2018 VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC parking brake

12In brief1Power windows .....................32
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................157
Speed limiter ....................... 159
Adaptive cruise control .......160
Forward collision alert .........167
4 Side air vents ...................... 135
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer system ................................... 72
6 Instruments .......................... 78
7 Steering wheel controls .......71
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 91
9 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................121
Exit lighting ......................... 125
Parking lights ...................... 122
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................9110Sport mode ........................ 155
Central locking system ..........22
Hazard warning flashers ....121
Fuel selector ......................... 79
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 85
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............85
Tour mode .......................... 155
11 Info-Display .......................... 95
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
13 Centre air vents .................. 135
14 Glovebox .............................. 58
15 Sport mode ........................ 155
Tour mode .......................... 155
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 153
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................. 153
Parking assist systems .......173Lane departure warning .....185
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 140
16 Climate control system ........ 127
17 AUX input, USB input ..........11
18 Power outlet .......................... 76
19 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 149
Automatic transmission ......145
20 Electric parking brake .........151
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............139
22 Horn ..................................... 72
Driver airbag ........................ 50
23 Bonnet release lever ..........199
24 Storage compartment,
fuse box ............................. 223
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..71
26 Light switch ........................ 114
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 117
Front fog lights ...................122

In brief19Parking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 86.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
●
Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 27.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 199.Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 198.

Storage69● 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 3 255) 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 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
75 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.

70Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Steering wheel adjustment ........71
Steering wheel controls .............71
Heated steering wheel ...............71
Horn ........................................... 72
Windscreen wiper/washer .........72
Rear window wiper/washer .......74
Outside temperature ..................74
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 76
Cigarette lighter ......................... 77
Ashtrays .................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 78
Trip odometer ............................ 78
Tachometer ............................... 78
Fuel gauge ................................ 79
Fuel selector .............................. 79
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Service display .......................... 81Control indicators ......................82
Turn signal ................................. 85
Seat belt reminder .....................85
Airbag and belt tensioners .........85
Airbag deactivation ....................85
Charging system .......................86
Malfunction indicator light ..........86
Service vehicle soon .................86
Brake and clutch system ...........86
Operate pedal ............................ 86
Electric parking brake ................86
Electric parking brake fault ........87
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....87
Upshift ....................................... 87
Power steering .......................... 87
Lane departure warning ............87
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........88
Electronic Stability Control off ...88
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........88
Traction Control system off .......88
Preheating ................................. 88
Diesel particle filter ....................88
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 89
Engine oil pressure ....................89
Low fuel ..................................... 89
Immobiliser ................................ 90
Reduced engine power .............90
Exterior light .............................. 90High beam................................. 90
High beam assist .......................90
Adaptive forward lighting ...........90
Fog light ..................................... 90
Rear fog light ............................. 90
Low washer fluid ........................90
Cruise control ............................ 90
Adaptive cruise control ..............90
Vehicle detected ahead .............91
Door open .................................. 91
Information displays .....................91
Driver Information Centre ..........91
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 95
Smartphone controller ...............97
Vehicle messages ........................97
Warning chimes .......................100
Battery voltage ........................ 100
Trip computer ............................. 101
Vehicle personalisation ..............103
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108
ERA GLONASS .......................111

84Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 85XSeat belt reminder 3 85vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 85VAirbag deactivation 3 85pCharging system 3 86ZMalfunction indicator light
3 86gService vehicle soon 3 86RBrake and clutch system
3 86-Operate pedal 3 86mElectric parking brake 3 86jElectric parking brake fault
3 87uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 87[Upshift 3 87cPower steering 3 87)Lane departure warning 3 87rUltrasonic parking assist
3 88nElectronic Stability Control off
3 88bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 88kTraction Control system off
3 88!Preheating 3 88%Diesel particle filter 3 88wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 89IEngine oil pressure 3 89iLow fuel 3 89dImmobiliser 3 90#Reduced engine power 3 908Exterior light 3 90CHigh beam 3 90lHigh beam assist 3 90fAdaptive forward lighting
3 90>Fog light 3 90rRear fog light 3 90GLow washer fluid 3 90mCruise control 3 90 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 90AVehicle detected ahead 3 91hDoor open 3 91

86Instruments and controlsCharging systemp illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally, a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 97.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 203.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the manual parking
brake is applied 3 151.
Operate pedal - illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Brake pedal needs to be depressed
to release the electric parking brake
3 151.
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
to start the engine in Autostop mode.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Flashes
Clutch pedal needs to be depressed
for a main start of the engine 3 18,
3 139.
On some versions the operate pedal
message is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre 3 97.
Electric parking brake m illuminates or flashes red.

Instruments and controls87Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 151.
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 3 151.
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 3 150.
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 91.
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 3 140.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.

88Instruments and controlsIlluminates 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 3 173.Electronic Stability Control
off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Controland Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate depending 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)
3 153, Traction Control system (TC)
3 153.Traction Control system off
k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Diesel particle filter
% illuminates or flashes yellow.
The diesel particle filter requires
cleaning.
Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The diesel particle filter is full. Start
cleaning process as soon as
possible.