2010 OPEL COMBO belt

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Seats, Interior
Seat belts are only designed for use by one
person at a time. They are not suitable for
persons younger than 12 years of age or
smaller than 150 cm.
For children up to 12 years of age, we
recommend the Opel child restraint system
353. Checking the seat belts
From time to time, check the functionality
of all seat belt system components and
check for damage. Have damaged
components replaced. Have seat belts and
deployed belt tensioners replaced in a
workshop after an accident.
Make sure that seat belts are not damaged
or trapped by sharp objects.
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.

50 Seats, InteriorBelt tensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front seat
belts are pulled down at the buckles and
thereby tightened.
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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
system is monitored electronically together
with the airbag systems and indicated via
control indicator v. When the ignition is
switched on, the control indicator comes on
for approx. 4 seconds. If it does not come
on, does not go out after 4 seconds or
comes on while driving, there is a fault in
the belt tensioner system or the airbag
systems 359. The systems may fail to
deploy in the event of an accident.
Triggered belt tensioners are indicated by
steady illumination of v.

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The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied. Important
zDo not affix or place accessories or other
objects within the deployment zone of
the belt tensioners (in the area of the belt
buckle). Do not make any modifications
to belt tensioner components and the
inertia real device because this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval. zThe 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.
zWhen using the rear seat, make sure that
the components of the front seat belt are
not damaged by shoes or other objects.
Not dirt must get into the inertia reel of
the seat belt.
zWe recommend that you have the seats
removed by a workshop.
zThe belt tensioners only deploy once,
which can be detected by illumination of
the control indicator v. Have deployed
belt tensioners replaced by a workshop.
zThe applicable safety regulations must
be adhered to when the vehicle is
disposed of. The vehicle should therefore
be disposed of by a recycling company.
9 Warning
Have cause of fault remedied
immediately by a workshop.
9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of seat belts or belt buckles) can
cause the belt tensioners to deploy, with
risk of injury.

52 Seats, Interior
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Operation of the seat belts Fitting seat belts
The seat belt must not be twisted and must
lie snugly against the 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 certain it is not twisted)
and engage the latch plate in the buckle.
Tension the lap belt frequently whilst
driving by tugging the shoulder belt.
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Loose or bulky clothing prevents the seat
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
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Height adjustment
Adjusting the height of the upper
anchorage point of the front seat belts:
1. Pull out the seat belt somewhat.
2. Press belt guide or, in 5-door saloon,
push button down.
3. Set desired height.
4. Allow to lock audibly into position.
Do not adjust height while driving.
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 seat belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of your
clothing.

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Seats, Interior
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Removing the belt
To release the seat belt, press the red
button on the belt buckle.
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 restaint systems must not be
carried on a passenger’s lap. Danger to
life.

54 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 an outboard seat in
the rear row of seats On middle seat
2) in
the rear row of seats
2)For reasons of safety, we recommend that the child safety seat be installed on one of the outer
rear seats.Group 0:
up to 10 kg
or approx.
10 months
Group 0+:
up to 13 kg
or approx.
2yearsXU+ U
Group I:
9to18 kg
or approx.
8months to
4years XU+ U
Group II:
15 to 25 kg
or approx.
3to 7 years
Group III:
22 to 36 kg
or approx.
6to 12 years XU U
X = Child restraint systems are not to be
used on the front passenger seat.
U = universally suitable in conjunction
with three-point seat belt.
+ = Vehicle seat with ISOFIX mounting
available. Only the ISOFIX child
restraint systems that are approved
for the vehicle must be used when
mounting with ISOFIX.

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When triggered, the front airbags inflate in
milliseconds to form a safety cushion for
the driver and front passenger. 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,
zminor frontal collisions,
zaccidents in which the vehicle overturns,
zcollisions involving a side or rear impact,
that is to say, if it would not be of benefit to
the occupants.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only provided
with the seat in the proper position 339.
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
replacement for your seat belt.

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Seats, Interior
The side airbags will not be triggered in the
event of
zthe ignition is switched off,
zfrontal collisions,
zaccidents in which the vehicle overturns,
zcollisions involving a rear impact,
zcollisions involving a side impact outside
the passenger cell.
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Control indicator v for airbag systems
The functionality of the airbag systems is
monitored electronically together with the
belt tensioner system and indicated via
control indicator v. When the ignition is
switched on, the control indicator comes on
for approx. 4 seconds. If it does not come
on, does not go out after 4 seconds, or it
comes on while driving, there is a fault in
the airbag tensioner system or in the belt
tensioner systems 350. The systems may
fail to deploy in the event of an accident.
Triggered airbag systems are indicated by
steady illumination of v. The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
9 Warning
Have cause of fault remedied
immediately by a workshop.