warning OPEL ASTRA K 2018.75 Owner's Manual

4IntroductionDanger, Warnings andCautions9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
Page references and index entries
refer to the indented headings given
in the section table of content.
Chronological order to select menu
entries in the vehicle personalisation
is indicated with I.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Your Opel Team

In brief111Power windows .....................41
2 Exterior mirrors .....................39
3 Central locking system ..........24
4 Side air vents ...................... 155
5 Cruise control .....................185
Speed limiter ....................... 187
Adaptive cruise control .......189
Forward collision alert .........196
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 142
Exit lighting ......................... 145
Parking lights ...................... 143
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............116
7 Instruments ........................ 104
Driver Information Centre .... 116
8 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............116
9 Forward collision alert
indicator ............................. 19610Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 92
11 Centre air vents .................. 155
12 Info-Display ........................ 121
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 36
14 Hazard warning flashers ....141
15 Glovebox .............................. 71
16 CD player
17 Controls for Info-Display
operation ............................. 121
18 Climate control system ........ 148
19 Fuse box ............................ 252
Power connector ..................99
20 Traction Control system .....182
Electronic Stability Control . 183
Sport mode ........................ 185
Parking assist/Advanced
parking assist .....................203
Lane keep assist ................218
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 163
Fuel selector ....................... 10621Manual transmission ..........176
Automatic transmission ......172
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 176
22 Power outlet .......................... 97
23 Parking brake ......................180
24 Power button ....................... 159
25 Ignition switch .....................158
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..91
27 Horn ..................................... 92
28 Bonnet release lever ..........233
29 Storage compartment ...........72
30 Light switch ........................ 136
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 137
Front/rear fog lights ............142
Instrument illumination .......144

14In briefHazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 141.
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For single wipe when the wiper is off,
press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 92.

In brief19Parking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
a minimum of one second until
control indicator m illuminates
constantly and electric parking
brake is applied 3 111.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 36.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 233.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 232.

Keys, doors and windows21Key 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 24
● anti-theft locking system 3 36
● anti-theft alarm system 3 36
● power windows 3 41
● sunroof 3 44
The remote control has a range of up
to 100 metres , 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 windows25Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing c once.
● Only the driver's door and fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing c once. To unlock all
doors and load compartment,
press c twice.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Info-Display.
Info-Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 125.
The setting can be saved for the remote control being used.
Memorised settings 3 24.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate 3 30.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Confirmation
Operation of the central locking
system is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers. A precondition is
that the setting is activated in the
vehicle personalisation 3 125.
Electronic key system operation
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. one metre of the relevant door side.

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.

30Keys, doors and windowsTo disable the system, press the
central locking button c for a few
seconds while one door is open. An
acoustic signal sounds three times to confirm deactivation. The function
remains disabled until the central
locking button e is pressed or the
ignition is switched on.
Activation or deactivation of passive
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
electronic key being used 3 24.Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Move the pin in the rear door to the front. The door cannot be openedfrom the inside.
To deactivate, move the pin to the
rear position.
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate Opening5-door Hatchback
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the brand emblem and
open the tailgate.

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.