seats OPEL ASTRA J 2014 Manual user

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............23
Seats, restraints ........................... 40
Storage ........................................ 62
Instruments and controls ...........102
Lighting ...................................... 142
Climate control ........................... 155
Driving and operating .................164
Vehicle care ............................... 224
Service and maintenance ..........284
Technical data ........................... 287
Customer information ................321
Index .......................................... 324Contents

20In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 175.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 171.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 260,
3 309.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 226.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 33, 3 42,
3 50.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

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Fault in central locking systemUnlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 30.
Locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
is exceeded.
Additionally it is configurable to
unlock the driver's door or all doors
after the ignition is switched off andthe ignition key is removed (manual
transmission) or the selector lever is
moved to P position (automatic
transmission).
Settings can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 134.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 25.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock to
the vertical position.

Keys, doors and windows35Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Manual windows The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows. Retained power off 3 165.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as
long as the switch is operated.

40Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 40
Front seats ................................... 42
Rear seats ................................... 49
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Airbag system .............................. 52
Child restraints ............................. 56Head 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.

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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.

42Seats, 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 3 102.
■ 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 40.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 50.■ 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, restraints439Warning
Never store any subjects under
the seats.
Drive only with engaged seats and backrests.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=seat higherdown=seat lower

44Seats, restraints
Seat inclination
Lever pumping motion
up=front end higherdown=front end lowerLumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using the four-way switch to suit personal
requirements.
Moving support up and down: push switch up or down.
Increasing and decreasing support:
push switch forwards or backwards.
Adjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.

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Side 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. Slide seat forwards.
To restore, slide the seat backwards.
Move the backrest against the
resistance to the upright position and
engage.
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.
The illustration shows the release
lever on OPC seat.