Opel 2015 Astra Owner's Manual
OPEL ASTRA
Owner's Manual
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 22
Seats, restraints ........................... 39
Storage ........................................ 61
Instruments and controls ........... 101
Lighting ...................................... 138
Climate control ........................... 151
Driving and operating ................. 161
Vehicle care ............................... 225
Service and maintenance .......... 286
Technical data ........................... 289
Customer information ................ 327
Index .......................................... 332
Contents
2 Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner. For gas
vehicles we recommend an Opel
Repairer authorised for servicing gas
vehicles.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual
■ This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model variant,
country specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
■ The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
■ The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and within
each section shows where the
information is located.
■ The index will enable you to search
for specific information.
■ This Owner's Manual depicts lefthand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
■ The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific language.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
4 Introduction
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel AG
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Press c to unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles.
5-door hatchback, Sports tourer
To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad switch below the brand
emblem.
In brief 7
3-door hatchback
To open the tailgate, push the brand
emblem at the bottom half.
Press x on remote control to unlock
and open the tailgate. The doors
remain locked.
4-door notchback
Press x on the remote control for at
least 2 seconds; the boot lid opens
slightly.
Radio remote control 3 23, Central
locking system 3 24, Load
compartment 3 27.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and
forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 41.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
8 In brief
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 41, Seat folding 3 44.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up = seat higher
down = seat lower
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 41.
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up = front end higher
down = front end lower
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 41.
In brief 9
Power seat adjustment
Operate switch 1:
forwards/back‐
wards
= length adjustment
upwards/down‐
wards
= height adjustment
upwards/down‐
wards at front
= inclination
adjustment
Operate switch 2:
forwards/
backwards at
the top
= backrest adjustment
Power seat adjustment 3 45, Seat
folding 3 44.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 39.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 41, Seat belts
3 48, Airbag system 3 51.
10 In brief
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on
the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 33, Automatic antidazzle interior mirror 3 33.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 32,
Electric adjustment 3 32, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 32, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 33.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and
the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 51, Ignition
positions 3 162.
In brief 11
Instrument panel overview
12 In brief
1 Power windows ..................... 34
2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 32
3 Cruise control ..................... 181
Speed limiter ....................... 183
Adaptive cruise control .......184
Forward collision alert ......... 191
4 Side air vents ...................... 159
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist ................. 145
Exit lighting ......................... 149
Parking lights ...................... 146
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre .............. 120
6 Instruments ........................ 109
7 Steering wheel controls .....101
8 Driver Information Centre .... 120
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................. 103
10 Sport mode ........................ 178
Central locking system .......... 24
Fuel selector ....................... 110
Hazard warning flashers ....145
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation ........................ 114
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ........... 114
Tour mode .......................... 178
11 Info-Display ........................ 125
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 29
13 Centre air vents .................. 159
14 Glovebox .............................. 61
15 Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 176
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) .................................. 177
Parking assist systems .......197
Lane departure warning ..... 211
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 164
Unlock button for boot lid ......27
16 Climate control system ........ 151
17 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot ................................ 11
18 Power outlet ........................ 107
19 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 172
Automatic transmission ...... 169
20 Electric parking brake ......... 174
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 162
22 Horn ................................... 102
Driver airbag ........................ 51
23 Bonnet release lever .......... 227
In brief 13
24 Storage compartment,
fuse box ............................. 256
25 Steering wheel adjustment 101
26 Light switch ........................ 138
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 140
Front fog lights ................... 145
Rear fog light ...................... 146
Instrument illumination ....... 147
14 In brief
In brief 15
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch:
7
= lights off
8
= sidelights
9
= low beam
Automatic light control
AUTO = automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
m
= activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control
8
= sidelights
9
= low beam
Fog lights
Press light switch:
>
= front fog lights
r
= rear fog light
Lighting 3 138.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 139, High
beam 3 139, Headlight flash 3 140,
Adaptive forward lighting 3 141.
16 In brief
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up = right turn signal
lever down = left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 145, Parking lights 3 146.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 145.
Horn
Press j.
In brief 17
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü.
Heated rear window 3 36.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 151.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
HI = fast
LO = slow
INT = interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensor
OFF = off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 103, Wiper
blade replacement 3 232.
18 In brief
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 103, Washer fluid 3 230.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch = continuous
operation
lower switch = intermittent
operation
middle position = off
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 105.
In brief 19
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 172.
Automatic transmission
P = park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = automatic mode
M = manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.
<
= manual mode upshifting
]
= manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 169.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 262,
3 307.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 227.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts 3 32, 3 41,
3 49.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
20 In brief
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock.
■ Operate clutch and brake.
■ Automatic transmission in P or N.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 162.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Set the lever in neutral.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 164.
Parking
9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Activate the manual parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress foot
brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 115.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
In brief 21
to position P before removing
the ignition key. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the
sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn
the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
■
Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 29.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 226.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 22, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 225.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ................................... 22
Doors ........................................... 27
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Exterior mirrors ............................ 32
Interior mirrors ............................. 33
Windows ...................................... 34
Roof ............................................. 37
Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 282.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 270.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Radio remote control
Used to operate:
■ central locking system
■ anti-theft locking system
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ power windows
■ sunroof
The radio remote control has a range
of approx. 20 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range is exceeded.
■ Battery voltage is too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require resynchronisation.
■ Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 24.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 133.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control is
synchronised by switching on the
ignition.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised
by the key:
■ lighting
■ Infotainment system
■ central locking system
■ Sport mode settings
■ comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 162.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 133.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control, the doors are
relocked automatically if no door has
been opened.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Unlocking
Press c.
Two settings are selectable:
■ To unlock only the driver's door,
load compartment and fuel filler
flap, press c once. To unlock all
doors, press c twice.
■
Press c once to unlock all doors,
load compartment and fuel filler
flap.
The setting can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 133.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used. Memorised settings
3 24.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
3 27.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
inside the passenger compartment.
Press e to lock.
Press c to unlock.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock the other
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap. By switching on the ignition,
the anti-theft locking system is
deactivated.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 29.
Locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking
This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
is exceeded.
Additionally it is configurable to
unlock the driver's door or all doors
after the ignition is switched off and
the ignition key is removed (manual
transmission) or the selector lever is
moved to position P (automatic
transmission).
Settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 133.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 24.
Child locks
Keys, doors and windows 27
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock to
the vertical position.
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
5-door hatchback
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch below the brand emblem and
open the tailgate.
3-door hatchback
Press x on radio remote control or
push the brand emblem at the bottom
half to unlock and open the tailgate.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Pressing x opens the tailgate even
if the doors are locked.
Sports tourer
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 24.
4-door notchback
To unlock the boot lid, press x on
the remote control for at least
2 seconds, or, to open from the inside,
press x in the centre console; the
boot lid is opened slightly.
With the doors centrally locked, the
boot lid cannot be opened by pressing
x in the centre console.
Closing
Use one of the interior handles.
Do not push the touchpad switch or
the emblem whilst closing as this will
unlock the tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 24.
General hints for operating
tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
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