2018 VAUXHALL VIVARO Car seat

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 44
Storage ........................................ 71
Instruments and controls .............82
Lighting ...................................... 106
Climate control ........................... 114
Driving and operating .................128
Vehicle care ............................... 162
Service and maintenance ..........201
Technical data ........................... 204
Customer information ................218
Index .......................................... 224Contents

In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 184, 3 217.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 165.
● 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 39, 3 45,
3 54.
● 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 3 132.
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 3 130.

Seats, restraints51
Lift and fold the seat assembly
forwards until it engages in the folded
forward position.
Press on the top of the seat and lock
it into position by pushing the locking
levers (arrowed). Ensure that the seat
is engaged securely.
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 locking levers are correctly located and latched.
Notice
Make sure that the anchor points are
clean before installing the seat. They should be free from grit or any other
item which may prevent the seat
from locking securely.
Raise the backrest, and if necessary,
replace the head restraints.
Removing rear seats
On some variants, the load
compartment area can be increased
by removing the 2nd row and
3rd row rear seats (where fitted).9 Warning
Never remove the rear seats while
driving as they could move
uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Removable seats are heavy! Do
not attempt to remove without
assistance.
If necessary, remove the head
restraints 3 44.
Release the seats by pressing down
and sliding forward the locking
catches located on the left and right-
hand seat mountings.

62Seats, restraints9Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Notice
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This may be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the headlining trim.
The curtain airbag system is triggered
in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated if a child restraint
is to be fitted on the front passenger
seat in accordance with the
instructions in the Child restraint
installation locations tables 3 66.
The belt tensioners and all other
airbag systems will remain active.
Depending on vehicle, there is a
warning on the airbag label located on the front passenger sun visor. Refer
to "Airbag system" for further
information 3 57.
Front passenger airbag system can
be deactivated via a switch located on the side of the instrument panel.
Open the front passenger door to
access the switch.

76StorageTo enable long items to be stored
under the rear seats (on the front
passenger side of the vehicle only),
the lower trim flaps can be released.
First pull the strap on the passenger
seat cushion to raise the seat, then tilt
front flap inwards by pulling the tab
behind the seat (see illustration).
Fold up the rear flap by hand; it is
retained in the open position by
magnets.
9 Warning
Passengers must not use the seat
when transporting objects
beneath it with the lower trim flaps
opened.
Overcab storage
The total weight in this compartment
must not exceed 35 kg.
Load compartment
Do not attach items to or hang items
on the upper or lower struts on either
side of the load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.

Storage77Use the grab handles, located beside
the rear and sliding side door(s), to
assist during entry and exit of the load
compartment.
Load compartment cover
Rear parcel shelf Do not place any excessively heavy
or sharp-edged objects on the rear
parcel shelf.
The maximum load permissible is 50 kg.
The rear parcel shelf can be installed
in two positions, i.e. the upper
position or the lower position.
The rear parcel shelf may also be
folded up, allowing for greater
flexibility in the load compartment.
Removing
To remove, release parcel shelf from
its retainers on both sides.
If the rear seats 3 49 are in the folded
position, remove the parcel shelf and
store it horizontally in front of the folded rear seats.
Installing
Refit the parcel shelf by engaging in the retainers on both sides.
Lashing eyesLashing eyes are mounted in the load
compartment to enable cargo to be secured against slippage using
lashing straps or a luggage floor net.
Lashing eyes may be located on the
vehicle floor and / or in the sidewall.
The number and location of the
lashing eyes may vary depending on the vehicle.

88Instruments and controlsNotice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX socket, SD card slot - refer to the Infotainment manual.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located on the instrument panel.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Ashtrays can be placed in the
cupholders at both ends of the
instrument panel, centrally in the
lower instrument panel, and
depending on version, in the door pockets or in the rear seat area.
Cupholders 3 73.

102Instruments and controlsWarning chimesOnly one warning chime will sound at a time.
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre when a warning chime is
sounded.
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 53.
● If the parking assist detects an object 3 153.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 150,
3 153.
● If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
● During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination 3 36.
● If there is a fault in the brake system 3 96.
● If the vehicle battery is not charging 3 96.● If engine lubrication is interrupted
3 98.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled or a
fault is present 3 139.
● If the electronic key is outside of the detection range.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Power button 3 130.
When the vehicle is parked and / or the driver's door is opened:
● If the key has been left in the ignition.
● If the electronic key has been left
in the card reader.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Power button 3 130.
● If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 134.
● If the exterior lights are on 3 106.Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 100
for 30 seconds after the engine is
started.
Check oil level 3 165.