2018 OPEL KARL Manual user

Seats, restraints47
If 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 systems9 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 50.
Airbag deactivation 3 46.
Airbag label 3 41.
We recommend a child restraint system which is tailored specifically to the vehicle. For further information,
contact your workshop.
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions as
well as to those supplied with the child
restraint system.

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

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
Roof rack system .........................58
Roof rack ................................... 58
Loading information .....................59Storage 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.