2018 VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC brake light

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

18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 227, 3 269.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 200.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 29, 3 39,
3 47.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Automatic transmission in P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 139.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever in neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 140.

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.

98Instruments 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
3 144

100Instruments 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 controls105●Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.
Auto 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 brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated.Side blind zone alert : Changes
the settings for the side blind spot alert system.
● Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
● Power door locks
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.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
● Remote locking, unlocking,
startingRemote 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.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
● Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Resets
all settings to the default settings.
Settings in the Colour-Info-
Display
Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press CONFIG on the Infotainment
system faceplate to enter the
Configuration menu.
Turn the multifunction knob to scroll
upwards or downwards in the list.
Press the multifunction knob
(Navi 950 / Navi 650: press the outer
ring) to select a menu item.