Depending on the year of manufacture of the model and the additional equipment installed on the vehicle, a display of various versions and modifications can be installed. This section covers information display modifications installed at the time of preparation of materials for this manual:
- Three function information display (TID);
- Graphic information display (GID).
If you need information on how to operate an older display, contact an authorized Opel representative. Also, detailed information is indicated in the instruction manual attached to a specific model.
Three function information display (TID)
On the display screen with the ignition on, the top line shows the time of day and outside temperature, and the bottom line shows the current date. When you turn on the audio system, instead of the date, the parameters of its functioning are displayed in the bottom line (see illustration 17.50).
17.50. Three function display indication (while listening to the radio)
The brightness of the screen is adjusted using the same potentiometer that controls the intensity of the instrument backlight (see above). With the ignition off, the current information (time, date, outdoor temperature) can be displayed for 15 seconds by briefly pressing one of the two control buttons located to the right of the display.
Display indication «—.-» °С, «F» or «Safe» warns of a system malfunction - contact a specialist for troubleshooting as soon as possible.
Outdoor temperature display
The thermometer reacts to a decrease in air temperature immediately, and to an increase - with some delay. Be careful: when the thermometer shows a few degrees above zero, there may already be sleet on the road!
To warn of the risk of road icing when the outside temperature drops to a value of about 3°C, a snowflake-shaped icon is displayed on the display screen in the temperature display field (see ill. 17.51). When the temperature rises, the pictogram goes out only at 5°C.
17.51. Three-function display indication in outdoor temperature low warning mode (radio turned off)
Setting the date and time
Manual installation
Turn off the audio system.
The setting is made using the two buttons © and © located right below the display (see illustration 17.52):
- a) Hold down the © button for about 2 seconds, the day should start flashing;
- b) Use the © button to set the day;
- c) Use the © button to move to the month setting;
- d) Use the © button to correct the reading;
- e) © go to setting the year;
- f) © correct the reading;
- g) © proceed to setting the clock;
- h) © correct the reading;
- i) © proceed to setting the minutes;
- j) correct the indication;
- k) clock start (with zeroing of second readings).
17.52. Control buttons for the three-function display
Automatic installation
On eligible models, the current time and date can be set automatically when receiving an appropriate signal from a radio station that supports the Radio Data System format (RDS). Activation of the automatic time synchronization function is confirmed by the appearance of the RDS icon in the display field.
Some RDS radios broadcast inaccurate times. If, in connection with this, the time readings often and significantly differ from the real ones, you should turn off automatic synchronization and set the time manually (see above).
Activation/deactivation of automatic time synchronization is performed as follows:
- a) Hold down the © button for about 2 seconds - the chronometer should enter the setting mode;
- b) Press the © button twice, the year should start flashing;
- c) Keep the © button pressed for about 3 seconds until the fflrds icon flashes on the display screen and the text «RDS TIME» (the year should continue to flash);
- d) By pressing the © button, turn on or off the automatic time setting mode:
- RDS TIME 0 - off;
- RDS TIME 1 - on;
- e) To exit the setting mode, press the © button three times.
Graphic information display (GID)
The graphical information display allows you to control the functions and settings of some equipment. The view of the display screen when the ignition is switched on is shown in illustration 17.53.
17.53. Screen layout of the graphical multifunction display (on-board computer display mode)
In the upper part of the display field there are symbolic images of the display modes. Depending on the configuration, the following modes may be available:
- audio system
- navigation
- phone
- on-board computer
The field with the symbol of the current display mode is highlighted in a brighter color (see illustration 17.53).
In the lower part of the display field, in the left corner - the outdoor temperature, in the right corner - the readings of the chronometer (hours).
In the central part of the display field, the current parameters of the corresponding mode are displayed. When the mode is changed, the main menu of the newly selected mode appears in the field.
The indication of the display in the modes of operation of the audio system is discussed in more detail in Section 19. Information about the capabilities of the navigation system and the radiotelephone, as well as how to control them, is given in a separate instruction manual for the corresponding device.
The brightness of the screen is adjusted using the same potentiometer that controls the intensity of the instrument backlight (see above).
17.54. Central 4-position infotainment switch
The display is controlled by buttons, 4-position switch (see illustration 17.54) or rotary handle (see illustration 17.55) infotainment system and, if equipped, using the steering wheel infotainment remote control buttons (see illustration 17.56).
17.55. Infotainment rotary knob | 17.56. Remote control buttons (with appropriate equipment) infotainment system integrated into the steering wheel |
When operating with the rotary knob, the selection of parameters/options is done by turning it counterclockwise, and the selection of the highlighted item/command confirmation by pressing its central part. To exit the menu, select Return or Main and confirm your choice.
For a description of the purpose of the remote control buttons, see Section 19.
Display indication «—.-» °С, «F» or «Safe» warns of a system malfunction - contact a specialist for troubleshooting as soon as possible.
Outdoor temperature display
The thermometer reacts to a decrease in air temperature immediately, and to an increase - with some delay. Be careful: when the thermometer shows a few degrees above zero, there may already be sleet on the road.
To warn of the risk of icing on the road, when the outside temperature drops to a value of about 3°C, a warning message is displayed on the display screen (see illustration 17.57). When the outdoor temperature is below -5°C, the message is not displayed.
17.57. Road icing alert
Setting display functions
To enter the display function settings menu, press the Settings or Main button (depending on configuration) on the infotainment system control panel (see Section 19) - the Settings menu will appear on the screen (see illustration 17.58).
17.58. Main menu for setting display functions
On the left side of the menu is a list of available functions. When you select any of the functions (the field with the name of the selected function is highlighted in a brighter color) the right side of the menu displays the current settings for that function.
To change the parameters, enter the submenu of the selected function by pressing the rotary knob/4-position switch button or the corresponding remote control button - a field for setting the corresponding function will open.
Setting the time and date
Select the Time, Date item in the Settings menu - the corresponding submenu will be displayed (see illustration 17.59). Select the parameter to be adjusted and set the desired values.
17.59. Current time and date settings menu
On models equipped with an infotainment system capable of receiving a signal from a global positioning system satellite (GPS), the current time and date can be set automatically. If the displayed time does not correspond to the local time, the corresponding adjustment can be made manually, or will be made automatically when a signal from the radio data system arrives at the radio (RDS).
To synchronize the current time readings using the RDS system, select the Time, Date item in the Time, Date menu «Synchron. clock automatical.» - activation of this function is confirmed by the appearance of a diagonal cross in the square field in front of the menu item. In the normal display mode, the RDS icon will be displayed in the display field.
Some RDS radios broadcast inaccurate times. If this causes the chronometer to show frequently inaccurate times, turn off automatic synchronization and set the time manually.
Language selection
Using this menu item, you can set the language of text messages for some functions.
To select a language, enter the Language menu - a list of available languages will appear. Choose your preferred language (the selected value is marked with the symbol in front of the menu item) (see illustration 17.60). Note: On systems with the voice messaging feature, after changing the language of the text messages, you will be asked if the language of the voice announcer should also be changed.
17.60. Selecting a language for text messages
Selecting systems of units
To select the system of units of measure most familiar to the user, select the Units item in the Settings menu - a list of available systems of units of measure is displayed, then select the desired system (the selected value is marked with an icon in front of the menu item) (see illustration 17.61).
17.61. Selecting a system of units
Contrast setting (graphic information display)
To set the most optimal image contrast value, select the Contrast item in the Settings menu - a contrast adjustment scale will appear in the display field (see illustration 17.62). Make the necessary adjustments and confirm the new parameter setting.
17.62. Adjusting the Image Contrast (graphic information display)
Setting the display mode (with appropriate equipment)
For ease of use of the display (depending on illumination) You can adjust the color of the image by selecting the Day/Night item in the Settings menu - the possible options will be displayed:
- Automatic - automatic adjustment depending on the lighting conditions in the car.
- Always day design - black/color text on a light background.
- Always night design - white/colored text on a dark background.
The selected value is marked with the symbol «fat dot» before the menu item.
Ignition logic (with appropriate equipment)
This menu allows you to activate/deactivate the automatic activation/deactivation of the infotainment system when the ignition is switched on/off (see Section 19).
Selecting functions of the on-board computer (with appropriate equipment)
The on-board computer receives electrical signals from various sensors that monitor the operating parameters of various systems. All signals are continuously collected and analyzed electronically, after which the main resulting performance indicators are displayed on the information display.
The on-board computer, when installed on the car with an infotainment system with a graphical information display, allows you to independently monitor the main performance indicators of two trips.
To enter the on-board computer function menu, press the BC button on the infotainment system control panel, or select the field with the on-board computer system icon in the upper part of the display and confirm the choice of this mode - the main page of the on-board computer menu will be displayed on the display (see illustration 17.53). The base page displays information about the range and instantaneous fuel consumption.
To display other operational indicators, it is necessary to press the BC button again or the left roller control on the steering wheel - the on-board computer system menu will appear in the display field (see illustration 17.63). The list of available control modes is located on the left side of the menu. When choosing the control modes of the first (BC1) or second (BC2) trips in the right field, indicators of the corresponding trip will appear in the following sequence:
- mileage;
- average speed;
- absolute fuel consumption;
- average fuel consumption.
17.63. Trip computer system menu
Power reserve
The power reserve is calculated on the basis of the current remaining fuel in the tank and the instantaneous fuel consumption - the average value is displayed on the display. Some time after refueling the vehicle, the range display is automatically updated. When there is less than 50 km of fuel left in the tank, a warning message appears on the display «Range» (see illustration 17.64) - acknowledge receipt of the message as described above.
17.64. Remaining range warning message
Instant fuel consumption
The units of measurement change depending on the speed - at speeds below 13 km/h the calculation is made in l/h, at speeds above 13 km/h - in l/100 km.
Mileage
Shows the distance traveled since the last reset. The start of the countdown at any time at the request of the operator can be done again (see below).
Average speed
The calculation of the average speed is made from the moment of the last reset, for example, before the start of each trip. Note: Stops along the way with the ignition off are not taken into account.
Absolute fuel consumption
The display screen shows the amount of fuel used since the last reset (see below).
Average fuel consumption
The calculation of the average fuel consumption is made since the last reset of the readings (see below).
Stopwatch
To control the stopwatch, you need to select the Timer item in the Board Computer menu - the corresponding indication will be displayed on the display (see illustration 17.65). To start the stopwatch, you must select the menu item Start, to reset it - select the menu item Reset.
17.65. Stopwatch menu
With the appropriate performance, the stopwatch menu may have an Options item. Using the settings available in this menu item, you can set the time tracking parameters:
- Driving Time excl. Stops - The time that the car is in motion is measured, the time of stops is not taken into account.
- Driving Time incl. Stops - The time that the car is in motion is measured, the time of stops with the key in the ignition is additionally taken into account.
- Travel Time - The time between the start and stop of the timer manually is measured using the menu items, respectively Start and Reset.
Resetting the on-board computer (reinstallation)
The following trip computer data can be reset (measurement or calculation will restart):
- average fuel consumption;
- absolute fuel consumption;
- average speed;
- mileage.
To reset the readings of the desired parameter, enter the submenu of the selected on-board computer mode (BC1 or BC2) and select the indicator that needs to be reset (see illustration 17.66).
17.66. Resetting the on-board computer
To reset all data of the selected mode, select the menu item AH values.
After reset, the on-board computer display will show the line instead of the selected readings «—». After a while, the newly defined value will appear.
Note: If the power supply is interrupted or if the battery voltage is insufficient, the values stored in the memory of the on-board computer are erased.
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