2016.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J bonnet

In brief111Power windows .....................36
2 Exterior mirrors .....................33
3 Central locking system ..........23
4 Side air vents ...................... 136
5 Cruise control .....................162
Speed limiter ....................... 164
Forward collision alert .........166
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam assist ................................... 123
Exit lighting ......................... 126
Parking lights ...................... 124
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................97
7 Instruments .......................... 87
Driver Information Centre ...... 97
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................97
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 166
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 7611Centre air vents .................. 136
12 Info-Display ........................ 102
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 30
14 Hazard warning flashers ....122
15 Glovebox .............................. 65
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 102
18 Climate control system ........ 129
19 Fuse box ............................ 213
Power connector ..................82
20 Sport mode ........................ 162
Traction Control system .....159
Electronic Stability Control . 160
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 170
Lane keep assist ................185
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 14421 Manual transmission ..........153
Automatic transmission ......150
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 154
22 Power outlet .......................... 81
23 Parking brake ......................157
24 Power button ....................... 140
25 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............139
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..75
27 Horn ..................................... 76
28 Bonnet release lever ..........196
29 Storage compartment ...........66
30 Light switch ........................ 117
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 118
Front/rear fog lights ............123
Instrument illumination .......125

30Keys, doors and windowsgases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice within five seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors: ● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment including adjoining load
compartment

Keys, doors and windows31● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it israised
● ignition
Activation All doors must be closed and the
electronic key of the electronic key
system must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot
be activated.
● Radio remote control: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
● Electronic key system: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing the button on any exterior door
handle.
● Radio remote control or electronic key: directly by
pressing e twice within
five seconds.
● Electronic key system with passive locking enabled: briefly
activated after passive locking
occurs.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press o. LED in the button o
illuminates for a maximum of
ten minutes.

32Keys, doors and windows3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system faultStatus after system is armed:LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing c deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing the button on any
exterior door handle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. one metre of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing the switch on the door
handle with electronic key system or
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.

Driving and operating145Vehicles with automatic transmissionor manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled
on inclines of 15% or more.
Indication
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
After restart, the idle speed is
indicated.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.● The self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details 3 129.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 139.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched to a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.

146Driving and operatingRestart of the engine by the driverVehicles with manual transmission
Depending on the engine, two
versions of a restart are available.
See engine data to identify the engine
identifier code for your vehicle
3 247.
A restart for all engines except
B16DTU is possible at a standstill or
at a low speed up to 4 mph and up to
9 mph for engine B16DTU.
Conventional restart
All engines have conventional restart. Depress the clutch pedal withoutpressing the brake pedal to restart the
engine, on engines with late restart
only possible without depressed
brake pedal.
Late restart
All petrol engines and diesel engines B16DTU and B16DTR have late
restart in addition to conventional
restart.
● Depress the brake pedal.
● Depress the clutch pedal.● Select first gear.
● Release the brake pedal to restart the engine.Vehicles with automatic transmission
or manual transmission automated:
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D into N or P to
restart the engine.
Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
On vehicles with manual transmission
which are in a conventional Autostop,
the selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
On vehicles with manual transmission
which are in an early Autostop, an
automatic restart is possible in every
selector lever position.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission or manual transmission
automated, the selector lever must be
in D to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during the restart might be noticeable.

194Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................194
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 194
Vehicle storage ........................195
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....195
Vehicle checks ........................... 196
Performing work ......................196
Bonnet ..................................... 196
Engine oil ................................. 197
Engine coolant ......................... 198
Washer fluid ............................ 199
Brakes ..................................... 199
Brake fluid ............................... 199
Vehicle battery ......................... 200
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....201
Wiper blade replacement ........202
Bulb replacement .......................202
Halogen headlights ..................202
Fog lights ................................. 204
Tail lights ................................. 205
Side turn signal lights ..............208
Number plate light ...................209
Interior lights ............................ 210
Instrument panel illumination ...210Electrical system ........................210
Fuses ....................................... 210
Engine compartment fuse box . 211
Instrument panel fuse box .......213
Load compartment fuse box ....215
Vehicle tools .............................. 217
Tools ........................................ 217
Wheels and tyres .......................217
Winter tyres ............................. 217
Tyre designations ....................218
Tyre pressure .......................... 218
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 219
Tread depth ............................. 223
Changing tyre and wheel size . 224 Wheel covers ........................... 224
Tyre chains .............................. 224
Tyre repair kit .......................... 224
Wheel changing .......................227
Spare wheel ............................ 230
Jump starting ............................. 232
Towing ....................................... 234
Towing the vehicle ...................234
Towing another vehicle ...........235
Appearance care .......................236
Exterior care ............................ 236
Interior care ............................. 237General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.

Vehicle care195Vehicle storageStorage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.