Seats, restraints -> Front seats for Your Vauxhall Vivaro Van Third Generation (2019-2026)

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Sit with shoulders as far back  
Front seats  
Seat position  
against the backrest as possible.  
Set the backrest rake so that it is  
possible to easily 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  
9 Warning  
Only drive with the seat correctly  
adjusted.  
maximum rake of approx. 25°.  
9 Warning  
Adjust seat and steering wheel in  
a way that the wrist rests on top  
of the steering wheel while the  
arm is fully extended and  
shoulders are on the backrest.  
Adjust the steering wheel 3 94.  
Adjust the head restraint 3 46.  
Adjust the lumbar support so that  
it supports the natural shape of  
the spine.  
Never adjust seats while driving as  
they could move uncontrollably.  
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 all  
sides and of all display  
instruments. There should be at  
least one hand of clearance  
between head and the roof  
frame. Your thighs should rest  
lightly on the seat without  
pressing into it.  
9 Danger  
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the  
steering wheel, to permit safe  
airbag deployment.  
9 Warning  
Manual seat adjustment  
Never store any objects under the  
seats.  
Drive only with engaged seats and  
backrests.  
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Seats, restraints  
Longitudinal adjustment  
Backrest inclination  
Seat height  
Pull the handle, slide the seat, then  
release the handle. Try to move the  
seat back and forth to ensure that the  
seat is locked in place.  
Turn handwheel to adjust inclination.  
Do not lean on the backrest while  
adjusting.  
Lever pumping motion  
up  
: seat higher  
down : seat lower  
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Lumbar support  
Seat height  
Keep a close watch on the seats  
when adjusting them. Vehicle  
passengers should be informed  
accordingly.  
Longitudinal adjustment  
Turn the handwheel to suit personal  
requirements.  
Move the switch upwards /  
downwards.  
Power seat adjustment  
Move the switch forwards /  
backwards.  
9 Warning  
Care must be taken when  
operating the power seats. There  
is a risk of injury, particularly for  
children. Objects could become  
trapped.  
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Seats, restraints  
Press J to suit personal  
requirements.  
Backrest inclination  
Seat folding  
Depending on version, the front seats  
can be folded flat to the table position.  
Front seats backrest  
Folding  
Slide the front seat as far back as  
possible, to avoid contact with the  
instrument panel during folding.  
Push the head restraint down or  
remove it before folding backrest.  
Head restraints 3 46.  
If available fold up the armrest.  
Armrest 3 51.  
Pull the lever, fold the backrest fully  
forwards and release the lever.  
Tilt the switch forwards / backwards.  
Lumbar support  
9 Warning  
When the front passenger seat is  
in the folded position, the front  
passenger airbag system must be  
deactivated.  
Airbag deactivation 3 64.  
Unfolding  
To restore the seat to the upright  
position, pull the lever and raise  
backrest fully. Then release the lever.  
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Unfolding  
Bench seat front passenger side  
Folding  
Heating  
To restore the seat cushion to the  
original position, lower the seat  
cushion till it is engaged.  
Armrest  
The armrest has several adjustment  
options.  
The seat heating thumb wheel can be  
located at the seat or on the  
instrument panel.  
To lift the seat cushion pull the loop  
and raise the seat cushion against the  
backrest.  
Cargo management system 3 82.  
9 Warning  
1. Fold it completely up.  
2. Fold it completely down.  
Never put the hand underneath  
the seat while folding the seat.  
Risk of injury.  
3. Raise the armrest slowly and  
engage it at the desired position.