Vauxhall ASTRA Quick Reference Manual
Vehicle features
Astra
Quick Reference Guide
Refer to Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
Illustrations may depict left-hand drive vehicles.
Operation is similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
Depending on the model variant, special equipment
and accessories, the scope of equipment on your
vehicle may differ from the descriptions in this guide.
T S 1684-B-11 / KTA 268 8-3
Decem ber 2010
*KTA-2688-3*
Vehicle features
Art.-Nr. 09 922 21 3
Vehicle features
Unlocking
Press button
c
to unlock doors,
load compartment and fuel flap.
Open doors by pulling the handles.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment
and fuel filler flap.
Press button
e
to lock doors.
Press
e
tw ice within 15 seconds to
deadlock all doors and activate
anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic immobiliser is activated
automatically when key is removed
from ignition switch.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
1. Light switch, fog lights,
headlight range adjustment,
instrument illumination
2. Side air vents
3. Turn signals, headlight flash,
low beam, high beam,
exit lighting, parking lights
4. Cruise control
5. Instruments
6. Horn, driver airbag
7. Driver
Information Center
8. Steering w heel controls
9. Wiper and w asher systems
10. Centre air vents
11. Infotainment system
12. Info-Display
13. Anti-theft alarm system LED
14. Central locking system,
hazard warning flashers,
airbag deactivation and
front passenger seat belt
control indicators
15. Sport and Tour mode,
Traction Control system,
Electronic Stability Control,
ultrasonic parking assist,
lane departure warning
16. Front passenger airbag
17. Glovebox
18. Climate control system
19. AUX input, USB input
20. Selector lever
21. Cigarette lighter/power outlet
22. Accelerator pedal
23. Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock
24. Brake pedal
25. Clutch pedal
26. Steering wheel adjustment
27. Storage compartment,
fuse box
28. Bonnet release lever
Manual trans miss ion:
Reverse: With the vehicle
stationary, depress the clutch peda l,
press the release button on the
selector lever and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then
repeat gear selection.
Do not grind the clutch
unnecessarily.
When operating, depress clutch
pedal fully. Do not use the pedal as
a foot rest.
Automatic transmission:
P = Park
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
D = Drive
The selector lever can only be
moved out of P when the ignition is
on and the brake pedal is applied.
To engage P or R, push the release
button on the selector lever.
Automatic transmission,
Manual mode:
Move selector lever from D to the
left.
+
= Higher gear
-
= Lower gear
If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear w hen vehicle speed is too
high, the shift is not executed. This
can cause a message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Starting the engine:
Turn key to position 1
Move steering wheel slightly to
release steering wheel lock
Manual transmission in neutral
with clutch depressed
Automatic transmission in P or N
with brake pedal depressed
Do not accelerate
Diesel engines: turn key to
position 2 for preheating and
wait for ! to extinguish
Turn key to position 3 and
release
Stop-Start system:
When conditions allow, the system
switches off the engine to save fuel
and reduce emission levels if the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at traffic lights or in a
traffic jam. It starts the engine as
soon as the clutch is depressed.
To activate an Autostop:
Depress clutch pedal
Shift selector lever to neutral
Release the clutch pedal
The needle points to AUTO STOP in
the tachometer. To restart engine,
depress clutch again.
Deactivate Stop-Start system
manually by pressing the
eco
button on the instrument panel.
Manual parking brake:
Always apply firmly without
operating release button and
apply as firmly as possible on uphill
or downhill slopes.
To release, pull lever up slightly,
press release button and lower
lever fully.
To reduce the operating forces,
depress the foot brake at the same
time.
Opening the bonnet:
Pull release lever below instrument
panel on driver’s side and return it
to its original position.
Push safety catch to the right and
open the bonnet.
Electrical parking brake:
Pull switch J, parking brake
operates automatically with
adequate force. For maximum
force, e.g. w hen parking with
trailer attached or on inclines, pull
switch J tw ice.
The parking brake can always be
activated, even if the ignition is off.
Before leaving the vehicle, check
parking brake status.
To release, switch on ignition, keep
brake pedal depressed and push
switch J.
Drive away function
Depressing clutch pedal or
engaging drive gear (automatic
transmission) and then depressing
the accelerator pedal releases
electrical parking brake.
Unlocking and opening the
tailgate:
Press button
c
on the remote
control with the ignition off to
unlock the tailgate.
To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad sw itch below the tailgate
handle.
Refuelling:
Before refuelling, switch off engine
and any external heaters with
combustion chambers (identified
by sticker on fuel filler flap).
Switch off mobile phones.
Fuel filler flap is located at right
rear side of vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be
opened if the vehicle is unlocked.
Push flap by hand to release.
The filler cap can be retained in the
bracket on the filler flap.
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
Petrol engines - use unleaded fuel
that complies with DIN EN 228.
Diesel engines - use diesel fuel
meeting specifications of
DIN EN 590.
Fuel tank capacity - 56 litres.
A13DTE diesel engine with
Stop-Start system, reduced
capacity - 46 litres.
Engine oil:
In vehicles fitted with engine oil
level monitoring, the engine oil level
is checked automatically and a
vehicle message (Code 79)
appears in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) to warn that the
engine oil needs topping up
immediately.
However, check engine oil level
manually every 300 miles or prior to
long journeys, to prevent damage
to the engine.
Check with vehicle on a level
surface. Engine must be at
operating temperature and
switched off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out dipstick, wipe clean, insert
to stop on the handle, pull out and
read engine oil level.
Insert dipstick to stop on handle
and make half a turn.
Caution:
It is the owner’s responsibility to
maintain the correct level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Vehicle security
Tyre pressure:
Check tyre pressures, including the spare, every 14 days and prior to any long journey; tyres should be
checked when cold. This also applies to vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the value specified for full load.
Tyre press ure (psi)
Comfort setting for load of
upto 3 people
Engine
Tyres
Front Rear
A13DTE, All tyres
32 32
A14XER,
A14XEL,
A14NET,
A14NEL,
A16XER
A16LET, All except below 33 33
A20DTH 235/40 R19
35 32
205/60 R16,
36 33
215/50 R17
A17DTJ All except below 33 33
205/55 R16,
35 32
215/50 R17,
225/45 R17,
235/40 R19
205/60 R16
36 33
A17DTR All except below 33 33
205/55 R16,
35 32
225/45 R17,
235/40 R19
205/60 R16,
36 33
215/50 R17
A
ll
Temporary spare
61 61
Tyre pressure (psi)
ECO setting
1)
for load of
upto 3 people
Engine
Tyres
Front Rear
A
13DTE,
All tyres
39 39
A14XER,
A14XEL,
A14NET,
A14NEL,
A16XER
A16LET, All except below 39 39
A20DTH, 235/40 R19
2)
-
-
A20DTR 205/60 R16
2)
-
-
215/50 R17
2)
-
-
A17DTJ, All except below 39 39
A17DTR 205/55 R16
2)
-
-
205/60 R16
2)
-
-
215/50 R17
2)
-
-
225/45 R17
2)
-
-
235/40 R19
2)
-
-
All
Temporary spare
2)
-
-
1)
The ECO tyre pressure serves to
achieve the smallest amount of fuel
consumption possible.
2)
D o not use ECO tyre pr essure for this
ty re.
Tyre pressure (psi)
For full load
Engine
Tyres
Front Rear
A13DTE, All tyres
33 39
A14XER,
A14XEL,
A14NET,
A14NEL,
A16XER
A16LET, All except below 35 41
A20DTH 235/40 R19
36 42
205/60 R16,
38 43
215/50 R17
A17DTJ All except below 35 41
205/55 R16,
36 42
215/50 R17,
225/45 R17,
235/40 R19
205/60 R16
38 43
A17DTR All except below 35 41
205/ 55 R16,
36 42
225/45 R17,
235/40 R19
205/60 R16,
38 43
215/50 R17
All
Temporary spare
61 61