tow OPEL ASTRA SALOON 2014 Owners Manual

18In brief
Starting engine with Start/Stop
button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle. Operate clutch and brake,
automatic transmission in P or N, do
not accelerate, for diesel engines;
press the button briefly to start
preheating, move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock, wait until control indicator !
goes out and then press button for
1 second and release when the
engine is running.
Open&Start system 3 22.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove it or, with the vehicle
stationary, press the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
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 the P position. If P is not engaged
or the parking brake is not applied,
"P" flashes for a few seconds in the transmission display.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. 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 theselector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control or with the sensor in a front door handle.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system and the anti-theft alarm
system, press button p twice or
touch the sensor in a front door
handle twice.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ On vehicles with manual transmission automated, control
indicator R flashes for a few
seconds after the ignition is
switched off if the parking brake has
not been applied 3 109.
■ Close windows and sunroof or TwinTop.

Keys, doors and windows23
If the ignition has been switched off
and the vehicle is stationary, the
steering wheel lock activates
automatically when the driver's door
is opened or closed.
Control indicator 0 3 101.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
The sensor fields in the door handles
must be kept clean to ensure
unrestricted functionality.
If the battery is discharged, the
vehicle must not be towed, tow-
started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.Radio remote control
The electronic key likewise has a
radio remote control feature.
Emergency operation
If the radio remote control also fails,
the driver's door can be locked or
unlocked with the emergency key
contained in the electronic key: press locking mechanism and remove the
cap by applying light pressure. Push
the emergency key outwards over the
detent and remove.

62Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint systemWeight and age classOn front passenger seat 1)On outer rear seatsOn centre rear seat2)Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg or approx. 2 yearsB1
, ++U, +UGroup I: 9 to 18 kg or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsB2
, ++U, +UGroup II: 15 to 25 kg or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXUUB1=Limited, only with seat occupancy recognition and Opel child restraint system with transponders.
If the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost position. Move front passenger seat as far back as possible and move front passenger seat belt anchorage point to lowest position.B 2=Limited, only with seat occupancy recognition and Opel child restraint system with transponders.
If the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost position. Move front passenger seat as far back as possible so that vehicle safety belt runs from anchorage point
towards the front.U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.+=Seat available with ISOFIX and Top-tether mounting brackets.++=Seat available with ISOFIX mounting brackets.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.1) Not allowed on Saloon 4-door.
2) Not allowed on Astra TwinTop.

Storage71
Remove rear outer head restraints
and push centre head restraint all the way down 3 47. Stow the removed
head restraints in the cavity below the
raised seat cushions.Disengage backrest (one-piece or
split) using release button, fold
forward and engage.
Folding down centre backrests
Push head restraint down as far as
possible 3 47. Disengage backrest
using lever and fold onto seat
cushion. If the seat cushion is raised,
fold it forward until it engages.

Storage73
The cover behind the armrest can be
locked from load compartment:
horizontal position=lockedvertical position=unlocked
Stowage in the load
compartment, Station wagon
There is a stowage compartment at the right side of the load
compartment.
The fuse box is on the left side behind the cover in the load compartment
side panelling 3 185
Cargo box 3 75.
The tyre repair kit is on the right side
behind the cover 3 193.
Load compartment cover
Saloon 3-door / 5-door Removing
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.Pull cover from the side guides.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to tailgate.
Station wagon
Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged objects on the load
compartment cover.
Opening
Press handle on load compartment
cover rearwards; the cover
automatically engages in its end position.
Closing
Remove load compartment cover
from side brackets. It rolls up
automatically.

74Storage
Pull the cover towards the rear using
the handle and engage it in the
retainers at the sides.
To cover the gap between the load
compartment cover and the rear
backrests, there is a cover on the
cartridge. Attach the two hooks of the
cover to the head restraint guide rods. If the safety net is mounted, run the
hooks through the net mesh.
Removing
Open the load compartment cover
and detach the hooks from the head
restraints.
Pull the release lever. Lift right side of
cover first, then pull left side out of
recess.
Fitting
Insert the left side of the load
compartment cover in the recess, pull the release lever, insert the right side
of the load compartment cover and
engage.
Attach the hooks on the head
restraints.
TwinTop
Opening
Release load compartment blind from
recesses on left and right, blind rolls
up automatically.
Closing
Pull the cover towards the rear using the handle and engage it in the
retainers at the sides.
Do not place any objects on the load
compartment cover.
There must be no objects outside of
or on top of the cover when the roof is open or in the process of opening.

76Storage
Variable partition net
Insert an adapter into each rail: fold
open the handle plate, insert adapter
into upper and lower groove of rail
and move to required position. Turn
handle plate upwards to lock the
adapter. The rods of the net must be
extended before inserting into the
adapters: pull out all of the end pieces and lock by rotating clockwise.
To install, push rods together a little
and insert into the relevant openings
in the adapters. The longer rod must
be inserted into the upper adapter.
To remove, press the net rod together and remove from the adapters. Fold
open the adapter handle plate,
disengage from lower groove and
then from upper groove.
Hooks and net pocket
Net pocket can be suspended from
the luggage hooks.
Cargo box
Foldable box under the floor cover
used to divide the load compartment.
The cargo box may only be loaded
when the backrests are engaged in
an upright position.
To remove the cargo box floor cover,
remove first the right half then the left
half. For models with towing
equipment, first release the coupling
ball bar fixing strap and thread this
through the eye.
Install in reverse order.

Storage81
For vehicles with cargo box: Lift thewarning triangle with the right half of
the cargo box. Pull out the warning
triangle to the right.
Saloon 4-door
Attach the warning triangle and first
aid kit in the load compartment
against the panel on the right using two straps.
Station wagon, Van
Stow the warning triangle in the space
in the tailgate and fasten with the right
and left straps.
First aid kit
Saloon 3-door / 5-door
Secure the first-aid kit to the right load compartment wall using the retaining
strap.

82Storage
Saloon 4-door
Attach the warning triangle and first
aid kit in the load compartment
against the panel on the right using two straps.
Station wagon
Fasten the first-aid kit to the left load
compartment wall with a retaining
strap.
Van
Place first aid kit in stowage
compartment behind the driver's seat.
To open the cover, press the locking
tab.

120LightingTurn and lane-change
signalsLever up=right turn signalLever down=left turn signal
The lever always springs back to its
original position.
If the lever is moved past the
resistance point, the turn signal is
switched on constantly. When the
steering wheel moves back, the turn
signal is automatically deactivated.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing lanes, press the lever until resistance
is felt and then release.
Move the lever to the resistance point
and hold for longer indication.
Switch the turn signal off manually by moving the lever slightly.
Front fog lights
The front fog lights can only be
switched on when both the ignition and headlights or sidelights are on.
Operated with the > button.
Rear fog lights
The rear fog light can only be
switched on when both the ignition
and headlights or sidelights (with front fog lights) are on.
Operated with the r button.
The vehicle rear fog light is
deactivated when towing.
Parking lights