boot VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016 Owner's Manual

In brief73-door hatchback
To open the tailgate, push the brand
emblem at the bottom half.
Press x on remote control to unlock
and open the tailgate. The doors
remain locked.
4-door saloon
Press x on the remote control for at
least 2 seconds; the boot lid opens
slightly.
Radio remote control 3 21, Central
locking system 3 23, Load
compartment 3 25.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 39, Seat adjustment
3 39.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.

26Keys, doors and windows3-door hatchback
Press x on radio remote control or
push the brand emblem at the bottom
half to unlock and open the tailgate.
Pressing x opens the tailgate even
if the doors are locked.Sports tourer
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 23.4-door saloon
To unlock the boot lid, press x on
the remote control for at least
2 seconds, or, to open from the inside, press x in the centre console; the
boot lid is opened slightly.
With the doors centrally locked, the
boot lid cannot be opened by pressing
x in the centre console.
Closing

284Vehicle careLiquid gas system9Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Rear carrier system Clean the rear carrier system with a
steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner
at least once a year.
Operate the rear carrier system
periodically if not in regular use, in
particular during winter.
Air shutter
Clean the shutter system in the front
bumper to maintain correct
functionality.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.