2017 OPEL ASTRA J refuelling

104Instruments and controls
● digital speed
● range
● instantaneous consumption
● route guidance
Trip computer 1 and 2 The information of two trip computerscan be reset separately for odometer,
average consumption and average
speed by pressing SET/CLR, making
it possible to display different trip
information for different drivers.Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Range Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
When the tank needs to be refuelled
immediately, a warning code or
warning message is displayed on
vehicles with Midlevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Additionally, control indicator i
illuminates or flashes in the fuel
gauge 3 91.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Instantaneous consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Average speedDisplay of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.

Driving and operating139Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 140
Control of the vehicle ...............140
Steering ................................... 140
Starting and operating ...............140
New vehicle running-in ............140
Ignition switch positions ...........141
Retained power off ..................141
Starting the engine ..................141
Overrun cut-off ........................ 142
Stop-start system ....................142
Parking .................................... 144
Engine exhaust .......................... 145
Diesel particle filter ..................145
Catalytic converter ...................146
Automatic transmission ..............147
Transmission display ...............147
Selector lever .......................... 148
Manual mode ........................... 149
Electronic driving programmes 149
Fault ........................................ 149
Interruption of power supply ....150
Manual transmission ..................151Brakes........................................ 151
Antilock brake system .............151
Parking brake .......................... 152
Brake assist ............................. 154
Hill start assist ......................... 154
Ride control systems .................154
Traction Control system ..........154
Electronic Stability Control ......155
Interactive driving system ........156
Driver assistance systems .........159
Cruise control .......................... 159
Speed limiter ........................... 161
Adaptive cruise control ............162
Forward collision alert .............169
Following distance indication ...172
Active Emergency Braking ......173
Parking assist .......................... 175
Side blind spot alert .................182
Traffic sign assistant ................183
Lane departure warning ..........187
Fuel ............................................ 188
Fuel for petrol engines .............188
Fuel for diesel engines ............188
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....189
Refuelling ................................ 191
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 194
Trailer hitch ................................ 195
General information .................195Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 195
Trailer towing ........................... 195
Towing equipment ...................196
Trailer stability assist ...............199

Driving and operating191If no further gas odour is perceptiblewhen the manual shut-off valve is
closed, the vehicle can be used in
petrol mode. If the gas odour persists,
do not start the engine. Have the
cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
When using underground car parks,
follow the instructions of the operator
and local laws.
Note
In the event of an accident, switch off
the ignition and lights. Close the
manual shut-off valve on multivalve.
Refuelling9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off
ignition and any external heaters
with combustion chambers.
Switch off any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the
fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.
To open, turn the cap slowly to the left.

192Driving and operatingThe fuel filler cap can be retained in
the bracket on the fuel filler flap.
To refuel, fully insert the pump nozzle
and switch it on.
After the automatic cut-off, the tank can be topped up by operating the
pump nozzle a maximum of two more
times.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
To close, turn the fuel filler cap to the right until it clicks.
Close the flap and engage.
Liquid gas refuelling Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station when
refuelling.
The filling valve for the liquid gas is
behind the fuel filler cap.
Unscrew protective cap from the filler
neck.
Screw the required adapter hand-
tight onto the filler neck.
ACME Adapter: Screw the nut of the
filling nozzle onto the adapter. Press
locking lever on filler nozzle down.
DISH filler neck: Place the filler nozzle
into the adapter. Press locking lever
on filler nozzle down.
Bayonet filler neck: Place filler nozzle
on the adapter and turn to the left or
right through one quarter turn. Pull
locking lever of filler nozzle fully.
EURO filler neck: Press the filler
nozzle onto the adapter until it
engages.

291PParking ................................ 20, 144
Parking assist ............................ 175
Parking brake ............................ 152
Parking lights ............................. 124
Particulate filter ........................... 145
Performance .............................. 265
Performing work ........................202
Pollen filter ................................. 137
Power outlets ............................... 79
Power seat adjustment ................45
Power steering.............................. 89
Power steering fluid ....................205
Power windows ............................ 34
Preheating ................................... 90
Puncture ..................................... 239
Q
Quickheat ................................... 136
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 286
Radio remote control ...................23
Reading lights ............................ 126
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ............................... 92
Rear fog lights ........................... 124
Rear seats .................................... 48
Rear storage ................................. 67
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 255, 259
Reduced engine power ................92
Refuelling ................................... 191
Registered trademarks ...............285
Retained power off .....................141
Reversing lights .........................125
Ride control systems ..................154
Roof .............................................. 36
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .......................87
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat folding .................................. 44
Seat heating ................................. 47
Seat position ................................ 41
Selector lever ............................. 148
Service ............................... 138, 254
Service display ............................ 83
Service information ....................254
Service vehicle soon .................... 88
Side airbag system ......................52
Side blind spot alert ....................182
Sidelights .................................... 116
Side turn signal lights ................220Smartphone controller ..................99
Software acknowledgement .......283
Spare wheel ............................... 243
Speed limiter............................... 161
Speedometer ............................... 81
Starting and operating ................140
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ....................141
Steering ...................................... 140
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 74
Steering wheel controls ...............74
Stop-start system........................ 142
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunroof ........................................ 36
Sunvisor lights ........................... 126
Sun visors .................................... 36
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 81
Tail lights ................................... 217
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 228
Top-tether fastening eyes ............60
Tow bar....................................... 195
Towing ................................ 195, 248
Towing another vehicle .............249
Towing equipment .....................196
Towing the vehicle .....................248