steering VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC 2018 User Guide

72Instruments and controlsThe recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short interval:turn adjuster
wheel upwardslong interval:turn adjuster
wheel downwards

84Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the centre
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 85XSeat belt reminder 3 85vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 85VAirbag deactivation 3 85pCharging system 3 86ZMalfunction indicator light
3 86gService vehicle soon 3 86RBrake and clutch system
3 86-Operate pedal 3 86mElectric parking brake 3 86jElectric parking brake fault
3 87uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 87[Upshift 3 87cPower steering 3 87)Lane departure warning 3 87rUltrasonic parking assist
3 88nElectronic Stability Control off
3 88bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 88kTraction Control system off
3 88!Preheating 3 88%Diesel particle filter 3 88wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 89IEngine oil pressure 3 89iLow fuel 3 89dImmobiliser 3 90#Reduced engine power 3 908Exterior light 3 90CHigh beam 3 90lHigh beam assist 3 90fAdaptive forward lighting
3 90>Fog light 3 90rRear fog light 3 90GLow washer fluid 3 90mCruise control 3 90 / Adaptive
cruise control 3 90AVehicle detected ahead 3 91hDoor open 3 91

Instruments and controls87Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 151.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Switch on
ignition, depress brake pedal and
attempt to reset the system by first
releasing and then applying the
electric parking brake. If m remains
flashing, do not drive and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Electric parking brake fault j illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with reduced performance 3 151.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is in service mode. Stop vehicle, apply and
release the electric parking brake to
reset.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 150.
Upshift [ illuminates green as a control
indicator, or is shown as a symbol R
with the number of a higher gear in the
Driver Information Centre, when
upshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
On some versions, gearshift
indication is popped-up as full page in the Driver Information Centre.
Driver Information Centre 3 91.
Power steering
c illuminates yellow.
Illuminates with power steering
reduced
Power steering is reduced due to
overheating of the system. Control
indicator extinguishes when the
system has cooled down.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Illuminates with power steering
disabled
Failure in the power steering system.
Consult a workshop.
Lane departure warning
) illuminates green or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls89Flashes
The maximum filling level of the filter
is reached. Start cleaning process
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine.
Diesel particle filter 3 144, Stop-start
system 3 140.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After 60-90 seconds the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 200.
Low fuel
i illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 145.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 205.

98Instruments and controlsVehicle messages on the
Midlevel-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as code numbers.
No.Vehicle message2No radio remote control
detected, depress clutch pedal
to restart4Air conditioning off5Steering wheel is locked6Depress brake pedal to release
electric parking brakeNo.Vehicle message7Turn steering wheel, switch ignition off then on9Turn steering wheel, restart
engine12Vehicle overloaded13Compressor overheated15Centre high-mounted brake
light failure16Brake light failure17Headlight levelling malfunction18Left low beam failure19Rear fog light failure20Right low beam failure21Left sidelight failure22Right sidelight failure23Reversing light failure24Number plate light failure25Left front turn signal failureNo.Vehicle message26Left rear turn signal failure27Right front turn signal failure28Right rear turn signal failure29Check trailer brake light30Check trailer reversing light31Check left trailer turn signal32Check right trailer turn signal33Check trailer rear fog light34Check trailer rear light35Replace battery in radio remote
control48Clean side blind spot alert
system49Lane departure warning
unavailable53Tighten fuel filler cap54Water in diesel fuel filter55Diesel particle filter is full
3 144

Instruments and controls99No.Vehicle message56Tyre pressure imbalance on
front axle57Tyre pressure imbalance on
rear axle58Tyres without TPMS sensors
detected59Open then close driver window60Open then close front
passenger window61Open then close rear left
window62Open then close rear right
window65Theft attempted66Service anti-theft alarm system67Service steering wheel lock68Service power steering69Service suspension system70Service level control systemNo.Vehicle message71Service rear axle74Service AFL75Service air conditioning76Service side blind spot alert
system77Service lane departure warning79Top up engine oil81Service transmission82Change engine oil soon83Service adaptive cruise control84Engine power is reduced89Service vehicle soon94Shift to park position before
exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assistNo.Vehicle message145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Parking assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.

104Instruments and controlsThe following settings can be
selected by turning and pressing the
multifunction knob:
● Sport mode settings
● Languages
● Time Date
● Radio settings
● Phone settings
● Vehicle settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Sport mode settings
The driver can select the functions which will be activated in Sport mode
3 155.
● Sport suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
● Sport powertrain performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear
change characteristics become
more responsive.
● Sport steering : Steering support
is reduced.
● Swap backlight colour main
instr. : Changes the instrument
illumination colour.Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time Date
See Clock 3 75.
Radio settings
See description in the Infotainment
manual for further information.
Phone settings
See description in the Infotainment
manual for further information.
Vehicle settings● Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Climate control mode : Controls
the state of the cooling
compressor when the vehicle is
started. Last setting
(recommended) or at vehicle
start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates
heated rearwindow
automatically.

106Instruments and controls
●Sport Mode Profile
● Languages
● Time and Date
● Radio Settings
● Phone Settings
● Navigation Settings
● Display Settings
● Vehicle Settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Sport Mode Profile
● Engine Sport Performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear
change characteristics become
more responsive.
● Sport Mode Back Lighting :
Changes the instrument
illumination colour.
● Sport Suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
● Sport Steering : Steering support
is reduced.
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time and Date
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Radio Settings
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Phone Settings
See Infotainment manual for further
information.Navigation Settings
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Display Settings ● Home Page Menu :
See Infotainment manual for
further information.
● Display Off :
See Infotainment manual for
further information.
● Map Settings :
See Infotainment manual for
further information.
Vehicle Settings ● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the fan
regulation. Changed setting will
be active after switching the
ignition off and on again.
Air Conditioning Mode : Activates
or deactivates cooling when
switching on the ignition or uses
the last chosen setting.
Auto Demist : Activates or
deactivates auto demist.

118LightingFor deactivation, operate the same
procedure as described above. f will
not flash when function is deactivated.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when ignition is on.
If the vehicle is equipped with
automatic light control function, the
system switches between daytime
running light and low/high beam
automatically depending on the
lighting conditions and information
given by the rain sensor system.
Automatic light control 3 115.
Adaptive forward lighting
The Adaptive forward lighting
functions are only available with Bi-
Xenon headlights. Light range, light
distribution and intensity of light are
variably triggered depending on the
light conditions, weather and road
type.With the light switch in position
AUTO all lighting functions are
available.
The following functions are available
also with light switch in position 9:
● dynamic curve lighting
● cornering light
● reversing function
● dynamic automatic headlight levelling
Playstreet lighting
Activated automatically at low speed
up to approx. 20 mph. The light beam
is turned at an angle of 8° to the
roadside.
Town lighting Activated automatically at a speed
range between approx. 25 and
34 mph and when street lights are
detected by the light sensor. The light
range is reduced by an extended light
distribution.Country lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
range between approx. 34 and
70 mph. The beam of light and the brightness is different between the
left and the right side.
Motorway lighting
Activated automatically at a speed
above approx. 70 mph and minimal
steering movements. It switches on
after a delay or directly when the
vehicle is powerfully accelerated. The
light beam is longer and brighter.
Adverse weather lighting
Activated automatically up to a speed of approx. 43 mph, when the rain
sensor recognizes condensation or
the wiper operates continuously. The
range, distribution and light intensity
is regulated variably depending on visibility.

Lighting119Dynamic curve lighting
The light beam pivots based on
steering wheel angle and speed,
improving lighting in curves.
Control indicator f 3 90.
Corner lighting
On tight bends or when turning off,
depending on the steering angle or
the turn signal light, an additional left
or right reflector is switched on which illuminates the road at a right angle to
the direction of travel. It is activated
up to a speed of 25 mph.
Control indicator f 3 90.
Reversing function
If the headlights are on and reverse
gear is engaged, both corner lights
are switched on. They remain
illuminated for 20 seconds after
disengaging reverse gear or until
driving faster than 10 mph in a
forward gear.
High Beam Assist
This feature allows high beam as
main driving light by night and when
vehicle speed is faster than 25 mph.
It switches to low beam when: ● The camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles.
● The vehicle speed is slower than
12 mph.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high
beam.Activation
The high beam assist is activated by
pushing the indicator lever twice with
a speed above 25 mph.
The green control indicator l
illuminates continuously when the
assist is activated, the blue one 7
illuminates when high beam is on.
Control indicator l 3 90.
Deactivation
Push indicator lever once. It is also
deactivated when front fog lights are
switched on.