2009 OPEL CORSA airbag

48 Seats, InteriorSeats, Interior
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Front seats Adjust longitudinal seat position
Pull handle at front of seat, move seat and
then release handle.
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Adjusting the backrests
Take the pressure off the backrest and turn
the hand wheel on the side.
Front seats ........................................... 48
Head restraints .................................... 51
Luggage compartment extension
3.. 53
Luggage compartment cover ............ 54
Lashing eyes ........................................ 56
Notes on loading the vehicle .............. 57
Three-stage safety system.................. 58
Three-point seat be lts ......................... 58
Belt tensioners...................................... 60
Seat belt operation.............................. 62
Child restraint system 3...................... 63
Mounting clips 3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems ............................... 68
Attachment eye 3 for Top-Tether
child restraint systems ...................... 68
Airbag system ...................................... 69
Cigarette lighter 3............................... 80
Accessory socket 3.............................. 80
Ashtray 3............................................. 81
Drink holder.......................................... 81
Stowage compartments ...................... 82
Sun visors.............................................. 83
9
Warning
Never adjust seats while driving. They
may make uncontrolled movements.
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Notes on loading the vehicle zHeavy objects in the luggage
compartment should be placed against
the properly engaged rear seat backrests
or, if the rear seat backrests are folded
down 3, against the front seat backrests.
If objects are to be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the bottom.
z Secure heavy objects with straps 3
attached to lashing eyes. z
If the backrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, they must be
engaged in an upright position 3354.
z Do not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the backrests.
z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit
(cushion) 3 must always be freely
accessible.
z Do not place any objects in front of the
rear window or on the instrument panel.
z Items loaded must not prevent operation
of the pedals, hand brake and gears or
obstruct the freedom of movement of
the driver. Do not place loose objects in
the interior.
z No objects must be placed in the airbag
inflation area, since they could cause
injury when the systems are triggered.
z Do not drive with luggage compartment
open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior. z
The payload is the difference between
the permitted gross vehicle weight (see
identification plate 3250) and the EC
kerb weight.
z To calculate the EC kerb weight, enter
the data for your vehicle on page 3259.
z The EC kerb weight includes allowances
for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and
all fluids (tank 90 % full).
z Optional equipment and accessories
increase the kerb weight.
z Weights and loads 3259.
z 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 gravity. Distribute the load
evenly and secure it properly with
retaining straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
to the load conditions. Do not drive
faster than 120 km/h. Check and
retighten the straps frequently. Observe
country-specific regulations.
z The permissible roof load is 75 kg. The
roof load consists of the weight of the
roof rack plus the load carried.
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58 Seats, InteriorThree-stage safety system Comprising:
zThree-point seat belts.
z Belt tensioners at the front seats.
z Airbag systems for driver seat, front
passenger seat 3 and outboard rear
seats 3.
The three stages are activated in sequence
depending on the severity of the accident:
z The automatic seat belt locking devices
prevent the belt strap from being pulled
out and thus ensure that the vehicle
occupants are retained in their seats.
z The front seat belts are pulled down at
the belt locks and at the lower, outer
attachment points 3. This tensions the
seat belt so the occupants are slowed
down with the vehicle early as the vehicle
stops, thus reducing stresses on the
body.
z The airbag systems are also triggered in
the event of severe accidents and form a
safety cushion for the occupants. Read the instructions supplied with the
child restraint system.
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Three-point seat belts The seat belts have an automatic retractor,
so that the belt is spring tensioned and
always lies against the body.
Information on correct seat position
350.
The safety belts lock when the vehicle
accelerates or decelerates rapidly. This
prevents the belt from extending and
keeps the occupant in his or her seat.
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Warning
The airbag systems serve to supplement
the three-point seat belts and belt ten-
sioners. The seat belts must therefore
always be worn. Disregard of these
instructions may lead to injuries or
endanger life. Vehicle passengers
should be informed accordingly.
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Control indicator v for belt tensioners
The functionality of the belt tensioner
systems is monitored electronically
together with the airbag systems and
indicated via the control indicator v. When
the ignition is switched on, the control
indicator comes on for approximately
4 seconds. If it does not, or if it does not go
out after 4 seconds, or if it comes on while
driving, there is a faul t in the belt tensioner
system or the airbag systems 374. The
systems might not be deployed in the event
of an accident. In the event of a fault in the belt tensioners,
the LEDs flash in the button for switching
off the airbag systems, in addition to the
control indicator
* coming on.
Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by continuous illumination of v.
The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied. Note
z
Do not place or store items within the
working range of the seat belt tensioners
(near to the buckles or the seatbelt
retractor). Do not modify any tensioner
or retractor components or the vehicle’s
operating permit will be invalidated.
z The belt tensioner and airbag system
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area.
9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied
immediately by a workshop.
9
Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or fit-
ting of seat belts or belt buckles) can
cause the belt tensioners to deploy, with
risk of injury.
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64 Seats, InteriorPermissible options for fitting a child safety seat
Weight
and
age class
1)
1)We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight limit.
On front
passenger seat On outer seats
3
of rear row of seats On centre seat
3
of rear row of seats
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years U
1, +
U, + X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months
to 4 years U2, +, ++
U, +, ++ X
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years X U X
U1= Conditional, only if front passenger
airbag system switched off or in
version without front passenger
airbag.
Place the seat height 3 in its top
position. Push the front passenger
seat back as far as possible.
When attaching the child restraint
system by means of a three-point
seat belt, set the height of the
anchorage point for the seat belt to
its lowest position.
U2= Conditional, only if front passenger airbag system switched off or in
version without front passenger
airbag.
Place the seat height 3 in its top
position. Push the front passenger
seat back as far as possible.
When attaching the child restraint
system by means of a three-point
seat belt, the seat belt must run
forwards from the anchorage point.
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Airbag system Front airbag 3
The front airbag system consists of one
airbag in the steering wheel and one in the
instrument panel. These can be identified
by the word AIRBAG.
The front airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the steering
wheel and a second one in the
instrument panel,
z control electronics with impact sensors,
z the control indicator for airbag
systems v in the instrument,
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z the system for deactivating the front and
side airbags for the front passenger 3,
z the control indicator * for deactivated
front passenger airbag systems and the
LEDs in the button * 3.
The front airbag system will be triggered:
z depending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range show n in the illustration,
z independent of the side airbag 3 and
curtain airbag system 3.
The ignition must be switched on. Exception:
The front and side airbags for the front
passenger have been deactivated
3
because a child restraint system is
mounted on the front passenger seat.
Deactivation of airbag systems for front
passenger 3, see page 375.
Mounting of Opel child restraint systems –
see pages 363, 368.
Examples of events causing the front
airbag system to deploy:
z Impact against a non-yielding obstacle:
the front airbags are triggered at low
vehicle speed.
z Impact against a yielding obstacle (such
as another vehicle): the front airbags are
only triggered at a higher vehicle speed.
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When they are deployed, the front
airbags inflate within milliseconds to
form a safety cushion for the driver and
front passenger3. The forward movement
of the front seat occupants is checked,
thereby substantially reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head.
No impairment of view will occur, because
the airbags inflate and deflate so quickly
that it is often not even noticed in an
accident.
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The front airbag system will not be
triggered in the event of
zthe ignition is switched off,
z minor frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a side or rear impact.
that is to say, if it would not be of benefit to
the occupants.
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Warning
Optimum protection is only provided
with the seat in the proper position 3 50.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Wear the three-point seat belt properly
fastened. The front airbag system is an
additional safety device, not a replace-
ment for your seat belt.
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Also, the front airbag system is not
deployed for the front passenger when the
airbag systems for the front passenger are
deactivated 3.
Deactivated airbag systems for the front
passenger 3 are indicated by constant
illumination of the LEDs in the button *
and the control indicator *.
Deactivating front passenger airbag
systems 3 375.
Mounting Opel child restraint
systems 3363, 368.
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Side airbag 3
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest. This can
be identified by the word AIRBAG.
The side airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the back of the
driver’s and front passenger seat
respectively,
z the control electronics,
z the side impact sensors,
z the control indicator for airbag
systems v in the instrument,
z the system for deactivating the front and
side airbags for the front passenger,
z the control indicator * for deactivated
front passenger airbag systems.
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The side airbag system will be triggered:
z depending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration
on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or
front passenger side,
z independently of the front airbag
system.
The ignition must be switched on.
Exception:
The front and side airbags for the front
passenger were deactivated because a
child restraint system is mounted on the
front passenger seat.
Deactivating front passenger airbag
systems 3 75.
Mounting Opel child restraint systems 363,
3 68.
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