2014 OPEL ASTRA SALOON battery

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Used to operate:■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Power windows
■ Electric roof on Astra TwinTop
The radio remote control has an
approximate range of up to 5 metres.
This range can be affected by outside
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.
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.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.

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Radio remote controlsynchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Memorised settings Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically
remembered by the key:
■ Electronic climate control
■ Info-Display
■ Infotainment system
■ Instrument panel illumination
The saved settings are automatically
used next time that key is used for
unlocking.Open&Start system
Makes operation of the following
possible without the use of the
mechanical key:
■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Power windows
■ Ignition and starter
The electronic key simply needs to be in the driver's possession.
Press the Start/Stop button. The
ignition is switched on. The electronic
immobiliser and steering wheel lock
are deactivated.
To start the engine press and hold the
Start/Stop button whilst applying both
the brake and clutch pedals.
Automatic transmission: the engine
can only be started with the selector
lever in P or N.
The engine and the ignition are
switched off by pressing the Start/
Stop button again. The vehicle must
be stationary. The immobiliser is
activated at the same time.

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If the ignition has been switched off
and the vehicle is stationary, the
steering wheel lock activates
automatically when the driver's door
is opened or closed.
Control indicator 0 3 101.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
The sensor fields in the door handles
must be kept clean to ensure
unrestricted functionality.
If the battery is discharged, the
vehicle must not be towed, tow-
started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.Radio remote control
The electronic key likewise has a
radio remote control feature.
Emergency operation
If the radio remote control also fails,
the driver's door can be locked or
unlocked with the emergency key
contained in the electronic key: press locking mechanism and remove the
cap by applying light pressure. Push
the emergency key outwards over the
detent and remove.

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The emergency key can only lock or
unlock the driver's door. Unlocking the entire vehicle 3 25. On vehicles
with anti-theft alarm system, the
alarm may be triggered when the
vehicle is unlocked. Deactivate the
alarm by switching on the ignition.Hold the electronic key at the marked
position and press the Start/Stop
button.
To switch off the engine, press the
Start/Stop button for at least
1 second.
Lock the driver's door with the
emergency key. Locking the entire vehicle 3 25.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Replacing battery in electronic
key Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by
InSP3 in the service display or by a
check control message in the
Info-Display.
Service display 3 94, Info-Display
3 110.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.

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To replace the battery, press the
locking mechanism and remove the
cap by applying light pressure. Press
the cap on the other side outwards.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), noting the installation
position. Engage caps.
Radio remote control
synchronisation The radio remote control
synchronises itself automatically
during every starting procedure.
Fault If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ fault in remote control 3 20
■ electronic key out of reception range
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the entire vehicle and opens
the door.
Note
In the event of an accident of a
certain severity, the vehicle unlocks
automatically.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.Unlocking
Radio remote control
Press button q.

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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

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With vehicle stationary unlock the
vehicle. Press button q again and
keep pressed until the roof has
opened fully and the boot lid has
closed.
During operation with the remote
control, the door windows are opened completely.
Close
Hold button < in the roof console
depressed until the roof and boot lid are completely closed.
An acoustic signal sounds at the end
of the closing procedure.
The door windows are opened slightly before the roof is closed. If button
< is pressed again after the
acoustic signal sounds, the door
windows will close.
Close with remote control
With vehicle stationary, lock the
vehicle. Press button p again and
keep pressed until the roof and boot
lid have closed completely.
Note ■ Do not open the load compartment until the acoustic signal indicating
the end of the roof opening or
closing procedure has sounded.
■ The load compartment blind must always be closed during roof
operation.
■ There must be no one and no objects at the covers behind the
rear head restraints.
■ The roof can only be operated at temperatures above -20 °C. If the
temperature is below this limit, a
gong will sound three times when
roof operation is requested.
■ Frequent operation of the roof with the engine off discharges the
battery.
■ Repeated operation of the roof without breaks can cause
overloading and therefore
malfunctions.
■ The roof can be held in an intermediate position for 9 minutes
to facilitate cleaning of roof spaces.
This is done by disengaging the
actuation switch. One minute
before the end of this period, a
continuous buzzer sounds as a
warning that the hold period is
almost over and the roof could start to move.

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■ Activating the roof on unevenground can lead to malfunctionsand damage.
■ To prevent and remedy squeaking noises of the roof seals a special
maintenance kit is available at your service partner. It is recommendedto apply this product once a year for prevention.
Fault
The automatic drive of the roof is only operational if the roof is in the proper
open or closed position.
Check if: ■ Load compartment blind is engaged in closed position
■ Boot lid is completely closed
■ Outside temperature is above -20 °C
■ There is sufficient battery voltage
■ There is a system overload
If the automatic drive is not
operational, two persons are required
to manually close the roof. See theaccompanying instructions for Astra
TwinTop. Professional assistance is recommended.
Rollover protection system The Astra TwinTop is equipped with
rollover protection with reinforced
windscreen frame and anti-roll bars
behind the rear seat head restraints.
Depending on the variant, the anti-roll
bars are either fixed or deploy
automatically in the event of an
impact of a certain severity.
Fixed anti-roll barsFixed anti-roll bars are secured to the vehicle bodywork.
Deployable anti-roll bars
Deployable anti-roll bars are located
between the rear head restraints and the boot lid. In the event of a rollover, head-on collision or side impact, the
anti-roll bars deploy upwards within
milliseconds. They also deploy
together with the front and side airbag
systems.
The system deploys with the roof
open or closed.