2009 OPEL CORSA fold seats

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In Brief
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To adjust front seat backrests:
Turn handwheel Do not lean on seat backrest whilst
adjusting it.
Seats 348,
Seat position 350,
Folding down the front passenger
seat 349.
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Front seat height
3: Operate lever
on the door side of seat
Pump action of lever
Seats 349, Seat position 350.
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To fold the front seat backrests
forward
3: Lift the locking lever,
fold the backrest forward, lower
the locking lever, backrest
engages folded forward
3,
slide the seat forward
3
To push the seat back to upright, it
engages in its original position 3. Lift the
locking lever 3, move the backrest back to
upright, lower the lock ing lever, backrest
engages.
Folding the backrest forwards is possible
only when the backrest is in an upright
position.
Front seats 348.
Upwards: Seat higher
Downwards: Seat lower
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Adjust height of seat 3
Operate lever on the door side of seat.
Pump action of lever
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Tilting the backrests forward 3
To tilt the backrests forward, lift release
lever and tilt backrest forward. Lower
release lever and backrest engages in
lowered position 3. Slide seat forwards 3.
To push the seat back to upright, it
engages in its original position 3 . Lift the
locking lever 3, move the backrest back to
upright, lower the locking lever, backrest
engages.
Folding the backrest forwards is possible
only when the backrest is in an upright
position.
Do not operate handwheel to adjust
backrest with backrest tilted forward.
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Tilting backrests forward, Corsa OPC
Remove seat belt from belt mount on
backrest.
To tilt the backrest forward, pull
release lever on rear of backrest and
tilt backrest forward. Release the release
lever andbackrest engages in the lowered
position 3. Slide seat forward 3.
To move the backrest upright, slide seat
back and it will engage in its original
position 3. Pull release lever 3, move
backrest upright, release the release lever,
backrest engages.
Folding the backrest forwards is possible
only when the backrest is in an upright
position.
Do not operate handwheel to adjust
backrest with backre st tilted forward.
Upwards = Seat higher
Downwards = Seat lower
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Adjusting the rear head restraints 3
The height of the head restraints can be set
in two positions. To set in the first position,
pull the head restraint up, in the second
position press the spring marked in the
illustration and push the head restraint
right up to the top.
To adjust downwards, press the spring
marked in the illustration and push the
head restraint down.
To fold down the backrests 353 or improve
visibility when the rear seats are not
occupied, push the head restraint all the
way down.
If the rear seats are occupied, adjust the
rear head restraints accordingly to body
size.
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Head restraint position
The middle of the head restraint should be
at eye level. If this is not possible for
extremely tall persons, set to highest
position, and set to lowest position for
small persons. Active head restraints
3
In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints automatically tilt
slightly forward. The head is more
effectively supported by the head restraint
and the danger of injury in the area of the
cervical vertebra is reduced.
Note
Only approved objects or components
must be attached to the head restraint of
the unoccupied front passenger seat.
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Warning
Only drive with the head restraint set to
the proper position.
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Luggage compartment
extension
3
Adjust angle of rear backrests
The rear backrest, in a single unit or split 3,
can also be locked in an upright position
for transporting bulky items.
Pull the unlocking hand le, pull the backrest
forwards to the vertical position and allow
to engage. When unlocking, a red marking appears
next to the unlocking lever. The backrest is
only engaged correctly when the red bolt is
no longer protruding.
If the backrest is split
3, unlock the relevant
side, and unlock at both sides if it is a single
unit.
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Folding the backrest
Remove luggage compartment cover and
push rear headrests down as far as they
will go 352.
Move the seat belts to protect them against
damage by means of side supports on the
release lever. When folding the backrests,
pull the seat belts along with them.
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Disengage the backrest (single or split 3)
using the release lever and fold it down
onto the seat cushion.
If the backrest is split 3, unlock the relevant
side, and unlock at both sides if it is a single
unit.
I f t h e v e h i c l e i s t o b e l o a d e d v i a a r e a r d o o r ,
take the seat belt out of the seat backrest
guide, roll it up and insert the latch plate
into the side shade retainer.
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Restoring backrest to an upright position
Move rear seat backrests upright and allow
locking mechanisms to audibly engage at
both sides. Once the backrests are locked
the red mark must no longer protrude.
The rear seat backrests can be locked in
two positions.
Do not trap the seat belt when moving the
backrest to the upright position.
Install the luggage compartment cover.
Stowage compartment beneath double
load-bay floor 3382.
Luggage compartment cover Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged
objects on the cover.
To remove, unhook the retaining straps
from the tailgate.
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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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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.
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Warning
Child restraint systems must not be car-
ried on a passenger’s lap. Danger to life.
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If mounted in the upper position, the space
between the load-bay floor and the spare
wheel well cover 3 can be used as a
stowage compartment.
In this position, if the rear seat backrests
are folded forwards, an almost completely
flat load bay is created.
The double load-bay floor is able to
withstand a load of no more than 100 kg.
In the model with a tyre repair kit 3, the
spare wheel recess may be used as an
additional stowage compartment.
Sun visors Use the sun visor to protect from glare by
pulling it down and swivelling it to the side.
The mirror covers in the sun visors should
be closed while driving.
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