catalytic converter OPEL ASTRA SALOON 2014 Owners Manual

Instruments and controls979Danger
If a child restraint system is fitted
and the control indicator is not
illuminated while driving, the front
and side airbag for the front
passenger seat are not
deactivated.
Flashes
Fault in system or child restraint system with transponders defective
or improperly fitted 3 60.
9 Danger
Flashing of the control indicator
while driving indicates a fault.
Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop
immediately.
Child restraint system with transponders 3 65.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. In diesel engines, power
to the brake servo unit may be cut.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Immediately seek the
assistance of a workshop.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon A illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in engine or transmission
electronics 3 140, 3 144. The
electronics switch to an emergency
running programme. Fuel
consumption may be increased and
the vehicle handling may be impaired.
If the fault persists after restarting thevehicle, consult a workshop.
Illuminates together with InSP4 in the service display Seek the assistance of a workshop for
draining the diesel fuel filter 3 110.

Instruments and controls101
IlluminatesLevel in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 136.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 165.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The electronic key is no more withinthe reception range of the vehicle interior. The engine cannot be
started. Hold the Start/Stop button
depressed a bit longer to switch off
the ignition.
or
Failure of the electronic key.
Operation is yet only possible via
emergency operation.Illuminates
Fault in system. Try to operate with
the spare key, the remote control or
through emergency operation. Hold
the Start/Stop button depressed a bit
longer to switch off the ignition. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
or
The steering wheel lock is still
engaged. Move the steering wheel
slightly and press the Start/Stop
button.
Open&Start System 3 22.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
The engine with manual transmission automated can only be started if the
foot brake is depressed. If the foot
brake is not depressed, the control
indicator illuminates 3 142.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
Illuminates when the exterior lights
are on 3 117.High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on and during headlamp flash 3 118.
Adaptive forward lighting
B illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in system.
If the swivelling device for curve
lighting fails, the corresponding low
beam lamp is deactivated and the fog lamp is switched on.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop
immediately.
Control indicator B flashes for
approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been switched 3 118.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 3 119.

136Driving and operating
The control indicator ! extinguishes
as soon as the self-cleaning
operation is complete.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on pages 3 151, 3 216 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt petrol will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission makes
automatic shifting possible
(automatic mode) and the version
with ActiveSelect also makes manual
shifting possible (manual mode).
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.

Driving and operating139
No automatic shifting to a higher geartakes place at a high engine speed.
For reasons of safety, kickdown is
also available in manual mode.
Electronic driving
programmes ■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The automatic neutral shift function
automatically shifts to idling when
the vehicle is stopped with a
forward gear engaged.
■ The adaptive programme tailors gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or
gradients.
■ When Sport mode is engaged, the vehicle shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). Sport mode 3 148.Winter programme T
Activate the Winter programme to
assist starting off on a slippery road surface.
Activation on vehicles without manual
mode
Press the T button with P, R , N , D or
3 engaged. The vehicle starts off in
3rd gear.
Activation on vehicles with manual mode
In automatic mode, press the T
button. Depending on road
conditions, the vehicles starts off in 2nd or 3rd gear.
Deactivation
The Winter programme is switched off by:
■ pressing the T button again
■ manually selecting 2 or 1
■ changing to manual mode
■ turning off the ignition
■ or if the transmission oil temperature is too high

Driving and operating143
Starting off
Depress the foot brake and move the selector lever to A, + or -. The
transmission is in automatic mode
and first gear is engaged. If R is
selected, reverse gear is engaged.
The vehicle starts to move when the
brake is released.
To start off without depressing the
foot brake, accelerate immediately
after engaging a gear.
If neither the accelerator nor the
brake pedal are depressed, no gear
is engaged and A or R flashes for a
brief time in the display.
Stopping the vehicle
In A, first gear is engaged and the
clutch is released when the vehicle is stopped. In R, reverse gear remains
engaged.
Engine braking Automatic mode
When driving downhill, the manual
transmission automated does not
shift into higher gears until a fairlyhigh engine speed has been reached. It shifts down in good time when
braking.
Manual mode
To utilise the engine braking effect,
select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only
permissible if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow. Move the selector
lever between R and A in a repeat
pattern. Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking
Apply the parking brake. The most recently engaged gear (see
transmission display) remains
engaged. With N, no gear is engaged.
When the ignition is switched off the
transmission no longer responds to
movement of the selector lever.Manual mode
If a higher gear is selected when the
engine speed is too low, or a lower
gear when the speed is too high, the
shift is not executed. This prevents
the engine from running at too low or
too high an engine speed.
If engine speed is too low, the
transmission automatically shifts to a
lower gear.
If engine speed is too high, the
transmission only switches to a higher gear via kickdown.
When + or - is selected in automatic
mode, the transmission switches to
manual mode and shifts accordingly.
Electronic driving
programmes ■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.

238IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 159
Active head restraints ...................48
Adaptive forward lighting ...101, 119
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag, belt tensioners and anti- roll bars ..................................... 96
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 125
Air intake .................................... 131
Air vents...................................... 130
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......98
Anti-theft alarm system ........30, 111
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................203
Apply footbrake .......................... 101
Armrest .................................. 52, 53
Armrest storage ........................... 68
Ashtrays ....................................... 91
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................34
Automatic climate control system .................................... 126
Automatic level control ..............149
Automatic light control ...............117Automatic transmission .............136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 130
B
Battery discharge protection ......123
Battery voltage ........................... 110
Board-Info-Display .....................102
Bonnet ....................................... 161
Brake and clutch fluid .................208
Brake and clutch system .............98
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 164
Brake light switch ....................... 110
Brakes ............................... 146, 163
Breakdown.................................. 201
Bulb replacement ....................... 166
C Capacities .................................. 224
Cargo management system ........75
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................136
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............122
Changing tyre and wheel size ...192
Charging system .......................... 97
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62
Child restraints with transponders 65