Opel Astra Twintop (2012 year). Manual - part 3

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Keys, doors and windows

Heated

Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine

running and is switched off

automatically after a short time.

Interior mirrors

Manual anti-dazzle

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on

the underside of the mirror housing.

Automatic anti-dazzle

Dazzle from following vehicles at

night is automatically reduced.

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Windows

Power windows

9 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 electric windows.
Keep a close watch on the

windows when closing them.

Ensure that nothing becomes

trapped in them as they move.

Power windows can be operated

■ with ignition on
■ within 5 minutes of switching

ignition off

■ within 5 minutes of switching

ignition key to position 1

After switching off the ignition, the

standby feature ceases when the

driver's door is opened.

Operate the control to open or close

the window.
For vehicles with automatic feature

pull or press the switch again to stop

window movement.
Astra TwinTop: when a door is

opened the window opens slightly

and closes automatically when the

door is closed.

Safety function

If the window glass encounters

resistance above the middle of the

window during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

again.

In the event of closing difficulties due

to frost or the like, operate the switch

several times to close the window in

stages.

Central switch for electric

windows, Astra TwinTop

Press $ or " to open or close all

windows.

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Child safety system for rear

windows

Switch z can be used to activate or

deactivate the switches in the rear

doors.

Operating windows from outside

The windows can be operated

remotely from outside the vehicle.

Radio remote control

Press q or p until all windows have

opened or closed.

Open&Start system

To close, touch the sensor field in the

door handle until all windows are

completely closed.
The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of approx.

1 metre.

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly

operated within short intervals, the

window operation is disabled for

some time.

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Fault

If the windows cannot be opened or

closed automatically, activate the

window electronics as follows:

1. Close doors
2. Switch on ignition
3. Close the window completely and

operate the button for a further

5 seconds

4. Open the window completely and

operate the button for a further

1 second

5. Repeat for each window

Heated rear window

Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine

running and is switched off

automatically after a short time.
Astra TwinTop: The heated rear

window and heated exterior mirrors

are deactivated when the roof is

open.
Depending on the engine type, the

heated rear window comes on

automatically when the diesel particle

filter is being cleaned.

Sun visors

The sun visors can be folded down or

swivelled to the side to prevent

dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors,

the mirror covers should be closed

when driving.

Panoramic windscreen

To open roof lining: Turn handle to the

right and move roof lining rearward to

a suitable position.

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To close roof lining: Move forward to

a suitable position. When moved all

the way forward, the roof lining

engages in position.

Note

Close the sun visors before sliding

the roof lining.

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.

Sunroof can be operated with ignition

on.

Operated via a rocker switch in the

roof console.
Press the button briefly for activation

in steps. Hold down the button for

longer for automatic opening.

Raise

With the sunroof closed, press ü.

The sunroof is raised at the rear.

Open

Press ü again with the sunroof in the

raised position. The sunroof opens

automatically until it reaches its end

position.

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Caution

When using a roof rack, check the

free movement of the sunroof in

order to avoid damage. It is only

permitted to raise the sunroof.

Note

If the top of the roof is wet, tilt

sunroof, allow water to run off and

then open sunroof.

Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.

Close

Hold down d until the sunroof is

completely closed.
For safety reasons, the roof closes

from its open position to approx.

20 cm. Hold d depressed to close

completely.

Saloon 4-door

Open

Press l, sunroof opens to comfort

position.
To open beyond comfort position:

press l again.

Close

Press \ until the sunroof is closed.

Raise

When the roof is closed, press \, the

roof is tilted at the rear.

Lowering

Press button l until the sunroof is

closed.

Operating sunroof from outside

Keep button & of the remote control

depressed until the sunroof is fully

closed.

Sunblind

The sunblind is power operated.
The sunblind opens when the sunroof

opens.
Close or open the sunblind by

pressing button H or G.

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Hold H depressed to close

completely.

Saloon 4-door

The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding.

When the sunroof is open, the

sunblind is always open.

Overload

If the system is overloaded, the power

supply is automatically cut off for

a short time.

Initialising the sunroof

If the sunroof and sunblind cannot be

operated (e.g. after disconnecting the

vehicle battery), activate the

electronics as follows:

1. Switch on ignition
2. Close sunroof and hold button

d depressed at least

10 seconds

3. Close sunblind and hold button

H depressed at least

10 seconds

Retractable hardtop

9 Warning

Take care when operating the

convertible hardtop. Risk of injury.

Monitor the action zone above, to

the side and to the rear of the

vehicle during roof operation.
Make sure that nothing could

become pinched. Make sure no

one is in the action zone of the roof

or boot lid during roof operation.

Risk of injury.
Check the amount height, length

and width of available space

before operating the roof, e. g. in

a garage, parking garage or when

a bicycle rack is fitted.
Vehicle passengers should be

informed accordingly.
Before leaving the vehicle, remove

the ignition key in order to prevent

unauthorised operation of the

windows and sunroof.

Stand-by with key in ignition switch

from position 1, or for Open&Start-

System switch on ignition.
Requirements:

■ Vehicle is stationary or driving no

more than 30 km/h

■ Load compartment blind is closed

and engaged 3 73

■ Boot lid is closed

If any of these requirements are not

fulfilled, a warning buzzer sounds

when the switch is actuated and the

roof does not open or close.

Open

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There must be no objects in front of

the rear window or in the pivot area of

the roof and boot lid.
Hold button > in the roof console

depressed until the roof is completely

open and the boot lid is closed.
An acoustic signal sounds at the end

of the opening procedure.
The door windows are opened slightly

before the roof is opened. If button

> is pressed again after the

acoustic signal sounds, the door

windows will close.

Open with remote control

With vehicle stationary unlock the

vehicle. Press button q again and

keep pressed until the roof has

opened fully and the boot lid has

closed.
During operation with the remote

control, the door windows are opened

completely.

Close

Hold button < in the roof console

depressed until the roof and boot lid

are completely closed.
An acoustic signal sounds at the end

of the closing procedure.

The door windows are opened slightly

before the roof is closed. If button

< is pressed again after the

acoustic signal sounds, the door

windows will close.

Close with remote control

With vehicle stationary, lock the

vehicle. Press button p again and

keep pressed until the roof and boot

lid have closed completely.
Note

■ Do not open the load compartment

until the acoustic signal indicating

the end of the roof opening or

closing procedure has sounded.

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■ The load compartment blind must

always be closed during roof

operation.

■ There must be no one and no

objects at the covers behind the

rear head restraints.

■ The roof can only be operated at

temperatures above -20 °C. If the

temperature is below this limit,

a gong will sound three times when

roof operation is requested.

■ Frequent operation of the roof with

the engine off discharges the

battery.

■ Repeated operation of the roof

without breaks can cause

overloading and therefore

malfunctions.

■ The roof can be held in an

intermediate position for 9 minutes

to facilitate cleaning of roof spaces.

This is done by disengaging the

actuation switch. One minute

before the end of this period,

a continuous buzzer sounds as

a warning that the hold period is

almost over and the roof could start

to move.

■ Activating the roof on uneven

ground can lead to malfunctions

and damage.

■ To prevent and remedy squeaking

noises of the roof seals a special

maintenance kit is available at your

service partner. It is recommended

to apply this product once a year for

prevention.

Fault

The automatic drive of the roof is only

operational if the roof is in the proper

open or closed position.
Check if:

■ Load compartment blind is

engaged in closed position

■ Boot lid is completely closed
■ Outside temperature is above

-20 °C

■ There is sufficient battery voltage
■ There is a system overload

If the automatic drive is not

operational, two persons are required

to manually close the roof. See the

accompanying instructions for Astra

TwinTop. Professional assistance is

recommended.

Rollover protection system

The Astra TwinTop is equipped with

rollover protection with reinforced

windscreen frame and anti-roll bars

behind the rear seat head restraints.

Depending on the variant, the anti-roll

bars are either fixed or deploy

automatically in the event of an

impact of a certain severity.

Fixed anti-roll bars

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Fixed anti-roll bars are secured to the

vehicle bodywork.

Deployable anti-roll bars

Deployable anti-roll bars are located

between the rear head restraints and

the boot lid. In the event of a rollover,

head-on collision or side impact, the

anti-roll bars deploy upwards within

milliseconds. They also deploy

together with the front and side airbag

systems.
The system deploys with the roof

open or closed.

The convertible roof must not be

operated if the anti-roll bars have

been deployed. A continuous warning

will sound if the switch is actuated.
The airbag control indicator v

illuminates if the anti-roll bars have

been deployed.

Note

Do not place any objects on the

covers of the anti-roll bars behind

the head restraints.

Extended anti-roll bars can be

retracted (e.g. in order to close the

roof after a collision).
Press the lever between the rods of

an anti-roll bar to unlock the system.

Push the anti-roll bar all the way down

until it engages. Fit the cover.
Repeat the procedure on the other

anti-roll bar.
Control indicator v will remain

illuminated and the anti-roll bars will

not deploy in the event of another

collision. Seek the assistance of

a workshop.

9 Warning

The roof cannot be closed or

opened if the anti-roll bars are

extended. The anti-roll bars must

first be retracted.
After deployment of the anti-roll

bar, have the system repaired by

a workshop immediately.
Manually retracted anti-roll bars

will not deploy in the event of

a collision.

Load compartment

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The roof can only be opened if the

load in the load compartment does

not exceed the height of the load

compartment blind or protrude

sideways. The load height must not

be exceeded. The load compartment

blind must be flat; objects below it

must not press it upwards. Otherwise

the roof and load may be damaged.

Blockage of boot lid

To avoid damage to the open roof,

boot lid or load, the boot lid can only

be closed if the electric load aid is in

the lower end position 3 77.

Failure of electric drive

Push locking lever forward.

Wind deflector

The rear seats cannot be occupied

when the wind deflector is in place.
Do not place any objects on the wind

deflector.
With tyre repair kit, the wind deflector

is folded down into a storage

compartment in the load

compartment below the loading floor

cover.

For the version with spare wheel, the

wind deflector is folded away in the

load compartment.

Fitting

Expand the collapsed wind deflector.

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Join together the unfolded ends of the

wind deflector: Press in the pin at the

slider, guide the hinge over the pin

and release the slider so that the pin

engages in the hinge.

Insert the guide clips of the wind

deflector in the seat belt recesses

between the rear head restraints.

Pull the toggle of the right and left

locking pin and turn to lock.

Straighten out the wind deflector, turn

the toggle back and engage the

locking pin in the recess in the side

trim.

The wind deflector can be folded back

when not in use.
If the wind deflector is folded and the

rear seats are unoccupied, the wind

deflector can remain mounted in the

vehicle when the roof is closed.

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Removing

Remove in reverse order, wind

deflector is completely folded down in

the load compartment:

■ for tyre repair kit in the

compartment below the loading

floor cover

■ for version with spare wheel , place

in load compartment

The wind deflector must never

protrude upwards or sideways above

the permissible loading height.

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Seats, restraints

Head restraints ............................ 47
Front seats ................................... 49
Rear seats ................................... 53
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 57
Child restraints ............................. 60

Head restraints

Position

9 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

Front and rear outboard head

restraints

Press the button, adjust height and

engage.

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Seats, restraints

Rear centre head restraint

Pull the head restraint upwards or

press the catch to release and push

the head restraint downwards.

Adjusting the rear head restraints,

Astra TwinTop

Pull the head restraint up or press

both catches to release and then

push the head restraint downwards.
Do not place any objects on the cover

behind the head restraints or between

the head restraints and the anti-roll

bars.

Removing

Press the catches and pull up the

head restraint.

Active head restraints

In the event of a rear-end impact, the

active head restraints tilt slightly

forwards. The head is more

effectively supported so the risk of

whiplash injury is reduced.
Active head restraints are identified

by the lettering ACTIVE on the head

restraint guide sleeves.

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Note

Approved accessories may only be

attached to the front passenger seat

head restraint if the seat is not in use.

Front seats

Seat position

9 Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly

adjusted.

■ Sit with buttocks as far back against

the backrest as possible. Adjust the

distance between the seat and the

pedals so that legs are slightly

angled when pressing the pedals.

Slide the front passenger seat as

far back as possible.

■ Sit with shoulders as far back

against the backrest as possible.

Set the backrest rake so that it is

possible to easily reach the

steering wheel with arms slightly

bent. Maintain contact between

shoulders and the backrest when

turning the steering wheel. Do not

angle the backrest too far back. We

recommend a maximum rake of

approx. 25°.

■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 86.
■ Set seat height high enough to

have a clear field of vision on all

sides and of all display instruments.

There should be at least one hand

of clearance between head and the

roof frame. Your thighs should rest

lightly on the seat without pressing

into it.

■ Adjust the head restraint 3 47.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt

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■ Adjust the thigh support so that

there is a space approx. two fingers

wide between the edge of the seat

and the hollow of the knee.