Opel Vivaro 2015 Owner's Manual
OPEL Vivaro
Owner's Manual
Contents
Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 21
Seats, restraints ........................... 43
Storage ........................................ 67
Instruments and controls ............. 75
Lighting ........................................ 95
Climate control ........................... 101
Driving and operating ................. 112
Vehicle care ............................... 138
Service and maintenance .......... 174
Technical data ........................... 178
Customer information ................ 193
Index .......................................... 196
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
■ This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model variant,
country specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
■ 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 vehicle display screens may
not support your specific language.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9 Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
4 Introduction
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 AG
Introduction 5
6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Unlocking with remote control
Press button c to unlock the driver's
door. Press again to unlock entire
vehicle.
Open the doors by pulling the
handles.
Press button G; only the load
compartment and sliding side doors
are unlocked.
Radio remote control 3 21, Central
locking system 3 25, Load
compartment 3 33, Unlocking with
manual key 3 25.
Unlocking with electronic key
Press the button on any exterior door
handle when the electronic key is
within range of the detection zone
(approx. one metre of the front doors
or load compartment) and pull the
handle to open.
- or Press electronic key button c to
unlock all doors and the load
compartment.
Electronic key system 3 23.
In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 44, Seat adjustment
3 45.
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 backrest to
engage. Do not lean on backrest
when adjusting.
Seat position 3 44, Seat adjustment
3 45.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion:
up = seat higher
down = seat lower
Seat position 3 44, Seat adjustment
3 45.
8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 43.
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 44, Seat belts
3 50, Airbag system 3 53.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on
the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror, Wide view mirror
3 39, Automatic anti-dazzle interior
mirror 3 40.
In brief 9
Exterior mirrors
Manual adjustment
Swivel mirror in required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Exterior mirrors 3 38.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 38,
Electric adjustment 3 38, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 38, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 39.
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 53, Ignition
positions 3 114.
10 In brief
Instrument panel overview
In brief 11
1 Side air vents ...................... 110
2 Ashtray .................................. 80
Cupholder ............................ 68
3 Light switch .......................... 95
Rear fog light ......................... 98
Front fog lights ..................... 98
Exit lighting .......................... 100
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 97
Sidelights .............................. 95
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ...................... 96
4 Instruments .......................... 80
Driver Information Centre ..... 90
5 Horn ...................................... 76
Driver airbag ......................... 57
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..76
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........ 77
Trip computer ....................... 92
7 Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 23
8 Steering column controls ......76
9 Centre air vents ................... 110
10 Power outlet .......................... 79
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 67
11 Driver Information Centre ...... 90
Trip computer ....................... 92
12 Front passenger airbag ......... 57
13 Glovebox .............................. 67
14 Heated exterior mirrors ......... 39
Heated rear window .............. 42
Idle speed control ............... 116
15 Power outlet .......................... 79
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
16 Climate control system ........ 101
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 103
17 Ashtray .................................. 80
Cupholder ............................ 68
18 Hazard warning flashers .......97
Central locking system .......... 25
19 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 114
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ................... 112
21 Stop-start system ................ 117
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 126
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ...................... 75
Cruise control ..................... 126
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............. 114
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...75
25 Bonnet release lever ........... 140
26 Fuse box ............................. 153
27 Ultrasonic parking assist ....130
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 125
Traction Control system ...... 124
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 96
12 In brief
Instrument panel
illumination control ................ 98
Auxiliary heater ................... 106
Speed limiter ....................... 130
In brief 13
14 In brief
Exterior lighting
Turn outer switch:
= off
7
= sidelights
8
= headlights
9P
Vehicles with automatic light control:
AUTO = automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.
Lighting 3 95, Automatic light
control 3 95, Headlight warning
device 3 91, Adaptive forward
lighting 3 97.
Front and rear fog lights
Turn inner switch
= front fog lights
>
= rear fog light
r
Front fog lights 3 98, Rear fog light
3 98.
In brief 15
Headlight flash, high beam and low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 95, High
beam 3 96, Headlight flash 3 96.
Turn and lane-change signals
lever up = right turn signal
lever down = left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 97.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 97.
16 In brief
Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
= off
7
K
= interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensor
1 = slow
2 = fast
Windscreen wiper 3 76, Wiper
blade replacement 3 146.
Windscreen and headlight washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 76, Washer fluid 3 143.
In brief 17
Rear window wiper and washer system
Turn lever:
= off
7
e
= wiper
f
= washer
Rear window wiper/washer 3 77,
Washer fluid 3 143.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 42.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing the Ü button also activates
the heated exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 39.
Demisting and defrosting the windows
Climate control system
■
Air distribution to V.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Cooling AC on.
■
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 101.
18 In brief
Electronic climate control system
■ Press button Ê. LED illuminates in
the button when activated.
■ Temperature, air distribution and
cooling are regulated automatically
and the fan runs at high speed.
■
Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 42.
Electronic climate control system
3 103.
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 3 121.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 157,
3 192.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 140.
■ 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 38, 3 44,
3 51.
■ Brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
In brief 19
Starting the engine with key
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake pedal
■ 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 3 116.
Starting the engine with the power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake pedal
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ press Start/Stop button and release
■ engine starts after a short delay
Power button 3 114.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ Move the selector lever to neutral
■ Release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 89.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 117.
20 In brief
Parking
9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake
without pressing release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level
surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
■ Turn the ignition key to position St
and remove it. Turn the steering
wheel until the steering wheel lock
is felt to engage.
■ Close the windows.
■
Lock the vehicle with button e on
the remote control 3 25.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 35.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 139.
■ 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 21, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 138.
Keys, doors and windows 21
Keys, doors and windows
Keys, locks ................................... 21
Doors ........................................... 31
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Exterior mirrors ............................ 38
Interior mirrors ............................. 39
Windows ...................................... 40
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 3 171, Radio remote control
3 21, Electronic key system 3 23,
Central locking 3 25, Starting the
engine 3 116.
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 3 25
■ Anti-theft locking system 3 34
■ Anti-theft alarm system 3 35
■ Load compartment 3 33
The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. It can be restricted
by external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect it from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
22 Keys, doors and windows
Depending on model, the vehicle may
use a 2 button or 3 button remote
control or an electronic key which
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the remote control,
it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
remote control while not in range,
which will require reprogramming
by a workshop
■ 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
Manual key operation 3 25.
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.
2-button and 3-button remote control
Remove screw and open battery
compartment by inserting a coin into
the slot and twisting.
Keys, doors and windows 23
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach both halves of the cover,
ensuring they engage correctly.
Replace screw and tighten.
Electronic key
The need for battery replacement is
indicated by a message in the Driver
Information Centre 3 91.
Press and hold the release button on
the side of the electronic key and pull
out the emergency manual key from
the top. Unclip the battery cover
located on the rear of the electronic
key, then press one side of the battery
to release and remove the battery.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach battery cover and reinsert
the emergency manual key.
Electronic key synchronisation
Press any button on the electronic
key four times within range of the
detection zone (approx. one metre) of
the front doors or load compartment.
The electronic key will be
synchronised when the ignition is
switched on.
Electronic key system
Enables a handsfree operation of the
following functions:
■ Central locking system 3 25
■ Load compartment 3 33
■ Ignition switching on and starting
the engine 3 114
The electronic key simply needs to be
on the driver's person.
24 Keys, doors and windows
Note
Always take the electronic key with
you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning
chime 3 91 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 91
when the driver's door is opened.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 21 and an entry
lighting function 3 100.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment during driving, as
this is outside of the detection zone
(indicated by a warning chime at low
speed 3 91 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 91).
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated or the
central locking switch e 3 25 is
pressed. To re-enable handsfree
operation, restart the engine.
Power button 3 114.
Replacing battery in electronic key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 91.
Battery replacement, see Radio
remote control 3 21.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in electronic key.
■ Electronic key out of reception
range.
■ Battery voltage 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.
Emergency manual key
Press and hold the release button on
the side of the electronic key and pull
out the emergency manual key from
the top.
Manually lock or unlock the doors by
turning the key in the lock.
Keys, doors and windows 25
After use, reinsert the emergency
manual key in the housing of the
electronic key.
Door locks
Anti-theft security lock
To prevent the front door from being
opened from the outside, open the
door and engage the anti-theft
security lock.
Using a suitable tool, turn the lock
switch on the door to the locked
position. The door cannot be opened
from outside.
The anti-theft security lock remains
engaged even after unlocking the
vehicle with the remote control. The
door can only be opened from inside
or by using the manual key.
To disengage, turn the switch to the
unlocked position.
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.
Note
If no door is opened within approx.
2 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.
Remote control operation
Operation of central locking system
with the remote control is confirmed
by the hazard warning flashers.
Unlocking with 2-button remote control
Depending on configuration:
■
Press button c once to unlock the
driver's door, and press c twice to
unlock all doors and the load
compartment.
- or -
■
Press button c once to unlock all
doors and the load compartment.
26 Keys, doors and windows
Unlocking with 3-button remote control
Depending on configuration:
■
Press button c once to unlock the
driver's door, and press c twice to
unlock all doors and the load
compartment.
- or -
■
Press button c once to unlock all
doors and the load compartment.
Locking with 2-button remote control
Press button e: All doors and the load
compartment are locked.
Locking with 3-button remote control
Press button e: All doors and the load
compartment are locked.
Note
Where fitted, alarm monitoring of the
passenger compartment 3 35 is
switched off by pressing and holding
button e (which is confirmed by an
audible signal).
If this was done unintentionally,
unlock the doors again and press
button e briefly to lock the vehicle.
Keys, doors and windows 27
Load compartment locking and unlocking with 2-button remote control
Depending on configuration, press
button c once or twice to unlock the
load compartment (and sliding side
doors).
Press button e to lock the load
compartment (and sliding side doors).
Load compartment locking and unlocking with 3-button remote control
Press button G to lock or unlock
load compartment (and sliding side
doors).
Electronic key system operation
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.
Note
There is no button for handsfree
operation in the exterior door handle
of the sliding side door.
There must be no electronic key left
inside the vehicle and no additional
electronic key in the detection zones,
or handsfree operation of the central
locking system will not work.
Operation of central locking system
with the electronic key is confirmed by
the hazard warning flashers.
9 Danger
Never leave an electronic key
inside the vehicle when children or
animals are left in the vehicle, to
avoid unintended operation of
windows, doors or engine. Risk of
fatal injury.
28 Keys, doors and windows
Unlocking with electronic key handsfree operation
Press the button on any exterior door
handle and pull the handle to open.
The vehicle only unlocks when at
least 3 seconds have passed since
locking using handsfree operation.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated. To reenable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Unlocking with electronic key buttons
Press button 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
3 seconds have passed since
unlocking using handsfree operation.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated. To reenable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Locking with electronic key buttons
Press button 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)
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