VAUXHALL VIVARO 2014.5 Service Manual
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2014.5, Model line: VIVARO, Model: VAUXHALL VIVARO 2014.5Pages: 189, PDF Size: 4.16 MB
Page 41 of 189
Keys, doors and windows39Sun visorsThe sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
Sun visors have vanity mirrors and a
ticket holder on the rear.
Depending on vehicle, the front
passenger sun visor may have a large
mirror that the driver can use to help
reduce blind spots.
The mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
Page 42 of 189
40Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 40
Front seats ................................... 41
Rear seats ................................... 44
Seat belts ..................................... 47
Airbag system .............................. 50
Child restraints ............................. 56Head 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
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.
Removal
E.g. when using a child restraint
system 3 56.
First tilt the backrest forwards, then
pull up head restraint to uppermost
position. Press release button and
pull the head restraint upwards to
remove.
Page 43 of 189
Seats, restraints41
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 71.
■ 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 40.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 48.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine 3 42.
Page 44 of 189
42Seats, 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.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, then release
handle.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Do not lean on backrest when
adjusting.
Page 45 of 189
Seats, restraints43
Seat height
Lever pumping motion:
up=seat higherdown=seat lowerLumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using
handwheel to suit personal
requirements.
Rotate handwheel to increase and
decrease support.
Armrest
Adjust armrest support to suit
personal requirements.
Page 46 of 189
44Seats, restraintsHeating
Press the button for the respective
seat. Control indicator in the button illuminates. Press the button again to switch off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.
Rear seats9 Warning
When rear seats or backrests are
being adjusted or folded, keep
hands and feet away from the
moving area.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
When folding or removing the rear
seat, ensure the armrests are folded
away in their most upright position.
Rear seat access
To facilitate access to the rear seats,
pull release lever and fold the seat backrest forwards. If necessary,
release seat belts from their buckles.
Page 47 of 189
Seats, restraints459Warning
Ensure that the backrest returns to
its correct position and the seat
belt buckles engage securely.
Fitting seat belt 3 48.
Folding seats
On some variants, the cargo area can
be increased by folding up the rear
seats.
9 Warning
When folding the seat use caution
- beware of moving parts. Ensure
the seat is secure when
completely folded.
Release seat belts from their buckles and store in the housing.
If necessary, remove the head
restraints 3 40.
Pull the release strap (1) and fold the
backrest onto the seat.
Hold the locking bars (2) and bring
them together simultaneously.
Lift and fold the seat assembly
forwards until it engages in the folded
forward position.
Lock the seat into position by pushing the rear support legs and ensure they
are engaged.
Caution
For safety reasons, do not place
loads on the folded rear seats.
Page 48 of 189
46Seats, restraints
When returning the seat assembly to
its original position, pull locking bars,
carefully lower seat assembly and
ensure the rear support legs are
correctly located and latched. Raise
the backrest, and if necessary,
replace the head restraints.
Removable rear seats On some variants, the cargo area can
be increased by removing the rear
seats.
Release the seats by pressing down
and sliding forward the locking
catches located on the left and right-
hand seat mountings.
With the locking 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.
Page 49 of 189
Seats, restraints47Seat 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 56.
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 81.
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 81.
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.
Page 50 of 189
48Seats, 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 81.
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:
■ Tilt adjuster downwards then slide downwards.
■ Push up without tilting adjuster.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
9 Warning
Do not adjust while driving.