HOLDEN MY17 BK Astra User manual

MY17 BK Astra
MY17 BK Astra
Owner’s Manual
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Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 20
Seats, restraints ........................... 41
Storage ........................................ 55
Instruments and controls ............. 62
Lighting ........................................ 95
Climate control ........................... 105
Driving and operating ................. 114
Vehicle care ............................... 173
Service and maintenance .......... 212
Technical data ........................... 215
Customer information ................ 223
Index .......................................... 228
Contents

2 Introduction
Introduction

Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
Using this manual
● This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant.
● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
● The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where
the information is located.
● The index will enable you to
search for specific information.
● Directional data, e.g. left or right,
or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
● Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold
letters.
● For a complete list of registered
trademarks contained in this
manual: 3 224.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.

4 Introduction
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
Page references and index entries
refer to the indented headings given
in the section table of content.
Chronological order to select menu
entries in the vehicle personalisation
is indicated with I.

Introduction 5

6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Press c to unlock the doors and
tailgate. Open the doors by pulling the
handles.
Tailgate
To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad switch below the brand
emblem.
Radio remote control 3 22.
Central locking system 3 25.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Load compartment 3 31.

In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and
forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 42, Manual seat
adjustment 3 43.
Backrests inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
Seat position 3 42, Manual seat
adjustment 3 43.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up : seat higher
down : seat lower
Seat position 3 42, Manual seat
adjustment 3 43.

8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 41.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
To unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 42, Seat belts
3 46, Airbag system 3 48.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 36, Automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror 3 36.

In brief 9
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the rocker control to left
mirror (L) or right mirror (R). Adjust
respective mirror by the four-way
control.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 35,
Electric adjustment 3 35, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 35.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 36.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and
the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 48, Ignition
positions 3 115.

10 In brief
Instrument panel overview

In brief 11
1Power windows ..................... 37
2Exterior mirrors ..................... 35
3Central locking system .......... 25
4Side air vents ...................... 112
5Cruise control ..................... 133
Speed limiter ....................... 135
Adaptive cruise control ....... 137
Forward collision alert ......... 144
6Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 64
7Instruments .......................... 73
Driver Information Centre ...... 83
8Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................ 83
9Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 144
10 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 100
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................ 83
11 Centre air vents .................. 112
12 Info-Display .......................... 87
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 32
14 Hazard warning flashers .... 100
15 Glovebox .............................. 55
16 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................... 87
17 Climate control system ........ 105
18 Fuse box ............................ 193
19 Traction Control system ..... 130
Electronic Stability Control . 131
Sport mode ........................ 132
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist ..................... 150
Lane keep assist ................ 161
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 119
20 Manual transmission .......... 126
Automatic transmission ...... 123
21 Power outlet .......................... 69
22 Parking brake ...................... 128
23 Power button ....................... 116
24 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 115
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..63
26 Horn ..................................... 64
27 Bonnet release lever .......... 175
28 Storage compartment ........... 56
29 Light switch .......................... 95
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 96
Rear fog lights .................... 100
Instrument illumination ....... 101

12 In brief
Exterior lighting
AUTO : automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight
8: sidelights
9: headlights
Automatic light control 3 95.
Fog lights
Press button in light switch:
ø: rear fog light
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
headlight flash : pull lever
high beam : push lever
low beam : push or pull lever
High beam 3 96, Headlight flash
3 96, LED headlights 3 97, High
beam assist 3 97.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up : left turn signal
lever down : right turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 100.

In brief 13
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 100.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
HI : fast
LO : slow
INT : interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensor
OFF : off
For single wipe when the wiper is off,
press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 64.

14 In brief
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 64,
Washer fluid 3 180, Wiper blade
replacement 3 183.
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
ON : continuous operation
INT : intermittent operation
OFF : off
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 66.

In brief 15
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü.
Heated rear window 3 39.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 36.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
●Press V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set temperature control to
warmest level.
●Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required
and direct them towards the door
windows.
Air conditioning system 3 105.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, electronic climate
control
Press V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Electronic climate control system
3 107.

16 In brief
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 126.
Automatic transmission
P: park position
R: reverse
N: neutral mode
D: automatic mode
M: manual mode
<: upshift
]: downshift
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, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 123.
Starting off
Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure and condition
3 197, 3 222
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 178.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts 3 35, 3 42,
3 47.
● Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.

In brief 17
Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key to
position 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: depress
and hold clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: depress
and hold brake pedal and move
selector lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Ignition switch: turn key to
position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
Starting the engine 3 117.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
A restart is indicated by the needle at
the idle speed position in the
tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 119.

18 In brief
Remote Start
● Aim the radio remote control at
the vehicle.
●Press and release e.
● Immediately after previous step,
press and hold O for at least two
seconds or until the turn signal
lights flash.
● The engine will start, doors will be
locked and the climate control
system may come on.
● The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. Repeat the steps to
extend to 20 minutes. Remote
start can be extended only once.
● If the engine is running when you
enter the vehicle, press the brake
pedal and press the engine Start/
Stop button before moving the
shift lever out of P.
If the engine is not running when
you enter the vehicle, start the
engine.
Remote engine start 3 21.
Parking
9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking
brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing
the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
a minimum of one second until
control indicator m illuminates
constantly and electric parking
brake is applied 3 79.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the
sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from
the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.