2016.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA J warning

Storage83or damage to the load or vehicle inthe event of hard braking or a
collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Load compartment extension,
Sports tourer
Folding down rear backrests ● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary.
●Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 37.
● Fold up the rear armrest.
● Guide the seat belts through side
supports to protect them against
damage. When folding the
backrests, pull the seat belts along with them.
● Pull the release lever on one or both sides and fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
Electric seat folding
On vehicles with electric seat folding, the rear seats can also be folded from
the load compartment.
● Pull switch on left or right sidewall
of the load compartment to fold
the corresponding part of the rear
seat.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with
considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.

84Storage
If the vehicle is to be loaded via arear door, take the seat belt out
of the seat backrest guide and
put it behind the retainer (as
shown in the illustration).
● To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright
position until they engage
audibly.
Ensure that the seat belts of the
outboard seats are placed in the
corresponding belt guides.The backrests are properly engaged
when the red marks on both sides
near the release lever are no longer
visible.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle if the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.

94StorageInstallation of the rod
There are two installation openings inthe roof frame: suspend and engage
rod of net at one side, compress rod and suspend and engage at other
side.
Load compartment 3 82.
Removal
Unhook the safety net rods from the
brackets in the roof frame. Detach
straps from the eyes. Roll up the net
and secure with a strap.
The removed safety net can be stored under the rear floor cover 3 88.
Warning triangle
3-door hatchback, 5-door
hatchback
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the strap on the right side of
the load compartment.
Sports tourer
Fold down straps. Stow the warning
triangle in the space behind the straps on the inside of the tailgate.

Storage954-door saloon
Stow the warning triangle in the
recess on the left side of the load
compartment.
First aid kit
5-door hatchback
Stow the first aid kit in the stowage
compartment behind the warning
triangle.
Before first use, press in the interior
trim at the top and at the sides of the
perforation. Then fold the trim
outward to gain access to the
stowage compartment.
3-door hatchback
Stow the first aid kit in the stowage
compartment behind the warning
triangle.
Use the recesses to fold down the
cover.
Depending on the equipment, the first aid kit can be stored in the rear
storage 3 86.

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

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

Instruments and controls105A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Time and date settings
CD 400plus/CD 400/CD 300
Press CONFIG . The menu Settings is
displayed.
Select Time Date .
Selectable setting options:
● Set time: Changes the time
shown on the display.
● Set date: Changes the date
shown on the display.
● Set time format : Changes
indication of hours between 12 h
and 24 h.
● Set date format : Changes
indication of date between MM/
DD/YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY .
● Display clock : Switches on/off
indication of time on the display.
● RDS clock synchronization : The
RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets
the time. RDS time
synchronisation can take a few
minutes. Some transmitters do
not send a correct time signal. In
such cases, it is recommended to
switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 132.
Time and date settings
Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press CONFIG and then select the
Time and Date menu item to display
the respective submenu.

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.