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Keys, doors, bonnet
Note
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If the driver’s door is not closed properly,
the central locking system will not lock.
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To lock the doors from within
(
e.g. to prevent unwanted entry from
outside), press central locking switch
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in the centre console.
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After unlocking with the key in the lock
and opening the driver’s door, the entire
vehicle is unlocked.
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If locked via the central locking system,
the doors can also be opened by pulling
the inside door handles. The central
locking system is also unlocked at this
time (not possible on Astra TwinTop
when the roof is open).
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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 starter
switch.
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The LED in the central locking switch
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comes on for around 2 minutes after
locking.
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With the Open&Start system
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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.
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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).
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When using the Open&Start system
3
,
there must not be an electronic key
inside the vehicle when locking.
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The locking sensors in the door handles
must be kept clean to ensure
unrestricted functionality of the
Open&Start system
3
.
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Operating the windows
3
from the
outside
The windows of vehicles with electrically
operated windows in all doors
3
can also
be opened or closed from outside:
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Warning
Take care when operating the electrically
operated door windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Vehicle passengers must be informed
accordingly.
Keep a close watch on the windows
when closing them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they move.