Vehicle Care; General Information; Vehicle Storage; Accessories And Vehicle - Opel Astra 2013 Owner's Manual

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Vehicle care

Vehicle care
General Information ................... 224
Vehicle checks ........................... 225
Bulb replacement ....................... 232
Electrical system ........................ 252
Vehicle tools .............................. 258
Wheels and tyres ....................... 260
Jump starting ............................. 276
Towing ....................................... 278
Appearance care ....................... 280

General Information

Accessories and vehicle

modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
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.