2015 VAUXHALL ASTRA J instrument panel

146Lighting
Operate rocker switches:centre position=automatic
switching on and
off.press I=on.press 0=off.
Rear courtesy lights
Illuminates in conjunction with the
front courtesy light depending on
rocker switch position.
Press s or t to switch on manually.
Reading lights
Operated with s and t buttons in
front and rear courtesy lights.
Sunvisor lights
Illuminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
■ headlights,
■ tail lights,
■ number plate lights,
■ instrument panel light,
■ interior lights,
■ door and console lights,
■ puddle lights.
Some functions work only in the dark
and facilitates locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 160.

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Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 131.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.
The following lights will additionally switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
■ all switches
■ Driver Information Centre
■ door pocket lights
■ console lights
Exit lighting
The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
■ Interior lights
■ Instrument panel light (only when it
is dark)
■ Door and console lights
■ Puddle lightsThey will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
Switching on
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 131.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.
Battery discharge
protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:

248Vehicle care
4. Insert bulb holder and turnclockwise.
5. Insert left end of the lamp, slide to
the left and insert right end.
Number plate light
1. Insert screwdriver in recess of the
cover, press to the side and
release spring.
2. Remove lamp downwards, taking care not to pull on the cable.
3. Remove bulb holder from lamp housing by turning anticlockwise.
4. Pull bulb from bulb holder andreplace it.
5. Insert bulb holder into lamp housing and turn clockwise.
6. Insert lamp into bumper and let engage.
Interior lights Courtesy light, reading lights
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Load compartment light Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Instrument panel
illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.

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No.Circuit15Engine control module16Starter17Transmission control module18Heated rear window19Front power windows20Rear power windows21Rear electrical centre22Left high beam (Halogen)23Headlamp washer system24Right low beam (Xenon)25Left low beam (Xenon)26Front fog lights27Diesel fuel heating28Start stop system29Electric parking brake30ABS31Adaptive cruise controlNo.Circuit32Airbag33Adaptive forward lighting, auto‐
matic light control34Exhaust gas recirculation35Exterior mirror, rain sensor36Climate control37Canister vent solenoid38Vacuum pump39Central control module40Windscreen washer, rear
window washer system41Right high beam (Halogen)42Radiator fan43Windscreen wiper44Windscreen wiper45Radiator fan46–No.Circuit47Horn48Radiator fan49Fuel pump50Headlamp levelling, adaptive
forward lighting51Air shutter52Auxiliary heater, diesel engine53Transmission control module,
engine control module54Vacuum pump, instrument
panel cluster, heating ventila‐
tion, air conditioning system
After having changed defective fuses,
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunction may occur.

252Vehicle careInstrument panel fuse box
In left-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is behind the storage
compartment in the instrument panel.
Open the compartment and push it to the left to unlock. Fold the
compartment down and remove it.
In right-hand drive vehicles, the fuse
box is located behind a cover in the
glovebox. Open the glovebox, then
open the cover and fold it down.
No.Circuit1Displays2Exterior lights, body control
module3Exterior lights, body control
module4Infotainment system5Infotainment system, instru‐
ment6Power outlet, cigarette lighter7Power outlet8Left low beam, body control
module9Right low beam, body control
module, airbag module10Door locks, body control module11Interior fan12–13–

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No.Circuit14Diagnostic connector15Airbag16Power outlet17Air conditioning system18Logistics19Body control module20Body control module21Instrument panel cluster, anti-
theft alarm system22Ignition sensor23Body control module24Body control module25–26Power outlet load compartment
(if no load compartment fuse
box) (Sports tourer only)Load compartment fuse
box
3-door hatchback, 5-door
hatchback
The fuse box is on the left side of the load compartment behind a cover.
Remove the cover.
Sports tourer
The fuse box is on the left side of the
load compartment behind a cover.
Fold down the blind and remove.
Remove the cover.

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Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Air shutter
Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care Interior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.

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Vehicle Identification
Number
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be stamped on the identification plate and on the floor pan, under thefloor covering, visible under a cover.
The Vehicle Identification Number
may be embossed on the instrument
panel, visible through the windscreen,
or in the engine compartment on the
right body panel.
Identification plate
The identification plate is located on
the front left or right door frame.