Vauxhall Astra 2006 User Manual
ASTRA
ASTRA
Operation, Safety and Maintenance
Owner’s Manual
VAUXHALL Astra
Owner’s Manual
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Fuel
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Weights
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Your Astra
Developed according to the latest findings of vehicle research, it offers technical sophistication and exceptional comfort.
Your Astra represents an intelligent synthesis of advanced technology, outstanding safety, environmental compatibility and economy.
It now lies with you to drive your Astra safely and to see it performs perfectly.
This Owner’s Manual provides you with all the necessary information to that end.
Make sure your passengers are aware of the possible risk of accident and injury which may result from improper use of the vehicle.
The Owner’s Manual should always be kept in the vehicle: ready to hand in the glove compartment.
Make use of the Owner’s Manual:
z Its "In brief" section will give you an initial overview.
z The table of contents at the beginning of the owner’s manual
and within the individual chapters will show you where everything is.
z Its index will help you find what you want.
z It will familiarise you with the sophisticated technology.
z It will increase your pleasure in your vehicle.
z It will help you to handle your vehicle expertly.
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9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury.
Disregard of the instructions may lead to injuries or endanger life.
Inform your passengers accordingly.
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We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving
Your Vauxhall Team
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Contents
Commitment to customer
satisfaction:
Our aim: to keep you happy with your
vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers
offer first class service at competitive
prices. Experienced, factory-trained
technicians work according to factory
instructions. Your Authorised Repairer can
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please ring this number; 01582 - 427200
In brief ....................................................... 2
Instruments ............................................. 36
Keys, doors, bonnet .............................. 66
Seats, Interior .......................................... 87
Safety systems ..................................... 109
Lighting ................................................. 134
Windows, sunroof ................................ 141
TwinTop ................................................ 146
Climate control .................................... 153
Easytronic ............................................. 174
Automatic transmission ...................... 182
Automatic transmission
with ActiveSelect .............................. 188
Driving hints ......................................... 196
Saving fuel,
protecting the environment ............ 198
Fuel consumption,
fuel, refuelling .................................. 200
Catalytic converter, exhaust gases .... 203
Drive control systems .......................... 208
Brakes .................................................... 222
Wheels, tyres ......................................... 226
Roof racks,
caravan and trailer towing ............. 234
Self-help ................................................ 243
If you have a problem ......................... 288
Maintenance, inspection system ........ 290
Vehicle care .......................................... 302
Technical data .................................... 306
Index ...................................................... 342
2 In brief
In brief
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Key numbers,
code numbers
Remove key number from keys.
The key number is specified in the vehicle
documents and in the Car Pass.
Alloy wheels 3, towing equipment 3: make
a note of the key identifier codes.
Electronic immobiliser, Infotainment
system 3: the code numbers are specified
in the Car Pass.
Do not keep the Car Pass in the vehicle.
For key with retractable key blade 3,
press button to extend.
6 Further information – see pages 66, 67,
vehicle recommissioning – see page 301.
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To unlock and open the vehicle:
Press button q,
pull door handle
In vehicles with an Open&Start system 3,
the vehicle is unlocked automatically by
pulling a door handle or by operating the
button beneath the tailgate handle, if the
electronic key is in the external reception
range of the vehicle.
6 Door locks, child safety locks –
see page 86,
electronic immobiliser – see page 67,
keys – see page 66,
Open&Start system 3 – see page 70,
radio frequency remote control –
see page 68,
central locking system – see page 76,
anti-theft locking system – see page 76,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 83,
TwinTop roof operation 3 – see page 146.
3In brief
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To unlock and
open the luggage compartment:
Press button q on
remote control and
operate button beneath handle
In vehicles with Open&Start system 3 the
tailgate is unlocked automatically by
operating the button beneath the handle if
the electronic key is within the external
reception range of the vehicle. The doors
are also unlocked.
6 Open&Start-System 3 – see page 70,
radio frequency remote control –
see page 68,
central locking system – see page 76,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 83.
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To adjust front seat:
Pull handle,
slide seat,
release handle
Never adjust the front seat while driving. It
could move in an uncontrolled manner
when the handle is pulled.
6 Seating position – see page 87.
9 Warning
Important: Do not sit nearer than
10 inches (25 cm) from the steering
wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment.
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To adjust front seat backrest:
Turn handwheel
Move backrest to suit seating position.
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
6 Seating position – see page 87.
4 In brief
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To adjust front seat lumbar
support 3:
Turn handwheel
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal
requirements.
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
6 Seating position – see page 87.
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To adjust front seat height 3:
Operate lever on outboard side
of seat
Lever pumping action
upward: seat higher
downward: seat lower
6 Seating position – see page 87.
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To adjust front seat inclination 3:
Pull inner lever on front of seat,
adjust inclination,
release lever,
engage seat in position
Adjust the inclination by distributing body
weight.
6 Seating position – see page 87.
5In brief
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To fold the front seat backrest
forward 3:
Lift release lever,
fold backrest forward and lock,
slide seat forward
To raise seat, slide back to stop, lift release
lever and raise backrest.
In front seats with memory-function 3, the
seat engages in its original position when
pushed back.
In front seats without memory function 3,
engage seat in required position when
pushing backwards.
Panoramic windscreen 3: before folding
the seat, push the head restraints down
and close the sunvisors.
6 Seating position – see page 87.
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To adjust thigh support 3
of the front sport seat 3:
Press button in recessed handle
centred in the lower half of the
adjustment cushion and
adjust the thigh support
Adjust thigh support to suit personal
requirements.
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To adjust head restraint height of
front and rear outboard seats:
Press button to release,
adjust height,
engage in position
6 Adjusting centre rear head restraint –
see page 88,
head restraint position – see page 88,
head restraint removal – see page 88.
6 In brief
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Adjusting interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing
Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing
to reduce dazzle at night.
6 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror –
see page 132.
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To adjust exterior mirrors:
From inside, swivel lever in
required direction
6 Further information, aspherical exterior
mirror 3 – see page 132.
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Electrical exterior mirrors 3,
adjust:
Four-way switch in driver’s door
Press mirror switch right or left: four-way
switch adjusts corresponding mirror.
6 Further information, aspherical exterior
mirror – see page 132,
heated exterior mirrors – see page 18.
7In brief
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Swing-in exterior mirror:
Manually: press lightly.
Electrically 3: press
swing in.
Press button
mirrors swivel to the driving position.
If an electrical retracted mirror is extended
manually, pressing button
mirror to move all the way forward. The
other mirror will be electrically swivelled to
the driving position. If button
again, both mirrors will be electrically
retracted. Press again: both mirrors swivel
to the driving position.
n and both mirrors will
n again - both exterior
n will cause the
n is pressed
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Fitting seat belt:
Draw seat belt smoothly from
inertia reel,
guide over shoulder
and engage in buckle
The belt must not be twisted at any point.
The lap belt must lie snugly against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back
too far (recommended maximum tilting
angle approx. 25°).
To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.
6 Seat belt – see page 110,
airbag systems – see page 115,
seating position – see page 87.
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Steering wheel adjustment:
Move lever down,
adjust height and distance,
move lever up,
engage
Adjust steering wheel only when vehicle is
stationary and steering column lock is
released.
6 Airbag systems – see page 115.
8 In brief
9
9In brief
1 Side air vents .................................. 155
Page
2 Front passenger’s airbag ............. 116
3 Centre air vents ............................. 155
4 Central Information Display for
time, date, outside temperature,
Infotainment system 3,
check control 3 ................................ 62
Trip computer 3 .........................52, 58
Electronic Climate Control 3 ....... 167
5 Heated seat (left) 3 ...................... 156
Deflation Detection System 3 ....... 217
Tyre pressure monitoring
system 3 .........................................218
Parking distance sensors 3 .......... 214
Hazard warning lights ..................... 16
Central locking system .................... 78
SPORT mode 3 ............................... 210
Heated seat (right) 3 .................... 156
6 Turn signal lights, headlight flash
dipped beam, main beam ..............15
Door-to-door lighting function ...... 138
Parking lights 3 ............................. 138
Cruise control 3 ....................... 13, 212
7 Remote control 3 for
Infotainment system ........................ 64
8 Instruments ....................................... 36
Page
9 Horn .................................................. 16
10 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen wash system,
headlight wash system 3 and
rear window wash system ......... 17, 18
11 Parking lights, dipped beam ........ 134
Instrument illumination ................. 138
Fog tail light ................................... 135
Front fog lights 3 ........................... 135
Headlight range adjustment 3 ....136
12 Bonnet release lever ........................ 86
13 Starter switch with
Page
electronic immobiliser .................... 14
and
sensor panel for emergency
operation Open&Start system 3 ... 73
14 Accelerator pedal .................. 196, 197
15 Brake pedal ................... 197, 222, 223
16 Clutch pedal 3 ............................... 197
17 Steering wheel adjustment ............... 7
18 Start / Stop button 3 ................ 22, 70
19 Ashtray 3 ....................................... 106
Cigarette lighter 3 ........................ 105
20 Climate control ............................. 153
21 Infotainment system 3.................... 65
22 Glove compartment ....... 72, 108, 155
10 In brief
Control indicators
0 Open&Start system 3,
see pages 36, 70.
I Engine oil pressure,
see page 37.
R Brake system,
clutch system,
see pages 38, 222, 296.
v Airbag systems,
belt tensioners,
deployable anti-roll bar 3,
see pages 112, 121, 130.
v Electronic
Stability Programme
Plus
(ESP®
see page 208.
) 3,
X Seat belt 3,
see pages 38, 113.
Q Door open,
see page 38.
p Alternator,
see page 39.
W Coolant temperature,
see pages 39, 294.
A Engine electronics,
Transmission electronics 3,
Electronic immobiliser,
Diesel fuel filter 3,
Fault,
see pages 39, 67, 180, 186,
194, 206.
IDS+ Interactive Driving System 3,
Continuous Damping Control 3,
SPORT mode 3,
see pages 210, 211.
S Engine oil level 3,
see pages 39, 292.
8 Exterior lights,
see pages 39, 134.
r Parking distance sensors 3,
see page 214.
O Turn signal lights,
see pages 15, 40.
Y Fuel level,
see pages 40, 45, 201.
> Front fog lights 3,
see pages 40, 135.
C Main beam,
see pages 15, 40.
r Fog tail light,
see pages 40, 135.
11In brief
T Winter programme of
automatic transmission 3
or Easytronic 3,
see pages 177, 185, 192.
1 SPORT mode of
automatic transmission 3
or Easytronic 3,
see pages 176, 184, 191.
y Seat occupancy recognition 3,
see page 122.
Z Exhaust emission 3,
see pages 41, 205.
u Anti-lock Brake System,
see page 225.
! Preheating system 3,
Diesel particle filter 3,
see page 42.
w Deflation
Detection System (DDS) 3,
tyre pressure monitoring
system 3,
see pages 42, 217, 220.
B Adaptive Forward Lighting 3
(AFL), Fault,
see pages 137, 140.
m Cruise control 3,
see pages 13, 212.
Lighting
Light switch,
switch positions,
see pages 14, 134,
7 Lights off,
8 Parking lights,
9 Dipped beam, main beam.
> Front fog lights 3,
see page 135.
r Fog tail light,
see page 135.
C Main beam,
see page 15.
O Turn signal lights,
see page 15.
k Instrument illumination,
see page 138.
c Courtesy light,
see page 139.
a Reading lights 3,
see page 139.
¨ Hazard warning lights,
see page 16.
12 In brief
Climate control
Air distribution,
see pages 157, 171,
L to head area via adjustable
air vents and to footwell,
M to head area via
adjustable air vents,
l to windscreen,
J to windscreen and
to footwell,
K to footwell.
x Airflow,
see pages 157, 171.
A Automatic control
of fan speed 3,
see page 164.
Ü Heated rear window,
see pages 18, 156.
n Air conditioning system 3,
see pages 19, 160, 164.
4 Air recirculation system 3,
see pages 160, 164, 172.
AUTO Automatic mode 3,
see pages 19, 168.
V Demisting and defrosting 3,
see pages 19, 159, 162, 170.
ß Heated front seats 3,
see page 156.
Astra TwinTop 3
> Open roof,
see page 147.
< Close roof,
see page 147.
" Central switch
window operation,
opening,
see page 142.
" Central switch
window operation,
closing,
see page 142.
Sunroof 3
ü Sunroof,
opening or tilting – see page 145.
d Sunroof,
closing – see page 145.
G Sunblind,
opening – see page 145.
H Sunblind,
closing – see page 145.
Windscreen wiper
Stalk positions,
see pages 17, 18,
§ Off,
$ Timed interval wipe, or
automatic wipe
with rain sensor 3,
% Slow,
& Fast.
13In brief
Cruise control 3
Buttons on turn signal stalk,
see pages 16, 212.
m Activate, store,
accelerate,
g resume
stored speed,
decelerate,
§ deactivate.
Information display,
Infotainment system
Information display,
see page 46.
Ö On button for date and time:
see page 48.
; Setting buttons for date and time:
see page 48.
Remote control for
Infotainment system 3,
see pages 49, 64.
Miscellaneous
p Central locking system,
locking, see page 76.
q Central locking system,
unlocking, see page 78.
m Central locking switch,
see page 78.
b Vauxhall alarm system 3,
see page 83.
0 Emergency operation
Open&Start system,
see page 73.
z Child safety system
for rear windows 3,
see page 142.
E Deflation Detection System 3,
tyre pressure monitoring
system 3,
see pages 217, 218.
r Parking distance sensors 3,
see page 214.
SPORT SPORT mode 3,
see page 210.
T Winter programme,
Easytronic 3,
automatic transmission 3,
see pages 177, 185, 192.
j Horn,
see page 16.
+ First-aid kit (cushion) 3,
see page 248.
¨ Warning triangle 3,
see page 248.
14 In brief
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Steering column lock and ignition:
Turn key to position 1;
release steering column lock by
moving the steering wheel slightly
Positions:
0 = Ignition off
1 = Steering released, ignition off
2 = Ignition on,
with diesel engine: preheating
3=Start
To lock the steering wheel, switch ignition
off, remove key and engage steering
wheel.
6 Starting – see page 22,
electronic immobiliser – see page 67,
parking the vehicle – see page 24.
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Steering column lock and ignition
on vehicles with Open&Start
system 3:
Make sure electronic key is
inside the car and press
the Start / Stop button;
release steering column lock by
moving the steering wheel slightly
To start the vehicle, also operate brake or
clutch pedal.
To lock the steering wheel, switch ignition
off by pressing the Start / Stop button,
open driver’s door and engage steering
wheel. Do not allow vehicle to move whilst
doing this.
6 Starting – see page 22,
electronic immobiliser – see page 67,
parking the vehicle – see page 24.
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Light switch:
7 = Off
8 = Parking lights
9 = Dipped or main beam
AUTO = Daytime running lights 3
Press > = Front fog lights 3
Press r = Fog tail light
6 Further information – see page 134,
headlight warning device – see page 23.
15In brief
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Dipped and main beam switch:
Main beam = Push stalk
forward
Dipped beam = Push stalk
forward again
or pull toward
steering wheel
The blue control indicator C is illuminated
when main beam is on.
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Headlight flash:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
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To operate turn signal lights:
Right = Move stalk up
Left = Move stalk down
After operation, the turn signal stalk
returns to its starting position.
If the stalk is moved past the resistance
point, the turn signal light remains on.
When the steering wheel moves back
toward the straight-ahead position, the
turn signal light is automatically
deactivated.
Tap signal: move stalk to resistance point
and release to activate three flashes from
the turn signals when changing lanes or the
like.
Move the stalk to the resistance point and
hold for the turn signals to flash longer.
Switch the turn signal off manually by
moving the stalk slightly.
16 In brief
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Cruise control operation 3:
Press button on stalk
Switch on: briefly press button m.
Switch off: briefly press button §.
Resume at stored speed: briefly press
button
g.
6 Cruise control 3 – see page 212.
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Hazard warning lights:
On = Press ¨
Off = Press ¨ again
To aid location of the pushbutton, the red
surface is illuminated when the ignition is
switched on. When the button is pressed,
its control indicator flashes in time with the
hazard warning lights.
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Activate horn:
Press j in centre of steering
wheel
6 Airbag systems – see page 115,
Steering wheel mounted remote control
buttons for Infotainment system 3 –
see page 64.
17In brief
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Windscreen wiper:
Move stalk upward
§ = Off
$ = Adjustable timed
interval wipe
% = Slow
& = Fast
Stalk always moves back to starting
position. Shift to next higher or lower level:
move stalk slightly.
Push stalk past resistance point and hold:
the windscreen wiper stages are run
through; an acoustic signal sounds at
position §.
Press stalk down from position §:
single swipe.
6 Further information –
see pages 297, 304.
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Windscreen wiper:
Adjustable timed interval wiper
To set the wiper interval to a value between
2 and 15 seconds:
Switch on ignition.
Press stalk down from position §.
Wait the desired interval.
Set the stalk to timed interval wipe $.
The interval remains stored until the next
change or the ignition is switched off.
Switching the ignition on and moving the
stalk to $ sets the interval to 4 seconds.
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Automatic wiping with rain
sensor 3:
Move stalk upward
$ = Automatic wiping with
rain sensor
Automatic wiping $: the rain sensor
detects the amount of water on the
windscreen and automatically regulates
the windscreen wiper.
To switch off, move stalk downwards.
6 Further information –
see pages 297, 304.
18 In brief
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Operating windscreen and
headlight wash systems 3:
Pull stalk towards steering wheel
The wiper swipes for a few strokes. At low
speeds, there is a single post-wash swipe.
The headlight wash system 3 can be
operated when the lights are on. Wash
fluid is sprayed on the headlights. The
headlight wash system cannot be
operated for 2 minutes thereafter.
On vehicles fitted with rain sensor 3,
keep the sensor area clean by operating
the wash system regularly.
6 Further information –
see pages 297, 304.
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To operate rear window wiper 3
and wash system 3:
Wiper on = Push stalk
forward
Wiper off = Push stalk
forward again
Wash = Press and hold
The rear window wiper swipes in timed
interval mode.
The rear window wiper engages
automatically when the windscreen wiper
is switched on and reverse gear is
engaged.
6 Further information –
see pages 297, 304.
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Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors:
On = Press Ü
Off = Press Ü again
Heating operational only with engine
running.
The rear window and exterior mirror
heating is switched off automatically
after approx. 15 minutes.
6 Further information – see page 156.
19In brief
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To demist or defrost windows:
Set air distribution to l,
rotary knob for temperature and
airflow clockwise;
Air conditioning system 3:
Also press button n;
Automatic air conditioning
system 3:
Press button n and v,
turn rotary knob for
temperature clockwise,
airflow to A;
Electronic Climate Control
(ECC) 3:
Press button V
Open air vents and direct the side air vents
toward the door windows.
6 Climate control – see page 153.
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To set automatic mode of
Electronic Climate Control
(ECC) 3:
Press AUTO button,
set temperature using rotary
knob
Open all air vents.
6 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 3 –
see page 167.
Range
Inst. consumpt.
19,5° 23° 5 Eco x 19:36
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257
7.6
miles
miles/gal
Information display 3:
Provides information:
–time,
– outside temperature,
–radio3 and date,
– navigation 3,
– telephone 3,
– check control 3,
–trip computer3,
– Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 3.
6 Information Display 3 – see page 46.
20 In brief
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Manual transmission:
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary, wait
3 seconds after declutching and then pull
up the button on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the lever
in neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then repeat gear selection.
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Easytronic 3:
N = Neutral (idle)
o =Drive position
+ =Higher gear
- = Lower gear
A = Change between
automatic and
manual mode
R = Reverse
(with selector lever lock)
The selector lever must always be moved
in the appropriate direction as far as it will
go. Upon release, it automatically returns
to the centre position. Pay heed to the
gear / mode indicator in the transmission
display.
The foot brake must be depressed when
starting.
6 Easytronic – see page 174.
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Automatic transmission 3:
P = Park
R = Reverse
N = Neutral (idle)
D = Automatic gear selection
3 = 1st to 3rd gear
2 = 1st and 2nd gear
1 = 1st gear
Starting only possible in P or N. To move
from P, switch on ignition, depress foot
brake and press button on selector lever.
Press button on selector lever to engage P
or R.
P: Only with vehicle stationary, first
apply handbrake
R: Only with vehicle stationary
6 Automatic transmission – see page 182.
To select P or R, press button on selector
lever.
P: Only with vehicle stationary, first
apply handbrake
R: Only with vehicle stationary
6 Automatic transmission with 3 –
see page 188.
21In brief
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Automatic transmission with
ActiveSelect 3:
P = Park
R = Reverse gear
N = Neutral (idle)
D = Automatic gear selection
Selector lever in D to left:
Manual mode
+ = Higher gear or stage
- = Lower gear or stage
P or N must be engaged when starting.
To move from P or N, switch on ignition,
depress foot brake and press button on
selector lever.
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Exhaust gases are poisonous
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
which is extremely poisonous but is
odourless and colourless.
Therefore never inhale exhaust gases, and
never run the engine in an enclosed space.
Avoid driving with an open luggage
compartment. Otherwise, exhaust gases
could penetrate the interior.
22 In brief
Before starting-off, check:
z Tyre pressure and tyre condition – see
pages 228, 326.
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment – see pages 291 to 299.
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and are operational.
z No objects are placed in front of the rear
window, on the instrument panel or in
the area in which the airbags inflate.
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted.
z Brake operation.
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To start engine:
Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission 3
in P or N,
Easytronic 3: depress brake,
do not accelerate,
petrol engines:
Turn key to position 3;
diesel engine:
Turn key to position 2,
when control indicator ! goes
1)
out
turn key to position 3;
release key once engine is
running
Before restarting or switching off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, only turn the
key to 2.
6 Further information – see pages 67, 243.
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To start engine with Open&Start
system 3:
The electronic key must be inside
the vehicle,
operate clutch or brake,
automatic transmission 3
in P or N,
Easytronic 3: depress brake,
do not accelerate,
petrol engine: Press button;
diesel engine: Briefly press
button, when control indicator !
goes out1) press button again for
1second;
release button once engine is
running
Press button again to repeat the starting
procedure or switch off the engine.
1)
Preheating system switches on only if outside
temperature is low.
23In brief
Only press briefly to switch in the ignition if
the brake or clutch pedal has not been
depressed.
Do not start unless vehicle is stationary.
6 Further information – see pages 67, 243.
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Releasing the handbrake:
Raise lever slightly,
press lock button,
lower lever fully
To reduce operating forces, depress foot
brake at the same time.
Drive carefully, economically and with the
environment in mind. While driving, do not
do anything that could distract you.
6 Brakes - see page 222.
Warning buzzers
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
z if the electronic key of the Open&Start
system is not present or is not
recognised 3,
z if a door or the tailgate is ajar,
z once you have reached a certain speed if
the handbrake is applied 3,
z if a specified maximum speed is
exceeded 3,
z for Easytronic 3 – if A, M or R is selected
while the engine is running and the
driver’s door is opened but the foot
brake is not depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and the driver’s
door is opened:
z when the key is in the starter switch,
z with parking lights or dipped beam on,
z with Open&Start system 3 and
automatic transmission if the selector
lever is not in P,
z with Easytronic 3 – if the handbrake is
not applied and no gear is engaged
when the engine is off.
24 In brief
Indicator and warning buzzers for
Astra TwinTop 3:
z Indicator buzzer upon completed
opening or closing of the convertible
hardtop.
z Indicator buzzer upon completed raising
or lowering of the electric luggage
compartment loading aid.
z Gong tone if the boot lid is not closed
during roof operation.
z Gong tone if the boot lid is not fully
opening during operation of the luggage
compartment loading aid.
z Gong tone during roof operation if
vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph
(30 km/h).
z Gong tone when vehicle speed exceeds
20 mph (30 km/h) if the roof is not fully
open or closed.
z Three gong tones during roof or loading
aid operation if the luggage
compartment blind is not attached.
z Three gong tones during roof operation
if outside temperature is below –20 °C,
vehicle battery voltage is too low or the
system is overloaded.
z Continuous warning buzzer during roof
operation if the anti-roll bars 3 have
been triggered.
z Continuous warning buzzer starting one
minute before the end of the 9-minute
standby time with the roof in an
intermediate position.
z Continuous warning buzzer starting one
minute before the end of the 9-minute
standby time with the loading aid in a
raised position.
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Parking the vehicle:
Apply handbrake firmly,
turn engine off,
turn ignition off,
lock steering wheel,
lock vehicle
To lock, press p button or with Open&Start
system 3 touch sensor in one of the front
door handles.
With Open&Start system 3, the driver’s
door must be opened to lock the steering
wheel.
25In brief
To activate the anti-theft locking system
and the Vauxhall alarm system 3 press
button p twice or with Open&Start
system 3 touch sensor in one of the front
door handles twice.
6 Further information – see pages 67, 196,
Open&Start system – see page 70,
radio frequency remote control – see
page 68,
central locking system – see page 76,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 83,
vehicle decommissioning – see page 301,
TwinTop roof operation 3 – see page 146.
Advice when parking:
z Do not park the vehicle on an easy
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
z Always apply the handbrake firmly.
Apply the handbrake as firmly as
possible on uphill or downhill slopes. To
reduce operating forces, depress foot
brake at the same time.
z Close the windows and sunroof 3 or
TwinTop.
z Before switching off ignition: with
manual transmission, engage first or
reverse gear; with automatic
transmission 3, selector lever in P; with
Easytronic 3 engage first or reverse gear
(note gear indicator – see page 174).
z For automatic transmission 3 the key
can only be removed when the selector
lever is in position P. With the Open&Start
system 3 "P" flashes in the transmission
display for several seconds if P has not
been selected or the handbrake has not
been applied.
z On vehicles with Easytronic 3 control
indicator R flashes for a few seconds
after the ignition is switched off if the
handbrake has not been applied –
see page 179.
z With the Open&Start system 3 the
engine can only be switched off when
the vehicle is stationary.
z Remove key. With Open&Start system 3,
switch off ignition and open driver’s
door.
z Turn steering wheel until lock is felt to
engage (anti-theft protection).
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off – see
page 291.
6 Further information –
see pages 300, 301.
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