light VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016.5 Owner's Guide

Storage79It is recommended to attach a
warning sign at the rearmost bicycle
to increase visibility.
Fold the rear carrier system
backwards
The rear carrier system can be folded
backwards to get access to the load
compartment.
● Without attached adapter:
Push the lever ( 1) to disengage
and hold.
Pull the rack ( 2) backwards to
fold the rear carrier system.
● With attached adapter:9 Warning
Take care when disengaging the
rear carrier system as it will tilt
backwards. Risk of injury.
Hold frame ( 1) of rearmost
bicycle with one hand and pull the
loop ( 2) to disengage.
Hold rearmost bicycle with both
hands and fold the rear carrier
system backwards.
To increase visibility, the tail lights of
the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.
9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter
Detach the adapter before removing the last bicycle left on the rear carrier
system.
1. Fold in wheel recesses.

Storage81
Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Unlock the rear carrier system
Swivel both clamping levers inwards
as far as they will go.
Fold in tail lamps
Swivel in both tail lamps.
Fold in number plate holder
Lift the number plate holder and fold
it forwards.
Retracting the rear carrier systemCaution
Take care that all foldable parts,
e.g. wheel recesses and mounting
brackets, are stowed accurately.
Otherwise the rear carrier system
may get damaged when trying to
retract it.
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.

90StorageNotice
● If mounted in position 2 or 3, the
space between the rear floor cover and the height adjustable
cover can be used as a stowage
compartment.
● The height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with thestrap when it is mounted in
position 1 or 2.
● If mounted in position 2, an
almost completely flat load-bay is
created if the rear seat backrests
are folded forwards.
● Opening the side covers (e.g. when exchanging the rear light
bulbs) is only possible with the
height adjustable cover mounted
in position 1 or 2.Caution
The height adjustable cover is
able to withstand a load of no more
than 100 kg.
Rear floor cover, Sports tourer
Lift the rear floor cover by pulling the
handle. Fold and place the cover
behind the rear seats.
The storage compartment below the rear floor cover can be divided by a
bar.
Insert the bar into the recesses at the
sidewalls.
Caution
Insert the bar into the rearmost
recess when transporting heavy objects in the load compartment.Otherwise the rear floor cover may be damaged.

100Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ..................................... 101
Steering wheel adjustment ......101
Steering wheel controls ...........101
Heated steering wheel .............101
Horn ......................................... 102
Windscreen wiper/washer .......102
Rear window wiper/washer .....104
Outside temperature ................104
Clock ....................................... 105
Power outlets ........................... 106
Cigarette lighter .......................107
Ashtrays .................................. 107
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 108
Instrument cluster ....................108
Speedometer ........................... 108
Odometer ................................ 108
Trip odometer .......................... 108
Tachometer ............................. 108
Fuel gauge .............................. 109
Fuel selector ............................ 109
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Service display ........................ 110Control indicators ....................111
Turn signal ............................... 114
Seat belt reminder ...................114
Airbag and belt tensioners .......114
Airbag deactivation ..................114
Charging system .....................115
Malfunction indicator light ........115
Service vehicle soon ...............115
Brake and clutch system .........115
Operate pedal .......................... 115
Electric parking brake ..............115
Electric parking brake fault ......116
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...116
Upshift ..................................... 116
Power steering ........................ 116
Lane departure warning ..........116
Ultrasonic parking assist .........117
Electronic Stability Control off . 117
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........117
Traction Control system off .....117
Preheating ............................... 117
Diesel particle filter ..................117
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 118
Engine oil pressure ..................118
Low fuel ................................... 118
Immobiliser .............................. 119
Reduced engine power ...........119
Exterior light ............................ 119High beam............................... 119
High beam assist .....................119
Adaptive forward lighting .........119
Fog light ................................... 119
Rear fog light ........................... 119
Low washer fluid ......................119
Cruise control .......................... 119
Adaptive cruise control ............119
Vehicle detected ahead ...........120
Door open ................................ 120
Information displays ...................120
Driver Information Centre ........120
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
Smartphone controller .............126
Vehicle messages ......................126
Warning chimes .......................129
Battery voltage ........................ 129
Trip computer ............................. 130
Vehicle personalisation ..............132
OnStar ....................................... 137

Instruments and controls103Automatic wiping with rain sensorINT:automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
If the wiper frequency is above
20 seconds, the wiper arm moves
slightly down to the park position.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen and headlight
washer

104Instruments and controlsPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid
is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards, the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
Rear window wiper/washerPress 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 3 132.
The rear window washer system is deactivated when the fluid level is too
low.
Outside temperature

Instruments and controls107A further 12 Volt power outlet is
located in the rear console. Fold the
cover downwards.
Sports tourer: A 12 Volt power outlet
is located at the left sidewall in the
load compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally, the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electric accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electric charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 168.Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
front console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.

108Instruments and controlsWarning 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 recordeddistance in miles.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recordeddistance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn
signal lever for a few seconds
3 120.
Some versions are equipped with a
reset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre: to
reset press and hold the knob 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.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.

Instruments and controls113Control indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 114XSeat belt reminder 3 114vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 114VAirbag deactivation 3 114pCharging system 3 115ZMalfunction indicator light
3 115gService vehicle soon 3 115RBrake and clutch system
3 115-Operate pedal 3 115mElectric parking brake 3 115jElectric parking brake fault
3 116uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 116[Upshift 3 116cPower steering 3 116)Lane departure warning 3 116rUltrasonic parking assist
3 117nElectronic Stability Control off
3 117bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 117kTraction Control system off
3 117!Preheating 3 117%Diesel particle filter 3 117wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 118IEngine oil pressure 3 118iLow fuel 3 118dImmobiliser 3 119#Reduced engine power 3 1198Exterior light 3 119CHigh beam 3 119lHigh beam assist 3 119fAdaptive forward lighting
3 119>Fog light 3 119rRear fog light 3 119GLow washer fluid 3 119mCruise control 3 119 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 119AVehicle detected ahead 3 120hDoor open 3 120

114Instruments and controlsTurn signalO illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 237, Fuses
3 255.
Turn signals 3 149.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when the seat is
occupied.Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched
on until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine for a
maximum of 100 seconds until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after four
seconds or illuminates whilst driving,
there is a fault in the airbag system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The airbags and belt pretensioners
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 49, 3 52.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for approx. 60 seconds
after the ignition is switched on. The
front passenger airbag is activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 54.
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.