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Storage67StorageStorage compartments................67
Load compartment .......................68
Roof rack system .........................83
Loading information .....................84Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder
and a place to store coins.
The glovebox shelf can be removed:
Disengage the shelf by pulling on the
front edge.
Refit the shelf by sliding it into the side guide strips and engage it in the rear
panel by pushing.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Lockable glovebox, Astra
TwinTop with Open&Start
system
In addition to the electronic key of the
Open&Start system, there is a
standard key without remote control
for the glovebox lock.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console and in the door pockets of the rear doors.
Additional cupholders are located in
the fold-down tables on the back of
the front seat backrests.
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98Instruments and controls
Flashes with switched on
ignition
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started 3 32.
Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminated
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 147.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake and clutch fluid
level is too low 3 164.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Flashes
On vehicle with automated manual
transmission, flashes for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
off if the parking brake is not applied.
On vehicles with automated manual
transmission, flashes when the
driver's door is opened if no gear is
engaged and the parking brake is not
applied.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is turned on. The system is
ready for operation when the control indicator goes out.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates
while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock Brake System 3 146.Sport mode
1 illuminates yellow.
The symbol is illuminated when Sport
mode is on 3 139, 3 143.
Winter mode
T illuminates yellow.
The symbol is illuminated when
Winter mode is on 3 139, 3 143.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Flashes Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow.
or
Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source of
interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
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Control indicator illuminatesyellow
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). Consult a workshop.
Flashes Flashes three times to indicatesystem initialisation.
Deflation detection system 3 191,
tyre pressure monitoring system 3 191.
Interactive driving system,
continuous damping
control, sport mode
IDS+ illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts. Illumination whilst
driving indicates a fault in the system.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
IDS Plus
3 148, CDC 3 149, Sport
mode 3 148.Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 161.
Low engine oil level
S illuminates yellow.
Engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Low engine oil level. Check engine oil
level and top up as necessary
3 161.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
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IlluminatesLevel in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 136.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 165.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The electronic key is no more withinthe reception range of the vehicle interior. The engine cannot be
started. Hold the Start/Stop button
depressed a bit longer to switch off
the ignition.
or
Failure of the electronic key.
Operation is yet only possible via
emergency operation.Illuminates
Fault in system. Try to operate with
the spare key, the remote control or
through emergency operation. Hold
the Start/Stop button depressed a bit
longer to switch off the ignition. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
or
The steering wheel lock is still
engaged. Move the steering wheel
slightly and press the Start/Stop
button.
Open&Start System 3 22.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
The engine with manual transmission automated can only be started if the
foot brake is depressed. If the foot
brake is not depressed, the control
indicator illuminates 3 142.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
Illuminates when the exterior lights
are on 3 117.High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on and during headlamp flash 3 118.
Adaptive forward lighting
B illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in system.
If the swivelling device for curve
lighting fails, the corresponding low
beam lamp is deactivated and the fog lamp is switched on.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop
immediately.
Control indicator B flashes for
approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been switched 3 118.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 3 119.
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Always day design black or coloured
text on light background.
Always night design white or coloured
text on dark background.
Selection is indicated by a o in front
of the menu item.
Ignition logic
See Infotainment system manual.Vehicle messages
Messages are given via the
instrument panel display or as
warning and signal buzzers. Check
control messages appear on the
Info-Display. Some appear in an
abbreviated form. Confirm warning
messages with the multifunction knob
3 102, 3 105.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving ■ If the electronic key is not present or is not recognised.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied.■ If the speed programmed at thefactory is exceeded.
■ If the vehicle has automated manual transmission and the
driver's door is opened when the
engine is running, a gear is
engaged and the foot brake is not
depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ With Open&Start system and automatic transmission, if the
selector lever is not in P.
■ For automated manual transmission, if the parking brake is
not applied and no gear is engaged when the engine is switched off.
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When operating the retractable
hardtop ■ Indicator buzzer upon completed opening or closing of the
convertible hardtop.
■ Indicator buzzer upon completed raising or lowering of the electricload compartment loading aid.
■ Gong tone if the tailgate is not closed during roof operation.
■ Gong tone if the tailgate is not fully open during operation of the load
compartment loading aid.
■ Gong tone during roof operation if vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h.
■ Gong tone when vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h if the roof is not
fully open or closed.
■ Three gong tones during roof or loading aid operation if the load
compartment blind is not attached.
■ Three gong tones during roof operation if outside temperature is
below -20 °C, vehicle battery
voltage is too low or the system is
overloaded.■ Continuous warning buzzer during roof operation if the anti-roll bars
have been triggered.
■ Continuous warning buzzer starting
one minute before the end of the
9-minute standby time with the roof
in an intermediate position or the loading aid in a raised position.
■ Persistent warning buzzer when closing the tailgate, if the lowering
process of the electric load aid is
not complete or has been
interrupted.
Battery voltage
Low battery voltage in radio remote
control or electronic key. On vehicles
without check control, the message
InSP3 appears in the instrument
panel display. Replace the battery
3 20, 3 22.
Brake light switch
Brake light does not come on during
braking. Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.Engine cooling level
Low fluid level in engine cooling
system. Check coolant immediately
3 162.
Drain diesel fuel filter
If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, the message InSP4 appears in the
instrument panel. Consult a
workshop.
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Lighting123Exit lighting
Headlights and reversing lights comeon for approx. 30 seconds after the
system is activated and the driver's
door is closed.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
The lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
Battery discharge
protection To prevent the battery from becomingdischarged, all the interior lighting is
switched off automatically after
10 minutes, when the ignition is
switched off.
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Driving and operating133Ignition switch positions0=Ignition off1=Steering wheel lock released,ignition off2=Ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating3=StartingStarting the engine
Starting engine with ignition
switch
Operate clutch and brake, automatic
transmission in P or N, do not
accelerate; for diesel engines, turn
the key to position 2 for preheating
until control indicator ! goes out;
turn key briefly to position 3 and
release key when engine is running.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to position 0.
Starting engine with the
Start/Stop button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission in P or N, do
not accelerate, for diesel engines,
press the button briefly to start
preheating, move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock, wait until control indicator !
goes out and then press button for
1 second and release when the
engine is running.