2016.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J clock

74Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 75
Steering wheel adjustment ........75
Steering wheel controls .............75
Heated steering wheel ...............76
Horn ........................................... 76
Windscreen wiper/washer .........76
Rear window wiper/washer .......78
Outside temperature ..................79
Clock ......................................... 79
Power outlets ............................. 81
Power connector .......................82
Ashtrays .................................... 83
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 84
Instrument cluster ......................84
Speedometer ............................. 87
Odometer .................................. 88
Trip odometer ............................ 88
Tachometer ............................... 89
Fuel gauge ................................ 89
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Service display .......................... 90
Control indicators ......................91Turn signal................................. 91
Seat belt reminder .....................91
Airbag and belt tensioners .........92
Airbag deactivation ....................92
Charging system .......................92
Malfunction indicator light ..........93
Brake and clutch system ...........93
Electric parking brake ................93
Electric parking brake fault ........93
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....94
Gear shifting .............................. 94
Following distance .....................94
Lane keep assist .......................94
Electronic Stability Control off ...94
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........94
Traction Control system off .......95
Preheating ................................. 95
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 95
Engine oil pressure ....................95
Low fuel ..................................... 95
Immobiliser ................................ 96
Exterior light .............................. 96
High beam ................................. 96
High beam assist .......................96
LED headlights .......................... 96
Fog light ..................................... 96
Rear fog light ............................. 96
Cruise control ............................ 96Vehicle detected ahead .............96
Speed limiter ............................. 96
Traffic sign assistant ..................97
Door open .................................. 97
Information displays .....................97
Driver Information Centre ..........97
Info display .............................. 102
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................105
Battery voltage ........................ 106
Vehicle personalisation ..............106
OnStar ....................................... 113

Instruments and controls79Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 199
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 102

Instruments and controls818'' Colour-Info-Display
Press ; and then select the
Settings icon.
Select Time and Date .
Set time
Select Set Time to enter the
respective submenu.
Select Auto Set at the bottom of the
screen. Activate either On - RDS or
Off - Manual .
If Off - Manual is selected, adjust
hours and minutes by touching n or
o .
Touch 12-24 Hr on the right side of the
screen to select a time mode.
If 12-hour mode is selected, a third
column for AM and PM setting is
displayed. Select the desired option.
Set date
Select Set Date to enter the
respective submenu.
Notice
If date information is automatically
provided, this menu item is not
available.
Select Auto Set at the bottom of the
screen. Activate either On - RDS or
Off - Manual .
If Off - Manual is selected, adjust the
date by touching n or o.
Clock display
Select Clock Display to enter the
respective submenu.
To turn off the digital clock display in
the menus, select Off.Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off the power outlet is
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlet is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.

188Driving and operatingRefuelling9Danger
Before refuelling, switch off
ignition and any external heaters
with combustion chambers.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the
fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.
To open, turn the cap slowly
anticlockwise.

Driving and operating189The fuel filler cap can be retained in
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle
and switch it on.
After automatic cut-off, it can be
topped up with max. two doses of fuel.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
To close, turn the fuel filler cap
clockwise until it clicks.
Close the flap and engage.
Fuel filler cap Only use genuine fuel filler caps.Diesel-engined vehicles have special
fuel filler caps.
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions
The fuel consumption (combined) of
the model Vauxhall Astra is within a
range of 50 to 83 mpg.
The CO 2 emission (combined) is
within a range of 131 to 90 g/km.
For the values specific for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
General information The official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation R (EC)
No. 715/2007 (in the latest applicable
version), taking into consideration the
vehicle weight in running order, as
specified by the regulation.
The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between
different vehicle variants and must
not be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the statedconsumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style as well as road and traffic conditions.

192Driving and operatingChecking the tensioning of the
coupling ball bar
● Red marking on rotary knob must
point towards green marking on
coupling ball bar.
● The gap between the rotary knob
and the coupling ball bar must be approx. 6 mm.
● The key must be in position c.
Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be tensioned before being inserted:
● Unlock coupling ball bar by turning key to position c.
● Pull out rotary knob and turn
clockwise as far as it will go.
Inserting the coupling ball bar
Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar
in the opening and push firmly
upwards until it audibly engages.
The rotary handle snaps back into its
original position resting against the
coupling ball bar without a gap.9 Warning
Do not touch rotary handle during
insertion.
Lock the coupling ball bar by turning
the key to position e. Remove the key
and close the protective flap.
Eye for break-away stopping cable

Driving and operating193Attach breakaway stopping cable to
eye.
Check that the coupling ball bar is
correctly installed
● Green marking on rotary knob must point towards green
marking on coupling ball bar.
● There must be no gap between the rotary handle and the
coupling ball bar.
● The coupling ball bar must be firmly engaged in the opening.
● The coupling ball bar must be locked and the key removed.9Warning
Towing a trailer is permitted only
when a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If the coupling ball bardoes not engage correctly, seekthe assistance of a workshop.
Dismounting the coupling ball bar
Open the protective flap and turn the
key to position c to unlock the
coupling ball bar.
Pull out rotary handle and turn
clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out coupling ball bar downwards.
Insert sealing plug in opening. Fold away socket.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle/trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 160.

Vehicle care203
Low beam (1) outer bulb.
High beam ( 2) inner bulb.
Low beam (1)
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.
2. Disengage spring clip fromretainer by pulling. Withdraw the
bulb holder from the reflector.
3. Detach the bulb from the bulb holder and replace the bulb.
4. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector androtate clockwise to secure.
5. Push spring clip back in place.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
High beam (2)
1. Rotate the cap anticlockwise and remove it.