2015.75 VAUXHALL ASTRA J tailgate

Storage63Rear carrier systemRear carrier system for two
bicycles
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows bicycles to be
attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. The
transportation of other objects is not
permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 40 kg. The maximum load
per bicycle is 20 kg.
The wheelbase of a bicycle must not
exceed 1.2 metres. Otherwise the
secure fastening of a bicycle is not possible.
If not in use, the carrier system must
be slid back into the vehicle floor.
There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.Caution
Do not attach bicycles with carbon pedal cranks to bicycle carriers.
The bicycles might get damaged.
Extending
Open the tailgate.
9 Warning
No-one should be in the extension
zone of the rear carrier system,
risk of injury.
Pull release lever up. The system
disengages and travels quickly out of
the bumper.

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Check the cable and lamp position to
make sure these are correctly
installed and are securely located.
Lock the rear carrier system
Swivel the right clamping lever ( 1)
first, followed by the left clamping
lever ( 2), until a resistance is
noticeable.
The rear carrier system is locked
when the clamping levers are
swivelled by approx. 50°. Otherwise
safe functionality is not guaranteed.
Notice
Close the tailgate.

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Place the wheel recesses such that
the bicycle is more or less horizontal. Here, the distance between the
pedals and the tailgate should be at
least 5 cm.
Both bicycle tyres must be in the
wheel recesses.Caution
Make sure to pull out the wheel
recesses as far as necessary to
have both bicycle tyres placed in
the recesses. Otherwise a
horizontal mounting of the bicycle
is not ensured. Disregard could
lead to damage of the bicycle
wheels caused by hot exhaust
fumes.
Align the bicycle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle: Slightly
loosen the pedal mount.
Place the bicycle upright using the
rotary lever on the pedal crank
recess.
If the two bicycles obstruct one
another, the relative positions of the
bicycles can be adapted by adjusting
the wheel recesses and the rotary
lever on the pedal crank recess until
the bicycles no longer touch one
another. Make sure there is sufficient
clearance from the vehicle.Tighten the attachment screw for the
pedal bearing mount to its maximum
point by hand.
Secure both bicycle wheels to the
wheel recesses using the strap
retainers.
Check the bicycle to make sure it is
secure.
Caution
Ensure gap between bicycle and
vehicle is at least 5 cm. If
necessary, loosen handlebar and swivel sideways.

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Push the clamping lever down and
pull both lamp supports out of the
recesses.
Fold in the lamp supports on the
backs of the tail lamps.
First place the front ( 1) tail lamp, then
the rear ( 2) tail lamp in the recesses
and push down as far as possible.
Push cables all the way into all guides
in order to prevent damage.
Open the tailgate.
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Rear carrier system for four
bicycles
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows two bicycles to be
attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. It is
possible to attach two further bicycles
on an adapter. The transportation of
other objects is not permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 80 kg with attached adapter and 60 kg without attached adapter.
The maximum load per bicycle on the
pull-out carrier is 30 kg. This allows

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the attachment of electrically-
powered bicycles to the pull-out
carrier. The maximum load per
bicycle on the adapter is 20 kg.
The wheelbase of a bicycle must not
exceed 1.15 metres. Otherwise the
secure fastening of a bicycle is not
possible.
If not in use, the carrier system must
be slid back into the vehicle floor.
There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.Caution
If the rear carrier system is
extended and the vehicle is fully
loaded, the chassis clearance will
be reduced.
Drive carefully whenever the road has a strong inclination or when
driving over a ramp, bump, etc.
Caution
Consult your bicycle dealer before
attaching bicycles with carbon
frames. The bicycles might get
damaged.
Extending
Open the tailgate.
9 Warning
No-one should be in the extension
zone of the rear carrier system,
risk of injury.
Pull release lever up. The system
disengages and travels quickly out of
the bumper.
Completely pull out the rear carrier
system until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push in the rear carrier system without
pulling the release lever again.
9 Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects
to the rear carrier system if the
system has been correctly
engaged. If the rear carrier system

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3-door and 5-door hatchbackRemoving
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
If the height adjustable cover is
mounted in the middle or upper
position, the load compartment cover can be stowed below it.
Height adjustable cover 3 88.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to
tailgate.
Sports tourer
Closing cover
Pull the cover towards the rear using the handle until it engages in the
sideward retainers.Opening cover
Pull the handle at the end of the cover
to the rear and downwards. It rolls up automatically.

94StorageWarning triangle3-door hatchback, 5-doorhatchback
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the strap on the right side of
the load compartment.
Sports tourer
Fold down straps. Stow the warning
triangle in the space behind the straps on the inside of the tailgate.
4-door saloon
Stow the warning triangle in the
recess on the left side of the load
compartment.

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5-door hatchback
Stow the first aid kit in the stowage
compartment behind the warning
triangle.
Before first use, press in the interior
trim at the top and at the sides of the
perforation. Then fold the trim
outward to gain access to the
stowage compartment.
3-door hatchback
Stow the first aid kit in the stowage
compartment behind the warning
triangle.
Use the recesses to fold down the
cover.
Depending on the equipment, the first aid kit can be stored in the rear
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Sports tourer
Fold down strap. Stow the first aid kit
in the space behind a strap on the
inside of the tailgate.