Opel Tigra (2009 year). Instruction — part 5

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Storage

Attach the pedal crank by rotating the

attachment screw on the pedal crank

mount.

Place the wheel recesses such that

the bicycle is more or less horizontal.

Here, the distance between the

pedals and the tailgate should be at

least 5 cm.
Both bicycle tyres must be in the

wheel recesses.

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.

Align the bicycle in the longitudinal

direction of the vehicle: Slightly

loosen the pedal mount.
Place the bicycle upright using the

rotary lever on the pedal crank

recess.
If the two bicycles obstruct one

another, the relative positions of the

bicycles can be adapted by adjusting

the wheel recesses and the rotary

lever on the pedal crank recess until

the bicycles no longer touch one

another. Make sure there is sufficient

clearance from the vehicle.

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Tighten the attachment screw for the

pedal bearing mount to its maximum

point by hand.
Secure both bicycle wheels to wheel

recesses using strap retainers.
Check the bicycle to make sure it is

secure.
The settings for the wheel recesses

and on the rotary lever on the pedal

crank recess should be noted and

saved for each bicycle. Correct

presetting will facilitate refitting of the

bicycle.

Removing a bicycle from the

rear carrier system

Undo strap retainers on both bicycle

tyres.
Hold on to the bicycle, loosen the

attachment screw for the pedal

bearing mount, then lift the pedal

bearing mount to remove it.

Retracting the rear carrier

system

Push the pedal crank mounts into the

pedal crank recess like shown in the

illustration.

Insert the strap retainer and pull

tightly downwards as far as possible.

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Press release lever and slide in wheel

recesses all the way as far as they will

go.

Disengage the locking lever on the

diagonal support and fold both pedal

crank recesses down.

9 Warning

Risk of pinching.

Remove number plate and fold down

the number plate holder.

Swivel first the left clamping lever (1),

followed by the right clamping lever

(2), until they stop.

Push the clamping lever down and

pull both lamp supports out of the

recesses.

Fold in the lamp supports on the

backs of the tail lamps.
First place the front (1) tail lamp, then

the rear (2) tail lamp in the recesses

and push down as far as possible.

Push cables all the way into all guides

in order to prevent damage.

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Open the tailgate.
Push the release lever up and push

the system 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.

Load compartment

Folding down rear seat

backrests

The rear seat backrest is divided into

three parts. All parts can be folded

down and lowered individually to

increase the size of the load

compartment.

9 Warning

Do not stow objects under or

behind the seats. The objects

might be damaged and prevent

the guide rails from locking

properly.

A completely flat load bay is created

if the rear seat backrests are folded

down.

Caution

Do not fold the outer seatbacks

while the seats are in the inner

position. The seats could be

damaged.

Remove the load compartment cover

if necessary 3 70.
Push head restraints down by

pressing both catches.

Take the seat belt out of the retaining

clip on the backrest.

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Pull the handle on the front side of the

backrest and fold down the backrest

onto the seat cushion. The seat is

lowered automatically.
The backrests can also be folded

from the load compartment.

Pull the handle on the back side of the

backrest and fold down the backrest.
To fold up, pull the handle and raise

the backrests into an upright position

until they engage audibly.

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 the left side of the load

compartment there is a stowage

compartment.

Turn the fastener anticlockwise and

fold down the cover.

Load compartment cover

Do not place any objects on the cover.

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Removing the cover

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.

Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.

Stowing the cover

Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it

upwards out of the side guides at the

front.

Stow the cover behind the rear seats.

Fitting the cover

Engage cover in side guides and fold

downwards. Attach retaining straps to

tailgate.

Rear floor storage cover

The rear floor cover can be lifted.
Fold it up and lift the load

compartment cover slightly.
Pull out the hook at the left sidewall of

the load compartment to hold the rear

floor cover upright.

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Double load-bay floor

The double load-bay floor can be

inserted in the load compartment in

two positions:

■ directly above the cover for the

spare wheel well or the rear floor

cover,

■ in the upper openings in the load

compartment.

To remove, lift the load-bay floor

using the recess and pull backwards.
To insert, push the load-bay floor

forwards in the corresponding guide,

then lower.

If mounted in the upper position, the

space between the load-bay floor and

the spare wheel well cover can be

used as a stowage compartment.
In this position, if the rear seat

backrests are folded forwards, an

almost completely flat load bay is

created.
In the upper position, the double load-

bay floor is able to withstand

a maximum load of 100 kg. In the

lower position, the double load-bay

floor is able to withstand the

maximum permissible load.
In models with a tyre repair kit, the

spare wheel recess may be used as

an additional stowage compartment.

Tyre repair kit 3 171.

Lashing eyes

The lashing eyes are designed to

secure items against slippage, e.g.

using lashing straps or luggage net.

Safety net

The safety net can be installed behind

the front seats.
Passengers must not be transported

behind the safety net.

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Installation

There are two installation openings in

the roof frame: suspend rod of net at

one side, push to the front and

engage. Extend rod, suspend at other

side, push to the front and engage.

Suspend hooks of net tensioning

belts in lashing eyes in the floor

behind the front seats. Tension the

net by pulling the loose end of the belt.
Suspend and tighten on both sides.

Removal

Tilt length adjuster of the net

tensioning belts upwards and detach

the belts on both sides. Disengage

the upper rod on one side, disengage

other side and remove from the

openings.

Stowage

Place tensioning straps as shown in

figure and align to net.

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Roll the upper net rod down to

approximately over the middle.
Place the upper net rod over the

tensioning straps next to the lower net

rod. The hooks on the upper net rod

must point away from the lower net

rod.

Fasten Velcro tape tightly about the

net next to the length adjusters. The

length adjusters and net rods must lie

flat next to each other.
Stow safety net in the space between

the double load-bay floor in the load

compartment. Rear floor storage

cover 3 71.

Folding tray

Located in the front seat backrests.
Open by pulling upwards until it

engages.
Fold away by pressing down past the

resistance point.
Do not place any heavy objects on the

folding tray.

Warning triangle

Stow the warning triangle in the space

at the rear side of the load

compartment.

First aid kit

Stow the first aid kit and the high

visibility vest under the driver's seat.

Use the straps.

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Depending on the vehicle, a box is

located under the driver's seat. Pull

handle and fold down the cover.

Maximum load: 1.5 kg.

Roof rack system

Roof rack

For safety reasons and to avoid

damage to the roof, the vehicle

approved roof rack system is

recommended.
Follow the installation instructions

and remove the roof rack when not in

use.

Detach the cover from each mounting

point.

Loading information

■ Heavy objects in the load

compartment should be placed

against the seat backrests. Ensure

that the backrests are securely

engaged. If objects can be stacked,

heavier objects should be placed at

the bottom.

■ Secure objects with lashing straps

attached to the lashing eyes 3 72.

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■ Use the hook at the left sidewall of

the load compartment for hanging

up carrier bags. Pull out the hook.

Maximum load: 3 kg.

■ Secure loose objects in the load

compartment to prevent them from

sliding.

■ When transporting objects in the

load compartment, the backrests of

the rear seats must not be angled

forward.

■ Do not allow the load to protrude

above the upper edge of the

backrests.

■ Do not place any objects on the

load compartment cover or the

instrument panel, and do not cover

the sensor on top of the instrument

panel.

■ The load must not obstruct the

operation of the pedals, parking

brake and gear selector, or hinder

the freedom of movement of the

driver. Do not place any unsecured

objects in the interior.

■ Do not drive with an open load

compartment.

9 Warning

Always make sure that the load in

the vehicle is securely stowed.

Otherwise objects can be thrown

around inside the vehicle and

cause personal injury or damage

to the load or car.

■ The payload is the difference

between the permitted gross

vehicle weight (see identification

plate 3 189) and the EC kerb

weight.

To calculate the payload, enter the

data for your vehicle in the Weights

table at the front of this instruction.
The EC kerb weight includes

weights for the driver (68 kg),

luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank

90 % full).
Optional equipment and

accessories increase the kerb

weight.

■ Driving with a roof load increases

the sensitivity of the vehicle to

cross-winds and has a detrimental

effect on vehicle handling due to

the vehicle's higher centre of

gravity. Distribute the load evenly

and secure it properly with retaining

straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and

vehicle speed according to the load

conditions. Check and retighten the

straps frequently.
The permissible roof load is 60 kg.

The roof load is the combined

weight of the roof rack and the load.

Instruments and controls

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Instruments and

controls

Controls . . . . . . . . . ... 77
Warning lights, gauges and

indicators . . . . . . . . . . 84
Information displays . . . . . . 94
Vehicle messages . . . . . . 98
Trip computer . . . . . . . . 101
Vehicle personalisation . . . .. 103

Controls

Steering wheel adjustment

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,

then engage lever and ensure it is

fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless

vehicle is stationary and steering

wheel lock has been released.

Steering wheel controls

The Infotainment system, the cruise

control and a connected mobile

phone can be operated via the

controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the

Infotainment system instruction.
Cruise control 3 136.

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Instruments and controls

Heated steering wheel

Activate heating by pressing *

button. Activation is indicated by the

LED in the button.

The recommended grip areas of the

steering wheel are heated quicker

and to a higher temperature than the

other areas.

Horn

Press j.

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Windscreen wiper/washer

Windscreen wiper

2 = fast

1 = slow

P

= interval wiping

§

= off

For a single wipe when the

windscreen wiper is off, press the

lever down.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.

Adjustable wiper interval

Wiper lever in position P.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

desired wipe interval:
short

interval

= turn adjuster wheel

upwards

long

interval

= turn adjuster wheel

downwards

Automatic wiping with rain sensor

P

= automatic wiping with rain

sensor

The rain sensor detects the amount of

water on the windscreen and

automatically regulates the frequency

of the windscreen wiper.

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Adjustable sensitivity of the rain

sensor

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

sensitivity:
low

sensitivity

= turn adjuster wheel

downwards

high

sensitivity

= turn adjuster wheel

upwards

Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt

and ice.

Windscreen washer

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the windscreen and the wiper

wipes a few times.

Rear window wiper/washer

Press the rocker switch to activate the

rear window wiper:
upper position = short interval

lower position = long interval

middle position = off

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Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the rear window and the wiper

wipes a few times.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on

automatically when the windscreen

wiper is switched on and reverse gear

is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this

function can be changed in the menu

Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.

Outside temperature

A drop in temperature is indicated

immediately and a rise in temperature

after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,

the symbol 4 illuminates in the Driver

Information Center with

Uplevel-Display or in the

Info-Display as a warning for icy road

conditions. 4 remains illuminated

until temperatures reach at least

5 °C.

Additionally a warning message is

displayed in the Driver Information

Center with Uplevel-Display.

9 Warning

The road surface may already be

icy even though the display

indicates a few degrees above

0 °C.

Clock

Date and time are shown in the

Info-Display.