engine VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2017.5 Owner's Guide
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Instruments and controls133Diagnostic report
The vehicle automatically transmits
diagnostic data to OnStar which
sends a monthly email report to you
and your preferred workshop.
Notice
The workshop notification function
can be disabled in your account.
The report contains the status of key
operating systems of the vehicle like
engine, transmission, airbags, ABS,
and other major systems. It also
provides information on possible
maintenance items and tyre pressure
(only with tyre pressure monitoring
system).
To look at the information in greater
detail, select the link within the email and log in to your account.
Destination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.The advisor can look up any address
or point of interest and directly send
the destination to the built-in
navigation system.
OnStar settings
OnStar PIN
To have full access to all OnStar
services, a four-digit PIN is required.
The PIN has to be personalised when
first talking to an advisor.
To change the PIN, press Z to call an
advisor.
Account data
An OnStar subscriber has an account
where all the data is stored. To
request a change of the account
information, press Z and talk to an
advisor or log in to your account.
If the OnStar service is used on
another vehicle, press Z and request
that the account be transferred to the
new vehicle.Notice
In any case, if the vehicle is disposed of, sold or otherwise transferred,
immediately inform OnStar about
the changes and terminate the
OnStar service on this vehicle.
Vehicle location
The vehicle location is transmitted to OnStar when service is requested ortriggered. A message on the Info-
Display informs about this
transmission.
To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
press and hold j until an audio
message is heard.
The deactivation is indicated by the
status light flashing red and green for
a short period of time and each time
the vehicle is started.
Notice
If the transmission of the vehicle
location is deactivated, some
services are no longer available.
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136LightingTail lightsTail lights are illuminated together
with low/high beam and sidelights.
Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights and headlights automatically
depending on the external lighting
conditions and information given by
the rain sensor system.
Daytime running light 3 137.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched
on if the windscreen wipers have
been activated for several wipes.
LED headlights 3 137
Tunnel detection When a tunnel is entered headlights
are switched on immediately.
High beam
Push lever to switch from low to high
beam.
Pull lever to deactivate high beam.
High beam assist 3 137.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Pulling lever deactivates high beam.
LED headlights 3 137.
Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
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Lighting137To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Dynamic automatic headlight
levelling 3 137.
Headlights when driving abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Vehicles with halogen headlight system
The headlights do not have to be adjusted.
Vehicles with LED headlight
Headlights can be set for driving on
the opposite side of the road in the
vehicle personalisation menu via the
Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle .
Info-Display 3 120.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
f flashes for approx. four seconds as
a reminder.
To deactivate, use the same
procedure as described above. f will
not flash when function is
deactivated.
Control indicator f 3 113.
Daytime running lights Daytime running lights increases
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
during daytime when engine is
running.The system switches between
daytime running lights and headlights
automatically, depending on the
lighting conditions. Automatic light
control 3 136.
LED headlights
LED headlight system contains a
variety of particular LEDs in each
headlight which enables the control of different lighting programs.
Light distribution and intensity of light
are variably triggered depending on
the lighting conditions, road type and
driving situation. The vehicle adapts
the headlights automatically to the
situation to enable optimal light
performance for the driver.
Some functions of the LED headlights
can be deactivated or activated in the vehicle personalisation menu. Select
the relevant setting in Settings, I
Vehicle in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 124.
High beam assist can not be
deactivated.
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146Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............146
Heating and ventilation system 146
Air conditioning system ...........147
Electronic climate control system .................................... 149
Auxiliary heater ........................154
Air vents ..................................... 154
Adjustable air vents .................154
Fixed air vents ......................... 154
Maintenance .............................. 155
Air intake ................................. 155
Pollen filter ............................... 155
Air conditioning regular
operation ................................ 155
Service .................................... 155Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting V
Heated rear window Ü 3 42.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 39.
Heated seats ß 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 91.
Temperaturered:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
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Climate control147Demisting and defrosting
●Press V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Air conditioning system
Controls for:
● temperature
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting V
A/C:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window
Heated rear window Ü 3 42.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 39.
Heated seats ß 3 53.
Ventilated seats A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel A 3 91.
Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
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Climate control149Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If l is pressed with the fan switched
on and the engine running, an
Autostop will be inhibited until l is
pressed again or until the fan is switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If l is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 162.
Electronic climate control system
The dual zone climate control allows
different temperatures for driver side
and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Controls for:
● temperature on driver side
● air distribution l M K
● fan speed Z
● temperature on front passenger side
● system on or off ON/OFF
● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
● manual air recirculation 4
● demisting and defrosting V
● dual zone temperature synchronisation SYNC
Heated rear window Ü 3 42.
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150Climate controlHeated exterior mirrors Ü 3 39.
Heated seats ß 3 53.
Ventilated seats A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel A 3 91.
Each change of settings is shown in
the Info-Display for a few seconds.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
● Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
● Press A/C to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. The LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
● Set the preselected temperatures for driver and front
passenger using the left and right
rotary knob. Recommended
temperature is 22 °C.
The fan speed regulation in automatic mode can be changed in the Settings menu.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Temperature preselection
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Climate control151Set temperatures to the desired
value. The knob on the passenger side changes the temperature for the
passenger side.The knob on the
driver's side changes the temperature
for the driver's side or for both sides
depending on activation of
synchronisation SYNC.
The selected temperature is indicated in the display of the knob.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum heating.
Notice
If A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 162.Dual zone temperature
synchronisation SYNC
Press SYNC to link passenger side
temperature setting to the driver side.
The LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
When passenger side settings will be
adjusted, synchronisation is
deactivated and the LED
extinguishes.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V●
Press V. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: press V, to return to automatic
mode: press AUTO.
Settings of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If l is pressed with the fan switched
on and the engine running, an
Autostop will be inhibited until l is
pressed again or until the fan is switched off.
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152Climate controlIf V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If l is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 162.
System on or off ON/OFF Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing ON/OFF.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button ON/OFF is off.
Activation by pressing ON/OFF, A/C
or AUTO . The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Manual settings Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as described below.
Changing a setting will deactivate the
automatic mode.Fan speed Z
Press left button to decrease or right
button to increase fan speed. The fan speed is indicated by the number of
LEDs in the button.
Pressing the left button for longer: fan and cooling are switched off.
Pressing the right button for longer:
the fan runs at maximum speed.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Air distribution l, M , K
Press the appropriate button for the
desired adjustment. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
l:to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)M:to head area via adjustable air ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press AUTO .
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Climate control153Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
When the cooling system is switched
off, no engine restart will be
requested by the climate control
system during an Autostop.
Exception: defrost system is activated and outside temperature above 0 °C
requests a restart.
Stop-start system 3 162.
The display will indicate A/C ON when
cooling is activated or A/C OFF when
the cooling is deactivated.
Manual air recirculation 4
Press 4 to activate the air
recirculation mode. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate l.
Automatic air recirculation
An air humidity sensor switches
automatically to external air if internal air humidity is too high.