2015 VAUXHALL ASTRA J roof rack

Storage59StorageStorage compartments................59
Load compartment .......................81
Roof rack system .........................96
Loading information .....................97Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder,
a credit card holder, a coin holder and
an adapter for the locking wheel nuts.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.

Storage93
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 81.
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 87.
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.

96StorageRoof rack systemRoof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in use.
Mounting roof rack Detach the cover from each mounting
point by using a coin.5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon
3-door hatchback
Sports tourer with roof railing
Fasten the roof rack in the area of the
holes, indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.

98Storage
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 286) 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.

Vehicle care279Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the top and engage
downwards.
Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using a de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

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PParking ................................ 19, 164
Parking assist ............................ 194
Parking brake ............................ 171
Parking lights ............................. 144
Particulate filter ........................... 165
Performance .............................. 294
Performing work ........................222
Pollen filter ................................. 158
Power outlets ............................. 105
Power seat adjustment ................43
Power steering............................ 115
Power steering fluid ....................225
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................. 116
Puncture ..................................... 267
Q
Quickheat ................................... 157
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) .................................... 334
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 146
Rear carrier system ......................63
Rear floor storage cover ..............87
Rear fog light ............................. 118
Rear fog lights ........................... 144
Rear seats .................................... 46Rear storage................................. 85
Rear view camera ...................... 203
Rear window wiper/washer ........ 103
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 284, 288
Reduced engine power ..............117
Refuelling ................................... 212
Retained power off ....................160
Reversing lights .........................144
Ride control systems ..................173
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 97
Roof rack ..................................... 96
S Safety belts ................................... 46
Safety net .................................... 92
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 39
Seat belt ........................................ 9
Seat belt reminder .....................112
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Seat folding .................................. 42
Seat position ................................ 39
Selector lever ............................. 167
Service ............................... 158, 283
Service display .......................... 109
Service information ....................283
Service vehicle soon .................. 113
Side airbag system ......................50
Side blind spot alert ....................202Sidelights.................................... 136
Side turn signal lights ................246
Smartphone controller ................124
Spare wheel ............................... 271
Speed limiter............................... 180
Speedometer ............................. 107
Starting and operating ................160
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................160
Steering ...................................... 159
Steering wheel adjustment ....10, 99
Steering wheel controls ...............99
Stop-start system........................ 162
Storage ......................................... 59
Storage compartments .................59
Sunroof ........................................ 35
Sunvisor lights ........................... 146
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 107
Tail lights ................................... 239
Three-point seat belt .................... 47
Tools .......................................... 255
Top-tether fastening eyes ............58
Tow bar....................................... 216
Towing ................................ 216, 277
Towing another vehicle .............278
Towing equipment .....................217