2014 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA Seat belts

8In brief
Seat inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination by
shifting body weight. Release lever
and audibly engage seat in position.
Seat adjustment 3 46, Seat position
3 46.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 44.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts 3 54, Airbag system
3 58, Seat position 3 46.

16In brief
Automatic transmissionP=park positionR=reverse gearN=neutral positionD=drive
The selector lever can only be movedout of P or N when the ignition is on
and the foot brake is depressed
(selector lever lock). To engage P or
R , press the release button on
selector lever.
The automatic transmission is
available in two versions 3 128.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 173,
3 205.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 153.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts and mirrors 3 46, 3 55, 3 38.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting engine with ignition
switch
■ Turn key to position 1
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ Operate clutch and brake, automatic transmission in P or N
■ Do not operate the accelerator pedal
■ Diesel engines, turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator ! goes out
■ Turn key to 3 and release key when
engine is running.

20In briefSeats in third row9Warning
When the seats are being moved
upright or folded in, keep hands
away from hinge area.
Setting up seats
Remove floor covering 3 70 and
load compartment cover 3 69.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second row of seats forward to the
mark.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in the holders.
9 Warning
On version with side rails in load
compartment, follow the
descriptions 3 71.
From the load compartment, pull up
the seat by the handle.

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Swivel the seat rearward until it is
upright and audibly engages. Support the top of the backrest with your hand.
Preparing belt buckles for use
3 55, Load compartment cover
3 69.
9 Warning
The belt must not be routed
through the belt holder when the seat belt is in use.
Slide the second row of seats to the
required position and engage.
Storing seats
Remove the load compartment cover 3 69.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second row of seats forward to the
mark.
Press the catch to release and slide
the head restraints of the third row all
the way down.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in the holders.From the load compartment, press
the button on the top of the backrest
and lower the backrest. Using the
handle on the seat, pull rearwards
and upwards and then swing the seat forwards until it is lowered into the
vehicle floor. Hold the seat by the
handle during the entire procedure.
Retract belt buckle 3 55 and install
floor covering 3 70 and load
compartment cover 3 69.
Slide the second row of seats to the
required position and engage.

44Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 44
Front seats ................................... 46
Rear seats ................................... 50
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 58
Child restraints ............................. 61Head 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 with release button
Press the button, adjust height and
engage.

52Seats, restraints
Pull the handle on the back, set the
backrest to a vertical position or fold
to the seat cushion and engage.
To restore, pull the handle, straighten and engage in required position.
The centre seat backrest can be used
as an armrest when folded down, and contains drink holders and stowage
compartments.
Third row seats9 Warning
When the seats are being set up
or folded, keep hands away from
hinge area.
Setting up seats
Remove the floor covering and load
compartment cover 3 70.
Push the lever forward and slide the
second seat row forward to the mark.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in the holders.
9 Warning
Before setting up, all components
must be removed from the side
rails and the seat belts hooked in
the seat belt eyes in the floor of the vehicle without twisting.

Seats, restraints53
From the load compartment, pull up
the seat by the handle.
Slide the seat rearwards until it is
upright and audibly engages. Support the top of the backrest with your hand.
Slide the second seat row to the
required position and engage.
Seat belts 3 55.
Stow the load compartment cover by installing it behind the third row of
seats 3 69.
Stowing seats Remove the load compartment cover
3 69.
Push the lever forwards and slide the second seat row forwards to the
mark.
Press the catch to release and slide
the head restraints of the third seat
row all the way down.
Guide the seat belts through the belt
holders and insert the latch plates in
the holders.

54Seats, restraints
From the load compartment, press
the button on the top of the backrest
and lower the backrest. Using the
handle on the seat, pull rearwards
and upwards and then swing the seat forwards until it is lowered into the
vehicle floor. Hold the seat by the
handle during the entire procedure.
Push belt buckles into recess in floor
and close cover.
Install the rear floor storage cover and
load compartment cover 3 70,
3 69.
Slide the second row of seats to the required position and engage.
Seat belts
The belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle for the safety of the
occupants.
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 only designed for use
by one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 61.
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 tensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt control indicator X 3 87.
Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by gradual release of the
belt during a collision.