key OPEL ASTRA K 2017.5 Manual user

170Driving and operating<:upshift in manual mode]:downshift in manual mode
The selector lever is locked in P and
can only be moved when the ignition
is on, the release button on the
selector lever is pushed and the brake
pedal is applied.
Without brake pedal applied, control
indicator j illuminates.
If the selector lever is not in P when
the ignition is switched off, control
indicator j flashes.
To engage P or R, press the release
button.
The engine can only be started with the lever in position P or N. When
position N is selected, press the brake
pedal or apply the parking brake
before starting.
Do not accelerate while engaging a
gear. Never depress the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the same
time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the
brake is released.
Engine braking To utilise the engine braking effect,select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill, see manual mode.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between D and R in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.Parking
Apply the parking brake and engage
P .
The ignition key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in position
P .
Manual mode
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left in position M.
Tap selector lever upwards + to shift
to a higher gear.
Tap the selector lever downwards - to
shift to a lower gear.

Driving and operating171If a higher gear is selected when
vehicle speed is too low, or a lower
gear when vehicle speed is too high,
the shift is not executed. This can
cause a message in the Driver
Information Centre.
In manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Gear shift indication
The symbol R or S with a number
beside it is indicated when
gearshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
Electronic driving programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.● Special programmes automatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or
down hills.
● In snowy or icy conditions or on other slippery surfaces, the
electronic transmission control
enables the driver to select
manually first, second or third gear for starting off.
Kickdown
Pressing down the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown detent will lead to maximum acceleration
independent of selected driving
mode. The transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre. Vehicle messages 3 123.
Electronic transmission control
enables only fourth gear. The
transmission no longer shifts
automatically.Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power supply In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P
position. The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 270.
If the vehicle battery is not the cause
of the fault, release the selector lever.
1. Apply the parking brake.

Driving and operating175Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect, select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill. Changing into
manual mode is only possible while the engine is running or during an
Autostop.
Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between R and D in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking
The most recently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged when switching off ignition.
With N, no gear is engaged.
Therefore always apply the parking
brake when switching off ignition. If
parking brake is not applied, P flashes
in the transmission display and the
key cannot be removed from the
ignition switch. P stops flashing in the
transmission display as soon as the
parking brake is slightly applied.When the ignition is switched off, the
transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.
Emergency operation to avoid
freezing of the parking brake 3 166.
Manual mode If a higher gear is selected when the
engine speed is too low, or a lower
gear when the speed is too high, the
shift is not executed. This prevents
the engine from running at too low or
too high an engine speed. A warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Vehicle
messages 3 123.
If engine speed is too low, the transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.
When + or - is selected in automatic
mode, the transmission switches to
manual mode and shifts accordingly.
Gear shift indication
The symbol R or S with a number
beside is indicated when gearshifting
is recommended for fuel saving
reasons.Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
Electronic driving programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
● The adaptive programme tailors gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or
gradients.
Kickdown If the accelerator pedal is pressed
down completely in automatic mode, the transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on engine speed.
Fault
To prevent damage to the manual transmission automated, the clutch is
engaged automatically at high clutch
temperatures.

224Driving and operatingChecking the tensioning of the
coupling ball bar
● Red marking on rotary knob must
point towards green marking on
coupling ball bar.
● The gap between the rotary knob
and the coupling ball bar must be approx. 6 mm.
● The key must be in position c.
Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be tensioned before being inserted:
● Unlock coupling ball bar by turning key to position c.
● Pull out rotary knob and turn
clockwise as far as it will go.
Inserting the coupling ball bar
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar
in the opening and push firmly
upwards until it audibly engages.
The rotary handle snaps back into its
original position resting against the
coupling ball bar without a gap.9 Warning
Do not touch rotary handle during
insertion.
Lock the coupling ball bar by turning
the key to position e. Remove the key
and close the protective flap.
Eye for break-away stopping cable

Driving and operating225Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is
correctly installed
● Green marking on rotary knob must point towards green
marking on coupling ball bar.
● There must be no gap between the rotary handle and the
coupling ball bar.
● The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
● The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening.
Fold away connecting socket.
On Sports Tourer insert cover into
rear bumper as shown in the
illustration.

250Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2Climate control system, fan3Power seat driver side4Cigarette lighter/Power outlet
front5–6Power window front7ABS8Heated steering wheel9Body control module10Power window rear11Sunroof12Body control module13Seat heating (only on vehicles
without alarm horn)14Exterior mirror15Body control module16Body control moduleNo.Circuit17Body control module18Body control module19Data link connector20Airbag system21Climate control system22Central locking system, tailgate23Electronic key system24Power seat memory function25Airbag system steering wheel26Ignition switch/Steering column
lock27Body control module28USB socket29–30Selector lever31Rear window wiper32Transmission control moduleNo.Circuit33Anti-theft alarm system/Power
sounder34Parking assist/Side blind spot
alert/Infotainment system/USB
socket35OnStar36Info display/Instrument cluster/ CD player37Infotainment system, radio
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
Vehicles with power connector: 1. Apply the cover on the right side.

305Control indicators........................ 109
Control of the vehicle .................158
Controls ........................................ 91
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............278
Cruise control ....................114, 182
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............297
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......234
Diesel particle filter ....................168
Door open .................................. 115
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........182
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 222
Driving hints ................................ 158
E Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 246
Electric parking brake .........111, 177
Electric parking brake fault .........111
Electronic climate control system 150Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 171, 175
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 180
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........112
Electronic Stability Control off..... 112
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......228
Engine compartment fuse box ...247
Engine coolant ........................... 231
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 285
Engine exhaust .......................... 167
Engine identification ...................281
Engine oil ................... 230, 278, 282
Engine oil pressure ....................113
Entry lighting .............................. 145
Event data recorders ..................302
Exit lighting ................................ 145
Exterior care .............................. 273
Exterior light ............................... 114
Exterior lighting ....................13, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ................................... 171, 175
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 155
Fog light ..................................... 114Fog lights ................................... 237
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Following distance ......................112
Following distance indication ......195
Forward collision alert................. 193
Fragrance diffuser ........................98
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 142
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 217
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 220
Fuel for diesel engines ..............218
Fuel for natural gas operation ...218
Fuel for petrol engines ...............217
Fuel gauge ................................. 106
Fuel selector .............................. 106
Fuses ......................................... 246
G Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear shifting ............................... 112
General information ...................221
Glovebox ..................................... 71
H
Halogen headlights ....................235
Hand brake ......................... 176, 177
Hazard warning flashers ............141
Headlight flash ........................... 137

306Headlight range adjustment ......137
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 138
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 43
Heated steering wheel .................92
Heating .................................. 54, 56
Heating and ventilation system . 147
High beam ......................... 114, 137
High beam assist ........................114
Hill start assist ........................... 179
Horn ....................................... 14, 92
I
Identification plate .....................280
Ignition switch positions .............158
Immobiliser .......................... 38, 114
Indicators .................................... 104
Info display ................................. 121
Information displays.................... 115
Instrument cluster ......................101
Instrument panel fuse box .........249
Instrument panel illumination .....245
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 144
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 275
Interior lighting ............................ 144Interior lights ...................... 144, 245
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Interruption of power supply ......171
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 270
K Key, memorised settings ..............24
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L Lane keep assist ................112, 215
Lashing eyes ............................... 81
LED headlights ...................114, 138
Lighting features .........................145
Light switch ................................ 136
Load compartment ................30, 73
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......251
Loading information .....................88
Low fuel ..................................... 113
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................40
Manual mode .....................170, 175
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 172Manual transmission automated 173
Manual windows ..........................41
Massage ....................................... 55
Maximum speed ......................... 254
Memorised settings ......................24
Midlevel display .......................... 115
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................143
N New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................245
O
Object detection systems ...........199
Odometer ................................... 105 Oil, engine .......................... 278, 282
OnStar ........................................ 131
Outside temperature ....................95
Overrun cut-off ........................... 163
P Parking ................................ 19, 166
Parking assist ............................ 199
Parking brake ............................ 177
Parking lights ............................. 143
Particulate filter ........................... 168
Performance .............................. 287
Performing work ........................229
Pollen filter ................................. 156
Power button .............................. 159