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3. Connect the black lead to the
negative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as
far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine:
1. Start the engine of the vehicle
providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other
engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for
approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers
(e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly
when removing leads.
Towing
Towing the vehicle
Disengage cap at bottom and remove
downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools
3
186.
Summary of Contents for 2011 Astra
Page 3: ...2 Introduction Introduction ...
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Page 11: ...10 In brief ...
Page 94: ...Instruments and controls 93 Control indicators in the instrument cluster ...
Page 231: ...230 Technical data Towing hitch installation dimensions ...
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