2018 VAUXHALL ASTRA J tailgate

Keys, doors and windows31The turn signal lights flash and a
chime sounds when the power
tailgate is operating.
Notice
Operating the power tailgate does not operate the central locking
system. To open the tailgate with the
button on the electronic key, or with the touchpad switch under the
tailgate moulding or via handsfree
operation, it is not necessary to
unlock the vehicle. A precondition is
that the electronic key is outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the tailgate.
Do not leave the electronic key in the load compartment.
Lock the vehicle after closing if it was
unlocked previously.
Central locking system 3 23.Operation with the electronic key
Press X twice to open or close the
tailgate. 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
To open or close the tailgate, move
the foot below the rear bumper back
and forth in the area shown in the illustration. If equipped with parking
assist, the area is recognisable below
the sensor shown. Do not hold the
foot longer or move too slow below
the bumper. The electronic key must be outside the vehicle, within a range
of approx. one metre of the tailgate.

32Keys, doors and windows9Danger
Do not touch any vehicle parts
below the vehicle during
handsfree operation. There is a
risk of injury from hot engine parts.
Operation with the touchpad switch
under the exterior tailgate moulding
To open the tailgate, press the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding until the tailgate starts to
move. If the vehicle is locked, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the tailgate.
To close, press C in the open
tailgate until the tailgate starts to
move.
Operation with the switch on the
inside of the driver's door
Press C on the inside of the driver's
door until the tailgate starts to open or close.
Stop or change direction of
movement
To stop movement of the tailgate
immediately:
● press X once on the electronic
key, or
● press the touchpad switch under the exterior tailgate moulding, or

Keys, doors and windows33● press C on the open tailgate,
or
● press C on the inside of the
driver's door.
Pressing one of the switches again
will reverse the direction of
movement.
Operation modes
The power tailgate has three modes
of operation, which are controlled by
the switch C in the driver's door. To
change the mode, turn the switch:● Normal mode MAX: Power
tailgate opens to full height.
● Intermediate mode 3/4: Power
tailgate opens to a reduced
height that can be adjusted.
● Mode Off: Tailgate can only be
operated manually.
Adjust reduced opening height in
intermediate mode
1. Turn operation mode switch to 3/4 .
2. Open power tailgate with any operation switch.
3. Stop movement at the desired height by pressing any operation
switch. If required, manually move
the stopped tailgate to the desired
position.
4. Press and hold the button C on
the inside of the open tailgate for
three seconds.
Notice
Adjusting opening height should be programmed at ground level.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting and the turn signal lights will
flash. The reduced height can only set
at an opening angle of above 30°.
When turning the adjuster wheel in
the driver's door to intermediate mode 3/4 , the power tailgate will stop
opening at the newly set position.

34Keys, doors and windowsThe 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.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Notice
The operation of the power tailgate
is disabled under low vehicle battery
conditions. In this case, the tailgate
may not even by manually operable.
Notice
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.
Notice
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this event, lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.

Keys, doors and windows35Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice within five seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors: ● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment including adjoining load
compartment
● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
● ignition
Activation
All doors must be closed and the electronic key of the electronic key
system must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot be activated.
● Radio remote control: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
● Electronic key system: self- activated 30 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing the button on any exterior door
handle.

36Keys, doors and windows
● Radio remote control orelectronic key: directly by
pressing e twice within
five seconds.
● Electronic key system with passive locking enabled: briefly
activated after passive locking
occurs.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open windows or sunroof, 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 animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press o. LED in the button o
illuminates for a maximum of
ten minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault

78StorageRear storage
Storage box
A storage box is located in the load
compartment. Remove the cover to
gain access to the storage box. Rear
floor storage cover 3 80.
Load compartment cover Do not place any objects on the cover.
5-door hatchback
Removing
Unhook retaining strings from
tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining strings
to tailgate.
Sports Tourer
Closing roller blind
Pull the roller blind using the handle
towards the rear and upwards until it
engages in the sideward retainers.

Storage85Removal
Pull the flap at the tightener on both
sides to release the straps. Detach
hooks from the eyes.
Unhook the safety net rods from the
brackets in the roof frame.
Roll up the net and secure with a
strap.
Stowing All engine versions, except CNG: The
removed safety net can be stored
under the rear floor cover 3 80.
Warning triangle
5-door hatchback
Stow the warning triangle in the
recess in front of the tailgate.
5-door hatchback with CNG
Stow the warning triangle in the
recess beneath the rear floor cover.