2019.5 VAUXHALL ASTRA K steering

Seats, restraints61Front airbag systemThe front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 46.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a certain
severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.

Storage71
Depending on the version,
cupholders are located under a cover
in the centre console. Slide cover
backwards.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.
A combined storage and mobile
device compartment is located in the
instrument panel center stack.
Armrest storage
Storage under the front armrest
Press button to fold up the armrest.
The armrest must be in rearmost
position.

Instruments and controls89Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 90
Steering wheel adjustment ........90
Steering wheel controls .............90
Heated steering wheel ...............91
Horn ........................................... 91
Windscreen wiper and washer ..91
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 93
Outside temperature ..................94
Clock ......................................... 94
Power outlets ............................. 96
Ashtrays .................................... 97
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 98
Instrument cluster ......................98
Speedometer ........................... 101
Odometer ................................ 102
Trip odometer .......................... 102
Tachometer ............................. 103
Fuel gauge .............................. 103
Fuel selector ............................ 103
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 104
Service display ........................ 105Control indicators ....................106
Turn lights ................................ 106
Seat belt reminder ...................106
Airbag and belt tensioners .......107
Airbag deactivation ..................107
Charging system .....................108
Malfunction indicator light ........108
Brake and clutch system .........108
Electric parking brake ..............108
Electric parking brake fault ......108
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...109
Gear shifting ............................ 109
Following distance ...................109
Lane keep assist .....................109
Electronic Stability Control off . 109
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........109
Traction Control system off .....110
Preheating ............................... 110
AdBlue ..................................... 110
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 110
Engine oil pressure ..................110
Low fuel ................................... 111
Immobiliser .............................. 111
Exterior light ............................ 111
High beam ............................... 111
High beam assist .....................111
LED headlights ........................ 111
Front fog lights ......................... 111Rear fog light........................... 111
Cruise control .......................... 111
Adaptive cruise control ............112
Vehicle detected ahead ...........112
Speed limiter ........................... 112
Traffic sign assistant ................112
Door open ................................ 112
Displays ..................................... 113
Driver Information Centre ........113
Info Display .............................. 118
Vehicle messages ......................121
Warning chimes .......................121
Battery voltage ........................ 122
Vehicle personalisation ..............122
Telematics service .....................129
OnStar ..................................... 129

90Instruments and controlsControlsSteering 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
Driver Information Centre, some
driver assistance systems,
Infotainment system and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
The illustrations show different
versions.
Cruise control and speed limiter are
operated via the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel.
Additionally, forward collision alert
can be set by using the controls on the
left side of the steering wheel.
Infotainment system can be operated
via the controls on the steering wheel.
Driver assistance systems 3 180.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.

Instruments and controls91Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
The recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 162.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper and
washer
Windscreen wiper with adjustable
wiper intervalHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wipingOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever downwards to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.

102Instruments and controlsOdometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in miles.
Trip odometer The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed on the trip computer
page.
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999 miles and then restarts at 0.
Two trip odometer pages are
selectable for different trips.
Midlevel instrument cluster
Select ; by pressing Menu on the
indicator lever. Turn the adjuster
wheel on the indicator lever and
select ;1 or ; 2. Each trip
odometer page can be reset
separately by pressing SET/CLR on
the indicator lever for a few seconds
on the respective menu.
Uplevel instrument cluster
Select Info page J on main menu.
Choose page Trip A or Trip B by
pressing o on the steering wheel.
Each trip odometer can be reset separately when ignition is on: select
respective page, press >. Confirm by
pressing 9.
Driver Information Centre 3 113.

106Instruments and controlsOn Uplevel display select Info Menu
by pressing p on steering wheel.
Press P to select Remaining Oil
Life page.
Remaining oil life duration is indicated
in percentage.
ResetOn Midlevel display press SET/CLR
on the indicator lever for several
seconds to reset. The ignition must be
switched on but engine not running.
On Uplevel display press > on
steering wheel to open the subfolder. Select Reset and confirm by pressing
9 for several seconds. The ignition
must be switched on but engine not
running.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to allow
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre, when
maintenance of the vehicle is
required. Have maintenance workcarried out by a workshop within one
week or 300 miles, whichever occurs first.
Service information 3 276.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation
See all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 98.
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
The turn lights or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of the turn
lights or associated fuse, failure of the turn lights on the trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 234.
Fuses 3 244.
Turn lights 3 140.
Seat belt reminder Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the instrument cluster.

Instruments and controls1119Warning
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.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop
3 229.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 218.
Catalytic converter 3 167.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 233.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 134.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 137.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 135.
LED headlights f illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 138.
Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 141.
Rear fog light
ø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 141.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.