2020 OPEL ASTRA K battery

22Keys, doors and windowsKey with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote control buttons:
● central locking system 3 25
● anti-theft locking system 3 37
● anti-theft alarm system 3 37
● power windows 3 43
● sunroof 3 46
The remote control has a range of up
to 100 m, but may also be much less
due to external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote
control
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.

Keys, doors and windows23
1.Insert flat screwdriver into the slot
and separate the back cover from the remote control by slightly
turning the screwdriver.
2. Remove and replace battery. Use
CR 2032 or equivalent battery.
Pay attention to the installation
position.
3. Insert the back cover in the area of the key blade, fold down and
close.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while notin 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.
Manual unlocking 3 25.Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
● central locking system 3 25
● power tailgate 3 32
● ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 155
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 22.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.

24Keys, doors and windowsNote
Do not put the electronic key into the
load compartment or in front of the
Info Display.
Activation and Deactivation
keyless unlocking
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and the boot
can be activated or deactivated.
To deactivate the keyless unlocking,
press and hold b a at the same time
on the electronic key for approx. 3
seconds. The turn lights will indicate
the deactivation by flashing four
times. Using any exterior door handle
to unlock the doors or the boot will
indicated the deactivation by the turn
lights flashing fourt times quickly. If
keyless unlocking is deactivated,
deactive the alarm system before
starting the vehicle.
To activate the keyless unlocking,
press and hold b a at the same time
on the electronic key for approx. 3
seconds. The turn lights will indicates the activation by flashing quickly
twice.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 3 122.
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.

Keys, doors and windows252. Insert the key blade again forapprox. 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.
Electronic key synchronisation
The electronic key synchronises itself automatically during every startingprocedure.
Fault
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 25.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off,
some functions of the following
settings may be automatically
memorised by the remote control unit or the electronic key:
● automatic climate control
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● 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 3 152 or
electronic key 3 23.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 52.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
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.

Keys, doors and windows29Operation 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 21.
Electronic key: to remove the cap,
press button at the back and extract
the key blade from the housing. Insert
the key into the recess at the bottom
of the cap and swivel the key upward.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Manual unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
inserting and turning the key in the
lock cylinder.
The other doors can be opened by
pulling the interior handle twice or by
pressing c in the driver's door panel.
The load compartment and fuel filler
flap will possibly not be unlocked.
By switching on the ignition, the anti-
theft locking system is deactivated.

Keys, doors and windows37the 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.
Vehicle 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 5 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the anti-theft locking
system.
It monitors: ● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment including adjoining load
compartment

40Keys, doors and windowsVehicle messages 3 122.
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.Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference
with the key. Do not have it placed
near the key when starting the
vehicle.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 25.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 37.
Control indicator d 3 113.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Side blind spot alert 3 203.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
In position o no mirror is selected.

44Keys, doors and windowsChild safety system for rear
windows
Press z to deactivate rear door
power windows; the LED illuminates.
To activate, press z again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold c to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
If the windows are fully opened or
closed, the hazard warning lights will
flash twice.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 122.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional two seconds.
4. Push switch until the window is completely open and keep
pushing for additional
two seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.