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Keys, doors and windows39Electronic key
For hands-free operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the front doors or load
compartment.
Press the button on any exterior door
handle.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition deactivates the anti-theft
alarm system. Hazard warning lights
flash once to confirm deactivation.
Note
If the alarm has been triggered,
unlocking the vehicle with the key
will not stop the alarm siren. To stop the siren, switch on the ignition. The
hazard warning lights will not flash
upon deactivation if the alarm has
been triggered.
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment
Switch off monitoring of the
passenger compartment when
people or animals are being left in the
vehicle, or if the auxiliary heater
3 127 is set for a timed or remote
controlled start.Depending on vehicle configuration:
● press and hold e, or
● switch ignition on and off twice quickly, then close doors and
activate the anti-theft alarm
system
An audible signal will sound as
confirmation.
The status will remain until the doors
are unlocked.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its power supply is interrupted, the
alarm siren will be triggered. First
deactivate the anti-theft alarm system if the vehicle battery must be
disconnected.
To silence the alarm siren (if
triggered) and therefore deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system, reconnect
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Keys, doors and windows43Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers, e.g. toll road
stickers or similar, on the windscreen
in the area of the interior mirror.
Otherwise the detection zone of the
sensor in the mirror housing could be
restricted.
Windscreen replacementCaution
If the vehicle has a front-looking
camera sensor for the driver
assistance systems, it is very
important that any windscreen
replacement is performed
accurately according to Opel
specifications. Otherwise, these
systems may not work properly
and there is a risk of unexpected
behaviour and / or messages from these systems.
Manual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window cranks.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
For vehicles with automatic opening
feature for the driver's door window:
When opening, operate the switch
again to stop window movement.
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, operate the switch
several times to close the window in
stages.
Overload If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
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Seats, restraints47Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 47
Front seats ................................... 48
Seat position .............................. 48
Seat adjustment ........................49
Armrest ...................................... 53
Heating ...................................... 54
Rear seats ................................... 54
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Three-point seat belt .................58
Airbag system .............................. 61
Front airbag system ...................64
Side airbag system ....................65
Airbag deactivation ....................65
Child restraints ............................. 67
Child restraint systems ..............67
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 70Head 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
Pull up to raise or press button and
lower head restraint. Ensure the head restraint engages.
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48Seats, restraintsDepending on version, head
restraints can also be tilted forwards
or backwards. Push or pull the lower
part of the head restraint to adjust.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.
Removal
E.g. when using a child restraint
system 3 67.
First tilt the backrest forwards, then
pull up head restraint to uppermost
position. Press both release buttons
and pull the head restraint upwards to remove.
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment.
Do not drive with head restraints
removed if the seat is occupied.
Installation First tilt the backrest forwards, then
insert the rods of the head restraint into their holes.
Lower head restraint as far as
possible, then raise head restraint (press both release buttons first, if
necessary) until it engages securely
in desired position.Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to 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 loose objects
under the seats.
Underseat storage, storage box 3 78.
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Seats, restraints559Warning
Ensure that the backrest returns to
its correct position and the seat
belt buckles are fastened
securely.
Fastening and unfastening seat belt 3 58.
Sliding door 3 32.
Removable rear seats
9 Warning
When rear seats are being
removed, keep hands and feet
away from the moving area.
Never remove seats while driving
as they could move uncontrollably.
Ensure that the rear seats and
backrests are fully engaged before occupying the rear seats.
Removal
On some variants, the load
compartment area can be increased by removing the rear seats.
9 Warning
Removable rear seats are heavy!
Do not attempt to remove without assistance.
● Pull up lever 1
on both sides of
the seat. The pins 2 visibly
protrude to indicate that the seat is unlocked.
● Move the seat towards the rear to
release from the floor anchor
points.
● Lift seat to remove.
Installation
When re-installing seats, always
ensure that the row with the folding
access seat B is positioned correctly
in front of the fixed seat row A.
Caution
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are not
interchangeable and must be fitted back into their original position.
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56Seats, restraintsNote
Make sure that the anchor points are clean before installing the seat. They
should be free from grit or any other
item which may prevent the seat
from locking securely.
Position the seat guides immediately
behind the front floor anchor points,
and slide forwards to engage.
The seat locks automatically and the
pins 3 will no longer be visible, to
indicate that the seat is locked.
Caution
When installing the rear seats, ensure they are properly located
on the floor anchor points and that the locking catches are fully
engaged.
Consult a workshop if the seats
cannot be locked securely in position.
BusRemoval9 Warning
Removable rear seats are heavy!
Do not attempt to remove without assistance.
Using the tool from the tool kit located
in the glovebox, turn levers to unlock
the seat:
1. Release the outboard fixing.
2. Release the inboard fixing (located at the base of the seat).
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Seats, restraints573. Lift the seat from the rear.
4. Pull the seat towards the centre of
the vehicle to release the seat
completely from its anchor points.Installation
Note
Make sure that the anchor points are
clean before installing the seat. They should be free from grit or any other
item which may prevent the seat
from locking securely.
1. Position the seat over the anchor points.
2. Lower the seat until it audibly engages in the anchor points.
3. Ensure the seat is locked securely
in position by trying to move the
seat back and forth and from left
to right.
Repeat installation procedure if
necessary.
Consult a workshop if the seat cannot
be locked securely in position.Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore, the risk of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 67.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage and proper
functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Depending on version, both front
seats may be equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated by control
indicator X in the instrument panel
3 97, 3 100.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
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58Seats, restraintsBelt pretensionersIn the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 100.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the vehicle operating permit.
Three-point seat belt
Seat belts on the front seats Fasten
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
Tighten the lap belt regularly whilst
driving by pulling the shoulder belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 100.