HOLDEN MY17 BL Astra User manual

MY17 BL Astra
MY17 BL Astra
Owner’s Manual
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Part No. 92507725
May 2017
(MY17 BL Astra. Print 2-O) Holden New Zealand Ltd., Company Number 1602 (New Zealand)

Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 4
Keys, doors and windows ............ 17
Seats, restraints ........................... 39
Storage ........................................ 53
Instruments and controls ............. 58
Lighting ........................................ 85
Climate control ............................. 92
Driving and operating ................. 101
Vehicle care ............................... 142
Service and maintenance .......... 177
Technical data ........................... 180
Customer information ................ 188
Index .......................................... 192
Contents

2 Introduction
Introduction

Introduction 3
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: 3 189.
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.
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.

4 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Press button c to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles.
Press button X on the remote control
twice; the boot lid opens slightly.
To open the boot lid after unlocking,
push the touchpad switch below the
boot lid moulding.
Radio remote control 3 20,
Electronic key system 3 22, Central
locking system 3 23, Load
compartment 3 30.

In brief 5
Remote engine start
With this feature the engine can be
started from outside the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
To start the engine using the
electronic key:
1. Press e.
2. Immediately press and hold O for
at least four seconds or until the
turn signal lights flash.
When the vehicle starts, the side
lights will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors are locked and the climate
control system may turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Cancelling a remote start
To cancel a remote start, do any of the
following:
● Press and hold O until the side
lights turn off.
● Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
● Turn the ignition on and then off.
Remote engine start 3 18.

6 In brief
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 40.
Manual seat adjustment 3 41.
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 40.
Manual seat adjustment 3 41.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up : seat higher
down : seat lower
Seat position 3 40.
Manual seat adjustment 3 41.

In brief 7
Head restraint adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards.
Head restraints 3 39.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage 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 release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 40, Seat belts
3 43, Airbag system 3 46.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 34.

8 In brief
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 33,
Electric adjustment 3 33, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 34.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 34.
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 46, Ignition
positions 3 102.

In brief 9
Instrument panel overview

10 In brief
1Power windows ..................... 35
2Central locking system .......... 23
3Exterior mirrors ..................... 33
4Side air vents ........................ 99
5Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
high-beam assist, low
beam and high beam ............ 87
6Cruise control ..................... 115
Forward collision alert ........ 117
Lane keep assist ................... 71
7Driver Information Centre ...... 74
Instruments .......................... 64
8Steering wheel controls ....... 59
9Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ... 60
10 Centre air vents .................... 99
11 Hazard warning flashers ...... 87
12 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................... 79
13 Info-Display .......................... 79
14 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 31
15 Glovebox .............................. 53
16 Climate control system .......... 92
17 Fuse box ............................ 160
18 USB input, AUX input .............. 9
19 Traction Control system ..... 113
Electronic Stability Control . 114
Parking assist ..................... 120
Advanced parking assist ..... 120
20 Selector lever, automatic
transmission ....................... 108
Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 111
21 Parking brake ...................... 112
22 Power outlet .......................... 63
23 Power button ....................... 103
24 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 102
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..58
26 Horn ..................................... 59
Driver airbag ........................ 46
27 Storage compartment ........ 160
28 Bonnet release lever .......... 144
29 Light switch .......................... 85
Rear fog lights ...................... 88
Instrument illumination ......... 88

In brief 11
Exterior lighting
Automatic light control
AUTO : automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
m: activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control
8: sidelights
9: headlights
Rear fog lights
Press light switch:
ø: rear fog lights
Lighting 3 85.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
headlight flash : pull lever
high beam : push lever
low beam : push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 85, High
beam 3 86, Headlight flash 3 87,
High beam assist 3 86.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up : left turn signal
lever down : right turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 87.

12 In brief
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 87.
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 60, Wiper
blade replacement 3 151.

In brief 13
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 60,
Washer fluid 3 149.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 37.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, air conditioning system
Press button V.
Press button A/C to switch on
dehumidification (drying) of the air.
Set fan control to a high level.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Air conditioning system 3 92.

14 In brief
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, electronic climate
control system
Press button V.
Press button A/C to switch on
dehumidification (drying) of the air.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan is
activated.
Set fan control to a high level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Electronic climate control system
3 94.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then 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.
Manual transmission 3 111.
Automatic transmission
P: park
R: reverse
N: neutral
D: drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<: higher gear
]: lower gear
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 3 108.

In brief 15
Starting off
Check before starting off
● Tyre pressure and condition
3 162, 3 187.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 147.
● 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 33, 3 40,
3 44.
● Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key to
position 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop button 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 button and
release. The electronic key must
be inside the vehicle.
●Engine starts after a short delay.
Starting the engine 3 104.

16 In brief
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
firmly. Activate the 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.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, 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, 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.
● Lock the vehicle.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 31.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 144.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with 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.
Keys, locks 3 17, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 143.

Keys, doors and windows 17
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ................................... 17
Keys .......................................... 17
Remote engine start .................. 18
Radio remote control ................. 20
Electronic key system ................ 22
Memorised settings ................... 23
Central locking system .............. 23
Automatic locking ...................... 28
Child locks ................................. 29
Doors ........................................... 30
Load compartment .................... 30
Vehicle security ............................ 31
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 31
Immobiliser ................................ 33
Exterior mirrors ............................ 33
Convex shape ........................... 33
Electric adjustment .................... 33
Folding mirrors .......................... 34
Heated mirrors ........................... 34
Interior mirrors ............................. 34
Manual anti-dazzle .................... 34
Windows ...................................... 35
Windscreen ............................... 35
Power windows ......................... 35
Heated rear window .................. 37
Sun visors .................................. 37
Roof ............................................. 37
Sunroof ...................................... 37
Keys, locks
Keys
Caution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items
to the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 174.
Radio remote controlled key
To be used for radio remote
controlled operation of central locking
system and for starting the engine
with the key.

18 Keys, doors and windows
Press button to extend the key for
switching on ignition or manual door
operation, if central locking system
fails, 3 23.
To fold in, first press the button.
Electronic key unit
To be used for keyless entry and
keyless engine start.
The buttons on the electronic key unit
can be used for radio remote
controlled operation of central locking
system.
Included mechanical key element
must be used for manual operation if
central locking system fails, 3 23.
Press button at the side of the
housing and remove key from the
unit. The cap above the lock cylinder
in the driver's door must be removed
from the driver's door handle.
Operation with a key in case of central
locking system fails see following
pages.
Remote engine start
With this feature the engine can be
started from outside the vehicle.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a remote
start. The rear defog and heated
seats may turn on during remote start
based on cold ambient conditions.
Heated rear window 3 37, Vehicle
personalisation 3 82.