2014.5 VAUXHALL VIVARO height

In brief7Seat adjustmentSeat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 42.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage. Do not lean on backrest
when adjusting.
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 42.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion:
up=seat higherdown=seat lower
Seat position 3 41, Seat adjustment
3 42.

8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 40.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 41, Seat belts
3 47, Airbag system 3 50.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever onthe underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 36, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 37.

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.

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.

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.

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.

58Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locationsPermissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Front seats - Van
Weight and age class
Single front passenger seat 1Double front passenger seat
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbag
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbagcentreouterGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
XUXXU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXUXXUGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
XUXXU
1=Forward-facing child restraints: Remove head restraint 3 40. Slide seat as far back as possible. Set seat height to
highest position. Maximum backrest rake is 25°. Seat adjustment 3 42.

Seats, restraints59
Front seats - Combi, Bus, Crew Van
Weight and age class
Single front passenger seat1Double front passenger seat
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbag
activated airbag
deactivated
or without airbagcentreouterGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 months
Group 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 years
XUXXU
Group I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 2XXU2Group II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 years
Group III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 years
XXXXX
1=If adjustable, slide seat as far back as possible and set seat height to highest position. Maximum backrest rake is
25°. Seat adjustment 3 42.2=Rear-facing child restraints only for this weight and age class.