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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.
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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.
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Using the seat belt whilepregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbag inflates
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an
explosive manner.
Notice
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval.
When the airbags inflate, escaping
hot gases may cause burns.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 87.
Child restraint systems on front passenger seat with airbag
systems Warning according to ECE R94.02:
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NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILDcan occur.
Beyond the warning required by
ECE R94.02, for safety reasons
never use a forward-facing child
restraint system on the passenger
seat with active front airbag.
9 Danger
Do not use a child restraint system
on the passenger seat with active
front airbag.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel. These
can be identified by the word
AIRBAG .
Additionally there is a warning label
on the side of the instrument panel,
visible when the front passenger door
is open, or on the passenger's sun
visor.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be on.
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Seats, restraints61Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists ofan airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillar.
The curtain airbag system is triggered
in the event of an accident of a certain severity. The ignition must be on.
The risk of injury to the head in the
event of a side impact is considerably reduced.
The curtain airbag system does not
protect the third row of seats.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Child restraints
Child restraint systems We recommend the Vauxhall childrestraint system which is tailored
specifically to the vehicle.
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also those supplied with 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 The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children should travel facing
rearwards in the vehicle as long as
possible. This ensures that the child's
backbone, which is still very weak, is
under less strain in the event of an
accident.
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Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with ECE 44-03 or
ECE 44-04. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of child restraint systems.
Never hold a child whilst travelling in
the vehicle. The child will become too
heavy to be held in the event of a
collision.
When transporting children, use the
child restraint systems suitable for the
child's weight.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct.
Allow children to enter and exit the vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat beltor remove it from the vehicle.Notice
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
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Seats, restraints63Child restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class 1)
On front passenger
seatOn outboard
seats in the
second rowOn centre seat
in the second
rowOn the seats
in the third
rowGroup 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg or approx. 2 yearsXU, +UXGroup I: 9 to 18 kg or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU, +, ++UUFGroup II: 15 to 25 kg or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXUUUFU=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.UF=Can be used universally for forward-facing child restraint systems in combination with a three-point seat belt.+=Vehicle seat available with ISOFIX attachments. When attaching using ISOFIX, only the ISOFIX child restraint
systems permitted for the vehicle may be used.++=Vehicle seat available with ISOFIX attachments. When attaching using ISOFIX and Top-tether , universally permitted
ISOFIX child restraint systems may be used.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.1) We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight limit.
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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger
seatOn outboard seats
in the second rowOn centre seat in
the second rowOn the seats in
the third rowGroup 0: up to 10 kgEISO/R1XILXXGroup 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1XILXXDISO/R2XILXXCISO/R3XILXXGroup I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XILXXCISO/R3XILXXBISO/F2XIL, IUFXXB1ISO/F2XXIL, IUFXXAISO/F3XIL, IUFXXIL=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.