2018 OPEL ASTRA J drive

Seats, restraints49Seat belt reminderFront seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated for driver seat
by control indicator X in the
tachometer 3 87 and for passenger
seat by the control indicators in the
centre console 3 84.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
Belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling ( e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 87.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the operating permit of your vehicle.
Three-point seat belt
FastenWithdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.

54Seats, restraintsAirbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child restraint system is to be fitted on this seat. The
side airbag and curtain airbag
systems, the belt pretensioners and
all driver airbag systems will remain
active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the passenger
side of the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose theposition:* OFF:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the centre
console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart
Child restraint installation
locations 3 57. No adult
person is allowed to occupy
the front passenger seatV ON:front passenger airbag is
active. A child restraint
system must not be
installed9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
If the control indicator V illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.

Storage71● Use the four hooks on thesidewalls of the load
compartment for hanging up
carrier bags. Maximum load:
5 kg per hook.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not beangled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do notcover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 257) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
75 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.

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.

Instruments and controls77A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Time and date settings
CD 400plus/CD 400/CD 300
Press CONFIG . The menu Settings is
displayed.
Select Time Date .
Selectable setting options:
● Set time: Changes the time
shown on the display.
● Set date: Changes the date
shown on the display.
● Set time format : Changes
indication of hours between 12 h
and 24 h.
● Set date format : Changes
indication of date between MM/
DD/YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY .
● Display clock : Switches on/off
indication of time on the display.
● RDS clock synchronization : The
RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets
the time. RDS time
synchronisation can take a few
minutes. Some transmitters do
not send a correct time signal. In
such cases, it is recommended to
switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
Time and date settings
Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press CONFIG and then select the
Time and Date menu item to display
the respective submenu.

80Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance in km.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recordeddistance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn
signal lever for a few seconds
3 93.
Some versions are equipped with a
reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre: to
reset press and hold the knob for a
few seconds with the ignition on.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 km and then restarts at 0.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.

Instruments and controls81Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level or gas level in
the tank depending on the operation
mode.
Control indicator i illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tanks are
empty 3 81.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Pressing LPG switches between
petrol and liquid gas operation as
soon as the required parameters (coolant temperature, gas
temperature and minimum engine
speed) have been reached. The
requirements are usually fulfilled after
around 60 seconds (depending on
exterior temperature) and the first firm press on the accelerator. The LED
status shows the current operating
mode.
1 off:petrol operation1 flashes:checking conditions
for fuel transition to
liquid gas operation.
Illuminates if
conditions are fulfilled.1 illumi‐
nates:liquid gas operation1 flashes 5
times and
extin‐
guishes:liquid gas tank is
empty or failure in
liquid gas system. A
message is displayed
in the Driver
Information Centre.
If the fuel tank is empty, the engine
will not start.
The selected fuel mode is stored and
reactivated at the next ignition cycle if
conditions allow.
As soon as the liquid gas tanks are
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
When switching automatically
between petrol or gas operation, a
brief delay of engine tractive power
may be noticeable.