warning VAUXHALL VIVARO 2014 User Guide

Keys, doors and windows27
Press and hold button e; an audible
signal will sound as confirmation.
The status will remain until the doors
are unlocked.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its power supply is interrupted, the
alarm siren will be triggered. First
deactivate the anti-theft alarm system if the vehicle battery must be
disconnected.
To silence the alarm siren (if
triggered) and therefore deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system, reconnect vehicle battery and unlock vehicle
with remote control button c (or
switch on the ignition).
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch and
also if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the engine is turned off.
If the engine cannot be started, switch off the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. 2 seconds and then repeat
the start attempt. If start attempt is
unsuccessful, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 20,
3 26.

30Keys, doors and windows
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror.
Manual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows9 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.
Power windows can be operated with
the ignition on.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
For vehicles with automatic feature pull or press 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.
Rear windows
Sliding side windows
To open, pull up catch and slide open. To close, pull up catch and slide
window until catch engages.
Notice
During window opening or closing,
keep the catch raised to allow the
glass sufficient clearance.

32Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 32
Front seats ................................... 33
Rear seats ................................... 36
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Airbag system .............................. 42
Child restraints ............................. 48Head restraints
Position9 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 the head restraint upwards or
push the head restraint downwards.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.

Seats, restraints33
Head restraint removal
To remove the head restraints, pull
lock tab and pull the restraint
upwards.
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment. Do not drive with head
restraints removed if the seat is
occupied.
Front seats
Seat position9 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 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 60.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides 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.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 32.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 40.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine 3 34.

34Seats, restraintsSeat adjustment9Danger
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.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Do not lean on seat when adjusting.
Seat height
Lift lever and adjust body weight on
seat to adjust height.

Seats, restraints37
Rear seat access
To facilitate access to the rear seats,
fold the seat backrest forwards. If necessary release the two-latch seatbelt from its buckles.
9 Warning
Ensure that the backrest returns to
its correct position and the seat
belt buckles engage securely.
Fitting seat belt 3 40.
Folding seats
On some variants, the cargo area can
be increased by folding up the rear
seats.
Remove the head restraints 3 32.
Push the seat backrest rearwards 1,
then pull the side handle to release 2.
Fold the backrest forward onto the
seat base 3, if necessary release the
two-latch seat belts from their
buckles.
Release both locking bars at the rear
base of the seat by pulling rearwards
4 .
Lift and fold the seat assembly, until
the seat frame rests in place.9 Warning
When folding the seat use caution
- beware of moving parts. Ensure
the seat is secure when
completely folded.
To return the folding seat to the
upright position, support the seat
assembly and release the bar by
pulling the bar directly towards you.

38Seats, restraints
Gradually lower the seat assembly,
allowing the rear support legs to fold
down. Lower the seat completely,
ensuring the rear support legs are
located, and latched.
Raise the backrest, reinstall head
restraints and connect the seat belts.
Removable rear seatsOn some variants, the cargo area can
be increased by removing the rear
seats.
Release the seats by pressing down
and sliding forward the locking catch
located on the left and right hand seat
mountings.
With both catches raised, push the
seat unit towards the rear and release them from the floor anchor points.
The seat can then be lifted out.
The seats must be removed through
the sliding door only.
9 Warning
Removable seats are heavy! Do
not attempt to remove without
assistance.
When installing the seats, ensure that the seats are properly located
on the anchor points and that the
locking catches are fully engaged.
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.

Seats, restraints39Seat 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 only designed for use
by one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 48.
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 tensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder X 3 70.
Belt force limiters On the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
Belt tensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-endcollision 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
tensioners with risk of injury.
Deployment of the belt tensioners is
indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 70.
Triggered belt tensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
tensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt tensioners.
Do not make any modifications to
belt tensioner components as this
will invalidate the vehicle type
approval.

40Seats, restraintsThree-point seat belt
Fitting
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 70.
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
Slide adjuster up or down to desired
position:
■ Press button on adjuster then slide downwards.
■ Pull up adjuster without pressing button.
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.

Seats, restraints41
Removing
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts on the rear seats
Two-latch belt
Before fitting the belt, first insert lower latch plate into the buckle on the
outside of the seat.
The belt can now be used in the same
way as a standard seat belt.
9 Warning
The seat belt will not be effective
in the event of an accident if the
lower latch is not correctly fitted.
When releasing the seat belt,
ensure that the central buckle is
always released before the buckle
on the side of the seat.
Always remove the lower latch
plate from the outside buckle
before removing seats from the
vehicle or to facilitate access to the rear seats.
Second row seats 3 36.
Using the seat belt while
pregnant