2018.5 OPEL ASTRA J lane assist

12In brief1Power windows .....................34
2 Exterior mirrors .....................31
3 Cruise control .....................160
Speed limiter ....................... 162
Adaptive cruise control .......163
Forward collision alert .........170
4 Side air vents ...................... 138
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................124
Exit lighting ......................... 128
Parking lights ...................... 125
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................94
6 Instruments .......................... 81
7 Steering wheel controls .......74
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 94
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer
system ................................... 7510 Sport mode ........................ 158
Central locking system ..........24
Fuel selector ......................... 82
Hazard warning flashers ....124
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 88
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............88
Tour mode .......................... 158
11 Info Display ........................... 98
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 29
13 Centre air vents .................. 138
14 Glovebox .............................. 61
15 Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 156
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................. 156
Parking assist systems .......176
Lane departure warning .....188Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 143
Unlock button for boot lid ......27
16 Climate control system ........ 130
17 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot ................................ 11
18 Power outlet .......................... 79
19 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 152
Automatic transmission ......148
20 Electric parking brake .........154
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............142
22 Horn ..................................... 75
Driver airbag ........................ 52
23 Bonnet release lever ..........202
24 Storage compartment,
fuse box ............................. 226
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..74
26 Light switch ........................ 117
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 120
Front fog lights ...................125

Instruments and controls73Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 74
Steering wheel adjustment ........74
Steering wheel controls .............74
Heated steering wheel ...............74
Horn ........................................... 75
Windscreen wiper and washer ..75
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 77
Outside temperature ..................77
Clock ......................................... 78
Power outlets ............................. 79
Cigarette lighter ......................... 80
Ashtrays .................................... 80
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 81
Instrument cluster ......................81
Speedometer ............................. 81
Odometer .................................. 81
Trip odometer ............................ 81
Tachometer ............................... 81
Fuel gauge ................................ 82
Fuel selector .............................. 82
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84Service display.......................... 84
Control indicators ......................85
Turn lights .................................. 88
Seat belt reminder .....................88
Airbag and belt tensioners .........88
Airbag deactivation ....................88
Charging system .......................89
Malfunction indicator light ..........89
Service vehicle soon .................89
Brake and clutch system ...........89
Operate pedal ............................ 89
Electric parking brake ................89
Electric parking brake fault ........90
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....90
Upshift ....................................... 90
Power steering .......................... 90
Lane departure warning ............90
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........91
Electronic Stability Control off ...91
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........91
Traction Control system off .......91
Preheating ................................. 91
Exhaust filter .............................. 91
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 92
Engine oil pressure ....................92
Low fuel ..................................... 92
Immobiliser ................................ 93
Reduced engine power .............93Exterior light .............................. 93
High beam ................................. 93
High beam assist .......................93
Adaptive forward lighting ...........93
Fog light ..................................... 93
Rear fog light ............................. 93
Low washer fluid ........................93
Cruise control ............................ 93
Adaptive cruise control ..............93
Vehicle detected ahead .............94
Door open .................................. 94
Displays ....................................... 94
Driver Information Centre ..........94
Info Display ................................ 98
Smartphone controller .............100
Vehicle messages ......................100
Warning chimes .......................103
Battery voltage ........................ 103
Trip computer ............................. 104
Vehicle personalisation ..............106
Telematics service .....................111
OnStar ..................................... 111
ERA GLONASS .......................114

Instruments and controls87Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 88XSeat belt reminder 3 88vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 88VAirbag deactivation 3 88pCharging system 3 89ZMalfunction indicator light
3 89gService vehicle soon 3 89RBrake and clutch system
3 89-Operate pedal 3 89mElectric parking brake 3 89jElectric parking brake fault
3 90uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 90[Upshift 3 90cPower steering 3 90)Lane departure warning 3 90rUltrasonic parking assist
3 91nElectronic Stability Control off
3 91bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 91kTraction Control system off
3 91!Preheating 3 91%Exhaust filter 3 91wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 92IEngine oil pressure 3 92iLow fuel 3 92dImmobiliser 3 93#Reduced engine power 3 938Exterior light 3 93CHigh beam 3 93lHigh beam assist 3 93fAdaptive forward lighting
3 93>Fog light 3 93rRear fog light 3 93GLow washer fluid 3 93mCruise control 3 93 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 93AVehicle detected ahead 3 94hDoor open 3 94

90Instruments and controlsIlluminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 154.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully
applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and
attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and 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.
Illuminates Electric parking brake is operating
with reduced performance 3 154.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service
mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 153.
Upshift [ illuminates green as a control
indicator, or is shown as a symbol R
with the number of a higher gear in the
Driver Information Centre, when
upshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
On some versions, gearshift
indication is popped-up as full page in the Driver Information Centre.
Driver Information Centre 3 94.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering
reduced
Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator extinguishes when the
system has cooled down.
Stop-start system 3 143.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls91Illuminates green
System is switched on and ready to
operate.
Flashes yellow System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates yellow.
Fault in system
or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Ultrasonic parking assist 3 176.Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving stability, however, may deterioratedepending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
3 156, Traction Control system (TC)
3 156.Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature is low.
Exhaust filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The exhaust filter is full. Start cleaning
process as soon as possible.

102Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open then close driver window60Open then close front
passenger window61Open then close rear left
window62Open then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service anti-theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control systemNo.Vehicle message71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind spot alert
system77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park position before
exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assistNo.Vehicle message145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.

Instruments and controls103Vehicle messages on the Colour-
Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the Colour-Info-
Display. Press the multifunction knob
to confirm a message. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.● If a warning message or awarning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.1. Switch off immediately any electric consumers which are not
required for a safe ride, e.g. seat
heating, heated rear window or
other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.

140Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 141
Control of the vehicle ...............141
Steering ................................... 141
Starting and operating ...............141
New vehicle running-in ............141
Ignition switch positions ...........142
Retained power off ..................142
Starting the engine ..................142
Overrun cut-off ........................ 143
Stop-start system ....................143
Parking .................................... 145
Engine exhaust .......................... 146
Exhaust filter ............................ 146
Catalytic converter ...................148
Automatic transmission ..............148
Transmission display ...............148
Selector lever .......................... 149
Manual mode ........................... 150
Electronic driving programmes 150
Fault ........................................ 151
Interruption of power supply ....151
Manual transmission ..................152Brakes........................................ 153
Antilock brake system .............153
Parking brake .......................... 154
Brake assist ............................. 155
Hill start assist ......................... 155
Ride control systems .................156
Traction Control system ..........156
Electronic Stability Control ......156
Interactive driving system ........158
Driver assistance systems .........160
Cruise control .......................... 160
Speed limiter ........................... 162
Adaptive cruise control ............163
Forward collision alert .............170
Following distance indication ...173
Active Emergency Braking ......174
Parking assist .......................... 176
Side blind spot alert .................183
Traffic sign assistant ................184
Lane departure warning ..........188
Fuel ............................................ 189
Fuel for petrol engines .............189
Fuel for diesel engines ............190
Fuel for liquid gas operation ....191
Refuelling ................................ 191
Trailer hitch ................................ 195
General information .................195
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 195Trailer towing........................... 195
Towing equipment ...................196
Trailer stability assist ...............199