fold seats OPEL ASTRA SALOON 2014 Owners Manual

Keys, doors and windows45
Failure of electric drive
Push locking lever forward.
Wind deflector
The rear seats cannot be occupied
when the wind deflector is in place.
Do not place any objects on the wind deflector.
With tyre repair kit, the wind deflector is folded down into a storage
compartment in the load
compartment below the loading floor
cover.
For the version with spare wheel, the
wind deflector is folded away in the
load compartment.
Fitting
Expand the collapsed wind deflector.
Join together the unfolded ends of the wind deflector: Press in the pin at the
slider, guide the hinge over the pin
and release the slider so that the pin
engages in the hinge.

46Keys, doors and windows
Insert the guide clips of the wind
deflector in the seat belt recesses
between the rear head restraints.
Pull the toggle of the right and left
locking pin and turn to lock.
Straighten out the wind deflector, turn
the toggle back and engage the
locking pin in the recess in the side
trim.
The wind deflector can be folded back when not in use.
If the wind deflector is folded and the
rear seats are unoccupied, the wind
deflector can remain mounted in the
vehicle when the roof is closed.
Removing
Remove in reverse order, wind
deflector is completely folded down in
the load compartment:
■ for tyre repair kit in the compartment below the loading
floor cover
■ for version with spare wheel , place
in load compartment
The wind deflector must never
protrude upwards or sideways above
the permissible loading height.

52Seats, restraints
Adjustable thigh support
Press the button and slide the thigh
support.
Seat folding
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards. Slide seat forwards.
To restore, slide the seat backwards.
If the seat has a memory function it
engages in its original position,
otherwise engage seat in desired
position. Move the backrest back to
upright and engage.
Folding the backrest forwards is only
possible when the backrest is in an
upright position.
Do not operate handwheel to adjust
backrest with backrest tilted forward.
In vehicles with a panoramic window:
to tilt seats forward, push head
restraints down and lift up sun visors.
Armrest
Push raised armrest backward
against resistance and fold down.
The armrest can be moved to
different positions in stages by lifting
it.
Under the armrest there is a storage
compartment.

Seats, restraints53Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing the ß button for the
respective seat one or more times
with the ignition on. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.
Rear seats
Armrest
Saloon and Station wagon
Fold down the armrest, pulling the
strap obliquely down (45°).
TwinTop
Pull the armrest by the strap, pivot it
down and position on the sit with the
flat side up.
The armrest is held in place on the
backrest with a retaining strap. To
fully remove the armrest, disengage
the bracket at the retaining strap.

Seats, restraints65Isofix child restraint
systems
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a label on the backrest.
Top-tether child restraint
systems Top-tether fastening eyes are located
under a cover marked with the
symbol : for a child seat. Fold up
cover after usage.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-tether strap to the
Top-tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Child restraints with
transponders
A label on the child restraint system
indicates that it is fitted with
transponders.
Opel child restraint systems with
transponders are automatically
detected if correctly installed to the
front passenger seat with seat
occupancy recognition.

72Storage
Before restoring backrest to an
upright position, guide the seat belt
through the belt guides to protect
against damage. Press release
button and move rear seat backrests upright, ensuring locking
mechanisms engage audibly.With the seat cushions raised: insert
head restraints in backrests and
adjust 3 47 . Fold back seat cushions,
making sure the belt buckles are
properly positioned.
Attach hooks of load compartment
cover to head restraints 3 73.
The three-point seat belt for the
centre rear seat can only be pulled
from the reel if the backrest is properly engaged.
Load compartment extension,
TwinTop
Loading area between rear seats
Pull out the armrest by the strap.
The armrest is held in place on the
backrest with a retaining strap. To
fully remove the armrest, disengage
the bracket at the retaining strap.
Pull the handle and fold down the
cover.

78Storage
Note■ Do not place objects on or near the
load compartment blind
■ The folded roof can only be lowered
when the blind is closed.
Otherwise, a warning buzzer will
sound three times
■ The movement of the tilted roof can
be stopped by pressing the loading aid button and another longer press
reverses the direction of the
movement
■ A confirmation buzzer is heard in the upper and lower roof end
positions when the roof is tilted
■ Only close the tailgate once the confirmation signal has sounded to
indicate that the loading aid is in its
lower end position
■ If the loading aid is not in its lower end position when the boot lid is
closed, a warning tone sounds or
the tailgate is blocked mechanically 3 41
■ Do not touch moving parts■ One minute before the end of the hold time for the raised loading aid,a warning buzzer will sound to
remind you to lower the roof
■ The loading aid is only operable when the vehicle is unlocked
■ Frequent operation of the loading aid with the engine off discharges
the battery
■ Repeated operation of the loading aid can cause malfunctions
Safety net The safety net is available on the
Station wagon and can be installed
behind the rear seats or, if the rear
seat backrests are folded and the
seat cushions raised, behind the front seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.Installation
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.

Storage79
Behind the rear seats
Adjust strap length on safety net by
attaching the upper hook to the eye of
the strap and attach to eyes in the
right and left of the floor.
Behind front seats
Adjust strap length on safety net by
attaching the upper hook to the eye of
the strap and attach to eyes in the
right and left of the floor.
Remove rear outer head restraints
and fold backrests forward.
Removal
Tilt length adjuster of the net
tensioning belt upwards and detach
the belt. Unhook the safety net rods
from the brackets in the roof frame.
Roll up the net and secure with a
strap.

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Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 91
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............124
Clock ............................................ 89
Continuous damping control ......149
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 86
Convex shape .............................. 32
Coolant and antifreeze ...............208
Cruise control ....................102, 149
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 59
Curve lighting.............................. 119
D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............119
Declaration of conformity ............235
Deflation detection system and tyre pressure monitoring system 99
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......165
Diesel particle filter ....................135
Door open .................................. 102
Doors ............................................ 28
Drain diesel fuel filter .................110
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 154
Driving hints ................................ 132E
Easytronic ................................... 142
Electric adjustment ......................33
Electrical system......................... 181
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 139, 143
Electronic Stability Program 99, 147
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......160
Engine compartment fuse box ...182
Engine coolant ........................... 162
Engine coolant temperature ........99
Engine cooling level ..................110
Engine data ............................... 216
Engine exhaust .......................... 135
Engine identification ...................212
Engine oil ................... 161, 208, 213
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................235
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 203
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................13, 117
Exterior mirrors ............................. 32
F
Fault ................................... 140, 144
First aid ......................................... 81First aid kit ................................... 81
Fixed air vents ........................... 130
Fog light ..................................... 102
Fog lights ................................... 171
Folding mirrors ............................. 33
Folding tray .................................. 80
Front airbag system .....................58
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front seats.................................... 49
Front turn signal light ..................166
Front turn signal lights ...............171
Fuel............................................. 151
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 153
Fuel for diesel engines ..............152
Fuel for petrol engines ...............151
Fuel gauge ................................... 94 Fuses ......................................... 181
G
Gauges ......................................... 93
General information ...................154
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 105
H Halogen headlights ....................166
Hand brake ......................... 146, 147
Hazard warning flashers ............119

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Performing work ........................160
Pollen filter ................................. 131
Power outlets ............................... 90
Power windows ............................ 35
Preheating and diesel particle filter .......................................... 99
Puncture ..................................... 196
Q
Quickheat ................................... 130
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 236
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear fog light ............................. 102
Rear fog lights ........................... 120
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 88
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 208, 213
Refuelling ................................... 152
Retractable hardtop .....................41
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................147
Roof .............................................. 39
Roof rack ..................................... 83
Run-flat tyres ............................. 189S
Safety net .................................... 78
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 50
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................96
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Seat folding .................................. 52
Seat occupancy recognition ..60, 96
Seat position ................................ 49
Selector lever ..................... 137, 142
Service ............................... 131, 207
Service display ............................ 94
Service information ....................207
Service vehicle soon .................... 97
Side airbag system ......................59
Sidelights .................................... 117
Side turn signal lights ................178
Spare wheel ............................... 198
Speedometer ............................... 93
Sport mode .......................... 98, 148
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............133, 142
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 86
Steering wheel controls ...............86
Stop watch ................................. 116
Storage ......................................... 67
Storage compartments .................67
Sunglasses storage .....................68Sunroof ........................................ 39
Sunvisor lights ........................... 122
Sun visors .................................... 38
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 93
Tail lights ................................... 171
Three-point seat belt .................... 55
Tools .......................................... 187
Top-tether child restraint systems 65
Tow bar....................................... 154
Towing ................................ 154, 201
Towing another vehicle .............202
Towing equipment .....................155
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 232
Towing the vehicle .....................201
Trailer coupling ........................... 154
Trailer stability assist .................158
Trailer towing ............................. 155
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........136, 142
Tread depth ............................... 192
Trip computer in Board-Info- Display ................................... 112
Trip computer in Graphic-Info- Display or Colour-Info-Display 113
Triple-Info-Display .....................102
Trip odometer .............................. 93