Opel Tigra (2009 year). Manual - part 3

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Seats, restraints

Seats, restraints

Head restraints ............................ 34
Front seats ................................... 36
Rear seats ................................... 41
Seat belts ..................................... 43
Airbag system .............................. 47
Child restraints ............................. 51

Head restraints

Position

9 Warning

Only drive with the head restraint

set to the proper position.

The upper edge of the head restraint

should be at upper head level. If this

is not possible for extremely tall

people, set to highest position, and

set to lowest position for small people.

Adjustment

Head restraints on front seats

Height adjustment

Press the button, adjust height and

engage.

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Horizontal adjustment

To adjust horizontally, pull the head

restraint forwards. It engages in

several positions.
To return to its rearmost position, pull

fully forwards and release.

Head restraints on rear seats

Height adjustment

Pull the head restraint upwards or

press both catches to release and

push the head restraint downwards.

Active head restraints

In the event of a rear-end impact, the

front parts of the active head

restraints are moved slightly

forwards. Thus the head is supported

so that the risk of whiplash injury is

reduced.

Note

Approved accessories may only be

attached if the seat is not in use.

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Seats, restraints

Front seats

Seat position

9 Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly

adjusted.

■ Sit with buttocks as far back against

the backrest as possible. Adjust the

distance between the seat and the

pedals so that legs are slightly

angled when pressing the pedals.

Slide the front passenger seat as

far back as possible.

■ Sit with shoulders as far back

against the backrest as possible.

Set the backrest rake so that it is

possible to easily reach the

steering wheel with arms slightly

bent. Maintain contact between

shoulders and the backrest when

turning the steering wheel. Do not

angle the backrest too far back. We

recommend a maximum rake of

approx. 25°.

■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 77.
■ Set seat height high enough to

have a clear field of vision on all

sides and of all display instruments.

There should be at least one hand

of clearance between head and the

roof frame. Your thighs should rest

lightly on the seat without pressing

into it.

■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt

3

 44.

■ Adjust the thigh support so that

there is a space approx. two fingers

wide between the edge of the seat

and the hollow of the knee.

■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it

supports the natural shape of the

spine.

Seat adjustment

9 Danger

Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from

the steering wheel, to permit safe

airbag deployment.

9 Warning

Never adjust seats while driving as

they could move uncontrollably.

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Seat positioning

Pull handle, slide seat, release

handle.

Seat backrests

Pull lever, adjust inclination and

release lever. Allow the backrest to

engage audibly.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up

= seat higher

down = seat lower

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Seat inclination

Lever pumping motion
up

= front end higher

down = front end lower

Lumbar support

Adjust lumbar support using the four-

way switch to suit personal

requirements.
Moving support up and down: push

switch up or down.
Increasing and decreasing support:

push switch forwards or backwards.

Adjustable thigh support

Pull the lever and slide the thigh

support.

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Armrest

Detachable armrest

The armrest contains a storage

compartment.
Storage compartment 3 60.

Installing armrest

Press the rear button and insert the

rear guide pins into the upper guide

rails. Release the button.

Lower the armrest at the front. Pull the

front handle firmly and insert the front

guide pins into the upper guide rails.

Release the handle. Move the

armrest until it engages audibly.

Note

Install the armrest in the direction as

shown in the illustration. Otherwise

the armrest may not engage

properly.

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Moving armrest

Pull the front handle slightly and move

the armrest to the desired position.

Release the handle. Move the

armrest until it engages audibly.
If a cupholder is installed in the lower

guide rail, make sure that the frame of

the cupholder is in the initial position.

Note

If too much weight is put on the

armrest, it might unlatch. Ease of

movement might be restricted. Lift

the armrest slightly to latch again.

Armrest storage 3 60.
Cupholders 3 57.

Removing armrest

Pull the front handle firmly and raise

the armrest at the front. Press the rear

button and remove the armrest.
The armrest can also be installed on

the folded centre rear seat 3 42.

Heating

Adjust heating to the desired setting

by pressing the ß button for the

respective seat one or more times.

The control indicator in the button

indicates the setting.

Prolonged use of the highest setting

for people with sensitive skin is not

recommended.
Seat heating is operational when

engine is running.

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Rear seats

Seat adjustment

9 Warning

Only drive with the outer seats

engaged in the guide rails.

9 Warning

Never adjust seats while driving as

they could move uncontrollably.

The rear outboard seats can be

individually moved forward or

backward. The seats are movable in

longitudinal and transversal direction.
In longitudinal direction the seats can

be engaged in intermediate positions.
Pull handle, slide seat, release

handle and allow seat to engage.

Flexible Seat System

(FlexSpace)

The rear seat row can be adjusted

with two seats providing maximum

seating space in position 1, or with

three seats in position 2. In position

1 the centre seat is lowered.
The outboard seats can be moved

forward into position 3.

Moving seats to position 1

Pull the strap and fold down the

centre seat.

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Pull handle and slide the seat

transversely backward into position

1. The seat is automatically guided

inward. Release handle and allow

seat to engage in position.

Moving seats to position 2

Pull handle and slide the seat

transversely forwards into position 2.

The seat is automatically guided

outward. Release handle and allow

seat to engage in position.

9 Warning

Detach the armrest before raising

the rear centre backrest.
Armrest 3 39.

Pull the strap and raise the centre

seat.
The centre seat is not usable if the

outer seats are moved forward in

position 3.

Armrest

An armrest adapter can be installed

on the seatback of the centre seat.

A detachable armrest or a cupholder

can be attached to the adapter.

Installing the adapter

Pull the strap and fold down the

centre seat 3 41.

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Insert the hooks of the adapter into

the recesses of the seatback and

push the adapter forwards.

Lock the adapter by turning the

ignition key clockwise in the lock. The

adapter is locked properly when the

green mark is visible.
Mount the armrest or the cupholder

on the adapter.
Armrest 3 39, Cupholder 3 57.

Removing the adapter

Detach the armrest or the cupholder

from the adapter.
Armrest 3 39, Cupholder 3 57.
Unlock the adapter by turning the

ignition key anticlockwise in the lock.

The adapter is unlocked when the red

mark is visible.
Push the adapter rearward and

remove.

Seat belts

The seat belts are locked during

heavy acceleration or deceleration of

the vehicle holding the occupants in

the sitting position. Therefore the risk

of injury is considerably reduced.

9 Warning

Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people

not wearing seat belts endanger

their fellow occupants and

themselves.

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Seats, restraints

Seat belts are designed to be used by

only one person at a time. They are

not suitable for people smaller than

150 cm. Child restraint system

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 51.

Periodically check all parts of the belt

system for damage and proper

functionality.
Have damaged components

replaced. After an accident, have the

belts and triggered belt pretensioners

replaced by a workshop.

Note

Make sure that the belts are not

damaged by shoes or sharp-edged

objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from

getting into the belt retractors.

Seat belt reminder X 3 88.

Belt force limiters

Stress on the body is reduced by the

gradual release of the belt during

a collision.

Belt pretensioners

In the event of a head-on or rear-end

collision of a certain severity, the front

seat belts are tightened.

9 Warning

Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or

fitting of belts) can trigger the belt

pretensioners.

Deployment of the belt pretensioners

is indicated by continuous illumination

of control indicator v 3 88.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be

replaced by a workshop. Belt

pretensioners can only be triggered

once.

Note

Do not affix or install accessories or

other objects that may interfere with

the operation of the belt

pretensioners. Do not make any

modifications to belt pretensioner

components as this will invalidate

the vehicle type approval.

Three-point seat belt

Fastening seat belt

Withdraw the belt from the retractor,

guide it untwisted across the body

and insert the latch plate into the

buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly

whilst driving by pulling the shoulder

belt.
Seat belt reminder 3 88.

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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

The belt must not rest against hard

or fragile objects in the pockets of

your clothing.

Height adjustment

1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button.
3. Adjust height and engage.

Adjust the height so that the belt lies

across the shoulder. It must not lie

across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.

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Removing seat belt

To release belt, press red button on

belt buckle.

Seat belts on the rear seats

The centre rear seat is equipped with

a particular three-point seat belt.
Pull latch plates out of belt retainer in

roof.

Click bottom latch plate into right-

hand buckle (1) at centre seat.

Remove top latch plate from retainer,

guide over shoulder and lap area with

belt (do not twist) and click into left-

hand buckle (2) at centre seat.
To remove the seat belt, first press

the button on the left-hand buckle (2)

and remove top latch plate. Then

press the button on the right-hand

buckle (1) and remove bottom latch

plate. The seat belt retracts

automatically.

Push the top latch plate into the

retainer. 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.

Using the seat belt while

pregnant

9 Warning

The lap belt must be positioned as

low as possible across the pelvis

to prevent pressure on the

abdomen.

Airbag system

The airbag system consists of

a number of individual systems

depending on the scope of

equipment.
When triggered the airbags inflate

within milliseconds. They also deflate

so quickly that it is often unnoticeable

during the collision.

9 Warning

If handled improperly the airbag

systems can be triggered in an

explosive manner.

Note

The airbag systems and belt

pretensioner control electronics are

located in the centre console area.

Do not put any magnetic objects in

this area.
Do not stick anything on the airbag

covers and do not cover them with

other materials.

Each airbag is triggered only once.

Have deployed airbags replaced by

a workshop. Furthermore, it might be

necessary to have the steering

wheel, the instrument panel, parts of

the panelling, the door seals,

handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to

the airbag system as this will

invalidate the vehicle type approval.

When the airbags inflate, escaping

hot gases may cause burns.
Control indicator v for airbag systems

3

 88.

Front airbag system

The front airbag system consists of

one airbag in the steering wheel and

one in the instrument panel on the

front passenger side. These can be

identified by the word AIRBAG.

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There are also warning labels on both

sides of the sunblind on the front

passenger side.
The front airbag system is triggered in

the event of a front-end impact of

a certain severity. The ignition must

be switched on.

The inflated airbags cushion the

impact, thereby reducing the risk of

injury to the upper body and head of

the front seat occupants

considerably.

9 Warning

Optimum protection is only

provided when the seat is in the

proper position 3 36.
Keep the area in which the airbag

inflates clear of obstructions.

Fit the seat belt correctly and

engage securely. Only then the

airbag is able to protect.

Side airbag system

The side airbag system consists of an

airbag in each front seat backrest.

This can be identified by the word

AIRBAG.
The side airbag system is triggered in

the event of a side impact of a certain

severity. The ignition must be

switched on.

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The inflated airbags cushion the

impact, thereby reducing the risk of

injury to the upper body and pelvis in

the event of a side-on collision

considerably.

9 Warning

Keep the area in which the airbag

inflates clear of obstructions.

Note

Only use protective seat covers that

have been approved for the vehicle.

Be careful not to cover the airbags.

Curtain airbag system

The curtain airbag system consists of

an airbag in the roof frame on each

side. This can be identified by the

word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered

in the event of a side-on impact of

a certain severity. The ignition must

be switched on.

The inflated airbags cushion the

impact, thereby reducing the risk of

injury to the head in the event of

a side-on impact considerably.

9 Warning

Keep the area in which the airbag

inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks in the roof frame are

only suitable for hanging up light

articles of clothing, without coat

hangers. Do not keep any items in

these clothes.

Airbag deactivation

The front passenger airbag system

has to be deactivated if a child

restraint system is to be fitted on this

seat. The side airbag and curtain

airbag systems, the belt

pretensioners and all driver airbag

systems will remain active.