warning VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC 2018 Service Manual

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.

100Instruments and controlsVehicle messages on the Colour-
Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the Colour-Info-
Display. Press the multifunction knob
to confirm a message. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.● If a warning message or awarning code appears in the
Driver Information Centre.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message or
warning code 174 will appear in the
Driver Information Centre.1. Switch off immediately any electric consumers which are not
required for a safe ride, e.g. seat
heating, heated rear window or
other main consumers.
2. Charge the vehicle battery by driving continuously for a while or
by using a charging device.
The warning message or warning
code will disappear after the engine
has been started twice consecutively
without a voltage drop.
If the vehicle battery cannot be
recharged, have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.

102Instruments and controls
● digital speed
● range
● instantaneous consumption
● route guidance
Trip computer 1 and 2 The information of two trip computerscan be reset separately for odometer,
average consumption and average
speed by pressing SET/CLR, making
it possible to display different trip
information for different drivers.Trip odometer
Trip odometer displays the recorded
distance since a certain reset.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles and then restarts at 0.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Range Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range is updated
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
a message appears on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
When the tank needs to be refuelled
immediately, a warning code or
warning message is displayed on
vehicles with Midlevel-Display or
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Additionally, control indicator i
illuminates or flashes in the fuel
gauge 3 89.
Average consumption
Display of average consumption. The measurement can be reset at any
time and starts with a default value.
To reset, press SET/CLR for a few
seconds.
Instantaneous consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Average speedDisplay of average speed. The
measurement can be reset at any
time.

Instruments and controls105●Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
parking assist. Activation is
selectable with or without
attached trailer coupling.
Auto collision preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brake
control, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated.Side blind zone alert : Changes
the settings for the side blind spot alert system.
● Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
● Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching off ignition. Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after driving-off.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.
● Remote locking, unlocking,
startingRemote unlock feedback :
Activates or deactivates the hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
● Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Resets
all settings to the default settings.
Settings in the Colour-Info-
Display
Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press CONFIG on the Infotainment
system faceplate to enter the
Configuration menu.
Turn the multifunction knob to scroll
upwards or downwards in the list.
Press the multifunction knob
(Navi 950 / Navi 650: press the outer
ring) to select a menu item.

Instruments and controls107Auto Rear Demist: Activates the
heated rear window
automatically.
● Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
sensors. Activation is selectable with or without attached trailer
coupling.
Automatic Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of
the vehicle in the event of
imminent collision danger. The
following is selectable: the
system will take over brakecontrol, warn by chimes only or is
deactivated completely.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates
or deactivates the side blind spot alert system.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
● Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic door locking function
while a door is open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
unlocking function after switching
off ignition. Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after driving-off.
Delay Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function.● Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Lock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback whilst locking.
Remote Unlock Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked
Doors : Activates or deactivates
the automatic relock function
after unlocking without opening
the vehicle.
● Return to Factory Settings? :
Resets all settings to the default settings.

114LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 114
Light switch .............................. 114
Automatic light control .............115
High beam ............................... 116
High beam assist .....................116
Headlight flash ......................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ....117
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 117
Daytime running lights .............118
Adaptive forward lighting .........118
Hazard warning flashers ..........121
Turn and lane-change signals . 121
Front fog lights ......................... 122
Rear fog lights ......................... 122
Parking lights ........................... 122
Reversing lights .......................123
Misted light covers ...................123
Interior lighting ........................... 123
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 123
Interior lights ............................ 123
Reading lights .......................... 124
Sunvisor lights ......................... 124Lighting features ........................125
Centre console lighting ............125
Entry lighting ............................ 125
Exit lighting .............................. 125
Battery discharge protection ....126Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:low beam
Control indicator 8 3 90.

Lighting121Automatic high beam activation
operates at a speed above 25 mph
and deactivates below 12 mph.
Intelligent light ranging operates
above 35 mph.
The green control indicator l
illuminates continuously when the
function is activated, the blue one 7
illuminates when high beam switches
on automatically.
Deactivation
Push indicator lever once. It is also deactivated when front fog lights are
switched on.
Dynamic automatic headlightlevelling
To prevent oncoming traffic from
dazzle, headlight levelling is
automatically adjusted based on
inclination information measured by
front and rear axle, acceleration or
deceleration and vehicle speed.Fault in adaptive forward lighting
system
When the system detects a failure in
the Adaptive forward lighting system,
the system moves to a preset position to avoid dazzling of oncoming traffic.
If this is not possible the affected
headlight will be automatically
switched off. In any case one
headlight will stay on. A warning is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of an accident with airbag
deployment the hazard warning
flashers are activated automatically.
Turn and lane-changesignalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the lever.
Constant flashing is activated when
the lever is being moved beyond the
resistance point. It is deactivated
when the steering wheel is moved in

Climate control129If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
may inhibit Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
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 s.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling n.
● Air circulation system 4 on.
● Press air distribution switch M.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all vents.

134Climate controlrestart will be requested by the
climate control system during an
Autostop. Exception: defrost system
is activated and outside temperature
above 0 °C.
The display will indicate ACON when
cooling is activated or ACOFF when
the cooling is deactivated.
Activation or deactivation of cooling
operation after engine start can be
changed in the Settings menu in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 103.
Stop-start system 3 140.
Air recirculation mode 4Press 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 s.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Auxiliary heater
Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.

Climate control135Air vents
Adjustable air vents At least one air vent must be open
while the cooling is on.
To open the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel towards the bigger W symbol.
Adjust the air amount at the vent
outlet by turning the adjuster wheel.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel towards the smaller W symbol.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.
Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.