Vauxhall 2010 Astra Owner's Manual page 82

■ When transporting objects in the
load compartment, the backrests of
the rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not allow the load to protrude
above the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the
load compartment cover or the
instrument panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the
operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or hinder
the freedom of movement of the
driver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load
compartment.
■ Estate: fit safety net when objects
are being transported in the load
compartment. Close load
compartment cover.
■ Astra TwinTop: pay attention to
maximum loading height with roof
open. Do not place objects on top
of or next to the load compartment
blind, on the cover of the
deployable anti-roll bars or behind
the rear head restraints.
■ The payload is the difference
between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 207) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the EC kerb weight,
enter the data for your vehicle in the
Weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
Storage
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and
vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the
straps frequently.
The permissible roof load is 75 kg
and 100 kg for Estate with roof
railing. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.
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