VAUXHALL VIVARO 2014 Owner's Guide

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The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. It can be restricted
by external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect it from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the remote control,
it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
remote control while not in range,
which will require reprogramming
by a workshop
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
Unlocking 3 20.
Remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
2-button remote control
Open battery compartment by
inserting a coin into the slot and
twisting.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach both halves of the cover,
ensuring they engage correctly.
3-button remote control
Remove screw and open battery
compartment by inserting a coin into
the slot and twisting.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach both halves of the cover,
ensuring they engage correctly.

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Replace screw and tighten.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks the front doors,
sliding side doors, load compartment
and fuel filler flap.
With the 3-button remote control, the
front doors and sliding side doors/
load compartment can be unlocked
and locked separately.
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked if the key is in the
ignition switch.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking with key
Turn key in driver's door lock towards the front of the vehicle.Unlocking with 2-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button c: All doors and the
load compartment are unlocked.
■ Press button c once to unlock the
front doors, and press c twice to
unlock all doors and the load
compartment.
Unlocking with 3-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button c: Front doors are
unlocked. Press and hold button c:
All doors and the load compartment are unlocked.

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■Press button c: Front doors and
sliding side doors are unlocked.
Press and hold button c: All doors
and the load compartment are
unlocked.
■ Press button c: Driver's door only is
unlocked. Press and hold c: All
doors and the load compartment
are unlocked.
If no door is opened within approx. 30 seconds after the vehicle has been unlocked, the vehicle is re-locked
automatically.
Locking the vehicle Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap. If the doors are not
closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
Locking with key
Turn key in driver's door lock towards
the rear of the vehicle.Locking with 2-button remote control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button e briefly: All doors and
the load compartment are locked.
■ Press button e once to lock the front
doors, and press e twice to lock all
doors and the load compartment.
Locking with 3-button remote control
Press button e briefly: All doors and
the load compartment are locked.
Notice
Where fitted, alarm monitoring of the passenger compartment 3 26 is
switched off by pressing and holding
button e (which is confirmed by an
audible signal).
If this was done unintentionally,
unlock the doors again and press
button e briefly to lock the vehicle.

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Load compartmentLocking and unlocking load
compartment with 2-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button e or c once: Load
compartment is locked or unlocked.
■ Press button e or c twice: Load
compartment is locked or unlocked.
Locking and unlocking load
compartment with 3-button remote
control
Depending on vehicle configuration:
■ Press button G: Load
compartment is locked or unlocked.
■ Press button G: Load
compartment and sliding side doors
are locked or unlocked.
Central locking switch Locks or unlocks the doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Press switch:
e=locky=unlock
Slam door locks
Certain models feature load
compartment locks which are isolated for added security.
With slam door locks, while the doors can be locked and unlocked using the
remote control, the load compartment
must be manually opened by turning
the key in the lock.

Keys, doors and windows23Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving
off This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock the
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as the vehicle is
driven.
Activation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold e on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds. An audible signal confirms activation.
Deactivation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold y on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds. An audible signal confirms deactivation.Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
The child safety lock for the sliding
door is located on its rearward facing
edge.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside. For
deactivation, turn the child lock to the vertical position.

24Keys, doors and windowsDoors
Sliding door
Ensure the side door is fully closed
and secure before driving the vehicle.
The door can be locked from inside
the vehicle with the interior lock
switch.
Rear doors
To open the left hand rear door pull the outside handle. The door is
opened from inside the vehicle by
pulling the interior handle.
The right hand rear door is released
using the lever.
9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
The doors are retained in the 90º
position by locking stays. To open the
doors to 180º or further, pull the door
release handles and swing open to
the desired position.
9 Warning
Ensure extended opening doors
are secured when fully opened.
Opened doors may slam closed due to the force of the wind!
Always close the right hand doorbefore the left hand door.

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.

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.