2015 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER Owner's Manual

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2. Turn the lever (1) forwards andhold, then lower the adapter (2) at
the rear.
3. Release lever and check if the adapter is engaged securely.4. Guide the strap attached to the adapter underneath the lever to
fold back the rear carrier system.
Fasten the strap.
Attaching further bicycles
The attachment of further bicycles is
similar to the attachment of the first
bicycle. Additionally some steps must be considered:
1. Before putting on the bicycle, always unfold the wheel recesses
for the next bicycle, if necessary.
2. Always rotate the pedals into an appropriate position before
putting on the bicycle.3. Position the bicycles on the rear carrier system alternately aligned
to the left and to the right.
4. Align the bicycles to the one attached before. The wheel hubsof the bicycles must not touch
each other.
5. Attach the bicycles with mounting brackets and strap retainers as
described for the first bicycle. The mounting brackets should be
fixed in parallel.
Use the long mounting bracket to
attach the second bicycle to the
rack.

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Use the longer accessory
mounting bracket to attach the
third bicycle to the rack.
Use the short accessory mounting
bracket to attach the fourth
bicycle. The bracket must be fixed
between the frames of the third
and fourth bicycle.
6. Additionally secure both bicycle wheels of the fourth bicycle to thewheel recesses using the
tensioning straps.
It is recommended to attach a
warning sign to the rearmost bicycle
to increase visibility.
Fold the rear carrier system
backwards
The rear carrier system can be folded backwards to gain access to the load
compartment.
■ Without attached adapter:
Push the lever (1) to disengage and hold.
Pull the rack (2) backwards to fold
the rear carrier system.
■ With attached adapter:
9 Warning
Take care when disengaging the
rear carrier system as it will tilt
backwards. Risk of injury.

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Hold frame (1) of rearmost bicyclewith one hand and pull the loop (2)
to disengage.
Hold rearmost bicycle with both
hands and fold the rear carrier
system backwards.
To increase visibility, the tail lights of
the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.
9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care
that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on bicycle tyres.
Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter
Detach the adapter before removing
the last bicycle remaining on the rear
carrier system.
1. Fold in wheel recesses.
2. Unbutton the strap.
3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold.
4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and
remove.

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Disassembling the bicycle rack
Arrange mounting brackets as shownin the illustration.
Swivel handle (1) forwards to
disengage and lift the rack (2).
Fold the rack backwards, then push
forwards until it stops (1).
Press the rack down at the rear (2).
Fold in wheel recesses
Fold in both wheel recesses.Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Unlock the rear carrier system

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Swivel both clamping levers inwards
as far as they will go.
Fold in tail lamps
Swivel in both tail lamps.
Fold in number plate holder
Lift the number plate holder and fold
it forwards.
Retracting the rear carrier systemCaution
Take care that all foldable parts,
e.g. wheel recesses and mounting brackets, are stowed accurately.
Otherwise the rear carrier system might get damaged when trying to retract it.Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the rear carrier system slightly and
push it into the bumper until it
engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Load compartment
The seats in the third row can be
folded down separately into the
vehicle floor. The seat backrests of the second row can be folded forward
separately. Additionally the backrest
of the passenger seat can be folded.
A completely flat load bay is created
if all rear seats and backrests and
passenger backrest are folded down.
Depending on the loading, only single seats or backrests can be folded.
Rear floor storage cover 3 80.9 Warning
When seats or backrests are being
adjusted or folded, keep hands
and feet away from the moving
area.
Never store objects under the
seats.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.

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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.
Folding down the seats of the
third row ■ Push down head restraint by pressing the catch 3 35.
■ Insert the latch plate of the seat belt
on each side into the pocket that is
mounted at the belt.
■ Pull the lower strap and swing simultaneously the backrest
forwards until the seat is lowered
into the vehicle floor.
■ Install interior floor mat 3 80 and
load compartment cover 3 78 if
necessary.
Setting up the seats
Pull up the seat by the upper strap,
fold out and allow seat to engage in
upright position.
Folding the seat backrests of the second row ■ Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 78.
■ Push down head restraints by pressing the catch 3 35.
■ Move front passenger seat in a position that avoids contact with the
head restraints of the folded
backrests.

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■ Pull the strap and fold down thebackrest onto the seat cushion.
Caution
■ Do not fold the outer seatbackswhile the seats are in the loungeseat position 3 43.
■ Do not pull release lever of the easy entry function when the
backrest is folded down.
The seats could be damaged.
■ Alternatively pull the strap and adjust backrest in vertical position
as cargo position.
9 Warning
Use vertical position of the
backrest only for increased
luggage volume and not as
seating position.
Folding up backrest
Raise up backrest in vertical position.
Adjust inclination by pulling the strap.
Ensure that all positions are engaged
correctly.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle if the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of
heavy braking or a collision.
Folding backrest of front
passenger seat
If the vehicle is equipped on the front
passenger seat with a release
mechanism, the seat backrest can be
folded down to horizontal position,
e.g. for very long objects.

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■ Push down head restraint bypressing the catch 3 35.
■ Move passenger front seat in a position that avoids contact of the
head restraint with the instrument
panel.
■ Pull lever and fold down the backrest on the seat, then release
lever. The backrest can be
engaged in two positions before
horizontal position. Allow the
backrest to engage audibly.
Folding up backrest
■ Pull lever and fold up backrest in desired seat position, then releaselever. Allow the backrest to engage
audibly.
■ Adjust seat and head restraint.
Rear storage
On both sides of the load
compartment there are storage
shelves.
To open, release cover in side trim
panel and remove.
Floor storage
On version without third seat row,
there are storage boxes under the
floor cover. Lift up the cover to open.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any heavy or sharp-
edged objects on the load
compartment cover.