child restraint OPEL COMBO 2010 Owners Manual

38 Seats, InteriorSeats, Interior
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Front seats Adjust longitudinal seat position
Pull the handle at the front of the seat,
move the seat and then release the handle
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Adjusting the backrests
Take the pressure off the backrest and turn
the hand wheel on the side. Front seats ........................................... 38
Head restraints .................................... 40
Luggage compartment extension ..... 42
Lashing eyes 3.................................... 44
Luggage compartment cover3......... 44
Safety net 3......................................... 45
Load compartment grille3................ 46
Notes on loading the vehicle .............. 47
Three-stage safety system.................. 48
Three-point seat belts ......................... 48
Belt tensioners...................................... 50
Operation of the seat belts................. 52
Child restraint system 3...................... 53
Mounting clips 3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems ............................... 55
Airbag system ...................................... 56
Use of child restraint systems 3......... 61
Cigarette lighter 3............................... 61
Accessory socket 3.............................. 61
Ashtray 3............................................. 62
Stowage compartments ...................... 63
Extendable stowage trays 3.............. 64
Coin holder 3....................................... 65
Sun visors.............................................. 65
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving. They
may make uncontrolled movements.

42 Seats, InteriorLuggage compartment extension Remove the luggage compartment
cover3 if necessary 344.
Pull out the push-in collars 3 for the ISOFIX
child-restraint system mounting.
Closely follow the installation instructions
accompanying the ISOFIX child restraint
system.
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Folding down the rear seat backrests
Push the rear, outer head restraint 3 down
completely or remove it 340. Push the rear,
centre head restraint3 down completely
341.
To fold one or both of the rear seat
backrests, press the button at the top to
release the backrest and fold it onto the
seat cushion.
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– or –
Remove the rear, outer head restraints3
340. Push the rear, centre head restraint3
down completely 341.
Hook seat belt buckles on rear seat
backrests.
Pull up one or both rear seat cushions using
the straps provided.

48 Seats, InteriorThree-stage safety system Comprising:
zthree-point seat belts,
zbelt tensioners at the front seats,
zairbag systems for driver and front
passenger3.
The three stages are activated in sequence
depending on the severity of the accident:
zThe automatic seat belt locking devices
prevent the belt strap from being pulled
out and thus ensure that the vehicle
occupants are retained in their seats.
zThe seat belts of the front seats are
pulled downwards at the belt buckles.
This tightens the seat belt, the occupants
are slowed down at an early stage of
vehicle deceleration and stress on the
body is reduced.
zThe airbag systems are also triggered in
the event of severe accidents and form a
safety cushion for the occupants. Carefully follow the instructions
accompanying the child restraint system.
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Three-point seat belts The seat belts have an automatic retractor,
so that the belt is spring tensioned and
always lies against the body.
Information on the correct seat position
339.
The belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle.
This prevents the seat belt from extending,
keeping the occupant in his or her seat.
9 Warning
The airbag systems serve to supplement
the three-point seat belts and belt
tensioners. The seat belts must therefore
always be worn. Disregard of these
instructions may lead to injuries or
endanger life. Vehicle passengers
should be informed accordingly.

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Seats, Interior
Seat belts are only designed for use by one
person at a time. They are not suitable for
persons younger than 12 years of age or
smaller than 150 cm.
For children up to 12 years of age, we
recommend the Opel child restraint system
353. Checking the seat belts
From time to time, check the functionality
of all seat belt system components and
check for damage. Have damaged
components replaced. Have seat belts and
deployed belt tensioners replaced in a
workshop after an accident.
Make sure that seat belts are not damaged
or trapped by sharp objects.
9 Warning
Fasten your seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, persons not
wearing seat belts endanger their fellow
occupants and themselves.

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Seats, Interior
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Removing the belt
To release the seat belt, press the red
button on the belt buckle.
Child restraint system
3
Follow the usage instructions for 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. Selecting the right system
Your child should be transported facing the
rear in the vehicle for as long as possible.
The very weak cervical vertebrae of a child
will be under less stress in an accident if
your child is facing the rear and semi-
horizontal, than when he is sitting upright.
9 Warning
Child restaint systems must not be
carried on a passenger’s lap. Danger to
life.

54 Seats, InteriorPermissible options for fitting a child safety seat
Weight and
age class
1)
1)We recommend the use of each system until the child reaches the upper weight limit.
On front
passenger seat On an outboard seat in
the rear row of seats On middle seat
2) in
the rear row of seats
2)For reasons of safety, we recommend that the child safety seat be installed on one of the outer
rear seats.Group 0:
up to 10 kg
or approx.
10 months
Group 0+:
up to 13 kg
or approx.
2yearsXU+ U
Group I:
9to18 kg
or approx.
8months to
4years XU+ U
Group II:
15 to 25 kg
or approx.
3to 7 years
Group III:
22 to 36 kg
or approx.
6to 12 years XU U
X = Child restraint systems are not to be
used on the front passenger seat.
U = universally suitable in conjunction
with three-point seat belt.
+ = Vehicle seat with ISOFIX mounting
available. Only the ISOFIX child
restraint systems that are approved
for the vehicle must be used when
mounting with ISOFIX.

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Seats, Interior
Note
zChildren under 12 years of age or 150 cm
must only travel in an appropriate child
restraint system on the seats in the rear
row 3.
zWhen transporting children, use the child
restraint systems suitable for the child’s
weight.
zBe sure that child restraint systems are
properly installed - see the instructions
accompanying the child restraint
system. zThe covers of the Opel child restraint
system can be wiped clean.
zDo not stick anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover them
with any other materials.
zOnly allow the child to enter and exit on
the side of the vehicle facing away from
the road.
zA child restraint system which has been
subjected to stress in an accident must
be replaced.
zSecure or remove child restraint systems
that are in the vehicle but not in use.
Mounting clips
3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems
The mounting eyes for the ISOFIX child
restraint system are located on the rear,
outer seats 3 between the seat back and
the seat cushion.
Fasten permitted ISOFIX child restraint
systems to the mounting brackets.
Closely follow the installation instructions
accompanying the ISOFIX child restraint
system.

60 Seats, InteriorImportant
zNo objects or accessories must be placed
in the area in which the airbags inflate,
as they could cause injury when the
components are deployed.
zDo not place any objects between the
airbag systems and the vehicle
occupants. Danger of injury. Do not
install a child restraint system 3 on the
front passenger seat. Danger to life.
zUse the hooks in the roof frame only to
hang up light articles of clothing or coat
hangers. Do not place any objects in the
pockets of the hanging items – risk of
injury.
zThe airbag systems and belt tensioner
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area. zDo not stick anything on the steering
wheel, instrumnet panel or front seat
backrests in the vicinity of the airbags.
Do not cover any of these areas with
other materials.
zUse only a dry cloth or interior cleaner to
clean the steering wheel, instrument
panel and front seat backrests. Do not
use any aggressive cleaning agents.
zOnly protective covers which are
approved for your vehicle with side
airbag may be fitted on the front seats.
When fitting the protective covers, make
sure that the airbag units on the
outboard sides of the front seat
backrests are not covered.
zThe airbag systems are triggered
independently of one another
depending on the severity of the
accident and type of impact.
zEach airbag is only deployed once. Have
deployed airbags replaced by a
workshop immediately.
zThe speeds, directions of movement and
deformation properties of the vehicles,
and the properties of the obstacle
concerned, determine the severity of the
accident and triggering of the airbags.
The degree of damage to your vehicle
and the resulting repair costs alone are
not indicative that the criteria for
triggering of the airbags were met. zDo not perform any alterations on the
components of the airbag system, as this
would render the vehicle unroadworthy.
zWe recommend having the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, all panelling
parts, the door seals, the handles and
the seats removed by a workshop.
zThe applicable safety regulations must
be adhered to when the vehicle is
disposed of. The vehicle should therefore
be disposed of by a recycling company.
zAnyone weighing less than 35 kg should
seat in the rear seat.
9 Warning
As with any other object, child restaint
systems must not be carried on a
passenger’s lap. Danger to life.
9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an explosive
manner – risk of injury!

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Use of child restraint systems
3
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Cigarette lighter
3
The cigarette lighter is in the centre
console.
With the ignition on, press in the cigarette
lighter. It switches off automatically when
element is hot. Pull out the cigarette lighter.
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Accessory socket
3
The accessory socket is in the centre
console.
The accessory socket or cigarette lighter
socket can be used to connect electrical
accessories.
The socket is operational when the ignition
is switched on. Use of the socket discharges
the battery if the engine is not running.
9 Warning
No child restraint system 3 may be
installed on front passenger seat.
Danger to life.
Child restraint systems must only be
installed on the seats of the rear row 3.
O n v e r s i o n s w i t h o u t r e a r r o w o f s e a t s , n o
child restraint system may be installed
on the front passenger seat.
Caution
Do not damage the sockets by using
unsuitable plugs.

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Index
CCapacities .............................................. 195
Car Pass .................................................... 20
Caravan/trailer towing .................. 106, 125
Care ........................................................ 160
Catalytic converter ............... 114, 118, 129
Central locking system ...................... 23, 24
Centre console lighting ........................... 88
Changeover inhibitor ............................. 114
Changing the remote control battery .... 24
Changing tyre/wheel type ..................... 121
Changing wheels ................................... 137
Child restraint system .............................. 53
Child safety locks ..................................... 27
Cigarette lighter ....................................... 61
Clock ......................................................... 72
Clutch operation ............................ 105, 107
CO
2 emissions ........................................ 186
Coin holder ............................................... 65
Cold start ................................................ 107
Contrast .................................................... 81
Control indicator
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ........ 119
Airbag ................................................... 59
Engine electronics .............................. 116
Exhaust ............................................... 115
Immobiliser ........................................... 21
Control indicators .............................. 12, 66
Belt tensioners ...................................... 50
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 70
Coolant ................................................... 177Coolant level .......................................... 178
Coolant temperature display ................. 73
Coolant thermometer .............................. 73
Correcting time ........................................ 80
Coupling socket load ............................ 126
Courtesy lamp ......................................... 88
Courtesy lamps
Bulb replacement ...................... 158, 159
DDashboard, see Instrument panel ........... 9
Data .................................................. 20, 182
Date .......................................................... 77
Daytime running lights ............................ 84
Decommissioning .................................. 181
Demisting and defrosting
Windows ............................................... 96
With the air conditioning system ........ 98
Diesel fuel filter ...................................... 177
Diesel fuel system .................................. 128
Diesel particle filter ............37, 68, 107, 116
Dimensions ............................................. 196
Dipped beam ............................................. 7
Bulb replacement ...................... 151, 155
Display .............................................. 76, 100
Display instruments ................................. 71
Display mode ........................................... 82
Door locks ........................................ 20, 162
Driving abroad .............................. 110, 164
Headlamps ........................................... 89
Driving hints ........................................... 106
EEasytronic ................................................ 15
Driving programmes ......................... 102
Fault ................................................... 104
Interruption of power supply ............ 105
Kickdown ............................................ 103
Selector lever ....................................... 15
Winter programme ............................ 103
Economical driving ................................ 108
Electric power steering .................... 70, 106
Towing ................................................ 131
Electric windows ...................................... 36
Electrical system .................... 145, 180, 195
Electronic components .......................... 180
Electronic immobiliser ............................. 21
Ellipsoidal headlamp system ................ 155
Engine code ........................................... 184
Engine control indicator ....................... 116
Engine oil ....................................... 172, 175
Additives ............................................ 172
Topping up ........................................ 172
Viscosity ............................................. 172
Engine oil consumption ........ 106, 175, 184
Engine oil level ....................................... 175
Engine speed ......................................... 107
Engine wash ................................... 162, 163
Environmental protection ..................... 160
EPS .................................................... 70, 106
Exhaust control indicator ..................... 115
Exhaust gases ........................................ 116
Exhaust system ...................................... 106
Exterior mirrors ........................ 5, 34, 35, 37