key VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2018.5 Owner's Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 45
Storage ........................................ 70
Instruments and controls .............89
Lighting ...................................... 135
Climate control ........................... 146
Driving and operating .................156
Vehicle care ............................... 230
Service and maintenance ..........279
Technical data ........................... 283
Customer information ................298
Index .......................................... 310Contents

6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press c
to unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles.
Tailgate
5-door Hatchback: to open the
tailgate, push the touchpad switch below the brand emblem.
Sports Tourer: to open the tailgate,
push the touchpad switch under the
tailgate moulding.
Radio remote control 3 20.
Central locking system 3 23.
Electronic key system 3 21.
Load compartment 3 29.

In brief17Starting the engine
● Ignition switch: turn key toposition 2.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release.
Power button: press
Engine Start/Stop and release.
Starting the engine 3 160.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
A restart is indicated by the needle at
the idle speed position in the
tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 162.

18In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
a minimum of one second until
control indicator m illuminates
constantly and electric parking
brake is applied 3 110.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 35.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 232.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 231.

Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Keys .......................................... 19
Radio remote control .................20
Electronic key system ................21
Memorised settings ...................23
Central locking system ..............23
Automatic locking ......................28
Child locks ................................. 29
Doors ........................................... 29
Load compartment ....................29
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Anti-theft locking system ...........35
Anti-theft alarm system ..............35
Immobiliser ................................ 37
Exterior mirrors ............................ 38
Convex shape ........................... 38
Electric adjustment ....................38
Folding mirrors .......................... 38
Heated mirrors ........................... 39
Interior mirrors ............................. 39
Manual anti-dazzle ....................39
Automatic anti-dazzle ................40Windows...................................... 40
Windscreen ............................... 40
Manual windows ........................40
Power windows ......................... 40
Heated rear window ..................42
Sun visors .................................. 42
Roof ............................................. 43
Sunroof ...................................... 43Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky itemsto the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 276, Central locking 3 23,
Starting the engine 3 160.
Radio remote control 3 20.
Electronic key 3 21.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 267.

20Keys, doors and windowsKey with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key
through 180° and repeat operation.
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote control buttons:
● central locking system 3 23
● anti-theft locking system 3 35
● anti-theft alarm system 3 35
● power windows 3 40
● sunroof 3 43
The remote control has a range of up
to 100 metres , but may also be much
less due to external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote
control
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.

Keys, doors and windows21
1.Insert flat screwdriver into the slot
and separate the back cover from the remote control by slightly
turning the screwdriver.
2. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
3. Insert the back cover in the area of the key blade, fold down and
close.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while notin range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 23.Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
● central locking system 3 23
● power tailgate 3 29
● ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 160
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 20.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.

22Keys, doors and windowsNotice
Do not put the electronic key into the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 123.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
To replace:
1. Press button at the back of the electronic key unit and extract thekey blade from the housing.
2. Insert the key blade again for approx. 6 mm and turn the key to
open the housing. Further
insertion of the key blade can
damage the housing.
3. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
4. Close the housing and insert key blade.
Electronic key synchronisation The electronic key synchronises itself automatically during every starting
procedure.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low.

Keys, doors and windows23● Overload of the central lockingsystem by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 23.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off, the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:
● automatic climate control
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
of the remote control unit 3 157 or
electronic key 3 21.A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used. The
status change is available only after
locking and unlocking the vehicle.
The assigned memory position of the power seat is automatically recalled
when switching on ignition and Auto
Memory Recall is activated in the
Info-Display for the memorised
remote control or electronic key.
Power seat 3 49.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 124.
Remote control operation
Unlocking
Press c.

24Keys, doors and windowsUnlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing c once.
● Only the driver's door and fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing c once. To unlock all
doors and load compartment,
press c twice.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 120.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control being used.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate 3 29.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Confirmation
Operation of the central locking
system is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers. A precondition is
that the setting is activated in the
vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Electronic key system operation
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. one metre of the relevant door side.