low oil pressure OPEL ASTRA K 2017 Owner's Manual

In brief17Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
The selector lever can only be movedout of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 167.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positionD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshiftR:reverse
Engage reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 171.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure and condition 3 251, 3 288
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 226.
● 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 39, 3 47,
3 57.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

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

104Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn signal 3 108XSeat belt reminder 3 108vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 109VAirbag deactivation 3 109pCharging system 3 109ZMalfunction indicator light
3 110RBrake and clutch system 3 110mElectric parking brake 3 110jElectric parking brake fault
3 110uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 111RGear shifting 3 111EFollowing distance 3 111aLane keep assist 3 111aElectronic Stability Control off
3 111bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 111kTraction Control system off
3 112!Preheating 3 112wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 112IEngine oil pressure 3 112YLow fuel 3 112dImmobiliser 3 1138Exterior light 3 113CHigh beam 3 113fHigh beam assist 3 113fLED headlights 3 113>Fog light 3 113øRear fog light 3 113mCruise control 3 113 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 113CAdaptive cruise control 3 113AVehicle detected ahead 3 113LSpeed limiter 3 114LTraffic sign assistant 3 114hDoor open 3 114
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

112Instruments and controlsTraction Control system offk illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Preheating ! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
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 to 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.
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
assistance of a workshop 3 226.
Low fuel
Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 215.
Catalytic converter 3 166.

116Instruments and controls● Navigation information,displayed by Navigation, see
description below.
● Vehicle information, displayed by
Options , see description below.
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill and some functions are
only active when the vehicle is being
driven.
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the right
side in the steering wheel.
Press p to open main menu page.
Select a main menu page with Q or
P .
Confirm a main menu page with 9.
Once a main menu page is selected, press Q or P to select subpages.
Press q to open a next folder of the
selected subpage.
Press Q or P to select functions or
to set a numeric value, if required.
Press 9 to select and confirm a
function.
Once a main menu page is selected, this selection remains stored until
another main menu page is selected.
Subpages are changed by pressing
P or Q.
Vehicle and service messages are
popped-up in the Driver Information Centre if required. Confirm messages by pressing 9. Vehicle messages
3 122.Trip/fuel information menu, ;
or Info
The following list contains all possible Info Menu pages. Some may not be
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:
● Trip odometer 1/2 or A/B
● Average fuel consumption
● Average speed
● Digital speed
● Fuel range
● Instantaneous fuel consumption
● Remaining oil life
● Tyre pressure
● Traffic sign assistant
● Following distance
● Timer
● Outside temperature

Instruments and controls117On Midlevel display the pages
Remaining Oil Life, Tyre Pressure,
Traffic Sign Assistant and Following
Distance are displayed in the Vehicle
information menu, select ?.
Trip odometer 1/2 or A/B
Trip odometer displays the current
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 9,999 km then restarts at 0.
To reset on Midlevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds.
To reset on Uplevel display, press >
and confirm with 9.
The information of trip odometer page 1/A and 2/B can be reset separately
while the respective display is active.
Average Fuel Consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset on Midlevel display, press SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Uplevel display, press > and confirm
with 9.Average speed
Display of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.
To reset on Midlevel display, press
SET/CLR for a few seconds, on
Uplevel display, press > and confirm
with 9.
Digital speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Fuel range
Range is calculated from current fuel
level and current consumption. The
display shows average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the level in the fuel tank is low,
a message appears on the display
and the control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the fuel tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, the control indicator Y in
the fuel gauge flashes 3 112.Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Remaining Oil Life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in percentage means the remainder of current oil life
3 107.
Tyre Pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 252.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 209.
Following Distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 194. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Timer
To start and stop, press 9. To reset,
press > and confirm reset.

Instruments and controls131breakdown, 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.To 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.

Vehicle care227The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out.
Capacities 3 287.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C. In
cold regions with very low
temperatures, the factory filled
coolant provides frost protection
down to approx. -37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 273.
Coolant levelCaution
Too low a coolant level can cause
engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.

299Control indicators........................ 108
Control of the vehicle .................156
Controls ........................................ 91
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............273
Cruise control ....................113, 180
Cupholders .................................. 71
Curtain airbag system .................. 62
Curve lighting.............................. 136
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............136
Declaration of conformity ............292
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter ....................166
Door open .................................. 114
Doors ............................................ 30
Driver assistance systems ..........180
Driver Information Centre ...........114
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 218
Driving hints ................................ 156
E Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 242
Electric parking brake .........110, 175
Electric parking brake fault .........110
Electronic climate control system 148Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 169, 173
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Control.......... 178
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...243
Engine coolant ........................... 227
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 280
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................276
Engine oil ................... 226, 273, 277
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 143
Event data recorders ..................296
Exit lighting ................................ 143
Exterior care .............................. 269
Exterior light ............................... 113
Exterior lighting ....................13, 134
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39
F
Fault ................................... 169, 173
First aid kit ................................... 86
Fixed air vents ........................... 153
Fog light ..................................... 113Fog lights ................................... 233
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Following distance ......................111
Following distance indication ......194
Forward collision alert................. 191
Fragrance diffuser ........................98
Front airbag system .....................61
Front fog lights ........................... 140
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 72
Fuel............................................. 215
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Fuel for diesel engines ..............215
Fuel for petrol engines ...............215
Fuel gauge ................................. 106 Fuses ......................................... 242
G
Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear shifting ............................... 111
General information ...................217
Glovebox ..................................... 71
H
Halogen headlights ....................231
Hand brake ......................... 174, 175
Hazard warning flashers ............139
Headlight flash ........................... 135
Headlight range adjustment ......135
Headlights................................... 134