tow OPEL ASTRA K 2018.75 Manual user

120Instruments and controlsAdBlue
Indicates an estimate of the AdBlue
level. The number of percentage
means the remainder of AdBlue.
Additionally, it is indicated whether
the level is sufficient or low.
Eco information menu, @
● Top consumers
● Economy trend
● Eco index
On Uplevel display the pages Top
Consumers, Economy Trend and Eco
index, are displayed in the Trip/fuel
information menu, select Info.
Top Consumers
List of top comfort consumers
currently switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated.
During sporadic driving conditions,
the engine will activate the heated
rear window automatically to increase
the engine load. In this event, the
heated rear window is indicated as
one of the top consumers, without
activation by the driver.Economy 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 average fuel consumption is indicated on an economic scale. For
economical driving, adapt driving
style to keep the indicator within the
green area. The more the indicator
moves towards red, the higher is the
fuel consumption. Simultaneously the
average consumption value is
indicated.
Depending on vehicle version, the
Eco Index shows values referring to
trip odometer page A/1 or the current
driving cycle. In the last case, the
indicator is reset when ignition is
switched on the next time.
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 andperforming of phone calls, scrolling
through contacts or operating
handsfree phoning.
See Infotainment manual.
Navigation menu
Navigation menu enables route
guidance.
See Infotainment manual.

Lighting139The following lighting functions are
available with light switch in position
AUTO or 9.
Town light
Activated automatically at a speed up to approx. 55 km/h and in situations
with exterior ambient light. The light is
wide and symmetrical. A special
beam pattern is designed to avoid
glare for other road users.
Country light
Activated automatically at a speed
above approx. 55 km/h when driving
in rural areas. The illumination of the
current lane and the side of the road is improved. Oncoming and
preceding vehicles are not dazzled.
Curve light
Particular LEDs, based on steering
angle and speed, are additionally
triggered to improve lighting in
curves. This function is activated at
speeds from 40 km/h to 70 km/h and
reacts to steering angle.
Corner light
When turning off, depending on the
steering angle and the turn signal light, particular LEDs are triggered
which illuminate the direction of
travel. It is activated up to a speed of
40 km/h.
Reverse parking function To assist driver's orientation when
parking, both corner lights and
reversing light illuminate when
headlights are on and reverse gear is
engaged. They remain illuminated for
a short time after disengaging reverse gear or until driving faster than
7 km/h in a forward gear.
High beam assist This feature allows the high beam to
function as main driving light at night.
The camera in the windscreen
detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles. Each LED on
right or left side can be triggered or
faded out particulary according to the
traffic situation. This gives the best
light distribution without glaring other
road users. Once activated, high
beam assist remains active and
switches high beam on and off
depending on surrounding

Lighting143Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch
headlights on automatically.
Rear fog light
Operated by pressing ø
.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on rear fog light will switch
headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog
light can only be switched on with
front fog lights.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing a trailer or a
plug is connected with the socket, e.
g. when a bicycle carrier is used.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move turn signal lever all the way up (right parking lights) or down
(left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn signal control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.

148Climate controlDemisting and defrosting
●Press V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Air conditioning system
Controls for:
● temperature
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting V
A/C:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 40.
Heated seats ß 3 54.
Ventilated seats A 3 54.
Heated steering wheel A 3 92.
Cooling 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) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.

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.

150Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If
l is pressed with the fan switched
on and the engine running, an
Autostop will be inhibited until l is
pressed again or until the fan is switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If l is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 163.
Electronic climate control system
The dual zone climate control allows
different temperatures for driver side
and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Controls for:
● temperature on driver side
● air distribution l M K
● fan speed Z
● temperature on front passenger side
● system on or off ON/OFF
● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
● manual air recirculation 4
● demisting and defrosting V
● dual zone temperature synchronisation SYNC
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.

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.

Climate control155Basic settingsSome settings can be changed in theSettings menu in the Info-Display.Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Auxiliary heater Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary airheater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while cooling is on.
To open the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel towards the bigger W symbol.
Adjust the air amount at the vent
outlet by turning the adjuster wheel.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel towards the smaller W symbol.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.

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 .......................... 168
Exhaust filter ............................ 168
Catalytic converter ...................169
AdBlue ..................................... 169
Automatic transmission ..............172
Transmission display ...............172
Selector lever .......................... 173
Manual mode ........................... 174
Electronic driving programmes 174
Fault ........................................ 174
Interruption of power supply ....175Manual transmission ..................176
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 176
Transmission display ...............177
Selector lever .......................... 177
Manual mode ........................... 178
Electronic driving programmes 179
Fault ........................................ 179
Brakes ........................................ 179
Antilock brake system .............179
Parking brake .......................... 180
Brake assist ............................. 182
Hill start assist ......................... 182
Ride control systems .................182
Traction Control system ..........182
Electronic Stability Control ......183
Sport mode .............................. 185
Driver assistance systems .........185
Cruise control .......................... 185
Speed limiter ........................... 187
Adaptive cruise control ............189
Forward collision alert .............196
Following distance indication ...199
Active emergency braking .......200
Parking assist .......................... 203
Side blind spot alert .................211
Rear view camera ...................212
Traffic sign assistant ................214
Lane keep assist .....................218Fuel............................................ 221
Fuel for petrol engines .............221
Fuel for diesel engines ............222
Fuel for natural gas operation . 223
Refuelling ................................ 223
Trailer hitch ................................ 226
General information .................226
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 226
Trailer towing ........................... 226
Towing equipment ...................227
Trailer stability assist ...............230

160Driving and operatingfunctions remain active until driver's
door is opened, provided the ignition
was on previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Engine Start/Stop for longer
than two seconds or press twice
briefly within five seconds 3 161.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
● The driver's door is opened.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.
9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Place the electronic key solely
centred in the transmitter area in
longitudinal direction flat with buttons
upside as shown in the illustration.
Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must be removed from the centre console.
Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission or manual
transmission automated) and press
Engine Start/Stop .
To switch off the engine, press
Engine Start/Stop again. Remove the
electronic key from the centre
console.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 22.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 24.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for ten minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
● power windows
● sunroof
● power outlets