2009 OPEL ZAFIRA Owners Manual

Seats, restraints
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Isofix child restraint
systems Fasten for this vehicle permitted
ISOFIX child restraint systems to the
mounting brackets. Top-tether child restraint
systems
Fasten Top-tether child restraint
systems to the fastening eyes of the
second row of seats. The strap must
run
between the two guide rods of the
head restraint.
When using ISOFIX and Top-tether
for seat mounting, universally
permitted child restraint systems for
ISOFIX may be used. Child restraints with
transponders
A label on the child restraint system
indicates whether it is fitted with
transponders.
Opel child restraint systems with
transponders are automatically
detected if correctly installed to the
front passenger seat with seat
occupancy
recognition. The front and
side airbag systems for the
passenger seat are then deactivated.
The curtain airbag system remains
active.

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Seats, restraints
Note
There must be no objects (e.g.
plastic sheet or heating mats)
between the seat and the child
restraint system.
Seat occupancy recognition 3 61.

Storage
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Storage
Storage compartments ................67
Load compartment .......................69
Roof rack system .........................74
Loading information .....................75 Storage compartments
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder.
The
glovebox should be closed whilst
driving. Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console,

in the doors and the rear side
panelling.

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Storage
Additional cupholders are located in
the centre seat backrest when it is
folded down.
Sunglasses storage Fold down to open.
Do not use for storing heavy objects. Underseat storage
Lift at recessed edge and pull out.
Maximum
load: 1.5 kg. To close, push
in and engage. Roof panelling
Press marked locations to open.
The maximum permitted load of the
two front compartments is 1 kg, and
the maximum permitted load of the
three rear compartments is 2 kg.
The compartments must be closed
whilst driving.

Storage
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Load compartment
Stowage in the load
compartment To open the cover, lift the carpeting.
Raise, rotate and lift the ring. The
stowage compartment contains the
vehicle tools
3 173 and the coupling
ball bar.
The
fuse box is on the left side behind
the cover in the load compartment
side panelling 3 171.
The tyre repair kit is on the right side
behind the cover 3 179. Load compartment cover
Do not place any heavy or sharp-
edged objects on the load
compartment cover.
Before operating the load
compartment cover, the rear seat
belts

must be fed through the side belt
holders.
Opening Remove load compartment cover
from side brackets. It rolls up
automatically. Closing
Pull the cover towards the rear using
the handle and engage it in the
retainers at the sides.
Removing
Open the load compartment cover.
Pull

the release lever up and hold. Lift
cover on right side and remove from
retainers.

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Storage
Installation
Insert the left side of the load
compartment cover in the recess, pull
the release lever up and hold, insert
the right side of the load compartment
cover and engage.
Stowing behind the third row of
seats Insert load compartment cover in
aperture, pull release lever at right
side upwards, insert right load
compartment cover and engage. Rear floor storage cover
Use
the rear floor storage cover when
the third seat row is stowed.
Load rails and hooks Install the hooks in the desired
position

in the rails: insert the hook in
the upper groove on the rail and press
in the lower groove.
When the rails are being used (with
the exception of the partition net in
front of the tailgate), the third seat row
must be stowed 3 51 and the seat belts unhooked from the vehicle floor.
Secure released seat belt hooks to
belt holder magnets
3 55.
Lashing eyes The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps, luggage net or
safety net.
The eyes for securing the removable
seat
belts must not be used as lashing
eyes.
The seat belts in the third seat row
must never be used for securing
loads.

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Cargo management
system
The FlexOrganizer is a flexible
system for dividing the load
compartment or securing loads. The system consists of
■ adapters,
■ variable partition net,
■ mesh pockets,
■ hooks.
The components are fitted in two rails
in the side panels using adapters and
hooks. The partitioning net can also
be fitted directly in front of the tailgate. Variable partition net
Insert an adapter into each rail: fold
open the handle plate, insert adapter
into upper and lower groove of rail
and move to required position. Turn
handle plate upwards to lock the
adapter. The rods of the net must be
extended before inserting into the
adapters:

pull out all of the end pieces
and lock by rotating clockwise.
To install, push rods together a little
and insert into the relevant openings
in the adapters. The longer rod must
be inserted into the upper adapter. To remove, press the net rod together
and remove from the adapters. Fold
open the adapter handle plate,
disengage from lower groove and
then from upper groove.
Hooks and net pocket
Insert luggage hooks into required
position in rails by inserting hooks in
upper

groove of rail and pushing them
into lower groove. Net pocket can be
suspended from the luggage hooks.

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Storage
Partitioning net in front of
tailgate The partitioning net can be installed
directly in front of the tailgate,
preventing the load from falling out
when the tailgate is opened.
The four end pieces of the net rod
must be pushed in before installation
by rotating each end piece
anticlockwise and pushing in.
To install, push the net rods together
a little and insert into the openings.
The
longer rod must be inserted at the
top. To remove, push the net rods
together and remove.
For easier loading with the third seat
row upright, first insert the rod, place
the

load in the load compartment and
then insert the upper rod.
Safety net
The safety net can be installed behind
the second seat row or the front seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
Installation There are two installation openings in
the roof frame: suspend and engage
rod of net at one side, compress rod
and suspend and engage at other
side.
Behind the second seat row
Suspend hooks of net tensioning
belts in lashing eyes in floor and
tension.