engine OPEL VIVARO C 2020.25 Manual user

Vehicle care211Vehicle careGeneral Information...................212
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 212
Vehicle storage ........................212
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....213
Vehicle checks ........................... 213
Performing work ......................213
Bonnet ..................................... 214
Engine oil ................................. 214
Engine coolant ......................... 215
Washer fluid ............................ 216
Brakes ..................................... 216
Brake fluid ............................... 216
Vehicle battery ......................... 217
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....219
Wiper blade replacement ........219
Bulb replacement .......................220
Halogen headlights ..................220
Xenon headlights .....................223
Front fog lights ......................... 224
Front turn lights .......................225
Tail lights ................................. 226
Side turn lights ......................... 228
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 229Number plate light...................230
Interior lights ............................ 230
Electrical system ........................231
Fuses ....................................... 231
Engine compartment fuse box . 232
Instrument panel fuse box .......232
Vehicle tools .............................. 234
Tools ........................................ 234
Wheels and tyres .......................237
Winter tyres ............................. 237
Tyre designations ....................237
Tyre pressure .......................... 237
Tyre deflation detection
system .................................... 238
Tread depth ............................. 239
Changing tyre and wheel size . 240
Wheel covers ........................... 240
Tyre chains .............................. 240
Tyre repair kit .......................... 241
Wheel changing .......................244
Spare wheel ............................ 245
Jump starting ............................. 250
Towing ....................................... 251
Towing the vehicle ...................251
Towing another vehicle ...........252
Appearance care .......................253
Exterior care ............................ 253Interior care............................. 255
Floor mats ............................... 256

212Vehicle careGeneral Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may affect driver assistance
systems, may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Cold protection covers
In order to prevent the accumulation
of snow at the radiator cooling fan, it is recommended to install removable
protection covers.
The protection covers must be
professionally installed, consult a
workshop.
Caution
The protection covers must be removed when one of the
following conditions occurs:
● The ambient temperature is above 10 °C.
● When the vehicle is towed.
● The vehicle is driven at speeds
above 120 km/h.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear or set selector lever
to P. Prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.

Vehicle care213● Open the bonnet, close all doorsand lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Note that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Initialize the power
windows 3 42.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plates if necessary.End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.

214Vehicle care9Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Open the driver's door.
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Push the safety catch upwards and
open the bonnet.
Secure the bonnet support.
Closing
Before closing the bonnet, press the
support into the holder.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct
specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 262.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.

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Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up the
engine oil.
We recommend the use of the same
grade of engine oil that was used at
last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed the MAX mark on the dipstick.
Caution
Overfilled engine oil must be
drained or suctioned out. If the oil exceeds the maximum level, do
not start the vehicle and contact a
workshop.
Capacities 3 270.
Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.
Engine coolant The factory filled coolant provides
freeze protection down to approx.
-37 °C.
Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant and antifreeze 3 262.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.

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If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.
9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have
the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of approved
windscreen washer fluid which
contains antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Washer fluid 3 262.
Brakes In the event of minimum thickness of
the brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake lining replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

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The brake fluid level must be betweenthe DANGER and MAX marks.
If fluid level is below DANGER, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid 3 262.
Vehicle battery
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.
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. Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
Battery discharge protection 3 138.
Replacing the vehicle battery Note
Any deviation from the instructions
given in this section may lead to
temporary deactivation or
disturbance of the stop-start system.
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap,
and the ventilation in the vicinity of the negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the battery is always
replaced by the same type of battery.
The vehicle battery has to be
replaced by a workshop.
Stop-start system 3 157.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
Jump starting 3 250.

Vehicle care219Deactivating power saving mode
Power saving mode is deactivated automatically when the engine isrestarted. Run the engine for a
sufficient charge:
● for less than 10 minutes to use the consumers for approx.
5 minutes
● for more than 10 minutes to use the consumers for up to approx.
30 minutes
Diesel fuel system bleeding
If the tank has been run dry, the diesel
fuel system must be bled. The
bleeding procedure differs between
the engine types 3 268. Fuel up with
at least five litres of diesel before
starting the bleeding procedure.
Engines DV5RUCd, DV5RUC
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Wait 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
3. Try to start the engine.
If the engine does not start after a
short time, repeat the procedure.Engines DW10FEU, DW10FD,
DW10FDCU, DW10F
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Wait 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for ten times. 4. Try to start the engine.
If the engine does not start after a
short time, repeat the procedure.
Engine DV6DU 1. Open the engine bonnet.
2. If necessary, unclip the engine
style cover to access the priming
pump.
3. Operate the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt
(there may be resistance at the first
press).
4. Try to start the engine. If the engine
does not start after a short time, wait
around 15 seconds before trying
again. If the engine does not start
after a few attempts, repeat step 3
and try again to start the engine.
5. Put the engine style cover in place
and clip it in.6. Close the bonnet.
Wiper blade replacement
Windscreen
Switch off the ignition.
Within 1 minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper lever to
positon the wiper blades vertically on
the windscreen.
Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the
raised position, disengage and
remove the wiper blade.
Attach the wiper blade to the wiper
arm and push until it engages.

220Vehicle careLower the wiper arm carefully.Rear window
Lift the wiper arm. Disengage the
wiper blade as shown in the
illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower the wiper arm carefully.
Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch 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.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.
Halogen headlights Front turn lights 3 225.
Illustrations show the right headlight
unit.
Low beam bulb sits in outer chamber
( 2 )
High beam bulb sits in inner chamber
( 1 )
Parking light bulb sits in inner
chamber ( 1)
Daytime running light bulb sits in outer chamber ( 2)

Vehicle care231Electrical system
Fuses Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
There are two fuse boxes in the
vehicle:
● engine compartment
● instrument panel
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
A blown fuse can be recognised by its melted wire.Caution
Do not replace the fuse until the
cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Fuse extractor
A fuse extractor may be located
behind the passenger compartment fuse box cover:Unclip the cover by pulling at the top
left, then right. Disengage the cover
completely and turn it over.
The extractor has two sides, each side is designed for a different type of
fuses.
Grab the fuse with the fuse extractor
and withdraw the fuse.