airbag off VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2014 Owner's Manual

Seats, restraints53
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the right side of the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose theposition:* OFF=front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the centre
console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart
Child restraint installation
locations 3 56. No adult
person is allowed to
occupy the front
passenger seat.V ON=front passenger airbag is
active. A child restraint
system must not be
installed.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
If the control indicator V illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.

54Seats, restraints
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change. Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 113.Child restraints
Child restraint systems
We recommend the Vauxhall child
restraint system which is tailored
specifically to the vehicle.
When a child restraint system is being used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with the child
restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.9 Warning
When using a child restraint
system on the front passenger
seat, the airbag systems for the
front passenger seat must be
deactivated; if not, the triggering of the airbags poses a risk of fatal
injury to the child.
This is especially the case if rear-
facing child restraint systems are
used on the front passenger seat.
Airbag deactivation 3 52.
Airbag label 3 50.
Selecting the right system The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This makes sure that the child's backbone, which is still very
weak, is under less strain in the event
of an accident.
Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.

114Instruments and controls
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 52.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.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 assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Additionally a warning message or a
warning code is displayed.
The vehicle needs a service.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 126.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 226.

128Instruments and controls
No.Vehicle message68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control system71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind zone alert
system77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbagNo.Vehicle message128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Display or Uplevel- Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Drive systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Cruise control
■ Object detection systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter
■ Vehicle battery status

Lighting145
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.

Lighting147Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ Instrument panel illumination
■ Info-Display
■ Illuminated switches and operation elements.
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.
On vehicles with light sensor, the
brightness can only be adjusted when
the exterior lights are on and the light sensor detects night conditions.
Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy lightOperate rocker switch:w=automatic switching on
and off.press u=on.press v=off.
Courtesy light on version with
panorama roof
Left and right lamps are separately
switchable.
Operate rocker switches:
centre
position=automatic switching
on and off.press I=on.press 0=off.

Driving and operating165
■ the engine temperature is too low
■ the charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient
■ the vehicle is driven at least at walking speed
■ the climate control system requests
an engine start
■ the air conditioning is manually switched on
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electric accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during restart might be noticeable.
Parking ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake. Apply manual parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply asfirmly as possible on downhill or uphill slopes. Depress the foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
Apply electric parking brake by pulling switch m for approx.
one second.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set theselector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system.Notice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment, the engine is
turned off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain time.

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Child restraints.............................. 54
Child restraint systems ................54
Cigarette lighter .........................107
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............151
Clock........................................... 105
Code ........................................... 126
Control indicators........................ 111
Control of the vehicle .................160
Controls ...................................... 100
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............282
Cruise control ....................119, 179
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 52
Curve lighting.............................. 141
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............141
Declaration of conformity ............317
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......228
Diesel particle filter .............117, 166
Door open .................................. 119
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........179
Driver Information Centre ...........119
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 215
Driving hints ................................ 160E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 249
Electric parking brake .........115, 172
Electric parking brake fault .........115
Electronic climate control system 154
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........116
Electronic Stability Control off .... 116
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......222
Engine compartment fuse box ...250
Engine coolant ........................... 224
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Engine data ............................... 289
Engine exhaust .......................... 166
Engine identification ...................285
Engine oil ................... 223, 282, 286
Engine oil pressure ....................117
Entry lighting .............................. 148
Event data recorders ..................319
Exit lighting ................................ 149
Exterior care .............................. 277
Exterior light ............................... 118
Exterior lighting ....................14, 138
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 159
Flex-Fix system ............................ 64
Fog light ..................................... 119
Fog lights ................................... 234
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ........................... 145
Front seats.................................... 40
Front storage ................................ 61
Front turn signal lights ...............236
Fuel............................................. 208
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 214
Fuel for diesel engines ..............209
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............208
Fuel gauge ................................. 109
Fuel selector .............................. 109
Fuses ......................................... 249
G Gauges ....................................... 108
General information ...................215

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PParking ................................ 20, 165
Parking assist ............................ 195
Parking brake ............................ 172
Parking lights ............................. 146
Particulate filter ........................... 166
Performance .............................. 292
Performing work ........................222
Pollen filter ................................. 159
Power outlets ............................. 106
Power seat adjustment ................44
Power steering............................ 116
Power steering fluid ....................225
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ................................. 117
Puncture ..................................... 265
Q
Quickheat ................................... 158
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 320
Radio remote control ...................22
Reading lights ............................ 148
Rear carrier system ......................64
Rear floor storage cover ..............88
Rear fog light ............................. 119
Rear fog lights ........................... 146
Rear seats .................................... 47Rear storage................................. 86
Rear view camera ...................... 202
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 104
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 282, 286
Reduced engine power ..............118
Refuelling ................................... 211
Retained power off ....................161
Reversing lights .........................146
Ride control systems ..................174
Roof .............................................. 36
Roof load ...................................... 98
Roof rack ..................................... 97
S Safety belts ................................... 47
Safety net .................................... 93
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 40
Seat belt ...................................... 10
Seat belt reminder .....................113
Seat belts ..................................... 47
Seat folding .................................. 43
Seat position ................................ 40
Selector lever ............................. 168
Service ............................... 159, 281
Service display .......................... 110
Service information ....................281
Service vehicle soon .................. 114
Side airbag system ......................51
Side blind spot alert ....................201Sidelights.................................... 138
Side turn signal lights ................246
Smartphone controller ................126
Spare wheel ............................... 269
Speed limiter............................... 181
Speedometer ............................. 108
Starting and operating ................161
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ....................161
Steering ...................................... 160
Steering wheel adjustment ..11, 100
Steering wheel controls .............100
Stop-start system........................ 163
Storage ......................................... 60
Storage compartments .................60
Sunroof ........................................ 36
Sunvisor lights ........................... 148
Sun visors .................................... 35
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 108
Tail lights ................................... 239
Three-point seat belt .................... 48
Tools .......................................... 255
Top-tether fastening eyes ............59
Tow bar....................................... 215
Towing ................................ 215, 275
Towing another vehicle .............276
Towing equipment .....................216