wiper VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016 Owner's Manual

12In brief1Power windows .....................33
2 Exterior mirrors .....................30
3 Cruise control .....................183
Speed limiter ....................... 185
Adaptive cruise control .......186
Forward collision alert .........193
4 Side air vents ...................... 161
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer system ................................. 100
6 Instruments ........................ 106
7 Steering wheel controls .......99
8 Driver Information Centre .... 118
9 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................147
Exit lighting ......................... 151
Parking lights ...................... 148
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............11810Sport mode ........................ 180
Central locking system ..........23
Hazard warning flashers ....147
Fuel selector ....................... 107
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation ........................ 112
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........112
Tour mode .......................... 180
11 Info-Display ........................ 122
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 28
13 Centre air vents .................. 161
14 Glovebox .............................. 59
15 Sport mode ........................ 180
Tour mode .......................... 180
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 178
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................. 179
Parking assist systems .......198Lane departure warning .....212
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 166
16 Climate control system ........ 153
17 AUX input, USB input ..........11
18 Power outlet ........................ 104
19 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 175
Automatic transmission ......171
20 Electric parking brake .........176
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............165
22 Horn ................................... 100
Driver airbag ........................ 49
23 Bonnet release lever ..........227
24 Storage compartment,
fuse box ............................. 255
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..99
26 Light switch ........................ 140
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 143
Front fog lights ...................148

16In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 100, Wiper
blade replacement 3 233.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 100, Washer fluid 3 230.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off

In brief17Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 102.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 175.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<:manual mode upshifting]:manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out 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.

98Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 99
Steering wheel adjustment ........99
Steering wheel controls .............99
Heated steering wheel ...............99
Horn ......................................... 100
Windscreen wiper/washer .......100
Rear window wiper/washer .....102
Outside temperature ................102
Clock ....................................... 103
Power outlets ........................... 104
Cigarette lighter .......................105
Ashtrays .................................. 105
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 106
Instrument cluster ....................106
Speedometer ........................... 106
Odometer ................................ 106
Trip odometer .......................... 106
Tachometer ............................. 106
Fuel gauge .............................. 107
Fuel selector ............................ 107
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Service display ........................ 108Control indicators ....................109
Turn signal ............................... 112
Seat belt reminder ...................112
Airbag and belt tensioners .......112
Airbag deactivation ..................112
Charging system .....................113
Malfunction indicator light ........113
Service vehicle soon ...............113
Brake and clutch system .........113
Operate pedal .......................... 113
Electric parking brake ..............113
Electric parking brake fault ......114
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...114
Upshift ..................................... 114
Power steering ........................ 114
Lane departure warning ..........114
Ultrasonic parking assist .........115
Electronic Stability Control off . 115
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........115
Traction Control system off .....115
Preheating ............................... 115
Diesel particle filter ..................115
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 116
Engine oil pressure ..................116
Low fuel ................................... 116
Immobiliser .............................. 117
Reduced engine power ...........117
Exterior light ............................ 117High beam............................... 117
High beam assist .....................117
Adaptive forward lighting .........117
Fog light ................................... 117
Rear fog light ........................... 117
Low washer fluid ......................117
Cruise control .......................... 117
Adaptive cruise control ............117
Vehicle detected ahead ...........118
Door open ................................ 118
Information displays ...................118
Driver Information Centre ........118
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 122
Smartphone controller .............124
Vehicle messages ......................124
Warning chimes .......................127
Battery voltage ........................ 127
Trip computer ............................. 128
Vehicle personalisation ..............130
OnStar® system ........................135

100Instruments and controlsThe recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 166.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short interval:turn adjuster
wheel upwardslong interval:turn adjuster
wheel downwards

Instruments and controls101Automatic 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

102Instruments 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.
Rear window wiper/washerPress the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 130.
The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is too
low.
Outside temperature

Instruments and controls127The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
● fluid levels
● anti-theft alarm system
● brakes
● drive systems
● ride control systems
● cruise control
● object detection systems
● lighting, bulb replacement
● wiper/washer system
● doors, windows
● radio remote control
● seat belts
● airbag systems
● engine and transmission
● tyre pressure
● diesel particle filter
● vehicle battery statusVehicle messages on the Colour-
Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the Colour-Info-
Display. Press the multifunction knob to confirm a message. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes When starting the engine or whilst
driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened 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 a programmed speed is exceeded.● If a warning message or awarning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear carrier sytem
extended.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
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.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.

132Instruments and controlsVehicle settings
●Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Climate control mode : Controls
the state of the cooling
compressor when the vehicle is
started. Last setting
(recommended) or at vehicle
start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates rear
heated window automatically.
● Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.
Auto collision preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated.
Side blind zone alert : Changes
the settings for the side blind spot alert system.
● Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
● Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or

134Instruments and controlsRadio Settings
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
Phone Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Navigation Settings
See Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Display Settings ● Home Page Menu :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
● Rear Camera Options :
Press to adjust the rear camera
options 3 207.
● Display Off :
See Infotainment system manual for further information.
● Map Settings :
See Infotainment system manual for further information.Vehicle Settings
● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the fan
regulation. Changed setting will
be active after switching the
ignition off and on again.
Air Conditioning Mode : Activates
or deactivates cooling when
switching on the ignition or uses
the last chosen setting.
Auto Demist : Activates or
deactivates auto demist.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates the
rear heated window
automatically.
● Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.● Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
sensors. Activation is selectable
with or without attached trailer
coupling.
Automatic Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates the side blind spot
alert system.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
● Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the