Opel Zafira (2017 year). Manual - part 5

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Rear console

At the rear side of the FlexConsole

there is a storage drawer. Pull out to

open.

Caution

Do not use for ashes or for other

glowing items.

Rear carrier system

Rear carrier system for four

bicycles

The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix

system) allows two bicycles to be

attached to an extendable 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

rear carrier system is 30 kg. This

allows the attachment of electrically-

powered bicycles to the rear carrier

system. 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.

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Caution

Consult your bicycle dealer before

attaching bicycles with carbon

frames. The bicycles might get

damaged.

Note

The tail lights of the vehicle will be

deactivated if the tail lights of the

rear carrier system are installed.

Extending

Open the tailgate.

9 Warning

No-one should be in the extension

zone of the rear carrier system,

risk of injury.

Pull release lever up. The rear carrier

system disengages and travels

quickly out of the rear bumper.

Completely pull out the rear carrier

system until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push

in the rear carrier system without

pulling the release lever again.

9 Warning

It is only permissible to fit objects

to the rear carrier system if the

system has been correctly

engaged. If the rear carrier system

will not engage correctly, do not fit

objects to the system and slide the

system back. Seek the assistance

of a workshop.

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Unfold number plate holder

Lift the number plate holder and fold

it backwards.

Fold out tail lamps

Fold out both tail lamps.

Lock the rear carrier system

Swivel both clamping levers sideways

as far as they will go.
Otherwise safe functionality is not

guaranteed.

Fold out wheel recesses

Fold out both wheel recesses.

Assembling the bicycle rack

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Lift the rack at the rear (1) and pull it

backwards.
Fold up the rack (2).

Push down the rack (1) and turn

handle (2) backwards to engage.

Attaching the first bicycle

1. Rotate the pedals into position as

shown 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.

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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.

2. Turn the lever (1) forwards and

hold, then lower the adapter (2) at

the rear.

3. Release lever and check that 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.

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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 hubs

of 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.

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 the

wheel 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.

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● 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.

Hold frame (1) of rearmost

bicycle with 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.

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3. Turn the lever (1) forwards and

hold.

4. Lift the adapter (2) at the rear and

remove.

Disassembling the bicycle rack

Arrange mounting brackets as shown

in the illustration.
Turn handle (1) forwards to

disengage and lift the rack (2).

Fold the rack backwards, then push

forwards until it stops (1).
Press the rack down at the rear (2).

Fold in wheel recesses

Fold in both wheel recesses.

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Stow the strap retainers accurately.

Unlock the rear carrier system

Swivel both clamping levers inwards

as far as they will go.

Fold in tail lamps

Swivel in both tail lamps.

Fold in number plate holder

Lift the number plate holder and fold

it forwards.

Retracting the rear carrier system

Caution

Take care that all foldable parts,

e.g. wheel recesses and mounting

brackets, are stowed accurately.

Otherwise the rear carrier system

might get damaged when trying to

retract it.

Push the release lever up and hold.

Lift the rear carrier system slightly and

push it into the bumper until it

engages.
Release lever must return to original

position.

9 Warning

If the system cannot be correctly

engaged, please seek the

assistance of a workshop.

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Load compartment

The seats in the third row can be

folded down separately into the

vehicle floor. The seat backrests of

the second row can be folded forward

separately. Additionally, the backrest

of the passenger seat can be folded.
A completely flat load bay is created

if all rear seats and backrests and

passenger backrest are folded down.

Depending on the loading, only single

seats or backrests can be folded.
Rear floor storage cover 3 83.

9 Warning

When seats or backrests are being

adjusted or folded, keep hands

and feet away from the moving

area.
Never store objects under the

seats.
Drive only with engaged seats and

backrests.

Caution

Before setting up or folding down

seats, all components must be

removed from the side rails and

from the lashing eyes.
Lashing eyes must be in stored

position.

Folding down the seats of the third

row

● Push down head restraint by

pressing the catch 3 36.

● Insert the latch plate of the seat

belt on each side into the pocket

that is mounted at the belt.

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● Pull the lower loop and

simultaneously swing the

backrest forwards until the seat is

lowered into the vehicle floor.

● Install interior floor mat 3 83

and load compartment cover

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Setting up the seats

Pull up the seat by the upper loop, fold

out and allow seat to engage in

upright position.

Folding the seat backrests of the

second row

● Remove the load compartment

cover if necessary 3 81.

● Push down head restraints by

pressing the catch 3 36.

● Move front passenger seat to a

position that avoids contact with

the head restraints of the folded

backrests.

● Pull the loop and fold down the

backrest onto the seat cushion.

Caution

● Do not fold the outer seatbacks

while the seats are in the

lounge seat 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 loop and

adjust backrest to vertical

position as cargo position.

9 Warning

Use vertical position of the

backrest only for increased

luggage volume and not as a

seating position.

Folding up backrest

Raise backrest to vertical position.

Adjust inclination by pulling the loop.
Ensure that all positions are engaged

correctly.

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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.

Rear storage

On both sides of the load

compartment there are storage

shelves.

To open, release cover in side trim

panel and remove.

Floor storage

On version without third seat row,

there are storage boxes under the

floor cover. Lift up the cover to open.

Load compartment cover

Do not place any heavy or sharp-

edged objects on the load

compartment cover.

Before operating the load

compartment cover, insert the latch

plate of the seat belt on each side into

the pocket that is mounted at the belt.

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Closing

Pull the load compartment cover

towards the rear using the handle and

engage it in the retainers at the sides.

Opening

Remove load compartment cover

from side brackets. Hold the handle

and guide the load compartment

cover until it is fully rolled up.

Removing

Open the load compartment cover.
Pull the release lever up and hold. Lift

load compartment cover on right side

and remove from retainers.

Stowing in the load compartment

If the load compartment cover is not

used, stow it in the storage in the

vehicle floor.
Open the cover of the storage in front

of the tailgate.
Remove the load compartment cover

and turn it so that the release lever is

directed to the left.

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Place the housing so that the upper

side is facing to the front and the part

with the handle points upwards.

Insert the load compartment cover

into the opening on the right side of

the storage (1) and turn it until the

handle rests flat on the housing (2).

Fasten the load compartment cover in

the storage with the Velcro tape.

Installing

Insert the left side of the load

compartment cover into the recess,

pull the release lever up and hold,

insert the right side of the load

compartment cover and engage.

Rear floor storage cover

Floor cover

On versions without third seat row,

there are storage boxes under the

floor cover. To open lift up the cover

and fold it upright behind rear seats.

Interior protection mat

Interior protection mat is a covering

and protection feature for the load

compartment, to be used when all or

single seats/backrests are folded

down.

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By folding and expanding the mat

there are a range of individual

applications possible.
The interior protection mat is

available in two versions:

● Standard protection mat covers

the area between tailgate and

second seat row, when third row

is complete or if one seat is folded

down.

● Flex cover interior protection

mat is double size of standard

protection mat, connected by a

zipper. It covers the load

compartment fully, when all or

single seats of third and second

row are folded down.

Protection mat is foldable

longitudinally in 4 parts (standard) or

8 parts (Flex cover) with a central

zipper and transversely foldable in

4 parts.

Following only a few examples of

using the mats are described.
Before folding and expanding the

mat, all components must be

removed from the side rails and from

the lashing eyes. Lashing eyes must

be in stored position.

Covering the load compartment

between tailgate and second seat row

possible with both Standard

protection mat or Flex cover interior

protection mat being folded at the

zipper to half size (double layer).

Mat is located fourfold flapped behind

the raised up seats of the third row.

● Fold down third row seats.

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● Expand the parts of the folded

mat, so that first part is raised up

at second row backrest.

● When folding down second row

backrests, the mat expands

automatically and covers the

space between both seat rows.

● To allow one seat in the third row

to be raised up, fold mat in half

lengthways.

● Pull out the mat a little to protect

load compartment sill when

loading heavy objects. Raise up

the overlaying part of the mat

before closing the tailgate.

Covering the load compartment up to

the backrests of the front seats

Only possible with Flex cover interior

protection mat being folded at the

zipper to half size (double layer).
Mat is expanded up to the second row

seats, as described previously.

● Fold down second row backrests.
● Expand the upper parts of the

double layer mat, so that the load

compartment is fully covered.

The first part of the mat is now

raised up at the backrests of front

seats.

● Fold the overlaying rear part

under the mat before closing the

tailgate.

Covering the load compartment

partially

Only possible with Flex cover interior

protection mat being folded at the

zipper to half size (double layer).
e.g. left outer backrest is not folded

down

Mat is expanded up to the second row

seats, as described in first section.

● Fold down the backrests that

shall be covered.