warning OPEL VIVARO C 2020.25 Manual user

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.

Seats, restraints57
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.

Seats, restraints59
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.

Seats, restraints61Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.9 Warning
The airbag system deploys in an
explosive manner, repairs must be performed by skilled personnel
only.
9 Warning
Adding accessories that change
the vehicle's frame, bumper
system, height, front end or side
sheet metal, may keep the airbag
system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can
also be affected by changing any
parts of the front seats, seat belts,
airbag sensing and diagnostic
module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, inner door seals including the speakers, any of the
airbag modules, ceiling or pillar
trim, front sensors, side impact
sensors or airbag wiring.
Note
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. Have damagedcovers replaced by a workshop.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle operating
permit.
Control indicator d for airbag
systems 3 111.
Child restraint systems on front passenger seat with airbag
systems
Warning according to ECE R94.02:
EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing
child restraint on a seat protected by
an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it;
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
DE: Nach hinten gerichtete
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz
verwenden, der durch einen davor
befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG

64Seats, restraintsET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole
suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille
ees on AKTIIVSE TURVAPADJAGA
kaitstud iste, sest see võib
põhjustada LAPSE SURMA või
TÕSISE VIGASTUSE.
MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li
jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit
protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;
dan jista’ jikkawża l-MEWT jew
ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.
GA: Ná húsáid srian sábháilteachta
linbh cúil RIAMH ar shuíochán a
bhfuil mála aeir ag feidhmiú os a
chomhair. Tá baol BÁIS nó GORTÚ
DONA don PHÁISTE ag baint leis.
Beyond the warning required by
ECE R94.02, for safety reasons a
forward-facing child restraint system
must only be used subject to the
instructions and restrictions in the
table 3 70.
The airbag label is located on both
sides of the front passenger sun visor.
Airbag deactivation 3 65.Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 48.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system

Seats, restraints65The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in
the event of a side impact of a certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Note
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side.
The curtain airbag system is triggered
in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated for child restraint
system on the passenger seat
according to the instructions in the
table 3 70.
When the front passenger seat is in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be
deactivated.
Seat folding 3 51.

78StorageStorageStorage compartments................78
Glovebox ................................... 78
Cupholders ................................ 78
Front storage ............................. 79
Underseat storage .....................80
Load compartment .......................81
Load compartment cover ...........81
Lashing eyes ............................. 82
Cargo management system ......82
Safety net .................................. 84
Additional storage features ..........86
Folding tray ................................ 86
Table ......................................... 87
Roof rack system .........................90
Roof rack ................................... 90
Loading information .....................91Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise vehicle
occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the
event of hard braking, a sudden
change in direction or an accident.
Glovebox
To open the glovebox pull the handle.
Some versions have a power outlet,
AUX input and the switch for the front passenger airbag deactivation in the
storage compartment.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Front cupholder
Cup holders are located at the sides
of the instrument panel.

84Storage9Warning
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.
Folding
1. Tilt the head restraints to the front.
Pull the loop upwards to unlock
the bench seat.
2. Raise the bench seat taking the handle and fold the bench seat to
the front until it is engaged.
Unfolding
1. To restore the bench seat to the original position pull the loop to
unlock it.
2. Take the handle to fold the bench
seat to the back until it is engaged in the original position.
Tilt up the head restraints.
Safety net
Safety net behind the seats Depending on version, the safety net
can be installed behind the second
row seats, the third row seats or
behind the front seats.
To increase the loading capacity the
seats behind the safety net can be
folded or removed.
Rear seats 3 53.
Seat backrests in front of the safety
net must be raised up.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.