Page 1 Owner’s Manual Model Year 2013.5 Edition: January 2013 TS 1680-B-13 0 - 1 VAUXHALL Astra Owner’s Manual Model Year 2013.5 Edition: January 2013 TS 1680-B-13...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 21 Seats, restraints ......38 Storage ........60 Instruments and controls ... 100 Lighting ........137 Climate control ......150 Driving and operating ....159 Vehicle care ....... 219 Service and maintenance ..
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Introduction...
Page 4: Introduction
Operation is reasonable prices. Experienced Introduction similar for right-hand drive vehicles. mechanics trained by Vauxhall work ■ The Owner's Manual uses the Your vehicle is a designed according to specific Vauxhall factory engine designations. The combination of advanced technology, instructions.
Page 5 Symbols Cautions Page references are indicated with 3. 3 means "see page". 9 Danger Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. We wish you many hours of Text marked 9 Danger provides pleasurable driving. information on risk of fatal injury. Your Vauxhall Team Disregarding this information may endanger life.
Page 6 Introduction...
Page 7: In Brief
In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking 5-door hatchback, Sports tourer Initial drive information To open the tailgate, push the Press button c to unlock the doors touchpad switch below the emblem. and load compartment. Open the doors by pulling the handles.
Page 8: Seat Adjustment
In brief Seat adjustment 3-door hatchback 4-door saloon Seat positioning To open the tailgate, push the brand Press button x on the remote emblem at the bottom half. control for at least 2 seconds, the boot lid opens slightly. Press button x on remote control to Pull handle, slide seat, release unlock and open the tailgate while the handle.
Page 9 In brief Seat backrests Seat height Seat inclination Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the seat to = seat higher = front end higher engage audibly. down = seat lower down = front end lower Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment...
Page 10: Head Restraint Adjustment
In brief Head restraint adjustment Power seat adjustment Power seat adjustment 3 44. Seat folding 3 43. Operate switch 1: Press release button, adjust height, engage. forwards/ = lengthwise backwards adjustment Head restraints 3 38. upwards/ = height adjustment downwards upwards/ = inclination downwards at...
Page 11: Seat Belt
In brief Seat belt Mirror adjustment Exterior mirrors Interior mirror Select the relevant exterior mirror and Pull out the seat belt and engage in adjust it. belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on Convex exterior mirrors 3 31, body.
Page 12: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In brief 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.
Page 13 In brief Instrument panel overview...
Page 14 In brief Power windows ..... 33 10 Sport mode ......175 Lane departure warning ..206 Exterior mirrors ..... 31 Central locking system ..23 Eco button for stop/start Cruise control ..... 178 system ......... 162 Hazard warning flashers ..144 16 Climate control system ..
Page 15: Exterior Lighting
In brief Exterior lighting Rear fog light ...... 145 Instrument illumination ..146 Automatic light control AUTO = automatic light control: Turn light switch: exterior lighting is switched on and off automatically = lights off = activation or deactivation 8 = sidelights of the automatic light 9 = low beam control...
Page 16 In brief Headlight flash, high beam and Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers low beam Operated with the ¨ button. lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal headlight flash = pull lever Hazard warning flashers 3 144. high beam = push lever Turn and lane-change signals...
Page 17: Washer And Wiper Systems
In brief Horn Washer and wiper systems Windscreen and headlight washer Windscreen wiper Press j. Pull lever. = fast Windscreen and headlight washer = slow system 3 102, Washer fluid 3 223. P = interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor §...
Page 18: Climate Control
In brief Climate control Rear window wiper Rear window washer Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Press the rocker switch to activate the Push lever. rear window wiper: Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear upper switch = continuous window and the wiper wipes a few The heating is operated by pressing operation times.
Page 19 In brief Transmission Demisting and defrosting the Automatic transmission windows Manual transmission P = park R = reverse Press button V. N = neutral Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, Set the temperature control to the D = drive wait 3 seconds after depressing highest level.
Page 20: Starting Off
In brief Starting off Starting the engine Stop-start system Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 255, 3 309. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 221. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
Page 21 In brief Parking If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set the ■ Always apply the parking brake. selector lever to P before switching Activate the manual parking brake off the ignition. Turn the front without pressing the release button.
Page 22: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Key with foldaway key section windows Keys Replacement keys Keys, locks ........21 The key number is specified in the Car Pass or on a detachable tag. Doors ........... 26 The key number must be quoted Vehicle security ......
Page 23: Radio Remote Control
Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control Handle with care, protect from Radio remote control battery moisture and high temperatures and replacement avoid unnecessary operation. Replace the battery as soon as the range reduces. Fault If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote control, it may be due to the following: ■...
Page 24: Central Locking System
Keys, doors and windows Memorised settings Central locking system Key with foldaway key section Whenever the key is removed from Unlocks and locks doors, load the ignition switch, the following compartment and fuel filler flap. settings are automatically memorised A pull on an interior door handle by the key: unlocks the respective door.
Page 25 Keys, doors and windows Unlocking The setting can be saved for the key Central locking buttons being used. Memorised settings Locks or unlocks all doors, the load 3 23. compartment and fuel filler flap from inside the passenger compartment. Unlocking and opening the tailgate 3 26.
Page 26: Child Locks
Keys, doors and windows Fault in radio remote control Fault in central locking system the ignition key is removed (manual transmission) or the selector lever is system Unlocking moved to P position (automatic transmission). Manually unlock the driver's door by Unlocking turning the key in the lock.
Page 27 Keys, doors and windows Doors 3-door hatchback 9 Warning Load compartment Use the child locks whenever children are occupying the rear Tailgate seats. Opening Using a key or suitable screwdriver, 5-door hatchback turn the child lock in the rear door to the horizontal position.
Page 28 Keys, doors and windows 4-door saloon Pressing button x opens the With the doors centrally locked, the tailgate even if the doors are locked. boot lid cannot be opened with button To unlock the boot lid, press button x in the centre console. Sports tourer x on the remote control for at least After unlocking, push the touchpad...
Page 29: Vehicle Security
Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Closing General hints for operating tailgate Anti-theft locking system 9 Warning 9 Warning Do not drive with the tailgate open or ajar, e.g. when transporting Do not use the system if there are bulky objects, since toxic exhaust people in the vehicle! The doors gases, which can not be seen or cannot be unlocked from the...
Page 30: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Keys, doors and windows Activating Activation Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of vehicle inclination the system) ■ Directly by pressing e on the radio remote control once more after locking Note Changes to the vehicle interior such...
Page 31 Keys, doors and windows 1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows Status during the first 30 seconds of The alarm can be silenced by and sunroof. anti-theft alarm system activation: pressing any button on the radio remote control or by switching on the 2.
Page 32: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors Immobiliser In position 0 no mirror is selected. The system is part of the ignition Convex shape Folding switch and checks whether the vehicle is allowed to be started with The convex exterior mirror contains the key being used.
Page 33: Interior Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Heated mirrors Electric folding Manual anti-dazzle Turn control to 0, then push the Operated by pressing the Ü button. control down. Both exterior mirrors Heating works with the engine will fold. To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on running and is switched off Push the control down again - both the underside of the mirror housing.
Page 34: Power Windows
Keys, doors and windows Windows Automatic anti-dazzle Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers such as toll Windscreen road stickers or similar on the windscreen in the area of the interior mirror. Otherwise the detection zone Heat-reflecting windscreen of the sensor and the view area of the The heat-reflecting windscreen has a camera in the mirror housing could be coating which reflects solar radiation.
Page 35 Keys, doors and windows Pushing or pulling firmly to the second Child safety system for rear Keep a close watch on the detent and then releasing: window windows windows when closing them. moves up or down automatically with Ensure that nothing becomes safety function enabled.
Page 36: Heated Rear Window
Keys, doors and windows Heated rear window Initialising the power windows If the windows cannot be closed automatically (e.g. after disconnecting the vehicle battery), a warning message or a warning code is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Vehicle messages 3 125. Activate the window electronics as follows: 1.
Page 37 Keys, doors and windows Roof A ticket holder is located on the backside of the sun visor. Sunroof 9 Warning Take care when operating the sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children. Keep a close watch on the movable parts when operating them.
Page 38: Glass Panel
Keys, doors and windows Glass panel Raise or close Closing sunroof from outside The sunroof can be closed remotely Press q or r: sunroof is raised or from outside the vehicle. Panorama roof closed automatically with safety function enabled. If the sunroof is raised, it can be opened in one step by pressing p.
Page 39: Seats, Restraints
Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ......38 9 Warning Front seats ........40 Rear seats ........47 Only drive with the head restraint Seat belts ........47 set to the proper position. Airbag system ......
Page 40: Active Head Restraints
Seats, restraints Horizontal adjustment Head restraints on rear seats forwards. Thus the head is supported so that the risk of whiplash injury is reduced. Note Approved accessories may only be attached if the seat is not in use. To adjust horizontally, pull the head Height adjustment restraint forwards.
Page 41: Front Seats
Seats, restraints Front seats ■ Sit with shoulders as far back ■ Adjust the thigh support so that against the backrest as possible. there is a space approx. two fingers Set the backrest rake so that it is wide between the edge of the seat Seat position possible to easily reach the and the hollow of the knee.
Page 42 Seats, restraints Seat backrests Seat height 9 Warning Never store any subjects under the seats. Drive only with engaged seats and backrests. Seat positioning Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the backrest to = seat higher engage audibly.
Page 43 Seats, restraints Seat inclination Lumbar support Adjustable thigh support Lever pumping motion Adjust lumbar support using the four- Pull the lever and slide the thigh way switch to suit personal support. = front end higher requirements. down = front end lower Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Page 44: Seat Folding
Seats, restraints Seat folding Side bolster, VXR version To restore, slide the seat backwards. Move the backrest against the resistance to the upright position and Caution engage. The memory function allows the seat When seat height is in highest to engage in its original position. position, push head restraints down and lift up sun visors before Do not operate backrest inclination...
Page 45: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats, restraints In case the head restraint of the Keep a close watch on the seats 9 Danger folded backrest is blocked by the when adjusting them. Vehicle upper windscreen frame, slightly let passengers should be informed Move the backrest to an upright the seat move backwards before accordingly.
Page 46 Seats, restraints Seat height Seat inclination Seat backrests Move switch upwards/downwards. Move front of switch upwards/ Turn switch forwards/backwards. downwards.
Page 47 Seats, restraints Armrest Lumbar support Adjustable thigh support Adjust lumbar support using the four- Pull the lever and slide the thigh The armrest can be slid forwards by way switch to suit personal support. 10 cm. Under the armrest there is a requirements.
Page 48: Rear Seats
Seats, restraints Rear seats Seat belts Heating Armrest Adjust heating to the desired setting The seat belts are locked during by pressing the ß button for the heavy acceleration or deceleration of respective seat one or more times. Fold armrest down. The armrest the vehicle holding the occupants in The control indicator in the button contains cupholders and a storage...
Page 49: Three-Point Seat Belt
Seats, restraints Seat belts are designed to be used by Seat belt reminder Triggered belt pretensioners must be only one person at a time. Child replaced by a workshop. Belt Front seats are equipped with a seat restraint system 3 54. pretensioners can only be triggered belt reminder, indicated for driver seat once.
Page 50: Height Adjustment
Seats, restraints Withdraw the belt from the retractor, 9 Warning guide it untwisted across the body and insert the latch plate into the The belt must not rest against hard buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly or fragile objects in the pockets of whilst driving by pulling the shoulder your clothing.
Page 51: Airbag System
Seats, restraints Airbag system Removing Using the seat belt while pregnant The airbag system consists of a number of individual systems depending on the scope of equipment. When triggered the airbags inflate within milliseconds. They also deflate so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.
Page 52: Front Airbag System
Seats, restraints Each airbag is triggered only once. Have deployed airbags replaced by a workshop. Furthermore, it might be necessary to have the steering wheel, the instrument panel, parts of the panelling, the door seals, handles and the seats replaced. Do not make any modifications to the airbag system as this will invalidate the vehicle type approval.
Page 53: Curtain Airbag System
Seats, restraints Curtain airbag system Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then the The curtain airbag system consists of airbag is able to protect. an airbag in the roof frame on each side. This can be identified by the Side airbag system word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
Page 54: Airbag Deactivation
Seats, restraints Use the ignition key to choose the 9 Warning position: *OFF = front passenger airbag is Keep the area in which the airbag deactivated and will not inflates clear of obstructions. inflate in the event of a The hooks on the handles in the collision.
Page 55: Child Restraints
Risk of fatal injury for a child using system is not discernible, therefore a child restraint system on a seat We recommend the Vauxhall child no person is allowed to occupy the with activated front passenger restraint system which is tailored front passenger seat.
Page 56 Seats, restraints Ensure that the mounting location of deactivated; if not, the triggering of the child restraint system within the the airbags poses a risk of fatal vehicle is correct. injury to the child. Allow children to enter and exit the This is especially the case if rear- vehicle only on the side facing away facing child restraint systems are...
Page 57: Child Restraint Installation Locations
Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system On front passenger seat Weight and age class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx.
Page 58 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg ISO/R1 Group 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1 ISO/R2 ISO/R3...
Page 59 Seats, restraints ISOFIX size class and seat device A – ISO/F3 = Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B – ISO/F2 = Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B1 –...
Page 60: Isofix Child Restraint
Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint Top-tether fastening eyes systems Depending on country specific equipment, the vehicle might have two or three fastening eyes. Top-Tether fastening eyes are marked with the symbol : for a child seat. On Hatchback and Sports Tourer fastening eyes are on the backside of rear seats.
Page 61: Storage
Storage Storage Storage compartments The glovebox features a pen holder, a credit card holder and a coin holder. The glovebox should be closed whilst 9 Warning driving. Storage compartments ....60 Do not store heavy or sharp Cupholders Load compartment ....... 82 objects in the storage Roof rack system ......
Page 62: Front Storage
Storage Front storage Additional cupholders are located in Depending on the version, the rear armrest. Fold down the cupholders are located under a cover A storage compartment is located armrest. in the centre console. Slide cover next to the steering wheel. backwards.
Page 63: Underseat Storage
Storage Underseat storage Armrest storage Storage in the rear armrest Storage under the front armrest Fold down armrest and open cover. Press button in the recess and pull out drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To Close cover before folding the Press button to fold up the armrest.
Page 64: Centre Console Storage
Storage Centre console storage A further storage compartment is located under the intermediate shelf. Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix Front console it in the vertical position. The frame of the cupholder can be reintegrated to stow bottles. Rear console Press button to remove the frame of the cupholder.
Page 65: Rear Carrier System
Storage Rear carrier system There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose during transportation. Rear carrier system for two bicycles Caution Do not attach bicycles with carbon pedal cranks to bicycle carriers. The bicycles might get damaged. Extending Open the tailgate.
Page 66 Storage Completely pull out the rear carrier Install the tail lamps Open out the lamp support on the system until you hear it engage. back of the tail lamp completely. Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without pulling the release lever again 9 Warning It is only permissible to fit objects...
Page 67 Storage Lock the rear carrier system Check the cable and lamp position to The rear carrier system is locked make sure these are correctly when the clamping levers are Swivel the right clamping lever (1) installed and are securely located. swivelled by approx.
Page 68 Storage Unfold pedal crank recesses Adapting the rear carrier system to a bicycle Remove the pedal crank mounts from the pedal crank recesses. Fold one or both pedal crank Press the release lever and withdraw recesses upwards until the diagonal the wheel recesses.
Page 69 Storage Push the release lever on the strap The rear bicycle must have its front retainer and remove the strap wheel facing right. retainer. Attaching a bicycle to the rear carrier Prepare the bicycle for attachment system If the bicycle has curved pedal cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1).
Page 70 Storage Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank Place the wheel recesses such that here must be placed in the pedal the bicycle is more or less horizontal. crank recess opening as shown in the Here, the distance between the illustration.
Page 71 Storage The settings for the wheel recesses and on the rotary lever on the pedal crank recess should be noted and saved for each bicycle. Correct presetting will facilitate refitting of the bicycle. Tighten the attachment screw for the Align the bicycle in the longitudinal pedal bearing mount to its maximum direction of the vehicle: Slightly point by hand.
Page 72 Storage Removing a bicycle from the rear Retracting the rear carrier system Insert the strap retainer and pull carrier system tightly downwards as far as possible. Push the pedal crank mounts into the Undo strap retainers on both bicycle pedal crank recess like shown in the Press release lever and slide in wheel tyres.
Page 73 Storage Push the clamping lever down and pull both lamp supports out of the recesses. Disengage the locking lever on the Swivel first the left clamping lever (1), diagonal support and fold both pedal followed by the right clamping lever crank recesses down.
Page 74 Storage Rear carrier system for four powered bicycles to the pull-out carrier. The maximum load per bicycles bicycle on the adapter is 20 kg. If not in use, the carrier system must be slid back into the vehicle floor. There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose during transportation.
Page 75 Storage Unfold number plate holder 9 Warning No-one should be in the extension zone of the rear carrier system, risk of injury. Completely pull out the rear carrier system until you hear it engage. Lift the number plate holder and fold Ensure that it is not possible to push it backwards.
Page 76 Storage Fold out tail lamps Swivel both clamping levers Assembling the bicycle rack sidewards as far as they will go. Otherwise safe functionality is not guaranteed. Fold out wheel recesses Fold out both tail lamps. Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it backwards.
Page 77 Storage 1. Rotate the pedals into position as shown in the illustration and put the bicycle on the foremost wheel recess. Make sure that the bicycle stands centrally on the wheel recesses. 3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the Push down the rack (1) and swivel wheel recesses using the strap handle (2) backwards to engage.
Page 78 Storage Attaching the adapter When carrying more than two bicycles, the adapter has to be fixed before the second bicycle is attached. 4. Guide the strap attached to the 2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and adapter underneath the lever for hold, then lower the adapter (2) at folding back the rear carrier the rear.
Page 79 Storage Use the longer accessory mounting bracket to attach the third bicycle to the rack. 3. Position the bicycles on the rear 6. Additionally secure both bicycle carrier system alternately aligned wheels of the fourth bicycle to the to the left and to the right. wheel recesses using the Use the short accessory mounting tensioning straps.
Page 80 Storage It is recommended to attach a ■ With attached adapter: 9 Warning warning sign at the rearmost bicycle to increase visibility. 9 Warning When folding the rear carrier system forwards again, take care Fold the rear carrier system Take care when disengaging the that the system is engaged backwards rear carrier system as it will tilt...
Page 81 Storage 3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold. 4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and remove. Disassembling the bicycle rack 2. Unbutton the strap. Fold the rack backwards, then push forwards until it stops (1). Press the rack down at the rear (2). Fold in wheel recesses Fold in both wheel recesses.
Page 82 Storage Swivel both clamping levers inwards as far as they will go. Fold in tail lamps Swivel in both tail lamps. Fold in number plate holder Lift the number plate holder and fold it forwards. Retracting the rear carrier system Caution Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Page 83: Load Compartment
Storage Load compartment ■ Guide the seat belts through side Ensure that the seat belts of the supports to protect them against outboard seats are placed in the damage. When folding the corresponding belt guides. The rear seat backrest is divided into backrests, pull the seat belts along two parts.
Page 84 Storage Load compartment extension, ■ Guide the seat belts through side do so may result in personal injury supports to protect them against Sports tourer or damage to load or vehicle in the damage. When folding the event of heavy braking or collision. backrests, pull the seat belts along Folding down rear backrests with them.
Page 85 Storage behind the retainer as shown in the 9 Warning 9 Warning illustration. ■ To fold up, raise the backrests and Take care when operating the Only drive the vehicle if the guide them into an upright position electric foldable rear seats. The backrests are securely locked into until they engage audibly.
Page 86 Storage Raise the seat cushion and fold the Remove the seat cushion ■ To attach, apply seat cushion as backrest shown in the illustration and engage both levers. Open the pass-through in the rear centre backrest ■ Fold down the rear armrest. ■...
Page 87: Load Compartment Cover
Storage 3-door and 5-door hatchback Removing The closed cover can be secured Press both buttons and fold down from the side of the load cover. compartment. Turn the knob 90°: Maximum load: 0.5 kg. knob = cover secured from Unhook retaining straps from tailgate. horizontal the side of the Load compartment cover...
Page 88 Storage Lift cover at the rear and push it Opening cover Cover in upper position upwards at the front. Remove the cover. If the height adjustable cover is mounted in the middle or upper position, the load compartment cover can be stowed below it. Height adjustable cover 3 88.
Page 89: Rear Floor Storage Cover
Storage Rear floor storage cover Removing cover Rear floor cover, 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback The removed cover can be stored under the rear floor cover like shown Open the load compartment cover. in the graphic. Pull the release lever on the right side Rear floor storage cover 3 88.
Page 90 Storage Height adjustable cover, 3-door Lifting Lowering hatchback, 5-door hatchback To lift the cover to a higher level, pull To lower the cover, pull the strap the loop backwards and lift the rear backwards and push down the front The height adjustable cover can be edge of the cover onto the centre of the cover at the same time.
Page 91 Storage Note Rear floor cover, Sports tourer ■ If mounted in position 2 or 3, the space between the rear floor cover and the height adjustable cover can be used as a stowage compartment. ■ The height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with the strap when it is mounted in position 1 or 2.
Page 92: Lashing Eyes
Storage Lashing eyes ■ hooks, plate upwards to lock the adapter. To remove, turn the handle plate down ■ service box, and move out of the rail. ■ strap set. Variable partition net The components are fitted in rails on both side panels using adapters and hooks.
Page 93 Storage Net pocket Installation of hooks in the rails Service box Insert adapters into the required Insert the hook in the desired position Install two hooks in the upper rail. position in the rails. The net pocket first in the upper groove of the rail and Insert the upper brackets of the box can be suspended from the adapters.
Page 94: Safety Net
Storage Strap set Passengers must not be transported behind the safety net. Installation Behind the rear seats Alternatively install both hooks in the lower rail. Plug in the lower brackets Insert the adapters of the strap set in of the box from above into the lower a rail.
Page 95: Warning Triangle
Storage Warning triangle Behind the front seats Installation of the rod 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback Attach strap to eyes underneath the There are two installation openings in rear seat cushion. the roof frame: suspend and engage rod of net at one side, compress rod Fold backrests forward.
Page 96: First Aid Kit
Storage First aid kit Sports tourer 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback Fold down straps. Stow the warning Stow the warning triangle in the triangle in the space behind the straps recess on the left side of the load on the inside of the tailgate. compartment.
Page 97 Storage 3-door hatchback Sports tourer 4-door saloon Fold down strap. Stow the first aid kit Stow the first aid kit in the stowage Stow the first aid kit in the space in the space behind a strap on the compartment behind the warning behind the mesh net on the right side inside of the tailgate.
Page 98: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof rack system 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon Sports tourer with roof railing Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended. For further information contact your workshop. Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in use.
Page 99: Loading Information
Storage Loading information ■ Use the four hooks at the sidewalls ■ Do not allow the load to protrude of the load compartment for above the upper edge of the hanging up carrier bags. Maximum backrests. load: 5 kg per hook. ■...
Page 100 Storage vehicle weight (see identification and 4-door saloon, for the Sports plate 3 281) and the EC kerb tourer it is 100 kg. The roof load is the combined weight of the roof weight. rack and the load. To calculate the payload, enter the data for your vehicle in the Weights table at the front of this manual.
Page 101: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........100 Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......... 107 Information displays ....118 Vehicle messages ...... 125 Trip computer ......128 Vehicle personalisation ....131 The Infotainment system, the cruise control and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the...
Page 102: Horn
Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Horn The recommended grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker Activate heating by pressing * and to a higher temperature than the Press j. other areas. button. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
Page 103: Windscreen Wiper/Washer
Instruments and controls Windscreen wiper/washer Adjustable wiper interval Automatic wiping with rain sensor Windscreen wiper Wiper lever in position P. P = automatic wiping with rain sensor Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the = fast desired wipe interval: The rain sensor detects the amount of = slow short = turn adjuster wheel...
Page 104 Instruments and controls Adjustable sensitivity of the rain Windscreen and headlight sensor washer Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed sensitivity: onto the windscreen and the wiper = turn adjuster wheel wipes a few times.
Page 105: Outside Temperature
Instruments and controls Rear window wiper/washer The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is low. Outside temperature Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper Press the rocker switch to activate the wipes a few times.
Page 106 Instruments and controls Set date and time ■ Set date format: Changes indication of date between MM/DD/ Press the CONFIG button. The menu YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY. Settings is displayed. ■ Display digital clock: Switches on/ Select Time & Date. off indication of time on the display. ■...
Page 107: Power Outlet
Instruments and controls Power outlets Cigarette lighter A further 12 Volt power outlet is located in the rear console. Fold the cover downwards. Sports tourer: A 12 Volt power outlet is located at the left sidewall in the load compartment. Do not exceed the maximum power consumption of 120 watts.
Page 108: Warning Lights, Gauges And Indi- Cators
Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Odometer and indicators Instrument cluster In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched Speedometer The portable ashtray can be placed in the cupholders. The bottom line displays the recorded distance in miles.
Page 109: Fuel Selector
Instruments and controls Some versions are equipped with a During liquid gas operation, the Caution reset knob between speedometer system automatically switches over to and Driver Information Centre: to petrol operation when gas tanks are If the needle is in the red warning reset hold the knob depressed for a empty 3 108.
Page 110: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and controls 1 off = petrol operation Displays the coolant temperature. 1 illuminates = liquid gas left area = engine operating operation temperature not yet 1 flashes = no switching is reached possible, one type central = normal operating of fuel is empty area temperature...
Page 111: Control Indicators
Instruments and controls code appears in the Driver Information Centre. Have engine oil and filter changed by a workshop within one week or 300 miles (whichever occurs first). Driver Information Centre 3 118. Service information 3 278. Control indicators The control indicators described are not present in all vehicles.
Page 112 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...
Page 113: Seat Belt Reminder
Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 227, Fuses When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for 3 247. console approx. 4 seconds. If it does not Turn signals 3 144. illuminate, does not go out after 4 seconds or illuminates whilst Seat belt reminder driving, there is a fault in the airbag...
Page 114: Malfunction Indicator Light
Instruments and controls Malfunction indicator light * illuminates yellow. Seek the assistance of a workshop. The front passenger airbag is Vehicle messages 3 125. Z illuminates or flashes yellow. deactivated 3 53. Illuminates when the ignition is Brake and clutch system switched on and extinguishes shortly 9 Danger after the engine starts.
Page 115: Electrical Parking Brake
Instruments and controls Electrical parking brake Illuminates If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates Brake pedal needs to be operated to fault while driving, there is a fault in the release the electrical parking brake ABS.
Page 116: Lane Departure Warning
Instruments and controls Illuminates with power steering Fault in system Illuminates reduced A fault in the system is present. Continued driving is possible. Driving Power steering is reduced due to Fault due to sensors that are dirty or stability, however, may deteriorate overheating of the system.
Page 117: Diesel Particle Filter
Instruments and controls Diesel particle filter Illuminates 1. Depress clutch. Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately 2. Select neutral gear, set selector % illuminates or flashes yellow. and check tyre pressure. lever to N. The diesel particle filter requires 3. Move out of the flow of traffic as cleaning.
Page 118: High Beam
Instruments and controls High beam Illuminates Control indicator f flashes for approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is Level in fuel tank is too low. C illuminates blue. switched on as a reminder that the Illuminates when high beam is on or Flashes system has been activated 3 140.
Page 119: Driver Information Centre
Instruments and controls Information displays Illuminates green ■ trip/fuel information Cruise control is active. ■ vehicle messages, displayed as Driver Information Centre code numbers 3 125. Cruise control 3 178. The Driver Information Centre (DIC) Adaptive cruise control is located in the instrument cluster between speedometer and m illuminates white or green.
Page 120 Instruments and controls Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever. Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu menu option or to set a numeric value. pages can be selected by pushing the MENU button, Menu symbols are indicated in the top line of the display:...
Page 121 Instruments and controls Vehicle Information Menu ■ Remaining Oil Life: indicates when to change the engine oil and filter Press the MENU button to select the 3 109 Vehicle Information Menu, or on Uplevel-Combi-Display select X. Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu.
Page 122 Instruments and controls Selection and indication can be ■ Shift indication: Current gear is different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-, indicated inside an arrow. The and Uplevel-Combi-Display. figure above recommends upshifting for fuel saving reasons. Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip Computer 3 128. Eco index display: The current fuel consumption is indicated on a ECO Information Menu...
Page 123: Info-Display
Instruments and controls displayed in descending order. Fuel segments display the consumption ■ Lap Timer: Display of lap times, top saving potential is indicated. A in 5 mile steps and shows the effect speed, average speed and average switched off consumer disappears of topography or driving behaviour time.
Page 124 Instruments and controls Graphic-Info-Display Colour-Info-Display Graphic-Info-Display indicates: ■ time 3 105 The Colour-Information-Display Depending on the Infotainment ■ outside temperature 3 104 indicates in colour: system, the Graphic-Info-Display is available in two versions. ■ date 3 105 ■ time 3 105 ■...
Page 125: Smartphone Controller
Instruments and controls ■ vehicle messages 3 125 Selecting with the Infotainment Press (the outer ring) system ■ settings for vehicle personalisation ■ To select or activate the marked 3 131 option ■ To confirm a set value The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment ■...
Page 126: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Vehicle messages on the No. Vehicle message Midlevel-Display Depress brake pedal to release Messages are indicated mainly in the electrical parking brake Driver Information Centre (DIC), in some cases together with a warning Turn steering wheel, switch and signal buzzer.
Page 127 Instruments and controls No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message 24 Number plate light failure 54 Water in diesel fuel filter 68 Service power steering 25 Left front turn signal failure 55 Diesel particle filter is full 69 Service suspension system 3 164 26 Left rear turn signal failure 70 Service level control system...
Page 128: Warning Chimes
Instruments and controls The vehicle messages are displayed Vehicle messages on the No. Vehicle message as text. Follow the instructions given Colour-Info-Display 134 Park assist fault, clean bumper in the messages. Some important messages appear The system displays messages additionally in the 136 Service parking assist regarding the following topics: Colour-Info-Display.
Page 129: Trip Computer
Instruments and controls Trip computer ■ If a warning message or a warning 1. Switch off immediately electrical code appears in the Driver consumers which are not required Information Centre. for a safe ride, such as seat The menus and functions can be heating, heated rear window or ■...
Page 130 Instruments and controls ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Trip odometer 2 ■ Average consumption 1 ■ Range ■ Average speed 1 ■ Average consumption ■ Instantaneous consumption ■ Average speed ■ Digital speed ■ Traffic sign assistant ■...
Page 131 Instruments and controls When the fuel level in the tank is low, a message appears on vehicles with Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi- Display. When the tank has to be refuelled immediately, a warning code or warning message is displayed on vehicles with Midlevel- and Uplevel- Display or Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Page 132: Vehicle Personalisation
Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation To reset, press the SET/CLR button Personal settings in the for a few seconds. Graphic-Info-Display The vehicle's behaviour can be Digital speed personalised via changing the Digital display of the instantaneous settings in the Info-Display. speed.
Page 133 Instruments and controls Sport mode settings Phone settings The driver can select the functions See description for Infotainment which will be activated in Sport mode system in the Infotainment system 3 175. manual. ■ Sport suspension: Damping Vehicle settings becomes harder. ■...
Page 134 Instruments and controls Auto rear demist: Activates Park assist: Activates or the automatic door locking function automatically rear heated window. deactivates the ultrasonic parking after driving off. assist. Stop door lock if door open: Auto collision preparation: Activates or deactivates the Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function automatic brake functionality of the...
Page 135 Instruments and controls Personal settings in the Sport mode settings The driver can select the functions Colour-Info-Display which will be activated in Sport mode 3 175. ■ Sport suspension: Damping becomes harder. ■ Sport powertrain performance: Accelerator pedal and gear change characteristics become more responsive.
Page 136 Instruments and controls Phone settings Climate control mode: Controls the rear window wiper when reverse state of the cooling compressor gear is engaged. See description for Infotainment when the vehicle is started. Last system in the Infotainment system ■ Park assist / Collision detection setting (recommended) or at manual.
Page 137 Instruments and controls ■ Power door locks Display settings Selectable display settings: Auto door lock: Activates or deactivates the automatic door ■ Day mode: Optimisation for unlocking function after switching daylight conditions. off ignition. Activates or deactivates ■ Night mode: Optimisation for the automatic door locking function darkness.
Page 138: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch with Automatic light control Light switch Exterior lighting ......137 Interior lighting ......146 Lighting features ......147 Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: low Turn light switch: beam is switched on and = lights off off automatically 8 = sidelights...
Page 139: Automatic Light Control
Lighting High beam In the Driver Information Centre with When the automatic light control Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi- function is switched on and the Display, the current status of the engine is running, the system automatic light control is displayed. switches between daytime running light and headlights automatically When switching on the ignition, depending on the lighting conditions...
Page 140: Headlight Range Adjustment
Lighting Headlight range It switches to low beam when: The green control indicator l illuminates continuously when the ■ a sensor detects the lights of adjustment assist is activated, the blue one 7 oncoming or preceding vehicles illuminates when high beam is on. Manual headlight range ■...
Page 141: Headlights When Driving Abroad
Lighting Dynamic automatic headlight Vehicles with Xenon headlight For deactivation operate the same levelling 3 140. procedure as described above. f will system not flash when function is deactivated. Headlights when driving abroad Adaptive forward lighting The asymmetrical headlight beam The Adaptive forward lighting extends visibility at the edge of the functions are only available with Bi-...
Page 142 Lighting Playstreet lighting Adverse weather lighting Corner lighting Activated automatically at low speed Activated automatically up to a speed up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam of approx. 43 mph, when the rain is turned at an angle of 8° to the sensor recognizes condensation or roadside.
Page 143 Lighting High Beam Assist Activation If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is on, the high beam This feature allows high beam as assist will be deactivated. main driving light by night and when vehicle speed is faster than 25 mph. If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is off, the high beam It switches to low beam when:...
Page 144 Lighting If there are no restrictions detected, A special topographical evaluation Automatic high beam activation the system switches back to high function detects preceding vehicles operates at a speed above 25 mph beam. on hills or slopes by recognising the and deactivates below 12 mph.
Page 145: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Fault in adaptive forward In the event of an accident with airbag For three flashes, e.g. when changing deployment the hazard warning lanes, press the lever until resistance lighting system flashers are activated automatically. is felt and then release. When the system detects a failure in When a trailer is connected, turn the Adaptive forward lighting system,...
Page 146: Parking Lights
Lighting Parking lights Reversing lights Light switch in position AUTO: switching on front fog lights will switch The reversing light comes on when headlights on automatically. the ignition is on and reverse gear is selected. Rear fog lights Misted light covers The inside of the light housing may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or...
Page 147: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior lighting On vehicles with light sensor, the Operate rocker switch: brightness can only be adjusted when = automatic switching on the exterior lights are on and the light Instrument panel and off. sensor detects night conditions. press u = on. illumination control press v = off.
Page 148: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting features Reading lights Rear courtesy lights Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior lighting comes on when headlights are switched on. Entry lighting Welcome lighting Following lights are switched on for a short time by unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control: Illuminates in conjunction with the Operated with s and t buttons in...
Page 149: Exit Lighting
Lighting The lighting switches off immediately ■ Door and console lights 4. Pull turn signal lever. when the ignition key is turned to ■ Puddle lights 5. Close driver's door. position 1 3 160. They will switch off automatically after If the driver's door is not closed the Activation or deactivation of this a delay and will be activated again if...
Page 150 Lighting ■ Auxiliary heater ■ Heated rear window and mirrors ■ Heated seats ■ Fan In the second stage a message which confirms the activation of the battery discharge protection will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Switching off electric lights To prevent discharge of the battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched off...
Page 151: Climate Control
Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Heating and ventilation system Air distribution Climate control systems ..... 150 s = to windscreen and front door Air vents ........157 windows Maintenance ......
Page 152: Air Conditioning System
Climate control Air conditioning system Demisting and defrosting Cooling n ■ Press button V: fan automatically Press button n to switch on cooling. In addition to the heating and switches to higher speed, the air Activation is indicated by the LED in ventilation system, the air distribution is directed towards the the button.
Page 153 Climate control If no cooling or drying is required, Maximum cooling 9 Warning switch the cooling system off to save fuel. Activated cooling might inhibit The exchange of fresh air is autostops. reduced in air recirculation mode. In operation without cooling the air Air recirculation system 4 humidity increases, so the windows may mist up from inside.
Page 154: Electronic Climate Control
Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Note If the V button is pressed while the windows V engine is running, an Autostop will be inhibited until the V button is pressed again. If the V button is pressed while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Page 155 Climate control Automatic mode AUTO ■ Press n to switch on optimal cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button. ■ Set the preselected temperatures for driver and front passenger using the left and right rotary knob. Recommended temperature is 22 °C.
Page 156 Climate control If the minimum temperature Lo is set, ■ Press button V. Activation is Manual settings the climate control system runs at indicated by the LED in the button. Climate control system settings can maximum cooling, if cooling n is be changed by activating the buttons ■...
Page 157 Climate control Pressing the upper button longer: the Return to automatic air distribution: The air conditioning system cools and fan runs at maximum speed. press button AUTO. dehumidifies (dries) when outside temperature is above a specific level. To return to automatic mode: Press Cooling n Therefore condensation may form AUTO button.
Page 158: Air Vents
Climate control Air vents Air recirculation mode 4 compartment air deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle Adjustable air vents occupants to feel drowsy. At least one air vent must be open In warm and very humid ambient air while the cooling is on. conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is directed to it.
Page 159: Air Conditioning Regular
Climate control Maintenance Air conditioning regular operation Air intake In order to ensure continuously efficient performance, cooling must be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Operation with cooling is not possible when the outside temperature is too low.
Page 160: Driving And Operating
Driving and operating Driving and operating Driving hints Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is Control of the vehicle uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals. Driving hints ....... 159 Never coast with engine not Starting and operating ....
Page 161: Starting And Operating
Driving and operating Starting and operating Ignition switch positions ■ Power windows ■ Sunroof New vehicle running-in ■ Power outlets Do not brake unnecessarily hard for Power to the Infotainment system will the first few journeys. continue to operate for 30 minutes or until the key is removed from the During the first drive, smoke may ignition switch, regardless of whether...
Page 162: Overrun Cut-Off
Driving and operating Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Starting the vehicle at low Possible reasons for a non-starting engine: temperatures Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control ■ Clutch pedal not operated (manual The start of the engine without indicator ! extinguishes.
Page 163 Driving and operating Stop-start system Deactivation The stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust emissions. When conditions allow, it switches off the engine as soon as the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, e.g.
Page 164 Driving and operating ■ The stop-start system is not Certain settings of the climate control The engine start is indicated by the manually deactivated system may inhibit an Autostop. See needle at the idle speed position in climate control chapter for more the tachometer.
Page 165: Engine Exhaust
Driving and operating Engine exhaust ■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient Apply electrical parking brake by pulling switch m for approx. one ■ the vehicle is driven at least with second. walking speed 9 Danger ■ Switch off the engine and ignition. ■...
Page 166: Catalytic Converter
Driving and operating take up to 25 minutes. Typically it full continue driving or warning Cleaning takes place quickest at high needs between 7 and 12 minutes. code 55 appears in the Driver engine speeds and loads. Autostop is not available and fuel Information Centre.
Page 167: Automatic Transmission
Driving and operating Automatic transmission Selector lever rectified by a workshop as soon as possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, The automatic transmission permits keeping vehicle speed and engine automatic gearshifting (automatic speed low. mode) or manual gearshifting (manual mode).
Page 168: Manual Mode
Driving and operating Manual mode Do not accelerate while engaging a gear. Never depress the accelerator pedal and brake pedal at the same time. When a gear is engaged, the vehicle slowly begins to creep when the brake is released. Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when...
Page 169: Electronic Driving Programmes
Driving and operating In manual mode no automatic shifting ■ Special programmes automatically Only the highest gear is available. to a higher gear takes place at high adapt the shifting points when Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may engine revolutions. driving up inclines or down hills.
Page 170: Manual Transmission
Driving and operating Manual transmission 3. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go and move the selector lever out of P or N. If P or N is engaged again, the selector lever will be locked in position again.
Page 171: Brakes
Driving and operating Brakes ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Caution as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains The brake system comprises two It is not advisable to drive with the steerable, even during hard braking. independent brake circuits.
Page 172: Electrical Parking Brake
Driving and operating Parking brake Fault Electrical parking brake 9 Warning Manual parking brake If there is a fault in the ABS, the wheels may be liable to lock due to braking that is heavier than normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available.
Page 173: Brake Assist
Driving and operating Do not operate electrical parking Dynamic braking when vehicle is Control indicator m flashes: electrical brake system too often without moving parking brake is not fully applied or engine running because this will released. When continuously When the vehicle is moving and the discharge the battery.
Page 174: Traction Control System
Driving and operating Ride control systems The hill start assist is not active during 9 Warning an Autostop. Traction Control system Do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks The Traction Control system (TC) is a when driving.
Page 175: Electronic Stability Control
Driving and operating press button b briefly to deactivate ESC is operational after each engine For a more sporty behaviour ESC and start as soon as the control indicator TC can be deactivated separately: TC, k illuminates. Deactivation is b extinguishes. displayed as status message in the ■...
Page 176: Sport Mode
Driving and operating Interactive driving system Deactivation, VXR version ■ press button b twice briefly within 2 seconds: TC is inactive, ESC is operable without engine power Flex Ride reduction, k and n illuminate Flex Ride driving system allows the ■...
Page 177 Driving and operating TOUR mode automatically changes the settings within the selected driving mode or, The settings of the systems are when recognising greater variations, adapted to a comfort driving style: the driving mode is changed for the ■ Damping of shock absorbers reacts length of variation.
Page 178 Driving and operating Personalised settings in the VXR Flex Ride driving system allows NORMAL mode the driver to select between three In NORMAL mode, when neither Sport mode driving modes: SPORT nor VXR button is pressed, The driver can select the functions of all settings of the systems are ■...
Page 179: Cruise Control
Driving and operating Driver assistance maintained. Control indicator m in instrument cluster illuminates green. systems Accelerator pedal can be released. Vehicle speed can be increased by depressing the accelerator pedal. 9 Warning When the accelerator pedal is released, the previously stored speed Driver assistance systems are is resumed.
Page 180: Speed Limiter
Driving and operating Speed limiter Automatic deactivation: ■ vehicle speed below approx. The speed limiter prevents the 20 mph, vehicle exceeding a preset maximum ■ vehicle speed above approx. speed. 125 mph, The maximum speed can be set at a ■...
Page 181 Driving and operating Press button L. If cruise control or maximum speed. Speed limit is The limited speed will flash in the displayed in the Driver Information Driver Information Centre and, adaptive cruise control has been Centre. depending on the vehicle, additionally activated before, it is switched off a chime sounds during this period.
Page 182: Adaptive Cruise Control
Driving and operating By pressing button m to activate 9 Warning cruise control or adaptive cruise control or by switching off the ignition, The complete driver attention is speed limiter is also deactivated and always required while driving with the stored speed is deleted. adaptive cruise control.
Page 183 Driving and operating Activation by setting the speed The accelerator pedal can be desired distance if a slower vehicle is released. Adaptive cruise control ahead. Otherwise it returns to the Adaptive cruise control can be remains activated while gearshifting. stored speed. activated between 31 mph and 112 mph.
Page 184: Reduce Speed
Driving and operating then the current speed can be stored Setting the following distance and maintained by turning the thumb When adaptive cruise control detects wheel to SET/-. a slower moving vehicle in the driving path, it will adjust the vehicle speed to Reduce speed maintain the following distance With adaptive cruise control active,...
Page 185 Driving and operating If this symbol does not display, or ■ there is no traffic and nothing 9 Warning displays briefly, adaptive cruise detected on the road sides for control will not respond to vehicles several minutes. In this case there The driver accepts fully ahead.
Page 186 Driving and operating Driver's attention So if a new vehicle is detected, the system may accelerate instead of ■ Use adaptive cruise control braking. carefully on curvy or mountain roads, as it can lose the vehicle ■ Adaptive cruise control does ignore ahead and need time to detect it the oncoming traffic.
Page 187 Driving and operating longer detects any vehicle ahead, brake the vehicle in time to avoid a Hill and trailer considerations then control indicator A will collision with a much slower vehicle or after a lane change. This is extinguish. particularly true if driving fast or if the If the centrifugal force is too high in a visibility is reduced due to weather curve, the system slows down the...
Page 188: Forward Collision Alert
Driving and operating Radar unit Vehicle messages 3 125. consult a workshop to verify and correct the adaptive cruise control Forward collision alert sensor position. The forward collision alert can help to Settings avoid or reduce the harm caused by Settings can be changed in the Auto front-end crashes.
Page 189 Driving and operating personalisation menu 3 131 or that it preparation setting is not deactivated in the vehicle personalisation menu is not deactivated by the button V 3 131. (depending on the system, see following). Selecting the alert sensitivity Depending on the vehicle's The alert sensitivity can be set to equipment, there are two variants of near, medium or far.
Page 190 Driving and operating Alerting the driver Forward collision alert based on Press button V, the current setting is shown on the Driver Information front camera system Centre. Press button V again to Forward collision alert uses the front change the alert sensitivity. camera system in the windscreen to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path, within a distance of approx.
Page 191 Driving and operating Alerting the driver The driver accepts fully responsibility for the valid following distance based on traffic-, weather- and visibility conditions. The complete attention of the driver is always required while driving. He shall always be ready to take action and apply the brakes.
Page 192: Following Distance
Driving and operating Following distance emergency braking applies, the driver is warned by the forward collision indication alert 3 187. The following distance indication The feature uses various inputs (e.g. displays the distance to a preceding radar sensor, brake pressure, vehicle moving vehicle.
Page 193 Driving and operating results immediately in a strong System limitations shall continue to apply the brake braking. This function helps the driver The active emergency braking has pedal as the driving situation brake quicker and stronger before the limited or no function during rain, dictates.
Page 194: Parking Assist
Driving and operating Parking assist The system uses two different frequencies for the front and rear sensors, respectively, each with a different sound. Control indicator r 3 115. Button r or D If the system does not work as it should do, vehicle messages are The parking assist makes parking displayed in the Driver Information...
Page 195 Driving and operating For activating or deactivating parking The front parking assist can also be assist push button r or D once activated at a low speed by pressing the parking assist button r or D briefly. For activating or deactivating advanced parking assist push button briefly.
Page 196 Driving and operating On version with Uplevel-Combi- Fault Caution Display, the distance to a front and In the event of a fault in the system, rear obstacle is indicated by changing r illuminates or a message is Performance of the sensor can be distance lines around the vehicle.
Page 197: Advanced Parking Assist
Driving and operating Advanced parking assist Note Button D The parking assist system Advanced parking assist and parking automatically detects factory-fitted assist 3 193 both use the same button towing equipment. It is deactivated to operate the systems. For activating when the connector is plugged in.
Page 198 Driving and operating When looking for a parking slot, the Functionality system has to be activated by pushing the button D for approx. one second. The system can only be activated at a speed up to 18 mph and the system searches for a parking slot at a speed up to 18 mph.
Page 199 Driving and operating vehicle messages 3 125 will be displayed. After approving the message by pressing the SET/CLR button, parking assist messages appear again and parking can be continued. Deactivation The system is deactivated by: ■ pushing button D for approx. one second ■...
Page 200 Driving and operating Fault Important hints for using the parking assist systems A message appears in the Driver Information Centre when: 9 Warning Under certain circumstances, various reflective surfaces on objects or clothing as well as external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect obstacles.
Page 201: Side Blind Spot Alert
Driving and operating Side blind spot alert When the system detects a vehicle in vans). Object identification in the the side blind zone while driving upper part of these vehicles The Side blind spot alert system forward, either while passing a cannot be guaranteed.
Page 202: Rear View Camera
Driving and operating speed again will extinguish the Side blind spot alert is designed to The view of the camera is displayed warning symbols. If a vehicle is then ignore stationary objects such as in the Colour-Info-Display. detected in the blind zone, the guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and warning symbols B will illuminate as beams.
Page 203 Driving and operating Functionality Due to the high position of the camera Trajectory lane of the vehicle is the rear bumper can be seen on the shown in accordance with the The camera is mounted in the tailgate display as a guide to position. steering angle.
Page 204: Traffic Sign Assistant
Driving and operating Traffic sign assistant Display settings Activation or deactivation of the rear view camera can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Functionality Vehicle personalisation 3 131. The traffic sign assistant system detects designated traffic signs via a Fault front camera and displays them in the Fault messages are displayed with a...
Page 205 Driving and operating Road signs An exclamation mark in a frame beginning and end of: indicates that there is an add on sign detected which cannot be recognised ■ motorways by the system. ■ A-roads The system is active up to a speed of ■...
Page 206 Driving and operating Traffic signs are displayed on the The content of the traffic sign page is page Traffic sign detection on the also cleared during driving by pushing Driver Information Centre, chosen via the SET/CLR button on the turn signal the adjuster wheel on the turn signal lever for a longer time.
Page 207: Lane Departure Warning
Driving and operating Once setting page is displayed, select Fault signs. Do not ignore traffic signs Off to deactivate pop-up function. The traffic sign assistant system may which are not displayed by the Reactivated by selecting On. When not operate correctly when: system.
Page 208 Driving and operating Criteria for the detection of an on. When the control indicator ) in At speeds below 35 mph the system unintended lane change are: is inoperable. the instrument cluster illuminates green, the system is ready to operate. ■...
Page 209: Fuel
Driving and operating Fuel Caution Caution Fuel for petrol engines Use of fuel that does not comply to Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or EN 590 or similar can lead to Only use unleaded fuel that complies equivalent can lead to deposits or engine powerloss, increased wear...
Page 210 Driving and operating The boiling point depends on the Pressing the LPG button switches Fill the tank completely at regular pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient between petrol and liquid gas intervals to prevent corrosion in the pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure operation as soon as the required tank.
Page 211 Driving and operating Refuelling Caution Repairs and adjustments may only be made by trained specialists in order to maintain the safety and warranty on the LPG system. Liquid gas is given a particular odour (odorised) so that any leaks can be detected easily.
Page 212 Driving and operating 9 Danger Fuel is flammable and explosive. No smoking. No naked flames or sparks. If you can smell fuel in your vehicle, have the cause of this remedied immediately by an authorized dealer. Caution The fuel filler flap can only be opened The fuel filler cap can be retained in In case of misfuelling, do not if the vehicle is unlocked.
Page 213 Driving and operating Liquid gas refuelling DISH (Italy) filler neck: Place the filler nozzle into the adapter. Press locking Follow the operating and safety lever on filler nozzle down. instructions of the filling station when refuelling. Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle on the adapter and turn to the left or The filling valve for the liquid gas is right through one quarter turn.
Page 214 Filling adapter As filling systems are not standardised, different adapters are required which are available from Vauxhall Distributors and from Vauxhall Authorised Repairers. DISH (Italy) adapter: Bosnia- Bayonet adapter: Netherlands, Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom...
Page 215: Towing
5 watt lamp remains or The fuel consumption (combined) of not be taken as a guarantee for the no lamp remains. the model Vauxhall Astra is within a actual fuel consumption of a range of 35 to 76 mpg. Fitting of towing equipment could particular vehicle.
Page 216: Trailer Towing
Driving and operating Driving characteristics and Trailer towing The permissible gross train weight must not be exceeded. This weight is towing tips specified on the identification plate Trailer loads 3 281. Before attaching a trailer, lubricate The permissible trailer loads are the coupling ball.
Page 217: Towing Equipment
Driving and operating Rear axle load Stowage of coupling ball bar Fitting the coupling ball bar When the trailer is coupled and the towing vehicle fully loaded, the permissible rear axle load (see identification plate or vehicle documents) may be exceeded by 60 kg, the gross vehicle weight rating may be exceeded by 60 kg.
Page 218 Driving and operating Disengage and fold down the socket. Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must Inserting the coupling ball bar Remove the sealing plug from the be tensioned before being inserted: opening for the coupling ball bar and ■ Unlock coupling ball bar by turning stow it.
Page 219: Trailer Stability Assist
Driving and operating Eye for break-away stopping cable ■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly Open the protective flap and turn the engaged in the opening. key to position c to unlock the coupling ball bar. ■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.
Page 220: Vehicle Care
Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage Accessories and vehicle Storage for a long period of time If the vehicle is to be stored for several modifications General Information ....219 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......220 ■...
Page 221: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle care Vehicle checks ■ Open the bonnet, close all doors website, where legally required. Only and lock the vehicle. entrust this work to an authorised recycling centre. Performing work ■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle Gas vehicles must be recycled by a battery.
Page 222: Engine Oil
Vehicle care If the bonnet is opened during an 9 Danger Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons. The ignition system and Xenon headlights use extremely high Closing voltage. Do not touch. Before closing the bonnet, press the support into the holder.
Page 223: Engine Coolant
Vehicle care We recommend the use of the same Caution grade of engine oil that was used at last change. It is the owner's responsibility to The engine oil level must not exceed maintain the proper level of an the MAX mark on the dipstick. appropriate quality oil in the engine.
Page 224: Washer Fluid
Vehicle care Washer fluid Coolant level 9 Warning Caution Allow the engine to cool before opening the cap. Carefully open Too low a coolant level can cause the cap, relieving the pressure engine damage. slowly. To top up use a 1:1 mixture of released coolant concentrate mixed with clean tap water.
Page 225: Brake Fluid
Vehicle care Brakes Battery In the event of minimum thickness of Vehicles without stop-start system the brake lining, a squealing noise will be equipped with a lead acid sounds during braking. battery. Vehicles with stop-start system will be equipped with an AGM Continued driving is possible but battery which is not a lead acid have the brake lining replaced as...
Page 226 Using an AGM battery different from discharge. Disconnect the clamp from negative terminal must be opened. the original Vauxhall battery might the negative terminal of the vehicle result in a lower performance of the Only use batteries that allow the fuse battery.
Page 227: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle care Wiper blade replacement Warning label ■ See the Owner’s Manual for further information. ■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery. Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel fuel system must be bled.
Page 228: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle care Bulb replacement Halogen headlights Wiper blade on the rear window 5-door hatchback, 4-door Switch off the ignition and switch off saloon, Sports tourer the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands.
Page 229 Vehicle care Low beam (1) 2. Rotate the bulb holder High beam (2) anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (2) anticlockwise 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. and remove it. 2.
Page 230 Vehicle care Sidelights/Daytime running light (3) 2. Press latches together and 3-door hatchback withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (3) anticlockwise Bi-Halogen Headlight (1) with one and remove it. Use the bulb for low and high beam. screwdriver to rotate the cap.
Page 231 Vehicle care Low/High beam (1) 2. Rotate the bulb holder Sidelight/Daytime running light (2) anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise 1. Rotate bulb socket (2) and remove it. anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb socket from the reflector.
Page 232 Vehicle care Adaptive forward lighting Corner lighting 9 Danger Adaptive forward lighting system uses Xenon headlights. Xenon headlights work under extremely high electrical voltage. Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Sidelight/Daytime running lights are 2. Remove the bulb from the socket designed as Light Emitting Diodes by pulling.
Page 233: Fog Lights
Vehicle care Fog lights 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the 5-door hatchback, 4-door reflector. saloon, Sports tourer 2. Unscrew both screws and remove turn light assembly from the bumper. 3. Disengage the bulb from the plug 1.
Page 234 Vehicle care 3. Unscrew three screws and 8. Attach turn light assembly into the remove fog light assembly from bumper and fix with two screws. the bumper. 9. Engage both caps. 3-door hatchback 2. Unscrew both screws and remove light assembly from the bumper. 4.
Page 235: Front Turn Signal Lights
Vehicle care Front turn signal lights 3. Turn the bulb socket anti- clockwise and remove it from the reflector. 5-door hatchback, 4-door 4. Disengage the bulb socket from saloon, Sports tourer the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 5. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the plug connector.
Page 236 Vehicle care 3. Disengage the bulb socket from 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, the reflector by pressing both Sports tourer with Sport/GSi front retaining lugs. bumper The bulbs are accessible from beneath the vehicle. 3. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug.
Page 237: Tail Lights
Vehicle care Tail lights 3-door hatchback 2. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise to disengage and withdraw from the reflector. 5-door hatchback 1. Rotate cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket 1. Release the cover on the by turning anticlockwise.
Page 238 Vehicle care 3. Carefully withdraw the tail light assembly from recesses and remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 4. Detach the cable from the retainer. 5. Detach the wiring plug from the bulb carrier. 2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut 7.
Page 239 Vehicle care Close the cover and engage. 5. Remove and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb Light assembly in the tailgate slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise: Tail light (1) Rear fog light/Reverse light (2), depending on the side. 6.
Page 240 Vehicle care 1. Remove cover on the responding 3. Carefully withdraw tail light Turn signal light (2) side. assembly from recesses and 6. Insert bulb holder and turn remove. Make sure that the cable clockwise. Connect the wiring duct remains in position. plug.
Page 241 Vehicle care Sports tourer 2. Remove cover on the respective side. 2. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by 1. On left-hand side, fold down the withdrawing or pushing the bulb 3. Unscrew two plastic securing nuts blind and remove.
Page 242 Vehicle care 4. Carefully withdraw tail light 7. Connect the wiring plug and press Light assembly in the tailgate assembly from recesses and the cable into the retainer. Fit light remove. Make sure that the cable assembly with the retaining pins duct remains in position.
Page 243 Vehicle care 4. Remove the bulb holder by Rear fog light respectively reverse 3-door hatchback turning anticlockwise and replace light (2), depending on the side, can the bulb by withdrawing or be replaced by a cover in the tailgate pushing the bulb slightly into the without removing the light assembly: socket and rotating anticlockwise: remove cover, turn bulb holder and...
Page 244 Vehicle care 3. Carefully withdraw the light Only turn signal light (2) can be assembly from the recesses and changed. remove. 6. Insert and turn bulb holder 4. Detach wiring plug from bulb clockwise into the tail light carrier. assembly. Connect the wiring plug with the light assembly.
Page 245: Side Turn Signal Lights
Vehicle care 2. Unscrew three screws. Only rear fog light respectively 1. On left vehicle side, slide lamp to reverse light (2), depending on the the front and remove it out of the 3. Remove the tail light assembly side, can be changed. front wing with the rear end.
Page 246 Vehicle care 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer To replace bulb, remove lamp housing: 3. Pull bulb from bulb holder and 2. Turn bulb holder anticlockwise replace it. and remove from housing. 4. Insert bulb holder and turn clockwise. 5. On left side: insert front end into 1.
Page 247: Number Plate Light
Vehicle care 4. Insert bulb holder and turn 4. Pull bulb from bulb holder and clockwise. replace it. 5. On left side: insert front end into 5. Insert bulb holder into lamp front wing, slide forward and insert housing and turn clockwise. rear end.
Page 248: Electrical System
Vehicle care Electrical system Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. There are three fuse boxes in the vehicle: ■ in the front left of the engine compartment, ■ in left-hand drive vehicles, in the interior behind the storage compartment, or, in right-hand drive vehicles, behind the...
Page 249: Engine Compartment Fuse
Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse No. Circuit Engine control module Lambda sensor Fuel injection, ignition system Fuel injection, ignition system – Mirror heating, anti-theft alarm system Fan control, engine control module, transmission control module The fuse box is in the front left of the Lambda sensor, engine cooling engine compartment.
Page 250 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit No. Circuit 15 Engine control module 32 Airbag 47 Horn 16 Starter 33 Adaptive forward lighting, auto‐ 48 Radiator fan matic light control 17 Transmission control module 49 Fuel pump 34 Exhaust gas recirculation 18 Heated rear window 50 Headlamp levelling, adaptive 35 Outside rear view mirror, rain...
Page 251: Instrument Panel Fuse Box
Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box No. Circuit Displays Exterior lights, body control module Exterior lights, body control module Infotainment system Infotainment system, instru‐ ment In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse Power outlet, cigarette lighter box is located behind a cover in the Power outlet glovebox.
Page 252: Load Compartment Fuse Box
Vehicle care Load compartment fuse No. Circuit 14 Diagnostic connector 15 Airbag 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback 16 Power outlet The fuse box is on the left side of the 17 Air conditioning system load compartment behind a cover. 18 Logistics 19 Body control module 20 Body control module Fold down the blind and remove.
Page 253 Vehicle care Fuse assignments No. Circuit No. Circuit – 18 – Trailer outlet 19 Steering wheel heating Parking assist 20 Sunroof – 21 Heated front seats – 22 – – 23 – Power seat 24 – – 25 – – 26 –...
Page 254: Vehicle Tools
Vehicle care Vehicle tools Sports Tourer and 4-door saloon Tools Vehicles with tyre repair kit Some tools and the towing eye are located together with the tyre repair kit in a tool box in the load compartment below the floor cover. 3-door and 5-door hatchback When assembling press the blind into the rubber grommets to reach full...
Page 255 Vehicle care Vehicles with spare wheel Variant 1b: 3-door and 5-door Variant 2: Sports Tourer hatchback with foldable wheel Variant 1a: 3-door and 5-door wrench hatchback with rigid wheel wrench The jack, the tools and the towing eye are in the tool box below the spare Same content as variant 1a, but with wheel in the load compartment.
Page 256: Wheels And Tyres
Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Tyre designations Variant 3: 4-door saloon E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H Tyre condition, wheel condition 215 = Tyre width, mm = Cross-section ratio (tyre Drive over edges slowly and at right height to tyre width), % angles if possible.
Page 257 Vehicle care The menu can be selected by the 9 Warning buttons on the turn signal lever. If the pressure is too low, this can result in considerable tyre warm- up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre blow-out at high speeds.
Page 258 Vehicle care Control indicator w 3 116. The tyre pressure monitoring system valve cores and sealing rings must be Vehicle messages 3 125. replaced each time the tyres are If the tyre pressure shall be reduced changed. or increased, switch off ignition. Adaptive threshold function If a complete set of wheels without sensors is mounted (e.g.
Page 259: Tread Depth
Vehicle care Changing tyre and wheel Temperature compensation Cold tyres decrease the tyre size pressure, warm tyres increase the If tyres of a different size than those tyre pressure. The tyre pressure fitted at the factory are used, it may be monitoring system considers this necessary to reprogramme the effect for the warning messages.
Page 260: Tyre Chains
Vehicle care If the wheel covers and tyres used are links on the wheel inboard sides and 9 Warning not factory approved, the tyres must the chains add no more than 12 mm not have a rim protection ridge. to the tyre tread. For further Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Page 261 Vehicle care Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired compartment. with the tyre repair kit. 2. Remove the compressor. 9 Warning Do not drive faster than 50 mph. Do not use for a lengthy period.
Page 262 Vehicle care 10. Set the rocker switch on the 4. Screw the compressor air hose to 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective compressor to I. The tyre is filled the connection on the sealant tyre. with sealant. bottle. 7. Screw the filler hose to the tyre 11.
Page 263 Vehicle care 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push catch on bracket to remove sealant bottle from bracket. Screw the tyre inflation hose to the free connection of the sealant bottle. This prevents sealant from escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Page 264: Wheel Changing
Vehicle care Wheel changing Note ■ Never crawl under a jacked-up The driving characteristics of the vehicle. Some vehicles are equipped with a repaired tyre are severely affected, ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel therefore have this tyre replaced.
Page 265 Vehicle care the wheel cover with the hook. Variant 1a with rigid wheel Vehicle tools 3 253. wrench: Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. To protect the wheel, place a soft cloth between the screwdriver and the alloy wheel. Fold out the wheel wrench and install ensuring that it locates securely and loosen each wheel...
Page 266 Vehicle care 3. Ensure the jack is correctly Attach jack handle and with the positioned under the relevant jack correctly aligned rotate vehicle jacking point. handle until wheel is clear of the ground. Sports Tourer, jack variant 2, 3 253: Set the jack to the necessary height.
Page 267 Vehicle care 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel Jacking position for lifting cover with the tyre valve before platform installing. Install wheel nut caps. Install centre cap on alloy wheels. 11. Install vehicle jacking point cover on versions with sill panelling. 12.
Page 268: Spare Wheel
Vehicle care Caution The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as possible. 2. Only 3-door hatchback: remove Front arm position of the lifting rear storage by pressing both platform at the underbody.
Page 269 Vehicle care Stowing a damaged full size 3. Place the hook end of the strap 9 Danger through the loop and pull it until wheel in the load compartment, the strap is fastened securely to 3-door and 5-door hatchback Always drive with folded up and the lashing eye.
Page 270 Vehicle care A damaged full size wheel must be 1. Install the hexagon key of the Stowing the spare wheel back in stowed outside up in the spare wheel wheel wrench ensuring that it the well after replacing the well secured with the wing nut. locates securely on the bolt.
Page 271 Vehicle care 3. Place the tools in the tool box or Only mount one temporary spare 9 Warning the tool bag 3 253. wheel. Do not drive faster than 50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not 4. Place spare wheel outside up in Storing a jack, a wheel or other use for a long period of time.
Page 272: Jump Starting
Vehicle care Jump starting ■ A discharged battery can already ■ Apply the parking brake, freeze at a temperature of 0 °C. transmission in neutral, automatic Defrost the frozen battery before transmission in P. Do not start with quick charger. connecting jump leads.
Page 273: Towing
Vehicle care Towing 3. Connect the black lead to the 4. Switch on electrical consumers negative terminal of the booster (e.g. headlights, heated rear battery. window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 4. Connect the other end of the black lead to a vehicle grounding point, 5.
Page 274: Towing Another Vehicle
Vehicle care Towing another vehicle Caution Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. When the engine is not running, considerably more force is needed to brake and steer. To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation and close the Screw in the towing eye as far as it will...
Page 275: Appearance Care
Vehicle care Appearance care Caution Exterior care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can Locks damage the vehicle. The locks are lubricated at the factory After towing, unscrew the towing eye. using a high quality lock cylinder grease.
Page 276: Exterior Lights
Vehicle care If using a vehicle wash, comply with On vehicles with emblem touchpad: Paintwork polish with silicone forms a the vehicle wash manufacturer's when cleaning with a high-pressure protective film, making waxing instructions. The windscreen wiper jet cleaner ensure a minimum unnecessary.
Page 277 Vehicle care Sunroof Paintwork damage Liquid gas system Never clean with solvents or abrasive Rectify minor paintwork damage with 9 Danger agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g. a touch-up pen before rust forms. paint cleaner, acetone-containing Have more extensive damage or rust Liquid gas is heavier than air and solutions etc.), acidic or highly areas repaired by a workshop.
Page 278: Interior Care
Vehicle care Air shutter Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner. Clean the shutter system in the front bumper to maintain correct Caution functionality. Close Velcro fasteners as open Interior care Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery. Interior and upholstery The same applies to clothing with Only clean the vehicle interior,...
Page 279: Service And Maintenance
Service and maintenance Service and General information Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, maintenance Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Service information Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, In order to ensure economical and Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, safe vehicle operation and to Switzerland, United Kingdom. General information ....
Page 280: Recommended Fluids
Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Make sure that the Service and aging control, whereas viscosity Warranty Booklet is completed grade gives information on the oil's lubricants and parts correctly as continuous proof of thickness over a temperature range. service is essential if any warranty or Dexos is the newest engine oil quality Recommended fluids and goodwill claims are to be met, and is...
Page 281 Service and maintenance Select the appropriate engine oil Coolant and antifreeze Over time, brake fluid absorbs based on its quality and on the moisture which will reduce braking Use only organic acid type-long life minimum ambient temperature effectiveness. The brake fluid should coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for 3 283.
Page 282: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....281 Vehicle data ....... 283 The identification plate is located on the front left door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.
Page 283 Technical data Information on identification label: Specifications in the vehicle documents always have priority over 1 = Manufacturer those given in this manual. 2 = Type approval number 3 = Vehicle Identification Number 4 = Permissible gross vehicle weight rating in kg 5 = Permissible gross train weight in kg 6 = Maximum permissible front axle...
Page 284: Vehicle Data
Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 –...
Page 285 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 ✔...
Page 286 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔...
Page 287: Engine Data
Technical data Engine data Sales designation Engine identifier code A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET LPG A16XER A16LET A16XHT Number of cylinders 1398 1398 1362 1362 1598 1598 1598 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 6000 6000 4200-6000 4900-6000 6000 5500 6000 Torque [Nm]...
Page 288 Technical data Sales designation Engine identifier code A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET LPG A16XER A16LET A16XHT – – – – – – Oil consumption [l/1000 km] Sales designation 2.0 OPC Engine identifier code A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Number of cylinders Piston displacement [cm 1796 1998...
Page 289 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 OPC Engine identifier code A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF possible Oil consumption [l/1000 km] Sales designation 2.0 VXR Engine identifier code A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Number of cylinders Piston displacement [cm 1796 1998 1248 1686...
Page 290 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 VXR Engine identifier code A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF possible Oil consumption [l/1000 km] Sales designation 2.0 Turbo 2.0 Turbo 2.0 Turbo Engine identifier code A17DTS A17DTJ A17DTR A20DTJ A20DTH A20DTR Number of cylinders Piston displacement [cm 1686 1686...
Page 291 Technical data Performance 3-door hatchback Engine A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XHT Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – Engine A18XER A20NFT A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – – The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
Page 292 Technical data Engine A17DTS Z20DTJ A20DTH A20DTR Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – 5-door hatchback Engine A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XER Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – Engine A16XHT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Maximum speed...
Page 293 Technical data Engine A17DTS A17DTJ A17DTR Z20DTJ A20DTH A20DTR Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – – 4-door saloon Engine A14XER A14NET A16LET A16XER A16XHT Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – Engine A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF...
Page 294 Technical data Engine A17DTS Z20DTJ A20DTH Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – Sports tourer Engine A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XER A16XHT Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – Engine A13DTE A17DTE A17DTF A17DTC A17DTS Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission...
Page 295 Technical data Engine A17DTJ A17DTR A17DTL A17DTN A20DTH Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
Page 296: Vehicle Weight
Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 3-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission with air conditioning A14XER 1393 – [kg] A14NEL 1437 – A14NET 1437 1471 A16LET 1471 – A16XHT 1503 – A18XER 1437 –...
Page 297 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 3-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission with air conditioning A14XER 1503 – [kg] A14NEL 1571 – A14NET 1571 1613 A16LET 1613 – A16XHT 1664 – A18XER 1571 – A20NFT 1701 –...
Page 298 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XEL 1373/1388 – [kg] A14XER 1373/1388 – A14NEL 1393/1408 – A14NET 1393/1408 –/1453 A16LET –/1490 –/1503 A16XER 1393/1408 –/1443 A16XHT –/1503 –...
Page 299 Technical data 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A17DTE 1503/1518 – [kg] A17DTF 1503/1518 – A17DTJ 1503/1518 – A17DTR 1503/1518 – A17DTS 1503/1518 – Z20DTJ –/ A20DTH 1503/1518 –/1590 A20DTR 1571 – Value not available at time of printing.
Page 300 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XEL –/1545 – [kg] A14XER –/1545 – A14NEL –/1611 – A14NET –/1611 –/1613 A16LET –/1613 –/1665 A16XER –/1578 –/1613 A16XHT –/1664 –...
Page 301 Technical data 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A17DTE –/1664 – [kg] A17DTF –/1664 – A17DTJ –/1684 – A17DTR –/1689 – A17 DTS –/1664 – Z20DTJ –/ A20DTH –/1711 –/1731 A20DTR –/1701 – Value not available at time of printing.
Page 302 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 4-door saloon Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER 1393 – [kg] A14NET 1437 1483 A16LET 1471 1503 A16XER 1393 1449 A16XHT 1503 – A13DTE 1471 – A17DTE 1503 –...
Page 303 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 4-door saloon Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER 1550 – [kg] A14NET 1613 1613 A16LET 1613 1664 A16XER 1571 1613 A16XHT 1644 – A13DTE 1613 – A17DTE 1701 –...
Page 304 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER 1393/1408 – [kg] A14NEL 1471/1486 –/1503 A14NET 1437/1452 –/1503 A16LET –/1503 –/1550 A16XER 1437/1452 –/1503 A16XHT –/1550 1571 A13DTE 1471/1486 –...
Page 305 Technical data Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A17DTC 1550 – [kg] A17DTS 1550 – A17DTJ 1503/1518 – A17DTR 1503/1518 – A17DTL 1503 – A17DTN 1550 – Z20DTJ 1550 – A20DTH 1550/1565 –/1613...
Page 306 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER –/1571 – [kg] A14NEL –/1664 –/1664 A14NET –/1664 –/1664 A16LET –/1664 –/1701 A16XER –/1613 –/1664 A16XHT –/1733 – A13DTE –/1664 –...
Page 307: Vehicle Dimensions
Technical data Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A17DTC 1733 – [kg] A17DTS 1733 – A17DTJ 1733 – A17DTR 1733 – A17DTL 1733 – A17DTN 1733 – Z20DTJ 1733 – A20DTH 1733 –/1733 Vehicle dimensions 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon Sports tourer Length [mm] 4466 4419...
Page 308 Technical data 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon Sports tourer Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1617 1549 1778 1835 Load compartment width [mm] 1027 1026 Load compartment height [mm] Wheelbase [mm] 2695 2685 2685 2685 Turning circle diameter [m] 11.4 11.5 11.5...
Page 309 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine A14XEL, A14NEL, A16LET, A16XHT A18XER A20NFT A14XER A14NET A16XER including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Engine A13DTE A17DTE, A17DTF, A17DTJ, Z20DTJ, A20DTR ecoFlex A17DTC A17DTS, A17DTR A20DTH A17DTN including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] LPG, nominal capacity [l]...
Page 310: Tyre Pressures
Technical data Tyre pressures 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A14XER, 225/55 R17,...
Page 311 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A16LET 225/55 R17, 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30) 250/2.5 (36) 250/2.5 (36) 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.6 (38) 235/45 R19, 235/50 R18,...
Page 312 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A17DTS, 225/55 R17, 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30) 260/2.6 (38) 260/2.6 (38) 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.6 (38) A17DTC...
Page 313 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A20NFT 235/45 R18, 240/2.4 (35) 240/2.4 (35) –...
Page 314 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 315 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 316 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 317 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 318 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 319 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 320 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 321 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 322: Customer Information
Customer information Customer information Vehicle data recording ■ Vehicle reactions in particular driving situations (e.g. inflation of and privacy an airbag, activation of the stability regulation system) Event data recorders Vehicle data recording and pri‐ ■ Environmental conditions (e.g. vacy ........... 321 temperature) Data storage modules in the These data are exclusively technical...
Page 323 RFID technology in allow the transmission of particular Vauxhall vehicles does not use or vehicle data from the vehicle. record personal information or link with any other Vauxhall system...
Page 324 Customer information...
Page 325: Index
Index Automatic transmission ..... 166 Auxiliary heater......157 Accessories and vehicle modifications ......219 Active Emergency Braking..191 Battery ........224 Active head restraints....39 Battery discharge protection ..148 Adaptive cruise control..118, 181 Battery voltage ......128 Adaptive forward lighting ..Belts..........
Page 326 Child restraint installation locations ........56 Electric adjustment ...... 31 Fault ........... 168 Child restraints......54 Electrical parking brake....114 First aid......... 95 Child restraint systems ....54 Electrical parking brake fault..114 First aid kit ........95 Cigarette lighter ......106 Electrical system......
Page 327 Glass panel ........37 Indicators........107 Load compartment ....26, 82 Glovebox ........60 Information displays....118 Load compartment cover ..... 86 Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Instrument cluster ...... 107 Load compartment fuse box ..251 Info-Display ......122 Instrument panel fuse box ..250 Loading information .....
Page 328 Rear view camera ...... 201 Side turn signal lights ....244 Rear window wiper/washer ..104 Smartphone controller....124 Parking ........ 20, 164 Recommended fluids and Spare wheel ....... 267 Parking assist ......193 lubricants ......279, 283 Speed limiter....... 179 Parking brake ......
Page 329 Traffic sign assistant....203 Vehicle data recording and Trailer coupling......214 privacy........321 Trailer stability assist ....218 Vehicle detected ahead....118 Trailer towing ......215 Vehicle dimensions ....306 Transmission ....... 18 Vehicle Identification Number ..281 Transmission display ....166 Vehicle jack........

Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual Model Year 2013.5 Edition: January 2013 Ts 1680-B-13

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