2017.5 OPEL COMBO D belt

8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 35.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 36.
Seat belts 3 45.
Airbag system 3 48.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 31.

In brief17Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on
the selector lever and engage the
gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 121.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positiono:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 122.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 159, 3 190.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 143.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 30, 3 36,
3 46.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

Seats, restraints35Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 35
Front seats ................................... 36
Seat position .............................. 36
Seat adjustment ........................37
Seat folding ............................... 38
Armrest ...................................... 40
Heating ...................................... 40
Rear seats ................................... 41
Second row seats ......................41
Third row seats .......................... 42
Seat belts ..................................... 45
Three-point seat belt .................46
Airbag system .............................. 48
Front airbag system ...................52
Side airbag system ....................53
Airbag deactivation ....................53
Child restraints ............................. 55
Child restraint systems ..............55
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Front head restraints, height
adjustment
Press the release button, adjust
height and engage.

Seats, restraints37
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst 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.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of 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.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that 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 angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 70.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 35.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 46.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 37.
Seat adjustment Drive only with seats and backrests
properly engaged.Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.

Seats, restraints41Rear seats
Second row seats9 Warning
When rear seats or backrests are
being adjusted or folded, keep
hands and feet away from the
moving area.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
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 42 to increase the load
compartment area.
Folding the seats
● Press release buttons and push the head restraint downwards
3 35.
● Unfasten the seat belts and ensure they do not obstruct the
seat folding manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 63.
1. Pull the backrest release lever
and fold down the backrest onto
the seat cushion.
Note
The red mark on the release lever
becomes visible when the backrest
is disengaged.
Note
The backrest is divided into two
parts. Both parts can be folded
down, if necessary.
2. Pull release lever; the seat base is
tensioned and will start to rise
automatically.

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3. Fold the seat assembly forwardcompletely.
Note
A label indicating the seat folding
procedure may be located on the
outer edge of the seat base.
9 Warning
When folding the seat use caution
- beware of moving parts. Ensure
the seat is secure when
completely folded.
Caution
For safety reasons, do not place
loads on the folded rear seats.
Unfolding the seats
1. Ensure that the seat belts are unfastened and that they do not
obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.
2. Lower the seat assembly to the floor, ensuring the seat is securely
latched into position.
3. Raise the backrest and adjust the
head restraint.
Note
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 assembly 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
When rear seats or backrests are
being adjusted or folded, keep
hands and feet away from the
moving area.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.

Seats, restraints43Depending on version, the load
compartment area can be increased
by folding up the third row seats.
Folding the seats ● Press release buttons and push the head restraint downwards3 35.
● Unfasten the seat belts and ensure they do not obstruct the
seat folding manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 63.
1. Pull the backrest release lever
and fold down the backrest onto
the seat cushion.
Note
The red mark on the release lever
becomes visible when the backrest
is disengaged.
2. Pull the lower loop 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.
Note
A label indicating the seat folding
procedure may be located on the
lower rear part of the backrest.
9 Warning
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.
Caution
For safety reasons, do not place
loads on the folded rear seats.
Unfolding the seats
1. Ensure that the seat belts are unfastened and that they do not
obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.

44Seats, restraints2. Remove the flexible cord andlower 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.
Note
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 assembly 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.
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 buttons and pull the rear seat head restraints
upwards to remove them 3 35.
● Ensure that the seat belts are unfastened and that they do not
obstruct the unfolding
manoeuvre.
● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary 3 63.
1. Fold the seat assembly (refer to "Folding the seats" above).
2.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.