Opel Movano (2018 year). Manual - part 3

Keys, doors and windows

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Manual windows

The door windows can be opened or

closed with the window cranks.

Power windows

9 Warning

Take care when operating the

power windows. Risk of injury,

particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the

windows when closing them.

Ensure that nothing becomes

trapped in them as they move.

Switch on ignition to operate power

windows.

Operate the switch for the respective

window by pushing to open or pulling

to close.
For vehicles with automatic opening

feature for the driver's door window;

when opening, operate the switch

again to stop window movement.
In the event of closing difficulties due

to frost or the like, operate the switch

several times to close the window in

stages.

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly

operated within short intervals, the

window operation is disabled for

some time.

Rear windows

Sliding side windows

Press catch and slide window to

open. Ensure catch engages when

closing.

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Press catch and slide window to

open. Ensure catch engages when

closing.

Opening side windows

Pull handle to open window.

Note

Depending on vehicle, some

windows may not open fully.

Emergency exit

To provide an emergency exit from

the vehicle, use hammer 1 to strike

glass 2.
Depending on version, emergency

exit may be via the roof glass panel

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Rear reversing lens

A rear reversing lens may be fitted to

the rear window.
The rear reversing lens assists the

driver when reversing by reducing

blind spots.

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Heated rear window

Operated by pressing Ü on either

system. LED illuminates in button

during operation.

Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 117.
Electronic climate control system

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Sun visors

The sun visors can be folded down or

swivelled to the side to prevent

dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors,

the mirror covers should be closed

when driving.
Sun visors may also feature a holder

for parking tickets etc.
Wide view mirror 3 38.

Roof

Glass panel

Depending on model variant, the load

compartment may incorporate a

single or a double glass roof panel.

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Emergency exit

In an emergency, the glass can be

broken. Use the hammer provided to

strike the glass panel.
Depending on version, emergency

exit may alternatively be via the side

windows 3 39.

Seats, restraints

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Seats, restraints

Head restraints ............................ 43
Front seats ................................... 44

Seat position .............................. 44

Seat adjustment ........................ 45

Armrest ...................................... 49

Heating ...................................... 50

Rear seats ................................... 50
Seat belts ..................................... 53

Three-point seat belt ................. 54

Airbag system .............................. 57

Front airbag system ................... 60

Side airbag system .................... 61

Airbag deactivation .................... 61

Child restraints ............................. 63

Child restraint systems .............. 63

Child restraint installation

locations ................................... 66

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

Pull up to raise or press button and

lower head restraint. Ensure the head

restraint engages.

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Seats, restraints

Depending on version, head

restraints can also be tilted forwards

or backwards. Push or pull the lower

part of the head restraint to adjust.

Note

Approved accessories may only be

attached to the front passenger seat

head restraint if the seat is not in use.

Removal

E.g. when using a child restraint

system 3 63.
First tilt the backrest forwards, then

pull up head restraint to uppermost

position. Press both release buttons

and pull the head restraint upwards to

remove.

Stow head restraints securely in load

compartment.
Do not drive with head restraints

removed if the seat is occupied.

Installation

First tilt the backrest forwards, then

insert the rods of the head restraint

into their holes.
Lower head restraint as far as

possible, then raise head restraint

(press both release buttons first, if

necessary) until it engages securely

in desired position.

Front seats

Seat position

9 Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly

adjusted.

9 Danger

Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the

steering wheel, to permit safe

airbag deployment.

9 Warning

Never adjust seats while driving as

they could move uncontrollably.

9 Warning

Never store any loose objects

under the seats.
Underseat storage, storage box

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 75.

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● 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.

● 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. Thighs should rest lightly

on the seat without pressing into

it.

● Sit with shoulders as far back

against the backrest as possible.

Set the backrest rake so that it is

possible to 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 seat and steering wheel in

a way that the wrist rests on top

of the steering wheel while the

arm is fully extended and

shoulders on the backrest.

● Adjust the steering wheel 3 85.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 43.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt

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● Adjust the lumbar support so that

it supports the natural shape of

the spine 3 45.

Seat adjustment

Drive only with engaged seats and

backrests.

Longitudinal adjustment

Pull handle, slide seat, release

handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to

ensure that the seat is locked in place.

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Seats, restraints

Suspension seat longitudinal

adjustment

Pull handle, slide seat, release

handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to

ensure that the seat is locked in place.

Backrest inclination

Pull lever, adjust inclination and

release lever. Allow the seat to

engage audibly.

Suspension seat backrest inclination

Pull lever, adjust inclination and

release lever. Allow the seat to

engage audibly.

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Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up

: seat higher

down : seat lower

Suspension seat height

Pull up front release lever up to adjust

height of front part of seat.
Pull up rear release lever to adjust

height of rear part of seat.

Lumbar support

Adjust lumbar support to suit personal

requirements.
Increasing and decreasing support:

turn the handwheel while relieving the

load on the backrest.

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Suspension seat lumbar support

Adjust lumbar support to suit personal

requirements.
Operate hand pump repeatedly

(located on underside of unit) to

increase firmness.
Press release button (located at front

of unit) to decrease firmness.

Suspension seat sensitivity

Rotate knob to adjust the sensitivity of

the suspension seat.
turn right : more stiff

turn left : less stiff

Swivel seat adjustment

Seat positioning

Move handle 2, slide seat, release

handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to

ensure that the seat is locked in place.

Seat backrests

Pull lever 1, adjust inclination and

release lever. Allow the seat to

engage audibly.

Seat base angle

Move handle 3 to adjust angle of seat

base.

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Lumbar support

Adjust lumbar support to suit personal

requirements.
Operate hand pump 8 repeatedly

(located on underside of unit) to

increase firmness.
Press release button 7 to decrease

firmness.

Seat base positioning

Lift handle 5, move seat base

backwards or forwards, release

handle.

Armrests

To adjust the height of the armrests,

turn control knob 4 or 9.

Swivelling the seat

The driver's seat can be swivelled up

to 180° from the forward-facing

position, e.g. for easier access to the

load compartment area when the

vehicle is stationary and the engine is

switched off.
Before swivelling the seat, make the

following preparations:

● Unfasten seat belt.
● Fold up the armrests.
● Slide seat as far back as

possible.

● Set seat base angle to its lowest

position.

● Adjust backrest inclination to

vertical position.

● Open the driver's door.

Lift handle 6, swivel seat from the

forward-facing position, release

handle.
Always return the seat to the forward-

facing position before driving and

ensure the seat is locked in place

before starting off.

Armrest

Armrests can be folded up when not

required.

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Seats, restraints

Heating

Press ß for the respective seat; LED

in switch illuminates. Press other end

of rocker switch to turn seat heating

off.
Vehicles with suspension seat: switch

ß

 is located below the backrest

release lever on the outboard side of

the seat.
Seat heating is thermostatically

controlled and switches off

automatically when seat temperature

is sufficient. LED also illuminates

when the system is on, not just when

heating is active.

Prolonged use for people with

sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the

engine is running.

Rear seats

Rear seat access

To facilitate access to the 3rd row

seats (where fitted), open sliding side

door and pull release lever on folding

access seat in the 2nd row and fold

the seat backrest forwards. If

necessary, unfasten seat belts from

their buckles.

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9 Warning

Ensure that the backrest returns to

its correct position and the seat

belt buckles are fastened

securely.

Fastening and unfastening seat belt

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Sliding door 3 28.

Removable rear seats

9 Warning

When rear seats are being

removed, keep hands and feet

away from the moving area.
Never remove seats while driving

as they could move uncontrollably.
Ensure that the rear seats and

backrests are fully engaged before

occupying the rear seats.

Removal

On some variants, the load

compartment area can be increased

by removing the rear seats.

9

Warning

Removable rear seats are heavy!

Do not attempt to remove without

assistance.

● Pull up lever 1 on both sides of

the seat; the pins 2 visibly

protrude to indicate that the seat

is unlocked.

● Move the seat towards the rear to

release from the floor anchor

points.

● Lift seat to remove.

Installation

When re-installing seats, always

ensure that the row with the folding

access seat B is positioned correctly

in front of the fixed seat row A.

Caution

The 2nd and 3rd row seats are not

interchangeable and must be fitted

back into their original position.

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Note

Make sure that the anchor points are

clean before installing the seat. They

should be free from grit or any other

item which may prevent the seat

from locking securely.

Position the seat guides immediately

behind the front floor anchor points,

and slide forwards to engage.

The seat locks automatically and the

pins 3 will no longer be visible, to

indicate that the seat is locked.

Caution

When installing the rear seats,

ensure they are properly located

on the floor anchor points and that

the locking catches are fully

engaged.

Consult a workshop if the seats

cannot be locked securely in position.

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Removal

9 Warning

Removable rear seats are heavy!

Do not attempt to remove without

assistance.

Using the tool from the tool kit located

in the glovebox, turn levers to unlock

the seat:

1. Release the outboard fixing.
2. Release the inboard fixing

(located at the base of the seat).

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3. Lift the seat from the rear.
4. Pull the seat towards the centre of

the vehicle to release the seat

completely from its anchor points.

Installation

Note

Make sure that the anchor points are

clean before installing the seat. They

should be free from grit or any other

item which may prevent the seat

from locking securely.

1. Position the seat over the anchor

points.

2. Lower the seat until it audibly

engages in the anchor points.

3. Ensure the seat is locked securely

in position by trying to move the

seat back and forth and from left

to right.
Repeat installation procedure if

necessary.

Consult a workshop if the seat cannot

be locked securely in position.

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.

Seat belts are designed to be used by

only one person at a time. Child

restraint system 3 63.
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

Depending on version, both front

seats may be equipped with a seat

belt reminder, indicated by control

indicator X in the instrument panel

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Belt force limiters

On the front seats, stress on the body

is reduced by the gradual release of

the belt during a collision.

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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 97.
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 operating permit of your vehicle.

Three-point seat belt

Seat belts on the front seats

Fasten

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.

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.

Seat belt reminder X 3 97.