OPEL Astravan User Manual
Electric windows 3:
Operated via 2 or 4 3 switches in the
driver’s door handle.
For incremental operation, briefly pull or
press the switch. For automatic opening
or closing, pull or press switch for longer.
Pull or press again to stop.
Electric windows 3 continued:
Front switches operate the front
windows and rear switches 3 operate
the rear windows.
Additional switches located in the
passenger’s door and rear doors.
Luggage compartment:
To unlock
Press button q on the radio remote
control. The luggage compartment is
unlocked together with the central
locking system and can be opened by
pulling the button under the handle.
Starting the engine:
Manual transmission in neutral with
clutch depressed, depress footbrake,
automatic transmission 3 in P or N,
do not accelerate, (diesel engines; turn
key to 2, wait for pre-heating indicator
! to go out)
1)
Pre-heating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
1)
, turn key to 3.
Starting the engine:
Vehicles with Open&Start system 3 the
electronic key must be within reception
range of interior. Manual transmission in
neutral with clutch depressed, depress
footbrake, automatic transmission 3 in
P or N, do not accelerate.
Starting the engine continued:
Petrol engine: press button;
Diesel engine: briefly press button when
control indicator ! goes out)
button again for 1 second; release
button when engine is running.
Press button again to repeat the starting
procedure or switch off the engine.
1)
, press
Only press briefly to switch on the
ignition if the brake or clutch pedal has
not been depressed.
Do not start unless vehicle is stationary.
1)
Pre-heating system switches on only if
outside temperature is low.
Astra
Quick Reference Guide
Refer to Owner’s Manual for detailed information. Note: some items described may be optional 3.
Instruments and controls
Open luggage compartment:
There is a handle on the inside of the
tailgate for closing luggage
compartment.
Refuelling:
Open tank flap, unscrew fuel filler cap,
remove and suspend from tank flap. The
fuel tank has a limiting system which
prevents overfilling of the tank.
Bonnet:
To open the bonnet, pull the release
lever located below the instrument panel
on the driver's side. The bonnet will then
be unlocked and will partially open.
Return release lever to its original
position.
Refuelling continued:
Before refuelling, switch off engine and if
applicable any auxiliary heating with
combustion chambers. Switch off mobile
phones.
To close, position fuel filler cap and
rotate past resistance until cap audibly
clicks over retainer. Close tank flap and
wipe off any overflowing fuel.
Petrol engines - use unleaded fuel only.
Diesel engines - use diesel fuel meeting
specifications of DIN EN 590
Fuel tank capacity (all models) - 52 litres.
To open completely, locate safety catch
as viewed from the front:
lift upwards and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open automatically.
To close, lower it slowly and allow it to
fall into lock under its own weight.
Engine oil:
Check every 300 miles or prior to long
journeys.
Important:
It is the owner’s responsibility to
maintain the correct level of an
appropriate quality oil in the engine.
Automatic transmission 3:
Engine may be started only in P or N.
To move out of P; switch on ignition,
depress footbrake and pull up button
on selector lever. To engage P or R;
pull up button on selector lever.
P: Only with vehicle stationary,
first apply handbrake.
R: Only with vehicle stationary.
Tyre pressures (psi)
for load of up to 3 persons.
Hatch, Estate, Van, TwinTop
Engine Tyres Front Rear
Z 14 XEP,
Z 16 XER
195/65 R15, 205/55 R16,
225/45 R17
205/55 R16, 225/45 R17 30
Z16 LET All except
215/45 R17, 225/40 R18 39 36
1)
Z 16 XER only.
2)
TwinTop.
All except
below
1)
below
33 30
29 29
2)
33 30
30
Easytronic transmission 3:
Current gear is displayed in the
transmission display. The engine can
only be started with the lever in position
N and with the footbrake depressed.
The display shows N. If the footbrake is
not depressed, N flashes in the display.
Manual drive modes: + shift to higher
gear, - shift to lower gear.
Tyre pressures (psi)
for load of up to 3 persons.
Hatch, Estate, Van, TwinTop
Engine Tyres Front Rear
Z 18 XER All except
195/65 R15, 205/55 R16,
225/45 R17
2)
205/55 R16, 225/45 R17 30
below
1)
2.0 LEH All 35 35
1)
Z 18 XER Estate & TwinTop only.
2)
TwinTop.
33 30
29 29
2)
For starting on slippery surfaces, press
button T - indicator illuminates, vehicle
pulls away in 2nd gear.
Transmission fault; indicator A
illuminates.
Manual transmission:
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
3 seconds after de-clutching pull the
button up on the selector lever and
engage gear.
Tyre pressures (psi)
for load of up to 3 persons.
Hatch, Estate, Van, TwinTop
Engine Tyres Front Rear
Z 17 DTH All except
215/45 R17, 225/40 R18 36 33
Z 19 DT,
2)
30
Z 19 DTH
215/45 R17, 225/40 R18 39 36
225/40 R18
Spare wheel 3
T 115/70 R16
1)
TwinTop.
Check tyre pressures, including spare wheel,
every 14 days and prior to any long journey;
tyres should be checked when cold. Use valve
cap key to make unscrewing valve caps easier.
below
All except
below
1)
30 30
33 30
36
61 61
33
1. Side ai r vents
2. Front passenger airbag
3. Centre air vents
4. Display for time, date, outside
temperature and infotainment
system 3, Check control 3,
Trip computer 3, Climate control
system 3
5. Heated seats 3, Hazard warning
lights , Deflation detection system 3,
Tyre pressure monitoring system 3,
Parking distance senso r 3, Central
locking system, SPORT mode 3
Vehicle security
Unlocking:
Press button q on remote control - or -
turn key in driver's door lock towards
front of vehicle as far as it will go, turn
key back to the vertical position and
remove.
To unlock from inside, press central
locking switch
m in the centre console.
TS 1613-A-08
6. Turn signals, Headlight flash, Dipped
and Main beam, Cruise control 3,
Door-to-door light function 3
7. Remote control for infotainment
system 3
8. Instruments
9. H or n
10. Windscreen wiper and wash system,
Headlight wash system 3 and rear
window wash system
11. Parking lights, Dipped beam,
Instrument illumination, Fog tail light,
Fog lights 3, Headlight range
adjustment 3
Locking:
Press button p on remote control - or turn key in driver's door lock towards
re ar of ve hi cl e a s f ar as i t w il l g o, tu rn ke y
back to the vertical position and
remove. To unlock from inside, press
central locking switch
console. with the doors closed. LED in
m in the centre
the switch flashes.
12. Bonnet release lever
13. Starter switch with immobiliser and
emergency operation Open&Start
sensor panel 3
14. Accelerator pedal
15. Brake pedal
16. Clutch pedal 3
17. Steering wheel adjustment 3
18. Start/Stop button
19. Ash tray 3, cigarette lighter
20. Climate Control
21. Infotainment system 3
22. Glove compartment
In vehicles with Open&Start system 3,
the vehicle is unlocked automatically by
pulling a door handle while the key is in
the external reception range of the
vehicle. (approx. 1 metre).
The vehicle is locked from the outside
with the doors closed by touching the
sensor panel in the door handle of on e of
the front doors.
Electronic immobiliser
z Deactivated when key is in ignition
z Activated when key is removed
Engine cannot be started in any other
way, so keep spare key in a safe place!
July 2007
Vehicle features
Vehicle features Vehicle features
Seat adjustment:
1. Seat backrest tilt (approx. 25° max)
2. Seat height
3. Seat position
Important
10 inches (25 cm) from steering wheel,
to permit safe airbag deployment.
Folding the front seat backrest
forward 3:
Lift release lever, fold backrest forwards
and lock, slide seat forwards
To raise seat, slide back to stop, lift
release lever and raise backrest.
Panoramic windscreen 3: before folding
the seat, push the head restraints down
and close the sun visors.
Fitting seat belt:
Adjust height such that the belt passes
over the wearer's shoulder and rests
against the shoulder. It must not pass
over the neck or upper arm.
Pull belt slightly, press button on
adjuster, and slide up to correct height.
Allow anchorage to lock audibly into
position.
: Do not sit nearer than
Lumbar support:
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal
requirements: turn handwheel.
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
Seating position:
Adjust driver’s seat such that, with the
driver sitting upright, the steering wheel
is held in the area of its upper spokes
with the driver’s arms slightly bent. Push
front passenger’s seat as far back as
possible.
Fitting seat belts (continued):
Pull smoothly from inertia reel, guide
over shoulder and engage in buckle.
Belt must not be twisted at any point.
The lap belt must fit snugly across the
body. The seat backrest must not be
inclined too far back (approx. 25° max.).
To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
Seat inclination 3:
Pull lever on front of seat, adjust
inclination, release lever and audibly
engage seat in position.
Adjust the inclination by distributing
body weight.
Adjusting head restraint height:
Grip headrest at sides, tilt forward and
move into position.
To remove head restraints:
Release the two springs by pressing
them and detach the head restraint. The
middle of the head restraint should be at
eye level.
Steering wheel adjustment:
Move lever down, adjust height, move
lever up, engage.
Adjust steering wheel only when vehicle
is stationary and steering column lock is
released.
Adjusting exterior electric mirrors3:
Four-way switch on driver’s door
Press switch for left or right-hand mirror:
four-way switch operates the
corresponding mirror.
Lighting switch:
0 Off
8 Parking lights
9 Dipped or main beam
0 Courtesy light (pull)
> Front fog lights 3 (press)
r Fog tail light (press)
Fog lights:
Front fog lights
Press >,
panel. Press again to turn off.
Fog tail light:
Press r, r illuminates in instrument
panel. Press again to turn off.
Ignition must be switched on and light
switch in position 9 or 8.
3:
> illuminates in instrument
Adjusting interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing.
Swivel lever on underside of the mirror
housing to reduce dazzle at night.
Lighting switch (continued):
AUTO Automatic dipped beam
activation 3
k Instrument illumination
q Headlight range adjustment
Correct adjustment of the headlight
range reduces dazzle for other road
users:
For vehicles without level control system
z Front seats occupied = 0
z All seats occupied = 1
z All seats occupied and
luggage compartmentload = 2
z Driver’s seat occupied and
luggage compartmentload = 3
Door-to-door light function 3:
Turn key to 0 and remove, open driver’s
door and pull the indicator stalk towards
the steering wheel.
The dipped headlights remain on for 30
seconds after the door is closed.
Swinging exterior mirror
Manually: Press lightly
Electric 3: Press n button to swing in
both exterior mirrors.
Press button n again for the exterior
mirrors to assume their original position.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range adjustment 3
With dipped beam switched on, adjust
headlight range in four steps to suit
vehicle load. Turn adjustment wheel to
the required position.
Instrument illumination k,
information display illumination:
Brightness can be adjusted when the
exterior lights are on:
Push to release knob k Turn clockwise or
anticlockwise and hold until desired
brightness is obtained.
q:
Operating turn signal lights:
Right = Stalk all the way up
Left = Stalk all the way down
Turn signal stalk returns to its original
position after use. When steering wheel
is re-centred, turn signal lights are
automatically cancelled.
Operating windscreen wash system
and headlight wash system 3:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel.
The wiper swipes for a few strokes.
At low speeds, there is a one-time
post-wash swipe.
The headlight wash system can be
operated when the lights are on.
On vehicles fitted with a rain sensor 3,
keep the sensor area clea n by operating
the system regularly.
Vauxhall child restraint systems 3:
Child restraint systems with
transponders 3 can be fitted on the
front passenger’s seat; the use of
systems without transponders poses a
risk of fatal injury.
Activating main or dipped beam:
Main beam = Move stalk forward
Dipped beam = Stalk forward again
Pull stalk towards steering wheel to
operate headlight flash.
Hazard warning lights:
On = Press ¨
Off = Press ¨ again
Pushbutton surface is illuminated with
the ignition switched on.
Control indicator y for Vauxhall child
restraint systems with transponders 3:
Vauxhall child restraint systems with
transponders can be identified by a
sticker - see Fig. S12202.
or pull stalk towards
steering wheel
Windscreen wiper:
Gently tap stalk upward
§ = Off
$ = Timed interval wipe
% = Slow
& = Fast
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors Ü:
Operational only with engine running.
Heating is switched off automatically
after approx. 15 minutes.
Clearing misted or icy windows:
Set air distribution to l, turn
temperature and fan switches
clockwise. Open air vents and direct
side air vents towards the windows.
Continued.
The presence of a Vauxhall child
restraint system with transponders 3 is
indicated after the ignition has been
switched on, by continuous
illumination of the control indicator y,
as soon as the seat occupancy
recognition system has detected the
child restraint system.
If the control indicator does not
illuminate whilst driving, the passenger
seat front and side airbags are not
deactivated and there is a lifethreatening risk to the child;
fit child restraint system to rear seat.
For more information see Owner’s
Manual.
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