oil OPEL ASTRA J 2018.5 Owner's Manual

In brief19Transmission
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 3 152.
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 3 148.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 231, 3 270.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 203.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 31, 3 41,
3 49.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

48Seats, restraintsRear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down. The armrest
contains cupholders and a storage
box.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during hard acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle, holding the occupants in the
seat position. Therefore the risk of
injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 55.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.9 Warning
The openings in the backrests of
the OPC seats are not designed to mount or carry through any kind ofadditional seat belts.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.

Instruments and controls73Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 74
Steering wheel adjustment ........74
Steering wheel controls .............74
Heated steering wheel ...............74
Horn ........................................... 75
Windscreen wiper and washer ..75
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 77
Outside temperature ..................77
Clock ......................................... 78
Power outlets ............................. 79
Cigarette lighter ......................... 80
Ashtrays .................................... 80
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 81
Instrument cluster ......................81
Speedometer ............................. 81
Odometer .................................. 81
Trip odometer ............................ 81
Tachometer ............................... 81
Fuel gauge ................................ 82
Fuel selector .............................. 82
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84Service display.......................... 84
Control indicators ......................85
Turn lights .................................. 88
Seat belt reminder .....................88
Airbag and belt tensioners .........88
Airbag deactivation ....................88
Charging system .......................89
Malfunction indicator light ..........89
Service vehicle soon .................89
Brake and clutch system ...........89
Operate pedal ............................ 89
Electric parking brake ................89
Electric parking brake fault ........90
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....90
Upshift ....................................... 90
Power steering .......................... 90
Lane departure warning ............90
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........91
Electronic Stability Control off ...91
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........91
Traction Control system off .......91
Preheating ................................. 91
Exhaust filter .............................. 91
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 92
Engine oil pressure ....................92
Low fuel ..................................... 92
Immobiliser ................................ 93
Reduced engine power .............93Exterior light .............................. 93
High beam ................................. 93
High beam assist .......................93
Adaptive forward lighting ...........93
Fog light ..................................... 93
Rear fog light ............................. 93
Low washer fluid ........................93
Cruise control ............................ 93
Adaptive cruise control ..............93
Vehicle detected ahead .............94
Door open .................................. 94
Displays ....................................... 94
Driver Information Centre ..........94
Info Display ................................ 98
Smartphone controller .............100
Vehicle messages ......................100
Warning chimes .......................103
Battery voltage ........................ 103
Trip computer ............................. 104
Vehicle personalisation ..............106
Telematics service .....................111
OnStar ..................................... 111
ERA GLONASS .......................114

84Instruments and controlsEngine coolant temperaturegauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
left area:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperatureright area:temperature too highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .

Instruments and controls85The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
Reset
Press SET/CLR on turn signal lever
for several seconds to reset. The
remaining engine oil life duration
page must be active. Switch on
ignition, but not the engine.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed, to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next serviceWhen the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
500 km (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 94.
Service information 3 254.Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control
indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation

Instruments and controls87Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 88XSeat belt reminder 3 88vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 88VAirbag deactivation 3 88pCharging system 3 89ZMalfunction indicator light
3 89gService vehicle soon 3 89RBrake and clutch system
3 89-Operate pedal 3 89mElectric parking brake 3 89jElectric parking brake fault
3 90uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 90[Upshift 3 90cPower steering 3 90)Lane departure warning 3 90rUltrasonic parking assist
3 91nElectronic Stability Control off
3 91bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 91kTraction Control system off
3 91!Preheating 3 91%Exhaust filter 3 91wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 92IEngine oil pressure 3 92iLow fuel 3 92dImmobiliser 3 93#Reduced engine power 3 938Exterior light 3 93CHigh beam 3 93lHigh beam assist 3 93fAdaptive forward lighting
3 93>Fog light 3 93rRear fog light 3 93GLow washer fluid 3 93mCruise control 3 93 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 93AVehicle detected ahead 3 94hDoor open 3 94

92Instruments and controlsFlashes
The maximum filling level of the filter is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Exhaust filter 3 146, Stop-start
system 3 143.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates 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, set selector lever to N.
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.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 203.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 148.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 208.

96Instruments and controls
●Remaining Oil Life : Indicates
when to change the engine oil and filter 3 84.
● Speed Warning : If exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will be activated.
● Traffic Sign Assistant : Displays
detected traffic signs for the
current route section. 3 184
● Following Dist. : Displays the
distance to a moving vehicle ahead 3 173.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
● trip odometer 1
● trip odometer 2
● digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for
a few seconds or by pressing the

102Instruments and controlsNo.Vehicle message56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open then close driver window60Open then close front
passenger window61Open then close rear left
window62Open then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service anti-theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control systemNo.Vehicle message71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind spot alert
system77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park position before
exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assistNo.Vehicle message145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.

Instruments and controls113The following functions are available:● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Honk horn or flash lights.
● Check fuel level, engine oil life and tyre pressure (only with tyre
pressure monitoring system).
● Send navigation destination to the vehicle, if equipped with a
built-in navigation system.
● Locate vehicle on a map.
● Manage Wi-Fi settings.
To operate these functions, download the app from App Store ®
or
Google Play™ Store.
Remote control
If desired, use any phone to call an
advisor, who can remotely operate
specific vehicle functions. Find the respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
The following functions are available: ● Lock or unlock vehicle.
● Provide information on the vehicle location.
● Honk horn or flash lights.Stolen vehicle assistance
If the vehicle is stolen, report the theft
to the authorities and request OnStar
stolen vehicle assistance. Use any
phone to call an advisor. Find the respective OnStar phone number on
our country-specific website.
OnStar can provide support in
locating and recovering the vehicle.Theft alert
When the anti-theft alarm system is
triggered, a notification is sent to
OnStar. You are then informed about
this event by text message or email.Restart prevention
By sending remote signals, OnStar
can prevent the vehicle from
restarting once it has been turned off.
On-demand diagnostics
At any time e.g. if the vehicle displays a vehicle message, press Z to
contact an advisor and ask to
complete a real-time diagnostic check
to directly determine the issue.
Depending on the results, the advisor
will provide further support.
Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Note
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,
and other major systems. It also
provides information on possible
maintenance items and tyre pressure
(only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
To look at the information in greater
detail, select the link within the email
and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.