2016.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls111Control indicatorsThe control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation

112Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the instrument cluster

Instruments and controls113Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 114XSeat belt reminder 3 114vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 114VAirbag deactivation 3 114pCharging system 3 115ZMalfunction indicator light
3 115gService vehicle soon 3 115RBrake and clutch system
3 115-Operate pedal 3 115mElectric parking brake 3 115jElectric parking brake fault
3 116uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 116[Upshift 3 116cPower steering 3 116)Lane departure warning 3 116rUltrasonic parking assist
3 117nElectronic Stability Control off
3 117bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 117kTraction Control system off
3 117!Preheating 3 117%Diesel particle filter 3 117wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 118IEngine oil pressure 3 118iLow fuel 3 118dImmobiliser 3 119#Reduced engine power 3 1198Exterior light 3 119CHigh beam 3 119lHigh beam assist 3 119fAdaptive forward lighting
3 119>Fog light 3 119rRear fog light 3 119GLow washer fluid 3 119mCruise control 3 119 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 119AVehicle detected ahead 3 120hDoor open 3 120

114Instruments and controlsTurn signalO illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 237, Fuses
3 255.
Turn signals 3 149.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when the seat is
occupied.Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after four
seconds or illuminates whilst driving,
there is a fault in the airbag system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 49, 3 52.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 54.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.

Instruments and controls115Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 126.
Brake and clutch system R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low 3 234.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 178.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electric parking brake
3 178.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 168.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 18,
3 167.
On some versions the operate pedal
message is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre 3 126.
Electric parking brake m illuminates or flashes red.

116Instruments and controlsIlluminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 178.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully
applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and
attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electric parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault
j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Electric parking brake is operating
with reduced performance 3 178.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
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 3 177.
Upshift [ illuminates green as a control
indicator, or is shown as a symbol R
with the number of the next higher
gear in the Driver Information Centre,
when upshifting is recommended for
fuel saving reasons.
On some versions, gearshift
indication is popped-up as full page in the Driver Information Centre.
EcoFlex drive assistant 3 130.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering
reduced
Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator extinguishes when the
system has cooled down.
Stop-start system 3 168.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Lane departure warning ) illuminates green or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls117Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 201.Electronic 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 (ESC)
3 181, Traction Control system (TC)
3 180.Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.

118Instruments and controlsFlashes
The maximum filling level of the filter is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 171, Stop-start
system 3 168.
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 60-90 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 the
assistance of a workshop 3 231.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 172.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 236.