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Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's Manual

Summary of ASTRA

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    As tr a ©copyright by vauxhall motors ltd., england. Reproduction or translation, in whole or in parts, is not permitted without prior written consent from vauxhall motors ltd. All rights as understood under the copyright laws are explicitly reserved by vauxhall motors ltd. All information, illustra...

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    Vauxhall astra owner’s manual.

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    Seite -2, , bearbeitung 19.12.05 data specific to your vehicle please enter your vehicle’s data here to keep it easily accessible. This information is available under the section "technical data" as well as on the identification plate. Fuel designation engine oil grade viscosity tyre inflation press...

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    Seite -1, , bearbeitung 19.12.05 your astra developed according to the latest findings of vehicle research, it offers technical sophistication and exceptional comfort. Your astra represents an intelligent synthesis of advanced technology, outstanding safety, environmental compatibility and economy. ...

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  • Page 6: Contents

    Contents commitment to customer satisfaction: our aim: to keep you happy with your vehicle. All vauxhall authorised repairers offer first class service at competitive prices. Experienced, factory-trained technicians work according to factory instructions. Your authorised repairer can supply you with...

  • Page 7: In Brief

    2 in brief in brief picture no: 17027t.Tif key numbers, code numbers remove key number from keys. The key number is specified in the vehicle documents and in the car pass. Alloy wheels 3 , towing equipment 3 : make a note of the key identifier codes. Electronic immobiliser, infotainment system 3 : t...

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    3 in brief picture no: 16969t.Tif to unlock and open the luggage compartment: press button q on remote control and operate button beneath handle in vehicles with open&start system 3 the tailgate is unlocked automatically by operating the button beneath the handle if the electronic key is within the ...

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    4 in brief picture no: 16972t.Tif to adjust front seat lumbar support 3 : turn handwheel adjust lumbar support to suit personal requirements. Do not lean on seat backrest whilst adjusting it. 6 seating position – see page 87. Picture no: 16973t.Tif to adjust front seat height 3 : operate lever on ou...

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    5 in brief picture no: 16975t.Tif to fold the front seat backrest forward 3 : lift release lever, fold backrest forward and lock, slide seat forward to raise seat, slide back to stop, lift release lever and raise backrest. In front seats with memory-function 3 , the seat engages in its original posi...

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    6 in brief picture no: 16977t.Tif adjusting interior mirror: swivel mirror housing swivel lever on underside of mirror housing to reduce dazzle at night. 6 automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror – see page 132. Picture no: 16978t.Tif to adjust exterior mirrors: from inside, swivel lever in required d...

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    7 in brief picture no: 16980t.Tif swing-in exterior mirror: manually: press lightly. Electrically 3 : press n and both mirrors will swing in. Press button n again - both exterior mirrors swivel to the driving position. If an electrical retracted mirror is extended manually, pressing button n will ca...

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    8 in brief.

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    9 in brief page 1 side air vents .................................. 155 2 front passenger’s airbag ............. 116 3 centre air vents ............................. 155 4 central information display for time, date, outside temperature, infotainment system 3 , check control 3 ..........................

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    10 in brief control indicators 0 open&start system 3 , see pages 36, 70. I engine oil pressure, see page 37. R brake system, clutch system, see pages 38, 222, 296. V airbag systems, belt tensioners, deployable anti-roll bar 3 , see pages 112, 121, 130. V electronic stability programme (esp® plus ) 3...

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    11 in brief t winter programme of automatic transmission 3 or easytronic 3 , see pages 177, 185, 192. 1 sport mode of automatic transmission 3 or easytronic 3 , see pages 176, 184, 191. Y seat occupancy recognition 3 , see page 122. Z exhaust emission 3 , see pages 41, 205. U anti-lock brake system,...

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    12 in brief climate control air distribution, see pages 157, 171, l to head area via adjustable air vents and to footwell, m to head area via adjustable air vents, l to windscreen, j to windscreen and to footwell, k to footwell. X airflow, see pages 157, 171. A automatic control of fan speed 3 , see...

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    13 in brief cruise control 3 buttons on turn signal stalk, see pages 16, 212. M activate, store, accelerate, g resume stored speed, decelerate, § deactivate. Information display, infotainment system information display, see page 46. Ö on button for date and time: see page 48. ; setting buttons for d...

  • Page 19

    14 in brief picture no: 16982t.Tif steering column lock and ignition: turn key to position 1; release steering column lock by moving the steering wheel slightly positions: 0 = ignition off 1 = steering released, ignition off 2 = ignition on, with diesel engine: preheating 3 = start to lock the steer...

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    15 in brief picture no: 16987t.Tif dipped and main beam switch: main beam = push stalk forward dipped beam = push stalk forward again or pull toward steering wheel the blue control indicator c is illuminated when main beam is on. Picture no: 16988t.Tif headlight flash: pull stalk towards steering wh...

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    16 in brief picture no: 16990t.Tif cruise control operation 3 : press button on stalk switch on: briefly press button m . Switch off: briefly press button § . Resume at stored speed: briefly press button g . 6 cruise control 3 – see page 212. Picture no: 16991t.Tif hazard warning lights: on = press ...

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    17 in brief picture no: 16993t.Tif windscreen wiper: move stalk upward § = off $ = adjustable timed interval wipe % = slow & = fast stalk always moves back to starting position. Shift to next higher or lower level: move stalk slightly. Push stalk past resistance point and hold: the windscreen wiper ...

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    18 in brief picture no: 16996t.Tif operating windscreen and headlight wash systems 3 : pull stalk towards steering wheel the wiper swipes for a few strokes. At low speeds, there is a single post-wash swipe. The headlight wash system 3 can be operated when the lights are on. Wash fluid is sprayed on ...

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    19 in brief picture no: 16999t.Tif to demist or defrost windows: set air distribution to l , rotary knob for temperature and airflow clockwise; air conditioning system 3 : also press button n ; automatic air conditioning system 3 : press button n and v , turn rotary knob for temperature clockwise, a...

  • Page 25

    20 in brief picture no: 17001t.Tif manual transmission: reverse: with the vehicle stationary, wait 3 seconds after declutching and then pull up the button on the selector lever and engage the gear. If the gear does not engage, set the lever in neutral, release the clutch pedal and depress again; the...

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    21 in brief picture no: 17330t.Tif automatic transmission with activeselect 3 : p = park r = reverse gear n = neutral (idle) d = automatic gear selection selector lever in d to left: manual mode + = higher gear or stage - = lower gear or stage p or n must be engaged when starting. To move from p or ...

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    22 in brief before starting-off, check: z tyre pressure and tyre condition – see pages 228, 326. Z engine oil level and fluid levels in engine compartment – see pages 291 to 299. Z all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational. Z no ob...

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    23 in brief only press briefly to switch in the ignition if the brake or clutch pedal has not been depressed. Do not start unless vehicle is stationary. 6 further information – see pages 67, 243. Picture no: 17006t.Tif releasing the handbrake: raise lever slightly, press lock button, lower lever ful...

  • Page 29

    24 in brief indicator and warning buzzers for astra twintop 3 : z indicator buzzer upon completed opening or closing of the convertible hardtop. Z indicator buzzer upon completed raising or lowering of the electric luggage compartment loading aid. Z gong tone if the boot lid is not closed during roo...

  • Page 30

    25 in brief to activate the anti-theft locking system and the vauxhall alarm system 3 press button p twice or with open&start system 3 touch sensor in one of the front door handles twice. 6 further information – see pages 67, 196, open&start system – see page 70, radio frequency remote control – see...

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    26 in brief picture no: 17008t.Tif service work, maintenance we recommend that you entrust all work to your vauxhall authorised repairer, who can provide you with reliable service and correctly perform all work according to factory instructions. 6 if you have a problem – see page 288, service interv...

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    27 in brief that was the most important information for your first drive in your astra. The other pages of this chapter contain a summary of the interesting functions in your vehicle. The remaining chapters of the owner’s manual contain important information on operation, safety and maintenance as w...

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    28 in brief picture no: 17009t.Tif vauxhall full-size airbag system the vauxhall full-size airbag system comprises several individual systems. Front airbag system the front airbag system will be triggered in the event of a serious accident involving a frontal impact and forms safety cushions for the...

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    29 in brief picture no: 17012t.Tif operating menus in the information display 3 menu options are selected using menus and using the buttons or the four-way button or the multi-function button on the infotainment system 3 or the left-hand adjuster wheel 3 on the steering wheel. The respective menu op...

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    30 in brief picture no: 17331t.Tif trip computer 3 the trip computers provide information on driving data, which is continually recorded and evaluated electronically. Functions: z range z instantaneous consumption z distance travelled z average speed z effective consumption z average consumption z s...

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    31 in brief picture no: 17026t.Tif twin audio 3 twin audio provides rear seat occupants the opportunity to listen to a different audio source than the one selected by the driver on the infotainment system. Only an audio source that is not currently active on the infotainment system can be controlled...

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    32 in brief picture no: 17961t.Tif sport mode 3 to activate press sport button. Sport mode is used to change damping 3 , steering 3 , throttle application and the shift point for easytronic 3 and automatic transmission 3 while driving. Damping and steering become more direct and provide better conta...

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    33 in brief picture no: 17334t.Tif tyre pressure monitoring system 3 the tyre pressure monitoring system continually checks the pressure and speed of all four wheels while driving. A pressure sensor is installed in each wheel. The inflation pressures of the individual wheels are transmitted to a con...

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    34 in brief picture no: 17979t.Tif panoramic windscreen 3 to open turn the handle to the right and move the roof lining rearward to a suitable position. To close move the roof lining forward to a suitable position. When moved all the way forward, the roof lining engages in position. Picture no: 1705...

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    35 in brief picture no: 17087t.Tif flexorganizer 3 the side walls contain retaining strips, where various components can be attached to divide the luggage compartment or fasten loads. The system consists of z adapters z variable partition net z mesh pockets for the side walls z hooks in the luggage ...

  • Page 41: Instruments

    36 instruments instruments control indicators ................................ 36 instrument display............................... 45 information display ............................. 46 radio reception 3 ................................ 64 remote control for infotainment system 3 and information d...

  • Page 42

    37 instruments if it illuminates: fault in open&start system. Lock or unlock vehicle using remote control or emergency key if necessary – see page 80, or attempt to use the spare key. Emergency operation – see page 81. If 0 illuminates, this can also mean that the steering column is still locked: mo...

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    38 instruments picture no: 17020t.Tif r brake system, clutch system the control indicator illuminates when the ignition is switched on if the handbrake is applied or if the brake or clutch fluid level is too low. Further information – see pages 222, 296. For vehicles with easytronic 3 , the control ...

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    39 instruments p alternator the control indicator illuminates when the ignition is switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts. If it illuminates when the engine is running: stop, switch engine off. Battery is not charged. Engine cooling may not be operating. With a diesel engine the br...

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    40 instruments picture no: 17020t.Tif o turn signal lights the relevant control indicator flashes when the turn signal is on. Rapid flash: failure of a turn signal bulb or the corresponding fuse or failure of a trailer turn signal bulb 3 . Both control indicators flash when the hazard warning lights...

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    41 instruments t winter programme of automatic transmission 3 or easytronic 3 control indicator is illuminated when winter programme is enabled. Further information – see pages 177, 185, 192. 1 sport mode of automatic transmission 3 or easytronic 3 the control indicator is illuminated when sport mod...

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    42 instruments picture no: 17020t.Tif ! Preheating system 3 , diesel particle filter 3 illuminated during preheating. Preheating system switches on only if outside temperature is low. Flashing (in vehicles with diesel particle filter): diesel particle filter requires cleaning. As soon as the road an...

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    43 instruments picture no: 17022t.Tif transmission display 3 display of the selected gear position with automatic transmission 3 or the selected gear with easytronic 3 : p park position of automatic transmission. R reverse gear. N neutral or idling position. A automatic mode of easytronic. M manual ...

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    44 instruments picture no: 17335t.Tif. Odometer display time display 3 to switch between trip odometer and time display 3 give reset knob a short press. Setting the time with time displayed, press reset knob in instrument: picture no: 17008t.Tif service display insp service interval display. Shows r...

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    45 instruments picture no: 17021t.Tif instrument display on some versions, the pointer of the tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge briefly moves to its end position when the ignition is switched on. Tachometer indicates engine speed. Warning zone: maximum permissible engine speed exceeded; danger ...

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    46 instruments picture no: 17336t.Tif information display triple information display display of time, outside temperature and date / infotainment system (when it is on). When the ignition is off, the time, date and outside temperature can be presented for 15 seconds by briefly pressing one of the tw...

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    47 instruments the type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings of the trip computer 3 , electronic climate control (ecc) 3 and infotainment system 3 . Some information appears in the display in an abbreviated form. Electronic climate control (...

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    48 instruments picture no: 17024t.Tif triple information display setting date and time infotainment system off: press Ö and ; below the display as follows: correcting time 3 some rds transmitters do not send a correct time signal. If the incorrect time is continually displayed, switch off automatic ...

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    49 instruments picture no: 17337t.Tif board information display 3 , selecting functions functions and settings of some equipment 3 can be accessed via the board information display. This is done via the menus and the buttons / four-way button on the infotainment system 3 or with the left adjuster wh...

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    50 instruments picture no: 17337t.Tif board information display 3 , system settings press the settings button of the infotainment system. Menu item audio or system will appear. Press the lower button of the four-way button to reach menu item system . After pressing the right-hand part of the four- w...

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    51 instruments the automatic setting is indicated by } in the display. To correct time with the help of rds, select the menu item for time synchronisation from the settings menu. Make the desired setting. Setting date and time select the menu item for time and date setting from the settings menu. Ma...

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    52 instruments board information display 3 , trip computer 3 the trip computer provides information on driving data, which is continually recorded and evaluated electronically. Access trip computer vehicle data by pressing the bc button on the infotainment system or the left adjuster wheel 3 on the ...

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    53 instruments picture no: 17337t.Tif range range is calculated from current fuel tank content and instantaneous consumption. The display shows average values. After refuelling, the vehicle updates the range automatically after a brief delay. If the fuel in the tank will allow less than 30 miles (50...

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    54 instruments picture no: 17329t.Tif graphical information display 3 or colour information display 3 , selecting functions the functions and settings of some equipment 3 can be accessed via the graphical information display or the colour information display. Functions are selected and executed in t...

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    55 instruments picture no: 17014t.Tif to select using the left adjuster wheel 3 on the steering wheel: turn up previous menu item turn down next menu item press select marked item, confirm command if check control 3 issues a warning message, the display is blocked from other functions. Acknowledge t...

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    56 instruments picture no: 17340t.Tif setting date and time select menu item time, date from the settings menu. The menu for time, date is displayed. Select the menu items required: make the desired setting. Correcting time 3 in systems with gps receiver 1) , date and time are set automatically upon...

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    57 instruments picture no: 17342t.Tif select the desired language. Selections are indicated by a 6 in front of the menu item. In systems with voice output 3 , when the language setting of the display is changed the system will ask whether the announcement language should also be changed – see infota...

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    58 instruments setting display mode 3 the display can be adjusted to suit the light conditions, black or coloured text on a light background or white or coloured text on a dark background. Select menu item day / night from the settings menu. The options are displayed. Automatic: adapted based on veh...

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    59 instruments picture no: 17345t.Tif if the fuel in the tank will allow less than 30 miles (50 km) of travel, the warning "range" appears on the display. Acknowledge the menu item as described on page 54. Instantaneous consumption display changes depending on speed: display in gal/h below 8 mph (13...

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    60 instruments picture no: 17346t.Tif the information of the two trip computers can be reset separately, making it possible to evaluate data from different time periods. Select the desired trip computer information. The value for the selected function will be reset and recalculated. Picture no: 1734...

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    61 instruments picture no: 17348t.Tif stop watch select menu item timer from the board computer menu. The timer menu is displayed. To start, select menu item start . To reset, select menu item reset . The desired stop watch display can be selected from the options menu 3 : driving time excl. Stops t...

  • Page 67

    62 instruments check control 3 check control monitors several fluid levels, tyre pressure 3 , the radio frequency remote control batteries, vauxhall alarm system 3 , and important external lights, including cables and fuses. When towing, trailer lighting is also monitored. Warning messages appear on...

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    63 instruments if there is a fault in the lighting system, the respective location of the fault is displayed as text, e.G.: brakelight check right in vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system 3 , if tyre pressure is too low, the display indicates which tyre to check, e.G.: tyre pressure check re...

  • Page 69

    64 instruments radio reception 3 car radio reception differs from domestic radio reception: as the vehicle antenna is relatively near the ground, the broadcasting companies cannot guarantee the same quality of reception as obtained with a domestic radio using an overhead antenna. Z changes in distan...

  • Page 70

    65 instruments mobile telephones and radio equipment 3 the vauxhall installation instructions and the operating guidelines provided by the telephone manufacturer must be observed when fitting and operating a mobile telephone. Failure to do so could invalidate the vehicle’s operating permit (eu direc...

  • Page 71: Keys, Doors, Bonnet

    66 keys, doors, bonnet keys, doors, bonnet replacement keys the key is a constituent of the electronic immobiliser. Ordering keys from a vauxhall authorised repairer guarantees problem- free operation of the electronic immobiliser. When electronic keys of the open&start system are being replaced, al...

  • Page 72

    67 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 17349t.Tif electronic immobiliser the system checks whether the vehicle may be started with the mechanical key or electronic key of the open&start system 3 that is being used. If the key is recognised as "authorised" the vehicle can be started. The check takes plac...

  • Page 73

    68 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 17029t.Tif radio frequency remote control 3 with mechanical key radio frequency remote control in version with open&start system – see page 70. The remote control is integrated in the key. Used to operate: z central locking system, z mechanical anti-theft locking s...

  • Page 74

    69 keys, doors, bonnet fault if the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio frequency remote control, it may be due to the following: z the range of the remote control has been exceeded. Z remote control battery voltage is too low. Battery replacement – see next column. Z frequent, ...

  • Page 75

    70 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 17333t.Tif open&start system 3 the open&start system allows the vehicle to be locked and unlocked, (including the anti-theft locking system and the vauxhall alarm system 3 ), and the engine to be started and stopped without a mechanical key. All the driver has to d...

  • Page 76

    71 keys, doors, bonnet if the brake or clutch pedal is depressed, the engine can be started right away with a single press on the start / stop button. Releasing the start / stop button interrupts the starting procedure. The engine and the ignition are switched off by pressing the start / stop button...

  • Page 77

    72 keys, doors, bonnet the remote control has a range of approx. 3 metres. This range can be affected by outside influences. Aim the remote control at the vehicle to operate. Handle the remote control with care, protect it from moisture and high temperatures and avoid unnecessary operation. The haza...

  • Page 78

    73 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 17037t.Tif emergency operation if the open&start system or the electronic key fails (control indicator 0 flashes or is permanently on) the driver’s door can be locked or unlocked with the emergency key in the electronic key: press locking mechanism on underside and...

  • Page 79

    74 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 17040t.Tif replacing battery in electronic key replace the battery immediately if the system is no longer working properly or the range of the radio frequency remote control is reducing. The need for a battery change is indicated via insp3 in the service display or...

  • Page 80

    75 keys, doors, bonnet fault in open&start system or radio frequency remote control if the central locking cannot be operated or the engine cannot be started, the cause may be one of the following: z electronic key out of reception range, or out of range of remote control. Z remote control battery v...

  • Page 81

    76 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 17042t.Tif central locking system for doors, boot lid / tailgate and tank flap. To lock radio frequency remote control with mechanical key press button p on remote control. Picture no: 17034t.Tif open&start system with electronic key 3 the electronic key must be ou...

  • Page 82

    77 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 17043t.Tif radio frequency remote control with mechanical key all doors must be closed. At the latest 15 seconds after locking, press button p of the remote control again. Lock buttons on all doors are positioned such that doors cannot be opened. If the ignition wa...

  • Page 83

    78 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 16968t.Tif to unlock remote control with mechanical key press button q on remote control. Picture no: 17032t.Tif open&start system with electronic key 3 the electronic key must be outside of the vehicle. The vehicle is unlocked by pulling a door handle or operating...

  • Page 84

    79 keys, doors, bonnet note z if the driver’s door is not closed properly, the central locking system will not lock. Z to lock the doors from within (e.G. To prevent unwanted entry from outside), press central locking switch m in the centre console. Z after unlocking with the key in the lock and ope...

  • Page 85

    80 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 17034t.Tif radio frequency remote control with mechanical key hold button q or p on the remote control depressed until all windows have opened or completely closed. Open&start system with electronic key 3 hold down button q of remote control to open. To close, hold...

  • Page 86

    81 keys, doors, bonnet for astra twintop with open roof - after opening the driver’s door, press the central locking switch m in the centre console. The vehicle will then be unlocked, provided the anti-theft locking system is not engaged. Switch on the ignition to deactivate the vauxhall alarm syste...

  • Page 87

    82 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 16969t.Tif to open the luggage compartment is opened by operating the button beneath the handle. Open luggage compartment fitting of accessories on the tailgate will increase its weight. If it becomes too heavy, the tailgate will then not stay open. Picture no: 170...

  • Page 88

    83 keys, doors, bonnet vauxhall alarm system 3 monitors z the doors, luggage compartment, bonnet, z the passenger’s compartment, z vehicle tilt, e.G. If it is raised, z the ignition. Picture no: 17043t.Tif to activate remote control with mechanical key all doors, windows, the sunroof 3 and the bonne...

  • Page 89

    84 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 17050t.Tif activation without monitoring of passenger’s compartment and vehicle tilt e.G. If animals are to be left in the vehicle. 1. Close tailgate and bonnet. 2. Press button b in the roof console. The led in button m flashes (max. 10 seconds) – see next column....

  • Page 90

    85 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 16968t.Tif to deactivate remote control with mechanical key press button q on the remote control – or – switch on the ignition. Picture no: 17032t.Tif open&start system with electronic key 3 pulling a handle or operating the button beneath the tailgate handle unloc...

  • Page 91

    86 keys, doors, bonnet picture no: 17052t.Tif child safety locks using key or screwdriver, turn knob on rear door lock from the vertical position: door cannot be opened from inside. Picture no: 17053t.Tif bonnet to open the bonnet, pull the release lever located on the driver’s side below the instru...

  • Page 92: Seats, Interior

    87 seats, interior seats, interior picture no: 17350t.Tif front seat adjustment see pages 3, 4. Seating position adjust driver’s seat such that with the driver sitting upright the steering wheel is held in the area of its upper spokes with the driver’s arms slightly bent. Push front passenger’s seat...

  • Page 93

    88 seats, interior picture no: 17055t.Tif head restraints the middle of the head restraint should be at eye level. If this is not possible for extremely tall persons, set to highest position, and set to lowest position for small persons. 6 removal - see page 89. Picture no: 16976t.Tif to adjust fron...

  • Page 94

    89 seats, interior picture no: 17983t.Tif to adjust the rear head restraints 3 , astra twintop to adjust, pull the head restraint up or press the two catches to release. Then push the head restraint down. To improve visibility when the rear seats are not occupied, push the head restraints all the wa...

  • Page 95

    90 seats, interior picture no: 17059t.Tif adjusting the rear row of seats 3 pull the handle below the seat the slide the seat bench to the desired position. Release the handle and engage the seat bench. Picture no: 17060t.Tif armrest 3 in the rear backrest fold down the armrest, pulling the strap ob...

  • Page 96

    91 seats, interior picture no: 17061t.Tif luggage compartment enlargement, hatchback folding the backrest pushing rear head restraints all the way down or remove – see page 88. Slide front seat forward slightly. Disengage the backrest (single or split 3 ) using the pushbutton and fold it down onto t...

  • Page 97

    92 seats, interior picture no: 17064t.Tif luggage compartment enlargement, estate without adjustable rear row of seats fold the backrest onto the seat cushion push the rear head restraints all the way down or remove – see page 88. Detach the hooks of the luggage compartment cover from the head restr...

  • Page 98

    93 seats, interior picture no: 17067t.Tif disengage the backrest (single or split) using the pushbutton, fold it forward and engage. Picture no: 17062t.Tif fold down centre backrest 3 push head restraint all the way down – see page 88. Disengage backrest using handle and fold onto seat cushion. If t...

  • Page 99

    94 seats, interior picture no: 17069t.Tif raised seat cushions: insert and adjust head restraints in backrests – see pages 5, 88. Fold back seat cushions, making sure the belt buckles are properly positioned. Attach the hooks of the luggage compartment cover to the head restraints – see page 98. The...

  • Page 100

    95 seats, interior picture no: 17072t.Tif remove the outer rear head restraints. Push the centre head restraint all the way down – see page 88. Stow the removed head restraints in the cavity below the raised seat cushions. Picture no: 17073t.Tif disengage the backrest (single or split) using the sli...

  • Page 101

    96 seats, interior picture no: 17068t.Tif restoring the backrests or seat cushions 3 to their original position guide the seat belts through the side brackets to protect against damage. To restore the backrest to an upright position, fold up, disengaging the backrest at the sliders. Audibly engage t...

  • Page 102

    97 seats, interior picture no: 17984t.Tif cover behind armrest can be locked from luggage compartment 3 : turn handle 90°: locked = handle horizontal unlocked = handle vertical notes on loading, see page 104. Picture no: 17076t.Tif folding down the front passenger’s seat 3 push front passenger’s sea...

  • Page 103

    98 seats, interior picture no: 17078t.Tif estate to open press handle on luggage compartment cover down. The cover automatically unrolls. To close press handle on luggage compartment cover rearwards; the cover automatically engages in its end position. Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged objects o...

  • Page 104

    99 seats, interior picture no: 17081t.Tif safety net 3 , estate the safety net can be mounted behind the rear seats or, if the rear seat backrests are folded and the seat cushions raised, behind the front seats. Fitting behind the rear seats remove the luggage compartment cover – see left column. Un...

  • Page 105

    100 seats, interior picture no: 17084t.Tif adjustable rear row of seats 3 : extend the safety net straps by adjusting the strap at the upper fastener in the loop of the strap (see fig. 17085 t). Attach the straps in the brackets on the right and left raised seat cushions. Remove the outer rear head ...

  • Page 106

    101 seats, interior picture no: 17087t.Tif flexorganizer 3 , estate flexible system for dividing the luggage compartment or securing loads in an estate. The system consists of z adapters z variable partition net z mesh pockets for the side walls z hooks in the luggage compartment components are moun...

  • Page 107

    102 seats, interior picture no: 17090t.Tif lashing eyes 3 these enable loads to be secured in position in the luggage compartment using lashing straps 3 or a luggage net 3 . Picture no: 17092t.Tif cargo box 3 foldable box under the floor cover used to divide the luggage compartment. The cargo box ma...

  • Page 108

    103 seats, interior picture no: 17978t.Tif easy load (electrically operated loading aid for the luggage compartment of the astra twintop) the loading aid makes it possible to comfortably load the luggage compartment when the roof is open. The press of a button will raise the roof folded up in the lu...

  • Page 109

    104 seats, interior note z do not place objects on or near the luggage compartment blind. Z the folded roof can only be lowered when the blind is closed. Otherwise, a warning buzzer will sound three times. Z movement can only be stopped by pressing button , . Holding the button depressed will change...

  • Page 110

    105 seats, interior z astra twintop: do not place any objects on the cover of the deployable anti-roll bars 3 , behind the rear head restraints or in the luggage compartment outside of, on or next to the luggage compartment cover. Z do not place any objects in the deployment area of the airbags and ...

  • Page 111

    106 seats, interior picture no: 18023t.Tif accessory socket 3 some vehicles have an accessory socket for the connection of electrical accessories instead of a cigarette lighter. Use of the accessory socket while the engine is not running will discharge the battery. Picture no: 17096t.Tif estates hav...

  • Page 112

    107 seats, interior picture no: 17097t.Tif to empty, grip both sides of the ashtray insert at the spots illustrated and pull upwards. Picture no: 17098t.Tif rear ashtray 3 in the rear centre console. Pull out the ashtray by pushing on one of the sides. Picture no: 17099t.Tif to empty, open the ashtr...

  • Page 113

    108 seats, interior picture no: 17101t.Tif stowage compartments glove compartment to open, pull handle upwards. The glove compartment shelf 3 can be removed: disengage the shelf by pulling on the front edge. Refit the shelf by sliding it into the side guide strips and engage it in the rear panel by ...

  • Page 114: Safety Systems

    109 safety systems safety systems three-stage safety system comprising: z three-point seat belts, z belt tensioners at the front seats, z airbag systems for the driver, front passenger and outboard rear seats 3 ; for twintop 3 , anti-roll bars behind the backrests. The three stages are activated in ...

  • Page 115

    110 safety systems seat belts in the event of an accident, persons not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and themselves. Control indicator x 3 for the seat belt – see page 38. Seat belts are only intended for one person. They are not suitable for anyone under 12 years of age or unde...

  • Page 116

    111 safety systems testing the belts please check all parts of the belt system occasionally for damage and correct operation. Have damaged parts replaced. In case of an accident, please replace overstretched belts and triggered belt tensioners. We recommend that you consult your vauxhall authorised ...

  • Page 117

    112 safety systems picture no: 17105t.Tif control indicator v for belt tensioners the belt tensioners are electronic monitored together with the airbag systems and the deployable anti-roll bars 3 . Their operational readiness is indicated by control indicator v on the instrument panel. When the igni...

  • Page 118

    113 safety systems picture no: 17106t.Tif using the belts fitting seat belts pull the belt out of the retractor and guide it across the body, making certain that it is not twisted. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. The front seat backrest must not be tilted back too far or the seat belt will n...

  • Page 119

    114 safety systems picture no: 16981t.Tif adjust height such that the belt passes over the wearer’s shoulder and rests against the shoulder. It must not pass over the neck or upper arm. Picture no: 17109t.Tif removing the belt to remove the belt, depress the red pushbutton on the buckle; the belt wi...

  • Page 120

    115 safety systems picture no: 17009t.Tif vauxhall full-size airbag system the vauxhall full-size airbag system comprises several individual systems. Front airbag system the front airbag system will be triggered in the event of a serious accident involving a frontal impact and forms safety cushions ...

  • Page 121

    116 safety systems picture no: 17111t.Tif vauxhall full-size airbag system front airbag the front airbag system is identified by the word airbag on the steering wheel and above the glove compartment. The front airbag system comprises: z an airbag with inflator in the steering wheel and a second one ...

  • Page 122

    117 safety systems picture no: 17009t.Tif when triggered, the front airbags inflate in milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the driver and front passenger. The forward movement of the front seat occupants is checked, thereby substantially reducing the risk of injury to the upper body and head. ...

  • Page 123

    118 safety systems in addition, the front airbag system will not be triggered for the front passenger in model variants with seat occupancy recognition 3 if z the front passenger’s seat is unoccupied, z there is a properly fitted vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3 . Seat occupancy r...

  • Page 124

    119 safety systems picture no: 17110t.Tif when triggered, the side airbag inflates within milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the driver or front passenger in the respective door area. This substantially reduces the risk of injury to the upper body and pelvis in the event of a side-on collisio...

  • Page 125

    120 safety systems picture no: 17115t.Tif curtain airbag 3 the curtain airbag system is identified by the word airbag on the roof pillar trim. The curtain airbag system comprises: z an airbag with inflator in the roof frame on the driver’s and front passenger’s side respectively, z the control elect...

  • Page 126

    121 safety systems the curtain airbags will not be triggered in the event of z the ignition being switched off, z frontal collisions, z accidents in which the vehicle overturns, z collisions involving a rear-impact, z collisions involving a side-impact outside the passenger’s cell. Picture no: 17105...

  • Page 127

    122 safety systems seat occupancy recognition 3 the seat occupancy recognition system deactivates the front and side airbags for the front passenger if the front passenger’s seat is not occupied or a vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3 is fitted on the front passenger’s seat. The cur...

  • Page 128

    123 safety systems control indicator y for vauxhall child restraint systems with transponders 3 the presence of a vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3 is indicated by the illumination of control indicator y in the instrument panel once the ignition has been switched on and the seat oc...

  • Page 129

    124 safety systems important z do not affix or place accessories or other objects in the deployment area or the airbag systems or deployable anti-roll bars 3 as this could result in injuries if the components are triggered. Z do not place any objects between the airbag systems / anti-roll bar covers...

  • Page 130

    125 safety systems z persons weighing less than 35 kg should only travel on the rear seats. This does not apply to children who are travelling in child restraint systems with transponders 3 . Z in vehicles with seat occupancy recognition 3 , do not place any heavy objects on the front passenger’s se...

  • Page 131

    126 safety systems picture no: 17119t.Tif the side airbag system is identified by the word airbag on the outboard sides of the front seat backrests. Seat occupancy recognition 3 – see page 122. Picture no: 17116t.Tif use of child restraint systems 3 on front passenger’s seat in vehicles with airbag ...

  • Page 132

    127 safety systems picture no: 17117t.Tif vehicles with seat occupancy recognition can also be identified by control indicator y in the instrument panel. If control indicator y illuminates for approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the vehicle is equipped with seat occupancy recognitio...

  • Page 133

    128 safety systems child restraint system 3 the vauxhall child restraint system is designed specifically for your vauxhall and thus provides optimum safety for your child in the event of impact. If a different child safety seat is used, follow the manufacturers’ instructions for fitting and use. Sel...

  • Page 134

    129 safety systems note z children under 12 years or under 150 cm tall should only travel in an appropriate child safety seat. Z when transporting children, use the child restraint systems suitable for the child’s weight. Z ensure correct installation of child restraint system, see the instructions ...

  • Page 135

    130 safety systems rollover protection system 3 the astra twintop is equipped with rollover protection with reinforced windscreen frame and anti-roll bars behind the rear seat head restraints. Depending on the model variant, the anti-roll bars are either fixed or deploy automatically in the event of...

  • Page 136

    131 safety systems picture no: 17992t.Tif extended anti-roll bars can be retracted (e.G. In order to close the roof after a collision). Press the lever between the rods of an anti- roll bar to unlock the system. Push the anti- roll bar all the way down until it engaged. Fit the cover. Repeat the pro...

  • Page 137

    132 safety systems picture no: 17120t.Tif exterior mirrors for the safety of pedestrians, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting position if they are bumped with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure to the mirror housing. Aspherical exterior mirro...

  • Page 138

    133 safety systems head restraints do not mount any object or component on the head restraint unless it has been specifically released for your astra for this purpose. They impair the protective properties of the head restraint and could be thrown forward through the vehicle in the event of heavy br...

  • Page 139: Lighting

    134 lighting lighting picture no: 17122t.Tif exterior lights turn light switch: 7 = off 8 = parking lights 9 = dipped beam, main beam dipped beam, main beam and headlight flash – see page 15. In positions 8 and 9 , the tail lights and number plate lights are also on. Control indicator 8 – see page 3...

  • Page 140

    135 lighting picture no: 17123t.Tif automatic dipped beam activation 3 light switch to auto : dipped beam comes on automatically when the engine is running if outside light conditions warrant such. The exterior lights switch off when the ignition is switched off. For reasons of safety, the light swi...

  • Page 141

    136 lighting picture no: 17125t.Tif headlight range adjustment ? Manual headlight range adjustment with dipped beam switched on, adjust headlight range in four steps to suit vehicle load. Turn wheel against resistance and click it to the required position. Correct adjustment of the headlight range r...

  • Page 142

    137 lighting picture no: 17126t.Tif adaptive forward lighting 3 (afl) afl improves lighting in curves (curve lighting) on vehicles with bi-xenon headlight system. Picture no: curve lighting the xenon light beam pivots based on steering wheel position and speed (from approx. 6 mph (10 km/h)). The hea...

  • Page 143

    138 lighting picture no: 17128t.Tif door-to-door lighting function the dipped beam and reversing lights come on for approx. 30 seconds after the driver’s door is closed, serving as door-to- door lighting after exiting from the vehicle. To activate function: 1. Switch off ignition. 2. Remove ignition...

  • Page 144

    139 lighting picture no: 17131t.Tif courtesy light front courtesy light comes on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked with the remote control, when a door is opened or when the key is removed from the starter switch after the ignition is switched off. Goes off automatically after a delay when ...

  • Page 145

    140 lighting entry lighting 3 after unlocking the vehicle, the instrument and switch lighting come on for a few seconds. Door handle lighting 3 when the exterior lights are on, the interior front door handles are illuminated. Illuminated mirror in the sunvisors 3 the lighting switches on when the co...

  • Page 146: Windows, Sunroof

    141 windows, sunroof windows, sunroof electrically operated door windows 3 the electrically operated door windows can be used z with ignition on, z within 5 minutes of switching ignition off 3 , z within 5 minutes of switching ignition key to position 1. Operational readiness ends when the driver’s ...

  • Page 147

    142 windows, sunroof picture no: 17135t.Tif safety function if the window glass encounters resistance above the middle of the window during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and the window opened again. In the event of difficulty due to frost or the like, press the relevant window switch ...

  • Page 148

    143 windows, sunroof overload if the windows are repeatedly operated at short intervals, the power supply is briefly cut off. The system is protected by fuses in the fusebox – see page 261. Fault automatic opening and closing of the windows is not possible. Activate window electronics as follows: 1....

  • Page 149

    144 windows, sunroof picture no: 17140t.Tif panoramic windscreen 3 to open turn the handle to the right and move the roof lining rearward to a suitable position. Picture no: 17141t.Tif to close move the roof lining forward to a suitable position. When moved all the way forward, the roof lining engag...

  • Page 150

    145 windows, sunroof to raise when the roof is closed, press button ü . The roof is tilted in the rear. To open press button ü again from the tilted position. The roof opens to its stop. To close press button d . For reasons of safety, the roof closes from its open position to approx. 20 cm. Hold bu...

  • Page 151: Twintop

    146 twintop twintop with twintop, a convertible hardtop, astra unites the benefits of a coupe with those of a convertible. Picture no: 18024t.Tif twintop operating the convertible hardtop operational when the key is in position 1 in the starter switch. Requirements: z vehicle is stationary or drivin...

  • Page 152

    147 twintop picture no: 17962t.Tif to open the roof there must be no objects in front of the rear window or in the pivot area of the roof and boot lid. Hold button > in the roof console depressed until the roof is completely open and the boot lid is closed. An acoustic signal sounds at the end of th...

  • Page 153

    148 twintop picture no: 17971t.Tif the roof can also be closed with the remote control when the vehicle is stationary. Lock the vehicle. Press button p again and hold depressed until the roof and boot lid are completely closed. Indicator and warning buzzers z indicator buzzer upon completed opening ...

  • Page 154

    149 twintop note z do not open the luggage compartment until the acoustic signal indicating the end of the roof opening or closing procedure has sounded. Z the luggage compartment blind must always be closed during roof operation. Z there must be no one at the covers behind the rear head restraints....

  • Page 155

    150 twintop picture no: 17965t.Tif fitting take the wind deflector from the luggage compartment. Expand the collapsed wind deflector as illustrated. Picture no: 17966t.Tif join together the unfolded ends of the wind deflector: press in the pin at the slider, guide the hinge over the pin and release ...

  • Page 156

    151 twintop picture no: 17968t.Tif pull the toggle of the right and left locking pin and turn to lock. Straighten out the wind deflector, turn the toggle back and engage the locking pin in the recess in the side trim. Picture no: 17969t.Tif the wind deflector can be folded back when not in use. If t...

  • Page 157

    152 twintop picture no: 17975t.Tif fixed anti-roll bars are secured to the vehicle bodywork. Picture no: 17974t.Tif deployable anti-roll bars 3 are located between the rear head restraints and the boot lid in such a way that they are out of sight. In the event of a rollover, head-on collision or sid...

  • Page 158: Climate Control

    153 climate control climate control picture no: 17930t.Tif heating and ventilation system, air conditioning system 3 ventilation, heating and cooling 3 are combined into one unit that is designed to provide comfort regardless of the season, weather or outside temperature. When cooling 3 is activated...

  • Page 159

    154 climate control picture no: 17931t.Tif automatic air conditioning system 3 provides a comfortable interior regardless of the weather, outside temperature or season. When an interior temperature is set with the temperature control, the temperature and amount of inflowing air are automatically reg...

  • Page 160

    155 climate control picture no: 17151t.Tif air vents pleasant ventilation to the head area controlled by the position of the temperature switch. Centre and side air vents (1) vents open: vertical knurled wheel down. Adjust the flow of air by turning the horizontal knurled wheel. Picture no: 17152t.T...

  • Page 161

    156 climate control picture no: 17147t.Tif heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors 3 operation with ignition switched on: on = press Ü off = press Ü again control indicator in pushbutton. Heating works with the engine running and is switched off automatically after around 15 minutes. Astra twint...

  • Page 162

    157 climate control picture no: 17144t.Tif heating and ventilation system left-hand rotary knob: air distribution l to head area via adjustable air vents and to footwell m to head area via adjustable air vents l to the windscreen and front door windows j to the windscreen, front door windows, to foo...

  • Page 163

    158 climate control picture no: 17153t.Tif ventilation z for maximum ventilation to the head area: set air distribution switch to m , open all air vents, open slats of upper and centre air vents all the way - see page 155. Z for ventilation to footwell: set air distribution switch to k . Z for simul...

  • Page 164

    159 climate control picture no: 17154t.Tif heating the footwell z set air distribution switch to k . Z set the temperature switch in the right-hand zone. Z switch on fan. Picture no: 17155t.Tif demisting and defrosting windows misted or icy windows, e. G. Due to damp weather, damp clothing or low ou...

  • Page 165

    160 climate control air conditioning system 3 as a supplement to the heating and ventilation system, the air conditioning system cools and dehumidifies (dries) inflowing air. If cooling or dehumidification is not desired, switch off cooling in order to save fuel. Cooling switches off automatically a...

  • Page 166

    161 climate control the air recirculation system minimises the entry of outside air. The humidity increases, and the windows can mist up. The quality of the passenger’s compartment air deteriorates which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy. Air distribution to l : the air recirculation sy...

  • Page 167

    162 climate control picture no: 17158t.Tif window demisting and de-icing misted or icy windows, e. G. Due to damp weather, damp clothing or low outside temperatures: z cooling n on. Z move air distribution switch to l . Z turn the temperature switch clockwise. Z set fan to 4 . Z open side air vents ...

  • Page 168

    163 climate control picture no: 17932t.Tif automatic mode basic setting for maximum comfort: z set fan switch to a . Z set air distribution switch to desired position - see next column. Z use rotary knob to set temperature to 22 °c (a higher or lower temperature can be set as desired). Z air conditi...

  • Page 169

    164 climate control picture no: 17935t.Tif airflow setting 1 - 4 manual fan speed setting. Intermediate settings are possible. A automatic control of fan speed. X fan off. Fan speed is regulated to provide the rate of airflow necessary to maintain the pre- selected temperature. Select automatic mode...

  • Page 170

    165 climate control picture no: 17938t.Tif ventilation z for maximum ventilation in head area: set air distribution switch to m and open all vents. Z for ventilation to footwell: set air distribution switch to k . Z for simultaneous ventilation to the head area and the footwell: set air distribution...

  • Page 171

    166 climate control picture no: 17939t.Tif maximum cooling for very hot interior open windows and sunroof 3 briefly so that warm air can escape rapidly. Z cooling n on. Z set air distribution switch to m . Z set the temperature switch to the desired temperature. Z set fan switch to a . Z open all ve...

  • Page 172

    167 climate control electronic climate control (ecc) 3 provides the greatest amount of comfort in the interior regardless of the weather, outside temperature or season. To ensure a constant and comfortable climate in the vehicle, the temperature of the inflowing air, the airflow rate and the air dis...

  • Page 173

    168 climate control picture no: 17000t.Tif automatic mode basic setting for maximum comfort: z press auto button. Z open all air vents. Z air conditioning compressor activation – see page 170. Z set pre-selected temperature to 22 °c using left rotary knob. The temperature can be set higher or lower ...

  • Page 174

    169 climate control temperature preset the left rotary knob can be used to set temperatures between 16 °c and 28 °c. For reasons of comfort, temperature can only be changed in small increments. For vehicles with quickheat 3 , electrical heating warms up the passenger’s compartment more quickly. If a...

  • Page 175

    170 climate control picture no: 17163t.Tif window demisting and de-icing misted or icy windows, e.G. Due to damp weather, damp clothing or low outside temperatures: press v button. V appears in display: control indicator in button illuminates. The temperature and the air distribution are adjusted au...

  • Page 176

    171 climate control picture no: 17165t.Tif air distribution press the centre knob. The possible air distribution settings appear one after another in the display. Air distribution can also be set in the air distribut. Menu: up air distribution to windscreen and front door windows centre air to vehic...

  • Page 177

    172 climate control picture no: 17168t.Tif switching automatic recirculation 3 on or off the automatic air recirculation system has an air quality sensor to detect harmful gases in the outside air, in which case it will switch automatically to recirculation. Select menu item auto. Recirc from the ma...

  • Page 178

    173 climate control picture no: 17438t.Tif air intake the air intakes in front of the windscreen in the engine compartment must be kept clear to allow air intake. Remove any leaves, dirt or snow. Pollen filter the pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen and spores from the air entering from outside....

  • Page 179: Easytronic

    174 easytronic easytronic the semi-automatic easytronic transmission 3 permits manual (manual mode) or automatic gearshifting (automatic mode), both with automatic clutch control. Picture no: 17173t.Tif transmission display shows the mode and current gear. Starting the engine the engine can only be ...

  • Page 180

    175 easytronic picture no: 17002t.Tif easytronic operation via the selector lever always move the selector lever in the appropriate direction as far as it will go. Upon release, it automatically returns to the centre position. Pay heed to the gear / mode indicator in the transmission display. Move s...

  • Page 181

    176 easytronic picture no: 17002t.Tif move selector lever toward + or - + shift to a higher gear. - shift to a lower gear. If a higher gear is selected when the running speed is too low, or a lower gear when the speed is too high, no shift is effected. This prevents the engine from running at too lo...

  • Page 182

    177 easytronic picture no: 17961t.Tif z when sport mode is engaged, shift times are reduced and the transmission shifts at higher engine speeds (unless cruise control is on). Sport mode – see page 210. Z winter programme: press button t – see next column. Picture no: 17175t.Tif winter programme t in...

  • Page 183

    178 easytronic picture no: 17176t.Tif kickdown accelerator pedal pressed past the pressure point: below certain speeds, the transmission shifts down into a lower gear. Full engine power is available for acceleration. During kickdown no manual gearshifting is possible. When the engine speed approache...

  • Page 184

    179 easytronic vehicle storage before leaving the vehicle: z engage handbrake, z remove the ignition key or, with the open&start system 3 , remove the electronic key from the vehicle. The most recently engaged gear (indicator in transmission display) remains engaged. With n , no gear is engaged. Whe...

  • Page 185

    180 easytronic picture no: 17028t.Tif fault control indicator a illuminates in the event of a fault in the easytronic system. In the event of serious faults, f also appears in the transmission display. It is possible to continue driving if only control indicator a illuminates. Manual mode can then n...

  • Page 186

    181 easytronic if the interruption of power supply was not caused by a discharged battery, consult a workshop. We recommend your vauxhall authorised repairer. If the vehicle must be moved out of the flow of traffic, disengage the clutch on vehicles with 5-speed easytronic. Disengaging the clutch is ...

  • Page 187: Automatic

    182 automatic transmission automatic transmission the automatic transmission 3 makes automatic gearchanges possible ( automatic mode ). The engine can only be started when the gear selector is in position p or n . When starting in position n , depress the foot brake or apply the handbrake. After sta...

  • Page 188

    183 automatic transmission picture no: 17189t.Tif selector lever settings p, r, n and d (automatic mode) the selector lever can only be moved from p when the ignition is switched on and the foot brake depressed (selector lever lock). To engage p or r , push button on selector lever. The engine can o...

  • Page 189

    184 automatic transmission picture no: 17961t.Tif electronically controlled driving programmes z when sport mode is engaged, the transmission shifts at higher engine speeds (unless cruise control is on). Control indicator 1 illuminates in the transmission display. Sport mode – see page 210. Z winter...

  • Page 190

    185 automatic transmission picture no: 17190t.Tif winter programme t press button t if you are having problems starting-off on a slippery road surface. To activate the winter programme can be activated in p , r , n , d and 3 ( t illuminates in the transmission display). The vehicle starts off in 3rd...

  • Page 191

    186 automatic transmission picture no: 17177t.Tif manoeuvring the vehicle to manoeuvre the vehicle back and forth during attempts to park or in garage entrances, the vehicle’s creeping movement can be utilised by releasing the brake pedal. Never actuate accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously. S...

  • Page 192

    187 automatic transmission the transmission no longer shifts automatically. Vehicle can continue to be driven. Second gear is not available. Forward gears 1, 3 and 4 must be shifted manually using selector lever: have the cause of the fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your vauxhall autho...

  • Page 193: Automatic

    188 automatic transmission with activeselect automatic transmission with activeselect this automatic transmission 3 allows both automatic gear changes ( automatic mode ) and manual gear changes ( manual mode ) 3 . The engine can only be started when the selector lever is in position p or n . When st...

  • Page 194

    189 automatic transmission with activeselect picture no: 17022t.Tif transmission display display of mode or selected gear in left position of transmission display. The gear that has been selected by the transmission appears in the right position of the transmission display. Picture no: 17193t.Tif se...

  • Page 195

    190 automatic transmission with activeselect picture no: 17194t.Tif in position p or n , control indicator j illuminates red in the selector lever indicator strip if the selector lever is blocked. To engage p or r , push button on selector lever. The engine can only be started with lever in position...

  • Page 196

    191 automatic transmission with activeselect picture no: 17961t.Tif electronically controlled driving programmes z when sport mode is engaged, the transmission shifts at higher engine speeds (unless cruise control is on). Control indicator 1 illuminates in the transmission display. Sport mode – see ...

  • Page 197

    192 automatic transmission with activeselect picture no: 17196t.Tif winter programme t press button t if you are having problems starting-off on a slippery road surface. To activate the winter programme can be activated in automatic mode ( t illuminates in transmission display). The vehicle starts o...

  • Page 198

    193 automatic transmission with activeselect engine braking the automatic transmission automatically selects the driving programmes with the best possible braking effect. If necessary, lower gears can also be selected in manual mode to increase the braking effect. 1st gear has the greatest braking e...

  • Page 199

    194 automatic transmission with activeselect stopping the vehicle the selector lever can be left in the chosen gear with the engine running. When stopping on gradients engage handbrake or depress brake pedal. To prevent overheating of the transmission, do not increase engine revolutions to ensure sm...

  • Page 200

    195 automatic transmission with activeselect 2nd gear and the highest gear can be selected in manual mode. Depending on the nature of the problem, only the highest gear may be available. Only the highest gear is available in d in automatic mode. Picture no: 17097t.Tif interruption of power supply if...

  • Page 201: Driving Hints

    196 driving hints driving hints the first 600 miles (1000 km) drive your vehicle at various speeds. Do not use full throttle. Never allow the engine to labour at low revs. Make good use of all gears. Depress the accelerator pedal a maximum of around three quarters of the available pedal travel in al...

  • Page 202

    197 driving hints vehicles with turbocharged engine after running at high engine speeds or high engine loads, operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx. 30 seconds before switching off in order to protect the turbocharger. Save energy – more miles please observe the runni...

  • Page 203: Saving Fuel,

    198 saving fuel, protecting the environment saving fuel, protecting the environment trend-setting technology when developing and manufacturing your vehicle, vauxhall used environment- friendly and in the main recyclable materials. The production methods used to make your vehicle are likewise environ...

  • Page 204

    199 saving fuel, protecting the environment overrun z the fuel supply is automatically shut off during overrun, e.G. When the vehicle is being driven down long gradients or when braking – see page 197. Z to enable the overrun cut-off to come into action and save fuel, do not accelerate or declutch d...

  • Page 205: Fuel Consumption,

    200 fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling fuel consumption fuel consumption is determined under specific driving conditions – see page 313. Special equipment increases the weight of the vehicle. As a result, they can increase fuel consumption and reduce the specified ...

  • Page 206

    201 fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling fuel for diesel engines diesel engines must be operated only on commercially available diesel fuel meeting the specifications of din en 590. Since january 2004, some oil companies have mixed their diesel fuel with upto 5% bio fuel (fame = fatty acid methyl este...

  • Page 207

    202 fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling picture no: 17198t.Tif fuel filler neck at right rear side of vehicle. The tank flap is locked together with the doors – see page 76. Open the tank flap. To open, unscrew the fuel filler cap, remove and suspend from the tank flap. The fuel tank has a limiting s...

  • Page 208: Catalytic Converter,

    203 catalytic converter, exhaust gases catalytic converter, exhaust gases picture no: 17199t.Tif catalytic converter for petrol engines leaded fuel will damage the catalytic converter and parts of the electronic system, rendering them inoperative. High quality fuels other than those listed on pages ...

  • Page 209

    204 catalytic converter, exhaust gases z if unburnt fuel enters the catalytic converter, this may result in overheating and irreparable damage to the catalytic converter. You should therefore avoid unnecessarily long use of the starter when starting-off, running the tank dry (an irregular fuel suppl...

  • Page 210

    205 catalytic converter, exhaust gases picture no: 17004t.Tif controlling exhaust emission through design-related measures – mainly in the area of the fuel-injection and ignition systems – the proportion of noxious materials in the exhaust, such as carbon monoxide (co), hydrocarbons (hc) and nitroge...

  • Page 211

    206 catalytic converter, exhaust gases picture no: 17028t.Tif control indicator a for engine electronics illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. If it illuminates when the engine is running, there is a fault in engine or transmission electronics. The electronic system switch...

  • Page 212

    207 catalytic converter, exhaust gases maintenance have all maintenance work carried out at the intervals specified by vauxhall. We recommend that you entrust this work to your vauxhall authorised repairer, who has proper equipment and trained personnel available. Electronic testing systems permit r...

  • Page 213: Drive Control Systems

    208 drive control systems drive control systems interactive driving system (ids+) 3 ids+ unites the sensors and control units of the electronic stability programme (esp plus ), anti-lock brake system (abs) and continuous damping control (cdc). This provides both excellent driving dynamics and greate...

  • Page 214

    209 drive control systems picture no: 17200t.Tif control indicator v illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. The system is now ready for operation. Flashing during driving this shows the system has come into action. The engine output may be reduced (the sound of the engine ch...

  • Page 215

    210 drive control systems continuous damping control 3 (cdc) cdc adapts vehicle damping to the current driving situation and road conditions. The system continually monitors wheel and vehicle movements and immediately modifies the damping of each shock absorber. Chassis calibration is optimally adap...

  • Page 216

    211 drive control systems picture no: 17961t.Tif to activate press the sport button. The led in the button illuminates. In vehicles with automatic transmission 3 or easytronic 3 , control indicator 1 also illuminates. Sport mode cannot be activated if the winter programme 3 is running (vehicles with...

  • Page 217

    212 drive control systems cruise control 3 cruise control can store and maintain speeds between 20 and 125 mph (30 and 200 km/h). Deviation from the stored speed may occur when driving up or downhill. For safety reasons the cruise control cannot be activated until the foot brake has been operated on...

  • Page 218

    213 drive control systems picture no: 16990t.Tif to activate briefly press button m : the current speed is stored and maintained. The accelerator pedal can be released. Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal is released, the previously stored s...

  • Page 219

    214 drive control systems picture no: 17203t.Tif parking distance sensors 3 parking distance sensors make reverse parking easier by measuring the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle in the rear, and giving an acoustic signal in the passenger’s compartment. The system records the distance us...

  • Page 220

    215 drive control systems picture no: 17204t.Tif control indicator r for parking distance sensors if it is illuminated: fault in the system. The system is not ready for operation. Have the fault remedied. We recommend that you consult your vauxhall authorised repairer. The system’s integrated self-d...

  • Page 221

    216 drive control systems picture no: 17205t.Tif automatic level control 3 automatic level control makes it possible to keep the height of the vehicle constant when subjected to different loads in the rear (e.G. When towing a caravan or trailer). This significantly improves driving conditions. The v...

  • Page 222

    217 drive control systems picture no: 17018t.Tif deflation detection system (dds) 3 the deflation detection system continuously monitors the speed of all wheels while driving. If a tyre loses pressure, it grows smaller and rotates more quickly than the other wheels. If the system detects a differenc...

  • Page 223

    218 drive control systems tyre pressure monitoring system 3 the tyre pressure monitoring system continually checks the pressure and speed of all four wheels while driving. A pressure sensor is integrated in each wheel. Once a minute, the pressure of each tyre is sent to a control unit, where it is c...

  • Page 224

    219 drive control systems picture no: 17353t.Tif a graphic 3 indicating the left rear tyre is shown together with the current tyre pressure: slight pressure deviation. Reduce speed. Check pressure at next opportunity with appropriate gauge and correct if necessary. On the colour information display ...

  • Page 225

    220 drive control systems picture no: 17018t.Tif control indicator w if control indicator w illuminates yellow while driving, there is a fault in the tyre pressure monitoring system. Fitting a wheel without pressure sensor (e.G. Spare wheel) will also generate a fault in the system. Have the cause o...

  • Page 226

    221 drive control systems sensors for the tyre pressure monitoring system can be retro-fitted. We recommend that you consult your vauxhall authorised repairer. When manually checking tyre pressure with a pressure gauge, screw the adapter onto the valve. Tyre pressure – see page 326. The tyre pressur...

  • Page 227: Brakes

    222 brakes brakes brake system the effectiveness of the brakes is an important factor for traffic safety. To improve effectiveness, do not brake unnecessarily hard for the first 125 miles (200 km) after new brake pads have been fitted. Brake pad wear must not exceed a specified limit. Regular mainte...

  • Page 228

    223 brakes foot brake the foot brake comprises two independent brake circuits. If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can still be braked using the other brake circuit. If this occurs, however, the brake pedal must be depressed quite far using considerable force before braking effect occurs. The dist...

  • Page 229

    224 brakes picture no: 17208t.Tif brake system control indicator r the control indicator illuminates when the ignition is switched on if the handbrake is applied or if the brake or clutch fluid level is too low. Brake fluid – see page 296. Anti-lock brake system (abs u ) abs continually monitors the...

  • Page 230

    225 brakes picture no: 17209t.Tif control indicator u for abs the control indicator illuminates for several seconds when the ignition is switched on and the system undergoes a self-check at the same time (may be audible). The system is ready for operation when the control indicator goes out. If the ...

  • Page 231: Wheels, Tyres

    226 wheels, tyres wheels, tyres tyres see page 326 for suitable tyres and restrictions. Tyres fitted in the factory are adapted to the chassis and provide optimum driving comfort and safety. Changing tyre / wheel type before switching to different tyres or wheels, seek advice on the technical possib...

  • Page 232

    227 wheels, tyres fitting new tyres fit tyres in pairs or in sets, which is even better. Ensure that tyres on one axle are z the same size, z the same design, z the same make, z and have the same tread pattern. Fit directional tyres such that they roll in the direction of travel. The rolling directi...

  • Page 233

    228 wheels, tyres picture no: 17211t.Tif tyre pressure check tyre pressure, including the spare wheel, at least every 14 days and prior to any long journey; the tyres should be checked when cold. Don’t forget to check the spare. Use the valve cap key to make unscrewing the valve caps easier. The key...

  • Page 234

    229 wheels, tyres hidden tyre damage is not eliminated by adjusting the inflation pressure. Picture no: 17214t.Tif tyre condition, wheel condition drive over edges slowly and at a right angle if possible. Driving over sharp edges can lead to hidden tyre damage and wheel damage which is only noticed ...

  • Page 235

    230 wheels, tyres picture no: 17215t.Tif tread depth check tread depth regularly. If wear in the front is greater than that in the rear, move the rear wheels to the front axle and vice versa. Correct tyre pressure. For vehicles with deflation detection system (dds) 3 or tyre pressure control system ...

  • Page 236

    231 wheels, tyres tyre designations meanings: e.G. 195/65 r 15 91 h 195 = tyre width in mm 65 = aspect ratio (tyre height to tyre width) in % r = belt type: r adial 15 = rim diameter in inches 91 = load index e.G.: 91 represents 618 kg h = speed code speed code letters: q up to 100 mph (160 km/h) s ...

  • Page 237

    232 wheels, tyres winter tyres 3 for notes on fitting new tyres – see page 226. Limitations – see pages 231, 326. Winter tyres improve safety at temperatures below 7 °c and should therefore be fitted on all the wheels. The design of summer tyres means they have limited qualities for winter driving. ...

  • Page 238

    233 wheels, tyres wheel trim on steel wheels could come into contact with parts of the chain and be damaged. Remove the wheel trim – see page 252. Tyre chains may only be used at speeds up to 30 mph (50 km/h) and, when travelling on roads that are free of snow, they may be used for brief periods onl...

  • Page 239: Roof Racks,

    234 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing roof racks, caravan and trailer towing roof racks 3 for reasons of safety and to avoid damaging the roof, we recommend that you use the vauxhall roof rack system approved for your vehicle. Consult your vauxhall authorised repairer. Roof loads are not permit...

  • Page 240

    235 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing picture no: 17219t.Tif model variants with roof railing 3 attach roof rack to roof railing at points shown in illustration, see enclosed roof luggage rack system instructions. Towing equipment 3 use only towing equipment that has been approved for your vehi...

  • Page 241

    236 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing picture no: 17221t.Tif fitting the coupling ball bar disengage and fold down the socket. Remove the sealing plug from the hole for the coupling ball bar and stow it in the luggage compartment. Picture no: 17222t.Tif checking the tensioning of the coupling b...

  • Page 242

    237 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing picture no: 17224t.Tif inserting the coupling ball bar insert the tensioned coupling ball bar into the coupling housing and push firmly upwards until the coupling ball bar engages in position. The turn knob snaps back into its home position resting against ...

  • Page 243

    238 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing picture no: 17226t.Tif dismounting the coupling ball bar unlock coupling ball bar (key to position 1 – see page 236, fig. 17222 t). Pull out turn knob and then turn it clockwise as far as it will go. Pull coupling ball bar down out of the coupling housing a...

  • Page 244

    239 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing caravan and trailer loads 1) the permissible caravan / trailer loads are vehicle-dependent and engine-dependent maximum values which must not be exceeded. The actual caravan / trailer load is the difference between the actual gross weight of the caravan / t...

  • Page 245

    240 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing coupling socket load the coupling socket load is the load exerted by the caravan / trailer on the coupling ball. It can be varied by changing the weight distribution when loading the caravan / trailer. The maximum permissible coupling socket load (75 kg) is...

  • Page 246

    241 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing picture no: 17227t.Tif driving characteristics, towing tips in the case of caravans / trailers with brakes, attach breakaway stopping cable to eye. Before attaching the caravan / trailer, lubricate the ball of the caravan / trailer towing device. However, d...

  • Page 247

    242 roof racks, caravan and trailer towing when driving downhill, the brakes are under considerably more load when towing a caravan / trailer. For this reason, drive in the same gear as if driving uphill and drive at a similar speed. Automatic transmission 3 or easytronic 3 in automatic mode will au...

  • Page 248: Self-Help

    243 self-help self-help diesel fuel system, bleeding never let the tank run dry! If control indicator y illuminates, refuel as soon as possible. Refuel immediately if it flashes. It is possible to restart the engine if the tank has been run dry. A delayed start is to be expected. Switch on the ignit...

  • Page 249

    244 self-help starting the engine with jump leads 3 a vehicle with a discharged battery can be started using jump leads and the battery of another vehicle. Attempts to start the vehicle should be made at intervals of one minute and should not last longer than 15 seconds. Picture no: 17229t.Tif z nev...

  • Page 250

    245 self-help picture no: 17230t.Tif connect the leads in the order shown in the illustration: 1. Connect one end of the first jump lead to the positive terminal 1 of the battery providing the jump start (identified by "+" sign on battery case or terminal). 2. Connect the other end of this lead to t...

  • Page 251

    246 self-help picture no: 17232t.Tif screw in the towing eye anticlockwise as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position. Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a tow rod 3 – to the eye. Switch on ignition to release steering column lock and to permit operation of brake lights, horn an...

  • Page 252

    247 self-help picture no: 17233t.Tif towing another vehicle to open the cover concealing the towing eye socket at the rear right of the vehicle: disengage the cover at the bottom and pull it off downwards. Picture no: 18017t.Tif on some model variants 3 : remove the cover concealing the towing eye a...

  • Page 253

    248 self-help picture no: 17235t.Tif warning triangle ¨ 3 hatchback, astra twintop store warning triangle in rear luggage compartment wall: first fit warning triangle into recess on left and the insert in guide on right. To remove the warning triangle, lift to the right and pull out to the right. Fo...

  • Page 254

    249 self-help picture no: 17238t.Tif estate fasten the first-aid kit (cushion) to the left luggage compartment wall with a retaining strap. Picture no: 17985t.Tif astra twintop store the first-aid kit (cushion) in the recess behind the strap in the left luggage compartment wall. Spare wheel 3 some v...

  • Page 255

    250 self-help picture no: 17240t.Tif estate remove the adapters 3 and hooks 3 from the rails 3 in the luggage compartment walls. Raise the rear lashing eyes and lift the floor cover to a vertical position so that it is retained by the headliner. When closing, guide the lashing eyes through the slots...

  • Page 256

    251 self-help notes on directional tyres 3 directional tyres only provide maximum performance when they are mounted in the correct direction of rotation. If the tyres or spare wheel must be mounted opposing the specified direction of rotation (e.G. After changing a flat tyre), observe the following:...

  • Page 257

    252 self-help changing wheels there may be a tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel – see page 256. To ensure your safety, make the following preparations and observe the following information when changing wheels: z park the vehicle on a level, firm and non- skid surface. Z switch on hazard warni...

  • Page 258

    253 self-help picture no: 17243t.Tif 1. Prise off the wheel trim using the hook included with the vehicle tools 3 . For vehicle tools – see page 251. For wheel trims with visible wheel bolts 3 : the trim can remain on the wheel. Do not remove the retaining washers 3 on the wheel bolts. Picture no: 1...

  • Page 259

    254 self-help picture no: 17246t.Tif 3. The location of each jacking point 3 is indicated by a mark on the bottom edge of the vehicle. Picture no: 17247t.Tif 4. Before positioning the jack 3 , set it to the necessary height by rotating the eye by hand. Position the jack 3 at the front or rear so tha...

  • Page 260

    255 self-help picture no: 17249t.Tif 6. Change the wheel. Notes on spare wheel – see page 249. Notes on temporary spare wheel – see page 250. 7. Screw in wheel bolts and tighten slightly, inserting the wheel bolt wrench 3 as far as possible. 8. Lower vehicle. 9. Tighten wheel bolts crosswise, puttin...

  • Page 261

    256 self-help tyre repair kit 3 minor damage to the tyre tread or side wall, e.G. From foreign bodies, can be repaired using the tyre repair kit (does not apply to run-flat tyres). Do not remove the foreign body from the tyre. Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is on the rim cannot be repaired with ...

  • Page 262

    257 self-help picture no: 17252t.Tif 4. Screw the compressor air hose to the connection on the sealant bottle. 5. Fit the sealant bottle in the retainer on the compressor. Set the compressor near the tyre in such a way that the sealant bottle is upright. 6. Remove the valve cap from the defective ty...

  • Page 263

    258 self-help picture no: 17255t.Tif if the prescribed tyre pressure is not reached within 10 minutes, detach the tyre repair kit. Move the vehicle one tyre revolution (approx. 2 metres) in or against the flow of traffic. Reconnect the tyre repair kit and continue the filling procedure for 10 minute...

  • Page 264

    259 self-help important the driving comfort of the repaired tyre is severely affected, therefore have this tyre replaced. If the compressor makes abnormal noises or heats up greatly, switch it off for at least 30 minutes. The integrated safety valve opens at a pressure of 7 bar (102 psi). Protect th...

  • Page 265

    260 self-help picture no: 17257t.Tif electrical system fuses the vehicle has two fuseboxes: one behind a cover on the left side of the luggage compartment and one in the front left of the engine compartment. It is advisable to carry a complete set of fuses – available from any vauxhall authorised re...

  • Page 266

    261 self-help picture no: 17260t.Tif picture no: 17261t.Tif fuses and the most important circuits they protect fusebox in luggage compartment depending on the equipment version, there are two different fuseboxes for differing electrical circuits. Z version a – see fig. 17949 t z version b – see fig....

  • Page 267

    262 self-help picture no: 17949t.Tif fusebox, version a some functions are protected by several fuses. To replace a fuse, pull off its protective cap. Fusebox, version b some functions are protected by several fuses. No. Circuit rating 1 luggage compartment socket 15 a 2 rear socket 15 a 3 electric ...

  • Page 268

    263 self-help picture no: 17958t.Tif picture no: no. Circuit rating 24 diagnostics plug 7.5 a 25 – – 26 electrically retractable exterior mirrors 7.5 a 27 ultrasonic sensor, vauxhall alarm system 5 a 28 – – 29 cigarette lighter, front socket 15 a 30 rear socket 15 a 31 – – no. Circuit rating 32 – – ...

  • Page 269

    264 self-help picture no: 17263t.Tif fusebox in engine compartment the fusebox is at the front left side of the engine compartment. To open the cover, release the catch by inserting a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go and swivelling it to the side. Open the cover upwards and remove. ...

  • Page 270

    265 self-help picture no: 17264t.Tif picture no: no. Circuit rating 6 radiator fan 2 1) 1) different ratings depending on engine and equipment level. 20 a 30 a 40 a 7 central locking system 20 a 8 windscreen wash system, tailgate 10 a 9 heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors 30 a 10 diagnostics...

  • Page 271

    266 self-help fuse layout, version b some functions are protected by several fuses. No. Circuit rating 1 abs 20 a 2 abs 30 a 3 interior fan climate control system 30 a 4 interior fan, heating, air conditioning system 30 a 5 radiator fan 1 1) 1) different ratings depending on engine and equipment lev...

  • Page 272

    267 self-help picture no: 17264t.Tif picture no: no. Circuit rating 24 fuel pump 15 a 25 transmission electronics 15 a 26 engine electronics 10 a 27 power steering 5 a 28 transmission electronics 5 a 29 transmission electronics 7.5 a 30 engine electronics 10 a no. Circuit rating 31 adaptive forward ...

  • Page 273

    268 self-help bulb replacement before replacing a bulb, switch ignition off and switch relevant switch off. Only hold new bulb at base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands, otherwise fingerprints on the glass evaporate. Residue builds up on the reflector eventually resulting in a dull reflec...

  • Page 274

    269 self-help picture no: 17267t.Tif dipped beam 1. Replace bulb through opening the front wheel arch: turn relevant wheel to gain access, release catch and remove cover – see page 268. 2. Remove headlight protective cover. Picture no: 17268t.Tif 3. Rotate left bulb holder and disengage. Picture no:...

  • Page 275

    270 self-help picture no: 17270t.Tif 5. Detach bulb from bulb holder. 6. Insert new bulb into bulb holder, without touching the glass. 7. Insert new bulb so that the two lugs on the bulb holder engage in the recesses in the reflector. 8. Rotate bulb holder to right as far as it will go. 9. Place hea...

  • Page 276

    271 self-help 8. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector onto bulb. 9. Place headlight protective cover in position and close. After bulb replacement on the right- hand side, reattach air hose to air filter and engage. After bulb replacement on the left- hand side, reconnect the fusebox plug and eng...

  • Page 277

    272 self-help picture no: 17274t.Tif 5. Remove bulb from socket. 6. Insert new bulb, without touching the glass. 7. Insert holder in reflector. Place headlight protective cap in position and close. After bulb replacement on the right- hand side, reattach air hose to air filter and engage. After bulb...

  • Page 278

    273 self-help picture no: 17277t.Tif 3. Rotate left bulb holder and disengage. Picture no: 17278t.Tif 4. Remove the bulb holder with bulb from the reflector. Picture no: 17270t.Tif 5. Detach bulb from bulb holder. 6. Insert new bulb into bulb holder, without touching the glass. 7. Insert new bulb so...

  • Page 279

    274 self-help picture no: 17276t.Tif parking lights 1. Open bonnet. 2. Replace bulb through opening the front wheel arch: turn relevant wheel to gain access, release catch and remove cover – see page 268. 3. Remove main beam headlight protective cover. Picture no: 17279t.Tif 4. Remove parking light ...

  • Page 280

    275 self-help picture no: 17281t.Tif front indicator lights 1. Open bonnet. 2. Replace bulb through opening the front wheel arch: turn relevant wheel to gain access, release catch and remove cover – see page 268. 3. Rotate bulb holder to left and disengage. Picture no: 17282t.Tif 4. Push bulb into s...

  • Page 281

    276 self-help picture no: 17283t.Tif tail lights hatchback 5-door 1. To replace bulbs on the right side, use a coin to open the lock as indicated in the illustration and fold the cover down. To replace bulbs on the left side, use a coin to turn both locks as illustrated on page 261 in fig. 17261 t a...

  • Page 282

    277 self-help picture no: 17286t.Tif 5. Unscrew three screws using a screwdriver (vehicle tools – see page 251). Press locking tabs on outside of bulb holder inward and remove the bulb holder. Picture no: 17287t.Tif bulbs in bulb holder: 1 = reversing light 2 = turn signal 3 = tail light / brake lig...

  • Page 283

    278 self-help picture no: 17288t.Tif 9. Ensure that the bulb holder seal is positioned as illustrated. Picture no: 17289t.Tif 10. Insert the bulb housing in the body, engaging the lug and the ball pin in the recesses. Tighten the fastening nuts using a wheel bolt wrench 3 . Attach the plug connector...

  • Page 284

    279 self-help picture no: 17290t.Tif hatchback 3-door 1. To replace bulbs, fold the cover down. Picture no: 17284t.Tif 2. Detach plug connector from bulb holder. 3. Hold outside of bulb housing, loosen fastening nuts with wheel bolt wrench 3 and unscrew by hand. Wheel bolt wrench 3 – see vehicle too...

  • Page 285

    280 self-help picture no: 17291t.Tif 5. Remove the round seal from the fastening bolt. Press the locking tabs on the outside of the bulb holder outward and remove the bulb holder. Picture no: 17287t.Tif bulbs in bulb holder: 1 = reversing light 2 = turn signal 3 = tail light / brake light 4 = tail l...

  • Page 286

    281 self-help picture no: 17292t.Tif 9. Ensure that the bulb holder seal is positioned as illustrated. Fit the round seal on the fastening bolt. Picture no: 17289t.Tif 10. Insert the bulb housing in the body, engaging the lug and the ball pin in the recesses. Tighten the fastening nuts using a wheel...

  • Page 287

    282 self-help picture no: 17293t.Tif estate 1. Disengage cover by pressing retaining lugs and remove. Picture no: 17294t.Tif 2. Detach plug connector from bulb holder. 3. Hold the outside of the bulb housing, unscrew the three fastening nuts and remove the bulb housing rearwards. Picture no: 17295t....

  • Page 288

    283 self-help picture no: 17296t.Tif bulbs in bulb holder: 1 = tail light / brake light 2 = turn signal 3 = reversing light 4 = fog tail light 5. Remove bulb from socket. 6. Insert new bulb without touching the glass. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing and screw in place. Insert bulb housing into bo...

  • Page 289

    284 self-help picture no: 17987t.Tif 2. Remove bulb housing from outside. Disengage plug by pressing on flap and remove from bulb holder. 3. Detach seal from bulb holder. Picture no: 17988t.Tif 4. Disengage sockets by turning and remove. Press locking tabs on the long sides of the bulb holder outwar...

  • Page 290

    285 self-help 5. Remove bulb from socket. 6. Insert new bulb, without touching the glass. 7. Insert bulb holder in bulb housing by first inserting the lug in the front of the plug. Fold together bulb holder, ensuring that it engages properly. Insert sockets and engage by turning. Picture no: 18018t....

  • Page 291

    286 self-help picture no: 17298t.Tif 2. Remove bulb housing downward, taking care not to pull on the cable. 3. Lift flap and disconnect plug from bulb socket. Picture no: 17299t.Tif 4. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise and disengage. 5. Remove bulb from socket. 6. Insert new bulb, without touching th...

  • Page 292

    287 self-help rear courtesy lights 3 , rear reading lights 3 have the bulbs replaced by a workshop. We recommend your vauxhall authorised repairer. Picture no: 17301t.Tif glove compartment lighting, luggage compartment lighting, footwell lighting 3 to ensure that no power is supplied to the lights, ...

  • Page 293: If You Have A Problem

    288 if you have a problem if you have a problem in our experience the most common cause of all complaints is the result of misunderstanding or lack of communication between the customer and the vauxhall authorised repairer. We sincerely hope you will never have cause to complain about your vehicle. ...

  • Page 294

    289 if you have a problem opel austria vertriebs gmbh groß-enzersdorfer str. 59 1220 vienna – austria tel. 00 43 1-2 88 77 444 or 00 43-1-2 88 77 0 opel belgium n.V. Prins boudewijnlaan 30 2550 kontich – belgium tel. 00 32-34 50 63 11 opel c & s spol. S.R.O. Na pankráci 26 140 00 prague 4 – czech re...

  • Page 295: Maintenance,

    290 maintenance, inspection system maintenance, inspection system picture no: 17008t.Tif in order to guarantee economical and safe vehicle operation and to maintain the value of your vehicle, it is of vital importance that all maintenance work is carried out at the proper intervals as specified by v...

  • Page 296

    291 maintenance, inspection system further information on maintenance and the service plan can be found in the service booklet, which is in the glove compartment. Have maintenance work, as well as repairs to the bodywork and equipment, carried out by a professional. We recommend your vauxhall author...

  • Page 297

    292 maintenance, inspection system picture no: 17306t.Tif engine oil information on engine oils is found in the service booklet. Engine oil level and consumption every engine consumes engine oil for technical reasons. The engine oil consumption cannot be assessed until a fairly long distance has bee...

  • Page 298

    293 maintenance, inspection system picture no: 17309t.Tif to check the engine oil level, insert wiped oil dipstick into handle as far as it will go. Top engine oil up if the level has dropped into the range of the top-up mark min . The engine oil level must not exceed the upper mark max on the dipst...

  • Page 299

    294 maintenance, inspection system diesel fuel filter check fuel filter for any water residue when each engine oil change takes place. We recommend that you consult your vauxhall authorised repairer. Illumination of a indicates water in the fuel filter 3 . Have fuel filter checked at shorter interva...

  • Page 300

    295 maintenance, inspection system picture no: 17313t.Tif coolant level hardly any losses occur since the cooling system is sealed and it is thus rarely necessary to top up the coolant. The coolant in the compensation tank should be slightly above the mark kalt / cold with the cooling system cold. I...

  • Page 301

    296 maintenance, inspection system picture no: 17314t.Tif brake fluid brake fluid level the fluid level in the reservoir must be neither higher than the max mark nor lower than the min mark. Use of certain brake fluids can lead to damage or reduced braking effect. We therefore recommend that you use...

  • Page 302

    297 maintenance, inspection system windscreen wiper clear vision is essential for safe driving. Perform regular checks on the windscreen wiper and headlight wash system 3 to ensure they are operating correctly. We recommend wiper blade replacement at least once a year. If the windscreen is dirty, op...

  • Page 303

    298 maintenance, inspection system picture no: 17316t.Tif service setting for front windscreen wiper (e.G. For changing or cleaning the front wiper blades). Within 4 seconds of switching off the engine but with the key in the starter switch, press the windscreen wiper stalk downward. Release the sta...

  • Page 304

    299 maintenance, inspection system picture no: 17319t.Tif windscreen and headlight wash systems 3 the fluid reservoir filler neck for the windscreen wash system and headlight wash system 3 is located at the front next to the left headlight. Capacities – see pages 336, 337. Fill only with clean water...

  • Page 305

    300 maintenance, inspection system picture no: 17320t.Tif battery the battery is maintenance-free. Retro-fitted electrical or electronic accessories can place an additional load on the battery or even discharge the battery. We recommend that you consult a vauxhall authorised repairer regarding techn...

  • Page 306

    301 maintenance, inspection system vehicle decommissioning observe national regulations. If the vehicle is decommissioned for several months, the following work must be carried out in order to prevent damage. We recommend that you consult your vauxhall authorised repairer. Z wash and preserve the ve...

  • Page 307: Vehicle Care

    302 vehicle care vehicle care obtain advice from a vauxhall authorised repairer regarding cleaning materials that have been tested and recommended by vauxhall. When caring for your vehicle, observe all national environmental regulations, particularly when washing it. Regular, thorough care helps to ...

  • Page 308

    303 vehicle care washing the paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to environmental influences, e.G. Continuous changes in weather conditions, industrial waste gases and dust or thawing salts, so wash and wax your vehicle regularly. When using automatic car washes, select a programme which includes w...

  • Page 309

    304 vehicle care paintwork damage repair small areas of paint damage such as stone impacts, scratches etc. Immediately using a vauxhall touch-up applicator or vauxhall spray and touch-up paint before rust can form. If rust has already formed, have the cause remedied. We recommend that you consult yo...

  • Page 310

    305 vehicle care smearing wiper blades can be cleaned with a soft cloth and vauxhall windscreen wash solvent, and replaced if necessary – see page 297. Locks the locks are lubricated with a high-grade lock cylinder grease at the factory. Vauxhall lock cylinder grease prevents the locks from freezing...

  • Page 311: Technical Data

    306 technical data technical data picture no: 17321t.Tif vehicle documents, identification plate the technical data is determined in accordance with european community standards. We reserve the right to make modifications. Specifications in the vehicle documents always have priority over those given...

  • Page 312

    307 technical data picture no: 17323t.Tif vehicle identification data the vehicle identification number is stamped on the identification plate (see previous page) and in the vehicle floor on the right-hand side under a cover between the driver’s door and seat. Picture no: 17324t.Tif the vehicle iden...

  • Page 313

    308 technical data engine data sales designation engine identifier code 1.4 z 14 xep 1.6 z 16 xep 1.8 z 18 xe 2.0 turbo z 20 lel 2.0 turbo z 20 ler number of cylinders 4 4 4 4 4 bore dia. (mm) 73.4 79.0 80.5 86.0 86.0 stroke (mm) 80.6 81.5 88.2 86.0 86.0 piston displacement (cm 3 ) 1364 1598 1796 19...

  • Page 314

    309 technical data engine data sales designation engine identifier code vxr z 20 leh 1.3 cdti z 13 dth 1.7 cdti z 17 dth 1.9 cdti z 19 dt 1.9 cdti z 19 dth number of cylinders 4 4 4 4 4 bore dia. (mm) 86.0 69.6 79.0 82.0 82.0 stroke (mm) 86.0 82.0 86.0 90.4 90.4 piston displacement (cm 3 ) 1998 1248...

  • Page 315

    310 technical data performance (approx. Mph / km/h) , 5-door hatchback engine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 14 xep z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel z 20 ler maximum speed 2) manual transmission easytronic automatic transmission 2) the maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerbweight (w...

  • Page 316

    311 technical data performance (approx. Mph / km/h) , 3-door hatchback engine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 14 xep z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel z 20 ler maximum speed 2) manual transmission easytronic automatic transmission 2) the maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerbweight (w...

  • Page 317

    312 technical data performance (approx. Mph / km/h) , estate engine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 14 xep z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel z 20 ler maximum speed 2) manual transmission easytronic automatic transmission 2) the maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerbweight (without dri...

  • Page 318

    313 technical data fuel consumption, co 2 emissions directive 80/1268/eec (last changed by 1999/100/ec) has applied for the measurement of fuel consumption since 1996. The directive is oriented to actual driving practices: urban driving is rated at approx. 1 / 3 and extra-urban driving with approx. ...

  • Page 319

    314 technical data fuel consumption (approx. L/100 km) , co 2 emissions (approx. G/km) , hatchback 5-door (tyre width up to 205 mm 1) ) 1) for z 17 dth engine – tyre width up to 195 mm. Engine 2) 2) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 14 xep z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel z 20 ler manual transmissi...

  • Page 320

    315 technical data fuel consumption (approx. L/100 km) , co 2 emissions (approx. G/km) , hatchback 3-door (tyre width up to 205 mm 1) ) 1) for z 17 dth engine – tyre width up to 195 mm. Engine 2) 2) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 14 xep z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel z 20 ler manual transmissi...

  • Page 321

    316 technical data fuel consumption (approx. L/100 km) , co 2 emissions (approx. G/km) , estate (tyre width up to 205 mm 1) ) 1) for z 17 dth engine - tyre width up to 195 mm. Engine 2) 2) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 14 xep z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel z 20 ler manual transmission/easytro...

  • Page 322

    317 technical data fuel consumption (approx. L/100 km) , co 2 emissions (approx. G/km) , twintop (tyre width up to 225 mm) engine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. 2) value not available at time of printing. Z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel z 20 ler z 19 dth manual transmission/easytronic/autom...

  • Page 323

    318 technical data weights, payload and roof load the payload is the difference between the permitted gross vehicle weight (see identification plate on page 306) and the ec kerbweight. To calculate the kerbweight, enter the data for your vehicle below: z kerbweight from table 1, page 319 + ............

  • Page 324

    319 technical data weight (kg) , table 1, kerbweight 1) , hatchback 5-door 1) according to ec directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). 2) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Model engine 2) manual transmission easytronic automatic t...

  • Page 325

    320 technical data weight (kg) , table 1, kerbweight 1) , hatchback 3-door 1) according to ec directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). 2) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Model engine 2) manual transmission easytronic automatic t...

  • Page 326

    321 technical data weights (kg) , table 1, kerbweight 1) , estate 1) according to ec directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). 2) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Model engine 2) manual transmission easytronic automatic transmissi...

  • Page 327

    322 technical data weights (kg) , table 1, kerbweight 1) , twintop 1) according to ec directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90 % full). 2) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Model engine 2) manual transmission easytronic automatic transmiss...

  • Page 328

    323 technical data weights (kg) , table 2, additional weight of equipment versions hatchback engine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 14 xep z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel z 20 ler life, club 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 design 12 12 12 12 12 sxi, sri 24.5 24.5 24.5 12.6 12.6 elite 22.8 22.8 22.8 9....

  • Page 329

    324 technical data weights (kg) , table 2, additional weight of equipment versions estate engine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 14 xep z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel life, club 7.4 7.4 7.4 3 design 13 13 13 9 sxi, sri 9 9 9 7.3 elite 9 9 9 5 engine 1) z 20 ler z 17 dth z 19 dt z 19 dth l...

  • Page 330

    325 technical data weights (kg) , table 2, additional weight of equipment versions twintop engine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel z 20 ler z 19 dth life, club – 2) 2) value not available at time of printing. – 2) – 2) – 2) – 2) design – 2) – 2) – 2) – 2) – 2) ...

  • Page 331

    326 technical data tyres restrictions not all tyres available on the market currently meet the structural requirements. We recommend that you consult a vauxhall authorised repairer concerning suitable tyre makes. These tyres have undergone special tests to establish their reliability, safety and spe...

  • Page 332

    327 technical data (ctd.) tyre pressure in bar / psi 1) 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa / 14.5 psi. Hatchback tyre pressure for load of up to 3 persons tyre pressure eco 2) loaded up to 3 people tyre pressure for full load engine 3) tyres front rear front rear front rear z 14 xep, z 16 xep, z 18 xe ...

  • Page 333

    328 technical data (ctd.) tyre pressure in bar / psi 1) 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa / 14.5 psi. Hatchback tyre pressure for load of up to 3 persons tyre pressure eco 2) loaded up to 3 people tyre pressure for full load engine 3) tyres front rear front rear front rear z 20 ler 205/55 r 16, 225/45...

  • Page 334

    329 technical data (ctd.) tyre pressure in bar / psi 1) 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa / 14.5 psi. Hatchback tyre pressure for load of up to 3 persons tyre pressure eco 2) loaded up to 3 people tyre pressure for full load engine 3) tyres front rear front rear front rear z 13 dth 185/65 r 15, 195/60...

  • Page 335

    330 technical data (ctd.) tyre pressure in bar / psi 1) 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa / 14.5 psi. Hatchback tyre pressure for load of up to 3 persons tyre pressure eco 2) loaded up to 3 people tyre pressure for full load engine 3) tyres front rear front rear front rear z 17 dth 195/65 r 15, 205/55...

  • Page 336

    331 technical data (ctd.) tyre pressure in bar / psi 1) 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa / 14.5 psi. Estate tyre pressure for load of up to 3 persons tyre pressure eco 2) loaded up to 3 people tyre pressure for full load engine 3) tyres front rear front rear front rear z 14 xep, z 16 xep, z 18 xe 195...

  • Page 337

    332 technical data (ctd.) tyre pressure in bar / psi 1) 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa / 14.5 psi. Estate tyre pressure for load of up to 3 persons tyre pressure eco 2) loaded up to 3 people tyre pressure for full load engine 3) tyres front rear front rear front rear z 13 dth 195/65 r 15, 205/55 r ...

  • Page 338

    333 technical data (ctd.) tyre pressure in bar / psi 1) 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa / 14.5 psi. Estate tyre pressure for load of up to 3 persons tyre pressure eco 2) loaded up to 3 people tyre pressure for full load engine 3) tyres front rear front rear front rear z 17 dth 195/65 r 15, 205/55 r ...

  • Page 339

    334 technical data (ctd.) tyre pressure in bar / psi 1) 1) 1 bar corresponds to 100 kpa / 14.5 psi. Twintop tyre pressure for load of up to 3 persons tyre pressure eco 2) loaded up to 3 people tyre pressure for full load engine 3) tyres – front rear front rear front rear z 16 xep, z 18 xe 205/55 r 1...

  • Page 340

    335 technical data electrical system battery, voltage 12 volt amp hours 36 ah / 44 ah 3 / 55 ah 3 / 60 ah 3 / 66 ah 3 / 70 ah 3 battery for remote control of central locking system and electronic key of open&start system cr 20 32.

  • Page 341

    336 technical data capacities (approx. Litre ) engine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 14 xep z 16 xep z 18 xe z 20 lel z 20 ler fuel tank (nominal content) 52 52 52 52 52 engine oil with filter change between min and max on dipstick 3.5 1.0 4.5 1.0 4.5 1.0 4.25 1.0 4.25 1.0 wash flui...

  • Page 342

    337 technical data capacities (approx. Litre) engine 1) 1) sales designation – see pages 308, 309. Z 20 leh vxr z 13 dth z 17 dth z 19 dt z 19 dth fuel tank (nominal content) 52 52 52 52 52 engine oil with filter change between min and max on dipstick 5.0 1.0 3.2 1.0 5.0 1.0 4.3 1.0 4.3 1.0 wash flu...

  • Page 343

    338 technical data dimensions (approx. Mm) hatchback 5-door hatchback 3-door estate twintop overall length 4249 4290 4515 4476 width 1753 1753 1753 1759 width with two exterior mirrors 2033 2033 2033 2039 overall height 1460 1435 1500 1411 wheelbase 2614 2614 2703 2614 turning circle diameter 1) 1) ...

  • Page 344

    339 technical data installation dimensions of trailer towing equipment with detachable coupling ball bar, hatchback 1) all dimensions refer to factory-fitted towing equipment. 1) do not mount towing equipment to vehicles with z 20 leh engine. Sales designation – see page 308. Dimension mm a 342.9 b ...

  • Page 345

    340 technical data installation dimensions of trailer towing equipment with detachable coupling ball bar, estate all dimensions refer to factory-fitted towing equipment. Dimension mm a 84.0 b 570.0 c 515.0 d 93.5 e 173.0 f 307.6 g 158.0 h 292.6 9 warning only use towing equipment approved for your v...

  • Page 346

    341 technical data installation dimensions of trailer towing equipment with detachable coupling ball bar, astra twintop all measurements refer to vauxhall- approved towing equipment. Dimension mm a 68.8 b 570.0 c 515.0 d 485.0 e 93.5 f 288.0 g 245.0 9 warning only use towing equipment approved for y...

  • Page 347: Index

    342 index index a abs (anti-lock brake system)................ 224 accessories..............................128, 133, 248 accessory socket .................................... 106 adaptive forward lighting (afl)......... 137 bulb replacement ............................... 272 driving abroad...........

  • Page 348

    343 index b battery.................................... 197, 300, 335 interruption of power supply.............. 143, 180, 187, 195 battery discharge protection................. 140 before starting-off .................................... 22 belt tensioners......................................... 1...

  • Page 349

    344 index d data...................................................66, 306 date .....................................................48, 51 daytime running lights........................... 134 decommissioning ................................... 301 deflation detection system .............32, 217 de...

  • Page 350

    345 index g gears ......................................................... 20 generator, see alternator ........................ 39 genuine vauxhall parts and accessories ..............................26, 133 glasses compartment ............................ 108 glove compartment ......................

  • Page 351

    346 index k key extending .............................................. 66 ignition lock........................................... 14 locking doors........................................ 76 remove.................................................. 24 starting the engine .........................14...

  • Page 352

    347 index q quickheat............................... 158, 165, 169 r radio ......................................................... 64 radio equipment (cb).............................. 65 radio reception ........................................ 64 radio frequency remote control central locking sys...

  • Page 353

    348 index t tables ...................................................... 108 tachometer............................................... 45 tail lights ................................................. 134 bulb replacement........................276, 282 tailgate ........................................

  • Page 354

    349 index w warning buzzers....................................... 23 warning messages .......................49, 54, 55 warning triangle.............................133, 248 wash fluid reservoir, windscreen wash system...................... 299 weights............................................316...

  • Page 355

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