Operating Instructions Opel Astra G (petrol)

Introduction to the manual for Opel Astra G
OPEL Astra cars appeared on the market in February 1998, replacing the previous model. Petrol engines of various modifications are installed on cars, 1.4, 1.6,...

General technical data of cars
Dimensions (mm) Length Astra hatchback, sedan 4110 station wagon 4288 Zafira 4317 Width Without wing mirrors 1709 with wing mirrors 1989 Height (unloaded car)...

Unlocking the door
Turn the key in the lock and lift the doorknob. To open the door using the remote control, point the key towards the door, press the button with the...

Seat adjustment
Pull the handle, move the seat and release the handle. Do not adjust the seat while driving. Seat back adjustment Turn this handwheel and set the seat back to...

Steering column adjustment
The steering column is set to the most convenient position. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. To set the steering column, move the lever down,...

Optimal driver seat position
The seat is adjusted so that sitting straight, the steering wheel can be held with both hands in the area of the upper spokes, while the arms should be...

Putting on the seat belt
Gently pull the belt, throw it over your shoulder and fasten it. To unfasten the belt, press the button in the buckle.

Adjustment of rear-view mirrors
Interior mirror The mirror rotates on a ball joint in the desired direction. To reduce glare when driving at night, a lever is provided at the bottom of the...

Ignition lock and engine start
Provisions: • - Ignition off I - Steering wheel unlock, ignition off II - Ignition on (on diesel models glow plugs are switched on) III - Engine start...

Heated rear window and outside mirror
Press the specified button, to turn off, press this button again. Heated rear window and mirror automatically turns off after 15 minutes.

Drying glass covered with moisture droplets or frost
Move the control knobs of the interior heater and heater fan to the right, the dividing damper handle (far right) move to the indicated position. Close the...

Controls and instruments
1. Dashboard lighting control 2. Light switch 3. Side vent 4. Lever for direction indicators, headlight washer, low and high beam switch, cruise control button...

Switches and buttons
Light switches Far or near set of headlights Moving forward - high beam. Moving towards the steering wheel - dipped beam. The flashing of the headlights is...

Manual Transmission
• - Neutral position of the lever. 1-5 - the inclusion of gears from 1st to 5th. Reverse (designated R) Switching on: Press the clutch, after 3 seconds, move...

Automatic transmission
P - parking R - reverse gear N - neutral position The engine can only be started in positions P or N. To move the selector from position P, turn on the...

Control lamps on the instrument panel
Not all of the control lamps discussed below are provided on different models. This description applies to all instrument modifications. Seat belt. Illuminates...

Control devices on the panel
Tachometer Indicates engine speed in thousand rpm. It is not allowed to increase the engine speed above the maximum indicated on the right side of the scale....

Setting the time and date
Turn off the receiver. Set the date and time by pressing the two buttons next to the display (arrows): Click on the button with the clock nomogram (top button)...

Starting the engine from the battery of another car
It is forbidden to start the engine with an emergency battery charger. On vehicles with a catalytic converter or automatic transmission, it is prohibited to...

Towing a car
Remove the hatch for installing the towing bar by prying from the bottom and pushing up. The towing eye is located in the tool bag under the spare wheel. Screw...

Using the car as a towing vehicle
For this purpose, eyelets are provided in the rear of the car. It is forbidden to tow with the towing rope attached to the rear axle.

Location of warning triangle and first aid kit
3-door 5-door sedan Secure the first aid kit and warning triangle to the left panel of the luggage compartment with a rubber band. 4-door sedan Multi-seat...

Spare wheel
3-door 5-door sedan The spare wheel is located in a recess in the floor of the luggage compartment and is secured with a plastic wing nut. Remove the floor...

Fuses and Protected Circuits
The fuse box is located to the left of the steering column under the glove box. Open the drawer, press the side latches, open the drawer and remove. Loosen the...

Replacing lamps in a car
Switch off the corresponding circuit before replacing the lamp. Hold the lamp only by the base to avoid contamination of the bulb and loss of brightness. The...

Engine oil level
Precautionary measures: All checks in the engine bay (brake fluid or oil levels) carried out only after the ignition is switched off. Please note that the...

Diesel engine fuel filter
Every time the engine oil is changed, the water that has accumulated in the fuel filter must be removed. Diesel X17 DTL Place a container under the fuel...

Cooling liquid
Only Opel Antifreeze liquid is poured into the engine cooling system (freezing point -30°С). Coolant Density Check The density of the coolant is checked with...

Hydraulic brake fluid
Level check The fluid level in the hydraulic brake system must be between the MAX and MIN·marks on the reservoir. Only Opel fluid is used to fill the hydraulic...

Windscreen and headlight washers
The windscreen and headlight washer reservoir is located at the front of the engine compartment behind the battery. Pour clean water into the tank, the use of...

Towing a trailer or van
Dimensions (in mm), to be observed when installing the van/trailer detachable ball hitch, 3- and 5-door sedan: A 788±10 IN 283 WITH 210 WITH 80 E 12 F 5 G 50 H...