2014 OPEL ASTRA SALOON light

48Seats, restraints
Rear centre head restraint
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Adjusting the rear head restraints,
Astra TwinTop
Pull the head restraint up or press
both catches to release and then
push the head restraint downwards.
Do not place any objects on the cover behind the head restraints or between
the head restraints and the anti-roll
bars.
Removing
Press the catches and pull up the
head restraint.
Active head restraints
In the event of a rear-end impact, the active head restraints tilt slightly
forwards. The head is more
effectively supported so the risk of
whiplash injury is reduced.
Active head restraints are identified
by the lettering ACTIVE on the head
restraint guide sleeves.

Seats, restraints49
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.Front seats
Seat 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 86.
■ 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 47.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 55.

Seats, restraints55Three-point seat belt
Fastening seat belt
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.
Seat belt reminder 3 96.
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.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button.
3. Adjust height and engage.

60Seats, restraints9Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Seat occupancy
recognition
Identified by a label on the lower
panel of the front passenger seat and
by control indicator y, which
illuminates for approx. 4 seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The seat occupancy recognition
system deactivates the passenger
front and side airbag if the front
passenger seat is not occupied or is
fitted with an Opel child restraint
system with transponders. The
curtain airbag system remains
activated.9 Danger
Only Opel child restraint systems
with transponders should be fitted
on the front passenger seats. Use of systems without transponders
poses a risk of fatal injury.
Control indicator 3 96.
Note
Anyone weighing less than 35 kg
should only travel on the rear seats.
Do not place any heavy objects on
the front passenger seat. Otherwise
the seat will register as occupied and
the airbag system for the front
passenger seat will not be
deactivated.
Do not use protective covers or seat cushions on the front passenger
seat.
Note
On the Astra TwinTop, there may be
interference in radio reception of
certain frequencies in the medium
waveband when the roof is open and
the front passenger seat is
unoccupied.

68StorageSunglasses storage
Fold down and open.
Do not use for storing heavy objects.
Armrest storage
Storage in the front armrest
To open, press button and open
upper part of armrest.
Load compartment
Load compartment extension,Saloon 3-door / 5-door
Folding down rear backrests
Push head restraints all the way down or remove 3 47.
Slide front seat forward slightly.
Disengage the backrest (single or
split) using the release button on one or both sides and fold it down onto the
seat cushion.

Storage69
Folding down centre backrests
Push head restraint down as far as
possible 3 47.
Disengage backrest using lever and
fold onto seat cushion.
Before restoring backrest to an
upright position, guide the seat belt
through the belt guides to protect
against damage.
Move rear seat backrests upright and
allow locking mechanisms to engage
audibly.
The three-point seat belt for the
centre rear seat can only be pulled
from the reel if the backrest is properly engaged.
Load compartment extension,
Saloon 4-door
Folding down rear backrests
Push head restraints all the way down or remove 3 47.
Slide front seat forward slightly.

70Storage
To prevent damage, put the seat beltsin the guides by the release button.
When the backrests are folded, the seat belts are extended with them.
Disengage the backrest (single or
split) using the release button on one or both sides and fold it down onto the
seat cushion.
If the vehicle is to be loaded from a rear door, remove safety belt from the guide and retract.
To fold up, raise backrests and guide
them into upright position until they
engage audibly.
Do not trap safety belts when erecting seat backrests.
The three-point seat belt for the
centre rear seat can only be pulled
from the reel if the backrest is properly
engaged.
Load compartment extension,
Station wagon
Folding down rear backrests
Push head restraints all the way downor remove 3 47.
Unhook hooks of load compartment
cover from head restraints 3 73.
Slide front seat forward slightly.
Disengage the backrest (single or
split) using the release button on one or both sides and fold it down onto the
seat cushion.
Raise the seat cushion and fold the
backrest
Pull the strap on the seat cushion and
lift the rear of the cushion forwards
(split or one-piece).
Unhook hooks of load compartment
cover from head restraints 3 73.

86Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 86
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 93
Information displays ...................102
Vehicle messages ...................... 109
Trip computer ............................. 112Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system and the
Info-Display can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.