OPEL VIVARO C 2020.25 Service Manual

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.

40Keys, doors and windowsFolding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Pull the mirror button C rearwards.
Both exterior mirrors will fold.
Pull the mirror button rearwards again
to return both exterior mirrors to their
original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pulling mirror
button rearwards will only electrically
extend the other mirror.
Automatic folding When the vehicle is being locked,
both mirrors will fold.
When the vehicle is being unlocked,
the mirrors return to their original
position.
The function can be deactivated in the vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Heated mirrors
Depending on the version, heating is
operated by pressing è or m .
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated rear window 3 44.

Keys, doors and windows41Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles is
automatically reduced, when driving
in the dark.
Child surveillance mirror
A child surveillance mirror allows to
observe the rear seats. The mirror can be adjusted.

42Keys, doors and windowsWindows
Windscreen Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be
restricted.
Windscreen replacementCaution
If the vehicle has a front-looking
camera sensor for the driver
assistance systems, it is very
important that any windscreen
replacement is performed
accurately according to Opel
specifications. Otherwise, these
systems may not work properly
and there is a risk of unexpected
behaviour and / or messages from these systems.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows.
Operate G for the respective window
by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as the switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent then releasing: window moves
up or down automatically with safety
function enabled. To stop movement,
operate the switch once more in the
same direction.

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.

44Keys, doors and windowsMechanical child lock for rear
windows
To activate, turn the child lock with the key upwards. The sliding window
cannot be opened from the inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock with
the key downwards. The sliding
window can be opened from the
inside.
Tailgate window
The tailgate window can be opened to give access to the load compartment
without opening the tailgate.
The tailgate and the tailgate window
cannot be opened at the same time.
Opening
After unlocking, press the button and
open the window until it is fully
opened.
Closing
Press on the centre of the window
until it is fully closed.
Heated rear window Operated by pressing è. Depending
on the version, the heated rear
window is operated together with the
heated exterior mirrors.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control system, è is located at a different position.

Keys, doors and windows45
Heated windscreen
This function heats the windscreen
along its bottom and along both sides of the windscreen.
Thus, the function allows a fast
detaching of the windscreen wiper
blades if they are frozen to the
windscreen. Additionally, an
accumulation of snow caused by the
operation of the windscreen wipers is
prevented.
Heating is operated by pressing 9.
LED in button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically depending on the
ambient temperature.
Pressing 9 again switches off the
heating operation. LED in button is
extinguished.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The cover of the mirrors should be
closed when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
Roller blinds

46Keys, doors and windowsTo reduce sunlight at the second rowseats, pull the blind upwards using
the grip and engage it at the top of the door frame.Roof
Glass panel
Sunblinds
The sunblinds are operated manually. Slide the respective sunblind to thedesired position.

Seats, restraints47Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 47
Front seats ................................... 48
Seat position .............................. 48
Manual seat adjustment ............48
Power seat adjustment ..............50
Seat folding ............................... 51
Armrest ...................................... 52
Heating ...................................... 52
Massage .................................... 53
Rear seats ................................... 53
Seat belts ..................................... 57
Three-point seat belt .................58
Airbag system .............................. 61
Front airbag system ...................64
Side airbag system ....................64
Curtain airbag system ...............65
Airbag deactivation ....................65
Child restraints ............................. 67
Child restraint systems ..............67
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 70Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Height adjustment
Move the head restraint upwards or
downwards. If the head restraint is engaged press the catch and move
the head restraint.
Removal
Move the head restraint upwards and remove it. If the head restraint is
engaged press the catch and move
the head restraint.
Installation
Engage the head restraint rods in the
openings and push it downwards.

48Seats, restraintsFront seatsSeat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Danger
Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the
steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
● Sit with buttocks as far back against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders are on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 94.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 47.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of the spine.
Manual seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.