battery replacement OPEL ASTRA K 2019 Owner's Manual

24Keys, doors and windowsNote
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.
Electronic key synchronisation The electronic key synchronises itself automatically during every starting
procedure.
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.

Vehicle care229Vehicle careGeneral Information...................229
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 229
Vehicle storage ........................230
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....230
Vehicle checks ........................... 231
Performing work ......................231
Bonnet ..................................... 231
Engine oil ................................. 232
Engine coolant ......................... 233
Washer fluid ............................ 234
Brakes ..................................... 234
Brake fluid ............................... 234
Vehicle battery ......................... 235
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....236
Wiper blade replacement ........236
Bulb replacement .......................237
Halogen headlights ..................237
Front fog lights ......................... 239
Tail lights ................................. 240
Side turn lights ......................... 246
Number plate light ...................246
Interior lights ............................ 247
Instrument panel illumination ...247Electrical system ........................247
Fuses ....................................... 247
Engine compartment fuse box . 248
Instrument panel fuse box .......250
Load compartment fuse box ....252
Vehicle tools .............................. 254
Tools ........................................ 254
Wheels and tyres .......................255
Winter tyres ............................. 255
Tyre designations ....................256
Tyre pressure .......................... 256
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 257
Tread depth ............................. 261
Changing tyre and wheel size . 262 Wheel covers ........................... 262
Tyre chains .............................. 262
Tyre repair kit .......................... 262
Wheel changing .......................266
Spare wheel ............................ 266
Jump starting ............................. 271
Towing ....................................... 273
Towing the vehicle ...................273
Towing another vehicle ...........274
Appearance care .......................275
Exterior care ............................ 275
Interior care ............................. 276General Information
Accessories and vehiclemodifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other
changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.

236Vehicle careCharging the vehicle battery9Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
Jump starting 3 271.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
● See the Owner's Manual for further information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel system bleeding If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. Switch on
the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of 40 seconds. Repeat this process after
no less than five seconds. If the
engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

310IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 229
Active emergency braking ..........198
Adaptive cruise control .......114, 187
AdBlue ................................ 112, 169
Adjustable air vents ...................154
Airbag and belt tensioners .........109
Airbag deactivation ..............64, 109
Airbag label................................... 59
Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 155
Air conditioning system .............. 147
Air intake .................................... 155
Air vents...................................... 154
Antilock brake system ................ 178
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....111
Anti-theft alarm system ................37
Anti-theft locking system .............. 37
Appearance care ........................275
Armrest ................................... 54, 56
Armrest storage ........................... 73
Ashtrays ....................................... 99 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................42
Automatic light control ...............136
Automatic locking ........................30
Automatic transmission .............171
Autostop ..................................... 162
Auxiliary heater ........................... 154B
Battery discharge protection ......145
Battery voltage ........................... 124 Belts.............................................. 57
BlueInjection ............................... 169
Bonnet ....................................... 231
Brake and clutch fluid .................279
Brake and clutch system ...........110
Brake assist ............................... 181
Brake fluid .................................. 234
Brakes ............................... 178, 234
Breakdown.................................. 273
Bulb replacement ....................... 237
C Capacities .................................. 294
Cargo management system ........83
Catalytic converter .....................168
Central locking system ................25
Centre console lighting ..............144
Changing tyre and wheel size ...262
Charging system ........................ 110 Child locks ................................... 31
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 66
Child restraint systems ................66
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............146
Clock............................................. 96

314Turn lights .......................... 108, 141
Tyre chains ................................ 262
Tyre designations ......................256
Tyre pressure ............................ 256
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 112, 257
Tyre pressures ........................... 295
Tyre repair kit ............................. 262
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 201
Upholstery .................................. 276
Uplevel display ........................... 115
USB port ....................................... 98
Using this manual ..........................3
V Valet mode ................................. 121
Vehicle battery ........................... 235
Vehicle checks............................ 231
Vehicle data ................................ 284
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 305
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 293
Vehicle Identification Number ....282
Vehicle jack ................................ 254
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............125
Vehicle security ............................ 37
Vehicle specific data ......................3Vehicle storage ........................... 230
Vehicle tools ............................... 254
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 291
Ventilating ..................................... 55
Ventilation ................................... 146
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 103
Warning triangle .......................... 87
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 234
Wheel changing .........................266
Wheel covers ............................. 262
Wheels and tyres .......................255
Windows ....................................... 42
Windscreen................................... 42
Windscreen wiper and washer ....93
Winter tyres ............................... 255
Wiper blade replacement ..........236