Vauxhall 2010 Astra User manual

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VAUXHALL Astra
Owner’s Manual
Model Year 2013
Edition: July 2012
TS 1612-A-13

Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 19
Seats, restraints ........................... 46
Storage ........................................ 66
Instruments and controls ............. 83
Lighting ...................................... 114
Climate control ........................... 121
Driving and operating ................. 129
Vehicle care ............................... 156
Service and maintenance .......... 202
Technical data ........................... 206
Customer information ................ 245
Index .......................................... 248
Contents

2Introduction
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.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
provide first-class service at
reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Vauxhall work
according to specific Vauxhall
instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
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,
country specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
■ 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.
■ This Owner's Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
■ The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific language.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.

4Introduction
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".
Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Your Vauxhall Team

Introduction 5

6In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Radio remote control
Press button q to unlock the vehicle.
Open the doors by pulling the
handles.
To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad below the handle.
Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 24, Load
compartment 3 27.
Electronic key
When in possession of the electronic
key, simply pulling the door handle
will unlock the vehicle and open the
door. To open the tailgate, press the
button under the moulding.
Open&Start system 3 21.

In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat adjustment 3 49, Seat position
3 48.
9Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seat
when adjusting.
Seat adjustment 3 49, Seat position
3 48, Folding front passenger seat
backrest 3 51.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up = higher
down = lower
Seat adjustment 3 49, Seat position
3 48.

8In brief
Seat inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination by
shifting body weight. Release lever
and audibly engage seat in position.
Seat adjustment 3 49, Seat position
3 48.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 46.
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 belts 3 53, Airbag system
3 56, Seat position 3 48.

In brief 9
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Swivel the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 33, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 33.
Exterior mirrors
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust.
Electric adjustment 3 31, Convex
exterior mirrors 3 31, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 32, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 32.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and
steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 56, Ignition
positions 3 130.

10 In brief
Instrument panel overview

In brief 11
1Light switch ........................ 114
Instrument illumination ....... 118
Rear fog light ....................... 117
Front fog lights ................... 117
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 115
2Side air vents ...................... 127
3Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ... 117
Exit lighting .......................... 120
Parking lights ...................... 117
Cruise control ....................... 99
4Steering wheel controls ........ 83
5Horn ...................................... 84
Driver airbag ......................... 56
6Instruments .......................... 90
7Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system .................................. 84
8Left heated seat .................... 52
Deflation detection system .. 187
Tyre pressure monitoring
system ................................. 186
Ultrasonic parking sensors ... 95
Load compartment
unlocking ............................... 27
Hazard warning flashers ..... 116
Central locking system .......... 24
Sport mode ........................... 95
Right heated seat .................. 52
9Info-Display ........................... 99
Trip computer ...................... 109
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 124
10 Centre air vents ................... 127
11 Front passenger airbag ......... 56
12 Glovebox .............................. 66
13 Infotainment system .............. 10
14 Climate control system ........ 121
15 Ashtray .................................. 88
16 Start/Stop button .................. 21
17 Accelerator pedal ................ 129
18 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............. 130
Sensor panel for
emergency operation of
Open&Start system ............... 21
19 Brake pedal ......................... 143
20 Clutch pedal ........................ 129
21 Steering wheel adjustment ...83
22 Bonnet release lever ........... 158

12 In brief
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch
7= Off
8= sidelights
9= low beam
AUTO = Automatic light control
Press light switch
>= Front fog lights
r= Rear fog light
Lighting 3 114.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
Headlight flash = Pull lever
High beam = Push lever
Low beam = Push or pull lever
High beam 3 115, Headlight flash
3 115.
Turn and lane-change signals
To the right = Lever up
To the left = Lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 117.

In brief 13
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 116.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
&=fast
%= slow
$= timed interval wipe or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor
§= off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 84, Wiper
blade replacement 3 162.

14 In brief
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 84, Washer fluid 3 160.
Rear window wiper and washer
systems
Wipers on = push lever
Wipers off = push lever again
Wash = push lever and hold
Rear window wipers and washer
system 3 85, Wiper blade
replacement 3 162, Washer fluid
3 160.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 36.

In brief 15
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to l.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level or to A.
Cooling n on.
Press button V.
Climate control system 3 121.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
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 3 138.
Manual transmission automated
N=neutral
o= drive
+= higher gear
-= lower gear
A= switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R= reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 139.

16 In brief
Automatic transmission
P=park
R= reverse
N= neutral
D= drive
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R, push button on selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 133.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■Tyre pressure and condition 3 185,
3 227.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 158.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts
and mirrors 3 48, 3 54, 3 31.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting engine with ignition
switch
Turn key to position 1. Move the
steering wheel slightly to release the
steering wheel lock. Operate clutch
and brake, automatic transmission in
P or N, do not accelerate; for diesel
engines, turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! goes out; turn key to
position 3 and release key when
engine is running.

In brief 17
Starting engine with Start/Stop
button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission in P or N, do
not accelerate, for diesel engines;
press the button briefly to start
preheating, move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock, wait until control indicator !
goes out and then press button for
1 second and release when the
engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 21.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake
without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and
remove it or, with the vehicle
stationary, press the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
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 the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the
transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. 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 P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the
anti-theft alarm system with button
p on the radio remote control or
with the sensor in a front door
handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual
transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the parking brake has
not been applied 3 106.
■ Close windows and sunroof or
TwinTop.

18 In brief
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 157.
■ 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, locking 3 19, Laying the
vehicle up for a long period of time
3 156, TwinTop roof operation
3 39.

Keys, doors and windows 19
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 27
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Exterior mirrors ............................ 31
Interior mirrors ............................. 33
Windows ...................................... 33
Roof ............................................. 37
Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 199, Open&Start system,
electronic key 3 21.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key
through 180° and repeat operation.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the car is taken to a workshop,
this vehicle data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.