2014.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J height adjustment

8In brief
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 40, Seat folding 3 43.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=seat higherdown=seat lower
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 40.
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up=front end higherdown=front end lower
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 40.

In brief9
Power seat adjustment
Operate switch 1:
forwards/
backwards=length adjustmentupwards/
downwards=height adjustmentupwards/
downwards
at front=inclination
adjustment
Operate switch 2:
forwards/
backwards at
the top=backrest
adjustmentPower seat adjustment 3 44, Seat
folding 3 43.Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 38.

38Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 38
Front seats ................................... 40
Rear seats ................................... 47
Seat belts ..................................... 47
Airbag system .............................. 50
Child restraints ............................. 54Head restraints
Position9 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
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

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Horizontal adjustment
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions.
To return to its rearmost position, pull fully forwards and release.
Head restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove.
Active head restraints In the event of a rear-end impact, the front parts of the active head
restraints are moved slightly
forwards. Thus the head is supported
so that the risk of whiplash injury is
reduced.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.

40Seats, restraintsFront seatsSeat position9 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 3 100.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides 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 38.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 48.■ 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.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
Seat adjustment9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.

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Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 113.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button.
3. Adjust height and engage.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.

56Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U 2UGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1U2UGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U2UGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXUUGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXUU1=Only if front passenger seat airbag system is deactivated. If the child restraint system is being secured using a three- point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost position and ensure that vehicle safety belt runs forwards
from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure
that the belt is tight on the buckle side.2=Seat available with ISOFIX and Top-Tether mounting brackets 3 59.U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.

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Glass panel .................................. 37
Glovebox ..................................... 60
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 173, 174
Hazard warning flashers ............147
Headlight flash ........................... 142
Headlight range adjustment ......142
Headlights................................... 140
Headlights when driving abroad 143
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel ...............101
Heating ........................................ 47
Heating and ventilation system . 153
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 118, 141
High beam assist ................118, 141
Hill start assist ........................... 176
Horn ..................................... 16, 101
I
Identification plate .....................285
Ignition switch positions .............163
Immobiliser .......................... 31, 118Indicators.................................... 108
Information displays.................... 119
Instrument cluster ......................108
Instrument panel fuse box .........253
Instrument panel illumination .....249
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 149
Instrument panel overview ........... 12
Interactive driving system ...........179
Interior care ............................... 280
Interior lighting ............................ 149
Interior lights ...................... 149, 249
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......172
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....59
J
Jump starting ............................. 274
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .....116, 209
Lashing eyes ............................... 91
Lighting features .........................150
Light switch ................................ 140Load compartment ................26, 82
Load compartment cover .............86
Load compartment fuse box ......254
Loading information .....................98
Low fuel ..................................... 118
Low washer fluid ........................119
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........114
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 171
Manual transmission .................. 173
Manual windows ..........................33
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................148
N New vehicle running-in ..............163
Number plate light .....................249
O
Object detection systems ...........196
Odometer ................................... 108
Oil, engine .......................... 283, 287
Outside temperature ..................104
Overrun cut-off ........................... 164