Page 1 Owner’s Manual Model Year 2013 Edition: August 2012 TS 1680-A-13 0 - 1 VAUXHALL Astra Owner’s Manual Model Year 2013 Edition: August 2012 TS 1680-A-13...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........2 In brief ..........6 Keys, doors and windows .... 20 Seats, restraints ......37 Storage ........57 Instruments and controls ..... 96 Lighting ........133 Climate control ......146 Driving and operating ....154 Vehicle care ....... 214 Service and maintenance ..
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Introduction...
Page 4: Using This Manual
Operation is reasonable prices. Experienced Introduction similar for right-hand drive vehicles. mechanics trained by Vauxhall work ■ The Owner's Manual uses the Your vehicle is a designed according to specific Vauxhall factory engine designations. The combination of advanced technology, instructions.
Page 5 Symbols Cautions Page references are indicated with 3. 3 means "see page". 9 Danger Thank you for choosing a Vauxhall. We wish you many hours of Text marked 9 Danger provides pleasurable driving. information on risk of fatal injury. Your Vauxhall Team Disregarding this information may endanger life.
Page 6 Introduction...
Page 7: In Brief
In brief In brief Vehicle unlocking 5-door hatchback, Sports tourer Initial drive information To open the tailgate, push the Press button c to unlock the doors touchpad switch below the emblem. and load compartment. Open the doors by pulling the handles.
Page 8: Seat Adjustment
In brief Seat adjustment 3-door hatchback 4-door saloon Seat positioning To open the tailgate, push the brand Press button x on the remote emblem at the bottom half. control for at least 2 seconds, the boot lid opens slightly. Press button x on remote control to Pull handle, slide seat, release unlock and open the tailgate while the handle.
Page 9 In brief Seat backrests Seat height Seat inclination Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the seat to = seat higher = front end higher engage audibly. down = seat lower down = front end lower Seat position 3 39, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 39, Seat adjustment Seat position 3 39, Seat adjustment...
Page 10: Head Restraint Adjustment
In brief Head restraint adjustment Seat belt Mirror adjustment Interior mirror Press release button, adjust height, Pull out the seat belt and engage in engage. belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on Head restraints 3 37.
Page 11: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In brief Steering wheel adjustment Exterior mirrors Select the relevant exterior mirror and Unlock the lever, adjust the steering adjust it. wheel, then engage the lever and Convex exterior mirrors 3 30, ensure it is fully locked. Electric adjustment 3 30, Folding Do not adjust the steering wheel exterior mirrors 3 30, Heated unless the vehicle is stationary and...
Page 12 In brief Instrument panel overview...
Page 13 In brief Power windows ..... 32 10 Sport mode ......170 Lane departure warning ..201 Exterior mirrors ..... 30 Central locking system ..22 Eco button for stop/start Cruise control ..... 173 system ......... 157 Hazard warning flashers ..140 16 Climate control system ..
Page 14: Exterior Lighting
In brief Exterior lighting Rear fog light ...... 141 Instrument illumination ..142 Automatic light control AUTO = automatic light control: Turn light switch: exterior lighting is switched on and off automatically = lights off = activation or deactivation 8 = sidelights of the automatic light 9 = low beam control...
Page 15 In brief Headlight flash, high beam and Turn and lane-change signals Hazard warning flashers low beam Operated with the ¨ button. lever up = right turn signal lever down = left turn signal headlight flash = pull lever Hazard warning flashers 3 140. high beam = push lever Turn and lane-change signals...
Page 16: Washer And Wiper Systems
In brief Horn Washer and wiper systems Windscreen and headlight washer Windscreen wiper Press j. Pull lever. = fast Windscreen and headlight washer = slow system 3 98, Washer fluid 3 218. P = interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor §...
Page 17: Climate Control
In brief Climate control Rear window wiper Rear window washer Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors Press the rocker switch to activate the Push lever. rear window wiper: Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear upper switch = continuous window and the wiper wipes a few The heating is operated by pressing operation times.
Page 18 In brief Transmission Demisting and defrosting the Automatic transmission windows Manual transmission P = park R = reverse Press button V. N = neutral Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, Set the temperature control to the D = drive wait 3 seconds after depressing highest level.
Page 19: Starting Off
In brief Starting off Starting the engine Stop-start system Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 249, 3 311. ■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 216. ■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are operational.
Page 20 In brief Parking If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set the ■ Always apply the parking brake. selector lever to P before switching Activate the manual parking brake off the ignition. Turn the front without pressing the release button.
Page 21: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, doors and windows Keys, doors and Keys, locks Key with foldaway key section windows Keys Replacement keys Keys, locks ........20 The key number is specified in the Car Pass or on a detachable tag. Doors ........... 25 The key number must be quoted Vehicle security ......
Page 22: Radio Remote Control
Keys, doors and windows Radio remote control Handle with care, protect from Radio remote control battery moisture and high temperatures and replacement avoid unnecessary operation. Replace the battery as soon as the range reduces. Fault If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote control, it may be due to the following: ■...
Page 23: Central Locking System
Keys, doors and windows Memorised settings Central locking system Key with foldaway key section Whenever the key is removed from Unlocks and locks doors, load the ignition switch, the following compartment and fuel filler flap. settings are automatically memorised A pull on an interior door handle by the key: unlocks the respective door.
Page 24 Keys, doors and windows Unlocking The setting can be saved for the key Central locking buttons being used. Memorised settings Locks or unlocks all doors, the load 3 22. compartment and fuel filler flap from inside the passenger compartment. Unlocking and opening the tailgate 3 25.
Page 25: Automatic Locking
Keys, doors and windows Fault in radio remote control Fault in central locking system the ignition key is removed (manual transmission) or the selector lever is system Unlocking moved to P position (automatic transmission). Manually unlock the driver's door by Unlocking turning the key in the lock.
Page 26: Load Compartment
Keys, doors and windows Doors 3-door hatchback 9 Warning Load compartment Use the child locks whenever children are occupying the rear Tailgate seats. Opening Using a key or suitable screwdriver, 5-door hatchback turn the child lock in the rear door to the horizontal position.
Page 27 Keys, doors and windows 4-door saloon Pressing button x opens the With the doors centrally locked, the tailgate even if the doors are locked. boot lid cannot be opened with button To unlock the boot lid, press button x in the centre console. Sports tourer x on the remote control for at least After unlocking, push the touchpad...
Page 28: Vehicle Security
Keys, doors and windows Vehicle security Closing General hints for operating tailgate Anti-theft locking system 9 Warning 9 Warning Do not drive with the tailgate open or ajar, e.g. when transporting Do not use the system if there are bulky objects, since toxic exhaust people in the vehicle! The doors gases, which can not be seen or cannot be unlocked from the...
Page 29: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Keys, doors and windows Activating Activation Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of vehicle inclination the system) ■ Directly by pressing e on the radio remote control once more after locking Note Changes to the vehicle interior such...
Page 30 Keys, doors and windows 1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows Status during the first 30 seconds of The alarm can be silenced by and sunroof. anti-theft alarm system activation: pressing any button on the radio remote control or by switching on the 2.
Page 31: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Exterior mirrors Immobiliser In position 0 no mirror is selected. The system is part of the ignition Convex shape Folding switch and checks whether the vehicle is allowed to be started with The convex exterior mirror contains the key being used.
Page 32: Interior Mirrors
Keys, doors and windows Interior mirrors Heated Electric folding Manual anti-dazzle Turn control to 0, then push the Operated by pressing the Ü button. control down. Both exterior mirrors Heating works with the engine will fold. To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on running and is switched off Push the control down again - both the underside of the mirror housing.
Page 33: Power Windows
Keys, doors and windows Windows Automatic anti-dazzle Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers such as toll Windscreen road stickers or similar on the windscreen in the area of the interior mirror. Otherwise the detection zone Heat-reflecting windscreen of the sensor and the view area of the The heat-reflecting windscreen has a camera in the mirror housing could be coating which reflects solar radiation.
Page 34 Keys, doors and windows Pushing or pulling firmly to the second Child safety system for rear Keep a close watch on the detent and then releasing: window windows windows when closing them. moves up or down automatically with Ensure that nothing becomes safety function enabled.
Page 35: Heated Rear Window
Keys, doors and windows Heated rear window Initialising the power windows If the windows cannot be closed automatically (e.g. after disconnecting the vehicle battery), a warning message or a warning code is displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Vehicle messages 3 121. Activate the window electronics as follows: 1.
Page 36 Keys, doors and windows Roof If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed when driving. Sunroof A ticket holder is located on the backside of the sun visor. 9 Warning Take care when operating the sunroof.
Page 37: Glass Panel
Keys, doors and windows Glass panel Raise or close Closing sunroof from outside The sunroof can be closed remotely Press q or r: sunroof is raised or from outside the vehicle. Panorama roof closed automatically with safety function enabled. If the sunroof is raised, it can be opened in one step by pressing p.
Page 38: Seats, Restraints
Seats, restraints Seats, restraints Head restraints Adjustment Head restraints on front seats Position Head restraints ......37 9 Warning Front seats ........39 Rear seats ........43 Only drive with the head restraint Seat belts ........44 set to the proper position. Airbag system ......
Page 39: Active Head Restraints
Seats, restraints Horizontal adjustment Head restraints on rear seats forwards. Thus the head is supported so that the risk of whiplash injury is reduced. Note Approved accessories may only be attached if the seat is not in use. To adjust horizontally, pull the head Height adjustment restraint forwards.
Page 40: Front Seats
Seats, restraints Front seats ■ Sit with shoulders as far back ■ Adjust the thigh support so that against the backrest as possible. there is a space approx. two fingers Set the backrest rake so that it is wide between the edge of the seat Seat position possible to easily reach the and the hollow of the knee.
Page 41 Seats, restraints Seat backrests Seat height 9 Warning Never store any subjects under the seats. Drive only with engaged seats and backrests. Seat positioning Pull lever, adjust inclination and Lever pumping motion release lever. Allow the backrest to = seat higher engage audibly.
Page 42 Seats, restraints Seat inclination Lumbar support Adjustable thigh support Lever pumping motion Adjust lumbar support using the four- Pull the lever and slide the thigh way switch to suit personal support. = front end higher requirements. down = front end lower Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Page 43: Seat Folding
Seats, restraints Seat folding Side bolster, VXR version The illustration shows the release lever on VXR seat. Adjust seat width and backrest width Lift release lever and fold backrest using the switches to suit personal forwards. Slide seat forwards. 9 Danger requirements.
Page 44: Rear Seats
Seats, restraints Rear seats Armrest Heating Armrest The armrest can be slid forwards by Adjust heating to the desired setting 10 cm. Under the armrest there is a by pressing the ß button for the storage compartment. respective seat one or more times. Fold armrest down.
Page 45: Seat Belts
Seats, restraints Seat belts Seat belts are designed to be used by Seat belt reminder only one person at a time. Child Front seats are equipped with a seat restraint system 3 51. belt reminder, indicated for driver seat as control indicator X in the Periodically check all parts of the belt tachometer 3 108 and for passenger system for damage, pollution and...
Page 46: Three-Point Seat Belt
Seats, restraints Triggered belt pretensioners must be Withdraw the belt from the retractor, 9 Warning replaced by a workshop. Belt guide it untwisted across the body pretensioners can only be triggered and insert the latch plate into the The belt must not rest against hard once.
Page 47 Seats, restraints Removing Using the seat belt while pregnant Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie To release belt, press red button on across the throat or upper arm. belt buckle. Do not adjust while driving. 9 Warning Seat belts on the rear seats The lap belt must be positioned as...
Page 48: Airbag System
Seats, restraints Airbag system Each airbag is triggered only once. Have deployed airbags replaced by a workshop. Furthermore, it might be The airbag system consists of a necessary to have the steering number of individual systems wheel, the instrument panel, parts of depending on the scope of the panelling, the door seals, equipment.
Page 49: Side Airbag System
Seats, restraints Fit the seat belt correctly and engage securely. Only then the airbag is able to protect. Side airbag system The inflated airbags cushion the The inflated airbags cushion the impact, thereby reducing the risk of impact, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the upper body and head of injury to the upper body and pelvis in the front seat occupants...
Page 50: Curtain Airbag System
Seats, restraints Curtain airbag system 9 Warning The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each Keep the area in which the airbag side. This can be identified by the inflates clear of obstructions. word AIRBAG on the roof pillars. The hooks on the handles in the roof frame are only suitable for The curtain airbag system is triggered...
Page 51 Seats, restraints Use the ignition key to choose the Change status only when the vehicle Risk of fatal injury for an adult position: is stopped with the ignition off. person on a seat with deactivated *OFF = front passenger airbag is Status remains until the next change.
Page 52: Child Restraints
Child restraint systems When using a child restraint regulations for mandatory use of child system on the front passenger We recommend the Vauxhall child restraint systems. seat, the airbag systems for the restraint system which is tailored Ensure that the child restraint system front passenger seat must be specifically to the vehicle.
Page 53: Child Restraint Installation Locations
Seats, restraints Child restraint installation locations Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system On front passenger seat Weight and age class activated airbag deactivated airbag On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg or approx.
Page 54 Seats, restraints Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system This table relates to all ISOFIX child restraint systems. Weight class Size class Fixture On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat Group 0: up to 10 kg ISO/R1 Group 0+: up to 13 kg ISO/R1...
Page 55 Seats, restraints ISOFIX size class and seat device A – ISO/F3 = Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B – ISO/F2 = Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg. B1 –...
Page 56 Seats, restraints U = Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt. X = No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
Page 57: Top-Tether Fastening Eyes
Seats, restraints ISOFIX child restraint Top-tether fastening eyes systems Depending on country specific equipment, the vehicle might have two or three fastening eyes. Top-Tether fastening eyes are marked with the symbol : for a child seat. On Hatchback and Sports Tourer fastening eyes are on the backside of rear seats.
Page 58: Storage
Storage Storage Storage compartments Cupholders Glovebox Storage compartments ....57 Load compartment ....... 78 Roof rack system ......93 Loading information ..... 94 Cupholders are located in the centre console. The glovebox features a pen holder, a credit card holder and a coin holder. The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Page 59: Front Storage
Storage Front storage Underseat storage Depending on the version, cupholders are located under a cover in the centre console. Slide cover backwards. Bottles can be stowed after folding up the intermediate shelf 3 59. A storage compartment is located Press button in the recess and pull out next to the steering wheel.
Page 60: Centre Console Storage
Storage Armrest storage Centre console storage Storage in the rear armrest Storage under the front armrest Front console Fold down armrest and open cover. Close cover before folding the Press button to fold up the armrest. The storage container can be used to armrest up.
Page 61: Rear Carrier System
Storage Rear carrier system A further storage compartment is located under the intermediate shelf. Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix Rear carrier system for two it in the vertical position. The frame of bicycles the cupholder can be reintegrated to stow bottles.
Page 62 Storage There must not be any objects on the Completely pull out the rear carrier bicycles that could become loose system until you hear it engage. during transportation. Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without Caution pulling the release lever again Do not attach bicycles with carbon...
Page 63 Storage Install the tail lamps Open out the lamp support on the back of the tail lamp completely. Check the cable and lamp position to make sure these are correctly First remove the rear (1), then the installed and are securely located. front (2) tail lamp from the recesses.
Page 64 Storage Lock the rear carrier system Unfold pedal crank recesses The rear carrier system is locked when the clamping levers are Swivel the right clamping lever (1) Fold one or both pedal crank swivelled by approx. 50°. Otherwise first, followed by the left clamping recesses upwards until the diagonal safe functionality is not guaranteed.
Page 65 Storage Adapting the rear carrier system to a Push the release lever on the strap bicycle retainer and remove the strap retainer. Prepare the bicycle for attachment Remove the pedal crank mounts from the pedal crank recesses. Press the release lever and withdraw the wheel recesses.
Page 66 Storage The rear bicycle must have its front Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank wheel facing right. here must be placed in the pedal crank recess opening as shown in the Attaching a bicycle to the rear carrier illustration. system Caution Make sure that the pedal does not...
Page 67 Storage Place the wheel recesses such that If the two bicycles obstruct one the bicycle is more or less horizontal. another, the relative positions of the Here, the distance between the bicycles can be adapted by adjusting pedals and the tailgate should be at the wheel recesses and the rotary least 5 cm.
Page 68 Storage Check the bicycle to make sure it is It is recommended to attach a Retracting the rear carrier system secure. warning sign at the rearmost bicycle to increase visibility. Caution Removing a bicycle from the rear carrier system Ensure gap between bicycle and vehicle is at least 5 cm.
Page 69 Storage Insert the strap retainer and pull tightly downwards as far as possible. Disengage the locking lever on the Swivel first the left clamping lever (1), diagonal support and fold both pedal followed by the right clamping lever crank recesses down. (2), until they stop.
Page 70 Storage Push the clamping lever down and Rear carrier system for four pull both lamp supports out of the bicycles recesses. Push the release lever up and hold. Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages. The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix Release lever must return to original Fold in the lamp supports on the...
Page 71 Storage powered bicycles to the pull-out 9 Warning carrier. The maximum load per bicycle on the adapter is 20 kg. No-one should be in the extension If not in use, the carrier system must zone of the rear carrier system, be slid back into the vehicle floor.
Page 72 Storage Unfold number plate holder Fold out tail lamps Swivel both clamping levers sidewards as far as they will go. Otherwise safe functionality is not guaranteed. Fold out wheel recesses Fold out both tail lamps. Lift the number plate holder and fold it backwards.
Page 73 Storage Assembling the bicycle rack 1. Rotate the pedals into position as shown in the illustration and put the bicycle on the foremost wheel recess. Make sure that the bicycle stands centrally on the wheel recesses. Push down the rack (1) and swivel handle (2) backwards to engage.
Page 74 Storage Attaching the adapter When carrying more than two bicycles, the adapter has to be fixed before the second bicycle is attached. 3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the 2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and wheel recesses using the strap hold, then lower the adapter (2) at retainers.
Page 75 Storage Use the longer accessory mounting bracket to attach the third bicycle to the rack. 4. Guide the strap attached to the 3. Position the bicycles on the rear adapter underneath the lever for carrier system alternately aligned folding back the rear carrier to the left and to the right.
Page 76 Storage It is recommended to attach a ■ With attached adapter: warning sign at the rearmost bicycle to increase visibility. 9 Warning Fold the rear carrier system Take care when disengaging the backwards rear carrier system as it will tilt The rear carrier system can be folded backwards.
Page 77 Storage 3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and 9 Warning hold. 4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and When folding the rear carrier remove. system forwards again, take care that the system is engaged Disassembling the bicycle rack securely.
Page 78 Storage Swivel both clamping levers inwards as far as they will go. Fold in tail lamps Swivel in both tail lamps. Fold in number plate holder Lift the number plate holder and fold it forwards. Retracting the rear carrier system Caution Fold the rack backwards, then push Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Page 79 Storage Load compartment ■ Guide the seat belts through side supports to protect them against damage. When folding the The rear seat backrest is divided into backrests, pull the seat belts along two parts. Both parts can be folded with them. down.
Page 80 Storage Ensure that the seat belts of the Load compartment extension, do so may result in personal injury outboard seats are placed in the Sports tourer or damage to load or vehicle in the corresponding belt guides. event of heavy braking or collision. Folding down rear backrests ■...
Page 81 Storage ■ Guide the seat belts through side behind the retainer as shown in the 9 Warning supports to protect them against illustration. damage. When folding the ■ To fold up, raise the backrests and Take care when operating the backrests, pull the seat belts along guide them into an upright position electric foldable rear seats.
Page 82 Storage Raise the seat cushion and fold the Remove the seat cushion 9 Warning backrest Only drive the vehicle if the backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of heavy braking or a collision.
Page 83: Rear Storage
Storage ■ To attach, apply seat cushion as shown in the illustration and engage both levers. Open the pass-through in the rear centre backrest ■ Fold down the rear armrest. The closed cover can be secured Press both buttons and fold down from the side of the load cover.
Page 84 Storage 3-door and 5-door hatchback Lift cover at the rear and push it Opening cover upwards at the front. Removing Remove the cover. If the height adjustable cover is mounted in the middle or upper position, the load compartment cover can be stowed below it.
Page 85 Storage Cover in upper position Removing cover The removed cover can be stored under the rear floor cover like shown Push the handle at the end of the Open the load compartment cover. in the graphic. cover downwards. The rear of the Pull the release lever on the right side Rear floor storage cover 3 85.
Page 86: Rear Floor Storage Cover
Storage Rear floor storage cover Height adjustable cover, 3-door Lifting hatchback, 5-door hatchback Rear floor cover, 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback To lift the cover to a higher level, pull the loop backwards and lift the rear The height adjustable cover can be edge of the cover onto the mounted in three positions: corresponding supports.
Page 87 Storage Lowering Note Rear floor cover, Sports tourer ■ If mounted in position 2 or 3, the space between the rear floor cover and the height adjustable cover can be used as a stowage compartment. ■ The height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with the strap when it is mounted in position 1 or 2.
Page 88: Lashing Eyes
Storage Lashing eyes ■ hooks, ■ service box, ■ strap set. The components are fitted in rails on both side panels using adapters and hooks. Installation of adapters in the rails Insert the bar into the recesses at the sidewalls. The lashing eyes are designed to secure items against slippage, e.g.
Page 89 Storage plate upwards to lock the adapter. To Net pocket Installation of hooks in the rails remove, turn the handle plate down and move out of the rail. Variable partition net Insert adapters into the required Insert the hook in the desired position position in the rails.
Page 90: Safety Net
Storage Service box Strap set Alternatively install both hooks in the lower rail. Plug in the lower brackets Insert the adapters of the strap set in Install two hooks in the upper rail. of the box from above into the lower a rail.
Page 91 Storage Passengers must not be transported Behind the front seats Installation of the rod behind the safety net. Installation Behind the rear seats Attach strap to eyes underneath the There are two installation openings in rear seat cushion. the roof frame: suspend and engage rod of net at one side, compress rod Fold backrests forward.
Page 92: Warning Triangle
Storage Warning triangle Sports tourer 4-door saloon 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback Fold down straps. Stow the warning Stow the warning triangle in the triangle in the space behind the straps recess on the left side of the load on the inside of the tailgate. compartment.
Page 93: First Aid Kit
Storage First aid kit 3-door hatchback Sports tourer 5-door hatchback Fold down strap. Stow the first aid kit Stow the first aid kit in the stowage in the space behind a strap on the compartment behind the warning inside of the tailgate. triangle.
Page 94: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof rack system 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle approved roof rack system is recommended. For further information contact your workshop. Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in use.
Page 95: Loading Information
Storage Loading information Sports tourer with roof railing ■ Use the four hooks at the sidewalls of the load compartment for hanging up carrier bags. Maximum load: 5 kg per hook. Fasten the roof rack in the area of the holes, indicated by the arrows in the ■...
Page 96 Storage ■ Do not allow the load to protrude vehicle weight (see identification and 4-door saloon, for the Sports above the upper edge of the plate 3 275) and the EC kerb tourer it is 100 kg. The roof load is backrests.
Page 97: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and controls Instruments and Controls Steering wheel controls controls Steering wheel adjustment Controls ........96 Warning lights, gauges and indicators ........103 Information displays ....114 Vehicle messages ...... 121 Trip computer ......125 Vehicle personalisation ....127 The Infotainment system, the cruise control and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,...
Page 98: Horn
Instruments and controls Heated steering wheel Horn The recommended grip areas of the steering wheel are heated quicker Activate heating by pressing * and to a higher temperature than the Press j. other areas. button. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
Page 99: Windscreen Wiper/Washer
Instruments and controls Windscreen wiper/washer Adjustable wiper interval Automatic wiping with rain sensor Windscreen wiper Wiper lever in position P. P = automatic wiping with rain sensor Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the = fast desired wipe interval: The rain sensor detects the amount of = slow short = turn adjuster wheel...
Page 100 Instruments and controls Adjustable sensitivity of the rain Windscreen and headlight sensor washer Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt and ice. Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed sensitivity: onto the windscreen and the wiper = turn adjuster wheel wipes a few times.
Page 101: Outside Temperature
Instruments and controls Rear window wiper/washer The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is low. Outside temperature Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear window and the wiper Press the rocker switch to activate the wipes a few times.
Page 102 Instruments and controls Set date and time ■ Set date format: Changes indication of date between MM/DD/ Press the CONFIG button. The menu YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY. Settings is displayed. ■ Display digital clock: Switches on/ Select Time & Date. off indication of time on the display. ■...
Page 103: Power Outlet
Instruments and controls Power outlets Cigarette lighter A further 12 Volt power outlet is located in the rear console. Fold the cover downwards. Sports tourer: A 12 Volt power outlet is located at the left sidewall in the load compartment. Do not exceed the maximum power consumption of 120 watts.
Page 104: Instruments
Instruments and controls Warning lights, gauges Odometer and indicators Instrument cluster In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end position when the ignition is switched Speedometer The portable ashtray can be placed in the cupholders. The bottom line displays the recorded distance in miles.
Page 105: Fuel Selector
Instruments and controls Some versions are equipped with a During liquid gas operation, the Caution reset knob between speedometer system automatically switches over to and Driver Information Centre: to petrol operation when gas tanks are If the needle is in the red warning reset hold the knob depressed for a empty 3 104.
Page 106: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and controls 1 off = petrol operation Displays the coolant temperature. 1 illuminates = liquid gas left area = engine operating operation temperature not yet 1 flashes = no switching is reached possible, one type central = normal operating of fuel is empty area temperature...
Page 107: Control Indicators
Instruments and controls code appears in the Driver Information Centre. Have engine oil and filter changed by a workshop within one week or 300 miles (whichever occurs first). Driver Information Centre 3 114. Service information 3 272. Control indicators The control indicators described are not present in all vehicles.
Page 108 Instruments and controls Control indicators in the instrument cluster...
Page 109: Seat Belt Reminder
Instruments and controls Control indicators in the centre Bulb replacement 3 222, Fuses When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for 3 240. console approx. 4 seconds. If it does not Turn signals 3 140. illuminate, does not go out after 4 seconds or illuminates whilst Seat belt reminder driving, there is a fault in the airbag...
Page 110: Malfunction Indicator Light
Instruments and controls Malfunction indicator light * illuminates yellow. Seek the assistance of a workshop. The front passenger airbag is Vehicle messages 3 121. Z illuminates or flashes yellow. deactivated 3 49. Illuminates when the ignition is Brake and clutch system switched on and extinguishes shortly 9 Danger after the engine starts.
Page 111: Electrical Parking Brake
Instruments and controls Electrical parking brake Illuminates If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates Brake pedal needs to be operated to fault while driving, there is a fault in the release the electrical parking brake ABS.
Page 112: Electronic Stability Control Off
Instruments and controls Illuminates with power steering Fault in system Illuminates reduced A fault in the system is present. Continued driving is possible. Driving Power steering is reduced due to Fault due to sensors that are dirty or stability, however, may deteriorate overheating of the system.
Page 113: Diesel Particle Filter
Instruments and controls Diesel particle filter Illuminates 1. Depress clutch. Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately 2. Select neutral gear, set selector % illuminates or flashes yellow. and check tyre pressure. lever to N. The diesel particle filter requires 3. Move out of the flow of traffic as cleaning.
Page 114: High Beam
Instruments and controls High beam Illuminates Control indicator f flashes for approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is Level in fuel tank is too low. C illuminates blue. switched on as a reminder that the Illuminated when high beam is on or Flashes system has been activated 3 136.
Page 115: Driver Information Centre
Instruments and controls Information displays Illuminates green ■ trip/fuel information Cruise control is active. ■ vehicle messages, displayed as Driver Information Centre code numbers 3 121. Cruise control 3 173. The Driver Information Centre (DIC) Adaptive cruise control is located in the instrument cluster between speedometer and m illuminates white or green.
Page 116 Instruments and controls Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever. Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu menu option or to set a numeric value. pages can be selected by pushing the MENU button, Menu symbols are indicated in the top line of the display:...
Page 117 Instruments and controls Vehicle Information Menu ■ Speed Warning: if exceeding the preset speed, a warning chime will Press the MENU button to select the be activated Vehicle Information Menu, or on Uplevel-Combi-Display select X. ■ Traffic Sign Assistant: displays detected traffic signs for the current Turn the adjuster wheel to select a route section 3 198...
Page 118 Instruments and controls Trip/Fuel Information Menu Reset trip odometer by pressing the Submenus are: SET/CLR button on the turn signal Press the MENU button to select the lever for a few seconds or by pressing Trip/Fuel Information Menu, or select the reset knob between speedometer W on Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Page 119 Instruments and controls Performance Menu ■ Top Consumers: List of top comfort ■ Economy Trend: Displays the consumers currently switched on is average consumption development Press the MENU button to select the displayed in descending order. Fuel over a distance of 30 miles. Filled Performance Menu, or select C on saving potential is indicated.
Page 120: Info-Display
Instruments and controls ■ Lap Timer: Display of lap times, top Graphic-Info-Display speed, average speed and average time. Follow the instructions given in the submenu. ■ Coolant Temp.: Display of coolant temperature. ■ Battery Volt.: Display of battery voltage. ■ Acceleration: Display of current acceleration in all directions.
Page 121 Instruments and controls Colour-Info-Display ■ vehicle messages 3 121 Selecting with the Infotainment system ■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 127 The type of information and how it is displayed depends on the equipment of the vehicle and the settings made. Selecting menus and settings Menus and settings are accessed via the display.
Page 122: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and controls Vehicle messages Press (the outer ring) Vehicle messages on the Midlevel-Display ■ To select or activate the marked option Messages are indicated mainly in the Driver Information Centre (DIC), in ■ To confirm a set value some cases together with a warning ■...
Page 123 Instruments and controls No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message Depress brake pedal to release 24 Number plate light failure 54 Water in diesel fuel filter electrical parking brake 25 Left front turn signal failure 55 Diesel particle filter is full Turn steering wheel, switch 3 159 26 Left rear turn signal failure...
Page 124 Instruments and controls The vehicle messages are displayed No. Vehicle message No. Vehicle message as text. Follow the instructions given 68 Service power steering 134 Park assist fault, clean bumper in the messages. The system displays messages 69 Service suspension system 136 Service parking assist regarding the following topics: 70 Service level control system...
Page 125: Warning Chimes
Instruments and controls Vehicle messages on the ■ If a warning message or a warning 1. Switch off immediately electrical code appears in the Driver consumers which are not required Colour-Info-Display Information Centre. for a safe ride, such as seat Some important messages appear heating, heated rear window or ■...
Page 126: Trip Computer
Instruments and controls Trip computer ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Trip odometer 2 The menus and functions can be ■ Range selected via the buttons on the turn ■ Average consumption signal lever 3 114. ■ Instantaneous consumption ■ Average speed ■...
Page 127 Instruments and controls ■ Trip odometer 2 button, making it possible to display different trip information for different ■ Average consumption 2 drivers. ■ Average speed 2 ■ Trip odometer 1 ■ Average consumption 1 ■ Average speed 1 ■ Digital speed Trip odometer ■...
Page 128: Vehicle Personalisation
Instruments and controls Vehicle personalisation Range Instantaneous consumption Range is calculated from current fuel Display of the instantaneous tank content and current consumption. The vehicle's behaviour can be consumption. The display shows personalised via changing the Average speed average values. settings in the Info-Display.
Page 129 Instruments and controls Personal settings in the Sport mode settings The driver can select the functions Graphic-Info-Display which will be activated in Sport mode 3 170. ■ Sport suspension: Damping becomes harder. ■ Sport powertrain performance: Accelerator pedal and gear change characteristics become more responsive.
Page 130 Instruments and controls Phone settings Auto rear demist: Activates Park assist: Activates or automatically rear heated window. deactivates the ultrasonic parking See description for Infotainment assist. system in the Infotainment system manual. Auto collision preparation: Changes or activates/deactivates Vehicle settings settings for adaptive cruise control, forward collision alert and collision imminent braking system.
Page 131 Instruments and controls automatic door locking function Personal settings in the while a door is open. Colour-Info-Display Delayed door lock: Activates or deactivates the delayed door locking function. ■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting Remote unlock feedback: Activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Page 132 Instruments and controls Sport mode settings Phone settings Climate control mode: Activates or deactivates cooling when switching The driver can select the functions See description for Infotainment on the ignition or uses the last which will be activated in Sport mode system in the Infotainment system chosen setting.
Page 133 Instruments and controls ■ Park assist / Collision detection Prevent doorlock while door open: ■ Automatic mode: The display Activates or deactivates the changes mode when the vehicle Park assist: Activates or automatic door locking function lights are switched on/off. deactivates the ultrasonic parking while a door is open.
Page 134: Lighting
Lighting Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch with Automatic light control Light switch Exterior lighting ......133 Interior lighting ......142 Lighting features ......143 Turn light switch: AUTO = automatic light control: low Turn light switch: beam is switched on and = lights off off automatically 8 = sidelights...
Page 135: Automatic Light Control
Lighting High beam In the Driver Information Centre with When the automatic light control Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi- function is switched on and the Display, the current status of the engine is running, the system automatic light control is displayed. switches between daytime running light and headlights automatically When switching on the ignition, depending on the lighting conditions...
Page 136: Headlight Range Adjustment
Lighting Headlight range It switches to low beam when: The green control indicator l illuminates continuously when the ■ a sensor detects the lights of adjustment assist is activated, the blue one 7 oncoming or preceding vehicles illuminates when high beam is on. Manual headlight range ■...
Page 137 Lighting Dynamic automatic headlight Vehicles with Xenon headlight For deactivation operate the same levelling 3 136. procedure as described above. f will system not flash when function is deactivated. Headlights when driving abroad Adaptive forward lighting The asymmetrical headlight beam The Adaptive forward lighting extends visibility at the edge of the functions are only available with Bi-...
Page 138 Lighting Playstreet lighting Adverse weather lighting Corner lighting Activated automatically at low speed Activated automatically up to a speed up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam of approx. 43 mph, when the rain is turned at an angle of 8° to the sensor recognizes condensation or roadside.
Page 139 Lighting High Beam Assist Activation If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is on, the high beam This feature allows high beam as assist will be deactivated. main driving light by night and when vehicle speed is faster than 25 mph. If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is off, the high beam It switches to low beam when:...
Page 140 Lighting If there are no restrictions detected, A special topographical evaluation Automatic high beam activation the system switches back to high function detects preceding vehicles operates at a speed above 25 mph beam. on hills or slopes by recognising the and deactivates below 12 mph.
Page 141: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Fault in adaptive forward In the event of an accident with airbag For three flashes, e.g. when changing deployment the hazard warning lanes, press the lever until resistance lighting system flashers are activated automatically. is felt and then release. When the system detects a failure in When a trailer is connected, turn the Adaptive forward lighting system,...
Page 142: Parking Lights
Lighting Parking lights Reversing lights Light switch in position AUTO: switching on front fog lights will switch The reversing light comes on when headlights on automatically. the ignition is on and reverse gear is selected. Rear fog lights Misted light covers The inside of the light housing may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or...
Page 143: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior lighting On vehicles with light sensor, the Operate rocker switch: brightness can only be adjusted when = automatic switching on the exterior lights are on and the light Instrument panel and off. sensor detects night conditions. press u = on. illumination control press v = off.
Page 144: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting features Reading lights Rear courtesy lights Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior lighting comes on when headlights are switched on. Entry lighting Welcome lighting Following lights are switched on for a short time by unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control: Illuminates in conjunction with the Operated with s and t buttons in...
Page 145: Exit Lighting
Lighting The lighting switches off immediately ■ Door and console lights 4. Pull turn signal lever. when the ignition key is turned to ■ Puddle lights 5. Close driver's door. position 1 3 155. They will switch off automatically after If the driver's door is not closed the Activation or deactivation of this a delay and will be activated again if...
Page 146 Lighting ■ Auxiliary heater ■ Heated rear window and mirrors ■ Heated seats ■ Fan In the second stage a message which confirms the activation of the battery discharge protection will be displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Switching off electric lights To prevent discharge of the battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched off...
Page 147: Climate Control
Climate control Climate control Climate control systems Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal operating temperature. Heating and ventilation system Air distribution Climate control systems ..... 146 s = to windscreen and front door Air vents ........152 windows Maintenance ......
Page 148: Air Conditioning System
Climate control Air conditioning system The air conditioning system cools and In warm and very humid ambient air dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the conditions, the windscreen might mist outside temperature is slightly above up from outside, when cold air is the freezing point.
Page 149: Electronic Climate Control
Climate control Demisting and defrosting the Note Controls for: If the V button is pressed while the windows V ■ Temperature on driver side engine is running, an Autostop will ■ Air distribution be inhibited until the V button is ■...
Page 150 Climate control Automatic mode AUTO The fan speed regulation in automatic mode can be changed in the menu Settings. Vehicle personalisation 3 127. All air vents are actuated automatically in automatic mode. The air vents should therefore always be open. Temperature preselection Set temperatures to the desired value.
Page 151 Climate control If the minimum temperature is set, the Setting of automatic rear window Fan speed Z climate control system runs at heating can be changed in the menu maximum cooling, if cooling n is Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle switched on.
Page 152: Air Recirculation Mode
Climate control Air distribution s, M, K system during an Autostop. In warm and very humid ambient air Exception: defrost system is activated conditions, the windscreen might mist Press appropriate button for desired and outside temperature above 0° C up from outside, when cold air is adjustment.
Page 153: Air Vents
Climate control Air vents Auxiliary heater Air heater Adjustable air vents Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air At least one air vent must be open heater which automatically warms up while the cooling is on. the passenger compartment more quickly. Direct the flow of air by tilting and swivelling the slats.
Page 154: Pollen Filter
Climate control Maintenance Air conditioning regular operation Air intake In order to ensure continuously efficient performance, cooling must be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Operation with cooling is not possible when the outside temperature is too low.
Page 155: Driving And Operating
Driving and operating Driving and operating Driving hints Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is Control of the vehicle uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals. Driving hints ....... 154 Never coast with engine not Starting and operating ....
Page 156: Starting And Operating
Driving and operating Starting and operating Ignition switch positions ■ Power windows ■ Sunroof New vehicle running-in ■ Power outlets Do not brake unnecessarily hard for Power to the Infotainment system will the first few journeys. continue to operate for 30 minutes or until the key is removed from the During the first drive, smoke may ignition switch, regardless of whether...
Page 157: Overrun Cut-Off
Driving and operating Do not operate the accelerator pedal. Starting the vehicle at low Possible reasons for a non-starting engine: temperatures Diesel engine: turn the key to position 2 for preheating until control ■ Clutch pedal not operated (manual The start of the engine without indicator ! extinguishes.
Page 158 Driving and operating Stop-start system Deactivation The stop-start system helps to save fuel and to reduce the exhaust emissions. When conditions allow, it switches off the engine as soon as the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, e.g.
Page 159 Driving and operating ■ The stop-start system is not Certain settings of the climate control The engine start is indicated by the manually deactivated system may inhibit an Autostop. See needle at the idle speed position in climate control chapter for more the tachometer.
Page 160: Engine Exhaust
Driving and operating Engine exhaust ■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient Apply electrical parking brake by pulling switch m for approx. one ■ the vehicle is driven at least with second. walking speed 9 Danger ■ Switch off the engine and ignition. ■...
Page 161: Catalytic Converter
Driving and operating take up to 25 minutes. Typically it full continue driving or warning Cleaning takes place quickest at high needs between 7 and 12 minutes. code 55 appears in the Driver engine speeds and loads. Autostop is not available and fuel Information Centre.
Page 162: Automatic Transmission
Driving and operating Automatic transmission Selector lever rectified by a workshop as soon as possible. In an emergency, driving can be continued for a short period, The automatic transmission permits keeping vehicle speed and engine automatic gearshifting (automatic speed low. mode) or manual gearshifting (manual mode).
Page 163: Manual Mode
Driving and operating Manual mode Do not accelerate while engaging a gear. Never depress the accelerator pedal and brake pedal at the same time. When a gear is engaged, the vehicle slowly begins to creep when the brake is released. Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when...
Page 164 Driving and operating In manual mode no automatic shifting ■ Special programmes automatically Only the highest gear is available. to a higher gear takes place at high adapt the shifting points when Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may engine revolutions. driving up inclines or down hills.
Page 165: Manual Transmission
Driving and operating Manual transmission 3. Insert a screwdriver into the opening as far as it will go and move the selector lever out of P or N. If P or N is engaged again, the selector lever will be locked in position again.
Page 166: Brakes
Driving and operating Brakes ABS starts to regulate brake pressure Caution as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains The brake system comprises two It is not advisable to drive with the steerable, even during hard braking. independent brake circuits.
Page 167: Electrical Parking Brake
Driving and operating Parking brake Fault Electrical parking brake 9 Warning Manual parking brake If there is a fault in the ABS, the wheels may be liable to lock due to braking that is heavier than normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available.
Page 168: Brake Assist
Driving and operating Do not operate electrical parking Dynamic braking when vehicle is Control indicator m flashes: electrical brake system too often without moving parking brake is not fully applied or engine running because this will released. When continuously When the vehicle is moving and the discharge the battery.
Page 169: Traction Control System
Driving and operating Ride control systems The hill start assist is not active during 9 Warning an Autostop. Traction Control system Do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks The Traction Control system (TC) is a when driving.
Page 170: Electronic Stability Control
Driving and operating press button b briefly to deactivate ESC is operational after each engine For a more sporty behaviour ESC and start as soon as the control indicator TC can be deactivated separately: TC, k illuminates. Deactivation is b extinguishes. displayed as status message in the ■...
Page 171: Sport Mode
Driving and operating Interactive driving system Deactivation, VXR version ■ press button b twice briefly within 2 seconds: TC is inactive, ESC is operable without engine power Flex Ride reduction, k and n illuminate Flex Ride driving system allows the ■...
Page 172 Driving and operating TOUR mode automatically changes the settings within the selected driving mode or, The settings of the systems are when recognising greater variations, adapted to a comfort driving style: the driving mode is changed for the ■ Damping of shock absorbers reacts length of variation.
Page 173 Driving and operating Personalised settings in the VXR Flex Ride driving system allows NORMAL mode the driver to select between three In NORMAL mode, when neither Sport mode driving modes: SPORT nor VXR button is pressed, The driver can select the functions of all settings of the systems are ■...
Page 174: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and operating Driver assistance For safety reasons the cruise control Activation cannot be activated until the foot systems Accelerate to the desired speed and brake has been operated once. turn thumb wheel to SET/-, the Activating in first gear is not possible. current speed is stored and maintained.
Page 175: Speed Limiter
Driving and operating Reduce speed Resume stored speed Activation With cruise control active, hold thumb Turn thumb wheel to RES/+ at a wheel turned to SET/- or briefly turn speed above 20 mph. The stored to SET/- repeatedly: speed speed will be obtained. decreases continuously or in small Switching off increments.
Page 176: Adaptive Cruise Control
Driving and operating maximum speed. Speed limit is The limited speed will flash in the By pressing button m to activate displayed in the Driver Information Driver Information Centre and a cruise control or adaptive cruise Centre. chime sounds during this period. control or by switching off the ignition, speed limiter is also deactivated and Release the accelerator pedal and...
Page 177 Driving and operating It is the responsibility of the driver to Activation by setting the speed 9 Warning comply with local posted speed limits. Adaptive cruise control can be activated between 31 mph and The complete driver attention is 112 mph. always required while driving with It is the responsibility of the driver to adaptive cruise control.
Page 178: Reduce Speed
Driving and operating The accelerator pedal can be desired distance if a slower vehicle is then the current speed can be stored released. Adaptive cruise control ahead. Otherwise it returns to the and maintained by turning the thumb remains activated while gearshifting. stored speed.
Page 179: Setting The Following Distance
Driving and operating Setting the following distance 9 Warning When adaptive cruise control detects a slower moving vehicle in the driving The driver accepts fully path, it will adjust the vehicle speed to responsibility for the valid maintain the following distance following distance based on selected by the driver.
Page 180 Driving and operating If this symbol does not display, or ■ there is no traffic and nothing displays briefly, adaptive cruise detected on the road sides for control will not respond to vehicles several minutes. In this case there ahead. are no radar echoes and the sensor may report that it is blocked, Deactivation...
Page 181 Driving and operating Driver's attention So if a new vehicle is detected, the longer detects any vehicle ahead, system may accelerate instead of then control indicator A will ■ Use adaptive cruise control braking. extinguish. carefully on curvy or mountain roads, as it can lose the vehicle ■...
Page 182 Driving and operating brake the vehicle in time to avoid a Hill and trailer considerations Radar unit collision with a much slower vehicle or after a lane change. This is particularly true if driving fast or if the visibility is reduced due to weather conditions.
Page 183: Forward Collision Alert
Driving and operating Vehicle messages 3 121. personalisation menu 3 127 or that it consult a workshop to verify and is not deactivated by the button V correct the adaptive cruise control (depending on the system, see Forward collision alert sensor position.
Page 184 Driving and operating preparation setting is not deactivated Alerting the driver in the vehicle personalisation menu 3 127. Selecting the alert sensitivity The alert sensitivity can be set to near, medium or far. Note that the alert timing sensitivity setting is shared with the following When approaching another vehicle distance setting of the adaptive cruise too rapidly, the collision alert warning...
Page 185 Driving and operating Forward collision alert based on Press button V, the current setting is Alerting the driver shown on the Driver Information front camera system Centre. Press button V again to Forward collision alert uses the front change the alert sensitivity. camera system in the windscreen to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path, within a distance of approx.
Page 186: Following Distance
Driving and operating Following distance The driver accepts fully indication responsibility for the valid following distance based on The following distance indication traffic-, weather- and visibility displays the distance to a preceding conditions. moving vehicle. The system uses, The complete attention of the depending on the vehicle equipment, driver is always required while either the radar behind the radiator...
Page 187: Active Emergency Braking
Driving and operating emergency braking applies, the driver shall continue to apply the brake is warned by the forward collision pedal as the driving situation alert 3 182. dictates. The feature uses various inputs (e.g. radar sensor, brake pressure, vehicle Brake preparation system speed) to calculate the probability of When approaching a vehicle ahead...
Page 188 Driving and operating results immediately in a strong System limitations braking. This function helps the driver The active emergency braking has brake quicker and stronger before the limited or no function during rain, imminent collision. snow or heavy dirt, as the radar sensor can be covered by a water 9 Warning film, dust, ice or snow.
Page 189: Parking Assist
Driving and operating Parking assist The system uses two different For activating or deactivating parking frequencies for the front and rear assist push button r or D once sensors, respectively, each with a briefly. For activating or deactivating different sound. advanced parking assist push button r or D for approx.
Page 190 Driving and operating The front parking assist can also be On version with Uplevel-Combi- activated at a low speed by pressing Display, the distance to a front and the parking assist button r or D rear obstacle is indicated by changing distance lines around the vehicle.
Page 191: Advanced Parking Assist
Driving and operating Fault The sensor may detect a non- Caution existing object (echo disturbance) In the event of a fault in the system, caused by external acoustical or r illuminates or a message is Performance of the sensor can be mechanic disturbances.
Page 192 Driving and operating The system uses the sensors of the Activation Note parking assist system in combination Before using the advanced parking with two additional sensors on both assist the first time, the vehicle has sides of the front bumper and the rear to be driven at least for 25 miles to bumper.
Page 193 Driving and operating The parking slot suggestion of the The instructions show: If the driver does not stop the vehicle system is accepted when the vehicle within 10 metres after a parking slot is ■ a hint when driving faster than is stopped by the driver within proposed, the system starts to search 18 mph,...
Page 194 Driving and operating vehicle messages 3 121 will be Fault displayed. After approving the A message appears in the Driver message by pressing the SET/CLR Information Centre when: button, parking assist messages appear again and parking can be continued. Deactivation The system is deactivated by: ■...
Page 195: Side Blind Spot Alert
Driving and operating Side blind spot alert Important hints for using the vans). Object identification in the parking assist systems upper part of these vehicles The Side blind spot alert system cannot be guaranteed. detects and reports objects on either 9 Warning side of the vehicle, within a specified Objects with a very small reflection...
Page 196: Rear View Camera
Driving and operating When the system detects a vehicle in will extinguish the warning symbols. If Side blind spot alert is designed to the side blind zone while driving a vehicle is then detected in the blind ignore stationary objects such as forward, either while passing a zone, the warning symbols B will guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and...
Page 197 Driving and operating The view of the camera is displayed Functionality in the Colour-Info-Display. 9 Warning The rear view camera does not replace driver vision. Note that objects that are outside the camera's field of view and the advanced parking assist sensors, e.g.
Page 198 Driving and operating Display settings Activation or deactivation of the rear view camera can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation 3 127. Fault Fault messages are displayed with a 9 on the top line of the Info-Display. The rear view camera may not operate properly when: ■...
Page 199: Traffic Sign Assistant
Driving and operating Traffic sign assistant Road signs beginning and end of: Functionality ■ motorways The traffic sign assistant system ■ A-roads detects designated traffic signs via a ■ play streets front camera and displays them in the Add on signs Driver Information Centre.
Page 200 Driving and operating An exclamation mark in a frame Traffic signs are displayed on the The content of the traffic sign page is indicates that there is an add on sign page Traffic sign detection on the also cleared during driving by pushing detected which cannot be recognised Driver Information Centre, chosen via the SET/CLR button on the turn signal...
Page 201 Driving and operating Once setting page is displayed, select Fault Off to deactivate pop-up function. The traffic sign assistant system may Reactivated by selecting On. When not operate correctly when: switching on the ignition, pop-up ■ the area of the windscreen, where function is deactivated.
Page 202: Lane Departure Warning
Driving and operating Criteria for the detection of an on. When the control indicator ) in signs. Do not ignore traffic signs unintended lane change are: the instrument cluster illuminates which are not displayed by the green, the system is ready to operate. ■...
Page 203: Fuel
Driving and operating Fuel At speeds below 35 mph the system Caution is inoperable. Fuel for petrol engines Do not use fuel or fuel additives Fault that contain metallic compounds Only use unleaded fuel that complies The lane departure warning system such as manganese-based with European standard EN 228 or may not operate properly when:...
Page 204 Driving and operating Fuel for liquid gas Usage of fuel with quality, not Fuel selector complying to the Technical operation Regulations in effect (Decree № 118 of 27.02.2008 with amendments of Liquid gas is known as LPG 30.12.2008 № 1076) can lead to (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under engine damage and loss of all its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole...
Page 205 Driving and operating 1 off = petrol operation Due to extreme temperatures in 9 Warning combination with the gas 1 illuminates = liquid gas composition, it may take slightly operation If you smell gas in the vehicle or in longer before the system switches 1 flashes = no switching is the immediate vicinity, switch to...
Page 206 Driving and operating If no further gas odour is perceptible 9 Danger when the manual shut-off valve is closed, the vehicle can be used in Before refuelling, switch off engine petrol mode. If the gas odour persists, and any external heaters with do not start the engine.
Page 207 Driving and operating Liquid gas refuelling Follow the operating and safety instructions of the filling station when refuelling. The filling valve for the liquid gas is behind the fuel filler cap. The fuel filler cap can be retained in Fit the required adapter. the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
Page 208 Fit protective cap to prevent the required which are available from penetration of foreign bodies into the Vauxhall Distributors and from filler opening and the system. Vauxhall Authorised Repairers. Bayonet adapter: Netherlands, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom...
Page 209 The fuel consumption (combined) of not be taken as a guarantee for the the model Vauxhall Astra is within a actual fuel consumption of a range of 35 to 76 mpg. particular vehicle. Additional...
Page 210: Towing
Driving and operating Towing Driving characteristics and Trailer towing towing tips General information Trailer loads Before attaching a trailer, lubricate The permissible trailer loads are Only use towing equipment that has the coupling ball. However, do not do vehicle and engine-dependent been approved for your vehicle.
Page 211: Towing Equipment
Driving and operating The permissible gross train weight Rear axle load Stowage of coupling ball bar must not be exceeded. This weight is When the trailer is coupled and the specified on the identification plate towing vehicle fully loaded, the 3 275.
Page 212 Driving and operating Fitting the coupling ball bar Disengage and fold down the socket. Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must Remove the sealing plug from the be tensioned before being inserted: opening for the coupling ball bar and ■ Unlock coupling ball bar by turning stow it.
Page 213 Driving and operating Inserting the coupling ball bar Eye for break-away stopping cable ■ The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening. ■ The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed. 9 Warning Towing a trailer is permitted only when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly.
Page 214: Trailer Stability Assist
Driving and operating Open the protective flap and turn the key to position c to unlock the coupling ball bar. Pull out rotary handle and turn clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards. Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
Page 215: Vehicle Care
Vehicle care Vehicle care General Information Vehicle storage Accessories and vehicle Storage for a long period of time If the vehicle is to be stored for several modifications General Information ....214 months: We recommend the use of genuine Vehicle checks ......215 ■...
Page 216: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle care Vehicle checks End-of-life vehicle ■ Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle. recovery Performing work ■ Disconnect the clamp from the Information on end-of-life vehicle negative terminal of the vehicle recovery centres and the recycling of battery.
Page 217: Engine Oil
Vehicle care If the bonnet is opened during an 9 Danger Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons. The ignition system and Xenon headlights use extremely high Closing voltage. Do not touch. Before closing the bonnet, press the support into the holder.
Page 218: Engine Coolant
Vehicle care We recommend the use of the same Caution grade of engine oil that was used at last change. It is the owner's responsibility to The engine oil level must not exceed maintain the proper level of an the MAX mark on the dipstick. appropriate quality oil in the engine.
Page 219: Washer Fluid
Vehicle care Washer fluid Coolant level 9 Warning Caution Allow the engine to cool before opening the cap. Carefully open Too low a coolant level can cause the cap, relieving the pressure engine damage. slowly. To top up use a 1:1 mixture of released coolant concentrate mixed with clean tap water.
Page 220: Brake Fluid
Vehicle care Brakes Battery In the event of minimum thickness of The vehicle battery is maintenance- the brake lining, a squealing noise free provided that the driving profile sounds during braking. allows sufficient charging of the battery. Short-distance-driving and Continued driving is possible but frequent engine starts can discharge have the brake lining replaced as the battery.
Page 221 Using an AGM battery different from off with a dummy cap, and the the original Vauxhall battery might ventilation in the vicinity of the result in a lower performance of the negative terminal must be opened.
Page 222: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle care Diesel fuel system Meaning of symbols: Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the raised position, press button to ■ No sparks, naked flames or bleeding disengage the wiper blade and smoking. remove. If the tank has been run dry, the diesel ■...
Page 223: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle care Bulb replacement Halogen headlights Lower wiper arm carefully. 5-door hatchback, 4-door Switch off the ignition and switch off saloon, Sports tourer the relevant switch or close the doors. Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare hands.
Page 224 Vehicle care Low beam (1) 2. Rotate the bulb holder High beam (2) anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (2) anticlockwise 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. and remove it. 2.
Page 225 Vehicle care Sidelights/Daytime running light (3) 2. Press latches together and 3-door hatchback withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (3) anticlockwise Bi-Halogen Headlight (1) with one and remove it. Use the bulb for low and high beam. screwdriver to rotate the cap.
Page 226 Vehicle care Low/High beam (1) 2. Rotate the bulb holder Sidelight/Daytime running light (2) anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the reflector. 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise 1. Rotate bulb socket (2) and remove it. anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb socket from the reflector.
Page 227 Vehicle care Adaptive forward lighting Corner lighting 9 Danger Adaptive forward lighting system uses Xenon headlights. Xenon headlights work under extremely high electrical voltage. Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Sidelight/Daytime running lights are 2. Remove the bulb from the socket designed as Light Emitting Diodes by pulling.
Page 228: Fog Lights
Vehicle care Fog lights 2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage. Withdraw the bulb holder from the 5-door hatchback, 4-door reflector. saloon, Sports tourer 2. Unscrew both screws and remove turn light assembly from the bumper. 3. Disengage the bulb from the plug 1.
Page 229 Vehicle care 3. Unscrew three screws and 8. Attach turn light assembly into the remove fog light assembly from bumper and fix with two screws. the bumper. 9. Engage both caps. 3-door hatchback 2. Unscrew both screws and remove light assembly from the bumper. 4.
Page 230: Front Turn Signal Lights
Vehicle care Front turn signal lights 3. Turn the bulb socket anti- clockwise and remove it from the reflector. 5-door hatchback, 4-door 4. Disengage the bulb socket from saloon, Sports tourer the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug. 5. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the plug connector.
Page 231 Vehicle care 3. Disengage the bulb socket from 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, the reflector by pressing both Sports tourer with Sport/GSi front retaining lugs. bumper The bulbs are accessible from beneath the vehicle. 3. Disengage the bulb socket from the plug connector by pressing the retaining lug.
Page 232 Vehicle care Tail lights 3-door hatchback 2. Rotate bulb socket anticlockwise to disengage and withdraw from the reflector. 5-door hatchback 1. Rotate cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket 1. Release the cover on the by turning anticlockwise.
Page 233 Vehicle care 3. Carefully withdraw the tail light assembly from recesses and remove. Make sure that the cable duct remains in position. 4. Detach the cable from the retainer. 5. Detach the wiring plug from the bulb carrier. 2. Unscrew the plastic securing nut 7.
Page 234 Vehicle care Close the cover and engage. 5. Remove and replace the bulb by withdrawing or pushing the bulb Light assembly in the tailgate slightly into the socket and rotating anticlockwise: Tail light (1) Rear fog light/Reverse light (2), depending on the side. 6.
Page 235 Vehicle care 1. Remove cover on the responding 3. Carefully withdraw tail light Turn signal light (2) side. assembly from recesses and 6. Insert bulb holder and turn remove. Make sure that the cable clockwise. Connect the wiring duct remains in position. plug.
Page 236 Vehicle care Sports tourer 2. Remove cover on the respective side. 2. Remove the bulb holder by turning and replace the bulb by 1. On left-hand side, fold down the withdrawing or pushing the bulb 3. Unscrew two plastic securing nuts blind and remove.
Page 237 Vehicle care 4. Carefully withdraw tail light 7. Connect the wiring plug and press Light assembly in the tailgate assembly from recesses and the cable into the retainer. Fit light remove. Make sure that the cable assembly with the retaining pins duct remains in position.
Page 238 Vehicle care 4. Remove the bulb holder by Rear fog light respectively reverse 3-door hatchback turning anticlockwise and replace light (2), depending on the side, can the bulb by withdrawing or be replaced by a cover in the tailgate pushing the bulb slightly into the without removing the light assembly: socket and rotating anticlockwise: remove cover, turn bulb holder and...
Page 239 Vehicle care 3. Carefully withdraw the light Only turn signal light (2) can be assembly from the recesses and changed. remove. 6. Insert and turn bulb holder 4. Detach wiring plug from bulb clockwise into the tail light carrier. assembly. Connect the wiring plug with the light assembly.
Page 240: Number Plate Light
Vehicle care 2. Unscrew three screws. Only rear fog light respectively 1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the reverse light (2), depending on the cover, press to the side and 3. Remove the tail light assembly side, can be changed. release spring.
Page 241: Electrical System
Vehicle care Electrical system Interior lights Courtesy light, reading lights Fuses Have bulbs replaced by a workshop. Data on the replacement fuse must match the data on the defective fuse. Load compartment light There are three fuse boxes in the Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Page 242: Engine Compartment Fuse
Vehicle care Engine compartment fuse Place the fuse extractor on the various types of fuse from the top or side, and withdraw fuse. The fuse box is in the front left of the engine compartment. Disengage the cover and fold it upwards until it stops.
Page 243 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit Engine control module 17 Transmission control module Lambda probe 18 Heated rear window Fuel injection, ignition system 19 Front power windows Fuel injection, ignition system 20 Rear power windows – 21 ABS Mirror heating 22 Left high beam (Halogen) Fan control 23 Headlamp washer system...
Page 244: Instrument Panel Fuse Box
Vehicle care Instrument panel fuse box No. Circuit No. Circuit 34 – 50 Headlamp levelling 35 Power windows 51 Air shutter 36 – 52 Auxiliary heater, diesel engine 37 Canister vent solenoid 53 Transmission control module, Engine control module 38 Vacuum pump 54 Wiring monitoring 39 Fuel system control module After having changed defective fuses...
Page 245 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit Displays 17 Air conditioning system Exterior lights 18 Prefuse: radio, Infotainment, displays Exterior lights 19 Brake lights, tail lights, interior Radio lights Infotainment system, instru‐ 20 – ment 21 – Power outlet front 22 Ignition switch Power outlet rear seat In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse 23 Body control unit...
Page 246 Vehicle care Load compartment fuse Fuse assignments 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback The fuse box is on the left side of the load compartment behind a cover. Fold down the blind and remove. Remove the cover. Sports tourer The fuse box is on the left side of the load compartment behind a cover.
Page 247 Vehicle care No. Circuit No. Circuit Trailer module 18 – Trailer outlet 19 Steering wheel heating Parking assist 20 Sunroof – 21 Seat heating – 22 – – 23 – – 24 – When assembling press the blind into Anti-theft alarm system 25 –...
Page 248: Vehicle Tools
Vehicle care Vehicle tools Sports Tourer and 4-door saloon Variant 1: 3-door and 5-door hatchback with temporary spare wheel Tools Vehicles with tyre repair kit Some tools and the towing eye are located together with the tyre repair kit in a tool box in the load compartment below the floor cover.
Page 249: Wheels And Tyres
Vehicle care Wheels and tyres Variant 2: Sports Tourer with Variant 3: 4-door saloon with temporary or full size spare wheel temporary or full size spare wheel Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right angles if possible. Driving over sharp edges can cause tyre and wheel damage.
Page 250: Tyre Pressure
Vehicle care Tyre designations 9 Warning E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H If the pressure is too low, this can 215 = Tyre width, mm result in considerable tyre warm- = Cross-section ratio (tyre up and internal damage, leading to height to tyre width), % tread separation and even to tyre = Belt type: Radial...
Page 251 Vehicle care The menu can be selected by the Control indicator w 3 112. buttons on the turn signal lever. Vehicle messages 3 121. If the tyre pressure shall be reduced or increased, switch off ignition. If a complete set of wheels without sensors is mounted (e.g.
Page 252: Tread Depth
Vehicle care The tyre pressure monitoring system Temperature compensation valve cores and sealing rings must be Cold tyres decrease the tyre replaced each time the tyres are pressure, warm tyres increase the changed. tyre pressure. The tyre pressure monitoring system considers this Adaptive threshold function effect for the warning messages.
Page 253: Wheel Covers
Vehicle care Changing tyre and wheel If the wheel covers and tyres used are 9 Warning not factory approved, the tyres must size not have a rim protection ridge. Damage may lead to tyre blowout. If tyres of a different size than those Wheel covers must not impair brake fitted at the factory are used, it may be cooling.
Page 254: Tyre Repair Kit
Vehicle care Tyre repair kit On tyres of size 245/45 R 18, special snow chains are only permitted when Minor damage to the tyre tread can be they are designed with a rotating repaired with the tyre repair kit. chain belt on the tyre tread, no chain links on the wheel inboard sides and Do not remove foreign bodies from the chains add no more than 12 mm...
Page 255 Vehicle care 3. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the stowage compartments on the underside of the compressor. 1. Take the tyre repair kit from the 6. Unscrew valve cap from defective compartment. tyre. 2. Remove the compressor. 7.
Page 256 Vehicle care 14. Detach the tyre repair kit. Push catch on bracket to remove sealant bottle from bracket. Screw the tyre inflation hose to the free connection of the sealant bottle. This prevents sealant from escaping. Stow tyre repair kit in load compartment.
Page 257: Wheel Changing
Vehicle care If unusual noise is heard or the Make the following preparations and compressor becomes hot, turn observe the following information: compressor off for at least ■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and 30 minutes. non-skid surface. The front wheels The built-in safety valve opens at a must be in the straight-ahead pressure of 102 psi.
Page 258 Vehicle care ■ Do not start the vehicle when it is Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel raised on the jack. nut caps with a screwdriver and remove. To protect the wheel, ■ Clean wheel nuts and thread with a place a soft cloth between the clean cloth before mounting the screwdriver and the alloy wheel.
Page 259 Vehicle care Fold out the wheel wrench and install ensuring that it locates securely and loosen each wheel nut by half a turn. Some versions have sill Set the jack to the necessary panellings with covered vehicle height. Position it directly below jacking points: pull out the cover the jacking point in a manner that at the respective jacking point...
Page 260 Vehicle care Attach jack handle and with the 10. Align the valve hole in the wheel jack correctly aligned rotate cover with the tyre valve before handle until wheel is clear of the installing. ground. Install wheel nut caps. Sports Tourer, jack variant 2, Install centre cap on alloy wheels.
Page 261: Spare Wheel
Vehicle care Jacking position for lifting spare wheel or with a full size spare wheel, that anyhow may have a platform smaller size than the other mounted wheels. A spare wheel can be classified as a temporary spare wheel depending on the size compared to the other mounted wheels and country regulations.
Page 262 Vehicle care Stowing a damaged full size wheel in the load compartment, 3-door and 5-door hatchback The spare wheel well is not designed for other tyre sizes than the spare wheel. A damaged full size wheel must be stowed in the load compartment and secured with a strap.
Page 263 Vehicle care 3. Place the hook end of the strap A damaged full size wheel must be 9 Danger through the loop and pull it until stowed outside up in the spare wheel the strap is fastened securely to well secured with the wing nut. Always drive with folded up and the lashing eye.
Page 264 Vehicle care 1. Install the hexagon key of the Stowing the spare wheel back in 3. Place the tools in the tool box or wheel wrench ensuring that it the tool bag 3 247. the well after replacing the locates securely on the bolt. damaged wheel 4.
Page 265: Jump Starting
Vehicle care Jump starting Only mount one temporary spare 9 Warning wheel. Do not drive faster than 50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not Do not start with quick charger. Storing a jack, a wheel or other use for a long period of time. equipment in the load A vehicle with a discharged battery If your vehicle gets a flat tyre on the...
Page 266 Vehicle care ■ A discharged battery can already ■ The vehicles must not come into 3. Connect the black lead to the freeze at a temperature of 0 °C. contact with each other during the negative terminal of the booster Defrost the frozen battery before jump starting process.
Page 267: Towing
Vehicle care Towing 4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear window) of the vehicle receiving Towing the vehicle the jump start. 5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads. Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position.
Page 268: Towing Another Vehicle
Vehicle care Towing another vehicle Caution Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. When the engine is not running, considerably more force is needed to brake and steer. To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation and close the Screw in the towing eye as far as it will...
Page 269: Appearance Care
Vehicle care Appearance care If using a vehicle wash, comply with Caution the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiper Exterior care Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. and rear window wiper must be Excessive tractive force can switched off. Remove antenna and Locks damage the vehicle.
Page 270: Exterior Lights
Vehicle care On vehicles with emblem touchpad: Paintwork polish with silicone forms a Sunroof when cleaning with a high-pressure protective film, making waxing Never clean with solvents or abrasive jet cleaner ensure a minimum unnecessary. agents, fuels, aggressive media (e.g. distance of 30 cm when working paint cleaner, acetone-containing Plastic body parts must not be treated...
Page 271: Interior Care
Vehicle care Paintwork damage Liquid gas system Air shutter Rectify minor paintwork damage with Clean the shutter system in the front 9 Danger a touch-up pen before rust forms. bumper to maintain correct Have more extensive damage or rust functionality. Liquid gas is heavier than air and areas repaired by a workshop.
Page 272 Vehicle care Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner. Caution Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery. The same applies to clothing with sharp-edged objects, like zips or belts or studded jeans. Plastic and rubber parts Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with the same cleaner as...
Page 273: Service And Maintenance
Service and maintenance Service and General information Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, maintenance Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Service information Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, In order to ensure economical and Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, safe vehicle operation and to Switzerland, United Kingdom. General information ....
Page 274: Recommended Fluids
Service and maintenance Recommended fluids, Make sure that the Service and aging control, whereas viscosity Warranty Booklet is completed grade gives information on the oil's lubricants and parts correctly as continuous proof of thickness over a temperature range. service is essential if any warranty or Dexos is the newest engine oil quality Recommended fluids and goodwill claims are to be met, and is...
Page 275 Service and maintenance Select the appropriate engine oil Coolant and antifreeze Over time, brake fluid absorbs based on its quality and on the moisture which will reduce braking Use only organic acid type-long life minimum ambient temperature effectiveness. The brake fluid should coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for 3 277.
Page 276: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Vehicle identification Identification plate Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle identification ....275 Vehicle data ....... 277 The identification plate is located on the front left door frame. The Vehicle Identification Number is visible through the windscreen.
Page 277 Technical data Information on identification label: Specifications in the vehicle documents always have priority over 1 = Manufacturer those given in this manual. 2 = Type approval number 3 = Vehicle Identification Number Build date label 4 = Permissible gross vehicle The build date label is located in the weight rating in kg front part of the engine compartment.
Page 278: Vehicle Data
Technical data Vehicle data Recommended fluids and lubricants European service schedule Required engine oil quality All European countries (except Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey) Only Israel Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 –...
Page 279 Technical data International service schedule Required engine oil quality All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) dexos 1 ✔...
Page 280 Technical data All countries outside Europe except Israel Only Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey Engine oil quality Petrol engines Diesel engines Petrol engines Diesel engines (including CNG, LPG, E85) (including CNG, LPG, E85) ACEA A3/B3 ✔ – ✔ – ACEA A3/B4 ✔...
Page 281: Engine Data
Technical data Engine data Sales designation 1.4 Engine identifier A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET LPG A16XER A16LET A16XHT code Number of cylinders Piston 1398 1398 1362 1362 1598 1598 displacement Engine power [kW] at rpm 6000 6000 4200-6000 4900-6000 6000 5500 Torque [Nm] at rpm 4000...
Page 282 Technical data Sales designation 1.4 Engine identifier A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET LPG A16XER A16LET A16XHT code possible Super Plus Super Plus Super Plus Super Plus Super Plus Super Plus schwefelfrei schwefelfrei schwefelfrei schwefelfrei schwefelfrei schwefelfrei (98) (98) (98) (98) (98) (98) possible Benzin...
Page 283 Technical data Sales designation Engine identifier A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET LPG A16XER A16LET A16XHT code at rpm 6000 6000 4200-6000 4900-6000 6000 5500 Torque [Nm] at rpm 4000 4000 1850-4200 1850-4900 4000 2200 Fuel type Petrol Petrol Petrol Petrol/LPG Petrol Petrol Octane rating RON recommended...
Page 284 Technical data Sales designation Engine identifier code A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET LPG A16XER A16LET A16XHT Number of cylinders Piston displacement [cm 1398 1398 1362 1362 1598 1598 Engine power [kW] at rpm 6000 6000 4200-6000 4900-6000 6000 5500 Torque [Nm] at rpm 4000 4000...
Page 285 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 OPC Engine identifier A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF code Number of cylinders 4 Piston displacement 1796 1998 1248 1686 1686 1686 Engine power [kW] at rpm 6300 5300 4000 4000 4000 4000 Torque [Nm] at rpm 3800 2400-4800...
Page 286 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 OPC Engine identifier A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF code possible Benzin Benzin schwefelfrei schwefelfrei (91) (91) Oil consumption [l/ 1000 km] Sales designation 2.0 OPC Engine identifier code A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Number of cylinders 1796 1998...
Page 287 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 OPC Engine identifier code A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF recommended Gasolina Euro Super Gasolina Super Plus (95) (98) possible Gasolina Super Plus Gasolina Euro Super (98) (95) possible Benzin schwefelfrei Benzin schwefelfrei (91) (91) Oil consumption [l/1000 km] 0.6 Sales designation 2.0 OPC...
Page 288 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 OPC Engine identifier code A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Octane rating RON recommended possible possible Oil consumption [l/1000 km] Sales designation 2.0 VXR Engine identifier code A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Number of cylinders 1796 1998 1248...
Page 289 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 VXR Engine identifier code A18XER A20NFT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF recommended possible possible Oil consumption [l/1000 km] Sales designation 2.0 Turbo 2.0 Turbo 2.0Turbo Engine identifier code A17DTS A17DTJ A17DTR A20DTJ A20DTH A20DTR Number of cylinders 1686 1686 1686...
Page 290 Technical data Sales designation 1.7 2.0 Turbo 2.0 Turbo 2.0Turbo Engine identifier A17DTS A17DTJ A17DTR A20DTJ A20DTH A20DTR code Number of cylinders Piston 1686 1686 1686 1956 1956 1956 displacement [cm Engine power [kW] 96 at rpm 4000 3800 4000 4000 4000 4000...
Page 291 Technical data Sales designation 2.0 Turbo 2.0 Turbo 2.0Turbo Engine identifier code A17DTS A17DTJ A17DTR A20DTJ A20DTH A20DTR Number of cylinders 1686 1686 1686 1956 1956 1956 Piston displacement [cm Engine power [kW] at rpm 4000 3800 4000 4000 4000 4000 Torque [Nm] at rpm...
Page 292 Technical data Performance 3-door hatchback Engine A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XHT Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – Engine A18XER A20NFT A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – – The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle.
Page 293 Technical data Engine A17DTS Z20DTJ A20DTH A20DTR Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – 5-door hatchback Engine A14XEL A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XER Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – Engine A16XHT A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF Maximum speed...
Page 294 Technical data Engine A17DTS A17DTJ A17DTR Z20DTJ A20DTH A20DTR Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – – 4-door saloon Engine A14XER A14NET A16LET A16XER A16XHT Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – Engine A13DTE A17DTE A17DTC A17DTF...
Page 295 Technical data Engine A17DTS Z20DTJ A20DTH Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – Sports tourer Engine A14XER A14NEL A14NET A16LET A16XER A16XHT Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – Engine A13DTE A17DTE A17DTF A17DTC A17DTS Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission...
Page 296 Technical data Engine A17DTJ A17DTR A17DTL A17DTN A20DTH Maximum speed [mph] Manual transmission Automatic transmission – – – – The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum speed of the vehicle. Value not available at time of printing.
Page 297: Vehicle Weight
Technical data Vehicle weight Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 3-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission with air conditioning A14XER 1393 – [kg] A14NEL 1437 – A14NET 1437 1471 A16LET 1471 – A16XHT – A18XER 1437 – A20NFT 1550 –...
Page 298 Technical data 3-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission with air conditioning A17DTC 1503 – [kg] A17DTF 1503 – Z20DTJ 1550 1571 A20DTH 1550 1571 A20DTR – Value not available at time of printing.
Page 299 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 3-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission with air conditioning A14XER 1503 – [kg] A14NEL 1571 – A14NET 1571 1613 A16LET 1613 – A16XHT – A18XER 1571 – A20NFT 1701 –...
Page 300 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XEL 1373/1388 – [kg] A14XER 1373/1388 – A14NEL 1393/1408 – A14NET 1393/1408 –/1453 A16LET –/1490 –/1503 A16XER 1393/1408 –/1443 A16XHT –...
Page 301 Technical data 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A17DTE 1503/1518 – [kg] A17DTF 1503/1518 – A17DTJ 1503/1518 – A17DTR 1503/1518 – A17DTS 1503/1518 – Z20DTJ –/ A20DTH 1503/1518 –/1590 A20DTR – Value not available at time of printing.
Page 302 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XEL –/1545 – [kg] A14XER –/1545 – A14NEL –/1611 – A14NET –/1611 –/1613 A16LET –/1613 –/1665 A16XER –/1578 –/1613 A16XHT –...
Page 303 Technical data 5-door hatchback Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A17DTE –/1664 – [kg] A17DTF –/1664 – A17DTJ –/1684 – A17DTR –/1689 – A17 DTS –/1664 – Z20DTJ –/ A20DTH –/1711 –/1731 A20DTR – Value not available at time of printing.
Page 304 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment 4-door saloon Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER 1393 – [kg] A14NET 1437 1483 A16LET 1471 1503 A16XER 1393 1449 A16XHT – A13DTE 1471 – A17DTE 1503 –...
Page 305 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment 4-door saloon Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER 1550 – [kg] A14NET 1613 1613 A16LET 1613 1664 A16XER 1571 1613 A16XHT – A13DTE 1613 – A17DTE 1701 –...
Page 306 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER 1393/1408 – [kg] A14NEL 1471/1486 –/1503 A14NET 1437/1452 –/1503 A16LET –/1503 –/1550 A16XER 1437/1452 –/1503 A16XHT – A13DTE 1471/1486 –...
Page 307 Technical data Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A17DTC 1550 – [kg] A17DTS 1550 – A17DTJ 1503/1518 – A17DTR 1503/1518 – A17DTL 1503 – A17DTN 1550 – Z20DTJ 1550 – A20DTH 1550/1565 –/1613...
Page 308 Technical data Kerb weight, basic model with all optional equipment Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A14XER –/1571 – [kg] A14NEL –/1664 –/1664 A14NET –/1664 –/1664 A16LET –/1664 –/1701 A16XER –/1613 –/1664 A16XHT – A13DTE –/1664 –...
Page 309: Vehicle Dimensions
Technical data Sports tourer Engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission without/with air conditioning A17DTC 1733 – [kg] A17DTS 1733 – A17DTJ 1733 – A17DTR 1733 – A17DTL 1733 – A17DTN 1733 – Z20DTJ 1733 – A20DTH 1733 –/1733 Vehicle dimensions 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon Sports tourer Length [mm] 4466 4419...
Page 310 Technical data 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon Sports tourer Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm] 1617 1549 1835 Load compartment width [mm] 1027 1026 Load compartment height [mm] Wheelbase [mm] 2695 2685 2685 Turning circle diameter [m] 11.4 11.5 11.5...
Page 311 Technical data Capacities Engine oil Engine A14XEL, A14NEL, A16LET, A18XER A20NFT A14XER A14NET A16XER A16XHT including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Engine A13DTE A17DTE, A17DTF, A17DTJ, Z20DTJ, A20DTR ecoFlex A17DTC A17DTS, A17DTR A20DTH A17DTN including Filter [l] between MIN and MAX [l] Fuel tank Petrol/diesel, nominal capacity [l] LPG, nominal capacity [l]...
Page 312: Tyre Pressures
Technical data Tyre pressures 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A14XER, 225/55 R17,...
Page 313 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A16LET 225/55 R17, 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30) 250/2.5 (36) 250/2.5 (36) 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.6 (38) 235/45 R19, 235/50 R18,...
Page 314 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A17DTS, 225/55 R17, 210/2.1 (30) 210/2.1 (30) 260/2.6 (38) 260/2.6 (38) 220/2.2 (32) 260/2.6 (38) A17DTC...
Page 315 Technical data 3-door hatchback Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) A20NFT 235/45 R18, 240/2.4 (35) 240/2.4 (35) –...
Page 316 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 317 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 318 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 319 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 320 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 321 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 322 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 323 Technical data Comfort with up to 3 ECO with up to 3 With full load 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon, Sports tourer people people Engine Tyres front rear front rear front rear [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] [kPa/bar] ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi]) ([psi])
Page 324 Technical data Towing hitch installation dimensions 3-door Hatchback...
Page 325 Technical data 5-door Hatchback...
Page 326 Technical data 4-door Saloon...
Page 327 Technical data Sports Tourer...
Page 328: Customer Information
Customer information Customer information Vehicle data recording ■ Vehicle reactions in particular driving situations (e.g. inflation of and privacy an airbag, activation of the stability regulation system) Event data recorders Vehicle data recording and ■ Environmental conditions (e.g. privacy ........327 temperature) Data storage modules in the These data are exclusively technical...
Page 329 RFID technology in allow the transmission of particular Vauxhall vehicles does not use or vehicle data from the vehicle. record personal information or link with any other Vauxhall system...
Page 330 Customer information...
Page 331: Index
Index Automatic transmission ..... 161 Auxiliary heater......152 Accessories and vehicle modifications ......214 Active Emergency Braking..186 Battery ........219 Active head restraints....38 Battery discharge protection ..144 Adaptive cruise control..114, 175 Battery voltage ......124 Adaptive forward lighting ..Belts..........
Page 332 Child restraint installation locations ........52 Electric adjustment ...... 30 Fault ........... 163 Child restraints......51 Electrical parking brake....110 First aid......... 92 Child restraint systems ....51 Electrical parking brake fault..110 First aid kit ........92 Cigarette lighter ......102 Electrical system......
Page 333 Glass panel ........36 Indicators........103 Load compartment ....25, 78 Glovebox ........57 Information displays....114 Load compartment cover ..... 82 Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Instrument cluster ...... 103 Load compartment fuse box ..245 Info-Display ......119 Instrument panel fuse box ..243 Loading information .....
Page 334 Rear window wiper/washer ..100 Spare wheel ....... 260 Recommended fluids and Speed limiter....... 174 Parking ........ 19, 159 lubricants ......273, 277 Speedometer ......103 Parking assist ......188 Reduced engine power....113 Starting and operating....155 Parking brake ......166 Refuelling ........
Page 335 Traffic sign assistant....198 Vehicle data recording and Trailer coupling......209 privacy........327 Trailer stability assist ....213 Vehicle detected ahead....114 Trailer towing ......209 Vehicle dimensions ....308 Transmission ....... 17 Vehicle Identification Number ..275 Transmission display ....161 Vehicle jack........

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Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual Model Year 2013 Edition: August 2012 Ts 1680-A-13

12 In Brief

Seats, Restraints 37 Seats, Restraints Head Restraints

154 Driving Hints Pedals

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