Load Compartment - Opel Astra 2013 Owner's Manual

84 Storage

Load compartment

The rear seat backrest is divided into
two parts. Both parts can be folded
down.
Load compartmentextension,
3-door and 5-door hatchback,
4-door notchback
■ Only 3-door and 5-door hatchback:
remove the load compartment
cover if necessary.
■ Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 40.
■ 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