2019 OPEL ASTRA J tyre pressure

16In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 160, 3 186.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 141.
● 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 25, 3 32,
3 37.
● 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.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 117.
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 69.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector

Storage55detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and
secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
75 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.

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.

Instruments and controls71or
Fault due to sensors that are dirty or
covered by ice or snow
or
Interference due to external sources of ultrasound. Once the source ofinterference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Have the cause of the fault in the
system remedied by a workshop.
Parking assist 3 133.
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)
3 129, Traction Control system (TC)
3 128.
Traction Control system off k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Exhaust filter % illuminates or flashes yellow.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.Continue driving until %
extinguishes. If possible, do not allow engine speed to drop below
2000 rpm.
Illuminates
The exhaust filter is full. Start cleaning
process as soon as possible.
Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Exhaust filter 3 119.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.

72Instruments and controlsFlashes
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, more force
is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
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 3 120.
Immobiliser
d 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 light8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 93.
High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on or during headlight flash 3 95, or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 97.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.

Instruments and controls75Vehicle Information MenuPress 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 3 161.
● Tyre Load : Select tyre pressure
category according to the current actual tyre inflation pressure
3 161.
● Remaining Oil Life : Indicates
when to change the engine oil
and filter 3 64.
● Speed Warning : If exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will be activated.
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.

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