Vauxhall Astravan (2007 year). Manual - part 9

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Instruments, controls

Graphical information display 

3 

or colour information display 

3

, 

selecting functions

The functions and settings of some 

equipment 3 can be accessed via the 

graphical information display or the colour 

information display. 
These functions are marked on the menu 

on the display or performed using the 

arrow keys 3 on the Infotainment system, 

the multi-function button 3 on the 

Infotainment system or with the left 

adjuster wheel 3 on the steering wheel. 
If warning messages from Check-control 3 

are shown, the display is blocked for other 

information. Confirm the warning 

message. If there are several warning 

messages, confirm these in succession. 

Selection with arrow keys 

Select menu options via menus and the 

keys on the Infotainment system. 
OK button

Select marked point, confirm command. 
To exit a menu, press the right or left arrow 

key to access Return or Main. 

To select using the multi-function button

Turn

Mark menu options or commands, select 

function ranges, 
Press

Select marking, confirm commands.
To exit a menu, turn the multi-function 

button left or right to Return or Main and 

select.

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Instruments, controls

Select using left adjuster wheel 3 on 

steering wheel 

Turn up

previous menu point.
Turn down

next menu point.
Press 

Select marking, confirm commands.

Function ranges 

For each functional area there is a main 

page (Main), which is selected at the top 

edge of the display (not with the 

Infotainment system CD 30 or the 

Mobile Phone Portal):
z Audio 

z Navigation 3 

z Telephone 3 

z Trip computer 3. 
For Audio, Navigation 3 and Telephone 3 

functions – see infotainment system 

instructions. 

System settings 

The settings are accessed via the Settings 

menu.
Press the Main button 3 (not found on all 

infotainment systems) on the infotainment 

system (call up main display). 
Press the Settings button of the 

infotainment system. On Infotainment 

System CD 30, make sure no menu has 

been selected. 
The Settings menu is displayed. 

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Settings

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Time, Date

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Language

Units

10 . 07 . 2004

Contrast

Day / Night

6

 Ign. logic

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Instruments, controls

Setting the date and time 3

Select menu item Time, Date from the 

Settings menu.
The menu for Time, Date is displayed.
Select the menu items required:
Make the desired setting. 

Correcting time 3 

In systems with GPS receiver

1)

, date and 

time are set automatically upon receipt of 

a GPS satellite signal. If the displayed time 

does not match local time, it can be 

corrected manually or automatically by 

receiving an RDS time signal

2)

3. 

Some RDS transmitters do not send correct 

time signals. If the incorrect time is 

displayed often, deactivate automatic 

time synchronisation 3 and set the time 

manually. 
To correct time with the help of RDS, select 

menu item Synchron. clock automatical. 

from the Time, Date menu.
The box in front of Synchron. clock 

automatical. will be ticked; see 

Fig. 17340 T. 

Language selection

You can select the display language for 

some functions.
Select menu item Language from the 

Settings menu.
The available languages are displayed. 

7

 Time, 

Date

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Time

19:36

Date

10 . 07 . 2004

6

 Synchron. clock automatical.

1)

GPS = G

lobal 

P

ositioning 

S

ystem,

satellite system for world-wide positioning.

2)

RDS =

 

R

adio 

D

ata 

S

ystem.

7

Settings

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Time, Date

Language

Deutsch

Units

English

Contrast

Español

Day / Night

Nederlands

6

 Ign. logic

Français

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Instruments, controls

Select the desired language. 
Selections are indicated by a 6 in front of 

the menu item. 
In systems with voice output 3, when the 

language setting of the display is changed 

the system will ask whether the 

announcement language should also be 

changed – see Infotainment system 

instructions. 

Setting units of measure

You can select which units of measure are 

to be used.
Select menu item Units from the Settings 

menu.
The available units are displayed.
Select the desired unit. 
Selections are indicated by a o in front of 

the menu item. 

Adjusting contrast 3

(graphical information display) 

Select menu item Contrast from the 

Settings menu.
The menu for Contrast is displayed.
Confirm the required setting. 

7

13 Languages

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X

Deutsch

English

Español

Nederlands

Français

Italiano

7

 Settings

19,5° 19:36

Time, Date

Language

~

Europe-SI

Units

|

Japan

Contrast

|

Great Britain

Day / Night

|

USA

6

 Ign. logic

7

 Contrast

19,5° 19:36

 

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Instruments, controls

Setting display mode 3 

The display can be adjusted to suit the light 

conditions, black or coloured text on a light 

background or white or coloured text on a 

dark background.
Select menu item Day / Night from the 

Settings menu.
The options are displayed.
Automatic: adapted based on vehicle 

lighting.
Always day design: black or coloured text 

on light background.
Always night design: white or coloured 

text on dark background. 
Selections are indicated by a o in front of 

the menu item. 
Ignition logic 3 

Adjustment, see Infotainment system 

instructions. 

Graphical information display 

3 

or colour information display 

3

, 

trip computer

3

 

The trip computers provide information on 

driving data, which is continually recorded 

and evaluated electronically. 
The trip computer main menu (Main) 

provides information about range, 

average consumption 3 and current 

consumption. 
To display other trip computer data, press 

the BC button on the infotainment 

system 3, select the trip computer menu 

front the display or press the left adjuster 

wheel 3 on the steering wheel. 

Range

Range is calculated from current fuel tank 

content and instantaneous consumption. 

The display shows average values. 
After refuelling, the vehicle updates the 

range automatically after a brief delay. 

2

Board Computer

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BC 1

All values

BC 2

257.0

miles

Timer

Ø

40

mph

Tyres

7.0

gal

Ø

 

31.0

mpg

1

8

Range

257

miles

Aver. Consump.

33.0

mpg

Inst. consumpt.

31.0

mpg

19,5°

23°

5 

Eco

x

19:36

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Instruments, controls

If the fuel in the tank will allow less than 

30 miles (50 km) of travel, the warning 

"Range" appears on the display. 
If less than 20 miles (30 km) can be driven 

with the fuel remaining in the tank, the 

warning "Please refuel!" 3 appears on the 

display. 
Acknowledge the menu item as described 

on page 130. 
Instantaneous consumption 

Display changes depending on speed: 

Distance travelled 

Driven mileage display. The measurement 

can be reset to zero and restarted at any 

time, see "Resetting trip computer 

information to zero". 
Average speed 

Average speed calculation. The 

measurement can be reset to zero and 

restarted at any time, see "Resetting trip 

computer information to zero". 
Stoppages in the journey with the ignition 

off are not included in the calculations. 
Effective consumption 

Used fuel quantity display. The 

measurement can be reset to zero and 

restarted at any time, see "Resetting trip 

computer information to zero". 
Average consumption 

Average consumption calculation. The 

measurement can be reset to zero and 

restarted at any time, see "Resetting trip 

computer information to zero". 

Resetting trip computer information to 

zero (reset) 

The following trip computer information 

can be reset (restart measurements):
z Distance

z Average speed

z Effective consumption

z Average consumption.
Select BC 1 or BC 2 from the trip computer 

menu. 

Display in gal/h

Below 8 mph (13 km/h)

Display in mpg

Above 8 mph (13 km/h)

Range

33miles

OK

2

Board Computer

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BC 1

All values

BC 2

257.0

miles

Timer

Ø

40

mph

Tyres

7.0

gal

Ø

 

31.0

mpg

1

8

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Instruments, controls

The information of the two trip computers 

can be reset separately, making it possible 

to evaluate data from different time 

periods. 
Select the desired trip computer 

information. 
The value for the selected function will be 

reset and recalculated. 

To reset all information of a trip computer, 

select menu item All values.
After resetting, "- - -" is displayed for the 

trip computer information selected. The 

recalculated values are displayed after a 

brief delay. 

Interruption of power supply 

If the power supply has been interrupted or 

if the battery voltage has dropped too low, 

the values stored in the trip computer will 

be lost. 

2

 Reset BC 1

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 All values

257.0

miles

Ø

40

mph

7.0

gal

Ø

 

31.0

mpg

2

 Reset BC 1

19,5° 19:36

 

All values

257.0

miles

Ø

40

mph

7.0

gal

Ø

 

31.0

mpg

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Instruments, controls

Stop watch

Select menu item Timer from the Board 

Computer menu.
The Timer menu is displayed. 
To start, select menu item Start.
To reset, select menu item Reset. 

The desired stop watch display can be 

selected from the Options menu 3:
Driving Time excl. Stops 

The time the vehicle is in motion is 

recorded. Stationary time is not included. 
Driving Time incl. Stops 

The time the vehicle is in motion is 

recorded. The time the vehicle is stationary 

with the key in the starter switch is 

included. 
Travel Time 

Measurement of the time from manual 

activation via Start to manual deactivation 

via Reset. 

Display of current tyre pressure

3

 

Select menu item Tyres from the Board 

Computer menu. 
The current pressure of each tyre is 

displayed. 
Further information, see page 219. 

2

 Board Computer

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BC 1

BC 2

00:00:00

Timer

Tyres

Start

Reset

Options

2

 Board Computer

BC 1

BC 2

Timer

Tyres

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Instruments, controls

Check control 

3

 

Check control monitors some fluid levels, 

the tyre pressure 3, battery of the remote 

control, the anti-theft warning system 3, 

the brake light switch and important 

exterior lights, including cable and fuses. In 

trailer mode, the trailer lighting is 

monitored. 
Warning messages appear on the display. 

If there are several warning messages, they 

are displayed one after the other. 
Some of the warning messages appear on 

the display in an abbreviated form. 

Examples of warning messages for the 

graphical information display 3 and colour 

information display 3 are depicted. On the 

board information display, messages 

appear in an abbreviated form. 
Acknowledge warning messages as 

described on pages 125, 130. 

Unacknowledged warning messages can 

be re-displayed later. 
Warning messages:

Remote Control

Battery

check

Battery voltage of remote control or 

electronic key in Open&Start system too 

low 3, see page 34. 

Brake light switch

check 

Fault. Brake light does not come on during 

braking. Have the cause of the fault 

eliminated immediately by a workshop. 

Safeguard

check 

Fault. System fault in Vauxhall alarm 

system. Have the cause of the fault 

eliminated immediately by a workshop. 

Coolant level

check

OK

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Instruments, controls

If there is a fault in the vehicle lighting, the 

respective fault source is displayed as text, 

e.g.:

Brake light

check right

In vehicles with tyre pressure monitoring 

system 3, if tyre pressure is too low, the 

display indicates which tyre to check, e.g.:

Tyre pressure

check rear 

right

(value in bar)

Check tyre pressure at next opportunity 

using suitable gauge. Tyre pressure 

monitoring system 3, see page 219. 

Checking tyre pressure, see page 337.

In vehicles with tyre pressure control 

system 3, if there is major loss of pressure 

in a tyre, the display indicates the tyre at 

fault, e.g.:

Attention!

Rear left tyre 

pressure loss 

(value in bar) 

Stop immediately and check tyres and tyre 

pressures. Tyre pressure monitoring 

system 3 see page 219. 

Wash 

Fluid Level

check 

Fluid level in windscreen wash system too 

low. Topping up wash fluid, see page 305. 
Rear window wash system and headlight 

wash system 3 are deactivated if wash 

fluid level is low. 

Coolant level

check 

Fluid level in engine cooling system is low. 

Check coolant level immediately – see 

page 300. 
Interruption of power supply 

Stored warning messages appear on the 

display one after the other. 

140

Instruments, controls

Warning buzzers

When starting the engine or whilst 

driving:

z If the electronic key of the Open&Start 

system 3 is not present or is not 

recognised. 

z If seat belt 3 is not fastened. 
z If a door or the tailgate is ajar when the 

vehicle starts off. 

z Once you have reached a certain 

speed 3 if the handbrake is applied. 

z If a specified maximum speed 3 is 

exceeded. 

z With Easytronic 3 - if A, M or R is selected 

while the engine is running and the 

driver’s door is opened but the footbrake 

is not depressed. 

When the vehicle is parked and the 

driver’s door is opened:

z When the key is in the starter switch 3. 
z With parking lights or dipped beam on. 
z With Open&Start system 3 and 

automatic transmission if the selector 

lever is not in P. 

z With Easytronic 3, if the handbrake is 

not applied and no gear is engaged 

when the engine is off 

Indicator and warning buzzers for Astra 

TwinTop 3:

z Indicator buzzer upon completed 

opening or closing of the convertible 

hardtop. 

z Indicator buzzer upon completed raising 

or lowering of the electric luggage 

compartment loading aid. 

z Gong tone if the boot lid is not closed 

during roof operation. 

z Gong tone if the boot lid is not fully 

opening during operation of the luggage 

compartment loading aid. 

z Gong tone during roof operation if 

vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h). 

z Gong tone when vehicle speed exceeds 

20 mph (30 km/h) if the roof is not fully 

open or closed. 

z Three gong tones during roof or loading 

aid operation if the luggage 

compartment blind is not attached.

z Three gong tones during roof operation 

if outside temperature is below –20 °C, 

vehicle battery voltage is too low or the 

system is overloaded. 

z Continuous warning buzzer during roof 

operation if the anti-roll bars 3 have 

been triggered. 

z Continuous warning buzzer starting one 

minute before the end of the 9-minute 

stand-by time with the roof in an 

intermediate position. 

z Continuous warning buzzer starting one 

minute before the end of the 9-minute 

stand-by time with the loading aid in a 

raised position. 

z Persistent warning buzzer when closing 

the luggage compartment lid, if the 

lowering process of the electric load aid 

is not complete or has been interrupted. 

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Instruments, controls

Windscreen wiper 

To activate, move stalk up lightly. 

The stalk always moves back to starting 

position. Shift to next higher or lower level: 

move stalk slightly. 
Move stalk past resistance point and hold: 

the windscreen wiper stages are run 

through; an acoustic signal sounds at 

position §. 
Move stalk down from position §: Single 

swipe. 

Adjustable timed interval wipe 3 

Adjust wiper interval to a value between 

2 and 15 seconds: switch ignition on, move 

stalk downwards from position §, wait for 

required interval time and move stalk to 

interval wiping $. 
The interval time selected remains stored 

until it is next changed or until the ignition 

is turned off. 
After turning on the ignition and setting the 

stalk to $, the interval is set to 6 seconds. 

Automatic wiping with rain sensor 3: 

To activate, move stalk up lightly. 

The rain sensor detects the amount of 

water on the screen and automatically 

controls the wiper. 
Keep the rain sensor detection field clear 

by activating the screen wash system. 

§

= Off

$

= Timed interval wipe

%

= Slow 

&

= Fast

$

= Automatic wiping with rain sensor

§

= Off

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Instruments, controls

Empty windscreen wash system and 

headlight wash system 3 

To activate, pull stalk toward steering 

wheel. 
The wiper swipes for a few strokes. At low 

speeds, there is a single post-wash swipe. 
The headlight wash system 3 is ready for 

operation when the headlights are 

switched on. Wash fluid is sprayed onto the 

headlights once. Then the headlight wash 

system is disabled for 2 minutes. 
On vehicles fitted with rain sensor 3, keep 

the sensor area clean. 

Rear screen wiper and wash system 

To activate, push stalk forward lightly. 
The rear screen wiper swipes in timed 

interval mode. 

To deactivate, push stalk forward lightly 

again. 
If the stalk is held forwards, the rear screen 

wash system is activated. 

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Lighting

Lighting

Exterior lights

Turn light switch: 

In positions 8 and 9, the tail lights and 

number plate lights are also on. 
Control indicator 8, see page 116. 
If the ignition is switched off with the 

dipped beam or main beam on, the 

parking lights illuminate. 

Versions with daytime running lights 3: 

Parking lights are on when the ignition is 

switched on and the light switch is set to 7 

or AUTO. Dipped beam is on when the 

engine is running. 
The daytime running lights switch off when 

the ignition is switched off. 
Follow the regulations of the country in 

which you are driving when using daytime 

running lights and fog lights 3. 
Driving abroad, see page 150.

Exterior lights .......................................  143 
Main beam, headlight flash ...............  144 
Automatic dipped beam activation 

3 ......................................................... 144 

Turn signal lights .................................  144 
Fog lights > 3 ..................................... 145 
Fog tail light r .................................... 145 
Reverse lights .......................................  145 
Hazard warning lights.........................  146 
Headlight range adjustment ?.......... 146 
Adaptive Forward Lighting 3 (AFL) .. 147 
Door-to-door light function3.............. 148 
Instrument illumination, 

information display illumination......  148 

Courtesy light.......................................  148 
Battery discharge protection..............  150 
Light covers..........................................  150 
Headlights when driving abroad .......  150 

7

=

Off

8

=

Parking lights

9

=

Dipped beam or main beam 

144

Lighting

Main beam, headlight flash 

To switch from dipped beam to main 

beam, push stalk forward. 
To switch back to dipped beam, push stalk 

forward again or pull toward steering 

wheel. 
To activate the headlight flash, pull stalk 

toward steering wheel. Main beam is 

engaged for the duration of activation. 
The blue control indicator 

C

 is illuminated 

when main beam or headlight flash is on. 

Automatic dipped beam 

activation 

3

 

Light switch to AUTO: Dipped beam 

switches itself on or off automatically when 

the engine is running, depending on the 

external lighting conditions. 
The exterior lights switch off when the 

ignition is switched off. 
For reasons of safety, the light switch 

should always remain in the AUTO 

position. 
Move light switch to 9 if visibility is poor 

because of fog, for example. 

Turn signal lights 

To activate, move stalk up or down lightly. 
Stalk up

= Right turn signal lights

Stalk down = Left turn signal lights

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Lighting

After operation, the turn signal stalk 

returns to its starting position. 
If the stalk is moved past the resistance 

point, the turn signal light remains on. 

When the steering wheel moves back 

toward the straight-ahead position, the 

turn signal light is automatically 

deactivated. 
Tap signal: Move stalk to resistance point 

and release to activate three flashes from 

the turn signals when changing lanes or the 

like. 
Move the stalk to the resistance point and 

hold for the turn signals to flash longer. 
Switch the turn signal off manually by 

moving the stalk slightly. 

Fog lights 

> 3 

The fog lights can only be switched on 

when both the ignition and lights are on. 

Fog tail light 

r 

The fog tail light can only be switched on 

both the ignition and dipped beam/

parking lights are on. 

The vehicle fog tail light are deactivated 

when towing. 

Reverse lights 

Come on when reverse gear is engaged 

and ignition is switched on. 

On

=

Press >, > illuminates in 

instrument panel

Off

=

Press > again or turn off 

ignition or light off

On

= Press >, > illuminates in 

instrument panel

Off

= Press > again or turn off 

ignition or light off