OPEL CORSA 2009 Repair Manual

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Seats, Interior
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5-door passenger vehicle
Lift the cover backwards as shown in the
illustration, until it unlatches, then remove.
Fit in reverse order.
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3-door passenger vehicle
Lift the cover backwards as shown in
figure 18414 S, until it unlatches, set at
an angle, then remove.
Fit in reverse order.
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Stowing
When the luggage compartment is fully
loaded, stow the luggage compartment
cover behind the rear seat backrests:
Lift the cover backwards as shown in
figure 18415 S, until it unlatches, then slide
down in guides behind the seat backrests.
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Van
The luggage compartment cover consists
of four segments which can be individually
removed and inserted.
The rear segment (1) has identical
functionality (removal and installation) to
that of the 3-door passenger vehicle, see
previous page.
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To remove the three other segments
(order 2 to 4) lift at the rear, disengage,
twist and remove.
Please install the segments in the order 4 to
1. Engage segments in recesses at the side.
The segments overlap at the connecting
points when they are closed.
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Lashing eyes Lashing eyes are provided to secure
objects against sliding B with straps 3 or
netting 3.
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Notes on loading the vehicle zHeavy objects in the luggage
compartment should be placed against
the properly engaged rear seat backrests
or, if the rear seat backrests are folded
down 3, against the front seat backrests.
If objects are to be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the bottom.
z Secure heavy objects with straps 3
attached to lashing eyes. z
If the backrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, they must be
engaged in an upright position 3354.
z Do not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the backrests.
z The warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit
(cushion) 3 must always be freely
accessible.
z Do not place any objects in front of the
rear window or on the instrument panel.
z Items loaded must not prevent operation
of the pedals, hand brake and gears or
obstruct the freedom of movement of
the driver. Do not place loose objects in
the interior.
z No objects must be placed in the airbag
inflation area, since they could cause
injury when the systems are triggered.
z Do not drive with luggage compartment
open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior. z
The payload is the difference between
the permitted gross vehicle weight (see
identification plate 3250) and the EC
kerb weight.
z To calculate the EC kerb weight, enter
the data for your vehicle on page 3259.
z The EC kerb weight includes allowances
for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and
all fluids (tank 90 % full).
z Optional equipment and accessories
increase the kerb weight.
z Weights and loads 3259.
z Driving with a roof load increases the
sensitivity of the vehicle to cross-winds
and has a detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle’s higher
centre of gravity. Distribute the load
evenly and secure it properly with
retaining straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
to the load conditions. Do not drive
faster than 120 km/h. Check and
retighten the straps frequently. Observe
country-specific regulations.
z The permissible roof load is 75 kg. The
roof load consists of the weight of the
roof rack plus the load carried.
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58 Seats, InteriorThree-stage safety system Comprising:
zThree-point seat belts.
z Belt tensioners at the front seats.
z Airbag systems for driver seat, front
passenger seat 3 and outboard rear
seats 3.
The three stages are activated in sequence
depending on the severity of the accident:
z The 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.
z The front seat belts are pulled down at
the belt locks and at the lower, outer
attachment points 3. This tensions the
seat belt so the occupants are slowed
down with the vehicle early as the vehicle
stops, thus reducing stresses on the
body.
z The airbag systems are also triggered in
the event of severe accidents and form a
safety cushion for the occupants. Read the instructions supplied with 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 correct seat position
350.
The safety belts lock when the vehicle
accelerates or decelerates rapidly. This
prevents the belt from extending and
keeps the occupant in his or her seat.
9
Warning
The airbag systems serve to supplement
the three-point seat belts and belt ten-
sioners. 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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Seat belts are only intended for one
person. They are not suitable for anyone
under 12 years of age or under 150 cm tall.
For children under the age of 12, we
recommend the Opel child restraint system
3 63. Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body is
reduced by dampened release of the belt
during a collision.
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Control indicator
X indicating that
driver’s seat belt has not been fastened
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator X comes on for
approx. 15 seconds.
If the driver does not fasten his seat belt
within this time, the control indicator
flashes X after setting off.
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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60 Seats, InteriorChecking the seat belts
From time to time, check operation of all
seat belt system components and check for
damage. Have damaged components
replaced. Have seat belts and deployed
belt tensioners replaced by an authorised
workshop after an accident.
Make sure that seat belts are not damaged
or trapped by sharp-edged objects.
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Belt tensioners The front seat belt systems are pulled down
at the belt buckles and the lower, outer
attachment points 3 in the event of an
accident of a certain severity. This tensions
the seat belts in a uniform manner. Actuation of belt tensioners
is indicated by illumination of control
indicator
v, see next column.
Triggered belt tensioners must be replaced
by a workshop. Belt tensioners can only be
triggered once.
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Control indicator v for belt tensioners
The functionality of the belt tensioner
systems is monitored electronically
together with the airbag systems and
indicated via the control indicator v. When
the ignition is switched on, the control
indicator comes on for approximately
4 seconds. If it does not, or if it does not go
out after 4 seconds, or if it comes on while
driving, there is a faul t in the belt tensioner
system or the airbag systems 374. The
systems might not be deployed in the event
of an accident. In the event of a fault in the belt tensioners,
the LEDs flash in the button for switching
off the airbag systems, in addition to the
control indicator
* coming on.
Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by continuous illumination of v.
The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied. Note
z
Do not place or store items within the
working range of the seat belt tensioners
(near to the buckles or the seatbelt
retractor). Do not modify any tensioner
or retractor components or the vehicle’s
operating permit will be invalidated.
z The belt tensioner and airbag system
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
objects in this area.
9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied
immediately by a workshop.
9
Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or fit-
ting of seat belts or belt buckles) can
cause the belt tensioners to deploy, with
risk of injury.
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62 Seats, InteriorzWhen the rear seats are being used it
must be ensured that the components of
the front seat belts are not damaged by
shoes or other objects. Do not allow dirt
to penetrate the seat belt inertia reels.
z We recommend that you have the seats
removed by a workshop.
z The belt tensioners only deploy once,
which can be detected by illumination of
the control indicator v . Have deployed
belt tensioners replaced by a workshop.
z The applicable safety regulations must
be adhered to when the vehicle is
disposed of. The vehicle should therefore
be disposed of by a recycling company.
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Seat belt operation Fitting seat belts
The seat belt must not be twisted and must
lie snugly against th e body. The backrest
must not be tilted back too far (maximum
approx. 25).
Adjust the height so that the belt lies
across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Pull the belt out of the reel, guide it across
the body (making certai n it is not twisted)
and engage the latch plate in the buckle.
Tension the lap belt frequently whilst
driving by tugging the shoulder belt.
With the Corsa OPC Feed seat belt through
belt mount on backrest when fastening
seat belt.
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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
On pregnant women in particular, the
lap belt must be positioned as low as
possible across the pelvis so as not to
put too much pressure on the abdomen.
9
Warning
The belt must not rest against hard or
fragile objects in the pockets of your
clothing.
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Height adjustment 3
Adjusting the height of the upper
deflection point of th e front seat belts:
1. Unreel seat belt a little.
2. Press down button on adjuster slide.
3. Set desired height.
4. Allow sliding adjuster to audibly latch.
Do not adjust height while driving.
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Removing the belt
To release seat belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Three-point seat belts on rear outer seats
When not in use or to fold forward the rear
backrests, feed seat belts through belt
mount 3 as shown in figure 18288 S on
page 53.
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 restraint systems must not be car-
ried on a passenger’s lap. Danger to life.
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64 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 outer seats
3
of rear row of seats On centre seat
3
of rear row of seats
Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years U
1, +
U, + X
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months
to 4 years U2, +, ++
U, +, ++ X
Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years X U X
U1= Conditional, only if front passenger
airbag system switched off or in
version without front passenger
airbag.
Place the seat height 3 in its top
position. Push the front passenger
seat back as far as possible.
When attaching the child restraint
system by means of a three-point
seat belt, set the height of the
anchorage point for the seat belt to
its lowest position.
U2= Conditional, only if front passenger airbag system switched off or in
version without front passenger
airbag.
Place the seat height 3 in its top
position. Push the front passenger
seat back as far as possible.
When attaching the child restraint
system by means of a three-point
seat belt, the seat belt must run
forwards from the anchorage point.
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