2014 OPEL ASTRA SALOON warning light

96Instruments and controlsTurn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates The control indicator illuminates
briefly when the parking lights are
switched on.
Flashes
The control indicator flashes if a turn
signal or the hazard warning flashers
are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a direction
indicator lamp or associated fuse,
failure of direction indicator lamp on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 166. Fuses
3 181.
Turn signals 3 120.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates After the ignition is switched on until
the seat belt is fastened.Flashes
After starting off until the seat belt is
fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 55.
Airbag, belt tensioners and
anti-roll bars v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the belt
tensioner, the airbags, the deployable
anti-roll bars or the seat occupancy
recognition system. The systems may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners,
airbags or deployable anti-roll bars is
indicated by continuous illumination
of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 57,
3 54.
Seat occupancy
recognition y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminated
If the vehicle is equipped with seat occupancy recognition, y illuminates
for approx. 4 seconds after the
ignition is switched on.
If a child restraint system with
transponders is detected, y remains
illuminated. Only then a child restraint system with transponders may be
used on the front passenger seat as
the front passenger airbag systems
are deactivated 3 60.

Instruments and controls109
Always day design black or coloured
text on light background.
Always night design white or coloured
text on dark background.
Selection is indicated by a o in front
of the menu item.
Ignition logic
See Infotainment system manual.Vehicle messages
Messages are given via the
instrument panel display or as
warning and signal buzzers. Check
control messages appear on the
Info-Display. Some appear in an
abbreviated form. Confirm warning
messages with the multifunction knob
3 102, 3 105.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving ■ If the electronic key is not present or is not recognised.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied.■ If the speed programmed at thefactory is exceeded.
■ If the vehicle has automated manual transmission and the
driver's door is opened when the
engine is running, a gear is
engaged and the foot brake is not
depressed.
When the vehicle is parked and the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ With Open&Start system and automatic transmission, if the
selector lever is not in P.
■ For automated manual transmission, if the parking brake is
not applied and no gear is engaged when the engine is switched off.

110Instruments and controls
When operating the retractable
hardtop ■ Indicator buzzer upon completed opening or closing of the
convertible hardtop.
■ Indicator buzzer upon completed raising or lowering of the electricload compartment loading aid.
■ Gong tone if the tailgate is not closed during roof operation.
■ Gong tone if the tailgate is not fully open during operation of the load
compartment loading aid.
■ Gong tone during roof operation if vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h.
■ Gong tone when vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h if the roof is not
fully open or closed.
■ Three gong tones during roof or loading aid operation if the load
compartment blind is not attached.
■ Three gong tones during roof operation if outside temperature is
below -20 °C, vehicle battery
voltage is too low or the system is
overloaded.■ Continuous warning buzzer during roof operation if the anti-roll bars
have been triggered.
■ Continuous warning buzzer starting
one minute before the end of the
9-minute standby time with the roof
in an intermediate position or the loading aid in a raised position.
■ Persistent warning buzzer when closing the tailgate, if the lowering
process of the electric load aid is
not complete or has been
interrupted.
Battery voltage
Low battery voltage in radio remote
control or electronic key. On vehicles
without check control, the message
InSP3 appears in the instrument
panel display. Replace the battery
3 20, 3 22.
Brake light switch
Brake light does not come on during
braking. Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.Engine cooling level
Low fluid level in engine cooling
system. Check coolant immediately
3 162.
Drain diesel fuel filter
If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, the message InSP4 appears in the
instrument panel. Consult a
workshop.

Lighting119
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Vehicles with halogen headlight
system
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Vehicles with adaptive forward
lighting
Adapting the aim of the headlight
beam:
1. Pull lever and hold.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. An acoustic signal sounds after approx. 3 seconds.
Control indicator B 3 101.
Daytime running lights
With the ignition on and the light
switch set to 7 or AUTO , the sidelights
are switched on. When the engine is
running, headlights illuminate.On vehicle without automatic light
control, 9 must be switched on when
it gets dark for illumination of the
instrument panel.
The daytime running lights switch off
when the ignition is switched off.
Adaptive forward lighting
Adaptive forward lighting with Bi-
Xenon headlights improves lighting in
curves and increases headlight
range.
Curve lightingThe light beam pivots based on
steering wheel position and speed.
Motorway lighting
At higher speeds and continuous
straight ahead travel, the beam
automatically raises slightly, thereby
increasing headlight range.
Control indicator B 3 101.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
The hazard warning flashers activate
automatically if the airbags deploy.

Climate control125
■Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution control
to J.
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has:
n=Cooling4=Air recirculationCooling n
Operated with the n button and is
functional only when the engine and
fan are running.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel.
Air recirculation system 4
Operated with the 4 button.9Warning
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. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
Air distribution to l: Air recirculation
is deactivated.
Maximum cooling Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
■ Cooling n on.
■ Air circulation system 4 on,
■ Set air distribution control to M.
■ Set temperature control to coldest level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Open all vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows ■ Cooling n on.
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Driving and operating147
Fault9Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Parking brake Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release button,
and apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill or uphill slope.
To release the parking brake, pull the lever up slightly, press the release
button and fully lower the lever.
To reduce the operating forces of the
parking brake, depress the foot brake
at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 98.
Brake assist
If the brake pedal is depressed quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Hill start assist The system helps prevent unintendedmovement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the foot brake after
stopping on an incline, the brakes
remain on for a further two seconds.
The brakes release automatically as
soon as the vehicle begins to
accelerate.Ride control systems
Electronic stability
program
Electronic stability program
(ESP® Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of the
type of road surface or tyre grip. It also prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP® Plus
is operational as soon as
control indicator v extinguishes.
When ESP® Plus
comes into action v
flashes.

Driving and operating151
Note
Attached parts in the detection area
cause system malfunction.
Activation
When reverse gear is engaged, the
system switches itself on
automatically.
The system can also be activated at
low speed by pressing the r button.
An obstacle is indicated by buzzers.
The interval between the buzzers
becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. When the
distance is less than 30 cm, the buzzer is continuous.
9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Deactivation
Deactivate the system by pressing
the r button.
The system deactivates automatically
when reverse gear is disengaged.
Towing equipment The system automatically detects
factory-fitted towing equipment.
When towing, plugging the trailer
cable into the socket automatically
switches the parking assist off.
Fuel
Fuel for petrol engines
Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 or
E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.
Your engine is capable to run with
E10 fuel that fulfills these standards.
E10 fuel contains up to 10 %
bioethanol.
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating 3 216. Use of fuel with
too low an octane rating can reduce
engine power and torque and slightly increases fuel consumption.Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.

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Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 91
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............124
Clock ............................................ 89
Continuous damping control ......149
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 86
Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............208
Cruise control ....................102, 149
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 119
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............235
Deflation detection system and tyre pressure monitoring system 99
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......165
Diesel particle filter ....................135
Door open .................................. 102
Doors ............................................ 28
Drain diesel fuel filter .................110
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 154
Driving hints ................................ 132E
Easytronic ................................... 142
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 181
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 139, 143
Electronic Stability Program 99, 147
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......160
Engine compartment fuse box ...182
Engine coolant ........................... 162
Engine coolant temperature ........99
Engine cooling level ..................110
Engine data ............................... 216
Engine exhaust .......................... 135
Engine identification ...................212
Engine oil ................... 161, 208, 213
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................235
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 203
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................13, 117
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ................................... 140, 144
First aid ......................................... 81First aid kit ................................... 81
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ..................................... 102
Fog lights ................................... 171
Folding mirrors ............................. 33
Folding tray .................................. 80
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front seats.................................... 49
Front turn signal light ..................166
Front turn signal lights ...............171
Fuel............................................. 151
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 153
Fuel for diesel engines ..............152
Fuel for petrol engines ...............151
Fuel gauge ................................... 94 Fuses ......................................... 181
G
Gauges ......................................... 93
General information ...................154
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 105
H Halogen headlights ....................166
Hand brake ......................... 146, 147
Hazard warning flashers ............119