Opel ASTRA Owner's Manual page 71

or damage to the load or vehicle in
the event of hard braking or a
collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Load compartment extension
(three-part rear seat backrest)
● Remove the load compartment
cover if necessary.
● Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 41.
● Fold up the rear armrest.
● Pull the handle and fold down the
backrest of the centre seat.
● Pull the release lever on one or
both outer sides and fold down
the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
9 Warning
Take care when folding down the
right outer seat backrest if the
centre seat backrest is already
folded down. Risk of injury due to
bolt protruding from the inner side
of the backrest.
Storage
● 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 out the head restraints to get
the backrests fully rest on the
seat cushions.
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