2016.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J refuelling

Instruments and controls95Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). After 60 to 90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 197.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 188.
Catalytic converter 3 149.

100Instruments and controlsTo reset on Midlevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Uplevel display, press > and confirm
with 9.
Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset on Midlevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Uplevel display, press > and confirm
with 9.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
level and current consumption. The
display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the level in the fuel tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and the control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.When the fuel tank has to be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, the control indicator Y in
the fuel gauge flashes 3 95.
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Remaining Oil Life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in percentage
means the remainder of current oil life 3 90.
Tyre Pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 219.
Timer
To start and stop, press 9. To reset,
press > and confirm reset.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 181.Following Distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 168. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Top Consumers
List of top comfort consumers
currently switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated. A switched-off
consumer disappears from the list
and the consumption value will be
updated.
During sporadic driving conditions,
the engine will activate the rear
window defog automatically to
increase the engine load. In this
event, the rear window defog is
indicated as one of the top
consumers, without activation by the
driver.
Economy Trend
Displays the average consumption
development over a distance of
50 miles. Filled segments display the
consumption in 5 mile steps and

138Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 139
Control of the vehicle ...............139
Steering ................................... 139
Starting and operating ...............139
New vehicle running-in ............139
Ignition switch positions ...........139
Power button ........................... 140
Retained power off ..................141
Starting the engine ..................142
Overrun cut-off ........................ 144
Stop-start system ....................144
Parking .................................... 147
Engine exhaust .......................... 148
Diesel particle filter ..................148
Catalytic converter ...................149
Automatic transmission ..............150
Transmission display ...............150
Selector lever .......................... 150
Manual mode ........................... 151
Electronic driving programmes 152
Fault ........................................ 152
Interruption of power supply ....152
Manual transmission ..................153Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 154
Transmission display ...............154
Selector lever .......................... 154
Manual mode ........................... 155
Electronic driving programmes 156
Fault ........................................ 156
Brakes ........................................ 156
Antilock brake system .............156
Parking brake .......................... 157
Brake assist ............................. 159
Hill start assist ......................... 159
Ride control systems .................159
Traction Control system ..........159
Electronic Stability Control ......160
Sport mode .............................. 162
Driver assistance systems .........162
Cruise control .......................... 162
Speed limiter ........................... 164
Forward collision alert .............166
Following distance indication ...168
Active emergency braking .......169
Parking assist .......................... 170
Side blind spot alert .................178
Rear view camera ...................179
Traffic sign assistant ................181
Lane keep assist .....................185
Fuel ............................................ 187
Fuel for petrol engines .............187Fuel for diesel engines ............187
Refuelling ................................ 188
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 189
Trailer hitch ................................ 190
General information .................190
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 190
Trailer towing ........................... 190
Towing equipment ...................191
Trailer stability assist ...............193

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.

263QQuickheat ................................... 136
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 258
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 125
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 96, 124
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear view camera ...................... 179
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 240, 244
Refuelling ................................... 188
Retained power off .....................141
Reversing lights .........................124
Ride control systems ..................159
Roof .............................................. 38
Roof load ...................................... 72
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 49
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................91
Seat belts ..................................... 49Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................47
Seat heating, rear .....................49
Seat position ................................ 41
Selector lever ..................... 150, 154
Service ............................... 137, 239
Service display ............................ 90
Service information ....................239
Side airbag system ......................55
Side blind spot alert ....................178
Sidelights .................................... 117
Side turn signal lights ................208
Software acknowledgement .......255
Spare wheel ............................... 230
Speed limiter......................... 96, 164
Speedometer ............................... 87
Sport mode ................................ 162
Starting and operating ................139
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................142
Steering ...................................... 139
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 144
Storage ......................................... 65
Storage compartments .................65
Sunroof ........................................ 38
Sunvisor lights ........................... 126
Sun visors .................................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 89
Tail lights ................................... 205
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 217
Tow bar....................................... 190
Towing ................................ 190, 234
Towing another vehicle .............235
Towing equipment .....................191
Towing the vehicle .....................234
Traction Control system ............. 159
Traction Control system off........... 95
Traffic sign assistant .............97, 181
Trailer coupling ........................... 190
Trailer stability assist .................193
Trailer towing ............................. 190
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .........150, 154
Tread depth ............................... 223
Trip odometer .............................. 88
Turn and lane-change signals ...123
Turn signal ................................... 91
Tyre chains ................................ 224
Tyre designations ......................218
Tyre pressure ............................ 218
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 95, 219
Tyre pressures ........................... 253
Tyre repair kit ............................. 224