2014 OPEL ASTRA J warning

136Instruments and controls
Vehicle settings
■Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Climate control mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last
setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates
automatically rear heated window.
■ Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatically switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
■ Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic parking
assist.
Auto collision preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the
vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by chimes only or is deactivated.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
change the duration of exit lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
■ Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or deactivates
the automatic door locking function after driving off.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the

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automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
■ Remote locking, unlocking, starting
Remote unlock feedback : Activates
or deactivates the hazard warning
flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote door unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
■ Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Reset all
settings to the default settings.
Personal settings in the
Colour-Info-Display
Navi 600/Navi 900
Press the CONFIG button. The menu
Settings is displayed.
The following settings can be
selected by turning and pressing the
multifunction knob:
■ Sport mode settings
■ Languages
■ Time & Date
■ Radio settings
■ Phone settings
■ Navigation settings
■ Vehicle settings
■ Display settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Sport mode settings
The driver can select the functions
which will be activated in Sport mode
3 181.
■ Sport suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
■ Sport powertrain performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear change
characteristics become more
responsive.

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■Sport steering : Steering support is
reduced.
■ Swap backlight colour main instr. :
Change of instrument illumination
colour.
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time & Date
See Clock 3 107.
Radio settings
See description for Infotainment
system in the Infotainment system
manual.
Phone settings
See description for Infotainment
system in the Infotainment system
manual.
Navigation settings
See description for Infotainment
system in the Infotainment system
manual.Vehicle settings
■ Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Climate control mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last
setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates
automatically the rear heated
window.
■ Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatically switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
■ Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic parking
assist.
Auto collision preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the

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vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by chimes
only or is deactivated.
Side blind zone alert : Changes the
settings for the side blind spot alert
system.
■ Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
■ Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function after driving off.
Prevent doorlock while door open :
Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function
while a door is open.■ Lock / Unlock / Start by remote
Remote unlock feedback : Activates
or deactivates the hazard warning
flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote door unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
■ Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Resets all
settings to the default settings.
Display settings
Selectable display settings:
■ Day mode : Optimisation for
daylight conditions.
■ Night mode : Optimisation for
darkness.
■ Automatic mode : The display
changes mode when the vehicle lights are switched on/off.■ Rear view camera : Changes the
settings for the rear view camera.
■ Picture frame : See description for
Infotainment system in the
Infotainment system manual.
Settings in the Colour-Info- Display CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950
Press the CONFIG button on the
Infotainment system faceplate to
enter the Configuration menu.
Turn the multifunction knob to scroll
upwards or downwards in the list.
Press the multifunction knob
(Navi 950 / Navi 650: press the outer
ring) to select a menu item.

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on the ignition or uses the last
chosen setting.
Auto Demist : Activate or deactivate
auto demist.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
automatically the rear heated
window.
■ Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Change the volume
of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper : Activate
or deactivate automatically
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
■ Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activate or deactivate
the ultrasonic sensors.
Automatic Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the
vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is
selectable: the system will takeover brake control, warn by chimes
only or is deactivated completely.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates or
deactivates the side blind spot alert system.
■ Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activate or
deactivate the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activate or deactivate
and change the duration of exit lighting.
■ Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out : Activate
or deactivate the automatic door locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching off ignition. Activates or deactivates the automatic door locking function
after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activate or
deactivate the delayed door locking
function.■ Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning
light feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback : Activate
or deactivate the hazard warning
flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Change the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic relock function after
unlocking without opening the
vehicle.
■ Return to Factory Settings? : Reset
all settings to the default settings.

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Fault in adaptive forward lightingsystem
When the system detects a failure in
the Adaptive forward lighting system,
the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic.
If this is not possible the affected
headlight will be automatically
switched off. In any case one
headlight will stay on. A warning is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
When a trailer is connected, turn
signal flashes six times when
pressing the lever until resistance is
felt and then releasing.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Front fog lights
Operated with the > button.

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If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel. Activated cooling might inhibit
autostops.
Air recirculation system 4
Press button
4 to activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
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 might mist up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate s.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
■ Switch on cooling n.
■ Air circulation system 4 on.
■ Press air distribution switch M.
■ Set temperature control to coldest level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Open all vents.

162Climate control
Air recirculation mode 4
Press button
4 to activate the air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
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 might mist up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate s.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 134.
Auxiliary heater
Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.
Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while the cooling is on.
To open the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel towards the bigger W symbol.
Adjust the air amount at the vent
outlet by turning the adjuster wheel.