2016.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J instrument panel

In brief11Instrument panel overview

Keys, doors and windows293. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system faultStatus after system is armed:LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressing c
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The numberand duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing c or by
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally, a warning
message or a warning code is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre after switching on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 126.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.

52Seats, restraintsAirbag systemThe airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an
explosive manner.
Notice
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval.
When the airbags inflate escaping hot gases may cause burns.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
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Front airbag system The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
Additionally, there is a warning label
on the side of the instrument panel,
visible when the front passenger door
is open, or on the front passenger sun visor.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.

54Seats, restraintsCurtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated if a child restraint
system is to be fitted on this seat. The side airbag and curtain airbag
systems, the belt pretensioners and
all driver airbag systems will remain
active.The front passenger airbag system can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the right side of the instrument panel.

98Storage● Use the four hooks on thesidewalls of the load
compartment for hanging up
carrier bags. Maximum load:
5 kg per hook.
● Sports tourer: Use the hooks on the sidewalls of the load
compartment for hanging up
carrier bags. Press to fold out the
hook.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not beangled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do notcover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 292) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
75 kg for the 3-door / 5-door

124Instruments and controls
●Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption
development over a distance of
50 miles. Filled segments display
the consumption in 5 mile steps
and shows the effect of
topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
Performance Menu
Press MENU to select the
Performance Menu , or select C on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Submenus are: ● Acceleration : Display of current
acceleration in all directions.
● Lap Timer : Display of lap times,
top speed, average speed and
average time. Follow the
instructions given in the
submenu.
● Coolant Temp. : Display of
coolant temperature.
● Battery Volt. : Display of vehicle
battery voltage.
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or Colour-Info-
Display. The Info-Display is located in
the instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display

142LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 142
Light switch .............................. 142
Automatic light control .............143
High beam ............................... 144
High beam assist .....................144
Headlight flash ......................... 144
Headlight range adjustment ....145
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 145
Daytime running lights .............146
Adaptive forward lighting .........146
Hazard warning flashers ..........149
Turn and lane-change signals . 149
Front fog lights ......................... 150
Rear fog lights ......................... 150
Parking lights ........................... 150
Reversing lights .......................151
Misted light covers ...................151
Interior lighting ........................... 151
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 151
Interior lights ............................ 151
Reading lights .......................... 152
Sunvisor lights ......................... 152Lighting features ........................153
Centre console lighting ............153
Entry lighting ............................ 153
Exit lighting .............................. 153
Battery discharge protection ....154Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:low beam
Control indicator 8 3 119.

Lighting151Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
● instrument panel illumination
● Info-Display
● illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with light sensor, the
brightness can only be adjusted when
the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy light