2018 OPEL ASTRA J fold seats

Seats, restraints39Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 39
Active head restraints ................40
Front seats ................................... 41
Seat position .............................. 41
Manual seat adjustment ............42
Seat folding ............................... 44
Power seat adjustment ..............45
Armrest ...................................... 47
Heating ...................................... 47
Rear seats ................................... 48
Armrest ...................................... 48
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Three-point seat belt .................49
Airbag system .............................. 51
Front airbag system ...................52
Side airbag system ....................52
Curtain airbag system ...............53
Airbag deactivation ....................54
Child restraints ............................. 55
Child restraint systems ..............55
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57Head 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.

44Seats, restraintsSide bolster, OPC version
Adjust seat width and backrest width
using the switches to suit personal
requirements.
Operate front rocker switch to change seat width.
Operate rear rocker switch to change
backrest width.
Seat foldingCaution
When seat height is in highest
position, push head restraints
down and lift up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Seat folding on manual operated
seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards, then slide seat forwards to
the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards
to the stop. Lift backrest to upright
position without operating any lever.
Ensure backrest engages.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of hard braking or collision.
The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position.
Do not operate backrest inclination
lever while backrest is tilted forward.
Vehicles with panorama roof: to tilt
backrest forward, push head
restraints down and lift up sun visors.

Seats, restraints45
The illustration shows the release
lever on OPC seat.
9 Warning
To avoid injury, move the backrest
to an upright position before
folding.
Seat folding on power seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards. The seat slides
automatically forwards to the stop.
To restore, lift backrest to upright
position and engage. The seat slides
automatically backwards to the
original position.
In case the head restraint of the
folded backrest is blocked by the
upper windscreen frame, allow the
seat to move backwards slightly
before lifting up the backrest 3 45.
Safety function
If the power seat encounters
resistance while sliding forward or
rearward, it is immediately stopped
and moved back.
Overload
If the folding function is electrically overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.

48Seats, restraintsRear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down. The armrest
contains cupholders and a storage
box.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during hard acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle, holding the occupants in the
seat position. Therefore the risk of
injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 55.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.9 Warning
The openings in the backrests of
the OPC seats are not designed to mount or carry through any kind ofadditional seat belts.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.

64StorageLoad compartmentThe rear seat backrest is divided into
two parts. Both parts can be folded
down.
Load compartment extension ● Only 3-door hatchback: remove the load compartment cover ifnecessary.
● Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 39.
● 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
the retainer 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

Vehicle care227No.Circuit1–2Trailer outlet3Parking assist4–5–6–7Power seat8–9–10–11Trailer module/Trailer socket12Trailer module13Trailer outlet14Rear seat/Electrical folding15–16Interior mirror17Power outletNo.Circuit18–19Steering wheel heating20Sunroof21Heated front seats22–23–24–25–26Deactivated logistic mode27–28–29–30–31Amplifier/Subwoofer32Active damping system/Lane
departure warningVehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles without spare wheel Some tools and the towing eye are
located in a tool box in the load
compartment below the floor cover.

Technical data269Vehicle dimensions3-door hatchback4-door notchbackLength [mm]44664658Width without exterior mirrors [mm]18401814Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]20202013Height (without antenna) [mm]14821500Length of load compartment floor [mm]8551084Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]16171778Load compartment width [mm]980976Load compartment height [mm]512546Wheelbase [mm]26952685Turning circle diameter [m]11.411.5

289Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............129
Clock............................................. 77
Code ............................................. 99
Collision damage repair ..............284
Control indicators.......................... 84
Control of the vehicle .................140
Controls ........................................ 73
Convex shape .............................. 31
Coolant and antifreeze ...............254
Cruise control ...................... 92, 159
Cupholders .................................. 60
Curtain airbag system .................. 53
Curve lighting.............................. 120
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............120
Declaration of conformity ............280
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......207
Diesel particle filter ...............90, 146
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........159
Driver Information Centre .............93
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 194
Driving hints ................................ 140E
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 222
Electric parking brake ...........88, 153
Electric parking brake fault ...........89
Electronic climate control system 132
Electronic driving programmes ..149
Electronic Stability Control.......... 155
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............90
Electronic Stability Control off....... 90
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......201
Engine compartment fuse box ...223
Engine coolant ........................... 203
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 83
Engine data ............................... 262
Engine exhaust .......................... 145
Engine identification ...................258
Engine oil ................... 202, 254, 259
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 127
ERA GLONASS .......................... 113
Event data recorders ..................287
Exit lighting ................................ 127
Exterior care .............................. 249
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................15, 116
Exterior mirrors ............................. 31F
Fault ........................................... 150
First aid ......................................... 69
First aid kit ................................... 69
Fixed air vents ........................... 137
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 212
Folding mirrors ............................. 32
Following distance indication ......172
Forward collision alert................. 169
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights ........................... 124
Front seats.................................... 41
Front storage ................................ 61
Front turn signal lights ...............214
Fuel............................................. 188
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 193
Fuel for diesel engines ..............189
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......190
Fuel for petrol engines ...............188
Fuel gauge ................................... 81
Fuel selector ................................ 81
Fuses ......................................... 222
G Gauges ......................................... 80
General information ...................194
Glass panel .................................. 38