2014 OPEL ASTRA SALOON roof

18In brief
Starting engine with Start/Stop
button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission in P or N, do
not accelerate, for diesel engines;
press the button briefly to start
preheating, move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock, wait until control indicator !
goes out and then press button for
1 second and release when the
engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 22.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove it or, with the vehicle
stationary, press the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is
in the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set theselector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control or with the sensor in a front door handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system and the anti-theft alarm
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the parking brake has
not been applied 3 109.
■ Close windows and sunroof or TwinTop.

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■ The engine cooling fans may runafter the engine has been switchedoff 3 160.
■ 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, locking 3 20, Laying the
vehicle up for a long period of time
3 159, TwinTop roof operation
3 41.

20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Doors ........................................... 28
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Exterior mirrors ............................ 32
Interior mirrors ............................. 34
Windows ...................................... 35
Roof ............................................. 39Keys, 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 3 203, Open&Start system,
electronic key 3 22.
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 car is taken to a workshop, this vehicle data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.
Radio remote control

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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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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.

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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)

38Keys, doors and windowsHeated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Astra TwinTop: The heated rear
window and heated exterior mirrors are deactivated when the roof is
open.
Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically when the diesel particle filter is being cleaned.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
Panoramic windscreen
To open roof lining: Turn handle to the right and move roof lining rearward to
a suitable position.
To close roof lining: Move forward to
a suitable position. When moved all
the way forward, the roof lining
engages in position.
Note
Close the sun visors before sliding
the roof lining.

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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.