2014 VAUXHALL ASTRA J Owner's Manual

Seats, restraints55
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat beltor remove it from the vehicle.
Notice
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.

56Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U 2UGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1UUGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1UUGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXUUGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXUU1=If the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.

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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 kg
or approx. 10 monthsEISO/R1XILXGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsEISO/R1XILXDISO/R2XILXCISO/R3XILXGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsDISO/R2XILXCISO/R3XILXBISO/F2XIL, IUFXB1ISO/F2XXIL, IUFXAISO/F3XIL, IUFXGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXILXGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXILX

58Seats, restraints
IL=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.
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A – 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 18 kg.D – ISO/R2=Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E – ISO/R1=Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.

Seats, restraints59ISOFIX 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 fastening eyes
Depending on country specific
equipment, the vehicle might have
two or three fastening eyes.
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.
On Saloon version, open the flap of
the required fastening eye on the
placement area behind the head restraints, marked by the child seat
symbol.
On Hatchback and Sports Tourer
fastening eyes are on the backside of
rear seats.
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.

60StorageStorageStorage compartments................60
Load compartment .......................82
Roof rack system .........................97
Loading information .....................98Storage 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, a coin holder and
an adapter for the locking wheel nuts.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.

Storage61
Depending on the version,
cupholders are located under a cover
in the centre console. Slide cover
backwards. Bottles can be stowed
after folding up the intermediate shelf 3 63.Additional cupholders are located in
the rear armrest. Fold down the
armrest.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.

62StorageUnderseat storage
Press button in the recess and pull out
drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To
close, push in and engage.
On version with rear carrier system
3 64, the tyre repair kit is stowed in
the drawer.
Tyre repair kit 3 262.
Armrest storage
Storage under the front armrest
Press button to fold up the armrest.
The armrest must be in rearmost
position.
Storage in the rear armrest
Fold down armrest and open cover.
Close cover before folding the
armrest up.