2016.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J heating

In brief15Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 38.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 34.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Press V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heating and ventilation system
3 128, air conditioning system
3 129, electronic climate control
system 3 131.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 153.

In brief17Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key toposition 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
Starting the engine 3 142.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
A restart is indicated by the needle at
the idle speed position in the
tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 144.

34Keys, doors and windowsSelect the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
In position o no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure to
the mirror housing.
Electric folding
Switch control to o, then push the
control c down. Both exterior mirrors
will fold.
Push the control down again - both
exterior mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing down
the control will only electrically extend
the other mirror.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.

38Keys, doors and windowsHeated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Switch on ignition to operate the sunroof.
Open or close
Press p or r gently to the first
detent: sunroof is opened or closed as long as the switch is operated.
Press p or r firmly to the second
detent then release: the sunroof is
opened or closed automatically.
During closing the safety function is
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more.
Raise or close Press q or r : sunroof is raised or
closed automatically. During closing
the safety function is enabled.
Sunblind
The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding. When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.

40Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 40
Front seats ................................... 41
Seat position .............................. 41
Manual seat adjustment ............42
Power seat adjustment ..............44
Armrest ...................................... 47
Heating ...................................... 47
Ventilating .................................. 48
Massage .................................... 48
Rear seats ................................... 49
Armrest ...................................... 49
Heating ...................................... 49
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Three-point seat belt .................50
Airbag system .............................. 52
Front airbag system ...................55
Side airbag system ....................55
Curtain airbag system ...............56
Airbag deactivation ....................56
Child restraints ............................. 58
Child restraint systems ..............58
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 61Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

Seats, restraints47This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in the Vehicle menu in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 102.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
Safety function
If the driver's seat encounters
resistance during movement, the
recall may stop. After removing the
obstruction, press and hold the
appropriate memory position button for two seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again. If the recall
does not operate, consult a
workshop.
Overload
If the seat setting is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Notice
After an accident in which airbags
have been deployed, the memory
function for each position button will
be deactivated.Armrest
The armrest can be slid forwards by
10 cm. Under the armrest there is a
storage compartment.
Armrest storage 3 66.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
The seat heating will be reduced
automatically from highest level to
medium level after 30 minutes.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.

48Seats, restraintsStop-start system 3 144.
Automatic seat heating Depending on the equipment, the
automatic seat heating can be
enabled in the vehicle personalisation menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
When enabled, the heating of the
seats will be activated automatically
at vehicle start. The activation is
based on several parameters such as vehicle interior temperature, intensity
and direction of the sun and
temperature setting of the electronic
climate control system for the driver
and passenger side.
As the vehicle's interior warms up, the
seat heating level will be reduced
automatically until it finally goes off.
The seat heating level being provided
during the automatic operation is
shown by heated seat indicator lights.
If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
the automatic seat heating feature will not activate the seat heating for that
seat.The seat heating buttons can be
pressed at any time to exit the
automatic seat heating for the
respective seat and control the seat heating manually instead.
Ventilating
Adjust ventilating to the desired
setting by pressing A for the
respective seat one or more times.
The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.
Ventilated seats are operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 144.
Massage
Press c to switch on the back
massage function. To switch off,
press c again.

Seats, restraints49Rear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down.
Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective rear outer seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Press ß once more to deactivate seat
heating.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 144.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Thereby the risk of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.