Front OPEL KARL 2017.5 Owner's Guide

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 systems
We recommend Opel child restraint
systems which are tailored
specifically to the vehicle.
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
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions
and also 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.9 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 49.
Airbag deactivation 3 46.
Airbag label 3 41.
Selecting the right system The rear seats are the most
convenient location to fasten a child
restraint system.
Children 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.
Only use suitable restraint systems,
e.g. those that comply with valid
UN ECE regulations.
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.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system if
required.
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 belt
or remove it from the vehicle.
Child restraint systems could be
fastened with ISOFIX mounting
brackets, Top-tether if available,
and/or a three-point seat belt. Refer
to the following tables.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.

Seats, restraints49Child 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 1U 2XGroup 0+: up to 13 kgXU1U2XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgXU1U 2, 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.

50Seats, restraintsPermissible 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/R1XIL 1XDISO/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

Seats, restraints51X: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.

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.

Storage59Loading information● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, orhinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 180) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● 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
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.

72Instruments and controlsRapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
Bulb replacement 3 145, Fuses
3 151.
Turn signals 3 95.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on front seats X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red in the speedometer.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red in the overhead
console when the seat is occupied.
Illuminates
After the ignition has been switched on, until the seat belt has been
fastened.
Flashes
After having started the engine, for a
maximum of 100 seconds, until the
seat belt has been fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 40.
Seat belt status on rear seats
X in the Driver Information Centre
flashes or illuminates.
Illuminates
After having started the engine for a
minimum of 35 seconds, until the seat belt has been fastened.
Flashes
After starting-off, when the seat belt is
unfastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 40.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 39, 3 41.
Airbag deactivation
d illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
c illuminates yellow.