fuel OPEL ASTRA K 2017.5 Manual user

120Instruments and controlsEconomy Trend
Displays the average consumption
development over a distance of
50 km. Filled segments display the
consumption in 5 km steps and shows the effect of topography or driving
behaviour on fuel consumption.
Economy index
The current fuel consumption is
indicated on an economic scale. For
economical driving, adapt driving
style to keep the filled segments
within the Eco area. The more
segments are filled, the higher the
fuel consumption.
Simultaneously the average
consumption value is indicated.
Audio menu
Audio menu enables browsing for
music, selecting from favourites or
changing the audio source.
See Infotainment manual.
Phone menu
Phone menu enables managing and performing of phone calls, scrolling
through contacts or operating
handsfree phoning.
See Infotainment manual.
Navigation menu
Navigation menu enables route
guidance.
See Infotainment manual.
Vehicle information menu, ? or
Options
The following list contains all possible Options Menu pages. Some may notbe available for your particular
vehicle. Depending on the display
some functions are symbolised.Turn the adjuster wheel or press Q
or P to select a page and follow the
instructions given in the submenus:
● Units
● Info pages
● Speed warning
● Tyre loading
● Software information
Units
Press SET/CLR or > while units is
displayed. Select imperial or metric
units by turning adjuster wheel or
pressing P. Confirm by pressing
SET/CLR or 9.
Info pages
Press > while Info pages is displayed.
A list of all items in the Info Menu is
displayed. Select the functions to be
displayed in the Info page by pressing 9 . Selected pages have a 9 in a
checkbox. Non-viewable functions
have a blank checkbox. See Info
Menu above.

132Instruments and controlsOnStar buttons
Privacy button
Press and hold j until a message is
heard to activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location.
Press j to answer a call or to end a
call to an advisor.
Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.
Service button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an advisor.
SOS button
Press [ to establish a priority
emergency connection to a specially
trained emergency advisor.
Status LED
Green: The system is ready with
activated transmission of the vehicle
location.
Green flashing: The system is on a
call.
Red: A problem arose.
Off: The system is ready with
deactivated transmission of the
vehicle location or the system is in
standby mode.
Red / green flashing for a short period of time: The transmission of the
vehicle location has been
deactivated.
OnStar services
General services
If you need any information e.g.
opening hours, points of interest and
destinations or if you need any
support e.g. in the case of a vehiclebreakdown, a flat tyre and empty fuel
tank, press Z to establish a
connection to an advisor.
Emergency services
In the case of an emergency situation,
press [ and talk to an advisor. The
advisor then contacts emergency or
assistance service providers and
directs them to your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity with a
maximum speed of 4G/LTE.
Note
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not
available for all markets.
Up to seven devices may be
connected.

Instruments and controls133To connect a mobile device with the
Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi
settings on the Info-Display. The
settings displayed include the Wi- Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password and connection type.
2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on your mobile device.
3. Select your vehicle hotspot (SSID) when listed.
4. When prompted, enter the password on your mobile device.
Note
To change the SSID or password,
press Z and talk to an advisor or log
in to your account.
To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot
functionality, press Z to call an
advisor.
Smartphone app
With the myOpel smartphone app,
some vehicle functions can be
operated remotely.The 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.

Climate control149If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops. Stop-start system 3 163.
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 l.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● 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.

154Climate controlCooling A/C
Press A/C 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 A/C 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 restart will be
requested by the climate control
system during an Autostop.
Exception: defrost system is activated and outside temperature above 0 °C
requests a restart.
Stop-start system 3 163.
The display will indicate A/C ON when
cooling is activated or A/C OFF when
the cooling is deactivated.
Manual air recirculation 4
Press 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 l.
Automatic air recirculation
An air humidity sensor switches
automatically to external air if internal air humidity is too high.

Driving and operating157Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 158
Control of the vehicle ...............158
Steering ................................... 158
Starting and operating ...............158
New vehicle running-in ............158
Ignition switch positions ...........158
Power button ........................... 159
Retained power off ..................160
Starting the engine ..................161
Overrun cut-off ........................ 163
Stop-start system ....................163
Parking .................................... 166
Engine exhaust .......................... 167
Diesel particle filter ..................168
Catalytic converter ...................168
Automatic transmission ..............169
Transmission display ...............169
Selector lever .......................... 169
Manual mode ........................... 170
Electronic driving programmes 171
Fault ........................................ 171
Interruption of power supply ....171
Manual transmission ..................172Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 173
Transmission display ...............173
Selector lever .......................... 174
Manual mode ........................... 175
Electronic driving programmes 175
Fault ........................................ 175
Brakes ........................................ 176
Antilock brake system .............176
Parking brake .......................... 177
Brake assist ............................. 179
Hill start assist ......................... 179
Ride control systems .................179
Traction Control system ..........179
Electronic Stability Control ......180
Sport mode .............................. 181
Driver assistance systems .........182
Cruise control .......................... 182
Speed limiter ........................... 184
Adaptive cruise control ............185
Forward collision alert .............193
Following distance indication ...195
Active emergency braking .......196
Parking assist .......................... 199
Side blind spot alert .................207
Rear view camera ...................208
Traffic sign assistant ................211
Lane keep assist .....................215Fuel............................................ 217
Fuel for petrol engines .............217
Fuel for diesel engines ............218
Fuel for natural gas operation . 218
Refuelling ................................ 218
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 220
Trailer hitch ................................ 221
General information .................221
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 222
Trailer towing ........................... 222
Towing equipment ...................223
Trailer stability assist ...............226

158Driving and operatingDriving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 163.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.Use only floor mats, which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.
Steering If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often.
Diesel particle filter 3 168.
Autostop may be inhibited to allow for
charging of the vehicle battery.
Ignition switch positions
Turn key:

162Driving and operatingBefore restarting or to switch off the
engine when vehicle is stationary, press Engine Start/Stop once more
briefly.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 163.
Automatic transmission or manual
transmission automated: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 163.
Emergency shut off during driving If the engine needs to be switched offduring driving in case of emergency,
press Engine Start/Stop for longer
than two seconds or press twice briefly within five seconds.9 Danger
Switching off the engine during
driving may cause loss of power
support for brake and steering
systems. Assistance systems and
airbag systems are disabled.
Lighting and brake lights will
extinguish. Therefore power down the engine and ignition while
driving only when required in case of emergency.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
Starting the engine without additional
heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol
engines. Required is an engine oil
with the correct viscosity, the correct
fuel, performed services and a
sufficiently charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx.
five minutes. The selector lever must
be in position P.
Automatic starter control
This function controls the engine
starting procedure. The driver does
not need to hold the key in position 3
or to hold Engine Start/Stop pressed.
Once applied, the system will go on
starting automatically until the engine
is running. Because of the checking procedure, the engine starts running
after a short delay.
Possible reasons for a non-starting
engine:
● Clutch pedal not operated (manual transmission).
● Brake pedal not operated or selector lever not in P or N
(automatic transmission).
● Brake pedal not operated (manual transmission
automated).
● Timeout occurred.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.

Driving and operating163Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but accelerator pedal is released.
Depending on driving conditions, the
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.
Stop-start system The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emissions. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam.
Activation
The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Ï OFF . The
deactivation is indicated when the
LED in the button illuminates.
Autostop
Vehicles with manual transmission
Depending on the engine, two
versions of an Autostop are available. See engine data to identify the engine
identifier code for your vehicle
3 285.
Conventional AutostopAll petrol engines and diesel engines
except B16DTU have only the
conventional Autostop.
An Autostop can be activated at a
standstill or at a low speed up to
5 km/h.
Activate a conventional Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever in neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while the ignition stays on.
Early Autostop
Engine B16DTU has early Autostop
in addition to conventional Autostop.
An Autostop, both conventional and
early, can be activated at a standstill
or at a low speed up to 14 km/h.
Activate an early Autostop as follows: ● Depress the brake pedal.
● Depress the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.

168Driving and operatingDiesel particle filterAutomatic cleaning process
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
under set driving conditions and may
take up to 25 minutes. Typically it
needs between seven and twelve
minutes. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is normal.
System requires cleaning
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will beindicated by % and a warning
message in the Driver Information
Centre.
% with a warning message
illuminates when diesel particle filter
is full. Start cleaning process as soon
as possible.
% with a warning message flashes
when diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level. Start
cleaning process immediately to
avoid damage to the engine.
Activate self-cleaning process
To activate cleaning process,
continue driving, keep engine speed
above 2000 revolutions per minute.
Shift down if necessary. Diesel
particle filter cleaning is then started.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high
engine speeds and loads.
The control indicator % extinguishes
as soon as the self-cleaning
operation is complete. Keep on
driving until self-cleaning operation is
complete.Caution
When possible, do not interrupt
cleaning process. Drive until
cleaning is completed to avoid
service or repair by a workshop.
Cleaning process not possible
If cleaning is not possible for any
reasons, Z illuminates and a warning
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Engine power
may be reduced. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.