ECU OPEL ZAFIRA TOURER 2016 User Guide

Storage71Rear carrier systemRear carrier system for four
bicycles
The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix
system) allows two bicycles to be
attached to a pull-out carrier
integrated into the vehicle floor. It is
possible to attach two further bicycles
on an adapter. The transportation of
other objects is not permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier
system is 80 kg with attached adapter and 60 kg without attached adapter.The maximum load per bicycle on the
pull-out carrier is 30 kg. This allows
the attachment of electrically-
powered bicycles to the pull-out
carrier. The maximum load per
bicycle on the adapter is 20 kg.
The wheelbase of a bicycle must not
exceed 1.15 metres. Otherwise the
secure fastening of a bicycle is not
possible.
If not in use, the rear carrier system
must be slid back into the vehicle
floor.
There must not be any objects on the bicycles that could become loose
during transportation.Caution
If the rear carrier system is
extended and the vehicle is fully loaded, the chassis clearance will
be reduced.
Drive carefully whenever the road has a steep inclination or when
driving over a ramp, bump, etc.
Caution
Consult your bicycle dealer before
attaching bicycles with carbon
frames. The bicycles might get
damaged.
Extending
Open the tailgate.
9 Warning
No-one should be in the extension
zone of the rear carrier system,
risk of injury.

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1. Rotate the pedals into position asshown in the illustration and put
the bicycle on the foremost wheel
recess.
Make sure that the bicycle stands
centrally on the wheel recesses.
2. Attach the short mounting bracket
to the bicycle frame. Turn the
knob clockwise to fasten.
3. Secure both bicycle wheels to the
wheel recesses using the strap
retainers.
4. Check the bicycle to make sure it is secure.
Caution
Ensure gap between bicycle and
vehicle is at least 5 cm. If
necessary, loosen handlebar and swivel sideways.
Attaching the adapter
When carrying more than two
bicycles, the adapter must be fixed
before the second bicycle is attached.
1. Attach the adapter to the rear
carrier system as shown in the
illustration.

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2. Turn the lever (1) forwards andhold, then lower the adapter (2) at
the rear.
3. Release lever and check if the adapter is engaged securely.4. Guide the strap attached to the adapter underneath the lever to
fold back the rear carrier system.
Fasten the strap.
Attaching further bicycles
The attachment of further bicycles is
similar to the attachment of the first
bicycle. Additionally some steps must be considered:
1. Before putting on the bicycle, always unfold the wheel recesses
for the next bicycle, if necessary.
2. Always rotate the pedals into an appropriate position before
putting on the bicycle.3. Position the bicycles on the rear carrier system alternately aligned
to the left and to the right.
4. Align the bicycles to the one attached before. The wheel hubsof the bicycles must not touch
each other.
5. Attach the bicycles with mounting brackets and strap retainers as
described for the first bicycle. The mounting brackets should be
fixed in parallel.
Use the long mounting bracket to
attach the second bicycle to the
rack.

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Use the longer accessory
mounting bracket to attach the
third bicycle to the rack.
Use the short accessory mounting
bracket to attach the fourth
bicycle. The bracket must be fixed
between the frames of the third
and fourth bicycle.
6. Additionally secure both bicycle wheels of the fourth bicycle to thewheel recesses using the
tensioning straps.
It is recommended to attach a
warning sign to the rearmost bicycle
to increase visibility.
Fold the rear carrier system
backwards
The rear carrier system can be folded backwards to gain access to the load
compartment.
■ Without attached adapter:
Push the lever (1) to disengage and hold.
Pull the rack (2) backwards to fold
the rear carrier system.
■ With attached adapter:
9 Warning
Take care when disengaging the
rear carrier system as it will tilt
backwards. Risk of injury.

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Hold frame (1) of rearmost bicyclewith one hand and pull the loop (2)
to disengage.
Hold rearmost bicycle with both
hands and fold the rear carrier
system backwards.
To increase visibility, the tail lights of
the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.
9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care
that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on bicycle tyres.
Turn knob anti-clockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter
Detach the adapter before removing
the last bicycle remaining on the rear
carrier system.
1. Fold in wheel recesses.
2. Unbutton the strap.
3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and hold.
4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and
remove.

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■ Pull the strap and fold down thebackrest onto the seat cushion.
Caution
■ Do not fold the outer seatbackswhile the seats are in the loungeseat position 3 44.
■ Do not pull release lever of the easy entry function when the
backrest is folded down.
The seats could be damaged.
■ Alternatively pull the strap and adjust backrest in vertical position
as cargo position.
9 Warning
Use vertical position of the
backrest only for increased
luggage volume and not as
seating position.
Folding up backrest
Raise up backrest in vertical position.
Adjust inclination by pulling the strap.
Ensure that all positions are engaged
correctly.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle if the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of
heavy braking or a collision.
Folding backrest of front
passenger seat
If the vehicle is equipped on the front
passenger seat with a release
mechanism, the seat backrest can be
folded down to horizontal position,
e.g. for very long objects.

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Example for covering folded backreston second row and one folded seat on
third row.
Load rails and hooks
Install the hooks in the desired
position in the rails: insert the hook in the upper groove on the rail and pressin the lower groove.
Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Cargo management
system
The FlexOrganizer is a flexible
system for dividing up the load
compartment.
The system consists of: ■ adapters
■ mesh pockets

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Removal
Push button on the tightener to
release the strap on both sides.
Detach hooks from the eyes. Unhook
the safety net rods from the brackets in the roof frame. Roll up the net and
secure with a strap.
Stowing
Open the cover of the storage in the
load compartment floor in front of the
tailgate.
Insert the safety net in the storage
and close cover.
Folding tray
Located in the front seat backrests. Open by pulling upwards until it
engages.
Fold away by pressing down past the resistance point.
Do not place any heavy objects on the
folding tray.
Warning triangle
Stow the warning triangle in the
storage of the load compartment floor
in front of the tailgate.
First aid kit
Stow the first aid kit and the high
visibility vest under the driver's seat.

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Fasten the roof rack in the area of the
holes, indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.
Vehicles without roof railing
To fasten a roof rack, open the caps
in the roof strips. Insert the mounting
provisions, as instructed, in the
retainer indicated in the illustration.
Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placedagainst the seat backrests. Ensure
the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked, the heavier objects should be
placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes 3 89.
■ Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
■ Do not allow the load to protrudeabove the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
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 car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification

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plate 3 271) 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 (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.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is 75 kg for vehicles without roof railing and
100 kg for vehicles with roof railing.The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the load.