width VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2014 Owner's Manual

Seats, restraints43
Side bolster, VXR 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 VXR seat.

68Storage
Push the release lever on the strapretainer and remove the strap
retainer.
Prepare the bicycle for attachment
Notice
The maximum width for the pedal
crank is 38.3 mm and the maximum
depth is 14.4 mm.
Rotate the left pedal (without a chain
cog) vertically downwards. The pedal
on the left pedal crank must be
horizontal.
The front bicycle must have its front
wheel facing left.
The rear bicycle must have its front
wheel facing right.
Attaching a bicycle to the rear carrier
system
With the rotary lever on the pedal
crank recess, roughly adapt the
adjustable pedal crank unit to the
protrusion of the pedal crank.
If the bicycle has straight pedal
cranks, unscrew the pedal crank unit
completely (position 5).
If the bicycle has curved pedal
cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit all the way (position 1).

Vehicle care257
Variant 3: 4-door saloon
The jack and the tools are in the tool
box below the spare wheel in the load
compartment. The wheel wrench, the towing eye and an extension bolt for
securing a damaged wheel (only
vehicles with temporary spare wheel)
are in the tool bag located in the spare wheel well near the tool box. Spare
wheel 3 269.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres Winter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and shouldtherefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
VXR Version: Tyres of size 235/45
R18 are only permitted as winter
tyres.Tyre designations
E.g. 215/60 R 16 95 H215=Tyre width, mm60=Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %R=Belt type: RadialRF=Type: RunFlat16=Wheel diameter, inches95=Load index e.g. 95 is
equivalent to 690 kgH=Speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q=up to 100 mphS=up to 112 mphT=up to 118 mphH=up to 130 mphV=up to 150 mphW=up to 168 mph
Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of cold tyres at
least every 14 days and before any
long journey. Do not forget the spare
wheel. This also applies to vehicles
with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Unscrew the valve cap.

Technical data303
Sports tourerEngineManual transmissionAutomatic transmissionwithout/with air conditioning
[kg]A17DTC1550/1565–A17DTS1550/1565–A20DTH1550/1565–/1613A20DTR–/1613–
Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 98.
Vehicle dimensions3-door hatchback5-door hatchback4-door saloonSports tourerLength [mm]4466441946584698Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1840181418141814Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]2020201320132013Height (without antenna) [mm]1482151015001535Length of load compartment floor [mm]85583610841069Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]1617154917781835Load compartment width [mm]98010279761026Load compartment height [mm]512554546721