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Seats, restraints49Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby considerably
reducing the risk of injury to the head in the event of a side-on impact.
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.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child restraint system is to be fitted on this seat. The
belt pretensioners and all driver
airbag systems will remain active.The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the right side of the instrument panel.
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50Seats, restraints
Use the ignition key to choose the
position:*
OFF=front passenger airbag
systems are deactivated and will not inflate in the event of
a collision. Control indicator
* illuminates continuously
on the passenger side of the
instrument panel. A child
restraint system can be
installed in accordance with
the chart Child restraint
installation locations 3 52.
No adult person is allowed to
occupy the front passenger
seat.V
ON=front passenger airbag
systems are active. A child
restraint system must not be
installed.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
Control indicators for the front
passenger airbag system are located
on the passenger side of the
instrument panel.
As long as control indicator is not illuminated, the front passenger
airbag system will inflate in the event
of a collision.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator V for front
passenger airbag 3 81.
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Seats, restraints51Child restraintsChild restraint systems
We recommend the Vauxhall child restraint 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.9 Warning
When using a child restraint
system on the front passenger
seat, the airbag systems for the
front passenger seat must be
deactivated; if not, the triggering of the airbags poses a risk of fatal
injury to the child.
This is especially the case if rear-
facing child restraint systems are
used on the front passenger seat.
Airbag deactivation 3 49.
Airbag label 3 44.
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 makes sure 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.
Notice
Do not stick 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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52Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U,
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1U,
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U,
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXUXGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXUX1=Child restraint system must be secured using a three-point seat belt. Move seat height adjustment to uppermost position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest inclination as faras necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.<=Vehicle seat with ISOFIX mounting available. When mounting with ISOFIX, only ISOFIX child restraint systems that
have been approved for the vehicle may be used.U=Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X=No child restraint system permitted in this weight and age class.
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82Instruments and controls
Control indicators on theinstrument panel
k illuminates red.
Front passenger seat belt reminder
3 42.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 49.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.