2019 OPEL ASTRA K brake light

In brief111Power windows .....................42
2 Exterior mirrors .....................40
3 Central locking system ..........25
4 Side air vents ...................... 154
5 Cruise control .....................184
Speed limiter ....................... 186
Adaptive cruise control .......187
Forward collision alert .........195
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 141
Exit lighting ......................... 144
Parking lights ...................... 142
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............115
7 Instruments ........................ 103
Driver Information Centre .... 115
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............115
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 19510Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 93
11 Centre air vents ................... 154
12 Info Display ......................... 121
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 37
14 Hazard warning flashers ....140
15 Glovebox .............................. 72
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info Display
operation ............................. 121
18 Climate control system ........ 147
19 Fuse box ............................ 250
20 Traction Control system .....181
Electronic Stability Control . 182
Sport mode ........................ 183
Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................201
Lane keep assist ................216
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 162
Fuel selector ....................... 105
21 Manual transmission ..........174Automatic transmission ......171
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 175
22 Power outlet .......................... 98
23 Parking brake ......................179
24 Power button ....................... 158
25 Ignition switch .....................157
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..92
27 Horn ..................................... 93
28 Bonnet release lever ..........231
29 Storage compartment ...........73
30 Light switch ........................ 135
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 136
Front/rear fog lights ............141
Instrument illumination .......143

In brief17Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be movedout of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 171.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positionD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshiftR:reverse
Engage reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 175.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 256, 3 295
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 232.
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 40,
seats 3 48 and seat belts
3 58
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet

18In briefStarting the engineIgnition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release after engine has been
started.
Starting the engine 3 160.
To turn the key back from position 2
to 1 or 0, first push the key all the way
in towards the steering column.
Power button ● Press Engine Start/Stop for a few
seconds until green LED
illuminates.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.● Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Press Engine Start/Stop and
release.
Starting the engine 3 160.

Instruments and controls91Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 92
Steering wheel adjustment ........92
Steering wheel controls .............92
Heated steering wheel ...............93
Horn ........................................... 93
Windscreen wiper and washer ..93
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 95
Outside temperature ..................96
Clock ......................................... 96
Power outlets ............................. 98
Ashtrays .................................... 99
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 100
Instrument cluster ....................100
Speedometer ........................... 103
Odometer ................................ 104
Trip odometer .......................... 104
Tachometer ............................. 105
Fuel gauge .............................. 105
Fuel selector ............................ 105
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Service display ........................ 107Control indicators ....................108
Turn lights ................................ 108
Seat belt reminder ...................108
Airbag and belt tensioners .......109
Airbag deactivation ..................109
Charging system .....................110
Malfunction indicator light ........110
Brake and clutch system .........110
Electric parking brake ..............110
Electric parking brake fault ......110
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...111
Gear shifting ............................ 111
Following distance ...................111
Lane keep assist .....................111
Electronic Stability Control off . 111
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........111
Traction Control system off .....112
Preheating ............................... 112
Exhaust filter ............................ 112
AdBlue ..................................... 112
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 112
Engine oil pressure ..................112
Low fuel ................................... 113
Immobiliser .............................. 113
Exterior light ............................ 113
High beam ............................... 113
High beam assist .....................113
LED headlights ........................ 113Front fog lights......................... 114
Rear fog light ........................... 114
Cruise control .......................... 114
Adaptive cruise control ............114
Vehicle detected ahead ...........114
Speed limiter ........................... 114
Traffic sign assistant ................114
Door open ................................ 115
Displays ..................................... 115
Driver Information Centre ........115
Info Display .............................. 121
Vehicle messages ......................123
Warning chimes .......................124
Battery voltage ........................ 124
Vehicle personalisation ..............125
Telematics service .....................131
OnStar ..................................... 131

Instruments and controls103OverviewOTurn signal 3 108XSeat belt reminder 3 108vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 109VAirbag deactivation 3 109pCharging system 3 110ZMalfunction indicator light
3 110RBrake and clutch system 3 110mElectric parking brake 3 110jElectric parking brake fault
3 110uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 111RGear shifting 3 111EFollowing distance 3 111aLane keep assist 3 111aElectronic Stability Control off
3 111bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 111kTraction Control system off
3 112!Preheating 3 112ùAdBlue 3 112wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 112IEngine oil pressure 3 112YLow fuel 3 113dImmobiliser 3 1138Exterior light 3 113CHigh beam 3 113fHigh beam assist 3 113fLED headlights 3 113>Fog light 3 114øRear fog light 3 114mCruise control 3 114 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 114CAdaptive cruise control 3 114AVehicle detected ahead 3 114LSpeed limiter 3 114LTraffic sign assistant 3 114hDoor open 3 115
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

110Instruments and controlsThe front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.
Charging system
p 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.
The cleaning process of the exhaust
filter is potentially not possible.
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.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 234.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 179.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 179.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the brake pedal and attempt to reset the
system by first releasing then
applying the electric parking brake. If
m remains flashing, do not drive and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault j illuminates or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls113Illuminates 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.
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,
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
3 232.
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 3 221.
Catalytic converter 3 168.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 236.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.The exterior lights are on 3 135.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 136.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated,
see LED headlights 3 137.
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.

124Instruments and controlsWarning chimesIf several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime
will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
The warning chime regarding not
fastened 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 adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.
● If safety function of the power tailgate detects obstacles in the
moving area.
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.
● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe drive, 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 will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.