warning VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2020 User Guide

36Keys, doors and windowsthe 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.
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 central locking
system.
It monitors: ● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment including adjoining load
compartment

38Keys, doors and windows3. 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 faultStatus after system is armed:LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing c deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing the button on any
exterior door handle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. 1 m of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing the switch on the door
handle with electronic key system or
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.

42Keys, doors and windowsManual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window cranks.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows.
Retained power off 3 154.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as the switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent then releasing: window moves
up or down automatically with safety
function enabled. To stop movement,
operate the switch once more in the
same direction.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.

Keys, doors and windows43Child 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 3 121.
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.

Keys, doors and windows45Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Switch on ignition to operate the sunroof.
Open or close
Press p or r gently to the first
detent: sunroof is opened or closed as long as the switch is operated.
Press p or r firmly to the second
detent then release: the sunroof is
opened or closed automatically.
During closing the safety function is
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more.
Raise or close Press q or r : sunroof is raised or
closed automatically. During closing
the safety function is enabled.
Sunblind
The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding. When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.General hints
Safety function
If the sunroof encounters resistance
during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties, e.g. due to frost, hold the switch r
pressed to the second detent. The
sunroof closes with safety function
disabled. To stop movement, release
the switch.
Closing sunroof from outside
The sunroof can be closed remotely
from outside the vehicle.

Seats, restraints47Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 47
Front seats ................................... 48
Seat position .............................. 48
Manual seat adjustment ............49
Power seat adjustment ..............51
Armrest ...................................... 54
Heating ...................................... 55
Ventilating .................................. 55
Massage .................................... 56
Rear seats ................................... 56
Armrest ...................................... 56
Heating ...................................... 57
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Three-point seat belt .................58
Airbag system .............................. 59
Front airbag system ...................63
Side airbag system ....................63
Curtain airbag system ...............64
Airbag deactivation ....................64
Child restraints ............................. 66
Child restraint systems ..............66
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

48Seats, restraintsHead restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal of rear head restraints
E.g. for load compartment extension
3 74.
Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.

Seats, restraints51Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using the four-way switch to suit personal
requirements.
Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Increasing and decreasing support:
push switch forwards or backwards.
Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Power seat adjustment
9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Longitudinal adjustment
Move switch forwards / backwards.

Seats, restraints57Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective rear outer seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Press ß once more to deactivate seat
heating.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the seat position. Thereby the risk of
injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 66.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components replaced by a workshop. After an accident,
have the belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Indicates seat belt status for front
seats by control indicators X and k,
or for rear seats by the symbol X in
the Driver Information Centre 3 107.
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.

58Seats, restraintsBelt pretensionersIn the event of a head-on, rear-end or
side-on collision of a certain severity,
the front and rear outer seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 108.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt tensioner.
Do not make any modification to belt tensioner components as this will
invalidate the vehicle operating
permit.
Three-point seat belt
Fasten
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X, k 3 107.