OPEL ASTRA K 2019.5 Workshop Manual

Seats, restraints49Backrest inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lowerSeat inclination
Press switch
top:front end higherbottom:front end lower

50Seats, restraintsLumbar 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.
Power seat adjustment
9 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.
Longitudinal adjustment
Move switch forwards / backwards.

Seats, restraints51Seat height
Move switch upwards / downwards.Seat inclination
Tilt front of switch upwards /
downwards.
Backrest inclination
Tilt switch forwards / backwards.
Lumbar 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.

52Seats, restraintsAdjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Side bolster
Adjust seat backrest width to suit
personal requirements.
Press e to reduce backrest width.
Press d to increase backrest width.
Memory function for power seat adjustment
Two different driver's seat settings
can be stored.
Memorised settings 3 24.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Storing memory position
● Adjust driver's seat to desired position.
● Press and hold MEM and 1 or 2
simultaneously until a chime sounds.
Recall of memory positions
Press and hold 1 or 2 until the stored
seat position has been reached.
Releasing the button during seat
movement cancels the recall.
Automatic recall of memory positions
Memory positions are assigned to the driver (1 or 2) using the respective key
and are automatically recalled when

Seats, restraints53the ignition is switched on. In addition,
a message in the Driver Information
Centre indicates the driver number,
identified by the used key. If the
ignition is switched on more than
three subsequent times with the
same key, the message will not be
displayed again until another key is
being used.
To stop recall movement, press one
of the memory or power seat controls.
Precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver and Auto Memory Recall is
activated in the personal settings of
the Info Display.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in the Vehicle menu in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 119.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Easy exit function
For a convenient exit out of the
vehicle, the power driver seat moves rearwards when vehicle is stationary.To activate the easy exit function:
● set selector lever to position P
(automatic transmission)
● apply parking brake (manual transmission)
● switch off ignition
● remove key from the ignition switch
● open the driver's door
If the door is already open, switch off
ignition to activate easy exit.
To stop movement, press one of the
memory or power seat controls.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in the
Vehicle menu in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 119.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Safety function
If the driver's seat encounters
resistance during movement, the
recall may stop. After removing the
obstruction, press and hold the
appropriate memory position buttonfor two seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again. If the recall
does not operate, consult a
workshop.
Overload
If the seat setting is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Note
After an accident in which airbags
have been deployed, the memory
function for each position button will
be deactivated.
Armrest

54Seats, restraintsThe armrest can be slid forwards by
10 cm. Under the armrest there is a
storage compartment.
Armrest storage 3 72.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
The seat heating will be reduced
automatically from highest level to
medium level after 30 minutes.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 163.
Automatic seat heating Depending on the equipment, the
automatic seat heating can be
enabled in the vehicle personalisation
menu in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
When enabled, the heating of the
seats will be activated automatically
at vehicle start. The activation is
based on several parameters such as vehicle interior temperature, intensity
and direction of the sun and
temperature setting of the electronic
climate control system for the driver
and passenger side.
As the vehicle’s interior warms up, the seat heating level will be reduced
automatically until it finally goes off.The seat heating level being provided
during the automatic operation is
shown by heated seat indicator lights.
If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
the automatic seat heating feature will not activate the seat heating for that
seat.
The seat heating buttons can be
pressed at any time to exit the
automatic seat heating for the
respective seat and control the seat
heating manually instead.
Ventilating

Seats, restraints55Adjust ventilating to the desired
setting by pressing A for the
respective seat one or more times.
The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.
Ventilated seats are operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 163.
Massage
Press c to switch on the back
massage function.
To switch off, press c again.
After 10 minutes the massage
function is switched off automatically.Rear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down.

56Seats, restraintsHeating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective rear outer seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Press ß once more to deactivate seat
heating.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 163.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the seat position. Thereby 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 65.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components replaced by a workshop. After an accident,
have the belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
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.
Seat belt reminder
Indicates seat belt status for front seats by control indicators X and k,
or for rear seats by the symbol X in
the Driver Information Centre 3 107.
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.

Seats, restraints57Belt pretensionersIn the event of a head-on, rear-end or
side-on collision of a certain severity,
the front and rear outer seat belts are tightened. The front seat belts and the outer rear seat belts are tightened by
one pretensioner per seat.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 108.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt tensioner.
Do not make any modification to belt tensioner components as this willinvalidate the vehicle operating
permit.
Three-point seat belt
Fasten
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X, k 3 107.

58Seats, restraintsUnfasten
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Using the seat belt while pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.9 Warning
The airbag system deploys in an
explosive manner, repairs must be performed by skilled personnel
only.
9 Warning
Adding accessories that change
the vehicle's frame, bumper
system, height, front end or side
sheet metal, may keep the airbag
system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can
also be affected by changing any
parts of the front seats, seat belts,