2014 OPEL ASTRA J Manual user

Keys, doors and windows39
Closing sunroof from outside
The sunroof can be closed remotely
from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold e button to close the
sunroof.
Release the button to stop the
movement.
Initialising after a power failure
After a power failure, it may only be possible to operate the sunroof to a
limited extent. Have the system
initialised by your workshop.
Glass panel
Panorama roof
Turn the handle and move the roof
cover to a suitable position.
The roof cover engages in position
after releasing the handle.
Note
Close the sun visors before sliding
the roof lining.

40Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 40
Front seats ................................... 42
Rear seats ................................... 49
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Airbag system .............................. 52
Child restraints ............................. 56Head 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.

Seats, restraints41
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.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.

42Seats, 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 3 102.
■ 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 40.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 50.■ 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.

Seats, restraints439Warning
Never store any subjects under
the seats.
Drive only with engaged seats and backrests.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=seat higherdown=seat lower

44Seats, restraints
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up=front end higherdown=front end lowerLumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using the four-way switch to suit personal
requirements.
Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Increasing and decreasing support:
push switch forwards or backwards.
Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.

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Side bolster, OPC version
Adjust seat width and backrest width
using the switches to suit personal
requirements.
Operate front rocker switch to change seat width.
Operate rear rocker switch to change
backrest width.
Seat foldingCaution
When seat height is in highest
position, push head restraints
down and lift up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Seat folding on manual
operated seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards. Slide seat forwards.
To restore, slide the seat backwards.
Move the backrest against the
resistance to the upright position and
engage.
The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position.
Do not operate backrest inclination
lever while backrest is tilted forward.
Vehicles with panorama roof: to tilt
backrest forward, push head
restraints down and lift up sun visors.
The illustration shows the release
lever on OPC seat.

46Seats, restraints9Danger
Move the backrest to an upright
position before folding to avoid
injury.
Seat folding on power seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards. The seat slides
automatically forwards to the stop.
To restore lift backrest to upright
position and engage. The seat slides
automatically backwards to the
original position.
In case the head restraint of the
folded backrest is blocked by the
upper windscreen frame, slightly let
the seat move backwards before
lifting up the backrest 3 46.
Safety function
If the power seat encounters
resistance while sliding forward or
rearward, it is immediately stopped
and moved back.
Overload
If the folding function is electrically overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Seat lengthwise position
Move switch forwards/backwards.