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54Seats, restraintsSeat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Thereby the risk of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 61.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder X 3 96.
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
Belt pretensionersIn the event of a head-on or rear-endcollision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 96.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
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Storage67StorageStorage compartments................67
Load compartment .......................68
Roof rack system .........................83
Loading information .....................84Storage 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
and a place to store coins.
The glovebox shelf can be removed:
Disengage the shelf by pulling on the
front edge.
Refit the shelf by sliding it into the side guide strips and engage it in the rear
panel by pushing.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Lockable glovebox, Astra
TwinTop with Open&Start
system
In addition to the electronic key of the
Open&Start system, there is a
standard key without remote control
for the glovebox lock.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console and in the door pockets of the rear doors.
Additional cupholders are located in
the fold-down tables on the back of
the front seat backrests.
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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.
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72Storage
Before restoring backrest to an
upright position, guide the seat belt
through the belt guides to protect
against damage. Press release
button and move rear seat backrests upright, ensuring locking
mechanisms engage audibly.With the seat cushions raised: insert
head restraints in backrests and
adjust 3 47 . Fold back seat cushions,
making sure the belt buckles are
properly positioned.
Attach hooks of load compartment
cover to head restraints 3 73.
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,
TwinTop
Loading area between rear seats
Pull out the armrest by the strap.
The armrest is held in place on the
backrest with a retaining strap. To
fully remove the armrest, disengage
the bracket at the retaining strap.
Pull the handle and fold down the
cover.
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The cover behind the armrest can be
locked from load compartment:
horizontal position=lockedvertical position=unlocked
Stowage in the load
compartment, Station wagon
There is a stowage compartment at the right side of the load
compartment.
The fuse box is on the left side behind the cover in the load compartment
side panelling 3 185
Cargo box 3 75.
The tyre repair kit is on the right side
behind the cover 3 193.
Load compartment cover
Saloon 3-door / 5-door Removing
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.Pull cover from the side guides.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to tailgate.
Station wagon
Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged objects on the load
compartment cover.
Opening
Press handle on load compartment
cover rearwards; the cover
automatically engages in its end position.
Closing
Remove load compartment cover
from side brackets. It rolls up
automatically.
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76Storage
Variable partition net
Insert an adapter into each rail: fold
open the handle plate, insert adapter
into upper and lower groove of rail
and move to required position. Turn
handle plate upwards to lock the
adapter. The rods of the net must be
extended before inserting into the
adapters: pull out all of the end pieces and lock by rotating clockwise.
To install, push rods together a little
and insert into the relevant openings
in the adapters. The longer rod must
be inserted into the upper adapter.
To remove, press the net rod together and remove from the adapters. Fold
open the adapter handle plate,
disengage from lower groove and
then from upper groove.
Hooks and net pocket
Net pocket can be suspended from
the luggage hooks.
Cargo box
Foldable box under the floor cover
used to divide the load compartment.
The cargo box may only be loaded
when the backrests are engaged in
an upright position.
To remove the cargo box floor cover,
remove first the right half then the left
half. For models with towing
equipment, first release the coupling
ball bar fixing strap and thread this
through the eye.
Install in reverse order.
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78Storage
Note■ Do not place objects on or near the
load compartment blind
■ The folded roof can only be lowered
when the blind is closed.
Otherwise, a warning buzzer will
sound three times
■ The movement of the tilted roof can
be stopped by pressing the loading aid button and another longer press
reverses the direction of the
movement
■ A confirmation buzzer is heard in the upper and lower roof end
positions when the roof is tilted
■ Only close the tailgate once the confirmation signal has sounded to
indicate that the loading aid is in its
lower end position
■ If the loading aid is not in its lower end position when the boot lid is
closed, a warning tone sounds or
the tailgate is blocked mechanically 3 41
■ Do not touch moving parts■ One minute before the end of the hold time for the raised loading aid,a warning buzzer will sound to
remind you to lower the roof
■ The loading aid is only operable when the vehicle is unlocked
■ Frequent operation of the loading aid with the engine off discharges
the battery
■ Repeated operation of the loading aid can cause malfunctions
Safety net The safety net is available on the
Station wagon and can be installed
behind the rear seats or, if the rear
seat backrests are folded and the
seat cushions raised, behind the front seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.Installation
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.
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80StorageLoad compartment grille
To transport long objects, part of the
load compartment grille behind the
passenger seat can be opened:
Release passenger seat back and
fold forward.
Press bracket down and fold grille
section up.
Lock grille in open position.
To close the grille section from the
open position, push bracket down,
fold down grille and engage.
Check that the closed grille is properly
locked.
Folding tray Located in the front seat backrests.
Open by pulling upward until it
engages.
Fold away by pressing down past the
resistance point.
Do not place any heavy objects on the folding tray.
Warning triangle Saloon 3-door / 5-door, TwinTop
Store warning triangle in rear load
compartment wall: first fit warning triangle into recess on left and then
insert in guide on right.
To remove the warning triangle, lift to
the right and pull out to the right.