Opel Astra (2019 year). Manual - part 9

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Instruments and controls

maintenance items and tyre pressure

(only with tyre pressure monitoring

system).
To look at the information in greater

detail, select the link within the email

and log in to your account.

Destination download

A desired destination can be directly

downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an advisor and

describe the destination or point of

interest.
The advisor can look up any address

or point of interest and directly send

the destination to the built-in

navigation system.

OnStar settings

OnStar PIN

To have full access to all OnStar

services, a four-digit PIN is required.

The PIN has to be personalised when

first talking to an advisor.
To change the PIN, press Z to call an

advisor.

Account data

An OnStar subscriber has an account

where all the data is stored. To

request a change of the account

information, press Z and talk to an

advisor or log in to your account.
If the OnStar service is used on

another vehicle, press Z and request

that the account be transferred to the

new vehicle.

Note

In any case, if the vehicle is disposed

of, sold or otherwise transferred,

immediately inform OnStar about

the changes and terminate the

OnStar service on this vehicle.

Vehicle location

The vehicle location is transmitted to

OnStar when service is requested or

triggered. A message on the Info-

Display informs about this

transmission.
To activate or deactivate the

transmission of the vehicle location,

press and hold j until an audio

message is heard.

The deactivation is indicated by the

status light flashing red and green for

a short period of time and each time

the vehicle is started.

Note

If the transmission of the vehicle

location is deactivated, some

services are no longer available.
Note

The vehicle location always remains

accessible to OnStar in the case of

an emergency.

Find the privacy policy in your

account.

Software updates

OnStar may remotely carry out

software updates without further

notice or consent. These updates are

to enhance or maintain safety and

security or the operation of the

vehicle.
These updates may concern privacy

issues. Find the privacy policy in your

account.

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Lighting

Exterior lighting .......................... 135

Light switch .............................. 135

Automatic light control ............. 136

High beam ............................... 136

Headlight flash ......................... 136

Headlight range adjustment .... 136

Headlights when driving

abroad .................................... 137

Daytime running lights ............. 137

LED headlights ........................ 137

Hazard warning flashers .......... 140

Turn lights ................................ 141

Front fog lights ......................... 141

Rear fog light ........................... 142

Parking lights ........................... 142

Reversing lights ....................... 142

Misted light covers ................... 142

Interior lighting ........................... 143

Instrument panel illumination

control ..................................... 143

Interior lights ............................ 143

Reading lights .......................... 143

Sunvisor lights ......................... 144

Lighting features ........................ 144

Centre console lighting ............ 144

Entry lighting ............................ 144

Exit lighting .............................. 144

Battery discharge protection .... 145

Exterior lighting

Light switch

Turn light switch:
AUTO : automatic light control

switches automatically

between daytime running

light and headlight

8

: sidelights

9

: headlights

When switching on the ignition,

automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 113.

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Tail lights

Tail 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 3 137.

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 3 137

Tunnel detection

When a tunnel is entered headlights

are switched on immediately.

High beam

Push lever to switch from low to high

beam.

Pull lever to deactivate high beam.
High beam assist 3 137.

Headlight flash

To activate the headlight flash, pull

lever.
Pulling lever deactivates high beam.
LED headlights 3 137.

Headlight range adjustment

Manual headlight range

adjustment 

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To adapt headlight range to the

vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn

thumb wheel ? to required position.
0 : front seats occupied

1 : all seats occupied

2 : all seats occupied and load

compartment laden

3 : driver's seat occupied and load

compartment laden

Dynamic automatic headlight

levelling 3 137.

Headlights when driving

abroad

The asymmetrical headlight beam

extends visibility at the edge of the

road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries

where traffic drives on the opposite

side of the road, adjust the headlights

to prevent dazzling of oncoming

traffic.

Vehicles with halogen headlight

system

The headlights do not have to be

adjusted.

Vehicles with LED headlight

Headlights can be set for driving on

the opposite side of the road in the

vehicle personalisation menu via the

Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,

I

 Vehicle.

Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Every time the ignition is switched on,

f

 flashes for approx. four seconds as

a reminder.
To deactivate, use the same

procedure as described above. f will

not flash when function is

deactivated.
Control indicator f 3 113.

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 3 136.

LED headlights

LED headlight system contains a

variety of particular LEDs in each

headlight which enables the control of

different lighting programs.
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 3 125.
High beam assist can not be

deactivated.

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The following lighting functions are

available with light switch in position

AUTO or 9.

Town light

Activated automatically at a speed up

to approx. 55 km/h 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. 55 km/h when driving

in rural areas. The illumination of the

current lane and the side of the road

is improved. Oncoming and

preceding vehicles are not dazzled.

Curve light

Particular LEDs, based on steering

angle and speed, are additionally

triggered to improve lighting in

curves. This function is activated at

speeds from 40 km/h to 70 km/h and

reacts to steering angle.

Corner light

When turning off, depending on the

steering angle and the turn signal

light, particular LEDs are triggered

which illuminate the direction of

travel. It is activated up to a speed of

40 km/h.

Reverse parking function

To assist driver's orientation when

parking, both corner lights and

reversing light illuminate when

headlights are on and reverse gear is

engaged. They remain illuminated for

a short time after disengaging reverse

gear or until driving faster than

7 km/h in a forward gear.

High beam assist

This feature allows the high beam to

function as main driving light at night.
The camera in the windscreen

detects the lights of oncoming or

preceding vehicles. Each LED on

right or left side can be triggered or

faded out particulary according to the

traffic situation. This gives the best

light distribution without glaring other

road users. Once activated, high

beam assist remains active and

switches high beam on and off

depending on surrounding

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conditions. The latest setting of the

high beam assist will remain after the

ignition is switched on again.

High beam assist includes a special

motorway mode. When driving faster

than 115 km/h on motorways, the light

beam becomes smaller to avoid

glaring of oncoming traffic. When

following vehicles ahead or passing,

mirror glaring for these vehicles is

reduced.

Activation

Indicator lever with or without MENU

button

Activate high beam assist by pushing

the indicator lever twice. High beam is

switched on automatically at a speed

above 50 km/h. High beam is

switched off at a speed below

35 km/h, but high beam assist

remains active.

Indicator lever with f button

Activate high beam assist by pressing

f

 once. High beam is switched on

automatically at a speed above

50 km/h. High beam is switched off at

a speed below 35 km/h, but high

beam assist remains active.
The green control indicator f

illuminates continuously when the

high beam assist is activated, the blue

one 7 illuminates when high beam is

on.
Control indicator f3 113 , 73 113 .
Pressing indicator lever once

switches on manual high beam

without high beam assist.

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High beam assist switches

automatically to low beam when:

● Driving in urban areas.
● Reverse parking function is

active.

● Front or rear fog lights are

switched on.

If there are no restrictions detected,

the system switches back to high

beam.

Deactivation

Indicator lever with or without MENU

button

If high beam assist is active and high

beam is on, pull indicator lever once

to deactivate high beam assist.
If high beam assist is active and high

beam is off, push indicator lever twice

to deactivate high beam assist.
Pushing the indicator lever to activate

manual high beam will also

deactivate high beam assist.
Indicator lever with f button

If high beam assist is active and high

beam is on, press f once or pull

indicator lever once to deactivate high

beam assist.

If high beam assist is active and high

beam is off, press f once to

deactivate high beam assist.
Pushing the indicator lever to activate

manual high beam will also

deactivate high beam assist.
Headlight flash in conjunction with

high beam assist

Headlight flash by pulling indicator

lever once will not deactivate high

beam assist when high beam is off.
Headlight flash by pulling indicator

lever once deactivates high beam

assist when high beam is on.

Dynamic automatic headlight

levelling

To prevent oncoming traffic from

being dazzled, headlight levelling is

automatically adjusted based on

inclination information measured by

front and rear axle, acceleration or

deceleration and vehicle speed.

Headlights when driving abroad

3

 137.

Fault in LED headlight system

When the system detects a failure in

the LED headlight system, it selects a

preset position to avoid dazzling of

oncoming traffic. A warning is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

Hazard warning flashers

Operated by pressing ¨.

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The illustrations show different

versions.
In the event of an accident with airbag

deployment, the hazard warning

flashers are activated automatically.

Turn lights

lever up

: right turn signal

lever 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

the opposite direction or lever is

manually moved back to its neutral

position.

Activate temporary flashing by

holding the lever just before the

resistance point. Turning lights will

flash until lever is being released.
To activate three flashes, tap the

lever briefly without passing the

resistance point.
With a trailer connected, turn signal

flashes six times and tone frequency

changes when pressing the lever until

resistance is felt and then releasing.

Front fog lights

Operated by pressing >.

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Light switch in position AUTO:

switching on front fog lights will switch

headlights on automatically.

Rear fog light

Operated by pressing ø.
Light switch in position AUTO:

switching on rear fog light will switch

headlights on automatically.
Light switch in position 8: rear fog

light can only be switched on with

front fog lights.

The 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 turn signal lever all the way

up (right parking lights) or down

(left parking lights).

Confirmed by a signal and the

corresponding turn signal 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.

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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.

Interior lights

During entry and exit of the vehicle,

the front and rear courtesy lights

automatically switch on and then off

after a delay.

Note

In the event of an accident with

airbag deployment the courtesy

lights are turned on automatically.

Front courtesy light

w

: automatic switching on

and off

press u : on

press v : off

Rear courtesy lights

Illuminate in conjunction with the front

courtesy light.

Reading lights

Operated by pressing s and t in the

courtesy lights.

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Sunvisor lights

Illuminates when the cover is opened.

Lighting features

Centre 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 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
The settings can be saved for the key

being used 3 25.
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.

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Path lighting

Headlights, tail lights and number

plate lights illuminate the surrounding

area for an adjustable time after

leaving the vehicle.

Activating

1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Pull the turn signal lever.
5. Close the driver's door.

If the driver's door is not closed, the

lights switch off after two minutes.

Exit lighting is switched off

immediately if the turn signal lever is

pulled while the driver's door is open.
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 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
The settings can be saved for the key

being used 3 25.

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 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.

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Climate control

Climate control

Climate control systems ............. 146

Heating and ventilation system 146

Air conditioning system ........... 147

Electronic climate control

system .................................... 149

Auxiliary heater ........................ 154

Air vents ..................................... 154

Adjustable air vents ................. 154

Fixed air vents ......................... 154

Maintenance .............................. 155

Air intake ................................. 155

Pollen filter ............................... 155

Air conditioning regular

operation ................................ 155

Service .................................... 155

Climate control systems

Heating and ventilation

system

Controls for:

● temperature
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting V

Heated rear window Ü 3 44.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 41.
Heated seats ß 3 55.
Heated steering wheel * 3 93.

Temperature

red : warm

blue : cold
Heating will not be fully effective until

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Air distribution

l

: to windscreen and front door

windows

M

: to head area via adjustable air

vents

K

: to foot well and windscreen

All combinations are possible.

Fan speed

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

to the desired speed.

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Demisting and defrosting

● Press V: the air distribution is

directed towards the windscreen.

● Set temperature control to

warmest level.

● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards the door

windows.

Air conditioning system

Controls for:

● temperature
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting V

A/C : cooling

4

: air recirculation

Ü

: heated rear window

Heated rear window Ü 3 44.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 41.
Heated seats ß 3 55.
Ventilated seats A 3 55.

Heated steering wheel A 3 93.

Cooling A/C

Press A/C to switch on cooling. The

LED in the button illuminates to

indicate activation. Cooling is only

functional when the engine is running

and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

outside temperature is slightly above

the freezing point. Therefore

condensation may form and drip from

under the vehicle.

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Climate control

If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit

Autostops. Stop-start system 3 162.

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 l.

Maximum cooling

Briefly open the windows so that hot

air can disperse quickly.

● Switch on cooling A/C.
● 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.

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Demisting and defrosting the

windows V

● Press V: the air distribution is

directed towards the windscreen.

● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set temperature control to

warmest level.

● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards the door

windows.

Note

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.

If l is pressed with the fan switched

on and the engine running, an

Autostop will be inhibited until l is

pressed again or until the fan is

switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.
If l is pressed with the fan switched

on while the engine is in an

Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Stop-start system 3 162.

Electronic climate control

system

The dual zone climate control allows

different temperatures for driver side

and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan

speed and air distribution are

regulated automatically.

Controls for:

● temperature on driver side
● air distribution l M K
● fan speed Z
● temperature on front passenger

side

● system on or off ON/OFF
● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
● manual air recirculation 4
● demisting and defrosting V
● dual zone temperature

synchronisation SYNC

Heated rear window Ü 3 44.