seats VAUXHALL VIVARO 2014 Owner's Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............18
Seats, restraints ........................... 32
Storage ........................................ 55
Instruments and controls .............60
Lighting ........................................ 79
Climate control ............................. 84
Driving and operating ...................93
Vehicle care ............................... 115
Service and maintenance ..........146
Technical data ........................... 149
Customer information ................164
Index .......................................... 166Contents

16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 96.
Manual transmission automatedN=neutralo=drive+=higher gear-=lower gearA/M =switch between automatic
and manual modeR=reverse gear
Manual transmission automated
3 97.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 132,
3 163.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 117.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 28, 3 33,
3 40.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

Keys, doors and windows23Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving
off This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock the
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as the vehicle is
driven.
Activation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold e on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds. An audible signal confirms activation.
Deactivation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold y on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds. An audible signal confirms deactivation.Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
The child safety lock for the sliding
door is located on its rearward facing
edge.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside. For
deactivation, turn the child lock to the vertical position.

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.

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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.

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Lumbar 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.
■ Raise armrest in increments to desired height.
■ To reposition, fully raise armrest before lowering.
Heating
Press the ß button for the respective
seat. Press the ß button again to
switch off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Control indicator in the button
illuminates when the system is on, not
just when heating is active.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.

36Seats, restraints
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.Rear seats
Second row seats
When folding or removing the rear
seat ensure the armrests are folded
away in their most upright position.
Also remove the lower seat trim side pocket by disconnecting it from the
fixings.
To enable long items to be stored
under the seats the centre seat trim
cover can be unclipped.

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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.

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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.