Opel Astra 2011 Owner Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 19
Seats, restraints ........................... 46
Storage ........................................ 66
Instruments and controls ............. 85
Lighting ...................................... 116
Infotainment system ................... 123
Climate control ........................... 126
Driving and operating ................. 134
Vehicle care ............................... 161
Service and maintenance .......... 208
Technical data ........................... 212
Customer information ................ 259
Index .......................................... 260
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.
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.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
4 Introduction
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 GmbH
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Radio remote control
Press button q to unlock and open
door.
To open the tailgate, press the button
under the moulding.
To open the boot lid on Saloon 4door: Press button q on the remote
control for at least 2 seconds, the boot
lid is unlocked and opens slightly.
Radio remote control 3 19, Central
locking system 3 24, Load
compartment 3 27.
Electronic key
When in possession of the electronic
key, simply pulling the door handle
will unlock the vehicle and open the
door. To open the tailgate, press the
button under the moulding.
Open&Start system 3 21.
In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat adjustment 3 48, Seat position
3 48.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seat
when adjusting.
Seat adjustment 3 48, Seat position
3 48, Folding front passenger seat
backrest 3 51.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up = higher
down = lower
Seat adjustment 3 48, Seat position
3 48.
8 In brief
Seat inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination by
shifting body weight. Release lever
and audibly engage seat in position.
Seat adjustment 3 48, Seat position
3 48.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 46.
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 belts 3 52, Airbag system
3 55, Seat position 3 48.
In brief 9
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Swivel the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 33, Automatic antidazzle interior mirror 3 33.
Exterior mirrors
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust.
Electric adjustment 3 32, Convex
exterior mirrors 3 31, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 32, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 33.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and
steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 55, Ignition
positions 3 135.
10 In brief
In brief 11
Instrument panel overview
1 Light switch ........................ 116
Instrument illumination ....... 120
Rear fog light ....................... 119
Front fog lights ................... 119
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 117
2 Side air vents ...................... 132
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ... 119
Exit lighting .......................... 122
Parking lights ...................... 119
Cruise control ..................... 101
4 Steering wheel controls ........ 85
5 Horn ...................................... 86
Driver airbag ......................... 56
6 Instruments .......................... 92
7 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system .................................. 86
8 Left heated seat .................... 51
Deflation detection system ..193
Tyre pressure monitoring
system ................................. 192
Load compartment
unlocking ............................... 27
Ultrasonic parking sensors ... 97
Hazard warning flashers ..... 118
Central locking system .......... 24
Sport mode ........................... 97
Right heated seat .................. 51
9 Info-Display ......................... 101
Trip computer ...................... 111
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 129
10 Centre air vents ................... 132
11 Front passenger airbag ......... 56
12 Glovebox .............................. 66
13 Infotainment system ............ 123
14 Climate control system ........ 126
15 Ashtray .................................. 90
16 Start/Stop button .................. 21
17 Accelerator pedal ................ 134
18 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............. 135
Sensor panel for
emergency operation of
Open&Start system ............... 21
19 Brake pedal ......................... 148
20 Clutch pedal ........................ 134
21 Steering wheel adjustment ...85
22 Bonnet release lever ........... 162
12 In brief
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch
7
8
9
AUTO = Automatic light control
Press light switch
>
r
Lighting 3 116.
= Off
= Sidelights
= Headlights
= Front fog lights
= Rear fog light
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
Headlight flash = Pull lever
High beam = Push lever
Low beam = Push or pull lever
High beam 3 117, Headlight flash
3 117.
Turn and lane-change signals
To the right = Lever up
To the left = Lever down
Turn and lane-change signals
3 119.
In brief 13
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 118.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
= fast
&
= slow
%
= timed interval wipe or
$
automatic wiping with rain
sensor
= off
§
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 86, Wiper
blade replacement 3 166.
14 In brief
Windscreen and headlight washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 86, Washer fluid 3 165.
Rear window wiper and washer systems
Wipers on = push lever
Wipers off = push lever again
Wash = push lever and hold
Rear window wipers and washer
system 3 87, Wiper blade
replacement 3 166, Washer fluid
3 165.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 36.
In brief 15
Demisting and defrosting the windows
Air distribution to l.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level or to
A.
Cooling n on.
Press button V.
Climate control system 3 126.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
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 3 143.
Manual transmission automated
N = neutral
= drive
o
+ = higher gear
- = lower gear
A = switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R = reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 144.
16 In brief
Automatic transmission
P = park
R = reverse
N = neutral
D = drive
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R, push button on selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 138.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition
3 191, 3 240.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 163.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts
and mirrors 3 48, 3 53, 3 32.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting engine with ignition switch
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 accelerate; for diesel
engines, turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! goes out; turn key to
3 and release key when engine is
running.
In brief 17
Starting engine with Start/Stop button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission in P or N, do
not accelerate, for diesel engine,
press the button briefly to start
preheating, move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock, wait until control indicator !
goes out and then press button for
1 second and release when the
engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 21.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake
without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on
a downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to 0 and remove it or,
with the vehicle stationary, press
the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door. 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 the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the
transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. 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 P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control or with the
sensor in a front door handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system and the anti-theft alarm
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual
transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the parking brake has
not been applied 3 108.
■ Close windows and sunroof or
TwinTop.
18 In brief
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 162.
■ 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, locking 3 19, Laying the
vehicle up for a long period of time
3 161, TwinTop roof operation
3 39.
Keys, doors and windows 19
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 27
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Exterior mirrors ............................ 31
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 3 205, Open&Start system,
electronic key 3 21.
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 car is taken to a workshop,
this vehicle data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
20 Keys, doors and windows
Used to operate:
■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Power windows
■ Electric roof on Astra TwinTop
The radio remote control has an
approximate range of up to 5 metres.
This range can be affected by outside
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 exceeded
■ Battery voltage 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.
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.
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.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by
a workshop.
Keys, doors and windows 21
Radio remote control synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically
remembered by the key:
■ Electronic climate control
■ Info-Display
■ Infotainment system
■ Instrument panel illumination
The saved settings are automatically
used next time that key is used for
unlocking.
Open&Start system
Makes operation of the following
possible without the use of the
mechanical key:
■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Power windows
■ Ignition and starter
The electronic key simply needs to be
in the driver's possession.
Press the Start/Stop button. The
ignition is switched on. The electronic
immobiliser and steering wheel lock
are deactivated.
To start the engine press and hold the
Start/Stop button whilst applying both
the brake and clutch pedals.
Automatic transmission: the engine
can only be started with the selector
lever in P or N.
The engine and the ignition are
switched off by pressing the Start/
Stop button again. The vehicle must
be stationary. The immobiliser is
activated at the same time.
22 Keys, doors and windows
If the ignition has been switched off
and the vehicle is stationary, the
steering wheel lock activates
automatically when the driver's door
is opened or closed.
Control indicator 0 3 100.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
The sensor fields in the door handles
must be kept clean to ensure
unrestricted functionality.
If the battery is discharged, the
vehicle must not be towed, towstarted or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Radio remote control
The electronic key likewise has
a radio remote control feature.
Emergency operation
If the radio remote control also fails,
the driver's door can be locked or
unlocked with the emergency key
contained in the electronic key: press
locking mechanism and remove the
cap by applying light pressure. Push
the emergency key outwards over the
detent and remove.
The emergency key can only lock or
unlock the driver's door. Unlocking
the entire vehicle 3 24. On vehicles
with anti-theft alarm system, the
alarm may be triggered when the
vehicle is unlocked. Deactivate the
alarm by switching on the ignition.
Hold the electronic key at the marked
position and press the Start/Stop
button.
To switch off the engine, press the
Start/Stop button for at least
1 second.
Lock the driver's door with the
emergency key. Locking the entire
vehicle 3 24.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Replacing battery in electronic key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by
InSP3 in the service display or by
a check control message in the
Info-Display.
Service display 3 93, Info-Display
3 109.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
24 Keys, doors and windows
To replace the battery, press the
locking mechanism and remove the
cap by applying light pressure. Press
the cap on the other side outwards.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), noting the installation
position. Engage caps.
Radio remote control synchronisation
The radio remote control
synchronises itself automatically
during every starting procedure.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ fault in remote control 3 19
■ electronic key out of reception
range
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the entire vehicle and opens
the door.
Note
In the event of an accident of
a certain severity, the vehicle
unlocks automatically.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.
Unlocking
Radio remote control
Press button q.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Electronic key
Pull a door handle or press the button
under the tailgate moulding.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of
approximately 1 metre.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap. If the driver's door is not
closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
Radio remote control
Press button p.
Electronic key
Touch the sensor field in the door
handle of one of the front doors.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of
approximately 1 metre. The other
electronic key must not be inside the
vehicle.
2 seconds must pass before the
vehicle can be unlocked. Within this
time, it is possible to check that the
vehicle is locked.
Note
The vehicle is not automatically
locked.
Central locking button
26 Keys, doors and windows
Press the m button: the doors are
locked or unlocked.
The LED in the button m illuminates
for approx. 2 minutes after locking
with the radio remote control.
If the doors are locked from the inside
whilst driving, the LED remains lit.
If the key is in the ignition switch,
locking is only possible if all doors are
closed.
Fault in remote control or Open&Start system
Unlocking
Turn key or emergency key 3 21 in
the driver's door lock as far as it will
go. The entire vehicle is unlocked
when the driver's door is opened.
For Astra TwinTop with open roof after opening the driver's door, press
the central locking button m. The
vehicle will then be unlocked,
provided the anti-theft locking system
is not engaged. Switch on the ignition
to deactivate the anti-theft alarm
system. Open&Start system 3 21.
Locking
Close the driver's door, open the
passenger door, press central locking
button m. The vehicle is locked.
Close the passenger door.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Turn key or emergency key 3 21 in
the driver's door lock as far as it will
go. The other doors can be opened by
using the interior handle (not possible
if the anti-theft locking system is
active). The load compartment and
fuel filler flap remain locked. To
deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition 3 29.
Manual unlocking of boot lid
Folding the rear seat backrests
3 51.
From the interior, turn the rotary knob
on the inside of the boot lid
anticlockwise, this unlocks the boot
lid and opens it slightly.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Locking
Insert key or emergency key 3 21 into
opening above lock on inside of door
and operate lock by pressing until it
clicks. Then close the door. The
procedure must be carried out for
each door. The driver's door can also
be locked from the outside with the
key. The fuel filler flap and tailgate/
boot lid cannot be locked.
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn button on rear door lock to the
horizontal position: door cannot be
opened from inside.
Doors
Load compartment
Opening
Push the button under the tailgate
moulding.
9 Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Central locking system 3 24
Saloon 4-door
To unlock the boot lid, press button
x or press button q of the remote
control for at least 2 seconds, the boot
lid is opened slightly.
With the doors centrally locked, the
boot lid cannot be unlocked with
button x.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not press the button under the
moulding while closing as this will
unlock it again.
Close boot lid. The closed boot lid is
always locked. To lock the doors,
press button & on the remote
control.
Keys, doors and windows 29
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all doors. All
doors must be closed or the system
cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating with the radio remote control
Press p twice within 15 seconds.
Activating with the electronic key
Touch the sensor field in the front
door handle twice within 15 seconds.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of
approximately one metre.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system
incorporates and is operated in
conjunction with the anti-theft locking
system.
30 Keys, doors and windows
It monitors:
■ Doors, load compartment, bonnet,
■ Passenger compartment,
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is
raised,
■ Ignition.
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior, such
as the use of seat covers, could
impair the function of passenger
compartment monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment and vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination, when people or animals
are being left in the vehicle, because
of high volume ultrasonic signals,
movements triggering the alarm and
when the vehicle is on a ferry or train.
1. Close load compartment and
bonnet
2.
Press button b. The LED in button
m flashes for maximum
10 seconds
3. Close doors
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm
system. The LED illuminates.
After approx. 10 seconds, the
system is armed. The LED flashes
until the system is deactivated
For Astra TwinTop, passenger
compartment monitoring is
deactivated if the roof is open to
prevent false alarms.
Light-emitting diode (LED)
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