Opel Astra Saloon (2017 year). Manual

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● Heavy objects in the load

compartment should be evenly

distributed and placed as far

forward as possible. Ensure the

backrests are securely engaged.

If objects can be stacked, the

heavier objects should be placed

at the bottom.
With rear seats in the folded

position, objects must not be

stacked higher than the seat

backrests.

● Secure objects with lashing

straps attached to lashing eyes

69.

● Secure loose objects in the load

compartment, e.g. with a luggage

floor net, to prevent sliding.

● When transporting objects in the

load compartment, the backrests

of the rear seats must not be

angled forward.

● Do not allow the load to protrude

above the upper edge of the

backrests.

● Do not place any objects on the

load compartment cover or the

instrument panel, and do not

cover the sensor on top of the

instrument panel.

● The load must not obstruct the

operation of the pedals, electrical

parking brake and gear selector,

or hinder the freedom of

movement of the driver. Do not

place any unsecured objects in

the interior.

● Do not drive with an open load

compartment.

9 Warning

Always make sure that the load in

the vehicle is securely stowed.

Otherwise objects can be thrown

around inside the vehicle and

cause personal injury or damage

to the load or vehicle.

● The payload is the difference

between the permitted gross

vehicle weight (see identification

plate 3 205) and the EC kerb

weight.

To calculate the EC kerb weight,

enter the data for your vehicle in

the weights table at the front of

this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes

weights for the driver (68 kg),

luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel

tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and

accessories increase the kerb

weight.

● Driving with a roof load increases

the sensitivity of the vehicle to

cross-winds and has a

detrimental effect on vehicle

handling due to the vehicle's

higher centre of gravity.

Distribute the load evenly and

secure it properly with retaining

straps. Adjust the tyre pressure

and vehicle speed according to

the load conditions. Check and

retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than

120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is

100 kg. The roof load is the

combined weight of the roof rack

and the load.

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Instruments and controls

Windscreen wiper/washer

Windscreen wiper

: fast

: slow

: timed interval wiping or

automatic wiping with rain

sensor

: off

For a single wipe when the

windscreen wiper is off, press the

lever down.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.

Adjustable wiper interval

To set the wiping interval to a value

between 1 and 10 seconds:

● Switch on ignition.
● Push lever down from position §.
● Wait until wiping frequency

reaches the desired interval.

● Set lever to position $.

The interval remains stored until the

next change or until the ignition is

switched off. Switching the ignition on

and moving the lever to $ sets the

interval to 3.5 seconds.

In this mode, wiping frequency is also

affected by vehicle speed. As vehicle

speed increases, wiping will become

more frequent.

Automatic wiping with rain sensor

: 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.
The wiper operates for one cycle to

check the system when the key is

turned to ignition switch position

ACC.

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Instruments and controls

To turn wiper off, move lever to

position §.

Keep the rain sensor area clean by

activating the windscreen washer

system.

Windscreen and headlight

washer

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the windscreen.
If the lever is held longer, the wiper

operates for two cycles after the lever

has been released and once more

after a 3 second delay.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid

is also sprayed onto the headlights.

The headlight washer system can

only be operated again after a short

delay. If washer fluid level is low then

this delay is increased.

Control indicator G illuminates in the

instrument cluster when the washer

fluid level is low.

Wiper activated lighting

With light switch in the AUTO

position, when the windscreen wiper

is operated for 8 cycles or more the

exterior lights illuminate

automatically.

Rear window wiper/washer

Move lever to activate the rear

window wiper:
Push lever

: wiper on

Pull lever

: wiper off

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Instruments and controls

To activate rear window washer

system, press and hold button on end

of lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto

rear window and the wiper wipes a

few times when the button is

released.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.

Outside temperature

A drop in temperature is indicated

immediately and a rise in temperature

after a time delay.

If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,

the symbol : illuminates in the

Board-Info-Display as a warning for

icy road conditions. : remains

illuminated until outside temperature

reaches at least 5 °C.

In vehicles with Graphic-Info-Display

or Colour-Info-Display, a message

appears on the display as a warning

for icy road conditions. There is no

message below -5 °C.

9 Warning

The road surface may already be

icy even though the display

indicates a few degrees above

0 °C.

Clock

Date and time are shown in the

Info-Display.
Board-Info-Display 3 92.

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Graphic-Info-Display,

Colour-Info-Display 3 94.

Automatic time synchronisation

Board-Info-Display

The RDS (Radio Data System) signal

of most VHF transmitters

automatically sets the time, identified

by } in the display.
Some RDS transmitters do not send

a correct time signal. In such cases,

switch off automatic time

synchronisation and set the time

manually.
Deactivate (Clock Sync.Off) or

activate (Clock Sync.On) automatic

time synchronisation with the arrow

buttons on the Infotainment system.

To set date and time manually, select

the menu item for time and date

setting from the Settings menu and

make the desired setting. The value

ready for modification is marked with

arrows. Use the arrow buttons to

make the required setting. The setting

is saved when the menu item is

exited.
To correct time with the help of RDS,

select the menu item for time

synchronisation from the Settings

menu and make the desired setting.
Board-Info-Display 3 92.

Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-

Display

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With the navigation system, date and

time are set automatically upon

receipt of a GPS satellite signal. If the

displayed time does not match local

time, it can be corrected manually or

automatically by receiving an RDS

time signal.
Some RDS transmitters do not send

a correct time signal. In such cases,

switch off automatic time

synchronisation and set the time

manually.
To set date and time manually, select

menu item Time, Date from the

Settings menu. The menu is

displayed. Select the menu items

required and make the desired

setting.
To correct time with the help of RDS,

select menu item Synchron. clock

automatical. from the Time, Date

menu. The box in front of Synchron.

clock automatical. will be checked.
Graphic-Info-Display,

Colour-Info-Display 3 94.

Power outlets

The outlet can be used to connect

electrical accessories.

12 Volt power outlets are located

beneath the cupholder in the front

centre console, in the rear centre

console and on the right-hand side of

the load compartment.

Pull the cap out to use the power

outlet, and replace the cap when not

in use.
Do not exceed the maximum power

consumption of 120 Watts.
Operational with ignition switch in

positions ACC or ON. Use of power

outlets while the engine is not running

will discharge the battery.

Additionally, the power outlets are

deactivated in the event of low vehicle

battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are

connected must comply with the

electromagnetic compatibility

requirements laid down in

DIN VDE 40 839.

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Instruments and controls

Caution

Do not connect any current-

delivering accessories, e.g.

electrical charging devices or

batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by

using unsuitable plugs.

Stop-start system 3 126.

Warning lights, gauges

and indicators

Instrument cluster

In some versions, the needles of the

instruments briefly rotate to the end

position when the ignition is switched

on.

Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.

Odometer

The odometer display is shown in the

Driver Information Centre 3 91,

located in the centre of the instrument

cluster.

The bottom line displays the recorded

distance in km.

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Instruments and controls

To reset, press and hold the trip

odometer button for a few seconds

with the ignition on.

Trip odometer

The top line displays the recorded

distance since the last reset.
There are two independent trip

odometers. Press the trip odometer

button once to toggle between

Trip A and Trip B.
To reset, press and hold the trip

odometer button for a few seconds

with the ignition on.

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

Caution

If the needle is in the red warning

zone, the maximum permitted

engine speed is exceeded. Engine

at risk.

Fuel gauge

Displays the fuel level in the tank.
The arrow indicates the vehicle side

where the fuel filler flap is located.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the

level in the tank is low. Refuel

immediately 3 150.
Never run the fuel tank dry. Erratic

fuel supply can cause catalytic

converter to overheat 3 130.
If the tank has been run dry, bleed the

fuel system 3 165.

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Instruments and controls

Because of the fuel remaining in the

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

than the specified tank capacity.

Capacities 3 211.

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.
Change engine oil 3 89.
Service information 3 201.

Transmission display

The transmission display is shown in

the Driver Information Centre 3 91,

located in the centre of the instrument

cluster.

Displays the mode or selected gear

with automatic transmission.
P : park position

R : reverse gear

N : neutral

D : drive position (automatic

mode)

1-6 : selected gear in manual mode

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

versions.

Depending on the equipment, the

position of the control indicators may

vary.
When the ignition is switched on,

most control indicators will illuminate

briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:
red

: danger, important reminder

yellow : warning, information, fault

green : confirmation of activation

blue

: confirmation of activation

white : confirmation of activation

Control indicators on the

instrument panel

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Instruments and controls

Overview

Turn signal 3 83

Driver's seat belt reminder

Front passenger seat belt

reminder 3 83

Airbag and belt tensioners

Airbag activation 3 83

Charging system 3 84

Malfunction indicator light

Service vehicle soon 3 84

Brake system 3 85

Electrical parking brake

Electrical parking brake fault

Antilock brake system (ABS)

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Upshift 3 86

All wheel drive 3 86

Sport mode 3 86

Descent control system

Power steering 3 86

Ultrasonic parking assist

Electronic Stability Control

off 3 87

Engine coolant temperature

Preheating 3 87

Diesel particle filter 3 88

AdBlue 3 88

Tyre pressure monitoring

system 3 88

Engine oil pressure 3 88

Change engine oil 3 89

Low engine oil level 3 89

Fuel economy mode 3 89

Low fuel 3 89

Drain fuel filter 3 90

Immobiliser 3 90

Reduced engine power

Apply footbrake 3 90

High beam 3 90

Automatic headlight levelling

system3 90

Fog light 3 90

Rear fog light 3 91

Cruise control 3 91

Speed warning 3 91

Trailer indicator 3 91

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Instruments and controls

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Door open 3 91

Anti-theft alarm system

Turn signal

illuminates or flashes green.

The relevant control indicator flashes

when the turn signal is switched on

108.

Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal

bulb or the associated fuse or failure

of a turn signal light on trailer.
Both control indicators flash when the

hazard warning flashers are active

107.

Bulb replacement 3 165, Fuses

171.

Turn signals 3 108.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt reminder for front seats

for driver's seat illuminates or

flashes red.

k for front passenger's seat

illuminates or flashes red, when the

seat is occupied.
When the engine is running, if seat

belt is not engaged, the control

indicator will flash for 100 seconds

then illuminate until seat belt is

fastened.
If vehicle speed exceeds 22 km/h, the

control indicator will flash for

100 seconds along with a warning

chime and remains illuminated until

seat belt is fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 41.
Front passenger seat belt reminder k

42.

Airbag and belt tensioners

illuminates red.

When the ignition is switched on, v

flashes briefly. If it does not flash,

stays lit or flashes during driving,

there is a fault in the airbag system.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

The airbags and belt pretensioners

may fail to trigger in the event of an

accident.

Deployment of the belt pretensioners

or airbags is indicated by continuous

illumination of v.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Belt pretensioners, airbag system

41, 3 45.

Airbag deactivation

* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is

deactivated.

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Instruments and controls

9 Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

a child restraint system together

with activated front passenger

airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult

person with deactivated front

passenger airbag.

Airbag deactivation 3 50.

Charging system

illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts. If it does not

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Stop vehicle and switch off engine.

Battery is not charging. Engine

cooling may be interrupted. The

brake servo unit may cease to be

effective.

Interrupt your journey immediately.

Remove key and check drive belt

condition and tensioning before

seeking the assistance of a

workshop.

Malfunction indicator light

illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts. If it does not

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

workshop.
Can illuminate briefly when driving;

this is normal and does not indicate a

system fault.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Fault in the emission control system.

The permitted emission limits may be

exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle

driveability may be impaired. Seek

the assistance of a workshop

immediately.
Control indicator Z also illuminates if

there is a fault in the diesel particle

filter 3 129 or with the automatic

transmission 3 138. Seek the

assistance of a workshop as soon as

possible.
Ensure the fuel filler cap is screwed in

completely 3 150.

Flashes when the engine is

running

Fault that could lead to catalytic

converter damage 3 130. Ease up on

the accelerator until the flashing

stops. Seek the assistance of a

workshop immediately.

Service vehicle soon

illuminates yellow.

Illuminates when the engine is

running to indicate a fault in the

engine or transmission electronics.

The electronics switch to an

emergency running programme, fuel

consumption may be increased and

vehicle handling may be impaired.
In some cases, the fault can be

eliminated by switching the engine off

and back on again. If g illuminates

again after restarting the engine, the

vehicle may need a service.

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Have the cause of the fault eliminated

by a workshop.

Brake system

illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts. If it does not

illuminate, stop and seek the

assistance of a workshop.
Control indicator R illuminates if the

electrical parking brake is applied and

extinguishes when it is released

143.

If it stays lit while the engine is

running, the brakes do not operate as

normal, or leaks are found in the

brake system, do not attempt to drive

the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to

a workshop for inspection and repair.

9 Warning

Stop. Do not continue your

journey. Consult a workshop.

Illuminates when engine is running if

the fluid level for brake hydraulics is

too low 3 162.
Brake system 3 142.

Electrical parking brake

illuminates or flashes red.

When the engine is started, m

illuminates briefly. If it does not

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Illuminates

Electrical parking brake is applied

143.

Flashes

Electrical 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 re-applying

the electrical parking brake.
If m remains flashing, do not drive

and seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Electrical parking brake

fault

illuminates yellow.

When the ignition is switched on, p

illuminates briefly. If it does not

illuminate, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Illuminates

Electrical parking brake is operating

with degraded performance 3 143.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Antilock brake system

(ABS)

illuminates yellow.

Illuminates for a few seconds after the

ignition is switched on. The system is

ready for operation when the control

indicator extinguishes.

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Opel Astra Saloon (2017 year). Manual - part 5