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Operation, Safety and Maintenance

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ASTRA Operation, Safety and Maintenance...
  • Page 2 VAUXHALL Astra Operation, Safety, Maintenance...
  • Page 3 Data specific to your ve hicle Please enter your vehicle’s data here to keep it ea sily accessible. This information is available under the section "Technical da ta " as well as on the identification plate and in the Serv ice Booklet. Fuel Designati on Engine oil...
  • Page 4 Your Astra When this Manual refers to a workshop This sym bol signifies: visit, we recommend your Vauxhall 6 Continue read ing on next pa ge. is an intelligent c om bina tion of forward- Authorised Repairer. looking technology, impressiv e safety , 3 Items m arked with an asterisk are not env ironmenta l friendliness a nd economy.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Our ai m: to k eep you happy with your Instrum ents, Controls ......112 vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers offer first-class serv ice a t competitiv e Lighting ..........143 prices.
  • Page 6: In Brief

    – see page 30, central locking – see page 38, anti-theft protection 3 – see p age 39, Vauxhall a la rm system 3 – see pag e 44, Tw inTop roof operation 3 – see pag e 56.
  • Page 7: Radio Remote Control With

    (25 cm ) from the steering wheel, to 6 Open&S tart-S ystem 3 – page 32, permit safe airbag dep loy ment. Radio remote control – page 30, Central locking system – page 38, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – page 44.
  • Page 8 In Brief Pi cture no: 16973t.tif Pict ure no: 16974t.tif Picture no: 16975t.tif To adjust front seat height To adjust front seat inclination Tip the front seat backs Operate lever o n ou tboard side of Pull inner lever on front of seat, forward seat adjust inclination, release lever,...
  • Page 9 . 25°). To relea se belt, press red button on belt buckle. 6 Three-point seat belts – see page 85, Vauxhall Full Size airbag sy stem – see p age 92, seat position – see page 67.
  • Page 10 In Brief Pi cture no: 16977t.tif Pict ure no: 16978t.tif Picture no: 18437T.tif Adjusting interior mirror: To adjust exterior m irrors Electrical exterior mirrors Swivel mirror housing manually: adjust: From inside, swivel lever in Four-way switch in driver’s door Swiv el lev er on underside of mirror housing required direction to red uce daz zle a t nig ht.
  • Page 11 Disengage the steering wheel released. Steering released, ig nition off loc k by moving the steering wheel Ignition on 6 Vauxhall Full Size airbag sy stem – slightly for diesel engines: preheating pag e 92. Starting To start the vehicle, also operate brake or clutch p edal.
  • Page 12 In Brief...
  • Page 13 In Brief Page Pa ge Page Side air v ents ........156 Turn signal light, hea dlight flash, 13 S ta rter switch dipped bea m, high beam ....11 with imm ob iliser .
  • Page 14 In Brief Control indicato rs Engine electronics, Winter prog ramm e of gearbox el ect ronics3, O pen&S tart system , fault , aut omatic transmission 3 or immob iliser, see pages 32, 112. Easytroni c 3, Diesel fuel filter 3 , see pages 180, 186, 193.
  • Page 15 In Brief Pi cture no: 16986t.tif Pict ure no: 16987t.tif Picture no: 16989t.tif Light switch: Headlight flash, main beam and Switch on tu rn signal lights: dipped beam: Right = Move stalk up Headlight = Pull stalk Parking lights Left = Move stalk down flash towards...
  • Page 16 § = off press again ¨ 6 Vauxhall Full S ize airbag system – = timed interval wipe 6 Hazard w arning lights – p age 145. page 93, = slow remote control on steering wheel 3 –...
  • Page 17 In Brief Pi cture no: 16995t.tif Pict ure no: 16996t.tif Picture no: 16997t.tif Automatic wiping with rain Operating windscreen and Activate rear screen wiper an d sen sor headlight wash systems wash system Move stalk upward Pull stalk towards steering wheel Wiper on = Stalk forwards = automatic wiping with...
  • Page 18 In Brief Pi cture no: 16998t.tif Pict ure no: 16999t.tif Picture no: 17000t.tif Heated rear window, To demist or defrost windows: Set autom atic mo de o n climate Set air distribution to l, heated exterior mirrors: con trol system ro tary switch for temperature Press AUTO, = press Ü...
  • Page 19 In Brief Pi cture no: 17001t.tif Pict ure no: 17002t.tif Picture no: 17003t.tif Manual transmission: Easytronic Automatic transmissio n Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, w ait = Idle = Park position 3 seconds after de-clutc hing and then pull = D rive positio n = Reverse gear up the button on the selector lever a nd = Higher gear...
  • Page 20: Automatic Transmission

    In Brief To select P or R, press button on selector Before starting off, check: lever. z Tyre pressure and tyre condition – only w ith v ehicle stopped, first apply pages 225, 337. handbrake z Engine oil level a nd fluid levels in engine only w hen vehicle is sta tionary compartment –...
  • Page 21 In Brief Press button again to repeat the starting procedure or switch off the eng ine. To turn on the ignition, do not press the brak e or c lutch pedal; just press the button briefly . Do not start unless vehicle is stationary . 6 Open&S tart-System 3 –...
  • Page 22 O pen&Start system – pa ge 32, radio remote control – see p age 30, central loc king sy stem – see page 38, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 44, TwinTop roof operation 3 – page 56. Vehicle decom missioning – see page 307.
  • Page 23 In Brief Advice wh en parking: That was the most important z O n vehicles with automa tic transm ission 3 the key can only be information in brief for your first z Do not p ark the v ehicle on an easy withdrawn when the selector lever is in drive in your vehicle.
  • Page 24 6 Vauxhall Full Size airbag sy stem – for the driver and front passenger. The pag e 92. forward movement of the driver and front...
  • Page 25: Information Display

    In Brief Pi cture no: 17011t.tif Picture no: S0013209.ti f Picture no: 17013t.tif Active head restraints on front Operating menus in th e S elec tion using multi-function button 3: rotate and press multi-function button. seats information display In the event of a rear-end impa ct, the Menu options are selected using menus To exit a m enu, turn the m ulti-func tion active head restraints tilt forward a little.
  • Page 26: Trip Computer 3

    Radio remote control battery z Rang e z Instantaneous consumption Further information is availab le in the z Vauxhall alarm system 3 z Distance tra velled infota inm ent system operating z Imp ortant exterior lights, including z Av erage speed instructions.
  • Page 27 In Brief Pi cture no: 17026t.tif Pict ure no: 17333t.tif Picture no: 17961t.tif Twin Audio Open&Start system with Sport mo de electronic key and radio remove Twin Aud io allows rear seat occupants the To act ivat e control choice between the audio source played on Press button SPORT.
  • Page 28: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    In Brief Ü Board Computer BC 1 BC 2 Timer Tyres Pi cture no: 17018t.tif Pict ure no: 17019t.tif Picture no: 17334t.tif Deflation D etection System Tyre pressure monitoring After tyre pressure is corrected or a ty re or wheel is c hanged, the system m ust be (D DS) system initialised by pressing the DDS button.
  • Page 29 In Brief Pi cture no: 17126t.tif Picture no: Picture no: 17979t.tif Adaptive Forward Lighting Curve lig hting Panoramic windscreen The Xenon light bea m pivots based on (AFL) To open: steering wheel position a nd speed (from improves lig hting in curves (curve lighting ) Turn the handle to the right and m ov e the approx.
  • Page 30 In Brief Pi cture no: 17203t.tif Pict ure no: 17092t.tif Picture no: 17087t.tif Parking distance senso r Cargo box FlexOrganizer When rev erse gear is selected, the Pa rk ing Collapsible box to divide the lugga ge The side walls contain retaining strips, distance sensor sw itc hes itself on compartment.
  • Page 31 Pict ure no: 17981t.tif Luggage compartment cover, Astra TwinTop Estate With TwinTop, a c onvertible ha rd top , Astra unites the benefits of a coup e with those of To open: a convertible. Press ha nd le on luggage compa rtm ent cover down.
  • Page 32: Keys, Doors, Windows, Twintop

    Fault when locking or unlocking..Lug gage compartment ...... . Vauxhall alarm system 3....Child safety locks 3 ......Ex terior mirrors........
  • Page 33: Electronic Immobiliser

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Pi cture no: 17349t.tif Pict ure no: 17033t.tif Picture no: 17028t.tif Electronic immo biliser Control i nd icator for imm obiliser A If control indicator A illuminates after the Control indica tor A illuminates briefly engine is started, there is a fault in the The sy stem checks whether the vehicle m ay when the ig nition is sw itched on.
  • Page 34: Store Personal Vehicle Settings In The Vehicle Key

    Picture no: 17030t.tif the v ehicle key concerned . Radio remote c ontrol with O n the Astra TwinTop, the roof can also be Ea ch time the vehicle is loc ked, the settings opened or closed with the remote mec hanical key are sa ved again.
  • Page 35 Elec tric w indows 3, see page 50. z Radio remote control battery v oltage is too low. Ba ttery replacement - see right Astra Tw inTop, hand column. see page 56. z Frequent, repeated op eration of the radio remote c ontrol outside the rec eption range of the vehic le (e.g.
  • Page 36: O Pen&Start System 3

    S ee vehicle stationary or hold until the eng ine page 41. starts. O n the Astra TwinTop, the roof can also be opened or closed with the remote control 3 of the electronic key.
  • Page 37 In ad dition, the mechanical anti-theft key. The O pen&Start sy stem 3 does not the lock locking system and Vauxhall a larm sy stem the vehicle automatically if the electronic can be armed and disabled using the radio Do not put the electronic key in the key is outside the external reception range remote control.
  • Page 38 Emergency operation – see page 35. Control i nd icator for Open&St art system 0 Vauxha ll ala rm system 3, Locka ble glov ebox, Astra TwinTop wi th If the control indicator flashes 0 with the see page 44. O pen&Start system 3...
  • Page 39 In the version with Vauxhall alarm automatic transmission 3 d epress brake sy stem 3 the alarm m ay be triggered w hen...
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop Ra dio remote control synchronisation The radio remote control synchronises itself automatically during every starting procedure. Pi cture no: 17040t.tif Pict ure no: 17041t.tif Replac ing bat tery in electronic key To replace the b attery, press the locking Replace the battery immediately if the mechanism on the underside of the system is no long er working prop erly or the...
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Fault in O pen&Star t system or ra dio z If the central locking system is To elim inate the fault, change the position remote control overloa ded as a result of repeated of the elec tronic k ey or ra dio remote If the centra l locking c annot be operated or opera tion at short intervals.
  • Page 42: Central Locking System

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop Pi cture no: 16968t.tif Pict ure no: 17032t.tif Picture no: 17042t.tif Cen tral locking system Open&S tart sy stem with electronic key 3 To lock The electronic key must be within the C lose doors, lugg age com partment a nd For doors, b oot lid/tailgate and tank flap.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Mec hanical a nti-theft lock ing system 3, Warning Do not use the system if there are people in the vehicle! The d oors cannot be unloc ked from inside. Pi cture no: 17034t.tif Picture no: 17043t.tif O pen&Start system with electronic k ey 3 Rad io remote control with m echanical key The electronic key m ust be within the...
  • Page 44 O pen&Start system with electronic k ey 3 Central l oc king b utton for lock ing and time (not possible on Astra TwinTop All doors must be c losed . The electronic key unl ocking the d oors from inside the when the roof is open).
  • Page 45 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p z With the Open&S tart sy stem 3 the vehicle cannot be unlocked until 2 seconds after locking. Within this time, a door handle c an be pulled or the button beneath the tailgate handle op erated to check whether the vehic le is locked.
  • Page 46: Fault When Locking Or Unlocking

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop Fault For Astra TwinTop with open roof - after z If the centra l loc king sy stem is opening the driver’s door, press the central ov erloaded as a result of repeated locking button m in the centre console. The op eration at short interv als.
  • Page 47: Luggage Compartment

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Luggage compartment To unl oc k Radio rem ote control with mec hanical key Press button q on the remote control. The lugg age compartment is unlocked tog ether with the doors. Open&S tart sy stem with electronic key 3 Pulling the button below the handle unlocks and opens the luggage compartment and doors w hen the...
  • Page 48: Vauxhall Alarm System 3

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop Vauxhall alarm system monitors z the doors, luggage compartment, bonnet, z the passenger compartment, z vehicle tilt, e.g. if it is raised, z the ignition. Warnin g Do not use the system if there are people in the vehicle! The doors cannot b e Pi cture no: 17049t.tif...
  • Page 49 – or – door must be opened and closed once so (max. 10 seconds), see nex t page. press button p of the electronic key’s that the Vauxhall alarm sy stem can be remote control ag ain. 3. Close doors. switched on.
  • Page 50 LED on Test, activa tion delay, Pict ure no: 17051t.tif Picture no: 16968t.tif z LED flashes After the first 10 second s of Vauxhall alarm To deact ivat e Door, luggage quick ly sy stem activation: Rad io remote control with m echanical key...
  • Page 51: Child Safety Locks 3

    Press button q of the elec tronic key’ s endanger life. Vehicle passengers should switching on the ig nition. The Vauxhall be informed accordingly. rem ote control. alarm system is d eactivated at the same tim e.
  • Page 52: Ex Terior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop Pi cture no: 16978t.tif Pict ure no: 18437t.tif Picture no: 18438t.tif Exterio r mirrors Adjust ext eri or mirrors electric ally 3 Sw ing in exter ior mirr or Ad just with the four-way switch in driv er’s Manual: The exterior mirrors can be swung Manual adjustment with handles in the door: press mirror switch to left or right:...
  • Page 53: Interior Mirror

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Pi cture no: 17120t.tif Pict ure no: 16977t.tif Picture no: 17121t.tif In terior mirror For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior Autom atic anti-da zzle interior mi rror 3 mirrors will swing out of their normal Dazz le at night is automatically reduced.
  • Page 54: Electric Windows

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop Electric windo ws Warning Ta ke c are when operating the electric wind ows 3 and the sun roof 3. Risk of injury, particularly to children. Vehicle passengers should be informed according ly . If there are children on the rea r seat, switch on the child safety system 3 for the electric windows.
  • Page 55 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Pi cture no: 17136t.tif Pict ure no: 17976t.tif Picture no: 17046t.tif Chil d safety syst em for rear wi nd ows 3 Central swi tch for electric window s, O perating windows from outside 3 Switch z between the rear switches in the Ast ra TwinTop Depending on the equipment level of the...
  • Page 56 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop Overloa d Fault If the windows are repeatedly operated at If a utomatic opening and closing of the short intervals, the power supply is b riefly windows is not possible, activate the cut off. window electronics as follows: The system is protected by fuses in the fuse 1.
  • Page 57: Panoramic Windscreen

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Not e C lose the sun visors before slid ing the roof lining. Pi cture no: 17140t.tif Pict ure no: 17141t.tif Pano ramic windscreen Close the roof lining Move the roof lining forward to a suitable O pen t he roof l ining position.
  • Page 58: Sun Roof

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop To raise: When the roof is closed, press button ü. The roof is tilted in the rear. To op en: Press button ü again from the tilted position. The roof opens to its stop . To close: Press button d.
  • Page 59 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Note Overloa d Fault z If the top of the roof is wet, raise roof, If the system is ov erloaded, the power If the sun roof and sunblind do not opera te allow water to run off and then op en supply is automa tic ally cut off for a short properly , ac tiv ate electronics as follows: roof.
  • Page 60: Twintop

    Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop TwinTop With TwinTop, a convertible hardtop, Astra unites the benefits of a coupe with those of a convertible. Warning Ta ke c are when operating the conv ertible hardtop. Risk of injury. Monitor the action zone above, to the side and to the rear of the vehicle during roof operation.
  • Page 61 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Pi cture no: 17970t.tif Pict ure no: 17963t.tif Picture no: 17971t.tif With the vehicle stopped , the roof can b e To close t he roof With the vehicle stopped, the roof ca n be opened using the radio remote c ontrol 3.
  • Page 62 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop Ind icator a nd war ni ng buzzers z C ontinuous warning buzzer during roof Not e z Ind icator buzzer upon com pleted opera tion if the anti-roll b ars 3 have z Do not op en the lugg age com partment op ening or closing of the convertible been triggered.
  • Page 63 To optimise safety in the event of a cleaning of roof spa ces. This is d one by op erational if the roof is in the proper open rollover, the Astra TwinTop is equipped diseng aging the a ctuation switch. O ne or closed position.
  • Page 64 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop Pi cture no: 17975t.tif Pict ure no: 17974t.tif Picture no: 17973t.tif Fixed anti-roll ba rs Deployab le anti-roll bars 3 Luggag e c ompart ment are secured to the vehic le body work. are located between the rear head The roof ca n only be op ened if the load in restra ints and the boot lid in such a way the lugg age compartment does not...
  • Page 65 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Blockage of boot lid on closure 3 Wind d eflect or 3 To a void da mage to the open roof, boot lid With the wind d eflector installed or load, the boot lid ca n only be closed if turbulence, draughts and noise in the the electric load aid is in the lower end passenger compartment are reduced when...
  • Page 66 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTop Pi cture no: 17964t.tif Pict ure no: 17965t.tif Picture no: 17966t.tif With ty re repa ir set 3, the w ind d eflector is Fitting J oin tog ether the unfolded ends of the wind folded down into a storage comp artm ent 3 Ta ke the wind deflector from the lugg age deflector: press in the pin at the slider, in the luggage compartment b elow the...
  • Page 67 Keys, Doors, Windows, TwinTo p Pi cture no: 17967t.tif Pict ure no: 17968t.tif Picture no: 17969t.tif Insert the guid e clips of the wind deflector Pull the tog gle of the rig ht a nd left locking The wind deflector can be folded back in the seat belt recesses between the rear pin and turn to loc k.
  • Page 68: Seats, Interior

    Estate ..........Front seats Ex tending the lugg age compartment, Astra TwinTop ........Warnin g Fold ing down the front passenger seat 3 ..
  • Page 69 Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 16971t.tif Pict ure no: 16973t.tif Picture no: 16974t.tif Adj usti ng the back rest Adjusting t he seat height 3 Ad just ing the sea t angle 3 To adjust, turn side handwheel on the seat To adjust, op erate lever on the outsid e of To adjust, pull the lever on the front of the while releasing the loa d on the ba ckrest.
  • Page 70 Seats, Interior The seat bac k can only be tipped forwards from an upright position. When the backrest is folded forw ard, do not activate the handw heel for ba ckrest adjustment. Panoramic windscreen 3: to fold the seats forward, push the head restraints down and c lose the sun visors.
  • Page 71 Seats, Interior The seat back rests m ust not be tilted too far ba ck (recom mended max imum tilting angle approx. 25°). Warnin g Failure to observe the descriptions could lead to injuries which could be fatal. Vehic le pa ssengers should be informed accordingly before starting off.
  • Page 72: Head Restraints

    Adjusting t he rear, cent re head Ad just ing the rear head restraint s 3, restra int 3 Astra TwinTop Adj usti ng the front head restraint s a nd To adjust, pull the head restraint up or To adjust, pull the head restraint up or rear outb oard head restrai nt s 3 press the catch to release.
  • Page 73 Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17055t.tif Pict ure no: 17011t.tif Picture no: 17056t.tif Head restrai nt position Activ e head restra ints 3 Remov ing the head restraint s The midd le of the head restraint should be In the event of a rear-end impact, the Press and release the two catches.
  • Page 74: Armrest 3 At Driver's Seat

    Armrest at driver’s seat Armrest in the rear backrest Astra TwinTop Pull the armrest by the strap , pivot it down Push raised armrest back ward aga inst Fold d own the armrest, pulling the strap and position on the sit with the flat side up.
  • Page 75: Extending The Luggage Compartment, Hatch

    Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17061t.tif Pict ure no: 17062t.tif Picture no: 17063t.tif Extending the luggage Fold down centre ba ckrest 3 Restoring b ackrest to a n up right p osit ion Push head restraint all the way d ow n – see Guide the seat belt through the side compartment, Hatch page 68.
  • Page 76: Extending The Luggage Compartment, Estate

    Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17064t.tif Pict ure no: 17065t.tif Picture no: 17066t.tif Extending the luggage Raise the seat cushion a nd fold t he Remove the outer rear hea d restraints. back rest Push the centre head restra int a ll the way compartment, Estate Pull the strap on the seat c ushion and lift down –...
  • Page 77 Seats, Interior Folding the centre seat backrest m akes it possible to load longer objects. The outer seats can still be used for occupants. Warnin g The loa d m ust not obstruct the opera tion of the peda ls, the ha ndb rake or the gears or restric t the driver’s freed om of movement.
  • Page 78 Seats, Interior The three-point seat b elt for the c entre rear seat ca n only be pulled from its inertia reel if the backrest is properly enga ged. Sa fet y net 3, see page 78. Not es on load ing, see page 84.
  • Page 79: Extending The Luggage Compartment, Astra Twintop

    Folding down th e front passenger Cover behind arm rest can be locked from lugg age compartment 3: turn handle 90°: compartment, Astra TwinTop seat Loading a rea between rea r sea ts Push front passenger seat head restra int...
  • Page 80: Luggage Compartment Cover

    Seats, Interior To close Press handle on luggage comp artm ent cover rea rw ards; the cover automatically eng ages in its end position. Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged objects on the cover. Pi cture no: 17077t.tif Pict ure no: 17078t.tif Luggage compartment cover Estat e To op en...
  • Page 81 Seats, Interior Fitting Insert the lug gage compartment cover in the recess on the left, press the release lever on the right side upward, insert the cover in the recess on the right, engage and p ress the lev er down. Attach the hooks on the head restraints - see Fig.
  • Page 82: Safety Net 3, Esta Te

    Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17081t.tif Pict ure no: 17082t.tif Picture no: 17083t.tif Safety net , Estate Ad just stra p length on safety net by Fitti ng behind front seats attaching the up per hook to the ey e of the Raise the rea r seat cushions, see page 72.
  • Page 83: Luggage Compartment Grille 3 , Van

    Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17085t.tif Pict ure no: 18440t.tif Picture no: 18441t.tif Luggage compartment grille Remov ing To close the grille section from the open Deta ch the safety net belt straps by tipping position, press bracket down, fold down up the length adjuster.
  • Page 84: Rails And Hooks In The Luggage Compartment 3, Estate

    Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17086t.tif Pict ure no: 17087t.tif Picture no: 17088t.tif Rails and hooks in the luggage FlexOrganizer , Estate Varia ble part ition net Insert an a dapter in each rail: Fold up compartment , Estate Flexible sy stem for dividing the luggage handle plate, insert adapter in up per and compartment or securing load s in an The side wa lls of the luggage c om partment...
  • Page 85: Lashing Eyes 3

    Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17089t.tif Pict ure no: 17090t.tif Picture no: 17092t.tif Lash ing eyes Cargo box Hooks a nd mesh pocket Insert the hooks in the desired p osition in in the luggage compartment are intended Foldable b ox under the floor cov er used to the rails: insert the hook in the upper for fixing lashing straps 3 or a lugga ge divid e the lug gage compartment.
  • Page 86: Luggage Compartment Blind, Astra Twin Top

    9 minutes. aid for the lu ggage compartment To open: Disengage the luggag e com partment of the Astra TwinTop) blind from the recess on the right a nd left. The loading aid makes it possible to Rolls up automatically.
  • Page 87 Seats, Interior z If the loading aid is not in its lower end Warning position when the boot lid is closed, a warning tone sounds or the boot lid is Take care when operating the loading blocked mecha nically 3, see p age 61. aid.
  • Page 88: Notes On Loading The Vehicle

    Seats, Interior z Estate: mount the safety net 3 when z Astra TwinTop: Do not p la ce any objects transp orting objects in the luggage on the cover of the deployable anti-roll compa rtm ent – see p age 78.
  • Page 89: Three-Stage Safety System

    Airbag sy stems for driver, front sea t must therefore always be worn. passenger and rear outboard seats 3. Disregard of these instructions could lead On Astra TwinTop 3, roll-over bar to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle behind rea r seats. passengers should be informed accordingly.
  • Page 90: Belt Tensioners

    Seats, Interior Testing the b el ts Warning Check all parts of the b elt system periodically for d amage and function. Alwa ys wea r your seat belt, and that Replace dam aged components. After an means a lso in urban traffic a nd when you accident, have the belts and triggered belt are a rear sea t passeng er.
  • Page 91 Seats, Interior z The belt tensioner and airbag sy stem Warning control electronics can be found in the centre console area. In order to av oid Hav e the cause of the fa ult eliminated malfunctions, do not store mag netic immediately.
  • Page 92: Using The Belts

    Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17106t.tif Pict ure no: 17107t.tif Picture no: 17108t.tif Using the belts Height adjustm ent 3 Warning Height adjustm ent of the upper deflection Fitting seat bel ts point of the front belts: Pull the belt out of the retractor and guide O n pregna nt women in particular, the lap it across the body , making certain that it is 1.
  • Page 93 – see page 71. Three- point seat belts of rear seats in Astra TwinTop In order to prevent the flutter noise caused by the belts when the roof and wind ow s are open, the seat belts can be secured behind Pi cture no: 16981t.tif...
  • Page 94: Child Restraint Sy Stem 3

    Seats, Interior Child restraint system Perm issib le options for fitt ing a chil d safety seat When a c hild restraint system is used , follow the instructions for use and Weight and O n front passenger seat On out er r ear seat s On centre rear seat installation.
  • Page 95: Mounting Brackets 3 For Isofix Child Restraint Systems

    The covers of the Vauxhall child restraint = Lim ited, only with seat occupancy system can be wiped clean. recognition and Vauxhall child Picture no: 17091t.tif...
  • Page 96: Vauxhall Full Size Airbag System

    The sid e airbag is triggered in the event of The curtain a irba g system triggers in case The Vauxhall Full Size airbag system a side-on c ollision to form a safety cushion of a side-on collision and provid es a safety consists of several separate sy stems.
  • Page 97 Vauxhall child restraint system with transponders 3 ha s been fitted to the front passenger seat. S eat occupa ncy recognition, see pag e 99. Vauxhall child restraint sy stem with transponders 3 – see pag e 90. Examples of events triggering the front airbag sy stem: Pi cture no: 17111t.tif...
  • Page 98 Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17009t.tif Pict ure no: 17350t.tif Picture no: 16981t.tif When triggered, the front airb ags inflate in Warning Warnin g millisecond s to form a safety cushion for the driver and front passenger. The forward The front airbag sy stem provides The three-point seat belt must b e movement of the front seat occupants is optimum p rotection when the seat,...
  • Page 99 Vauxhall child restraint system with in the instrum ent panel. transponders 3 ha s been fitted to the front passenger seat. S eat occupa ncy recognition, see pag e 99. Vauxhall child restraint sy stem with transponders 3 – see pag e 90.
  • Page 100 . Do not place the hand s or arms on z there is a properly fitted Vauxhall child the covers of the airba g systems. restra int system with transponders 3.
  • Page 101 Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17115t.tif Pict ure no: 17114t.tif Picture no: 17351t.tif Curt ain airb ag 3 The curtain airbag system will be triggered: When the curtain a irb ag is triggered it The c urtain airbag sy stem is identified by inflates within milliseconds and provides a z depending on the severity of the the w ord AIRBAG on the roof pillar trim.
  • Page 102 Seats, Interior Warning Warnin g There m ust be no objects in the area in Have the c ause of the fault elim inated which the airbag inflates. Do not place immediately by a workshop. the hands or arms on the covers of the The sy stem’s integrated self-diagnostics airb ag systems.
  • Page 103 Not e instrument panel. If the control indicator O n the Astra TwinTop, there may be illuminates for approx. 4 seconds w hen the interference in ra dio reception of c ertain ignition is switched on, the vehicle is Pict ure no: 17116t.tif...
  • Page 104 If no Vauxhall child restraint system w ith soon a s the seat occupancy recognition transponders 3 is fitted, the control system has detected the child restraint indicator m ust not illum inate or flash as the system.
  • Page 105 Astra TwinTop: The deployable anti-roll parts, the door sea ls, the handles and bars 3 a re deployed together with the the seats removed by a workshop.
  • Page 106 Seats, Interior z When disposing of the vehicle, the safety z In order to prev ent malfunctions when instruc tions given for this must be using a Vaux hall child restraint sy stem ob served. Tak e the vehicle to a recycling with transp onders 3 on the front com pany for disposa l.
  • Page 107 Seat occupancy recognition 3 – see page 99. Warning O nly Vauxhall child restra int sy stems with transp onders 3 can be fitted on the front passenger seats. Use of systems without transp onders pose a risk of fatal injury.
  • Page 108: Rollover Protec Tion System 3

    Seats, Interior Rollover protection system The Astra TwinTop is eq uipp ed w ith rollover protection with reinforced windscreen frame and anti-roll bars behind the rear sea t head restraints. Depending on the variant, the a nti-roll bars are either fixed or deploy automatically in the event of an imp act of a certain severity .
  • Page 109 Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17974t.tif Pict ure no: 17105t.tif Picture no: 17992t.tif In the event of a rollover, the anti-roll bars Control i nd icator v for anti-roll bars Extended a nt i-roll b ars deploy upwards in a matter of The deployable anti-roll b ars a re can b e retra cted (e.g.
  • Page 110 Seats, Interior Hav e the cause of the fault eliminated Note z Deploym ent of the a nti-roll bars is immediately by a workshop . z Do not place any objects on the covers of ind ic ated b y illumination of control the anti-roll bars behind the hea d ind ic ator v.
  • Page 111: Cigarette Lighter 3

    Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17094t.tif Pict ure no: 17095t.tif Picture no: 18023t.tif Cigarette lighter Accessory socket Press in ciga rette lighter. Switches off autom atic ally once the element is glowing. The c ig arette lighter is located under the S om e vehicles have an ac cessory soc ket for Pull out lighter.
  • Page 112: Ashtray 3

    Seats, Interior Elec trica l accessories connected to the socket must comply with the electrom agnetic comp atibility requirements laid down in DIN VDE 40 839, otherwise vehicle malfunctions ma y occur. If the tyre repair set is 3 is in opera tion, no consumers ma y be connected to the auxiliary socket.
  • Page 113 Seats, Interior Pi cture no: 17097t.tif Pict ure no: 17098t.tif Picture no: 17099t.tif To empty, grip both sid es of the ashtray Rea r ashtray 3 To empty, open the ashtray, press the insert at the spots illustrated and pull In the rear centre console.
  • Page 114: Foldaway Tables 3

    Seats, Interior Foldaway tables on the front seat ba ckrests. O pen by pulling upward until it engag es. Fold away by p ressing down p ast the resista nce point. Do not place any heavy ob jects on the table.
  • Page 115: Sun Visors, Glove Com Partment

    Seats, Interior Sun visors, glove com partment Use the sun visor to protect from glare by pulling it down and swivelling it to the side 3. The mirror covers in the sun visors a nd the glove compartment should be closed whilst driving.
  • Page 116: Instruments, Controls

    In struments, Controls Instruments, Controls Pict ure no: 18444t.tif Picture no: Control indic ators – The electronic key is in the wrong location in the vehicle interior (do not The control indica tors described here are Control indicators ....... . 112 put k ey in luggage compartment or not p resent in all vehicles.
  • Page 117 In struments, Controls Lights Warnin g Fault in Open&S tart sy stem. Engine oil p ressure Loc k or unlock v ehicle using rem ote control Control indica tor illuminates red. When the eng ine is off, considerably or emergency key if necessary – see It illum ina tes when the ignition is switched more force is needed to brake and steer.
  • Page 118 In struments, Controls Airb ag system s 3 , belt tensioners 3 depl oyabl e a nt i-roll b ars 3 C ontrol indicator illuminates red. Illuminates when the eng ine is running Fault in airbag system, belt tensioners or roll-over protection, see pages 87, 98, 104.
  • Page 119 In struments, Controls Door open Engine electronics, t ransmission Easytronic 3, star t eng ine Control indicator illum inates red. elect ronics 3, im mobil iser, d iesel fuel C ontrol indicator illuminates yellow . filter 3 It is illum inated w hen a door or the luggag e It illuminates if the foot brake is not Control indica tor illuminates or flashes compartment is open.
  • Page 120 In struments, Controls Turn signal lights C ontrol indicator flashes green. The corresp onding c ontrol indicator flashes on the side of the direc tion indicators selected. Both control indic ators flash with the hazard warning lights on. Fast fla shing: failure of a direction indicator light or associated fuse, failure of direction indicator light on trailer 3.
  • Page 121 In struments, Controls > Wi nt er program me of autom atic Fog light s 3 Exhaust emi ssion 3 transmission 3 or Easyt ronic 3 Control indicator illum inates green. C ontrol indicator illuminates or flashes Control indica tor illuminates in gear y ellow.
  • Page 122 In struments, Controls Ad aptiv e Forwa rd Lighting 3 (AFL) C ontrol indicator illuminates or flashes yellow. Lights Fault in sy stem. C ontac t a workshop imm ediately. Flashing S ystem converted to sym metrical dipped beam. AFL – see page 147. Pi cture no: 18444t.tif Picture no: C ruise cont rol 3...
  • Page 123 In struments, Controls Pi cture no: 17021t.tif Picture no: Picture no: 17023t.tif Instrum ent display Speedometer Fuel gauge Speed d isplay . Pointer in left = Reserve area O n some versions, the p ointer of the zone or Y tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge illuminated briefly moves to its end position when the...
  • Page 124 In struments, Controls Tim e d isplay 3 To adjust the time, setting knob in instrument: Press for approx . 2 seconds: Hours flash Press briefly Set hours Press for approx . 2 seconds Minutes flash Press briefly Set minutes Press for approx .
  • Page 125 In struments, Controls For Easytronic 3, the display flashes for a ESPoff Electronic Stability Programm e 3 few seconds if A, M or R is selected when off, see page 208. the engine is running but the foot brake is ESPon Electronic Stability Programm e 3 not depressed.
  • Page 126 In struments, Controls Board Computer 19,5° 19:36 11:25 12:01 °C BC 1 All values °C BC 2 257.0 Range 90,6 miles FM 3 Timer Ø [ TP] miles Ø 31.0 Lt r. /100km Pi cture no: 17336t.tif Pict ure no: 17337t.tif Picture no: 17344t.tif Information display Board inform ation di sp lay 3...
  • Page 127: Outside Temperature

    In struments, Controls The ty pe of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the v ehicle and the settings of the trip computer 3, clima te control sy stem 3 a nd infotainment sy stem 3 . 8:56 °...
  • Page 128 In struments, Controls Correcting time 3 Deactivating/ac tiv ating autom atic time Some RDS transmitters do not send a synchronisation: infotainment sy stem off, correct time sig nal. If the incorrect time is press Ö and ; below the display: continually displa yed, switch off automa tic 8:56 Hold down Ö...
  • Page 129 In struments, Controls 11:25 °C Range 257miles Pi cture no: 17337t.tif Picture no: S0013209.ti f Picture no: 17014t.tif Board information display Selec tion wit h arrow k eys Select using the l eft adjuster wheel 3 on Select the menu points using the buttons the steer ing wheel Selecting functions on the Infota inm ent system.
  • Page 130 In struments, Controls The functions are displayed in the following order: z Time synchronisation z Time, setting hours 11:25 11:25 z Time, setting minutes °C °C z Date, setting day z Date, setting month System Clo ck Sync.On z Date, setting year z Ignition logic z Language selection z Setting units of measure...
  • Page 131 In struments, Controls The a utomatic setting is indicated by } in the d isplay . To correct time with the help of R DS, select the m enu item for time synchronisation 11:25 11:25 from the Set tings menu. °C °C Make the desired setting.
  • Page 132 In struments, Controls Board information display Av era ge consum ption Trip computer Display of av erage consump tion. The measurement c an be reset to zero at any The trip computer p rov ides information on time and restarted, see "Reset". driving data, which is continually recorded 11:25 and evaluated electronically .
  • Page 133 In struments, Controls Reset: Reset tri p comp uter informat ion The follow ing trip computer information can be reset (reset and restart measurements or calcula tions): 11:25 11:25 °C °C z Average consumption z Effective consumption Range Stop W atch z Average speed z Distanc e travelled.
  • Page 134 In struments, Controls [TP] C Din 90.6 19,5° 19: 36 Pi cture no: 17331t.tif Picture no: S0013209.ti f Picture no: 17013t.tif Graphical information display Selec tion wit h arrow k eys To selec t using the mult i-function butt on Select menu points via m enus and with the Turn or Colour information display...
  • Page 135 In struments, Controls Settings 19,5° 19:36 [TP] C Din Time, Date 19:36 Language 90.6 Units 10 . 07 . 2004 Contrast Day / Night Ign. logic 19,5° 19: 36 Pi cture no: 17014t.tif Pict ure no: 17331t.tif Picture no: 17332t.tif Select using t he left a djuster wheel 3 on Functi on ranges System settings...
  • Page 136 In struments, Controls Correcting time 3 In sy stems with GPS receiver , date and tim e a re set a utoma tica lly upon receipt of a GPS satellite signal. If the display ed tim e Time, Date 19,5° 19:36 Settings 19,5°...
  • Page 137 In struments, Controls 13 Languages 19,5° 19:36 Contrast 19,5° 19:36 Settings 19,5° 19:36 Time, Date Deutsch English Language Europe-SI Español Units Japan Nederlands Contrast Great Britain F rançais Day / Night Italiano Ign. logic Pi cture no: 17342t.tif Pict ure no: 17343t.tif Picture no: 17926t.tif Select the desired language.
  • Page 138 In struments, Controls Setti ng displa y mod e 3 The displa y ca n be adjusted to suit the light conditions, black or coloured tex t on a light back ground or white or coloured text on a Board Computer 19,5°...
  • Page 139 In struments, Controls Di st ance trav ell ed Display of miles travelled. The measurement can be reset to zero a t any tim e a nd restarted, see "Reset" . Board Computer 19,5° 19:36 Average speed BC 1 All values Calculation of avera ge speed.
  • Page 140 In struments, Controls I nt err up tion of pow er supp ly If the power supp ly has been interrupted or if the battery voltage ha s dropped too low, the values stored in the trip computer w ill Reset BC 1 19,5°...
  • Page 141 In struments, Controls The desired stop watch display c an be selected from the Opti ons menu 3: Dr iving Ti me excl. S tops Board Computer 19,5° 19:36 Board Computer The time the v ehicle is in m otion is recorded .
  • Page 142: Check Control

    In struments, Controls Check control Exa mples of warning messages for the graphical inform ation disp la y 3 and colour Check control monitors some fluid levels, information d isplay 3 are depicted. O n the the ty re pressure 3, battery of the remote board inform ation d isplay , messages control, the anti-theft warning system 3, appea r in an abbreviated form .
  • Page 143 In struments, Controls If there is a fa ult in the v ehicle lighting, the In vehicles with tyre p ressure control Wa sher respective fault source is display ed as tex t, sy stem 3, if there is m ajor loss of pressure Fluid Lev el e.g.: in a tyre, the d isplay indicates the tyre at...
  • Page 144: Warning Buzzers

    In struments, Controls Warning buzzers Indica tor and w arning b uzzer s for Ast ra z Continuous warning buzzer during roof Tw inTop 3: operation if the a nti-roll bars 3 hav e When sta rting t he engine or whil st z Indicator buzz er upon completed been triggered.
  • Page 145 In struments, Controls Pi cture no: 16993t.tif Pict ure no: 16994t.tif Picture no: 16995t.tif Windscreen wiper Adjustab le t imed interv al wi pe 3 Autom atic wiping with ra in sensor 3: To set the wiper interv al to a value between To activa te, move stalk up lightly .
  • Page 146 In struments, Controls To de-activate, press stalk forward lightly aga in. If the stalk is held forwards, the rear screen wash system a ctivates while the stalk is held forwa rds. Pi cture no: 16996t.tif Pict ure no: 16997t.tif O per ating w indscreen w ash system and Activ ate rear wip er and wa sh syst em headlig ht wash system 3 To activate, push stalk forward lig htly .
  • Page 147: Lighting

    Lightin g Lighting Versions with day time running lights 3: Parking lights are on when the ignition is switched on and the light switch is set to 7 or AUTO . Dipped beam is on when the eng ine is running. The day time running lights switch off when Ex terior lights ..
  • Page 148: Main Beam, Headlight Flash

    Ligh ting Pi cture no: 18445t.tif Pict ure no: 17123t.tif Picture no: 16989t.tif Main beam, headlight flash Automatic dipped beam After operation, the turn signa l stalk returns to its starting position. activation To switch from dipped beam to m ain beam, p ush stalk forwards.
  • Page 149: Fog Lights > 3

    Lightin g Fog tail ligh t The fog tail light can only be switched on both the ignition and dipped beam/ parking lights are on. Press >, > lights in instrument Press > again or turn off ignition or light. The vehic le fog tail light a re deactivated when towing.
  • Page 150: Headlight Range Adjustment

    Ligh ting Vehicles without level control system Autom atic headlig ht ra nge ad just ment 3 O n vehicles with Xenon headlights, the 0 = Front seats oc cup ied range of the headlights is adjusted 1 = All seats occupied automatically based on v ehicle loa d.
  • Page 151: Adaptive Forward Lighting 3 (Afl)

    Lightin g Pi cture no: 17126t.tif Picture no: Picture no: 17127t.tif Adaptive Forward Lighting Curve lig hting C ont rol indic ator B for adap tive dri ving The Xenon light bea m pivots based on (AFL) lig hts steering wheel position a nd speed (from Illuminated : Fault in sy stem.
  • Page 152: Door-To-Door Lighting 3

    Ligh ting Pi cture no: 17128t.tif Pict ure no: 17129t.tif Picture no: 17130t.tif Doo r-to-door lighting Parking lights Instrument illumination Information display illumination Dipped beam and reverse lights 3 The front parking light and tail light of one illuminate for around 30 second s a fter the side of the v ehicle can be activated when C om es on when ignition is switched on.
  • Page 153: Courtesy Light

    Lightin g Pi cture no: 17131t.tif Pict ure no: 17132t.tif Picture no: 17133t.tif Courtesy light Front r ead ing lig hts 3 C our tesy lights a nd rear reading lights 3 Left and right read ing lights are C entre switch position: The rea r courtesy Autom atic i nt eri or light indiv idua lly opera ble.
  • Page 154: Puddle Lig Ht 3

    Ligh ting Ent ry li ghting 3 Battery discharge protection Vehicles wi th a dapti ve forw ard light ing 3 After unlocking the v ehicle, the instrument (AFL) To prevent the ba ttery from b ecoming and switch lighting come on for a few 1.
  • Page 155: Infotainment System

    Info tainment system Infotainment system Radio reception Car radio recep tion differs from dom estic ra dio reception: As the v ehicle antenna is relatively near the ground, the broadcasting compa nies cannot g uarantee the sa me quality of reception a s obtained with a d om estic ra dio using an ov erhead antenna.
  • Page 156 In fotain men t system Mobile telephones and radio equ ipment The Vauxhall installation instruc tions and the op erating guidelines prov ided by the telephone manufacturer m ust be observed when fitting and op erating a m obile telephone. Fa ilure to do so could inv alidate the vehicle’s operating permit (EU Directiv e...
  • Page 157 Be sure to observe more tha n 10 Watts. We recommend that any country -specific reg ulations. you consult y our Vauxhall Authorised Warning Repairer, who will ha ve brackets and various installation kits available as...
  • Page 158: Climate Control

    Climate c ontrol Climate control Heating and ventila tion system, air cond itioning system 3 ..... . 154 Autom atic air conditioning sy stem 3 155 Electronic climate control system 3 .. . 155 Air vents ..........156 Air vents ..
  • Page 159: Autom Atic Air Conditioning Sy Stem 3

    Climate control The set values ap pear on the information display. Electronic climate control system – see pag e 168. Pi cture no: 17931t.tif Pict ure no: 17143t.tif Automatic air conditioning Electronic climate control system system Provides a comfortab le interior regardless Offers the g reatest comfort in the vehicle of the w eather, outside temperature or interior regardless of the c onditions...
  • Page 160: Air Vents

    Climate c ontrol Pi cture no: 17151t.tif Pict ure no: 17152t.tif Picture no: 17171t.tif Air vents Cooled glove compartment To close the vent, turn the vertical ad juster wheel fully up. The sym bol 0 appears. The The interior v entilation can be adjusted to C ooled air is fed into the glove slats of the vent rem ain open although the a com fortable lev el b y adjusting the...
  • Page 161: Heated Rear Window 3, Heated

    Heating works with the engine running a nd is switched off a utoma tica lly after around 15 minutes. Astra TwinTop: The headed rear window and heated exterior mirrors 3 are deactiv ated w hen the roof is open. The heated rear window automatically switches on when the diesel p article filter is being clea ned 3 depending on the engine.
  • Page 162: Heating And Ventila Tion System

    Climate c ontrol Pi cture no: 17144t.tif Pict ure no: 17145t.tif Picture no: 17146t.tif Heatin g and ventilation system Tem per ature Air flow Ad just with centre rotary switch. Adjust with rig ht rotary sw itch. Air d istributi on Adjust w ith left rotary switch.
  • Page 163 Climate control Hea ting The c om fort and general well-being of the The amount of heat is dependent on the vehicle occupants are to a large extent coolant temperature and is thus not fully dependent on a suitab le v entilation a nd attained until the engine is warm.
  • Page 164 Climate c ontrol z Set fa n to 3 or 4. z Activate heated rear w indow Ü. z Open sid e air vents as required and direct them towards door windows. z For simultaneous footwell heating, set air distribution switch to J. Pi cture no: 17154t.tif Pict ure no: 17155t.tif Heating the foot well...
  • Page 165: Air Conditioning System 3

    Climate control Air conditioning system As a supplement to the heating and ventilation system, the air c onditioning system c ools and dehumidifies (dries) inflowing air. If cooling or dehum id ification is not desired, switch off cooling in order to sa ve fuel.
  • Page 166 Climate c ontrol The a ir recirculation sy stem minimises the entry of outside air. The humidity increases, and the windows can m ist up. The quality of the passenger compa rtm ent air deteriorates which ma y cause the vehic le occupants to feel drowsy.
  • Page 167: Autom Atic Air Conditioning Sy Stem 3

    Climate control z C ooling n on, Automatic air co nditio ning the AC compressor switches off system automatically at low exterior Provides a uniformly comfortab le interior temperatures (icing). regardless of the weather, outside z Move air distribution switch to l. temperature or season.
  • Page 168 Climate c ontrol Pi cture no: 17932t.tif Pict ure no: 17933t.tif Picture no: 17934t.tif Autom atic m ode Air distri bution Temperat ur e p reset Basic setting for max imum comfort: Ad just with left rotary switch. Adjust with centre rotary sw itch. z Set fan switch to A.
  • Page 169 Climate control Pi cture no: 17935t.tif Pict ure no: 17936t.tif Picture no: 17937t.tif Air fl ow To activ ate/dea ctiv ate air c ond itioning Ma nua l air recir culation m ode Adjust w ith right rotary switch. compressor (c ooling) n The air recirculation sy stem prevents the Operate only with the engine on and the entry of outside air and the air in the...
  • Page 170 Climate c ontrol Hea ting Vehicles with Q uickheat 3: depending on The amount of heat is dependent on the the outside temperature and the engine coolant temperature and is thus not fully temperature the passenger compartment attained until the engine is warm. is heated up m ore quickly using an auxiliary electric heater.
  • Page 171 Climate control z Set temperature to m aximum heating , i.e. turn the centre rota ry switch all the way to the right (28 °C ). z Switch on heated rear window Ü. O peration with cooling (air conditioning compressor) is not possible w hen outside temperatures a re low.
  • Page 172: Electronic Climate Control System 3

    Climate c ontrol Electronic climate control system Provides a the greatest amount of comfort in the interior regardless of the weather, [TP] C Din outside tem perature or season. To ensure a constant and com fortable climate in the v ehicle, the tempera ture of 90.6 the inflowing air, the air-flow rate a nd the air distrib ution are cha nged automatically...
  • Page 173 Climate control Switching off the AC compressor (Eco Autom atic air recircul ation mod e 3 appea rs in display) can reduce comfort The ventilation system is set to recirculation and affect safety – see pa ge 171. mode and interior a ir is recirculated. All air vents are actuated autom atically in The automatic air recircula tion system has autom atic mode.
  • Page 174 Climate c ontrol Temperature pr eset Climate Air distribut. The left rotary knob ca n be used to set Air distribut. tem peratures between 16 °C and 28 °C . For reasons of comfort, tempera ture can Autom. blower only be changed in sm all increments. Auto.
  • Page 175 Climate control The air flow can be increased or decreased Climate [TP] C Din by turning the right knob. Air distribut. To return to autom atic mode: press Air conditioning 90.6 button V or AUTO. Autom. blower on / off Heated rear window –...
  • Page 176 Climate c ontrol Air distribut. Automatic blower [TP] C Din Strong 90.6 Normal Weak Pi cture no: 17165t.tif Pict ure no: 18497t.tif Picture no: 17167t.tif Air d istributi on Air flow Fan control in automa tic m ode 3 Press the centre knob. The possible air Turn right knob right or left.
  • Page 177 Climate control Climate Air distribut. Automatic recirculation Autom. blower Residual air conditioning on air control at Auto. recirc bad outside air Pi cture no: 17168t.tif Pict ure no: 17169t.tif Picture no: 17170t.tif Sw itching a utomat ic recircula tion 3 on Manual ai r recirculat ion mode Air conditioning with t he engine not or off...
  • Page 178: Air Intake

    Climate c ontrol Pollen filter Note The pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen If the windsc reen m ists up during dam p and spores from the air entering from weather, temporarily set the system as outside. The activ e ca rb on lay er 3 desc ribed under "...
  • Page 179: Maintenance

    Climate control At lea st one air vent must b e open while Maintenance cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is In order to ensure continuously efficient on in order to prevent the evaporator from performance, the air conditioning icing up due to lack of air movement. compressor 3 must be operated for a few minutes once a m onth, irrespective of the Cooling switches off autom atically at low...
  • Page 180: Driving And Operation

    Drivin g and operatio n Driving and operation Easytronic The semi-automatic Easytronic tra nsmission permits manua l (manual mode) or a utomatic gear shifting (a utomatic mode), both with autom atic clutch c ontrol. Warning Disregard of these instructions m ay lead to injuries or endanger life.
  • Page 181 Driving and o peration There is no need to select neutral before starting the engine. If a gear is engag ed, the transmission automatically switches to neutra l (N) before the engine starts when the foot brake is op erated . This can lead to a slig ht delay in the starting process.
  • Page 182 Drivin g and operatio n It is also p ossible to start off without depressing the foot brak e if the accelerator pedal is operated d irectly after movement of the selector lever. If there is no immed iate acceleration or the foot b rake is not dep ressed, no gear is engaged a nd "A"...
  • Page 183 Driving and o peration If the vehicle is in autom atic mode, on Electronic ally controlled d riving movement of the selec tor lever to program mes Ea sy tronic shifts to ma nual m ode a nd z By mea ns of delayed gear changing changes up or down.
  • Page 184 Drivin g and operatio n If the Winter program me is activ ated, SPORT mode is deactivated. If the v ehicle is switched to manual mode while the winter programme is active, the winter programme is interrupted. The winter programme resumes upon return to autom atic mode.
  • Page 185 Driving and o peration When the engine speed a pproaches its "Rock ing the car" upper limit, the transmission shifts to a If it becomes necessary to rock the vehicle higher gear during kick down even in to free it from sand, mud, snow or a hole, Manual mode.
  • Page 186 Drivin g and operatio n Stop ping t he v ehic le Vehicle storag e In Automatic or Manual m od e, when the Before leaving the vehicle: vehic le has stopp ed first gear (with Winter z eng age hand brake, mode enga ged, second gear) is engaged z rem ove the ignition key or, with the automatically and the clutch released.
  • Page 187 Driving and o peration If the cause of the power failure is not a 3. Clean Easytronic around the cap (see discharged battery, c ontact a workshop. fig ure) so that no d irt can get into the If the v ehicle m ust be removed from opening when the cap is removed.
  • Page 188: Autom Atic Transm Ission 3

    Drivin g and operatio n Automatic transmission The a utomatic tra nsmission 3 allows automatic selection. The engine ca n only be started when the gear selec tor is in position P or N. When starting in position N, depress the foot brake or app ly the hand brake.
  • Page 189 Driving and o peration The selector lev er ca n only be moved Gea rs 3, 2, 1 from P when the ignition is switched on 3, 2, 1 Transmission does not shift above and the foot b rake depressed (selector the selected gea r.
  • Page 190 Drivin g and operatio n z Automatic neutra l shift function z By mea ns of delayed gear changing automa tic ally sets the transmission to N (higher eng ine speeds) following a cold to reduce fuel consumption, e.g. at start, the operating tem perature traffic lights.
  • Page 191 Driving and o peration Engine bra king " Rocking the c ar" In order to utilise the engine brak ing effect If it becomes necessary to rock the vehicle when driv ing downhill, select drive range 3, to free it from sand, m ud , snow or a hole, 2 or, if necessary, 1 in g ood time.
  • Page 192 Drivin g and operatio n Stopp ing the vehicle The selector lever ca n b e left in the c hosen gear w ith the engine running. When stopping on grad ients engage hand brake or depress brak e p edal. To prevent ov erheating of the transmission, do not increase engine revolutions to ensure smooth idling while standing if a gea r ha s...
  • Page 193 Driving and o peration The transmission no long er shifts automatically. Vehicle ca n continue to be driven. Second gear is not a vailable. Forwa rd gears 1, 3 a nd 4 must b e shifted manually using selector lever: 1st gea r 3rd gear 3, D...
  • Page 194: Automatic Transmission With

    Drivin g and operatio n Automatic transmission with Warning ActiveSelect This automatic transmission 3 allows both Disregard of these instructions m ay lead automatic gear changes (aut omati c to injuries or endanger life. mod e) and m anual gear changes (m anual mod e) 3 .
  • Page 195 Driving and o peration The selector lever can only be mov ed out of position P or N with the ignition switched on and the foot brake app lied (selector lever lock ). In selector lever position N the selector lever lock is activa ted after a delay and only if the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 196 Drivin g and operatio n If the engine revs are too low the tra nsmission a utomatica lly shifts to a lower gear, but not unless a c ertain speed has been reached. No automatic shifting to a higher gear takes place at high engine revs.
  • Page 197 Driving and o peration z Automatic neutra l shift function z The op erating tem perature programme automa tic ally sets the transmission to N automatically bring s the catalytic to reduce fuel consumption, e.g. at converter to the temperature that is traffic lights.
  • Page 198 Drivin g and operatio n To deactivate Engine brak ing The w inter program is switched off by : The automa tic transmission automatically selects the driving program s w ith the best z pressing button T a gain, possible braking effect. z cha nging to manua l mode, z turning off the ignition.
  • Page 199 Driving and o peration "Roc king t he ca r" St opping t he v ehi cle If it becomes necessary to rock the vehic le The selector lever can be left in the chosen to free it from sand, m ud, snow or a hole, gear with the engine running.
  • Page 200 Drivin g and operatio n The ignition key ca n only be remov ed when 2nd gear and the highest gear c an be the selector lev er is in position P. selected in manual mode. Dep ending on the nature of the problem, only the highest If the selector lever is not in p osition P when gear may be availab le.
  • Page 201 Driving and o peration Re-selecting P or N causes locking again. Hav e a workshop eliminate the cause of the power loss. Pi cture no: 17097t.tif Pict ure no: 17856t.tif Interrup tion of power suppl y 3. To open, push the yellow catch down If the vehicle battery is flat, the selector with a screwdriver and move the selector lev er ca nnot be moved out of position P...
  • Page 202: Driving Hints

    Observ e country -specific regulations. Roof twice. Braking effect is not reduced, b ut loa ds are not permitted on the Astra significantly greater force is required for Tw inTop. braking.
  • Page 203 Driving and o peration O verrun Correct g ear selection C ool ing fan The fuel supply is autom atically shut off Engine in neutral a nd without rev ving in the The cooling fan is controlled v ia a during overrun, e.g.
  • Page 204: Sav Ing Fuel, Protecting The Environment

    ELVs, view z Driv e off as soon as possible a fter The p roduction method s used to make www.Vauxhall.co.uk/recy cling for d etails your vehicle are likewise env ironmentally - starting. friendly.
  • Page 205 Making use of the tachom eter helps to Electri cal loa ds Vauxhall Authorised Repairer. save fuel. Drive in a low engine speed z The power consum ption of electrical Extr em e d riving conditions ra nge for each gear as much a s possible equip ment increa ses fuel consumption.
  • Page 206: Fuels, Refuelling

    For vehicles with Z20 LEH engine, use of (for catalytic converter see pag e 204, for to be used in Vauxhall eng ines. 95 RO N fuel reduces p erform ance a nd octane numbers see page 310). The torque.
  • Page 207 Driving and o peration C orrect filling depends to a large extent on proper operation of the fuel disp ensing pump: 1. Fully insert the pump nozz le and switch it 2. After automatic switch off, the specified tank capa city is reached after continued, mea sured filling.
  • Page 208: Catalytic Converter, Exhaust Gases

    Drivin g and operatio n Damage to the ca talytic converter or the z If unb urned fuel enters the cataly tic vehicle may result if the follow ing points conv erter, this may result in overheating are not observed: and irreparable damage to the c atalytic conv erter.
  • Page 209 Driving and o peration Ca talytic conv er ter for diesel engi nes Damag e to the catalytic converter or the vehic le ma y result if the following points are not ob served: z On uneven running, a clea r drop-off in engine power or other unusual operating sym ptoms, contact a workshop as soon as possible.
  • Page 210 Drivin g and operatio n If it illum ina tes briefly , but does not recur, it Exhaust g ases is of no significa nce. Warnin g Illum ination of A can indicate wa ter in the diesel fuel filter 3, at the same time a Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous message appea rs in the service displa y, carbon monoxide, w hich is colourless and...
  • Page 211 We recomm end and c om pliance w ith emissions legislation. that y ou entrust this work to your Vauxhall The system contains a self-c leaning C hecking and adjustment of the fuel- Authorised Repairer, who ha s p roper func tion at certain intervals.
  • Page 212: Drive Control Systems

    Drivin g and operatio n Pl us Drive Control Systems Electronic Stab ility ESP® is read y for operation as soon as ESP® Pl us Prog ramm e ( the ignition is switched on and c ontrol Interac tive Driv ing System (= IDS+ ) 3 P lu s ESP®...
  • Page 213 Driving and o peration Illum inates while driving: The system is switched off or a fault is present. C ontinued driving is possible. The driving sta bility can howev er d eteriorate depending on road surface conditions. Pl u s Re-eng age ESP®...
  • Page 214 Drivin g and operatio n Cont inuous Dam ping C ontrol 3 SPO RT mode 3 (CDC) SPO RT mode is used to cha nge da mping 3, CDC ad apts vehicle da mping to the current steering 3, throttle application 3 and the driving situation a nd roa d conditions.
  • Page 215 Driving and o peration To deactiv ate Briefly press the SPORT button again or switch off the ig nition. The LED in the button goes out. P lu s Holding it pressed switches off ESP® see p age 209. SPO RT mode rem ains engaged.
  • Page 216 Drivin g and operatio n Crui se control 3 With automatic transmission 3, only use Cruise control can store and maintain cruise control in D or in automatic mode speeds between 20 mph (30 km/h) and with Easytronic 3. 125 mp h (200 km/h). Deviation from the When the cruise control is active, reaction stored speed ma y occ ur when driving up or tim es ma y b e increased due to the d ifferent...
  • Page 217 Driving and o peration Increase To deactivate With cruise control active, hold down Briefly press button §: C ruise control is button m or briefly press it repeated ly: switched off, control indicator m goes out speed is increa sed continuously or in steps and the vehicle slowly decelerates.
  • Page 218 Drivin g and operatio n If the v ehicle approaches an obstacle when reversing, a series of signals can be hea rd in the vehicle interior. The interv al b etween the signals becomes shorter as the distance is reduced. If the distance is less than 30 cm, the sig nal will be continuous.
  • Page 219 . Rear load rack s, e.g . bicy cle rack s, fitted nea r the sensors could disrupt the system . O bserve the note on the Astra TwinTop on pag e 58. Pi cture no: 17204t.tif Control indicator r Lights: Fault in system.
  • Page 220 Drivin g and operatio n The vehic le is automatically ra ised at the rear, increasing the spring tra vel and ground c learance. The automatic level control system is activated after ap prox . 2 miles (3 k m), depending on the vehicle load ing and the na ture of the road surface.
  • Page 221 Driving and o peration Control indica tor w If control indicator w illuminates red while driving, there is a loss of pressure. Stop immed iately and check tyre pressures. A maxim um sp eed of 50 m ph (80 km /h) is permitted for run-flat tyres 3.
  • Page 222 Drivin g and operatio n Tyre pr essure monitoring system 3 Once the ignition is switched on, the system The ty re pressure m onitoring system is operational and will continuously continually checks the pressure a nd speed monitor the tyre pressures a t speed s of of all four wheels w hile driving.
  • Page 223: Tyre Pressure

    Driving and o peration Navi active Navi active Attention! Tyre pressure che ck rea r F ron t left tyre left pressure loss (value in bar) (va lu e in b ar) Pi cture no: 17353t.tif Pict ure no: 17354t.tif Picture no: 17018t.tif C ontrol indicator w A graphic indicating the left rear tyre is...
  • Page 224 The Pi cture no: 17019t.tif Vauxhall-approved systems can be used. tyre p ressure of a set of wheels without Sy stem initialisation sensors is m onitored by the defla tion The system must be initialised after a Rad io transmitters (e.g.
  • Page 225: Brake System

    Driving and o peration Brake system Foot bra ke The foot brak e comprises two independent The b ra kes are an important factor for brak e circuits. traffic sa fety. If one brake c ircuit fails, the vehicle can still To improve effectiveness, do not b ra ke be braked with the other brake circuit.
  • Page 226 Drivin g and operatio n Check the brake lights b efore starting out on a journey. On v ehicles with check control 3 the brake lights are check ed automatically – see page 138. Shortly after starting each journey the effectiveness of the b ra ke system should be tested at low speed and without inconv eniencing other tra ffic, especia lly if...
  • Page 227: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs U )

    Driving and o peration Anti-lock Brake System (ABS Fault ABS continually monitors the brake system Warnin g and prevents the wheels from locking reg ardless of the type of road surfac e or If there is a fault in ABS, the wheels may tyre grip.
  • Page 228: Wheels, Tyres

    Drivin g and operatio n Wheels, tyres Vehicles wit h tyre pr essure monitoring Fitti ng new tyr es system 3 Fit tyres in pa irs or in sets, which is even see page 337 for suitab le tyres and With winter tyres or after conv ersion to better.
  • Page 229 Use of w heel trim s and tyres that approved b y Vauxhall for the vehicle in question and thereby fulfil all req uirements for the wheel a nd tyre combination.
  • Page 230 Drivin g and operatio n Hidd en tyre dama ge is not elim inated by adjusting the inflation p ressure. Warnin g Incorrect ty re pressure could lead to a flat tyre. Pi cture no: 17212t.tif Pict ure no: 17213t.tif In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring After having chec ked the tyre pressure, system 3 there is an adapter in the va lv e...
  • Page 231 Driving and o peration Check tyres regularly for dama ge (p enetrated foreign bodies, punctures, cuts, c ra cks, bulges in side walls). Chec k wheels for dam age. If dam age or unusual wear is found, contact a work shop. Warning Dama ge m ay lead to ty re blow-out.
  • Page 232 Drivin g and operatio n General i nformati on Tyre d esigna tions Meaning s: z The danger of aq uap laning is greater if the ty res are worn. e.g. 195/65 R 15 91 H z Tyres age, even if they a re used only very 195 = Tyre width in mm little or not at all.
  • Page 233 Run-fla t tyres ma y only be used in sy stem 3 – see page 218. combination with Vauxhall-app rov ed alloy wheels; this a lso app lies to winter tyres. Varies from coun try to coun try on a ccount of...
  • Page 234 If the wheel trims and tyres used are not contact with parts of the cha in and be Vauxhall-approved , mak e sure that the dam aged . Remove the wheel trim – see tyres d o not hav e a bea ded edge – see pag e 252.
  • Page 235: Roof Racks 3

    For safety reasons, and to prevent roof dam age, we recommend use of the Vauxhall roof ra ck system approved for your vehicle. Roof loads are not permitted on the Astra Pict ure no: 17218t.tif Picture no: 18498t.tif TwinTop .
  • Page 236: Towing Eq Uipm Ent 3

    Remove the sea ling plug from the hole for O bserve the note on the Astra TwinTop on compartment c argo box with a strap - see the coupling ball bar and stow it in the page 58.
  • Page 237 Driving and o peration Pi cture no: 17222t.tif Pict ure no: 17223t.tif Picture no: 17224t.tif Checking the tensioning of the c oupling Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be Inserting the coupling b all bar ball b ar tensioned before it is inserted into the Insert the tensioned coupling ball ba r into coupling housing: the coupling housing and push firmly...
  • Page 238 Drivin g and operatio n Imp or tant Check that the coupling ball bar is correctly installed: z Green marking on turn knob points towards white marking on coupling ball bar. z No gap between turn k nob and coupling ball b ar.
  • Page 239: Towing

    Driving and o peration Insert the sealing plug in the hole for the Towing coupling ball ba r. Fold away the socket – C arava n and tra iler loads see page 232, Fig. 17221 T. The permissib le carav an/trailer load s a re vehicle- a nd engine-dependent max imum Do not use steam-jet clea ners or other va lues whic h must not be exceeded.
  • Page 240 Drivin g and operatio n The permissible cara van/trailer load should The actual carav an/trailer load plus the C oup ling sock et load be fully utilised only by drivers who are actual gross weight of the towing vehicle The coupling socket load is the load adequately experienced in towing large or must not exceed the max imum permitted exerted by the trailer/carav an on the...
  • Page 241 Driving and o peration Rear axle load during tow ing Trai ler Stabi lity Assist 3 (TS A) With a trailer c oupled and the towing TSA monitors vehicle movements when vehic le fully loaded (including all towing a caravan or trailer. If the system occupants), the permissible rear a xle load detects lurching movem ents, engine power (see identification plate or v ehicle...
  • Page 242 Drivin g and operatio n Tra ilers with LED turn signals must ha ve a Parking distance sensor 3 is d eactiva ted prov ision that enab les light monitoring for when tow ing. commerc ia l bulbs. Handling is greatly influenced by the Turn signal control indica tor - see loading of the trailer/c aravan.
  • Page 243 Driving and o peration If the tra iler/ca ra van starts to sway , drive When driving downhill, the bra kes are Automatic transm ission 3 or Easy tronic 3 more slowly, do not attem pt to correct the under consid erably more load when towing in automatic m od e will automa tic ally steering and brake sharply if necessary.
  • Page 244 Drivin g and operatio n Sta rting on i nc lines Before starting off under extreme For vehicles with m anual transmission, the conditions (high c om bination w eight, most favourable engine speed when mountainous terrain with steep inc lines), starting off on an incline is b etween switch off all unnecessary elec trica l loa ds 2500 and 3000 rpm for petrol eng ines a nd...
  • Page 245: S Elf-Help, Vehicle Care

    Self-help, Vehicle care Self-help, Warning Vehicle care Disregard of these notes can lead to injuries whic h may be fatal. Vehicle passengers should be informed Diesel fuel system, bleeding ....241 accordingly. Bonnet ..........241 Diesel fuel system , bleeding Starting ..
  • Page 246: Starting

    Self-help, Vehicle care The bonnet is held open automatically 3. Starting Do not sta rt wit h quick charger In another design, to lock the bonnet in the This prevents d amage to electronic op en position, insert the rod lying a cross components.
  • Page 247: Starting The Engine With Jump

    Self-help, Vehicle care Starting the en gine with jump z Use auxiliary battery with sam e v olta ge leads (12 volts). Its capacity (Ah) m ust not be considera bly less than that of the A vehicle with a discharged battery can be discharged ba ttery.
  • Page 248: Towing

    Self-help, Vehicle care z Do not connect leads to negative term inal of discharged battery! z The connection p oint should be as far away from the discharged battery as possible. z Route the lead s so that they cannot catch on rotating parts in the engine compa rtm ent.
  • Page 249 Self-help, Vehicle care Vehicles with the O pen&Start system 3 Vehicles with automatic tra nsmission 3 must not be towed when the battery is should be towed facing forward only and discharged because the steering column must not be tow ed faster than 50 mph lock cannot be relea sed.
  • Page 250 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17233t.tif Pict ure no: 18017t.tif Picture no: 17234t.tif Towing another vehicle On some versions 3 : rem ov e the cover S crew in the towing ey e anticlock wise as far To open the cover concealing the towing concealing the towing ey e at the rear right as it will g o until it stops in a horizontal eye socket at the rear right of the vehicle:...
  • Page 251: Warning Triangle ¨ 3

    First-aid kit (cushio n) Estat e, Van ¨ 3 Insert the warning triangle in the retaining Hat ch, Astra Tw inTop Hat ch straps of the ta ilg ate inner p anelling. Store warning triang le in rear luggage S ecure the first-aid kit to the right luggage...
  • Page 252 Pict ure no: 18443t.tif Picture no: 17985t.tif Est ate Va n Astra TwinTop Fasten the first-aid kit (cushion) to the left Plac e first aid kit in stowa ge com partment S tore the first-aid kit (cushion) in the recess luggage compartment wall with a behind driver’s seat.
  • Page 253: Spa Re Wheel 3

    This must b e observ ed w hen loading the luggage compa rtm ent, esp ecially for the Astra TwinTop. Pict ure no: 17239t.tif Spare w heel pla ced in lugg age compa rtment...
  • Page 254 Vehicles with cargo box 3: Rem ov al - see page 337. page 81. z Follow temporary spare wheel Astra TwinTop instructions on pages 230, 255, 337. Accessing the spa re wheel when the roof is open: Engag e lugga ge com partment cover on the rear window fram e and activate the loading aid (see pa ge 82).
  • Page 255: Jac K £ 3 And Vehicle Tools 3

    After use, stow away the jack and tools in the compartment as shown in illustration. On Astra VXR and vehic les with w heelarch trim s 3 or after-mark et trims, jack s m ay Astra TwinTop: The tools for emergency not b e used 3.
  • Page 256: Changing Wheels

    Remove spare wheel from luggage com partment, see previous page 249. z Before raising the v ehicle, set the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. z On the Astra TwinTop, the roof m ust be closed before the v ehicle is raised .
  • Page 257 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17243t.tif Pict ure no: 17244t.tif Picture no: 17245t.tif 1. Prise off the wheel trim using the hook Alloy w heels 3: Disengage the wheel bolt 2. Turn wheel b olts half a turn using the included with the vehicle tools 3 .
  • Page 258 If this is not the ca se, carefully lower the rea r so that the jack c la w spans the On Astra VXR a nd vehicles with vehicle immediately and reposition the vertical base and grips in the recess in wheelarch trims 3 or a fter-market trim s, jack.
  • Page 259 Self-help, Vehicle care 10. Before refitting the w heel trim, clean the 13. Have the tightening torque of the wheel wheel around the retaining clips. Valv e bolts on the new wheel checked on the sym bol 3 on back of wheel trim must vehicle using a torque wrench as soon point towards va lv e on wheel.
  • Page 260: Tyre Repair Kit 3

    Self-help, Vehicle care Tyre repair kit Minor damag e to the tyre tread or side wall, e.g. from foreign bodies, can be rep aired using the tyre repa ir kit (does not apply to run-flat ty res). Do not rem ov e the foreign body from the tyre.
  • Page 261 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17252t.tif Pict ure no: 17253t.tif Picture no: 17254t.tif 4. Screw the compressor air hose to the 7. Sc rew the filler hose to the ty re v alve. 10. Set the rocker switch on the com pressor connection on the sealant bottle.
  • Page 262 Self-help, Vehicle care Drain excess tyre pressure with the button over the pressure indicator. Do not run the com pressor for more than 10 minutes - see "Imp ortant information" on page 259. 14. Detach the ty re repair kit. Screw the filler hose to the free connection on the sea lant bottle.
  • Page 263: Electrical System

    Self-help, Vehicle care Im portant The sealant can only be stored for approx. Electrical system 4 years. After this time, the sealing Warning Warnin g prop erties can no longer be gua ra nteed. Heed the exp iration date on the sealant Do not d riv e faster than 50 mph bottle.
  • Page 264 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17257t.tif Pict ure no: 17259t.tif Picture no: 17260t.tif We recommend c arry ing a complete set of Different versions of fuses are used. Fuse, Fuse, fuses. Fuse, Fuse, colour rating Put sp are fuses in the provided location in colour rating Blue...
  • Page 265 Self-help, Vehicle care Pict ure no: 18449t.tif Picture no: Pi cture no: 17258t.tif Plac e the fuse ex trac tor on the various O nly fit fuses of the sp ecified current There is a fuse ex tractor in the luggage types of fuse from the top or sid e, and rating.
  • Page 266: Fuses And The Most Important C Ircuits They P Rotect

    Version A – see figure 18504 T, z Version B – see figure 17958 T Astra TwinTop always has version B. Spa re fuses, fuse extrac tor – see p age 259. The fuse b ox is located on the left side of Pict ure no: 17261t.tif...
  • Page 267 Self-help, Vehicle care Fuse box, version B No. Circuit Rating Some functions are protected by sev eral 13 Pa rk ing distance sensor fuses. 14 Heating, air conditioning No. Ci rcuit Rat ing sy stem 1 Electric windows, front 25 A 15 –...
  • Page 268 Self-help, Vehicle care No. Circuit Rating 38 Central lock ing sy stem, 25 A terminal 30 39 Sea t heater (left) 15 A 40 Sea t heater (right) 15 A 41 – – 42 – – 43 – – 44 – –...
  • Page 269 Pi cture no: 17263t.tif Fuse box in engine compa rtment Astra TwinTop alway s ha s v ersion B. The fuse b ox is at the front left side of the Spare fuses, fuse extractor – see page 259.
  • Page 270 Self-help, Vehicle care No. Ci rcuit Rat ing 21 Engine electronics 20 A 22 Engine electronics 7.5 A 23 Headlight range adjustment 5 A 24 Fuel pump 15 A 25 – – 26 Engine electronics 10 A 27 Heating, air conditioning 7.5 A system, air quality sensor 28 –...
  • Page 271 Self-help, Vehicle care Fuse layout, v ersion B No. Circuit R ating No. Circuit Rating Some functions are protected by severa l 7 Windscreen wash sy stem 10 A 16 Electronics control units, fuses. Open&S tart sy stem, ABS , 8 Horn 15 A No.
  • Page 272 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17264t.tif Picture no: No. C ircuit R ating No. Circuit R ating 24 Fuel p um p 15 A 31 Ad aptive Forward Lighting, 10 A headlight range adjustment 25 Transmission electronics 15 A 32 Bra ke system , 26 Engine electronics 10 A...
  • Page 273: Bulb Replacement

    Self-help, Vehicle care Bulb replacement Before replacing a bulb , switch ignition off and switch relevant switch off. O nly hold new b ulb at base! Do not touc h the b ulb glass with b are hands, otherwise fingerprints on the glass evap orate. Residue builds up on the reflector eventually resulting in a dull reflector.
  • Page 274 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17267t.tif Pict ure no: 17268t.tif Picture no: 17269t.tif Dipp ed beam 3. Rotate left bulb holder and disengage. 4. Remov e the bulb holder w ith b ulb from the reflector. 1. Replace bulb through the opening in the front wheel arch: turn relevant wheel to gain access, release catch and rem ove cov er –...
  • Page 275 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17270t.tif Pict ure no: 17271t.tif Picture no: 17272t.tif 5. Detach b ulb from bulb holder. Main beam 5. Disengage sp ring clip from retainer by pressing forwa rd and then swing 6. Insert new bulb into bulb holder, 1.
  • Page 276 Self-help, Vehicle care 8. Engage spring wire clip, plug connector onto b ulb. 9. Place headlight protective cover in position and close. After bulb replacem ent on the right-hand side, re-attach air hose to air filter and engage. After bulb replacem ent on the left- hand side, reconnect the fuse box p lug and enga ge.
  • Page 277: Xenon Headlight System 3, Ad Aptive

    Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17274t.tif Pict ure no: 17275t.tif Picture no: 17276t.tif Xenon headlight system 5. Remove bulb from socket. Ma in beam Adaptive Forward Lighting 6. Insert new bulb, without touching the 1. Replac e bulb through the opening in the system glass.
  • Page 278 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17277t.tif Pict ure no: 17278t.tif Picture no: 17270t.tif 3. Rotate left bulb hold er and d iseng age. 4. Remove the bulb holder with bulb from 5. Detac h bulb from bulb holder. the reflector. 6.
  • Page 279 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17276t.tif Pict ure no: 17279t.tif Picture no: 17280t.tif Park ing light s 4. Remove parking light socket from 5. Remov e bulb from socket. reflector. 1. Open bonnet and engage support. 6. Insert new b ulb, without touching the glass.
  • Page 280: Front Turn Sig Nal Lights

    Self-help, Vehicle care 6. Insert bulb holder in reflector, rotate clockwise and engage in position. 7. Position cover on opening in wheel arch and enga ge. Side turn signal lights Hav e the bulb changed by a workshop . Fog lights Hav e the bulb changed by a workshop .
  • Page 281: Tail Lights

    Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17283t.tif Pict ure no: 17284t.tif Picture no: 17285t.tif Tail lights 2. Deta ch plug connector from bulb holder. 4. Detach bulb housing tow ards the rea r. Hat ch 5-d oor 3. Hold outside of b ulb housing, loosen 1.
  • Page 282 Self-help, Vehicle care 6. Remov e bulb from socket. 7. Insert new b ulb, without touching the glass. 8. Engage bulb holder in bulb housing, ensuring that it properly engages. Insert three screws w ith washers and tighten a s far as possible.
  • Page 283 Self-help, Vehicle care 11. Carry out the follow ing steps to ensure proper function of the tail lights: – S witch on ignition – O perate brak e – S witch on parking lights Pi cture no: 18458t.tif Pict ure no: 17289t.tif 9.
  • Page 284 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17290t.tif Pict ure no: 17284t.tif Picture no: 17285t.tif Hat ch 3-d oor 2. Deta ch plug connector from bulb holder. 4. Detach bulb housing tow ards the rea r. 1. To replace bulbs, fold the c ov er down. 3.
  • Page 285 Self-help, Vehicle care 6. Remov e bulb from socket. 7. Insert new b ulb, without touching the glass. 8. Engage bulb holder in bulb housing, ensuring that it p roperly engages. Pi cture no: 17291t.tif Pict ure no: 17287t.tif 5. Remove the round sea l from the Bulbs in bulb holder: fastening bolt.
  • Page 286 Self-help, Vehicle care 11. Carry out the follow ing steps to ensure proper function of the tail lights: – S witch on ignition – O perate brak e – S witch on parking lights Pi cture no: 18459t.tif Pict ure no: 17289t.tif 9.
  • Page 287 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17293t.tif Pict ure no: 17294t.tif Picture no: 17295t.tif Est ate, Van 2. Deta ch plug connector from bulb holder. 4. Unscrew the three screws with a 1. Disenga ge c ov er by pressing retaining screwdriver (vehicle tools –...
  • Page 288 Op erate brake – Switch on park ing lights Pi cture no: 17296t.tif Picture no: 17986t.tif Bulbs in bulb holder: Astra TwinTop 1. Unscrew retaining nuts. Ta il light/brake light Turn Sig nal Reversing light Fog tail lig ht 5. Remove bulb from socket.
  • Page 289 Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17987t.tif Pict ure no: 17988t.tif Picture no: 17989t.tif 2. Remove bulb housing from outside. 4. Disengage soc kets by turning and Bulb s in b ulb holder: Disenga ge plug by pressing on flap a nd rem ove.
  • Page 290: Numb Er Plate Light

    Self-help, Vehicle care 5. Remove bulb from socket. 6. Insert new bulb, without touching the glass. 7. Insert bulb hold er in bulb housing b y first inserting the lug at the front of the plug. Fold together bulb hold er, ensuring tha t it engages properly.
  • Page 291: Courtesy Lights

    Self-help, Vehicle care Pi cture no: 17298t.tif Pict ure no: 17299t.tif Picture no: 17300t.tif Courtesy lights 2. Remove bulb housing d ownwa rd , taking 4. Rotate bulb soc ket a nticlockwise and care not to pull on the cable. disengage.
  • Page 292 Self-help, Vehicle care Rear court esy lights 3, rea r reading lig ht s 3 Hav e the bulb changed by a workshop. Pict ure no: 17301t.tif Picture no: 17302t.tif Glove comp artm ent l ighting, luggag e 2. Press b ulb slightly towards spring clip compa rtment li ghting, foot well lighting 3 and rem ov e.
  • Page 293: Vehicle Care

    Vauxhall Touc h-up Paint If using a car wash, comply with the z Vauxhall Touc h-Up /Aerosol Paint pertinent instructions of the car wash z Wheel Preserver ma nufacturer. The windscreen wiper a nd z Insect Remover rear sc reen w iper m ust be switched off –...
  • Page 294 Vauxhall touch-up paint or vehic le. R inse leather frequently. Use Vauxhall a erosol sp ra y before rust form s. If separate lea thers for pa int a nd window Pa intwork polish with silic one form s a...
  • Page 295 S mearing wiper blades c an be cleaned with Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners. a soft cloth and Vauxhall Wind screen Clea n only with luk ewarm water or C leaner. Wash Solvent, and rep la ced if necessary –...
  • Page 296 Self-help, Vehicle care Eng ine compar tment Engine washing also removes subseq uently Underbod y Areas of the engine compartment that are applied protective wax . Therefore after Y our v ehicle ha s a factory -applied PVC painted in the same colour as the vehic le washing, hav e a workshop protect the undercoating in the wheel arches must be looked after lik e any other p ainted...
  • Page 297 Self-help, Vehicle care Check the underbody after washing and Ast ra TwinTop have it wax ed if necessary. Before the start Treat all seals, e. g. on the roof and of the cold weather season, check the PVC wind screen frame, with silicone oil from coating and protectiv e w ax coating.
  • Page 298: Service, Maintenance

    Engine oil ..........298 the department c oncerned. the Vauxhall Authorised Repairer will b e Diesel fuel filter ........300 The majority of areas of concern can be adv ised accordingly.
  • Page 299 3 Palmerston Place, Telep hone 00 45-39 97 85 00 Gurga on – 122 022, Har yana – India EDI NBURGH, EH12 5AQ Vauxhall M otors Ltd . Tel. 00 91-124 280 3333 The N ationa l Conciliation Service, Customer Ca re...
  • Page 300: Inspection System

    Kemalpa sa y olu üz eri due: arra nge for the next service to be by a Vauxhall Authorised Repairer in order 35861 Torb ali/Izmir – Tur key to av oid inv alidation of warranty claims.
  • Page 301: Genuine Vauxhall Parts And Accessories

    To av oid injury from moving parts and see the S ervice Booklet. Vauxhall c an be ob tained from y our cab les conduc ting ignition voltage, only Separ ate anti-cor rosion servi ce...
  • Page 302: Checking And Topping Up Fluids

    Service, Maintenance Pi cture no: 17305t.tif Pict ure no: 17306t.tif Picture no: 17307t.tif Engine oil Never carry out any repairs or adjustm ent The engine oil level 3 is chec ked and m aintenance work on the vehic le automatically , see p age 116.
  • Page 303 Servic e, Mainten ance Pi cture no: 17308t.tif Pict ure no: 17309t.tif Picture no: 17310t.tif Check ing the engine oil level, t op ping up To check the engine oil level, insert wiped Top up w ith the same brand of engine oil engine oil oil dipstick into handle as far as it will go.
  • Page 304: Diesel Fuel Filter

    Service, Maintenance Diesel fuel filter Coolant On each engine oil change, ha ve the fuel The glycol-based coolant p rov id es filter check ed for any water resid ue by a excellent corrosion protection for work shop. the heating and cooling systems as well as antifreez e protection d ow n to Illum ination of A indica tes water in the around -28 °C.
  • Page 305 Servic e, Mainten ance When the engine is at op erating temperature, coolant lev el rises. It falls aga in when the system cools. If it falls below the KALT/C OLD mark when the system is cold, top up to just above the ma rk .
  • Page 306: Brake Fluid

    Service, Maintenance Coola nt temperat ure The use of certain brak e fluids can cause Control indicator W illuminates when dam age or loss of braking power. We coolant temp erature is too high. C heck therefore rec om mend the use of high- coolant lev el imm ediately: performa nc e brak e fluid that has been app rov ed.
  • Page 307: Windscreen Wiper

    S mearing wiper blades c an be cleaned with Perform regular checks on the windscreen when d riv ing on long downhill stretches, a soft cloth and Vauxhall Wind screen wiper a nd headlight wash system 3 to vap our bubb les can occur in the w ater, Wash Solvent.
  • Page 308 Service, Maintenance Pi cture no: 17315t.tif Pict ure no: 17316t.tif Picture no: 17317t.tif To ensure proper operation of the ra in Service set ting for front wind sc reen wip er Wiper bl ades on the windscreen sensor 3 the sensor a rea must be free from (e.g.
  • Page 309: Wind Screen And Headlight Wash

    Capacities – see page 349. Fill only with clean water to prev ent the nozz les from clogging. To im prov e cleaning efficienc y, w e recommend tha t you ad d a little Vauxhall Windscreen Wash Solvent.
  • Page 310: Battery

    The Vauxhall a larm system 3 siren must be deactiv ated a s follows: switch the ignition To av oid damaging the vehic le, d o not on then off, disconnec t the vehicle’s...
  • Page 311: Vehicle Decomm Issioning

    Check the coolant level; top up with bonnet, doors and roof. Intermediate antifreeze if necessary – see page 301. position of the Astra TwinTop roof for cleaning - see page 58. z Fit the num ber p la tes if necessary.
  • Page 312: Technical Data

    Tec hnic al data Technical data Pict ure no: 17321t.tif Picture no: 17322t.tif Vehicle docum ents, identification Veh icle doc umen ts, identification Information on identification plate: plate........... 308 plate Vehicle identification d ata..
  • Page 313: Vehicle Identification Data

    Technical data Coolant, brake flu id, oils O nly use app rov ed fluids. Use of unsuitab le fluids can cause serious dam age to the vehicle. Engine oils Information on engine oils is found in the S ervice Booklet. Pi cture no: 17323t.tif Pict ure no: 17324t.tif Vehicle identification data...
  • Page 314: Engine Data

    Tec hnic al data Engine data Sales designation Eng ine identifier code Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Z 20 LEH Numb er of cylinders Piston displacement (cm 1364 1598 1598 1796 1998 Brake horse power (k W/bhp) at rpm 5600 6000...
  • Page 315 Technical data Engine data Sales designation 1.3 C DTI 1.7 C DTI 1.9 C DTI 1.9 C DTI Eng ine identifier code Z 13 DTH Z 17 DTH Z 19 DT Z 19 DTH Numb er of cylinders Piston displacement (cm 1248 1686 1910...
  • Page 316 Tec hnic al data Performance , 5-door Hatch bac k (approx. mph / km/h) Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Eng ine Max imum speed Manual tra nsmission Easytronic – – Automatic transmission – –...
  • Page 317 Technical data Performance , 3-door Hatch bac k (approx. mph / km/h) Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Z 20 LEH Eng ine Max imum speed Manual tra nsmission Easytronic – – – Automatic transmission –...
  • Page 318 Tec hnic al data Performance , Estate (approx. mph / km/h) Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Eng ine Max imum speed Manual tra nsmission Easytronic – – – Automatic transmission – – – Eng ine Z 13 DTH Z 17 DTH...
  • Page 319 Technical data Performance , Van (approx. mph / km/h Eng ine Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Max imum speed Manual tra nsmission – Easytronic – – Automatic transmission – – – Eng ine Z 13 DTH Z 17 DTH Z 19 DT Z 19 DTH...
  • Page 320 Tec hnic al data Fuel consumption, CO emissions The direc tiv e is oriented to actual driving The figures given m ust not be taken as a practices: Urban driv ing is rated at approx. guarantee for the actual fuel consumption Directive 80/1268/EEC (last c hanged and off-road d riv ing with approx.
  • Page 321 Technical data Fuel cons umption , CO emissions , Hatch 5-door (approx. l/100 km ) (ap prox . g/km) (tyre width up to 205 mm Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Eng ine Manual transm ission/Ea sytronic/ Autom atic transm ission urban 8.0/ 7.7/–...
  • Page 322 Tec hnic al data Fuel cons umption , CO emissions , Hatch 5-door (approx. l/100 km ) (ap prox . g/km) (tyre width up to 225 mm Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Eng ine Manual transm ission/Ea sytronic/ Autom atic transm ission urban...
  • Page 323 Technical data Fuel cons umption , CO emissions , Hatch 3-door (approx. l/100 km ) (ap prox . g/km) (tyre width up to 205 mm Eng ine Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Manual transm ission/Ea sytronic/ Autom atic transm ission urban 8.0/ 7.7/–...
  • Page 324 Tec hnic al data Fuel cons umption , CO emissions , Hatch 3-door (approx. l/100 km ) (ap prox . g/km) (tyre width up to 225 mm Eng ine Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Z 20 LEH Manual transm ission/Ea sytronic/ Autom atic transm ission...
  • Page 325 Technical data Fuel cons umption , CO e miss ions , Es tate (approx. l/100 km ) (approx. g/km ) (ty re width up to 205 mm Eng ine Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Manual transm ission/Ea sytronic/ Autom atic transm ission urban...
  • Page 326 Tec hnic al data Fuel cons umption , CO e miss ions , Es tate (approx. l/100 km ) (approx. g/km ) (ty re width up to 225 mm) Eng ine Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Manual transm ission/Ea sytronic/ Autom atic transm ission...
  • Page 327 Technical data Fuel cons umption , CO e miss ions , V an (approx. l/100 km ) (approx. g/km ) (tyre w idth up to 205 mm Eng ine Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 13 DTH Z 17 DTH Z 19 DT Z 19 DTH...
  • Page 328 Tec hnic al data Fuel cons umption , CO e miss ions , V an (approx. l/100 km ) (approx. g/km ) (tyre w idth up to 225 mm) Eng ine Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 13 DTH Manual transm ission/Ea sytronic/ Autom atic transm ission...
  • Page 329 EC kerb weight. bear a load that is eq ua l to the gross Roof loads are not permitted on the Astra To calculate the kerb weight, enter the vehicle weig ht m inus the front axle load.
  • Page 330 Tec hnic al data Table 1, kerb weight in kg , Hatch 5-do or Model Engi ne Manual tr ansm issi on Easytronic Automa tic tr ansm ission Astra Z 14 XEP 1240 1240 – Z 16 XER 1270 1270 –...
  • Page 331 Technical data Table 1, kerb weight in kg , Hatch 5-do or Model Engi ne Manual t ransmission Ea sytronic Automat ic tra nsm ission Astra Z 14 XEP 1260 1260 – wi th Z 16 XER 1290 1290 air conditioning...
  • Page 332 Tec hnic al data Table 1, kerb weight in kg Hatch 3-door Model Engi ne Manual t ransmission Easyt ronic Automa tic tra nsm issi on Astra Z 14 XEP 1220 1220 – Z 16 XER 1250 1250 – Z 18 XER 1265 –...
  • Page 333 Technical data Table 1, kerb weight in kg Hatch 3-door Model Engi ne Ma nua l transmi ssion Ea sytronic Automat ic transmi ssion Astra Z 14 XEP 1240 1240 – wi th Z 16 XER 1270 1270 – air conditioning...
  • Page 334 Tec hnic al data Table 1, kerb weight in kg , Estate Model Engine Ma nua l transmi ssion Easyt ronic Automat ic transmi ssion Astra Z 14 XEP 1278 – – Z 16 XER 1315 1315 – Z 18 XER 1325 –...
  • Page 335 Technical data Table 1, kerb weight in kg , Estate Model Engi ne Manual t ransmission Ea sytronic Automat ic transmi ssion Astra Z 14 XEP 1298 – – wi th Z 16 XER 1335 1335 – air conditioning system or...
  • Page 336 Tec hnic al data Table 1, kerb weight in kg , Van Model Engi ne Manual t ransmission Ea sytronic Automat ic transmi ssion Astra Z 14 XEP 1235 – – Z 16 XER 1270 1270 – Z 13 DTH 1335 –...
  • Page 337 Technical data Table 1, kerb weight in kg TwinTo p Model Engi ne Manual t ransmission Ea sytronic Aut om atic transmission Astra Z 16 XER 1495 1495 – Z 18 XER 1500 – 1503 Z 19 DTH 1613 –...
  • Page 338 Tec hnic al data Table 2, additional weight for equipment versio ns in kg Hat ch Eng ine Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Z 20 LEH Ex pression / Life – – – –...
  • Page 339 Technical data Table 2, additional weight for equipment versio ns in kg Est ate Eng ine Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Ex pression / Life – – – – Club / Energy 2. 9 Design / Elite SXi, S Ri 24.5...
  • Page 340 Tec hnic al data Table 2, additional weight for equipment versio ns in kg Eng ine Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 13 DTH Z 17 DTH Z 19 DT Z 19 DTH Ex pression / Life – – –...
  • Page 341: Winter Tyres

    Technical data Tyres Winter tyres are perm itted on the Astra O n vehicles with alloy wheels 3 the spa re VXR only on spec ia l Va ux ha ll-ap prov ed wheel m ay have a steel rim.
  • Page 342 Tec hnic al data (ctd.) Hatch Tyre p ressure Tyre p ressure EC O Ty re pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loa ded with for full load up to 3 persons up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front...
  • Page 343 Technical data (ctd.) Hatch Tyre pressure Tyre pressure ECO Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full load up to 3 persons up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Z 18 XER 185/65 R 15,...
  • Page 344 Tec hnic al data (ctd.) Hatch Tyre pressure Tyre pressure EC O Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full load up to 3 persons up to 3 people Engine Ty res Front Rear Front Rear...
  • Page 345 Technical data (ctd.) Hatch Tyre pressure Tyre pressure EC O Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full load up to 3 persons up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Z 17 DTH,...
  • Page 346 Tec hnic al data Estat e Ty re pressure Ty re pressure ECO Ty re pressure (ctd.) Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full load up to 3 p ersons up to 3 p eople Engine Ty res Front...
  • Page 347 Technical data (ctd.) Estat e Tyre pressure Tyre pressure ECO Tyre p ressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full load up to 3 persons up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear...
  • Page 348 Tec hnic al data (ctd.) Estat e Tyre pressure Tyre pressure ECO Tyre p ressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full load up to 3 persons up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rea r...
  • Page 349 Technical data (ctd.) Va n Tyre pressure Ty re pressure EC O Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of load ed with for full loa d up to 2 persons up to 2 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front...
  • Page 350 Tec hnic al data (ctd.) Va n Tyre pressure Tyre pressure ECO Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full loa d up to 2 persons up to 2 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear...
  • Page 351 Technical data (ctd.) Tw inTop Tyre pressure Tyre pressure EC O Tyre pressure Tyre pressure in bar / psi for load of loaded with for full loa d up to 3 persons up to 3 people Engine Tyres Front Rear Front Rear Front...
  • Page 352 Tec hnic al data Electrical system Battery Voltage 12 Volt Amp hours 36 Ah / 44 Ah 3 / 55 Ah 3 / 60 Ah 3 / 66 Ah 3 / 70 Ah 3 Battery for rad io remote control of centra l lock ing sy stem and elec tronic key of Open&S tart sy stem CR 20 32...
  • Page 353 Technical data Capacities (approx. litres) Z 14 XEP Z 16 XER Z 16 LET Z 18 XER Z 20 LEH Eng ine Fuel tank (nominal content) Engine oil with filter change 5. 0 between MI N and M AX on dipstick 1.
  • Page 354 Tec hnic al data Dimensions (approx. mm) Hatch 5-door H atch 3-door Esta te TwinTop O verall length 4249 4290 4515 4515 4476 Width 1753 1753 1753 1753 1759 Width with two ex terior mirrors 2032 2032 2032 2032 2021 O verall height 1460 1435...
  • Page 355 Technical data Installatio n dimensions of trailer towing equipment with detachable coupling ball bar, Hatch All dimensions refer to fac tory -fitted towing equipm ent. Dimension 342.9 513.4 488.6 211.4 94.3 Warning Only use towing eq uipm ent approved for your vehicle.
  • Page 356 Tec hnic al data Installatio n dimensions of trailer towing equipment with detachable coupling ball bar, Estate, Van All dimensions refer to fac tory -fitted towing equipm ent. Dimension 84.0 570.0 515.0 93.5 173.0 307.6 158.0 292.6 Warning Only use towing eq uipm ent approved for your vehicle.
  • Page 357 Technical data Installatio n dimensions of trailer towing equipment with detachable coupling ball bar, Astra Twin Top All measurements refer to Va ux ha ll- approved towing equipment. Dimension 68.8 570.0 515.0 485.0 93.5 288.0 245.0 Warning Only use towing eq uipm ent approved for your vehicle.
  • Page 358: Index

    In dex Index Automatic tra nsmission ....15, 16 Brakes automatic m od e ......184, 191 ABS ............ . 223 C ontrol indicator .
  • Page 359 Index CO 2 em issions ........316 Courtesy lights Cold start ..........199 Bulb replacem ent ......287 Easy Loa d .
  • Page 360 Generator, see Alternator ..... 115 with the air conditioning sy stem ..163, Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories .. Fan ..........158, 297 Filling station Height adjustm ent Glasses comp artm ent ..
  • Page 361 Index Lumba r support ........66 Jac k ............251 O ctane numbers ......202, 310 Jump leads .
  • Page 362 In dex Preheating ........17, 118 Run-flat tyres ......... 229 S peed ..........200, 201 Preheating switch ...
  • Page 363 Kickdown ..........180 Fuel for diesel engines ..... . 202 Vauxhall a la rm system ......44 Selector lever ........ 15, 178 Heating .
  • Page 364 In dex...
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