Get Instruments and controls Guide for Vauxhall Astra 4 Door Seventh Generation (2016-2021)

Instruments and controls

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Control indicators .................... 107

Turn lights ................................ 107

Seat belt reminder ................... 107

Airbag and belt tensioners ....... 108

Airbag deactivation .................. 108

Charging system ..................... 109

Malfunction indicator light ........ 109

Brake and clutch system ......... 109

Electric parking brake .............. 109

Electric parking brake fault ...... 109

Antilock brake system (ABS) ... 110

Gear shifting ............................ 110

Following distance ................... 110

Lane keep assist ..................... 110

Electronic Stability Control off . 110

Electronic Stability Control and

Traction Control system ......... 110

Traction Control system off ..... 111

Engine coolant temperature .... 111

Preheating ............................... 111

AdBlue ..................................... 111

Tyre pressure monitoring

system .................................... 111

Engine oil pressure .................. 111

Low fuel ................................... 112

Immobiliser .............................. 112

Exterior light ............................ 112

High beam ............................... 112

High beam assist ..................... 112

LED headlights ........................ 112

Front fog lights ......................... 113

Rear fog light ........................... 113

Cruise control .......................... 113

Adaptive cruise control ............ 113

Vehicle detected ahead ........... 113

Pedestrian detection ................ 113

Speed limiter ........................... 113

Traffic sign assistant ................ 114

Door open ................................ 114

Displays ..................................... 114

Driver Information Centre ........ 114

Info Display .............................. 120

Vehicle messages ...................... 121

Warning chimes ....................... 122

Battery voltage ........................ 122

Instruments and

controls

Controls ....................................... 92

Steering wheel adjustment ........ 92

Steering wheel controls ............. 92

Heated steering wheel ............... 92

Horn ........................................... 93

Windscreen wiper and washer . . 93

Rear window wiper and

washer ...................................... 95

Outside temperature .................. 96

Clock ......................................... 96

Power outlets ............................. 98

Inductive charging ..................... 99

Ashtrays .................................. 100

Vehicle personalisation .............. 123

Telematics service ..................... 128

Emergency call ........................ 128

Warning lights, gauges and indi‐

cators ......................................... 100

Instrument cluster .................... 100

Speedometer ........................... 103

Odometer ................................ 104

Trip odometer .......................... 104

Tachometer ............................. 105

Fuel gauge .............................. 105

Engine coolant temperature

gauge ..................................... 105

Service display ........................ 106

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Instruments and controls

Steering wheel controls

Heated steering wheel

Controls

Steering wheel adjustment

Activate heating by pressing *.

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button.

Cruise control and speed limiter are

operated via the controls on the left

side of the steering wheel.

Additionally, forward collision alert

can be set by using the controls on the

left side of the steering wheel.

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.

Infotainment system can be operated

via the controls on the steering wheel.

Driver assistance systems 3 175.

Further information is available in the

Infotainment manual.

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The 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.

Adjustable wiper interval

Windscreen wiper and

washer

Windscreen wiper with adjustable

wiper interval

Stop-start system 3 156.

Horn

Wiper lever in position INT.

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

wiping frequency.

HI : fast

LO : slow

INT : interval wiping

OFF : off

For a single wipe when the

Press j.

windscreen wiper is off, press the

lever downwards to position 1x.

Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.

Switch off in car washes.

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Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.

Switch off in car washes.

Windscreen wiper with rain

sensor

Adjustable sensitivity of the rain

sensor

Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt

and ice.

Rain sensor 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.

HI

: fast

LO

: slow

AUTO : automatic wiping with rain

Wiper lever in position AUTO.

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

sensitivity of the rain sensor.

sensor

OFF : off

In AUTO position, the rain sensor

detects the amount of water on the

windscreen and automatically

regulates the frequency of the

windscreen wiper.

For a single wipe when the

windscreen wiper is off, press the

lever downwards to position 1x.

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Activation or deactivation of this

Windscreen washer

Rear window wiper and

washer

function can be changed in the menu

Settings in the Info Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

Rear window wiper

Rear window washer

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the windscreen and the wiper

wipes a few times.

Washer fluid 3 226.

OFF : off

INT : intermittent operation

ON : continuous operation

Push lever.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear

window and the wiper wipes a few

times.

The rear window washer system is

deactivated when the fluid level is

low.

Do not use if the rear window is

frozen.

Switch off in car washes.

The rear window wiper comes on

automatically when the windscreen

wiper is switched on and reverse gear

is engaged.

Washer fluid 3 226.

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Graphic Info Display

Press MENU to open the respective

audio menu.

Outside temperature

A drop in temperature is indicated

immediately and a rise in temperature

after a time delay.

Select Time and Date.

If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,

a warning message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

Set Time

Select Set Time to enter the

respective submenu.

Select Auto Set at the bottom of the

screen. Activate either On - RDS or

Off (Manual).

If Off (Manual) is selected, adjust

hours and minutes.

Repeatedly select 12-24 HR at the

bottom of the screen to choose a time

mode.

If the 12-hour mode is selected, a

third column for AM and PM selection

is displayed. Select the desired

option.

9 Warning

Illustration shows an example.

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.

Info Display 3 120.

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8'' Colour Info Display

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Set Date

Set Time Format

Select Set Date to enter the

To select the desired time format,

touch the screen buttons 12 h or 24 h.

Press ; and then select the

Settings icon.

Select Time and Date.

respective submenu.

Select Auto Set at the bottom of the

screen. Activate either On - RDS or

Off (Manual).

If Off (Manual) is selected, adjust the

date settings.

Set Date Format

To select the desired date format,

select Set Date Format and choose

between the available options in the

submenu.

Set time

Select Set Time to enter the

respective submenu.

7'' Colour Info Display

Auto Set

To choose whether time and date are

to be set automatically or manually,

select Auto Set.

For time and date to be set

automatically, select On - RDS.

Press ; and then select Settings.

Select Time and Date to display the

respective submenu.

For time and date to be set manually,

select Off - Manual. If Auto Set is set

to Off - Manual, the submenu items

Set Time and Set Date become

available.

Select Auto Set at the bottom of the

screen. Activate either On - RDS or

Off - Manual.

Set time and date

To adjust the time and date settings,

select Set Time or Set Date.

If Off - Manual is selected, adjust

hours and minutes by touching n or

o.

Touch + and - to adjust the settings.

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Touch 12-24 Hr on the right side of the

screen to select a time mode.

Do not damage the outlets by using

unsuitable plugs.

Power outlets

If 12-hour mode is selected, a third

column for AM and PM setting is

displayed. Select the desired option.

Stop-start system 3 156.

USB port

Set date

Select Set Date to enter the

respective submenu.

Notice

If date information is automatically

provided, this menu item is not

available.

Select Auto Set at the bottom of the

screen. Activate either On - RDS or

Off - Manual.

If Off - Manual is selected, adjust the

date by touching n or o.

A 12 V power outlet is located in the

centre console. With ignition off, this

power outlet is deactivated.

Do not exceed the maximum power

consumption of 120 W.

Depending on the infotainment

system, one or two USB ports for

charging devices are located in

between the front seats. These ports

have also a data connection to the

Infotainment system. For further

information, see Infotainment

manual.

Electrical accessories that are

connected must comply with the

electromagnetic compatibility

requirements laid down in

DIN VDE 40 839.

Do not connect any current-delivering

accessories, e.g. electrical charging

devices or batteries.

Clock display

Select Clock Display to enter the

respective submenu.

To turn off the digital clock display in

the menus, select Off.

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USB charging port

Inductive charging

9 Warning

Inductive charging can affect the

operation of implanted

pacemakers or other medical

devices. If applicable, seek

medical advice before using the

inductive charging device.

9 Warning

To charge a device, the ignition must

be switched on.

The charging slot is located below the

front armrest.

Remove any metal objects from

the charging device before

charging a mobile device, as these

objects could become very hot.

Two USB ports for charging devices

only are located in the back of the

centre console.

To charge a mobile device:

Each socket provides 2.1 A at 5 V.

1. Remove all objects from the

charging slot otherwise the

system may not charge.

2. Insert the mobile device with the

display facing to the rear in the

charging slot. Charging status is

indicated in the Info display 0 and

shows if mobile device is properly

positioned.

Notice

The sockets must always be kept

clean and dry.

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If 0 is not displayed, remove mobile

device from the slot. Turn mobile

device 180 degrees and wait three

seconds before inserting mobile

device again.

PMA, Qi and A4WP compatible

mobile devices can be charged

inductively.

On some mobile devices, a back

cover with an integrated coil or a

jacket may be required to use

inductive charging.

The mobile device must be smaller

than 8 cm in width and 15 cm in length

to fit into the charging device.

Warning lights, gauges

and indicators

Instrument cluster

Depending on the version, two

instrument clusters are available:

●

Baselevel

Uplevel

Uplevel instrument cluster can be

displayed as Sport mode or Tour

mode.

A portable ashtray can be placed in

the cupholders.

Baselevel instrument cluster

Protective cover for the mobile device

could have impact on the inductive

charging.

Ashtrays

Caution

To be used only for ash and not for

combustible rubbish.

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Uplevel instrument cluster, Sport mode

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Instruments and controls

Uplevel instrument cluster, Touring mode

Instruments and controls

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Overview

b

k

m

Electronic Stability Control and

Cruise control 3 113 / Adaptive

Traction Control system 3 110

cruise control 3 113

O Turn lights 3 107

C

A

7

Traction Control system off

3 111

Adaptive cruise control 3 113

Vehicle detected ahead 3 113

X

v

Seat belt reminder 3 107

Airbag and belt tensioners

3 108

W Engine coolant temperature

3 111

Pedestrian detected ahead

3 113

V

Airbag deactivation 3 108

! Preheating 3 111

L

h

Speed limiter 3 113

Traffic sign assistant 3 114

Door open 3 114

p Charging system 3 109

AdBlue 3 111

ù

Z Malfunction indicator light

3 109

Tyre pressure monitoring

system 3 111

w

R Brake and clutch system 3 109

I Engine oil pressure 3 111

Speedometer

m

j

Electric parking brake 3 109

Y

Low fuel 3 112

Electric parking brake fault

3 109

d

Immobiliser 3 112

8 Exterior light 3 112

u Antilock brake system (ABS)

3 110

High beam 3 112

C

f

R

E

a

High beam assist 3 112

LED headlights 3 112

Gear shifting 3 110

Following distance 3 110

Lane keep assist 3 110

> Front fog lights 3 113

ø

Rear fog light 3 113

Electronic Stability Control off

3 110

Indicates vehicle speed.

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Baselevel instrument cluster

Uplevel instrument cluster

Odometer

Select ; on main menu. Choose

page Trip 1 or Trip 2 by pressing P

or N on the steering wheel.

Select Info page on main menu.

Choose page Trip A or Trip B by

pressing P or N on the steering

wheel.

Each trip odometer can be reset

separately when ignition is on: select

respective page, press >. Confirm

reset by pressing Å.

The total recorded distance is

displayed in miles.

Each trip odometer can be reset

separately when ignition is on: select

respective page, press Å on the

steering wheel. Confirm by choosing

Yes: when the confirmation message

is displayed.

Trip odometer

The recorded distance since the last

reset is displayed on the trip computer

page.

Trip odometer counts up to

9,999 miles and then restarts at 0.

Two trip odometer pages are

selectable for different trips.

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For bi-fuel engines: In petrol mode,

the control indicator r illuminates

before the needle reaches the red

area.

Tachometer

Fuel gauge

Refuel immediately if r flashes.

Never run the fuel tank dry.

Because of the fuel remaining in the

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

than the specified fuel tank capacity.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge

Displays the engine speed.

Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

Displays the fuel level or gas content

(CNG) in the tank depending on the

current operation mode.

The arrow indicates the vehicle side

where the fuel filler flap is located.

Caution

For bi-fuel engines, the Driver

Information Centre displays the fuel

level for the fuel type which is

currently not in operation. The fuel

level for the fuel type which is

currently in operation is shown in the

fuel gauge.

If the needle is in the red warning

zone, the maximum permitted

engine speed is exceeded. Engine

at risk.

Displays the coolant temperature.

Control indicator r illuminates if the

fuel quantity is low.

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50

: engine operating

temperature not yet

reached

This can be an additional engine oil

and filter change or part of a regular

service.

central

area

130

: normal operating

temperature

: temperature too high

Caution

If engine coolant temperature is

too high, stop vehicle, switch off

engine. Danger to engine. Check

coolant level.

On Midlevel display select the

Settings Menu by pressing MENU on

the indicator lever. Turn the adjuster

wheel to select the Remaining Oil

Life page.

Service display

The engine oil life system informs

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.

The remaining oil life duration menu

is displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 114.

When the system has calculated that

engine oil life has been diminished,

Change Engine Oil Soon appears in

the Driver Information Centre. Have

engine oil and filter changed by a

workshop within one week or

300 miles, whichever occurs first.

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Illuminates briefly

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On Uplevel display select Info Menu

by pressing p on steering wheel.

Press P to select Remaining Oil

Life page.

Remaining oil life duration is indicated

in percentage.

carried out by a workshop within one

week or 300 miles, whichever occurs

first.

The parking lights are switched on.

Service information 3 270.

Flashes

The turn lights or the hazard warning

flashers are activated.

Rapid flashing: failure of the turn

lights or associated fuse, failure of the

turn lights on the trailer.

Bulb replacement 3 229.

Fuses 3 240.

Turn lights 3 135.

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

versions. Depending on the

Reset

On Midlevel display press SET/CLR

on the indicator lever for several

seconds to reset. The ignition must be

switched on but engine not running.

On Uplevel display press > on

steering wheel to open the subfolder.

Select Reset and confirm by pressing

9 for several seconds. The ignition

must be switched on but engine not

running.

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.

Seat belt reminder

Seat belt reminder on front seats

X for driver's seat illuminates or

flashes red in the instrument cluster.

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

The system must be reset every time

the engine oil is changed to allow

proper functionality. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

See all control indicators on different

instrument clusters 3 100.

Next service

A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre, when

maintenance of the vehicle is

required. Have maintenance work

Turn lights

O illuminates or flashes green.

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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.

k for front passenger seat illuminates

or flashes red in the roof console,

when seat is occupied.

Seat belt status on rear seats

(vehicles with Uplevel display)

X illuminates green or grey or flashes

yellow in the Driver Information

Centre, after having started the

engine.

Illuminates

After the ignition has been switched

on until the seat belt has been

fastened.

9 Warning

Illuminates grey

Seat belt is unfastened.

Flashes

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

After having started the engine for a

maximum of 100 seconds until the

seat belt has been fastened.

Illuminates green

Seat belt has been fastened.

Flashes yellow

Belt pretensioners 3 57.

Airbag system 3 59.

Seat belt status on rear seats

(vehicles with Midlevel display)

Fastened seat belt has been

unfastened.

Fastening the seat belt 3 58.

X illuminates or flashes white or grey

in the Driver Information Centre, after

having started the engine.

Airbag deactivation

Airbag and belt tensioners

v illuminates red.

Illuminates white

Seat belt is unfastened.

When the ignition is switched on, the

control indicator illuminates for

approx. 4 seconds. If it does not

illuminate, does not go out after

four seconds or illuminates whilst

driving, there is a fault in the airbag

system. Seek the assistance of a

Illuminates grey

Seat belt has been fastened.

V illuminates yellow.

The front passenger airbag is

activated.

Flashes white or grey

Fastened seat belt has been

unfastened.

* illuminates yellow.

Fastening the seat belt 3 58.

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The front passenger airbag is

deactivated.

Airbag deactivation 3 64.

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.

9 Warning

Stop. Do not continue your

journey. Consult a workshop.

Charging system

p illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Illuminates when the manual parking

brake is applied and ignition is

switched on 3 170.

Electric parking brake

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.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

m illuminates or flashes red.

Illuminates

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.

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.

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.

Malfunction indicator light

Z illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Electric parking brake fault

j illuminates or flashes yellow.

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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.

Illuminates

Electric parking brake is operating

with degraded performance 3 170.

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

Electric parking brake is in service

mode. Stop vehicle, apply and

release the electric parking brake to

reset.

Antilock brake system 3 169.

Gear shifting

Flashes yellow

The system recognizes that the lane

is departed significantly.

R or S with the number of a higher or

lower gear is indicated, when up- or

downshifting is recommended for fuel

saving reasons.

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.

Lane keep assist 3 209.

Following distance

Electronic Stability Control

off

E indicates the following distance

setting of the alert timing sensitivity

for the forward collision alert using

filled distance bars.

n illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

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.

Forward collision alert 3 186.

Electronic Stability Control

and Traction Control system

b illuminates or flashes yellow.

Lane keep assist

a illuminates green or yellow, or

flashes yellow.

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AdBlue 3 162.

Illuminates

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Stop, switch off engine.

A fault in the system is present.

Continued driving is possible. Driving

stability, however, may deteriorate

depending on road surface

conditions.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

w illuminates or flashes yellow.

Caution

Coolant temperature too high.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

Illuminates

Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately

and check tyre pressure.

by a workshop.

Check coolant level immediately

3 225.

Flashes

If there is sufficient coolant, consult a

workshop.

The system is actively engaged.

Engine output may be reduced and

the vehicle may be braked

Flashes

Fault in system or tyre without

pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare

wheel). After 60 to 90 seconds the

control indicator illuminates

automatically to a small degree.

Preheating

! illuminates yellow.

Preheating of Diesel engine is

activated. Only activates when

outside temperature is low. Start the

engine when control indicator

extinguishes.

Electronic Stability Control 3 173.

Traction Control system 3 172.

continuously. Consult a workshop.

Engine oil pressure

I illuminates red.

Illuminates when the ignition is

switched on and extinguishes shortly

after the engine starts.

Traction Control system off

k illuminates yellow.

The system is deactivated.

AdBlue

Engine coolant temperature

W illuminates red.

Y flashes yellow.

AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue

soon to avoid prevention of the

engine start.

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Keep engine turned off and let the

vehicle be towed to a workshop

3 224.

The exterior lights are on 3 129.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

High beam

C illuminates blue.

Illuminated when high beam is on or

during headlight flash 3 132.

Caution

Low fuel

Y illuminates or flashes yellow.

Engine lubrication may be

interrupted. This may result in

damage to the engine and/or

locking of the drive wheels.

Illuminates

Level in fuel tank is too low.

High beam assist

f illuminates green.

1. Select neutral gear.

Flashes

Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.

Never run the tank dry.

The high beam assist is activated

3 130.

2. Move out of the flow of traffic as

quickly as possible without

impeding other vehicles.

LED headlights

Refuelling 3 213.

Catalytic converter 3 162.

Bleeding the diesel fuel system

3 228.

3. Switch off ignition.

f illuminates or flashes yellow.

9 Warning

Illuminates

Fault in the system.

Seek the assistance of a workshop.

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.

Immobiliser

d flashes yellow.

Flashes

System is switched to symmetrical

low beam.

Fault in the immobiliser system. The

engine cannot be started.

Exterior light

8 illuminates green.

Instruments and controls

Illuminates green

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Control indicator f flashes for approx.

4 seconds after the ignition is

switched on as a reminder for

symmetrical headlight 3 132.

Adaptive cruise control

m illuminates white or green.

A vehicle ahead is detected in the

same lane.

C illuminates in the Driver

Information Centre.

Illuminates yellow

Front fog lights

> illuminates green.

The front fog lights are on 3 135.

m illuminates white

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.

The system is on.

m illuminates green

Rear fog light

Adaptive cruise control is active.

ø illuminates yellow.

The rear fog light is on 3 135.

When Adaptive cruise control is on or

active, C with the set speed is

indicated in the Driver Information

Centre.

Pedestrian detection

7 illuminates yellow.

A pedestrian ahead is detected.

Cruise control

Adaptive cruise control 3 178.

m illuminates white or green.

m illuminates blue

Illuminates white

The system is on.

Speed limiter

Adaptive cruise control is overrided,

when the accelerator pedal is applied.

L illuminates white or green.

When the vehicle is launch from stop

Illuminates green

Cruise control is active. Set speed is

indicated in the Driver Information

Centre.

Illuminates white

The system is on.

by using the accelerator pedal.

Vehicle detected ahead

Illuminates green

Speed limiter is active. Set speed is

indicated near L symbol.

A illuminates green or yellow.

Cruise control 3 175.

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Speed limiter 3 177.

Baselevel display

Displays

Driver Information Centre

Traffic sign assistant

The Driver Information Centre is

located in the instrument cluster.

L displays detected traffic signs as

control indicator.

Depending on the version and the

Traffic sign assistant 3 205.

instrument cluster, the Driver

Information Centre is available as

Baselevel display or Uplevel display.

Driver Information Centre indicates

depending on the equipment:

Door open

h illuminates red.

A door or the tailgate is open.

●

overall and trip odometer

vehicle information

trip / fuel information

driving economy information

vehicle and warning messages

Selecting menus and functions

The menus and functions can be

selected via the buttons on the

indicator lever.

audio and infotainment

information

●

phone information

navigation information

vehicle settings

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Main menu

Selecting menus and functions

Main menus are:

The menus and functions can be

selected via the buttons on the right

side in the steering wheel.

●

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.

Press MENU to switch between the

main menus or to return from a

submenu to the next higher menu

level.

Uplevel display

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.

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

Vehicle messages 3 121.

a box in a dialogue.

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Vehicle and service messages are

popped-up in the Driver Information

Centre if required. Confirm messages

by pressing Å.

●

Following Distance

Driver Assistance

Top Consumers

Economy Trend

ECO Index

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.

Vehicle messages 3 121.

Main menu

Main menus are:

AdBlue Level

●

Speed

Trip 1 / Trip A, containing:

Distance

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 ?.

●

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.

Fuel Economy / Average Fuel

Economy

Average Speed

Trip 2 / Trip B, containing:

Distance

Fuel Economy / Average Fuel

Economy

Average Speed

Fuel / Fuel Information,

containing:

●

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.

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.

Fuel Range

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

Instant Fuel Economy

Oil Life

Tyre Pressure

Timer

●

Traffic Sign Memory

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only resets the values on the current

displayed page. The other Trip page

stays unaffected.

Tyre Pressure

Lane keep assist 3 209.

Checks tyre pressure of all wheels

during driving 3 250.

AdBlue Level

Displays the level of the AdBlue tank

Fuel /Fuel Information

Fuel 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.

Timer

3 162.

Baselevel display: start and stop

timer with Å. To reset, hold Å when

timer is not running.

Eco information menu, @

●

Top Consumers

Economy Trend

ECO Index

Uplevel display: To start or stop timer,

press Å and Å again. To reset,

press Å, choose Reset and confirm

with Å.

On Uplevel display the pages Top

Consumers, Economy Trend and

ECO Index are displayed in the Info

Menu, see above.

Traffic Sign Memory

Displays the detected traffic signs for

the current route section 3 205.

Top Consumers

Following Distance

List of top comfort consumers

currently switched on is displayed in

descending order. Fuel saving

potential is indicated.

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.

Instant Fuel Economy

Display of the instantaneous

consumption.

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.

Driver Assistance

Oil Life

Displays the status of several driver

assistance systems:

Indicates an estimate of the oil's

useful life. The number in % means

the remaining of current oil life 3 106.

Adaptive cruise control 3 178.

Forward collision alert 3 186.

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Economy Trend

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.

For further information, see

Infotainment manual.

Vehicle information menu, ?,

Options or %

The following list contains all possible

Options Menu pages. Some may not

be available for your particular

vehicle. Depending on the display

some functions are symbolised.

Audio menu G

●

Units

Display

Enables browsing for music, selecting

from favourites or changing the audio

source.

Info Page Options

Home Page Options

Adaptive Cruise

Speed Warning

Tyre Load

Gauges

Software Information

AdBlue Level

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

For further information, see

Infotainment manual.

Phone menu $

Enables managing and performing of

phone calls, scrolling through

contacts or operating hands-free

phoning.

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

For further information, see

Infotainment manual.

Units

Select display unit system: imperial or

metric.

Navigation menu §

Enables route guidance.

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Display

Speed limit can only be set when

speed warning is enabled. Once the

speed is set, this feature can be

turned off by pressing Å while

viewing this page. If the selected

speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up

warning is displayed with a chime.

●

Battery Voltage

Displays the vehicle battery

voltage. During engine running

voltage can vary between 12 V

and 15.5 V. Temporary voltage

below 12 V is possible when high

electrical load is used.

Press é and select Sport or Touring

mode. Sport mode includes more

vehicle information, Tour mode

includes more media information.

This setting is only available with

Uplevel display.

●

AdBlue

Tyre Load

Info Page Options

The tyre pressure category according

to the actual tyre inflation pressure

can be selected 3 250.

Displays the level of the Adblue

tank 3 162.

IFE-AFE

Displays both instantaneous and

average fuel economy.

Fuel Range

A list of all pages in the Info Menu is

displayed, see above. Select the

pages to be displayed in the Info

Menu. Selected pages have a 0.

Non viewable functions have a blank

checkbox.

Gauges

Displays average remaining

distance with remaining fuel in

the tank.

Home Page Options

Select, which values are shown on

the Driver Information Center home

page, e.g. speed or fuel range.

●

Blank Page

Displays a blank gauge.

Adaptive Cruise

Activates or deactivates adaptive

cruise control 3 178.

Software information

Displays the open source software

information.

Speed Warning

The speed warning page allows you

to set a speed that you do not want to

exceed.

●

Oil Temperature

Displays engine oil temperature

in degrees Celsius.

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●

system messages

settings for vehicle

personalisation 3 123

Touch 1 to return to the next higher

Info Display

menu level.

The Info Display is located in the

instrument panel near the instrument

cluster.

Press ! to return to the home

screen.

Multimedia Navi

For further information, see

Depending on the vehicle

Infotainment manual.

configuration, the vehicle has one of

Selecting menus and settings

Menus and settings are accessed via

the display.

the following Infotainment systems:

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

●

Multimedia

or

Multimedia Navi

or

Multimedia Navi Pro

Multimedia / Multimedia Navi Pro

Selecting menus and settings

There are three options to operate the

display:

●

via buttons below the display

by touching the touchscreen with

the finger

The Info Display can indicate:

●

time 3 96

outside temperature 3 96

date 3 96

Infotainment system, see

description in the Infotainment

manual

●

via speech recognition

Press ) to switch on the display.

●

climate control settings 3 142

rear view camera 3 203

parking assist instructions

3 194

Press ! to display the home screen.

Touch required menu display icon

with the finger.

Touch a respective icon to confirm a

selection.

●

navigation, see description in the

Infotainment manual

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Button operation

Confirm a required function or

selection by touching.

Vehicle messages

Touch O to exit a menu with saving of

Messages are indicated in the Driver

Information Centre, in some cases

together with a warning chime.

the changed setting.

Touch icon & to leave a menu

without saving.

Touch ! to return to the home

screen.

For further information, see

Infotainment manual.

Speech recognition

Description see Infotainment manual.

Press ) to switch on the display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

Press ! to display the home screen.

Press BACK to exit a menu without

changing a setting.

On Midlevel display press SET/CLR

on the indicator lever to confirm a

message.

For further information, see

Infotainment manual.

Touchscreen operation

Display must be switched on by

pressing ). Touch ! to select the

home screen.

Touch required menu display icon or

select a function with the finger.

Scroll a longer submenu list with the

finger up or down.

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●

If the parking assist detects an

object.

If an unintended lane change

occurs.

If the exhaust filter has reached

the maximum filling level.

If safety function of the power

tailgate detects obstacles in the

moving area.

Warning chimes

If several warnings appear at the

same time, only one warning chime

will sound.

When starting the engine or whilst

driving

The warning chime regarding not

fastened seat belts has priority over

any other warning chime.

When the vehicle is parked and /

or the driver's door is opened

●

If seat belt is not fastened.

If a door or the tailgate is not fully

closed when starting off.

On Uplevel display press 9 on the

steering wheel to confirm a message.

With exterior lights on.

●

If a certain speed is exceeded

with parking brake applied.

If adaptive cruise control

deactivates automatically.

If approaching a vehicle ahead

too closely.

If a programmed speed or speed

limit is exceeded.

If a warning message appears in

the Driver Information Centre.

If the electronic key is not in the

passenger compartment.

During an Autostop

Vehicle and service messages

The vehicle messages are displayed

as text. Follow the instructions given

in the messages.

●

If the driver's door is opened.

If any condition for an Autostop is

not fulfilled.

Messages in the Info Display

Battery voltage

Some important messages may

appear additionally in the

Info Display. Some messages only

pop-up for a few seconds.

When the vehicle battery voltage is

running low, a warning message will

appear in the Driver Information

Centre.

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1. Switch off any electrical

consumers which are not required

for a safe drive, e.g. seat heating,

heated rear window or other main

consumers.

2. Charge the vehicle battery by

driving continuously for a while or

by using a charging device.

The warning message will disappear

after the engine has been started

twice without a voltage drop.

If the vehicle battery cannot be

recharged, have the cause of the fault

remedied by a workshop.

Vehicle personalisation

The vehicle's behaviour can be

personalised by changing the settings

in the Info Display.

Some of the personal settings for

different drivers can be memorised

individually for each vehicle key.

Memorised settings 3 24.

Depending on vehicle equipment and

country-specific regulations some of

the functions described below may

not be available.

Some functions are only displayed or

active when the engine is running.

In the corresponding submenus the

following settings can be changed:

Vehicle

●

Climate & Air Quality

Personal settings

Multimedia Navi

Auto Fan Max Speed: Modifies

the level of the cabin airflow of the

climate control in automatic

mode.

Auto Heated Seats:

Automatically activates the seat

heating.

Press !, select Settings and then

Vehicle on the touchscreen.

Auto Defog: Supports

windscreen dehumidification by

automatically selecting the

necessary settings and

automatic air conditioning mode.

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Auto Rear Defog: Automatically

activates heated rear window.

Collision / Detection Systems

Rear View Camera Guidelines:

Activates or deactivates the rear

view camera guidelines on the

Info Display.

Forward Collision Alert: Activates

or deactivates forward collision

alert.

Auto Collision Preparation:

Activates or deactivates the

automatic brake functionality of

the vehicle in the event of

imminent collision danger. The

following is selectable: the

system will take over brake

control, warn by chimes only or is

deactivated completely.

Forward Collision System:

Activates or deactivates warning

chimes or automatic brake

functionality in the event of

imminent collision danger.

functionality of the pedestrian

detection system.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert:

Activates or deactivates rear

cross traffic alert.

Reverse Tilt Mirror: Activates or

deactivates the parking assist

function of the exterior mirrors.

Auto Mirror Folding: Activates or

deactivates folding of the exterior

mirrors with the remote control.

Personalization By Driver:

Activates or deactivates the

personalisation function.

Rain Sense Wipers: Activates or

deactivates automatic wiping

with rain sensor.

●

Park Assist: Activates or

deactivates the parking assist.

Activation is selectable with or

without attached trailer coupling.

Go Notifier: Activates or

deactivates the reminder

message to drive off when the

adaptive cruise control holds the

vehicle at standstill.

Side Blind Zone Alert: Activates

or deactivates side blind zone

alert.

Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear:

Activates or deactivates

automatic switching on of the

rear window wiper when reverse

gear is engaged.

●

Comfort and Convenience

Extended Hill Start Assist:

Toggles between hill start assist

Auto Memory Recall: Changes

the settings to the recall of

memorised settings for power

seat adjustment.

Easy Exit Driver Seat: Activates

or deactivates easy exit function

of the power seat.

and extended hold hill start assist

●

Lighting

Vehicle Locator Lights: Activates

or deactivates the entry lighting.

Exit Lighting: Activates or

deactivates and changes the

duration of exit lighting.

Front pedestrian detection:

Activates or deactivates warning

chimes or automatic brake

Chime Volume: Changes the

volume of warning chimes.

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Left or Right Hand Traffic:

Changes between lighting for left

or right-hand traffic.

Adaptive Forward Lighting:

Changes the settings of the

functions of the LED headlights.

Remote Door Unlock: Changes

the configuration to unlock only

the driver's door or the whole

vehicle whilst unlocking.

Relock Remotely Unlocked

Doors: Activates or deactivates

the automatic relock function

after unlocking without opening

the vehicle.

Remote Window Operation:

Activates or deactivates the

operation of power windows with

electronic key.

Passive Door Unlock: Changes

the configuration to unlock only

the driver's door or the whole

vehicle whilst unlocking.

Passive Door Lock: Activates or

deactivates the passive locking

function. This feature locks the

vehicle automatically after

several seconds if all doors have

been closed and an electronic

key has been removed from the

vehicle.

electronic key remains in the

vehicle.

Personal settings

Multimedia / Multimedia Navi Pro

Press !, then select the % icon.

●

Power Door Locks

Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out:

Activates or deactivates the door

locking function while a door is

open.

Auto Door Lock: Activates or

deactivates the automatic door

locking function after driving off.

Delayed Door Lock: Activates or

deactivates the delayed door

locking function. This feature

delays the actual locking of the

doors until all doors are closed.

The Settings menu contains the

following submenus, which can be

selected in the upper menu bar:

●

Remote Lock, Unlock, Start

Remote Unlock Light Feedback:

Activates or deactivates the

hazard warning flasher feedback

whilst unlocking.

Remote Lock Feedback:

Changes what kind of feedback

is given when locking the vehicle.

●

System

Apps

Vehicle

Personal

Remote Left in Vehicle Alert:

Activates or deactivates the

warning chime when the

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System

●

Collision/Detection Systems

Forward Collision System:

Deactivates the system

completely, activates warning

chimes only or warning chimes in

combination with automatic

brake functionality.

Front Pedestrian Detection:

Activates warning chimes only or

warning chimes in combination

with automatic brake functionality

or deactivates the system

completely.

Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier:

Activates or deactivates the

reminder message to drive off

when the adaptive cruise control

holds the vehicle at standstill.

●

Comfort and Convenience

To change Time/Date, see Clock

Auto Memory Recall: Changes

the settings to the recall of

memorised settings for power

seat adjustment.

Easy Exit Driver's Seat: Activates

or deactivates easy exit function

of the power seat.

3 96.

Select Language to open a list of

available languages for the Info

Display and Driver Information

Center. Select desired language.

Apps

Chime Volume: Changes the

volume of warning chimes.

See Infotainment manual.

Vehicle

Handsfree Liftgate/Boot Lid

Control: Changes the hands-free

function settings of the power

tailgate.

Reverse Tilt Mirror: Changes the

parking assist function of the

exterior mirrors.

Auto Mirror Folding: Activates or

deactivates folding of the exterior

mirrors with the remote control.

Personalisation by Driver:

Activates or deactivates the

personalisation function,

depending on which key is being

used.

●

Climate and Air Quality

Auto Fan Speed: Modifies the

level of the cabin airflow of the

climate control in automatic

mode.

Auto heated seats: Automatically

activates the seat heating.

Lane Change Alert: Activates or

deactivates side blind zone alert.

Auto Demist: Supports

windscreen dehumidification by

automatically selecting the

necessary settings and

Park Assist: Activates or

deactivates the parking assist.

Activation is selectable with or

without attached trailer coupling.

automatic air conditioning mode.

Auto Rear Demist: Automatically

activates heated rear window.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert:

Activates or deactivates rear

cross traffic alert.

Rain Sense Wipers: Activates or

deactivates automatic wiping

with rain sensor.

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Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear:

Activates or deactivates

automatic switching on of the

rear window wiper when reverse

gear is engaged.

Auto Door Lock: Activates or

deactivates the automatic door

locking function after driving off.

Delayed Door Lock: Activates or

deactivates the delayed door

locking function. This feature

delays the actual locking of the

doors until all doors are closed.

operation of power windows with

electronic key.

Passive Door Unlock: Changes

the configuration to unlock only

the driver's door or the whole

vehicle whilst unlocking.

Passive Door Lock: Activates or

deactivates the passive locking

function. This feature locks the

vehicle automatically after

several seconds if all doors have

been closed and an electronic

key has been removed from the

vehicle.

Remote Left in Vehicle Alert:

Activates or deactivates the

warning chime when the

electronic key remains in the

vehicle.

Extended Hill Start Assist:

Toggles between hill start assist

and extended hold hill start assist

●

Lighting

●

Remote Lock, Unlock and Start

Vehicle Locator Lights: Activates

or deactivates the entry lighting.

Remote Unlock Light Feedback:

Activates or deactivates the

hazard warning flasher feedback

whilst unlocking.

Exit Lighting: Activates or

deactivates and changes the

duration of exit lighting.

Left or Right-Hand Traffic:

Changes between lighting for left

or right-hand traffic.

Adaptive Forward Lighting:

Changes the settings of the LED

headlights.

Remote Lock Feedback:

Changes what kind of feedback

is given when locking the vehicle.

Remote Door Unlock: Changes

the configuration to unlock only

the driver's door or the whole

vehicle whilst unlocking.

Relock Doors Unlocked

Remotely: Activates or

deactivates the automatic relock

function after unlocking without

opening the vehicle.

Personal

See Infotainment manual.

●

Power Door Locks

Open Door Anti-Lock Out:

Activates or deactivates the door

locking function while a door is

open.

Remote Window Operation:

Activates or deactivates the

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Notice

Telematics service

Establishing an emergency call may

not be possible in areas without

sufficient network availability or due

to hardware damage during an

accident.

Emergency call

Automatic crash notification

In case of an accident with airbag

deployment, an automatic

emergency call is established and an

automatic crash notification will be

transmitted to the next public safety

answering point.

Emergency assistance

In case of an emergency you can also

manually place an emergency call by

pressing the red SOS button for more

than two seconds. The LED flashes to

confirm that a connection to the

nearest PSAP is being established.

The LED illuminates steadily as long

as the call is active.

Emergency call function

Vehicles featuring the emergency call

function are equipped with a red

SOS button in the overhead console.

The emergency call function will

establish a connection to the nearest

public safety answering point (PSAP).

A minimum set of data including

vehicle and location information will

be sent to the PSAP.

Pressing the SOS button immediately

a second time will terminate the call.

The LED switches off.

Instruments and controls for Your Vauxhall Astra 4 Door Seventh Generation (2016-2021)

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