2014 OPEL ZAFIRA C Manual user

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Normal seats, all three seats are
usable and individually adjustable.
Lounge seats, only outer seats are
usable but with most comfortable
adjustment.
Seat positioning
In normal position the three seats of
the second seat row can be
individually moved in longitudinal
direction.
Pull handle under the seat, slide seat, release handle and allow seat to
engage.
In lounge position, the outer seats are
additionally movable in transverse
direction when the centre seat
backrest is folded to an armrest.
The seats can be engaged in
intermediate positions.
Change from normal seat position to
lounge seat position ■ Push down head restraint of centre
seat by pressing the catch 3 37.
■ Fold down the centre backrest by
pulling the strap.

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■Push the left and right buttons near
the centre head restraint and fold in the outer backrest parts, to be used
as an armrest. Engage backrest parts in armrest position.
■ Pull the handle under each outer seat and slide seats backwards. In
the rear area the seats move in
transverse direction. Allow seat to
engage.
This is the most comfortable
seating position for the outer seats.Caution
With seats in lounge position:
■ Do not use easy entry function 3 45.
■ Do not fold down backrests of the outer seats.
■ Do not fold up centre backrest.
■ Do not fold up or down the seats
in the third row 3 49.
This would damage the seats.
9 Warning
Move seats only to lounge position
if seats in the third row are not
occupied.
Change from lounge seat position to normal seat position
■ Pull the handle under each outer seat and slide seats to forward
position.
■ Push the left and right buttons near
the centre head restraint and fold
back both armrest parts to the
centre backrest.
■ Fold up centre backrest. Adjust position by pulling the strap.
Caution
Before folding up the centre seat
backrest make sure that the
armrest parts are folded down.
Ensure that all positions are engaged
correctly.

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Seat backrests
The backrest inclination can be
individually adjusted to three
positions.
Pull the strap, adjust inclination,
release strap and allow backrest to
engage.
9 Warning
Use vertical position of the
backrest only for increased
luggage volume and not as
seating position.
Load compartment, folding down the
backrests 3 78.
Easy entry function
To permit an easy entrance to the
seats of the third row, the outer seats
of the second row can be tilted.
Pull release lever, fold backrest and
move the seat to the front.Caution
With seats in lounge position:
■ Do not use easy entry function.
■ Do not pull strap to adjust backrest inclination.
This would damage the seats.
Folding back easy entry
First move seat to desired position
and then raise backrest.
Ensure that the seat is engaged in
position.
Third row seats
9 Warning
When seats or backrests of
second and third seat row are
being adjusted or folded, keep
hands and feet away from the
moving area.
Never store objects under the
seats.

50Seats, restraintsNever adjust seats while driving asthey could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Caution
Before setting up or folding down
seats, all components must be
removed from the side rails and
from the lashing eyes.
Lashing eyes must be in stored
position.
The seats in the third row can be folded down to the vehicle floor if they are not required, or for increasing the
size of the load compartment.
The seats in the third row can only be
used if the second seat row is not in
the lounge position.
Setting up the seats ■ Fold in interior protection mat 3 83 and remove load
compartment cover 3 81.
■ Insert the latch plate of the seat belt
on each side into the pocket that is
mounted at the belt.
■ Pull up the seat by the upper strap,
fold out and allow seat to engage inupright position.
Folding down the seats in the
vehicle floor ■ Push down head restraint by pressing the catch 3 37.
■ Insert the latch plate of the seat belt
on each side into the pocket that is
mounted at the belt.

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■Pull the lower strap, simultaneously
swing the backrest forwards until
the seat is lowered into the vehicle
floor.
■ Install the interior protection mat 3 83 and load compartment cover
3 81.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 59.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt reminder, indicated for front seats by
control indicator X in the tachometer
3 110, or for rear seats by symbols
X or > in the Driver Information
Centre 3 117.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.

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Belt pretensionersIn the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 111.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
Three-point seat belt
Fastening
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X, > 3 110 and
3 117

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Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button.
3. Adjust height and engage.
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
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Centre seat belt of the second
seat row
The centre seat is equipped with a particular three-point seat belt.
Pull latch plates with the belt out of
belt holder in the roof.

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Remove lower latch plate from
retainer and click it into left-hand
buckle ( 1) at the centre seat. Guide
the upper latch plate with the belt over
the lap area and the shoulder (do not twist) and click into right-hand buckle
( 2 ) at centre seat.
To remove the seat belt, first press
the button on the right-hand buckle
( 2 ) and remove upper latch plate.
Then press the button on the left-
hand buckle ( 1) and remove lower
latch plate. The seat belt retracts
automatically.Push the top latch plate into the
retainer. Fold over locked together latch plates against the seat belt.
Insert in the seat belt holder in the roof
with the lower latch plate pointing
forward.
Seat belts on the third seat row
The seat belts on the third seat row
are equipped with three point seat
belts.
When seat belts are not used or when
folding the seats, insert the latch plate of the seat belt on each side into the
pocket that is mounted at the belt.
If the centre seat of the second seat
row is occupied and the seat belt is
fastened, only persons with a body