2019 OPEL ASTRA K engine

152Climate controlIf l is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 162.
System on or off ON/OFF
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing ON/OFF.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button ON/OFF is off.
Activation by pressing ON/OFF, A/C
or AUTO . The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Manual settingsClimate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as described below.
Changing a setting will deactivate the
automatic mode.Fan speed Z
Press left button to decrease or right
button to increase fan speed. The fan speed is indicated by the number of
LEDs in the button.
Pressing the left button for longer: fan and cooling are switched off.
Pressing the right button for longer:
the fan runs at maximum speed.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Air distribution l, M , K
Press the appropriate button for the
desired adjustment. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
l:to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)M:to head area via adjustable air ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press AUTO .

Climate control153Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
When the cooling system is switched
off, no engine restart will be
requested by the climate control
system during an Autostop.
Exception: defrost system is activated and outside temperature above 0 °C
requests a restart.
Stop-start system 3 162.
The display will indicate A/C ON when
cooling is activated or A/C OFF when
the cooling is deactivated.
Manual air recirculation 4
Press 4 to activate the air
recirculation mode. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate l.
Automatic air recirculation
An air humidity sensor switches
automatically to external air if internal air humidity is too high.

Climate control155Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check

156Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 157
Control of the vehicle ...............157
Steering ................................... 157
Starting and operating ...............157
New vehicle running-in ............157
Ignition switch positions ...........157
Power button ........................... 158
Retained power off ..................160
Starting the engine ..................160
Overrun cut-off ........................ 162
Stop-start system ....................162
Parking .................................... 165
Engine exhaust .......................... 167
Exhaust filter ............................ 167
Catalytic converter ...................168
AdBlue ..................................... 169
Automatic transmission ..............171
Transmission display ...............171
Selector lever .......................... 172
Manual mode ........................... 173
Electronic driving programmes 173
Fault ........................................ 173
Interruption of power supply ....174Manual transmission ..................174
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 175
Transmission display ...............175
Selector lever .......................... 176
Manual mode ........................... 177
Electronic driving programmes 177
Fault ........................................ 177
Brakes ........................................ 178
Antilock brake system .............178
Parking brake .......................... 179
Brake assist ............................. 181
Hill start assist ......................... 181
Ride control systems .................181
Traction Control system ..........181
Electronic Stability Control ......182
Sport mode .............................. 183
Driver assistance systems .........184
Cruise control .......................... 184
Speed limiter ........................... 186
Adaptive cruise control ............187
Forward collision alert .............195
Following distance indication ...197
Active emergency braking .......198
Parking assist .......................... 201
Side blind spot alert .................209
Rear view camera ...................210
Traffic sign assistant ................212
Lane keep assist .....................216Fuel............................................ 219
Fuel for petrol engines .............219
Fuel for diesel engines ............220
Fuel for natural gas operation . 221
Refuelling ................................ 221
Trailer hitch ................................ 224
General information .................224
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 224
Trailer towing ........................... 224
Towing equipment ...................225
Trailer stability assist ...............228

Driving and operating157Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
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.
Stop-start system 3 162.
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 appears 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 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.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.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 167.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for
charging of the vehicle battery.
Ignition switch positions
Turn key:

158Driving and operating0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable. To turn the key from
position 2 to 1 or 0, first push the
key all the way in towards the steering column.3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press Engine Start/Stop once without
operating clutch or brake pedal. The yellow LED in the button illuminates.
Steering wheel lock is released and
some electrical functions are
operable, ignition is off.Ignition on power mode
Press and hold Engine Start/Stop for
six seconds without operating clutch
or brake pedal. The green LED in the button illuminates, diesel engine is

Driving and operating159preheating. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable.Engine start
Operate clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or brake pedal
(automatic transmission or manual
transmission automated) and press
Engine Start/Stop once more.
Release button after starting
procedure begins. Release the button
after starting procedure begins.Ignition off
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly in
each mode or when engine is running and vehicle is stationary. Some
functions remain active until driver's
door is opened, provided the ignition
was on previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Engine Start/Stop for longer
than two seconds or press twice
briefly within five seconds 3 160.Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
● The driver's door is opened.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Place the electronic key solely
centred in the transmitter area in
longitudinal direction flat with buttons
upside as shown in the illustration.
Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must be removed from the centre console.
Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission or manual
transmission automated) and press
Engine Start/Stop .

160Driving and operatingTo switch off the engine, press
Engine Start/Stop again. Remove the
electronic key from the centre
console.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 23.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 25.
Retained power off The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for ten minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
● power windows
● sunroof
● power outletsStarting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Manual transmission automated:
operate brake pedal.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait until
control indicator ! extinguishes.
Turn key briefly to position 3 and
release: an automatic procedure operates the starter with a short delay
until the engine is running, see
Automatic Starter Control.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 162.
Automatic transmission or manual
transmission automated: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 162.