2017.5 OPEL ASTRA K battery replacement

Keys, doors and windows23Note
Do not put the electronic key into the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
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 a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 123.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
To replace:
1. Press button at the back of the electronic key unit and extract thekey blade from the housing.
2. Insert the key blade again for approx. 6 mm and turn the key to
open the housing. Further
insertion of the key blade can
damage the housing.
3. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
4. Close the housing and insert key blade.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Electronic key synchronisationThe electronic key synchronises itself
automatically during every starting
procedure.

Vehicle care227Vehicle careGeneral Information...................227
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 227
Vehicle storage ........................228
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....228
Vehicle checks ........................... 229
Performing work ......................229
Bonnet ..................................... 229
Engine oil ................................. 230
Engine coolant ......................... 231
Washer fluid ............................ 232
Brakes ..................................... 232
Brake fluid ............................... 232
Vehicle battery ......................... 233
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....234
Wiper blade replacement ........235
Bulb replacement .......................235
Halogen headlights ..................235
Fog lights ................................. 237
Tail lights ................................. 238
Side turn signal lights ..............244
Number plate light ...................245
Interior lights ............................ 245
Instrument panel illumination ...245Electrical system ........................246
Fuses ....................................... 246
Engine compartment fuse box . 247
Instrument panel fuse box .......249
Load compartment fuse box ....251
Vehicle tools .............................. 253
Tools ........................................ 253
Wheels and tyres .......................254
Winter tyres ............................. 254
Tyre designations ....................254
Tyre pressure .......................... 255
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 256
Tread depth ............................. 260
Changing tyre and wheel size . 260 Wheel covers ........................... 260
Tyre chains .............................. 261
Tyre repair kit .......................... 261
Wheel changing .......................264
Spare wheel ............................ 267
Jump starting ............................. 270
Towing ....................................... 271
Towing the vehicle ...................271
Towing another vehicle ...........272
Appearance care .......................273
Exterior care ............................ 273
Interior care ............................. 275General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the type approval,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

304IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 227
Active emergency braking ..........196
Adaptive cruise control .......114, 185
Adjustable air vents ...................155
Airbag and belt tensioners .........110
Airbag deactivation ..............63, 110
Airbag label................................... 58 Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 156
Air conditioning system .............. 148
Air intake .................................... 156
Air vents...................................... 155
Antilock brake system ................ 176
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....112
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft locking system .............. 36
Appearance care ........................273
Armrest ................................... 53, 55
Armrest storage ........................... 72
Ashtrays ....................................... 99
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic light control ...............137
Automatic locking ........................29
Automatic transmission .............169
Autostop ..................................... 163
Auxiliary heater ........................... 155B
Battery discharge protection ......146
Battery voltage ........................... 124 Belts.............................................. 56
Bonnet ....................................... 229
Brake and clutch fluid .................278
Brake and clutch system ...........111
Brake assist ............................... 179
Brake fluid .................................. 232
Brakes ............................... 176, 232
Breakdown.................................. 271
Bulb replacement ....................... 235
C Capacities .................................. 292
Cargo management system ........82
Catalytic converter .....................168
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............145
Changing tyre and wheel size ...260
Charging system ........................ 111
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 67
Child restraints.............................. 64
Child restraint systems ................64
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............147
Clock............................................. 95
Collision damage repair ..............299

308Turn signal ................................. 109
Tyre chains ................................ 261
Tyre designations ......................254
Tyre pressure ............................ 255
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 113, 256
Tyre pressures ........................... 293
Tyre repair kit ............................. 261
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 199
Upholstery .................................. 275
Uplevel display ........................... 115
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 121
Vehicle battery ........................... 233
Vehicle checks............................ 229
Vehicle data ................................ 282
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 302
Vehicle detected ahead ..............115
Vehicle dimensions .................... 291
Vehicle Identification Number ....280
Vehicle jack ................................ 253
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............125
Vehicle security ............................ 36
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 228Vehicle tools............................... 253
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 289
Ventilating ..................................... 54
Ventilation ................................... 147
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 104
Warning triangle .......................... 86
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 232
Wheel changing .........................264
Wheel covers ............................. 260
Wheels and tyres .......................254
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........92
Winter tyres ............................... 254
Wiper blade replacement ..........235