OPEL VIVARO B 2017.5 Manual user

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The brake fluid level must be betweenthe MINI and MAXI marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for your vehicle.
Brake fluid 3 203.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located under a
cover in the engine compartment.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Control indicator p illuminates if
there is a fault with the charging
system. Stop, switch off engine and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Charging system 3 98.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge.
9 Danger
Ensure the ignition is switched off
completely (the vehicle must not
be in an Autostop) before
connecting or disconnecting the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Replacing the vehicle battery
In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive
Glass Mat) battery, make sure to
have the battery replaced with
another AGM battery.

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An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Opel battery.
Note
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Opel
vehicle battery may result in a lower performance of the stop-start
system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the vehicle battery replaced.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
9 Danger
Ensure adequate ventilation when
charging the battery. There is a
risk of explosion if gases
generated during charging are
allowed to accumulate!
Jump starting 3 195.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.

Vehicle care171● See the Owner's Manual forfurther information.
● Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.
Additional battery
Depending on the vehicle's auxiliary
equipment, certain models may have
an additional battery located under
the front passenger seat.
Note
The additional battery is
automatically connected to the main vehicle battery only when the engine
is running. It does not need to be manually disconnected before
disconnecting the main vehicle
battery or before jump starting the vehicle.
Jump starting 3 195.
Diesel fuel filter
The diesel fuel filter is accessible from the underside of the vehicle.
Drain filter of residual water at every
engine oil change.
Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Loosen the knurled
screw on the lower part of the filter by
approx. one turn, to drain off the
water.
The filter is drained as soon as water- free diesel fuel emerges. Retighten
the screw.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will be necessary to air vent or bleed the
diesel fuel system.
Refuel then proceed as follows:
With ignition key
● Switch on the ignition (key to position 2) for five seconds at a
time.
● Switch off ignition (key to position
1 ) for three seconds.

172Vehicle care● Repeat this process multipletimes.
● Start the engine (key to position 3) then switch off (key to position
0 ).
Ignition switch positions 3 131.
With power button
● Insert the electronic key in the card reader.
● Press START/STOP without
pressing any of the pedals.
● Wait a few minutes before starting engine.
Power button 3 131.
If the engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Starting the engine 3 133.
Wiper blade replacement Wiper blades on the windscreen
Before replacing the wiper blades,
move the wiper lever to the
maintenance position (if equipped).
Windscreen wiper/washer 3 86.
Lift the wiper arm, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach new wiper blade slightly
angled to the wiper arm and push until
it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm, press retaining lugs
together to disengage the wiper blade
and raise to remove.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
When attaching new wiper blade,
ensure it is engaged securely.

Vehicle care173Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and turn off the
relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Headlights Low beam and high beam
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
1. Remove protective cover by rotating it anticlockwise.
2. Detach wiring connector.
3. Release retaining clip (see illustration) and remove bulb.
4. Renew bulb and install retaining clip ensuring that bulb is in correct
orientation.
5. Reattach wiring connector and protective cover.
Sidelights/Daytime running lights
1. Remove protective cover byrotating it anticlockwise.
2. Release retaining clips and remove bulb holder from reflector
housing.
3. Renew bulb.
4. Install bulb holder in reflector housing and engage retaining
clips.
5. Install protective cover.
Fog lights
Access the front fog light bulb from
beneath the vehicle.

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1. On left vehicle side, releaseretaining clip and open the accesscover.
On right vehicle side, remove the
two screws and retaining clips to
remove the access cover.
2. Detach wiring connector.
3. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and remove bulb.
4. Renew bulb and install bulb holder.
5. Reattach wiring connector.
6. On left vehicle side, close the access cover.
On right vehicle side, install the
access cover and replace the
two screws.
Front turn signal lights
1. Remove bulb holder from reflector
housing by rotating anticlockwise.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in reflector housing.
Tail lights
Rear brake, turn signal and tail
lights
Open rear doors/tailgate to access
the tail lights.
1. Remove the three bolts (using the
tool supplied).
2. Carefully pull lamp assembly from
retaining pins on the outer side
and remove.
3. Detach wiring connector from lamp assembly.

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4. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwiseto separate from lamp.
5. Renew bulb.
6. Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp, then rotate clockwise to secure.
7. Reattach wiring connector to lamp
assembly and check that it is
located correctly.
8. Replace lamp assembly into original position, ensuring that it isseated correctly on retaining pins.
9. Replace the three bolts.
Side turn signal lights
1. Release lamp assembly from fender by depressing clips using a
suitable tool and lift out lamp
assembly from aperture.
2. Remove bulb holder from lamp assembly by rotating
anticlockwise and renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in lamp assembly and install lamp
assembly into aperture.
Centre high-mounted brake
light
Rear doors 1. Open the rear doors.
2. Remove the two bolts from inside the rear doors.

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3. From outside the vehicle, removethe bulb holder by releasing the
clips with a flat blade screwdriver.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Install bulb holder and replace the
two bolts.
Tailgate 1. Open the tailgate.2. Remove the two bolts from the tailgate.
3. From outside the vehicle, remove the bulb holder by releasing the
clips with a flat blade screwdriver.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Install bulb holder and replace the
two bolts.
Reversing light
1. Remove the two bolts (using the tool supplied) and remove lamp
assembly.
2. Detach wiring connector from lamp assembly.
3. Rotate bulb housing anticlockwise
to separate from lamp assembly.
4. Renew lower bulb.

Vehicle care1775.Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp assembly, then rotate
clockwise to secure.
6. Reattach wiring connector to lamp
assembly.
7. Install lamp assembly with the two bolts.
Number plate light
H1 roof height
1. Prise out lamp using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Detach wiring connector.
3. Prise off lens to release the clips.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Install lens and reattach wiring connector.
6. Replace lamp in housing.
H2 roof height
1. Remove the two screws (using the tool supplied) to release lens.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install lens in housing and replace
the two screws.
Fog tail light
1. Remove the two bolts (using the tool supplied) and remove lamp
assembly.
2. Detach wiring connector from lamp assembly.
3. Rotate bulb housing anticlockwise
to separate from lamp assembly.
4. Renew upper bulb.
5. Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp assembly, then rotate
clockwise to secure.

178Vehicle care6.Reattach wiring connector to lamp
assembly.
7. Install lamp assembly with the two bolts.
Interior lights
Front and rear courtesy lights
1. Release lens assembly from the clips and the locator using a flat
blade screwdriver.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install lens assembly.
Load compartment light
1. Release lens assembly from the clips using a flat blade
screwdriver.
2. Remove rear cover on lamp assembly.
3. Renew bulb.
4. Install rear cover and lamp assembly.
Glovebox light
1. Remove lens assembly using aflat blade screwdriver.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install lens assembly.
Instrument panel illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.