2014 VAUXHALL ASTRA J weight

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.

Seats, restraints57
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.

Storage99
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 284) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is 75 kg for the 3-door / 5-door hatchbackand 4-door saloon, for the Sports
tourer it is 100 kg. The roof load is
the combined weight of the roof
rack and the load.

Driving and operating215
General informationThe official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation
R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the latest
applicable version), taking into
consideration the vehicle weight in
running order, as specified by the regulation.
The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between
different vehicle variants and must
not be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is
dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage, e.g. in case of 4 x
5 Watt bulbs, the function only detects lamp outage when only a single
5 Watt lamp remains or none remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye.
If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.Driving characteristics and
towing tips Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg (Sports tourer: 1200 kg) the
use of a stabiliser is strongly
recommended when driving above
50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 306.

216Driving and operatingTrailer towingTrailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12 %.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross train weight also decreases by 10 %
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8 %, e.g. motorways).The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 284.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by
60 kg , the gross vehicle weight rating
may be exceeded by 60 kg. If the
permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of
60 mph applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.

Technical data285
Information on identification label:1=Manufacturer2=Type approval number3=Vehicle Identification Number4=Permissible gross vehicle
weight rating in kg5=Permissible gross train weight
in kg6=Maximum permissible front axle load in kg7=Maximum permissible rear axle
load in kg8=Vehicle-specific or country-
specific data
The combined total of front and rear
axle loads must not exceed the
permissible gross vehicle weight. For
example, if the front axle is bearing its
maximum permissible load, the rear
axle can only bear a load that is equal
to the gross vehicle weight minus the front axle load.
The technical data is determined in
accordance with European
Community standards. We reserve
the right to make modifications.
Specifications in the vehicle
documents always have priority over
those given in this manual.
Engine identification
The technical data tables show the
engine identifier code. Engine data
3 289.
To identify the respective engine,
refer to the engine power in the EEC
Certificate of Conformity provided
with your vehicle or other national
registration documents.

292Technical dataPerformance3-door hatchbackEngineA14XERA14NELA14NETA16LETA16XHTA16SHTMaximum speed 4)
[mph]Manual transmission111 5)120125137136143Automatic transmission––124–130–4)
The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum
speed of the vehicle.
5) 4th gear.EngineA18XERA20NFTA17DTEA17DTCA17DTFMaximum speed 4)
[mph]Manual transmission124155114113122Automatic transmission–––––4) The maximum speed indicated is achievable at kerb weight (without driver) plus 200 kg payload. Optional equipment could reduce the specified maximum
speed of the vehicle.