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
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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.
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A
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C
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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.
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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
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