2016.5 VAUXHALL VIVARO seats

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 42
Storage ........................................ 66
Instruments and controls .............74
Lighting ........................................ 96
Climate control ........................... 103
Driving and operating .................114
Vehicle care ............................... 144
Service and maintenance ..........181
Technical data ........................... 184
Customer information ................199
Index .......................................... 202Contents

In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 164, 3 198.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 147.
● 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 37, 3 43,
3 50.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 118.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 116.

Keys, doors and windows29Child locks
The child safety lock for the sliding
side door is located on its rearward
facing edge.
To prevent the sliding side door from being opened from the inside, open
the door and engage the child lock.
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats, to prevent unintentional
opening from the inside.
Using a suitable tool, turn the child
lock switch in the sliding side door to
the locked position; the door cannot
be opened from the inside.
The child lock remains engaged even after unlocking the vehicle with the
remote control. The door can only be
opened from outside.
To disengage, turn the child lock
switch to the unlocked position.Doors
Sliding door
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill
with the parking brake applied.
Pull the interior handle towards the
rear to unlock and open.
The door can be locked from inside
the vehicle with the interior lock
switch.
Central locking system 3 23.

42Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 42
Front seats ................................... 43
Seat position .............................. 43
Seat adjustment ........................44
Seat folding ............................... 45
Armrest ...................................... 46
Heating ...................................... 46
Rear seats ................................... 46
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Three-point seat belt .................50
Airbag system .............................. 53
Front airbag system ...................56
Side airbag system ....................56
Curtain airbag system ...............57
Airbag deactivation ....................57
Child restraints ............................. 59
Child restraint systems ..............59
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 60
Isofix child restraint systems .....65
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........65Head 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 59.
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, restraints43Stow 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.
9 Danger
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.
9 Warning
Never store any loose objects
under the seats.
Underseat storage, storage box 3 68.
● 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.
● 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.

44Seats, restraints● Sit with shoulders as far backagainst 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 75.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 42.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 50.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of the spine 3 44.
Seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, then release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Backrest inclination
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Do not lean on backrest when
adjusting.

Seats, restraints45Seat 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.
Seat folding
Folding front centre passenger
seat
Pull release lever, fold backrest fully
forwards then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.
Notice
When seat height is in its highest
position, push head restraints down
before folding backrest.
Ensure that nothing prevents the
seat from folding, e.g. sun visor
3 41, cup holder 3 67.

46Seats, restraintsTo restore, pull release lever, raise
backrest then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 57.
Armrest
Raise or lower the armrest as
required.
Heating
Press ß for the respective seat. LED
in switch illuminates. Press other end of rocker switch to turn seat heating
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.