key VAUXHALL VIVARO 2014 User Guide
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Keys, doors and windows25Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking with the remote
control, press tailgate button and lift tailgate to the fully open position.
The tailgate can be also opened from inside the vehicle by pushing down
the tailgate interior release.
Notice
In very cold climates, the opening
assistance provided by the tailgate
hydraulic struts may be reduced.
Central locking system 3 20.
Closing
Close tailgate using the interior strap. Ensure tailgate is fully closed.
Central locking system 3 20.
General hints for operating tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which can not be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance both above (at least
2.15 m) and behind when opening
tailgate.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all doors and
the tailgate.
All doors and the tailgate must be
closed or the system cannot be
activated.
Notice
The anti-theft locking system cannot be activated when the hazard
warning lights or sidelights are
switched on.
Activation and deactivation are not possible with the central locking
switch.
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Activation
Press button e twice.
- or -
Turn key in driver's door lock towards
rear of vehicle twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors with the key or
button c on the remote control.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.
It monitors:
■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment,
■ Load compartment,
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
■ Ignition
■ Interruption of alarm siren power supply.
Activation All doors and the bonnet must be
closed.Press button e to activate anti-theft
alarm system. Hazard warning lights flash twice to confirm activation.
If the hazard warning lights do not flash upon activation, a door or the
bonnet is not fully closed.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition deactivates the anti-theft
alarm system. Hazard warning lights
flash once to confirm deactivation.
Notice
If the alarm has been triggered,
unlocking the vehicle with the key
will not stop the alarm siren. To stop
the siren, switch on the ignition. The hazard warning lights will not flash
upon deactivation if the alarm has
been triggered.
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment
Disable monitoring of the passenger
compartment e.g. when animals are
being left in the vehicle, or if the
auxiliary heater 3 87 has been set
for a timed or remote controlled start.
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Press and hold button e; an audible
signal will sound as confirmation.
The status will remain until the doors
are unlocked.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its power supply is interrupted, the
alarm siren will be triggered. First
deactivate the anti-theft alarm system if the vehicle battery must be
disconnected.
To silence the alarm siren (if
triggered) and therefore deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system, reconnect vehicle battery and unlock vehicle
with remote control button c (or
switch on the ignition).
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch and
also if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the engine is turned off.
If the engine cannot be started, switch off the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. 2 seconds and then repeat
the start attempt. If start attempt is
unsuccessful, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 20,
3 26.
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28Keys, doors and windowsExterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling in
required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to the left or
right, then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
No mirror is selected when the control is in the centre position.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
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Keys, doors and windows29Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running. It is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 84.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Windows
Windscreen Heat-reflecting windscreen
The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
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Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror.
Manual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Power windows can be operated with
the ignition on.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
For vehicles with automatic feature pull or press the switch again to stop
window movement.
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, operate the switch
several times to close the window in
stages.
Rear windows
Sliding side windows
To open, pull up catch and slide open. To close, pull up catch and slide
window until catch engages.
Notice
During window opening or closing,
keep the catch raised to allow the
glass sufficient clearance.
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Keys, doors and windows31Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 84.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors,
the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
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Instruments and controls73Engine oil pressureI illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 117.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
too low; refuel immediately 3 110
Catalytic converter 3 96.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 123.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 79.
High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 80.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 81.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 82.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.
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When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened: ■ When the key has been left in the ignition.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated; neutral is
not selected or the foot brake has
not been depressed.
Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, the message OIL is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for 30 seconds after the
ignition is switched on. Check oil level 3 117.
The oil level message will only be reset if the ignition has been switched
off for more than 2 minutes.
To gain a more accurate indication of the oil level, press the button on the
end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. Engine oil level monitor
3 67.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing the button repeatedly on the end of
the wiper lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
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Lighting83
Operated by tilting the lens to one of3 positions, i.e.:
■ On
■ Controlled by the function of the front interior light
■ Off
When the front interior light is
functioning as a courtesy light, move
the lens of the load compartment light
to its central position; the load
compartment light functions as a
courtesy light and also illuminates
when the side or rear doors are
opened.
When the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after
approx. 20 seconds or immediately
after the ignition is switched on.
Reading lights
A separate spotlight for the front passenger side may be located
alongside the front interior light.
Operated with the switch.Lighting features
Exit lighting
Headlights come on for approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle is parked and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to four
times to a maximum period of
2 minutes.
The lighting is turned off immediately
by switching on the ignition or turning the light switch.