2014 VAUXHALL VIVARO Owner's Manual

Keys, doors and windows31Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 84.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors,
the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.

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.

Seats, restraints33
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.

Seats, restraints35
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.

Seats, restraints37
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.

38Seats, restraints
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.