Vauxhall Astra TwinTop (2007 year). Manual - part 3

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Remote control battery replacement 

Replace the battery as soon as the range 

of the remote control begins to shrink. 
Key with foldaway key section

Fold out key bit, see page 30. 
Open remote control. Replace battery, 

battery type, see page 345, paying 

attention to installation position. Close 

remote control. 
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries 

in accordance with environmental 

protection regulations. 

Key with fixed key section

Have the battery changed by a workshop. 
Remote control synchronisation 

After replacing the battery, unlock door 

with key in lock, see page 43. The remote 

control is synchronised by switching the 

ignition on. 

Open&Start system 

3

 

The Open&Start system allows the vehicle 

to be locked and unlocked, including 

operation of the anti-theft locking 

system 3 and the Vauxhall alarm 

system 3, and also allows the engine to be 

switched on and off without a mechanical 

key. All the driver has to do is carry the 

electronic key around with him. 
On the Astra TwinTop, the roof can also be 

opened or closed with the remote control 3 

of the electronic key. 

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The electronic key must be within the 

external reception range about 1 metre 

from the vehicle in order to lock and unlock 

the vehicle. 
If the electronic key is recognized as 

"authorised", the vehicle can be unlocked 

by pulling a door handle or the knob 

beneath the tailgate handle and the doors 

and the tailgate can be opened. 

When the Start/Stop button is pressed, the 

system re-checks the authorisation. The 

electronic key has to be recognised in the 

interior in order to do this. After the key has 

been authorised the ignition switches on. 

At the same time, the electronic 

immobiliser is switched off and the electro-

mechanical steering column lock is 

deactivated. Pressing the Start/Stop button 

again with the brake or clutch pedal 

depressed or in P or N with automatic 

transmission 3 starts the engine. Press the 

button for at least one second with the 

vehicle stationary or hold until the engine 

starts. 

If the brake or clutch pedal is depressed, 

the engine can be started right away with 

a single press on the Start/Stop button. 
Releasing the Start/Stop button interrupts 

the starting procedure. 
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. 
If the ignition has been switched off and 

the vehicle is stationary, the steering wheel 

lock activates automatically when the 

driver’s door is opened or closed. 
The electronic key must be within the 

interior reception in order to switch the 

ignition on or off. We recommend that the 

driver carries the electronic key on his or 

her person. If the electronic key is not 

recognised, try a different position for 

the key. 
Do not put the electronic key in the 

luggage compartment or in front of the 

information display. 

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The vehicle is locked from the outside with 

the doors closed by touching the sensor 

panel in the door handle of one of the front 

doors. The electronic key must be within 

the external reception range of 

approximately one metre from the vehicle. 
The Open&Start system 3 does not the lock 

the vehicle automatically if the electronic 

key is outside the external reception range 

of approximately 1 metre from the vehicle. 

Remote control 

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked by 

in the usual way using the remote control 

with the buttons on the electronic key. 
In addition, the anti-theft locking system 

and Vauxhall alarm system can be armed 

and disabled using the remote control. 

The remote control has a range of approx. 

5 metres. This range can be affected by 

outside influences. Aim the remote control 

at the vehicle to operate. 
Handle the remote control with care, 

protect it from moisture and high 

temperatures and avoid unnecessary 

operation. 
The hazard warning lights come on to 

indicate that the remote control is 

operational. 
Central locking system, 

see page 40. 
Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3, 

see page 41. 
Vauxhall alarm system 3, 

see page 46. 
Electric windows 3, 

see page 51. 
Astra TwinTop, 

see page 56. 

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Control indicator for Open&Start 

system

0

 

If the control indicator flashes 

0

 with the 

ignition switched on or with the engine 

running an operating error has occurred, 

e.g. the electronic key is no longer within 

the reception range of the vehicle interior. 

During the next starting procedure the 

engine may not be able to be started. Press 

Start/Stop key slightly longer to switch the 

ignition off. 
Flashing of the 

0

 can also be an indication 

of complete failure of the electronic key. In 

this case operation is only possible using 

the emergency facility, see page 37. 

InSP3 in the service display or an 

appropriate message in the information 3 

display indicates that the battery of the 

electronic key needs replacing, see 

page 39. 
If the control indicator 

0

 illuminates 

continuously, an error has occurred in the 

system. Lock or unlock vehicle using the 

remote control or the emergency key if 

necessary, see page 43, or try using the 

spare key. 
If 

0

 illuminates, this can also mean that 

the steering column lock is still locked: 

move steering wheel to and fro a little and 

press Start/Stop button again. 
If 

0

 illuminates while driving, there is a 

system fault. Contact a workshop 

immediately. 
Emergency operation, see page 37. 
Lockable glovebox, Astra TwinTop with 

Open&Start system 3 

In addition to the electronic key of the 

Open&Start system, there is a standard key 

without remote control for the glove 

compartment lock. 

Emergency operation 

If the Open&Start system fails or the 

electronic key (control indicator 

0

 flashes 

or illuminates continuously) the driver’s 

door can be locked or unlocked with the 

emergency key in the electronic key: press 

locking mechanism on underside and 

remove cap toward the front by applying 

gentle pressure to the cap. Push 

emergency key towards the outside over 

the detent and remove. 

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Only the driver’s door can be locked and 

unlocked using the emergency key. Unlock 

the entire vehicle as described on page 43. 

In the version with Vauxhall alarm 

system 3 the alarm may be triggered when 

the vehicle is unlocked. Switch ignition on 

to deactivate alarm and release the 

steering column lock: hold electronic key at 

marked position on the steering column 

panelling and press the Start/Stop button. 

Repeat procedure if necessary. 

To start the engine, hold electronic key in 

marked position, operate brake or clutch 

pedal or with automatic transmission 3 

operate brake pedal and select P or N. 

The press start/stop button. 
Press start/stop button for at least 1 second 

to switch the engine off. Lock all doors 

except driver’s door as described on 

page 43. Unlock driver’s door with 

emergency key. 
This facility is for emergency use only. 

Replace the battery of the electronic key as 

soon as possible or have the system 

repaired. Contact a workshop for 

assistance. 

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Replacing battery in electronic key 

Replace the battery immediately if the 

system is no longer working properly or the 

range of the remote control is reducing. 

The need for a battery change is indicated 

via InSP3 in the service display or, in 

vehicles with check control 3, by an 

appropriate message in the display. See 

page 120. 
To replace the battery, operate lock on 

underside of electronic key and remove 

cover by pushing gently forwards, see 

Fig. 17037 T on page 37. 

Push off cover with emblem on side 

towards the outside using the buttons. 
Replace battery, for battery type, see 

page 345, pay attention to installation 

position. Engage caps. 
Remote control synchronisation 

The remote control synchronises itself 

automatically during every starting 

procedure. 
Fault in Open&Start system or remote 

control. 

If the central locking cannot be operated or 

the engine cannot be started, the cause 

may be one of the following: 
z Electronic key out of reception range, or 

out of range of remote control, 

z Remote control battery voltage too low – 

refer to text in previous columns for 

instructions on how to change battery. 

z Frequent, repeated operation of the 

remote control outside the reception 

range (e.g. too far from vehicle, remote 

control is then no longer recognised). 

z If the central locking system is 

overloaded as a result of repeated 

operation at short intervals. The power 

supply is cut off for a brief period. 

z Interference from higher-power radio 

waves from other sources. 

To eliminate the fault, change the position 

of the electronic key or remote control or 

change the battery in the remote control. 

If the fault persists, contact a workshop for 

assistance. 
Emergency operation, see page 37. 

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Central locking system 

For doors, boot lid/tailgate and tank flap. 
To unlock 

Remote control with mechanical key

Press button q on remote control. 
To open the door, pull the handle. Open 

the luggage compartment by pulling the 

knob under the tailgate handle. 
If the door or the luggage compartment is 

open, 

Q

 illuminates in the instrument 

panel.

Open&Start system with electronic key 3 

The electronic key must be within the 

outside reception range of the vehicle. 

Unlock the vehicle by pulling a door handle 

or the knob below the tailgate handle. 

– or –

Press button q of the electronic key’s 

remote control. 
If the door or the luggage compartment is 

open, 

Q

 illuminates in the instrument 

panel.

To lock 

Close doors, luggage compartment and 

tank flap. 
Remote control with mechanical key

Press button p on remote control. 

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Open&Start system with electronic key 3 

The electronic key must be within the 

outside reception range of the vehicle. 

There must be no electronic keys inside the 

vehicle. Touching the sensor in the door 

handle of the driver’s or front passenger’s 

door locks all doors and the luggage 

compartment. 

– or –

Press button p of the electronic key’s 

remote control again. 

Mechanical anti-theft locking system 3, 

Remote control with mechanical key

All doors must be closed. At the latest 

15 seconds after locking, press button p 

on the remote control again.
Lock buttons on all doors are positioned 

such that doors cannot be opened.
If the ignition was on, the driver’s door 

must be opened and closed once so that 

the vehicle can be secured. 

9

 Warning

Do not use the system if there are people 

in the vehicle! The doors cannot be 

unlocked from inside. 

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Open&Start system with electronic key 3 

All doors must be closed. The electronic key 

must be within the outside reception range 

of the vehicle. Touch the sensor in the door 

handle of the driver’s or front passenger’s 

door again within 15 seconds after locking. 

– or – 

Press button p of the electronic key’s 

remote control again. 
All doors are secured against opening. 
If the ignition was on, the driver’s door 

must be opened and closed once so that 

the vehicle can be secured. 

Central locking button for locking and 

unlocking the doors from inside the 

vehicle

Press button 

m

 in the centre console: doors 

are locked or unlocked. 
The LED in the central locking button 

m

 

illuminates for around 2 minutes after 

locking with the remote control. 
If the doors are locked from the inside 

during the journey using the central locking 

button, the LED 

m 

illuminates 

continuously. 
If the key is in the ignition, locking is only 

possible if all doors are closed. 
When the mechanical anti-theft locking 

system 3 is active – see previous page – the 

doors cannot be unlocked with this button. 

Note 

z The central locking system will not lock if 

the driver’s door is not properly closed. 

Q

 illuminates in the instrument panel 

as an indication. 

z If the front passenger door, the rear 

doors 3 or the luggage compartment is 

not correctly closed, the LED in the 

central locking button 

m flashes for 

10 seconds when the central locking system 

is operated, and 

Q

 illuminates in the 

instrument panel at the same time. 

z To lock the doors from within (e.g. to 

prevent unwanted entry from outside), 

press central locking switch 

m

 in the 

centre console. 

z When the vehicle is unlocked with the key 

in the driver’s door lock, the other doors 

do not unlock until the driver’s door is 

opened. 

z Doors that have been locked using the 

central locking system can also be 

opened by pulling the handle on the 

inside of the doors. The central locking is 

also unlocked at the same time (not 

possible with Astra TwinTop if roof is 

open). 

z Locked doors unlock automatically in 

the event of an accident of a certain 

severity (to allow external help to gain 

access). The hazard warning lights and 

courtesy light also come on. For this to 

occur, the key must be in the ignition 

switch. 

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z With the Open&Start system 3 the 

vehicle cannot be unlocked until 

2 seconds after locking. Within this time, 

a door handle can be pulled or the 

button beneath the tailgate handle 

operated to check whether the vehicle is 

locked. 

z The Open&Start system 3 does not lock 

the vehicle automatically if the electronic 

key is outside the reception range of the 

vehicle (more than 1 metre away from 

the vehicle). 

z When using the Open&Start system 3, 

there must not be an electronic key 

inside the vehicle when locking. 

z The locking sensors in the door handles 

must be kept clean to ensure 

unrestricted functionality of the 

Open&Start system 3. 

Fault when locking or unlocking 

Fault in remote control or Open&Start 

system. 3 

To unlock

Turn key or emergency key for Open&Start 

system 3 (see page 37) forwards in the 

driver’s door lock as far as it will go. Return 

key to a vertical position and remove. The 

entire vehicle is unlocked when the driver’s 

door is opened. 

For Astra TwinTop with open roof - after 

opening the driver’s door, press the central 

locking button 

m

 in the centre console. The 

vehicle will then be unlocked, provided the 

anti-theft locking system 3 is not engaged. 

Switch on the ignition to deactivate the 

Vauxhall alarm system 3. Emergency 

operation of the Open&Start system 3, 

see page 37. 
To lock

Open passenger door, close driver’s door, 

press central locking button 

m

 in centre 

console. Central locking system locks all 

doors. Close passenger door. 
Malfunction in central locking system 

To unlock

Turn key or emergency key with 

Open&Start system 3, see page 37, 

forwards in driver’s door lock as far as it will 

go. Turn key back to a vertical position and 

remove. The other doors can be opened by 

pulling the handle on the inside of the 

doors (not possible if anti-theft locking 

system 3 enabled beforehand). The 

luggage compartment and the fuel filler 

cap remain locked. To deactivate the 

anti-theft locking system 3 switch ignition 

on, see page 46. 

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To lock

Insert the key or emergency key for 

Open&Start system 3 (see page 37) into 

the opening above the lock on the inside of 

the door and press until the lock audibly 

engages. Then close the door. The 

procedure must be repeated for each door. 

The driver’s door can also be locked from 

outside using the lock. The unlocked fuel 

filler flap and tailgate/boot lid cannot be 

locked. 
Emergency operation of Open&Start 

system 3, 

see page 37. 

Luggage compartment 

To unlock 

Remote control with mechanical key

Press button q on the remote control. The 

luggage compartment is unlocked 

together with the doors. 
Open&Start system with electronic key 3 

Pulling the button below the handle 

unlocks and opens the luggage 

compartment and doors when the 

electronic key is detected within the outer 

reception range. 

– or –

Press button q on the remote control of 

the electronic key, this unlocks the luggage 

compartment and the doors. 

To open: 

The luggage compartment is opened by 

operating the button beneath the handle. 

Fitting of accessories on the tailgate will 

increase its weight. If it becomes too heavy, 

the tailgate will then not stay open. 

9

 Warning

Do not drive with the tailgate open or 

ajar, e.g. when transporting bulky 

objects, since toxic exhaust gas could 

penetrate the interior. 

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To close: 

Close luggage compartment using the 

handle on the inside of the tailgate. 
Do not operate the button beneath the 

handle when closing. Otherwise the 

luggage compartment will once again be 

unlocked. 

To lock 

Close doors, luggage compartment and 

tank flap. 
Remote control with mechanical key

Press button p on remote control. 
Open&Start system with electronic key 3 

Press button p of the electronic key remote 

control or touch sensor in handle of one of 

the front doors. The electronic key must be 

recognised in the external reception area. 

It is advisable for the driver to keep the 

electronic key on his person. 

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Vauxhall alarm system 

3

 

monitors 
z the doors, luggage compartment, 

bonnet, 

z the passenger compartment, 
z vehicle tilt, e.g. if it is raised,
z the ignition. 

To activate 

Remote control with mechanical key

All doors, windows, the sun roof 3 and the 

bonnet must be closed. Within 15 seconds 

of locking, press button p on the remote 

control again. 
If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s 

door must be opened and closed once so 

that the Vauxhall alarm system can be 

switched on.

Open&Start system with electronic key 3 

All doors, windows and bonnet must be 

closed. The electronic key must be in the 

outer reception range of the vehicle. No 

more than 15 seconds after locking, touch 

the sensor in the handle of the driver’s or 

front passenger door again. 

– or –

Press button p of the electronic key’s 

remote control again. 
If the ignition was switched on, the driver’s 

door must be opened and closed once so 

that the Vauxhall alarm system can be 

switched on. 

9

 Warning

Do not use the system if there are people 

in the vehicle! The doors cannot be 

unlocked from the inside. 

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Activation without monitoring of 

passenger compartment and vehicle tilt 

To activate e.g. if animals are left in the 

vehicle. 
1. Close tailgate and bonnet. 
2. Press button 

b

 in the roof console. 

The LED in button 

m

 flashes (max. 

10 seconds), see Fig. 17051 T. 

3. Close doors. 

4. Switch on Vauxhall alarm system. LED 

illuminates. After approx. 10 seconds the 

system is activated, without monitoring 

of the passenger compartment or vehicle 

tilt. LED flashes until system is 

switched off. 

For Astra TwinTop, passenger 

compartment monitoring is deactivated if 

the roof is open to prevent false alarms.

Light emitting diode (LED) 

During the first 10 seconds of Vauxhall 

alarm system activation: 

After the first 10 seconds of Vauxhall alarm 

system activation: 

If a system fault occurs, contact a 

workshop. 

z LED on

= Test, activation delay 

z LED flashes 

quickly

= Door, luggage 

compartment or 

bonnet open, or 

system fault

z LED flashes 

slowly

= System  activated 

z LED on after 

approx. 

1 second

= Deactivation function

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To deactivate 

Remote control with mechanical key

Press button q on remote control 

– or – 

Switch on ignition. 

Open&Start system with electronic key 3 

Pulling a handle or the button below the 

tailgate handle unlocks the vehicle and 

disables the Vauxhall alarm system when 

the electronic key is detected within the 

outer reception range. 

– or –

Press button q of the electronic key’s 

remote control. 

In the event of a fault in the remote control 

or the Open&Start system, open the vehicle 

as described on page 43. 
If the alarm is triggered when the driver’s 

door is opened, deactivate the Vauxhall 

alarm system by switching on the ignition. 
Note 

Changes to the vehicle interior, such as the 

use of seat covers, could impair the 

function of passenger compartment 

monitoring. 
Alarm 

While the Vauxhall alarm system is 

switched on the alarm can be triggered: 

z an acoustic signal (horn) and 

z a visual signal (hazard warning lights). 
The number and duration of the alarms are 

legally established. 
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a 

button of the remote control or by 

switching on the ignition. The Vauxhall 

alarm system is deactivated at the same 

time. 

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Child safety locks

 

3

Using key or screwdriver, turn knob on rear 

door lock from the vertical position: door 

cannot be opened from inside. 

Exterior mirrors 

Manual adjustment with levers in the front 

doors or electric 3 switch in driver’s door 

console. 
Adjust exterior mirrors manually 

Swivel lever in mirror base on front doors. 
The mirror glass swivels in the same 

direction as the activation of the lever. 

Adjust exterior mirrors electrically 3 

Adjust with the four-way switch in driver’s 

door: press mirror switch to left or right: 

four-way switch works on corresponding 

mirror. 
The mirror glass swivels in the same 

direction as the activation of the four-way 

switch. 
Aspherical exterior mirror 3 

The aspherical mirror glass reduces the 

blind spot. The curvature makes objects 

appear smaller, so it is more difficult to 

estimate the distance from following 

vehicles. 

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 Warning

Use the child safety lock whenever 

children are occupying the rear seats. 

Disregard may lead to injuries or 

endanger life. Vehicle passengers should 

be informed accordingly.