Seats, restraints33Rear head restraints, height
adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the release catches and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Rear head restraints, removal
Press both release catches, pull the
head restraint upwards and remove.
Secure the removed head restraint in the load compartment.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
● Sit with buttocks as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest to an angle sothat it is possible to reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do
not tilt the backrest too far back.
We recommend a maximum
angle of approx. 25°.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 65.
● Set the seat high enough to have
a clear field of vision on all sides
and on all display instruments.
There should be at least one
hand of clearance between head
and the roof frame. Thighs
should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 32.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 42.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.
Seats, restraints37Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Press ß once more to deactivate seat
heating.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational with the
ignition on and during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 110.Rear seats
Second row seats9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding the second row seats
(where fitted).
If a third row of seats are fitted, refer
to "Folding the seats" or "Removing
the seats" in the section "Third row
seats" 3 39 to increase the load
compartment area.
Folding the seats ● Press release catches and push the head restraint downwards3 32.
● Disengage the seat belts and ensure they do not obstruct the
seat folding manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 58.
Seats, restraints399Warning
When unfolding the seat, ensure
that the seat is securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
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 hard braking or a collision.
Third row seats
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding up the third row seats.
Folding the seats
● Press release catches and push the head restraint downwards3 32.
● Disengage the seat belts and ensure they do not obstruct the
seat folding manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 58.
1. Pull the backrest release lever
and fold down the backrest onto
the seat cushion.
Notice
The red mark on the release lever
becomes visible when the backrest
is disengaged.
2. Pull the lower strap and fold the seat assembly forwards.
3. Secure the folded seat in theupright position by attaching the
flexible cord (located on the seat
frame) to the head restraint of the
seat in front of the folded seat.
Notice
A label indicating the seat folding
procedure may be located on the
lower rear part of the backrest.
40Seats, restraints9Warning
When folding the seat use caution
- beware of moving parts. Ensure
the seat is secure when
completely folded.
9 Warning
No person is allowed to occupy a
rear seat when the seat in front is
in the folded position. Risk of
injury.
Unfolding the seats
1. Ensure that the seat belts are disengaged and that they do not
obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.
2. Remove the flexible cord and lower the seat assembly to the
floor, ensuring the rear support is
located on the anchor point and
securely latched into position.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the
head restraint.
Notice
The backrest is properly engaged
when the red mark on the release
lever is no longer visible.9 Warning
When unfolding the seat, ensure
that the seat is securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Removing the seats
Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased by removing the third row seats.
9 Warning
Removable rear seats are heavy!
Do not attempt to remove without assistance.
● Press release catches and pull the rear seat head restraints
upwards to remove them 3 32.
● Ensure that the seat belts are disengaged and that they do not
obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 58.
1. Fold the seat assembly (refer to "Folding the seats" above).
Seats, restraints412.Push the lower lever to disengage
the locks and remove the seat
assembly from the floor anchor
points.
3. Store head restraints on the rear of the seat frame.
Installing the seats
1. Attach the seat assembly front supports to the front anchor
points.
2. Lower the rear of the seat assembly to the floor, ensuring
the rear support is located on the
anchor point.
3. Push the lower lever and pull it to ensure the locks are engaged andthe seat assembly is locked
securely in position.
4. Remove head restraints from the rear of the seat frame, then raise
the backrest and replace the head
restraints.
Notice
The backrest is properly engaged
when the red mark on the release
lever is no longer visible.9 Warning
When installing the rear seats,
ensure that the seat assembly is
properly located on the anchor
points, the locks are fully engaged, and the backrest is returned to the
correct position.
Failure to do so may result in
personal injury in the event of hard braking or a collision.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
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.
Seats, restraints51Child restraints
Child 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.
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.
60StorageRear parcel shelf
The rear parcel shelf consists of two
parts - a front part and rear part. The front part can be opened or closed,
allowing for greater flexibility in the
load compartment.
Do not place any excessively heavy
or sharp-edged objects on the rear
parcel shelf.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.The rear parcel shelf can be installed
in 2 positions, i.e. the upper position
or the lower position. In the lower
position, the maximum load
permissible is 70 kg.
Removing
If the rear seats are in the folded
position, remove the parcel shelf and
store it horizontally between the back of the front seats and the folded rearseats.Caution
For safety reasons, do not place
loads on the folded rear seats.
62Storagevehicle occupants could be injuredby the partition in the event of hardbraking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Ladder bulkhead
Depending on version, a ladder
bulkhead is fixed behind the driver's
seat or behind the rear seats to
protect seat occupants from
unsecured objects in the load
compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. Contact a workshop
for further information.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack
To fasten a roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the illustration.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenly
distributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects
can be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 61.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be tiltedforwards or folded down.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the extendable load compartment
cover 3 58 or the instrument
panel, and do not cover the
sensor on top of the instrument panel 3 103.