2022 Vauxhall Astra Infotainment System Manual
The 2022 Vauxhall Astra’s state-of-the-art infotainment system ushers in the future of in-car entertainment and connectivity. This introduction will investigate the enthralling world of technology and entertainment that awaits you behind the wheel of this remarkable vehicle. This system’s focal point is a spectacular touchscreen display that provides quick access to a vast array of features. The intuitive interface allows you to control everything with a touch or swipe, regardless of whether you are navigating busy city streets, embarking on a road trip, or simply commuting to work.
The 2022 Astra’s infotainment system is designed with safety as a top priority. Many models offer sophisticated driver assistance features accessible through the touchscreen, making your drives not only entertaining but also safer. In conclusion, the infotainment system of the 2022 Vauxhall Astra is your gateway to a world of connectivity, entertainment, and convenience. It transforms your vehicle into a personal hub, ensuring that every travel, whether for business or pleasure, is an enjoyable experience. The Vauxhall Astra 2022 ushers in the future of automotive technology.
Infotainment System
Introduction
Important information on operation and traffic safety
Warning
The Infotainment system must be used so that the vehicle can be driven safely at all times. If in doubt, stop the vehicle and operate the Infotainment system while the vehicle is stationary.
Radio reception
Radio reception may be disrupted by static, noise, distortion or loss of reception due to:
- Changes in distance from the transmitter
Multipath reception due to reflection
Shadowing
Control Elements Overview
Control panel
Short press: switch the system on / off or mute the sound.
Long press: switch to standby mode.
Rotate: adjust the volume.
Display the menu for the driver assistant systems.
Display the home screen. ;
Display the menu for the climate settings.
Steering wheel controls
- Toggle up or down: select the previous / next radio station or track or browse through the list of recent calls.
Short press: display a menu or validate a selection. - Short press: adjust the volume or unmute the sound.
Long press on Z: mute the sound. - Short press: accept an incoming call, hang up, display the list of recent calls or display the phone projection screen.
Long press: refuse an incoming call. - Short press: activate the voice assistant of the Infotainment system.
Long press: activate the voice assistant of the connected mobile phone.
Basic operation
Screen operations
The display of the Infotainment system has a touch-sensitive surface that allows direct interaction with the displayed menu controls.
Caution
Do not use pointed or hard items like ballpoint pens, pencils or similar for touchscreen operation.
Use the following finger gestures to control the Infotainment system.
Touch
Touch is used to open a menu or select an option.
Touch and hold 
Touch and hold can be used to save radio stations.
Swipe 
Swipe is used to scroll through a menu or to pan the map.
Returning to the previous screen in a submenu
To return to the previous screen, touch 5 in the upper part of the screen.
Displaying and hiding the menu Within an app, the menu can be displayed and hidden by touching K.
Status bar
The status bar is the top bar on the screen. It can indicate the following:
- Time
- Outside temperature
- Wi-Fi connection status
- Bluetooth activation
- Mobile reception
Activated functions, e.g. heated steering wheel
Apps overview
To display a list of all availabe apps, touch V.
Alternatively, the apps overview will be displayed by a 3-finger touch on the screen.
System Settings
To display the system settings menu, open the settings app 
and touch the menu for the system settings . 
The following system settings can be adjusted:
- language
Date and time, time format, date format
Unit for distance and consumption
Unit for outside temperature
Restore the factory settings
View system information
Brightness
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination, the interior lighting and the head-up display, open the settings app z and touch the menu for the brightness adjustment.
The interior lighting and the head-up display can also be activated or deactivated.
Connectivity
To display the connectivity menu open the settings app and touch the menu for connectivity.
The following settings are adjustable:
- Wireless devices: display all paired devices, connect or disconnect a device, choose the connection preferences for each device (Bluetooth or phone projection) and search for nearby devices
Wi-Fi networks: activate or deactivate Wi-Fi, search for nearby Wi-Fi networks and connect the system to a Wi-Fi network
Privacy settings: activate or deactivate data and location sharing for authorised services
System updates
When an update is available and ready to install, a message will be displayed at the end of a trip after stopping the vehicle.
Alternatively open the settings app z and touch the menu for updates to check if an update is available. If available, pending updates will be displayed on the screen.
It is possible to activate automatic downloads of updates by touching the checkbox. If activated, the updates will be automatically downloaded when the vehicle is connected to an external Wi-Fi network.
The installation of an update will continue even if the vehicle will be left and closed. When the vehicle has started again, a message will be displayed on the screen if the installation of the update has been successfully finished.
When the installation has been failed, a corresponding message will be displayed on the screen. Contact an assistance centre.
Connected Services
To display the menu for connected services, open the settings app z and touch the corresponding menu entry.
Personalisation
The Driver Information Centre, the head-up display and the Info Display can be personalised.
To display the personalisation menu, open the settings application z and touch the menu for customisation.
Screen Colour
The background colour of the Driver Information Centre and the Info Display can be chosen. The chosen background colour will immediately be shown in both the Driver Information Centre and the Info Display.
Interior Colour
The colour of interior lighting features, e.g. the light on the door handles, can be chosen.
Sound Ambience
An active sport sound for the sport mode can be activated or deactivated.
Animations
Exterior and interior animations to welcome and say good bye to the driver can be activated or deactivated.
Pages
Several personalised pages for the Driver Information Centre and the Info Display can be created. The head-up display belongs to the Driver Information Centre page.
- Each page can be personalised by choosing the widgets to be displayed. To add a page, touch .
To delete a page, touch .
Widgets
A widget is the indication of specific information or gauge, e.g. radio information, navigation information or the engine coolant temperature gauge.
The Driver Information Centre can display two widgets and the head-up display can display one widget. The Info Display can contain several widgets.
To add a widget to a page, touch 
.
Some widgets are available in different sizes. The bigger a widget is, the less widgets can be displayed on a page.
Profiles
- Several user profiles can be created.
Due to the option of creating profiles, the Infotainment system can be fitted to several drivers. Different settings as well as saved radio stations and destinations will be connected to a specific profile. Thereby, the settings don’t need to be adjusted every time another person is driving the vehicle.
To display the profile settings, open the settings app and touch the profile menu. - Creating a profile
To create a new profile, touch +.
The following settings can be adjusted for each profile:
Profile name
Avatar
Associated device
Once a new profile is created, the profile settings can be changed at any time by touching z.
Deleting a profile
To delete a profile, touch z next to the corresponding profile and select . The guest profile cannot be deleted.
The guest profile is a default profile. It is active when no other profile is created or active.
Audio
Open the audio app to display the audio screen.
Touch G to display the audio main screen. 
Switching the radio stations
Touch 
briefly to perform an automatic search for the next radio station.
Touch and hold to perform a quick search for the next radio stations.
Touch 
briefly to perform an automatic search for the previous radio station.
Touch and hold to perform a quick search for the previous radio stations.
Station list
All available radio stations will be displayed as a list by touching the list entry in the radio menu on the left side of the screen.
Waveband
To select the waveband, touch .
Frequency tuning
To tune into a specific radio frequency, touch .
A number pad will be displayed. Enter the desired frequency and touch A to confirm.
Saving radio stations
Saved radio stations will be displayed or hidden by touching 
. The saved radio stations will be lined up in the lower part of the screen. Touch the desired radio station to tune in.
To save the current radio station, touch and hold the desired button. Buttons which are already used for radio stations can be overwritten. Unused buttons for saving radio stations will be indicated by g.
Alternatively, radio stations can be saved by touching the corresponding heart icon in the station list.
Mute
To mute or unmute, touch 
.
Audio settings
In the settings menu within the radio app, the following settings can be adjusted:
- Sound settings: ambience sound, equaliser, treble
Radio settings: station list order, activation or deactivation of station follow-up and traffic and news announcements
Volume settings: system voice, ringtone, phone call, system sounds
Navigation
Navigation system
Touch Y in the Info Display to open the navigation app.
Active route guidance
During an active route guidance, information about the route, e.g. the estimated arrival time and the distance, will be displayed on the screen.
To activate or deactivate voice prompts of the route guidance, touch .
To change the route, add a stop, e.g. a restaurant or a petrol station, or to show instructions, touch the three points on the side bar of the screen.
Route settings
To open the settings menu, touch the three points on the side bar of the screen and then touch the settings menu .
Touch 
to view map downloads, to set the map colour, to set the points of interest shown on the map and other map settings, to set the arrival information, to set the side bar on the route guidance screen, to set the map orientation or to show the vehicle range on the map.
Touch 
to set the options for rerouting, to set the preferred route types (fast, short, eco-friendly) or to avoid specific routes (toll roads, unpaved roads, etc.).
Touch to set the types of voice prompts, alerts and sounds.
Touch to set the privacy information (keep journey history, frequent destinations, etc.).
Map Updates
When connected services are activated, the map will be updated automatically.
FAQs
The 2022 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with the most up-to-date iteration of the Vauxhall Infotainment System, dubbed “Vauxhall Connect.”
Yes, the Vauxhall Astra’s infotainment system is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing you to integrate your smartphone with the car seamlessly.
Simply insert your smartphone into one of the available USB ports, and the system will prompt you to enable Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Yes, the infotainment system has integrated navigation with real-time traffic updates, making it simple to find your way.
Yes, voice commands can be used to control the infotainment system’s functions, such as making calls, sending messages, and navigating.
The 2022 Vauxhall Astra features a 10-inch diagonal touchscreen display with high resolution.
Yes, you can personalize the home screen to display your preferred widgets and shortcuts for fast access to your most frequently used features.
Yes, the infotainment system can be equipped with a Wi-Fi hotspot that allows passengers to connect their devices to the internet while on the move.
You can update the software of the infotainment system via over-the-air (OTA) updates or by visiting a Vauxhall dealership.
Yes, the infotainment system supports music streaming applications via smartphone integration, including Spotify and Pandora.
The Vauxhall Astra offers audiophiles a premium sound system option with exceptional audio quality.
Although there is no rear-seat entertainment system, occupants can connect their own entertainment devices to the infotainment system.
Yes, the infotainment system provides access to and control over multiple vehicle settings, including lighting, climate control, and driver assistance functions.
Yes, the Vauxhall Connect app allows you to remotely lock and unlock the doors, start the engine, and view the vehicle’s status from your mobile device.
Typically, Vauxhall provides a trial period for connected services, although the duration may vary. For specific trial information, it’s best to contact your local dealership.
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