Opel New Astra 2018 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 20
Seats, restraints ........................... 46
Storage ........................................ 71
Instruments and controls ............. 90
Lighting ...................................... 136
Climate control ........................... 147
Driving and operating ................. 157
Vehicle care ............................... 231
Service and maintenance .......... 280
Technical data ........................... 284
Customer information ................ 299
Index .......................................... 310
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.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
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
engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
and engineering code 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.
● Displays 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".
Page references and index entries
refer to the indented headings given
in the section table of content.
Chronological order to select menu
entries in the vehicle personalisation
is indicated with I.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Your Opel Team
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
c to unlock the doors and load
Press
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles.
Tailgate
5-door Hatchback: to open the
tailgate, push the touchpad switch
below the brand emblem.
Sports Tourer: to open the tailgate,
push the touchpad switch under the
tailgate moulding.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Central locking system 3 24.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Load compartment 3 30.
In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Longitudinal adjustment
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 47.
Manual seat adjustment 3 48.
Power seat adjustment 3 50.
Backrests inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
Seat position 3 47.
Manual seat adjustment 3 48.
Power seat adjustment 3 50.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up : seat higher
down : seat lower
Seat position 3 47.
Manual seat adjustment 3 48.
Power seat adjustment 3 50.
8 In brief
Seat inclination
Press switch
top : front end higher
bottom : front end lower
Seat position 3 47.
Manual seat adjustment 3 48.
Power seat adjustment 3 50.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 46.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten 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 unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 47, Seat belts
3 56, Airbag system 3 58.
In brief 9
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 40.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 41.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the rocker control to left
mirror (L) or right mirror (R). Adjust
respective mirror by the four-way
control.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 39,
Electric adjustment 3 39, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 39.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 40.
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 58, Ignition
positions 3 158.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Power windows ..................... 41
2 Exterior mirrors ..................... 39
3 Central locking system .......... 24
4 Side air vents ...................... 155
5 Cruise control ..................... 185
Speed limiter ....................... 187
Adaptive cruise control .......189
Forward collision alert ......... 196
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 142
Exit lighting ......................... 145
Parking lights ...................... 143
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre .............. 116
7 Instruments ........................ 104
Driver Information Centre .... 116
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre .............. 116
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 196
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 92
11 Centre air vents .................. 155
12 Info-Display ........................ 121
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 36
14 Hazard warning flashers ....141
15 Glovebox .............................. 71
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 121
18 Climate control system ........ 148
19 Fuse box ............................ 252
Power connector .................. 99
20 Traction Control system .....182
Electronic Stability Control . 183
Sport mode ........................ 185
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist ..................... 203
Lane keep assist ................ 218
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 163
Fuel selector ....................... 106
21 Manual transmission .......... 176
Automatic transmission ...... 172
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 176
22 Power outlet .......................... 97
23 Parking brake ...................... 180
24 Power button ....................... 159
25 Ignition switch ..................... 158
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..91
27 Horn ..................................... 92
28 Bonnet release lever .......... 233
29 Storage compartment ........... 72
30 Light switch ........................ 136
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 137
Front/rear fog lights ............ 142
Instrument illumination ....... 144
12 In brief
In brief 13
Exterior lighting
AUTO : automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight
: sidelights
8
: headlights
9
Automatic light control 3 137.
Fog lights
Press button in light switch:
: front fog lights
>
ø
: 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 3 137.
Headlight flash 3 137.
LED headlights 3 138.
High beam assist 3 138.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up : right turn signal
lever down : left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 142, Parking lights 3 143.
14 In brief
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 141.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
HI : fast
LO : slow
INT : interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor
OFF : off
For single wipe when the wiper is off,
press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 92.
In brief 15
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 92,
Washer fluid 3 236, Wiper blade
replacement 3 238.
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF : off
INT : intermittent operation
ON : continuous operation
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 94.
16 In brief
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü.
Heated rear window 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 40.
Demisting and defrosting the windows
●
Press V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set temperature control to
warmest level.
●
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required
and direct them towards the door
windows.
Heating and ventilation system
3 147.
Air conditioning system 3 148.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 176.
In brief 17
Automatic transmission
P : park position
R : reverse
N : neutral mode
D : automatic mode
M : manual mode
: upshift
<
: downshift
]
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 3 172.
Manual transmission automated
N : neutral position
D : automatic mode
M : manual mode
: upshift
<
: downshift
]
R : reverse
Engage reverse only when
vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 176.
Starting off
Check before starting off
● tyre pressure and condition
3 258, 3 297
● Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 234.
● 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 39, 3 47,
3 57.
● Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
18 In brief
Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key to
position 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Ignition switch: turn key to
position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
Starting the engine 3 161.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
A restart is indicated by the needle at
the idle speed position in the
tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 163.
In brief 19
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
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
a minimum of one second until
control indicator m illuminates
constantly and electric parking
brake is applied 3 111.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. 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 or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the
sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from
the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. 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.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the
key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
●
Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 36.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 233.
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 20, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 232.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Keys .......................................... 20
Radio remote control ................. 21
Electronic key system ................ 22
Memorised settings ................... 24
Central locking system .............. 24
Automatic locking ...................... 29
Child locks ................................. 30
Doors ........................................... 30
Load compartment .................... 30
Vehicle security ............................ 36
Anti-theft locking system ...........36
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 36
Immobiliser ................................ 38
Exterior mirrors ............................ 39
Convex shape ........................... 39
Electric adjustment .................... 39
Folding mirrors .......................... 39
Heated mirrors ........................... 40
Interior mirrors ............................. 40
Manual anti-dazzle .................... 40
Automatic anti-dazzle ................ 41
Windows ...................................... 41
Windscreen ............................... 41
Manual windows ........................ 41
Power windows ......................... 41
Heated rear window .................. 43
Sun visors .................................. 43
Roof ............................................. 44
Sunroof ...................................... 44
Keys, locks
Keys
Caution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items
to the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 277, Central locking 3 24,
Starting the engine 3 161.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Electronic key 3 22.
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 3 268.
Keys, doors and windows 21
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote
control buttons:
● central locking system 3 24
● anti-theft locking system 3 36
● anti-theft alarm system 3 36
● power windows 3 41
● sunroof 3 44
The remote control has a range of up
to 100 metres, but may also be much
less due to external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote control
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.
22 Keys, doors and windows
1. Insert flat screwdriver into the slot
and separate the back cover from
the remote control by slightly
turning the screwdriver.
2. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
3. Insert the back cover in the area
of the key blade, fold down and
close.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.
● The range is exceeded.
● The 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.
Manual unlocking 3 24.
Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
● central locking system 3 24
● power tailgate 3 30
● ignition switching on and starting
the engine 3 161
The electronic key simply needs to be
on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 21.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Note
Do not put the electronic key into the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
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 a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 124.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
To replace:
1. Press button at the back of the
electronic key unit and extract the
key blade from the housing.
2. Insert the key blade again for
approx. 6 mm and turn the key to
open the housing. Further
insertion of the key blade can
damage the housing.
3. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
4. Close the housing and insert key
blade.
Electronic key synchronisation
The electronic key 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 electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception
range.
● The battery voltage is too low.
24 Keys, doors and windows
● 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.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 24.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off,
the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:
● automatic climate control
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
of the remote control unit 3 158 or
electronic key 3 22.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used. The
status change is available only after
locking and unlocking the vehicle.
The assigned memory position of the
power seat is automatically recalled
when switching on ignition and Auto
Memory Recall is activated in the
Info-Display for the memorised
remote control or electronic key.
Power seat 3 50.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
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 locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 125.
Remote control operation
Unlocking
Press c.
Keys, doors and windows 25
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing c once.
● Only the driver's door and fuel
filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing c once. To unlock all
doors and load compartment,
press c twice.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control being used.
Memorised settings 3 24.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
3 30.
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.
Confirmation
Operation of the central locking
system is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers. A precondition is
that the setting is activated in the
vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Electronic key system operation
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the relevant door side.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Unlocking
Press the button on the respective
exterior door handle and pull the
handle.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info-Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing the button on any
exterior handle once.
● Only the driver's door and fuel
filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing the button on the
driver's door exterior handle
once. To unlock all doors and
load compartment, press button
twice.
The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Locking
Press the button on any exterior door
handle.
All doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap will be locked.
The system locks if any of the
following occurs:
● It has been more than
five seconds since unlocking.
● The button on an exterior handle
has been pressed twice within
five seconds to unlock the
vehicle.
● Any door has been opened and
all doors are now closed.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the electronic key remains in
the vehicle or the ignition is not off,
locking will not be permitted.
If there have been two or more
electronic keys in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the doors will be
locked even if just one electronic key
is taken out of the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
The tailgate can be unlocked and
opened handsfree via moving the foot
below the rear bumper or by pushing
the touchpad switch under the brand
emblem when the electronic key is in
range. The doors remain locked.
Load compartment 3 30.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Operation with buttons on the electronic key
The central locking system can also
be operated with the buttons on the
electronic key.
Press c to unlock.
Press e to lock.
Press X twice to unlock and open
only the power tailgate. To prevent
unintended opening of the tailgate,
X must be pressed longer than
during locking or unlocking.
Remote control operation 3 24.
Passive locking
Automatic locking 3 29.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 125.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment via a
switch in the driver's door panel.
Press e to lock.
Press c to unlock.
Operation with the key in case of a central locking system fault
In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery
or remote control/electronic key
battery is discharged, the driver's
door can be locked or unlocked with
the mechanical key.
The lock cylinder in the driver's door
is covered by a cap.
Remote control: to remove the cap,
insert the key into the recess at the
bottom of the cap and swivel the key
upward.
Keys 3 20.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Electronic key: to remove the cap,
press button at the back and extract
the key blade from the housing. Insert
the key into the recess at the bottom
of the cap and swivel the key upward.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Manual unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
inserting and turning the key in the
lock cylinder.
The other doors can be opened by
pulling the interior handle twice or by
pressing c in the driver's door panel.
The load compartment and fuel filler
flap will possibly not be unlocked.
By switching on the ignition, the antitheft locking system is deactivated.
Manual locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door or press e in the
driver's door panel. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside by turning the key in the lock
cylinder. The fuel filler flap and
tailgate are possibly not locked.
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