2017 OPEL MERIVA seats

Seats, restraints55Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 95.Child restraints
Child restraint systems
We recommend the Opel child
restraint system DUO which is
tailored specifically to the vehicle.
When using the Opel child restraint
system DUO, move the rear outboard
seats into position 2 3 42. We
recommend fastening the Opel child restraint system DUO by using the
following securing systems in
combination:ISOFIXThree-point seat beltTop-Tether

56Seats, restraintsWhen a child restraint system is beingused, 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
If using a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, the
airbag system for the front
passenger seat must be
deactivated; if not, the triggering of the front airbag poses a risk of fatal
injury to the child.
This is especially the case if
rearfacing child restraint systems are used on the front passenger
seat.
Airbag deactivation 3 53,
Airbag label 3 49.
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, see following
tables.
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.Note
Do not stick 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, restraints57Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U 2U3Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1U 2U3Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U2U3Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXU 2U3Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXU 2U31:if the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost
position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.2:only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 42.3:only if outboard seats are flush with the centre seat (position 2, 3 42).U:universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X:no child restraint system permitted in this weight and age class.

58Seats, restraintsPermissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint systemWeight classSize classFixtureOn front passenger
seatOn rear outboard seatsOn rear centre
seatGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsEISO/R1XIL 1XGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsEISO/R1XIL 1XDISO/R2XIL1XCISO/R3XIL1XGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsDISO/R2XIL 1XCISO/R3XIL1XBISO/F2XIL1
, IUF 1, 2XB1ISO/F2XXIL1
, IUF 1, 2XAISO/F3XIL1
, IUF 1, 2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXIL 1XGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXIL 1X

Seats, restraints59IL: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.IUF:suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X:no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.1:only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 42.2:only for Opel child restraint system DUO: If the seat is secured as recommended 3 55 , the outboard seats must be
in position 2 3 42.
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 kg.B – ISO/F2:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 – ISO/F2X:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C – ISO/R3:rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.D – ISO/R2:rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E – ISO/R1:rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.

60Seats, 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 are
indicated by a label on the backrest.
Top-tether fastening eyes 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. The strap
must run between the two guide rods of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.

Storage73Load compartment
Folding down rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrest is divided into
three parts. All parts can be folded
down individually to increase the size of the load compartment.9 Warning
Do not stow objects under or
behind the seats. The objects
might be damaged and prevent
the guide rails from locking
properly.
A completely flat load bay is created if first the centre seat and then the
outer rear seat backrests are folded
down.
Caution
Do not fold the outer seat
backrests while the seats are in the inner position. The seats could be damaged.
Remove the load compartment coverif necessary 3 74.
Press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards 3 35.
Take the seat belt out of the retaining
clip on the backrest.
Pull the loop on the front side of the
backrest and fold down the backrest
onto the seat cushion. The seat is
lowered automatically if the centre
seat is folded down.
The backrests can also be folded
from the load compartment.

Storage75Remove the cover.
Stowing the cover Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards out of the side guides at the front.
Stow the cover behind the rear seats.
Fitting the cover Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach retaining straps to
tailgate.
Rear floor storage cover
The rear floor cover can be raised.
Fold it up and lift the load
compartment cover slightly.
Pull out the hook at the left sidewall of
the load compartment to hold the rear floor cover in the upright positon.
Double load-bay floor
The double load-bay floor can be
inserted in the load compartment in
two positions:
● directly above the cover for the spare wheel well or the rear floorcover,
● in the upper openings in the load
compartment.
To remove, lift the load-bay floor at
the recess and pull backwards.
To insert, push the load-bay floor
forwards into the corresponding
guide, then lower.