2016 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER storage

78Storage
Stow the strap retainers accurately.
Unlock the rear carrier system
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.

Storage79Load 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 83.9 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.
Caution
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 36.
● Insert the latch plate of the seat
belt on each side into the pocket
that is mounted at the belt.

80Storage● Pull the lower strap and swingsimultaneously the backrest
forwards until the seat is lowered
into the vehicle floor.
● Install interior floor mat 3 83
and load compartment cover
3 82 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 thesecond row
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 82.
● Push down head restraints by pressing the catch 3 36.
● Move front passenger seat in a position that avoids contact with
the head restraints of the folded
backrests.
● Pull the strap and fold down the backrest onto the seat cushion.
Caution
●Do not fold the outer seatbacks
while the seats are in the
lounge seat position 3 44.
● 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.

Storage819Warning
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.
● Push down head restraint by pressing the catch 3 36.
● 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
release lever. 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

82StorageOn 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.
Before operating the load
compartment cover, insert the latch
plate of the seat belt on each side into
the pocket that is mounted at the belt.
Closing
Pull the cover towards the rear using
the handle and engage it in the
retainers at the sides.
Opening
Remove load compartment cover
from side brackets. Hold the cover
and guide it until it is fully rolled up.

Storage83Removing
Open the load compartment cover.
Pull the release lever up and hold. Lift cover on right side and remove from
retainers.
Stowing in the load compartment
If the load compartment cover is not
used, stow it in the storage in the
vehicle floor.
Open the cover of the storage in front
of the tailgate.
Insert the cover with the top side
downwards and with the release lever to the left into the adapter on the right
side of the storage.
Fasten the load compartment cover in
the storage with the Velcro tape.
Installing Insert the left side of the load
compartment cover in the recess, pull
the release lever up and hold, insert
the right side of the load compartment
cover and engage.
Rear floor storage coverFloor cover

84StorageOn versions without third seat row,
there are storage boxes under the
floor cover. To open lift up the cover
and fold it upright behind rear seats.
Interior protection mat
Interior protection mat is a covering
and protection feature for the load
compartment, to be used when all or
single seats/backrests are folded
down.
By folding and expanding the mat
there are a range of individual
applications possible.
The interior protection mat is
available in two versions:
● Standard protection mat covers
the area between tailgate and
second seat row, when third row
is complete or if one seat is folded down.
● Flex cover interior protection
mat is double size of standard
protection mat, connected by a
zipper. It covers the load
compartment fully, when all or
single seats of third and second
row are folded down.Protection mat is foldable
longitudinally in 4 parts (standard) or
8 parts (Flex cover) with a central
zipper and transversely foldable in
4 parts.
Following only a few examples of
using the mats are described.
Before folding and expanding the
mat, all components must be
removed from the side rails and from
the lashing eyes. Lashing eyes must
be in stored position.
Covering the load compartment
between tailgate and second seat row
possible with both Standard
protection mat or Flex cover interior
protection mat being folded at the
zipper to half size (double layer).
Mat is located fourfold flapped behind
the raised up seats of the third row.
● Fold down third row seats.

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● Expand the parts of the foldedmat, so that first part is raised up
at second row backrest.
● When folding down second row backrests, the mat expands
automatically and covers the space between both seat rows.
● To allow one seat in the third row
to be raised up, fold mat in half
lengthways.● Pull out the mat a little to protect load compartment sill when
loading heavy objects. Raise up
the overlaying part of the mat
before closing the tailgate.
Covering the load compartment up to the backrests of the front seats
Only possible with Flex cover interior
protection mat being folded at the
zipper to half size (double layer).
Mat is expanded up to the second row
seats, as described previously.● Fold down second row backrests.
● Expand the upper parts of the double layer mat, so that the loadcompartment is fully covered.The first part of the mat is now
raised up at the backrests of front
seats.