2016.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J traction control

In brief111Power windows .....................36
2 Exterior mirrors .....................33
3 Central locking system ..........23
4 Side air vents ...................... 136
5 Cruise control .....................162
Speed limiter ....................... 164
Forward collision alert .........166
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam assist ................................... 123
Exit lighting ......................... 126
Parking lights ...................... 124
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................97
7 Instruments .......................... 87
Driver Information Centre ...... 97
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................97
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 166
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 7611Centre air vents .................. 136
12 Info-Display ........................ 102
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 30
14 Hazard warning flashers ....122
15 Glovebox .............................. 65
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 102
18 Climate control system ........ 129
19 Fuse box ............................ 213
Power connector ..................82
20 Sport mode ........................ 162
Traction Control system .....159
Electronic Stability Control . 160
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 170
Lane keep assist ................185
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 14421 Manual transmission ..........153
Automatic transmission ......150
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 154
22 Power outlet .......................... 81
23 Parking brake ......................157
24 Power button ....................... 140
25 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............139
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..75
27 Horn ..................................... 76
28 Bonnet release lever ..........196
29 Storage compartment ...........66
30 Light switch ........................ 117
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 118
Front/rear fog lights ............123
Instrument illumination .......125

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 controls87OverviewOTurn signal 3 91XSeat belt reminder 3 91vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 92VAirbag deactivation 3 92pCharging system 3 92ZMalfunction indicator light
3 93RBrake and clutch system 3 93mElectric parking brake 3 93jElectric parking brake fault
3 93uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 94RGear shifting 3 94EFollowing distance 3 94aLane keep assist 3 94nElectronic Stability Control off
3 94bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 94kTraction Control system off
3 95!Preheating 3 95wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 95IEngine oil pressure 3 95YLow fuel 3 95dImmobiliser 3 968Exterior light 3 96CHigh beam 3 96fHigh beam assist 3 96fLED headlights 3 96>Fog light 3 96rRear fog light 3 96mCruise control 3 96AVehicle detected ahead 3 96LSpeed limiter 3 96LTraffic sign assistant 3 97hDoor open 3 97
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

94Instruments and controls9Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 156.
Gear shifting R or S with the number of the next
higher or lower gear is indicated,
when up- or down-shifting is
recommended.
Following distance
E indicates the following distance
setting of the alert timing sensitivity
for the forward collision alert using
filled distance bars.
Forward collision alert 3 166.
Lane keep assist
a illuminates green or yellow, or
flashes yellow.
Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.
Illuminates yellow
The system approaches a detected
lane marking without using the turn
signal in that direction.
Flashes yellow
The system recognizes that the lane
is departed significantly.
Lane keep assist 3 185Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving stability, however, may deterioratedepending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 160,
Traction Control system 3 159.

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.

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

Driving and operating159Functionality check
When the vehicle is not moving, the
electric parking brake might be
applied automatically. This is done to
check the system.
Fault
Failure mode of electric parking brake
is indicated by a control indicator j
and by a vehicle message which is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre. Vehicle messages 3 104.
Apply electric parking brake: pull and hold the switch m for more than
five seconds. If control indicator m
illuminates, electric parking brake is
applied.
Release electric parking brake: push and hold the switch m for more than
two seconds. If control indicator m
extinguishes, electric parking brake is
released.
Control indicator m flashes: electric
parking brake is not fully applied or
released. When continuously
flashing, release electric parking
brake and retry applying.Brake assist
If brake pedal is depressed quickly
and forcefully, maximum brake force
is automatically applied.
Operation of brake assist might
become apparent by a pulse in the
brake pedal and a greater resistance when depressing the brake pedal.
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal as long as full braking is
required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when brake
pedal is released.
Hill start assist The system helps prevent unintendedmovement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, brakes remain
on for further two seconds. The
brakes release automatically as soon
as the vehicle begins to accelerate.Ride control systems
Traction Control systemThe Traction Control system (TC) is a
component of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC).
TC improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational after each engine
start as soon as the control indicator
b extinguishes.
When TC operates b flashes.

160Driving and operating9Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 94.
Deactivation
TC can be switched off when spinning of drive wheels is required: press b
briefly.
Control indicator k illuminates.
A status message appears in the
Driver Information Centre when TC is
deactivated.
When TC is deactivated, ESC
remains active but with higher control threshold.
TC is reactivated by pressing b
again. A status message pops up in the Driver Information Centre when
TC is reactivated.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a message appears in the Driver Information Centre. The
system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the wheels are braked individually.
ESC operates in combination with the Traction Control system (TC). It
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
A special feature Torque distribution allocates the torque between the
drive wheels before ESC operation.
When cornering the curve inner
wheels are braked individually and
additionally engine torque will be
delivered to the outer wheel. This
reduces the tendency of understeer
and improves traction when cornering
fast.