Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual page 180

Leve l control s yste m
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The level control system keeps the level at
the rear of the vehicle up when heavily
laden, and so significantly im proves
handling .
The v ehicle is p um ped up with a standard
commercially a vailable pump, or from a
filling station air pump , or with the
compressor (Genuine Vauxhall Parts and
Accessories).
The p ressure valve is loc ated in the
luggage compartment on the right-hand
side b ehind a flap. To open, rotate
fasteners on the flap through 90°. The
pressure va lv e is the sam e a s a tyre valve.
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When intending to load the vehicle to
capacity, for reasons of safety d o not drive
at full pressure while the vehicle is still
unladen.
Nev er allow the pressure to fall below a
minim um of 80 k Pa /0.8 bar/11.6 psi.
Check the pressure frequently.
Park the vehicle unladen on a level surface.
Load the sy stem with 80 kPa (0. 8 bar).
Measure the height of the rear bump er (top
edge) above the ground. Ded uct 4 cm from
this value a nd note the new va lue in the
O verv iew a t the front of the O wner's
Manual. If the level falls below this height
during loading, increase pressure until it is
once again achiev ed. Do not ex ceed
500 k Pa (5 bar).
Before driving an unladen vehicle, alwa ys
reduc e the pressure down to 80 kPa/
0.8 bar/11.6 psi.