key OPEL VIVARO 2015 Owners Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............21
Seats, restraints ........................... 43
Storage ........................................ 67
Instruments and controls .............75
Lighting ........................................ 95
Climate control ........................... 101
Driving and operating .................112
Vehicle care ............................... 138
Service and maintenance ..........174
Technical data ........................... 178
Customer information ................193
Index .......................................... 196Contents

6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlockingUnlocking with remote control
Press button c to unlock the driver's
door. Press again to unlock entire
vehicle.
Open the doors by pulling the
handles.
Press button G; only the load
compartment and sliding side doors
are unlocked.
Radio remote control 3 21, Central
locking system 3 25, Load
compartment 3 33, Unlocking with
manual key 3 25.
Unlocking with electronic key
Press the button on any exterior door
handle when the electronic key is
within range of the detection zone
(approx. one metre of the front doors
or load compartment) and pull the handle to open.
- or -
Press electronic key button c to
unlock all doors and the load
compartment.
Electronic key system 3 23.

In brief11
1Side air vents ...................... 110
2 Ashtray .................................. 80
Cupholder ............................ 68
3 Light switch .......................... 95
Rear fog light ......................... 98
Front fog lights .....................98
Exit lighting .......................... 100
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 97
Sidelights .............................. 95
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ......................96
4 Instruments .......................... 80
Driver Information Centre ..... 90
5 Horn ...................................... 76
Driver airbag ......................... 57
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..76
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........77
Trip computer ....................... 927Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 23
8 Steering column controls ......76
9 Centre air vents ................... 110
10 Power outlet .......................... 79
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 67
11 Driver Information Centre ...... 90
Trip computer ....................... 92
12 Front passenger airbag .........57
13 Glovebox .............................. 67
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........39
Heated rear window ..............42
Idle speed control ...............116
15 Power outlet .......................... 79
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
16 Climate control system ........ 101
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 103
17 Ashtray .................................. 80
Cupholder ............................ 6818Hazard warning flashers .......97
Central locking system ..........25
19 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 114
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................112
21 Stop-start system ................117
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 126
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................75
Cruise control .....................126
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............114
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...75
25 Bonnet release lever ...........140
26 Fuse box ............................. 153
27 Ultrasonic parking assist ....130
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 125
Traction Control system ......124
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 96

In brief19
Starting the engine with key
■ Turn key to position A
■ 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 M for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 116.
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 button and release
■ engine starts after a short delay
Power button 3 114.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ Move the selector lever to neutral
■ Release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 89.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 117.

20In briefParking9Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without pressing release button.Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
■ Turn the ignition key to position St
and remove it. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock
is felt to engage.
■ Close the windows.
■ Lock the vehicle with button e on
the remote control 3 25.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 35.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 139.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 21, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 138.

Keys, doors and windows21Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 21
Doors ........................................... 31
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Exterior mirrors ............................ 38
Interior mirrors ............................. 39
Windows ...................................... 40Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified on the
key or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 171, Radio remote control
3 21, Electronic key system 3 23,
Central locking 3 25, Starting the
engine 3 116.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed in order to perform certain operations.Radio remote control
Used to operate:
■ Central locking system 3 25
■ Anti-theft locking system 3 34
■ Anti-theft alarm system 3 35
■ Load compartment 3 33
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.

22Keys, doors and windows
Depending on model, the vehicle mayuse a 2 button or 3 button remote
control or an electronic key which
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control.
Electronic key system 3 23.
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
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
Manual key operation 3 25.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 and 3-button remote control
Remove screw and open battery
compartment by inserting a coin into
the slot and twisting.

Keys, doors and windows23
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the installation position.
Reattach both halves of the cover,
ensuring they engage correctly.
Replace screw and tighten.
Electronic key
The need for battery replacement is
indicated by a message in the Driver
Information Centre 3 91.
Press and hold the release button on
the side of the electronic key and pull out the emergency manual key from
the top. Unclip the battery cover
located on the rear of the electronic
key, then press one side of the battery
to release and remove the battery.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach battery cover and reinsert
the emergency manual key.
Electronic key synchronisation
Press any button on the electronic
key four times within range of the
detection zone (approx. one metre) of the front doors or load compartment.
The electronic key will be
synchronised when the ignition is
switched on.Electronic key system
Enables a handsfree operation of the following functions:
■ Central locking system 3 25
■ Load compartment 3 33
■ Ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 114
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.

24Keys, doors and windows
Note
Always take the electronic key with
you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning chime 3 91 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 91
when the driver's door is opened.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 21 and an entry
lighting function 3 100.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment during driving, as
this is outside of the detection zone
(indicated by a warning chime at low
speed 3 91 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 91).
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated or thecentral locking switch e 3 25 is
pressed. To re-enable handsfree
operation, restart the engine.
Power button 3 114.
Replacing battery in electronic
key Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 91.
Battery replacement, see Radio
remote control 3 21.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in electronic key.
■ Electronic key out of reception range.
■ Battery voltage too low.■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Emergency manual key
Press and hold the release button on
the side of the electronic key and pull out the emergency manual key from
the top.
Manually lock or unlock the doors by turning the key in the lock.

Keys, doors and windows25
After use, reinsert the emergency
manual key in the housing of the
electronic key.
Door locks Anti-theft security lock
To prevent the front door from being
opened from the outside, open the
door and engage the anti-theft
security lock.
Using a suitable tool, turn the lock
switch on the door to the locked
position. The door cannot be opened
from outside.
The anti-theft security lock remains
engaged even after unlocking the
vehicle with the remote control. The
door can only be opened from inside
or by using the manual key.
To disengage, turn the switch to the
unlocked position.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks the front doors,
sliding side doors and load
compartment.
With the 3-button remote control, the
front doors and load compartment/
sliding side doors (where fitted) can
be unlocked and locked separately.
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked if the key is in the
ignition switch.
Note
If no door is opened within approx. 2 minutes after the vehicle has been
unlocked, the vehicle is re-locked
automatically.
Close doors and load compartment. If the doors are not closed properly, the
central locking system will not work.Remote control operation
Operation of central locking system
with the remote control is confirmed
by the hazard warning flashers.
Unlocking with 2-button remote
control
Depending on configuration:
■ Press button c once to unlock the
driver's door, and press c twice to
unlock all doors and the load
compartment.
- or -
■ Press button c once to unlock all
doors and the load compartment.