2009 OPEL CORSA Owners Manual

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Seats, Interior
Seat belts are only intended for one
person. They are not suitable for anyone
under 12 years of age or under 150 cm tall.
For children under the age of 12, we
recommend the Opel child restraint system
3 63. Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body is
reduced by dampened release of the belt
during a collision.
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Control indicator
X indicating that
driver’s seat belt has not been fastened
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator X comes on for
approx. 15 seconds.
If the driver does not fasten his seat belt
within this time, the control indicator
flashes X after setting off.
9
Warning
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, persons not
wearing seat belts endanger their fellow
occupants and themselves.
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60 Seats, InteriorChecking the seat belts
From time to time, check operation of all
seat belt system components and check for
damage. Have damaged components
replaced. Have seat belts and deployed
belt tensioners replaced by an authorised
workshop after an accident.
Make sure that seat belts are not damaged
or trapped by sharp-edged objects.
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Belt tensioners The front seat belt systems are pulled down
at the belt buckles and the lower, outer
attachment points 3 in the event of an
accident of a certain severity. This tensions
the seat belts in a uniform manner. Actuation of belt tensioners
is indicated by illumination of control
indicator
v, see next column.
Triggered belt tensioners must be replaced
by a workshop. Belt tensioners can only be
triggered once.
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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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62 Seats, InteriorzWhen the rear seats are being used it
must be ensured that the components of
the front seat belts are not damaged by
shoes or other objects. Do not allow dirt
to penetrate the seat belt inertia reels.
z We recommend that you have the seats
removed by a workshop.
z The belt tensioners only deploy once,
which can be detected by illumination of
the control indicator v . Have deployed
belt tensioners replaced by a workshop.
z The applicable safety regulations must
be adhered to when the vehicle is
disposed of. The vehicle should therefore
be disposed of by a recycling company.
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Seat belt operation Fitting seat belts
The seat belt must not be twisted and must
lie snugly against th e body. The backrest
must not be tilted back too far (maximum
approx. 25).
Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Pull the belt out of the reel, guide it across
the body (making certai n it is not twisted)
and engage the latch plate in the buckle.
Tension the lap belt frequently whilst
driving by tugging the shoulder belt.
With the Corsa OPC Feed seat belt through
belt mount on backrest when fastening
seat belt.
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Loose or bulky clothing prevents the belt
from fitting snugly. Do not place objects
such as handbags or mobile phones
between the belt and your body.
9
Warning
On pregnant women in particular, the
lap belt must be positioned as low as
possible across the pelvis so as not to
put too much pressure on the abdomen.
9
Warning
The belt must not rest against hard or
fragile objects in the pockets of your
clothing.
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Height adjustment 3
Adjusting the height of the upper
deflection point of th e front seat belts:
1. Unreel seat belt a little.
2. Press down button on adjuster slide.
3. Set desired height.
4. Allow sliding adjuster to audibly latch.
Do not adjust height while driving.
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Removing the belt
To release seat belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Three-point seat belts on rear outer seats
When not in use or to fold forward the rear
backrests, feed seat belts through belt
mount 3 as shown in figure 18288 S on
page 53.
Child restraint system
3
Follow the usage instructions for the child
restraint system.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the use of
child restraint systems is forbidden on
certain seats.
Selecting the right system
Your child should be transported facing the
rear in the vehicle for as long as possible.
The very weak cervical vertebrae of a child
will be under less stress in an accident if
your child is facing the rear and semi-
horizontal, than when he is sitting upright.
9
Warning
Child restraint systems must not be car-
ried on a passenger’s lap. Danger to life.
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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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Note
zChildren under 12 years or under 150 cm
tall should only travel in an appropriate
child restraint system.
z When transporting ch ildren, use the child
restraint systems suitable for the child’s
weight.
z Ensure correct inst allation of child
restraint system, see the instructions
enclosed with the system.
z The covers of the Opel child restraint
system can be wiped clean. z
Do not stick anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover them
with any other materials.
z Only allow the child to enter and exit on
the side of the vehicle facing away from
the road.
z A child restraint system which has been
subjected to stress in an accident must
be replaced.
z Secure or remove child restraint systems
that are in the vehicle but not in use.
U = Universal suitability in conjunction
with three-point seat belt.
+ = Vehicle seat with ISOFIX mounting available
1). Only the ISOFIX child
restraint systems that are approved
for the vehicle must be used when
mounting with ISOFIX.
1)Not available on the front passenger
seat in the Corsa OPC.++ = Vehicle seat with ISOFIX mounting
available
1). Universally approved
ISOFIX child restraint systems may
be used when mounting with ISOFIX
and Top-Tether.
X = No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
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66 Seats, InteriorPermitted options for the mounting of ISOFIX child restraint systems
Weight class
1)
1)We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight limit.
ISOFIX size class Seat device On front passe nger seat On an outboard seat in the
rear row of seats
0: to 10 kg EI SO /R 1 I L I L
0+: up to 13 kg EISO /R 1 I L I L
DI SO /R 2 X X
CI SO /R 3 X X
I: 9 to 18 kg DI SO /R 2 X X
CI SO /R 3 X X
B ISO/F2 IL, IUF IL, IUF
B1 ISO/F2X IL, IUFIL, IUF
AI SO /F 3 X X
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