headlights OPEL ASTRA K 2020 Manual user

In brief13Exterior lightingAUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
Automatic light control 3 131.
Front fog lights 3 136.
Rear fog light 3 136.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:push or pull lever
High beam 3 133.
Headlight flash 3 133.
LED headlights 3 134.
High beam assist 3 134.
Turn lightslever up:right turn lightslever down:left turn lights
Turn lights 3 136.
Parking lights 3 137.

92Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 93
Steering wheel adjustment ........93
Steering wheel controls .............93
Heated steering wheel ...............93
Horn ........................................... 94
Windscreen wiper and washer ..94
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 96
Outside temperature ..................97
Clock ......................................... 97
Power outlets ............................. 99
Inductive charging ...................100
Ashtrays .................................. 101
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 ........................ 107Control indicators ....................108
Turn lights ................................ 108
Seat belt reminder ...................108
Airbag and belt tensioners .......109
Airbag deactivation ..................109
Charging system .....................110
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
Engine coolant temperature ....112
Preheating ............................... 112
AdBlue ..................................... 112
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 112
Engine oil pressure ..................112
Low fuel ................................... 113
Immobiliser .............................. 113
Exterior light ............................ 113
High beam ............................... 113
High beam assist .....................113
LED headlights ........................ 113Front fog lights......................... 114
Rear fog light ........................... 114
Cruise control .......................... 114
Adaptive cruise control ............114
Vehicle detected ahead ...........114
Pedestrian detection ................114
Speed limiter ........................... 114
Traffic sign assistant ................115
Door open ................................ 115
Displays ..................................... 115
Driver Information Centre ........115
Info Display .............................. 121
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................123
Battery voltage ........................ 123
Vehicle personalisation ..............124
Telematics service .....................129
Emergency call ........................129

104Instruments and controlsOverviewOTurn lights 3 108XSeat belt reminder 3 108vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 109VAirbag deactivation 3 109pCharging system 3 110ZMalfunction 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 112WEngine coolant temperature
3 112!Preheating 3 112ùAdBlue 3 112wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 112IEngine oil pressure 3 112YLow fuel 3 113dImmobiliser 3 1138Exterior light 3 113CHigh beam 3 113fHigh beam assist 3 113fLED headlights 3 113>Front fog lights 3 114øRear fog light 3 114mCruise control 3 114 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 114CAdaptive cruise control 3 114AVehicle detected ahead 3 1147Pedestrian detected ahead
3 114LSpeed limiter 3 114LTraffic sign assistant 3 115hDoor open 3 115
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

Instruments and controls113Illuminates 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. Select neutral gear.
2. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
3. 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 steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop
3 225.
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 3 214.
Catalytic converter 3 163.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 229.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.The exterior lights are on 3 130.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 133.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 131.
LED headlights f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.

126Instruments and controlsLeft or Right Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left
or right-hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the
functions of the LED headlights.
● Power Door Locks
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the door locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after driving off.
Delayed Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed.
● Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Remote Unlock Light Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote Lock Feedback :
Changes what kind of feedback
is given when locking the vehicle.Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked
Doors : Activates or deactivates
the automatic relock function
after unlocking without opening
the vehicle.
Remote Window Operation :
Activates or deactivates the operation of power windows with
electronic key.
Passive Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Passive Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the passive locking
function. This feature locks the
vehicle automatically after
several seconds if all doors have been closed and an electronic
key has been removed from the
vehicle.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert :
Activates or deactivates the
warning chime when theelectronic key remains in the
vehicle.
Personal settings Multimedia / Multimedia Navi Pro
Press !, then select the % icon.
The Settings menu contains the
following submenus, which can be selected in the upper menu bar:
● System
● Apps
● Vehicle
● Personal

128Instruments and controlsAuto Wipe in Reverse Gear:
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
Extended Hill Start Assist :
Toggles between hill start assist
and extended hold hill start assist
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
Left or Right-Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right-hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the LED
headlights.
● Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti-Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the door locking function while a door is
open.Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door locking function after driving off.
Delayed Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed.
● Remote Lock, Unlock and Start
Remote Unlock Light Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote Lock Feedback :
Changes what kind of feedback
is given when locking the vehicle.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Doors Unlocked
Remotely : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
Remote Window Operation :
Activates or deactivates theoperation of power windows with
electronic key.
Passive Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Passive Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the passive locking
function. This feature locks the
vehicle automatically after
several seconds if all doors have
been closed and an electronic
key has been removed from the
vehicle.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert :
Activates or deactivates the
warning chime when the
electronic key remains in the
vehicle.
Personal
See Infotainment manual.

130LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 130
Light switch .............................. 130
Automatic light control .............131
High beam assist .....................131
High beam ............................... 133
Headlight flash ......................... 133
Headlight range adjustment ....133
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 133
Daytime running lights .............134
LED headlights ........................ 134
Hazard warning flashers ..........135
Turn lights ................................ 136
Front fog lights ......................... 136
Rear fog light ........................... 136
Parking lights ........................... 137
Reversing lights .......................137
Misted light covers ...................137
Interior lighting ........................... 137
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 137
Interior lights ............................ 138
Reading lights .......................... 138
Sun visor lights ........................ 138Lighting features ........................139
Centre console lighting ............139
Entry lighting ............................ 139
Exit lighting .............................. 139
Battery discharge protection ....140Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 113.

Lighting131Tail lightsTail lights are illuminated together
with low/high beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights and headlights automatically
depending on the external lighting
conditions and information given by
the rain sensor system.
Daytime running light 3 134.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched
on if the windscreen wipers have
been activated for several wipes.
LED headlights 3 134.
Tunnel detection
When a tunnel is entered headlights
are switched on immediately.
High beam assist
The camera in the windscreen
detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles. Once activated,
high beam assist remains active and switches high beam on and off
automatically. The latest setting of the high beam assist will remain after theignition is switched on again.
It switches automatically to low beam
when:
● Driving in urban areas.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Fog lights are switched on.If there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high
beam.
This feature allows the high beam to
function as main driving light at night.
Each LED on right or left side is
triggered or faded out particularly according to the traffic situation. This
gives the best light distribution
without dazzling other road users.
High beam is switched on
automatically at a speed above
50 km/h. High beam is switched off at a speed below 35 km/h, but highbeam assist remains active.

Lighting133High beam
Push lever to switch from low to high
beam.
Pull lever to deactivate high beam.
High beam assist 3 131.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Pulling lever deactivates high beam.
LED headlights 3 134.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
Headlight range can be adjusted
manually if vehicle is equipped with
halogen headlights. LED headlights
are adjusted automatically.
Dynamic automatic headlight
levelling 3 134.
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Headlights when driving
abroad
When driving in countries where
traffic drives on the opposite side of
the road, the following must be done
for the different headlight versions:
Vehicles with halogen headlights
The headlights do not have to be
adjusted.
Vehicles with LED headlights
Consult a workshop to adjust the headlights.
Vehicles with Matrix-LED
headlights
Headlights can be set for driving on
the opposite side of the road in the
vehicle personalisation menu via the
Info Display.

134LightingSelect the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle .
Info Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
f flashes for approx. 4 seconds as a
reminder.
To deactivate, use the same
procedure as described above. f will
not flash when function is
deactivated.
Control indicator f 3 113.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
during daytime when engine is
running.
The system switches between
daytime running lights and headlights automatically, depending on the
lighting conditions.
Automatic light control 3 131.LED headlights
LED and Matrix-LED headlights for
low and high beam ensure better
visibility under all conditions.
Matrix-LED headlight contains
beyond that a variety of particular
LEDs in each headlight which
enables the control of different
lighting programmes.
Light distribution and intensity of light
are variably triggered depending on
the lighting conditions, road type and
driving situation. The vehicle adapts
the headlights automatically to the
situation to enable optimal light
performance for the driver. Some
functions of the LED headlights can
be deactivated or activated in the
vehicle personalisation menu. Select
the relevant setting in Settings I
Vehicle in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
The 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 roadis improved. Oncoming and
preceding vehicles are not dazzled.