2019 OPEL ASTRA J airbag

Seats, restraints41The 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.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child restraint
system is to be fitted on this seat. The side airbag and curtain airbag
systems, the belt pretensioners and
all driver airbag systems will remain active.
The front passenger airbag systemcan be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the passenger
side of the instrument panel.

42Seats, restraintsUse the ignition key to choose the
position:* OFF:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the centre
console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart
Child restraint installation
locations 3 45. No adult
person is allowed to occupy the front passenger seatV ON:front passenger airbag is
active. A child restraint
system must not be
installed9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
If the control indicator V illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 68.

Seats, restraints43Child restraints
Child restraint systems
We recommend the Opel child
restraint system which is tailored
specifically to the vehicle.
When a child restraint system is being used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child
restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.9 Warning
When using a child restraint
system on the front passenger
seat, the airbag systems for the
front passenger seat must be
deactivated; if not, the triggering of the airbags poses a risk of fatal
injury to the child.
This is especially the case if rear-
facing child restraint systems are
used on the front passenger seat.
Airbag deactivation 3 41.
Airbag label 3 39.
Selecting the right system The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the
child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event of an accident.
Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system
to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat beltor remove it from the vehicle.
Note
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
Child restraint systems can be
fastened with:
● Three-point seat belt
● ISOFIX brackets
● Top-tether anchor
Three-point seat belt
Child restraint systems can be
fastened by using a three-point seat
belt. Depending on the size of the
used child restraint systems, up to
three child restraint systems can be
attached to the rear seats. After
fastening the child restraint system
the seat belt has to be tightened
3 45.

Seats, restraints45Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kgXU 1UUGroup 0+: up to 13 kgXU 1UUGroup I: 9 to 18 kgXU1UUGroup II: 15 to 25 kgXXUUGroup III: 22 to 36 kgXXUU1:if the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost
position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.U:universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X:no child restraint system permitted in this weight class.

56Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 57
Steering wheel adjustment ........57
Steering wheel controls .............57
Heated steering wheel ...............57
Horn ........................................... 58
Windscreen wiper and washer ..58
Outside temperature ..................60
Clock ......................................... 60
Power outlets ............................. 62
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 62
Instrument cluster ......................62
Speedometer ............................. 62
Odometer .................................. 63
Trip odometer ............................ 63
Tachometer ............................... 63
Fuel gauge ................................ 63
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 64
Service display .......................... 64
Control indicators ......................65
Turn lights .................................. 67
Seat belt reminder .....................68
Airbag and belt tensioners .........68Airbag deactivation ....................68
Charging system .......................68
Malfunction indicator light ..........69
Service vehicle soon .................69
Brake and clutch system ...........69
Operate pedal ............................ 69
Electric parking brake ................69
Electric parking brake fault ........70
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....70
Upshift ....................................... 70
Power steering .......................... 70
Parking assist ............................ 70
Electronic Stability Control off ...71
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........71
Traction Control system off .......71
Exhaust filter .............................. 71
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 71
Engine oil pressure ....................72
Low fuel ..................................... 72
Immobiliser ................................ 72
Reduced engine power .............72
Exterior light .............................. 72
High beam ................................. 72
High beam assist .......................72
Adaptive forward lighting ...........73
Front fog lights ........................... 73
Rear fog light ............................. 73
Low washer fluid ........................73Cruise control............................ 73
Door open .................................. 73
Displays ....................................... 73
Driver Information Centre ..........73
Info Display ................................ 77
Vehicle messages ........................79
Warning chimes .........................81
Battery voltage .......................... 81
Trip computer ............................... 82
Vehicle personalisation ................84
Telematics service .......................88
OnStar ....................................... 88

Instruments and controls67Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 67XSeat belt reminder 3 68vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 68VAirbag deactivation 3 68pCharging system 3 68ZMalfunction indicator light
3 69gService vehicle soon 3 69RBrake and clutch system
3 69-Operate pedal 3 69mElectric parking brake 3 69jElectric parking brake fault
3 70uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 70[Upshift 3 70cPower steering 3 70rParking assist 3 70nElectronic Stability Control off
3 71bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 71kTraction Control system off
3 71%Exhaust filter 3 71wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 71IEngine oil pressure 3 72iLow fuel 3 72dImmobiliser 3 72#Reduced engine power 3 728Exterior light 3 72CHigh beam 3 72lHigh beam assist 3 72fAdaptive forward lighting
3 73>Fog light 3 73rRear fog light 3 73GLow washer fluid 3 73mCruise control 3 73hDoor open 3 73
Turn lights
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.

68Instruments and controlsFlashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 145, Fuses
3 154.
Turn signals 3 100.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats
X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when the seat is
occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after four
seconds or illuminates whilst driving,
there is a fault in the airbag system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 36, 3 39.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 41.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.

80Instruments and controlsNo.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 failure35Replace battery in radio remote
control53Tighten fuel filler cap55Exhaust filter is full 3 11956Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open then close driver window60Open then close front
passenger window61Open then close rear left
window62Open then close rear right
windowNo.Vehicle message65Theft attempted67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park position before
exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open