heating OPEL ASTRA K 2019.5 User Guide

Instruments and controls111Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 179.
Traction Control system 3 178.
Traction Control system off k 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.
AdBlue Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 169.
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.

Instruments and controls123● If the parking assist detects anobject.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the exhaust filter has reached the maximum filling level.
● If safety function of the power tailgate detects obstacles in the
moving area.
When the vehicle is parked and /
or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an Autostop is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.1. Switch off any electrical consumers which are not requiredfor a safe drive, e.g. seat heating,
heated rear window or other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message will disappear
after the engine has been started
twice without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 24.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings Graphic Info Display
Press MENU to open the respective
menu.
Select Settings , scroll through the list
and select Vehicle Settings .

124Instruments and controls
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle Settings ● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies
the level of the cabin airflow of the climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Park Assist / Collision Detection
Forward Collision Alert : Activates
or deactivates forward collision
alert.
Collision Preparation : Activates
or deactivates the automatic
brake functionality of the vehicle in the event of imminent collision
danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by
chimes only or is deactivated
completely.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist.
Activation is selectable with or
without attached trailer hitch.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder to drive
off when the adaptive cruise
control holds the vehicle at
standstill.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone
alert.● Comfort Settings
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function,
depending on which key is being
used.
Rain Sense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping
with rain sensor.
Rear Auto Wipe in Reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
● Exterior Ambient Lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the entry
lighting.

126Instruments and controls
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle ● Climate & Air Quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies
the level of the cabin airflow of the climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Defog : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Defog : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Rear View Camera Guidelines :
Activates or deactivates the rear
view camera guidelines on the
Info Display.
Forward Collision Alert :
Activates or deactivates forward
collision alert.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Forward Collision System :
Changes the settings of forward
collision alert.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder to drive
off when the adaptive cruise
control holds the vehicle at
standstill.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone alert.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization By Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rain Sense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping
with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the

128Instruments and controls
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Vehicle ● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto Heated Seats :
Automatically activates the seat
heating.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision / Detection Systems
Forward Collision Alert : Activates
or deactivates forward collision
alert.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder function
of the adaptive cruise control.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates side blind zone alert.● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rainsense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.

Climate control147Climate controlClimate control systems.............147
Heating and ventilation system 147
Air conditioning system ...........148
Electronic climate control system .................................... 150
Auxiliary heater ........................155
Air vents ..................................... 155
Adjustable air vents .................155
Fixed air vents ......................... 155
Maintenance .............................. 156
Air intake ................................. 156
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 156
Service .................................... 156Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting V
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 40.
Heated seats ß 3 54.
Heated steering wheel * 3 92.
Temperaturered:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.

152Climate controlSet temperatures to the desired
value. The knob on the passenger
side changes the temperature for the
passenger side.The knob on the
driver's side changes the temperature for the driver's side or for both sides
depending on activation of
synchronisation SYNC.
The selected temperature is indicated in the display of the knob.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Note
If A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 163.Dual zone temperature
synchronisation SYNC
Press SYNC to link passenger side
temperature setting to the driver side.
The LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
When passenger side settings will be
adjusted, synchronisation is
deactivated and the LED
extinguishes.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V●
Press V. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: press V, to return to automatic
mode: press AUTO.
Settings of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
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.

156Climate controlMaintenanceAir intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
● functionality and pressure test
● heating functionality
● leakage check
● check of drive belts
● cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
● performance check

Driving and operating1590:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable. To turn the key from
position 2 to 1 or 0, first push the
key all the way in towards the steering column.3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press Engine Start/Stop once without
operating clutch or brake pedal. The yellow LED in the button illuminates.
Steering wheel lock is released and
some electrical functions are
operable, ignition is off.Ignition on power mode
Press and hold Engine Start/Stop for
6 seconds without operating clutch or brake pedal. The green LED in the
button illuminates, diesel engine is

160Driving and operatingpreheating. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable.Engine start
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly while:
● manual transmission: operating clutch pedal,
● automatic transmission: operating brake pedal with
selector lever in P or N.
Starting the engine 3 161.Ignition off
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly when
Autostop is activated or when engine is running and vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission: apply the
parking brake and engage P.
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly
without operating clutch or brake pedal when in ignition on power
mode.
Some functions 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 2 seconds or press twice briefly
within 5 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.