2018 OPEL ASTRA J steering

72Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 73
Steering wheel adjustment ........73
Steering wheel controls .............73
Heated steering wheel ...............73
Horn ........................................... 74
Windscreen wiper/washer .........74
Rear window wiper/washer .......76
Outside temperature ..................76
Clock ......................................... 77
Power outlets ............................. 78
Cigarette lighter ......................... 79
Ashtrays .................................... 79
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 80
Instrument cluster ......................80
Speedometer ............................. 80
Odometer .................................. 80
Trip odometer ............................ 80
Tachometer ............................... 80
Fuel gauge ................................ 81
Fuel selector .............................. 81
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 83
Service display .......................... 83Control indicators ......................84
Turn signal ................................. 87
Seat belt reminder .....................87
Airbag and belt tensioners .........87
Airbag deactivation ....................87
Charging system .......................88
Malfunction indicator light ..........88
Service vehicle soon .................88
Brake and clutch system ...........88
Operate pedal ............................ 88
Electric parking brake ................88
Electric parking brake fault ........89
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....89
Upshift ....................................... 89
Power steering .......................... 89
Lane departure warning ............89
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........90
Electronic Stability Control off ...90
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........90
Traction Control system off .......90
Preheating ................................. 90
Diesel particle filter ....................90
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 91
Engine oil pressure ....................91
Low fuel ..................................... 91
Immobiliser ................................ 92
Reduced engine power .............92
Exterior light .............................. 92High beam................................. 92
High beam assist .......................92
Adaptive forward lighting ...........92
Fog light ..................................... 92
Rear fog light ............................. 92
Low washer fluid ........................92
Cruise control ............................ 92
Adaptive cruise control ..............92
Vehicle detected ahead .............93
Door open .................................. 93
Information displays .....................93
Driver Information Centre ..........93
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 97
Smartphone controller ...............99
Vehicle messages ........................99
Warning chimes .......................102
Battery voltage ........................ 102
Trip computer ............................. 103
Vehicle personalisation ..............105
Telematics service .....................110
OnStar ..................................... 110
ERA GLONASS .......................113

Instruments and controls73Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 159.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by illumination
of the LED in the button.

74Instruments and controlsThe recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short interval:turn adjuster
wheel upwardslong interval:turn adjuster
wheel downwards

86Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 87XSeat belt reminder 3 87vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 87VAirbag deactivation 3 87pCharging system 3 88ZMalfunction indicator light
3 88gService vehicle soon 3 88RBrake and clutch system
3 88-Operate pedal 3 88mElectric parking brake 3 88jElectric parking brake fault
3 89uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 89[Upshift 3 89cPower steering 3 89)Lane departure warning 3 89rUltrasonic parking assist
3 90nElectronic Stability Control off
3 90bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 90kTraction Control system off
3 90!Preheating 3 90%Diesel particle filter 3 90wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 91IEngine oil pressure 3 91iLow fuel 3 91dImmobiliser 3 92#Reduced engine power 3 928Exterior light 3 92CHigh beam 3 92lHigh beam assist 3 92fAdaptive forward lighting
3 92>Fog light 3 92rRear fog light 3 92GLow washer fluid 3 92mCruise control 3 92 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 92AVehicle detected ahead 3 93hDoor open 3 93

Instruments and controls89Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 153.
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 3 153.
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 3 152.
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 93.
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 3 142.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls91Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 146, Stop-start
system 3 142.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 202.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 147.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 207.

100Instruments and controlsVehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
to restart4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked6Depress brake pedal to release
electric parking brakeNo.Vehicle message7Turn steering wheel, switch ignition off then on9Turn steering wheel, restart
engine12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system49Lane departure warning
unavailable53Tighten fuel filler cap54Water in diesel fuel filter55Diesel particle filter is full
3 146

Instruments and controls101No.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.