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Vauxhall New Astra (2016 year). Manual - part 9

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Lighting

141

This function can be activated or

Lighting features

deactivated in the vehicle

personalisation.

Centre console lighting

Select the relevant setting in Settings,

Spotlight incorporated in the interior

I Vehicle in the Info-Display.

lighting comes on when headlights

are switched on.

Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

Entry lighting

The settings can be saved for the key

being used 3 23.

Welcome lighting

The following lights will additionally

The following lights are switched on

switch on when the driver's door is

for a short time by unlocking the

opened:

Sunvisor lights

vehicle with the radio remote control:

● illumination of some switches

Illuminates when the cover is opened.

● headlights

● Driver Information Centre

● tail lights

● door pocket lights

● number plate lights

● instrument panel light

Exit lighting

● interior lights

The following lights switch on if the

Some functions are only operable

key is removed from the ignition

when it is dark outside to facilitate

switch:

locating the vehicle.

● interior lights

The lighting switches off immediately

● instrument panel light

when the ignition is switched on.

● puddle lights

Starting off 3 16.

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142

Lighting

They will switch off automatically after

4. Pull the turn signal lever.

To prevent discharge of the vehicle

a delay. This function works only in

battery when driving, the following

5. Close the driver's door.

the dark. Theatre lighting is activated

systems are reduced automatically in

If the driver's door is not closed, the

if the driver's door is opened during

two stages and finally switched off:

lights switch off after two minutes.

this time.

● auxiliary heater

Exit lighting is switched off

Path lighting

immediately if the turn signal lever is

● heated rear window and mirrors

pulled while the driver's door is open.

● heated seats

Headlights, tail lights and number

plate lights illuminate the surrounding

This function can be activated or

● fan

area for an adjustable time after

deactivated in the vehicle

In the second stage, a message

leaving the vehicle.

personalisation.

which confirms the activation of the

Select the relevant setting in Settings,

vehicle battery discharge protection

Activating

I Vehicle in the Info-Display.

will be displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.

Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

Switching off electric lights

The settings can be saved for the key

To prevent discharge of the vehicle

being used 3 23.

battery when the ignition is switched

off, some interior lights are switched

Battery discharge protection

off automatically after some time.

Vehicle battery state of charge

function

The function guarantees longest

vehicle battery life via a generator

1. Switch off the ignition.

with controllable power output and

2. Remove the ignition key.

optimised power distribution.

3. Open the driver's door.

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Climate control

143

Heating will not be fully effective until

Climate control

Climate control systems

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Heating and ventilation

system

Air distribution

Climate control systems

143

Heating and ventilation system 143

l : to windscreen and front door

Air conditioning system

144

windows

Electronic climate control

M : to head area via adjustable air

system

146

vents

Auxiliary heater

151

K : to foot well and windscreen

Air vents

151

All combinations are possible.

Adjustable air vents

151

Fixed air vents

151

Fan speed

Maintenance

152

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

Air intake

152

to the desired speed.

Pollen filter

152

Air conditioning regular

operation

152

Controls for:

Service

152

● temperature

● air distribution l, M and K

● fan speed Z

● demisting and defrosting V

Heated rear window Ü 3 42.

Temperature

red

: warm

blue : cold

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144

Climate control

Demisting and defrosting

Air conditioning system

Cooling A/C

● Press V: the air distribution is

Press A/C to switch on cooling.

In addition to the controls of the

directed towards the windscreen.

Activation is indicated by illumination

heating and ventilation system, the air

of the LED in the button. Cooling is

● Set temperature control to

conditioning system has controls for:

only functional when the engine is

warmest level.

A/C : cooling

running and climate control fan is

● Set fan speed to highest level.

4

: air recirculation

switched on.

● Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Heated rear window Ü 3 42.

Press A/C again to switch off cooling.

● Open side air vents as required

Heated seats ß 3 53.

The air conditioning system cools and

and direct them towards the door

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

Ventilated seats A 3 53.

windows.

outside temperature is slightly above

Heated steering wheel A 3 91.

the freezing point. Therefore

condensation may form and drip from

under the vehicle.

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Climate control

145

If no cooling or drying is required,

Maximum cooling

9 Warning

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.

The exchange of fresh air is

Activated cooling may inhibit

reduced in air recirculation mode.

Autostops. Stop-start system 3 159.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

Air recirculation system

4

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

Briefly open the windows so that hot

up from outside when cold air is

air can disperse quickly.

directed towards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

● Switch on cooling A/C.

windscreen wiper and deactivate l.

● Air circulation system

4

on.

● Press air distribution switch M.

Press

4

to activate air recirculation

● Set temperature control to

mode. Activation is indicated by the

coldest level.

LED in the button.

● Set fan speed to highest level.

Press

4

again to deactivate air

● Open all vents.

recirculation mode.

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146

Climate control

Demisting and defrosting the

Notice

windows V

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.

If l is pressed with the fan switched

on and the engine running, an

Autostop will be inhibited until l is

pressed again or until the fan is

switched off.

If V is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Controls for:

If l is pressed with the fan switched

on while the engine is in an

● temperature on driver side

Autostop, the engine will restart

● air distribution l M K

●

Press V: the air distribution is

automatically.

directed towards the windscreen.

● fan speed Z

●

Set fan speed to highest level.

Stop-start system 3 159.

● temperature on front passenger

●

Set temperature control to

side

warmest level.

Electronic climate control

● system on or off ON/OFF

●

Switch on heated rear window Ü.

system

● cooling A/C

●

Open side air vents as required

The dual zone climate control allows

● automatic mode AUTO

and direct them towards the door

different temperatures for driver side

● manual air recirculation

4

windows.

and front passenger side.

● demisting and defrosting V

In automatic mode, temperature, fan

● dual zone temperature

speed and air distribution are

synchronisation SYNC

regulated automatically.

Heated rear window Ü 3 42.

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Climate control

147

Heated seats ß 3 53.

Automatic mode AUTO

● Press A/C to switch on optimal

cooling and demisting. Activation

Ventilated seats A 3 53.

is indicated by illumination of the

Heated steering wheel A 3 91.

LED in the button.

● Set the preselected

temperatures for driver and front

passenger using the left and right

rotary knob. Recommended

temperature is 22 °C.

The fan speed regulation in automatic

mode can be changed in the Settings

menu.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

Temperature preselection

● Press AUTO, the air distribution

and fan speed are regulated

Each change of settings is shown in

automatically.

the Info-Display for a few seconds.

● Open all air vents to allow

The electronic climate control system

optimised air distribution in

is only fully operational when the

automatic mode.

engine is running.

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148

Climate control

Set temperatures to the desired

Dual zone temperature

● Press V. Activation is indicated

value. The knob on the passenger

synchronisation SYNC

by illumination of the LED in the

side changes the temperature for the

button.

passenger side.The knob on the

Press SYNC to link passenger side

● Temperature and air distribution

driver's side changes the temperature

temperature setting to the driver side.

are set automatically and the fan

for the driver's side or for both sides

Activation is indicated by the LED in

runs at high speed.

depending on activation of

the button.

● Switch on heated rear window Ü.

synchronisation SYNC.

When passenger side settings will be

adjusted, synchronisation is

● To return to previous mode:

The selected temperature is indicated

deactivated and the LED

press V, to return to automatic

in the display of the knob.

extinguishes.

mode: press AUTO.

If the minimum temperature Lo is set,

Settings of automatic rear window

the climate control system runs at

Demisting and defrosting the

heating can be changed in the

maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is

windows V

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

switched on.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

If the maximum temperature Hi is set,

the climate control system runs at

Notice

maximum heating.

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

Notice

until V is pressed again.

If A/C is switched on, reducing the

If l is pressed with the fan switched

set cabin temperature can cause the

on and the engine running, an

engine to restart from an Autostop or

inhibit an Autostop.

Autostop will be inhibited until l is

pressed again or until the fan is

Stop-start system 3 159.

switched off.

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Climate control

149

If V is pressed while the engine is

Fan speed Z

Air distribution l, M, K

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

If l is pressed with the fan switched

on while the engine is in an

Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Stop-start system 3 159.

System on or off ON/OFF

Cooling, fan and automatic mode can

be switched off by pressing ON/OFF.

When the system is deactivated, the

LED in the button ON/OFF is off.

Press left button to decrease or right

Press the appropriate button for the

button to increase fan speed. The fan

desired adjustment. Activation is

Activation by pressing ON/OFF, A/C

speed is indicated by the number of

indicated by illumination of the LED in

or AUTO. Activation is indicated by

LEDs in the button.

the button.

the LED in the button.

Pressing the left button for longer: fan

l : to windscreen and front door

Manual settings

and cooling are switched off.

windows (air conditioning is

Climate control system settings can

Pressing the right button for longer:

activated in the background to

be changed by activating the buttons

the fan runs at maximum speed.

help preventing windows from

fogging)

and rotary knobs as described below.

To return to automatic mode: Press

M : to head area via adjustable air

Changing a setting will deactivate the

AUTO.

vents

automatic mode.

K : to foot well and windscreen

All combinations are possible.

Return to automatic air distribution:

press AUTO.

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150

Climate control

Cooling A/C

When the cooling system is switched

Press

4

again to deactivate

off, no engine restart will be

recirculation mode.

requested by the climate control

system during an Autostop.

9 Warning

Exception: defrost system is activated

and outside temperature above 0 °C

The exchange of fresh air is

requests a restart.

reduced in air recirculation mode.

Stop-start system 3 159.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

The display will indicate A/C ON when

windows may mist up from inside.

cooling is activated or A/C OFF when

The quality of the passenger

the cooling is deactivated.

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

Manual air recirculation

4

occupants to feel drowsy.

Press A/C to switch on cooling.

Activation is indicated by illumination

In warm and very humid ambient air

of the LED in the button. Cooling is

conditions, the windscreen may mist

only functional when the engine is

up from outside, when cold air is

running and climate control fan is

directed towards it. If windscreen

switched on.

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and deactivate l.

Press A/C again to switch off cooling.

The air conditioning system cools and

Automatic air recirculation

dehumidifies (dries) when outside

temperature is above a specific level.

An air humidity sensor switches

Therefore condensation may form

automatically to external air if internal

and drip from under the vehicle.

air humidity is too high.

Press

4

to activate the air

If no cooling or drying is required,

recirculation mode. Activation is

switch off the cooling system for fuel

indicated by illumination of the LED in

saving reasons.

the button.

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Climate control

151

Basic settings

Air vents

Some settings can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Adjustable air vents

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

At least one air vent must be open

while cooling is on.

Auxiliary heater

Air heater

Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air

heater which automatically warms up

the passenger compartment more

quickly.

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.

To close the vent, turn the adjuster

wheel towards the smaller W symbol.

9 Warning

To open the vent, turn the adjuster

wheel towards the bigger W symbol.

Do not attach any objects to the

Adjust the air amount at the vent

slats of the air vents. Risk of

outlet by turning the adjuster wheel.

damage and injury in case of an

accident.

Fixed air vents

Additional air vents are located

beneath the windscreen and door

windows and in the foot wells.

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152

Climate control

Maintenance

Air conditioning regular

operation

Air intake

In order to ensure continuously

efficient performance, cooling must

be operated for a few minutes once a

month, irrespective of the weather

and time of year. Operation with

cooling is not possible when the

outside temperature is too low.

Service

For optimal cooling performance, it is

recommended to annually check the

climate control system, starting

three years after initial vehicle

The air intake in front of the

registration, including:

windscreen in the engine

● functionality and pressure test

compartment must be kept clear to

● heating functionality

allow air intake. Remove any leaves,

dirt or snow.

● leakage check

● check of drive belts

Pollen filter

● cleaning of condenser and

evaporator drainage

The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,

pollen and spores from the air

● performance check

entering the vehicle through the air

intake.

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Driving and operating

155

Steering wheel lock

Accessory power mode

Press Engine Start/Stop once without

Remove key from ignition switch and

operating clutch or brake pedal. The

turn steering wheel until it engages.

yellow LED in the button illuminates.

Steering wheel lock is released and

9 Danger

some electrical functions are

operable, ignition is off.

Never remove the key from

Ignition on power mode

ignition switch during driving as

Press and hold Engine Start/Stop for

this will cause steering wheel lock.

six seconds without operating clutch

or brake pedal. The green LED in the

Power button

button illuminates, diesel engine is

0

:

ignition off: Some functions

preheating. Control indicators

remain active until key is

illuminate and most electrical

removed or driver's door is

functions are operable.

opened, provided the ignition was

Engine start

on previously

Operate clutch pedal (manual

1

:

accessory power mode: Steering

transmission) or brake pedal

wheel lock released, some

(automatic transmission or manual

electrical functions are operable,

transmission automated) and press

ignition is off

Engine Start/Stop once more.

2

:

ignition on power mode: Ignition

Release button after starting

is on, diesel engine is preheating.

procedure begins.

Control indicators illuminate and

Ignition off

most electrical functions are

Electronic key must be inside the

Press Engine Start/Stop briefly in

operable

vehicle.

each mode or when engine is running

3

:

engine start: Release key after

and vehicle is stationary. Some

starting procedure begins

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156

Driving and operating

functions remain active until driver's

Operation on vehicles with

Depress the clutch pedal (manual

door is opened, provided the ignition

electronic key system in case of

transmission) or the brake pedal

was on previously.

(automatic transmission or manual

failure

transmission automated) and press

Emergency shut off during driving

If either the electronic key fails or the

Engine Start/Stop.

Press Engine Start/Stop for longer

battery of the electronic key is weak,

than two seconds or press twice

To switch off the engine, press

the Driver Information Centre may

briefly within five seconds 3 157.

Engine Start/Stop again. Remove the

display No Remote Detected or

electronic key from the centre

Replace Battery in Remote Key when

Steering wheel lock

console.

you try to start the vehicle.

The steering wheel lock activates

This option is intended for

Place the electronic key solely

automatically when:

emergencies only. Replace the

centred in the transmitter area in

electronic key battery as soon as

● The vehicle is stationary.

longitudinal direction flat with buttons

possible 3 21.

● The ignition has been switched

upside as shown in the illustration.

For unlocking or locking the doors,

off.

see fault in radio remote control unit

● The driver's door is opened.

or electronic key system 3 23.

To release steering wheel lock, open

and close driver's door and switch on

Retained power off

accessory mode or start the engine

directly.

The following electronic systems can

work until the driver's door is opened

or for ten minutes after the ignition is

9 Warning

switched off:

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

● power windows

the vehicle must not be towed,

● sunroof

tow-started or jump-started as the

● power outlets

steering wheel lock cannot be

Other objects, e.g. other keys,

disengaged.

transponder, tags, coins etc. must be

removed from the centre console.

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Driving and operating

157

Do not operate accelerator pedal.

Vehicles with power button

Starting the engine

Diesel engines: turn the key to

Vehicles with ignition switch

position 2 for preheating and wait until

control indicator ! extinguishes.

Turn key briefly to position 3 and

release: an automatic procedure

operates the starter with a short delay

until the engine is running, see

Automatic Starter Control.

Manual transmission: during an

Autostop, the engine can be started

by depressing the clutch pedal

3 159.

Automatic transmission or manual

Manual transmission: operate clutch

transmission automated: during an

and brake pedal.

Turn key to position 1 to release the

Autostop, the engine can be started

Automatic transmission: operate

steering wheel lock.

by releasing the brake pedal 3 159.

brake pedal and move selector lever

Manual transmission: operate clutch

to P or N.

and brake pedal.

Manual transmission automated:

Automatic transmission: operate

operate brake pedal. If brake pedal is

brake pedal and move selector lever

not depressed, N in the transmission

to P or N.

display could flash or a message in

the Driver Information Centre could

Manual transmission automated:

appear.

operate brake pedal. If brake pedal is

not depressed, N in the transmission

Do not operate accelerator pedal.

display could flash or a message in

the Driver Information Centre could

appear.

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