bluetooth VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2014.5 Owner's Manual

6IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information.......................6
Theft-deterrent feature ...................7
Control elements overview ............8
Usage .......................................... 14General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
The radio can easily be used by
registering a large number of FM, AM
and DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio stations with the 1...6 preset
buttons.
You can connect external data
storage devices, e.g. iPod, USB
devices, or other auxiliary devices to
the Infotainment system as further
audio sources; either via cable or via
Bluetooth.
Using the controls and menus of the Infotainment system, you can operate
approved smartphone applications.
In addition, the Infotainment system is equipped with a phone application
that allows for comfortable and safe
use of your mobile phone in the
vehicle.Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using the instrument panel controls, the controls on thesteering wheel or the speech
recognition function.
The well-thought-out design of the
control elements and the clear
displays enable you to control the
system easily and intuitively.
Notice
This manual describes all options
and features available for the
various Infotainment systems.
Certain descriptions, including those for display and menu functions, may
not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment or
accessories.
Important information on operation and traffic safety9 Warning
The Infotainment system must be
used so that the vehicle can be
driven safely at all times. If in

Introduction9
1; button
Access Home Page ..............16
2 SRCE (Source) button
Press to toggle through the different audio sources
CD/MP3 player ...................... 30
USB ....................................... 32
AUX ....................................... 32
Bluetooth ............................... 32
AM ......................................... 24
FM ......................................... 24
DAB ....................................... 24
3 s button
Radio: search backwards .....24
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track
backwards ............................. 31
External devices: skip
track backwards ....................344Station buttons 1...6
Short press: select station ....26
Long press: save station .......26
5 m knob
Press: switch on/off
Infotainment system ..............14
Turn: adjust volume ..............14
6 u button
Radio: search forwards .........24
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track
forwards ................................ 31
External devices: skip
track forwards ....................... 34
7 AS 1/2 button
Short press: open
autostore list .......................... 25
Long press: save
autostore stations
automatically ......................... 25
8 FAV 1/2/3 button
Open favourites list ...............269 TP button
Activate or deactivate
radio traffic service ................27
10 d button
Eject CD ................................ 31
11 CONFIG button
Open settings menu ..............21
12 r button
CD/MP3/WMA: start/
pause playback .....................31
External devices: start/
pause playback .....................34
13 INFO button
Radio: information on
current station
CD/MP3/WMA, external
devices: information on
current track
Navigation: information,
e.g. on current location

12Introduction
1; button
Access Home Page ..............16
2 SRCE (Source) button
Press to toggle through the different audio sources
CD/MP3 player ...................... 30
USB ....................................... 32
AUX ....................................... 32
Bluetooth ............................... 32
AM ......................................... 24
FM ......................................... 24
DAB ....................................... 24
3 s button
Radio: search backwards .....24
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track
backwards ............................. 31
External devices: skip
track backwards ....................344Station buttons 1...6
Long press: save station .......26
Short press: select station ....26
5 m knob
Press: switch on/off
Infotainment system ..............14
Turn: adjust volume ..............14
6 u button
Radio: search forwards .........24
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track
forwards ................................ 31
External devices: skip
track forwards ....................... 34
7 AS 1/2 button
Short press: open
autostore list .......................... 25
Long press: save
autostore stations
automatically ......................... 25
8 FAV 1/2/3 button
Open favourites list ...............269 TP button
Activate or deactivate
radio traffic service ................27
10 d button
Eject CD ................................ 31
11 CONFIG button
Open settings menu ..............21
12 INFO button
Radio: information on
current station
CD/MP3/WMA, external
devices: information on
current track
13 Multifunction knob
Turn: mark menu options
or set alphanumeric values ..16
Press: select/activate the
marked option; confirm set
value; switch function on/
off; open audio menu ............16
14 CD slot .................................. 31

Introduction15
Auto volume
When auto volume is activated
3 20, the volume is adapted
automatically to compensate for the
road and wind noise as you drive.
Mute
Press the PHONE button (if Phone
portal is available: press for a few
seconds) to mute the audio sources.
To cancel mute again: turn the X
knob or press the PHONE button
again (if Phone portal is available:
press for a few seconds).
Volume limitation at high
temperatures
At very high temperatures inside the vehicle, the Infotainment system
limits the maximum adjustable
volume. If necessary, the volume is
decreased automatically.Modes of operation
Audio players
Repeatedly press the SRCE button to
toggle between the AM, FM, CD,
USB, AUX, Bluetooth or DAB main
menus.
For detailed descriptions of: ■ CD/MP3 player 3 30
■ USB port 3 32
■ AUX input 3 32
■ Bluetooth audio 3 32
■ AM radio 3 24
■ FM radio 3 24
■ DAB radio 3 29.
Navigation
Press the NAVI button to display the
map of the navigation application.
Press the multifunction knob to open
a submenu with options for the input
of destinations and the structuring of
a route.
For a detailed description of the
navigation functions 3 38.Phone
Press the PHONE button to display
the phone main menu with options for the input or selection of numbers.
For a detailed description of the
mobile phone functions 3 60.
Notice
Brief information on the audio
sources and the current navigation
session may be displayed via the
Quick Info application.

External devices33
Infotainment system will
automatically switch to the previous
function.
To disconnect the USB device or
iPod, select another function and then remove the USB storage device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth enabled audio sources
(e.g. music mobile phones, MP3
players featuring Bluetooth, etc.),
which support the Bluetooth music profiles A2DP and AVRCP can be
connected wirelessly to the
Infotainment system.
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in Bluetooth
devices, e.g. iPod or Smartphone.
Connecting a device
For a detailed description on the Bluetooth connection 3 61.
File formats
Audio files
Only devices formatted in the FAT32,
NTFS and HFS+ file systems are supported.
Notice
Some files may not be played
properly. This might be due to a
different recording format or the
condition of the file.
Files from online shops to which
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
has been applied cannot be played.
The playable audio file formats
are .mp3, .wma, .aac and .m4a.
When playing a file with ID3 tag
information, the Infotainment system
can display information, e.g. on the
track title and artist.
Picture files
The displayable picture file formats
are .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp, .png and .gif.The files must have a maximum size
of 2048 pixels in width and
2048 pixels in height (4MP).
Gracenote
The Gracenote database contains
information on media data currently available on the market.
When connecting external devices,
the tracks or files are recognised by
the Gracenote function.
If the Gracenote normalisation
function is activated, spelling
mistakes in MP3 tag data are
automatically corrected. Due to this,
media search results may be
improved.
Press the CONFIG button and then
select the Radio Settings menu item.
Select Gracenote Options to display
the respective submenu.
Activate the Gracenote normalisation function.

34External devicesPlaying audioStarting playbackIf not connected, connect the device
3 32.
Press the ; button and then select
the USB , AUX or Bluetooth icon.
Example: USB main menu
Function buttons The media files on the USB and
Bluetooth devices may be operated
using the buttons on the instrument
panel.
Skipping to previous or next track
Press the t or v buttons once or
several times to skip to the previous
or next track.
Fast forwarding or rewinding
Press and hold the t or v buttons
to fast forward or rewind the current
track.
Pausing playback
Press the r button to pause
playback.
Audio menus To display the respective audio
menu, press the multifunction knob.
Notice
Not all menu items are available in
all audio menus.
Shuffle function
Press the multifunction knob to
display the USB or Bluetooth menu.
To play the tracks on the respective
device in random order, activate the
Shuffle menu item.
To return to the normal playing order,
deactivate the Shuffle menu item.
Browsing
(only available in USB menus)
To search for a track within the
structure, select one of the menu
items, e.g. Folders, Play Lists or
Albums .

36External devices
Picture menu
To display the picture menu, select
the Menu screen button at the bottom
of the screen.
Picture Viewer Main
Select the Picture Viewer Main menu
item to display a list of all picture folders, see above.
Slideshow Timer
To adjust the time sequence in which one picture is shown during a slide
show, select the Slideshow Timer
menu item. The respective submenu is displayed. Select the desired
option.
Shuffle Images
To display the pictures of a slide show in random order, activate the Shuffle
Images screen button.
Using apps The Infotainment system supports the
operation of apps via the controls on
the Infotainment system.Before an application can be
operated using the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system,
the respective application must be
installed via a smartphone.
Activating the Tethering function
on the smartphone Activate the Tethering and the
Bluetooth functions on the
smartphone (see operating
instructions for the smartphone).
Notice
Tethering must be set up correctly
depending on the network provider.
Connect the smartphone to the
Infotainment system via Bluetooth
3 61.
Creating a new account Press the ; button and then select
the Apps icon to display a welcome
screen.
To setup a new account, select the
respective screen button at the
bottom of the screen. You are led through various setup screens.First, a list of all phones paired to the
system is displayed. Select the phone
with which you want to establish an
Internet connection to the app store.
Then a keyboard for the entry of an
email address is displayed. Enter
your email address.
In the menu displayed afterwards, a
PIN code must be set. Select the New PIN entry field. A keyboard is
displayed. Select the desired digits.
To confirm the PIN code, select the
Confirm New PIN entry field. The
keyboard is redisplayed. Enter the
PIN code again. Confirm your input.
A menu for country selection is
displayed. Scroll through the list and
select the desired country.
Last, the privacy policy of the app
store is displayed. Select the Agree
screen button to create the account.
The apps main menu is displayed.
Installing new apps Press the ; button and then select
the Apps icon to display the apps
main menu.

60PhonePhoneGeneral information.....................60
Bluetooth connection ...................61
Emergency call ............................ 62
Operation ..................................... 63
Text messages ............................ 66
Mobile phones and CB radio
equipment .................................... 68General information
The Phone portal provides you with
the possibility of having mobile phone conversations via a vehicle
microphone and the vehicle
loudspeakers as well as operating the
most important mobile phone
functions via the Infotainment system in the vehicle. To be able to use the
Phone portal, the mobile phone must
be connected with it via Bluetooth.
The Phone portal can be operated
optionally via the speech recognition
system.
Not all Phone portal functions are
supported by every mobile phone.
The possible phone functions depend on the relevant mobile phone andnetwork provider. You will find further
information on this in the operating
instructions for your mobile phone or you can enquire about them with your network provider.Important information for
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Mobile phones have effects on
your environment. For this reason safety regulations and directions
have been prepared. You should
be familiar with the related
directions before you use the
telephone function.
9 Warning
Use of the hands-free facility while
driving can be dangerous because
your concentration is reduced
when telephoning. Park your
vehicle before you use the hands- free facility. Follow the stipulations
of the country in which you find
yourself at present.
Do not forget to follow the special
regulations that apply in specific areas and always switch off the
mobile phone if the use of mobile

Phone61phones is prohibited, if
interference is caused by the
mobile phone or if dangerous
situations can occur.
Bluetooth
The Phone portal is certified by the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).
You will find further information about the specification on the Internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com
Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth is a radio standard for the
wireless connection of e.g. mobile
phones, iPod/iPhone models, or other devices.
To be able to set up a Bluetooth
connection to the Infotainment
system, the Bluetooth function of the
Bluetooth device must be activated.
For further information, please
consult the operating instructions for
the Bluetooth device.
Via the Bluetooth menu, pairing (PIN
code exchange between Bluetooth device and Infotainment system) and
connecting of the Bluetooth devices
to the Infotainment system are carried
out.
Important information ■ Up to five devices can be paired to the system.
■ Only one paired device can be connected to the Infotainment
system at a time.
■ Pairing normally only needs to be carried out once, unless the device
is deleted from the list of paired
devices. If the device has been connected previously, the
Infotainment system establishes
the connection automatically.
■ Bluetooth operation considerably drains the device's battery.
Therefore, connect the device to
the power outlet for charging.Bluetooth menu
To open the Bluetooth menu, you
may optionally:
■ Press the PHONE button. Select
the Phone Settings menu item and
then Bluetooth .
■ Press the CONFIG button. Select
the Phone Settings menu item and
then Bluetooth .
■ Press the ; button and select the
Config icon. Select the Phone
Settings menu item and then
Bluetooth .
The menu items Device list and Pair
device are displayed.
Pair device To initiate the pairing process on the
Infotainment system, select the Pair
device menu item. A message with a
four-digit Infotainment system code is
displayed.
Initiate the pairing process on the
Bluetooth device. If required, enter
the Infotainment system code on the
Bluetooth device.

62Phone
A six-digit PIN code for the pairing
process is displayed on the
Infotainment system.
To confirm the pairing process: ■ If SSP (secure simple pairing) is supported:
Compare the PIN codes displayed
on the Infotainment system and on the Bluetooth device (if demanded) and confirm the message on the
Bluetooth device.
■ If SSP (secure simple pairing) is not
supported:
Enter the PIN code on the
Bluetooth device and confirm your
input.
The devices are paired and the phone main menu is displayed.
The phone book and call lists (if
available) are downloaded from the
Bluetooth device.
If required, confirm the corresponding
message on the Bluetooth device.Device list
The device list contains all Bluetooth
devices paired to the Infotainment
system.
If a new device is paired, it is
displayed in the device list.
Connecting a device
Select the device you wish to
connect. A submenu is displayed.
Select the Select screen button.
The device previously connected is
disconnected and this device is
connected.
Deleting a device
Select the device you wish to delete.
A submenu is displayed.
Select the Delete screen button.
The device is deleted.
Emergency call9 Warning
Connection setup cannot be
guaranteed in all situations.For this reason you should not rely
exclusively on a mobile phone
when a vitally important
communication (e.g. a medical
emergency) is concerned.
In some networks it may be
necessary for a valid SIM card to
be properly inserted in the mobile
phone.