2015 OPEL VIVARO lock

48Seats, restraints
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.
9 Warning
Ensure that the backrest returns to
its correct position and the seat
belt buckles engage securely.
Fitting seat belt 3 51.
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 43.
Pull the release strap and fold the
backrest onto the seat.
Hold the locking bars and bring them
together simultaneously.

Seats, restraints49
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.
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.
Raise the locking catches, then move the seat unit towards the rear to
release from the rear floor anchor
points.
Raise the seat unit, then move it
towards the rear again to release from
the front floor anchor points. The seat unit can then be lifted out.
The seats must be removed through
the sliding door only.

50Seats, restraints9Warning
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.
Seat 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 60.
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.
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 X 3 85.
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.

Storage67StorageStorage compartments................67
Load compartment .......................70
Roof rack system .........................73
Loading information .....................73Storage 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.
Instrument panel storage
Storage compartments, pockets and
trays are located in the instrument
panel.
A coin holder, a phone holder, and a
tablet holder may be located on the
instrument panel.
The tray located on top of the
instrument panel has a lid.
Glovebox
To open, pull the handle.
Depending on version, the glovebox
may feature a light that comes on
when the glovebox is opened, and
may also be lockable.
The glovebox should be closed while
driving.

68StorageCupholders
Cupholders are located at both ends
of the instrument panel, centrally in the lower instrument panel and in the
rear seat area.
Additional cupholders are located on
the back of the folded down centre
rear seat 3 68, 3 47.
The cupholders can also be used to hold the portable ashtray unit 3 80.
Remove the portable ashtray unit to
use the cupholders.
Front storage
Coat hooks are located on the cabin
bulkhead and on the grab handles in
the roof lining.
The front door pockets contain bottle
holders.
Folding centre seatback The centre seat backrest, when
folded fully forwards, features a
storage compartment, cupholder and
a document tray.Press button (arrowed) on rear side of
backrest to unlock the document tray
and access the storage
compartments.
To install the document tray, insert
the end piece(s) into any of the slots
by the cupholder.
The document tray must always be
returned to its original position before
raising the seat backrest.

Instruments and controls75Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 75
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 80
Information displays .....................90
Vehicle messages ........................ 91
Trip computer ............................... 92
Tachograph .................................. 94Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 126.

78Instruments and controlsOutside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the °C flashes in the Driver
Information Centre as a warning for
icy road conditions. This will continue
to flash until temperatures rise above 3 °C.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time may appear in the central
information display and/or the Driver
Information Centre.
Info-display:
Hours and minutes can be adjusted
by pressing the appropriate buttons
by the display or with the Infotainment
system controls.
For further information, refer to the Infotainment system manual.
Driver Information Centre:
Display the clock setting function by
pressing the button repeatedly on the end of the wiper lever.

Instruments and controls87
Illuminates together with other controlindicators (e.g., p, I and R),
accompanied by a warning chime and
a corresponding message in the
Driver Information Centre: stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 143.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 123 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
If R illuminates together with control
indicator C and a warning chime,
there is a fault in the braking system.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 122.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u goes out.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator F may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre. The
brake system remains operational but without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, F , R and C
illuminate, there is a fault in the
braking system. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 90. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Antilock brake system 3 122.
Upshift
k or j illuminates.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability
Program
v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates while driving
The system is not available. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
ESP® Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.