VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2020 User Guide

In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 41.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 41.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the rocker control to left
mirror (L) or right mirror (R). Adjust
respective mirror by the four-way control.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 39.
Electric adjustment 3 39.
Folding exterior mirrors 3 40.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 40.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 59.
Ignition positions 3 151.

10In briefInstrument panel overview

In brief111Power windows .....................42
2 Exterior mirrors .....................39
3 Central locking system ..........24
4 Side air vents ...................... 148
5 Cruise control .....................175
Speed limiter ....................... 177
Adaptive cruise control .......178
Forward collision alert .........186
6 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low / high beam,
high beam assist .................135
Exit lighting ......................... 138
Parking lights ...................... 136
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............114
7 Instruments ........................ 103
Driver Information Centre .... 114
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............114
9 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 93
10 Centre air vents ................... 14811Info Display ......................... 120
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 36
13 Hazard warning flashers ....134
14 Glovebox .............................. 72
15 Controls for Info Display
operation ............................. 120
16 Climate control system ........ 140
17 Fuse box ............................ 243
18 Traction Control system .....172
Electronic Stability Control . 173
Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................194
Lane keep assist ................209
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 156
19 Manual transmission ..........169
Automatic transmission ......165
20 Power outlet .......................... 98
21 Parking brake ......................170
22 Power button ....................... 152
23 Ignition switch .....................151
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..92
25 Horn ..................................... 9326Bonnet release lever ..........223
27 Storage compartment ...........73
28 Light switch ........................ 129
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 132
Front / rear fog lights ..........135
Instrument illumination .......136

12In briefExterior lightingAUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
Automatic light control 3 130.
Front fog lights 3 135.
Rear fog light 3 135.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:push or pull lever
High beam 3 132.
Headlight flash 3 132.
LED headlights 3 133.
High beam assist 3 133.
Turn lightslever up:right turn lightslever down:left turn lights
Turn lights 3 135.
Parking lights 3 136.

In brief13Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 134.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For single wipe when the wiper is off,
press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 93.

14In briefWindscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 93.
Washer fluid 3 226.
Wiper blade replacement 3 229.
Rear window wiperOFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operationRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper and washer
3 95.

In brief15Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 44.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 40.
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing ,.
Heated windscreen 3 44.
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.
Air conditioning system 3 140.

16In briefDemisting and defrosting the
windows, electronic climate
control
Press V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Electronic climate control system 3 142.
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 3 169.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 165.

In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 248 and
condition 3 283
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 224
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 48 and seat belts
3 58
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
Ignition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● Move the steering wheel slightly 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.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 154.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
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.
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.

18In brief
● Press Engine Start/Stop and
release.
Starting the engine 3 154.
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.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Parking9 Warning
● 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 1 second until
control indicator m illuminates
constantly and electric parking
brake is applied 3 109.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector