lane assist VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016.25 User Guide
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120LightingTown light
Activated automatically at a speed upto approx. 34 mph 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. 34 mph 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.
Curve light
Particular LEDs, based on steering
angle and speed, are additionally
triggered to improve lighting in
curves. This function is activated at
speeds from 25 mph to 43 mph and
reacts to steering angle.
Corner light
When turning off, depending on the
steering angle and the turn signal light, particular LEDs are triggered
which illuminate the direction of
travel. It is activated up to a speed of
25 mph.
Reverse parking function
To assist driver's orientation when
parking, both corner lights and
reversing light illuminate when
headlights are on and reverse gear is engaged. They remain illuminated for
a short time after disengaging reverse gear or until driving faster than
4 mph in a forward gear.
High beam assistThis feature allows the high beam to
function as main driving light at night.
The camera in the windscreen
detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles. Each LED on
right or left side can be triggered or
faded out particulary according to the traffic situation. This gives the best
light distribution without glaring other
road users. Once activated, high
beam assist remains active and
switches high beam on and off
depending on surrounding
conditions. The latest setting of the
high beam assist will remain after the ignition is switched on again.
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138Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 139
Control of the vehicle ...............139
Steering ................................... 139
Starting and operating ...............139
New vehicle running-in ............139
Ignition switch positions ...........139
Power button ........................... 140
Retained power off ..................141
Starting the engine ..................142
Overrun cut-off ........................ 144
Stop-start system ....................144
Parking .................................... 147
Engine exhaust .......................... 148
Diesel particle filter ..................148
Catalytic converter ...................149
Automatic transmission ..............150
Transmission display ...............150
Selector lever .......................... 150
Manual mode ........................... 151
Electronic driving programmes 152
Fault ........................................ 152
Interruption of power supply ....152
Manual transmission ..................153Manual transmission automa‐
ted .............................................. 154
Transmission display ...............154
Selector lever .......................... 154
Manual mode ........................... 155
Electronic driving programmes 156
Fault ........................................ 156
Brakes ........................................ 156
Antilock brake system .............156
Parking brake .......................... 157
Brake assist ............................. 159
Hill start assist ......................... 159
Ride control systems .................159
Traction Control system ..........159
Electronic Stability Control ......160
Sport mode .............................. 162
Driver assistance systems .........162
Cruise control .......................... 162
Speed limiter ........................... 164
Forward collision alert .............166
Following distance indication ...168
Active emergency braking .......169
Parking assist .......................... 170
Side blind spot alert .................178
Rear view camera ...................179
Traffic sign assistant ................181
Lane keep assist .....................185
Fuel ............................................ 187
Fuel for petrol engines .............187Fuel for diesel engines ............187
Refuelling ................................ 188
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 189
Trailer hitch ................................ 190
General information .................190
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 190
Trailer towing ........................... 190
Towing equipment ...................191
Trailer stability assist ...............193
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170Driving and operating9Warning
Active emergency braking is not
designed to apply hard
autonomous braking or to
automatically avoid a collision. It is designed to reduce the vehicle
speed before a collision. It may not
react for pedestrians or animals.
After a sudden lane change, the
system needs a certain time to
detect the next preceding vehicle.
The complete attention of the
driver is always required while
driving. The driver shall always be ready to take action and apply the
brakes and steer to avoid
collisions. The system is designed to work with all occupants wearingtheir seat belts.
System limitations
The active emergency braking has
limited or no function during rain,
snow or heavy dirt, as the camera
sensor can be covered by a water
film, dust, ice or snow. In case of
sensor blockage, clean the sensor
cover.
In some cases, the active emergency braking system may provide an
automatic braking in situations that
seem to be unnecessary, for instance
in parking garages, due to traffic signs in a curve or due to vehicles in
another lane. This is normal
operation, the vehicle does not need
service. Firmly apply the accelerator
pedal to override the automatic
braking.
Deactivation
Active emergency braking can be
deactivated by repeatedly pressing
the gap switch V to Off setting,
3 166. If deactivated a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Fault
In the event of a system service
requirement, a message is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.
If the system does not work as it
should do, vehicle messages are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 104.
Parking assist Rear parking assist9 Warning
It is the driver who bears full
responsibility for the parking
manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding
area while reversing and using the rear parking assist system.
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178Driving and operatingParking assist systems do not
detect objects outside the
detection range.
Notice
It is possible that the sensor detects a non-existing object caused by
echo disturbance from external
acoustic noise or mechanical
misalignments (sporadic false
warnings may occur).
Make sure that the front number
plate is properly mounted (not bent
and no gaps to the bumper on the left
or right side) and the sensors are
firmly in place.
Advanced parking assist system
may not respond to changes in the
available parking space after
initiating a parking manoeuvre. The
system may recognize an entry, a
gateway, a courtyard or even a crossing as a parking slot. After
selecting reverse gear the system
will start a parking manoeuvre. Take
care regarding the availability of the
suggested parking slot.
Surface irregularities, e.g. on
construction zones, are not detected
by the system. The driver accepts
responsibility.
Notice
After production, the system
requires a calibration. For optimal
parking guidance, a driving distance of at least 6 miles, including a
number of bends, is required.
Side blind spot alert
The Side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
"blind spot" zone. The system alerts
visually in each exterior mirror, when
detecting objects that may not be
visible in the interior and exterior
mirrors.
Side blind spot alert uses some of the
advanced parking assist sensors
which are located in the front and rear bumper on both sides of the vehicle.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect:
● vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching
● pedestrians, cyclists or animals
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn signal.
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone while driving
forward, either while passing a
vehicle or being passed, an yellow
warning symbol B will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn signal,
the warning symbol B starts flashing
yellow as a warning not to change
lanes.
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180Driving and operatinge.g. below the bumper or
underneath the vehicle, are not
displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the Info-Display and
check the surrounding area
behind and around the vehicle
before reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted between the
number plate lights and has a viewing angle of 130°.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Guiding lines
Dynamic guiding lines are horizontal
lines in one metre intervals projected
on the picture to define the distance to shown objects.
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is
shown in accordance with the
steering angle.
Warning symbols
Warning symbols are indicated as
triangles 9 on the picture, which show
obstacles detected by the rear
sensors of the advanced parking
assist.
Additionally 9 appears on the top line
of the Info-Display with the warning to
check the vehicle surrounding.
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Driving and operating185detection of a new sign although no
sign on the road might have been
passed.
Fault
Traffic sign assistant may not operate correctly if:
● The area of the windscreen, where the front camera is
located, is not clean or affected
by foreign items, e.g. stickers.
● Traffic signs are completely or partially covered or difficult to
discern.
● There are adverse environmental
conditions, e.g. heavy rain, snow,
direct sunlight or shadows.
● Traffic signs are incorrectly mounted or damaged.
● Traffic signs do not comply with the Vienna Convention on traffic
signs (Wiener Übereinkommen
über Straßenverkehrszeichen).Caution
The system is intended to help the driver within a defined speed
range to discern certain traffic
signs. Do not ignore traffic signs
which are not displayed by the
system.
The system does not discern any other than the conventional traffic
signs that might give or end a
speed limit.
Do not let this special feature
tempt you into taking risks when
driving.
Always adapt speed to the road
conditions.
The driver assistance systems do not relieve the driver from full
responsibility for vehicle
operation.
Lane keep assist
Lane keep assist helps to avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. The front camera
observes the lane markings. If the
vehicle approaches a lane marking,
the steering wheel is gently turned to
position the vehicle back into the lane. Override the system by turning the
steering wheel.
Crossing a lane marking significantly
without overriding lane keep assist
starts a visual and acoustic warning.
Unintended lane departure is
assumed
● without using turn signal
● using the turn signal in the opposite direction of the lane
departure
● without braking
● without acceleration
● without active steering.
Notice
The system is switched off during
detection of ambiguous lane
markings, e.g. in construction areas.
Notice
The system may be switched off, if it detects lanes, which are too narrow,
too wide or too much curved.
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186Driving and operatingActivation
The lane keep assist is activated by
pressing a. The illuminated LED in
the button indicates that the system is switched on.
When the control indicator a in the
instrument cluster illuminates green,
the system is ready to assist.
The system is operable at vehicle
speeds between 37 mph and
112 mph and if lane markings are
available.
The system gently turns the steering
wheel and the control indicator a
changes to yellow, if the vehicle
approaches a detected lane marking
without using the turn signal in that
direction.
The system alerts by flashing a
together with three chimes, from the
respective direction, if the lane is
departed significantly.
The system can not operate when no
lane marking is detected.
If the system only detects lane
markings on one side of the road, it
will only assist for this side.
Lane keep assist detects hands-off
driving. In this case a message in the
Driver Information Centre pops up
and a chime sounds as long as lane
keep assist detects hands-off driving.Deactivation
The system is deactivated by
pressing a, the LED in the button
extinguishes.
Fault
The system performance may be affected by:
● Windscreen not clean or affected
by foreign items, e.g. stickers
● Close vehicles ahead
● Banked roads
● Winding or hilly roads
● Road edges
● Roads with poor lane markings
● Sudden lighting changes
● Adverse environmental conditions like heavy rain or
snow
● Vehicle modifications, e.g. tyres.
Switch off the system, if the system is
faulted by tar marks, shadows, road
cracks, temporary or construction
lane markings, or other road
imperfections.
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Driving and operating1879Warning
Always keep your attention on the
road and maintain proper vehicle
position within the lane, otherwise
vehicle damage, injury or death
could occur.
Lane keep assist does not
continuously steer the vehicle.
The system may not keep the
vehicle in the lane or give an alert,
even if a lane marking is detected.
Lane keep assist may not provide
enough steering to avoid a lane
departure.
The system may not detect hands-
off driving due to external
influences (road condition and
surface, weather etc). The driver
has full responsibility to control the vehicle and is always required to
keep the hands on the steering
wheel while driving.
Using the system while towing a
trailer or on slippery roads could
cause loss of control of the vehicle
and a crash. Switch the system off.
Fuel
Fuel for petrol engines Only use unleaded fuel that complies
with European standard EN 228 or
E DIN 51626-1 or equivalent.
The engine is capable of running with fuel that contains up to 10% ethanol(e.g. named E10).
Use fuel with the recommended
octane rating 3 247.Caution
Do not use fuel or fuel additives
that contain metallic compounds
such as manganese-based
additives. This may cause engine
damage.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or
equivalent can lead to deposits or
engine damage.
Caution
Use of fuel with too low an octane
rating could lead to uncontrolled combustion and engine damage.
Fuel for diesel engines
Only use diesel fuel that complies
with EN 590.
In countries outside the European
Union use Euro-Diesel fuel with a
sulphur concentration below 50 ppm.
Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply to EN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
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214Vehicle carePush the screwdriver through therecess in the adapter. Remove the
cover by pulling the screwdriver.No.Circuit1–2Climate control system, fan3Power seat driver side4Cigarette lighter/Power outlet
front5–6Power window front7ABS8Heated steering wheel9Body control module10Power window rear11Sunroof12Body control module13Seat heating (only on vehicles
without alarm horn)14Exterior mirror/Rain sensor/
Lane keep assist/High beam
assist15Body control moduleNo.Circuit16Body control module17Body control module18Body control module19Data link connector20Airbag system21Climate control system22Central locking system, tailgate23Electronic key system24Power seat memory function25Illumination switch steering
wheel26Ignition switch/Steering column
lock27Body control module28USB socket29–30Selector lever31Rear window wiper
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262Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated mirrors ............................. 34
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heated steering wheel .................76
Heating .................................. 47, 49
Heating and ventilation system . 128
High beam ........................... 96, 118
High beam assist ..........................96
Hill start assist ........................... 159
Horn ....................................... 13, 76
I
Identification plate .....................242
Ignition switch positions .............139
Immobiliser ............................ 33, 96
Indicators ...................................... 87
Info display ................................. 102
Information displays...................... 97
Instrument cluster ........................84
Instrument panel fuse box .........213
Instrument panel illumination .....210
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 125
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 237
Interior lighting ............................ 125
Interior lights ...................... 125, 210
Interior mirrors .............................. 35
Interruption of power supply ......152
Introduction .................................... 3J
Jump starting ............................. 232
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lane keep assist ..................94, 185
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
LED headlights .....................96, 119
Lighting features .........................126
Light switch ................................ 117
Load compartment ................29, 67
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......215
Loading information .....................72
Low fuel ....................................... 95
M
Malfunction indicator light ............93
Manual anti-dazzle ......................35
Manual mode .....................151, 155
Manual seat adjustment ...............42
Manual transmission .................. 153
Manual transmission automated 154
Manual windows ..........................36
Massage ....................................... 48
Maximum speed ......................... 218
Memorised settings ......................23Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................124
N
New vehicle running-in ..............139
Number plate light .....................209
O Object detection systems ...........170
Odometer ..................................... 88
Oil, engine .......................... 240, 244
OnStar ........................................ 113
Outside temperature ....................79
Overrun cut-off ........................... 144
P Parking ................................ 18, 147
Parking assist ............................ 170
Parking brake ............................ 157
Parking lights ............................. 124
Particulate filter ........................... 148
Performance .............................. 249
Performing work ........................196
Pollen filter ................................. 137
Power button .............................. 140
Power connector........................... 82
Power outlets ............................... 81
Power seat adjustment ................44
Power windows ............................ 36
Preheating ................................... 95
Puncture ..................................... 227