234 VAUXHALL VIVARO C 2020 Owner's Manual

210Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................211
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 211
Vehicle storage ........................211
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....212
Vehicle checks ........................... 212
Performing work ......................212
Bonnet ..................................... 213
Engine oil ................................. 213
Engine coolant ......................... 214
Washer fluid ............................ 215
Brakes ..................................... 216
Brake fluid ............................... 216
Vehicle battery ......................... 216
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....218
Wiper blade replacement ........219
Bulb replacement .......................219
Halogen headlights ..................219
Xenon headlights .....................223
Front fog lights ......................... 224
Front turn lights .......................224
Tail lights ................................. 225
Side turn lights ......................... 228
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 228Number plate light...................229
Interior lights ............................ 230
Electrical system ........................230
Fuses ....................................... 230
Engine compartment fuse box . 231
Instrument panel fuse box .......231
Vehicle tools .............................. 234
Tools ........................................ 234
Wheels and tyres .......................236
Winter tyres ............................. 236
Tyre designations ....................236
Tyre pressure .......................... 237
Tyre deflation detection
system .................................... 238
Tread depth ............................. 239
Changing tyre and wheel size . 239
Wheel covers ........................... 240
Tyre chains .............................. 240
Tyre repair kit .......................... 240
Wheel changing .......................244
Spare wheel ............................ 245
Jump starting ............................. 249
Towing ....................................... 251
Towing the vehicle ...................251
Towing another vehicle ...........252
Appearance care .......................253
Exterior care ............................ 253Interior care............................. 255
Floor mats ............................... 256

234Vehicle careVehicle tools
Tools
The tools are located in the box
underneath the left front seat.
Opening of the box
1. The box is secured by two bars
which prevent its escaping from
its housing, if it is not stowed
correctly.
2. Press latches and slide them inwards to release the box. Lift thebox slightly to release it from bar
1 . Pull it out.
3. Lift the box upwards to take it past
bar 2.

240Vehicle careWheel coversWheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination
requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Vehicles with steel wheels: When
using locking wheel nuts, do not
attach wheel covers.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 9 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain
lock).
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are permitted on all tyres
sizes allowed for the vehicle.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit
Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
In the case of a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear, reverse gear or P.
The tyre repair kit is located in the tool
box underneath the left front seat.
Tool box 3 234.

Vehicle care245
Tightening torque for steel wheels is
125 Nm.
Use the correct wheel bolts for the respective wheels.
Jacking positions The jacking positions shown refer to
the use of lifting arms and accessory
jacks used for changing winter /
summer tyres.
The rear arm position of the lifting
platform is centrically under the
relevant vehicle jacking point.
The front arm position of the lifting
platform is centrically under the
relevant vehicle jacking point.
Spare wheel The spare wheel is located in a holder
beneath the vehicle floor.
The tools are in a box in the left front
seat 3 234.
Use the jack only on the specific
jacking positions 3 244.
The spare wheel can be classified as
a temporary spare wheel depending
on the size compared to the other
mounted wheels and country
regulations. In this case a permissible maximum speed applies, even
though no label at the spare wheel
indicates this.
Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. Do not drive faster than
50 mph. Take curves slowly. Do not
use for a long period of time.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in
combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
If the vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch, lift the back of the vehicle on
one of the rear vehicle jacking points
for easier access to the spare wheel.
1. Depending on the version, open the tailgate or the rear doors.

Vehicle care247Only mount one temporary spare
wheel. The permissible maximum
speed on the label on the temporary
spare wheel is only valid for the
factory-fitted tyre size.
Fitting the spare wheel
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-skid surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight- ahead position.
● If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear, reverse gear or
P .
● Remove the spare wheel 3 245.
● Never change more than one wheel at once.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free.● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the vehicle when it is
raised on the jack.
● Before screwing in the wheel bolts, clean them.9Warning
Do not grease wheel bolts.
9Warning
Ensure to use always the correct
wheel bolts if changing the
wheels. When installing the spare
wheel, the bolts for alloy wheels can also be used.
● Note that the spare wheel is secured by the conical contact ofeach bolt if the wheel bolts for the
alloy wheels are used. In this
case, the washers do not come
into contact with the spare wheel.
1. Steel wheels with cover: Pull off the wheel cover with the
designated tool 3 234.
Alloy wheels: Disengage wheel
bolt caps with the designated tool
3 234.

248Vehicle care
2. Attach the wheel wrench andloosen each wheel bolt by half a
turn.
The wheels might be protected by
security wheel bolts. To loosen
these specific bolts, attach the
adapter onto the head of the bolt
before installing the wheel
wrench. The adapter is located in
the tool box. 3 2343. Ensure the jack is correctly
positioned under the relevant
vehicle jacking point. Position it
directly below the jacking point in
a manner that prevents it from
slipping.4. Set the jack to the necessary height by turning the hand wheel.
Ensure that the edge of the body
fits into the notch of the jack.

Vehicle care249
Attach wheel wrench and with the
jack correctly aligned rotate wheel wrench until wheel is clear of the
ground.
5. Unscrew the wheel bolts. 6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 245.
7. Screw on the wheel bolts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Install the wheel wrench ensuring that it is located securely and
tighten each bolt in a crosswise
sequence. Tightening torque is
115 Nm.
If the vehicle is equipped with
alloy wheels, note that the wheel
bolts can also be used for the steel spare wheel. In this case, the
spare wheel is secured by the
conical contact of each bolt.
10. Align the valve hole in the wheel cover with the tyre valve before
installing.
Install wheel bolt caps.
11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 245,
the vehicle tools 3 234 and the
adapter for the security wheel bolts.
12. Check the tyre pressure of the installed tyre and the wheel bolttorque as soon as possible.Jump starting
Do not start with quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged vehicle
battery can be started using jump
leads and the vehicle battery of
another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the vehicle battery
to naked flames or sparks.

Vehicle care251Towing
Towing the vehicle
Press in the middle of the cover plate
and slide to the upper left corner to
unclip it.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 234.
Screw in the towing eye clockwise as
far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better a tow rod
– to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 188, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.

252Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
On the rear bumper, press the cover
plate on its upper left corner to unclip it.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 234.
Screw in the towing eye clockwise as
far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better a tow rod
– to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.

285Particulate filter........................... 160
Performing work ........................212
Peripheral lighting .......................137
Power button .............................. 153
Power outlets ............................... 97
Power seat adjustment ................49
Power sliding doors ......................30
Power windows ............................ 41
Preheating ................................. 112
Puncture ..................................... 245
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 280
Radio (Infotainment system)....... 123
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor ................................ 114
REACH ....................................... 276
Reading lights ............................ 135
Rear doors .................................... 30
Rear fog light .............114, 133, 225
Rear seats ................................... 52
Rear view camera ...................... 199
Rear windows .............................. 42
Rear window wiper and washer ..96
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 262, 266
Refuelling ................................... 204 Registered trademarks ...............276
Reversing lights .........................134Ride control systems ..................170
Roadside assistance ..................127
Roller blinds ................................. 44
Roof .............................................. 45
Roof bars ...................................... 89
Roof load ...................................... 90
Roof rack ..................................... 89
S Safety net .................................... 83
Seat adjustment ............................. 7
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................109
Seat belts ..................................... 56
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat position ................................ 47
Selective catalytic reduction .......161
Selective ride control ..................171
Selector lever.............................. 165
Service ............................... 150, 259
Service display .......................... 108
Service information ....................259
Service vehicle soon .................. 111
Side airbag system ......................63
Side blind spot alert ............115, 194
Sidelights .................................... 129
Side turn lights ........................... 228
Sliding doors ................................ 30
Sliding side doors .........................30SOS............................................ 127
Spare wheel ............................... 245
Speed limiter....................... 115, 176
Speedometer ............................. 104
Starting and operating ................152
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................154
Steering ...................................... 152
Steering column controls ..............94
Steering wheel .............................. 94
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 93
Steering wheel controls ...............93
Stop engine ................................ 111
Stop-start system........................ 156
Storage ......................................... 77
Storage compartments .................77
Sunvisor lights ........................... 136
Sun visors .................................... 44
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................. 111
T
Table............................................. 86
Tachometer ............................... 106
Tailgate ......................................... 32
tailgate window ............................. 42
Tail lights ................................... 225
Three-point seat belt .................... 57
Tools .......................................... 234
torch............................................ 134