manual transmission OPEL ASTRA J 2018 Manual user

Driving and operating1513. Insert a screwdriver into theopening as far as it will go and
move the selector lever out of P or
N . If P or N is engaged again, the
selector lever will be locked in
position again. Have the cause of
the power supply interruption
remedied by a workshop.
4. Mount the selector lever trim onto
the centre console and refit.Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary, depress clutch pedal,
press the release button on the
selector lever and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch
pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is not advisable to drive with the hand resting on the selector lever.
Upshift indication 3 89.

Driving and operating153Parking brake
Manual parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 88.
Electric parking brake
Applying when vehicle is stationary
9 Warning
Pull switch m for approx.
one second, the electric parking
brake operates automatically with
adequate force. For maximum
force, e.g. parking with trailer or on
inclines, pull switch m twice.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator m
illuminates 3 88.
The electric parking brake can always
be activated, even if the ignition is off.
Do not operate electric parking brake
system too often without engine
running, as this will discharge the
vehicle battery.
Before leaving the vehicle, check the electric parking brake status. Control
indicator m 3 88.
Releasing
Switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal
depressed and then push switch m.
Drive away function
Vehicles with manual transmission:
Depressing the clutch pedal and then
slightly releasing the clutch pedal and
slightly depressing the accelerator
pedal releases the electric parking

Driving and operating157Additionally, the selected mode is
displayed as status message in the
Driver Information Centre.
On OPC version TC and ESC remain
deactivated even if the vehicle comes into threshold with unstable
driveability.
ESC is reactivated by pressing b
again. If the TC system was
previously disabled, both TC and
ESC are reactivated.
ESC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Interactive driving system Flex RideFlex Ride driving system allows the
driver to select between three driving
modes:
● SPORT mode: press SPORT,
LED illuminates.
● TOUR mode: press TOUR, LED
illuminates.
● NORMAL mode: both SPORT
and TOUR are not pressed, no
LED illuminates.Deactivate SPORT mode and TOUR
mode by pressing the corresponding
button once more.
In each driving mode, Flex Ride
networks the following electronic systems:
● Continuous Damping Control
● Accelerator Pedal Control
● Steering Control
● Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
● Antilock brake system (ABS) with
cornering brake control (CBC)
● Automatic transmissionSPORT mode
The settings of the systems are
adapted to a sportier driving style.
TOUR mode
The settings of the systems are
adapted to a comfort driving style.
NORMAL mode
All settings of the systems are
adapted to standard values.
Drive mode control Within each manual selected driving
mode SPORT, TOUR or NORMAL,
the Drive Mode Control (DMC)
detects and analyses continuously
the real driving characteristic,
responses by the driver, and the active dynamic state of the vehicle. If
necessary, the control unit of DMC
automatically changes the settings
within the selected driving mode or,
when recognising greater variations,
the driving mode is changed for the
length of variation.
If, for example, NORMAL mode is selected and DMC detects a sporty
driving behaviour, DMC changes
several settings of the Normal mode

Vehicle care233
Select:● Light for comfort pressure up to
3 people.
● Eco for Eco pressure up to
3 people.
● Max for full load.
Tyre pressure sensor matching
process
Each tyre pressure sensor has a
unique identification code. The
identification code must be matched
to a new wheel position after rotating the wheels or exchanging the
complete wheel set and if one or more
tyre pressure sensors were replaced.
The tyre pressure sensor matching
process should also be performed
after replacing a spare wheel with a
road wheel containing the tyre
pressure sensor.
The malfunction light w and the
warning message or code should
extinguish at the next ignition cycle.
The sensors are matched to the
wheel positions using a relearn tool,
in the following order: left side front
wheel, right side front wheel, right
side rear wheel and left side rear
wheel. The turn signal light at the
current active position is illuminated
until the sensor is matched.
Consult a workshop for service. There
are two minutes to match the first
wheel position, and five minutes
overall to match all four wheel
positions. If it takes longer, the
matching process stops and must be
restarted.
The tyre pressure sensor matching
process is:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition on.3. On vehicles with automatic transmission: set the selector
lever to P.
On vehicles with manual
transmission: select neutral.
4. Use MENU on the turn signal
lever to select the Vehicle
Information Menu in the Driver
Information Centre.
5. Turn the adjuster wheel to scroll to
the tyre pressure menu.
6. Press SET/CLR to begin the
sensor matching process. A
message requesting acceptance
of the process should be
displayed.
Press SET/CLR again to confirm
the selection. The horn sounds
twice to indicate the receiver is in
relearn mode.
7. Start with the left side front wheel.
8. Place the relearn tool against the tyre sidewall, near the valve stem.Then press the button to activate
the tyre pressure sensor. A horn
chirp confirms that the sensor
identification code has been
matched to this wheel position.

Technical data265Performance
3-door hatchbackEngineA14XERB14NELB14NETA16LETA16XHTB16SHTB16SHLMaximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission178 5)192201220219230–Automatic transmission––200–––2105)
4th gear.
EngineA18XERB20NFTB16DTHB16DTL
A20DTH
121 kWA20DTH
96 kW
A20DTR
Maximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission200250198182210– 6)225Automatic transmission––––207––6)
Value was not available at time of printing.

266Technical data4-door notchback
EngineB14XERB14NET
B14NET
LPG
A16LETB16XERA16XHT
Maximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission183 5)207202223193222Automatic transmission–205–2131852155)
4th gear.EngineA13DTEB16DTHB16DTLB16SHLMaximum speed [km/h]Manual transmission180205189–Automatic transmission–200–215

Technical data267Vehicle weightKerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment3-door hatchbackEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A14XER1393/1408–B14NEL–/1437–B14NET–/1437–/1471A16LET1471–A16XHT–/1503–B16SHT–/1503–B16SHL––/1503A18XER–/1437–B20NFT–/1550–B16DTH1503/1518–B16DTL1503/1518–A20DTH–/1550–/1571A20DTR–/1571–
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 70.

268Technical dataKerb weight, basic model without any optional equipment4-door notchbackEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]B14XER1393/1405–B14NET1437/1449–/1483B14NET
LPG1503/1515–A16LET–/14711503B16XER1393/1405–/1449A16XHT–/1503–/1503A13DTE1471/1483–B16SHL––/1503B16DTH1491/1503–/1550B16DTL1491/1503–
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 70.

290Glovebox ..................................... 60
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 97
H Halogen headlights ....................208
Hand brake ......................... 152, 153
Hazard warning flashers ............123
Headlight flash ........................... 118
Headlight range adjustment ......119
Headlights................................... 116 Headlights when driving abroad 119
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 39
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 36
Heated steering wheel .................73
Heating ........................................ 47
Heating and ventilation system . 129
Height adjustable rear floor cover 67
High beam ........................... 92, 118
High beam assist ..................92, 118
Hill start assist ........................... 154
Horn ....................................... 16, 74
I
Identification plate .....................257
Ignition switch positions .............141
Immobiliser ............................ 31, 92
Indicators ...................................... 80
Information displays...................... 93Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........225
Instrument panel illumination .....221
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 125
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........157
Interior care ............................... 252
Interior lighting ............................ 125
Interior lights ...................... 125, 221
Interior mirrors .............................. 33
Interruption of power supply ......150
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 246
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L Lane departure warning .......89, 187
Lashing eyes ............................... 68
Lighting features .........................127
Light switch ................................ 116
Load compartment ................27, 64
Load compartment cover .............66
Load compartment fuse box ......226
Loading information .....................70Low fuel ....................................... 91
Low washer fluid ..........................92
LPG .............................. 81, 190, 259
M
Malfunction indicator light ............88
Manual anti-dazzle ......................33
Manual mode ............................. 149
Manual seat adjustment ...............42
Manual transmission .................. 151
Manual windows ..........................34
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel-Display ........................... 93
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................125
N New vehicle running-in ..............140
Number plate light .....................221
O
Object detection systems ...........175
Odometer ..................................... 80
Oil, engine .......................... 254, 259
OnStar ........................................ 110
Operate pedal ............................... 88
Outside temperature ....................76
Overrun cut-off ........................... 142

292Traction Control system ............. 155
Traction Control system off........... 90
Traffic sign assistant ...................183
Trailer coupling ........................... 194
Trailer stability assist .................198
Trailer towing ............................. 195
Transmission ............................... 19
Transmission display .................147
Tread depth ............................... 234
Trip computer ............................ 103
Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...123
Turn signal ................................... 87
Tyre chains ................................ 235
Tyre designations ......................229
Tyre pressure ............................ 229
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 91, 231
Tyre pressures ........................... 271
Tyre repair kit ............................. 235
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 90, 175
Underseat storage .......................62
Upholstery .................................. 252
Uplevel-Combi-Display .................93
Upshift .......................................... 89
Using this manual ..........................3V
Vehicle battery ........................... 205
Vehicle checks............................ 201
Vehicle data ................................ 259
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 287
Vehicle detected ahead ................93
Vehicle dimensions .................... 269 Vehicle Identification Number ....257
Vehicle jack ................................ 227
Vehicle messages .......................99
Vehicle personalisation .............105
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 200
Vehicle tools ............................... 227
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 267
Ventilation ................................... 129
W
Warning chimes .........................102
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning triangle .......................... 69
Washer and wiper systems .........17
Washer fluid ............................... 204
Wheel changing .........................238
Wheel covers ............................. 235
Wheels and tyres .......................229
Windows ....................................... 33Windscreen................................... 33
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........74
Winter tyres ............................... 229
Wiper blade replacement ..........207