VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2020 Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls109The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded.
The cleaning process of the exhaust
filter is potentially not possible.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Brake and clutch system
R illuminates red.
The brake and clutch fluid level is too
low, when manual parking brake is
not applied 3 226.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 170.
Electric parking brake
m illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
Electric parking brake is applied
3 170.
Flashes
Electric parking brake is not fully applied or released. Depress the brake pedal and attempt to reset the
system by first releasing 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.

110Instruments and controlsIlluminates
Electric parking brake is operating
with degraded performance 3 170.
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. Avoid parking on
inclines until the cause of the fault has been remedied.
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 3 169.
Gear shifting
R or S with the number of a higher or
lower gear is indicated, when up- or
downshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Following distance
E indicates the following distance
setting of the alert timing sensitivity
for the forward collision alert using
filled distance bars.
Forward collision alert 3 186.
Lane keep assist a illuminates green or yellow, or
flashes yellow.Illuminates green
The system is switched on and ready
to operate.
Illuminates yellow
The system approaches a detected
lane marking without using the turn
lights in that direction.
Flashes yellow
The system recognizes that the lane
is departed significantly.
Lane keep assist 3 209.
Electronic Stability Control off
n illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
b illuminates or flashes yellow.

Instruments and controls111Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate
depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control 3 173.
Traction Control system 3 172.
Traction Control system off k illuminates yellow.
The system is deactivated.
Engine coolant temperature W illuminates red.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 225.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating of Diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
AdBlue
Y flashes yellow.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 162.
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 to 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.

112Instruments and controlsIlluminates 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. Select neutral gear.
2. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
3. 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 steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop
3 224.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 213.
Catalytic converter 3 162.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 228.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.The exterior lights are on 3 129.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 132.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 130.
LED headlights f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.

Instruments and controls113Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on as a reminder for
symmetrical headlight 3 132.
Front fog lights > illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 135.
Rear fog light
ø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 135.
Cruise control m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. Set speed is
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
Cruise control 3 175.Adaptive cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
C illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
m illuminates white
The system is on.
m illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active.
When Adaptive cruise control is on or active, C with the set speed is
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
Adaptive cruise control 3 178.
m illuminates blue
Adaptive cruise control is overrided,
when the accelerator pedal is applied.
When the vehicle is launch from stop
by using the accelerator pedal.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green or yellow.Illuminates green
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Illuminates yellow The distance to a preceding moving
vehicle gets too small or when
approaching another vehicle too rapidly.
Adaptive cruise control 3 178.
Forward collision alert 3 186.
Pedestrian detection 7 illuminates yellow.
A pedestrian ahead is detected.
Speed limiter
L illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Speed limiter is active. Set speed is
indicated near L symbol.

114Instruments and controlsSpeed limiter 3 177.
Traffic sign assistant
L displays detected traffic signs as
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 205.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.Displays
Driver Information Centre The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Depending on the version and the
instrument cluster, the Driver
Information Centre is available as
Baselevel display or Uplevel display.
Driver Information Centre indicates
depending on the equipment:
● overall and trip odometer
● vehicle information
● trip / fuel information
● driving economy information ● vehicle and warning messages● audio and infotainment information
● phone information
● navigation information
● vehicle settingsBaselevel display
Selecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the
indicator lever.

Instruments and controls115
Press MENU to switch between the
main menus or to return from a
submenu to the next higher menu
level.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu of the main menu or to set
a numeric value.
Press SET/CLR to select and confirm
a function.
Vehicle and service messages are
popped up in the Driver Information
Centre if required. Confirm messages
by pressing SET/CLR.
Vehicle messages 3 121.
Main menu
Main menus are:
● Trip / fuel information, displayed by ; , see description below.
● Vehicle information, displayed by ? , see description below.
● Eco information, displayed by @ , see description below.
Some of the displayed functions differ when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill and some functions are
only active when the vehicle is being
driven.
Uplevel displaySelecting menus and functions
The menus and functions can be
selected via the buttons on the right
side in the steering wheel.
Press è to open main menu page.
Browse through main menu by
pressing è or é.
Confirm a main menu page with Å.
Press å or ä to browse through
submenu pages of the currently
selected main menu entry. Use these
buttons also to alter a numeric value.
Press Å to select a function or check
a box in a dialogue.

116Instruments and controlsVehicle and service messages are
popped-up in the Driver Information
Centre if required. Confirm messages by pressing Å.
Vehicle messages 3 121.
Main menu
Main menus are:
● Trip / fuel information, displayed by Info .
● Audio information, displayed by Audio .
● Navigation information, displayed by Navigation.
● Phone information, displayed by Phone .
● Vehicle information, displayed by
Options .
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at
a standstill and some functions are
only active when the vehicle is being
driven.
Uplevel instrument cluster can be
displayed as Sport mode or Tour
mode. See Options menu, Display.Info Menu, ; or "
The following list contains all possible Info Menu pages. Some may not be
available for your particular vehicle. Depending on the display some
functions are symbolised.
● Speed
● Trip 1 / Trip A , containing:
Distance
Fuel Economy / Average Fuel
Economy
Average Speed
● Trip 2 / Trip B , containing:
Distance
Fuel Economy / Average Fuel
Economy
Average Speed
● Fuel / Fuel Information ,
containing:
Fuel Range
Instant Fuel Economy
● Oil Life
● Tyre Pressure
● Timer
● Traffic Sign Memory●Following Distance
● Driver Assistance
● Top Consumers
● Economy Trend
● ECO Index
● AdBlue Level
On Baselevel display, the pages Oil
Life , Tyre Pressure , Following
Distance , Traffic Sign Memory ,
AdBlue Level , Tyre Load and Speed
Warning are displayed in the Vehicle
information menu, select ?.
Speed
Digital display of the instantaneous
speed.
Trip 1/A or 2/B
Two independent pages 1/A and 2/B
display the current distance, average
fuel consumption and average speed since a certain reset.
The distance indicator counts up to a
distance of 9,999 miles then restarts
at 0.
To reset on Baselevel, press Å and
confirm reset. On Uplevel display,
press é and confirm with Å. This

Instruments and controls117only resets the values on the current
displayed page. The other Trip page stays unaffected.
Fuel /Fuel InformationFuel Range
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank level 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 the display
and control indicator Y in the fuel
gauge illuminates.
When the tank must be refuelled
immediately, a warning message
appears and remains on the display.
Additionally, control indicator Y in the
fuel gauge flashes 3 112.Instant Fuel Economy
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
Oil Life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in % means
the remaining of current oil life 3 106.
Tyre Pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 250.
Timer
Baselevel display: start and stop
timer with Å. To reset, hold Å when
timer is not running.
Uplevel display: To start or stop timer,
press Å and Å again. To reset,
press Å, choose Reset and confirm
with Å.
Traffic Sign Memory
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 205.
Following Distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 188. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Driver Assistance
Displays the status of several driver
assistance systems:
Adaptive cruise control 3 178.
Forward collision alert 3 186.Lane keep assist 3 209.
AdBlue Level
Displays the level of the AdBlue tank
3 162.
Eco information menu, @
● Top Consumers
● Economy Trend
● ECO Index
On Uplevel display the pages Top
Consumers , Economy Trend and
ECO Index are displayed in the Info
Menu, see above.
Top Consumers
List of top comfort consumers
currently switched on is displayed in descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated.
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.

118Instruments and controlsEconomy Trend
Displays the average consumption
development over a distance of
31 miles. Filled segments display the
consumption in 3.1 mile steps and
show the effect of topography or
driving behaviour on fuel
consumption.
ECO Index
The average fuel consumption is indicated on an economic scale. For
economical driving, adapt driving
style to keep the indicator within the
green area. The more the indicator
moves towards red, the higher is the
fuel consumption. Simultaneously the
average consumption value is
indicated.
Depending on vehicle version, the
Eco Index shows values referring to
trip odometer page A/1 or the current
driving cycle. In the last case, the
indicator is reset when ignition is
switched on the next time.
Audio menu G
Enables browsing for music, selecting
from favourites or changing the audio source.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Phone menu $
Enables managing and performing of
phone calls, scrolling through
contacts or operating hands-free
phoning.
For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Navigation menu §
Enables route guidance.For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
Vehicle information menu, ?,
Options or %
The following list contains all possible Options Menu pages. Some may notbe available for your particular
vehicle. Depending on the display
some functions are symbolised.
● Units
● Display
● Info Page Options
● Home Page Options
● Adaptive Cruise
● Speed Warning
● Tyre Load
● Gauges
● Software Information
● AdBlue Level
Units
Select display unit system: imperial or metric.