Vauxhall Astravan (2007 year). Instruction - part 6

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Luggage compartment blind, 

Astra TwinTop 

To open: 

Release luggage compartment blind from 

recesses on left and right, blind rolls up 

automatically. 
To close: 

Grasp the handle, pull the blind towards 

the rear of the vehicle and engage in the 

recess on the right and left. 
Do not place any objects on the luggage 

compartment blind. 
There must be no objects outside of or on 

top of the luggage compartment blind 

when the roof is open or in the process of 

opening. 
The roof can only be operated with the 

luggage compartment blind engaged in 

the recess. 

Easy Load 

(Electronically operated loading 

aid for the luggage compartment 

of the Astra TwinTop) 

The loading aid makes it possible to 

comfortably load the luggage 

compartment when the roof is open. The 

press of a button will raise the roof folded 

up in the luggage compartment 25 cm. 

This enlarges the load opening of the 

luggage compartment. 
z Open the boot lid. 
z Unhook luggage compartment blind 

and attach to rear window frame with 

holder, see Fig. 17978 T>

z Briefly press button 

,

: The folded roof is 

raised. The roof remains in this end 

position for approx. 9 minutes. 

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z Load luggage compartment at most to 

marked load height, otherwise the roof 

and load could be damaged. 

z Suspend the luggage compartment 

blind from the rear window frame, and 

engage in recesses on right and left. The 

luggage compartment blind must be 

flat; objects underneath it must not push 

it upwards. 

z Briefly press button 

,

: The folded roof is 

lowered. 

z Close the boot lid only after the 

confirmation signal has sounded. 

Otherwise the roof could be damaged. 

Note

z Do not place objects on or near the 

luggage compartment blind. 

z The folded roof can only be lowered 

when the blind is closed. Otherwise, a 

warning buzzer will sound three times.

z The movement of the tilted roof can be 

stopped by pressing button 

, 

and 

another longer press reverses the 

direction of the movement. 

z A confirmation buzzer is heard in the 

upper and lower roof end positions when 

the roof is tilted. 

z Only close the boot lid once the 

confirmation signal has sounded to 

indicate that the loading aid is in its 

lower end position. 

z If the loading aid is not in its lower end 

position when the boot lid is closed, a 

warning tone sounds or the boot lid is 

blocked mechanically 3, see page 61. 

z Do not touch moving parts. 
z One minute before the end of the hold 

time for the raised loading aid, a 

warning buzzer will sound to remind you 

to lower the roof. 

z The loading aid is only operable when 

the vehicle is unlocked. 

z Frequent operation of the loading aid 

with the engine off runs the battery 

down. 

z Repeated operation of the loading aid 

without breaks can cause overloading 

and therefore malfunctions. 

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 Warning

Take care when operating the loading 

aid. Risk of injury.
Make sure that nothing could be pinched. 
Make sure no one is in the action zone 

during operation. Risk of injury. 
This is especially important for children. 

Inform passengers accordingly. 

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Notes on loading the vehicle 

z Heavy objects in the luggage 

compartment should be placed against 

the engaged rear seat backrests 3 or, if 

the rear seat backrests are folded down, 

against the front seat backrests. If 

objects are to be stacked, the heavier 

objects should be placed at the bottom. 

Unsecured objects in the luggage 

compartment would be thrown forward 

with great force in the event of heavy 

braking, for example. 

z Secure objects with lashing straps 3 

attached to lashing eyes, see page 80. If 

heavy loads slip when the vehicle is 

braked heavily or driven around a bend, 

the handling of the vehicle may change. 

z Estate: mount the safety net 3 when 

transporting objects in the luggage 

compartment – see page 78. 

z Estate: close luggage compartment 

cover – see page 76. 

z If the backrests are not folded down 

when transporting objects in the 

luggage compartment, they must be 

engaged in their upright position 3 – see 

pages 71, 74. 

z Do not allow the load to protrude above 

the upper edge of the rear seat 

backrests, or above the upper edge of 

the front seat backrests if the rear seat 

backrests 3 are folded down. 

z Astra TwinTop: pay attention to 

maximum loading height with roof open, 

see Fig. 17973 T on page 82. Do not 

place objects on top of or next to the 

luggage compartment blind. 

z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit 

(cushion) 3 must always be freely 

accessible.

z Do not place any objects in front of the 

rear window or on the instrument panel. 

They are reflected in the glass, obstruct 

the driver’s view and will be thrown 

through the vehicle, for instance in the 

event of heavy braking. 

z The load must not obstruct the operation 

of the pedals, the handbrake or the 

gears or restrict the driver’s freedom of 

movement. Do not place loose objects in 

the interior. 

z Astra TwinTop: Do not place any objects 

on the cover of the deployable anti-roll 

bars 3, behind the rear head restraints 

or in the luggage compartment outside 

of, on or next to the luggage 

compartment cover. 

z Do not place objects in the expansion 

range of airbags or extending anti-roll 

bars 3, since this poses a risk of injury if 

the systems are actuated. 

z Do not drive with luggage compartment 

open when transporting bulky objects, 

for example, since toxic exhaust fumes 

could penetrate the interior. 

z Weights, payload and roof load – 

see page 325. 

z Driving with a roof load – see pages 198, 

200, 232 – increases the sensitivity of the 

vehicle to crosswinds and has a 

detrimental effect on vehicle handling 

owing to the vehicle’s higher centre of 

gravity.

9

 Warning

Failure to observe these descriptions can 

lead to injuries which may be fatal. 

Vehicle passengers should be informed 

accordingly. 

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Three-stage safety system 

Comprising: 
z Three-point seat belts 
z Belt tensioners at the front seats 
z Airbag systems for driver, front seat 

passenger and rear outboard seats 3. 

On Astra TwinTop 3, roll-over bar 

behind rear seats. 

The three stages are activated in sequence 

depending on the severity of the accident: 
z The automatic seat belt locking devices 

prevent the belt strap from being pulled 

out and thus ensure that the vehicle 

occupants are retained in their seats. 

z The front seat belts are pulled down at 

the belt buckles. This means the belts fit 

snugly, the occupants are decelerated 

early with the vehicle and the body 

loading is reduced. 

z In the event of a severe accident, the 

airbag systems and deployable anti-roll 

bars 3 also deploy, forming safety 

cushions for the occupants. The front 

airbags are inflated in two stages based 

on the severity of the collision. 

Read the instructions supplied with the 

child restraint system! 

Three-point seat belts 

The vehicle is equipped with three-point 

seat belts with automatic retractors and 

locking devices, allowing freedom of body 

movement although the spring tensioned 

seat belts always ensure a snug fit. 
For information on correct seating position, 

see pages 67, 88, 94. 
The seat belts are locked during heavy 

acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle. 

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 Warning

The airbag systems and anti-roll bars 3 

serve to supplement the three-point seat 

belts and belt tensioners. The seat belts 

must therefore always be worn. 

Disregard of these instructions could lead 

to injuries or endanger life. Vehicle 

passengers should be informed 

accordingly. 

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In the event of an accident, persons not 

wearing seat belts endanger their fellow 

occupants and themselves. 
Control indicator X 3 for the seat belt – 

see page 114. 
Seat belts are only intended for one person. 

They are not suitable for anyone under 

12 years of age or under 150 cm tall. 
For children up to 12 years of age, we 

recommend the Vauxhall child restraint 

system, see page 90. 

Belt force limiters 

on the front seat safety belts, reduce the 

stress on the body by damping the release 

of the seat belt during a collision. The 

forward movement of the body is therefore 

controlled. 
Checking the seat belts 

Check all parts of the belt system 

periodically for damage and function. 

Replace damaged components. After an 

accident, have the seat belts and deployed 

belt tensioners replaced by a workshop. 
Do not modify the seat belts, their 

anchorages, the automatic retractors or 

the belt buckles in any way. 
Make sure that seat belts are not damaged 

or trapped by sharp-edged objects. 

Belt tensioners 

The front seat belts are fitted with belt 

tensioners. The seat belts are pulled down 

at the buckles in the event of a front or 

rear-impact above a certain severity. This 

tightens the seat belts. 
Actuation of belt tensioners 

is indicated by illumination of control 

indicator v, see following page. 
If the belt tensioners are triggered, they 

must be replaced by a workshop. 
Important information, see page 87. 

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 Warning

Always wear your seat belt, and that 

means also in urban traffic and when you 

are a rear seat passenger. It can save 

your life! 
Pregnant women must always wear a 

seat belt, see page 88. 

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Control indicator v for belt tensioners 

The function of the belt tensioners is 

monitored electronically together with the 

airbag systems and the deployable 

anti-roll bars 3. Their operational 

readiness is indicated by control indicator 

v in the instrument panel. When the 

ignition is switched on, the control indicator 

illuminates for approx. 4 seconds. If it does 

not illuminate, does not go out after 

4 seconds or illuminates whilst driving, 

there is a fault in the belt tensioner or and 

airbag systems or in the deployable 

anti-roll bars 3, see page 98. The systems 

may fail to trigger in the event of an 

accident. 
Deployment of the belt tensioners is 

indicated by continuous illumination of v. 

The system’s integrated self-diagnostics 

allows faults to be quickly remedied. 
Important 

z Affixing or placing accessories and other 

objects not specifically approved for 

your vehicle type within the action zone 

of the belt tensioners (near the belt 

buckles) is not permitted, since this could 

result in injury if the belt tensioners are 

actuated. 

z Do not make any modifications to the 

components of the belt tensioners, as 

this will render the vehicle unroadworthy. 

z The belt tensioner and airbag system 

control electronics can be found in the 

centre console area. In order to avoid 

malfunctions, do not store magnetic 

objects in this area. 

z When the rear seats are being used, 

please ensure that the components of 

the front seat belts are not damaged by 

shoes or other objects. Do not allow dirt 

to penetrate the automatic retractors of 

the seat belts. 

z We recommend that you have the front 

seats removed by a workshop.

z The belt tensioners trigger once only, 

indicated by illumination of control 

indicator v. Belt tensioners when 

triggered must be replaced by a 

workshop. 

z When disposing of the vehicle, the safety 

instructions given for this must be 

observed. Take the vehicle to a recycling 

company for disposal. 

9

 Warning

Have the cause of the fault eliminated 

immediately by a workshop. 

9

 Warning

Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or fitting 

of seat belts or belt buckles) can actuate 

the belt tensioners, with risk of injury. 

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Operating the seat belts 

Fitting seat belts 

Pull seat belt out of retractor and guide 

across the body, making certain that it is 

not twisted. 
Insert the latch plate into the buckle. The 

front seat backrest must not be tilted back 

too far or the seat belt will not operate 

properly. The recommended angle of 

inclination is 25°. Make sure that the lap 

belt is not twisted and that it fits snugly 

across the body. Tension the belt 

frequently while driving by tugging the 

diagonal part of the belt. 

Loose clothing affects the snug fit of the 

seat belt. The seat belt must not be routed 

over hard or breakable objects in the 

pockets of your clothing (e.g. ballpoint 

pens, keys, glasses) because this can cause 

injuries. Do not place objects (e.g. 

handbags, mobile phones) between the 

seat belt and your body. 

Height adjustment 3 

Adjusting the height of the upper 

deflection point of the front seat belts: 
1. Pull out seat belt a little way. 
2. Press down button on adjuster slide. 
3. Move adjuster slide up or down. 
4. Allow sliding adjuster to audibly latch. 
Do not adjust height while driving. 

9

 Warning

On pregnant women in particular, the lap 

belt must be positioned as low as 

possible across the pelvis so as not to put 

too much pressure on the abdomen.

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Adjust height such that seat belt passes 

over wearer’s shoulder and rests against 

the shoulder. It must not pass over the neck 

or upper arm. 

Removing the belt 

To remove seat belt, press red button on 

buckle and seat belt will retract 

automatically. 

Three-point seat belts on rear outer seats 

When not in use, pass seat belts through 

side holders 3 as shown in Fig. 17063 T on 

page 71. 
Three-point seat belt of centre rear seat 3 

The seat belt can only be pulled from the 

inertia reel when the backrests are upright 

and properly engaged – see page 71. 
Three-point seat belts of rear seats in 

Astra TwinTop 

To prevent the seat belts from making 

flapping noise when the sunroof and/or the 

windows are open, the seat belts of 

unoccupied rear seats can be secured 

behind the armrest.

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Child restraint system 

3

 

When a child restraint system is used, 

follow the instructions for use and 

installation. 
The country in which you are travelling 

may not permit the use of child restraint 

systems on certain seats. Always comply 

with the local or national regulations. 
Selecting the right system 

Your child should travel facing backwards 

in the car for as long as possible. A child 

has a very weak cervical spinal column and 

in the event of an accident is less likely 

to suffer injury in a rearward-facing, 

semi-lying position than if seated upright. 

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 Warning

Never carry child restraint systems on 

your lap, risk of fatal injury.

Permissible options for fitting a child safety seat

1)

1)

For reasons of safety, we recommend that the child safety seat be installed 

on one of the outer rear seats. 

Weight and 

age class

2)

2)

We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight limit.

On front passenger 

seat 

On outer rear seats 

On centre rear seat

3)

 

3)

Not on Astra TwinTop. 

Group 0: 

up to 10 kg 

or approx. 

10 months 
Group 0+: 

up to 13 kg 

or approx. 

2 years

B

1

, + 

U, + 

U 

Group I: 

9 to18  kg 

or approx. 

8 months to 

4 years 

B

2

, + 

U, + 

U 

Group II: 

15 to 25 kg 

or approx. 

3 to  7 years 
Group III: 

22 to 36 kg 

or approx. 

6 to  12  years 

X U U 

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Note 
z Children under 12 years or less than 

150 cm tall should always travel in an 

appropriate child restraint system. 

z When transporting children, use the child 

restraint systems suitable for the child’s 

weight. 

z Ensure correct installation of child 

restraint system, see the instructions 

enclosed with the system. 

z The covers of the Vauxhall child restraint 

system can be wiped clean. 

z Do not stick anything on the child 

restraint systems and do not cover them 

with any other materials. 

z Only allow the child to enter and exit on 

the side of the vehicle facing away from 

the road. 

z A child restraint system which has been 

subjected to stress in an accident must 

be replaced. 

z Secure or remove child restraint systems 

carried in the vehicle when not in use. 

Mounting brackets 3 for ISOFIX child 

restraint systems 

The brackets located between the backrest 

and seat cushion are used for mounting 

ISOFIX child restraint systems.
Please follow the instructions 

accompanying the ISOFIX child restraint 

system. 
Only ISOFIX child restraint systems 

approved for the vehicle may be used. 

B

1

= Limited, only with seat occupancy 

recognition and Vauxhall child 

restraint system with transponders.
If the child restraint system is being 

secured using a three-point seat 

belt, move seat height adjustment 3 

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 Vauxhall child 

restraint system with transponders.
If the child restraint system is being 

secured using a three-point seat 

belt, move seat height adjustment 3 

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.

+ = Vehicle seat with ISOFIX fixings 

available. When using ISOFIX, only 

ISOFIX child restraint systems 

approved for the vehicle may be 

used. 

X = No child restraint system permitted 

in this weight class. 

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Vauxhall Full Size airbag system 

The Vauxhall Full Size airbag system 

consists of several separate systems. 
Front airbag system 

The front airbag system will be triggered in 

the event of a serious accident involving a 

frontal impact and forms safety cushions 

for the driver and front passenger. The 

forward movement of the driver and front 

passenger is checked and the risk of 

injuries to the upper body and head 

thereby substantially reduced. 

Side airbag system 3 

The side airbag is triggered in the event of 

a side-on collision to form a safety cushion 

for the driver or front passenger in the 

respective door area. This substantially 

reduces the risk of injury to the upper body 

and pelvis. 

Curtain airbag system 3 

The curtain airbag system triggers in case 

of a side-on collision and provides a safety 

barrier in the head area on the respective 

side of the vehicle. This reduces the risk of 

injury to the head considerably in case of a 

side-on collision. 

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Vauxhall Full Size airbag system 

Front airbag 

The front airbag system is identified by the 

word AIRBAG on the steering wheel and 

above the glove compartment. 
The front airbag system comprises:

z an airbag with inflator in the steering 

wheel and a second one in the 

instrument panel, 

z control electronics with impact sensors, 
z control indicator for airbag systems v in 

instrument panel,

z seat occupancy recognition 3, 
z the control indicator for Vauxhall child 

restraint systems 

y 

with transponders 3 

in the instrument panel.

The front airbag system will be triggered: 

z depending on the severity of the 

accident, 

z depending on the type of impact, 
z within the range shown in the illustration,
z independent of side airbag 3 and 

curtain airbag system 3. 

Exception: 

Passenger seat with seat occupancy 

recognition system 3. The seat occupancy 

recognition system deactivates the front 

and side airbags on the passenger side 3 if 

the front passenger seat is unoccupied or a 

Vauxhall child restraint system with 

transponders 3 has been fitted to the front 

passenger seat. Seat occupancy 

recognition, see page 99. Vauxhall child 

restraint system with transponders 3, see 

page 90. 
Examples of events triggering the front 

airbag system: 

z Impact against a non-yielding obstacle: 

the front airbags are triggered at low 

vehicle speed. 

z Impact against a yielding obstacle (such 

as another vehicle): the front airbags are 

only triggered at a higher vehicle speed. 

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When triggered, the front airbags inflate in 

milliseconds to form a safety cushion for 

the driver and front passenger. The 

forward movement of the front seat 

occupants is checked, thereby 

substantially reducing the risk of injury to 

the upper body and head. 
No impairment of view will occur, because 

the airbags inflate and deflate so quickly 

that it is often not even noticed in an 

accident. 

The front airbag system will not be 

triggered in the event of 

z the ignition is switched off 
z minor frontal collisions 
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns 
z collisions involving a side or rear-impact 
that is to say, if it would not be of benefit to 

the occupants. 

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 Warning

The front airbag system provides 

optimum protection when the seat, 

backrest and head restraint are correctly 

adjusted: Adjust the driver’s seat 

according to the occupant’s height such 

that with the driver sitting upright the 

steering wheel is held in the area of its 

upper spokes with the driver’s arms 

slightly bent. The passenger seat should 

be as far back as possible, with the 

backrest upright, see pages 3, 67. Do not 

place the head, body, hands or feet on 

the covers of the airbag systems.
Do not place any objects in the area in 

which the airbags inflate. Important 

information, see page 101. 

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 Warning

The three-point seat belt must be 

correctly fitted, see page 88.

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In addition, the front airbag system will not 

be triggered for the front passenger in 

versions with seat occupancy recognition 3 

if 

z the front passenger seat is unoccupied, 
z there is a properly fitted Vauxhall child 

restraint system with transponders 3. 

Seat occupancy recognition, see 

page 99. Vauxhall child restraint system 

with transponders 3, see page 90. 

Side airbag 3 

The side airbag system is identified by the 

word AIRBAG on the outboard sides of the 

front seat backrests. 
The side airbag system comprises: 

z an airbag with inflator in the back of the 

driver’s and front passenger seat 

respectively, 

z the control electronics, 
z the side-impact sensors, 
z control indicator for airbag systems v in 

instrument panel,

z seat occupancy recognition 3,
z the control indicator for Vauxhall child 

restraint systems 

y 

with transponders 3 

in the instrument panel. 

The side airbag system will be triggered:

z depending on the severity of the 

accident, 

z depending on the type of impact, 
z within the range shown in the illustration 

on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or 

front passenger side, 

z independently of the front airbag 

system. 

Exception: 

Passenger seat with seat occupancy 

recognition system 3. The seat occupancy 

recognition system deactivates the front 

and side airbags on the passenger side 3 if 

the front passenger seat is unoccupied or a 

Vauxhall child restraint system with 

transponders 3 has been fitted to the front 

passenger seat. Seat occupancy 

recognition, see page 99. Vauxhall child 

restraint system with transponders 3, see 

page 90.

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Seat belts must therefore always be worn. 

The front airbag system serves to 

supplement the three-point seat belts. If 

you do not wear your seat belt you risk 

being seriously injured, or even thrown 

from the vehicle, in the event of an 

accident. 
In the event of an accident the seat belt 

helps to keep you seated in the correct 

position, so that the front airbag system 

can provide you with effective protection.

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When triggered, the side airbag inflates 

within milliseconds to form a safety cushion 

for the driver or front passenger in the 

respective door area. This substantially 

reduces the risk of injury to the upper body 

and pelvis in the event of a side-on 

collision. 

The side airbags will not be triggered in the 

event of 

z the ignition is switched off 
z frontal collisions 
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns 
z collisions involving a rear-impact 
z side-on collisions outside the passenger 

cell. 

In addition, the side airbag system 3 will 

not be triggered for the front passenger in 

versions with seat occupancy recognition 3 

if 

z the front passenger seat is unoccupied 
z there is a properly fitted Vauxhall child 

restraint system with transponders 3. 

Seat occupancy recognition, see 

page 99. Vauxhall child restraint system 

with transponders 3, see page 90. 

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 Warning

There must be no objects in the area in 

which the airbag inflates or in the area 

between the seat backs and the vehicle 

body. Do not place the hands or arms on 

the covers of the airbag systems. 

Important information, see page 101. 
The three-point seat belt must always be 

correctly fitted, see page 88.

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Curtain airbag 3 

The curtain airbag system is identified by 

the word AIRBAG on the roof pillar trim. 
The curtain airbag system comprises: 

z an airbag with inflator in the roof frame 

on the driver’s and front passenger side 

respectively, 

z the control electronics, 
z the side-impact sensors,
z control indicator for airbag systems v in 

instrument panel. 

The curtain airbag system will be triggered:

z depending on the severity of the 

accident, 

z depending on the type of impact, 
z within the range shown in the illustration 

on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or 

front passenger side, 

z together with the side airbag system 3, 
z irrespective of seat occupancy 

recognition 3, 

z independently of the front airbag 

system. 

When the curtain airbag is triggered it 

inflates within milliseconds and provides a 

safety barrier in the head area on the 

respective side of the vehicle. This reduces 

the risk of injury to the head considerably in 

case of a side-impact.