heating VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016.75 Owner's Guide

Driving and operating157Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal. If brake pedal is not depressed, N in the transmission
display could flash or a message in
the Driver Information Centre could
appear.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait until
control indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure
operates the starter with a short delay
until the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 159.
Automatic transmission or manual
transmission automated: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 159.Vehicles with power button
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal. If brake pedal is not depressed, N in the transmission
display could flash or a message in
the Driver Information Centre could
appear.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.

160Driving and operatingAn Autostop, both conventional and
early, can be activated at a standstill
or at a low speed up to 9 mph.
Activate an early Autostop as follows: ● Depress the brake pedal.
● Depress the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.Vehicles with automatic transmission or manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled
on inclines of 15% or more.Indication
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
After restart, the idle speed is
indicated.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details 3 144.

Driving and operating161Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 154.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched to a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.
Restart of the engine by the driverVehicles with manual transmission
Depending on the engine, two
versions of a restart are available.
See engine data to identify the engine
identifier code for your vehicle
3 268.A restart for all engines except
B16DTU is possible at a standstill or
at a low speed up to 4 mph and up to
9 mph for engine B16DTU.
Conventional restart
All engines have conventional restart.
Depress the clutch pedal without
pressing the brake pedal to restart the
engine.
On engines with late restart only
possible without depressed brake
pedal.
Late restart
All petrol engines and the diesel
engines B16DTU and B16DTR have
late restart in addition to conventional
restart.
● Depress the brake pedal.
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Select first gear.
● Release the brake pedal to restart the engine.Vehicles with automatic transmissionor manual transmission automated:
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D into N or P to
restart the engine.Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
On vehicles with manual transmission
which are in a conventional Autostop,
the selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
On vehicles with manual transmission
which are in an early Autostop, an
automatic restart is possible in every
selector lever position.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission or manual transmission
automated, the selector lever must be
in D to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.

Driving and operating203Fuel
Fuel for petrol engines Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 or
E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.
The engine is capable of running with fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol(e.g. named E10).
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating. The engine specific
requirements are given in the engine
data overview 3 268. A country
specific label at the fuel filler flap can
supersede the requirement.Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits or
engine damage.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Refuelling9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off
ignition and any external heaters
with combustion chambers.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.

232Vehicle careNo.Circuit18Diesel exhaust system19Diesel exhaust system20–21DC/AC Converter22ABS23Washer system for windscreen
and rear window24–25Diesel fuel heating26Transmission control module27Power tailgate module28–29Heated rear window30Mirror defrost31–32DC transformer/LED display/
Electrical heater/Climate
control/Glow plug controllerNo.Circuit33Anti theft warning34Horn35Power outlet load compartment36Right high beam (Halogen)/
Right low beam (LED)37Left high beam (Halogen)38LED headlight/Automatic head‐
light range adjustment39Front fog light40OnStar41Water in fuel sensor/Water
pump42Manual headlight range adjust‐
ment43Fuel pump44Rear view camera/Inside rear
view mirror/Trailer module45LED headlight left/Automatic
headlight range adjustment leftNo.Circuit46Instrument cluster47Steering column lock48Rear wiper49–50LED headlight right/Automatic
headlight range adjustment
right51Left low beam (LED)52Engine control module/Trans‐
mission control module53–54Windscreen wiper55Diesel exhaust system56–57–
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.

234Vehicle 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.

236Vehicle careNo.Circuit1–2DC/AC Inverter3Trailer module4Power seat passenger side5–6Distance warning module7–8–9Rear seat heating (on vehicles
without alarm horn)10Service11–12Front seat heating (on vehicles
with alarm horn)13Rear seat heating (on vehicles
with alarm horn)14Ignition15Seat ventilationNo.Circuit16Trailer outlet17Trailer outlet18–19–20–21Electrical rear seat folding22Power tailgate
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
Vehicle tools
Tools
5-door hatchback with spare
wheel
Open the floor cover of the load
compartment 3 79.
The jack, the towing eye, a strap for
securing a damaged wheel and the
tools are located in the tool box below the spare wheel. Spare wheel
3 250.

258Vehicle careWindows and windscreen wiper
blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous wiping on dry windows will damage or
even destroy the wiper blades.Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or abrasive
agents, fuels, aggressive media
(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Air shutter
Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.

286Headlights when driving abroad 134
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heated steering wheel .................91
Heating .................................. 53, 54
Heating and ventilation system . 143
High beam ......................... 112, 133
High beam assist ........................112
Hill start assist ........................... 175
Horn ....................................... 13, 91
I
Identification plate .....................263
Ignition switch positions .............154
Immobiliser .......................... 37, 112
Indicators .................................... 103
Info display ................................. 118
Information displays.................... 113
Instrument cluster ......................100
Instrument panel fuse box .........233
Instrument panel illumination .....229
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 140
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 258
Interior lighting ............................ 140
Interior lights ...................... 140, 229
Interior mirrors .............................. 39Interruption of power supply ......168
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 253
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane keep assist ................110, 201
Lashing eyes ............................... 80
LED headlights ...................112, 134
Lighting features .........................141
Light switch ................................ 132
Load compartment ................29, 72
Load compartment cover .............78
Load compartment fuse box ......235
Loading information .....................87
Low fuel ..................................... 111
M Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode .....................167, 171
Manual seat adjustment ...............47
Manual transmission .................. 169
Manual transmission automated 169
Manual windows ..........................40Massage....................................... 54
Maximum speed ......................... 238
Memorised settings ......................23
Midlevel display .......................... 113
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9 Misted light covers .....................139
N
New vehicle running-in ..............154
Number plate light .....................229
O Object detection systems ...........186
Odometer ................................... 104
Oil, engine .......................... 261, 265
OnStar ........................................ 128
Outside temperature ....................94
Overrun cut-off ........................... 159
P Parking ................................ 18, 162
Parking assist ............................ 186
Parking brake ............................ 173
Parking lights ............................. 139
Particulate filter ........................... 164
Performance .............................. 270
Performing work ........................213
Pollen filter ................................. 152
Power button .............................. 155
Power connector........................... 97
Power outlets ............................... 96

287Power seat adjustment ................49
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ................................. 111
Puncture ..................................... 248
Q
Quickheat ................................... 151
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 283
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 140
Rear floor storage cover ..............79
Rear fog light .....................112, 139
Rear seats .................................... 54
Rear view camera ...................... 195
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 93
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 261, 265
Refuelling ................................... 203
Retained power off .....................156
Reversing lights .........................139
Ride control systems ..................175
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 87
Roof rack ..................................... 86
S
Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 83Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................107
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................53
Seat heating, rear .....................54
Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ..................... 166, 170
Service ............................... 152, 260
Service display .......................... 106
Service information ....................260
Side airbag system ......................60
Side blind spot alert ....................194
Sidelights .................................... 132
Side turn signal lights ................228
Software acknowledgement .......280
Spare wheel ............................... 250
Speed limiter....................... 112, 180
Speedometer ............................. 103
Sport mode ................................ 177
Starting and operating ................154
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................157
Steering ...................................... 154
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 90
Steering wheel controls ...............90
Stop-start system........................ 159
Storage ......................................... 70
Storage compartments .................70Sunroof ........................................ 43
Sunvisor lights ........................... 141
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 105
Tail lights ................................... 222
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Tools .......................................... 236
Tow bar....................................... 205
Towing ................................ 205, 255
Towing another vehicle .............256
Towing equipment .....................207
Towing the vehicle .....................255
Traction Control system ............. 175
Traction Control system off......... 111
Traffic sign assistant ...........113, 197
Trailer coupling ........................... 205
Trailer stability assist .................210
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........165, 170
Tread depth ............................... 243
Trip odometer ............................ 104
Turn and lane-change signals ...138
Turn signal ................................. 107
Tyre chains ................................ 244
Tyre designations ......................238
Tyre pressure ............................ 238