tailgate OPEL VIVARO C 2020.25 Manual user

6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press < to unlock the vehicle. Open
the doors by pulling the handles.
Tailgate
After unlocking, press the tailgate
button and open the tailgate.
Radio remote control 3 23.
Central locking system 3 25.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Load compartment 3 33.
Sliding door 3 31.

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.

26Keys, doors and windows
To activate, switch on the ignition and
then press * more than 2 seconds.
The LED illuminates. An audible
signal is given and depending on the
configuration of the vehicle, a
message is displayed in Info Display.
To deactivate, switch on the ignition
and then press * for more than 2
seconds. The LED extinguishes.
Remote control operation
Unlocking
Press <.
Unlocking mode can be set. Two
settings are selectable:
● All doors and load compartment will be unlocked by pressing <.
● Only the driver's door and the passenger door will be unlocked
by pressing <.
Unlocking the load compartment
Press * or press < two times to
unlock the load compartment only,
i.e. sliding doors and rear doors or
tailgate.
Locking
Close doors and the load
compartment.
Press -.
If the vehicle is not closed properly,
the central locking system will not
work.

Keys, doors and windows27Confirmation
Operation of the central locking
system is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers. A precondition is that the setting is activated in thevehicle personalisation 3 124.
Electronic key system operation
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. one metre of the relevant door side.
Unlocking
Pass a hand behind the door handle
of one of the front doors, the sliding
doors, the hinged doors or press the
tailgate button.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, the hinged doors / the load compartment and the fuel
filler flap will be unlocked by
passing a hand behind one of the front door handles, the handles of
the sliding doors or the handles
of the hinged doors. If the vehicle is equipped with a tailgate, press
the tailgate button.
● Only the front doors and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
passing a hand behind one of
front door handles.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Unlocking the load compartment
Only the load compartment, i.e. the
hinged doors or the tailgate, will be
unlocked by passing a hand behind
the hinged doors handle or pressing
the tailgate button.
Locking

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.

Keys, doors and windows29Manual locking
Manually lock the doors, tailgate and
fuel filler flap by inserting and turning the key in the lock cylinder of the
driver's door.
Automatic locking Automatic locking after driving off
This system allows automatic locking of the doors and the tailgate as soon
as the speed of the vehicle exceeds
10 km/h.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is open, the automatic central locking
does not take place. This is signalled
by the sound of the locks rebounding, accompanied by illumination of N in
the instrument cluster, an audible signal and the display of an alert
message.
This function can be activated or
deactivated at any time. With the
ignition on, press - until an audible
signal starts and a corresponding
message is displayed.
The state of the system stays in
memory when switching off the
ignition.
Automatic relock after unlocking
This feature automatically locks all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap a short time after unlocking
with the remote control or electronic
key, provided no door has been
opened.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.

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To open or close a sliding door, movethe foot below the rear bumper on the
respective side back and forth.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. 1 m of the motion sensors. Depending on the configuration of the vehicle, the
electronic key has to be located in the
respective area. Do not hold the foot
longer or move too slow below the bumper.
Activation or deactivation of hands-
free operation can be set in the Info
Display 3 120.
Load compartment
Tailgate Tailgate window 3 43.Opening
After unlocking, press the tailgate
button and open the tailgate.

34Keys, doors and windowsDepending on the version, press
' to unlock the tailgate from the
inside.
Closing
To lower the tailgate use the interior
handle. Push the tailgate from above
until it is fully closed.
Do not push the tailgate button whilst
closing as this will unlock the tailgate
again.
With the electronic key outside the vehicle and within a range of approx.1 m of the tailgate, press the right
tailgate button to lock the vehicle.
Central locking system 3 25.
General hints for operating
tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Note
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this case lift the tailgate manually to its normal end position.