Vauxhall Astra 2008 User Manual

ASTRA

Operation, Safety and Maintenance

Owner’s Manual

Contents

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In brief ....................................................... 2

Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop ........... 30

Seats, interior .......................................... 64

Instruments, controls ............................ 112

Lighting ................................................. 143

Infotainment system ............................ 151

Climate control .................................... 154

Driving and operation ......................... 176

Self-help, vehicle care .......................... 241

Service, maintenance .......................... 294

Technical data .................................... 308

Index ...................................................... 352

2 In brief

In brief

To unlock and open the vehicle:
Press button q, pull door handle

6 Door locks – see page 49,
keys – see page 30,
electronic immobiliser – see page 31,
remote control – see page 32,
central locking system – see page 40,
anti-theft locking system 3 – see page 41,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 46,
TwinTop roof operation 3 – see page 56,
child safety locks – see page 49.

To unlock and open the vehicle
with the Open&Start System 3:
Bring electronic key into the
reception area of the vehicle,
pull handle

6 Open&Start System 3 – see page 34.

3In brief

To unlock and open the luggage
compartment:
Press button q on remote control,
or for the Open&Start System 3:
Bring electronic key into the
reception area of the vehicle,
pull button below handle

6 Open&Start-System 3 – see page 34,
remote control – see page 32,
central locking system – see page 40,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 46.

To adjust front seat:
Pull handle, slide seat,
release handle

6 Seat – see page 64,
seat position – see page 67.

9 Warning

Important: Do not sit nearer than 10
inches (25 cm) from the steering wheel, to
permit safe airbag deployment.

Adjust front seat backrests:
Turn handwheel

Move backrest to suit seating position.
Do not lean on seat backrest whilst

adjusting it.
6 Seats – see page 64,

seat position – see page 67,
fold front passenger seat backrest –
see pages 66, 75.

4 In brief

To adjust front seat height 3:
Operate lever on outboard side
of seat

Pump action on lever
Up: Seat higher

Down: Seat lower
6 Seat – see page 64,

seat position – see page 67.

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 Seat – see page 64,
seat position – see page 67.

Tip the front seat backrests
forward 3:
Lift release lever,
tilt backrest forward,
lower release lever,
seat back is engaged
in tilted position 3,
slide seat forwards 3

To straighten the seat, slide back and it
engages in its original position 3. Raise
release lever 3, straighten backrest, lower
release lever, backrest engages.

The backrest can only be tipped forwards
from an upright position.

Panoramic windscreen 3: before folding
the seat, push the head restraints down
and close the sun visors.

6 Seats – see page 64,
fold front passenger seat backrest –
see pages 66, 75.

5In brief

To adjust head restraint height of
front and rear outboard seats:
Press button to release,
adjust height,
engage in position

6 Head restraints – see page 68,
head restraint position – see page 69,
adjust rear centre head restraint –
see page 68,
head restraint removal – see page 69.

To fit seat belt:
Draw seat belt smoothly
from inertia reel,
guide over shoulder and
engage in buckle

The entire length of the seat belt must be
twist-free. The lap belt must lie closely
against the body. The seat backrests must
not be tilted too far backwards (maximum
recommended tilting angle approx. 25°).

To release belt, press red button on belt
buckle.

6 Three-point seat belts – see page 85,
airbag system – see page 92,
seat position – see page 67.

Adjusting interior mirror:
Swivel mirror housing

Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing
to reduce dazzle at night.

6 Mirrors – see page 49,
automatic dipping interior mirror –
see page 51.

6 In brief

To adjust exterior mirrors
manually:
From inside, swivel lever in
required direction

6 Mirrors – see page 49,
aspherically curved exterior mirror –
see page 49,
folding exterior mirror – see page 50,
heated exterior mirror – see page 157.

Electrical exterior mirrors 3
adjust:
Four-way switch in driver’s door

Press right or left mirror switch: four-way
switch controls the appropriate mirror.
Centre position: no adjustment.

6 Mirrors – see page 49,
aspherically curved exterior mirror –
see page 49,
folding exterior mirror – see page 50,
heated exterior mirror – see page 157.

Steering column lock and ignition:
Turn key to position 1;
disengage steering column lock
by moving steering wheel slightly

Positions:
0 = Ignition off
1 = Steering free, ignition off
2 = Ignition on, with diesel engine:

preheating

3=Starting
6 Starting – see page 17,

electronic immobiliser – see page 31,
parking the vehicle – see page 18.

7In brief

Steering column lock and ignition
on vehicles with Open&Start
system 3:
Make sure electronic key is in the
interior reception range and press
the Start/Stop button;
disengage the steering column
lock by moving the steering wheel
slightly

To start the vehicle, also operate brake or
clutch pedal.

To activate the steering column lock,
switch ignition off by pressing the Start/
Stop button, open driver’s door and
engage steering wheel. Do not allow
vehicle to move while doing this.

6 Starting – see page 17,
electronic immobiliser – see page 31,
parking the vehicle – see page 18.

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 System – see page 92.

Turn light switch:

7 =Off
8 = Parking lights
9 = Dipped beam or main

beam

AUTO = Automatic dipped

beam activation

3

Press button:

> = Fog lights 3
r = Fog tail light

6 Lighting – see page 143,

headlight control indicator –
see pages 18, 140.

8 In brief

9In brief

1 Side air vents .................................. 156

Page

2 Front passenger airbag .................. 93

3 Centre air vents ............................. 156

4 Central information display for

time, date, outside temperature,
Infotainment system 3,

Check control 3 .............................. 138

Trip computer 3 .....................128, 134

Climate control system 3 ............. 168

5 Heated seat (left) 3 ...................... 157

Deflation detection system 3 .......218

Tyre pressure

monitoring system 3 ...................... 219

Parking distance sensor 3 ............ 215

Hazard warning lights ..................... 11

Central locking system ....................42

SPORT mode 3 ............................... 212

Heated seat (right) 3 ................... 157

6 Turn signal light ...............................11

Headlight flash,

Dipped beam, high beam ............... 11

Door-to-door light function 3........148

Cruise control 3 ............................. 213

7 Remote control on steering

Page

wheel 3 ........................................... 151

8 Instruments ..................................... 112

9 Horn .................................................. 12

Driver’s Airbag ................................ 93

10 Windscreen wiper,

windscreen wash system,
headlight wash
system 3 and rear window

wash system .......................12, 13, 141

11 Parking lights, dipped beam ........ 143

Instrument illumination ................. 148

Fog tail light ................................... 145

Fog lights 3 .................................... 145

Headlight range adjustment 3 .... 146

12 Unlocking the bonnet.................... 241

13 Starter switch with immobiliser ........ 6

and
sensor panel for emergency

operation Open&Start system 3 .... 37

14 Accelerator pedal.................. 198, 199

Page

15 Brake pedal ........................... 199, 223

16 Clutch pedal 3 ............................... 199

17 Steering wheel adjustment ............... 7

18 Start/stop button 3 .................. 17, 34

19 Ashtray 3 ....................................... 108

Cigarette lighter 3 ........................ 107

20 Climate control ............................. 154

21 Infotainment system 3 ................. 151

22 Glove compartment ....... 37, 110, 156

10 In brief

Control indicators

0

I

R

v

v

X

Q

p

W

Open&Start system, fault,

see pages 34, 112.

Engine oil pressure,

see page 113.

Brake system, clutch system,

see pages 114, 223, 302.

Airbag systems, belt tensioners,
deployable anti-roll bars 3,

see pages 87, 98, 104.

Electronic Stability Programme

Plus

(ESP®

see page 210.

Seat belt 3,

see pages 88, 114.

Open doors and luggage
compartment,

see page 115.

Alternator,

see page 115.

Coolant temperature,

see pages 115, 300.

) 3,

A

j

IDS+

S

8

r

O

Y

>

C

r

Engine electronics, gearbox
electronics 3, immobiliser,
diesel fuel filter 3, fault,

see pages 31, 115, 182, 188,
196, 206.

Easytronic 3, start engine 3,

see pages 115, 177.

Continuous Damping Control 3,
SPORT mode 3,

see pages 212, 213.

Engine oil level 3,

see pages 116, 298.

Exterior lights,

see pages 116, 143.

Parking distance sensor 3,

see page 215.

Turn signal lights,

see pages 11, 116.

Fuel level,

see pages 116, 119, 202.

Fog lights 3,

see pages 117, 145.

Main beam,

see pages 11, 117.

Fog tail light,

see pages 117, 145.

T

1

y

Z

u

!

w

B

m

Winter programme of
automatic transmission 3 or
Easytronic 3,

see pages 180, 186, 193.

SPORT mode of automatic
transmission 3 or Easytronic 3,

see pages 179, 185, 192.

Seat occupancy recognition 3,

see page 99.

Exhaust emission 3,

see pages 117, 206.

Anti-lock Brake System,

see page 225.

Preheating system 3,
diesel particle filter 3,

see page 118.

Deflation detection system 3,
tyre pressure monitoring
system 3,

see pages 118, 219, 221.

Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) 3, fault,

see pages 147, 150.

Cruise control 3,

see page 214.

11In brief

Headlight flash, main beam and
dipped beam:

Headlight
flash

= Pull stalk

toward steering
wheel

Main beam = Push stalk

forward

Dipped beam = Push stalk

forward again
or pull toward
steering wheel

6 Main beam, headlight flash –
see page 144.

Switch on turn signal lights:
Right = Move stalk up
Left = Move stalk down

6 Turn signal lights – see page 144.

Hazard warning lights:
On = Press ¨
Off = Press

6 Hazard warning lights – see page 146.

¨ again

12 In brief

Activate horn:
Press j in centre of steering
wheel

6 Airbag system – see page 93,
remote control on steering wheel 3 –
see page 151.

Windscreen wiper:
Move stalk up slightly

§ =Off
$ =Timed interval wipe
% =Slow
& =Fast

Move stalk down from position §: Single
swipe.

6 Windscreen wiper – see page 141,
adjustable wiper interval 3 – see page 141,
wiper blades – see pages 303, 304,
vehicle care – see page 291.

Automatic wiping with
rain sensor 3:
Move stalk up slightly

$ = Automatic wiping with

rain sensor

§ =Off

6 Windscreen wiper – see page 141,

wiper blades – see pages 303, 304,
vehicle care – see page 291.

13In brief

Operating windscreen and
headlight wash systems 3:
Pull stalk toward steering wheel

6 Windscreen and headlight wash systems
– see page 142,
further notes – see pages 291,303

Activate rear screen wiper 3 and
wash system 3:

Wiper on = Push stalk

forward

Wiper off = Push stalk

forward again

Wash = Hold stalk

pushed fully
forward

6 Rear screen wiper and wash system – see
page 142,
further notes – see pages 291, 303.

Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors:

On = Press Ü
Off = Press Ü again

6 Air conditioning – see page 154,
heated rear window – see page 157.

14 In brief

To demist or defrost windows:
Set air distribution to l,
rotary switch for temperature
and air flow clockwise;
Air conditioning system 3:
also press button n;
Automatic air conditioning
system 3:
press buttons n and V,
turn rotary switch for
temperature clockwise,
air flow to A;
Climate control system 3:
press button V

6 Climate control system 3 – see page 154.

Set automatic mode on climate
control system 3:
Press AUTO,
pre-select temperature
with rotary switch,
open air vents

6 Climate control system 3 – see page 168.

Manual transmission:

Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
3 seconds after de-clutching pull the
button up on the selector lever and engage
gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the lever in
neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then repeat gear selection.

15In brief

To exit P, switch ignition on, operate
footbrake and press button on selector
lever.

Press button on selector lever to engage P
or R.

P Only when vehicle is stationary, first

apply handbrake

R Only when vehicle is stationary
6 Automatic transmission 3 –

see page 184.

Easytronic 3:
N = Idling
o = Drive position
+ = Higher gear

- = Lower gear
A/M = Switch between

Automatic and Manual
mode

R = Reverse gear

(with selector lever lock)

Always move selector lever as far as it will
go in the chosen direction.

It automatically returns to the centre
position after every operation. Observe
gear/mode indicator in transmission
display.

The footbrake must be depressed when
starting.

6 Easytronic 3 – see page 176.

Automatic transmission 3:
P = Park position.
R=Reverse gear.
N=Neutral

(idle)
D = Automatic gear selection
3 = 1st to 3rd gear
2 = 1st and 2nd gear
1 = 1st gear

P or N must be engaged when starting.

16 In brief

Automatic transmission with
ActiveSelect 3:

P=Park position
R = Reverse gear
N=Neutral

(idle)

D = Automatic gear selection

Selector lever in D to left:
Manual mode

+ = Higher gear

- = Lower gear

P or N must be engaged when starting.

To move from P or N, switch on ignition,
depress footbrake and press button on
selector lever.

To select P or R, press button on selector
lever.

P Only when vehicle is stationary, first

apply handbrake

R Only when vehicle is stationary
6 Automatic transmission with

ActiveSelect 3 – see page 190.

Before starting off, check:

z Tyre pressure and tyre condition –

see pages 227, 337.

z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine

compartment – see pages 298 to 305.

z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting

and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational.

z Do not place any objects 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 function.

17In brief

Press button again to repeat the starting
procedure or switch off the engine.

To turn on the ignition, do not press the
brake or clutch pedal; just press the button
briefly.

Do not start unless vehicle is stationary.
6 Open&Start-System 3 – see page 34,

electronic immobiliser – see page 31,
diesel fuel system – see page 242.

To start engine:
Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission 3
in P or N,
Easytronic 3: Depress brake,
do not accelerate;
Petrol engine: Turn key to 3;
Diesel engine: Turn key to 2,
when control indicator !
goes out1) turn key to 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 Electronic immobiliser – see page 31,
diesel fuel system – see page 242.

To start engine with Open&Start
system 3:
The electronic key must be inside
reception area inside the car,
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 1 second;
release button once engine
is running

1)

Preheating system switches on only if outside
temperature is low.

18 In brief

Releasing the handbrake:
Raise lever slightly,
press release button,
lower lever fully

6 Handbrake – see page 224.

Parking the vehicle

z Always apply handbrake without

pressing release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slop or uphill
slope. Operate footbrake at same time
to reduce operating force.

z Switch engine off by turning ignition key

to 0. Remove ignition key and turn
steering wheel until steering lock is felt to
engage (anti-theft protection). With
Open&Start system 3 switch ignition off
and open driver’s door.

In vehicles with Open&Start system 3 the
engine can only be switched off when the
vehicle is stationary.

In vehicles with automatic transmission 3
the key can only be withdrawn when the
selector lever is in position P. With the
Open&Start System 3, "P" flashes in the
gear display for several seconds if P is
not selected or the handbrake is not
applied.

z If the vehicle is on a level surface or an

incline, with manual transmission or
Easytronic 3 select first gear before
switching the ignition off, with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to P.
Also turn wheels away from kerb on an
uphill slope.

If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, with
manual transmission or Easytronic 3
select reverse gear before turning
the ignition off, with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to P.
Also turn front wheels toward kerb.

z Lock doors and luggage compartment

using button p on remote control and
with Open&Start system 3 touch sensor
in door handle of front door.

To activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 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.

19In brief

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 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 182.

z Close the windows and sunroof 3 or

TwinTop 3.

z The engine cooling fans may run after

the engine has been switched off –
see page 297.

6 Remote control – see page 32,
Open&Start system – see page 34,
central locking system – see page 40,
Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 46,
TwinTop roof operation 3 – see page 56,
parking up the vehicle – see page 307.

That was the most important
information in brief for your first
drive in your vehicle.

The other pages of this chapter
contain a summary of the
noteworthy functions of your
vehicle.

The remaining chapters of the
Owner’s Manual contain
important information on
operation, safety and
maintenance as well as a
complete index.

20 In brief

Vauxhall Full Size airbag system

The Vauxhall Full Size airbag system
consists of several separate systems.

Front airbag system

The front airbag system will be triggered in
the event of a serious accident involving a
frontal impact and forms safety cushions
for the driver and front passenger. The
forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of
injuries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.

Side airbag system 3

The side airbag is triggered in the event of
a side-on collision to form a safety cushion
for the driver or front passenger in the
respective door area. This substantially
reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis.

Curtain airbag system 3

The curtain airbag system triggers in case
of a side-on collision and provides a safety
barrier in the head area on the respective
side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of
injury to the head considerably in case of a
side-on collision.

6 Vauxhall Full Size airbag system –
see page 92.

21In brief

Active headrests 3 on front seats

In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints tilt forward a little.
The head is more effectively supported by
the head restraint

whiplash in the neck area is reduced

Active head restraints are identified by the
lettering ACTIVE on the head restraint
guide sleeves.

6 Headrests – see page 68.

and the danger of

.

Operating menus in the
information display 3

Menu options are selected using menus
and the arrow keys or the multi-function
button on the Infotainment system 3 or the
left-hand adjuster wheel 3 on the steering
wheel. The selected menu options are
shown on the display.

Selection using arrow keys 3:
Operate left or right arrow key.

Selection using multi-function button 3:
rotate and press multi-function button.

To exit a menu, turn the multi-function
button left or right to Return or Main and
select.

22 In brief

2 Board Computer 19,5° 19:36

BC 1 All values

BC 2
Timer
Tyres

1

8

257.0 miles

Ø40mph

7.0 gal

Ø 31.0 mpg

Coolant level

check

OK

Selection with left adjuster wheel on
steering wheel 3: rotate adjuster wheel
and press.

6 Information Display – see page 122.

Trip computer 3

The trip computers provide information on
driving data, which is continually recorded
and evaluated electronically.

Functions:

z Range
z Instantaneous consumption
z Distance travelled
z Average speed
z Effective consumption
z Average consumption
z Stop watch
z Tyre pressure 3

6 Trip computer 3 – see pages 128, 134.

Check control 3

The check control software monitors

z Fluid levels
z Tyre pressure 3
z Remote control battery
z Vauxhall alarm system 3
z Important exterior lights, including

cables and fuses

6 Check Control 3 – see page 138.

23In brief

Two headphone connections are available,
with separate volume controls.

Further information is available in the
infotainment system operating
instructions.

6 Twin Audio 3 – see page 152.

Remote control on steering
wheel 3

The functions of the infotainment system 3
and the information display can be
operated with the buttons and adjuster
wheels on the steering wheel.

Further information is available in the
infotainment system operating
instructions.

6 Remote control on steering wheel 3 –
see page 151,
Infotainment System – see page 151.

Twin Audio 3

Twin Audio allows rear seat occupants the
choice between the audio source played on
the infotainment system or a separate
audio source.

Only an audio source that is not currently
active on the infotainment system can be
controlled using Twin Audio.

24 In brief

Damping and steering become more direct
and provide better contact with the road
surface. The engine reacts more quickly to
accelerator movements.

With Easytronic 3 and automatic
transmission 3, the shift times are
shortened and shifting takes place at
higher revs (not with cruise control
enabled 3).

6 Sport mode 3 – see page 212.

Open&Start system with
electronic key and remote
control 3

The Open&Start system allows the vehicle
to be locked and unlocked, including
anti-theft locking system 3 and the
Vauxhall alarm system 3 without a
mechanical key and the engine to be
started and stopped using a start/stop
button. All the driver has to do is carry the
electronic key around with him.

6 Open&Start System 3 – see page 34.

Sport mode 3

To activate

Press the SPORT button. The LED in the
button illuminates.

SPORT mode is used to change damping 3,
steering 3, throttle application and the
shift point for Easytronic 3 and automatic
transmission 3 while driving.

2 Board Computer

BC 1
BC 2

Timer

Tyres

25In brief

Deflation Detection System
(DDS) 3

The deflation detection system
continuously monitors the speed of all
wheels while driving. If a tyre loses
pressure, it grows smaller and therefore
rotates more quickly than the other wheels.
If the system detects a difference in speed,
the control indicator

w illuminates in red.

After tyre pressure is corrected or a tyre or
wheel is changed, the system must be
initialised by pressing the DDS button.

6 Tyre deflation detection system 3 –
see page 218.

Tyre pressure monitoring
system 3

The tyre pressure monitoring system
continually checks the pressure and speed
of all four wheels while driving.

A pressure sensor is installed in each wheel.
The inflation pressures of the individual
wheels are transmitted to a controller,
where they are compared.

The current tyre pressures can be
displayed on the graphical information
display or the colour information display 3.

Deviating tyre pressures are displayed in
the form of messages on the information
display whilst driving.

6 Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 –
see page 218.

26 In brief

Adaptive Forward Lighting
(AFL) 3

improves lighting in curves (curve lighting)
on vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlight
system.

Curve lighting

The Xenon light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed
(from approx. 6 mph/10 km/h).

Motorway lighting

At higher speeds and continuous straight
ahead travel, the dipped beam
automatically raises slightly, thereby
increasing headlight range.

6 Adaptive driving lights 3 – see page 147.

Panoramic windscreen 3

To open:

Turn the handle to the right and move the
roof lining rearward to a suitable position.

To close:

Move the roof lining forward to a suitable
position. When moved all the way forward,
the roof lining engages in position.

6 Panoramic roof 3 – see page 53.

27In brief

Parking distance sensor 3

When reverse gear is selected, the parking
distance sensor switches itself on
automatically.

The parking distance sensor can also be
activated at speeds of less than 15 mph
(25 km/h) by pressing the
the instrument panel.

If the vehicle approaches an obstacle when
reversing, a series of signals can be heard
in the vehicle interior. The interval between
the signals becomes shorter as the
distance is reduced. If the distance is less
than 30 cm, the signal will be continuous.

6 Parking distance sensor 3 –
see page 215.

r button on

Cargo box 3

Collapsible box to divide the luggage
compartment.

The cargo box may only be loaded when
the backrests are engaged in an upright
position.

When removing, start with the right half.
6 Cargo Box 3 – see page 81.

FlexOrganizer 3

The side walls contain retaining strips,
where various components can be
attached to divide the luggage
compartment or fasten loads.

The system consists of

z Adapters
z Variable partition net
z Mesh pockets for the side walls
z Hooks in the luggage compartment

6 FlexOrganizer 3 – see page 80.

28 In brief

The roof is operated with the buttons on
the roof console above the mirror or with
the remote control.

To improve luggage compartment
accessibility, the electric loading aid makes
it possible to raise the open roof when it is
stowed in the luggage compartment.

6 TwinTop – see page 56.

Luggage compartment cover,
Estate

To open:

Press handle on luggage compartment
cover down. The cover automatically
unrolls.

6 Luggage compartment cover 3 –
see page 76.

Astra TwinTop

With TwinTop, a convertible hardtop, Astra
unites the benefits of a coupe with those of
a convertible.

To optimise safety, the Astra TwinTop is
equipped with a rollover protection system
with reinforced windscreen frame and the
choice of fixed or deployable anti-roll bars
in addition to the front and side airbag
systems.

Diesel particle filter 3

The diesel particle filter system removes
polluting soot particles out of the engine
exhaust gases. The system includes a
self-cleaning function that operates
automatically while driving. The filter is
cleaned by burning the trapped soot
particles at a high temperature. There may
be an increase in fuel consumption,
exhaust smell, and engine cooling fan
operation 3 during the self-cleaning
operation.

The self-cleaning function cannot operate
automatically during certain driving
situations where the engine does not reach
its normal operating temperature. An
example of this would be short distance
driving in cold weather.

If the filter needs cleaning and recent
driving situations did not allow the function
to automatically operate, then the control
indicator
you may continue to drive the vehicle
normally. The vehicle will not be damaged
and does not require service.

The self-cleaning function will
automatically operate while driving after
the engine has reached its normal
operating temperature. The control
indicator
self-cleaning operation is complete. This
may take up to 20 minutes of driving. The
time will be shorter at higher vehicle
speeds.

6 diesel particle filter – page 207.

! will flash. If this occurs, then

! will continue to flash until the

29In brief

30 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Keys, doors, windows,
TwinTop

Replacement keys ............................... 30

Car Pass................................................ 30

outboardKey with foldaway key

section 3............................................ 30

Electronic immobiliser.......................... 31

Store personal vehicle settings in

the vehicle key 3 ............................... 32

Remote control 3 with mechanical

key...................................................... 32

Open&Start system 3 .......................... 34

Central locking system ........................ 40

Fault when locking or unlocking......... 43

Luggage compartment....................... 44

Vauxhall alarm system 3.................... 46

Child safety locks 3 ............................. 49

Exterior mirrors..................................... 49

Interior mirror ....................................... 51

Electric windows 3............................... 51

Panoramic windscreen 3 .................... 53

Sunroof 3 ............................................. 54

TwinTop................................................ 56

Replacement keys

The key number is specified in the vehicle
documents and in the Car Pass 3.

The key is a constituent of the electronic
immobiliser. Ordering keys from a Vauxhall
Authorised repairer guarantees problem­free operation of the electronic
immobiliser.

When electronic keys of the Open&Start
system are being replaced, all keys must be
handed to the dealer for programming.

Keep the spare key in a safe spot.
Locks – see page 291,

Open&Start system, electronic keys –
see page 34.

Car Pass

The Car Pass contains all of the vehicle’s
data and should therefore not be kept in
the vehicle.

Have your Car Pass on hand when
consulting a Vauxhall Authorised repairer.

outboardKey with foldaway key
section 3

Press button to extend. Press button to
retract; key section engages audibly.

31Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Electronic immobiliser

The system checks whether the vehicle may
be started with the mechanical key or
electronic key of the Open&Start system 3
that is being used. If the key is recognised
as "authorised" the vehicle can be started.
The check takes place via a transponder in
the key.

The electronic immobiliser activates itself
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition or, with the
Open&Start system 3, when the engine is
switched off by pressing the Start/Stop
button.

The code number of the electronic
immobiliser is given in the Car Pass.

Control indicator for immobiliser A

Control indicator A illuminates briefly
when the ignition is switched on.

If the control indicator flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the system;
the engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and then repeat the start
attempt.

If the control indicator A continues to
flash, try to start the engine using the
second key and contact a workshop for
assistance.

If control indicator A illuminates after
the engine is started, there is a fault in
the engine electronics or transmission
electronics 3 (see pages 182, 188,
196, 206) or there is water in the diesel fuel
filter 3 (see page 300).

Note

The immobiliser does not lock the doors.
Therefore, after leaving the vehicle always
lock it and switch on the Vauxhall alarm
system 3 – see pages 40, 46.

32 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Store personal vehicle settings in
the vehicle key 3

The last settings selected

z instrument illumination,
z information display 3,
z Infotainment system 3,
z for the climate control system 3

are stored automatically depending on the
vehicle key used.

Different settings stored for each vehicle
key are retrieved automatically on use of
the vehicle key concerned.

Each time the vehicle is locked, the settings
are saved again.

Remote control 3 with mechanical
key

Depending on vehicle equipment level, one
of the remote controls shown on this page
will be used.

Remote control in version with Open&Start
system 3 – see page 34.

The remote control is integrated in the key.
Used to operate:

z central locking system,
z mechanical anti-theft locking system 3,
z Vauxhall alarm system 3.

On the Astra TwinTop, the roof can be
opened or closed using the remote
control 3.

33Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

The remote control has a range of approx.
5 metres. This range can be affected by
outside influences. Aim the remote control
at the vehicle to operate.

Handle the remote control with care,
protect it from moisture and high
temperatures and avoid unnecessary
operation.

The hazard warning lights come on to
indicate that the remote control is
operational.

Central locking system,

see page 40.

Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3,

see page 41.

Vauxhall alarm system 3,

see page 46.

Electric windows 3,

see page 51.

Astra TwinTop,

see page 56.

Fault

If the central locking system cannot be
oper at ed wi th th e re mo te co ntr ol , i t m ay b e
due to the following:

z The range of the remote control has

been exceeded.

z Remote control battery voltage is too

low. Battery replacement – see next
page.

z Frequent, repeated operation of the

remote control outside the reception
range of the vehicle (e.g. too far from
vehicle, remote control is then no longer
recognised). Remote control
synchronisation – see next column.

z If the central locking system is

overloaded as a result of repeated
operation at short intervals. The power
supply is cut off for a brief period.

z Interference from higher-power radio

waves from other sources.

To eliminate the cause of a fault, we
recommend contacting a workshop for
assistance.

Open driver’s door with key – see page 43.

34 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Key with fixed key section
Have the battery changed by a workshop.

Remote control synchronisation

After replacing the battery, unlock door
with key in lock, see page 43. The remote
control is synchronised by switching the
ignition on.

Remote control battery replacement

Replace the battery as soon as the range
of the remote control begins to shrink.

Key with foldaway key section
Fold out key bit, see page 30.

Open remote control. Replace battery,
battery type, see page 345, paying
attention to installation position. Close
remote control.

Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in accordance with environmental
protection regulations.

Open&Start system 3

The Open&Start system allows the vehicle
to be locked and unlocked, including
operation of the anti-theft locking
system 3 and the Vauxhall alarm
system 3, and also allows the engine to be
switched on and off without a mechanical
key. All the driver has to do is carry the
electronic key around with him.

On the Astra TwinTop, the roof can also be
opened or closed with the remote control 3
of the electronic key.

The electronic key must be within the
external reception range about 1 metre
from the vehicle in order to lock and unlock
the vehicle.

If the electronic key is recognized as
"authorised", the vehicle can be unlocked
by pulling a door handle or the knob
beneath the tailgate handle and the doors
and the tailgate can be opened.

When the Start/Stop button is pressed, the
system re-checks the authorisation. The
electronic key has to be recognised in the
interior in order to do this. After the key has
been authorised the ignition switches on.
At the same time, the electronic
immobiliser is switched off and the electro­mechanical steering column lock is
deactivated. Pressing the Start/Stop button
again with the brake or clutch pedal
depressed or in P or N with automatic
transmission 3 starts the engine. Press the
button for at least one second with the
vehicle stationary or hold until the engine
starts.

35Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

If the brake or clutch pedal is depressed,
the engine can be started right away with
a single press on the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the Start/Stop button interrupts
the starting procedure.

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.

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.

The electronic key must be within the
interior reception in order to switch the
ignition on or off. We recommend that the
driver carries the electronic key on his or
her person. If the electronic key is not
recognised, try a different position for
the key.

Do not put the electronic key in the
luggage compartment or in front of the
information display.

6

36 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

The vehicle is locked from the outside with
the doors closed by touching the sensor
panel in the door handle of one of the front
doors. The electronic key must be within
the external reception range of
approximately one metre from the vehicle.

The Open&Start system 3 does not the lock
the vehicle automatically if the electronic
key is outside the external reception range
of approximately 1 metre from the vehicle.

Remote control

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked by
in the usual way using the remote control
with the buttons on the electronic key.

In addition, the anti-theft locking system
and Vauxhall alarm system can be armed
and disabled using the remote control.

The remote control has a range of approx.
5 metres. This range can be affected by
outside influences. Aim the remote control
at the vehicle to operate.

Handle the remote control with care,
protect it from moisture and high
temperatures and avoid unnecessary
operation.

The hazard warning lights come on to
indicate that the remote control is
operational.

Central locking system,

see page 40.

Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3,

see page 41.

Vauxhall alarm system 3,

see page 46.

Electric windows 3,

see page 51.

Astra TwinTop,

see page 56.

Control indicator for Open&Start

0

system

If the control indicator flashes

0 with the

ignition switched on or with the engine
running an operating error has occurred,
e.g. the electronic key is no longer within
the reception range of the vehicle interior.
During the next starting procedure the
engine may not be able to be started. Press
Start/Stop key slightly longer to switch the
ignition off.

Flashing of the

0 can also be an indication

of complete failure of the electronic key. In
this case operation is only possible using
the emergency facility, see page 37.

InSP3 in the service display or an
appropriate message in the information 3
display indicates that the battery of the
electronic key needs replacing, see
page 39.

If the control indicator

0 illuminates

continuously, an error has occurred in the
system. Lock or unlock vehicle using the
remote control or the emergency key if
necessary, see page 43, or try using the
spare key.

0 illuminates, this can also mean that

If
the steering column lock is still locked:
move steering wheel to and fro a little and
press Start/Stop button again.

0 illuminates while driving, there is a

If
system fault. Contact a workshop
immediately.

Emergency operation, see page 37.

Lockable glovebox, Astra TwinTop with
Open&Start system 3

In addition to the electronic key of the
Open&Start system, there is a standard key
without remote control for the glove
compartment lock.

37Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Emergency operation

If the Open&Start system fails or the
electronic key (control indicator
or illuminates continuously) the driver’s
door can be locked or unlocked with the
emergency key in the electronic key: press
locking mechanism on underside and
remove cap toward the front by applying
gentle pressure to the cap. Push
emergency key towards the outside over
the detent and remove.

0 flashes

6

38 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Only the driver’s door can be locked and
unlocked using the emergency key. Unlock
the entire vehicle as described on page 43.
In the version with Vauxhall alarm
system 3 the alarm may be triggered when
the vehicle is unlocked. Switch ignition on
to deactivate alarm and release the
steering column lock: hold electronic key at
marked position on the steering column
panelling and press the Start/Stop button.
Repeat procedure if necessary.

To start the engine, hold electronic key in
marked position, operate brake or clutch
pedal or with automatic transmission 3
operate brake pedal and select P or N.

The press start/stop button.
Press start/stop button for at least 1 second

to switch the engine off. Lock all doors
except driver’s door as described on
page 43. Unlock driver’s door with
emergency key.

This facility is for emergency use only.
Replace the battery of the electronic key as
soon as possible or have the system
repaired. Contact a workshop for
assistance.

Replacing battery in electronic key

Replace the battery immediately if the
system is no longer working properly or the
range of the remote control is reducing.
The need for a battery change is indicated
via InSP3 in the service display or, in
vehicles with check control 3, by an
appropriate message in the display. See
page 120.

To replace the battery, operate lock on
underside of electronic key and remove
cover by pushing gently forwards, see
Fig. 17037 T on page 37.

Push off cover with emblem on side
towards the outside using the buttons.

Replace battery, for battery type, see
page 345, pay attention to installation
position. Engage caps.

Remote control synchronisation

The remote control synchronises itself
automatically during every starting
procedure.

Fault in Open&Start system or remote
control.

If the central locking cannot be operated or
the engine cannot be started, the cause
may be one of the following:

z Electronic key out of reception range, or

out of range of remote control,

39Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

z Remote control battery voltage too low –

refer to text in previous columns for
instructions on how to change battery.

z Frequent, repeated operation of the

remote control outside the reception
range (e.g. too far from vehicle, remote
control is then no longer recognised).

z If the central locking system is

overloaded as a result of repeated
operation at short intervals. The power
supply is cut off for a brief period.

z Interference from higher-power radio

waves from other sources.

To eliminate the fault, change the position
of the electronic key or remote control or
change the battery in the remote control.
If the fault persists, contact a workshop for
assistance.

Emergency operation, see page 37.

40 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Central locking system

For doors, boot lid/tailgate and tank flap.

To unlock

Remote control with mechanical key
Press button q on remote control.

To open the door, pull the handle. Open
the luggage compartment by pulling the
knob under the tailgate handle.

If the door or the luggage compartment is

Q illuminates in the instrument

open,
panel.

Open&Start system with electronic key
The electronic key must be within the
outside reception range of the vehicle.
Unlock the vehicle by pulling a door handle
or the knob below the tailgate handle.
– or –
Press button q of the electronic key’s
remote control.

If the door or the luggage compartment is

Q illuminates in the instrument

open,
panel.

3

To lock

Close doors, luggage compartment and
tank flap.

Remote control with mechanical key
Press button p on remote control.

Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3,

9 Warning

Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle! The doors cannot be
unlocked from inside.

41Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Open&Start system with electronic key 3
The electronic key must be within the
outside reception range of the vehicle.
There must be no electronic keys inside the
vehicle. Touching the sensor in the door
handle of the driver’s or front passenger’s
door locks all doors and the luggage
compartment.
– or –
Press button p of the electronic key’s
remote control again.

Remote control with mechanical key
All doors must be closed. At the latest
15 seconds after locking, press button p
on the remote control again.

Lock buttons on all doors are positioned
such that doors cannot be opened.

If the ignition was on, the driver’s door
must be opened and closed once so that
the vehicle can be secured.

42 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Open&Start system with electronic key 3
All doors must be closed. The electronic key
must be within the outside reception range
of the vehicle. Touch the sensor in the door
handle of the driver’s or front passenger’s
door again within 15 seconds after locking.
– or –
Press button p of the electronic key’s
remote control again.

All doors are secured against opening.
If the ignition was on, the driver’s door

must be opened and closed once so that
the vehicle can be secured.

Central locking button for locking and
unlocking the doors from inside the
vehicle

Press button
are locked or unlocked.

The LED in the central locking button
illuminates for around 2 minutes after
locking with the remote control.

If the doors are locked from the inside
during the journey using the central locking
button, the LED
continuously.

If the key is in the ignition, locking is only
possible if all doors are closed.

When the mechanical anti-theft locking
system 3 is active – see previous page – the
doors cannot be unlocked with this button.

m in the centre console: doors

m

m illuminates

Note

z The central locking system will not lock if

the driver’s door is not properly closed.

Q illuminates in the instrument panel

as an indication.

z If the front passenger door, the rear

doors 3 or the luggage compartment is
not correctly closed, the LED in the
central locking button

10 seconds when the central locking system
is operated, and

instrument panel at the same time.

z To lock the doors from within (e.g. to

prevent unwanted entry from outside),
press central locking switch
centre console.

z When the vehicle is unlocked with the key

in the driver’s door lock, the other doors
do not unlock until the driver’s door is
opened.

z Doors that have been locked using the

central locking system can also be
opened by pulling the handle on the
inside of the doors. The central locking is
also unlocked at the same time (not
possible with Astra TwinTop if roof is
open).

z Locked doors unlock automatically in

the event of an accident of a certain
severity (to allow external help to gain
access). The hazard warning lights and
courtesy light also come on. For this to
occur, the key must be in the ignition
switch.

m flashes for

Q illuminates in the

m in the

43Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

z With the Open&Start system 3 the

vehicle cannot be unlocked until
2 seconds after locking. Within this time,
a door handle can be pulled or the
button beneath the tailgate handle
operated to check whether the vehicle is
locked.

z The Open&Start system 3 does not lock

the vehicle automatically if the electronic
key is outside the reception range of the
vehicle (more than 1 metre away from
the vehicle).

z When using the Open&Start system 3,

there must not be an electronic key
inside the vehicle when locking.

z The locking sensors in the door handles

must be kept clean to ensure
unrestricted functionality of the
Open&Start system 3.

Fault when locking or unlocking

Fault in remote control or Open&Start
system. 3

To unlock
Turn key or emergency key for Open&Start
system 3 (see page 37) forwards in the
driver’s door lock as far as it will go. Return
key to a vertical position and remove. 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
vehicle will then be unlocked, provided the
anti-theft locking system 3 is not engaged.
Switch on the ignition to deactivate the
Vauxhall alarm system 3. Emergency
operation of the Open&Start system 3,
see page 37.

To lock
Open passenger door, close driver’s door,
press central locking button
console. Central locking system locks all
doors. Close passenger door.

Malfunction in central locking system

To unlock
Turn key or emergency key with
Open&Start system 3, see page 37,
forwards in driver’s door lock as far as it will
go. Turn key back to a vertical position and
remove. The other doors can be opened by
pulling the handle on the inside of the
doors (not possible if anti-theft locking
system 3 enabled beforehand). The
luggage compartment and the fuel filler
cap remain locked. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system 3 switch ignition
on, see page 46.

m in the centre console. The

m in centre

44 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

To lock
Insert the key or emergency key for
Open&Start system 3 (see page 37) into
the opening above the lock on the inside of
the door and press until the lock audibly
engages. Then close the door. The
procedure must be repeated for each door.
The driver’s door can also be locked from
outside using the lock. The unlocked fuel
filler flap and tailgate/boot lid cannot be
locked.

Emergency operation of Open&Start
system 3,

see page 37.

Luggage compartment

To unlock

Remote control with mechanical key
Press button q on the remote control. The
luggage compartment is unlocked
together with the doors.

Open&Start system with electronic key
Pulling the button below the handle
unlocks and opens the luggage
compartment and doors when the
electronic key is detected within the outer
reception range.
– or –
Press button q on the remote control of
the electronic key, this unlocks the luggage
compartment and the doors.

3

To open:

The luggage compartment is opened by
operating the button beneath the handle.

9 Warning

Do not drive with the tailgate open or
ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky
objects, since toxic exhaust gas could
penetrate the interior.

Fitting of accessories on the tailgate will
increase its weight. If it becomes too heavy,
the tailgate will then not stay open.

45Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

To close:

Close luggage compartment using the
handle on the inside of the tailgate.

Do not operate the button beneath the
handle when closing. Otherwise the
luggage compartment will once again be
unlocked.

To lock

Close doors, luggage compartment and
tank flap.

Remote control with mechanical key
Press button p on remote control.

Open&Start system with electronic key
Press button p of the electronic key remote
control or touch sensor in handle of one of
the front doors. The electronic key must be
recognised in the external reception area.
It is advisable for the driver to keep the
electronic key on his person.

3

46 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Vauxhall alarm system 3

monitors
z the doors, luggage compartment,

bonnet,

z the passenger compartment,
z vehicle tilt, e.g. if it is raised,
z the ignition.

9 Warning

Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle! The doors cannot be
unlocked from the inside.

To activate

Remote control with mechanical key
All doors, windows, the sun roof 3 and the
bonnet must be closed. Within 15 seconds
of locking, press button p on the remote
control again.

If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s
door must be opened and closed once so
that the Vauxhall alarm system can be
switched on.

Open&Start system with electronic key
All doors, windows and bonnet must be
closed. The electronic key must be in the
outer reception range of the vehicle. No
more than 15 seconds after locking, touch
the sensor in the handle of the driver’s or
front passenger door again.
– or –
Press button p of the electronic key’s
remote control again.

If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s
door must be opened and closed once so
that the Vauxhall alarm system can be
switched on.

3

4. Switch on Vauxhall alarm system. LED
illuminates. After approx. 10 seconds the
system is activated, without monitoring
of the passenger compartment or vehicle
tilt. LED flashes until system is
switched off.

For Astra TwinTop, passenger
compartment monitoring is deactivated if
the roof is open to prevent false alarms.

47Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle tilt

To activate e.g. if animals are left in the
vehicle.

1. Close tailgate and bonnet.

2. Press button
The LED in button
10 seconds), see Fig. 17051 T.

3. Close doors.

b in the roof console.

m flashes (max.

Light emitting diode (LED)

During the first 10 seconds of Vauxhall
alarm system activation:

z LED on
z LED flashes

quickly

After the first 10 seconds of Vauxhall alarm
system activation:

z LED flashes

slowly

z LED on after

approx.
1second

If a system fault occurs, contact a
workshop.

= Test, activation delay
= Door, luggage

compartment or
bonnet open, or
system fault

=System activated

= Deactivation function

48 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

To deactivate

Remote control with mechanical key
Press button q on remote control
– or –
Switch on ignition.

Open&Start system with electronic key
Pulling a handle or the button below the
tailgate handle unlocks the vehicle and
disables the Vauxhall alarm system when
the electronic key is detected within the
outer reception range.
– or –
Press button q of the electronic key’s
remote control.

3

In the event of a fault in the remote control
or the Open&Start system, open the vehicle
as described on page 43.

If the alarm is triggered when the driver’s
door is opened, deactivate the Vauxhall
alarm system by switching on the ignition.

Note

Changes to the vehicle interior, such as the
use of seat covers, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.

Alarm

While the Vauxhall alarm system is
switched on the alarm can be triggered:

z an acoustic signal (horn) and
z a visual signal (hazard warning lights).

The number and duration of the alarms are
legally established.

The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
button of the remote control or by
switching on the ignition. The Vauxhall
alarm system is deactivated at the same
time.

49Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Child safety locks 3

9 Warning

Use the child safety lock whenever
children are occupying the rear seats.
Disregard may lead to injuries or
endanger life. Vehicle passengers should
be informed accordingly.

Using key or screwdriver, turn knob on rear
door lock from the vertical position: door
cannot be opened from inside.

Exterior mirrors

Manual adjustment with levers in the front
doors or electric 3 switch in driver’s door
console.

Adjust exterior mirrors manually

Swivel lever in mirror base on front doors.
The mirror glass swivels in the same

direction as the activation of the lever.

Adjust exterior mirrors electrically 3

Adjust with the four-way switch in driver’s
door: press mirror switch to left or right:
four-way switch works on corresponding
mirror.

The mirror glass swivels in the same
direction as the activation of the four-way
switch.

Aspherical exterior mirror 3

The aspherical mirror glass reduces the
blind spot. The curvature makes objects
appear smaller, so it is more difficult to
estimate the distance from following
vehicles.

50 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Swing in exterior mirror:

Manual: The exterior mirrors can be swung
in by pressing on the outside of the
housing.

Electrically 3: Press
swing in.

Press button
mirrors swivel to the driving position.

n and both mirrors will

n again - both exterior

If an electrical retracted mirror is extended
manually, pressing button
mirror to move all the way forward. The
other mirror will be eclectically swiveled to
the driving position. If button
again, both mirrors will be electrically
retracted. Press again: both mirrors swivel
to the driving position.

Fold mirrors back into driving position
before moving away.

n will cause the

n is pressed

For the safety of pedestrians, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are bumped with
sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by
applying slight pressure to the mirror
housing.

Interior mirror

To adjust, swivel mirror housing.
To reduce dazzling at night, swivel lever on

underside of mirror housing.

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3

Dazzling is automatically reduced at night.
With the ignition off, the mirror does

not dim.

51Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Electric windows 3

9 Warning

Take care when operating the electric
windows 3 and the sun roof 3. Risk of
injury, particularly to children. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.

If there are children on the rear seat,
switch on the child safety system 3 for
the electric windows.

Keep a close watch on the windows and
sun roof when closing them. Ensure that
nothing becomes trapped in them as
they move.

The electric windows can be used

z with ignition on,
z within 5 minutes of switching ignition

off 3,

z within 5 minutes of switching ignition key

to position 1.

Stand-by after switching on the ignition
ends when the driver’s door is opened.

52 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Operated via two or four 3 switches in the
driver’s door handle. The front switches are
for the driver and front passenger doors.
The rear switches 3 are for the rear doors.
Additional switches are located in the front
passenger door and rear doors 3.

For incremental operation, briefly pull or
press the switch. For automatic opening or
closing, pull or press the switch longer. Pull
or press the switch again to stop the
movement.

Safety function

If the window glass encounters resistance
above the middle of the window during
automatic closing, it is immediately
stopped and the window opened again.

In the event of difficulty due to frost or the
like, press the appropriate window switch
several times until the window is closed.

Child safety system for rear windows 3

z between the rear switches in the

Switch
driver’s door handle

z Forward (red field visible): Rear door

switches non-operational

z Rearward (green field visible): Rear door

switches operational

53Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Central switch for electric windows,
Astra TwinTop

$ or " in the roof console.

Button
Press button
Press button

$: all windows are closed.
": all windows are opened.

Panoramic windscreen 3

Open the roof lining

Turn the handle to the right and move the
roof lining rearward to a suitable position.

Close the roof lining

Move the roof lining forward to a suitable
position. When moved all the way forward,
the roof lining engages in position.

Note

Close the sun visors before sliding the roof
lining.

54 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

To raise:

When the roof is closed, press button ü.
The roof is tilted in the rear.

To open:

Press button ü again from the tilted
position. The roof opens to its stop.

To close:

Press button
For reasons of safety, the roof closes from
its open position to approx. 20 cm. Hold
button

d.

d depressed to close completely.

Sunroof 3

Operated via rocker switches in the roof
console when the ignition is switched on.

For incremental operation, briefly press the
button. For automatic opening or closing,
press the button longer.

Sunblind

Used to reduce sun penetration into the
interior when the sunroof is closed.

The sunblind opens when the sun roof
opens.

To open:
Press button
stop.

To close:
Press button

For reasons of safety, the roller blind closes
from its open position to approx. 20 cm.
Hold button
completely.

G. The sunblind opens to its

H.

H depressed to close

55Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Note

z If the top of the roof is wet, raise roof,

allow water to run off and then open
roof.

z When using a roof rack, check the

clearance of the sun roof to avoid
damage.

Overload

If the system is overloaded, the power
supply is automatically cut off for a short
time.

The system is protected by fuses in the fuse
box, see page 262.

Fault

If the sun roof and sunblind do not operate
properly, activate electronics as follows:

1. Switch on ignition.

2. Close the sun roof and hold button
depressed at least 10 seconds.

3. Close sunblind and hold button
depressed at least 10 seconds.

d

H

56 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

TwinTop

With TwinTop, a convertible hardtop, Astra
unites the benefits of a coupe with those of
a convertible.

9 Warning

Take care when operating the
convertible hardtop. Risk of injury.

Monitor the action zone above, to the
side and to the rear of the vehicle during
roof operation. Make sure that nothing
could become pinched.

Make sure no one is in the action zone of
the roof or boot lid during roof operation.
Risk of injury.

Check the amount height, length and
width of available space before
operating the roof, e. g. in a garage,
parking garage or when a bicycle rack is
fitted.

Vehicle passengers should be informed
accordingly.

Before leaving the vehicle, remove the
ignition key in order to prevent
unauthorised operation of the windows
and sunroof.

Operating the convertible hardtop

Stand-by with ignition key in lock from
position 1, or for Open&Start-System 3
switch on ignition.

Requirements:
z Vehicle is stationary or driving no more

than 20 mph (30 km/h).

z Luggage compartment blind is closed

and engaged - see Fig. 18024 T above

and page 82.
z Boot lid is closed.
If any of the requirements are not fulfilled,

a warning buzzer sounds when the switch is
actuated and the roof does not open or
close.

To open the roof

There must be no objects in front of the
rear window or in the pivot area of the roof
and boot lid.

Hold button
depressed until the roof is completely open
and the boot lid is closed.

An acoustic signal sounds at the end of the
opening procedure.

Open the door windows slightly before
opening the roof. If button
again after the acoustic signal sounds, the
door windows will close.

> in the roof console

> is pressed

57Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

With the vehicle stopped, the roof can be
opened using the remote control 3. Unlock
the vehicle. Press button q again and keep
pressed until the roof has opened fully and
the boot lid has closed.

During operation with the remote control,
the door windows are opened completely.

To close the roof

There must be no objects in the pivot area
of the roof and boot lid.

Hold button
depressed until the roof and boot lid are
completely closed.

An acoustic signal sounds at the end of the
closing procedure.

Open the door windows slightly before
closing the roof. If button
again after the acoustic signal sounds, the
door windows will close.

< in the roof console

< is pressed

With the vehicle stopped, the roof can be
closed using the remote control 3. Lock the
vehicle. Press button p again and keep
pressed until the roof and boot lid have
closed completely.

6

58 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Indicator and warning buzzers

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

stand-by time with the roof in an

intermediate position.
z Continuous warning buzzer starting one

minute before the end of the 9-minute

stand-by time with the loading aid in a

raised position.
z Continuous warning buzzer when closing

the boot lid if the lowering process of the

electric load aid is not complete or was

interrupted.

Note

z Do not open the luggage compartment

until the acoustic signal indicating the
end of the roof opening or closing
procedure has sounded.

z The luggage compartment blind must

always be closed during roof operation.

z There must be no one at the covers

behind the rear head restraints.

z There must be no objects in the pivot

area or the roof or on the covers behind
the rear head restraints.

z The roof can only be operated at

temperatures above –20 °C. If the
temperature is below this limit, a gong
will sound three times when roof
operation is requested.

z Frequent operation of the roof with the

engine off discharges the battery.

z Repeated operation of the roof without

breaks can cause overloading and
therefore malfunctions.

59Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

z The roof can be held in an intermediate

position for 9 minutes to facilitate
cleaning of roof spaces. This is done by
disengaging the actuation switch. One
minute before the end of this period, a
continuous buzzer sounds as a warning
that the hold period is almost over and
the roof could start to move.

z Activating the roof on uneven ground

can lead to malfunctions and damage.

Fault

The automatic drive of the roof is only
operational if the roof is in the proper open
or closed position.

Check if:
z The luggage compartment blind is

engaged in the closed position

z The boot lid is completely closed
z Outside temperature is above –20 °C
z There is sufficient battery voltage
z There is a system overload

If the automatic drive is not operational,
two persons are required to manually close
the roof. See the accompanying
instructions for Astra TwinTop. We
recommend that you seek professional
assistance.

Rollover protection system

To optimise safety in the event of a
rollover, the Astra TwinTop is equipped
with reinforced windscreen frame and
anti-roll bars behind the rear sat head
restraints. The anti-roll bars are fixed or
deployable depending on vehicle variant.

60 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Fixed anti-roll bars
are secured to the vehicle bodywork.

Deployable anti-roll bars 3
are located between the rear head
restraints and the boot lid in such a way
that they are out of sight. In the event of a
rollover, head-on collision or side impact,
the anti-roll bars deploy upwards within
milliseconds. The convertible roof must not
be operated if the anti-roll bars have been
deployed. A continuous warning will sound
if the switch is actuated. The airbag control
indicator v illuminates if the anti-roll bars
have been deployed.

Manual retraction of the anti-roll bars –
see page 104.

Further information, see page 106.

Luggage compartment

The roof can only be opened if the load in
the luggage compartment does not
exceed the height of the luggage
compartment blind or protrude sideways.
The load height marked in the figure must
not be exceeded. The luggage
compartment blind must be flat; objects
below it must not press it upwards.
Otherwise the roof and load may be
damaged.

Electrically operated loading aid for the
luggage compartment – see page 82.

Luggage compartment blind –
see page 82.

61Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Blockage of boot lid on closure 3
To avoid damage to the open roof, boot lid
or load, the boot lid can only be closed if
the electric load aid is in the lower end
position, see page 82.

Wind deflector 3

With the wind deflector installed
turbulence, draughts and noise in the
passenger compartment are reduced when
the roof is open.

The rear seats cannot be occupied when
the wind deflector is in place.

Do not place any objects on the wind
deflector.

Unblocking on failure of electric drive
Push locking lever forward as shown in the
figure.

62 Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

With tyre repair set 3, the wind deflector is
folded down into a storage compartment 3
in the luggage compartment below the
loading floor cover.

For the version with spare wheel 3, the
wind deflector is folded away in the
luggage compartment

Fitting
Take the wind deflector from the luggage
compartment.

Expand the collapsed wind deflector as
illustrated.

Join together the unfolded ends of the wind
deflector: press in the pin at the slider,
guide the hinge over the pin and release
the slider so that the pin engages in the
hinge.

63Keys, doors, windows, TwinTop

Insert the guide clips of the wind deflector
in the seat belt recesses between the rear
head restraints.

Pull the toggle of the right and left locking
pin and turn to lock. Straighten out the
wind deflector, turn the toggle back and
engage the locking pin in the recess in the
side trim.

The wind deflector can be folded back
when not in use.

If the wind deflector is folded and the rear
seats are unoccupied, the wind deflector
can remain mounted in the vehicle when
the roof is closed.

Removing
Remove in reverse order, wind deflector is
completely folded down in the luggage
compartment:

For tyre repair kit 3 in the compartment

–

below the loading floor cover.
For version with spare wheel 3, place in

–

the luggage compartment.

The wind deflector must never protrude
upwards or sideways from the luggage
compartment, see marked loading height,
see Fig. 17973 T on page 60.

64 Seats, interior

Seats, interior

Front seats ........................................... 64

Head restraints .................................... 68

Armrest 3 at driver’s seat................... 70

Armrest 3 in back seat backrest........ 70

Extending the luggage compartment,

Hatch ................................................. 71

Extending the luggage compartment,

Estate ................................................. 72

Extending the luggage compartment,

Astra TwinTop................................... 75

Folding down the front passenger

seat 3................................................. 75

Luggage compartment cover ............ 76

Safety net 3, Estate............................. 78

Luggage compartment grille 3,

pick-up ............................................... 79

Lashing eyes 3 .................................... 80

Rails and hooks in the luggage

compartment 3, Estate .................... 80

FlexOrganizer 3................................... 80

Cargo box 3......................................... 81

Luggage compartment blind,

Astra TwinTop................................... 82

Easy Load............................................. 82

Notes on loading the vehicle.............. 84

Three-stage safety system.................. 85

Three-point seat belts ......................... 85

Belt tensioners...................................... 86

Operating the seat belts..................... 88

Child restraint system 3...................... 90

Vauxhall Full Size airbag system ....... 92

Rollover protection system 3 ............. 104

Cigarette lighter 3............................... 107

Accessory socket 3 ............................. 107

Ashtray 3 ............................................. 108

Foldaway tables 3 .............................. 110

Stowage compartments ..................... 110

Sun visors ............................................. 111

Front seats

9 Warning

Never adjust seats while driving as they
could move uncontrollably.

Adjust seat longitudinally

To adjust, pull the handle on the front seat,
slide the seat and release the handle.

9 Warning

Important: Do not sit nearer than 10
inches (25 cm) from the steering wheel, to
permit safe airbag deployment.

65Seats, interior

Adjusting the backrest

To adjust, turn side handwheel on the seat
while releasing the load on the backrest.

Move backrest to suit seating position.

Adjusting the seat height 3

To adjust, operate lever on the outside of
the seat.

Pump action on lever
Up: Seat higher

Down: Seat lower

Adjusting the seat angle 3

To adjust, pull the lever on the front of the
seat, adjust the angle and release the
lever.

The seat should engage perceptibly.
Adjust the inclination by distributing body

weight.

66 Seats, interior

The seat back can only be tipped forwards
from an upright position.

When the backrest is folded forward, do
not activate the handwheel for backrest
adjustment.

In vehicles with a panoramic window 3:
to tilt seats forward, push head restraints
down and lift up sun visors.

Adjusting the lumbar support 3

To adjust, turn side handwheel on backrest
while relieving the load on the backrest.

Adjust lumbar support to suit personal
requirements.

Fold the seat backrest forwards 3

To fold forwards, raise the release lever
and fold the backrest forwards. Lower the
release lever and the backrest engages in
the forward-folded position 3. Slide seat
forwards 3.

To straighten the seat, slide back and it
engages in its original position 3. Raise
release lever 3, straighten seat back, lower
release lever, seat back engages.

For seat without memory function 3:
engage seat in desired position.

The seat backrests must not be tilted too
far back (recommended maximum tilting
angle approx. 25°).

9 Warning

Failure to observe the descriptions could
lead to injuries which could be fatal.
Vehicle passengers should be informed
accordingly before starting off.

67Seats, interior

Adjusting the thigh support 3 on the
sports seats 3

To adjust, press the button on the front of
the adjustment padding and slide the thigh
support.

Adjust thigh support to suit personal
requirements.

Seat 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 passenger seat as far back as
possible.

68 Seats, interior

Head restraints

Adjusting the front head restraints and
rear outboard head restraints 3

To adjust, press button on side and adjust
height.

To fold down the backrests (see page 71)
or improve visibility when the rear seats are
not occupied, remove the head restraints
or push them all the way down.

If the seats are occupied, set height
according to body size.

Adjusting the rear, centre head
restraint 3

To adjust, pull the head restraint up or
press the catch to release. Then push the
head restraint down.

To fold down the backrest (see page 71) or
improve visibility when the centre rear seat
is not occupied, remove the head restraint
or push it all the way down.

If the seat is occupied, set height according
to body size.

Adjusting the rear head restraints 3,
Astra TwinTop

To adjust, pull the head restraint up or
press the two catches to release. Then push
the head restraint down.

To improve visibility when the rear seats
are not occupied, push the head restraints
all the way down.

If the seats are occupied, set height
according to body size.

Do not place any objects on the cover
behind the head restraints or between the
head restraints and the anti-roll bars 3.

69Seats, interior

Head restraint position

The middle of the head restraint should be
at eye level. If this is not possible for
extremely tall persons, set to highest
position, and set to lowest position for
small persons.

9 Warning

Failure to observe the descriptions can
lead to injuries which could be fatal.
Vehicle passengers should be informed
accordingly before moving away.

Active head restraints 3

In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints tilt forwards slightly.
The head is more effectively supported by
the head restraint and the danger of
whiplash in the neck area is reduced.

Active head restraints are identified by the
lettering ACTIVE on the head restraint
guide sleeves.

Removing the head restraints

Press and release the two catches. Pull and
remove the head restraint.

To fold down the backrests 3 (see page 71),
push the rear head restraints all the way
down or remove.

Note

Only approved objects or components
should be attached to the head restraint of
the unoccupied front passenger seat.

70 Seats, interior

Armrest 3 at driver’s seat

Push raised armrest backward against
resistance and fold down.

The armrest can be moved to different
positions in stages by lifting it.

If the armrest is not required it can be
raised.

Stowage compartment in armrest –
see page 110.

Armrest 3 in back seat backrest

Fold down the armrest, pulling the strap
obliquely down (45°).

When the centre rear seat is in use or
the rear backrests are folded, fold the
armrest up.

A flap located behind the armrest
facilitates transport of long, narrow
objects – see page 71.

Astra TwinTop

Pull the armrest by the strap, pivot it down
and position on the sit with the flat side up.

The armrest is held in place on the backrest
with a retaining strap. To fully remove the
armrest, disengage the bracket at the
retaining strap.

A flap located behind the armrest
facilitates transport of long, narrow
objects – see page 75.

71Seats, interior

Extending the luggage
compartment, Hatch

Folding the rear seat backrests

Pushing rear head restraints all the way
down or removing, see pages 68, 69.

Slide front seat forward slightly.
Disengage the backrest (single or split 3)

using the pushbutton and fold it down onto
the seat cushion.

Return front seat to desired position.

Fold down centre backrest 3

Push head restraint all the way down –
see page 68.

Disengage backrest using lever and fold
onto seat cushion.

Folding down the centre seat backrest
makes it possible to load longer objects.
The outer seats can still be used for
occupants.

9 Warning

The load must not obstruct the operation
of the pedals, handbrake or transmission
or restrict the driver’s freedom of
movement. Do not place loose objects in
the interior. Pay attention to notes on
page 84.

Restoring backrest to an upright position

Guide the seat belt through the side
bracket to protect against damage.

Catches must audibly engage when rear
seat backrests are raised.

The three-point seat belt for the centre rear
seat can only be pulled from its inertia reel
if the backrest is properly engaged.

Notes on loading

See page 84.

72 Seats, interior

Extending the luggage
compartment, Estate

Folding the rear seat backrests onto the
seat cushion

Push the rear head restraints all the way
down or remove, see pages 68, 69. To
detach hooks of luggage compartment
cover from head restraints, see page 77.

Slide front seat forward slightly.
Disengage the backrest (single or split 3)

using the pushbutton and fold it down onto
the seat cushion.

Return front seat to desired position.

Raise the seat cushion and fold the
backrest

Pull the strap on the seat cushion and raise
the backrest towards the front (split 3 or
one-piece).

Detach the hooks of the luggage
compartment cover from the head
restraints – see page 77.

Remove rear outer head restraints. Push
centre head restraint all the way down –
see pages 68, 69.

Stow the removed head restraints in the
cavity below the raised seat cushions.

73Seats, interior

Folding the centre seat backrest makes it
possible to load longer objects. The outer
seats can still be used for occupants.

9 Warning

The load must not obstruct the operation
of the pedals, handbrake or transmission
or restrict the driver’s freedom of
movement. Do not place loose objects in
the interior. Pay attention to notes on
page 84.

Disengage backrest (one-piece or split 3)
using pushbuttons, fold forward and
engage.

Fold down centre backrest 3

Push head restraint all the way down –
see page 68.

Disengage backrest using lever and fold
onto seat cushion. If the seat cushion is
raised, fold it forward until it engages.

74 Seats, interior

The three-point seat belt for the centre rear
seat can only be pulled from its inertia reel
if the backrest is properly engaged.

Safety net 3

See page 78.

Notes on loading

See page 84.

Restoring the backrests or seat cushions 3
to their original position

Guide the seat belt through the side
bracket to protect against damage.

To restore the backrest to an upright
position, fold up, pressing the button on
the backrest. Audibly engage the backrest
in an upright position.

Raised seat cushions: Insert and adjust
head restraints in backrests – see pages 68,

69. Fold back seat cushions, making sure
the belt buckles are properly positioned.

Attach the hooks of the luggage
compartment cover to the head restraints –
see page 77.

75Seats, interior

Extending the luggage
compartment, Astra TwinTop

Loading area between rear seats

Pull out the armrest by the strap.
The armrest is held in place on the backrest

with a retaining strap. To fully remove the
armrest, disengage the bracket at the
retaining strap.

Pull the handle and fold down the cover.

9 Warning

The load must not obstruct the operation
of the pedals, handbrake or transmission
or restrict the driver’s freedom of
movement. Do not place loose objects in
the interior. Pay attention to notes on
page 84.

Cover behind armrest can be locked from
luggage compartment 3: turn button 90°:

Locked = Horizontal button
Unlocked = Vertical button

Notes on loading

See page 84.

Folding down the front passenger
seat 3

To push down and remove front passenger
seat head restraint, see pages 68, 69.

Push front passenger seat back.
Fold front passenger seat forward by

raising release lever.
To raise the backrest, push release lever

forwards, raise front passenger seat
backrest and audibly engage.

76 Seats, interior

Luggage compartment cover

Hatch

Removing
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.

Pull cover from the side guides.
Fitting

Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to
tailgate.

Estate

To open
Press handle on luggage compartment
cover down. The cover automatically
unrolls.

To close
Press handle on luggage compartment
cover rearwards; the cover automatically
engages in its end position.

Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged
objects on the cover.

Fitting
Insert luggage compartment cover into
recess on left, raise release lever on right
side, insert cover into recess on right,
engage and push lever down.

Attach the hooks on the head restraints ­see Fig. 17079 T.

77Seats, interior

To cover the gap between the luggage
compartment cover and the rear
backrests, there is a cover on the cartridge.
Attach the two hooks of the cover to the
head restraint guide rods. If the safety net
is mounted, run the hooks through the net
mesh.

Removing
Open the luggage compartment cover and
detach the hooks from the head restraints.

Raise release lever at right side of luggage
compartment cover. Lift right side of cover
first, then pull left side out of recess.

78 Seats, interior

Safety net 3, Estate

The safety net can be mounted behind the
rear seats or, if the rear seat backrests are
folded and the seat cushions raised,
behind the front seats.

Passengers must not be carried behind the
safety net.

Fitting behind the rear seats

Remove luggage compartment cover, see
page 76

Unroll the safety net.
There are two brackets in the roof frame.

Hook the net rods into the brackets on one
side and then the other. Slide forward to
engage.

Adjust strap length on safety net by
attaching the upper hook to the eye of the
strap, see Fig. 17085 T on page 79, and
attach to eyes in the right and left of the
floor.

Fitting behind front seats

Raise the rear seat cushions, see page 72.
Unroll the safety net.
There are two brackets in the roof frame

above the front seats. Hook the net rods
into the brackets on one side and then the
other. Slide forward to engage.

Adjust strap length on safety net by
attaching the upper hook to the eye of the
strap, see Fig. 17085 T on page 79, and
attach to eyes in the right and left of the
floor.

Remove rear outer head restraints and fold
backrests forward, see pages 68, 69, 72.

79Seats, interior

Removing

Detach the safety net belt straps by tipping
up the length adjuster.

Unhook the safety net rods from the
brackets in the roof frame. Roll up the net
and secure with a strap.

Luggage compartment grille 3,
pick-up

To transport long objects, part of the
luggage compartment grille behind the
passenger seat can be opened:

Release passenger seat back and fold
forward.

Press bracket down and fold grille
section up.

Lock grille in open position.

9 Warning

The load must not obstruct the operation
of the pedals, handbrake or transmission
or restrict the driver’s freedom of
movement. Do not place loose objects in
the interior. Pay attention to notes on
page 84.

To close the grille section from the open
position, push bracket down, fold down
grille and engage, see Fig. 18441 T.

Check that the closed grille is properly
locked.

80 Seats, interior

Lashing eyes 3

in the luggage compartment are used to
secure lashing straps 3 or a luggage net 3
to prevent objects that are being
transported from sliding.

Rails and hooks in the luggage
compartment 3, Estate

The side walls of the luggage compartment
house two rails. Insert the hooks in the
desired position in the rails: insert the hook
in the upper groove on the rail and press in
the lower groove.

Pull off the hook to remove.

FlexOrganizer 3

Flexible system for dividing the luggage
compartment or securing loads in an
Estate.

The system consists of

z Adapters
z Variable partition net
z Mesh pockets for the side walls
z Hooks in the luggage compartment

Components are mounted in the two guide
rails in the side walls of the luggage
compartment by means of adapters or
hooks.

81Seats, interior

Variable partition net

Insert an adapter in each rail: Fold up
handle plate, insert adapter in upper and
lower groove of rails, move to desired
position. To lock the adapter, swivel the
handle plate up. Compress the rods of the
partition net slightly and insert in
corresponding openings of the adapter.
The longer rod must be inserted in the
upper adapter.

Hooks and mesh pockets for side walls

Insert hooks in rails in desired position:
insert hook in upper groove in rail and push
into lower groove. The mesh pocket can be
suspended from the hooks.

Removing

Press the partition net rods together and
remove from the adapters.

Adapter: fold open the retainer, release the
adapter from the lower groove and remove
from the upper groove.

Release the hooks from the rails.

Cargo box 3

Foldable box under the floor cover used to
divide the luggage compartment.

The cargo box may only be loaded when
the backrests are engaged in an upright
position.

To remove the cargo box floor cover,
remove first the right half then the left half.
For models with towing equipment, first
release the coupling ball bar fixing strap
and thread this through the eye – see
page 237. Installation in the reverse order.

82 Seats, interior

Luggage compartment blind,
Astra TwinTop

To open:

Release luggage compartment blind from
recesses on left and right, blind rolls up
automatically.

To close:

Grasp the handle, pull the blind towards
the rear of the vehicle and engage in the
recess on the right and left.

Do not place any objects on the luggage
compartment blind.

There must be no objects outside of or on
top of the luggage compartment blind
when the roof is open or in the process of
opening.

The roof can only be operated with the
luggage compartment blind engaged in
the recess.

Easy Load
(Electronically operated loading

aid for the luggage compartment
of the Astra TwinTop)

The loading aid makes it possible to
comfortably load the luggage
compartment when the roof is open. The
press of a button will raise the roof folded
up in the luggage compartment 25 cm.
This enlarges the load opening of the
luggage compartment.

z Open the boot lid.
z Unhook luggage compartment blind

and attach to rear window frame with
holder, see Fig. 17978 T>

z Briefly press button

raised. The roof remains in this end
position for approx. 9 minutes.

,: The folded roof is

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z Load luggage compartment at most to

marked load height, otherwise the roof
and load could be damaged.

z Suspend the luggage compartment

blind from the rear window frame, and
engage in recesses on right and left. The
luggage compartment blind must be
flat; objects underneath it must not push
it upwards.

z Briefly press button

lowered.

z Close the boot lid only after the

confirmation signal has sounded.
Otherwise the roof could be damaged.

,: The folded roof is

9 Warning

Take care when operating the loading
aid. Risk of injury.

Mak e su re th at no th ing could be pinched.
Make sure no one is in the action zone

during operation. Risk of injury.
This is especially important for children.

Inform passengers accordingly.

Note

z Do not place objects on or near the

luggage compartment blind.

z The folded roof can only be lowered

when the blind is closed. Otherwise, a
warning buzzer will sound three times.

z The movement of the tilted roof can be

stopped by pressing button
another longer press reverses the
direction of the movement.

z A confirmation buzzer is heard in the

upper and lower roof end positions when
the roof is tilted.

, and

z Only close the boot lid once the

confirmation signal has sounded to
indicate that the loading aid is in its
lower end position.

z If the loading aid is not in its lower end

position when the boot lid is closed, a
warning tone sounds or the boot lid is
blocked mechanically 3, see page 61.

z Do not touch moving parts.
z One minute before the end of the hold

time for the raised loading aid, a
warning buzzer will sound to remind you
to lower the roof.

z The loading aid is only operable when

the vehicle is unlocked.

z Frequent operation of the loading aid

with the engine off runs the battery
down.

z Repeated operation of the loading aid

without breaks can cause overloading
and therefore malfunctions.

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Notes on loading the vehicle

z Heavy objects in the luggage

compartment should be placed against
the engaged rear seat backrests 3 or, if
the rear seat backrests are folded down,
against the front seat backrests. If
objects are to be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the bottom.
Unsecured objects in the luggage
compartment would be thrown forward
with great force in the event of heavy
braking, for example.

z Secure objects with lashing straps 3

attached to lashing eyes, see page 80. If
heavy loads slip when the vehicle is
braked heavily or driven around a bend,
the handling of the vehicle may change.

z Estate: mount the safety net 3 when

transporting objects in the luggage
compartment – see page 78.

z Estate: close luggage compartment

cover – see page 76.

z If the backrests are not folded down

when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, they must be
engaged in their upright position 3 – see
pages 71, 74.

z Do not allow the load to protrude above

the upper edge of the rear seat
backrests, or above the upper edge of
the front seat backrests if the rear seat
backrests 3 are folded down.

z Astra TwinTop: pay attention to

maximum loading height with roof open,
see Fig. 17973 T on page 82. Do not
place objects on top of or next to the
luggage compartment blind.

z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit

(cushion) 3 must always be freely
accessible.

z Do not place any objects in front of the

rear window or on the instrument panel.
They are reflected in the glass, obstruct
the driver’s view and will be thrown
through the vehicle, for instance in the
event of heavy braking.

z The load must not obstruct the operation

of the pedals, the handbrake or the
gears or restrict the driver’s freedom of
movement. Do not place loose objects in
the interior.

z Astra TwinTop: Do not place any objects

on the cover of the deployable anti-roll
bars 3, behind the rear head restraints
or in the luggage compartment outside
of, on or next to the luggage
compartment cover.

z Do not place objects in the expansion

range of airbags or extending anti-roll
bars 3, since this poses a risk of injury if
the systems are actuated.

z Do not drive with luggage compartment

open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior.

z Weights, payload and roof load –

see page 325.

z Driving with a roof load – see pages 198,

200, 232 – increases the sensitivity of the
vehicle to crosswinds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle handling
owing to the vehicle’s higher centre of
gravity.

9 Warning

Failure to observe these descriptions can
lead to injuries which may be fatal.
Vehicle passengers should be informed
accordingly.

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Three-stage safety system

Comprising:

z Three-point seat belts
z Belt tensioners at the front seats
z Airbag systems for driver, front seat

passenger and rear outboard seats 3.
On Astra TwinTop 3, roll-over bar
behind rear seats.

The three stages are activated in sequence
depending on the severity of the accident:

z The automatic seat belt locking devices

prevent the belt strap from being pulled
out and thus ensure that the vehicle
occupants are retained in their seats.

z The front seat belts are pulled down at

the belt buckles. This means the belts fit
snugly, the occupants are decelerated
early with the vehicle and the body
loading is reduced.

z In the event of a severe accident, the

airbag systems and deployable anti-roll
bars 3 also deploy, forming safety
cushions for the occupants. The front
airbags are inflated in two stages based
on the severity of the collision.

9 Warning

The airbag systems and anti-roll bars 3
serve to supplement the three-point seat
belts and belt tensioners. The seat belts
must therefore always be worn.
Disregard of these instructions could lead
to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.

Read the instructions supplied with the
child restraint system!

Three-point seat belts

The vehicle is equipped with three-point
seat belts with automatic retractors and
locking devices, allowing freedom of body
movement although the spring tensioned
seat belts always ensure a snug fit.

For information on correct seating position,
see pages 67, 88, 94.

The seat belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle.

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9 Warning

Always wear your seat belt, and that
means also in urban traffic and when you
are a rear seat passenger. It can save
your life!

Pregnant women must always wear a
seat belt, see page 88.

In the event of an accident, persons not
wearing seat belts endanger their fellow
occupants and themselves.

Control indicator X 3 for the seat belt –
see page 114.

Seat belts are only intended for one person.
They are not suitable for anyone under
12 years of age or under 150 cm tall.

For children up to 12 years of age, we
recommend the Vauxhall child restraint
system, see page 90.

Belt force limiters

on the front seat safety belts, reduce the
stress on the body by damping the release
of the seat belt during a collision. The
forward movement of the body is therefore
controlled.

Checking the seat belts

Check all parts of the belt system
periodically for damage and function.
Replace damaged components. After an
accident, have the seat belts and deployed
belt tensioners replaced by a workshop.

Do not modify the seat belts, their
anchorages, the automatic retractors or
the belt buckles in any way.

Make sure that seat belts are not damaged
or trapped by sharp-edged objects.

Belt tensioners

The front seat belts are fitted with belt
tensioners. The seat belts are pulled down
at the buckles in the event of a front or
rear-impact above a certain severity. This
tightens the seat belts.

Actuation of belt tensioners

is indicated by illumination of control
indicator v, see following page.

If the belt tensioners are triggered, they
must be replaced by a workshop.

Important information, see page 87.

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Control indicator v for belt tensioners

The function of the belt tensioners is
monitored electronically together with the
airbag systems and the deployable
anti-roll bars 3. Their operational
readiness is indicated by control indicator
v in the instrument panel. When the
ignition is switched on, the control indicator
illuminates for approx. 4 seconds. If it does
not illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst driving,
there is a fault in the belt tensioner or and
airbag systems or in the deployable
anti-roll bars 3, see page 98. The systems
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.

Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by continuous illumination of v.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault eliminated
immediately by a workshop.

The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied.

Important

z Affixing or placing accessories and other

objects not specifically approved for
your vehicle type within the action zone
of the belt tensioners (near the belt
buckles) is not permitted, since this could
result in injury if the belt tensioners are
actuated.

z Do not make any modifications to the

components of the belt tensioners, as
this will render the vehicle unroadworthy.

9 Warning

Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or fitting
of seat belts or belt buckles) can actuate
the belt tensioners, with risk of injury.

z The belt tensioner and airbag system

control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area.

z When the rear seats are being used,

please ensure that the components of
the front seat belts are not damaged by
shoes or other objects. Do not allow dirt
to penetrate the automatic retractors of
the seat belts.

z We recommend that you have the front

seats removed by a workshop.

z The belt tensioners trigger once only,

indicated by illumination of control
indicator v. Belt tensioners when
triggered must be replaced by a
workshop.

z When disposing of the vehicle, the safety

instructions given for this must be
observed. Take the vehicle to a recycling
company for disposal.

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Operating the seat belts

Fitting seat belts

Pull seat belt out of retractor and guide
across the body, making certain that it is
not twisted.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle. The
front seat backrest must not be tilted back
too far or the seat belt will not operate
properly. The recommended angle of
inclination is 25°. Make sure that the lap
belt is not twisted and that it fits snugly
across the body. Tension the belt
frequently while driving by tugging the
diagonal part of the belt.

9 Warning

On pregnant women in particular, the lap
belt must be positioned as low as
possible across the pelvis so as not to put
too much pressure on the abdomen.

Loose clothing affects the snug fit of the
seat belt. The seat belt must not be routed
over hard or breakable objects in the
pockets of your clothing (e.g. ballpoint
pens, keys, glasses) because this can cause
injuries. Do not place objects (e.g.
handbags, mobile phones) between the
seat belt and your body.

Height adjustment 3

Adjusting the height of the upper
deflection point of the front seat belts:

1. Pull out seat belt a little way.

2. Press down button on adjuster slide.

3. Move adjuster slide up or down.

4. Allow sliding adjuster to audibly latch.
Do not adjust height while driving.

Adjust height such that seat belt passes
over wearer’s shoulder and rests against
the shoulder. It must not pass over the neck
or upper arm.

Removing the belt

To remove seat belt, press red button on
buckle and seat belt will retract
automatically.

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Three-point seat belts on rear outer seats

When not in use, pass seat belts through
side holders 3 as shown in Fig. 17063 T on
page 71.

Three-point seat belt of centre rear seat 3

The seat belt can only be pulled from the
inertia reel when the backrests are upright
and properly engaged – see page 71.

Three-point seat belts of rear seats in
Astra TwinTop

To prevent the seat belts from making
flapping noise when the sunroof and/or the
windows are open, the seat belts of
unoccupied rear seats can be secured
behind the armrest.

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Child restraint system 3

When a child restraint system is used,
follow the instructions for use and
installation.

The country in which you are travelling
may not permit the use of child restraint
systems on certain seats. Always comply
with the local or national regulations.

Selecting the right system

Your child should travel facing backwards
in the car for as long as possible. A child
has a very weak cervical spinal column and
in the event of an accident is less likely
to suffer injury in a rearward-facing,
semi-lying position than if seated upright.

9 Warning

Never carry child restraint systems on
your lap, risk of fatal injury.

Permissible options for fitting a child safety seat

Weight and
age class

On front passenger

2)

seat

On outer rear seats On centre rear seat

Group 0:
up to 10 kg

or approx.
10 months

1

, + U, + U

B

Group 0+:
up to 13 kg

or approx.
2years

Group I:
9to18 kg

or approx.
8 months to

2

, + U, + U

B

4years

Group II:
15 to 25 kg

or approx.
3to 7years

Group III:

X U U

22 to 36 kg
or approx.
6to 12 years

1)

3)

1)

For reasons of safety, we recommend that the child safety seat be installed
on one of the outer rear seats.

2)

We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight limit.

3)

Not on Astra TwinTop.

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1

= Limited, only with seat occupancy

B

recognition and Vauxhall child
restraint system with transponders.

If the child restraint system is being
secured using a three-point seat
belt, move seat height adjustment 3
to uppermost position. Move front
passenger seat as far back as
possible and move front passenger
seat belt anchorage point to lowest
position.

2

= Limited, only with seat occupancy

B

recognition and Vauxhall child
restraint system with transponders.

If the child restraint system is being
secured using a three-point seat
belt, move seat height adjustment 3
to uppermost position. Move front
passenger seat as far back as
possible so that vehicle safety belt
runs from anchorage point towards
the front.

U = Universal suitability in conjunction

with three-point seat belt.

+ = Vehicle seat with ISOFIX fixings

available. When using ISOFIX, only
ISOFIX child restraint systems
approved for the vehicle may be
used.

X = No child restraint system permitted

in this weight class.

Note

z Children under 12 years or less than

150 cm tall should always travel in an
appropriate child restraint system.

z When transporting children, use the child

restraint systems suitable for the child’s
weight.

z Ensure correct installation of child

restraint system, see the instructions
enclosed with the system.

z The covers of the Vauxhall child restraint

system can be wiped clean.

z Do not stick anything on the child

restraint systems and do not cover them
with any other materials.

z Only allow the child to enter and exit on

the side of the vehicle facing away from
the road.

z A child restraint system which has been

subjected to stress in an accident must
be replaced.

z Secure or remove child restraint systems

carried in the vehicle when not in use.

Mounting brackets 3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems

The brackets located between the backrest
and seat cushion are used for mounting
ISOFIX child restraint systems.

Please follow the instructions
accompanying the ISOFIX child restraint
system.

Only ISOFIX child restraint systems
approved for the vehicle may be used.

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Vauxhall Full Size airbag system

The Vauxhall Full Size airbag system
consists of several separate systems.

Front airbag system

The front airbag system will be triggered in
the event of a serious accident involving a
frontal impact and forms safety cushions
for the driver and front passenger. The
forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of
injuries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.

Side airbag system 3

The side airbag is triggered in the event of
a side-on collision to form a safety cushion
for the driver or front passenger in the
respective door area. This substantially
reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis.

Curtain airbag system 3

The curtain airbag system triggers in case
of a side-on collision and provides a safety
barrier in the head area on the respective
side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of
injury to the head considerably in case of a
side-on collision.

Vauxhall Full Size airbag system

Front airbag

The front airbag system is identified by the
word AIRBAG on the steering wheel and
above the glove compartment.

The front airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the steering

wheel and a second one in the
instrument panel,

z control electronics with impact sensors,
z control indicator for airbag systems v in

instrument panel,

z seat occupancy recognition 3,
z the control indicator for Vauxhall child

restraint systems
in the instrument panel.

The front airbag system will be triggered:
z depending on the severity of the

accident,

z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration,
z independent of side airbag 3 and

curtain airbag system 3.

y with transponders 3

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Exception:
Passenger seat with seat occupancy
recognition system 3. The seat occupancy
recognition system deactivates the front
and side airbags on the passenger side 3 if
the front passenger seat is unoccupied or a
Vauxhall child restraint system with
transponders 3 has been fitted to the front
passenger seat. Seat occupancy
recognition, see page 99. Vauxhall child
restraint system with transponders 3, see
page 90.

Examples of events triggering the front
airbag system:
z Impact against a non-yielding obstacle:

the front airbags are triggered at low
vehicle speed.

z Impact against a yielding obstacle (such

as another vehicle): the front airbags are
only triggered at a higher vehicle speed.

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When triggered, the front airbags inflate in
milliseconds to form a safety cushion for
the driver and front passenger. The
forward movement of the front seat
occupants is checked, thereby
substantially reducing the risk of injury to
the upper body and head.

No impairment of view will occur, because
the airbags inflate and deflate so quickly
that it is often not even noticed in an
accident.

9 Warning

The front airbag system provides
optimum protection when the seat,
backrest and head restraint are correctly
adjusted: Adjust the driver’s seat
according to the occupant’s height 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. The passenger seat should
be as far back as possible, with the
backrest upright, see pages 3, 67. Do not
place the head, body, hands or feet on
the covers of the airbag systems.

Do not place any objects in the area in
which the airbags inflate. Important
information, see page 101.

9 Warning

The three-point seat belt must be
correctly fitted, see page 88.

The front airbag system will not be
triggered in the event of

z the ignition is switched off
z minor frontal collisions
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns
z collisions involving a side or rear-impact

that is to say, if it would not be of benefit to
the occupants.

9 Warning

Seat belts must therefore always be worn.
The front airbag system serves to
supplement the three-point seat belts. If
you do not wear your seat belt you risk
being seriously injured, or even thrown
from the vehicle, in the event of an
accident.

In the event of an accident the seat belt
helps to keep you seated in the correct
position, so that the front airbag system
can provide you with effective protection.

In addition, the front airbag system will not
be triggered for the front passenger in
versions with seat occupancy recognition 3
if

z the front passenger seat is unoccupied,
z there is a properly fitted Vauxhall child

restraint system with transponders 3.
Seat occupancy recognition, see
page 99. Vauxhall child restraint system
with transponders 3, see page 90.

Side airbag 3

The side airbag system is identified by the
word AIRBAG on the outboard sides of the
front seat backrests.

The side airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the back of the

driver’s and front passenger seat
respectively,

z the control electronics,
z the side-impact sensors,
z control indicator for airbag systems v in

instrument panel,

z seat occupancy recognition 3,
z the control indicator for Vauxhall child

restraint systems
in the instrument panel.

y with transponders 3

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The side airbag system will be triggered:
z depending on the severity of the

accident,

z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration

on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or
front passenger side,

z independently of the front airbag

system.

Exception:
Passenger seat with seat occupancy
recognition system 3. The seat occupancy
recognition system deactivates the front
and side airbags on the passenger side 3 if
the front passenger seat is unoccupied or a
Vauxhall child restraint system with
transponders 3 has been fitted to the front
passenger seat. Seat occupancy
recognition, see page 99. Vauxhall child
restraint system with transponders 3, see
page 90.

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When triggered, the side airbag inflates
within milliseconds to form a safety cushion
for the driver or front passenger in the
respective door area. This substantially
reduces the risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis in the event of a side-on
collision.

9 Warning

There must be no objects in the area in
which the airbag inflates or in the area
between the seat backs and the vehicle
body. Do not place the hands or arms on
the covers of the airbag systems.
Important information, see page 101.

The three-point seat belt must always be
correctly fitted, see page 88.

The side airbags will not be triggered in the
event of

z the ignition is switched off
z frontal collisions
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns
z collisions involving a rear-impact
z side-on collisions outside the passenger

cell.

In addition, the side airbag system 3 will
not be triggered for the front passenger in
versions with seat occupancy recognition 3
if

z the front passenger seat is unoccupied
z there is a properly fitted Vauxhall child

restraint system with transponders 3.
Seat occupancy recognition, see
page 99. Vauxhall child restraint system
with transponders 3, see page 90.

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Curtain airbag 3

The curtain airbag system is identified by
the word AIRBAG on the roof pillar trim.

The curtain airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the roof frame

on the driver’s and front passenger side
respectively,

z the control electronics,
z the side-impact sensors,
z control indicator for airbag systems v in

instrument panel.

The curtain airbag system will be triggered:
z depending on the severity of the

accident,

z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration

on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or
front passenger side,

z together with the side airbag system 3,
z irrespective of seat occupancy

recognition 3,

z independently of the front airbag

system.

When the curtain airbag is triggered it
inflates within milliseconds and provides a
safety barrier in the head area on the
respective side of the vehicle. This reduces
the risk of injury to the head considerably in
case of a side-impact.

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9 Warning

There must be no objects in the area in
which the airbag inflates. Do not place
the hands or arms on the covers of the
airbag systems. Important information,
see page 101.

The three-point seat belt must always be
correctly fitted, see page 88.

The curtain airbags will not be triggered in
the event of

z the ignition is switched off
z frontal collisions
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns
z collisions involving a rear-impact
z side-on collisions outside the passenger

cell.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault eliminated
immediately by a workshop.

The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied.

Control indicator v for airbag systems

The function of the airbag systems is
monitored electronically together with the
seat occupancy recognition 3 and belt
tensioner systems and the deployable
anti-roll bars 3. Their operational
readiness is indicated by a control
indicator v. When the ignition is switched
on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go out after 4 seconds or
illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in
the airbag systems, seat occupancy
recognition 3 or belt tensioner systems, or
in the deployable anti-roll bars 3, see
page 87. The systems may fail to trigger in
the event of an accident.

Deployment of the airbags is indicated by
continuous illumination of v.

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Seat occupancy recognition 3

The seat occupancy recognition system
deactivates the front and side airbags 3
for the front passenger if the front
passenger seat is not occupied or a
Vauxhall child restraint system with
transponders 3 is fitted on the front
passenger seat. The curtain airbag system
3 remains activated.

The control indicator
occupancy recognition is located in the
instrument panel. If the control indicator
illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when the
ignition is switched on, the vehicle is
equipped with seat occupancy recognition,
see Fig. 17117 T on page 100.

If a Vauxhall child restraint system with
transponders 3 is fitted, the control
indicator
the ignition is switched on as soon as the
system has detected the child restraint
system. Only then may the child restraint
system with transponders 3 be used on the
passenger seat.

y illuminates continuously after

y for seat

y

Vehicles with seat occupancy recognition
are also identified by a sticker on the lower
panel of the front passenger seats – see
figure above.

Vauxhall child restraint systems with
transponders 3 are automatically
detected if correctly fitted to the front
passenger seat. When this type of child
restraint system is in use on the front
passenger seat, the front and side airbag
systems for the front passenger seat are
deactivated. The curtain airbag system
remains activated. Pay attention to control
indicator
recognition 3 see page 100.

y for seat occupancy

9 Warning

Only Vauxhall child restraint systems with
transponders 3 can be fitted on the front
passenger seats. Use of systems without
transponders poses a risk of fatal injury.

Vauxhall child restraint systems with
transponders 3 can be identified by a
sticker.

Note

On the Astra TwinTop, there may be
interference in radio reception of certain
frequencies in the medium waveband
when the roof is open and the front
passenger seat is unoccupied.