2018 OPEL KARL seats

48Seats, restraintsAlways comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.
Child restraint systems can be
fastened with:
● Three-point seat belt
● ISOFIX brackets
● Top-tether anchor
Three-point seat belt
Child restraint systems can be
fastened by using a three-point seat
belt 3 50.
ISOFIX bracketsFasten 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 ISOFIX label on the
backrest.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
Either a Top-tether strap or a support leg must be used in addition to the
ISOFIX mounting brackets.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system, if
required 3 35.
Top-tether anchors
Top-tether anchors are marked with
the symbol : for a child seat.
In addition to the ISOFIX mounting
brackets, fasten the Top-tether strap
to the Top-tether anchors.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF 3 50.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system, if
required 3 35.
Selecting the right system The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.

Seats, restraints49Children 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.
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.
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.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 XP with or without ISOFIX
for children from 15 kg to 36 kg
Nania / OSANN Dream Booster
with or without ISOFIX for
children from 22 kg to 36 kg
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 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.

50Seats, restraintsChild 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 1U2XGroup 0+: up to 13 kgXU 1U2XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgXU1U2, 3XGroup II: 15 to 25 kgXXU2, 3XGroup III: 22 to 36 kgXXU2, 3XU:universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat beltX:no child restraint system permitted in this weight class1:adjust seat backrest 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 as far as necessary to a vertical positionto ensure that the child restraint system does not have any interference from the front seat backrest.3:adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required.

Seats, restraints51Permissible 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/R1XIL1XGroup 0+: up to 13 kgEISO/R1XIL1XDISO/R2XIL1XCISO/R3XIL1XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgDISO/R2XIL1,2XCISO/R3XIL1,2XBISO/F2XIL, IUF 1,2XB1ISO/F2XXIL, IUF1,2XAISO/F3XIL, IUF 1,2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kgXIL1,2XGroup III: 22 to 36 kgXIL1,2XIL: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 class

52Seats, restraintsX: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.2:adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required.
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.
Permissible options for fitting an i-size child restraint system with ISOFIX brackets
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagi-size child restraint systemsXXXXi - U:suitable for i-size 'universal' forward and rearward facing child restraint systemsX:seating position not suitable for i-size 'universal' child restraint systems

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.

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4.Pull the release knob on top of the
rear backrest.
5. Fold down the backrest and insert
the rear seat head restraints into
the pockets.
6. Put the seat belts for the outboard
seats into the belt guides.
7. Adjust the front seats to the desired position.
To return the backrest to the original
position:
1. Lift the backrest up and pull out the seat belt from the belt guides.
Push backrest firmly into place.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely engaged in position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury
or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Ensure the seat belts are not
pinched by the latch.
2. Reinstall the rear head restraints.
3. Place the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position.
Note
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught under the seat
cushion.
4. Push the front part of the seat cushion down firmly until it
latches.
The centre rear seat belt may lock
when you raise the backrest. If this
happens, allow the belt to go back all the way and repeat operation.
If the seat belt is still locked, fold down the seat cushion and try again.
To return the rear seat cushion, put
the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position ensuring that the
seat belt buckle straps are not twisted

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
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.