2014 OPEL ASTRA J radio

In brief7
3-door hatchback
To open the tailgate, push the brand
emblem at the bottom half.
Press button x on remote control to
unlock and open the tailgate. The
doors remain locked.
4-door notchback
Press button x on the remote
control for at least 2 seconds; the boot lid opens slightly.
Radio remote control 3 23, Central
locking system 3 25, Load
compartment 3 28.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 42, Seat adjustment
3 42.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.

22In brief
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 30.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 225.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect the
turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 23, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 224.

Keys, doors and windows23Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 23
Doors ........................................... 28
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Exterior mirrors ............................ 33
Interior mirrors ............................. 34
Windows ...................................... 35
Roof ............................................. 38Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 280.
Key with foldaway key sectionPress button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
Radio remote control

24Keys, doors and windows
Used to operate:■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Power windows
■ Sunroof
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 20 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in range, which will require re-
synchronisation■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
Unlocking 3 25.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 134.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote controlsynchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control is
synchronised by switching on the
ignition.

26Keys, doors and windows
The setting can be saved for the key
being used. Memorised settings
3 25.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
3 28.
Locking Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press button e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
inside the passenger compartment.
Press the e button to lock.
Press the c button to unlock.
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock the other
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap. By switching on the ignition, the anti-theft locking system is
deactivated.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.

28Keys, doors and windowsDoors
Load compartment Tailgate
Opening5-door hatchback
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch below the brand emblem and open the tailgate.
3-door hatchback
Press button x on radio remote
control or push the brand emblem at
the bottom half to unlock and open the
tailgate.
Pressing button x opens the
tailgate even if the doors are locked.
Sports tourer
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 25.

30Keys, doors and windows
General hints for operatingtailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice within 15 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the anti-theft locking
system.
It monitors: ■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment including adjoining load compartment
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
■ Ignition

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Activation■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of
the system)
■ Directly by pressing e on the radio
remote control once more after
locking
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press button o. LED in the
button o illuminates for a
maximum of 10 minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.