2018 VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC charging

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

Instruments and controls77A further 12 Volt power outlet is
located in the rear console. Fold the
cover downwards.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally, the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electric accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electric charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 140.Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
front console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.

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.

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.

138Driving and operatingDriving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver's side.
Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.
Control indicator c 3 87.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
battery.
Diesel particle filter 3 144.

142Driving and operatingThe engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates
or is shown as a symbol in the Driver Information Centre.
Control indicator - 3 86.
Restart of the engine by the stop- start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.
● The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.● The charging level of the vehiclebattery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electric accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during restart might be noticeable.
Parking9 Warning
● 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

Vehicle care203Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
after a sudden drop in
temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 252.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.
The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MIN and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below MIN seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 252.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance-driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.