ignition VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2020 Owner's Guide

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.

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.

Lighting129LightingExterior lighting.......................... 129
Light switch .............................. 129
Automatic light control .............130
High beam assist .....................130
High beam ............................... 132
Headlight flash ......................... 132
Headlight range adjustment ....132
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 132
Daytime running lights .............133
LED headlights ........................ 133
Hazard warning flashers ..........134
Turn lights ................................ 135
Front fog lights ......................... 135
Rear fog light ........................... 135
Parking lights ........................... 136
Reversing lights .......................136
Misted light covers ...................136
Interior lighting ........................... 136
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 136
Interior lights ............................ 137
Reading lights .......................... 137
Sun visor lights ........................ 137Lighting features ........................138
Centre console lighting ............138
Entry lighting ............................ 138
Exit lighting .............................. 138
Battery discharge protection ....139Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 112.

130LightingTail 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 3 133.
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 3 133.
Tunnel detection
When a tunnel is entered headlights
are switched on immediately.
High beam assist
The camera in the windscreen
detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles. Once activated,
high beam assist remains active and switches high beam on and off
automatically. The latest setting of the high beam assist will remain after theignition is switched on again.
It switches automatically to low beam
when:
● Driving in urban areas.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Fog lights are switched on.If there are no restrictions detected, the system switches back to high
beam.
This feature allows the high beam to
function as main driving light at night.
Each LED on right or left side is
triggered or faded out particularly according to the traffic situation. This
gives the best light distribution
without dazzling other road users.
High beam is switched on
automatically at a speed above
31 mph . High beam is switched off at
a speed below 22 mph, but high beam
assist remains active.

Lighting133Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle .
Info Display 3 120.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Every time the ignition is switched on,
f flashes for approx. 4 seconds as a
reminder.
To deactivate, use the same
procedure as described above. f will
not flash when function is
deactivated.
Control indicator f 3 112.
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 3 130.LED headlights
LED and Matrix-LED headlights for
low and high beam ensure better
visibility under all conditions.
Matrix-LED headlight contains
beyond that a variety of particular
LEDs in each headlight which
enables the control of different
lighting programmes.
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 3 123.
The following lighting functions are
available with light switch in position
AUTO or 9.Town light
Activated automatically at a speed up
to approx. 34 mph and in situations
with exterior ambient light. The light is
wide and symmetrical. A special
beam pattern is designed to avoid
glare for other road users.
Country light
Activated automatically at a speed
above approx. 34 mph when driving
in rural areas. The illumination of the
current lane and the side of the roadis improved. Oncoming and
preceding vehicles are not dazzled.

136LightingThe vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing a trailer or a
plug is connected with the socket, e.
g. when a bicycle carrier is used.
Parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move the indicator lever all the way up (right parking lights) or
down (left parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn lights control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted in position AUTO when
the light sensor detects night
conditions, or in position 8 or 9.
● instrument panel illumination
● Info Display
● illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel A and hold until
the desired brightness is obtained.

138LightingLighting featuresCentre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside to facilitate locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 17.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 120.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 24.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.Path lighting
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
ActivatingHalogen headlights
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Pull the indicator lever.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after 2 minutes.

Lighting139Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the indicator lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.LED headlights
Path lighting is activated, when the
ignition is switched off and the driver's door is opened.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 120.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 24.
Battery discharge protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator
with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear window and mirrors
● heated steering wheel
● heated mirrors
● heated seats
● fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.