Opel Astra (2019 year). Instruction - part 5

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Seats, restraints

IL : suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.

The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type (refer to the vehicle type list of the child

restraint system)

IUF : suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class

X

: no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class

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: move seat forwards as far as necessary and adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position

to ensure that the belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point

2

: move seat height adjustment upwards as far as necessary and adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary

to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side

3

: move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system forwards as far as necessary

4

: adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required

ISOFIX size class and seat device

A – ISO/F3

: forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg

B – ISO/F2

: forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg

B1 – ISO/F2X : forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg

C – ISO/R3

: rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg

D – ISO/R2

: rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg

E – ISO/R1

: rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg

F– ISO/L1

: left lateral facing position child restraint system (carry-cot)

G – ISO/L2

: right lateral facing position child restraint system (carry-cot)

Permissible options for fitting an i-Size child restraint system with ISOFIX brackets

On front passenger seat

On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat

activated airbag deactivated airbag

i-Size child restraint systems

X

X

i - U

X

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i - U : suitable for i-Size 'universal' forward and rearward facing child restraint systems

X

: seating position not suitable for i-Size 'universal' child restraint systems

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Storage

Storage

Storage compartments ................ 72

Glovebox ................................... 72

Cupholders ................................ 72

Front storage ............................. 73

Armrest storage ......................... 73

Load compartment ....................... 74

Rear storage .............................. 80

Load compartment cover ........... 80

Rear floor storage cover ............ 82

Lashing eyes ............................. 82

Cargo management system ...... 83

Safety net .................................. 85

Warning triangle ........................ 87

First aid kit ................................. 88

Roof rack system ......................... 89

Roof rack ................................... 89

Loading information ..................... 89

Storage compartments

9 Warning

Do not store heavy or sharp

objects in the storage

compartments. Otherwise, the

storage compartment lid could

open and vehicle occupants could

be injured by objects being thrown

around in the event of hard

braking, a sudden change in

direction or an accident.

Glovebox

The glovebox features a pen holder,

a coin holder and an adapter for the

locking wheel nuts.
The glovebox may also contain a CD

player.
The glovebox should be closed whilst

driving.

Cupholders

Cupholders are located in the centre

console.

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Depending on the version,

cupholders are located under a cover

in the centre console. Slide cover

backwards.

Front storage

A storage compartment is located

next to the steering wheel.

A combined storage and mobile

device compartment is located in the

instrument panel center stack.

Armrest storage

Storage under the front armrest

Press button to fold up the armrest.

The armrest must be in rearmost

position.

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Storage

Load compartment

Depending on the equipment, the

rear seat backrest is divided into two

or three parts. All parts can be folded

down.
Before folding rear seat backrests,

execute the following if necessary:

● 5-door hatchback: remove the

load compartment cover 3 80.

● Sports Tourer: remove roller

blind 3 80.

● Press and hold the catch to push

the head restraints down 3 47.

● Remove the rear head restraints

to have the backrests fully rest on

the seat cushions 3 47.

Load compartment extension

(two-part rear seat backrest), 5-

door Hatchback

● Guide the seat belts of the outer

seats through side supports to

protect them against damage.

When folding the backrests, pull

the seat belts along with them.

● Pull the release lever on one or

both outer sides and fold down

the backrests onto the seat

cushion.

● Take the seat belt out of the seat

backrest guide and put it behind

the retainer as shown in the

illustration.

● To fold up, raise the backrests

and guide them into an upright

position until they engage

audibly.

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The backrests are properly

engaged when the red mark near

the release lever is no longer

visible.

9 Warning

When folding up, ensure that

backrests are securely locked in

position before driving. Failure to

do so may result in personal injury

or damage to the load or vehicle in

the event of hard braking or a

collision.

The seat belt of the centre seat could

be blocked when the backrest is

folded up too quickly. To unlock the

retractor, push in the seat belt or pull

it out by approx. 20 mm then release.

Load compartment extension

(three-part rear seat backrest), 5-

door Hatchback

● Fold up the rear armrest.

● Pull the loop and fold down the

backrest of the centre seat.

● Pull the release lever on one or

both outer sides and fold down

the backrests onto the seat

cushion.

9 Warning

Take care when folding down the

right outer seat backrest if the

centre seat backrest is already

folded down. Risk of injury due to

bolt protruding from the inner side

of the backrest.

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● Guide the seat belts of the outer

seats through side supports to

protect them against damage.

When folding the backrests, pull

the seat belts along with them.

● Take the seat belt out of the seat

backrest guide and put it behind

the retainer as shown in the

illustration.

● To fold up, raise the backrests

and guide them into an upright

position until they engage

audibly.

The backrests are properly

engaged when the red marks on

both sides near the release lever

are no longer visible.

9 Warning

When folding up, ensure that

backrests are securely locked in

position before driving. Failure to

do so may result in personal injury

or damage to the load or vehicle in

the event of hard braking or a

collision.

The seat belt of the centre seat could

be blocked when the backrest is

folded up too quickly. To unlock the

retractor, push in the seat belt or pull

it out by approx. 20 mm then release.

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Load compartment extension

(two-part rear seat backrest),

Sports Tourer

● Insert latch plates of the outer

seat belts into side holder to

protect the belts against damage,

see illustration.

● Pull the release lever on one or

both outer sides and fold down

the backrests onto the seat

cushion.

● To fold up, raise the backrests

and guide them into an upright

position until they engage

audibly.

The backrests are properly

engaged when the red marks on

both sides near the release lever

are no longer visible.

9 Warning

When folding up, ensure that

backrests are securely locked in

position before driving. Failure to

do so may result in personal injury

or damage to the load or vehicle in

the event of hard braking or a

collision.

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The seat belt of the centre seat could

be blocked when the backrest is

folded up too quickly. To unlock the

retractor, push in the seat belt or pull

it out by approx. 20 mm then release.

Load compartment extension

(three-part rear seat backrest),

Sports Tourer

● Fold up the rear centre armrest.

● Pull the loop and fold down the

backrest of the centre seat.

● Insert latch plates of the outer

seat belts into side holder to

protect the belts against damage,

see illustration.

● Pull the release lever on one or

both outer sides and fold down

the backrests onto the seat

cushion.

9 Warning

Take care when folding down the

right outer seat backrest if the

centre seat backrest is already

folded down. Risk of injury due to

bolt protruding from the inner side

of the backrest.

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● Alternatively fold seat backrests

from the load compartment: pull

switch on left or right sidewall of

the load compartment to fold the

corresponding part of the rear

seat backrest.

9 Warning

Take care when operating the rear

backrests from the load

compartment. The backrest is

folded with considerable power.

Risk of injury, particularly to

children.

Ensure that nothing is attached to

the rear seats or located on the

seat cushion.

● To fold up, raise the backrests

and guide them into an upright

position until they engage

audibly.

The backrests are properly

engaged when the red marks on

both sides near the release lever

are no longer visible.

9 Warning

When folding up, ensure that

backrests are securely locked in

position before driving. Failure to

do so may result in personal injury

or damage to the load or vehicle in

the event of hard braking or a

collision.

The seat belt of the centre seat could

be blocked when the backrest is

folded up too quickly. To unlock the

retractor, push in the seat belt or pull

it out by approx. 20 mm then release.

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Storage

Rear storage

Storage box

A storage box is located in the load

compartment. Remove the cover to

gain access to the storage box. Rear

floor storage cover 3 82.

Load compartment cover

Do not place any objects on the cover.

5-door hatchback

Removing

Unhook retaining strings from

tailgate.

Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.

Fitting

Engage cover in side guides and fold

downwards. Attach retaining strings

to tailgate.

Sports Tourer

Closing roller blind

Pull the roller blind using the handle

towards the rear and upwards until it

engages in the sideward retainers.

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Opening roller blind

Pull the handle at the end of the roller

blind to the rear and downwards. It

rolls up automatically.

Removing roller blind

Open the roller blind.
Pull the release lever on the right side

up and hold it. Lift the roller blind first

on the right side and remove from

retainers.

All engine versions, except CNG: The

removed roller blind can be stored

under the rear floor cover as shown in

the illustration. Insert the left side of

the rolled up cover first in the front

right recess, pull the release lever up

and insert the right side in the front left

recess.
Rear floor storage cover 3 82.

Installing roller blind

Insert the left side of the roller blind in

the recess, then pull the release lever

up and hold and insert the right side

of the roller blind in the recess and

engage.

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Storage

Rear floor storage cover

Caution

Vehicle versions with CNG: Do not

stow any objects in the

compartment beneath the rear

floor cover.

Rear floor cover

5-door Hatchback

The rear floor cover can be removed.

Raise cover at the rear and slightly

rotate at one side before removing.

Sports Tourer

Pull the handle and fold the rear part

of the cover forward.

Set up the folded cover upright behind

the rear seat backrests.

Lashing eyes

The lashing eyes are designed to

secure items against slippage, e.g.

using lashing straps or luggage net.

5-door Hatchback

First remove the rear floor storage

cover to get access to the lashing

eyes.

On vehicles equipped with a spare

wheel, the front lashing eyes are

located at the sidewalls.

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On vehicles equipped with tyre repair

kit, the front lashing eyes are located

underneath the rear floor cover

behind the rear seats. To get access

to the lashing eyes, open the

perforated parts of the cover by using

the screwdriver. Vehicle tools 3 254.
Stick the screwdriver through the

cover as shown in the illustration and

fold up the perforated part of the

cover.
Fold up the lashing eyes by using the

screwdriver.

Sports Tourer

Front and rear lashing eyes are

located at the sidewalls. Fold up the

lashing eyes to use and fold down

when not required.

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 the

adapter 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.

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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.

Net 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.

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Service box

Install two hooks in the upper rail.

Insert the upper brackets of the box

from above into the hooks.

Alternatively 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, behind the

front seats.
Passengers must not be transported

behind the safety net.

Installation

Behind the rear seats

● There are installation openings

on both sides in the roof frame

above the rear seats: suspend