Opel Astra GTC (2018 year). Manual - part 4

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Seats, restraints

Airbag deactivation

The front passenger airbag system

must be deactivated if a child restraint

system is to be fitted on this seat. The

side airbag and curtain airbag

systems, the belt pretensioners and

all driver airbag systems will remain

active.

The front passenger airbag system

can be deactivated via a key-

operated switch on the passenger

side of the instrument panel.

Use the ignition key to choose the

position:
*OFF : front passenger airbag is

deactivated and will not

inflate in the event of a

collision. Control indicator

*OFF illuminates

continuously in the centre

console. A child restraint

system can be installed in

accordance with the chart

Child restraint installation

locations 3 57. No adult

person is allowed to occupy

the front passenger seat

V

ON : front passenger airbag is

active. A child restraint

system must not be

installed

9 Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

a child restraint system on a seat

with activated front passenger

airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult

person on a seat with deactivated

front passenger airbag.

If the control indicator V illuminates

for approx. 60 seconds after the

ignition is switched on, the front

passenger airbag system will inflate

in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are

illuminated at the same time, there is

a system failure. The status of the

system is not discernible, therefore

no person is allowed to occupy the

front passenger seat. Contact a

workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle

is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.

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Control indicator for airbag

deactivation 3 87.

Child restraints

Child restraint systems

We recommend the Opel child

restraint system which is tailored

specifically to the vehicle.
When a child restraint system is being

used, pay attention to the following

usage and installation instructions

and also those supplied with the child

restraint system.
Always comply with local or national

regulations. In some countries, the

use of child restraint systems is

forbidden on certain seats.

9 Warning

When using a child restraint

system on the front passenger

seat, the airbag systems for the

front passenger seat must be

deactivated; if not, the triggering of

the airbags poses a risk of fatal

injury to the child.
This is especially the case if rear-

facing child restraint systems are

used on the front passenger seat.

Airbag deactivation 3 54.
Airbag label 3 51.

Selecting the right system

The rear seats are the most

convenient location to fasten a child

restraint system.
Children should travel facing

rearwards in the vehicle as long as

possible. This makes sure that the

child's backbone, which is still very

weak, is under less strain in the event

of an accident.
Suitable are restraint systems that

comply with valid UN ECE

regulations. Check local laws and

regulations for mandatory use of child

restraint systems.
Ensure that the child restraint system

to be installed is compatible with the

vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of

the child restraint system within the

vehicle is correct, see following

tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the

vehicle only on the side facing away

from the traffic.

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Seats, restraints

When the child restraint system is not

in use, secure the seat with a seat belt

or remove it from the vehicle.

Note

Do not affix anything on the child

restraint systems and do not cover

them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has

been subjected to stress in an

accident must be replaced.

ISOFIX child restraint systems

Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX

child restraint systems to the ISOFIX

mounting brackets. Specific vehicle

ISOFIX child restraint system

positions are marked in the table by

IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are

indicated by a label on the backrest.

Top-tether anchors

Depending on country specific

equipment, the vehicle might have

two or three anchors.
Top-Tether anchors are marked with

the symbol : for a child seat.

On Notchback version, open the flap

of the required fastening eye on the

placement area behind the head

restraints, marked by the child seat

symbol.

On hatchback version, anchors are

on the backside of the rear seats.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,

fasten the Top-Tether strap to the

Top-Tether anchors.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of

universal category positions are

marked in the table by IUF.

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Child restraint installation locations

Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system

Weight class

On front passenger seat

On rear outboard seats

On rear centre seat

activated airbag

deactivated airbag

Group 0: up to 10 kg

X

U

1

U

U

Group 0+: up to 13 kg

X

U

1

U

U

Group I: 9 to 18 kg

X

U

1

U

U

Group II: 15 to 25 kg

X

X

U

U

Group III: 22 to 36 kg

X

X

U

U

1

: if the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost

position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest

inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.

U : universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.

X : no child restraint system permitted in this weight class.

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system

Weight class

Size class Fixture

On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat

Group 0: up to 10 kg

E

ISO/R1 X

IL

X

Group 0+: up to 13 kg E

ISO/R1 X

IL

X

D

ISO/R2 X

IL

X

C

ISO/R3 X

IL

X

Group I: 9 to 18 kg

D

ISO/R2 X

IL

X

C

ISO/R3 X

IL

X

B

ISO/F2

X

IL, IUF

X

B1

ISO/F2X X

IL, IUF

X

A

ISO/F3

X

IL, IUF

X

Group II: 15 to 25 kg

X

IL

X

Group III: 22 to 36 kg

X

IL

X

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.

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.

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

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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

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Storage

Storage

Storage compartments ................ 60

Glovebox ................................... 60

Cupholders ................................ 60

Front storage ............................. 61

Underseat storage ..................... 62

Armrest storage ......................... 62

Centre console storage ............. 63

Load compartment ....................... 64

Rear storage .............................. 66

Load compartment cover ........... 66

Rear floor storage cover ............ 67

Lashing eyes ............................. 68

Warning triangle ........................ 69

First aid kit ................................. 69

Roof rack system ......................... 70

Roof rack ................................... 70

Loading information ..................... 70

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 credit card holder, a coin holder and

an adapter for the locking wheel nuts.
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. Bottles can be stowed

after folding up the intermediate shelf

3

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Additional cupholders are located in

the rear armrest. Fold down the

armrest.

Front storage

A storage compartment is located

next to the steering wheel.

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Storage

Underseat storage

Press button in the recess and pull out

drawer. Maximum load: 3 kg. To

close, push in and engage.

Armrest storage

Storage under the front armrest

Press button to fold up the armrest.

The armrest must be in rearmost

position.

Storage in the rear armrest

Fold down armrest and open cover.
Close cover before folding the

armrest up.

Storage

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Centre console storage

Front console

The storage container can be used to

store small items.
Depending on the version, a storage

compartment is located under a

cover.
Slide cover backwards.

Press button to remove the frame of

the cupholder. The frame can be

stowed in the glovebox.

A further storage compartment is

located under the intermediate shelf.

Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix

it in the vertical position. The frame of

the cupholder can be reintegrated to

stow bottles.

Rear console

Pull out the drawer.

Caution

Do not use for ash or for other

combustible items.

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Storage

Load compartment

The rear seat backrest is divided into

two parts. Both parts can be folded

down.

Load compartment extension

● Only 3-door hatchback: remove

the load compartment cover if

necessary.

● Press and hold the catch to push

the head restraints down 3 39.

● Fold up the rear armrest.

● Guide the seat belts 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 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.

Ensure that the seat belts of the

outboard seats are placed in the

corresponding belt guides.

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

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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.

Open the pass-through in the rear

centre backrest

● Fold down the rear armrest.

● Pull the grip and open the cover.

Suitable for loading long, narrow

objects.
Ensure that the cover engages after

folding up.

The closed cover can be secured

from the side of the load

compartment. Turn the knob 90°:
knob horizontal : cover secured

from the side of

the passenger

compartment

knob vertical

: cover not secured

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Storage

Rear storage

3-door hatchback

Press both buttons and fold down

cover.
Maximum load: 0.5 kg.

Load compartment cover

Do not place any objects on the cover.

3-door hatchback

Removing

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.

Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
If the height adjustable cover is

mounted in the middle or upper

position, the load compartment cover

can be stowed below it.
Height adjustable cover 3 67.

Fitting

Engage cover in side guides and fold

downwards. Attach retaining straps to

tailgate.

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Rear floor storage cover

Rear floor cover, 3-door

hatchback

The rear floor cover can be lifted.

Hang the loop on the hook on the

lower side of the load compartment

cover.

Caution

Only use the hook for hanging up

the rear floor cover and the height

adjustable cover.

Height adjustable cover, 3-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 at 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.

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Storage

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.

Note

● 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 the

strap 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.

Lashing 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 67.

Storage

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Warning triangle

3-door hatchback

Stow the warning triangle in the space

behind the strap on the right side of

the load compartment.

4-door notchback

Stow the warning triangle in the

recess on the left side of the load

compartment.

First aid kit

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 compartment 3 66.