Opel Astra Saloon (2017 year). Manual - part 13

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Vehicle care

Appearance care

Exterior care

Locks

The locks are lubricated at the factory

using a high quality lock cylinder

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

absolutely necessary, as this has a

degreasing effect and impairs lock

function. After using a de-icing agent,

have the locks regreased by a

workshop.

Washing

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences.

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

When using automatic car washes,

select a programme that includes

waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

pollen and the like should be cleaned

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

cause paint damage.

If using a car wash, comply with the

car wash manufacturer's instructions.

The windscreen wiper and rear

window wiper must be switched off.

Remove antenna and external

accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,

make sure that the insides of the

wheel housings are also thoroughly

rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened

doors and the bonnet as well as the

areas they cover.

Caution

Always use a cleaning agent with

a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot

surfaces.

Have the door hinges of all doors

greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

When cleaning with a high-pressure

jet cleaner, ensure a minimum

distance of 30 cm when working

around the tailgate to prevent

unintended unlocking.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

separate leathers for painted and

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove

spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on

painted surfaces.

Exterior lights

Headlight and other light covers are

made of plastic. Do not use any

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

dry.

Polishing and waxing

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

latest when water no longer beads).

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint

has become dull or if solid deposits

have become attached to it.

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Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

protective film, making waxing

unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated

with wax or polishing agents.

Windows and windscreen wiper

blades

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner

and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window,

make sure the heating element inside

is not damaged.
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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a

soft cloth and window cleaner.

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 damage

Rectify 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.

Rear carrier system

Clean the rear carrier system with a

steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner

at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system once

in a while if not in regular use, in

particular during winter.

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Vehicle care

Interior care

Interior and upholstery

Only clean the vehicle interior,

including the instrument panel fascia

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with

clear water and a soft cloth. In case of

heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the

displays should only be cleaned using

a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a

weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be

colourfast. This could cause visible

discolourations, especially on light-

coloured upholstery. Removable

stains and discolourations should be

cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

or interior cleaner.

Caution

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

belts or studded jeans.

Plastic and rubber parts

Plastic and rubber parts can be

cleaned with the same cleaner as

used to clean the body. Use interior

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

in particular. Do not use high-

pressure jet cleaners.

Service and maintenance

201

Service and

maintenance

General information ................... 201

Service information .................. 201

Recommended fluids, lubricants

and parts .................................... 202

Recommended fluids and

lubricants ................................ 202

General information

Service information

In order to ensure economical and

safe vehicle operation and to

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

is of vital importance that all

maintenance work is carried out at the

proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service

schedule for the vehicle is available at

the workshop.
Service display 3 80.

European service intervals

Main service

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 30,000 km or after

1 year, whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display.
A shorter service interval can be valid

for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for

taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are

valid for the following countries:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-

Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia,

Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,

Greece, Greenland, Hungary,

Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,

Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia,

Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands,

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,

Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,

Sweden, Switzerland, United

Kingdom.
Service display 3 80.

International service intervals

Main service

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 15,000 km or 1 year,

whichever occurs first, unless

otherwise indicated in the service

display.
The international service intervals are

valid for the countries which are not

listed in the European service

intervals.
Service display 3 80.

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Service and maintenance

Confirmations

Confirmation of service is recorded in

the Service and warranty booklet.

The date and mileage is completed

with the stamp and signature of the

servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and

warranty booklet is completed

correctly as continuous proof of

service is essential if any warranty or

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

also a benefit when selling the

vehicle.

Service interval with remaining

engine oil life duration

The service interval is based on

several parameters depending on

usage.
The service display lets you know

when to change the engine oil.
Service display 3 80.

Recommended fluids,

lubricants and parts

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

Only use products that meet the

recommended specifications.

9 Warning

Operating materials are

hazardous and could be

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

attention to information given on

the containers.

Engine oil

Engine oil is identified by its quality

and its viscosity. Quality is more

important than viscosity when

selecting which engine oil to use. The

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

ageing control, whereas viscosity

grade gives information on the oil's

thickness over a temperature range.

Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

that provides optimum protection for

diesel engines. If it is unavailable,

engine oils of other listed qualities

have to be used.
Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

3

 206.

Topping up engine oil

Engine oils of different manufacturers

and brands can be mixed as long as

they comply with the required engine

oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only

ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is

prohibited, since it can cause long-

term engine damage under certain

operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

3

 206.

Additional engine oil additives

The use of additional engine oil

additives could cause damage and

invalidate the warranty.

Service and maintenance

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Engine oil viscosity

The SAE viscosity grade gives

information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two

figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first

figure, followed by a W, indicates the

low temperature viscosity and the

second figure the high temperature

viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade

depending on the minimum ambient

temperature 3 206.
All of the recommended viscosity

grades are suitable for high ambient

temperatures.

Coolant and antifreeze

Use only silicate-free long life coolant

(LLC) antifreeze. Consult a

workshop.
The system is factory filled with

coolant designed for excellent

corrosion protection and frost

protection down to approx. -28 °C. In

northern countries with very low

temperatures the factory filled coolant

provides frost protection down to

approx. -37 °C. This concentration

should be maintained all year round.

The use of additional coolant

additives that intend to give additional

corrosion protection or seal against

minor leaks can cause function

problems. Liability for consequences

resulting from the use of additional

coolant additives will be rejected.

Brake and clutch fluid

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

moisture which will reduce braking

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

therefore be replaced at the specified

interval.

AdBlue

Only use AdBlue to reduce the

nitrogen oxides in the exhaust

emission 3 131.

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Technical data

Technical data

Vehicle identification .................. 204

Vehicle Identification Number .. 204

Identification plate ................... 205

Engine identification ................ 205

Vehicle data ............................... 206

Recommended fluids and

lubricants ................................ 206

Engine data ............................. 207

Performance ............................ 208

Vehicle weight ......................... 209

Vehicle dimensions ................. 209

Capacities ................................ 211

Tyre pressures ........................ 212

Vehicle identification

Vehicle Identification

Number

The Vehicle Identification Number is

visible through the windscreen.

The Vehicle Identification Number is

also engraved on the top right-hand

side of the bulkhead near the centre

of the engine firewall.

Technical data

205

Identification plate

The identification label is located on

the front left door frame.

Information on identification label:
1 : Manufacturer

2 : Type approval number

3 : Vehicle Identification Number

4 : Permissible gross vehicle weight

rating in kg

5 : Permissible gross train weight

in kg

6 : Maximum permissible front axle

load in kg

7 : Maximum permissible rear axle

load in kg

8 : Vehicle-specific or country-

specific data

The combined total of front and rear

axle loads must not exceed the

permissible gross vehicle weight. For

example, if the front axle is bearing its

maximum permissible load, the rear

axle can only bear a load that is equal

to the gross vehicle weight minus the

front axle load.
The technical data is determined in

accordance with European

Community standards. We reserve

the right to make modifications.

Specifications in the vehicle

documents always have priority over

those given in this manual.

Engine identification

The technical data tables show the

engine identifier code. Engine data

3

 207.

To identify the respective engine,

refer to the engine power in the EEC

Certificate of Conformity provided

with your vehicle or other national

registration documents.

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Technical data

Vehicle data

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

Required engine oil quality

Engine oil quality: Europe
dexos 2

✔

In case dexos quality is unavailable

you may use max. 1 litre engine oil

quality ACEA C3 once between each

oil change.
For countries with International

service interval 3 201, you may use

the oil qualities listed below:
Engine oil quality: International
dexos 2

✔

GM-LL-B-025

✔

ACEA A3/B4

✔

ACEA C3

✔

Engine oil viscosity grades

Ambient temperature
down to -25 °C SAE 5W-30 or

SAE 5W-40

below -25 °C

SAE 0W-30 or

SAE 0W-40

For countries with International

service interval 3 201, you may also

use the oil viscosity grades listed

below:
Ambient temperature
down to

-20 °C

SAE 10W-30

1)

 or

SAE 10W-40 

1)

1)

Permitted, but usage of SAE 5W-30 or

SAE 5W-40 with dexos quality is

recommended.

Technical data

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Engine data

Sales designation

2.0 CDTI

2.2 CDTI

2.2 CDTI

Engine identifier code

B 20 DTH

A 22 DM

A 22 DMH

Number of cylinders

4

4

4

Piston displacement [cm

3

]

1956

2231

2231

Engine power [kW]

125

120

135

at rpm

3750

3800

3800

Torque [Nm]

400

350

400

at rpm

1750-2500

2000

2000

Fuel type

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

AdBlue 3 131.

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Technical data

Performance

All-wheel drive

Engine

B 20 DTH

A 22 DM

A 22 DMH

Maximum speed [km/h]
Manual transmission

197

188

200

Automatic transmission

-

182

191

Front-wheel drive

Engine

B 20 DTH

A 22 DM

A 22 DMH

Maximum speed [km/h]
Manual transmission

195

189

–

Automatic transmission

193

184

–

Technical data

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Vehicle weight

Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment

Manual transmission / Automatic transmission.
Engine

All-wheel drive

Front-wheel drive

B 20 DTH

1925-1985 / -

1851-1911 / 1883-1943

A 22 DM

1911-1971 / 1936-1996

1836-1896 / 1861-1921

A 22 DMH

1911-1971 / 1936-1996

- / -

Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 70.

Vehicle dimensions

Length [mm]

4596

Width [mm]

1850

Height with roof rails [mm]

1761

Height without roof rails [mm]

1717

Wheelbase [mm]

2707

Track width [mm]
Front

1569

Rear

1576

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Technical data

Turning circle diameter, wall to wall [m]

12.78

Turning circle diameter, kerb to kerb [m]

11.87

Maximum wading depth [mm]
(at 5 km/h)

450

Approach angle

20°

Ramp angle

18°

Departure angle

24°

Technical data

211

Capacities

Engine oil

Engine

B 20 DTH

A 22 DM

A 22 DMH

including filter [l]

4.9

5.6

5.6

between MIN and MAX [l]

1.0

1.0

1.0

Fuel tank

Diesel, nominal capacity [l]

65

AdBlue tank

AdBlue, nominal capacity [l]

12.2

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Technical data

Tyre pressures

Up to full load

Up to full load ECO

Trailer towing

Engine Tyres

front

rear

front

rear

front

rear

[kPa/bar]

([psi])

[kPa/bar]

([psi])

[kPa/bar]

([psi])

[kPa/bar]

([psi])

[kPa/bar]

([psi])

[kPa/bar]

([psi])

All

215/70 R 16

2)

,

235/60 R 17,
235/65 R 17,
235/55 R 18,
235/50 R 19

240/2.4 (35)

240/2.4 (35)

260/2.6 (38)

260/2.6 (38)

240/2.4 (35)

280/2.8 (41)

2)

Spare wheel.

Customer information

213

Customer

information

Customer information ................ 213

Declaration of conformity ......... 213

Collision damage repair ........... 215

Vehicle data recording and pri‐

vacy ........................................... 215

Event data recorders ............... 215

Radio Frequency Identification

(RFID) ..................................... 216

Customer information

Declaration of conformity

Transmission systems

This vehicle has systems that

transmit and/or receive radio waves

subject to Directive 1999/5/EC.

These systems are in compliance

with the essential requirements and

other relevant provisions of

Directive 1999/5/EC. Copies of the

original Declarations of Conformity

can be obtained on our website.