window OPEL ASTRA GTC 2018 Owner's Guide

Instruments and controls109Auto Rear Demist: Activates the
heated rear 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 brakecontrol, 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
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.● Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked
Doors : Activates or deactivates
the automatic relock function
after unlocking without opening
the vehicle.
● Return to Factory Settings? :
Resets all settings to the default settings.

128LightingExit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 24.
Battery discharge protection Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator
with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
● Auxiliary heater
● Heated rear window and mirrors
● Heated seats
● FanIn the second stage a message which
confirms the activation of the vehicle
battery discharge protection will be
displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

Climate control129Climate controlClimate control systems.............129
Heating and ventilation system 129
Air conditioning system ...........130
Electronic climate control system .................................... 132
Auxiliary heater ........................136
Air vents ..................................... 137
Adjustable air vents .................137
Fixed air vents ......................... 137
Maintenance .............................. 137
Air intake ................................. 137
Pollen filter ............................... 137
Air conditioning regular
operation ................................ 138
Service .................................... 138Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● air distribution
● fan speed
● demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 36.
Temperature
red:warmblue:coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distributions:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan to the desired speed.

130Climate controlDemisting and defrosting
●Press V: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:
n:cooling4:air recirculation
Heated seats ß 3 47, Heated
steering wheel * 3 73.
Cooling n
Press n 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 n again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.

Climate control131If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
may inhibit Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
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 s.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling n.
● Air circulation system 4 on.
● Press air distribution switch M.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all vents.

132Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If s is pressed with the fan switched
on and the engine running, an
Autostop will be inhibited until s is
pressed again or until the fan is
switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If s is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Electronic climate control system
The dual zone climate control allows
different climatisation temperatures
for driver side and front passenger
side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Controls for:
● temperature on driver side
● air distribution
● fan speed
● temperature on front passenger side
n:coolingAUTO:automatic mode4:manual air recirculationV:demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 36, Heated
seats ß 3 47, Heated steering wheel
* 3 73.

134Climate control
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, if cooling n is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Note
If n is switched on, reducing the set
cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: press V. To return to automatic
mode: press AUTO.
Setting of automatic rear window heating can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If s is pressed with the fan switched
on and the engine running, an
Autostop will be inhibited until s is
pressed again or until the fan is
switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If s is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Manual settings Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as follows.
Changing a setting will deactivate the automatic mode.

Climate control135Fan speed Z
Press lower button to decrease or
upper button to increase fan speed.
The fan speed is indicated by the
number of segments in the display.
Pressing the lower button for longer:
fan and cooling are switched off.
Pressing the upper button for longer:
the fan runs at maximum speed.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Air distribution s, M , K
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
s: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 .
Cooling n
Press n 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 n 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

136Climate controlrestart will be requested by the
climate control system during an
Autostop. Exception: defrost system
is activated and outside temperature
above 0 °C.
The display will indicate ACON when
cooling is activated or ACOFF when
the cooling is deactivated.
Activation or deactivation of cooling
operation after engine start can be
changed in the Settings menu in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 105.
Stop-start system 3 142.
Air recirculation mode 4Press 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 s.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
Auxiliary heater
Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.

Climate control137Air vents
Adjustable air vents At least one air vent must be open
while the cooling is on.
To open the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel towards the bigger W symbol.
Adjust the air amount at the vent
outlet by turning the adjuster wheel.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel towards the smaller W symbol.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.
Maintenance
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.