lock VAUXHALL ASTRA K 2020 Service Manual

112Instruments and controlsIlluminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Select neutral gear.
2. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
3. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
During an Autostop, the brake
servo unit will still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop
3 224.
Low fuel Y illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Refuelling 3 213.
Catalytic converter 3 162.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 228.
Immobiliser
d flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Exterior light 8 illuminates green.The exterior lights are on 3 129.
High beam C illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on or
during headlight flash 3 132.
High beam assist f illuminates green.
The high beam assist is activated
3 130.
LED headlights f illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in the system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System is switched to symmetrical
low beam.

Instruments and controls125Left or Right Hand Traffic:
Changes between lighting for left or right-hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the
functions of the LED headlights.
● Power Door Locks
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the door locking function while a door is
open.
Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door
locking function after driving off.
Delayed Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed.
● Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Remote Unlock Light Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Remote Lock Feedback :
Changes what kind of feedback
is given when locking the vehicle.Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Remotely Unlocked
Doors : Activates or deactivates
the automatic relock function
after unlocking without opening
the vehicle.
Remote Window Operation :
Activates or deactivates the
operation of power windows with electronic key.
Passive Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Passive Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the passive locking
function. This feature locks the
vehicle automatically after
several seconds if all doors have
been closed and an electronic
key has been removed from the
vehicle.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert :
Activates or deactivates the
warning chime when theelectronic key remains in the
vehicle.
Personal settings
Multimedia / Multimedia Navi Pro
Press !, then select the % icon.
The Settings menu contains the
following submenus, which can be selected in the upper menu bar:
● System
● Apps
● Vehicle
● Personal

126Instruments and controlsSystem
To change Time/Date, see Clock
3 96.
Select Language to open a list of
available languages for the Info
Display and Driver Information
Center. Select desired language.
Apps
See Infotainment manual.
Vehicle ● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto heated seats : Automatically
activates the seat heating.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Automatically
activates heated rear window.● Collision/Detection Systems
Forward Collision System :
Deactivates the system
completely, activates warning
chimes only or warning chimes in combination with automatic
brake functionality.
Front Pedestrian Detection :
Activates warning chimes only or warning chimes in combination
with automatic brake functionality
or deactivates the system
completely.
Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier :
Activates or deactivates the
reminder message to drive off
when the adaptive cruise control
holds the vehicle at standstill.
Lane Change Alert : Activates or
deactivates side blind zone alert.
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist.
Activation is selectable with or
without attached trailer coupling.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert :
Activates or deactivates rear cross traffic alert.● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment.
Easy Exit Driver's Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Handsfree Liftgate/Boot Lid
Control : Changes the hands-free
function settings of the power
tailgate.
Reverse Tilt Mirror : Changes the
parking assist function of the exterior mirrors.
Auto Mirror Folding : Activates or
deactivates folding of the exterior
mirrors with the remote control.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function,
depending on which key is being
used.
Rain Sense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping with rain sensor.

Instruments and controls127Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear:
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
Extended Hill Start Assist :
Toggles between hill start assist
and extended hold hill start assist
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the duration of exit lighting.
Left or Right-Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right-hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the LED
headlights.
● Power Door Locks
Open Door Anti-Lock Out :
Activates or deactivates the door
locking function while a door is
open.Auto Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door locking function after driving off.
Delayed Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This feature
delays the actual locking of the
doors until all doors are closed.
● Remote Lock, Unlock and Start
Remote Unlock Light Feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback whilst unlocking.
Remote Lock Feedback :
Changes what kind of feedback
is given when locking the vehicle.
Remote Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only
the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Relock Doors Unlocked
Remotely : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relock
function after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
Remote Window Operation :
Activates or deactivates theoperation of power windows with
electronic key.
Passive Door Unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Passive Door Lock : Activates or
deactivates the passive locking
function. This feature locks the
vehicle automatically after
several seconds if all doors have been closed and an electronic
key has been removed from the
vehicle.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert :
Activates or deactivates the
warning chime when the
electronic key remains in the
vehicle.
Personal
See Infotainment manual.

138LightingLighting featuresCentre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside to facilitate locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 17.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 120.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 24.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.Path lighting
Headlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding
area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
ActivatingHalogen headlights
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Pull the indicator lever.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after 2 minutes.

150Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 151
Control of the vehicle ...............151
Steering ................................... 151
Starting and operating ...............151
New vehicle running-in ............151
Ignition switch positions ...........151
Power button ........................... 152
Retained power off ..................154
Starting the engine ..................154
Overrun cut-off ........................ 156
Stop-start system ....................156
Parking .................................... 159
Engine exhaust .......................... 161
Exhaust filter ............................ 161
Catalytic converter ...................162
AdBlue ..................................... 162
Automatic transmission ..............165
Transmission display ...............166
Gear selection ......................... 166
Manual mode ........................... 167
Electronic driving programmes 167
Fault ........................................ 168
Interruption of power supply ....168Manual transmission ..................169
Brakes ........................................ 169
Antilock brake system .............169
Parking brake .......................... 170
Brake assist ............................. 172
Hill start assist ......................... 172
Ride control systems .................172
Traction Control system ..........172
Electronic Stability Control ......173
Driver assistance systems .........175
Cruise control .......................... 175
Speed limiter ........................... 177
Adaptive cruise control ............178
Forward collision alert .............186
Following distance indication ...188
Active emergency braking .......189
Front pedestrian protection .....192
Parking assist .......................... 194
Side blind spot alert .................202
Rear view camera ...................203
Traffic sign assistant ................205
Lane keep assist .....................209
Fuel ............................................ 211
Fuel for petrol engines .............211
Fuel for diesel engines ............213
Refuelling ................................ 213
Trailer hitch ................................ 215
General information .................215Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 216
Trailer towing ........................... 216
Towing equipment ...................217
Trailer stability assist ...............220

152Driving and operating0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:accessory power mode: Steering wheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition on power mode: Ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating.
Control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable. To turn the key from
position 2 to 1 or 0, first push the
key all the way in towards the steering column.3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure begins
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press Engine Start/Stop once without
operating clutch or brake pedal. The yellow LED in the button illuminates.
Steering wheel lock is released and
some electrical functions are
operable, ignition is off.Ignition on power mode
Press and hold Engine Start/Stop for
6 seconds without operating clutch or brake pedal. The green LED in the
button illuminates, diesel engine is

Driving and operating153preheating. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable.Engine start
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly while:
● manual transmission: operating clutch pedal,
● automatic transmission: operating brake pedal with
selector lever in P or N.
Starting the engine 3 154.Ignition off
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly when
Autostop is activated or when engine is running and vehicle is stationary.
Automatic transmission: apply the
parking brake and engage P.
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly
without operating clutch or brake pedal when in ignition on power
mode.
Some functions remain active until
driver's door is opened, provided the
ignition was on previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Engine Start/Stop for longer
than 2 seconds or press twice briefly
within 5 seconds 3 154.
Steering wheel lock The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
● The driver's door is opened.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Place the electronic key solely
centred in the transmitter area in
longitudinal direction flat with buttons
upside as shown in the illustration.
Illustrations show different versions.

154Driving and operating
Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must be removed from the centre console.
Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) and press
Engine Start/Stop .
To switch off the engine, press
Engine Start/Stop again. Remove the
electronic key from the centre
console.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 22.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 24.
Retained power off
The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for ten minutes after the ignition is
switched off:
● power windows
● sunroof
● power outletsStarting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating and wait until
control indicator ! extinguishes.

160Driving and operatinglever 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.● Lock the vehicle by pressing the
button on the door handle or the
button e on the remote control.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 223.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.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a
certain time.
In countries with extreme cold
temperatures it may be necessary to
park the vehicle without applied
parking brake. Make sure to park the
vehicle on a level surface.