2015 OPEL ASTRA J child seat

Seats, restraints55
Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
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 belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Note
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 an ISOFIX child restraint system
This table relates to all ISOFIX child restraint systems.Weight 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, IUFX

Seats, restraints57Weight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn rear outboard
seatsOn rear centre seatGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXILXGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXILXIL=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.

58Seats, restraints
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system
This table relates to all top-tether child restraint systems.Weight and age classOn front passenger seatOn rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXUUGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXUUGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXUUGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXUUGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXUUU=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.

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 Notchback 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.

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.

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Child restraints.............................. 54
Child restraint systems ................54
Cigarette lighter .........................107
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............150
Clock........................................... 105
Code ........................................... 126
Control indicators........................ 111
Control of the vehicle .................160
Controls ...................................... 100
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............285
Cruise control ....................119, 179
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 52
Curve lighting.............................. 140
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............140
Declaration of conformity ............331
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......229
Diesel particle filter .............117, 166
Door open .................................. 119
Doors ............................................ 26
Driver assistance systems ..........179
Driver Information Centre ...........119
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 217
Driving hints ................................ 160E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 250
Electric parking brake .........115, 172
Electric parking brake fault .........115
Electronic climate control system 153
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 .......223
Engine compartment fuse box ...251
Engine coolant ........................... 225
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Engine data ............................... 292
Engine exhaust .......................... 166
Engine identification ...................288
Engine oil ................... 224, 285, 289
Engine oil pressure ....................117
Entry lighting .............................. 147
Event data recorders ..................334
Exit lighting ................................ 148
Exterior care .............................. 280
Exterior light ............................... 118
Exterior lighting ....................14, 137
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 158
Flex-Fix system ............................ 64
Fog light ..................................... 119
Fog lights ................................... 235
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ........................... 144
Front seats.................................... 40
Front storage ................................ 61
Front turn signal lights ...............237
Fuel............................................. 210
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Fuel for diesel engines ..............210
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......211
Fuel for petrol engines ...............210
Fuel gauge ................................. 109 Fuel selector .............................. 109
Fuses ......................................... 250
G
Gauges ....................................... 108
General information ...................217