2014 OPEL ASTRA SALOON Owners Manual

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seatGroup 0: up to 10 kgEISO/R1ILILXGroup 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1ILILXDISO/R2ILILXCISO/R3XIL3)XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2ILILXCISO/R3XIL3)XBISO/F2ILIL, IUFXB1ISO/F2XILIL, IUFXAISO/F3XIL, IUFXIL=Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.IUF=Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X=No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.3)
Only on the passenger's side.

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ISOFIX size class and seat deviceA – ISO/F3=Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B – ISO/F2=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 – ISO/F2X=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C – ISO/R3=Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 13 kg.D – ISO/R2=Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 13 kg.E – ISO/R1=Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.

Seats, restraints65Isofix child restraint
systems
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a label on the backrest.
Top-tether child restraint
systems Top-tether fastening eyes are located
under a cover marked with the
symbol : for a child seat. Fold up
cover after usage.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-tether strap to the
Top-tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Child restraints with
transponders
A label on the child restraint system
indicates that it is fitted with
transponders.
Opel child restraint systems with
transponders are automatically
detected if correctly installed to the
front passenger seat with seat
occupancy recognition.

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Note
There must be no objects (e.g.
plastic sheet or heating mats)
between the seat and the child
restraint system.
Seat occupancy recognition 3 60.

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.

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.

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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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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.