2016 VAUXHALL VIVARO Owner's Manual

Keys, doors and windows39
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
For incremental operation: Push or
pull switch briefly.
For automatic opening or closing:
Push or pull switch for longer.
Window moves up or down
automatically with safety function
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more in the same
direction.
In the event of closing difficulties due to frost or the like, operate the switch
several times to close the window in
stages.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened
again.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the window operation is disabled for
some time.
Rear windows Sliding side windowsTo open or close, raise the handle
and slide window.
Sun blind
Depending on vehicle, a sunblind is
integrated into the window cover.
To close, pull handle downwards and engage the locks at the bottom.
To open, disengage the locks by
pulling sunblind towards you slightly
and guide it upwards.

40Keys, doors and windowsHeated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Heating functions with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 101.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
Sun visors have vanity mirrors and a
ticket holder on the rear.
The mirror covers should be closed when driving.
Wide view mirror 3 37.

Seats, restraints41Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 41
Front seats ................................... 42
Seat position .............................. 42
Seat adjustment ........................43
Seat folding ............................... 44
Armrest ...................................... 45
Heating ...................................... 45
Rear seats ................................... 45
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Three-point seat belt .................49
Airbag system .............................. 52
Front airbag system ...................55
Side airbag system ....................55
Curtain airbag system ...............56
Airbag deactivation ....................56
Child restraints ............................. 57
Child restraint systems ..............57
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 59
Isofix child restraint systems .....64
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........64Head 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 57.
First tilt the backrest forwards, then
pull up head restraint to uppermost
position. Press release button and
pull the head restraint upwards to
remove.

42Seats, restraintsStow 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 74.
● 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 41.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 49.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 43.

Seats, restraints43Seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.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 67.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, then release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Do not lean on backrest when
adjusting.

44Seats, restraintsSeat 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 40, cup holder 3 66.

Seats, restraints45To 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 56.
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.

46Seats, restraintsRear 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 49.
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 41.
Pull the release strap and fold the
backrest onto the seat.
Hold the locking bars and bring them
together simultaneously.