light OPEL ASTRA J 2019 Manual user

Keys, doors and windows29Child safety system for rear
windows
Press z to deactivate rear door
power windows; the LED illuminates.
To activate, press z again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold c to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
If the windows are fully opened or
closed, the hazard warning lights will
flash twice.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message or a warning code
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 79.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional two seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.

32Seats, restraintsHead restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
● Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.

Seats, restraints33● Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 57.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 31.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 37.
● Adjust the thigh support so that there is a space approx. two
fingers wide between the edge of the seat and the hollow of the
knee.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.Manual seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.

38Seats, restraintsHeight adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjuster upwards or press button to disengage and
push the height adjuster
downwards.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.
Unfasten
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts on the rear seats
The seat belt for the rear centre seat
can only be withdrawn from the
retractor if the backrest is engaged in
upright position.

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 controls59Automatic wiping with rain sensorINT:automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
If the wiper frequency is above
20 seconds, the wiper arm moves
slightly down to the park position.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen and headlight
washer

60Instruments and controlsPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid
is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards, the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Time and date settings
CD 400plus/CD 400/CD 300
Press CONFIG . The menu Settings is
displayed.
Select Time Date .
Selectable setting options:
● Set time: Changes the time
shown on the display.
● Set date: Changes the date
shown on the display.
● Set time format : Changes
indication of hours between 12 h
and 24 h.

62Instruments and controlsPower outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
front console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally, the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of low vehicle battery voltage.
Electric accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electric charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

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.