Self-Help - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Self-help

Disreg ard of these notes ca n lead to
injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
according ly .
Diesel fuel system, ble eding
1)
Di esel engine Y 17 DT , Z 17 DTL
If the tank has been run dry and is
subsequently refuelled, the fuel system
must b e bled: start the engine for ap prox .
30 seconds. If the engine does not sta rt,
repeat the procedure a short time later.
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Di esel engines Y 20 DTH , Y 22 DTR
Nev er let the tank run dry !
The diesel fuel sy stem is extremely difficult
to bleed after running the ta nk dry because
of the ex tremely high injection pressure.
Consult a work shop. We recom mend a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. R efuel as
soon as possible if control indicator Y
illuminates, and refuel immediately if
control indicator flashes.
1)
Sales d esigna tion , see pa ge 254.
Do not start with quick charge r
1 )
This prevents d amage to electronic
components.
Do not start by pushing or towing
Because your vehicle is fitted with a
cataly tic converter, it must not be started
by pushing or towing.
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