2017 OPEL KARL remove seats

36Seats, restraintsRear head restraints, height
adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards and
let engage. To move downwards, press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards.
Removal of rear head restraint
E.g. when using a child restraint
system 3 47.
Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.

48Seats, restraintsOnly use suitable restraint systems,
e.g. those that comply with valid
UN ECE regulations.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type. Refer to the tables on
the following pages, the instructions
supplied with the child restraint
system and the vehicle type list of
non-universal child restraint systems.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system if
required.
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.
Child restraint systems could be
fastened with ISOFIX mounting
brackets, Top-tether if available,
and/or a three-point seat belt. Refer
to the following tables.Note
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.

52Seats, restraintsISOFIX child restraintsystems
Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX
child restraint systems to the ISOFIX
mounting brackets. Specific vehicle
ISOFIX child restraint system
positions are marked in the table by
IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets on the
rear seats are indicated by the
ISOFIX logo on the backrest.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system, if
required 3 35.
Route, attach, and tighten the top
tether according to your child restraint instructions.
Top-tether fastening eyes The vehicle has two fastening eyes
on the back of the rear seats.
Top-tether fastening eyes are marked
with the symbol : for a child seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,
fasten the Top-tether strap to the
Top-tether fastening eyes.
Route, attach, and tighten the top
tether according to your child restraint instructions.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system, if
required 3 35.

54StorageCentre console storage
The storage is used for small articles.
Load compartment
Load compartment extensionCaution
First fold up the rear seat cushion
before folding the rear seat
backrest.
Disregard may lead to damage to
the rear seat.
Note
To ensure sufficient room for rear
seat cushion operation, slide the
front seats forward and move the
front seat backrest upright.
1. Pull up the front of the rear seat cushion to release it.
2. Guide the rear of the rear seat cushion to an upright position.
3. Remove the rear seat head restraints 3 35.

56Storageor caught under the seat cushion,
then push the front part of the seat
cushion firmly down until it latches.Caution
When returning rear seat backrest
to the upright position, place the
rear seat belt and buckles
between the rear seat backrest
and one cushion. Make sure the
rear seat belt and buckles do not
get pinched under the rear seat
cushion.
Ensure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat
backrest and are arranged in their proper position.
To remove the rear seat cushion,
push the hinges in direction of arrow.
Load compartment cover Do not place heavy objects on thecover.Removing
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Stowing
When the load compartment is fully
loaded, stow the load compartment
cover on the rear seats or remove
from vehicle.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold downwards. Attach retaining straps to
tailgate.