2018.5 OPEL ASTRA K engine

Instruments and controls133breakdown, a flat tyre and empty fuel
tank, press Z to establish a
connection to an advisor.
Emergency services
In the case of an emergency situation,
press [ and talk to an advisor. The
advisor then contacts emergency or
assistance service providers and
directs them to your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity with a
maximum speed of 4G/LTE.
Note
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not
available for all markets.
Up to seven devices may be
connected.To connect a mobile device with the
Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi
settings on the Info-Display. The
settings displayed include the Wi- Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password and connection type.
2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on your mobile device.
3. Select your vehicle hotspot (SSID) when listed.
4. When prompted, enter the password on your mobile device.
Note
To change the SSID or password,
press Z and talk to an advisor or log
in to your account.
To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot
functionality, press Z to call an
advisor.
Smartphone app
With the myOpel smartphone app,
some vehicle functions can be
operated remotely.The following functions are available:
● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Check fuel level, engine oil life and tyre pressure (only with tyre
pressure monitoring system).
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle, if equipped with a
built-in navigation system.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download
the app from App Store ®
or
Google Play™ Store.
Remote control
If desired, use any phone to call an
advisor, who can remotely operate
specific vehicle functions. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.

134Instruments and controlsStolen vehicle assistance
If the vehicle is stolen, report the theft
to the authorities and request OnStar
stolen vehicle assistance. Use any
phone to call an advisor. Find the
respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
OnStar can provide support in
locating and recovering the vehicle.Theft alert
When the anti-theft alarm system is
triggered, a notification is sent to
OnStar. You are then informed about
this event by text message or email.Restart prevention
By sending remote signals, OnStar can prevent the vehicle from
restarting once it has been turned off.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a vehicle message, press Z to
contact an advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Note
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,
and other major systems. It also
provides information on possible
maintenance items and tyre pressure (only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
To look at the information in greater detail, select the link within the email and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.The advisor can look up any address
or point of interest and directly send
the destination to the built-in
navigation system.
OnStar settings
OnStar PIN
To have full access to all OnStar
services, a four-digit PIN is required. The PIN has to be personalised when first talking to an advisor.
To change the PIN, press Z to call an
advisor.
Account data
An OnStar subscriber has an account where all the data is stored. To
request a change of the account
information, press Z and talk to an
advisor or log in to your account.
If the OnStar service is used on
another vehicle, press Z and request
that the account be transferred to the new vehicle.

Lighting137Tail lightsTail lights are illuminated together
with low/high beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights and headlights automatically
depending on the external lighting
conditions and information given by
the rain sensor system.
Daytime running light 3 138.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched
on if the windscreen wipers have
been activated for several wipes.
LED headlights 3 138
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered headlights
are switched on immediately.
High beam
Push lever to switch from low to high
beam.
Pull lever to deactivate high beam.
High beam assist 3 138.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Pulling lever deactivates high beam.
LED headlights 3 138.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment

138LightingTo adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Dynamic automatic headlight
levelling 3 138.
Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Vehicles with halogen headlight
system
The headlights do not have to be adjusted.
Vehicles with LED headlight
Headlights can be set for driving on
the opposite side of the road in the
vehicle personalisation menu via the
Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle .
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
f flashes for approx. four seconds as
a reminder.
To deactivate, use the same
procedure as described above. f will
not flash when function is
deactivated.
Control indicator f 3 114.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
during daytime when engine is
running.The system switches between
daytime running lights and headlights automatically, depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control 3 137.
LED headlights
LED headlight system contains a
variety of particular LEDs in each
headlight which enables the control of different lighting programs.
Light distribution and intensity of light
are variably triggered depending on
the lighting conditions, road type and
driving situation. The vehicle adapts
the headlights automatically to the
situation to enable optimal light
performance for the driver.
Some functions of the LED headlights
can be deactivated or activated in the vehicle personalisation menu. Select
the relevant setting in Settings, I
Vehicle in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 125.
High beam assist can not be
deactivated.

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.

148Climate controlDemisting and defrosting
●Press V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Air conditioning system
Controls for:
● temperature
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting V
A/C:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 40.
Heated seats ß 3 54.
Ventilated seats A 3 54.
Heated steering wheel A 3 92.
Cooling 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) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.

150Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
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.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If l is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 163.
Electronic climate control system
The dual zone climate control allows
different temperatures for driver side
and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Controls for:
● temperature on driver side
● air distribution l M K
● fan speed Z
● temperature on front passenger side
● system on or off ON/OFF
● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
● manual air recirculation 4
● demisting and defrosting V
● dual zone temperature synchronisation SYNC
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.

Climate control151Heated 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 3 125.
Temperature preselection