Load Compartment - Vauxhall Astra 2011.5 Owner's Manual

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Load compartment

The rear seat backrest is divided into
two parts. Both parts can be folded
down.
Load compartment extension,
5-door hatchback
Remove the load compartment cover
if necessary.
Press and hold the catch, then push
the head restraints down.
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.
If the vehicle is to be loaded via a rear
door, 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.