2019.5 OPEL ASTRA K window

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............20
Seats, restraints ........................... 46
Storage ........................................ 71
Instruments and controls .............90
Lighting ...................................... 135
Climate control ........................... 147
Driving and operating .................157
Vehicle care ............................... 227
Service and maintenance ..........277
Technical data ........................... 280
Customer information ................293
Index .......................................... 304Contents

In brief111Power windows .....................41
2 Exterior mirrors .....................39
3 Central locking system ..........24
4 Side air vents ...................... 155
5 Cruise control .....................181
Speed limiter ....................... 183
Adaptive cruise control .......185
Forward collision alert .........192
6 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low / high beam,
high beam assist .................141
Exit lighting ......................... 145
Parking lights ...................... 142
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............114
7 Instruments ........................ 102
Driver Information Centre .... 114
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............114
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 192
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 9211Centre air vents ................... 155
12 Info Display ......................... 119
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 36
14 Hazard warning flashers ....141
15 Glovebox .............................. 71
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info Display
operation ............................. 119
18 Climate control system ........ 148
19 Fuse box ............................ 248
20 Traction Control system .....178
Electronic Stability Control . 179
Sport mode ........................ 181
Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................199
Lane keep assist ................214
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 163
Fuel selector ....................... 104
21 Manual transmission ..........175
Automatic transmission ......172
22 Power outlet .......................... 97
23 Parking brake ......................17624Power button ....................... 159
25 Ignition switch .....................158
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..91
27 Horn ..................................... 92
28 Bonnet release lever ..........229
29 Storage compartment ...........72
30 Light switch ........................ 135
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 138
Front / rear fog lights ..........142
Instrument illumination .......143

In brief15Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 92.
Washer fluid 3 232.
Wiper blade replacement 3 234.
Rear window wiperOFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operationRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper and washer
3 94.

16In briefClimate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 40.
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
3 147.
Air conditioning system 3 148.
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 3 175.

In brief17Automatic 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 3 172.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 254 and
condition 3 290
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 230
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 57
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
Ignition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.

In brief19Parking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
a minimum of 1 second until
control indicator m illuminates
constantly and electric parking
brake is applied 3 109.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.●
Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 36.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 229.Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 228.

20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Keys .......................................... 20
Radio remote control .................21
Electronic key system ................22
Memorised settings ...................24
Central locking system ..............24
Automatic locking ......................29
Child locks ................................. 30
Doors ........................................... 30
Load compartment ....................30
Vehicle security ............................ 36
Anti-theft locking system ...........36
Anti-theft alarm system ..............36
Immobiliser ................................ 38
Exterior mirrors ............................ 39
Convex shape ........................... 39
Electric adjustment ....................39
Folding mirrors .......................... 39
Heated mirrors ........................... 40
Interior mirrors ............................. 40
Manual anti-dazzle ....................40
Automatic anti-dazzle ................41Windows...................................... 41
Windscreen ............................... 41
Manual windows ........................41
Power windows ......................... 41
Heated rear window ..................43
Sun visors .................................. 43
Roof ............................................. 44
Sunroof ...................................... 44Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky itemsto the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 273.
Central locking 3 24.
Starting the engine 3 161.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Electronic key 3 22.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 264.

Keys, doors and windows21Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote control buttons:
● central locking system 3 24
● anti-theft locking system 3 36
● anti-theft alarm system 3 36
● power windows 3 41
● sunroof 3 44
The remote control has a range of up
to 100 m, but may also be much less
due to external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote
control
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.