Get Keys, doors and windows Guide for Vauxhall Astra 4 Door Seventh Generation (2016-2021)

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Keys, doors and windows

Windows ...................................... 41

Windscreen ............................... 41

Manual windows ........................ 42

Power windows ......................... 42

Heated rear window .................. 44

Heated windscreen .................... 44

Sun visors .................................. 44

Keys, locks

Keys

Keys, doors and

windows

Caution

Keys, locks ................................... 20

Keys .......................................... 20

Radio remote control ................. 21

Electronic key system ................ 22

Memorised settings ................... 24

Central locking system .............. 24

Automatic locking ...................... 29

Child locks ................................. 30

Do not attach heavy or bulky items

to the ignition key.

Roof ............................................. 45

Sunroof ...................................... 45

Replacement keys

The key number is specified on a

detachable tag.

The key number must be quoted

when ordering replacement keys as it

is a component of the immobiliser

system.

Doors ........................................... 31

Load compartment .................... 31

Vehicle security ............................ 36

Anti-theft locking system ........... 36

Anti-theft alarm system .............. 36

Immobiliser ................................ 39

Exterior mirrors ............................ 39

Convex shape ........................... 39

Electric adjustment .................... 39

Folding mirrors .......................... 40

Heated mirrors ........................... 40

Locks 3 266.

Central locking 3 24.

Starting the engine 3 154.

Radio remote control 3 21.

Electronic key 3 22.

The code number of the adapter for

the locking wheel nuts is specified on

a card. It must be quoted when

ordering a replacement adapter.

Interior mirrors ............................. 41

Manual anti-dazzle .................... 41

Automatic anti-dazzle ................ 41

Wheel changing 3 257.

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Handle with care, protect from

moisture and high temperatures and

avoid unnecessary operation.

Key with foldaway key section

Radio remote control

Replacing battery in radio remote

control

Replace the battery as soon as the

range reduces.

Press button to extend. To fold the

key, first press the button.

Enables operation of the following

functions via the use of the remote

control buttons:

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

Lock cylinders

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central locking system 3 24

anti-theft locking system 3 36

anti-theft alarm system 3 36

power windows 3 42

Designed to free-wheel if they are

forcefully rotated without the correct

key or if the correct key is not fully

inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with

the correct key until its slot is vertical,

remove key then re-insert it. If the

cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key

through 180° and repeat operation.

sunroof 3 45

The remote control has a range of up

to 100 m, but may also be much less

due to external influences. The

hazard warning flashers confirm

operation.

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Fault

Electronic key system

If the central locking system cannot

be operated with the radio remote

control, the cause may be one of the

following:

●

Fault in radio remote control.

The range is exceeded.

The battery voltage is too low.

Frequent, repeated operation of

the radio remote control while not

in range, which will require re-

synchronisation.

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1. Insert flat screwdriver into the slot

and separate the back cover from

the remote control by slightly

turning the screwdriver.

●

Overload of the central locking

system by operating at frequent

intervals, the power supply is

interrupted for a short time.

Interference from higher-power

radio waves from other sources.

Enables a keyless operation of the

following functions:

2. Remove and replace battery. Use

CR 2032 or equivalent battery.

Pay attention to the installation

position.

3. Insert the back cover in the area

of the key blade, fold down and

close.

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central locking system 3 24

power tailgate 3 31

ignition switching on and starting

the engine 3 154

Manual unlocking 3 24.

The electronic key simply needs to be

on the driver's person.

Additionally, the electronic key

includes the functionality of the radio

remote control 3 21.

Handle with care, protect from

moisture and high temperatures and

avoid unnecessary operation.

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Notice

To replace:

Replacing battery in electronic

key

Do not put the electronic key into the

load compartment or in front of the

Info Display.

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 3 121.

Activation and Deactivation

keyless unlocking

If equipped, keyless unlocking of the

exterior door handles and the boot

can be activated or deactivated.

To deactivate the keyless unlocking,

press and hold b a at the same time

on the electronic key for approx. 3

seconds. The turn lights will indicate

the deactivation by flashing four

times. Using any exterior door handle

to unlock the doors or the boot will

indicated the deactivation by the turn

lights flashing fourt times quickly. If

keyless unlocking is deactivated,

deactive the alarm system before

starting the vehicle.

1. Press button at the back of the

electronic key unit and extract the

key blade from the housing.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

To activate the keyless unlocking,

press and hold b a at the same time

on the electronic key for approx. 3

seconds. The turn lights will indicates

the activation by flashing quickly

twice.

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2. Insert the key blade again for

●

Overload of the central locking

system by operating at frequent

intervals, the power supply is

interrupted for a short time.

Interference from higher-power

radio waves from other sources.

A precondition is that Personalisation

by Driver is activated in the personal

settings of the Info Display. This must

be set for each remote control unit or

electronic key which is used. The

status change is available only after

locking and unlocking the vehicle.

The assigned memory position of the

power seat is automatically recalled

when switching on ignition and Auto

Memory Recall is activated in the

Info Display for the memorised

remote control or electronic key.

Power seat 3 51.

approx. 6 mm and turn the key to

open the housing. Further

insertion of the key blade can

damage the housing.

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3. Remove and replace battery. Use

CR 2032 or equivalent battery.

Pay attention to the installation

position.

To rectify the cause of the fault,

change the position of the electronic

key.

4. Close the housing and insert key

Manual unlocking 3 24.

blade.

Electronic key synchronisation

The electronic key synchronises itself

automatically during every starting

procedure.

Memorised settings

Whenever the ignition is switched off,

some functions of the following

settings may be automatically

memorised by the remote control unit

or the electronic key:

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

Central locking system

Fault

Unlocks and locks doors, load

compartment and fuel filler flap.

●

automatic climate control

lighting

Infotainment system

central locking system

comfort settings

If the central locking cannot be

operated or the engine cannot be

started, the cause may be one of the

following:

A pull on an interior door handle

unlocks the respective door. Pulling

the handle once more opens the door.

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Fault in electronic key.

Electronic key is out of reception

range.

Notice

In the event of an accident in which

airbags or belt pretensioners are

deployed, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked.

The saved settings are automatically

used the next time the ignition is

switched on with the memorised key

of the remote control unit 3 151 or

electronic key 3 22.

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The battery voltage is too low.

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Notice

Unlocking mode can be set in the

vehicle personalisation menu in the

Info Display. Two settings are

selectable:

A short time after unlocking with the

remote control the doors are locked

automatically if no door has been

opened. A precondition is that the

setting is activated in the vehicle

personalisation 3 123.

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All doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap will be unlocked by

pressing c once.

Remote control operation

Unlocking

●

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.

Press e.

Select the relevant setting in Settings

I Vehicle in the Info Display.

If the driver's door is not closed

properly, the central locking system

will not work.

Info Display 3 120.

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

Confirmation

The setting can be saved for the

remote control being used.

Memorised settings 3 24.

Unlocking and opening the tailgate

3 31.

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 3 123.

Press c.

Locking

Close doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap.

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Unlocking

once. To unlock all doors and

load compartment, press button

twice.

Electronic key system operation

The setting can be changed in the

menu Settings in the Info Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

Locking

Press the button on a front door

handle and pull the handle.

Unlocking mode can be set in the

vehicle personalisation menu in the

Info Display. Two settings are

selectable:

The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of approx.

1 m of the relevant door side.

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All doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap will be unlocked by

pressing the button on any

exterior handle once.

Only the driver's door and fuel

filler flap will be unlocked by

pressing the button on the

driver's door exterior handle

Press the button on a front door

handle.

All doors, load compartment and fuel

filler flap will be locked.

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The system locks if any of the

following occurs:

Operation with buttons on the

electronic key

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 3 123.

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It has been more than

5 seconds since unlocking.

●

The button on an exterior handle

has been pressed twice within

3 seconds to unlock the vehicle.

Central locking buttons

●

Any door has been opened and

all doors are now closed.

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.

If the driver's door is not closed

properly, the electronic key remains in

the vehicle or the ignition is not off,

locking will not be permitted.

If there have been two or more

electronic keys in the vehicle and the

ignition was on once, the doors will be

locked even if just one electronic key

is taken out of the vehicle.

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.

Unlocking and opening the tailgate

The tailgate can be unlocked and

opened hands-free via moving the

foot below the rear bumper or by

pushing the tailgate button under the

brand emblem when the electronic

key is in range. The doors remain

locked.

Press e to lock.

Press c to unlock.

Remote control operation 3 24.

Passive locking

Automatic locking 3 29.

Load compartment 3 31.

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Manual unlocking

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.

Electronic key: to remove the cap,

press button at the back and extract

the key blade from the housing. Insert

the key into the recess at the bottom

of the cap and swivel the key upward.

Manually unlock the driver's door by

inserting and turning the key in the

lock cylinder.

The other doors can be opened by

pulling the interior handle twice or by

pressing c in the driver's door panel.

The load compartment and fuel filler

flap will possibly not be unlocked.

Electronic key system 3 22.

By switching on the ignition, the anti-

theft locking system is deactivated.

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.

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Manual locking

When at a standstill after driving, the

vehicle will be unlocked automatically

as soon as the key is removed from

the ignition switch, or with electronic

key system when the ignition is

switched off.

Activation or deactivation of

automatic locking can be set in the

menu Settings I Vehicle in the Info

Display.

Info Display 3 120.

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

After locking, cover the lock cylinder

with the cap: insert the cap with the

lower side in the recesses, swivel and

push the cap until it engages at the

upper side.

The setting can be saved for the

remote control or electronic key being

used 3 24.

Push inside locking knob of all doors

except driver's door or press e in the

driver's door panel. Then close the

driver's door and lock it from the

outside by turning the key in the lock

cylinder. The fuel filler flap and

Automatic relock after unlocking

This feature can be configured to

automatically lock all doors, load

compartment and fuel filler flap a

short time after unlocking with the

remote control or electronic key,

provided no door has been opened.

Activation or deactivation of

automatic relock can be set in the

menu Settings I Vehicle in the Info

Display.

Automatic locking

Automatic locking after driving off

This security feature can be

configured to automatically lock all

doors, load compartment and fuel

filler flap after driving off and

exceeding a certain speed.

tailgate are possibly not locked.

Info Display 3 120.

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Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

To 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.

Child locks

The setting can be saved for the

remote control or electronic key being

used 3 24.

Passive locking

On vehicles with electronic key

system, this feature locks the vehicle

automatically after several seconds if

an electronic key has been

recognised previously inside the

vehicle, all doors have then been

closed and the electronic key does

not remain within the vehicle.

If the electronic key remains in the

vehicle or the ignition is not off,

passive locking will not be permitted.

If there have been two or more

electronic keys in the vehicle and the

ignition was on once, the feature

locks the vehicle if just one electronic

key is taken out of the vehicle.

Activation or deactivation of passive

locking can be set in the menu

Settings I Vehicle in the Info Display.

Info Display 3 120.

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

The setting can be saved for the

electronic key being used 3 24.

9 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 opened

from the inside.

To deactivate, move the pin to the

rear position.

To prevent passive locking of the

vehicle e.g. when refuelling or if

passengers remain in the vehicle, the

system must be disabled.

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Sports Tourer

Closing

Doors

Load compartment

Tailgate

Opening

5-door Hatchback

After unlocking, push the tailgate

button under the tailgate moulding

and open the tailgate manually.

Use one of the interior handles.

Do not push the tailgate button whilst

closing as this will unlock the tailgate

again.

Central locking system 3 24.

After unlocking, push the tailgate

button under the brand emblem and

open the tailgate.

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The tailgate button under the

exterior tailgate moulding and

C in the open tailgate.

The switch C on the inside of

the driver's door.

Operation with the electronic key

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.

On vehicles with automatic

transmission, the tailgate can only be

operated when the vehicle is

stationary and with selector lever in P.

The turn lights flash and a chime

sounds when the power tailgate is

operating.

Notice

Press X twice to open or close the

tailgate. To prevent unintended

opening of the tailgate, X must be

pressed longer than during locking or

unlocking.

Operating the power tailgate does

not operate the central locking

system. To open the tailgate with the

button on the electronic key, or with

the tailgate button or via hands-free

operation, it is not necessary to

unlock the vehicle. A precondition is

that the electronic key is outside the

vehicle, within a range of approx.

1 m of the tailgate.

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.

●

Hands-free operation with motion

sensor below the rear bumper.

Do not leave the electronic key in the

load compartment.

Lock the vehicle after closing if it was

unlocked previously.

Central locking system 3 24.

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Hands-free operation with motion

sensor below the rear bumper

9 Danger

Do not touch any vehicle parts

below the vehicle during hands-

free operation. There is a risk of

injury from hot engine parts.

Operation with the tailgate button

under the exterior tailgate moulding

To close, press C in the open

tailgate until the tailgate starts to

move.

To open or close the tailgate, move

the foot below the rear bumper back

and forth in the area shown in the

illustration. If equipped with parking

assist, the area is recognisable below

the sensor shown. Do not hold the

foot longer or move too slow below

the bumper. The electronic key must

be outside the vehicle, within a range

of approx. 1 m of the tailgate.

To open the tailgate, press the

tailgate button under the tailgate

moulding until the tailgate starts to

move. If the vehicle is locked, the

electronic key must be outside the

vehicle, within a range of approx.

1 m of the tailgate.

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Operation with the switch on the

inside of the driver's door

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press C on the open tailgate,

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Normal mode MAX: Power

tailgate opens to full height.

Intermediate mode 3/4: Power

tailgate opens to a reduced

height that can be adjusted.

Mode Off: Tailgate can only be

operated manually.

or

●

press C on the inside of the

driver's door.

Pressing one of the switches again

will reverse the direction of

movement.

●

Adjust reduced opening height in

intermediate mode

Operation modes

The power tailgate has three modes

of operation, which are controlled by

the switch C in the driver's door. To

change the mode, turn the switch:

1. Turn operation mode switch to

3/4.

2. Open power tailgate with any

operation switch.

3. Stop movement at the desired

height by pressing any operation

switch. If required, manually move

the stopped tailgate to the desired

position.

Press C on the inside of the driver's

door until the tailgate starts to open or

close.

Stop or change direction of

movement

To stop movement of the tailgate

immediately:

●

press X once on the electronic

key, or

press the tailgate button under

the exterior tailgate moulding, or

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The 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.

tailgate button 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.

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.

General hints for operating

tailgate

4. Press and hold the button C on

the inside of the open tailgate for

3 seconds.

9 Danger

The power tailgate has pinch sensors

Notice

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.

on the side edges. If the sensors

Adjusting opening height should be

programmed at ground level.

detect obstacles between tailgate and

chassis, the tailgate will open, until it

is activated again or closed manually.

A chime sound indicates the new

setting and the turn lights will flash.

The reduced height can only set at an

opening angle of above 30°.

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 the

When turning the adjuster wheel in

the driver's door to intermediate mode

3/4, the power tailgate will stop

Caution

Before opening the tailgate, check

overhead obstructions, e.g. a

garage door, to avoid damage to

opening at the newly set position.

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Activating

the tailgate. Always check the

Vehicle security

Anti-theft locking system

9 Warning

moving area above and behind the

tailgate.

Notice

The installation of certain heavy

accessories onto the tailgate may

affect its ability to remain open.

Do not use the system if there are

people in the vehicle! The doors

cannot be unlocked from the

inside.

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.

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.

Press e on the radio remote control

twice within 5 seconds.

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.

Anti-theft alarm system

The anti-theft alarm system is

combined with the central locking

system.

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.

It monitors:

●

doors, tailgate, bonnet

passenger compartment

including adjoining load

compartment

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●

vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is

raised

ignition

Activation without monitoring of

passenger compartment and

vehicle inclination

Activation

All doors must be closed and the

electronic key of the electronic key

system must not remain in the

vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot

be activated.

●

Radio remote control: activated

30 seconds after locking the

vehicle by pressing e once.

●

Radio remote control or

electronic key: directly by

pressing e twice within

5 seconds.

Electronic key system with

passive locking enabled: briefly

activated after passive locking

occurs.

●

Electronic key system: activated

30 seconds after locking the

vehicle by pressing the button on

any exterior door handle.

Switch off the monitoring of

passenger compartment and vehicle

inclination when animals are being

left in the vehicle, because of high

volume ultrasonic signals or

movements triggering the alarm. Also

switch off when the vehicle is on a

ferry or train.

Notice

Changes to the vehicle interior such

as the use of seat covers, and open

windows or sunroof, could impair the

function of passenger compartment

monitoring.

1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows

and sunroof.

2. Press o. LED in the button o

illuminates for a maximum of

10 minutes.

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3. Close doors.

Status after system is armed:

The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of approx.

1 m of the relevant door side.

4. Activate the anti-theft alarm

LED flashes

: system is armed

system.

slowly

The system is not deactivated by

unlocking the driver's door with the

key or with the central locking button

in the passenger compartment.

Status message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

Seek the assistance of a workshop in

the event of faults.

Status LED

Deactivation

Alarm

Radio remote control: Unlocking the

vehicle by pressing c deactivates the

anti-theft alarm system.

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.

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:

Electronic key system: Unlocking the

vehicle by pressing the button on any

exterior door handle deactivates the

anti-theft alarm system.

LED illuminates : test, arming delay

LED flashes

quickly

: doors, tailgate or

bonnet not

completely closed,

or system fault

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Vehicle messages 3 121.

Notice

Exterior mirrors

Convex shape

The shape of the mirror makes

objects appear smaller, which will

affect the ability to estimate

distances.

Radio Frequency Identification

(RFID) tags may cause interference

with the key. Do not have it placed

near the key when starting the

vehicle.

If the vehicle's battery is to be

disconnected (e.g. for maintenance

work), the alarm siren must be

deactivated as follows: switch the

ignition on then off, then disconnect

the vehicle's battery within

Notice

15 seconds.

The immobiliser does not lock the

doors. Always lock the vehicle after

leaving it 3 24.

Side blind spot alert 3 202.

Immobiliser

Electric adjustment

Switch on the anti-theft alarm

system 3 36.

The system is part of the ignition

switch and checks whether the

vehicle is allowed to be started with

the key being used.

Control indicator d 3 112.

The immobiliser is activated

automatically after the key has been

removed from the ignition switch.

If the control indicator d flashes when

the ignition is on, there is a fault in the

system; the engine cannot be started.

Switch off the ignition and repeat the

start attempt.

If the control indicator d continues

flashing, attempt to start the engine

using the spare key and seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

switching the control to left (L) or right

(R). Then swivel the control to adjust

the mirror.

In position o no mirror is selected.

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Electric folding

Folding mirrors

Heated mirrors

Switch control to o, then push the

control c down. Both exterior mirrors

will fold.

Push the control down again - both

exterior mirrors return to their original

position.

For pedestrian safety, the exterior

mirrors will swing out of their normal

mounting position if they are struck

with sufficient force. Reposition the

mirror by applying slight pressure to

the mirror housing.

Operated by pressing Ü.

Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

automatically after a short time.

If an electrically folded mirror is

manually extended, pressing down

the control will only electrically extend

the other mirror.

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Automatic anti-dazzle

Interior mirrors

Windows

Manual anti-dazzle

Windscreen

Windscreen stickers

Do not attach stickers such as toll

road stickers or similar on the

windscreen in the area of the interior

mirror. Otherwise the detection zone

of the sensor and the view area of the

camera in the mirror housing could be

restricted.

Windscreen replacement

Caution

Dazzle from following vehicles is

automatically reduced, when driving

in the dark.

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on

the underside of the mirror housing.

If the vehicle has a front-looking

camera sensor for the driver

assistance systems, it is very

important that any windscreen

replacement is performed

accurately according to Vauxhall

specifications. Otherwise, these

systems may not work properly

and there is a risk of unexpected

behaviour and / or messages from

these systems.

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Keys, doors and windows

Safety function

Manual windows

The door windows can be opened or

closed with the window cranks.

If the window glass encounters

resistance above the middle of the

window during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

again.

Power windows

9 Warning

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.

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.

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.

Switch on ignition to operate power

windows.

Retained power off 3 154.

Keys, doors and windows

Initialising the power windows

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Child safety system for rear

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.

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.

3. Pull switch until the window is

closed and keep pulling for

additional two seconds.

Press z to deactivate rear door

power windows; the LED illuminates.

To activate, press z again.

4. Push switch until the window is

completely open and keep

pushing for additional

Operating windows from outside

two seconds.

5. Repeat for each window.

The windows can be operated

remotely from outside the vehicle.

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly

operated within short intervals, the

window operation is disabled for

some time.

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Keys, doors and windows

The covers of the mirrors should be

closed when driving.

Heated rear window

Heated windscreen

A ticket holder is located on the

backside of the sun visor.

Operated by pressing Ü.

Operated by pressing ,. LED in

button illuminates.

Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

Heating works with the engine

automatically after a short time.

running and is switched off

automatically after a short time.

Pressing , once more during the

same ignition cycle allows the heating

to operate for another three minutes.

Sun visors

The sun visors can be folded down or

swivelled to the side to prevent

dazzling.

Keys, doors and windows

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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.

General hints

Safety function

If the sunroof encounters resistance

during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

again.

Roof

Sunroof

9 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.

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.

Raise or close

Press q or r: sunroof is raised or

closed automatically. During closing

the safety function is enabled.

Closing sunroof from outside

The sunroof can be closed remotely

from outside the vehicle.

Switch on ignition to operate the

sunroof.

Sunblind

The sunblind is manually operated.

Close or open the sunblind by sliding.

When the sunroof is open, the

sunblind is always open.

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Keys, doors and windows

Press and hold e to close the sunroof.

Release the button to stop the

movement.

Initialising after a power failure

After a power failure, it may only be

possible to operate the sunroof to a

limited extent. Have the system

initialised by your workshop.

Keys, doors and windows for Your Vauxhall Astra 4 Door Seventh Generation (2016-2021)

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