2018.5 OPEL ASTRA J traction control

166Driving and operating
The selected following distance is
indicated by filled distance bars in the
adaptive cruise control page.
Note that the following distance
setting is shared with the sensitivity
setting of forward collision alert.
Example: If setting 3 (far) is selected,
then the driver is warned sooner
before a possible collision, also if
adaptive cruise control is inactive or
switched off.
9 Warning
The driver accepts full
responsibility for the appropriate
following distance based on traffic, weather and visibility conditions.
Following distance must be
adjusted or the system switched
off when required by the prevailing
conditions.
Detecting the vehicle ahead
The green illuminated vehicle ahead
control indicator A is displayed in the
speedometer when the system
detects a vehicle in the driving path.
If this symbol does not display, or
displays briefly, adaptive cruise
control will not respond to vehicles
ahead.
Deactivation Adaptive cruise control is deactivatedby the driver when:
● y is pressed.
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed for
more than four seconds.
● The gear selector lever of automatic transmission is moved
to N.
The system is also automatically
deactivated when:
● Vehicle speed slows down below
45 km/h or accelerates above
190 km/h.
● The Traction Control system (TC)
is operating for more than
20 seconds.
● The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is operating.

Driving and operating167● There is no traffic and nothingdetected on the road sides for
several minutes. In this case,
there are no radar echoes and
the sensor may report that it is
blocked.
● The collision imminent braking system is applying the brakes.
● The radar sensor is blocked by an ice or water film.
● A fault is detected in the radar, engine or brake system.
When adaptive cruise control is
deactivated automatically, the control
indicator m illuminates white and a
warning symbol is displayed as a pop- up in the Driver Information Centre.
The stored speed is maintained.
9 Warning
When adaptive cruise control is
deactivated, the driver must take
over full brake and engine control.
Switching off
Press C to switch off adaptive cruise
control. The control indicator m
extinguishes. The stored speed is
deleted.
Switching off the ignition also
switches off adaptive cruise control
and deletes the stored speed.
Driver's attention
● Use adaptive cruise control carefully on bends or mountain
roads, as it can lose the vehicle
ahead and need time to detect it
again.
● Do not use the system on slippery roads as it can create
rapid changes in tyre traction
(wheel spinning), so that you
could lose control.
● Do not use adaptive cruise control during rain, snow or
heavy dirt, as the radar sensor
can be covered by a water film,
dust, ice or snow. This reduces or suppresses completely the
visibility. In case of sensor
blockage, clean the sensor
cover.
System limits ● The system's automatic brake force does not permit hard
braking and the braking level
may not be sufficient to avoid a
collision.

289Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............130
Clock............................................. 78
Code ........................................... 100
Control indicators.......................... 85
Control of the vehicle .................141
Controls ........................................ 74
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............255
Cruise control ...................... 93, 160
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
Curve lighting.............................. 121
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............121
Declaration of conformity ............276
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......208
Door open .................................... 94
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........160
Driver Information Centre .............94
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 195
Driving hints ................................ 141
E Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 223
Electric parking brake ...........89, 154Electric parking brake fault ...........90
Electronic climate control system 133
Electronic driving programmes ..150
Electronic Stability Control.......... 156
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............91
Electronic Stability Control off....... 91
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......202
Engine compartment fuse box ...224
Engine coolant ........................... 204
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Engine data ............................... 263
Engine exhaust .......................... 146
Engine identification ...................259
Engine oil ................... 203, 255, 260
Engine oil pressure ......................92
Entry lighting .............................. 128
ERA GLONASS .......................... 114
Event data recorders ..................283
Exhaust filter ......................... 91, 146
Exit lighting ................................ 128
Exterior care .............................. 250
Exterior light ................................. 93
Exterior lighting ....................15, 117
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31
F
Fault ........................................... 151
First aid ......................................... 70First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 138
Fog light ....................................... 93
Fog lights ................................... 213
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......173
Forward collision alert................. 170
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights ........................... 125
Front seats.................................... 41
Front storage ................................ 62
Front turn lights .......................... 215
Fuel............................................. 189
Fuel for diesel engines ..............190
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......191
Fuel for petrol engines ...............189
Fuel gauge ................................... 82
Fuel selector ................................ 82
Fuses ......................................... 223
G
Gauges ......................................... 81
General information ...................195
Glass panel .................................. 38
Glovebox ..................................... 61
H Halogen headlights ....................209
Hand brake ......................... 153, 154
Hazard warning flashers ............124
Headlight flash ........................... 119

291Power outlets ............................... 79
Power seat adjustment ................45
Power steering.............................. 90
Power steering fluid ....................205
Power windows ............................ 34
Preheating ................................... 91
Puncture ..................................... 239
Q Quickheat ................................... 137
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 286
Radio remote control ...................23
REACH ....................................... 281
Reading lights ............................ 127
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ............................... 93
Rear fog lights ........................... 125
Rear seats .................................... 48
Rear storage ................................. 67
Rear window wiper and washer ..77
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 255, 260
Reduced engine power ................93
Refuelling ................................... 191
Registered trademarks ...............283
Retained power off .....................142
Reversing lights .........................126
Ride control systems ..................156Roof.............................................. 36
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 48
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .......................88
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Seat folding .................................. 44
Seat heating ................................. 47
Seat position ................................ 41
Selector lever ............................. 149
Service ............................... 139, 254
Service display ............................ 84
Service information ....................254
Service vehicle soon .................... 89
Side airbag system ......................52
Side blind spot alert ....................183
Sidelights .................................... 117
Side turn lights ........................... 220
Smartphone controller ................100
Software acknowledgement .......281
Spare wheel ............................... 243
Speed limiter............................... 162
Speedometer ............................... 81
Starting and operating ................141
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ....................142Steering...................................... 141
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 74
Steering wheel controls ...............74
Stop-start system........................ 143
Storage ......................................... 61
Storage compartments .................61
Sunroof ........................................ 36
Sunvisor lights ........................... 127
Sun visors .................................... 36
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 81
Tail lights ................................... 217
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 228
Tow bar....................................... 195
Towing ................................ 195, 248
Towing another vehicle .............249
Towing equipment .....................196
Towing the vehicle .....................248
Traction Control system ............. 156
Traction Control system off........... 91
Traffic sign assistant ...................184
Trailer coupling ........................... 195
Trailer stability assist .................199
Trailer towing ............................. 195
Transmission ............................... 19
Transmission display .................148
Tread depth ............................... 235