OPEL ASTRA K 2017 Manual user

Storage89detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and
secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
75 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.

90Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 91
Steering wheel adjustment ........91
Steering wheel controls .............91
Heated steering wheel ...............92
Horn ........................................... 92
Windscreen wiper/washer .........92
Rear window wiper/washer .......94
Outside temperature ..................95
Clock ......................................... 95
Power outlets ............................. 97
Power connector .......................98
Ashtrays .................................... 99
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 101
Instrument cluster ....................101
Speedometer ........................... 104
Odometer ................................ 105
Trip odometer .......................... 105
Tachometer ............................. 106
Fuel gauge .............................. 106
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Service display ........................ 107
Control indicators ....................108Turn signal............................... 108
Seat belt reminder ...................108
Airbag and belt tensioners .......109
Airbag deactivation ..................109
Charging system .....................109
Malfunction indicator light ........110
Brake and clutch system .........110
Electric parking brake ..............110
Electric parking brake fault ......110
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...111
Gear shifting ............................ 111
Following distance ...................111
Lane keep assist .....................111
Electronic Stability Control off . 111
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........111
Traction Control system off .....112
Preheating ............................... 112
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 112
Engine oil pressure ..................112
Low fuel ................................... 112
Immobiliser .............................. 113
Exterior light ............................ 113
High beam ............................... 113
High beam assist .....................113
LED headlights ........................ 113
Fog light ................................... 113
Rear fog light ........................... 113
Cruise control .......................... 113Adaptive cruise control ............113
Vehicle detected ahead ...........113
Vehicle detected ahead ...........113
Speed limiter ........................... 114
Traffic sign assistant ................114
Door open ................................ 114
Information displays ...................114
Driver Information Centre ........114
Info display .............................. 119
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................122
Battery voltage ........................ 123
Vehicle personalisation ..............123
Telematics service .....................129
OnStar ..................................... 129

Instruments and controls91Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Driver Information Centre, some
driver assistance systems,
Infotainment system and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
The illustrations show different
versions.
Driver Information Centre 3 114.
Driver assistance systems 3 180.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.

92Instruments and controlsHeated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
The 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 3 161.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper with adjustable
wiper intervalHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wipingOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever downwards to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.

Instruments and controls93Adjustable 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 downwardsWindscreen wiper with rain
sensorHI:fastLO:slowAUTO:automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
In AUTO position, the rain sensor
detects the amount of water on the
windscreen and automatically
regulates the frequency of the
windscreen wiper.
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever downwards to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Wiper lever in position AUTO.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwards

94Instruments and controls
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Rain sensor function can be activated or deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 119.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 228.
Rear window wiper/washer
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
ON:continuous operationINT:intermittent operationOFF:off
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.

Instruments and controls95Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 228
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 119.

96Instruments and controlsGraphic-Info-DisplayPress MENU to open the respective
audio menu.
Select Time and Date .
Set Time
Select Set Time to enter the
respective submenu.
Select Auto Set at the bottom of the
screen. Activate either On - RDS or
Off (Manual) .
If Off (Manual) is selected, adjust
hours and minutes.
Repeatedly select 12-24 HR at the
bottom of the screen to choose a time mode.
If the 12-hour mode is selected, a
third column for AM and PM selection
is displayed. Select the desired
option.
Set Date
Select Set Date to enter the
respective submenu.
Select Auto Set at the bottom of the
screen. Activate either On - RDS or
Off (Manual) .
If Off (Manual) is selected, adjust the
date settings.
7'' Colour-Info-Display
Press ; and then select Settings.
Select Time and Date to display the
respective submenu.Set Time Format
To select the desired time format,
touch the screen buttons 12 h or 24 h .
Set Date Format
To select the desired date format,
select Set Date Format and choose
between the available options in the
submenu.
Auto Set
To choose whether time and date are
to be set automatically or manually,
select Auto Set .
For time and date to be set
automatically, select On - RDS.
For time and date to be set manually, select Off - Manual . If Auto Set is set
to Off - Manual , the submenu items
Set Time and Set Date become
available.
Set time and date
To adjust the time and date settings, select Set Time or Set Date .
Touch + and - to adjust the settings.

Instruments and controls978'' Colour-Info-Display
Press ; and then select the
Settings icon.
Select Time and Date .
Set time
Select Set Time to enter the
respective submenu.
Select Auto Set at the bottom of the
screen. Activate either On - RDS or
Off - Manual .
If Off - Manual is selected, adjust
hours and minutes by touching n or
o .
Touch 12-24 Hr on the right side of the
screen to select a time mode.
If 12-hour mode is selected, a third
column for AM and PM setting is
displayed. Select the desired option.
Set date
Select Set Date to enter the
respective submenu.
Note
If date information is automatically
provided, this menu item is not
available.
Select Auto Set at the bottom of the
screen. Activate either On - RDS or
Off - Manual .
If Off - Manual is selected, adjust the
date by touching n or o.
Clock display
Select Clock Display to enter the
respective submenu.
To turn off the digital clock display in
the menus, select Off.Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
centre console.

98Instruments and controlsSports Tourer: A 12 Volt power outlet
is located at the left sidewall in the
load compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlet is
deactivated. Additionally, the power outlet is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 161.USB charging port
Two USB ports for charging devices
only are located in the back of the
centre console.
Each socket provides 2.1 Ampere at
five Volts.
Note
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
Power connector
The power connector (PowerFlex
Bar) is attached on the instrument
panel fuse box cover. A fragrance
diffuser (AirWellness) or a phone
holder can be attached to the power
connector.
Further information regarding phone
holder is available in the Infotainment
manual.