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Deactivation by the driver or by the

Basic notes on parking assist

correct distance indication in the

system during manoeuvring will be

systems

upper part of these vehicles

indicated by Parking Deactivated in

cannot be guaranteed.

the Driver Information Centre.

9 Warning

Objects with a very small reflection

Fault

cross-section, e.g. objects of

Under certain circumstances,

narrow size or soft materials, may

A message appears in the Driver

various reflective surfaces on

not be detected by the system.

Information Centre when:

objects or clothing as well as

Parking assist systems do not

external noise sources may cause

● There is a fault in the system.

detect objects outside the

the system to fail to detect

● The driver did not successfully

detection range.

obstacles.

complete the parking

Special attention must be paid to

manoeuvre.

Notice

low obstacles which can damage

The parking assist system can be

● The system is not operational.

the lower part of the bumper.

activated and deactivated by

If an object is detected during parking

changing the settings in the

instructions, Stop is indicated in the

Info-Display. If a trailer coupling is

Driver Information Centre. Removing

Caution

attached, it must be selected in the

the object will resume the parking

menu.

manoeuvre. If the object is not

Performance of the system can be

reduced when sensors are

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removed, the system will be

deactivated. Press

for approx.

covered, e.g. by ice or snow.

one second to activate the system

Performance of the parking assist

and search for a new parking slot.

system can be reduced due to

heavy loading.

Special conditions apply if there

are taller vehicles in the vicinity

(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,

vans). Object identification and

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Notice

● vehicles outside the side blind

The parking assist system

After use the advanced parking

zones which may be rapidly

automatically detects factory-fitted

assist requires a calibration. For

approaching

towing equipment. It is deactivated

optimal parking guidance, a driving

● pedestrians, cyclists or animals

when the connector is plugged in.

distance of at least 22 miles,

including a number of bends, is

Before changing a lane, always

It is possible that the sensor detects

required.

check all mirrors, look over the

a non-existing object (echo

shoulder and use the turn signal.

disturbance) caused by external

Side blind spot alert

acoustical or mechanic

The Side blind spot alert system

When the system detects a vehicle in

disturbances.

detects and reports objects on either

the side blind zone while driving

Advanced parking assist system

side of the vehicle, within a specified

forward, either while passing a

may not respond to changes in the

"blind spot" zone. The system alerts

vehicle or being passed, an amber

parking space after initiating a

visually in each exterior mirror, when

warning symbol B will illuminate in

parallel parking manoeuvre.

detecting objects that may not be

the relevant exterior mirror. If the

Notice

visible in the interior and exterior

driver then activates the turn signal,

If engaging a forward gear and

mirrors.

the warning symbol B starts flashing

exceeding a certain speed, the rear

amber as a warning not to change

The system's sensors are located in

parking assist will be deactivated

lanes.

the bumper on the left and right side

when the rear carrier system is

of the vehicle.

Notice

extended.

If the passing vehicle is at least

If engaging reverse at first, the

9 Warning

6 mph faster than the passed

parking assist will detect the rear

vehicle, the warning symbol B in the

carrier system and provide a buzzing

Side blind spot alert does not

relevant exterior mirror may not

sound. Press

briefly to

replace driver vision.

illuminate.

deactivate the parking assist.

The system does not detect:

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The system can be activated or

Side blind spot alert does not operate

deactivated in the menu Settings in

when the left or right corners of the

the Info-Display, vehicle

rear bumper are covered with mud,

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dirt, snow, ice or slush. Cleaning

instructions 3 285.

Deactivation is indicated by a

message in the Driver Information

In the event of a fault in the system or

Centre.

if the system does not work due to

temporary conditions, a message is

Detection zones

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre. Seek the assistance of a

The system sensor covers a zone of

workshop in case of a permanent

approx. three metres on both sides of

fault.

the vehicle. This zone starts at each

Side blind spot alert is active from

exterior mirror and extends rearwards

speeds of 6 mph up to 87 mph.

by approx. three metres. The height

Rear view camera

Driving faster than 87 mph

of the zone is approx. between

The rear view camera assists the

deactivates the system, indicated by

0.5 metres and two metres off the

driver when reversing by displaying a

low lighting warning symbols B in

ground.

view of the area behind the vehicle.

both exterior mirrors. Reducing the

The system is deactivated if the

The view of the camera is displayed

speed again will extinguish the

vehicle is towing a trailer.

in the Colour-Info-Display.

warning symbols. If a vehicle is then

Side blind spot alert is designed to

detected in the blind zone, the

ignore stationary objects such as

warning symbols B will illuminate as

9 Warning

guardrails, posts, curbs, walls and

normal on the relevant side.

beams. Parked vehicles or oncoming

The rear view camera does not

When the vehicle is started, both

vehicles are not detected.

replace driver vision. Note that

exterior mirror displays will briefly

objects that are outside the

come on to indicate that the system is

Fault

camera's field of view and the

operating.

Occasional missed alerts can occur

advanced parking assist sensors,

under normal circumstances.

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The camera is mounted in the tailgate

e.g. below the bumper or

handle and has a viewing angle of

underneath the vehicle, are not

130°.

displayed.

Do not reverse the vehicle by only

looking at the Info-Display and

check the surrounding area

behind and around the vehicle

before reversing.

Activation

Rear view camera is automatically

activated when reverse gear is

Trajectory lane of the vehicle is

engaged.

shown in accordance with the

steering angle.

Functionality

Due to the high position of the camera

The function can be deactivated in the

the rear bumper can be seen on the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

display as a guide to position.

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The area displayed by the camera is

Warning symbols

limited. The distance of the image that

Warning symbols are indicated as

appears on the display differs from

triangles 9 on the picture which show

the actual distance.

obstacles detected by the rear

sensors of the advanced parking

Guiding lines

assist.

Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal

lines in one metre intervals projected

on the picture to define the distance

to shown objects.

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Display settings

Activation or deactivation of the rear

Traffic sign assistant

view camera can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Functionality

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The traffic sign assistant system

Fault

detects designated traffic signs via a

front camera and displays them in the

Fault messages are displayed with a

Driver Information Centre.

9 on the top line of the Info-Display.

The rear view camera may not

operate properly when:

●

The surrounding is dark.

●

The sun or the beam of

headlights is shining directly into

Navi 650/Navi 950: Brightness can be

the camera lens.

set by first pressing and then turning

●

Ice, snow, mud, or anything else

the outer ring of the multifunction

covers the camera lens. Clean

knob.

the lens, rinse it with water, and

CD 600: Brightness can be set by first

wipe it with a soft cloth.

pressing and then turning the

●

The tailgate is not closed

multifunction knob.

correctly.

Traffic signs which will be detected

are:

Deactivation

●

The vehicle had a rear end

accident.

Limit and no passing signs

The camera is deactivated when a

● speed limit

●

There are extreme temperature

certain forward speed is exceeded or

changes.

● no passing

if reverse gear is not engaged for

approx. ten seconds.

● end of speed limit

● end of no passing

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Road signs

An exclamation mark in a frame

Beginning and end of:

indicates that there is an add-on sign

detected which cannot be recognised

● motorways

by the system.

● A-roads

The system is active up to a speed of

● play streets

124 mph depending on the lighting

Add-on signs

conditions. At night the system is

● additional hints to traffic signs

active up to a speed of 99 mph.

● restriction of trailer towing

As soon as vehicle speed becomes

slower than 34 mph the display will be

● tractor constraints

reset and the content of the traffic sign

● wet warning

page will be cleared. The next

● ice warning

Indication of multiple signs on the

recognized speed indication will be

● direction arrows

display is possible.

displayed.

Speed limit signs are displayed in the

Display indication

Driver Information Centre until the

next speed limit sign or end of speed

Traffic signs are displayed on the

limit is detected or up to a defined sign

Traffic sign detection page in the

timeout.

Driver Information Centre.

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Alert function

Select Settings

by pressing

The alert function can be activated or

MENU and select Traffic sign

deactivated in the Settings menu of

Once activated, speed limit and no

detection via the adjuster wheel on

the traffic sign assistant page by

passing signs are displayed as pop-

the turn signal lever 3 120.

pressing SET/CLR on the turn signal

up alerts in the Driver Information

lever.

When another page on the Driver

Centre.

Information Centre menu was

selected and then Traffic sign

detection page is chosen again, the

last recognised traffic sign will be

displayed.

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When the Settings page is displayed,

case No Traffic Sign Detection

select Off to deactivate alert function.

due to Weather is indicated in the

Reactivate by selecting On.

Driver Information Centre.

When switching on the ignition, alert

● Traffic signs are incorrectly

function is deactivated.

mounted or damaged.

Pop-up indication is displayed for

● Traffic signs do not comply with

approx. eight seconds in the Driver

the Vienna Convention on traffic

Information Centre.

signs (Wiener Übereinkommen

über Straßenverkehrszeichen).

System reset

Caution

The content of the traffic sign memory

can be cleared in the Settings menu

In some cases, traffic sign assistant is

The system is intended to help the

of the traffic sign assistant page by

reset automatically by the system.

driver within a defined speed

pressing and holding SET/CLR on the

range to discern certain traffic

turn signal lever. Upon successful

Fault

signs. Do not ignore traffic signs

reset, a chime will sound and the

following symbol is indicated until the

The traffic sign assistant system may

which are not displayed by the

next traffic sign is detected.

not operate correctly when:

system.

● The area of the windscreen,

The system does not discern any

where the front camera is

other than the conventional traffic

located, is not clean.

signs that might give or end a

speed limit.

● Traffic signs are completely or

partially covered or difficult to

Do not let this special feature

discern.

tempt you into taking risks when

driving.

● There are adverse environmental

conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow,

Always adapt speed to the road

direct sunlight or shadows. In this

conditions.

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Activation

The driver assistance systems do

not relieve the driver from full

responsibility for vehicle

operation.

Lane departure warning

The lane departure warning system

observes the lane markings between

which the vehicle is driving via a front

camera. The system detects lane

changes and warns the driver in the

event of an unintended lane change

via visual and acoustic signals.

Deactivation

Criteria for the detection of an

The lane departure warning system is

The system is deactivated by

unintended lane change are:

activated by pressing ). The

pressing ), the LED in the button

● No operation of turn signals.

illuminated LED in the button

extinguishes.

indicates that the system is switched

● No brake pedal operation.

At speeds below 35 mph the system

on. When control indicator ) in the

is inoperable.

● No active accelerator operation

instrument cluster illuminates green,

or speeding-up.

the system is ready to operate.

Fault

● No active steering.

The system is only operable at

The lane departure warning system

If the driver is active, no warning will

vehicle speeds above 35 mph and if

may not operate properly when:

be issued.

lane markings are available.

● The windscreen is not clean.

When the system recognises an

● There are adverse environmental

unintended lane change, the control

conditions like heavy rain, snow,

indicator ) changes to yellow and

direct sunlight or shadows.

flashes. Simultaneously a chime

sound is activated.

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The system can not operate when no

Fuel

Caution

lane marking is detected.

Fuel for petrol engines

Use of fuel that does not comply to

Only use unleaded fuel that complies

EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or

with European standard EN 228 or

equivalent can lead to deposits or

E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.

engine damage and may affect

your warranty.

The engine is capable of running with

fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol

(e.g. named E10).

Caution

Use fuel with the recommended

octane rating. The engine specific

Use of fuel with too low an octane

requirements are given in the engine

rating could lead to uncontrolled

data overview 3 297. A country

combustion and engine damage.

specific label at the fuel filler flap can

supersede the requirement.

Fuel for diesel engines

Only use diesel fuel that complies

Caution

with EN 590.

In countries outside the European

Do not use fuel or fuel additives

Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a

that contain metallic compounds

sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.

such as manganese-based

additives. This may cause engine

damage.

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The boiling point depends on the

Pressing LPG switches between

Caution

pressure and mixing ratio. At ambient

petrol and liquid gas operation as

pressure, it is between -42 °C (pure

soon as the required parameters

Use of fuel that does not comply to

propane) and -0.5 °C (pure butane).

(coolant temperature, gas

EN 590 or similar can lead to

temperature and minimum engine

engine powerloss, increased wear

Caution

speed) have been reached. The

or engine damage and may affect

requirements are usually fulfilled after

your warranty.

The system works at an ambient

around 60 seconds (depending on

temperature of approx. -8 °C to

exterior temperature) and the first firm

Do not use marine diesel oils, heating

100 °C.

press on the accelerator. The LED

oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-

status shows the current operating

water emulsions. Diesel fuels must

Full function of the LPG system can

mode.

not be diluted with fuels for petrol

only be guaranteed with liquid gas

1 off

: petrol operation

engines.

which complies with the minimum

1 flashes

: checking conditions

requirements of DIN EN 589.

for fuel transition to

Fuel for liquid gas operation

liquid gas operation.

Fuel selector

Liquid gas is known as LPG

Illuminates if

(Liquefied Petroleum Gas) or under

conditions are fulfilled.

its French name GPL (Gaz de Pétrole

1 illumi-

: liquid gas operation

Liquéfié). LPG is also known as

nates

Autogas.

1 flashes 5

: liquid gas tank is

times and

empty or failure in

LPG consists mainly of propane and

extin-

liquid gas system. A

butane. The octane rating is between

guishes

message is displayed

105 and 115, depending on the

in the Driver

butane proportion. LPG is stored

Information Centre.

liquid at around 5 - 10 bar pressure.

If the fuel tank is empty, the engine

will not start.

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The selected fuel mode is stored and

Due to extreme temperatures in

9 Warning

reactivated at the next ignition cycle if

combination with the gas

conditions allow.

composition, it may take slightly

If you smell gas in the vehicle or in

longer before the system switches

As soon as the liquid gas tanks are

the immediate vicinity, switch to

from petrol to gas mode.

empty, petrol operation is

petrol mode immediately. No

automatically engaged until the

In extreme situations, the system may

smoking. No naked flames or

ignition is switched off.

also switch back to petrol mode if the

ignition sources.

minimum requirements are not

When switching automatically

fulfilled. If conditions allow, it might be

between petrol or gas operation, a

If possible, close the manual shut-off

possible to manually switch back to

brief delay of engine tractive power

valve on the multivalve. The

liquid gas operation.

may be noticeable.

multivalve is located on the liquid gas

Seek the assistance of a workshop in

tank in the load compartment,

Every six months, run the petrol tank

the event of all other faults.

underneath the rear floor cover.

down until control indicator i

illuminates, then refuel. This helps

maintain fuel quality and system

Caution

function for petrol operation.

Repairs and adjustments may only

Fill the tank completely at regular

be made by trained specialists in

intervals to prevent corrosion in the

order to maintain the safety and

tank.

warranty on the LPG system.

Faults and remedies

Liquid gas is given a particular odour

If gas mode is not possible, check the

(odorised) so that any leaks can be

following:

detected easily.

● Is there enough liquid gas

present?

● Is there enough petrol present for

Turn the thumb wheel clockwise.

starting?

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If no further gas odour is perceptible

9 Danger

when the manual shut-off valve is

closed, the vehicle can be used in

Before refuelling, switch off

petrol mode. If the gas odour persists,

ignition and any external heaters

do not start the engine. Have the

with combustion chambers.

cause of the fault remedied by a

Switch off any mobile phones.

workshop.

Follow the operating and safety

When using underground car parks,

instructions of the filling station

follow the instructions of the operator

when refuelling.

and local laws.

Notice

In the event of an accident, switch off

9 Danger

the ignition and lights. Close the

The fuel filler flap can only be opened

manual shut-off valve on multivalve.

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the

No smoking. No naked flames or

fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.

Refuelling

sparks.

To open, turn the cap slowly to the

If you can smell fuel in your

left.

vehicle, have the cause of this

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Caution

In case of misfuelling, do not

switch on ignition.

Fuel filler flap is located at right rear

side of the vehicle.

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The fuel filler cap can be retained in

the bracket on the fuel filler flap.

To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle

and switch it on.

After automatic cut-off, it can be

topped up by operating the pump

nozzle maximally two more times.

Caution

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

immediately.

Unscrew protective cap from the filler

ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the

To close, turn the fuel filler cap to the

neck.

filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press

right until it clicks.

locking lever on filler nozzle down.

Close the flap and engage.

DISH filler neck: Place the filler nozzle

into the adapter. Press locking lever

Liquid gas refuelling

on filler nozzle down.

Follow the operating and safety

Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle

instructions of the filling station when

on the adapter and turn to the left or

refuelling.

right through one quarter turn. Pull

locking lever of filler nozzle fully.

The filling valve for the liquid gas is

behind the fuel filler cap.

EURO filler neck: Press the filler

nozzle onto the adapter until it

engages.

Screw the required adapter hand-

tight onto the filler neck.

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Press the button of the liquid gas

The multivalve on the liquid gas tank

supply point. The filling system stops

automatically limits the fill quantity. If

or begins to run slowly when 80% of

a larger quantity is added, we

the tank volume is reached

recommend not exposing the vehicle

(maximum fill level).

to the sun until the excess amount

has been used up.

Release button on filling system to

stop the filling process. Release the

Filling adapter

locking lever and remove the filler

As filling systems are not

nozzle. A small quantity of liquid gas

standardised, different adapters are

can escape.

required which are available from

Remove adapter and stow in vehicle.

Vauxhall Distributors and from

Fit protective cap to prevent the

Vauxhall Authorised Repairers.

Bayonet adapter: Netherlands,

penetration of foreign bodies into the

Norway, Spain, United Kingdom

filler opening and the system.

9 Warning

Due to the system design, an

escape of liquid gas after

releasing the locking lever is

unavoidable. Avoid inhaling.

9 Warning

The liquid gas tank may only be

ACME adapter: Belgium, Germany,

filled to 80% for safety reasons.

Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland

EURO adapter: Spain

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The figures are provided only for the

Fuel consumption - CO₂-

purpose of comparison between

Emissions

different vehicle variants and must

The fuel consumption (combined) of

not be taken as a guarantee for the

the model Vauxhall Astra is within a

actual fuel consumption of a

range of 36 to 78 mpg.

particular vehicle. Additional

equipment may result in slightly

The CO₂ emission (combined) is

higher results than the stated

within a range of 184 to 94 g/km.

consumption and CO₂ figures.

For the values specific to your

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

dependent on personal driving style

Conformity provided with your vehicle

as well as road and traffic conditions.

or other national registration

DISH adapter: Bosnia-Herzegovina,

documents.

Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France,

Greece, Italy, Croatia, Latvia,

General information

Lithuania, Macedonia, Austria,

The official fuel consumption and

Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden,

specific CO₂ emission figures quoted

Switzerland, Serbia, Slovakia,

Slovenia, Czech Republic, Turkey,

relate to the EU base model with

Ukraine, Hungary

standard equipment.

Fuel consumption data and CO₂

Fuel filler cap

emission data are determined

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

according to regulation

Diesel-engined vehicles have special

R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the latest

fuel filler caps.

applicable version), taking into

consideration the vehicle weight in

running order, as specified by the

regulation.

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Trailer hitch

Driving characteristics and

Trailer towing

towing tips

Trailer loads

General information

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

Only use towing equipment that has

the coupling ball. However, do not do

The permissible trailer loads are

been approved for your vehicle.

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

vehicle and engine-dependent

Entrust retrofitting of towing

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

maximum values which must not be

equipment to a workshop. It may be

snaking movements.

exceeded. The actual trailer load is

necessary to make changes that

the difference between the actual

For trailers with low driving stability

affect the cooling system, heat

gross weight of the trailer and the

and caravan trailers with a permitted

shields or other equipment.

actual coupling socket load with the

gross vehicle weight of more than

trailer coupled.

The bulb outage detection function for

1300 kg (Sports tourer: 1200 kg) the

trailer brake light cannot detect a

use of a stabiliser is strongly

The permissible trailer loads are

partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of 4 x

recommended when driving above

specified in the vehicle documents. In

5 Watt bulbs, the function only detects

50 mph.

general, they are valid for gradients

lamp outage when only a single

up to max. 12%.

If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

5 Watt lamp remains or none remain.

The permitted trailer load applies up

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

Fitting of towing equipment could

steering and brake sharply if

to the specified incline and up to an

cover the opening of the towing eye.

necessary.

altitude of 1000 metres above sea

If this is the case use the coupling ball

level. Since engine power decreases

When driving downhill, drive in the

bar for towing. Always keep the

as altitude increases due to the air

same gear as if driving uphill and

coupling ball bar in the vehicle.

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

drive at a similar speed.

climbing ability, the permissible gross

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

train weight also decreases by 10%

specified for full load 3 308.

for every 1000 metres of additional

altitude. The gross train weight does

not have to be reduced when driving

on roads with slight inclines (less than

8%, e.g. motorways).

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