Opel Vivaro 2011 Owner Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 18
Seats, restraints ........................... 30
Storage ........................................ 51
Instruments and controls ............. 56
Lighting ........................................ 73
Climate control ............................. 78
Driving and operating ................... 87
Vehicle care ............................... 109
Service and maintenance .......... 139
Technical data ........................... 143
Customer information ................ 157
Index .......................................... 158
2 Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available under the sections "Service
and maintenance" and "Technical
data" as well as on the identification
plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner's Manual.
When this Owner's Manual refers to
a workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual
■ The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
■ The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and within
each section shows where the
information is located.
■ The index will enable you to search
for specific information.
■ This Owner's Manual depicts lefthand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
■ The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ The display may not support your
language.
■ Depending on the model variant,
country variant, integrated special
equipment and accessories, the
scope of equipment in the vehicle
can differ from the items mentioned
in this Owner's Manual.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
4 Introduction
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9 Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with
3. 3 means "see page".
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving.
Adam Opel GmbH
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Unlocking with key
Turn the key in the driver's door lock.
Open the doors by pulling the
handles.
Unlocking with radio remote control
Press button c, pull door handle.
Radio remote control 3 18, Central
locking system 3 20, Load
compartment 3 23.
In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 31, Seat adjustment
3 32.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage. Do not lean on backrest
when adjusting.
Seat position 3 31, Seat adjustment
3 32.
Seat height
Lift lever and adjust body weight on
seat to raise or lower it.
Seat position 3 31, Seat adjustment
3 32.
8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Raise or lower head restraint to the
desired height.
Head restraints 3 30.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 31, Seat belts
3 37, Airbag system 3 40.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on
the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 28.
In brief 9
Exterior mirrors
Manual adjustment
Swivel mirror in required direction.
Exterior mirrors 3 26.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 26,
Electric adjustment 3 27, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 27, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 27.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless vehicle is stationary and the
steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 40, Ignition
positions 3 88.
10 In brief
In brief 11
Instrument panel overview
1 Ashtray .................................. 61
Cupholders ........................... 51
Fuse box ............................. 123
2 Fixed air vents ....................... 85
3 Side air vents ........................ 84
4 Light switch .......................... 73
Rear fog light ......................... 75
Front fog lights ..................... 75
Exit lighting ............................ 77
Turn and lane-change
signals, sidelights,
headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ..................... 75
5 Instruments .......................... 61
Driver Information Centre ..... 69
Transmission display ............ 63
6 Horn ...................................... 57
Driver airbag ......................... 41
7 Steering column controls ...... 57
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system .................................. 57
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........ 59
Trip computer ....................... 71
9 Centre air vents ..................... 84
10 Triple-Info-Display ................. 69
11 Infotainment system .............. 10
Tachograph ........................... 72
12 AUX input .............................. 10
13 Front passenger airbag ......... 41
14 Storage tray ......................... 51
15 Coin tray ............................... 51
16 Storage tray ......................... 51
17 Glovebox .............................. 51
18 Utility hook ........................... 10
19 Climate control system .......... 78
20 Hazard warning flashers ....... 75
21 Central locking system .......... 20
Heated exterior mirrors ......... 27
Heated rear window .............. 29
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ...... 93
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................... 99
22 Gear lever, Manual
transmission .......................... 91
Manual transmission
automated ............................. 91
23 Power outlet .......................... 60
Cigarette lighter ..................... 60
24 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............... 88
25 Steering wheel adjustment ...56
26 Remote control on
steering wheel ...................... 56
Cruise control ....................... 99
27 Ultrasonic parking assist .... 102
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 74
Electronic Stability
Program ............................... 98
28 Auxiliary heater ..................... 80
29 Bonnet release lever ........... 110
12 In brief
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch
= Off
7
= Sidelights
0
= Headlights
9P
= Front fog lights
>
= Front and rear fog lights
>r
Lighting 3 73, Headlight warning
device 3 70.
Front and rear fog lights
Turn light switch
= Front fog lights
>
= Front and rear fog lights
>r
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
Pull lever.
High beam 3 74, Headlight flash
3 74.
In brief 13
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up = right turn signal
lever down = left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 75.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 75.
Horn
Press j.
14 In brief
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
K
= timed interval wiping
1 = slow
2 = fast
Windscreen wiper 3 57, Wiper
blade replacement 3 117.
Windscreen and headlight washer systems
Pull lever.
short
pull
long
pull
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 57, Wiper blade
replacement 3 117, Washer fluid
3 115.
= wiper swipes once
= wiper swipes for a few
strokes and washer fluid is
sprayed onto the
windscreen
Rear window wiper and washer system
Turn lever.
0 = off
e
= wiper
f
= washer
Rear window wiper and washer
system 3 59, Wiper blade
replacement 3 117, Washer fluid
3 115.
In brief 15
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 27,
Heated rear window 3 29.
Demisting and defrosting the windows
Air distribution to V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Cooling AC on.
Climate control system 3 78.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 91.
16 In brief
Manual transmission automated
N = neutral
= drive
o
+ = higher gear
- = lower gear
A/M = switch between automatic
and manual mode
R = reverse gear
Manual transmission automated
3 91.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition
3 125, 3 155.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 111.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats
and seat belts 3 27, 3 31,
3 38.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to
position M for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ turn key to position D and release.
Starting the engine 3 88.
In brief 17
Parking
■ Always apply parking brake without
pushing the release button. Apply
as firmly as possible on a downhill
or uphill slope. Depress foot brake
at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to position St and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear
before switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the
anti-theft alarm system 3 24 with
button e on the radio remote
control.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close the windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 110.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 18, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 109.
18 Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 18
Doors ........................................... 22
Vehicle security ............................ 24
Exterior mirrors ............................ 26
Interior mirrors ............................. 28
Windows ...................................... 28
Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on the
key or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 136.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to
a workshop, this vehicle data is
needed in order to perform certain
operations.
Radio remote control
Used to operate:
■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
Depending on model the vehicle may
use a remote control with two or three
buttons (selective door locking).
The radio remote control has a range
of approx. 5 metres. This range can
be affected by outside influences.
The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
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Handle with care, protect it from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded.
■ Battery voltage too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require
reprogramming by a workshop.
■ Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 20.
Radio remote control battery replacement
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.
Two function remote control
Open battery compartment by
inserting a coin into the slot and
twisting.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach both halves of cover
ensuring it engages correctly.
Selective door locking remote control
Remove screw and open battery
compartment by inserting a coin into
the slot and twisting.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach both halves of cover
ensuring it engages correctly.
20 Keys, doors and windows
Replace screw and tighten.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
With selective door locking, the
passenger compartment and load
compartment are unlocked and
locked separately.
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked if the key is in the
ignition switch.
Unlocking
Central locking system with key activation
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
to the front.
Central locking system with radio remote control
Press button c.
On vehicles with selective door
locking only the passenger
compartment doors are unlocked.
If no door is opened within approx.
30 seconds after the vehicle has been
unlocked via the remote control the
vehicle is re-locked automatically.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap. If the doors are not
closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
Central locking system with key activation
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
rearwards.
Central locking system with radio remote control
Press button e.
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On vehicles with selective door
locking only the passenger
compartment doors are locked.
Load compartment
With two function remote control all
doors are locked or unlocked in
conjunction with each other.
With selective door locking the load
compartment is locked or unlocked
independently.
Press button G.
Central locking button
Locks or unlocks doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Press button.
= lock
e
= unlock
y
Slam door locks
Certain models feature load
compartment locks which are isolated
for added security.
While the front doors are locked and
unlocked using the radio remote
control, load compartment must be
manually opened by turning the key in
the lock.
Automatic locking
This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as the vehicle is
driven.
To activate:
With the ignition switched on, press
e on the central locking button and
hold for approx. 5 seconds until an
audible confirmation is heard.
To deactivate:
With the ignition switched on, press
y on the central locking button and
hold for approx. 5 seconds until an
audible confirmation is heard.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Child locks
9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
The child safety lock for the sliding
door is located on its rearward facing
edge.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside. For
deactivation, turn the child lock to the
vertical position.
Doors
Sliding door
Ensure the side door is fully closed
and secure before driving the vehicle.
The door can be locked from inside
the vehicle with the interior lock
switch.
Rear doors
To open the left hand rear door pull
the outside handle. The door is
opened from inside the vehicle by
pulling the interior handle.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
The right hand rear door is released
using the lever.
9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of
the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
The doors are retained in the 90º
position by locking stays. To open the
doors to 180º or further, pull the door
release handles and swing open to
the desired position.
9 Warning
Ensure extended opening doors
are secured when fully opened.
Opened doors may slam closed
due to the force of the wind!
Always close the right hand door
before the left hand door.
After unlocking with radio remote
control, press tailgate button and lift
tailgate to fully open position.
In very cold climates, the opening
assistance provided by the tailgate
hydraulic struts may be reduced.
The tailgate can be also opened from
inside the vehicle by pushing down
the tailgate interior release.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Closing
Close tailgate using the interior strap.
Ensure tailgate is fully closed.
General hints for operating tailgate
9 Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, could enter the vehicle.
Caution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance both above (at least
2.15 m) and behind when opening
tailgate.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system
9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doors
cannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed or the
system cannot be activated.
Unlocking the doors with the radio
remote control or the key disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
Unlocking is not possible with the
central locking button.
When the hazard warning flashers or
sidelights are switched on, the
system cannot be activated.
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice within 10 seconds.
- or Turn key in driver's door lock towards
front of vehicle twice within
10 seconds, turn it back to the vertical
position and remove.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.
Keys, doors and windows 25
It monitors:
■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment including
adjoining load compartment
■ Interruption of alarm siren power
supply
Activation
All doors and the bonnet must be
closed.
Press button e.
If the hazard warning flashers do not
flash upon activation, a door or the
bonnet is not fully closed.
Activation without monitoring of passenger compartment
Switch off monitoring of the
passenger compartment when
people or animals are being left in the
vehicle:
Press and hold button e. An audible
beep will sound to confirm that the
function has been disabled.
The status will remain until the antitheft alarm system is deactivated or
the doors are unlocked.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system. Turn signal
lights flash once upon deactivation.
If the alarm has been triggered, the
hazard warning flashers will not flash
upon deactivation.
When unlocking the vehicle using the
key, the alarm siren will sound. To
stop the siren, switch on the ignition.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm sounds via
a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
In the event of its power supply being
disconnected or disconnection of the
vehicle battery, the alarm siren will
sound. If vehicle battery is to be
disconnected, first deactivate the
anti-theft alarm system. To silence
the alarm siren if activated, reconnect
vehicle battery and unlock vehicle
with radio remote control.
26 Keys, doors and windows
The siren is silenced and the anti-theft
alarm system is deactivated by
pressing button c or by switching on
the ignition.
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 lock and
also if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the engine is turned off.
If the engine cannot be started, switch
off the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. 2 seconds and then repeat
the start attempt. If start attempt is
unsuccessful, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 20,
3 24.
Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror reduces
blind spots. The shape of the mirror
makes objects appear smaller, which
will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling in
required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left or right. In
the central position no mirror is
selected.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Folding
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 to
the mirror housing.
Heated
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine
running. It is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 78.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on
the underside of the mirror housing.
Windows
Manual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Power windows can be operated with
the ignition on.
Operate the control to open or close
the window.
For vehicles with automatic feature
pull or press the switch again to stop
window movement.
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, operate the switch
several times to close the window in
stages.
Keys, doors and windows 29
Rear windows
Sliding side windows
To open, pull up catch and slide open.
To close, pull up catch and slide
window until catch engages.
Note
During window opening or closing,
keep the catch raised to allow the
glass sufficient clearance.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 78.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors,
the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
30 Seats, restraints
Seats, restraints
Head restraints ............................ 30
Front seats ................................... 31
Rear seats ................................... 34
Seat belts ..................................... 37
Airbag system .............................. 40
Child restraints ............................. 44
Head restraints
Position
9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The middle of the head restraint
should be at eye level. If this is not
possible for extremely tall people, set
to highest position, and set to lowest
position for small people.
Adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
push the head restraint downwards.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat
head restraint if the seat is not in use.
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