OPEL ASTRAOwner's Manual

Introduction .................................... 2In brief ............................................ 6Keys, doors and windows ............ 20Seats, restraints ........................... 46Storage ........................................ 71Instruments and controls ............. 90Lighting ...................................... 133Climate control ........................... 144Driving and operating ................. 154Vehicle care ............................... 212Service and maintenance .......... 261Technical data ........................... 264Customer information ................ 281Index .......................................... 288

Contents

2 Introduction

Introduction

Introduction 3

Vehicle specific dataPlease enter your vehicle's data onthe previous page to keep it easilyaccessible. This information isavailable in the sections "Service andmaintenance" and "Technical data"as well as on the identification plate.

IntroductionYour vehicle is a designedcombination of advanced technology,safety, environmental friendlinessand economy.This Owner's Manual provides youwith all the necessary information toenable you to drive your vehiclesafely and efficiently.Make sure your passengers areaware of the possible risk of accidentand injury which may result fromimproper use of the vehicle.You must always comply with thespecific laws and regulations of thecountry that you are in. These lawsmay differ from the information in thisOwner's Manual.Disregarding the description given inthis manual may affect your warranty.

When this Owner's Manual refers to aworkshop visit, we recommend yourOpel Service Partner.For gas vehicles we recommend anOpel Repairer authorised forservicing gas vehicles.All Opel Service Partners providefirst-class service at reasonableprices. Experienced mechanicstrained by Opel work according tospecific Opel instructions.The customer literature pack shouldalways be kept ready to hand in thevehicle.

Using this manual This manual describes all options

and features available for thismodel. Certain descriptions,including those for display andmenu functions, may not apply toyour vehicle due to modelvariant, country specifications,special equipment oraccessories.

The "In brief" section will give youan initial overview.

The table of contents at thebeginning of this manual andwithin each section shows wherethe information is located.

The index will enable you tosearch for specific information.

This Owner's Manual depicts left-hand drive vehicles. Operation issimilar for right-hand drivevehicles.

The Owner's Manual uses theengine identifier code. Thecorresponding sales designationand engineering code can befound in the section "Technicaldata".

Directional data, e.g. left or right,or front or back, always relate tothe direction of travel.

Displays may not support yourspecific language.

Display messages and interiorlabelling are written in boldletters.

4 Introduction

Danger, Warnings andCautions

9 Danger

Text marked 9 Danger providesinformation on risk of fatal injury.Disregarding this information mayendanger life.

9 Warning

Text marked 9 Warning providesinformation on risk of accident orinjury. Disregarding thisinformation may lead to injury.

Caution

Text marked Caution providesinformation on possible damage tothe vehicle. Disregarding thisinformation may lead to vehicledamage.

SymbolsPage references are indicated with 3.3 means "see page".Page references and index entriesrefer to the indented headings givenin the section table of content.Chronological order to select menuentries in the vehicle personalisationis indicated with I.We wish you many hours ofpleasurable driving.Adam Opel AG

Introduction 5

6 In brief

In brief

Initial drive information

Vehicle unlocking

Press c to unlock the doors and loadcompartment. Open the doors bypulling the handles.

Tailgate

5-door Hatchback: to open thetailgate, push the touchpad switchbelow the brand emblem.Sports Tourer: to open the tailgate,push the touchpad switch under thetailgate moulding.Radio remote control 3 21.Central locking system 3 24.Electronic key system 3 22.Load compartment 3 30.

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Seat adjustmentLongitudinal adjustment

Pull handle, slide seat, releasehandle. Try to move the seat back andforth to ensure that the seat is lockedin place.Seat position 3 47.Manual seat adjustment 3 48.Power seat adjustment 3 50.

Backrests inclination

Turn handwheel. Do not lean onbackrest when adjusting.Seat position 3 47.Manual seat adjustment 3 48.Power seat adjustment 3 50.

Seat height

Lever pumping motionup : seat higherdown : seat lower

Seat position 3 47.Manual seat adjustment 3 48.Power seat adjustment 3 50.

8 In brief

Seat inclination

Press switchtop : front end higherbottom : front end lower

Seat position 3 47.Manual seat adjustment 3 48.Power seat adjustment 3 50.

Head restraint adjustment

Press release button, adjust height,engage.Head restraints 3 46.

Seat belt

Pull out the seat belt and engage inbelt buckle. The seat belt must not betwisted and must fit close against thebody. The backrest must not be tiltedback too far (maximum approx. 25).To release belt, press red button onbelt buckle.Seat position 3 47, Seat belts3 56, Airbag system 3 58.

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Mirror adjustmentInterior mirror

To adjust the mirror, move the mirrorhousing in the desired direction.Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror3 40.Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror3 41.

Exterior mirrors

Select the relevant exterior mirror byswitching the rocker control to leftmirror (L) or right mirror (R). Adjustrespective mirror by the four-waycontrol.Convex exterior mirrors 3 39,Electric adjustment 3 39, Foldingexterior mirrors 3 39.Heated exterior mirrors 3 40.

Steering wheel adjustment

Unlock the lever, adjust the steeringwheel, then engage the lever andensure it is fully locked.Do not adjust the steering wheelunless the vehicle is stationary andthe steering wheel lock has beenreleased.Airbag system 3 58, Ignitionpositions 3 155.

10 In brief

Instrument panel overview

In brief 11

1 Power windows ..................... 412 Exterior mirrors ..................... 393 Central locking system .......... 244 Side air vents ...................... 1525 Cruise control ..................... 179

Speed limiter ....................... 181Forward collision alert ......... 183

6 Turn and lane-changesignals, headlight flash,low/high beam, high beamassist ................................... 139

Exit lighting ......................... 142

Parking lights ...................... 140

Buttons for DriverInformation Centre .............. 114

7 Instruments ........................ 104

Driver Information Centre .... 1148 Buttons for Driver

Information Centre .............. 1149 Forward collision alert

indicator ............................. 18310 Windscreen wiper and

washer, rear wiper andwasher ................................. 92

11 Centre air vents .................. 15212 Info-Display ........................ 11913 Anti-theft alarm system

status LED ........................... 3614 Hazard warning flashers .... 13815 Glovebox .............................. 7116 CD player17 Controls for Info-Display

operation ............................. 11918 Climate control system ........ 14519 Fuse box ............................ 234

Power connector .................. 9820 Traction Control system ..... 176

Electronic Stability Control . 177Sport mode ........................ 178Parking assist/Advancedparking assist ..................... 187Lane keep assist ................ 202Eco button for stop-startsystem ................................. 160

21 Manual transmission .......... 170Automatic transmission ...... 166Manual transmissionautomated ........................... 170

22 Power outlet .......................... 9723 Parking brake ...................... 17424 Power button ....................... 15625 Ignition switch ..................... 15526 Steering wheel adjustment . . 9127 Horn ..................................... 9228 Bonnet release lever .......... 21429 Storage compartment ........... 7230 Light switch ........................ 133

Headlight rangeadjustment ......................... 134

Front/rear fog lights ............ 139

Instrument illumination ....... 141

12 In brief

In brief 13

Exterior lighting

AUTO : automatic light controlswitches automaticallybetween daytime runninglight and headlight

8 : sidelights9 : headlights

Automatic light control 3 134.

Fog lightsPress button in light switch:> : front fog lights

: rear fog light

Headlight flash, high beam andlow beam

headlight flash : pull leverhigh beam : push leverlow beam : push or pull lever

High beam 3 134.Headlight flash 3 134.LED headlights 3 135.High beam assist 3 135.

Turn and lane-change signals

lever up : right turn signallever down : left turn signal

Turn and lane-change signals3 139, Parking lights 3 140.

14 In brief

Hazard warning flashers

Operated by pressing .Hazard warning flashers 3 138.

Horn

Press j.

Washer and wiper systemsWindscreen wiper

HI : fastLO : slowINT : interval wiping

orautomatic wiping with rainsensor

OFF : off

For single wipe when the wiper is off,press lever down to position 1x.Windscreen wiper 3 92.

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Windscreen washer