2016.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J park assist

Driving and operating179
Side blind spot alert is active from
speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.
Driving faster than 87 mph
deactivates the system, indicated by
low lighting warning symbols B in
both exterior mirrors and by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre. Reducing the speed again
will extinguish the warning symbols. If a vehicle is then detected in the blindzone, the warning symbols B will
illuminate as normal on the relevant
side.
When the vehicle is started, both exterior mirror displays will briefly
come on to indicate that the system is
operating.
The system can be activated or
deactivated in the Info-Display,
vehicle personalisation 3 106.
Deactivation is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
Detection zones The detection zones start at the rearbumper and extend approx.
three metres rearwards and to the
sides. The height of the zone is
approx. between half a metre and
two metres off the ground.
Side blind spot alert is designed to
ignore stationary objects, e.g.
guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and
beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming
vehicles are not detected.
Fault
Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances and will
increase in wet conditions.
Side blind spot alert does not operate when the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud,dirt, snow, ice, slush, or in heavy
rainstorms. Cleaning instructions
3 236.
In the event of a fault in the system or if the system does not work due to
temporary conditions, the symbols in
the mirrors will be permanently
illuminated and a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Rear view camera The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a
view of the area behind the vehicle.
The view of the camera is displayed
in the Colour-Info-Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view and the
advanced parking assist sensors,

180Driving and operatinge.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding area
behind and around the vehicle
before reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted between the
number plate lights and has a viewing angle of 130°.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Guiding lines
Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal
lines in one metre intervals projected
on the picture to define the distance to shown objects.
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture, which show
obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line
of the Info-Display with the warning to
check the vehicle surrounding.

Vehicle care201Notice
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Vauxhall
vehicle battery may result in a lower
performance.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 144.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 232.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.

Vehicle care215No.Circuit32Transmission control module
(only on vehicles with stop-start
system)33Anti-theft alarm system/Alarm
horn34Parking assist/Side blind spot alert/Infotainment system/USB
socket35OnStar36Info display/Instrument cluster/
CD player37Infotainment system, radio
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
Vehicles with power connector: 1. Apply the cover on the right side.
2. Fold the left side of the cover forwards. Take care that the
securing clamp is guided as
shown in the illustration.
Load compartment fuse box
The fuse box is located on the left side
of the load compartment behind a
cover.Remove the cover.
Disengage the fuse box cover and
remove it.

Vehicle care217Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicle with spare wheel
The jack, the towing eye, a strap for
securing a damaged wheel and the tools are located in the tool box below the spare wheel in the load
compartment. Spare wheel 3 230.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
Some tools and the towing eye are
located together with the tyre repair
kit in a tool box in the right wall of the
load compartment.
Open the cover of the storage
compartment.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 253.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.

224Vehicle careChanging tyre and wheel
size
If tyres of a different size than thosefitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.
Furthermore, the advanced parking
assist must be calibrated 3 170.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 10 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on tyres of
size 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 and
215/55 R16.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.

261Control of the vehicle .................139
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 33
Coolant and antifreeze ...............240
Cruise control ...................... 96, 162
Cupholders .................................. 65
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
Curve lighting.............................. 119
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............255
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......201
Diesel particle filter ....................148
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........162
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 190
Driving hints ................................ 139
E Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 210
Electric parking brake ...........93, 157
Electric parking brake fault ...........93
Electronic climate control system 131
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 152, 156Electronic key system...................21
Electronic Stability Control.......... 160
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94
Electronic Stability Control off....... 94 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......195
Engine compartment fuse box ...211
Engine coolant ........................... 198
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Engine data ............................... 247
Engine exhaust .......................... 148
Engine identification ...................243
Engine oil ................... 197, 240, 244
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 126
Event data recorders ..................257
Exit lighting ................................ 126
Exterior care .............................. 236
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................12, 117
Exterior mirrors ............................. 33
F
Fault ................................... 152, 156
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 136
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 204
Folding mirrors ............................. 34Following distance ........................94
Following distance indication ......168
Forward collision alert................. 166
Fragrance diffuser ........................82
Front airbag system .....................55
Front fog lights ........................... 123
Front seats.................................... 41
Front storage ................................ 66
Fuel............................................. 187
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 189
Fuel for diesel engines ..............187
Fuel for petrol engines ...............187
Fuel gauge ................................... 89
Fuses ......................................... 210
G Gauges ......................................... 87
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................190
Glovebox ..................................... 65
H Halogen headlights ....................202
Hand brake ......................... 156, 157
Hazard warning flashers ............122
Headlight flash ........................... 118
Headlight range adjustment ......118
Headlights................................... 117 Headlights when driving abroad 119
Head restraint adjustment .............8

262Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heating .................................. 47, 49
Heating and ventilation system . 128
High beam ........................... 96, 118
High beam assist ..........................96
Hill start assist ........................... 159
Horn ....................................... 13, 76
I
Identification plate .....................242
Ignition switch positions .............139
Immobiliser ............................ 33, 96
Indicators ...................................... 87
Info display ................................. 102
Information displays...................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........213
Instrument panel illumination .....210
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 125
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 237
Interior lighting ............................ 125
Interior lights ...................... 125, 210
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......152
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 232
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane keep assist ..................94, 185
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
LED headlights .....................96, 119
Lighting features .........................126
Light switch ................................ 117
Load compartment ................29, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......215
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 95
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode .....................151, 155
Manual seat adjustment ...............42
Manual transmission .................. 153
Manual transmission automated 154
Manual windows ..........................36
Massage ....................................... 48
Maximum speed ......................... 218
Memorised settings ......................23Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................124
N
New vehicle running-in ..............139
Number plate light .....................209
O Object detection systems ...........170
Odometer ..................................... 88
Oil, engine .......................... 240, 244
OnStar ........................................ 113
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 144
P Parking ................................ 18, 147
Parking assist ............................ 170
Parking brake ............................ 157
Parking lights ............................. 124
Particulate filter ........................... 148
Performance .............................. 249
Performing work ........................196
Pollen filter ................................. 137
Power button .............................. 140
Power connector........................... 82
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power seat adjustment ................44
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 95
Puncture ..................................... 227