2015 OPEL KARL seats

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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems
We recommend the following child
restraint systems which are tailored
specifically to the vehicle:
.Group 0, Group 0+
Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix with ISOFIX
base, for children up to 13 kg.
. Group I
Duo Plus with ISOFIX and Top
tether, in this group.
. Group II, Group III
Kidfix with or without ISOFIX for
children from 15kg up to 36kg.
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.
{Danger
If using a rear-facing child
restraint system on the front
passenger seat, the airbag
system for the front passenger
seat must be deactivated. This
also applies to certain
forward-facing child restraint
systems as indicated in the
tables.
Airbag deactivation
0Airbag
On-Off Switch 043.
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. Suitable are restraint systems that
comply with valid UN ECE
regulations. Check local laws and
regulations for mandatory use of
child restraint systems.
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, see following
tables.
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 belt or remove it from the
vehicle.
Note
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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Child Restraint Installation Locations
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age classOn front passenger seat
On rear
outboard seats On rear
centre seat
activated airbag deactivated
airbag
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months X
U 1) UX
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years X
U 1) UX
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years X
U 1) UX
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years X
XU X
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years X
XU X
U : Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.
X : No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
1) : Adjust front seat backrest inclination to upright position.

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system
Weight and age class Size Class FixtureOn front
passenger seat On rear
outboard seats On rear
centre seat
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months F
ISO/L1 XXX
G ISO/L2 XXX
E ISO/R1 XIL X
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years E
ISO/R1 XIL X
D ISO/R2 XIL X
C ISO/R3 XIL 1) X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years D
ISO/R2 XIL X
C ISO/R3 XIL 1) X
B ISO/F2 XIL, IUF X
B1 ISO/F2X XIL, IUF X
A ISO/F3 XIL, IUF X

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Weight and age class Size Class FixtureOn front
passenger seat On rear
outboard seats On rear
centre seat
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years X IL X
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years X IL X
Note
Move front passenger seat to most forward position or move forward until child restraint system does not have any
interference with front seat backrest.
1) : Only applicable for rear outer behind passenger's seat with foremost seating position and backrest upright.
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.

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ISOFIX size class and seat device
A - 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 13 kg.
D - ISO/R2 : Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
E - ISO/R1 : Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
F - ISO/L1 : Left lateral-facing position CRS (carry-cot).
G - ISO/L2 : Right lateral-facing position CRS (carry-cot).

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ISOFIX 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.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are
indicated by the ISOFIX logo on the
backrest.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system,
if required
0Child Restraint
Installation Locations 046. ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system if
required.
Route, attach, and tighten the top
tether according to your child
restraint instructions and the
following instructions:
If you are using a single tether in an
outboard seating position and the
head restraint has been removed,
route the tether over the backrest.
If you are using a dual tether in an
outboard seating position and the
head restraint has been removed,
route the tether over the backrest.

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If the rear outboard seating position
you are using has an adjustable
head restraint and you are using a
single tether, raise the head
restraint and route the tether under
the head restraint and in between
the head restraint posts.
If the rear outboard seating position
you are using has an adjustable
head restraint and you are using a
dual tether, raise the head restraint
and route the tether under the head
restraint and around the head
restraint posts.
Top Tether Child
Restraint Systems
The vehicle has two fastening eyes
on the backside of the rear seats.
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol
Ifor a
child seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system if
required
0Child Restraint
Installation Locations 046.

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2. Pull the strap under the seatcushion and turn down the seat
cushion.
3. Pull the release lever on top ofthe rear backrest.
4. Fold the backrest forward
and down.
5. Put the seat belts for theoutboard seats into the belt
guides. To return the backrest to the original
position, pull out the seat belt from
the belt guides and lift backrest up.
Push backrest firmly into place.
{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.
Make sure the seat belts are not
pinched by the latch.
The centre rear seat belt may lock
when you raise the backrest. If this
happens, allow the belt to go back
all the way and repeat operation.
If the seat belt is still locked, turn
down the seat cushion and try
again.
To return the rear seat cushion, put
the rear part of the seat cushion in
its original position ensuring that the
seat belt buckle straps are not