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Vauxhall Cascada (2016 year). Manual - part 4

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Seats, restraints

Unfasten

Using the seat belt while pregnant

Loose or bulky clothing prevents the

belt from fitting snugly. Do not place

To release belt, press red button on

objects such as handbags or mobile

9 Warning

belt buckle.

phones between the belt and your

body.

The lap belt must be positioned as

low as possible across the pelvis

9 Warning

to prevent pressure on the

abdomen.

The belt must not rest against hard

or fragile objects in the pockets of

your clothing.

Seat belt reminder X 3 89.

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necessary to have the steering

Airbag system

wheel, the instrument panel, parts of

the panelling, the door seals,

The airbag system consists of a

handles and the seats replaced.

number of individual systems

depending on the scope of

Do not make any modifications to

equipment.

the airbag system as this will

invalidate the vehicle type approval.

When triggered, the airbags inflate

within milliseconds. They also deflate

When the airbags inflate escaping hot

so quickly that it is often unnoticeable

gases may cause burns.

during the collision.

Fault

9 Warning

If there is a fault in the airbag system

EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing

the control indicator v illuminates and

child restraint on a seat protected by

If handled improperly the airbag

a message or a warning code

an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,

systems can be triggered in an

appears in the Driver Information

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the

explosive manner.

Centre. The system is not

CHILD can occur.

operational.

Notice

DE: Nach hinten gerichtete

Have the cause of the fault remedied

The airbag systems and belt

Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz

by a workshop.

pretensioner control electronics are

verwenden, der durch einen davor

located in the centre console area.

Control indicator v for airbag systems

befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG

Do not put any magnetic objects in

3 89.

geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder

this area.

SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES

Child restraint systems on front

KINDES zur Folge haben kann.

Do not affix any objects onto the

passenger seat with airbag

airbag covers and do not cover them

FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège

systems

with other materials.

d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un

Warning according to ECE R94.02:

siège protégé par un COUSSIN

Each airbag is triggered only once.

GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant lui,

Have deployed airbags replaced by

a workshop. Furthermore, it may be

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Seats, restraints

MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li

jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit

protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;

dan jista’ jikkawża l-MEWT jew

ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.

Beyond the warning required by

ECE R94.02, for safety reasons

never use a forward-facing child

restraint system on the passenger

seat with an active front airbag.

9 Danger

Additionally, there is a warning label

The inflated airbags cushion the

Do not use a child restraint system

on the side of the instrument panel,

impact, thereby reducing the risk of

on the passenger seat with active

visible when the front passenger door

injury to the upper body and head of

front airbag.

is open, or on the front passenger sun

the front seat occupants

visor.

considerably.

The airbag label is located on both

The front airbag system is triggered in

sides of the front passenger sun visor.

the event of a front-end impact of a

9 Warning

Airbag deactivation 3 61.

certain severity. The ignition must be

switched on.

Optimum protection is only

provided when the seat is in the

Front airbag system

proper position.

The front airbag system consists of

Seat position 3 47.

one airbag in the steering wheel and

one in the instrument panel on the

Keep the area in which the airbag

front passenger side. These can be

inflates clear of obstructions.

identified by the word AIRBAG.

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Fit the seat belt correctly and

Airbag deactivation

engage securely. Only then is the

The front passenger airbag system

airbag able to protect.

must be deactivated if a child restraint

system is to be fitted on this seat. The

Side airbag system

side airbags, the belt pretensioners

and all driver airbag systems will

remain active.

The inflated airbags cushion the

impact, thereby reducing the risk of

injury to the head and upper body in

the event of a side-on collision

considerably.

The side airbag system consists of an

9 Warning

airbag in each front seat backrest.

This can be identified by the word

Keep the area in which the airbag

The front passenger airbag system

AIRBAG.

inflates clear of obstructions.

can be deactivated via a key-

operated switch on the right side of

The side airbag system is triggered in

Notice

the instrument panel.

the event of a side impact of a certain

Only use protective seat covers that

severity. The ignition must be

have been approved for the vehicle.

switched on.

Be careful not to cover the airbags.

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Seats, restraints

Use the ignition key to choose the

Child restraints

position:

*OFF : front passenger airbag is

Child restraint systems

deactivated and will not

We recommend the following child

inflate in the event of a

restraint systems which are tailored

collision. Control indicator

specifically to the vehicle:

*OFF illuminates

continuously in the centre

● Group 0, Group 0+

console. A child restraint

Vauxhall Baby Safe, with or

system can be installed in

without ISOFIX base, for children

accordance with the chart

up to 13 kg

Child restraint installation

● Group I

locations 3 64. No adult

If the control indicator V illuminates,

Vauxhall Duo ISOFIX, for

person is allowed to occupy

the front passenger airbag system will

children from 9 kg to 18 kg

the front passenger seat.

inflate in the event of a collision.

VON : front passenger airbag is

● Group II, Group III

If both control indicators are

active. A child restraint

Vauxhall Kid, for children from

illuminated at the same time, there is

system must not be

15 kg up to 36 kg

a system failure. The status of the

installed.

system is not discernible, therefore

When a child restraint system is being

no person is allowed to occupy the

used, pay attention to the following

9 Danger

front passenger seat. Contact a

usage and installation instructions

workshop immediately.

and also those supplied with the child

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

restraint system.

Change status only when the vehicle

a child restraint system on a seat

is stopped with the ignition off.

Always comply with local or national

with activated front passenger

regulations. In some countries, the

airbag.

Status remains until the next change.

use of child restraint systems is

Risk of fatal injury for an adult

Control indicator for airbag

forbidden on certain seats.

person on a seat with deactivated

deactivation 3 89.

front passenger airbag.

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Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system

Weight class

Size class

Fixture

On front passenger seat

On rear seats

Group 0: up to 10 kg

E

ISO/R1

X

IL *

or approx. 10 months

Group 0+: up to 13 kg

E

ISO/R1

X

IL *

or approx. 2 years

D

ISO/R2

X

IL *

C

ISO/R3

X

IL *

Group I: 9 to 18 kg

D

ISO/R2

X

IL *

or approx. 8 months to 4 years

C

ISO/R3

X

IL *

B

ISO/F2

X

IL, IUF**

B1

ISO/F2X X

IL, IUF**

A

ISO/F3

X

IL, IUF**

Group II: 15 to 25 kg

X

IL

or approx. 3 to 7 years

Group III: 22 to 36 kg

X

IL

or approx. 6 to 12 years

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ISOFIX child restraint systems of

ISOFIX child restraint

Top-tether fastening eyes

universal category positions are

systems

The vehicle has two fastening eyes

marked in the table by IUF 3 64.

on the backside of the rear backrests.

Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX

child restraint systems to the ISOFIX

Top-Tether fastening eyes are

mounting brackets. Specific vehicle

marked with the symbol : for a child

ISOFIX child restraint system

seat.

positions are marked in the table by

IL 3 64.

In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,

fasten the Top-Tether strap to the

Remove wind deflector 3 41 before

Top-Tether fastening eyes on the

mounting a child restraint system and

backside of the rear seats. Folding

remove rear head restraint if required

rear backrests 3 71.

3 64.

Remove wind deflector 3 41 before

ISOFIX mounting brackets are

mounting a child restraint system and

indicated by a logo ISOFIX on the

remove rear head restraint if required

backrest.

3 64.

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Storage

The glovebox features a pen holder,

Storage

Storage compartments

a credit card holder, a coin holder and

an adapter for the locking wheel nuts.

9 Warning

Storage compartments

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Glovebox

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Do not store heavy or sharp

Cupholders

69

objects in the storage

Front storage

69

compartments. Otherwise, the

Armrest storage

70

storage compartment lid could

Centre console storage

70

open and vehicle occupants could

be injured by objects being thrown

Load compartment

71

around in the event of hard

Rear storage

73

braking, a sudden change in

Rear floor storage cover

73

direction or an accident.

Lashing eyes

74

Warning triangle

74

First aid kit

74

Glovebox

Close glovebox whilst driving. It can

Loading information

75

be locked with the vehicle key.

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Storage

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Depending on the version,

Cupholders

Front storage

cupholders are located under a cover

in the centre console.

Slide cover backwards. Bottles can

be stowed after folding up the

intermediate shelf 3 70.

Cupholders are located in the centre

A storage compartment is located

console.

next to the steering wheel.

Additional cupholders are located

between the rear seats.

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Storage

A further storage compartment is

Armrest storage

located under the intermediate shelf.

Storage under the front armrest

Fold up the intermediate shelf and fix

it in the vertical position. The frame of

the cupholder can be reintegrated to

stow bottles.

Rear console

Press button to remove the frame of

the cupholder. The frame can be

stowed in the glovebox.

Press button to fold up the armrest.

The armrest must be in rearmost

position.

Centre console storage

Pull out the drawer.

Front console

Caution

Depending on the version, a storage

compartment is located under a

Do not use for ashes or for other

cover.

glowing items.

Slide cover backwards.

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Storage

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Load compartment

Load compartment extension

Folding load compartment partition

To enlarge the load compartment

when the soft top is closed, the load

compartment partition can be folded

in.

●

Close soft top 3 34.

●

Open the boot lid 3 24.

● To fold out the load compartment

A warning chime sounds and a

partition, pull the loop downwards

message appears in the Driver

to the rear. The pass-through flap

Information Centre if the load

must be closed in vertical

compartment partition is not folded

position with the Velcro

out fully, including the pass-through

fasteners.

flap behind the rear seats, when

During soft top operation or when it is

operating the switch to open the soft

opened, the load compartment

top.

partition must be folded out.

Folding rear backrests

To enlarge load compartment further

or to gain access to the wind deflector

bag, both rear backrests can be

●

To fold in, push the load

folded down.

compartment partition at the loop

area upwards to the inside.

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Storage

● Pull the release switch p on one

Pass-through flap behind rear seats

9 Warning

or both sides of the load

compartment, to fold down the

Take care when operating the

backrests onto the seat cushion.

electric foldable rear seats. The

● To fold up, raise the backrest and

seat backrest is folded with

guide it into an upright position

considerable power. Risk of injury,

until it engages audibly.

particularly to children.

Ensure that nothing is attached to

Caution

the rear seats or located on the

seat cushion.

When loading the vehicle from the

passenger compartment, fold in

●

Remove big wind deflector if

the load compartment partition.

installed 3 41.

Otherwise the load compartment

●

Press the catches and push

partition may be damaged.

For transporting long objects in the

down the head restraints 3 45.

load compartment, a pass-through

flap between load compartment and

9 Warning

vehicle interior can be opened:

● Remove the installed big wind

When folding up, ensure that

deflector or the bag with the

backrests are securely locked in

stowed wind deflectors behind

position before driving. Failure to

the rear seats 3 41.

do so may result in personal injury

● Close soft top 3 34.

or damage to the load or vehicle in

the event of hard braking or a

● Push the load compartment

collision.

partition at the loop area upwards

to the inside 3 71.

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