2014 OPEL ASTRA J roof rack

62StorageStorageStorage compartments................62
Load compartment .......................84
Roof rack system .........................99
Loading information ...................100Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder,
a credit card holder and a coin holder.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.

96Storage
Behind the front seats
Attach strap to eyes underneath the
rear seat cushion.
Fold backrests forward.
To get a flat load bay, first fold seat cushion before attaching the safety
net. Move front seats forward to ease
tension if necessary.
Installation of the rod
There are two installation openings in the roof frame: suspend and engage
rod of net at one side, compress rod and suspend and engage at other
side.
Load compartment 3 84.
Removal Unhook the safety net rods from the
brackets in the roof frame. Detach
straps from the eyes. Roll up the net
and secure with a strap.
The removed safety net can be stored under the rear floor cover 3 90.
Warning triangle
3-door hatchback, 5-door
hatchback
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the strap on the right side of
the load compartment.

Storage99Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack Detach the cover from each mounting
point by using a coin.5-door hatchback, 4-door notchback
3-door hatchback
Sports tourer with roof railing
Fasten the roof rack in the area of the
holes, indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.

Storage101
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 287) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is 75 kg for the 3-door / 5-door hatchbackand 4-door notchback, for the
Sports tourer it is 100 kg. The roof
load is the combined weight of the
roof rack and the load.

280Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

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PParking ................................ 21, 169
Parking assist ............................ 198
Parking brake ............................ 176
Parking lights ............................. 150
Particulate filter ........................... 170
Performance .............................. 295
Performing work ........................225
Pollen filter ................................. 163
Power outlets ............................. 108
Power seat adjustment ................46
Power steering............................ 118
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating ................................. 119
Puncture ..................................... 268
Q
Quickheat ................................... 162
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 322
Radio remote control ...................23
Reading lights ............................ 152
Rear carrier system ......................66
Rear floor storage cover ..............90
Rear fog light ............................. 121
Rear fog lights ........................... 150
Rear seats .................................... 49
Rear storage ................................. 88Rear view camera ...................... 206
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 106
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 285, 289
Reduced engine power ..............120
Refuelling ................................... 215 Retained power off .....................165
Reversing lights .........................150
Ride control systems ..................178
Roof .............................................. 38
Roof load .................................... 100
Roof rack ..................................... 99
S Safety belts ................................... 49
Safety net .................................... 95
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 42
Seat belt ...................................... 10
Seat belt reminder .....................115
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat folding .................................. 45
Seat position ................................ 42
Selector lever ............................. 172
Service ............................... 163, 284
Service display .......................... 112
Service information ....................284
Service vehicle soon .................. 116
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ....................205
Sidelights .................................... 142Side turn signal lights ................249
Smartphone controller ................128
Spare wheel ............................... 272
Speed limiter............................... 185
Speedometer ............................. 110
Starting and operating ................165
Starting off ................................... 20
Starting the engine ....................165
Steering ...................................... 164
Steering wheel adjustment ..11, 102
Steering wheel controls .............102
Stop-start system........................ 167
Storage ......................................... 62
Storage compartments .................62
Sunroof ........................................ 38
Sunvisor lights ........................... 152
Sun visors .................................... 37
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 110
Tail lights ................................... 241
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 258
Top-tether fastening eyes ............61
Tow bar....................................... 219
Towing ................................ 219, 278
Towing another vehicle .............279
Towing equipment .....................221
Towing the vehicle .....................278