2017 OPEL ASTRA K display

142LightingInterior lightingInstrument panelillumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted in position AUTO when
the light sensor detects night
conditions, or in position 8 or 9.
● instrument panel illumination
● Info-Display
● illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy light
Operate rocker switch:
w:automatic switching on
and offpress u:onpress v:offRear courtesy lights
Illuminate in conjunction with the front courtesy light depending on rocker
switch position.
Reading lights
Operated by pressing s and t in the
courtesy lights.

Lighting143
Sunvisor lightsIlluminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting 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
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside to facilitate
locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 17.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 119.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 24.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting
The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
● puddle lights

144LightingThey will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark. Theatre lighting is activated
if the driver's door is opened during
this time.
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 the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Pull the turn signal lever.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 119.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 24.
Battery discharge protection Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator
with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in
two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear window and mirrors ● heated seats
● fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

Climate control149Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 40.
Heated seats ß 3 54.
Ventilated seats A 3 54.
Heated steering wheel A 3 92.
Each change of settings is shown in
the Info-Display for a few seconds.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
● Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
● Press A/C to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. The LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
● Set the preselected temperatures for driver and front
passenger using the left and right
rotary knob. Recommended
temperature is 22 °C.
The fan speed regulation in automatic mode can be changed in the Settings menu.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Temperature preselection

150Climate controlSet temperatures to the desired
value. The knob on the passenger
side changes the temperature for the
passenger side.The knob on the
driver's side changes the temperature for the driver's side or for both sides
depending on activation of
synchronisation SYNC.
The selected temperature is indicated in the display of the knob.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Note
If A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 161.Dual zone temperature
synchronisation SYNC
Press SYNC to link passenger side
temperature setting to the driver side.
The LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
When passenger side settings will be
adjusted, synchronisation is
deactivated and the LED
extinguishes.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V●
Press V. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: press V, to return to automatic
mode: press AUTO.
Settings of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If l is pressed with the fan switched
on and the engine running, an
Autostop will be inhibited until l is
pressed again or until the fan is switched off.

152Climate controlCooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
When the cooling system is switched
off, no engine restart will be
requested by the climate control
system during an Autostop.
Exception: defrost system is activated and outside temperature above 0 °C
requests a restart.
Stop-start system 3 161.
The display will indicate A/C ON when
cooling is activated or A/C OFF when
the cooling is deactivated.
Manual air recirculation 4
Press 4 to activate the air
recirculation mode. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate l.
Automatic air recirculation
An air humidity sensor switches
automatically to external air if internal air humidity is too high.

Climate control153Basic settingsSome settings can be changed in theSettings menu in the Info-Display.Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Auxiliary heater Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary airheater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while cooling is on.
To open the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel towards the bigger W symbol.
Adjust the air amount at the vent
outlet by turning the adjuster wheel.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel towards the smaller W symbol.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.

Driving and operating155Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 156
Control of the vehicle ...............156
Steering ................................... 156
Starting and operating ...............156
New vehicle running-in ............156
Ignition switch positions ...........156
Power button ........................... 157
Retained power off ..................158
Starting the engine ..................159
Overrun cut-off ........................ 161
Stop-start system ....................161
Parking .................................... 164
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Diesel particle filter ..................166
Catalytic converter ...................166
Automatic transmission ..............167
Transmission display ...............167
Selector lever .......................... 167
Manual mode ........................... 168
Electronic driving programmes 169
Fault ........................................ 169
Interruption of power supply ....169
Manual transmission ..................170Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 171
Transmission display ...............171
Selector lever .......................... 172
Manual mode ........................... 173
Electronic driving programmes 173
Fault ........................................ 173
Brakes ........................................ 174
Antilock brake system .............174
Parking brake .......................... 175
Brake assist ............................. 177
Hill start assist ......................... 177
Ride control systems .................177
Traction Control system ..........177
Electronic Stability Control ......178
Sport mode .............................. 179
Driver assistance systems .........180
Cruise control .......................... 180
Speed limiter ........................... 182
Adaptive cruise control ............184
Forward collision alert .............191
Following distance indication ...194
Active emergency braking .......195
Parking assist .......................... 198
Side blind spot alert .................205
Rear view camera ...................207
Traffic sign assistant ................209
Lane keep assist .....................213Fuel............................................ 215
Fuel for petrol engines .............215
Fuel for diesel engines ............215
Refuelling ................................ 215
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Trailer hitch ................................ 217
General information .................217
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Trailer towing ........................... 218
Towing equipment ...................219
Trailer stability assist ...............222