2014 OPEL CASCADA seats

64Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear seats
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U 2Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1U2Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U2, 3Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXUGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXU1=Only if front passenger seat airbag system is deactivated. If the child restraint system is being secured using a three- point seat belt, move seat into the rear adjustment area and set seat height to uppermost position. Adjust seat backrestinclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.2=Seat available with ISOFIX and Top-Tether mounting brackets 3 67.3=Remove rear head restraint when using child restraint systems in this weight group 3 44.U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn rear seatsGroup 0: up to 10 kgEISO/R1XIL *Group 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1XIL *DISO/R2XIL *CISO/R3XIL *Group I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XIL *CISO/R3XIL *BISO/F2XIL, IUF**B1ISO/F2XXIL, IUF**AISO/F3XIL, IUF**IL=Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.IUF=Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X=No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.*=Move the respective front seat ahead of the child restraint system in one of the foremost adjustment positions.**=Remove respective rear head restraint when using child restraint systems in this size class. 3 44.

66Seats, restraints
ISOFIX size class and seat deviceA – ISO/F3=Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B – ISO/F2=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 – ISO/F2X=Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C – ISO/R3=Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.D – ISO/R2=Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E – ISO/R1=Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.

Seats, restraints67ISOFIX child restraint
systems Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL 3 64.
Remove wind deflector 3 40 before
mounting a child restraint system and remove rear head restraint if required
3 64.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by a logo ISOFIX on the
backrest.
Top-tether fastening eyes
The vehicle has two fastening eyes
on the backside of the rear backrests.
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes on the
backside of the rear seats. Folding
rear backrests 3 71.
Remove wind deflector 3 40 before
mounting a child restraint system and remove rear head restraint if required
3 64.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF 3 64.

Storage69Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
Depending on the version,
cupholders are located under a cover
in the centre console. Slide cover
backwards. Bottles can be stowed
after folding up the intermediate shelf 3 70.
Additional cupholders are located
between the rear seats.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.

Storage71Load compartment
Load compartment extension
Folding load compartment partition
To enlarge the load compartment
when the soft top is closed, the load
compartment partition can be folded
in.
■ Close soft top 3 34.
■ Open the boot lid 3 24.
■ To fold in, push the load
compartment partition at the loop
area upwards to the inside.
■ To fold out the load compartment partition, pull the strap downwardsto the rear. The pass-through flap
must be closed in vertical position
by the Velcro fasteners.
During soft top operation or when it is opened, the load compartment
partition must be folded out.A warning chime sounds and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre if the load
compartment partition is not folded
out fully, including the pass-through
flap behind the rear seats, when actuating the switch to open the soft
top.
Folding rear backrests
To enlarge load compartment further
or to gain access to the wind deflector
bag, both rear backrests can be
folded down.

72Storage9Warning
Take care when operating the
electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with
considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
■ Remove big wind deflector if installed, 3 40.
■ Press the catches and push down the head restraints 3 44.
■ Pull the release switch p on one or
both sides of the load
compartment, to fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
■ To fold up, raise the backrest and guide it into an upright position until
it engages audibly.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Pass-through flap behind rear seats
For transporting long objects in the
load compartment, a pass-through
flap between load compartment and
vehicle interior can be opened:
■ Remove the installed big wind deflector or the bag with the stowed
wind deflectors behind the rear seats 3 40.
■ Close soft top 3 34.
■ Push the load compartment partition at the loop area upwards
to the inside 3 71.

Storage75Loading information■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed as
far forward as possible. Ensure that
the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked, heavier objects should be placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing eyes 3 74.
■ Use the hooks in the load compartment for hanging up carrier
bags 3 73 . Maximum load: 5 kg per
hook.
■ Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent them from
sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests ofthe rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not place any objects on the instrument panel, and do not cover
the sensor on top of the instrument
panel.■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not place any objects on the covers of the anti-roll bars behind
the head restraints.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 226) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.