2018 OPEL ASTRA J warning lights

Instruments and controls87Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 208, Fuses
3 222.
Turn signals 3 123.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when the seat is
occupied.Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after four
seconds or illuminates whilst driving,
there is a fault in the airbag system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 48, 3 51.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 54.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.

102Instruments and controlsVehicle 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 diesel particle 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.

Instruments and controls109Auto Rear Demist: Activates the
heated rear window
automatically.
● Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
sensors. Activation is selectable with or without attached trailer
coupling.
Automatic Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brakecontrol, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates the side blind spot alert system.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
● Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.● Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked
Doors : Activates or deactivates
the automatic relock function
after unlocking without opening
the vehicle.
● Return to Factory Settings? :
Resets all settings to the default settings.

116LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 116
Light switch .............................. 116
Automatic light control .............117
High beam ............................... 118
High beam assist .....................118
Headlight flash ......................... 118
Headlight range adjustment ....119
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 119
Daytime running lights .............120
Adaptive forward lighting .........120
Hazard warning flashers ..........123
Turn and lane-change signals . 123
Front fog lights ......................... 124
Rear fog lights ......................... 124
Parking lights ........................... 124
Reversing lights .......................125
Misted light covers ...................125
Interior lighting ........................... 125
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 125
Interior lights ............................ 125
Reading lights .......................... 126
Sunvisor lights ......................... 126Lighting features ........................127
Centre console lighting ............127
Entry lighting ............................ 127
Exit lighting .............................. 127
Battery discharge protection ....128Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:low beam
Control indicator 8 3 92.

Lighting123Automatic high beam activation
operates at a speed above 40 km/h
and deactivates below 20 km/h.
Intelligent light ranging operates
above 55 km/h.
The green control indicator l
illuminates continuously when the
function is activated, the blue one 7
illuminates when high beam switches
on automatically.
Deactivation
Push indicator lever once. It is also deactivated when front fog lights are
switched on.
Dynamic automatic headlightlevelling
To prevent oncoming traffic from
dazzle, headlight levelling is
automatically adjusted based on
inclination information measured by
front and rear axle, acceleration or
deceleration and vehicle speed.Fault in adaptive forward lighting
system
When the system detects a failure in
the Adaptive forward lighting system,
the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic.
If this is not possible the affected
headlight will be automatically
switched off. In any case one
headlight will stay on. A warning is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-changesignalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the lever.
Constant flashing is activated when
the lever is being moved beyond the
resistance point. It is deactivated
when the steering wheel is moved in

152Driving and operatingBrakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when the brake pedal
is depressed firmly. Considerably
more force is needed for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 88.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting off the system performs
a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 89.
Adaptive brake light
During full braking, all three brake
lights flash for the duration of ABS
control.Fault9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.

Vehicle care201End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.

289Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............129
Clock............................................. 77
Code ............................................. 99
Collision damage repair ..............284
Control indicators.......................... 84
Control of the vehicle .................140
Controls ........................................ 73
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............254
Cruise control ...................... 92, 159
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
Curve lighting.............................. 120
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............120
Declaration of conformity ............280
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......207
Diesel particle filter ...............90, 146
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........159
Driver Information Centre .............93
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 194
Driving hints ................................ 140E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 222
Electric parking brake ...........88, 153
Electric parking brake fault ...........89
Electronic climate control system 132
Electronic driving programmes ..149
Electronic Stability Control.......... 155
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............90
Electronic Stability Control off....... 90
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......201
Engine compartment fuse box ...223
Engine coolant ........................... 203
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 83
Engine data ............................... 262
Engine exhaust .......................... 145
Engine identification ...................258
Engine oil ................... 202, 254, 259
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 127
ERA GLONASS .......................... 113
Event data recorders ..................287
Exit lighting ................................ 127
Exterior care .............................. 249
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................15, 116
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31F
Fault ........................................... 150
First aid ......................................... 69
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 137
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 212
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......172
Forward collision alert................. 169
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights ........................... 124
Front seats.................................... 41
Front storage ................................ 61
Front turn signal lights ...............214
Fuel............................................. 188
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 193
Fuel for diesel engines ..............189
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......190
Fuel for petrol engines ...............188
Fuel gauge ................................... 81
Fuel selector ................................ 81
Fuses ......................................... 222
G Gauges ......................................... 80
General information ...................194
Glass panel .................................. 38