2015 OPEL ASTRA J height adjustment

8In brief
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 40, Seat folding 3 43.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=seat higherdown=seat lower
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 40.
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up=front end higherdown=front end lower
Seat position 3 40, Seat adjustment
3 40.

In brief9
Power seat adjustment
Operate switch 1:
forwards/back‐
wards=length adjustmentupwards/down‐
wards=height adjustmentupwards/down‐
wards at front=inclination
adjustment
Operate switch 2:
forwards/
backwards at
the top=backrest adjustment
Power seat adjustment 3 44, Seat
folding 3 43.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 38.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 ° ).
To release belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 40, Seat belts
3 47, Airbag system 3 50.

38Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 38
Front seats ................................... 40
Rear seats ................................... 47
Seat belts ..................................... 47
Airbag system .............................. 50
Child restraints ............................. 54Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

Seats, restraints39
Horizontal adjustment
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions.
To return to its rearmost position, pull fully forwards and release.
Head restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove.
Active head restraints In the event of a rear-end impact, the front parts of the active head
restraints are moved slightly
forwards. Thus the head is supported
so that the risk of whiplash injury is
reduced.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.

40Seats, restraintsFront seatsSeat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 100.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
roof frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 38.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 48.■ Adjust the thigh support so that
there is a space approx. two fingers
wide between the edge of the seat
and the hollow of the knee.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
Seat adjustment9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.

Seats, restraints499Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 113.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button.
3. Adjust height and engage.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.
Removing
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts on the rear seats
The seat belt for the rear centre seat
can only be withdrawn from the
retractor if the backrest is engaged in upright position.

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Glass panel .................................. 37
Glovebox ..................................... 60
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
H Halogen headlights ....................231
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............144
Headlight flash ........................... 139
Headlight range adjustment ......139
Headlights................................... 137
Headlights when driving abroad 140
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 38
Heated mirrors ............................. 32
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel ...............101
Heating ........................................ 46
Heating and ventilation system . 150
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 118, 138
High beam assist ................118, 138
Hill start assist ........................... 174
Horn ..................................... 15, 101
I
Identification plate .....................287
Ignition switch positions .............161
Immobiliser .......................... 30, 118Indicators.................................... 108
Information displays.................... 119
Instrument cluster ......................108
Instrument panel fuse box .........253
Instrument panel illumination .....249
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 146
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........177
Interior care ............................... 282
Interior lighting ............................ 146
Interior lights ...................... 146, 249
Interior mirrors .............................. 32
Interruption of power supply ......170
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....59
J
Jump starting ............................. 276
K Key, memorised settings ..............23
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lane departure warning .....116, 209
Lashing eyes ............................... 91
Lighting features .........................147
Light switch ................................ 137Load compartment ................26, 82
Load compartment cover .............86
Load compartment fuse box ......254
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 .....................145
N New vehicle running-in ..............161
Number plate light .....................249
O
Object detection systems ...........195
Odometer ................................... 108
Oil, engine .......................... 285, 289
Operate pedal ............................. 115
Outside temperature ..................104
Overrun cut-off ........................... 162