start stop button OPEL ASTRA SALOON 2014 Owners Manual

In brief11
1Light switch ........................ 117
Instrument illumination .......121
Rear fog light ....................... 120
Front fog lights ...................120
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 118
2 Side air vents ...................... 130
3 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam ...120
Exit lighting .......................... 123
Parking lights ...................... 120
Cruise control .....................102
4 Steering wheel controls ........86
5 Horn ...................................... 87
Driver airbag ......................... 58
6 Instruments .......................... 93
7 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system .................................. 878 Left heated seat ....................53
Deflation detection system ..191
Tyre pressure monitoring
system ................................. 191
Load compartment
unlocking ............................... 28
Ultrasonic parking sensors ... 98
Hazard warning flashers .....119
Central locking system ..........25
Sport mode ........................... 98
Right heated seat ..................53
9 Info-Display ......................... 102
Trip computer ...................... 112
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 127
10 Centre air vents ................... 130
11 Front passenger airbag .........58
12 Glovebox .............................. 67
13 Infotainment system ..............10
14 Climate control system ........ 124
15 Ashtray .................................. 9116Start/Stop button ..................22
17 Accelerator pedal ................132
18 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............133
Sensor panel for
emergency operation of
Open&Start system ...............22
19 Brake pedal ......................... 146
20 Clutch pedal ........................ 132
21 Steering wheel adjustment ...86
22 Bonnet release lever ...........161

18In brief
Starting engine with Start/Stop
button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission in P or N, do
not accelerate, for diesel engines;
press the button briefly to start
preheating, move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock, wait until control indicator !
goes out and then press button for
1 second and release when the
engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 22.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove it or, with the vehicle
stationary, press the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
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 the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. 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 theselector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control or with the sensor in a front door handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system and the anti-theft alarm
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the parking brake has
not been applied 3 109.
■ Close windows and sunroof or TwinTop.

22Keys, doors and windows
Radio remote controlsynchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Memorised settings Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically
remembered by the key:
■ Electronic climate control
■ Info-Display
■ Infotainment system
■ Instrument panel illumination
The saved settings are automatically
used next time that key is used for
unlocking.Open&Start system
Makes operation of the following
possible without the use of the
mechanical key:
■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Power windows
■ Ignition and starter
The electronic key simply needs to be in the driver's possession.
Press the Start/Stop button. The
ignition is switched on. The electronic
immobiliser and steering wheel lock
are deactivated.
To start the engine press and hold the
Start/Stop button whilst applying both
the brake and clutch pedals.
Automatic transmission: the engine
can only be started with the selector
lever in P or N.
The engine and the ignition are
switched off by pressing the Start/
Stop button again. The vehicle must
be stationary. The immobiliser is
activated at the same time.

24Keys, doors and windows
The emergency key can only lock or
unlock the driver's door. Unlocking the entire vehicle 3 25. On vehicles
with anti-theft alarm system, the
alarm may be triggered when the
vehicle is unlocked. Deactivate the
alarm by switching on the ignition.Hold the electronic key at the marked
position and press the Start/Stop
button.
To switch off the engine, press the
Start/Stop button for at least
1 second.
Lock the driver's door with the
emergency key. Locking the entire vehicle 3 25.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
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
InSP3 in the service display or by a
check control message in the
Info-Display.
Service display 3 94, Info-Display
3 110.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.

32Keys, doors and windows
During the first 10 seconds of anti-
theft alarm system activation:LED
illuminates=Test, ignition delayLED
flashes
quickly=Door, load
compartment or
bonnet open, or
system fault
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
LED flashes
slowly=System activeLED comes on for
approx. 1 second=Switch off
function
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm gives off
an acoustic signal (horn) and a visual
signal (hazard warning flashers). The number and duration of which are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm siren can be silenced by
pressing a button of the radio remote control or by switching on the ignition. The anti-theft alarm system is
deactivated at the same time.
Immobiliser
The system checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to start with the key being used. If the transponder in the
key is recognised, the engine can be
started.
The electronic immobiliser activates
itself automatically after the key has
been removed from the ignition
switch or when the engine is switched
off by pressing the Start/Stop button.
Control indicator A 3 97.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 25,
3 30.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling lever in
required direction.

Instruments and controls101
IlluminatesLevel in fuel tank too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter 3 136.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 165.
Open&Start system
0 illuminates or flashes yellow.
Flashes The electronic key is no more withinthe reception range of the vehicle interior. The engine cannot be
started. Hold the Start/Stop button
depressed a bit longer to switch off
the ignition.
or
Failure of the electronic key.
Operation is yet only possible via
emergency operation.Illuminates
Fault in system. Try to operate with
the spare key, the remote control or
through emergency operation. Hold
the Start/Stop button depressed a bit
longer to switch off the ignition. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
or
The steering wheel lock is still
engaged. Move the steering wheel
slightly and press the Start/Stop
button.
Open&Start System 3 22.
Apply footbrake
j illuminates yellow.
The engine with manual transmission automated can only be started if the
foot brake is depressed. If the foot
brake is not depressed, the control
indicator illuminates 3 142.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.
Illuminates when the exterior lights
are on 3 117.High beam
C illuminates blue.
Illuminates when high beam is on and during headlamp flash 3 118.
Adaptive forward lighting
B illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates Fault in system.
If the swivelling device for curve
lighting fails, the corresponding low
beam lamp is deactivated and the fog lamp is switched on.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop
immediately.
Control indicator B flashes for
approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been switched 3 118.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) 3 119.

Instruments and controls103
Select using the Infotainment system
buttons
In the Settings menu, use the OK
button to call up the required function.
Use the arrow buttons to change
settings.
In the BC menu, use the OK button to
call up the required function. Use the
OK button to operate the stop watch
or restart measurement and
calculation.
Select using the left adjuster wheel on the steering wheel
Press the adjuster wheel to open the
BC menu. In the BC menu press to
operate the stop watch or restart
measurement and calculation.
Turn the adjuster wheel to call up the required function.
System settings
Press the Settings button of the
Infotainment system. Menu item
Audio then opens.
Call up System with the left arrow
button and select with the OK button.

Instruments and controls113
Range is calculated from current fuel
tank content and current
consumption. The display shows
average values.
After refuelling, the range updates
automatically after a brief delay.
When the fuel level in the tank is low,
the message Range appears in the
display.
When the fuel tank is nearly empty,
the message Refuel! appears in the
display.
Stop watchSelect the function. Press the OK
button or the left adjuster wheel on the
steering wheel to start or stop the stop watch.
Restart trip computer
The measurement or calculation of
the following trip computer
information can be restarted:
■ Average consumption,
■ Absolute consumption,
■ Average speed,
■ Distance,
■ Stop watch.
Select the desired trip computer
information 3 102. To restart, press
the OK button or the left adjuster
wheel on the steering wheel for
approx. 2 seconds.Trip computer in Graphic-
Info-Display or Colour-
Info-Display
The main page of the trip computer
provides information on range,
current consumption and average
consumption of BC 1.
To display other trip computer data,
press the BC button on the
infotainment system, select the trip
computer menu from the display or
press the left adjuster wheel on the
steering wheel.
Select BC 1 or BC 2 from the trip
computer menu.

Driving and operating133Ignition switch positions0=Ignition off1=Steering wheel lock released,ignition off2=Ignition on, for diesel engine:
preheating3=StartingStarting the engine
Starting engine with ignition
switch
Operate clutch and brake, automatic
transmission in P or N, do not
accelerate; for diesel engines, turn
the key to position 2 for preheating
until control indicator ! goes out;
turn key briefly to position 3 and
release key when engine is running.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to position 0.
Starting engine with the
Start/Stop button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission in P or N, do
not accelerate, for diesel engines,
press the button briefly to start
preheating, move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock, wait until control indicator !
goes out and then press button for
1 second and release when the
engine is running.

Driving and operating139
No automatic shifting to a higher geartakes place at a high engine speed.
For reasons of safety, kickdown is
also available in manual mode.
Electronic driving
programmes ■ Following a cold start, the operating
temperature programme increases
engine speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
■ The automatic neutral shift function
automatically shifts to idling when
the vehicle is stopped with a
forward gear engaged.
■ The adaptive programme tailors gearshifting to the driving
conditions, e.g. greater load or
gradients.
■ When Sport mode is engaged, the vehicle shifts at higher engine
speeds (unless cruise control is
on). Sport mode 3 148.Winter programme T
Activate the Winter programme to
assist starting off on a slippery road surface.
Activation on vehicles without manual
mode
Press the T button with P, R , N , D or
3 engaged. The vehicle starts off in
3rd gear.
Activation on vehicles with manual mode
In automatic mode, press the T
button. Depending on road
conditions, the vehicles starts off in 2nd or 3rd gear.
Deactivation
The Winter programme is switched off by:
■ pressing the T button again
■ manually selecting 2 or 1
■ changing to manual mode
■ turning off the ignition
■ or if the transmission oil temperature is too high