2016.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J remote control

140Instruments and controlsRestart prevention
By sending remote signals, OnStar can prevent the vehicle from
restarting once it has been turned off.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a vehicle message, press Z to
contact an advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Notice
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,
and other major systems. It also
provides information on possiblemaintenance items and tyre pressure (only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
To look at the information in greater detail, select the link within the email and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of interest.
The advisor can look up any address
or point of interest and directly send
the destination to the built-in
navigation system.
OnStar settings
OnStar PIN
To have full access to all OnStar
services, a four-digit PIN is required. The PIN has to be personalised when first talking to an advisor.
To change the PIN, press Z to call an
advisor.Account data
An OnStar subscriber has an account
where all the data is stored. To
request a change of the account
information, press Z and talk to an
advisor or log in to your account.
If the OnStar service is used on
another vehicle, press Z and request
that the account be transferred to the
new vehicle.
Notice
In any case, if the vehicle is disposed of, sold or otherwise transferred,
immediately inform OnStar about
the changes and terminate the
OnStar service on this vehicle.
Vehicle location
The vehicle location is transmitted to
OnStar when service is requested or
triggered. A message on the Info-
Display informs about this
transmission.
To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
press and hold j until an audio
message is heard.

Instruments and controls141The deactivation is indicated by the
status light flashing red and green for
a short period of time and each time
the vehicle is started.
Notice
If the transmission of the vehicle
location is deactivated, some
services are no longer available.
Notice
The vehicle location always remains accessible to OnStar in the case of
an emergency.
Find the privacy policy in your
account.
Software updates
OnStar may remotely carry out
software updates without further
notice or consent. These updates are
to enhance or maintain safety and
security or the operation of the
vehicle.
These updates may concern privacy
issues. Find the privacy policy in your account.

Lighting153Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
● door and console lights
● puddle lights
Some functions work only in the dark
and facilitates locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 167.Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 132.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 22.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
● console lights
Exit lighting The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light (only when
it is dark)
● door lights
● puddle lights
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.Path lighting
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
Activating
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.

334Customer informationWhen using the vehicle, situations
may occur in which these technical
data related to other information
(accident report, damages on the
vehicle, witness statements etc.) may be associated with a specific person -
possibly, with the assistance of an
expert.
Additional functions contractually
agreed upon with the client (e.g.
vehicle location in emergency cases)
allow the transmission of particular vehicle data from the vehicle.
Collision damage repair
Paint thickness Due to production techniques, the
thickness of the paint can vary
between 50 and 400 µm.
Therefore, different paint thickness is
no indicator for a collision damage
repair.Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and ignition
system security. It is also used in
connection with conveniences such
as radio remote controls for door
locking/unlocking and starting, and in-
vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in
Vauxhall vehicles does not use or
record personal information or link
with any other Vauxhall system
containing personal information.

339PParking ................................ 19, 170
Parking assist ............................ 201
Parking brake ............................ 178
Parking lights ............................. 150
Particulate filter ........................... 171
Performance .............................. 300
Performing work ........................230
Pollen filter ................................. 163
Power outlets ............................. 106
Power seat adjustment ................46
Power steering............................ 116
Power steering fluid ....................233
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ................................. 117
Puncture ..................................... 273
Q Quickheat ................................... 162
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 334
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 152
Rear carrier system ......................65
Rear floor storage cover ..............88
Rear fog light ............................. 119
Rear fog lights ........................... 150
Rear seats .................................... 48
Rear storage ................................. 86Rear view camera ...................... 209
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 104
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 290, 294
Reduced engine power ..............119
Refuelling ................................... 219
Retained power off .....................167
Reversing lights .........................151
Ride control systems ..................180
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 97
Roof rack ..................................... 96
S Safety belts ................................... 49
Safety net .................................... 93
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 40
Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .....................114
Seat belts ..................................... 49 Seat folding .................................. 45
Seat heating ................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 174
Service ............................... 164, 289
Service display .......................... 110
Service information ....................289
Service vehicle soon .................. 115
Side airbag system ......................53
Side blind spot alert ....................208Sidelights.................................... 142
Side turn signal lights ................253
Smartphone controller ................126
Software acknowledgement .......331
Spare wheel ............................... 277
Speed limiter............................... 187
Speedometer ............................. 108
Starting and operating ................166
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................167
Steering ...................................... 166
Steering wheel adjustment ..10, 101
Steering wheel controls .............101
Stop-start system........................ 168
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunroof ........................................ 35
Sunvisor lights ........................... 152
Sun visors .................................... 35
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 108
Tail lights ................................... 245
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 262
Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 223
Towing ................................ 223, 283
Towing another vehicle .............284