2016.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J warning light

Storage73Push the clamping lever down and
pull both lamp supports out of the recesses.
Fold in the lamp supports on the
backs of the tail lamps.
First place the front ( 1) tail lamp, then
the rear ( 2) tail lamp in the recesses
and push down as far as possible.
Push cables all the way into all guides
in order to prevent damage.
Open the tailgate.
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Rear carrier system for four
bicycles
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows two bicycles to be
attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. It is
possible to attach two further bicycles
on an adapter. The transportation of
other objects is not permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 80 kg with attached adapter and 60 kg without attached adapter.The maximum load per bicycle on the
pull-out carrier is 30 kg. This allows

Storage79It is recommended to attach a
warning sign at the rearmost bicycle
to increase visibility.
Fold the rear carrier system
backwards
The rear carrier system can be folded
backwards to get access to the load
compartment.
● Without attached adapter:
Push the lever ( 1) to disengage
and hold.
Pull the rack ( 2) backwards to
fold the rear carrier system.
● With attached adapter:9 Warning
Take care when disengaging the
rear carrier system as it will tilt
backwards. Risk of injury.
Hold frame ( 1) of rearmost
bicycle with one hand and pull the
loop ( 2) to disengage.
Hold rearmost bicycle with both
hands and fold the rear carrier
system backwards.
To increase visibility, the tail lights of
the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.
9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter
Detach the adapter before removing the last bicycle left on the rear carrier
system.
1. Fold in wheel recesses.

Storage81
Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Unlock the rear carrier system
Swivel both clamping levers inwards
as far as they will go.
Fold in tail lamps
Swivel in both tail lamps.
Fold in number plate holder
Lift the number plate holder and fold
it forwards.
Retracting the rear carrier systemCaution
Take care that all foldable parts,
e.g. wheel recesses and mounting
brackets, are stowed accurately.
Otherwise the rear carrier system
may get damaged when trying to
retract it.
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.

100Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ..................................... 101
Steering wheel adjustment ......101
Steering wheel controls ...........101
Heated steering wheel .............101
Horn ......................................... 102
Windscreen wiper/washer .......102
Rear window wiper/washer .....104
Outside temperature ................104
Clock ....................................... 105
Power outlets ........................... 106
Cigarette lighter .......................107
Ashtrays .................................. 107
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 108
Instrument cluster ....................108
Speedometer ........................... 108
Odometer ................................ 108
Trip odometer .......................... 108
Tachometer ............................. 108
Fuel gauge .............................. 109
Fuel selector ............................ 109
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Service display ........................ 110Control indicators ....................111
Turn signal ............................... 114
Seat belt reminder ...................114
Airbag and belt tensioners .......114
Airbag deactivation ..................114
Charging system .....................115
Malfunction indicator light ........115
Service vehicle soon ...............115
Brake and clutch system .........115
Operate pedal .......................... 115
Electric parking brake ..............115
Electric parking brake fault ......116
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...116
Upshift ..................................... 116
Power steering ........................ 116
Lane departure warning ..........116
Ultrasonic parking assist .........117
Electronic Stability Control off . 117
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........117
Traction Control system off .....117
Preheating ............................... 117
Diesel particle filter ..................117
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 118
Engine oil pressure ..................118
Low fuel ................................... 118
Immobiliser .............................. 119
Reduced engine power ...........119
Exterior light ............................ 119High beam............................... 119
High beam assist .....................119
Adaptive forward lighting .........119
Fog light ................................... 119
Rear fog light ........................... 119
Low washer fluid ......................119
Cruise control .......................... 119
Adaptive cruise control ............119
Vehicle detected ahead ...........120
Door open ................................ 120
Information displays ...................120
Driver Information Centre ........120
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
Smartphone controller .............126
Vehicle messages ......................126
Warning chimes .......................129
Battery voltage ........................ 129
Trip computer ............................. 130
Vehicle personalisation ..............132
OnStar ....................................... 137

108Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance in miles.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recordeddistance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn
signal lever for a few seconds
3 120.
Some versions are equipped with a
reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre: to
reset press and hold the knob for a
few seconds with the ignition on.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.

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.