2017.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J light

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 45
Storage ........................................ 70
Instruments and controls .............89
Lighting ...................................... 135
Climate control ........................... 146
Driving and operating .................156
Vehicle care ............................... 226
Service and maintenance ..........276
Technical data ........................... 279
Customer information ................296
Index .......................................... 302Contents

In brief111Power windows .....................40
2 Exterior mirrors .....................38
3 Central locking system ..........23
4 Side air vents ...................... 154
5 Cruise control .....................181
Speed limiter ....................... 183
Adaptive cruise control .......184
Forward collision alert .........192
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 141
Exit lighting ......................... 144
Parking lights ...................... 142
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............114
7 Instruments ........................ 103
Driver Information Centre .... 114
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............114
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 19210Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 91
11 Centre air vents .................. 154
12 Info-Display ........................ 120
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 35
14 Hazard warning flashers ....140
15 Glovebox .............................. 70
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 120
18 Climate control system ........ 147
19 Fuse box ............................ 248
Power connector ..................97
20 Traction Control system .....178
Electronic Stability Control . 179
Sport mode ........................ 180
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................198
Lane keep assist ................214
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 162
21 Manual transmission ..........171Automatic transmission ......168
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 172
22 Power outlet .......................... 96
23 Parking brake ......................176
24 Power button ....................... 158
25 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............157
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..90
27 Horn ..................................... 91
28 Bonnet release lever ..........228
29 Storage compartment ...........71
30 Light switch ........................ 135
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 136
Front/rear fog lights ............141
Instrument illumination .......143

12In briefExterior lightingAUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
Automatic light control 3 136.
Fog lights
Press button in light switch:
>:front fog lightsø:rear fog lightHeadlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:push or pull lever
High beam 3 136.
Headlight flash 3 136.
LED headlights 3 137.
High beam assist 3 137.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 141, Parking lights 3 142.

16In briefAutomatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be movedout of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 168.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positionD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshiftR:reverse
Engage reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 172.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 254, 3 292
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 229.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 38, 3 46,
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

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 3 160.
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 3 162.

Keys, doors and windows21
1.Insert flat screwdriver into the slot
and separate the back cover from the remote control by slightly
turning the screwdriver.
2. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
3. Insert the back cover in the area of the key blade, fold down and
close.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while not
in range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 23.Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
● central locking system 3 23
● power tailgate 3 29
● ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 160
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 20.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.

Keys, doors and windows23Fault
If the central locking cannot be operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 23.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off,
the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:● automatic climate control
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● Sport mode settings
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
of the remote control unit 3 157 or
electronic key 3 21.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used. The
status change is available only after
locking and unlocking the vehicle.
The assigned memory position of the power seat is automatically recalled
when switching on ignition and Auto
Memory Recall is activated in the
Info-Display for the memorised
remote control or electronic key.
Power seat 3 49.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 124.

Keys, doors and windows31The turn signal lights flash and a
chime sounds when the power
tailgate is operating.
Notice
Operating the power tailgate does not operate the central locking
system. To open the tailgate with the
button on the electronic key, or with the touchpad switch under the
tailgate moulding or via handsfree
operation, it is not necessary to
unlock the vehicle. A precondition is
that the electronic key is outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the tailgate.
Do not leave the electronic key in the load compartment.
Lock the vehicle after closing if it was
unlocked previously.
Central locking system 3 23.Operation with the electronic key
Press X twice to open or close the
tailgate. To prevent unintended
opening of the tailgate, X must be
pressed longer than during locking or unlocking.
Handsfree operation with motion
sensor below the rear bumper
To open or close the tailgate, move
the foot below the rear bumper back
and forth in the area shown in the illustration. If equipped with parking
assist, the area is recognisable below
the sensor shown. Do not hold the
foot longer or move too slow below
the bumper. The electronic key must be outside the vehicle, within a range
of approx. one metre of the tailgate.