2016.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J ignition

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.

Seats, restraints55Use the ignition key to choose theposition:* OFF:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the centre
console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart
Child restraint installation
locations 3 57. No adult
person is allowed to occupy
the front passenger seatV ON:front passenger airbag is
active. A child restraint
system must not be
installed9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
If the control indicator V illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 114.

Instruments and controls107A further 12 Volt power outlet is
located in the rear console. Fold the
cover downwards.
Sports tourer: A 12 Volt power outlet
is located at the left sidewall in the
load compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally, the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electric accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electric charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 168.Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
front console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.

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 controls109Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level or gas level in
the tank depending on the operation
mode.
Control indicator i illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tanks are
empty 3 109.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Press LPG to switch between petrol
and liquid gas operation. The LED
1 status shows the current operating
mode.
1 off:petrol operation1 flashes:checking conditions
for fuel transition to
liquid gas operation.
Illuminates if
conditions are fulfilled.1 illumi‐
nates:liquid gas operation1 flashes
five times
and extin‐
guishes:liquid gas tank is
empty or failure in
liquid gas system. A
message is displayed
in the Driver
Information Centre.
As soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 217.
Engine coolant temperature gauge

110Instruments and controlsDisplays the coolant temperature.left area:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperatureright area:temperature too highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
Reset Press SET/CLR on turn signal lever
for several seconds to reset. The
remaining engine oil life duration
page must be active. Switch on
ignition, but not the engine.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed, to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 120.
Service information 3 289.

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

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.