2016 VAUXHALL ASTRA J Owner's Manual

Storage955-door hatchback, 4-door saloon
3-door hatchback
Sports tourer with roof railing
Fasten the roof rack in the area of the
holes, indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing
eyes 3 89. Attach the height
adjustable cover in the lowest
position (1) 3 86.

96Storage● 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 3 288) 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 (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

Storage97hatchback and 4-door saloon, for
the Sports tourer it is 100 kg. The
roof load is the combined weight
of the roof rack and the load.

98Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 99
Steering wheel adjustment ........99
Steering wheel controls .............99
Heated steering wheel ...............99
Horn ......................................... 100
Windscreen wiper/washer .......100
Rear window wiper/washer .....102
Outside temperature ................102
Clock ....................................... 103
Power outlets ........................... 104
Cigarette lighter .......................105
Ashtrays .................................. 105
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 106
Instrument cluster ....................106
Speedometer ........................... 106
Odometer ................................ 106
Trip odometer .......................... 106
Tachometer ............................. 106
Fuel gauge .............................. 107
Fuel selector ............................ 107
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Service display ........................ 108Control indicators ....................109
Turn signal ............................... 112
Seat belt reminder ...................112
Airbag and belt tensioners .......112
Airbag deactivation ..................112
Charging system .....................113
Malfunction indicator light ........113
Service vehicle soon ...............113
Brake and clutch system .........113
Operate pedal .......................... 113
Electric parking brake ..............113
Electric parking brake fault ......114
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...114
Upshift ..................................... 114
Power steering ........................ 114
Lane departure warning ..........114
Ultrasonic parking assist .........115
Electronic Stability Control off . 115
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........115
Traction Control system off .....115
Preheating ............................... 115
Diesel particle filter ..................115
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 116
Engine oil pressure ..................116
Low fuel ................................... 116
Immobiliser .............................. 117
Reduced engine power ...........117
Exterior light ............................ 117High beam............................... 117
High beam assist .....................117
Adaptive forward lighting .........117
Fog light ................................... 117
Rear fog light ........................... 117
Low washer fluid ......................117
Cruise control .......................... 117
Adaptive cruise control ............117
Vehicle detected ahead ...........118
Door open ................................ 118
Information displays ...................118
Driver Information Centre ........118
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 122
Smartphone controller .............124
Vehicle messages ......................124
Warning chimes .......................127
Battery voltage ........................ 127
Trip computer ............................. 128
Vehicle personalisation ..............130
OnStar® system ........................135

Instruments and controls99Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 183.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.

100Instruments and controlsThe recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 166.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short interval:turn adjuster
wheel upwardslong interval:turn adjuster
wheel downwards

Instruments and controls101Automatic wiping with rain sensorINT:automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
If the wiper frequency is above
20 seconds, the wiper arm moves
slightly down to the park position.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen and headlight
washer

102Instruments and controlsPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid
is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards, the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
Rear window wiper/washerPress the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 130.
The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is too
low.
Outside temperature