Child Safety Locks 3; Bonnet - Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's Manual

86 Keys, doors, bonnet
Child safety locks
3
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Warning
Use the child safety lock whenever
children are occupying the rear seats.
Disregard may lead to injuries or
endanger life. Vehicle passengers should
be informed accordingly.
Using key or screwdriver, turn knob on rear
door lock from the vertical position: door
cannot be opened from inside.

Bonnet

To open the bonnet, pull the release lever
located on the driver's side below the
instrument panel. The bonnet will then be
unlocked and will partially open. Return
release lever to its original position.
There is a safety catch on the underside of
the bonnet: lift this upwards and open the
bonnet.
Dirt on snow on the bonnet can slide onto
the windscreen when opened and block the
air intake.
Air intake – page 177.
The bonnet is held open automatically 3.
In another design, to lock the bonnet in the
open position, insert the rod lying across
the radiator into the small slot on the
bonnet underside. Press rod firmly into its
holder before closing.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into
its catch.
Check that the bonnet is locked in position
by pulling at its front edge. If it is not
engaged, repeat the procedure.