Vauxhall ASTRA El manual del propietario

VAUXHALL AstraOwner’s Manual

8Adjusting interior mirror:Swivel mirror ho us in g Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing to red uce daz zle a t nig ht. Automatic anti-dazzl

98Open clip on rear of safety cradle to side. Route the diagonal part of the vehicle seat belt around the back of the safety cradle backrest throug

99Ch ild restrai nt sys tem , ISO -FIX child safety se at 3 ,Weight range 0 and I:From birth up to 18 kg Place safety seat as follows on one of the

10 0Place the height adjuster cushion in one of the rear seat bench seating positions. Press the rounded side of the supplie d adap te r between

101Fasteni ng the child's seat belt Place child in sa fety seat. Join latch plates of belts on safety seat and enga ge in b uck le. To adjust

10 2Ada pting t o the child's size Adjust height of belts on safety seat according to child's size: detach p adding from rear of backrest,

103Ch ild restrai nt sys tem , ISO -FIX child safety se at 3 ,Weight range I:9 kg to 18 kg1)The child must face the direction of travel when a saf

10 4Mount safety seat in direc tion of travel only and lock both latch plates on securing console audibly into belt buckles on adap ter. Tug on the s

105Ch ild restrai nt sys tem , ISO -FIX child safety se at 3 ,Weight range II:15 kg to 25 kg The child must face the direction of travel when a s

10 6Mount safety seat in direc tion of travel only and lock both latch plates on securing console audibly into belt buckles on adap ter. Tug on the s

107Ch ild restrai nt sys tem ,ISO -FIX child safety se at 3 ,Weight range III:22 kg to 36 kg The child must face the direction of travel when a s

9Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors 3:Fo ur-way sw itch in driver’s door Toggle switch to left or right: four-wa y switch moves appropriate mi

10 8Mount safety seat in d irection of travel and lock both latch p la tes audibly into belt buckles on a dapter. Tug on the seat to check that the

109Ch ild restrai nt sys tem ,Vauxhall child restraint seat 3 with ou t tr an spo nder Modular system for various weight ranges: z Weight class I: f

11 0Ch ild restrai nt sys tem , Vauxhall child safety seat 3 ,Weight range I:9 kg to 18 kg1)May be fitted on rear seat or front passen-ger's s

111Ch ild restrai nt sys tem ,Vauxhall child safety seat 3,Weight range II:15 kg to 25 kg May be fitted on rear seat or front passen-ger's se

11 2Ch ild restrai nt sys tem , Vauxhall child safety seat 3,Weight range III:22 kg to 36 kg May be fitted on rear seat or front passenger's s

113Exterior mi rr ors 3 For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior mirrors will swing out of their normal mounting p osition if they are bumped wit

11 4LightingExte rio r li gh tsTurn light switch: 7 = Off 8 = Parking lamps 9 = Dipp ed or m ain beam Dip ped beam , main b eam and headla mp flas

115Saloon/H atch, Coupe, Convertible, Estatez Front seats occupied = 0 z All se ats occ upie d = 1 z All seats occ upied and loa din lugga ge/load

11 6Courtesy lamp 0 Com es on w hen a door is op ened. Once the door has been shut it goes out immediately or after a certain d elay 3, or when t

117Courtesy/reading lamps, rear 3 on = Switch to rear off = Switch to centre Light switches itselfon when arear door is opened = Switch to front Re

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11 8Headlamps when dr ivin g abroad The asymmetrical dipped beam increases the field of vision on the passenger side of the lane. This causes gla

119Windows, sun roof Door windows The door windows can be operated with a crank. C are must be taken w hen operating the electric windows 3 and elect

12 0Electric windows 3 Operation with ignition switched off.Sal oon/Ha tch, E st ateTwo or four rocker switches in handle on driver's door: upp

121Rocker sw itc h in instrum ent panel for central opening and closing of all windows. Control ind icators in the switches show the operational st

12 2Interrup tion of power suppl y Autom atic opening and closing 3 of the windows is not p ossible after interruption of the power supply or a dr

123To raise Close the sun roof and press b utton \ . To lower Press button l until the sun roof is closed.Sun shade The su n shad e can be ope ned

12 4Electric sun roof 3, Cou pe Operation with ignition switched off Buttons l and \ between sun visors. To raiseClose the sun roof and press b ut

125Convertible folding topSemi-automatic fo lding topTo openOnly with vehicle stationary.Apply hand brake. There must be no objects in front of the r

12 6Push the top up by the release handle about 20 centimetres, as shown in the illustration. Turn the handle ba ck and eng age it in the recess.S

127Disengage the release ha ndle on the roof frame from its recess and pull the fold ing top down onto the fram e of the windscreen. Turn the ha n

11Page1 Side air v ents ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 13 8,1442 Front pa ssenger airbag 3 ... ... ... . 813 Radio 3,infotainment system 3 .

12 85. Ta ke the spacer sleeve to sup port the cov er from the vehicle tool kit. Vehicle tools, see page 202. 6. Close the boot. If the b oot is no

12910. Lift the rear section of the folding top, remove the spa cer slee ve from the lifting c ylinder rod. 11. Close the cover. 12.Lower the re

13 0Fu lly automatic Co nvertible fo lding top Opening with button in instrument panel Only with vehicle stationary .Apply ha nd brake. There must be

131Press button q on the remote control until the folding top is comp letely open a nd its cover is closed – or – turn the key in the driver’s d o

13 25. Ta ke the spacer sleeve to sup port the cov er from the vehicle tool kit. Vehicle tools, see page 202. 6. Close the boot. If the b oot is no

13310. Slot the crank (loc ated in the glove compartment or in the vehicle tool kit) in the mount and turn it anti-clockwise as far as it will go:

13 413. Lift the rear section of the folding top, remove the spa cer slee ve from the lifting c ylinder rod. 14. Close the cover. 15.Lower the r

135Wind break 3 When the folding top is open, the built-in wind break reduces air turbulence, draughts and noise in the vehicle interior. Do not pla

13 6Heating and ventilation Heating and ventilation systems Air mixture system: by mixing cold and hot air the temperature can be regulated without

137Rig ht-hand rotary switch: Air d istributi on V To front windscreen and tofront side w indows J To the windscreen,do or wi nd ow s,front and rear

12Control indicators ? Automatic headlam p range adjustment 3,faultse e p age 11 5. v Airbag systems 3,belt tensioners, see pages 76, 86. X Sea t b

13 8Centre air vents Pleasant ventilation to head area with unheated or slightly warmed air, depending on the position of the tem peratu re sw itch .

139Ve ntilatio n z Turn te mperature switch a nticlockw ise , or as re qu ired, z Switch fan on, sp eed setting as required , z For max imum ventil

14 0Window demisting and defrosting z Turn te mperature switch c lock wise,z Set fan to 3 or 4,z Set air distribution sw itch to V, z Open side air

141Air conditioning system Air conditioning system 3 The ventilation, heating and cooling sections make up a functional unit designed to prov ide ma

14 2Heater controls Left -hand rota ry switch: Temperature Clock wise = W arme rAnti-clockwise = Colder Centre rotary switch: Fan Fou r s pee ds: x O

143Air re circulati on system 4 The a ir circulation switch 4 s witches the air conditioning system to air circulation mode (control indicator). If

14 4Centre air vents Depending on the temperature switch setting, the head area is pleasantly ventilated with cooled, unheated or slightly warmed

145Operation of the system Com fort settingz Cooling n as required, z Air recirculation system 4 off, z Temperature switch: as required, z Fan : a s r

14 6Heated rear window,heated exterior mi rro rs 3 Pushbutton Ü beneath heater controls, operate with engine running: on = press Ü off = press Ü aga

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13Heating, ventilation, air conditionin g 3,autom atic air conditioning system 3 x Air flow, see pages 136, 142, 152. Air distribution, see pages 1

14 8Electronicair conditioning system Electronic air conditioning system 3 The system provides maximum comfort in any weather, at any outside tempera

149Automatic mode Basic setting for maximum comfort: z Pre ss AUTO button. z Open all air vents. z Preset temperature to 22 °C with turn knob . If

15 0Air vents All air vents are controlled automatically in automatic mode. The air vents should therefore always be open: turn the knurled wheels up

151Heated rear w indow,heated exterior mirrors 3 Press button Ü, Ü a ppears in display, only operate with engine running. The rear window and exter

15 2Air flow Turn the rig ht-hand turn knob c lockwise or anti-clockwise. The air flow is increased or red uced as ap prop riate. The selected fan s

153Air conditioning with Convertible folding top down When the folding top is down the electronic air conditioning function is disabled.The temp

15 4Heated front seats 3 Two knurled wheels ß beneath ashtray, operate with engine running. Set appropriate knurled wheel ß to required heat setting.

155Automatic transmission After sta rting the engine and before shifting into a gea r, depress the brake pedal, If the brakes are released when a

15 6Drive ranges D, 3, 2, 1 D Drive position for norma l driving conditions in first to fourth gear. 3 Drive position for driving conditions in

157Winter programm e T In the event of starting-off difficulties on slippery roads press button T, which can be operated in P, R , N , D and 3 (T il

14Light switch: 7 =Off 8 =Parking lamps 9 = Dipped or main beam 0 pull = Courtesy lamp r Push = Fog tail lamp > Press = Fog lamps 3 6 Furthe

15 8Manoeuvring the vehicle To manoeuvre the vehicle back and forth during attem pts to park or in garage entrances, the vehicle's creeping m

159The transmission no long er shifts automatically. Driving can b e continued. Second gear is not available. Engage first, third or fourth gear manu

16 0Driving hints The first 600 miles/10 00 kmDrive your vehicle at various speeds. Do not use full throttle. Never allow the eng ine to labour at low

161Save energy – more miles Please observe the running-in hints on the previous pag e and the tips for energ y saving on the following pages. Good

16 2Saving fuel En ergy-conscio us drivin g z High fuel consumption is often a result of failing to d rive in an energy-conscious manner. z You s

163Urban traffic z Frequent starting and stopping – for exam ple a t traffic lig hts, in stop-start traffic or traffic queues – greatly increases ave

16 4Environmental protection Trend-setting technology When developing and manufacturing your vehicle, Vauxhall used environment-friendly and in the

165Uniform speed z Hectic d riv ing significantly increases the noise level, the quantity of em ission a nd the proportion of pollutant in the exhaus

16 6Fuel consumption,fuel, refuelling Fu el cons umption Fuel consumption is determined under specific d riving cond itions, see page 252. Fitting sp

167Refuelling Fuel tank filler nec k with screw c ap at rear of veh icle , rig h t sid e. To op en the fuel filler cap, unlock using ignition key

15Operating turn signal lamps:Leve r in res t po sitio nright = uple ft = do wnW hen the stee ring wheel is turne d back, the lev er automatically

16 8Catalytic converter, exhaust gasesCatalytic converter for petrol engines 3 Leaded fuel will da mage the catalytic conv erter and parts of the el

169z If the emission control indicator Z flashes, slow down until the flashing stops a nd the control indicator is steady. Conta ct a workshop immedia

17 0Cont rol indica tor Z for exhaust Lights up when ignition is switched on a nd rem ains illuminated during starting. Goes out shortly after engin

171If it lights up briefly and then goes out again this is of no significance. If it flashes w he n the ignition is on there is a fault in the

17 2Drive Control Systems Traction Control System (TC) 3 Th e T C ( Traction Con t ro l Sy st e m ) 3 prevents the driving wheels from spinning,

173Cont rol indica tor v Lights up for a few sec onds when ignition is switched on. The system is now ready for operation.Flashing during driving

17 4Ele ctronic Stabil ity Program (ESP) 3 The ESP (E lectronic Stability P rogram ) 3 improves driving sta bility if req uired, reg ardless of the

175Lit during driving Fault in the ESP system. Driving can be continued. Poor road surface conditions may how ever still ca use vehicle stability to

17 6Leve l contro l s yste m3 The level control system keeps the level at the re ar of the veh icle up when heavily laden, and so significantly imp

177Cruise control 3 The cruise control makes it possible to store and m aintain a ny sp eed from approx. 20 mph (30 km/h) to almost maximum speed. Th

16Winds creen wipers:Move lever up § = Off $ = Timed interval wipe % = Slow & = Fast Automatic wiper with rain sensor 3 :Move lever up § = O ff

17 8Parking distance sensor3 Parking distance sensor makes reverse parking easier by measuring the distance between the rear of the vehicle and an

179BrakesBrake system The effectiveness brakes are an imp ortant factor for traffic safety. To improve effective ness, do not brake unnecessarily

18 0W hen the engine is stopped, servo assistance will cease after the brake pedal has been depressed once or twice. The braking a ction w ill n

181ABS u The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 3 continuously monitors the vehicle’s brake system and prevents the wheels from locking regardless of roa

18 2Wheels, tyresTyre s See pag e 268 for suitable tyres and re s t ri ct io n s . Factory-fitted tyres are matched to the chassis and offer optimum

183Tyre inflation pressure Check tyre pressures, including the spare wheel, at least every 14 days and prior to any long journey; the tyres should be

18 4Tread dept h Check tread depth regularly. Should the front tyres show greater wear than the rear tyres, ha ve both front wheels exchanged with t

185Winter tyres For notes on fitting new tyres, see page 182. See page 268 for restric tions.W inte r tyre s (M+ S tyre s) im prove safe ty and shou

18 6Roof racks,Caravan and trailer towing Ro of r acks 3 For sa fety reasons and to avoid damaging the roof, we recommend the Vauxhall roof rack syst

187Fitting the c oupling b all ba r Remove the sealing plug from the hole for the c oupling ba ll bar and stow it aw ay in the lugga ge com partm

17Operating rear window wiper and wash systems 3: Wiper on = Push lever forwardWiper off = Pu ll le ve r to wards steering wheelWash

18 8Inserting the coupling ba ll bar Insert the coupling b all bar into the coupling housing and press the coup ling ball b ar firm ly upwards until

189Dismounting the coupling b all ba r Unlock coupling b all b ar (k ey to position 1, see page 187, Fig. 12416 T). Pull turn knob out a nd turn it f

19 0The actual caravan/trailer load plus the actual gross vehicle weight m ust not exceed the maximum permitted towing weight. For exam ple, if the p

191Driving characteristics, towing tips In the case of traile rs/caravans with b ra kes, attach breakaway stop ping cable to eye. Before coupling the

19 2Starting on in clines Vehicles with ma nual transmission: The m ost favourable engine sp ee d when starting off on an incline is b etween 2500

193Self-helpDiesel fuel system, bleeding Diesel engine Y 17 DT1)If the tank has become completely empty, start the eng ine for a ma ximum of approx.

19 4Star ti ng th e en gi ne wi th ju mp l eads 3 A vehicle with a discharged battery can be started using jump lead s and the battery of anothe

195Connect the lea ds in the order shown in the illustration:1. Connect one end of the first jump lead to the positive terminal 1 of the battery

19 6Towing the vehicle Saloon/H atch, Estate: Open cover con cealing re ces s for towing ey e (at front of ve hic le o n righ t-ha nd side ): dis

197Screw in the tow ing eye anti-clockwise as far as it will go and use the wheel bolt wrench to tighten it until it is fully horiz ontal. Vehicle

0Data specific to your vehiclePlease enter your vehicle ’s data he re to keep it ea sily acces s ible.This information is available under the

18Manual transmission: o =Neutral1 to 5 = 1st to 5th gear When shifting up from 4th to 5th gear:push the lever towards the right at the beginning o

19 8Towing another vehicle Attach a tow rope 3 – or better still a tow rod 3 – to the rear towing eye on the right-hand side of the vehicle underb

1994-door Sa loon, Coupe Strap the warning triangle a nd first-aid kit to the left side panel of the lugga ge compartment using rubber bands, as shown

20 0To open the cover, turn the fasteners through 90°. Deliv ery Van The first-aid kit and warning triangle are stowed in a recess behind the drive

2014-door Sa loon, Coupe, Convertible The spare wheel is stowed in the lugg age compartment and is secured by a w ing nut under a floor cover. Ra

20 2Genera l informa tion Depending on version, the spa re wheel may take the form of a temporary sp are wheel 3. Refer to the notes on pages 185, 20

203Changing wheels In order to reduce the chance of possible injuries, make the following preparations and note the procedure: z Park on a level, f

20 4Pris e off the wheel cove r 3 using the hook included with the vehicle tools. Vehicle tools, see page 202. Wheel cover with anti-theft lock 3: R

205Alloy wheels 3 : Prise off the hub cap using a screw driver, positioning the screwdriver at the recess at the side of the hub cap. Remove wheel

20 63. On som e ve hicles , the jac king points are concealed by flap s. Fold the flap ou t war ds . 4. Before attaching jack, set to req uired hei

2077. Screw in wheel bolts a nd gently tig hten (with wheel c over with safety dev ice 3 put on a dapter beforehand and attach using wheel bolts).

19Automatic transmission 3:P = Park(wit h s ele ctor le ver lock)R = ReverseN = Neutral Engine may be started only in P or N . To move out of P swit

20 8Electrical system Fuses A defective fuse can be recog nized b y its melted w ire. A new fuse should only be installed after the cause of the tr

209To replace a fuse, grip handle to disengage fuse box from underneath and swivel forwards. It is a g ood id ea to carry a complete sp are set of

21 0Some circuits m ay be protected by severa l fu se s.Fuse Circuit Rating1 C onv ertible, fold ing top 40 A2 Fan 30 A3 Heated rear w indow 40 A4

211Fuse Circuit Rating21 Ignition switch,anti-theft alarm system,radio,telematics,infotainm ent system5 A22 Hazard warning flashers,inform ation disp

21 2Fuses in the engine compartment Fuses for pre-heater sy stem and filter heater (diesel engine) and other equipm ent-de pendent relays a nd fus

213Halo ge n h eadlamp systemdipped and main beam Headlamp sy stem with separate bulbs for dipped b eam (oute r bulbs) and main be am (inner bulbs)

21 4Main beam 1. Open bonnet and engage support. 2. Hold lamp holder by connector, turn anticlockw ise and disengag e. 3. Remove bulb mounting f

215Halo ge n h eadlamp system,parking lights 1. Open bonnet and engage support. 2. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise and diseng age. 3. Re mo ve bu

21 6Halo ge n h eadlamp system,fr on t tu rn si gnal 1. Open bonnet and engage support. 2. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise and diseng age. 3. Pre

217Xe no n headlamp system,dipped and main beam Headlamps with separate systems for dipped beam 1 (outer bulbs) and ma in beam 2 (inner bulbs). Dipp

20Star ti ng, petr ol en gin es:Manual transmission: in neutralwith clutch depressed,Automatic transmission: in P or N,D o n o t acc eler ateTu rn

21 8Xe no n headlamp system,parking lights 1. Open bonnet and engage support. 2. Remove ma in beam headlamp protective cover. 3. To gain easier acc

219Tail lamp, brake lamp, turn signal, re vers ing lamp,fog tail lamp 3-door and 5-door Hatch 1. Disengage cover by pressing retaining lug and rem ove

22 04-door Sa loon, Coupe, Convertible 1. Disengage cover by pressing retaining lugs and remove. 2. Deta ch plug connector from bulb mounting. 3. Gr

221Est ate, Del ivery Van 1. Open cover by turning the fasteners. On Delivery Van, detach cover. 2. Grip the bulb housing from the outside, slacken

22 2Number plate lamp Saloon 1. Open lug gage compartment. 2. Insert screwdriver vertically into la mp insert as shown in illustration, press forward

223Coupe, Convertible 1. Insert screwdriver vertically on right-hand side of lamp insert, ex ert pressure towa rd s the right and disengage spring. Ra

22 4Courtesy lamp,rear reading lamps 3,glove com partm ent lighting,luggage compartment lighting Before removal, close the doors or hold the contact

225Fr on t co ur te sy lamp and reading lamps 3 Before removal, close the doors so that the lamp is not live. 1. Lever lens out of housing. 2. Re mo

226If you have a problemIn our experience the m ost comm on ca use of all comp la ints is the result of misundersta nding or la ck of communication be

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21Before starting off, check: z For tyre pressure and condition, seepages 183, 268, z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine com partment, see

22 8Maintenance,Inspection System In orde r to guarantee econom ical and safe vehicle operation and to m ainta in the value of your vehicle, it is

229A note on safety To avoid injury from cables conducting ignition volta ge, only carry out engine compartment checks (e.g. checking the brake f

23 0Eng ine oi l level and consum ption It is normal for every engine to consume some oil. Engine oil consumption cannot be reliab ly ascertaine

231If possible, top up using oil brand that was used at last oil change. Observe notes on page 245. Lub rica nt cha rt, see page 245. Ca pacities, se

23 2Diesel fuel filter Check the fuel filter for possible water res idue at ev ery engine oil c hange . Engine Y 17 DT1) Disengage filter upwards a

233Anti-freeze a nd corrosion protectionBefore the start of the cold weather season, have the coolant checked for correct concentration using a cal

23 4Brake fluid Brake fluid levelThe fluid level in the reserv oir must b e neither higher than the MAX ma rk n o r lower than the MIN mark. Use of

235In orde r to ensure prob lem-free wind scre en wiper operation, the windscreen wa sh system must be operated at regular intervals in vehicles wi

23 6Windscreen and headlamp wash systems 3 Windscreen wash system and headlamp wash system reservoir filler neck 3 in front left of engine comp artm

237If the vehicle is not used for more than 4 weeks, the battery could become discharged. This could shorten the service life of the battery. The

22Parking the vehicle :Apply handbrake firmly,en gine off,re move key,lock steer in g whe el,lock doors 6 Further inform ation, see pages 51, 160

23 8Vehicle decom missioning Observe national regulations.If the vehicle is decommissioned for several months, the following work must be carried out

239Vehicle careConsult a Vauxhall Approved Repairer with regard to care a id s tested and recommended by Vauxhall. When caring for your vehicle,

24 0Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to environmental influences, e.g. continuous changes in weather conditions, ind ustrial waste g

241Wheels Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaning agent to clean the wheels. Wheels are painted and can b e treated with the same agents as the body. For a

24 2Interior and uphols tery Clean the vehicle interior, including the instrument panel fascia, using interior cleaner. Clean fabric upholstery wi

243Engine compartment Important areas of the engine compartment have been provided with permanent protection at the factory in the form of a high-qua

24 4Technical data Vehicle documents, identification pl a te The tec hnical data is determined in accordance with European Community standards. We re

245Vehicle identification data The v ehicle identification numb er is stamped on the identification plate and in the v ehicle floor on the rig

24 6Inform ation on AC EA oil grade classific ation The Ass o ciation d es Constructeurs Eur o pé en s d'Autom ob ile s classifies engine oil

247Engine data Sales designationEngine code1. 4 16 VZ 14 XE1.6Z 16 SE1.6 16VZ 16 XENumb er of cylinders 4 4 4Bore dia. (mm ) 77 .6 79 .0 7 9 .0Stroke

23Genu in e V auxhall Parts and Accessories We recommend that you use "Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories" and conversion parts released

24 8Engine data Sales designationEngine code1.6 16VZ 16 XEP1.8 16VZ 18 XE2.0 TurboZ 20 LET2 .2 16 VZ 22 SENumber of cylinders 4444Bore dia. (mm) 79.08

249Engine data Sales designationEngine code1.7 DTIY 17 DT1.7 DTI ECOY 17 DT (ECO)2.0 DI 16VY 20 DTL2.0 DTI 16VY 20 DTH2.2 DTI 16VY 22 DTRNumber of cy

25 0Pe rform ance (approx.), Saloon/HatchEngine1)1)Sales designation, see pages 247, 248, 249 .Z 14 XE Z 16 SE Z 16 XEMaximum speed (mph; km/h)2)5-spe

251Pe rform ance (approx.), Conver tiblePe rform ance (approx.), Estate, AstravanEngine1)Z 16 XE Z 16 XEP Z 18 XE Z 20 LET Z 22 SE Y 22 DTRMaximum spe

25 2Fu el cons umption,CO2 emissions Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed by1999/100/EC) has applied for the measurement of fuel consumption since 199

253Fu el cons umption (approx. l/100 km),1) CO2 emission (approx. g /km ), 3-door Hatchback1)To convert into mpg, divide 282 by num ber of litres/10

25 4Fu el cons umption (approx. l/100 km), CO2 emission (approx. g/km), 4-door and 5-door Saloon/HatchEngine1)1)Sales designation, see pages 247, 248

255Fu el cons umption (approx. l/100 km), CO2 emission (app rox . g/km), Cou peEngine1)1)Sales designation, see pages 247, 248.Z 16 XE Z 16 XEP Z 18 X

25 6Fu el cons umption (approx. l/100 km ), CO2 emission (ap prox . g / km), EstateEngine1)1)Sales designation, see pages 247, 248, 249 .Z 14 XE Z 16

257Weights, payload and roof load The p ayload is the diffe re n ce betwe en the permitted gross vehicle weight (see identification plate, page 24

24InstrumentsControl indicators The control indica tors described here are not p resent in all vehicles. The description applies to all instrum ent v

25 8Weights (kg): Table 1, Kerb weight1), Saloo n/Hatch1) According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and

259Weights (kg): Table 1, Kerb weight1), Saloo n/Hatch1) According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and a

26 0Weights (kg): Table 1, Kerb weight1), Saloo n/Hatch1) According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and

261Weights (kg): Table 1, Kerb weight1), Estate1) According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all flui

26 2Weights (kg): Table 1, Kerb weight1), Estate1) According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all flu

263Weights (kg): Table 1, Kerb weight1), Estate1) According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all flui

26 4Weights (kg): Table 1, Kerb weight1), Cou pe1) According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all flu

265Weights (kg): Table 1, Kerb weight1), Con vertible1) According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and al

26 6Weights (kg): Table 1, Kerb weight1), Astravan1) According to EC Directive, including assumed weights for driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all f

267Weights (kg): Table 2, Additional weight of equipment versionsSaloonEngine1)1)Sales designation, see pages 247, 248, 249 .Z 14 XE Z 16 SE Z 16 XE

25R Brak e sy s tem ,clutc h system Control indicator lights up when ignition is switched on if hand brake is app lied and/or brake/clutch fluid lev

26 8Tyres Restrictions Not all tyres ava ilable on the market currently me et the structu ral requirem ents . We recommend that you consult a Vauxha

269Tyre inflation pressure in bar/psiSaloon/hatchTyre inflationpressure with upto 3 p er s on sTyre inflation pressure withfull loadEngine1)Tyres Fro

27 0Tyre inflation pressure in bar/psi Saloon/HatchTyre inflationpressure with upto 3 p er s on sTyre inflation pressure withfull loadEngine1)Tyres F

271Tyre inflation pressure in bar/psiSaloon/HatchTyre inflationpressure with upto 3 p er s on sTyre inflation pressure withfull loadEngine1)Tyres Fro

27 2Tyre inflation pressure in bar/psiCoupe Tyre inflationpressure with upto 3 p er s on sTyre inflation pressure withfull loadEngine1)Tyres Front Re

273Tyre inflation pressure in bar/psiCoupe Tyre inflationpressure with upto 3 p er s on sTyre inflation pressure withfull loadEngine1)Tyres Front Rea

27 4Tyre inflation pressure in bar/psiConvertib leTyre inflationpressure with upto 3 p er s on sTyre inflation pressure withfull loa dEngine1)Tyres F

275Tyre inflation pressure in bar/psi Estat e,AstravanTyre inflationpressure with upto 3 p er s on sTyre inflation pressure withfull loadEngine1)Tyre

27 6Tyre inflation pressure in bar/psi Estat e,AstravanTyre inflationpressure with upto 3 p er s on sTyre inflation pressure withfull loadEngine1)Tyr

277Tyre inflation pressure in bar/psi Estat e,AstravanTyre inflationpressure with upto 3 p er s on sTyre inflation pressure withfull loadEngine1)Tyre

26A Engine electronics, transmission electronics,im mobili zer Control indicator lights up for a few seconds when ignition is switched on. If it li

27 8Electrical systemBattery Voltage 12 VoltAmp hours 44 Ah / 55 Ah 3 / 66 Ah 3 / 70 Ah 3Battery for rad io remote control CR 20 32

279Capacities (app rox. in litres)Engine1)1)Sales designation, see pages 247, 248, 249 .Z 14 XE Z 16 SE Z 16 XE,Z 16 XEP Z 18 XECooling system in veh

28 0Capacities (app rox. in litres)Engine1)1)Sales designation, see pages 247, 248, 249 . Z 20 LET Z 22 SE Y 17 DT,Y 17 DT ECOY 20 D TL Y 20 D TH

281Dimensions (mm)3-doorand 5-doorHatch4-doorSaloonCoupe Converti ble E state A stravanLength 4110 4252 4267 4267 4288 4288Width 1709 1709 1709 1709 1

28 2Mo un ting dim ens ions ofcaravan/trail er towin g equ ipmen t with removable coupling ball bar,3-door and 5-door HatchAll dimensions refer to

283Mo un ting dim ens ions ofcaravan/trail er towin g equ ipmen t with removable coupling ball bar,4-door Saloon, Coupe, ConvertibleAll dimensions r

28 4Mo un ting dim ens ions ofcaravan/trail er towin g equ ipmen t with removable coupling ball bar,EstateAll dimensions refer to fac tory -fitted

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28 6IndexAAB S (Anti-lock Brake System ). ... ... ... . 181Ac ces so rie s ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 90, 11 3 , 198Ac cessory socke

287CCa pacities ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 279, 28 0Ca ra va n /t r a i l e r t ow in g .. ... ... ... ... 1 60, 186Ca r Pass

27I Oil pressure Control indicator lights up when ignition is switched on. Goes out shortly after engine starts. Can light up intermittently when

28 8EEconomical driving ... ... ... ... 160, 162, 16 4Ele ctric windows... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 12 0Electrical system ... ...

289HHalogen headlamp systemBulb replacement . ... ... ... ... ... .. 21 3Driving abroad... ... ... ... ... ... ... 11 8Han

29 0LLanguage selection.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 35Lashing eyes... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 68Leather trim .

291PPaintwork damage... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 24 1Parking distance sensor ... ... ... ... .. 17 8Parking ... ... ... ..

29 2Self-help ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 19 3Steering column lock ... ... ... ... ... 9, 22Steering wheel

293UUnits of m easure .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 36Unleaded fuel .. ... ... 166, 168, 247, 24 8Used oil... ... ..

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1Your AstraDeveloped to the la test findings of vehicle research, it offers technical sophistication and exceptiona l comfort. Your vehicle represen

281 Automatic transmission electronically controll ed driv e p rogramm es 3 Control indicator lights up when sporty driving program me op erative.

29Tachometer1)Indicates engine speed. Warning zone: M aximum p ermissible e ngine sp ee d ex cee ded ; dange r to engine.Spee dome ter1) Indicates th

30Ti me display in odometer 3 To sw itch b etween trip odometer and time display 3 give reset knob a short press. W hen the vehicle lights are o

31Co ol ant te mpera t ur e display1)For physical reasons, the engine temperature gauge show s the coolant temperature only if the coolant level is a

32Information display Tripl e inform ation d isp lay 3 Display of time, outside tempera ture and radio/d ate. The tim e and outside temperature are d

33Grap hical inform ation d isp lay 3,Colour information display 3 Display of date, tim e, outside temperature as well as information from check con

34Operating the multi-information display 3, the graphical information display 3 or the colour i nfo rm ation display 3 These functions are ope ra

35Making system settings for the graphical in form ation display 3 or the colour in fo rm ation display 3 The figures show execution with the colou

36Setti ng units of measureYou can select which units of measure are to be used.In the trip computer m enu, select item Units.Select from the list

37Outside temperature A fall in temperature is indica ted immediately and a rise in temperature after a time delay.The symbol T is show n in the dis

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38Setting date and timeIn the infotainment system 3, tim e a nd date are set autom atically upon receipt of GPS satellite signals1). If the tim e d

39Vehicles with graphical information displ ay 3 or colour informa tion displ ay 3 In the trip computer menu Setti ng s se lect item Syst em Sett

40Check control Check control monitors fluid levels, the thickness of the front disk brake linings and the status of important exterior lighting c

41Fault warnings (ctd.): Head LightTa il Light Dipped headlamp or tail lam p failure. Wa sh. F luidLe ve l Fluid level in windscreen wash system to

42Trip computer 3 The trip computer s how s v ehicle data which it continually records and evaluates electronically. Some of the functions a ppear

43Effective consumption Shows the a mount of fu el consumed . The measurement can be re-started at any time, see page 34. Average speed Calculation

44Range over 30 miles (50 km)The range is calculated from the current contents of the fuel tank and the a verage consumption over the last 12 to

45Resetting current trip computer informa tion The following trip computer information can be re se t (res tart mea surem ents):z Range (only with v

46Reset ting mul tiple inform ationon the trip comput er The following trip computer information can be re se t sim ultan e ously (va lue s se t to

47Radio 3 The rad io is operated as described in the operating instruc tions supp lied. The display for the radio ap pears on the inform ation d i

3ContentsCommitment to customersatisfaction:Our ai m: to keep you happy with your vehicle. All Vauxhall Dealerships offer first class service at com

48Ele ctronic data acquis ition i n toll systemsOn vehicles with heat-reflecting wind- screens 3 , mount the chipcard for electronic data ac quisi

49Mobile telephones and radio equipment (CB) 3 The Vauxhall installa tion instructions and the operating guidelines provided by the telephone manufa

50Keys, doors,bonnetRe pl ace men t ke ys The key is a constituent of the electronic immobilizer. Ord ering keys from a Vauxhall Ap proved Repaire

51Electronic immobiliser The k ey protects the v ehicle from theft by means of a n electronic engine immobilizer. The sys tem check s w hether th

52Radio rem ot e co ntro l 3 The rad io remote control is integrated in the key. Used to op erate : z central locking system, z mechanical anti-thef

53FaultIf the central locking system cannot be opera ted with the remote control, it may b e due to the following : z The range of the rem ote con

54Cen tr al lockin g system 3 For doors, boot lid/tailgate and tank flap. Locking Press button p on remote control unit – or – turn key in driver&

55Closing windows and sun roof 3 With electric windows 3 and electric sun roof 3 (e xcep t Coupe) the windows and the sun roof can be closed from t

56Cen tr al lockin g system,mechanical anti-thef t lockin g sys tem Locking All doors must be closed, the driver's door must have been opened

57Luggage compartment Locking Turn key to vertical position. To unlockTurn key to horizontal position. The lock is released by pressing the button.

4In brief Key num bers,Code numbers Remove key number from keys. The key number is specified in the vehicle docum ents and in the Car Pass 3. Allo

58Unlocking lugg age comp artment w hen doors are locked wit h cent ral loc king system Turn key clockwise from vertical or horiz ontal position as

59Vauxhall alarm system 3 monitors z the doors, luggage compartment, bonnet z the passenger c om partment, z the vehicle tilt, z th e i g n i t i on

60To deacti vate Press button q on remote control unit– or –turn key in driver's door lock towards front of vehicle, then turn it back to the

61Light emit ting d iode (LED) During the first 10 seconds of anti-theft alarm system activation: z LED lights up = Test, switch-on delay,z LED fla

62Bonnet To open the bonnet, pull the release lev er /, located on the driver's side below the instrum ent panel. The bonnet will then be unlock

63Seats, interiorSeat adjustment see pages 5, 6. Se at po sit io n Ad just drive r's sea t such that with the driver sitting upright the steeri

64Head restraints Adjustment, see page 7. To enlarge luggage compa rtm ent (see pages 64, 66) rem ove outer rear head restraints 3: Release the two sp

65Folding d own the rear sea t bac krestsWithd raw rear outer head restraints 3 – b y pressing spring catches, see page 64. Mov e rea r, centr

66Luggage compartment enlargement,Convertible Fold dow n the cover behind the arm restWithd ra w armrest using strap and place on seat. Armrest is a

67Folding d own the rear sea t bac krestsWithd raw rear outer head restraints 3 – b y pressing spring catches, see page 64. Mov e rea r, centr

5Seat adjustment:Pu ll han dle,slide seat,re lease handle,allow seat to audibly latch into position Never adjust the driver's sea t whilst drivi

68Stowage compartments in the luggage compartment Warning triangle ¨ 3 and first-aid kit + 3 stow age, see page 198. Stowing the spare wheel, see

69Removing Push the cover forward tow ards the seat backrest. Pull folded-together cover tow ards the rear into the two guides on the rails as far a

70Safety net 3, Estate The safety net can be fitted behind the rear seats or, with the rear seat backrest folded down, behind the front seats. Passeng

71Notes on loading the vehiclez Heav y objects in the lug gage com partment should be placed as far forward as p ossible against the rear seat backre

72Cigarette lighter ) 3 In front centre console: Press in cigarette lighter with ignition switched on. Switches off autom atically and eje cts onc e

73To empty, grip both sides of the ashtray insert and pull upwards. Asht ray, rea r To op en, swive l the cov er upwards. To empty, open the cover h

74Safety systemsThree-stage restraint system Comprisingz three-point seat belts, z belt tensioners a t the front seats, z airbag sy ste ms for driv

75Seat belts In the event of an accident, persons not wearing sea t belts enda ng er their fellow occupants and themselves. Control indica tor X f

76Belt tens io ner s The front seat belt system incorporates belt tensioners. In the event of a head-on or rea r-end collision, depending on the se

77Cont rol indica tor v for belt t ensioners The belt tensioners are elec tronically monitored together with the airbag systems and the operation the

6Front seat lumbar support 3adjustment:Turn handwhe el In the 3-door Ha tch, the Coupe and the Convertible, the handwheel is on the inboard side

78Usin g the belts Fitting seat bel ts Pull the belt out of the retractor and guide it across the body, making certain that it is not twisted. Inser

79Removing the belt To rem ove the belt, depress the red pushbutton on the buck le; the belt will retract autom atically. Lap be lt 3 In centre of

80Vauxhall Fu ll Size Airbag s yste m The Vauxhall Full Size Airbag S ystem comprises several individual systems. Front Airbag System The front air

81Vauxhall Full Size Airbag System Front Airbag The front airbag s ystem is identified by the word AIRBAG on the s tee ring whee l and above the

82When trigg ered, the front airbags inflate in milliseconds and form a safety cushion for driver and front passeng er. The forw ard movement of the

83In addition, the front airb ag sy stem will not be triggered for the front passenger in versions with seat occupancy recognition 3 if z the front pa

84When triggered, the sid e airbag inflates in milliseconds to form a safety cushion for the d riv er or fron t passenger in the respective door are

85The head airbag system will b e triggered:z depending on the severity of the accident, z depending on the type of impact, z within the range sh

86Cont rol indica tor v for Airbag System sThe airbag systems are monitored electronically together with seat occupancy recognition 3 and the belt ten

87Vauxhall child restraint systems with transponders 3 are identified by a sticke r. Cont rol indica tor y for Vauxhallchild restraint systems wi th t

7Adjusting head restraint height:To release tilt forwards,hold firmly and adju st height,then rele as e 6 H ead restra int p osition, see page 63,fu

88Im portant z No accessories or objects must be placed in the area in which the airbag s inflate, as they could ca use injury when the airb ags ar

89z Persons weighing less than 35 kg should on ly t ra vel on th e rea r se ats. T hi s do e s not ap ply to children who are travelling in chil

90Use of child restraint systems 3 on front passenger seat in vehicles wit h airba g systems 3 and with seat occupancy recognition 3The seat occupa n

91Vauxha ll sa fet y crad le w ith transponders From birth up to a we ight of 10 k g. The transponders are integrated in the seat cushion. ISO-FIX c

92Use of child restraint systems 3 on front passenger's seat in vehi cles w ith air bag systems 3 and without seat occupancy recognition 3 Vehic

93Use of child restraint systems 3 on front passenger’s seat in vehicles wit h airbag systems 3 and sea t occupa ncy recognition 3 The seat occupa

94Ch ild restrai nt sys tem ,Vauxhall safety cradle 3 with ou t transponder For babies aged up to 10 months or we ighin g up to 10 k g. Faste n in g

95To adjust height, pull both shoulder belts towards rear through slots. Then guide belts through slots in required position. Securing in the vehic

96Ch ild restrai nt sys tem ,Vauxhall safety cradle with transponders 3 For babies aged up to 10 months or we ighin g up to 10 k g. The Vauxhall safe

97To adjust height, pull both shoulder belts towards rear through slots. Then guide belts through slots in required position. Securing in the vehic