2014 OPEL ASTRA SALOON ignition

30Keys, doors and windowsVehicle 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 doors. All
doors must be closed or 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 with the radio remote
control
Press p twice within 15 seconds.
Activating with the electronic
key
Touch the sensor field in the front
door handle twice within 15 seconds.
The electronic key must be outside the vehicle, within a range of approx.1 metre.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system
incorporates and is operated in
conjunction with the anti-theft locking
system.

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It monitors:■ Doors, load compartment, bonnet,
■ Passenger compartment,
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised,
■ Ignition.
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior, such as the use of seat covers, 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 people or animals
are being left in the vehicle, because
of high volume ultrasonic signals,
movements triggering the alarm and
when the vehicle is on a ferry or train.
1. Close load compartment and bonnet
2. Press button b. The LED in button
m flashes for maximum
10 seconds
3. Close doors
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system. The LED illuminates.
After approx. 10 seconds, the
system is armed. The LED flashes until the system is deactivated
For Astra TwinTop, passenger
compartment monitoring is
deactivated if the roof is open to
prevent false alarms.
Light-emitting diode (LED)

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During the first 10 seconds of anti-
theft alarm system activation:LED
illuminates=Test, ignition delayLED
flashes
quickly=Door, load
compartment or
bonnet open, or
system fault
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
LED flashes
slowly=System activeLED comes on for
approx. 1 second=Switch off
function
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm gives off
an acoustic signal (horn) and a visual
signal (hazard warning flashers). The number and duration of which are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm siren can be silenced by
pressing a button of the radio remote control or by switching on the ignition. The anti-theft alarm system is
deactivated at the same time.
Immobiliser
The system checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to start with the key being used. If the transponder in the
key is recognised, the engine can be
started.
The electronic immobiliser activates
itself automatically after the key has
been removed from the ignition
switch or when the engine is switched
off by pressing the Start/Stop button.
Control indicator A 3 97.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 25,
3 30.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling lever in
required direction.

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Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the electric windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Power windows can be operated
■ with ignition on
■ within 5 minutes of switching ignition off
■ within 5 minutes of switching ignition key to position 1
After switching off the ignition, the
standby feature ceases when the
driver's door is opened.
Operate the control to open or close
the window.
For vehicles with automatic feature
pull or press the switch again to stop
window movement.

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Radio remote control
Press q or p until all windows have
opened or closed.
Open&Start system
To close, touch the sensor field in the
door handle until all windows are
completely closed.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. 1 metre.
Overload If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Fault
If the windows cannot be opened or
closed automatically, activate the window electronics as follows:
1. Close doors
2. Switch on ignition
3. Close the window completely and
operate the button for a further
5 seconds
4. Open the window completely and operate the button for a further
1 second
5. Repeat for each window

Keys, doors and windows39Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Sunroof can be operated with ignition on.
Operated via a rocker switch in the
roof console.
Press the button briefly for activation
in steps. Hold down the button for
longer for automatic opening.
Raise
With the sunroof closed, press ü.
The sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open Press ü again with the sunroof in the
raised position. The sunroof opens
automatically until it reaches its end
position.
Caution
When using a roof rack, check the free movement of the sunroof in
order to avoid damage. It is only
permitted to raise the sunroof.
Note
If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.
Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.
Close
Hold down d until the sunroof is
completely closed.
For safety reasons, the roof closes
from its open position to approx.
20 cm. Hold d depressed to close
completely.

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Saloon 4-door
Open
Press l, sunroof opens to comfort
position.
To open beyond comfort position:
press l again.
Close
Press \ until the sunroof is closed.
Raise
When the roof is closed, press \, the
roof is tilted at the rear.
Lowering
Press button l until the sunroof is
closed.
Operating sunroof from outside
Keep button & of the remote control
depressed until the sunroof is fully
closed.
Sunblind
The sunblind is power operated.
The sunblind opens when the sunroof
opens.
Close or open the sunblind by
pressing button H or G.
Hold
H depressed to close
completely.
Saloon 4-door
The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding. When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.
Overload If the system is overloaded, the powersupply is automatically cut off for a
short time.
Initialising the sunroof
If the sunroof and sunblind cannot be operated (e.g. after disconnecting the
vehicle battery), activate the
electronics as follows:
1. Switch on ignition
2. Close sunroof and hold button d depressed at least
10 seconds
3. Close sunblind and hold button H depressed at least
10 seconds

Keys, doors and windows41Retractable hardtop9Warning
Take care when operating the
convertible hardtop. Risk of injury. Monitor the action zone above, to
the side and to the rear of the
vehicle during roof operation.
Make sure that nothing could
become pinched. Make sure no
one is in the action zone of the roof
or boot lid during roof operation.
Risk of injury.
Check the amount height, length
and width of available space
before operating the roof, e. g. in a
garage, parking garage or when a bicycle rack is fitted.
Vehicle passengers should be
informed accordingly.
Before leaving the vehicle, remove
the ignition key in order to prevent unauthorised operation of the
windows and sunroof.
Stand-by with key in ignition switch from position 1, or for Open&Start-
System switch on ignition.
Requirements: ■ Vehicle is stationary or driving no more than 30 km/h
■ Load compartment blind is closed and engaged 3 73
■ Boot lid is closed
If any of these requirements are not
fulfilled, a warning buzzer sounds
when the switch is actuated and the
roof does not open or close.
OpenThere must be no objects in front of
the rear window or in the pivot area of the roof and boot lid.
Hold button > in the roof console
depressed until the roof is completely
open and the boot lid is closed.
An acoustic signal sounds at the end
of the opening procedure.
The door windows are opened slightly before the roof is opened. If button
> is pressed again after the
acoustic signal sounds, the door
windows will close.
Open with remote control