Owner’s Manual ASTRA Operation, Safety and Maintenance ©Copyright by Vauxhall Motors Ltd., England. ASTRA Reproduction or translation, in whole or in parts, is not permitted without prior written consent from Vauxhall Motors Ltd. All rights as understood under the copyright laws are explicitly reserved by Vauxhall Motors Ltd. All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest production information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. Edition: July 2006. TS 1612-A-07 VAUXHALL Astra Operation, Safety, Maintenance -2 Data specific to your vehicle Please enter your vehicle’s data here to keep it easily accessible. This information is available under the section "Technical data" as well as on the identification plate. Fuel Designation Engine oil Grade Viscosity Tyre inflation pressure Tyre size with full load Summer tyres Front Rear Winter tyres Front Rear Weights Permissible gross vehicle weight – EC kerb weight =Loading -1 Your Astra Make use of the Owner's Manual: This symbol signifies: Developed to the latest findings of z Its "In Brief" section will give you an initial 6 Continue reading on next page. automobile research, it offers technical overview. 3 The asterisk signifies equipment not sophistication and exceptional comfort. z The table of contents at the start of the fitted to all vehicles (model variants, Your vehicle represents an intelligent Owner’s Manual and in each individual engine options, models specific to one synthesis of advanced technology, chapter will help you find your way. country, optional equipment, Genuine z outstanding safety, environmental Its index will help you find what you Vauxhall Parts and Accessories). compatibility and economy. want. z It will familiarise you with the 9 Warning It now lies with you to drive your vehicle sophisticated technology. safely and to see it performs perfectly. z It will increase your pleasure in your 9 Warning is used to mark text This Owner's Manual provides you with all vehicle. regarding possible risks of accident or the necessary information to that end. z It will help you to handle your vehicle injury. 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Your Vauxhall Team 0 Commitment to customer In Brief ....................................................... 2 Contents satisfaction: Instruments ............................................. 36 Our aim: to keep you happy with your Keys, doors, vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers bonnet ................................................ 66 offer first class service at competitive Seats, Interior .......................................... 87 prices. Experienced, factory-trained Safety systems ..................................... 111 technicians work according to factory Lighting ................................................. 136 instructions.Your Authorised Repairer can Windows, Sun Roof ............................. 143 supply you with GENUINE VAUXHALL- APPROVED PARTS, which have undergone TwinTop ................................................ 148 stringent quality and precision checks, and Climate control .................................... 157 of course useful and attractive Easytronic ............................................. 178 VAUXHALL-APPROVED ACCESSORIES. Automatic transmission ...................... 186 Our name is your guarantee! Automatic transmission For details of the with ActiveSelect .............................. 192 Vauxhall Authorised Repairer Network Driving hints ......................................... 200 please ring this number; 01582 - 427200 Saving fuel, Protecting the environment ............ 202 Fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling .................................. 204 Catalytic converter, exhaust gases .... 207 Drive Control Systems ......................... 212 Brakes .................................................... 226 Wheels, tyres ......................................... 230 Roof racks, Caravan and trailer towing ............ 238 Self-help ................................................ 247 If you have a problem ......................... 294 Maintenance, Inspection System ............................ 296 Vehicle care .......................................... 308 Technical Data .................................... 312 Index........................................................ 349 2In Brief In Brief Key numbers, To unlock and open the vehicle: Code numbers Press button q, Remove key number from keys. pull door handle The key number is specified in the vehicle In vehicles with an Open&Start system 3, documents and in the Car Pass 3. the vehicle is unlocked automatically by pulling a door handle or by pulling the Alloy wheels 3, towing equipment 3: make button beneath the rear door handle if the a note of the key identifier codes. electronic key is in the external reception Electronic immobiliser, infotainment range of the vehicle. system 3: The code numbers are specified 6 Child safety locks – page 86, in the Car Pass. electronic immobiliser – page 67, Do not keep the Car Pass in the vehicle. keys – page 66, Open&Start system 3 – page 70, 3 For key with retractable key blade , press radio remote control – page 68, button to extend. central locking system – page 76, 6 Further information – pages 66, 67, anti-theft locking system 3 – page 77, vehicle recommissioning – page 307. Vauxhall alarm system 3 – page 83, TwinTop roof operation 3 – page 148. In Brief 3 To unlock and To adjust front seat: Adjust front seat backrest: open the luggage compartment: Pull handle, Turn handwheel Press button q on remote slide seat, Move backrest to suit seating position. control and release handle Do not lean on seat backrest whilst pull button beneath Never adjust the seat while driving. It could adjusting it. handle move in an uncontrolled manner when the 6 Seat position – page 87. In vehicles with Open&Start system 3 the handle is pulled. tailgate is unlocked automatically by 6 Seat position – page 87. pulling the button beneath the handle if the electronic key is within the external 9 Warning reception range of the vehicle. The doors are also unlocked. Do not sit nearer than 10 inches (25cm) 6 Open&Start-System 3 – Page 70, from the steering wheel, to permit safe Radio remote control – Page 68, airbag deployment. Central locking system – Page 76, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – Page 83. 4In Brief To adjust front seat lumbar To adjust front seat height 3: To adjust front seat inclination 3: support 3: Operate lever on outboard side of Pull inner lever on front of seat, Turn handwheel seat adjust inclination, Adjust lumbar support to suit personal Lever pumping action release lever, requirements. upward: seat higher engage seat in position Do not lean on seat backrest whilst downward: seat lower Adjust the inclination by distributing body adjusting it. 6 Seat position – page 87. weight. 6 Seat position – page 87. 6 Seat position – page 87. In Brief 5 Tip the front seat backs To adjust thigh support 3 To adjust head forward 3: of the front sport seat 3: restraint height of front Lift release lever, tilt seat back Press button in recessed handle and rear outboard seats: forward, at the front of the adjustment Press button to release, lower release lever, seat back is cushion and adjust the adjust height, engaged in tilted position, slide thigh support engage in position seat forwards Adjust thigh support to suit personal 6 Head restraint position – Page 88, To straighten the seat, slide back and it requirements. Adjusting rear centre head restraint engages in its original position. Raise – Page 89, release lever, straighten seat back, lower Removing the head restraint – Page 88. release lever, seat back engages. For seats without memory function 3: engage seat in desired position. The seat back can only be tipped forwards from an upright position. Panoramic windscreen 3: before folding the seat, push the head restraints down and close the sun visors. 6In Brief Adjusting interior mirror: To adjust exterior mirrors: Electrical exterior mirrors 3, Swivel mirror housing From inside, swivel lever adjust: Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing in required direction Four-way switch in driver’s door to reduce dazzle at night. 6 Further information, aspherical exterior Press mirror switch right or left: Four-way 6 Automatic anti-dazzle mirror 3 – page 134. switch adjusts corresponding mirror. interior mirror – page 134. 6 Further information, aspherical exterior mirror – page 134, heated exterior mirrors – page 18. In Brief 7 Swing in exterior mirror: Fitting seat belt: Steering wheel adjustment: Manual: Mirrors can be folded in under Draw seat belt smoothly from Move lever down, light