2018 OPEL ASTRA K Automatic

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.

24Keys, doors and windowsFault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● 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.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 24.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off,
the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:● automatic climate control
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● Sport mode settings
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
of the remote control unit 3 158 or
electronic key 3 22.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used. The
status change is available only after
locking and unlocking the vehicle.
The assigned memory position of the
power seat is automatically recalled
when switching on ignition and Auto
Memory Recall is activated in the
Info-Display for the memorised
remote control or electronic key.
Power seat 3 50.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 125.

Keys, doors and windows27Operation with buttons on the
electronic key
The central locking system can also
be operated with the buttons on the
electronic key.
Press c to unlock.
Press e to lock.
Press X twice to unlock and open
only the power tailgate. To prevent
unintended opening of the tailgate,
X must be pressed longer than
during locking or unlocking.
Remote control operation 3 24.
Passive locking
Automatic locking 3 29.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 125.
Central locking buttons Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment via a
switch in the driver's door panel.
Press e to lock.
Press c to unlock.
Operation with the key in case of
a central locking system fault
In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery
or remote control/electronic key
battery is discharged, the driver's
door can be locked or unlocked with
the mechanical key.
The lock cylinder in the driver's door
is covered by a cap.
Remote control: to remove the cap,
insert the key into the recess at the
bottom of the cap and swivel the key
upward.
Keys 3 20.

Keys, doors and windows29
After locking, cover the lock cylinder
with the cap: insert the cap with the
lower side in the recesses, swivel and
push the cap until it engages at the
upper side.
Automatic lockingAutomatic locking after driving off
This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap after driving off and
exceeding a certain speed.
When at a standstill after driving, the
vehicle will be unlocked automatically
as soon as the key is removed from
the ignition switch, or with electronic
key system when the ignition is
switched off.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic locking can be set in the
menu Settings , I Vehicle in the Info-
Display.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being used 3 24.
Automatic relock after unlocking This feature can be configured to
automatically lock all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap a
short time after unlocking with the
remote control or electronic key,
provided no door has been opened.
Activation or deactivation of
automatic relock can be set in the
menu Settings , I Vehicle in the Info-
Display.
Info-Display 3 121.Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being used 3 24.
Passive locking
On vehicles with electronic key
system, this feature locks the vehicle
automatically after several seconds if an electronic key has been
recognised previously inside the
vehicle, all doors have then been
closed and the electronic key does
not remain within the vehicle.
If the electronic key remains in the
vehicle or the ignition is not off,
passive locking will not be permitted.
If there have been two or more
electronic keys in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the feature
locks the vehicle if just one electronic
key is taken out of the vehicle.
To prevent passive locking of the
vehicle e.g. when refuelling or if
passengers remain in the vehicle, the system must be disabled.

Keys, doors and windows31Sports Tourer
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate manually.
Central locking system 3 24.
Closing
Use one of the interior handles.
Do not push the touchpad switch whilst closing as this will unlock the
tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 24.
Power tailgate
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power tailgate. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable tailgate when operating.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operating and no
one is standing within the moving
area.
The power tailgate can be operated
by:
● Pressing X twice on the
electronic key. To prevent
unintended opening of the
tailgate, X must be pressed
longer than during locking or unlocking.
● Handsfree operation with motion sensor below the rear bumper.
● The touchpad switch under the exterior tailgate moulding and
C in the open tailgate.
● The switch C on the inside of
the driver's door.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the tailgate can only be operated when the vehicle is
stationary and with selector lever in P.

Keys, doors and windows35The tailgate can only be held open if
a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an
obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle
will deactivate the function. In this
case, close or open the tailgate
manually.
The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a
warning chime.
Remove all obstacles before
resuming normal power operation.
If the vehicle is equipped with factory- fitted towing equipment and a trailer
is electrically connected, the power
tailgate can only be opened with thetouchpad switch or closed with G in
the open tailgate. Ensure that there are no obstacles in the moving area.
Overload
If the power tailgate is repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
function is disabled for some time.
Move tailgate manually into end
position to reset the system.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 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
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Note
The operation of the power tailgate
is disabled under low vehicle battery
conditions. In this case, the tailgate
may not even by manually operable.
Note
With the power tailgate disabled and all doors unlocked, the tailgate can
only be operated manually. In this
event, manually closing the tailgate
requires significantly greater force.
Note
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this event, lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.

38Keys, doors and windowsStatus after system is armed:LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Deactivation Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing c deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing the button on any
exterior door handle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. one metre of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing the switch on the door
handle with electronic key system or
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.Vehicle messages 3 123.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.

40Keys, doors and windowsElectric folding
Switch control to o, then push the
control c down. Both exterior mirrors
will fold.
Push the control down again - both
exterior mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing down
the control will only electrically extend
the other mirror.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.