seats OPEL VIVARO C 2020.25 Manual user

Seats, restraints51Backrest inclination
Tilt the switch forwards / backwards.
Lumbar support
Press J to suit personal
requirements.
Seat folding Depending on version, the front seatscan be folded flat to the table position.
Front seats backrest
Folding
Slide the front seat as far back as
possible, to avoid contact with the
instrument panel during folding.
Push the head restraint down or
remove it before folding backrest.
Head restraints 3 47.
If available fold up the armrest.
Armrest 3 52.
Pull the lever, fold the backrest fully
forwards and release the lever.
9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 65.
Unfolding
To restore the seat to the upright
position, pull the lever and raise
backrest fully. Then release the lever.

52Seats, restraintsBench seat front passenger sideFolding
To lift the seat cushion pull the loop
and raise the seat cushion against the backrest.
Cargo management system 3 82.
9 Warning
Never put the hand underneath
the seat while folding the seat.
Risk of injury.
Unfolding
To restore the seat cushion to the
original position, lower the seat
cushion till it is engaged.
Armrest The armrest has several adjustment
options.
1. Fold it completely up.
2. Fold it completely down.
3. Raise the armrest slowly and engage it at the desired position.
Heating
The seat heating thumb wheel can belocated at the seat or on the
instrument panel.

Seats, restraints53Activate seat heating by turning the
thumb wheel " for the respective
front seat. There are three intensity
levels of heating.
To deactivate the seat heating turn
the thumb wheel " to 0.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 157.
MassageActivate the back massage function
by pressing K. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
The massage function is activated for
a period of 1 hour. During this time,
massage is performed in six cycles
with breaks in between.
To adjust the intensity of the massage press L. Two levels of massage are
available.
Pressing K once more deactivates
massage function. The LED goes off.
The massage function is operational
when engine is running and during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 157.Rear seats9 Warning
When seats are being adjusted or
folded, keep hands and feet away
from the moving area. Risk of
injury.
Ensure that there are no objects
on the anchor points or rails.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Depending on version the levers of
the seats can be located at different
places. The illustrations show
examples.
Seat backrest
Folding backrest down to table
position
1. Push the head restraint down or remove it before folding the
backrest.
Head restraints 3 47.

54Seats, restraints2. If available fold up the armrest.Armrest 3 52.
3. Pull the front lever or push the rear
lever to release the backrest.
4. Fold the backrest fully down.
Unfolding the backrest 1. Pull the front lever or press the rear lever.
2. Raise the backrest fully upwards until it engages.
Fixed rear seats
Easy entry function
To permit an easy entrance to the
seats of the third row, the seats of the second row can be tilted.
Pull the release lever and tilt seat to
the front.
To restore the original position tilt seat back until it is engaged.
Tilted position 1. Fold the backrest down to the table position.
2. Pull the release lever and tilt theseat to the front.
Removing
Depending on version seats can be
removed.
1. Fold the backrest down to the table position.
2. Move the seat to the tilted position.

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3. Release each front mount bypulling the respective lever.
4. Remove the seat.
Installing
1. Engage front mounts in the anchorages.
2. Push the levers to lock the frontmounts and tilt the seat back until
it is engaged.
3. Unfold the backrest.
Rear seats on rails The single seats as well as the seat
bench seat can be moved individually forwards and backwards. The
backrest of the seat bench is splitted.
Backrest inclination
Pull the front lever or push the rear
lever to release and adjust the
backrest.
Release the lever when the desired
position is obtained.

56Seats, restraintsLongitudinal adjustment
To release the seat, pull the front
handle upward or pull the loop on the rear without going beyond the point ofresistance.
Slide the seat forwards or backwards.
Longitudinal adjustment of row with
seat bench
To move the seat bench or the single
seat along the full length of the rail,
fold down the backrest to the table
position.
Release and move the seat by pulling the loop on the rear without going
beyond the point of resistance.
The arrow has to be positioned within
the marking.
Raise the backrest fully upwards.
Removing 1. Fold the backrest down to the table position.2. Pull the loop on the rear beyondthe point of resistance and tilt the
seat to the front.
3. Remove the seat.
Caution
Do not use the loop to lift the seat.
Installing 1. The loop on the rear has to be in the release position.

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2. Place the front of the seat on therails and then tip the rear down.
Caution
Do not use the loop to lift the seat.
3. Slide the seat until it engages.
4. Raise the backrest fully upwards.
Lounge position
The single seats on rails can be
placed facing forward or backward.
Caution
Avoid contact between two seats.
This could cause significant wear
of the parts in contact.
1. Fold the backrest down to the table position.
2. Pull the loop on the rear beyond the point of resistance.
3. Slightly lift and turn the seat by180° until it is engaged.
4. Raise the backrest fully upwards.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the seat 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.

58Seats, restraintsSeat belts are designed to be used byonly one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 67.
Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, soiling 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
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt reminder, indicated by a control
indicator a for the respective seat in
the instrument cluster and in the
overhead console.
Seat belt reminder 3 110.
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on, rear-end or
side-on collision of a certain severity,
the single front seat belts and the seat belt of the outer front bench seat are
tightened by seat belt pretensioners.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 d.
Airbag and belt tensioners 3 111.
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
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.

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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 a 3 110, 3 116.
Height adjustment
Press the release button and shift the
height adjuster upwards or
downwards till it engages at the
desired position.
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.

60Seats, restraintsSeat belts on the rear seats and
bench seat
The retractor can be located on the
backrest of the seat.
Unfasten
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Using seat belts while pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.