auxiliary battery VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016.25 Owner's Manual

Lighting127They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark. Theatre lighting is activated
if the driver's door is opened during
this time.
Path lighting
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
Activating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Pull the turn signal lever.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 102.
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23.
Battery discharge protection Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator
with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in
two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear window and mirrors ● heated seats
● fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

Driving and operating145Vehicles with automatic transmissionor manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill with
depressed brake pedal, Autostop is
activated automatically.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
The stop-start system will be disabled
on inclines of 15% or more.
Indication
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
After restart, the idle speed is
indicated.
During an Autostop, the heating and
brake performance will be
maintained.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is fully closed.
● The driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.● The self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details 3 129.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 139.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features such as auxiliary electric
heater or rear window heating are
disabled or switched to a power
saving mode. The fan speed of the
climate control system is reduced to
save power.

260IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 194
Active emergency braking ..........169
Adjustable air vents ...................136
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........92
Airbag deactivation ................56, 92
Airbag label................................... 52 Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 137
Air conditioning system .............. 129
Air intake .................................... 137
Air vents...................................... 136
Antilock brake system ................ 156
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......94
Anti-theft alarm system ................30
Anti-theft locking system .............. 30
Appearance care ........................236
Armrest ................................... 47, 49
Armrest storage ........................... 66
Ashtrays ....................................... 83
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................35
Automatic light control ...............118
Automatic locking ........................27
Automatic transmission .............150
Auxiliary heater ........................... 136B
Battery discharge protection ......127
Battery voltage ........................... 106
Belts.............................................. 49
Bonnet ....................................... 196
Brake and clutch fluid .................240
Brake and clutch system .............93
Brake assist ............................... 159
Brake fluid .................................. 199
Brakes ............................... 156, 199
Breakdown.................................. 234
Bulb replacement ....................... 202
C Capacities .................................. 252
Catalytic converter .....................149
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............126
Changing tyre and wheel size ...224
Charging system .......................... 92
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 58
Child restraint systems ................58
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............128
Clock............................................. 79
Collision damage repair ..............255
Control indicators.......................... 91