wheel VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2014 Owner's Guide

118Instruments and controls
3. Move out of the flow of traffic asquickly 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 the
assistance of a workshop 3 223.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 167.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 228.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced engine power
# illuminates yellow.
The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Exterior light
8 illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on 3 138.
High beam
C illuminates blue.Illuminates when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 139 , or when
high beam is on with high beam assist
or intelligent light range 3 141.
High beam assist
l illuminates green.
The high beam assist or intelligent light range is activated 3 139,
3 141.
Adaptive forward lighting
f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 141.
Automatic light control 3 139.

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Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu , or on
Uplevel-Combi-Display select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the submenus.
Possible submenus can be,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : displayed units can be
changed
■ Tire Pressure : checks tyre pressure
of all wheels during driving 3 258
■ Tire Load : select tyre pressure
category according to the actually
inflated tyre pressure 3 258
■ Remaining Oil Life : indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 110

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■Speed Warning : if exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will
be activated
■ Traffic Sign Assistant : displays
detected traffic signs for the current
route section 3 204
■ Following Dist. : displays the
distance to a preceding moving
vehicle 3 192
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu , or select
W on Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
■ Trip odometer 1
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing the
SET/CLR button on the turn signal
lever for a few seconds or by pressing the reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-, and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 130.
ECO Information Menu
Press the MENU button to select
s in the top line of the Uplevel-
Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.

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Performance Menu
Press the MENU button to select the
Performance Menu , or select C on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press the SET/CLR button
to confirm.
Submenus are: ■ Acceleration : Display of current
acceleration in all directions.
■ Lap Timer : Display of lap times, top
speed, average speed and average
time. Follow the instructions given
in the submenu.
■ Coolant Temp. : Display of coolant
temperature.
■ Battery Volt. : Display of vehicle
battery voltage.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic- or Colour-Info-Display. The
Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-DisplayDepending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.
Graphic-Info-Display indicates:
■ time 3 105
■ outside temperature 3 104
■ date 3 105
■ Infotainment system, see description in the Infotainment
system manual
■ settings for vehicle personalisation 3 132

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Press (the outer ring)■ To select or activate the marked option
■ To confirm a set value
■ To switch a system function on/off
BACK button
Press button to: ■ exit a menu without changing settings
■ return from a submenu to a higher menu level
■ delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold the button for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Vehicle personalisation 3 132.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Smartphone controller
The smartphone controller allows a
smartphone to access vehicle data
via WLAN or Bluetooth connection.
This data can then be displayed and analysed on the smartphone.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated mainly in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC), in
some cases together with a warning and signal buzzer.
Press the SET/CLR button, the
MENU button or turn the adjuster
wheel to confirm a message.
Vehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
for a restart3Engine coolant level low4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked

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No.Vehicle message6Depress brake pedal to release
electric parking brake7Turn steering wheel, switch
ignition off and then on9Turn steering wheel, start
engine again12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failureNo.Vehicle message24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failure26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind zone alert
system49Lane departure warning
unavailable53Tighten gas capNo.Vehicle message54Water in diesel fuel filter55Diesel particle filter is full
3 16656Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open and then close driver
window60Open and then close front
passenger window61Open and then close rear left
window62Open and then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock

130Instruments and controlsTrip computerThe menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever 3 119.
Press the MENU button to select the
Trip/Fuel Information Menu , or select
W on the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu on
Uplevel-Display
Turn the adjuster wheel to select one of the submenus:
■ Trip odometer 1
■ Trip odometer 2
■ Range
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Average speed
■ Digital speed
■ Traffic sign assistant
■ Route guidance
Trip/Fuel Information Menu on
Uplevel-Combi-Display
Turn the adjuster wheel to select the
submenus:

140Lighting
It switches to low beam when:■ a sensor detects the lights of oncoming or preceding vehicles
■ the vehicle speed is slower than 12 mph
■ it is foggy or snowy
■ driving in urban areas
If there are no restrictions detected,
the system switches back to high
beam.
Activation
The high beam assist is activated by
pushing the indicator lever twice with
a speed above 25 mph.
The green control indicator l
illuminates continuously when the
assist is activated, the blue one 7
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator l 3 118.
Deactivation
Push indicator lever once. It is also deactivated when front fog lights are
switched on.
If a headlight flash is activated when
the high beam is on, the high beam
assist will be deactivated.
If a headlight flash is activated when
the high beam is off, the high beam
assist will stay activated.
The latest setting of the high beam
assist will remain after the ignition is
switched on again.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
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.

142Lighting
With the light switch in position
AUTO all lighting functions are
available.
The following functions are available
also with light switch in position 9:
■ Dynamic curve lighting
■ Cornering light
■ Reversing function
■ Dynamic automatic headlight levelling
Playstreet lighting
Activated automatically at low speed
up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam is turned at an angle of 8° to the
roadside.
Town lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
range between approx. 25 and
34 mph and when street lights are
detected by the light sensor. The light range is reduced by an extended light
distribution.Country lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
range between approx. 34 and
70 mph. The beam of light and the
brightness is different between the left and the right side.
Motorway lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
above approx. 70 mph and minimal
steering movements. It switches on
after a delay or directly when the
vehicle is powerfully accelerated. The
light beam is longer and brighter.
Adverse weather lighting
Activated automatically up to a speed of approx. 43 mph, when the rain
sensor recognizes condensation or the wiper operates continuously. The
range, distribution and light intensity
is regulated variably depending on visibility.Dynamic curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel angle and speed,
improving lighting in curves.
Control indicator f 3 118.
Corner lighting
On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the turn signal light, an additional left
or right reflector is switched on which illuminates the road at a right angle to
the direction of travel. It is activated
up to a speed of 25 mph.

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Fault in adaptive forward lightingsystem
When the system detects a failure in
the Adaptive forward lighting system,
the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic.
If this is not possible the affected
headlight will be automatically
switched off. In any case one
headlight will stay on. A warning is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
When a trailer is connected, turn
signal flashes six times when
pressing the lever until resistance is
felt and then releasing.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever to its original
position.
Front fog lights
Operated with the > button.