Load Compartment - Opel ASTRA Owner's Manual

68 Storage

Load compartment

Depending on the equipment, the
rear seat backrest is divided into two
or three parts. All parts can be folded
down.
Load compartment extension
(two-part rear seat backrest)
● Remove the load compartment
cover if necessary.
● Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 41.
● Guide the seat belts of the outer
seats 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 outer sides and fold down
the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
● Pull out the head restraints to
have the backrests fully rest on
the seat cushions.
● 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.
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