2017.5 OPEL ASTRA K air filter

Instruments and controls111The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 63.
Charging 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.
On diesel engines the cleaning
process of the diesel particle filter is
potentially not possible.
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.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 232.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 177.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 177.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the brake pedal and attempt to reset the
system by first releasing then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault j illuminates or flashes yellow.

Climate control147Climate controlClimate control systems.............147
Heating and ventilation system 147
Air conditioning system ...........148
Electronic climate control system .................................... 150
Auxiliary heater ........................155
Air vents ..................................... 155
Adjustable air vents .................155
Fixed air vents ......................... 155
Maintenance .............................. 156
Air intake ................................. 156
Pollen filter ............................... 156
Air conditioning regular
operation ................................ 156
Service .................................... 156Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting V
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 40.
Heated seats ß 3 54.
Heated steering wheel * 3 92.
Temperaturered:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.

156Climate controlMaintenanceAir intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check

168Driving and operatingDiesel particle filterAutomatic cleaning process
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may
take up to 25 minutes. Typically it
needs between seven and twelve
minutes. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is normal.
System requires cleaning
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will beindicated by % and a warning
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
% with a warning message
illuminates when diesel particle filter
is full. Start cleaning process as soon
as possible.
% with a warning message flashes
when diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level. Start
cleaning process immediately to
avoid damage to the engine.
Activate self-cleaning process
To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 revolutions per minute.
Shift down if necessary. Diesel
particle filter cleaning is then started.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high
engine speeds and loads.
The control indicator % extinguishes
as soon as the self-cleaning
operation is complete. Keep on
driving until self-cleaning operation is
complete.Caution
When possible, do not interrupt
cleaning process. Drive until
cleaning is completed to avoid
service or repair by a workshop.
Cleaning process not possible
If cleaning is not possible for any
reasons, Z illuminates and a warning
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Engine power
may be reduced. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.

305Control indicators........................ 109
Control of the vehicle .................158
Controls ........................................ 91
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............278
Cruise control ....................114, 182
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 138
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............138
Declaration of conformity ............297
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......234
Diesel particle filter ....................168
Door open .................................. 115
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........182
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 222
Driving hints ................................ 158
E Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 246
Electric parking brake .........111, 177
Electric parking brake fault .........111
Electronic climate control system 150Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 171, 175
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 180
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........112
Electronic Stability Control off..... 112
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......228
Engine compartment fuse box ...247
Engine coolant ........................... 231
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 285
Engine exhaust .......................... 167
Engine identification ...................281
Engine oil ................... 230, 278, 282
Engine oil pressure ....................113
Entry lighting .............................. 145
Event data recorders ..................302
Exit lighting ................................ 145
Exterior care .............................. 273
Exterior light ............................... 114
Exterior lighting ....................13, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ................................... 171, 175
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 155
Fog light ..................................... 114Fog lights ................................... 237
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Following distance ......................112
Following distance indication ......195
Forward collision alert................. 193
Fragrance diffuser ........................98
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 142
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 217
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 220
Fuel for diesel engines ..............218
Fuel for natural gas operation ...218
Fuel for petrol engines ...............217
Fuel gauge ................................. 106
Fuel selector .............................. 106
Fuses ......................................... 246
G Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear shifting ............................... 112
General information ...................221
Glovebox ..................................... 71
H
Halogen headlights ....................235
Hand brake ......................... 176, 177
Hazard warning flashers ............141
Headlight flash ........................... 137