2018 VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC Owner's Manual

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.

Instruments and controls89Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 144, Stop-start
system 3 140.
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 3 200.
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 3 145.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 205.

90Instruments and controlsImmobiliserd flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power # illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 114.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 116 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 118.
High beam assist l illuminates green.The high beam assist or intelligent
light range is activated 3 116,
3 118.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
four seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 117.
Automatic light control 3 115.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 122.Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 122.
Low washer fluid G illuminates yellow.
The washer fluid level is low.
Washer fluid 3 202.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 157.
Adaptive cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.

Instruments and controls91Illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active.
Adaptive cruise control 3 160.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Adaptive cruise control 3 160,
Forward collision alert 3 167.
Door open
h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
● overall odometer
● trip odometer
● some control indicators
● vehicle information
● trip/fuel information
● vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 97.
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pressing
MENU . Menu symbols are indicated
in the top line of the display:
● X Vehicle Information Menu
● W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
● s ECO Information Menu
● C Performance Menu

92Instruments and controlsSome of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Memorised settings 3 22.
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select a function or
confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu or, on Uplevel-
Combi-Display, select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Possible submenus can include,
depending on the version:
● Unit : Displayed units can be
changed.
● Tyre Pressure : Checks tyre
pressure of all wheels during
driving 3 229.
● Tyre Load : Select tyre pressure
category according to the current actual tyre inflation pressure
3 229.

Instruments and controls93
●Remaining Oil Life : Indicates
when to change the engine oil and filter 3 81.
● Speed Warning : If exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will be activated.
● Traffic Sign Assistant : Displays
detected traffic signs for the
current route section. 3 181
● Following Dist. : Displays the
distance to a moving vehicle ahead 3 170.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
● trip odometer 1
● trip odometer 2
● digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for
a few seconds or by pressing the

94Instruments and controlsreset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer, more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 101.
ECO Information Menu Press MENU to select s in the top
line of the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.Submenus are:
●Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
figure above recommends
upshifting for fuel saving
reasons.
Eco index display : The current
fuel consumption is indicated on a segment display. For
economical driving, adapt your driving characteristic to keep the
filled segments within the Eco
area. The more segments are
filled, the higher the fuel
consumption. Simultaneously
the current consumption value is
indicated.
● Top Consumers : List of top
comfort consumers currently
switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated. A switched off consumer disappears from
the list and the consumption
value will be updated.
During sporadic driving
conditions, the engine will
activate the heated rear window
automatically to increase the
engine load. In this event, the
heated rear window is indicated
as one of the top consumers,
without activation by the driver.