belt VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC 2018.5 Owner's Manual

In brief9Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 ° ).
To unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 39, Seat belts
3 46, Airbag system 3 49.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 31, Automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror 3 31.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 29,
Electric adjustment 3 29, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 30, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 30.

12In brief1Power windows .....................32
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................158
Speed limiter ....................... 160
Adaptive cruise control .......161
Forward collision alert .........168
4 Side air vents ...................... 136
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear window
wiper, rear window washer system ................................... 73
6 Instruments .......................... 79
7 Steering wheel controls .......72
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 92
9 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................122
Exit lighting ......................... 126
Parking lights ...................... 123
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................9210Sport mode ........................ 156
Central locking system ..........22
Hazard warning flashers ....122
Fuel selector ......................... 80
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 86
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............86
Tour mode .......................... 156
11 Info Display ........................... 96
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
13 Centre air vents .................. 136
14 Glovebox .............................. 59
15 Sport mode ........................ 156
Tour mode .......................... 156
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 154
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................. 154
Parking assist systems .......174Lane departure warning .....186
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 141
16 Climate control system ........ 128
17 AUX input, USB input ..........11
18 Power outlet .......................... 77
19 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 150
Automatic transmission ......146
20 Electric parking brake .........152
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............140
22 Horn ..................................... 73
Driver airbag ........................ 50
23 Bonnet release lever ..........200
24 Storage compartment,
fuse box ............................. 224
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..72
26 Light switch ........................ 115
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 118
Front fog lights ...................123

18In briefStarting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 229, 3 268.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 201.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 29, 3 39,
3 47.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Automatic transmission in P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 140.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Set the lever in neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 141.

22Keys, doors and windowsUnlocking 3 22.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised
by the key:
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● Sport mode settings
● comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 140.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 104.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.

Seats, restraints37Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 37
Active head restraints ................38
Front seats ................................... 39
Seat position .............................. 39
Manual seat adjustment ............40
Seat folding ............................... 42
Power seat adjustment ..............43
Armrest ...................................... 45
Heating ...................................... 45
Rear seats ................................... 46
Armrest ...................................... 46
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Three-point seat belt .................47
Airbag system .............................. 49
Front airbag system ...................50
Side airbag system ....................50
Curtain airbag system ...............51
Airbag deactivation ....................52
Child restraints ............................. 53
Child restraint systems ..............53
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.

Seats, restraints39Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
● Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 72.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 37.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 47.
● Adjust the thigh support so that there is a space approx. two
fingers wide between the edge of
the seat and the hollow of the
knee.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.

46Seats, restraintsRear seats
Armrest
Fold armrest down. The armrest
contains cupholders and a storage
box.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during hard acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle, holding the occupants in the
seat position. Therefore the risk of
injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 53.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.9 Warning
The openings in the backrests of
the VXR seats are not designed to mount or carry through any kind ofadditional seat belts.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.

Seats, restraints47Seat belt reminderFront seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated for driver seat
by control indicator X in the
tachometer 3 86 and for passenger
seat by the control indicators in the
centre console 3 83.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
Belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling ( e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 86.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the operating permit of your vehicle.
Three-point seat belt
FastenWithdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.

48Seats, restraints9Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 86.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjuster upwards or press button to disengage and
push the height adjuster
downwards.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.
Unfasten
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts on the rear seats
The seat belt for the rear centre seat
can only be withdrawn from the
retractor if the backrest is engaged in
upright position.

Seats, restraints49Using the seat belt while pregnant9Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.9 Warning
The airbag system deploys in an
explosive manner, repairs must be performed by skilled personnel
only.
9 Warning
Adding accessories that change
the vehicle's frame, bumper
system, height, front end or side
sheet metal, may keep the airbag
system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can
also be affected by changing any
parts of the front seats, seat belts,
airbag sensing and diagnostic
module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, inner door seals including the speakers, any of the
airbag modules, ceiling or pillar
trim, front sensors, side impact
sensors or airbag wiring.
Notice
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. Have damagedcovers replaced by a workshop.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.