2015 VAUXHALL ASTRA J tow

In brief19Parking9Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Activate the manual parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress foot
brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 113.
■ Switch off the engine. ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to position P before removing
the ignition key. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
■
Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 28.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 222.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 221.

60Storage
Depending on the version,
cupholders are located under a cover
in the centre console. Slide cover
backwards. Bottles can be stowed
after folding up the intermediate shelf 3 62.Additional cupholders are located in
the rear armrest. Fold down the
armrest.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.

Storage61Underseat storage
Press button in the recess and pull out
drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To
close, push in and engage.
On version with rear carrier system
3 63, the tyre repair kit is stowed in
the drawer.
Tyre repair kit 3 264.
Armrest storage
Storage under the front armrest
Press button to fold up the armrest.
The armrest must be in rearmost
position.
Storage in the rear armrest
Fold down armrest and open cover.
Close cover before folding the
armrest up.

62StorageCentre console storageFront console
The storage container can be used to
store small items.
Depending on the version, a storage
compartment is located under a
cover.
Slide cover backwards.
Press button to remove the frame of
the cupholder. The frame can be
stowed in the glovebox.
A further storage compartment is
located under the intermediate shelf.
Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix it in the vertical position. The frame of
the cupholder can be reintegrated to
stow bottles.
Rear console
Pull out the drawer.
Caution
Do not use for ash or for other
combustible items.

80Storage
Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Unlock the rear carrier system
Swivel both clamping levers inwards
as far as they will go.
Fold in tail lamps
Swivel in both tail lamps.
Fold in number plate holder
Lift the number plate holder and fold
it forwards.
Retracting the rear carrier systemCaution
Take care that all foldable parts,
e.g. wheel recesses and mounting brackets, are stowed accurately.
Otherwise the rear carrier system might get damaged when trying to retract it.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.

86Storage
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 87.
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.
Cover in upper position
Push the handle at the end of the
cover downwards. The rear of the
cover is guided upwards
automatically.

Storage89
Notice■ If mounted in position 2 or 3, the
space between the rear floor
cover and the height adjustable
cover can be used as a stowage
compartment.
■ The height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with the
strap when it is mounted in
position 1 or 2.
■ If mounted in position 2, an almost
completely flat load bay is created
if the rear seat backrests are
folded forwards.
■ Opening the side covers (e.g. when exchanging the rear light
bulbs) is only possible with the
height adjustable cover mounted
in position 1 or 2.Caution
The height adjustable cover is
able to withstand a load of no more
than 100 kg.
Rear floor cover, Sports tourer
Lift the rear floor cover by pulling the
handle. Fold and place the cover
behind the rear seats.
The storage compartment below the rear floor cover can be divided by a
bar.
Insert the bar into the recesses at the
sidewalls.
Caution
Insert the bar into the rearmost
recess when transporting heavy objects in the load compartment.Otherwise the rear floor cover
might be damaged.

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.