2017 OPEL KARL Owner's Manual

Seats, restraints47If control indicator d illuminates for
approx. 60 seconds after the ignition
is switched on, the front passenger
airbag system will inflate in the event
of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the
system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 72.Child restraints
Child restraint systems We recommend Opel child restraint
systems which are tailored
specifically to the vehicle.
The following child restraints are
recommended for the following
weight classes:
● Group 0, Group 0+
Maxi Cosi Cabriofix with ISOFIX
base, for children up to 13 kg
● Group I
Duo Plus with ISOFIX and Top tether, for children from 9 kg to
18 kg in this group
● Group II, Group III
Kidfix with or without ISOFIX for children from 15 kg to 36 kg
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 Danger
If using a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger
seat, the airbag system for the
front passenger seat must be
deactivated. This also applies to
certain forward-facing child
restraint systems as indicated in
the tables 3 49.
Airbag deactivation 3 46.
Airbag label 3 41.
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 ensures that the child's
backbone, which is still very weak, is
under less strain in the event of an
accident.

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.

Seats, restraints49Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fastening a child restraint system with a three-point seat belt
Weight class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kgXU 1U 2XGroup 0+: up to 13 kgXU1U2XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgXU1U2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kgXXU 2XGroup III: 22 to 36 kgXXU2XU:universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat beltX:no child restraint system permitted in this weight class1:adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt runs forwards from
the upper anchorage point2:move the driver and/or passenger seat forwards and adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the child restraint system does not have any interference from the front seat backrest.

50Seats, restraintsPermissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger seatOn rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seatGroup 0: up to 10 kgFISO/L1XXXGISO/L2XXXEISO/R1XILXGroup 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1XILXDISO/R2XILXCISO/R3XIL1XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XILXCISO/R3XIL 1XBISO/F2XIL, IUFXB1ISO/F2XXIL, IUFXAISO/F3XIL, IUFXGroup II: 15 to 25 kgXILXGroup III: 22 to 36 kgXILX

Seats, restraints51IL:suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the "specific-vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal" categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type (refer to the vehicle type list of the child
restraint system)IUF:suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight classX:no ISOFIX child restraint system approved for this weight class1:only applicable for rear outer seat on passenger side with foremost seating position and backrest upright.
Note
Move the driver and/or passenger seat forwards and adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the child restraint system does not have any interference from the front seat backrest.
ISOFIX size class and seat device
A – ISO/F3:forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB – ISO/F2:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgB1 – ISO/F2X:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kgC – ISO/R3:rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kgD – ISO/R2:rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kgE – ISO/R1:rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kgF - ISO/L1:left lateral facing position CRS (carry cot) for smaller children in the weight class up to 10 kgG - ISO/L2:right lateral facing position CRS (carry cot) for smaller children in the weight class up to 10 kg.

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.

Storage53StorageStorage compartments................53
Glovebox ................................... 53
Cupholders ................................ 53
Centre console storage .............54
Load compartment .......................54
Load compartment cover ...........56
Rear floor storage cover ............57
Warning triangle ........................57
First aid kit ................................. 58
Loading information .....................58Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.
The glovebox features an adapter for
the locking wheel bolts.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.

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.