light OPEL ASTRA J 2019 Manual user

176Vehicle carePaintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Air shutter
Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible discolourations, especially on light-coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

194Customer informationOperating data in the vehicleControl units process data for
operation of the vehicle.
This data includes, e.g.: ● vehicle status information (e.g. speed, movement delay, lateral
acceleration, wheel rotation rate, "seat belts fastened" display)
● ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor,
distance sensor)
As a rule such data is transient, not
stored for longer than an operational
cycle, and only processed on board the vehicle itself. Control units often
include data storage (including the
vehicle key). This is used to allow
information to be documented
temporarily or permanently on vehicle
condition, component stress,
maintenance requirements and
technical events and errors.Depending on technical equipment
level, the data stored is as follows:
● system component operating states (e.g. fill level, tyre
pressure, battery status)
● faults and defects in important system components (e.g. lights,
brakes)
● system reactions in special driving situations (e.g. triggering
of an airbag, actuation of the
stability control systems)
● information on events damaging the vehicle
● for electric vehicles the amount of
charge in the high-voltage
battery, estimated range
In special cases (e.g. if the vehicle
has detected a malfunction), it may be
necessary to save data that would
otherwise just be volatile.
When you use services (e.g. repairs,
maintenance), the operating data
saved can be read together with the
vehicle identification number and
used where necessary. Staff working
for the service network ( e.g. garages,
manufacturers) or third parties (e.g.breakdown services) can read the
data from the vehicle. The same
applies to warranty work and quality
assurance measures.
Data is generally read via the OBD
(On-Board Diagnostics) port
prescribed by law in the vehicle. The operating data which is read out,
documents the technical condition of
the vehicle or individual components
and assists with fault diagnosis,
compliance with warranty obligations
and quality improvement. This data,
in particular information on
component stress, technical events,
operator errors and other faults, is
transmitted to the manufacturer
where appropriate, together with the
vehicle identification number. The
manufacturer is also subject to
product liability. The manufacturer
potentially also uses operating data
from vehicles for product recalls. This
data can also be used to check
customer warranty and guarantee
claims.
Fault memories in the vehicle can be
reset by a service company when
carrying out servicing or repairs or at
your request.

Customer information195Comfort and infotainment
functions
Comfort settings and custom settings
can be stored in the vehicle and
changed or reset at any time.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● seat and steering wheel position settings
● chassis and air conditioning settings
● custom settings such as interior lighting
You can input your own data in the
infotainment functions for your
vehicle as part of the selected
features.
Depending on the equipment level in
question, these include
● multimedia data such as music, videos or photos for playback in
an integrated multimedia system
● address book data for use with an
integrated hands-free system or an integrated navigation system● input destinations
● data on the use of online services
This data for comfort and
infotainment functions can be stored
locally in the vehicle or be kept on a
device that you have connected to the
vehicle ( e.g. a smartphone, USB stick
or MP3 player). Data that you have input yourself can be deleted at any
time.
This data can only be transmitted out
of the vehicle at your request,
particularly when using online
services in accordance with the
settings selected by you.
Smartphone integration, e.g.
Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
If your vehicle is equipped
accordingly, you can connect your
smartphone or another mobile device
to the vehicle so that you can control
it via the controls integrated in the
vehicle. The smartphone image and
sound can be output via the
multimedia system in this case. At the same time, specific information is
transmitted to your smartphone.
Depending on the type of integration,this includes data such as position
data, day / night mode and other
general vehicle information. For more
information, please see the operating
instructions for the vehicle /
infotainment system.
Integration allows selected
smartphone apps to be used, such as navigation or music playback. No
further integration is possible
between smartphone and vehicle, in
particular active access to vehicle
data. The nature of further data
processing is determined by the
provider of the app used. Whether
you can define settings, and if so
which ones, is dependent on the app
in question and your smartphone's
operating system.

198IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 138
Adaptive forward lighting 73, 97, 148
Adjustable air vents ...................113
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........68
Airbag deactivation ................41, 68
Airbag system .............................. 39
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 114
Air conditioning system .............. 107
Air intake .................................... 113
Air vents...................................... 113
Antilock brake system ................ 125
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......70
Anti-theft locking system .............. 24 Appearance care ........................174
Armrest ................................... 35, 36
Armrest storage ........................... 50
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................27
Automatic light control .................94
Automatic locking ........................22
Automatic transmission .............121
B Battery discharge protection ......105
Battery voltage ............................. 81
Belts.............................................. 36 Bonnet ....................................... 140
Brake and clutch fluid .................178Brake and clutch system .............69
Brake assist ............................... 127
Brake fluid .................................. 143
Brakes ............................... 125, 143
Breakdown.................................. 172
Bulb replacement ....................... 145
C
Catalytic converter .....................120
Central locking system ................20
Centre console lighting ..............104
Centre console storage ...............50
Changing tyre and wheel size ...165
Charging system .......................... 68
Child locks ................................... 22
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 45
Child restraints.............................. 43
Child restraint systems ................43
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............106
Clock............................................. 60
Code ............................................. 79
Control indicators.......................... 65
Control of the vehicle .................115
Controls ........................................ 57
Convex shape .............................. 25
Coolant and antifreeze ...............178
Cruise control ...................... 73, 130

199Cupholders .................................. 48
Curve lighting................................ 97
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights .................97
Declaration of conformity ............188
Door open .................................... 73
Doors ............................................ 23
Driver assistance systems ..........130
Driver Information Centre .............73
Driving hints ................................ 115
E Electric adjustment ......................25
Electrical system......................... 154
Electric parking brake ...........69, 126
Electric parking brake fault ...........70
Electronic climate control system 109
Electronic driving programmes ..123
Electronic Stability Control.......... 129
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............71
Electronic Stability Control off....... 71
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......139
Engine compartment fuse box ...155
Engine coolant ........................... 142
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 64
Engine data ............................... 184
Engine exhaust .......................... 119Engine identification ...................181
Engine oil ................... 141, 178, 182
Engine oil pressure ......................72
Entry lighting .............................. 104
Event data recorders ..................193
Exhaust filter ......................... 71, 119
Exit lighting ................................ 104
Exterior care .............................. 174
Exterior light ................................. 72
Exterior lighting ......................12, 93
Exterior mirrors ............................. 25
F Fault ........................................... 123
First aid ......................................... 53
First aid kit ................................... 53
Fixed air vents ........................... 113
Folding mirrors ............................. 25
Front airbag system .....................40
Front fog lights .............73, 101, 149
Front seats.................................... 32
Front storage ................................ 49
Front turn lights .......................... 150
Fuel............................................. 135
Fuel for petrol engines ...............135
Fuel gauge ................................... 63
Fuses ......................................... 154
G Gauges ......................................... 62
Glovebox ..................................... 48H
Halogen headlights ....................146
Hand brake ......................... 125, 126
Hazard warning flashers ............100
Headlight flash ............................. 95
Headlight range adjustment ........96
Headlights..................................... 93
Headlights when driving abroad ..96
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 31
Heated mirrors ............................. 26
Heated rear window ..................... 30
Heated steering wheel .................57
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system . 106
High beam ............................. 72, 95
High beam assist ....................72, 95
Hill start assist ........................... 128
Horn ....................................... 13, 58
I
Identification plate .....................180
Ignition switch positions .............116
Immobiliser ............................ 24, 72
Indicators ...................................... 62
Info Display ................................... 77
Information displays...................... 73
Instrument cluster ........................62
Instrument panel fuse box .........157
Instrument panel illumination .....153

200Instrument panel illuminationcontrol .................................... 102
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 176
Interior lighting ............................ 102
Interior lights ...................... 102, 153
Interior mirrors .............................. 26
Interruption of power supply ......123
Introduction .................................... 3
J
Jump starting ............................. 170
K
Key, memorised settings ..............20
Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 52
Lighting features .........................104
Light switch .................................. 93
Load compartment ................23, 51
Load compartment fuse box ......158
Loading information .....................54
Low fuel ....................................... 72
Low washer fluid ..........................73
M Malfunction indicator light ............69
Manual anti-dazzle ......................26Manual mode ............................. 122
Manual seat adjustment ...............33
Manual transmission .................. 124
Manual windows ..........................27
Memorised settings ......................20
Midlevel-Display ........................... 73
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................102
N New vehicle running-in ..............116
Number plate light .....................153
O Object detection systems ...........133
Odometer ..................................... 63
Oil, engine .......................... 178, 182
OnStar .......................................... 88
Operate pedal ............................... 69
Outside temperature ....................60
Overrun cut-off ........................... 117
P Parking ................................ 16, 118
Parking assist ......................70, 133
Parking brake ............................ 126
Parking lights ............................. 101
Particulate filter ........................... 119
Performing work ........................140
Power outlets ............................... 62
Power steering.............................. 70Power steering fluid ....................142
Power windows ............................ 28
Puncture ..................................... 167
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 196
Radio remote control ...................19
REACH ....................................... 191
Reading lights ............................ 103
Rear fog light ...............73, 101, 151
Rear seats .................................... 36
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 178, 182
Reduced engine power ................72
Refuelling ................................... 136
Registered trademarks ...............193
Retained power off .....................116
Reversing lights .........................102
Ride control systems ..................128
Roof load ...................................... 54
Roof rack ..................................... 53
S Safety belts ................................... 36
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................68
Seat belts ..................................... 36
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 32

201Selector lever ............................. 121
Service ............................... 114, 177
Service display ............................ 64
Service information ....................177
Service vehicle soon .................... 69
Side airbag system ......................40
Sidelights ...................................... 93
Side turn lights ........................... 152
Software acknowledgement .......191
Spare wheel ............................... 167
Speed limiter............................... 131
Speedometer ............................... 62
Starting and operating ................116
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................117
Steering ...................................... 116
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 57
Steering wheel controls ...............57
Storage ......................................... 48
Storage compartments .................48
Sunvisor lights ........................... 103
Sun visors .................................... 30
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 63
Tail lights ................................... 151
Three-point seat belt .................... 37
Tools .......................................... 159
Towing ........................................ 172Towing another vehicle .............173
Towing the vehicle .....................172
Traction Control system ............. 128
Traction Control system off........... 71
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display .................121
Tread depth ............................... 164
Trip computer .............................. 82
Trip odometer .............................. 63
Turn lights ............................ 67, 100
Tyre chains ................................ 165
Tyre designations ......................160
Tyre pressure ............................ 160
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 71, 161
Tyre pressures ........................... 187
U Underseat storage .......................49
Upholstery .................................. 176
Uplevel-Combi-Display .................73
Upshift .......................................... 70
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 144
Vehicle checks............................ 140
Vehicle data ........................ 182, 185
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 193
Vehicle dimensions .................... 186Vehicle Identification Number ....180
Vehicle jack ................................ 159
Vehicle messages .......................79
Vehicle personalisation ...............84
Vehicle security ............................ 24
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 139
Vehicle tools ............................... 159
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Ventilation ................................... 106
W
Warning chimes ........................... 81
Warning lights ............................... 62
Warning triangle .......................... 53
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 143
Wheel changing .........................166
Wheel covers ............................. 165
Wheels and tyres .......................159
Windows ....................................... 27
Windscreen................................... 27
Windscreen wiper and washer ....58
Winter tyres ............................... 159
Wiper blade replacement ..........145