Opel Tigra (2009 year). Instruction - part 4

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Seats, restraints

The front passenger airbag system

can be deactivated via a key-

operated switch on the right side of

the instrument panel.

Use the ignition key to choose the

position:
*

= front passenger airbag is

deactivated and will not inflate

in the event of a collision.

Control indicator * illuminates

continuously in the centre

console. A child restraint

system can be installed in

accordance with the

chart Child restraint

installation locations 3 53.

No adult person is allowed to

occupy the front passenger

seat.

V

= front passenger airbag is

active. A child restraint system

must not be installed.

9 Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

a child restraint system on a seat

with activated front passenger

airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult

person on a seat with deactivated

front passenger airbag.

As long as the control indicator V is

illuminated, the front passenger

airbag system will inflate in the event

of a collision.
If both control indicators are

illuminated at the same time, there is

a system failure. The status of the

system is not discernible, therefore

no person is allowed to occupy the

front passenger seat. Contact

a workshop immediately.
Consult a workshop immediately if

neither of the two control indicators is

illuminated.
Change status only when the vehicle

is stopped with the ignition off.

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Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator for airbag

deactivation 3 89.

Child restraints

Child restraint systems

We recommend the Opel child

restraint system DUO which is

tailored specifically to the vehicle.
When using the Opel child restraint

system DUO, move the rear outboard

seats into position 2 3 41. We

recommend fastening the Opel child

restraint system DUO by using the

following securing systems in

combination:
ISOFIX

Three-point seat belt

Top-Tether

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Seats, restraints

When a child restraint system is being

used, pay attention to the following

usage and installation instructions

and also those supplied with the child

restraint system.
Always comply with local or national

regulations. In some countries, the

use of child restraint systems is

forbidden on certain seats.

9 Warning

When using a child restraint

system on the front passenger

seat, the airbag systems for the

front passenger seat must be

deactivated; if not, the triggering of

the airbags poses a risk of fatal

injury to the child.
This is especially the case if rear-

facing child restraint systems are

used on the front passenger seat.

Selecting the right system

The rear seats are the most

convenient location to fasten a child

restraint system.

Children should travel facing

rearwards in the vehicle as long as

possible. This makes sure that the

child's backbone, which is still very

weak, is under less strain in the event

of an accident.
Children under the age of 12 years

that are smaller than 150 cm are only

allowed to travel in a restraint system

that is suitable for the child. Suitable

are restraint systems that comply with

ECE 44-03 or ECE 44-04. Since

a proper position of the belt is rarely

possible with a child that is smaller

than 150 cm, we strongly advise the

use of an appropriate child restraint

system, even though this might, due

to the age of the child, no longer be

legally binding.
Ensure that the child restraint system

to be installed is compatible with the

vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of

the child restraint system within the

vehicle is correct.
Allow children to enter and exit the

vehicle only on the side facing away

from the traffic.

When the child restraint system is not

in use, secure the seat with a seat belt

or remove it from the vehicle.

Note

Do not stick anything on the child

restraint systems and do not cover

them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has

been subjected to stress in an

accident must be replaced.

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Child restraint installation locations

Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system

Weight and age class

On front passenger seat

On rear outboard seats On rear centre seat

activated airbag deactivated airbag

Group 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months

X

U

1

U

2

, 

4

U

3

Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years

X

U

1

U

2

, 

4

U

3

Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 years

X

U

1

U

2

, 

4

U

3

Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years

X

X

U

4

U

3

Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years

X

X

U

4

U

3

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1

= Only if front passenger seat airbag system is deactivated. If the child restraint system is being secured using a three-

point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards

from the upper anchorage point.

2

= Seat available with ISOFIX and Top-Tether mounting brackets.

3

= Only if outboard seats are flush with the centre seat (position 2, 3 41).

4

= Only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 41.

U = Universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.

X = No child restraint system permitted in this weight and age class.

Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system

Weight class

Size class Fixture

On front passenger seat On rear outboard seats

1, 2

On rear centre seat

Group 0: up to 10 kg

E

ISO/R1 X

IL

X

Group 0+: up to 13 kg E

ISO/R1 X

IL

X

D

ISO/R2 X

IL

X

C

ISO/R3 X

IL

X

Group I: 9 to 18 kg

D

ISO/R2 X

IL

X

C

ISO/R3 X

IL

X

B

ISO/F2 X

IL, IUF

X

B1

ISO/F2X X

IL, IUF

X

A

ISO/F3 X

IL, IUF

X

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IL

= Suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.

The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.

IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.

X

= No ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.

1

= Only if outboard seats are in position 1 or 2, 3 41.

2

= Only Opel child restraint system DUO: If the seat is secured as recommended 3 51, the outboard seats must be in

position 2 3 41.

ISOFIX size class and seat device

A – ISO/F3

= Forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.

B – ISO/F2

= Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.

B1 – ISO/F2X = Forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.

C – ISO/R3

= Rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 13 kg.

D – ISO/R2

= Rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 13 kg.

E – ISO/R1

= Rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.

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Seats, restraints

ISOFIX child restraint

systems

Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX

child restraint systems to the ISOFIX

mounting brackets. Specific vehicle

ISOFIX child restraint system

positions are marked in the table by

IL.
ISOFIX mounting brackets are

indicated by a label on the backrest.

Top-tether fastening eyes

Top-Tether fastening eyes are

marked with the symbol : for a child

seat.

In addition to the ISOFIX mounting,

fasten the Top-Tether strap to the

Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap

must run between the two guide rods

of the head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of

universal category positions are

marked in the table by IUF.

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Storage

Storage compartments ................ 57
Load compartment ....................... 69
Roof rack system ......................... 75
Loading information ..................... 75

Storage compartments

Glovebox

The glovebox features a pen holder

and a coin holder.
Inside the glovebox there is

a compartment for the Owner's

Instruction. Pull the lug to open the

compartment.
The glovebox should be closed whilst

driving.

Cupholders

Cupholders are located in the centre

console.

Detachable cupholder

A cupholder can be attached either to

the upper or lower guide rails in the

front console.

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Storage

Fold the frame out of initial position

before using.

Note

If the cupholder is installed in the

lower guide rail and the detachable

armrest in the upper guide rail, make

sure that the frame is folded back

into the initial position before moving

one of the parts. Otherwise the

armrest and the cupholder might be

damaged while moving them one

above the other.

Armrest 3 39.

Installing cupholder

Press the buttons at the front and the

rear and insert the guide pins into the

upper or lower guide rails. The front

button has to be pressed firmly.

Release the buttons and move the

cupholder until it engages audibly.

Note

Install the cupholder in the direction

as shown in the illustration.

Otherwise the cupholder may not

engage properly.

Moving cupholder

Press the front button slightly and

move the cupholder to the desired

position. Release the button and

move the cupholder until it engages

audibly.

Removing cupholder

Press the buttons at the front and the

rear and remove the cupholder. The

front button has to be pressed firmly.
The cupholder can also be installed

on the folded centre rear seat 3 42.

Storage

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Front storage

A storage compartment is located

next to the steering wheel.

Sunglasses storage

Fold down and open.
Do not use for storing heavy objects.

Underseat storage

Lift drawer at recessed edge and pull

out. Maximum load: 3 kg. To close,

push the drawer in and engage.

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Storage

Armrest storage

Storage in the detachable

armrest

Push button and fold the armrest lid

upwards. The armrest contains

a storage compartment.
The armrest can also be installed on

the folded centre rear seat 3 42.

Rear carrier system

The rear carrier system (Flex-Fix

system) allows bicycles to be

attached to a pull-out carrier

integrated into the vehicle floor. The

transportation of other objects is not

permitted.
The maximum load of the rear carrier

system is 40 kg. The maximum load

per bicycle is 20 kg.
If not in use, the carrier system can be

slid back into the vehicle floor.
There must not be any objects on the

bicycles that could become loose

during transportation.

Caution

Do not attach bicycles with carbon

pedal cranks to bicycle carriers.

The bicycles might get damaged.

Extending

Open the tailgate.

9 Warning

No persons may remain in the

extension zone of the rear carrier

system, risk of injury.

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Pull release lever up. The system

disengages and travels quickly out of

the 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.

Install the tail lamps

First remove the rear (1), then the

front (2) tail lamp from the recesses.

Open out the lamp support on the

back of the tail lamp completely.

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Storage

Push the clamping lever down and

push the lamp support into the

retainer until it engages.
Perform this procedure for both tail

lamps.

Check the cable and lamp position to

make sure these are correctly

installed and are securely located.

Lock the rear carrier system

Swivel the right clamping lever (1)

first, followed by the left clamping

lever (2), until a resistance is

noticeable.

The rear carrier system is locked

when the clamping levers are

swivelled by approx. 50°. Otherwise

safe functionality is not guaranteed.

Note

Close the tailgate.

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Unfold the number plate holder

Unfold the holder for the number

plate.
Affix the number plate once before

first usage of the rear carrier system.

Unfold pedal crank recesses

Fold one or both pedal crank

recesses upwards until the diagonal

support engages.

Remove the pedal crank mounts from

the pedal crank recesses.

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Storage

Adapting the rear carrier system

to a bicycle

Press the release lever and withdraw

the wheel recesses.

Push the release lever on the strap

retainer and remove the strap

retainer.

Prepare the bicycle for

attachment

Note

The maximum width for the pedal

crank is 38.3 mm and the maximum

depth is 14.4 mm.

Rotate the left pedal (without a chain

cog) vertically downwards. The pedal

on the left pedal crank must be

horizontal.
The front bicycle must have its front

wheel facing left.
The rear bicycle must have its front

wheel facing right.

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Attaching a bicycle to the rear

carrier system

With the rotary lever on the pedal

crank recess, roughly adapt the

adjustable pedal crank unit to the

protrusion of the pedal crank.
If the bicycle has straight pedal

cranks, unscrew the pedal crank unit

completely (position 5).

If the bicycle has curved pedal

cranks, screw in the pedal crank unit

all the way (position 1).

Put on the bicycle. The pedal crank

here must be placed in the pedal

crank recess opening as shown in the

illustration.

Caution

Make sure that the pedal does not

touch the surface of the rear end

carrier. Otherwise the crankset

might be damaged during the

transport.

Insert pedal crank mount into outer

rail of each pedal crank recess from

above and slide downwards until at

least underneath the notching.