2018.5 OPEL ASTRA K remote start

Instruments and controls135Note
In any case, if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold or otherwise transferred,
immediately inform OnStar about
the changes and terminate the
OnStar service on this vehicle.
Vehicle location
The vehicle location is transmitted to OnStar when service is requested ortriggered. A message on the Info-
Display informs about this
transmission.
To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
press and hold j until an audio
message is heard.
The deactivation is indicated by the
status light flashing red and green for a short period of time and each time
the vehicle is started.
Note
If the transmission of the vehicle
location is deactivated, some
services are no longer available.
Note
The vehicle location always remains
accessible to OnStar in the case of
an emergency.Find the privacy policy in your
account.
Software updates
OnStar may remotely carry out software updates without further
notice or consent. These updates are
to enhance or maintain safety and
security or the operation of the
vehicle.
These updates may concern privacy
issues. Find the privacy policy in your account.

Lighting145
Sunvisor lightsIlluminates when the cover is opened.
Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting
The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside to facilitate
locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 17.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 24.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting
The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light

160Driving and operatingfunctions remain active until driver's
door is opened, provided the ignition
was on previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Engine Start/Stop for longer
than two seconds or press twice
briefly within five seconds 3 161.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
● The driver's door is opened.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.
9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Place the electronic key solely
centred in the transmitter area in
longitudinal direction flat with buttons
upside as shown in the illustration.
Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must be removed from the centre console.
Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission or manual
transmission automated) and press
Engine Start/Stop .
To switch off the engine, press
Engine Start/Stop again. Remove the
electronic key from the centre
console.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 22.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 24.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for ten minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
● power windows
● sunroof
● power outlets

Customer information309processing and use of personal data
for the purposes of preparation of services take place solely on the
basis of legal permission, e.g. in the
case of the eCall emergency
communication system or a
contractual agreement, or by virtue of
consent.
You can activate or deactivate the
services and functions (which are
subject to charges to some extent)
and, in some cases, the vehicle's
entire radio network connection. In
particular, this does not include
statutory functions and services such
as eCall.
Third party services
If you make use of online services
from other providers (third parties),
these services are subject to the
liability and data protection and usage conditions of the provider in question.
The manufacturer frequently has no
influence over the content exchanged
in this regard.Therefore, please note the nature,
scope and purpose of the collection
and use of personal data within the
scope of third party services provided by the service provider in question.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in somevehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and ignition
system security. It is also used in
connection with conveniences such
as radio remote controls for door
locking/unlocking and starting, and in-
vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in Opel
vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any
other Opel system containing
personal information.

313Power button.............................. 159
Power connector........................... 99
Power outlets ............................... 97
Power seat adjustment ................50
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 113
Puncture ..................................... 268
Q Quickheat ................................... 155
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 309
Radio remote control ...................21
REACH ....................................... 303
Reading lights ............................ 144
Rear floor storage cover ..............81
Rear fog light .....................114, 143
Rear seats .................................... 55
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 212
Rear window wiper and washer ..94
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 281, 286
Refuelling ................................... 223 Registered trademarks ...............305
Retained power off .....................160
Reversing lights .........................143
Ride control systems ..................182
Roof .............................................. 44Roof load...................................... 88
Roof rack ..................................... 88
S
Safety belts ................................... 56
Safety net .................................... 84
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................109
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat heating Seat heating, front .....................54
Seat heating, rear .....................56
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......169
Selector lever ..................... 173, 177
Service ............................... 156, 280
Service display .......................... 108
Service information ....................280
Side airbag system ......................62
Side blind spot alert ....................211
Sidelights .................................... 136
Side turn lights ........................... 248
Software acknowledgement .......303
Software update ......................... 305
Spare wheel ............................... 270
Speed limiter....................... 115, 187
Speedometer ............................. 104
Sport mode ................................ 185
Starting and operating ................158Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................161
Steering ...................................... 158
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 91
Steering wheel controls ...............91
Stop-start system........................ 163 Storage ......................................... 71
Storage compartments .................71
Sunroof ........................................ 44
Sunvisor lights ........................... 145
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 106
Tail lights ................................... 242
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 256
Tow bar....................................... 226 Towing ................................ 226, 275
Towing another vehicle .............276
Towing equipment .....................227
Towing the vehicle .....................275
Traction Control system ............. 182
Traction Control system off......... 113
Traffic sign assistant ...........115, 214
Trailer coupling ........................... 226
Trailer stability assist .................230
Trailer towing ............................. 226
Transmission ............................... 16