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: January 2006. TS 1612-B-06 VAUXHALL Astra Owner’s Manual Seite -2, , Bearbeitung 19.12.05 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 up to 3 persons with full load Summer tyres front rear front rear Winter tyres front rear front rear Weights Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight – EC kerbweight =Loading Seite -1, , Bearbeitung 19.12.05 Your Astra Developed according to the latest findings of vehicle research, it offers technical sophistication and exceptional comfort. Your Astra represents an intelligent synthesis of advanced technology, outstanding safety, environmental compatibility and economy. It now lies with you to drive your Astra safely and to see it performs perfectly. This Owner’s Manual provides you with all the necessary information to that end. Make sure your passengers are aware of the possible risk of accident and injury which may result from improper use of the vehicle. The Owner’s Manual should always be kept in the vehicle: ready to hand in the glove compartment. Make use of the Owner’s Manual: z Its "In brief" section will give you an initial overview. z The table of contents at the beginning of the owner’s manual and within the individual chapters will show you where everything is. z Its index will help you find what you want. z It will familiarise you with the sophisticated technology. z It will increase your pleasure in your vehicle. z It will help you to handle your vehicle expertly. The Owner’s Manual is designed to be clearly laid-out and easily understood. This symbol signifies: 6 Continue reading on next page. 3 The asterisk signifies: equipment not fitted to all vehicles (model variants, engine options, models specific to one country, optional equipment, Genuine Vauxhall Parts and Accessories). 9 Warning Text marked 9 Warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregard of the instructions may lead to injuries or endanger life. Inform your passengers accordingly. Yellow arrows in the illustrations serve as points of reference or indicate some action to be performed. Black arrows in the illustrations indicate a reaction or a second action to be performed. We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving Your Vauxhall Team Seite 0, , Bearbeitung 20.12.05 Commitment to customer In brief ....................................................... 2 Contents satisfaction: Instruments ............................................. 36 Our aim: to keep you happy with your Keys, doors, bonnet .............................. 66 vehicle. All Vauxhall Authorised Repairers Seats, Interior .......................................... 87 offer first class service at competitive Safety systems ..................................... 109 prices. Experienced, factory-trained Lighting ................................................. 134 technicians work according to factory Windows, sunroof ................................ 141 instructions. Your Authorised Repairer can TwinTop ................................................ 146 supply you with GENUINE VAUXHALL- APPROVED PARTS, which have undergone Climate control .................................... 153 stringent quality and precision checks, and Easytronic ............................................. 174 of course useful and attractive Automatic transmission ...................... 182 VAUXHALL-APPROVED ACCESSORIES. Automatic transmission Our name is your guarantee! with ActiveSelect .............................. 188 For details of the Driving hints ......................................... 196 Vauxhall Authorised Repairer Network Saving fuel, please ring this number; 01582 - 427200 protecting the environment ............ 198 Fuel consumption, fuel, refuelling .................................. 200 Catalytic converter, exhaust gases .... 203 Drive control systems .......................... 208 Brakes .................................................... 222 Wheels, tyres ......................................... 226 Roof racks, caravan and trailer towing ............. 234 Self-help ................................................ 243 If you have a problem ......................... 288 Maintenance, inspection system ........ 290 Vehicle care .......................................... 302 Technical data .................................... 306 Index ...................................................... 342 2 In brief In brief Picture no: 17027t.tif Picture no: 16968t.tif 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. the vehicle is unlocked automatically by pulling a door handle or by operating the Alloy wheels 3, towing equipment 3: make button beneath the tailgate 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 Door locks, child safety locks – in the Car Pass. see page 86, Do not keep the Car Pass in the vehicle. electronic immobiliser – see page 67, keys – see page 66, 3 For key with retractable key blade , Open&Start system 3 – see page 70, press button to extend. radio frequency remote control – 6 Further information – see pages 66, 67, see page 68, vehicle recommissioning – see page 301. central locking system – see page 76, anti-theft locking system – see page 76, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 83, TwinTop roof operation 3 – see page 146. In brief 3 Picture no: 16969t.tif Picture no: 16970t.tif Picture no: 16971t.tif To unlock and To adjust front seat: To adjust front seat backrest: open the luggage compartment: Pull handle, Turn handwheel Press button q on slide seat, Move backrest to suit seating position. remote control and release handle Do not lean on seat backrest whilst operate button beneath handle Never adjust the front seat while driving. It adjusting it. In vehicles with Open&Start system 3 the could move in an uncontrolled manner 6 Seating position – see page 87. tailgate is unlocked automatically by when the handle is pulled. operating the button beneath the handle if 6 Seating position – see page 87. the electronic key is within the external reception range of the vehicle. The doors 9 Warning are also unlocked. 6 Open&Start-System 3 – see page 70, Important: Do not sit nearer than radio frequency remote control – 10 inches (25 cm) from the steering see page 68, wheel, to permit safe airbag deployment. central locking system – see page 76, Vauxhall alarm system 3 – see page 83. 4 In brief Picture no: 16972t.tif Picture no: 16973t.tif Picture no: 16974t.tif To adjust front seat lumbar To adjust front seat height 3: To adjust front seat inclination 3: support 3: Operate lever on outboard side Pull inner lever on front of seat, Turn handwheel of 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 Seating position – see page 87. weight. 6 Seating position – see page 87. 6 Seating position – see page 87. In brief 5 Picture no: 16975t.tif Picture no: 17959t.tif Picture no: 16976t.tif To fold the front seat backrest To adjust thigh support 3 To adjust head restraint height of forward 3: of the front sport seat 3: front and rear outboard seats: Lift release lever, Press button in recessed handle Press button to release, fold backrest forward and lock, centred in the lower half of the adjust height, slide seat forward adjustment cushion and engage in position To raise seat, slide back to stop, lift release adjust the thigh support 6 Adjusting centre rear head restraint – lever and raise backrest. Adjust thigh support to suit personal see page 88, In front seats with memory-function 3, the requirements. head restraint position – see page 88, seat engages in its original position when head restraint removal – see page 88. pushed back. In front seats without memory function 3, engage seat in required position when pushing backwards. Panoramic windscreen 3: before folding the seat, push the head restraints down and close the sunvisors. 6 Seating position – see page 87. 6 In brief Picture no: 16977t.tif Picture no: 16978t.tif Picture no: 18021T.tif Adjusting interior mirror: To adjust exterior mirrors: Electrical exterior mirrors 3, Swivel mirror housing From inside, swivel lever in adjust: Swivel lever on underside of mirror housing 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