Vauxhall VECTRA Owner's Manual page 57

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 Remote control b attery v oltag e too low,
cha nge batteries, see nex t colum n,
z Freq uent, rep eated opera tion of the
remote control outside the reception
ra nge of the vehicle (e.g. too far from
vehicle, rem ote control is then no longer
recognised). To synchronise remote
control, see nex t column.
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 pa ges. Ha ve c ause of
fault remedied. We recommend that you
consult a 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 sm all screwdriver into recess in clip
and lift. Pull key part from remote c ontrol.
Ensure that the transponder in the key pa rt
is not dama ged or loosened. Flip open the
remote control. Replace batteries, for
battery type – see page 293, paying
attention to installation position. C lose
remote control, slide into key part and
audibly latch.
Mak e sure that you dispose of old batteries
in accordance with env ironmental
protec tion regulations.
After replacing batteries, synchronise
remote control: unlock ing door using key in
lock – see next page. Insert key into
ignition.
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