Vauxhall Astra 2011.5 Owner's Manual

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Vauxhall Astra 2011.5 Owner's Manual Manual pdf 204 page image

Vehicle care 203Screw in the towing eye as far as it willgo until it stops in a horizontalposition.The lashing eye at the rearunderneath the vehicle must never beused as a towing eye.Attach a tow rope – or even bettera tow bar – to the towing eye.The towing eye must only be used fortowing and not for recoveringa vehicle.CautionDrive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.Excessive tractive force candamage the vehicle.After towing, unscrew the towing eye.Insert cap at the bottom and engage.Appearance careExterior careLocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylindergrease. Use de-icing agent only whenabsolutely necessary, as this hasa degreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. After using de-icing agent,have the locks regreased bya workshop.WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle isexposed to environmental influences.Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.When using automatic vehiclewashes, select a programme thatincludes waxing.Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,pollen and the like should be cleanedoff immediately, as they containaggressive constituents which cancause paint damage.