2014 VAUXHALL ASTRA J child lock

Keys, doors and windows25
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock the other
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap. By switching on the ignition, the anti-theft locking system is
deactivated.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 29.
Locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
is exceeded.
Additionally it is configurable to
unlock the driver's door or all doors
after the ignition is switched off andthe ignition key is removed (manual
transmission) or the selector lever is
moved to P position (automatic
transmission).
Settings can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 132.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 23.
Child locks

26Keys, doors and windows9Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock to
the vertical position.
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening5-door hatchback
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch below the brand emblem and open the tailgate.
3-door hatchback
Press button x on radio remote
control or push the brand emblem at
the bottom half to unlock and open the
tailgate.

44Seats, restraints9Danger
Move the backrest to an upright
position before folding to avoid
injury.
Seat folding on power seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards. The seat slides
automatically forwards to the stop.
To restore lift backrest to upright
position and engage. The seat slides
automatically backwards to the
original position.
In case the head restraint of the
folded backrest is blocked by the
upper windscreen frame, slightly let
the seat move backwards before
lifting up the backrest 3 44.
Safety function
If the power seat encounters
resistance while sliding forward or
rearward, it is immediately stopped
and moved back.
Overload
If the folding function is electrically overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Seat lengthwise position
Move switch forwards/backwards.

Seats, restraints47Rear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down. The armrest
contains cupholders and a storage
box.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore 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 54.
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.9 Warning
The openings in the backrests of
the VXR seats are not designed to mount or carry through any kind ofadditional seat belts.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.

Storage83or damage to the load or vehicle inthe event of hard braking or a
collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Load compartment extension,
Sports tourer
Folding down rear backrests ■ Remove the load compartment cover if necessary.
■ Press and hold the catch to pushthe head restraints down 3 38.
■ Fold up the rear armrest.
■ Guide the seat belts through side supports to protect them against
damage. When folding the
backrests, pull the seat belts along
with them.
■ Pull the release lever on one or both
sides and fold down the backrests
onto the seat cushion.
Electric seat folding
On vehicles with electric seat folding,
the rear seats can also be folded from the load compartment.
■ Pull switch on left or right sidewall of the load compartment to fold the
corresponding part of the rear seat.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with
considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.

322IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 221
Active Emergency Braking .........193
Active head restraints ..................39
Adaptive cruise control .......119, 182
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 118, 141, 233
Adjustable air vents ...................158
Advanced parking assist ............198
Airbag and belt tensioners .........113
Airbag deactivation ..............52, 113
Airbag system .............................. 50
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 159
Air conditioning system .............. 152
Air intake .................................... 159
Air vents...................................... 158
Antilock brake system ................ 171
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....115
Anti-theft alarm system ................29
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................277
Armrest .................................. 46, 47
Armrest storage ........................... 62
Ashtrays ..................................... 107
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................33
Automatic light control ...............139
Automatic locking ........................25Automatic transmission .............167
Auxiliary heater ........................... 158
B Battery discharge protection ......149
Battery voltage ........................... 129
Belts.............................................. 47 Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 223
Brake and clutch fluid .................282
Brake and clutch system ...........114
Brake assist ............................... 174
Brake fluid .................................. 226
Brakes ............................... 171, 226
Breakdown.................................. 275
Bulb replacement ....................... 229
C Capacities .................................. 305
Cargo management system ........91
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................167
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............148
Centre console storage ...............63
Changing tyre and wheel size ...261
Charging system ........................ 114
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56

323
Child restraints.............................. 54
Child restraint systems ................54
Cigarette lighter .........................107
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............151
Clock........................................... 105
Code ........................................... 126
Control indicators........................ 111
Control of the vehicle .................160
Controls ...................................... 100
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............282
Cruise control ....................119, 179
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 52
Curve lighting.............................. 141
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............141
Declaration of conformity ............317
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......228
Diesel particle filter .............117, 166
Door open .................................. 119
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........179
Driver Information Centre ...........119
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 215
Driving hints ................................ 160E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 249
Electric parking brake .........115, 172
Electric parking brake fault .........115
Electronic climate control system 154
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........116
Electronic Stability Control off .... 116
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......222
Engine compartment fuse box ...250
Engine coolant ........................... 224
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Engine data ............................... 289
Engine exhaust .......................... 166
Engine identification ...................285
Engine oil ................... 223, 282, 286
Engine oil pressure ....................117
Entry lighting .............................. 148
Event data recorders ..................319
Exit lighting ................................ 149
Exterior care .............................. 277
Exterior light ............................... 118
Exterior lighting ....................14, 138
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 159
Flex-Fix system ............................ 64
Fog light ..................................... 119
Fog lights ................................... 234
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ........................... 145
Front seats.................................... 40
Front storage ................................ 61
Front turn signal lights ...............236
Fuel............................................. 208
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 214
Fuel for diesel engines ..............209
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......209
Fuel for petrol engines ...............208
Fuel gauge ................................. 109
Fuel selector .............................. 109
Fuses ......................................... 249
G Gauges ....................................... 108
General information ...................215

324
Glass panel .................................. 37
Glovebox ..................................... 60
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
H Halogen headlights ....................230
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............145
Headlight flash ........................... 140
Headlight range adjustment ......140
Headlights................................... 138
Headlights when driving abroad 141
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel ...............101
Heating ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 151
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 118, 139
High beam assist ................118, 139
Hill start assist ........................... 174
Horn ..................................... 16, 101
I
Identification plate .....................284
Ignition switch positions .............161
Immobiliser .......................... 31, 118Indicators.................................... 108
Information displays.................... 119
Instrument cluster ......................108
Instrument panel fuse box .........252
Instrument panel illumination .....248
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 147
Instrument panel overview ........... 12
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 280
Interior lighting ............................ 147
Interior lights ...................... 147, 248
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......170
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....59
J
Jump starting ............................. 274
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .....116, 207
Lashing eyes ............................... 91
Lighting features .........................148
Light switch ................................ 138Load compartment ................26, 82
Load compartment cover .............86
Load compartment fuse box ......253
Loading information .....................98
Low fuel ..................................... 118
Low washer fluid ........................119
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........114
Manual anti-dazzle ......................32
Manual mode ............................. 169
Manual transmission .................. 171
Manual windows ..........................33
Memorised settings ......................23
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................146
N New vehicle running-in ..............161
Number plate light .....................248
O
Object detection systems ...........195
Odometer ................................... 108
Oil, engine .......................... 282, 286
Operate pedal ............................. 115
Outside temperature ..................104
Overrun cut-off ........................... 162