Keys
The key is an integral part of the electronic engine immobilizer system. Spare keys ordered from the Opel dealership guarantee the trouble-free operation of the electronic engine immobilizer system.
Key numbers are indicated in the accompanying documentation for the vehicle
Keep the spare key in a safe place.
A microchip is mounted in the head of the key, by means of which the engine immobilization system is automatically turned off. If you lose your key, contact your Opel dealer.
Some special precautions should be observed when using a microchip-equipped key:
- When starting the engine, make sure that the key fob ring and other metal objects do not touch the plastic head of the key;
- Do not allow the key to come into contact during engine start with other microchip-equipped keys that have a transceiver chip installed (including keys from other cars);
- Do not bend the head of the key and try not to subject the key to shock loads;
- Do not place the key head in any protective covers that can interfere with the passage of signal pulses;
- Do not expose the key to prolonged exposure to high temperatures and direct sunlight;
- Keep the key dry, do not allow it to come into contact with water and other liquids;
- Do not leave the key near sources of electromagnetic radiation.
Unlocking and locking the doors with the key from outside the car
To unlock the vehicle with the key from outside the vehicle, insert the key into the door lock and turn it in the appropriate direction, then pull the handle.
Unlocking and locking the doors from outside the vehicle
Locking the doors from the inside
Locking the doors from the inside is done by pushing the push-button switches for blocking the locks, built-in from above into the lower edges of the window openings.
Additional blocking of locks of rear doors
Additional blocking is provided to prevent accidental unlocking of the rear doors of the car by children transported in the back seat.
Open the door and move the lever to the lower position - after slamming the door can only be opened from the outside.
Activation of additional blocking of the rear door lock
Remote control
The remote control is built into the key head and allows you to control the operation of a single lock (fuel tank doors and hatch) and anti-theft alarm.
Lock activator management
The range of the remote control emitter is about 3 meters and may be reduced as a result of various kinds of interference.
When unlocking the doors using the remote control built into the key head, point your hand with the key clamped in it at the car and press the button. The correct functioning of the remote control is confirmed by the glow of the LED built into it. To open the door after the door actuators have been activated, simply pull the handle. The doors are locked by pressing the button.
Avoid getting moisture on the remote control, try not to expose it to direct sunlight!
Failures of the activation of the single lock activators on command from the remote control can be due to several reasons:
- Remote control range exceeded - try again from a shorter distance;
- The internal battery of the remote control is discharged, - replace the battery;
- The synchronization of the emitter with the receiving device is disturbed as a result of frequent use of the remote control from an excessively long distance - re-synchronize;
- Attempt to re-activate the locks after an excessively short period of time - wait at least 30 seconds, then try again;
- There is active interference associated with the operation in the vicinity of a source of powerful radio emission - try again from a shorter distance, if necessary, unlock the door with the key.
In case of refusal, proceed as follows:
1. When unlocking the door, turn the key in the door lock in direction A past the point of resistance, then return it to the vertical position.
2. When locking, - turn in direction B until it stops, then return it to its original position.
The order of actions in case of failures of operation of the activators of a single lock on command from the remote control
Battery replacement
If the range of the remote control decreases, the battery must be replaced.
Use a small screwdriver to pry the latch on the remote control through the hole.
Release the remote control lock
Separate the remote control from the key, open its cover and replace the battery.
Opening the Remote Cover
Battery replacement
As a replacement, use an element of the same type as that installed in the remote earlier. Make sure the polarity of the replacement element is correct.
The battery must be replaced within 3 minutes after opening the cover of the remote control, otherwise you will have to re-synchronize the emitter and receiver
Synchronizing the emitter and receiver of the remote control
In case of malfunctions of the functioning of the remote control device (key battery replacement lasted more than 3 minutes, or if the transmitter was blocked) it should be re-synchronized: turn on the ignition, - within 30 seconds the system will be in synchronization mode; briefly press any of the buttons on the remote control built into the head of the key. Successful completion of the synchronization process is confirmed by a single operation of the door lock actuators.
Ignition switch/steering column lock
The ignition switch is located on the right side of the steering column. The key can occupy one of four positions in the lock
Ignition switch positions
0 — LOCK (blocking)
I — ACC (parking)
II — ON (ignition)
III — START (launch)
Position «0» - blocking
the key can be inserted into the lock or removed from it only in this position. When turning the ignition key from position «0» into position «I» the steering column is unlocked. To turn the key from position «I» into position «0», you must first lightly press it, drowning it in the lock a little. In addition, on models equipped with an automatic transmission, an additional condition for starting permission is the mandatory transfer of the selector lever to the position «R».
The steering column is locked automatically when you try to turn the steering wheel after removing the key from the ignition.
The steering column lock sometimes results in the inability to turn the key in the ignition. In such a situation, turn the steering wheel slightly in one direction or another (in order to relieve the burden), while turning the key in the lock.
Never remove the key from the ignition lock while driving! This will inevitably lead to steering column lock and loss of control. Remove the key from the lock only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop!
Position «I» - parking
In this position of the ignition key, the auxiliary consumers of electricity can operate (audio system, cigarette lighter, heater fan, windshield wipers, etc.).
Position «II» - ignition on
In this position, the ignition key is constantly while the car is moving, as well as when the engine is idling. At the same time, electrical power is provided to all systems and additional equipment installed on the vehicle. When the key is turned from position to position, some of the control lamps located on the dashboard of the car briefly turn on, confirming the correct functioning of the corresponding control systems.
If equipped, when the key is turned to position «II» headlights are switched on automatically.
Position «III» - launch
Turning the key to this position engages the starter. After starting the engine, the key must be released and it will automatically return to the «II».
If the car is equipped with an immobilization system, then the engine will be blocked if the anti-theft system does not identify the key code.
Engine immobilization system
The anti-theft system of some models may include an engine immobilization device as standard (easier - immobilizer). The device serves to prevent unauthorized attempts to start the engine and is an effective anti-theft tool, protecting the car from car thieves.
The head of the keys of models equipped with an engine immobilization system includes a microchip that disables the anti-theft device that immobilizes the engine.
Damage to the microchip can lead to the loss of the ability to start the engine! Do not allow excessive heating of the keys, do not leave them for a long time under direct sunlight; try not to drop the keys or put heavy objects on them; Avoid exposure to moisture, gently wipe the wet kit dry with a soft cloth.
Replaceable batteries for the microchip are not provided - in any case, do not make independent attempts to disassemble the key head!
The engine of a vehicle equipped with an immobilizer can only be started using an ignition key equipped with a built-in microchip. A special code is encrypted in the microchip, and the anti-theft system disables the lock only if it is recognized. Attempting to start the engine with any other key or pick will disable the engine start circuit.
When the ignition is turned on (ignition key turned to position) malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lights up for a few seconds, then goes out (see Section Dashboard). The flashing of the indicator indicates that the system has not identified the key code. In this case, turn off the ignition (key - in position «0») and remove the key from the lock, then try again.
There is a possibility that the system does not recognize the code of the key located in the ignition lock if any other key with an embedded microchip is nearby. For reliable identification of the code, we advise you to keep each key in a separate bundle.
If the system repeatedly refuses to identify the key code, contact the car manufacturer's workshop.
Do not attempt to make any changes or additions to the design of the immobilizer. This can disrupt the normal functioning of the vehicle's electronic systems and make it uncontrollable.
If the key is lost and the engine cannot be started, contact an Opel service station.
Enabling / disabling the anti-theft alarm
The anti-theft alarm system with an independent power source allows the siren to work when the battery is disconnected. When carrying out work that requires disconnecting the battery, turn off the alarm in advance. To do this, turn the ignition on and off and disconnect the battery within no more than 15 seconds.
Inclusion
The anti-theft alarm monitors attempts to unlock the hood and all doors. In addition, the system includes a volume sensor inside the cabin. In addition, attempts to use the ignition lock are separately blocked. It is possible to disable the interior volume sensor, which allows you to leave children and pets in a locked car. To disable the sensor, turn off the ignition and push the button switch near the main salon lamp - the anti-theft alarm control LED should be activated for 10 seconds. Next, within 10 seconds, you should lock the doors and activate the alarm.
Disable interior volume sensor
Make sure the hood and trunk lid are also locked before the sensor turns off. When the alarm is triggered, the siren is activated and the direction indicators start flashing.
The activation of the anti-theft alarm is accompanied by the operation of the LED mounted in the instrument panel directly under the alarm switch. The LED operation mode allows you to obtain the following information about the state of the controlled elements:
During the first 10 seconds after the alarm is activated:
- LED lights up continuously: Control, turn-on delay.
- LED flashing: Any of the controlled locks is not locked, or the system is faulty.
10 seconds after the alarm is activated:
- LED flashing: Anti-theft alarm is activated.
- LED lights up continuously for 1 second: The function is disabled.
Location of the anti-theft alarm LED
In the event of a malfunction of the anti-theft alarm, drive the car to an Opel service station.
To activate the anti-theft alarm, lock the driver's door by turning the key to position A1, then within 10 seconds, return the key to the vertical position and turn it to position A2 When using the remote control, press the door unlock button again within 10 seconds after locking the locks. When the car is equipped with a mechanical anti-theft system with a single lock, to activate the system, turn the key to position A2.
Anti-theft alarm activation
Shutdown
The anti-theft alarm is deactivated automatically when the car doors are unlocked using the key or remote control (see also accompanying illustration)
Operations with the tailgate lock do not affect the state of the anti-theft alarm.
Unlocking and locking the tailgate
General rules for using the lock
To lock the trunk, turn the key in the lock of its lid to the vertical position. The horizontal position of the lock cylinder corresponds to the unlocked state of the lid.
Locking the luggage compartment lid
With the cylinder in a horizontal position, the activation of the tailgate lock is carried out simultaneously with the activation of the lock of one of the front doors.
With the lock cylinder in the vertical position, the trunk remains locked even when the doors are unlocked with the remote control.
To close the trunk, a handle or a loop is provided on the inside of its lid/door.
Unlocking the tailgate with centrally locked doors
To unlock the trunk with the doors centrally locked, turn the key in the lock from the vertical or horizontal position to the right until it stops, overcoming resistance.
Unlocking the trunk with centrally locked doors
To protect against accidental locking, it is not possible to remove the key from the lock in this position.
Revert key to original (vertical or horizontal) position causes the lock to lock.
Combo tailgates
Open the right door first by pulling up on its outer handle, or by pressing the push handle on the inside of the door. Then unlock the left door by lifting the lever handle on its inside
Lever handle on the inside of the Combo tailgate
The door opening angle is fixed at 90 degrees. For opening doors at an angle of 180 degrees. press the lever handle and, having closed the door far, remove the fixing springs from the lever handle bolts.
Keep in mind that when opening the tailgate of the Combo model by 180 degrees. they cover the rear lights, so don't open the doors 180 degrees. In the dark.
Hood
The hood latch release handle is located on the left under the car's instrument panel, with the pictogram on top of it. To release the latch when unlocking the hood, pull the handle towards you.
Location of the hood latch release handle
To open the hood after releasing the hood latch, pull on the release tab located about a hand's width to the left of the center of the hood on the underside of the hood.
Removing the hood safety lock
To fix the hood in the open position, a special stop bar is provided for the support rod in its holder.
A special stop is provided to fix the hood in the open position
To close, lower the hood to the lower position, leaving a gap of about 10 centimeters, then release it. To check that the hood is securely locked in the closed position, pull up on the front edge of the hood.
In order to avoid damage to the paintwork, you should not squeeze a loosely closed hood with your hands - it will be correct to re-open it and repeat the attempt to slam and release it from a small height.
Sliding roof panel and sun visor
Manual drive
To open the panel, release the handle from the slot in the roof, press the roof release button and turn the handle. This raises the sun visor. The feeling of resistance to the rotation of the handle indicates that the optimal position of the sliding panel has been reached. To open the sliding panel more fully, press the release button again and turn the handle to the left. Closing is done in reverse order.
Sliding roof panel control handle location
To raise the sliding panel, press the handle release button with the panel closed and turn the handle to the right. To lower the sliding panel, turn the handle to the left.
The sun visor can be raised or lowered with the sunroof closed and raised.
Electric drive
The location of the sliding roof panel control buttons is shown. Release the button when reaching the final position of the panel.
Location of sunroof control buttons
Do not open the sliding panel when there is snow or ice on it. Opening and closing of the sliding panel should be carried out at a vehicle speed of no more than 120 km/h.
When installing the roof rack, open the sliding panel fully to avoid damaging it.
If the electric drive of the sliding roof panel fails, check the appropriate fuse. To manually close the sliding panel, remove the cover located at the rear of the overhead console and, using a suitable key, turn the drive mechanism until the panel is completely closed.
Closing the sliding sunroof manually (in the event of a power failure)
The key must be in the glove box.
Power windows
Manual window regulators
The rotary handles of the drive are located on the inner sides of the respective doors.
Location of the power window handle
Power windows
On suitably equipped models, the power windows operate only when the ignition is on.
On each of the doors of the car there is a switch designed to control the functioning of the electric drive of the window regulator of this door (lowering and raising) glass is carried out by pressing the corresponding section of the key. A short press on the key allows you to gradually open or close the glass. To automatically move the glass to the extreme (top or bottom) position, keep the corresponding part of the key pressed for a longer time, pressing the key again will stop the glass. Functional readiness of switches is confirmed by built-in control lamps.
Location of the power window operation control switch
On some models, an additional slide switch is mounted in the switch assembly on the driver's door, which allows the passenger door power window drive to be blocked from individual switches.
If there is resistance to lifting the window in the second half of its stroke, the operation of the window lifter is instantly suspended, which helps to avoid injury to the driver and passengers as a result of pinching hands or other parts of the body.
If the glass stops due to its frosting, you should repeat pressing the corresponding key several times.
To activate the power windows after a power failure or an excessive drop in battery voltage, close all doors, turn on the ignition, and alternately, with the window closed, hold down the switch keys of each of the doors for at least 5 seconds.
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