tailgate VAUXHALL VIVARO 2018 Owner's Manual

24Keys, doors and windowsDoor locks
Anti-theft security lock
To prevent the doors from being
opened from the outside, open the
driver's door and engage the anti-
theft security lock.
Using a suitable tool, turn the lock
switch on the door to the locked
position. The doors/tailgate cannot be opened from outside.
The anti-theft security lock remains
engaged even after unlocking the
vehicle with the remote control. The
doors / tailgate can only be opened
from inside or by using the manual
key.
Notice
Depending on version, the tailgate
may remain unlocked when the anti-
theft security lock is engaged.
To disengage, turn the switch to the
unlocked position.
Rear door manual lock
Turn the lock switch clockwise to lock
the left-hand rear door from inside the load compartment. To disengage
lock, turn the switch anticlockwise.
Rear doors 3 31.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks the front doors,
sliding side doors and load
compartment.
With the 3-button remote control, the
front doors and load compartment/
sliding side doors (where fitted) can
be unlocked and locked separately.
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked if the key is in the
ignition switch.
Notice
If no door is opened within approx. two minutes after the vehicle has
been unlocked, the vehicle is re-
locked automatically.
Close doors and load compartment. If the doors are not closed properly, the
central locking system will not work.
Refer to "Manual key operation"
below for further information.

28Keys, doors and windows
For the rear doors / tailgate, press thebutton on the exterior handle to
unlock, and pull the handle to open.
The vehicle only unlocks when at
least three seconds have passed
since locking using handsfree
operation.
Handsfree operation is automatically disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Unlocking with electronic key buttons
Press c to unlock all doors and the
load compartment.
Locking with electronic key -
handsfree operation
Press the button on any exterior door
handle. All doors and the load
compartment are locked.
The vehicle only locks when at least
three seconds have passed since
unlocking using handsfree operation.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Locking with electronic key buttons
Press e to lock all doors and the load
compartment.
Load compartment locking and
unlocking with electronic key -
handsfree operation
Press the button on the exterior door
handle to lock or unlock the rear
doors/tailgate (and sliding side doors)

Keys, doors and windows29when the electronic key is within
range of the detection zone (approx.
one metre).
The rear doors/tailgate (and sliding side doors) only lock/unlock when at
least three seconds have passed
since the button was last pressed.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Load compartment locking and
unlocking with electronic key buttonsPress G to lock / unlock the rear
doors/tailgate (and sliding side
doors).
Electronic key system 3 22.
Manual key operation
Manually lock or unlock the doors by
turning the key in the lock.
Notice
If the battery in the electronic key
needs to be replaced, the vehicle
can still be locked / unlocked using
the emergency manual key in the
housing of the electronic key 3 22.
Central locking switch
Locks or unlocks the doors and loadcompartment from the passenger
compartment.
Press e to lock the vehicle. Activation
is indicated by the LED in the button.
When closing any open door, the door is locked automatically.
Press e again to unlock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is driven with an open
load compartment, the front doors
(and sliding side doors) can still be
locked. With the ignition switched on,
press and hold e for approx.

30Keys, doors and windowsfive seconds. When closing the rear
doors / tailgate, they are locked
automatically.
Automatic locking 3 30.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when e is pressed. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart the engine.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving off This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock the
doors and load compartment as soon as the vehicle is driven.
Activation
With the engine running, press and hold e on the central locking switch for
approx. five seconds. An audible
signal confirms activation.Deactivation
With the engine running, press and
hold e on the central locking switch for
approx. five seconds. An audible
signal confirms deactivation.
Central locking switch 3 24.
Child locks
The child safety lock for the sliding
side door is located on its rearward
facing edge.
To prevent the sliding side door from being opened from the inside, open
the door and engage the child lock.
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats, to prevent unintentional
opening from the inside.
Using a suitable tool, turn the child
lock switch in the sliding side door to
the locked position; the door cannot
be opened from the inside.
The child lock remains engaged even after unlocking the vehicle with the
remote control. The door can only be
opened from outside.
To disengage, turn the child lock
switch to the unlocked position.

Keys, doors and windows33
Engage the interior lock in its housing
by turning the handle clockwise to the locked position. The door is bolted
and cannot be opened from outside.
Notice
The number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated
correctly if the rear doors are closed.
Disengage the lock by turning the
handle anticlockwise, to enable the
door to be opened.
Caution
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed
when driving with an open load compartment.
For further information, refer to
"Loading information" 3 80.
Always comply with local or national regulations.
9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
When driving with an open load
compartment, exhaust gases
could enter the vehicle. Open the
windows.
Load compartment
Tailgate Opening
After unlocking, press tailgate button
and lift tailgate to the fully open
position.
The tailgate can be also opened from inside the vehicle by operating the
tailgate interior release.
Notice
In very cold climates, the opening
assistance provided by the tailgate
hydraulic struts may be reduced.
Central locking system 3 24.

34Keys, doors and windowsClosing
Lower the tailgate using the interior
strap.
Caution
Place fingers through the strap
before pulling, to avoid damage to the strap.
Release strap when tailgate is
lowered and push tailgate to close
fully.
Central locking system 3 24.
Emergency tailgate opening from
inside the vehicle
Depending on model, prise off the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.
Then grasp the metal string and pull
it downwards to unlock. Push the
tailgate to open.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which can not 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.
Ensure there is adequate
clearance both above (at least
2.15 metres) and behind when
opening tailgate.

Keys, doors and windows35Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all doors and the load compartment.
All doors and the load compartment
must be closed or the system cannot
be activated.
Notice
The anti-theft locking system cannot be activated when the hazard
warning lights or sidelights are
switched on.
Activation and deactivation are not possible with the central locking
switch.
Central locking system 3 24.
2-button and 3-button remote
control operation
Operation is confirmed by the hazard warning flashers flashing five times.
Activation
Press e twice.
- or -
Turn manual key in driver's door lock
towards rear of vehicle twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing c on the
remote control or by turning the
manual key in driver's door lock
towards front of vehicle.

36Keys, doors and windowsElectronic key system operationOperation is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers.
Activation
For handsfree operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the front doors or load compartment.
Press the button twice on any exterior
door handle.
- or -
Press e twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing the
button on any exterior door handle or
press c.
Handsfree operation is automatically disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated (or the
central locking switch e is pressed).
To re-enable handsfree operation,
restart the engine.
Central locking system 3 24.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system 3 24.
It monitors: ● doors, rear doors/tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment
● load compartment
● ignition
● interruption of alarm siren power supply
Activation
All doors and the bonnet must be
closed.
Hazard warning lights flash to confirm activation. If the hazard warning lights do not flash upon activation, a door or
the bonnet is not fully closed.

52Seats, restraints
Raise the locking catches, then movethe seat unit towards the rear to
release from the rear floor anchor
points.
Raise the seat unit, then move it
towards the rear again to release from
the front floor anchor points. The seat unit can then be lifted out.
The seats must be removed through
the sliding side door only (not through
the rear doors / tailgate). The
2nd row seats must be removed from
the vehicle before the 3rd row seats.
Installing rear seats
When re-installing seats, always
ensure that the row with the folding
access seat B is positioned correctly
in front of the fixed seat row A.
The seats must be introduced
through the sliding side door only (not
through the rear doors / tailgate). The
3rd row seats must be introduced into the vehicle before the 2nd row seats.
Caution
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are not
interchangeable and must be fitted back into their original position.
Notice
Make sure that the anchor points are
clean before installing the seat. They should be free from grit or any other
item which may prevent the seat
from locking securely.
Position the seat unit over the front
anchor points, then push the seat unit
until it sits over the rear anchor points.
Lower the locking catches and push
them until they are locked securely in place. Ensure that the visual markers
on the locking catches are correctly
aligned.

156Driving and operating9Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the display and checkthe surrounding area behind and
around the vehicle before
reversing.
The camera is mounted above the
rear doors / tailgate.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Notice
To achieve the optimum visibility, the rear view camera must not be
obscured by dirt, snow or ice.
Activation
Interior mirror display screen
Rear view camera display is
automatically activated when reverse
gear is engaged. An audible signal
confirms activation.
Infotainment system display screen
In vehicles with Navigation system,
the rear view camera display may be
shown on the Infotainment system
display screen (depending on
version).