Vehicle features

Vehicle features
Engine oil: Check engine oil level manually every 300 miles or prior to long journeys, to prevent damage to the engine. Check with vehicle on a level surface. Engine must be at operating temperature and switched off for at least 5 minutes. Pull out dipstick, wipe it clean, insert to the stop on the handle, Refuelling: The filler cap can be retained in the pull out and read engine oil level. Insert dipstick to stop on handle Before refuelling, switch off engine bracket on the filler flap. and make half a turn. and any external heaters with Wipe off any overflowing fuel combustion chambers (identified Caution: immediately. by sticker on fuel filler flap). Petrol engines - use unleaded fuel It is the owners responsibility to maintain the correct level of an Switch off mobile phones. that complies with DIN EN 228. appropriate quality oil in the Fuel filler flap is located at right Diesel engines - use diesel fuel engine. rear side of vehicle. meeting specifications of DIN EN 590. The fuel filler flap can only be opened if the vehicle is unlocked. Fuel tank capacity - 52 litres. Tyre pressure: Check tyre pressures, including the spare, every 14 days and prior to any long journey; tyres should be checked when cold. This also applies to vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system. Always inflate the spare tyre to the value specified for full load. Tyre pressure (psi) Tyre pressure (psi) Comfort setting for load of Comfort setting for load of upto 3 people upto 3 people (continued) Engine Tyres Front Rear Engine Tyres Front Rear Z12XEP All tyres 29 29 A17DTJ, All except below 33 30 36 33 Z14XEP, All except below 33 30 A17DTR, 215/45 R17 Z16XER, 195/65 R15 29 29 Z17DTJ, 225/40 R18 Z17DTR. Z18XER. 205/55 R16 225/45 R17 Z16LET, All except below 33 Z20LER, 215/45 R17 39 Z19DT, 225/40 R18 Z19DTH, Z19DTL. Z20LEH All except below 225/40 R18 30 36 Z13DTH All except below 195/65 R15 205/55 R16 35 38 33 30 Tyre pressure (psi) For full load Engine Z12XEP Tyres All tyres Front Rear 30 36 42 36

Astra

Quick Reference Guide

Refer to Owners Manual for detailed information. Illustrations may depict left-hand drive vehicles. Operation is similar for right-hand drive vehicles. Depending on the model variant, special equipment and accessories, the scope of equipment on your vehicle may differ from the descriptions in this guide.

Automatic transmission: P = park R = reverse N = neutral D = drive The selector lever can only be moved out of P or N when the ignition is on and the foot brake is depressed (selector lever lock). To engage P or R, push button on selector lever. When position N is selected, depress foot brake or engage parking brake before starting.

Version with ActiveSelect: To engage manual shift mode, move selector lever from D to the left, then forwards or backwards.

+ -

= Shift to a higher gear = Shift to a lower gear

Manual transmission: Reverse gear: With vehicle stationary, wait 3 seconds after depressing clutch pedal, then pull Only select gears 3, 2 or 1 to up the button on the selector lever prevent automatic upshifting or as and engage the gear. an aid in engine braking. Press button on selector lever to engage 3 or 1.

Version without ActiveSelect: 3, 2, 1 = Transmission does not shift above the selected gear.

Manual transmission automated: A = Switch between Automatic and Manual mode o = drive (Automatic mode) + = higher gear (Manual mode) - = lower gear (Manual mode) N = neutral R = reverse gear (with selector lever lock)

Z14XEP, All except below 36 Z16XER, 195/65 R15 30 Z18XER. 205/55 R16 35 225/45 R17 35 Z16LET, All except below 36 30 Z20LER, 215/45 R17 30 Z19DT, 225/40 R18 Z19DTH, 30 Z19DTL. 41

1. Light switches 2. Side air vents 3. Turn signals, headlights, exit lighting, parking lights, cruise control 4. Steering wheel controls 5. Horn, driver airbag 6. Instruments 7. Wiper and washer systems

Starting the engine: Turn key to position 1 Move steering wheel slightly to release steering wheel lock Manual transmission in neutral with clutch depressed Automatic transmission in P or N with brake pedal depressed Do not accelerate Diesel engines: Turn key to position 2 for preheating and wait for ! to extinguish in instrument cluster Turn key to 3 and release when engine is running

Starting the engine with the Start/Stop button: The electronic key for the Open&Start system must be inside the vehicle. Operate clutch and brake Automatic transmission in P or N Do not accelerate Diesel engines: Press Start/Stop button briefly for preheating and wait for ! to extinguish in instrument cluster Move steering wheel slightly to release steering wheel lock Press Start/Stop button for 1 second and release when engine is running

Opening the load compartment: To open the tailgate, press the button under the moulding after unlocking the vehicle. Opening the bonnet: Pull release lever below instrument panel on drivers side and return it to its original position. Lift the safety catch upwards and open the bonnet. Secure the bonnet support. Parking brake: Always apply firmly without operating release button and apply as firmly as possible on uphill or downhill slopes.

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8. Hazard warning switch, parking assist, central locking, tyre pressure monitoring, deflation detection system, Sport mode, heated seats load compartment unlocking 9. Info-Display, climate control, trip computer 10. Centre air vents 11. Front passenger airbag 12. Glovebox 13. Infotainment system

14. Climate control system 15. Ashtray 16. Start/Stop button 17. Accelerator pedal 18. Ignition switch with steering wheel lock, sensor panel for Open&Start system 19. Brake pedal 20. Clutch pedal 21. Steering wheel adjustment 22. Bonnet release lever Locking the vehicle: Close doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap. Press button p on remote control - or - turn key in drivers door lock to lock vehicle and activate anti-theft alarm system. Operate twice within 15 seconds to deadlock all doors.

Vehicle security

Z17DTH All except below 30 215/45 R17 36 225/40 R18 All Temporary spare 61

33 A17DTJ, All except below 36 A17DTR, 215/45 R17 38 61 Z17DTJ, 225/40 R18 Z17DTR. Z20LEH All except below 36 225/40 R18 41 Z13DTH All tyres 36 Z17DTH All except below 36 215/45 R17 38 225/40 R18 All Temporary spare 61

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Open&Start system: Touch the sensor field in the door handle of one of the front doors. Open&Start system: Unlocking the vehicle: Touch the sensor field twice within When in possession of the First press button to extend key electronic key, pull the door handle 15 seconds to deadlock all doors. from foldaway section. Press button q on remote control to unlock the vehicle. Electronic immobiliser: - or - turn key in drivers door lock to The electronic key must be outside Activated automatically when key unlock the vehicle. the vehicle, within a range of 3 ft. is removed from ignition switch.

TS 1613-A-11

August 2010

Vehicle features

Vehicle features

Vehicle features

up = seat higher Danger: Do not angle the backrest too far down = seat lower Do not sit nearer than 10 inches back. We recommend a maximum (25 cm) from the steering wheel, to rake of approx. 25o. permit safe airbag deployment.

Longitudinal seat adjustment: Pull handle, slide seat, release handle.

Seat backrests: Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seat when adjusting.

Seat height: Lever pumping motion

Steering wheel adjustment: Unlock the lever, adjust the steering wheel, then engage the lever and ensure it is fully locked.

Lighting: Turn light switch: AUTO= Automatic light control: Headlights are switched on and off automatically Adjust only when vehicle is = Off stationary and steering wheel lock 7 8 = Sidelights is released. 9 = Headlights Press light switch: > = Front fog lights r = Rear fog light Turn knob: q = Headlight range adjustment k = Instrument illumination

Automatic light control: Light switch set to AUTO: When the engine is running, headlights are switched on when external light conditions are poor. For safety reasons, the light switch should always remain in the AUTO position. Move light switch to position 9 if visibility is poor due to fog or mist.

Turn and lane-change signals: Lever up = Right turn signal Lever down = Left turn signal If the lever is moved past the resistance point, the turn signal is switched on constantly. When the steering wheel is moved back the turn signal is automatically deactivated. For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance is felt and then release. Move lever to resistance point and hold for longer indication. Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever slightly.

Hazard warning flashers: Operated with the button. In the event of an accident where the airbags are deployed the hazard warning flashers are activated automatically.

Windscreen wiper: & = Fast % = Slow $ = Timed interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor = Off For a single wipe when the windscreen wiper is off, press the lever down. Do not use if the windscreen is frozen. Switch off in car washes.

Head restraint adjustment: Press the release button, adjust height and engage. The upper edge of the head restraint should be level with the top of the head.

Seat belt: Withdraw seat belt from retractor, guide it untwisted across the body and insert latch plate in belt buckle. To release belt, press red button on belt buckle.

Seat belt height adjustment: 1. Pull belt out slightly. 2. Press button. 3. Adjust height and engage.

Front fog lights: Operated with the > button.

Headlight range adjustment: Adapt headlight range to the vehicle load to prevent dazzling of Front fog lights can only be switched on when both the ignition other road users. Press knob and turn to required position. and headlights or sidelights are Without automatic level control: switched on. Rear fog light: Operated with the r button. 0 = Front seats occupied 1 = All seats occupied Rear fog light can only be switched 2 = All seats occupied and load compartment laden on when both the ignition and headlights or sidelights (with front 3 = Drivers seat occupied and load compartment laden fog lights) are switched on. With automatic level control: Vehicle rear fog light is deactivated 0 = Front seats occupied when towing. 1 = All seats occupied 1 = All seats occupied and load compartment laden 2 = Drivers seat occupied and load compartment laden

Headlight flash, high beam and low beam: Headlight flash = Pull lever High beam = Push lever Low beam = Pull or push lever

Windscreen and headlight washer: Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes for a few strokes. If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights. The headlight washer system is then inoperable for 2 minutes.

Seat position: Sit with buttocks as far back against backrest as possible. Adjust distance between seat and pedals so that legs are slightly angled when depressing pedals.

Interior mirror: To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing. Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror: Dazzle from following vehicles is automatically reduced.

Electrical exterior mirrors: Select the relevant exterior mirror and adjust. Press the n button to fold exterior mirrors. Press again to return them to their original position. Manual exterior mirrors: Adjust mirrors by swivelling lever in required direction.

Demisting and defrosting the windows: Set air distribution to l. Set temperature control to the warmest level. Heating works with the engine Set fan speed to the highest running and is switched off level. automatically after a short time. Switch cooling n on. Depending on engine type, heating Switch heated rear window comes on automatically during on. driving when the diesel particle Open side air vents and direct filter is being cleaned. them towards the door windows. Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors: The heating is operated by pressing the button.