belt OPEL MERIVA 2009 User Guide

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Seats, Interior
Three-stage safety system Comprising:
zthree-point seat belts,
z belt tensioners at the front seats,
z airbag systems for the driver and front
passenger seats 3 as well as the
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 buckles. This means the belts fit
snugly, the occupants are decelerated
early with the vehicle and the body
loading is reduced.
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
345.
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
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.

60 Seats, InteriorSeat belt control indicator X 3 82.
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 ch ild restraint system
3 65.
Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body is
reduced by dampened release of the
safety belt during a collision. Checking the seat belts
From time to time, ch
eck 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 safety belt systems tighten at the
buckles in the event of a front or rear
collision above a specific degree of
severity. This tensions the seat belts.
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.
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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Control indicator v for belt tensioners
The function of the belt tensioners and
airbag systems is monitored electronically
and indicated via control indicator v.
When the ignition is turned on, the control
indicator comes on for about 4 seconds.
If it does not light, does not go out after
4 seconds or comes on during driving,
there is a fault in the belt tensioner or
airbag systems 372.The systems may fail
to deploy in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by continuous illumination of v . The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied.
Important
z
Do not affix or place accessories or other
objects within the deployment zone of
the belt tensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt tensioner
components as this will invalidate the
vehicle type approval. 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.
z When 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.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied
immediately by a workshop.
9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of seat belts or belt buckles) can
cause the belt tensioners to deploy, with
risk of injury.

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Using the belts Fitting seat belts
The seat belt must not be twisted and must
lie snugly against the 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 certain it is not twisted)
and engage the latch plate in the buckle.
Tension the lap belt frequently whilst
driving by tugging the shoulder 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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Seats, Interior
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Height adjustment
Adjusting the height of the upper
deflection point of the front seat belts:
1. Unreel seat belt a little.
2. Push button on sliding adjuster.
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.
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Three-point seat belt on centre rear seat
Pull latch plates out of belt retainer in roof.
Click bottom latch plate into right-hand
buckle ( 1) at middle seat. Remove top latch
plate from retainer, guide over shoulder
and lap area with belt (do not twist) and
click into left buckle ( 2) at middle seat.
If using the centre seat, both outboard
seats must be pushed backward and the
backrests must be flush with the centre
seat backrest 352.

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To remove the seat belt, press the button
on the left buckle (2). If the centre seat is
lowered, press the button on the right
buckle ( 1). The seat belt retracts
automatically.
Push the upper latch pl ate into the holder
for the lower latch plate. Fold over locked
together latch plates against the seat belt.
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Insert in the seat belt holder in the roof with
the lower latch plate pointing forward.
Mounting clips
3 for ISOFIX child
restraint systems
The ISOFIX points for fitting a child seat are
located between the seat backrest and the
seat surface.
Fasten permitted ISOF IX child restraint
systems to the mounting brackets.
Closely follow the installation instructions
accompanying the ISOFIX child restraint
system.

66 Seats, Interior
Note
zChildren under 12 years or under 150 cm
tall should only travel in an appropriate
child restraint system.
z When transporting children, use the child
restraint systems suitable for the child’s
weight.
z Ensure correct installation of child
restraint system, see the instructions
enclosed with the system.
z The covers of the Opel child restraint
system can be wiped clean.
z Do not stick anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover them
with any other materials.
z Only allow children to enter and exit at
the side facing away from the traffic.
z A child restraint system which has been
subjected to stress in an accident must
be replaced.
z Secure or remove child restraint systems
that are in the vehicle but not in use.
B
1= Conditional, without front
passenger airbags or with seat
occupancy recognition and Opel
child restraint systems with
transponders.
The front passenger seat must also
have a height adjusting facility:
move to highest position, slide front
passenger seat all the way back and
move front passenger seat belt
anchorage point to lowest possible
position.
B2= Conditional, without side airbag, of front passenger seat has been slid
all the way back, or with seat
occupancy recognition and Opel
child restraint systems with
transponders.
The front passenger seat must also
have a height adjusting facility:
move to highest position and slide
front passenger seat all the way
back so that the seat belt runs
towards the front from the
anchorage point.
U = Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt. + = Vehicle seat available with ISOFIX
fixings. When using ISOFIX, only
ISOFIX child restraint systems
approved for the vehicle may be
used.
++ = Only if both outboard seats are pushed back and flush with the
centre seat.
X = No child restraint system permitted in this weight class.

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When triggered, the front airbags inflate in
milliseconds to form a safety cushion for
the driver and front passenger. The
forward movement of the front seat
occupants is checked, thereby
substantially reducing the risk of injury to
the upper body and head.
No impairment of view will occur, because
the airbags inflate and deflate so quickly
that it is often not even noticed in an
accident.
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The front airbag system will not be
triggered in the event of
zthe ignition is switched off,
z minor frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a side or rear impact,
that is to say, if it would not be of benefit to
the occupants.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only provided
with the seat in the proper position 345.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Wear the three-point seat belt properly
fastened. The front airbag system is an
additional safety device, not a
replacement for your seat belt.

72 Seats, InteriorThe curtain airbags will not be triggered in
the event of
zthe ignition is switched off,
z frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a rear impact,
z collisions involving a side impact outside
the passenger cell.
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Control indicator v for airbag systems
The function of the airbag systems and
seat occupancy recognition 3 is monitored
electronically and indicated via control
indicator v. When the ignition is turned on,
the control indicator comes on for
about 4 seconds. If it does not light, does
not go out after 4 seconds or comes on
during driving, there is a fault in the airbag
systems, the seat occupancy recognition
system 3 or the belt tensioners 361. The
systems may fail to deploy in the event of
an accident.
Deployed airbags are indicated by
continuous illumination of v. The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied.
Seat occupancy recognition
3
The seat occupancy recognition system
deactivates the front and side front
passenger airbags if the front passenger
seat is unoccupied or an Opel child
restraint system with transponders 3 has
been fitted to the front passenger seat. The
curtain airbag system 3 remains activated.
The control indicator for seat occupancy
recognition
y is located in the courtesy
lamp. If this control indicator
y illuminates
for approx. 4 seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the vehicle is equipped with
seat occupancy recognition 373,
Fig. 12097 S.
If an Opel child restraint system with
transponders 3 is fitted, this control
indicator
y lights permanently after the
ignition is switched on as soon as the
system has detected the child restraint
system. Only then may the child restraint
system with transponders 3 be used on the
passenger seat.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied
immediately by a workshop.

74 Seats, InteriorIf the control indicator flashes when the
child restraint system with transponders 3
is correctly fitted, there is a fault with risk of
injury to the child. Fit child restraint systems
on the rear seat. Have the cause of the
fault eliminated by a workshop.
If no Opel child restraint system with
transponders 3 is fitted, the control
indicator must not light or flash as the
passenger airbag systems would not
deploy. Have the cause of the fault
eliminated by a workshop. Important
z
Placing accessories and objects in the
expansion region of the airbag systems
is not permitted due to the risk of injury if
the airbag is triggered.
z Do not place any objects between the
airbag systems and the vehicle
occupants; danger of injury.
z Use 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.
z The 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. z
Do not stick anything on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, front seat
backrests or roof frame in the vicinity of
the airbags, or on the front passenger’s
seat cushion, or cover any of those areas
with other materials.
z Use only a dry cloth or interior cleaner to
clean the steering wheel, instrument
panel, front seat backrests, roof frame
and seat cushion of the front passenger
seat. Do not use any aggressive cleaning
agents.
z Only 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.
z The airbag systems are triggered
independently of each other depending
on the severity of the accident and the
type of impact. The side airbag system 3
and the curtain airbag system 3 are
triggered together.
z Each airbag deploys once only. Have a
workshop replace deployed airbags
immediately.
9 Warning
If the Opel child restraint system with
transponders 3 has been fitted
according to the inst ructions, the control
indicator for Opel restraint systems with
transponders must illuminate in the
courtesy lamp when the ignition is
switched on.
If the control indicator does not come on
while driving, the passenger airbag
systems are not de-activated and there
is a risk of injury or death. In this case fit
child restraint system s on the rear seat.
Have the cause of th e fault eliminated
by a workshop.
9 Warning
As with any other ob ject, child restraint
systems must not be carried on a
passenger’s lap. Danger to life.