 km/h

V = up to 240 km/h

W = up to 270 km/h

Tyre pressure

Check the pressure of cold tyres at

least every 14 days and before any

long journey. Do not forget the spare

wheel. This also applies to vehicles

with tyre pressure monitoring.

Remove the valve cap key from the

fuel filler flap and use it to unscrew the

valve cap.

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On vehicles with tyre pressure

monitoring system, screw the adapter

to the valve.
Tyre pressure 3 244 and on the label

on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
The tyre pressure data refer to cold

tyres. It applies to summer and winter

tyres.
Always inflate the spare wheel to the

pressure specified for full load.
The ECO tyre pressure serves to

achieve the smallest amount of fuel

consumption possible. It must not be

used with run-flat tyres.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair

safety, vehicle handling, comfort and

fuel economy and will increase tyre

wear.

9 Warning

If the pressure is too low, this can

result in considerable tyre warm-

up and internal damage, leading to

tread separation and even to tyre

blow-out at high speeds.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

The tyre pressure monitoring system

continually checks the pressure of all

four wheels when vehicle speed

exceeds a certain limit.
All wheels must be equipped with

pressure sensors and the tyres must

have the prescribed pressure.

Otherwise, the tyre pressure will be

monitored by the deflation detection

system 3 194.
The current tyre pressures can be

shown in the Info-Display 3 116.
Vehicle messages, tyre pressure

3

 111.

Control indicator w 3 99.
If a complete set of wheels without

sensors is mounted (e.g. four winter

tyres), no error message will be

displayed. The tyre pressure

monitoring system is not operational.

Retrofitting of sensors is possible.

The use of commercially available

liquid tyre repair kits can impair the

function of the system. Factory

approved systems can be used.
External high-power radio equipment

could disrupt the tyre pressure

monitoring system.

System initialisation

After a wheel change, the system

must be initialised: inflate the tyres to

the prescribed pressure, switch on

the ignition, press and hold the DDS

button for approx. 4 seconds, control

indicator w flashes three times.