climate control VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2019.5 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2019.5, Model line: ASTRA K, Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2019.5Pages: 311, PDF Size: 9.6 MB
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Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 45
Storage ........................................ 70
Instruments and controls .............89
Lighting ...................................... 134
Climate control ........................... 146
Driving and operating .................156
Vehicle care ............................... 226
Service and maintenance ..........276
Technical data ........................... 279
Customer information ................292
Index .......................................... 304Contents 
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In brief111Power windows .....................40
2 Exterior mirrors .....................38
3 Central locking system ..........23
4 Side air vents ...................... 154
5 Cruise control  .....................180
Speed limiter ....................... 182
Adaptive cruise control .......184
Forward collision alert .........191
6 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low / high beam,
high beam assist .................140
Exit lighting  ......................... 144
Parking lights ...................... 141
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............113
7 Instruments  ........................ 101
Driver Information Centre .... 113
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............113
9 Forward collision alert
indicator  ............................. 191
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer  ................................. 9111Centre air vents  .................. 154
12 Info Display ......................... 118
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED  ........................... 35
14 Hazard warning flashers  ....140
15 Glovebox  .............................. 70
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 118
18 Climate control system ........ 147
19 Fuse box  ............................ 247
20 Traction Control system  .....177
Electronic Stability Control  . 178
Sport mode  ........................ 180
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist  .....................198
Lane keep assist  ................213
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 162
21 Manual transmission  ..........174
Automatic transmission  ......171
22 Power outlet .......................... 96
23 Parking brake ......................175
24 Power button ....................... 15825Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock  ............157
26 Steering wheel adjustment  ..90
27 Horn  ..................................... 91
28 Bonnet release lever  ..........228
29 Storage compartment ...........71
30 Light switch  ........................ 134
Headlight range
adjustment  ......................... 137
Front / rear fog lights  ..........141
Instrument illumination  .......142 
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In brief15Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window  3 42.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing  Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors  3 39.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Press  V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window  Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heating and ventilation system
3  146.
Air conditioning system  3 147.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission  3 174. 
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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, some functions of the following
settings may be 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  3 122.
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  3 122.
Remote control operation
Unlocking
Press  c. 
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Seats, restraints53The armrest can be slid forwards by
10 cm. Under the armrest there is a
storage compartment.
Armrest storage  3 71.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing  ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
The seat heating will be reduced
automatically from highest level to
medium level after 30 minutes.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system  3 162.
Automatic seat heating Depending on the equipment, the
automatic seat heating can be
enabled in the vehicle personalisation
menu in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation  3 122.
When enabled, the heating of the
seats will be activated automatically
at vehicle start. The activation is
based on several parameters such as vehicle interior temperature, intensity
and direction of the sun and
temperature setting of the electronic
climate control system for the driver
and passenger side.
As the vehicle’s interior warms up, the seat heating level will be reduced
automatically until it finally goes off.The seat heating level being provided
during the automatic operation is
shown by heated seat indicator lights.
If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
the automatic seat heating feature will not activate the seat heating for that
seat.
The seat heating buttons can be
pressed at any time to exit the
automatic seat heating for the
respective seat and control the seat
heating manually instead.
Ventilating 
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Instruments and controls123
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle Settings ● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies
the level of the cabin airflow of the climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Park Assist / Collision Detection
Forward Collision Alert : Activates
or deactivates forward collision
alert.
Collision Preparation : Activates
or deactivates the automatic
brake functionality of the vehicle in the event of imminent collision
danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by
chimes only or is deactivated
completely.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist.
Activation is selectable with or
without attached trailer hitch.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder to drive
off when the adaptive cruise
control holds the vehicle at
standstill.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone
alert.● Comfort Settings
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function,
depending on which key is being
used.
Rain Sense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping
with rain sensor.
Rear Auto Wipe in Reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Exterior Ambient Lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the entry
lighting. 
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Instruments and controls125
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle ● Climate & Air Quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies
the level of the cabin airflow of the climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Defog : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Defog : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Rear View Camera Guidelines :
Activates or deactivates the rear
view camera guidelines on the
Info Display.
Forward Collision Alert : Activates
or deactivates forward collision
alert.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Forward Collision System :
Changes the settings of forward
collision alert.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder to drive
off when the adaptive cruise
control holds the vehicle at
standstill.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone
alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization By Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rain Sense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the 
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Instruments and controls127
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle ● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Forward Collision Alert : Activates
or deactivates forward collision
alert.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder function
of the adaptive cruise control.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone alert.● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rainsense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting. 
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146Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............146
Heating and ventilation system 146
Air conditioning system ...........147
Electronic climate control system .................................... 149
Auxiliary heater ........................154
Air vents ..................................... 154
Adjustable air vents .................154
Fixed air vents ......................... 154
Maintenance .............................. 155
Air intake ................................. 155
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 155
Service .................................... 155Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● air distribution  l, M  and  K
● fan speed  Z
● demisting and defrosting  V
Heated rear window  Ü 3  42.
Heated exterior mirrors  Ü 3  39.
Heated seats  ß 3  53.
Heated steering wheel  * 3  91.
Temperaturered:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed. 
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Climate control147Demisting and defrosting
●Press  V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window  Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Air conditioning system
Controls for:
● temperature
● air distribution  l, M  and  K
● fan speed  Z
● demisting and defrosting  V
A/C:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window
Heated rear window Ü 3  42.
Heated exterior mirrors  Ü 3  39.
Heated seats  ß 3  53.
Ventilated seats  A 3  53.
Heated steering wheel  A 3  91.
Cooling A/C
Press  A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press  A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.