2019.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA K Release

In brief7Seat adjustmentLongitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 46.
Manual seat adjustment 3 47.
Power seat adjustment 3 49.
Backrests inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
Seat position 3 46.
Manual seat adjustment 3 47.
Power seat adjustment 3 49.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lower
Seat position 3 46.
Manual seat adjustment 3 47.
Power seat adjustment 3 49.

8In briefSeat inclination
Press switch
top:front end higherbottom:front end lower
Seat position 3 46.
Manual seat adjustment 3 47.
Power seat adjustment 3 49.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 45.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
To unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 46.
Seat belts 3 55.
Airbag system 3 57.

In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 39.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 40.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the rocker control to left
mirror (L) or right mirror (R). Adjust
respective mirror by the four-way control.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 38.
Electric adjustment 3 38.
Folding exterior mirrors 3 38.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 39.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 57.
Ignition positions 3 157.

In brief111Power windows .....................40
2 Exterior mirrors .....................38
3 Central locking system ..........23
4 Side air vents ...................... 154
5 Cruise control .....................180
Speed limiter ....................... 182
Adaptive cruise control .......184
Forward collision alert .........191
6 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low / high beam,
high beam assist .................140
Exit lighting ......................... 144
Parking lights ...................... 141
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............113
7 Instruments ........................ 101
Driver Information Centre .... 113
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............113
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 191
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 9111Centre air vents .................. 154
12 Info Display ......................... 118
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 ............................. 118
18 Climate control system ........ 147
19 Fuse box ............................ 247
20 Traction Control system .....177
Electronic Stability Control . 178
Sport mode ........................ 180
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................198
Lane keep assist ................213
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 162
21 Manual transmission ..........174
Automatic transmission ......171
22 Power outlet .......................... 96
23 Parking brake ......................175
24 Power button ....................... 15825Ignition 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 ........................ 134
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 137
Front / rear fog lights ..........141
Instrument illumination .......142

In brief15Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 42.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 39.
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
3 146.
Air conditioning system 3 147.
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 3 174.

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 3 171.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 253 and
condition 3 289
● 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 3 38,
seats 3 46 and seat belts
3 56
● 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 brief17● Diesel engines: wait until controlindicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 160.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
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.
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.
● 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.
Stop-start system 3 162.

18In briefParking9Warning
● 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 3 108.
● 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 35.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 228.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 19.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 227.