2014 OPEL ASTRA SALOON fuel

Keys, doors and windows25
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.

26Keys, doors and windows
Electronic key
Pull a door handle or press the buttonunder the tailgate moulding.
The electronic key must be outside the vehicle, within a range of
approximately 1 metre.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap. If the driver's door is not closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
Radio remote control
Press button p.
Electronic key
Touch the sensor field in the door
handle of one of the front doors.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of
approximately 1 metre. The other
electronic key must not be inside the
vehicle.
2 seconds must pass before the
vehicle can be unlocked. Within this
time, it is possible to check that the
vehicle is locked.
Note
The vehicle is not automatically
locked.
Central locking button

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Press the m button: the doors are
locked or unlocked.
The LED in the button m illuminates
for approx. 2 minutes after locking
with the radio remote control.
If the doors are locked from the inside
whilst driving, the LED remains lit.
If the key is in the ignition switch,
locking is only possible if all doors are closed.
Fault in remote control or
Open&Start system
UnlockingTurn key or emergency key 3 22 in
the driver's door lock as far as it will go. The entire vehicle is unlocked
when the driver's door is opened.
For Astra TwinTop with open roof -
after opening the driver's door, press
the central locking button m. The
vehicle will then be unlocked,
provided the anti-theft locking system
is not engaged. Switch on the ignition to deactivate the anti-theft alarm
system. Open&Start system 3 22.
Locking
Close the driver's door, open the
passenger door, press central locking
button m. The vehicle is locked.
Close the passenger door.
Fault in central locking system Unlocking
Turn key or emergency key 3 22 in
the driver's door lock as far as it will go. The other doors can be opened by using the interior handle (not possible
if the anti-theft locking system is
active). The load compartment andfuel filler flap remain locked. To
deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition 3 30.
Manual unlocking of boot lid
Folding the rear seat backrests
3 52.
From the interior, turn the rotary knob
on the inside of the boot lid
anticlockwise, this unlocks the boot
lid and opens it slightly.

28Keys, doors and windows
Locking
Insert key or emergency key 3 22 into
opening above lock on inside of door
and operate lock by pressing until it
clicks. Then close the door. The
procedure must be carried out for
each door. The driver's door can also
be locked from the outside with the
key. The fuel filler flap and tailgate/
boot lid cannot be locked.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn button on rear door lock to the
horizontal position: door cannot be opened from inside.
Doors
Load compartment Opening
Push the button under the tailgate
moulding.
9 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

94Instruments and controlsFuel gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank
depending on the operation mode.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Service display
The message InSP appears when it
is time for servicing. Further
information 3 207.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. When the ignition is
switched on, most control indicators
will illuminate briefly as a functionality
test.
The control indicator colours mean:Red=Danger, important
reminder,Yellow=Warning, information,
fault,Green=Confirmation of activation,Blue=Confirmation of activation.

Instruments and controls979Danger
If a child restraint system is fitted
and the control indicator is not
illuminated while driving, the front
and side airbag for the front
passenger seat are not
deactivated.
Flashes
Fault in system or child restraint system with transponders defective
or improperly fitted 3 60.
9 Danger
Flashing of the control indicator
while driving indicates a fault.
Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop
immediately.
Child restraint system with transponders 3 65.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. In diesel engines, power
to the brake servo unit may be cut.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Immediately seek the
assistance of a workshop.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 immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon A illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in engine or transmission
electronics 3 140, 3 144. The
electronics switch to an emergency
running programme. Fuel
consumption may be increased and
the vehicle handling may be impaired.
If the fault persists after restarting thevehicle, consult a workshop.
Illuminates together with InSP4 in the service display Seek the assistance of a workshop for
draining the diesel fuel filter 3 110.

100Instruments and controls
Control indicator illuminatesyellow
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g. spare
wheel). Consult a workshop.
Flashes Flashes three times to indicatesystem initialisation.
Deflation detection system 3 191,
tyre pressure monitoring system 3 191.
Interactive driving system,
continuous damping
control, sport mode
IDS+ illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts. Illumination whilst
driving indicates a fault in the system.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
IDS Plus
3 148, CDC 3 149, Sport
mode 3 148.Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking the
assistance of a workshop 3 161.
Low engine oil level
S illuminates yellow.
Engine oil level is checked
automatically.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Low engine oil level. Check engine oil
level and top up as necessary
3 161.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.

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IlluminatesLevel in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 136.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 165.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The electronic key is no more withinthe reception range of the vehicle interior. The engine cannot be
started. Hold the Start/Stop button
depressed a bit longer to switch off
the ignition.
or
Failure of the electronic key.
Operation is yet only possible via
emergency operation.Illuminates
Fault in system. Try to operate with
the spare key, the remote control or
through emergency operation. Hold
the Start/Stop button depressed a bit
longer to switch off the ignition. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
or
The steering wheel lock is still
engaged. Move the steering wheel
slightly and press the Start/Stop
button.
Open&Start System 3 22.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
The engine with manual transmission automated can only be started if the
foot brake is depressed. If the foot
brake is not depressed, the control
indicator illuminates 3 142.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
Illuminates when the exterior lights
are on 3 117.High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on and during headlamp flash 3 118.
Adaptive forward lighting
B illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in system.
If the swivelling device for curve
lighting fails, the corresponding low
beam lamp is deactivated and the fog lamp is switched on.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop
immediately.
Control indicator B flashes for
approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been switched 3 118.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 3 119.