key battery OPEL VIVARO C 2020.25 Manual user

Keys, doors and windows23Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Radio remote control
Depending on the version, the radio
remote control enables the operation of the following functions:
● central locking system 3 25
● selective unlocking 3 25
● anti-theft locking system 3 36
● anti-theft alarm system 3 37
● tailgate unlocking 3 25
● power sliding doors 3 31
● power windows 3 42
● mirrors folding 3 40
● vehicle locator lighting 3 138
● peripheral lighting 3 138
The remote control has a range of up
to several metres, but may also be
much less due to external influences. The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote
control
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.

24Keys, doors and windows
1. Remove the back cover from theremote control.
2. Extract the flat battery from its location.
3. Replace battery with a battery of the same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
4. Clip the back cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.● The battery voltage is too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 25.
Electronic key systemDepending on the version, the
electronic key system enables a
keyless operation of the following
functions:
● central locking system 3 25
● tailgate unlocking
● headlight activation
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 23.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Note
To save battery power, the keyless
functions are set to stand-by after 21
days of non-use. To reactivate the
functions, press a button on the
electronic key.
Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced.

Keys, doors and windows25
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Extract the flat battery from its location.
3. Replace battery with a battery ofthe same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
4. Clip the cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is 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.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 25.Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks and opens the respective
door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 124.
Selective unlocking
Selective unlocking allows you to
unlock either the front doors and the
fuel filler flap or the sliding doors, the
rear doors / the tailgate. Selective
unlocking has to be configured.

28Keys, doors and windowsPress on one of the door handles or
press the tailgate button.
All doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap will be locked.
If the vehicle is not closed properly,
the electronic key remains in the
vehicle or the ignition is not off,
locking will not be permitted.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.
Central locking button
Locks or unlocks all doors and the
load compartment from inside the
passenger compartment. If the
vehicle is equipped with electronic
key system, the fuel filler flap is locked or unlocked, too.
Press - to lock. The LED in the button
illuminates.
Press - again to unlock. The LED in
the button extinguishes.
Operation with the key in case of
a central locking system fault
In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery
or remote control / electronic key
battery is discharged, the driver's
door can be locked or unlocked with
the mechanical key.
Manual unlocking
Electronic key: press and hold the
latch to extract the integral key.Manually unlock the driver's door by
inserting and turning the key in the
lock cylinder.
The other doors can be opened by
pulling the interior handle.
By switching on the ignition, the anti- theft locking system is deactivated.

38Keys, doors and windowssignals or movements triggering the
alarm. Also switch off when the
vehicle is on a ferry or train.
1. Switch of ignition.
2. Press ! within the next
10 seconds until the LED of the
button illuminates constantly.
3. Get out of the vehicle.
4. Lock the vehicle immediately by using the remote control, pressingone of the door handles or by
pressing the tailgate button.
Activation is indicated by the flashing
of the status LED.
Indication
LED in the central locking button
flashes if the anti-theft alarm system
is activated.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing < deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing on one of the front
door handles at the markings
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Note
If the vehicle is unlocked and no door is opened, the vehicle is
automatically relocked after 30
seconds. In this case, the anti-theft
alarm will be reactivated, too.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing <, by
pressing on one of the front door
handles at the markings with
electronic key system. The LED of
the ! button will extinguish and the
turn lights flash for a short time.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the rapid flashing of the
LED of the ! button. If the ignition
is switched on, the flashing stops
immediately.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be

Keys, doors and windows39deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
If the battery has been reconnected,
wait for 10 minutes to restart the
engine.
Locking the vehicle without
activation of the anti-theft alarm
Lock the vehicle by inserting and
turning the integrated key of the
remote control or the electronic key
system in the lock cylinder of the
driver's door.
Malfunction of the remote control
Unlock the vehicle by inserting and
turning the integrated key of the
remote control or the electronic key
system in the lock cylinder of the
driver's door.
Open the driver's door.
The horn of the anti-theft alarm will
sound.
Switch on ignition.
The horn will stop sounding and the status LED extinguishes.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.
Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference
with the key. Do not have it placed near the key when starting the
vehicle.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 25.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 37.
Emergency operation of electronic
key 3 154.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Side blind spot alert 3 194.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pushing the mirror button C to the
left or right.
Adjust the respective mirror with the
four-way control.

Keys, doors and windows43Safety function
This function depends upon version.
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be closed remotely
from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold - to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 123.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Push switch until the window is completely open.
4. Pull switch until the window is completely closed and keep
pulling for additional two seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.Rear windows
To open and close the rear windows,
push the lever and slide the windows
backwards or forwards.

Driving and operating1559Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
a message may be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Hold the electronic key with buttons
outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 24.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 25.Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 to release the
steering wheel lock.
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator z extinguishes.

Vehicle care233Version 1 (Eco)No.Circuit1Clutch switch, power steering4Horn5Front and rear screenwash
pump6Front and rear screenwash
pump7Rear power outlet8Rear window wipers10/11Central locking systemNo.Circuit13Head-up display, climate
controls, Infotainment system
controls, gear selector14Anti-theft alarm system, tele‐
matic unit17Instrument cluster19Steering wheel controls21Anti-theft system or electronic key system22Front camera, rain and light
sensor23Seat belt reminder24Parking assist, Infotainment
system, rear view camera25Airbags29Infotainment system31Infotainment system (+
battery)32Front power outletNo.Circuit34Interior mirror, blind spot
monitoring system, door
mirror controls35Heated washer jets, headlight
range adjustment36Interior lights, torch charger
Version 2 (Full)

234Vehicle careNo.Circuit1Anti-theft system or
electronic key system5Parking assist, Infotain‐
ment system, rear view
camera7Rear climate controls,
audio system amplifier8Rear window wipers10/11Central locking system12Anti-theft alarm system17Rear power outlet18Telematic unit21Interior lights, torch
charger22Interior lights, glovebox
light23Blind spot monitoring
system, door mirror
controls24Steering wheel controlsNo.Circuit25Headlight range adjust‐
ment26Seat belt reminder27Front camera, rain and
light sensor28Head-up display, front
climate controls, Info‐
tainment system
controls, gear selector30A or 30BAudio system (+
battery)31Airbag33Front power outlet35Instrument cluster36Infotainment systemVehicle tools
Tools
The tools are located in the box
underneath the left front seat.