wheel VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2017 User Guide

Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 72
Steering wheel adjustment ........72
Steering wheel controls .............72
Heated steering wheel ...............72
Horn ........................................... 73
Windscreen wiper/washer .........73
Rear window wiper/washer .......75
Outside temperature ..................75
Clock ......................................... 76
Power outlets ............................. 77
Cigarette lighter ......................... 78
Ashtrays .................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 79
Instrument cluster ......................79
Speedometer ............................. 79
Odometer .................................. 79
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 80
Fuel selector .............................. 80
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 80
Service display .......................... 81Control indicators ......................82
Turn signal ................................. 85
Seat belt reminder .....................85
Airbag and belt tensioners .........85
Airbag deactivation ....................85
Charging system .......................86
Malfunction indicator light ..........86
Service vehicle soon .................86
Brake and clutch system ...........86
Operate pedal ............................ 86
Electric parking brake ................86
Electric parking brake fault ........87
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....87
Upshift ....................................... 87
Power steering .......................... 87
Lane departure warning ............87
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........88
Electronic Stability Control off ...88
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........88
Traction Control system off .......88
Preheating ................................. 88
Diesel particle filter ....................88
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 89
Engine oil pressure ....................89
Low fuel ..................................... 89
Immobiliser ................................ 90
Reduced engine power .............90
Exterior light .............................. 90High beam................................. 90
High beam assist .......................90
Adaptive forward lighting ...........90
Fog light ..................................... 90
Rear fog light ............................. 90
Low washer fluid ........................90
Cruise control ............................ 90
Adaptive cruise control ..............90
Vehicle detected ahead .............91
Door open .................................. 91
Information displays .....................91
Driver Information Centre ..........91
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 95
Smartphone controller ...............97
Vehicle messages ........................97
Warning chimes .......................100
Battery voltage ........................ 100
Trip computer ............................. 101
Vehicle personalisation ..............103
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108
ERA GLONASS .......................111

72Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system, the cruise
control and a connected mobile
phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 157.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by illumination
of the LED in the button.

Instruments and controls73The 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

74Instruments and controlsAutomatic 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

Instruments and controls81Displays the coolant temperature.left area:engine operating
temperature not yet
reachedcentral
area:normal operating
temperatureright area:temperature too highCaution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
To display the remaining engine oil
life duration use turn signal lever
buttons:
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu X .
Turn the adjuster wheel to select
Remaining Oil Life .
The remaining engine oil life duration
is displayed in percent in the Driver
Information Centre.
Reset Press SET/CLR on turn signal lever
for several seconds to reset. The
remaining engine oil life duration
page must be active. Switch on
ignition, but not the engine.
The system must be reset every time
the engine oil is changed, to ensure
proper functionality. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Next service When the system has calculated that
engine oil life has diminished, a
warning message appears in the
Driver Information Centre. Have
engine oil and filter changed by a
workshop within one week or
300 miles (whichever occurs first).
Driver Information Centre 3 91.
Service information 3 252.

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 3 143, 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 3 201.
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 3 144.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 206.

92Instruments and controlsSome of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill. Some functions are only
available when the vehicle is being
driven.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Memorised settings 3 22.
Selecting menus and functions The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the turn signal lever.
Press MENU to switch between the
menus or to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to highlight a
menu option or to set a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select a function or
confirm a message.
Vehicle Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Vehicle
Information Menu or, on Uplevel-
Combi-Display, select X.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Follow the instructions given in the
submenus.
Possible submenus can include,
depending on the version:
● Unit : Displayed units can be
changed.
● Tyre Pressure : Checks tyre
pressure of all wheels during
driving 3 230.
● Tyre Load : Select tyre pressure
category according to the current actual tyre inflation pressure
3 230.

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●Remaining Oil Life : Indicates
when to change the engine oil and filter 3 81.
● Speed Warning : If exceeding the
preset speed, a warning chime will be activated.
● Traffic Sign Assistant : Displays
detected traffic signs for the
current route section. 3 181
● Following Dist. : Displays the
distance to a moving vehicle ahead 3 170.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu
Press MENU to select the Trip/Fuel
Information Menu , or select W on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
● trip odometer 1
● trip odometer 2
● digital speed
Trip odometer 2 and digital speed are
only available on vehicles with
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Reset trip odometer by pressing
SET/CLR on the turn signal lever for
a few seconds or by pressing the

94Instruments and controlsreset knob between speedometer
and Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer, more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-Display
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 101.
ECO Information Menu Press MENU to select s in the top
line of the Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.Submenus are:
●Shift indication : Current gear is
indicated inside an arrow. The
figure above recommends
upshifting for fuel saving
reasons.
Eco index display : The current
fuel consumption is indicated on a segment display. For
economical driving, adapt your driving characteristic to keep the
filled segments within the Eco
area. The more segments are
filled, the higher the fuel
consumption. Simultaneously
the current consumption value is
indicated.
● Top Consumers : List of top
comfort consumers currently
switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated. A switched off consumer disappears from
the list and the consumption
value will be updated.
During sporadic driving
conditions, the engine will
activate the heated rear window
automatically to increase the
engine load. In this event, the
heated rear window is indicated
as one of the top consumers,
without activation by the driver.

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●Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption
development over a distance of
50 miles. Filled segments display
the consumption in 5 mile steps
and shows the effect of
topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
Performance Menu
Press MENU to select the
Performance Menu , or select C on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Submenus are: ● Acceleration : Display of current
acceleration in all directions.
● Lap Timer : Display of lap times,
top speed, average speed and
average time. Follow the
instructions given in the
submenu.
● Coolant Temp. : Display of
coolant temperature.
● Battery Volt. : Display of vehicle
battery voltage.
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or Colour-Info-
Display. The Info-Display is located in
the instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display