2015 OPEL ASTRA J remove seats

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.

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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.

82StorageLoad compartmentThe rear seat backrest is divided into
two parts. Both parts can be folded
down.
Load compartment extension,
3-door and 5-door hatchback,
4-door notchback ■ Only 3-door and 5-door hatchback: remove the load compartment
cover if necessary.
■ Press and hold the catch to push the 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.
■ Take the seat belt out of the seat backrest guide and put it behind theretainer as shown in the illustration.
To fold up, raise the backrests and
guide them into an upright position
until they engage audibly.
Ensure that the seat belts of the
outboard seats are placed in the
corresponding belt guides.
The backrests are properly engaged
when the red marks on both sides near the release lever are no longer
visible.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury

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.

94Storage
Behind the front seats
Attach strap to eyes underneath the
rear seat cushion.
Fold backrests forward.
To get a flat load bay, first fold seat cushion before attaching the safety
net. Move front seats forward to ease
tension if necessary.
Installation of the rod
There are two installation openings in the roof frame: suspend and engage
rod of net at one side, compress rod and suspend and engage at other
side.
Load compartment 3 82.
Removal Unhook the safety net rods from the
brackets in the roof frame. Detach
straps from the eyes. Roll up the net
and secure with a strap.
The removed safety net can be stored under the rear floor cover 3 88.
Warning triangle
3-door hatchback, 5-door
hatchback
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the strap on the right side of
the load compartment.