display VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2015.75 User Guide

Instruments and controls99Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 99
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 107
Information displays ...................118
Vehicle messages ...................... 125
Trip computer ............................. 128
Vehicle personalisation ..............131Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 179.

Instruments and controls103Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position=continuous
operationlower position=intermittent
operationmiddle position=off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 131.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is too
low.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.

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If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Time and date settings
CD 400plus/CD 400/CD 300
Press CONFIG . The menu Settings is
displayed.
Select Time Date .
Selectable setting options:
■ Set time: Changes the time shown
on the display.
■ Set date: Changes the date shown
on the display.
■ Set time format : Changes
indication of hours between 12 h
and 24 h.
■Set date format : Changes
indication of date between MM/DD/
YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY .
■ Display clock : Switches on/off
indication of time on the display.
■ RDS clock synchronization : The
RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the
time. RDS time synchronisation
can take a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off
automatic time synchronisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 131.
Time and date settings
Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press CONFIG and then select the
Time and Date menu item to display
the respective submenu.

Instruments and controls107Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance in miles.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
To reset, press the SET/CLR button
on the turn signal lever for a few
seconds 3 118.
Some versions are equipped with a
reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre: to
reset hold the knob depressed for a
few seconds with the ignition on.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.

108Instruments and controlsCaution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level or gas level in
the tank depending on the operation
mode.
Control indicator i illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
During liquid gas operation, the
system automatically switches over to
petrol operation when gas tanks are
empty 3 108.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Fuel selector
Press LPG to switch between petrol
and liquid gas operation. The LED
1 status shows the current operating
mode.
1 off=petrol operation1 illumi‐
nates=liquid gas operation1 flashes=no switching is
possible, one type of
fuel is empty
As soon as the liquid gas tank is
empty, petrol operation is
automatically engaged until the
ignition is switched off.
Fuel for liquid gas operation 3 211.
Engine coolant
temperature gauge

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Displays the coolant temperature.left area=engine operating
temperature not
yet reachedcentral area=normal operating
temperatureright area=temperature too
highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:
Press the MENU button to select the
Vehicle Information Menu X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select Remaining Oil Life .
The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
Reset
Press the SET/CLR button on turn
signal lever for several seconds to
reset. The remaining engine oil life
duration page must be active. Switch
on ignition, but engine off.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service
When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 118.
Service information 3 284.

Instruments and controls113
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 51.9 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 3 125.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too low 3 228.

118Instruments and controlsFog light
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 143.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 144.
Low washer fluid G illuminates yellow.
The washer fluid level is low.
Washer fluid 3 228.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 179.Adaptive cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active.
Adaptive cruise control 3 182.
Vehicle detected ahead A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Adaptive cruise control 3 182,
Forward collision alert 3 189.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Information displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre (DIC)
is located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer. It is available as
Midlevel-Display or Uplevel-Combi-
Display.
Midlevel-Display indicates:
■ overall odometer
■ trip odometer
■ some control indicators
■ vehicle information

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■ trip/fuel information
■ vehicle messages, displayed as code numbers 3 125.
In the Uplevel-Combi-Display, menu
pages can be selected by pressing
MENU . Menu symbols are indicated
in the top line of the display:
■ X Vehicle Information Menu
■ W Trip/Fuel Information Menu
■ s ECO Information Menu
■ C Performance Menu
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 131.
Memorised settings 3 22.
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn
signal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.

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Press the SET/CLR button to select a
function or to confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press MENU 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 include,
depending on the version:
■ Unit : Displayed units can be
changed.
■ Tire Pressure : Checks tyre
pressure of all wheels during driving 3 260.
■ Tire Load : Select tyre pressure
category according to the current
actual tyre inflation pressure
3 260.
■ Remaining Oil Life : Indicates when
to change the engine oil and filter
3 109.
■ 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. 3 206
■ Following Dist. : Displays the
distance to a moving vehicle ahead
3 192.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.