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In brief7
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on seatwhen adjusting.
Seat adjustment 3 36, Seat position
3 35, Folding front passenger seat
backrest 3 37.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=higherdown=lower
Seats 3 36, Seat position 3 35.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 34.
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34Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 34
Front seats ................................... 35
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Airbag system .............................. 41
Child restraints ............................. 48Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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Seats, restraints35
Head restraints on rear seats
The height of the head restraints can
be set in two positions.
To set to the first position, pull the
head restraint upwards. To set to 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 downwards.
Active head restraints
In the event of a rear-end impact, the
active head restraints tilt slightly
forwards. The head is more
effectively supported so the risk of
whiplash injury is reduced.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
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36Seats, restraints
■ Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.Set the backrest to an angle so that it is possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
tilt the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum angle of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 70.
■ Set the seat high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and
on all display instruments. There
should be at least one hand of
clearance between head and the
roof frame. Thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 39.Seat adjustment9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
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Seats, restraints37
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=higherdown=lowerSeat folding
Lift release lever and tilt backrest
forwards. Lower release lever and
backrest engages in lowered position. Slide seat forwards.
To return backrest to its original
upright position: Lift the release lever,
move the backrest back to upright,
lower 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.
Corsa VXR
Remove seat belt from belt mount on
backrest.
Pull release lever on rear of backrest, tilt backrest forwards and release
lever. Slide seat forwards.
To move the backrest upright, slide
seat back, pull release lever and
move backrest upright. 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 backrest tilted forward.
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40Seats, restraints9Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button.
3. Adjust height and engage audibly.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.
Removing seat belt
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts on the rear outer
seats
When not in use or to fold forward the rear backrests, feed seat belts
through belt mount.
Using the seat belt while
pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
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Seats, restraints49Child restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1UXGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1UXGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1UXGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXUXGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXUX1=If the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
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172Vehicle care
Variant 2: The vehicle tools are in the
compartment under the floor cover in
the load compartment, together with
the tyre repair kit.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition
Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Tyres Tyres of size 185/60 R 15 are only
approved as winter tyres.
Tyres of size 185/65 R 15 are only
approved as winter tyres on vehicles with a sports chassis. We recommend that you contact a workshop in order
to find out whether your vehicle is
equipped with a sports chassis.Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety attemperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
Tyres of size 185/60 R 15,
185/65 R 15, 185/70 R 14,
195/55 R 16 and
205/50 R 16 are permitted as winter
tyres.
Tyres of size 195/60 R 15,
215/45 R 17 1)
and 225/35 R 18 must
not be used as winter tyres.
Run-flat winter tyres may only be
used on factory approved alloy
wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
Tyre designationsE.g. 185/65 R 15 88 T185=Tyre width, mm65=Cross-section ratio (tyre
height to tyre width), %R=Belt type: Radial1) Corsa VXR: Permitted as winter tyres without tyre chains.