VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016.5 Owners Manual

Storage89Height adjustable cover, 3-door
hatchback, 5-door hatchback
The height adjustable cover can be
mounted in three positions:
● directly above the rear floor cover
( 1 )
● in a middle position ( 2)
● in an upper position ( 3)
Caution
Ensure that the front and rear end
of the height adjustable cover are
attached to the same level.
Lifting
To lift the cover to a higher level, pull
the loop backwards and lift the rear
edge of the cover onto the
corresponding supports.
Lowering
To lower the cover, pull the strap
backwards and push down the front centre of the cover at the same time.
Caution
Do not lower the height adjustable
cover to position 1 in vehicles
equipped with subwoofer. The
subwoofer could be damaged.

90StorageNotice
● If mounted in position 2 or 3, the
space between the rear floor cover and the height adjustable
cover can be used as a stowage
compartment.
● The height adjustable cover can be lifted and hooked in with thestrap when it is mounted in
position 1 or 2.
● If mounted in position 2, an
almost completely flat load-bay is
created if the rear seat backrests
are folded forwards.
● Opening the side covers (e.g. when exchanging the rear light
bulbs) is only possible with the
height adjustable cover mounted
in position 1 or 2.Caution
The height adjustable cover is
able to withstand a load of no more
than 100 kg.
Rear floor cover, Sports tourer
Lift the rear floor cover by pulling the
handle. Fold and place the cover
behind the rear seats.
The storage compartment below the rear floor cover can be divided by a
bar.
Insert the bar into the recesses at the
sidewalls.
Caution
Insert the bar into the rearmost
recess when transporting heavy objects in the load compartment.Otherwise the rear floor cover may be damaged.

Storage91Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
The lashing eyes are only accessible
if the rear floor storage cover is in the lower position 3 88.
Cargo management system
The FlexOrganizer is a flexible
system for dividing up the load
compartment.
The system consists of: ● adapters
● mesh pockets
● hooks
● service box
● strap set
The components are fitted in rails on
both side panels using adapters and hooks.
Installation of adapters in the rails
Fold open the handle plate, insert theadapter into the upper and lower
groove of the rail and move to the
required position. Turn the handle
plate upwards to lock the adapter. To
remove, turn the handle plate down
and move out of the rail.
Variable partition net
Insert adapters into the required
position in the rails. Stick together the
halves of the net rods.
To install, push rods together a little
and insert into the relevant openings
in the adapters.
To remove, press the net rods
together and remove from the
adapters.

92StorageNet pocket
Insert adapters into the required
position in the rails. The net pocket
can be suspended from the adapters.
Installation of hooks in the rails
Insert the hook in the desired position first in the upper groove of the rail and
then press in the lower groove. To
remove, first pull out of the upper
groove.
Service box
Install two hooks in the upper rail.
Insert the upper brackets of the box
from above into the hooks.

Storage93Alternatively install both hooks in the
lower rail. Plug in the lower brackets
of the box from above into the lower
hooks.
Strap set
Insert the adapters of the strap set in
a rail. Make sure that the belt is not
twisted.
The strap set has two locks to open. The belt can be tightened.
Safety net
The safety net is available on the
Sports tourer 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
Behind the rear seats
Attach lower hook with opening facing
backward to eye in the right and left
of the floor. Adjust strap length on
safety net by attaching the upper
hook to the eyes of the strap. Keep
strap under tension while proceeding
with installation of rod.
Behind the front seats
Attach strap to eyes underneath the
rear seat cushion.
Fold backrests forward.
To get a flat load-bay, first fold seat
cushion before attaching the safety
net. Move front seats forward to ease
tension if necessary.

94StorageInstallation of the rod
There are two installation openings inthe roof frame: suspend and engage
rod of net at one side, compress rod and suspend and engage at other
side.
Load compartment 3 82.
Removal
Unhook the safety net rods from the
brackets in the roof frame. Detach
straps from the eyes. Roll up the net
and secure with a strap.
The removed safety net can be stored under the rear floor cover 3 88.
Warning triangle
3-door hatchback, 5-door
hatchback
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the strap on the right side of
the load compartment.
Sports tourer
Fold down straps. Stow the warning
triangle in the space behind the straps on the inside of the tailgate.

Storage954-door saloon
Stow the warning triangle in the
recess on the left side of the load
compartment.
First aid kit
5-door hatchback
Stow the first aid kit in the stowage
compartment behind the warning
triangle.
Before first use, press in the interior
trim at the top and at the sides of the
perforation. Then fold the trim
outward to gain access to the
stowage compartment.
3-door hatchback
Stow the first aid kit in the stowage
compartment behind the warning
triangle.
Use the recesses to fold down the
cover.
Depending on the equipment, the first aid kit can be stored in the rear
storage 3 86.

96StorageSports tourer
Fold down strap. Stow the first aid kit
in the space behind a strap on the
inside of the tailgate.
4-door saloon
Stow the first aid kit in the space
behind the mesh net on the right side of the load compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in use.
Mounting roof rack Detach the cover from each mounting
point by using a coin.

Storage975-door hatchback, 4-door saloon
3-door hatchback
Sports tourer with roof railing
Fasten the roof rack in the area of the
holes, indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing
eyes 3 91. Attach the height
adjustable cover in the lowest
position (1) 3 88.

98Storage● Use the four hooks on thesidewalls of the load
compartment for hanging up
carrier bags. Maximum load:
5 kg per hook.
● Sports tourer: Use the hooks on the sidewalls of the load
compartment for hanging up
carrier bags. Press to fold out the
hook.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not beangled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do notcover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 292) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
75 kg for the 3-door / 5-door