Fault; Changing The Remote Control Battery - Vauxhall Omega Owner's Manual

Fault

If the central locking system cannot be
opera ted with the remote control, it m ay b e
due to the following :
z The range of the rem ote control has
been ex ceeded.
z The battery voltage of the remote
control unit is too low. Change the
battery in the rem ote control unit.
z The rem ote control ha s b een op erated
frequently in succession outside the
vehicle's reception range (e.g. at too
great a distance from the vehicle).
Resynchronize the remote control.
z If the centra l loc king sy stem is
ov erloaded as a result of repeated
op eration at short interv als, the power
supply is c ut off for approx . 30 second s.
z Interference from higher-power radio
waves from other sources.
For c entral locking sy stem operation using
key, see following pages. Have cause of
fault remedied. We recommend that you
consult your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
Changing the rem ote control ba ttery
Exchange the battery as soon as the range
of the rem ote control starts to become
reduced.
Insert a small screwdriv er in the notch on
the cover and prise it open. Disengage the
remote control from the k ey part and open
the battery cover. Replace the battery,
ensuring that it is inserted correctly (see
page 229 rega rd ing battery type). Close
the rem ote control so that it audibly
engages in the key pa rt.
The battery change must be p erformed
within 3 minutes, otherw ise the remote
control will hav e to be resynchronized.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in accordance with environmental
protection regulations.
Synchronizing remote contr ol
In the ev ent of malfunctions, synchroniz e
remote control:
1. Switch on ignition; sy stem will then
remain in synchroniz ing mode for
30 seconds.
2. Briefly press button p or q on remote
control unit in ignition.
3. The central lock ing sy stem locks and
unlocks to show that the remote c ontrol
ha s b een sy nchronized.
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