Opel Vivaro 2016 Owner's Manual

OPEL VIVARO

Owner's Manual

Contents

Introduction ....................................	2
In brief ............................................	6
Keys, doors and windows ............	21
Seats, restraints ...........................	44
Storage ........................................	68
Instruments and controls .............	76
Lighting ........................................	98
Climate control ...........................	105
Driving and operating .................	116
Vehicle care ...............................	146
Service and maintenance ..........	183
Technical data ...........................	187
Customer information ................	202
Index ..........................................	206

2Introduction

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 in 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.

Disregarding the description given in this manual may affect your warranty.

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

●Thismanualdescribesalloptions 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"Inbrief"sectionwillgiveyou 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.

●ThisOwner'sManualdepictslefthand 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.

4Introduction

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 informationonpossibledamageto the vehicle. Disregarding this information may lead to vehicle damage.

Symbols

Page references are indicated with 3. 3 means "see page".

Page references and index entries refer to the indented headings given in the section table of content.

We wish you many hours of pleasurable driving.

Adam Opel AG

Introduction 5

6In brief

In brief

Initial drive information

Vehicle unlocking

Unlocking with remote control

Press cto unlock the driver's door. Press again to unlock entire vehicle.

Open the doors by pulling the handles.

Press G; only the load compartment is unlocked.

Radio remote control 3 22, 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 cto unlock all doors and the load compartment.

Electronic key system 3 23.

In brief

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Seat adjustment

Longitudinal adjustment

Pull handle, slide seat, release handle.

Trytomovetheseatbackandforthto ensurethattheseatislockedinplace.

Seat position 3 45, Seat adjustment 3 46.

Backrests inclination

Pull lever, adjust inclination and release lever. Allow the backrest to engage. Do not lean on backrest when adjusting.

Seat position 3 45, Seat adjustment 3 46.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion:

up	:	seat higher
down	:	seat lower

Seat position 3 45, Seat adjustment 3 46.

8In brief

Head restraint adjustment

Seat belt

Press release button, adjust height,	Pullouttheseatbeltandfasteninbelt
engage.	buckle. The seat belt must not be
Head restraints 3 44.	twisted and must fit close against the
	body. The backrest must not be tilted
	back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
	To unfasten belt, press red button on
	belt buckle.
	Seat position 3 45, Seat belts
	3 51, Airbag system 3 55.

Mirror adjustment

Interior mirror

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.

Interior mirror, Wide view mirror 3 40, Automatic anti-dazzle interior

mirror 3 41.

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Exterior mirrors

Manual adjustment

Swivel mirror in required direction. The lower mirrors are not adjustable. Exterior mirrors 3 39.

Electric adjustment

Selecttherelevantexteriormirrorand adjust it.

Convex exterior mirrors 3 39, Electric adjustment 3 39, Folding exterior mirrors 3 39, Heated exterior mirrors 3 40.

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 55, Ignition positions 3 118.

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In brief

Instrument panel overview

In brief

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1	Side air vents	114		7	Card reader for electronic
2	Ashtray ..................................	81			key system ............................	23
	Cupholder ............................	69		8	Steering column controls ......	77
3	Light switch ..........................	98		9	Centre air vents ...................	114
	Rear fog light	101		10	Power outlet ..........................	80
					Cigarette lighter	81
	Front fog lights	101
					Coin tray, USB slot	68
	Exit lighting	104
				11	Driver Information Centre
	Turn and lane-change				(DIC) .....................................	92
	signals .................................	101			Trip computer	95
	Sidelights	98
				12	Front passenger airbag .........	58
	Headlight flash, low beam			13	Glovebox ..............................	68
	and high beam ......................	99		14	Heated exterior mirrors .........	40
4	Instruments ..........................	81			Heated rear window	43
	Driver Information Centre
					Idle speed control	120
	(DIC)	92
				15	Power outlet	80
5	Horn ......................................	77
	Driver airbag	58			Cigarette lighter .....................	81
6				16	Climate control system ........	105
	Windscreen wiper,
	windscreen washer system ..	78			Electronic climate control
	Rear window wiper, rear				system .................................	107
				17	Ashtray	81
	window washer system ........	79
	Trip computer .......................	95			Cupholder ............................	69

18	Hazard warning flashers .....	100
	Central locking system ..........	25
19	Powerbuttonforelectronic
	key system ..........................	118
20	Eco button for fuel
	economy mode ...................	116
21	Stop-start system ................	121
	Cruise control and speed
	limiter .................................	135
22	Remote control on
	steering wheel ......................	77
	Cruise control .....................	135
23	Ignition switch with
	steering wheel lock .............	118
24	Steering wheel adjustment ...	77
25	Bonnet release lever ...........	148
26	Fuse box .............................	162
27	Ultrasonic parking assist ....	138
	Electronic Stability
	Program (ESP®Plus) ............	133
	Traction Control system
	(TC) .....................................	132

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In brief

Headlight range
adjustment ...........................	99
Instrument panel
illumination control ..............	102
Auxiliary heater ...................	110
Speed limiter .......................	138

In brief

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14

In brief

Exterior lighting

Turn outer switch:

7: off

8 : sidelights

9P : headlights

Vehicles with automatic light control:

AUTO : automatic light control: exterior lighting is switched on and off automatically depending on external lighting conditions.

Lighting 3 98, Automatic light control 3 99, Headlight warning device 3 94, Adaptive forward lighting 3 100.

Front and rear fog lights

Turn inner switch

> : front fog lights ø : rear fog light

Front fog lights 3 101, Rear fog light 3 101.

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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 99, High beam 3 99, Headlight flash 3 99.

Turn and lane-change signals

lever up	:	right turn signal
lever down	:	left turn signal

Turn and lane-change signals 3 101.

Hazard warning flashers

Operated with the ¨button. Hazard warning flashers 3 100.

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In brief

Horn

Press j.

Washer and wiper systems

Windscreen wiper

7: off

AUTO or K : interval wiping or automatic wiping with rain sensor

1: slow

2: fast

Windscreen wiper 3 78, Wiper blade replacement 3 155.

Windscreen washer

Pull lever.

Windscreen washer 3 78, Washer fluid 3 152.

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Rear window wiper and washer system

Turn lever:

7	: off
e	: wiper
f	: washer

Rear window wiper/washer 3 79, Washer fluid 3 152.

Climate control

Heated rear window

Heating is operated by pressing the Übutton.

Heated rear window 3 43.

Heated exterior mirrors

Pressing Üalso activates the heated exterior mirrors.

Heated exterior mirrors 3 40.

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 A/C on.

●Heated rear window Üon. Climate control system 3 105.

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In brief

Electronic climate control system

●Press 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 43.

Electronic climate control system 3 107.

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 3 130.

Starting off

Check before starting off

●Tyre pressure and condition 3 166, 3 201.

●Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 149.

●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 39, 3 45,

3 52.

●Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

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Starting the engine with key

●Turn key to position 1.

●Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock.

●Operate clutch and brake pedal.

●Donotoperateacceleratorpedal.

●Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait until control indicator ! extinguishes in the instrument cluster.

●Turn key to position 3 and release.

Starting the engine 3 120.

Startingtheenginewiththepower	Stop-start system
button

		If the vehicle is at low speed or in
	Electronic key must be inside the	standstill and certain conditions are
	vehicle, either in the card reader or	fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
	the front passenger compartment.	follows:
	● Move the steering wheel slightly	● Depress the clutch pedal.
	to release the steering wheel	● Move the selector lever to
	lock.	neutral.
	● Operate clutch and brake pedal.	● Release the clutch pedal.
	● Donotoperateacceleratorpedal.	An Autostop is indicated when Ï
	● Press START/STOP and	illuminates in the instrument cluster
	release.	3 91.
	● Engine starts after a short delay.	To restart the engine, depress the
	Power button 3 118.	clutch pedal again.
		Stop-start system 3 121.

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In brief

Parking

9Warning

●Do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the exhaustsystemcouldignitethe surface.

●Always apply parking brake without pressing release button. Apply as firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress brake pedal 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 thefrontwheelsawayfrom the kerb.

If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear. Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.

●Close the windows.

●Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is felt to engage.

●Lockthevehiclebypressingeon the remote control 3 25.

Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 36.

●The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched off 3 148.

Caution

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. 30secondsbeforeswitchingoff,in order to protect the turbocharger.

Keys, locks 3 21, Laying the vehicle up for a long period of time 3 147.

Keys, doors and windows

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Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ...................................	21
Keys ..........................................	21
Car Pass ....................................	21
Radio remote control .................	22
Electronic key system ................	23
Door locks .................................	25
Central locking system ..............	25
Automatic locking ......................	30
Child locks .................................	30
Doors ...........................................	31
Sliding door ...............................	31
Rear doors .................................	31
Load compartment ....................	33
Vehicle security ............................	35
Anti-theft locking system ...........	35
Anti-theft alarm system ..............	36
Immobiliser ................................	38
Exterior mirrors ............................	39
Convex shape ...........................	39
Manual adjustment ....................	39
Electric adjustment ....................	39
Folding mirrors ..........................	39
Heated mirrors ...........................	40

Interior mirrors .............................	40
Manual anti-dazzle ....................	40
Automatic anti-dazzle ................	41
Windows ......................................	41
Windscreen ...............................	41
Power windows .........................	41
Rear windows ............................	42
Heated rear window ..................	43
Sun visors ..................................	43

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 3 179, Radio remote control 3 22, Electronic key system 3 23, Central locking 3 25, Starting the engine 3 120.

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 inordertoperformcertainoperations.

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Radio remote control

Used to operate:

●central locking system 3 25

●anti-theft locking system 3 35

●anti-theft alarm system 3 36

●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.

Dependingonmodel,thevehiclemay 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

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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 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 (DIC) 3 93.

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,thenpressonesideofthebattery 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 detectionzone(approx.onemetre)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 3 118

Theelectronickeysimplyneedstobe

on the driver's person.

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Note

Always take the electronic key with you when exiting the vehicle.

The electronic key being left in the cardreaderisindicatedbyawarning chime 3 94 and a message in the

Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 93 when the driver's door is

opened.

Additionally, the electronic key includes the functionality of the radio remote control 3 22 and an entry

lighting function 3 103.

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 94 and a message in the

Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 93).

Handsfree operation is automatically disabled when the electronic key buttons have been operated or the

central locking switch e3 25 is

pressed. To re-enable handsfree operation, restart the engine.

Power button 3 118.

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 DIC 3 93.

Battery replacement, see Radio remote control 3 22.

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.

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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.

Rear door manual lock

Turn the lock switch clockwise to lock the left-hand rear door. 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.

Note

If no door is opened within approx. 2 minutes after the vehicle has been unlocked, the vehicle is re-locked automatically.

Closedoorsandloadcompartment.If the doors are not closed properly, the central locking system will not work.

Refer to "Manual key operation" below for further information.

Remote control operation

Operation of central locking system with the remote control is confirmed by the hazard warning flashers.

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Unlocking with 2-button remote control

Depending on configuration:

●Press and hold cto unlock all doors and the load compartment. - or -

●Press conce to unlock the driver'sdoor,andpressctwiceto unlock all doors and the load compartment.

Unlocking with 3-button remote control

Depending on configuration:

●Press and hold cto unlock all doors and the load compartment.

-or -

●Press conce to unlock the driver'sdoor,andpressctwiceto unlock all doors and the load compartment.

-or -

●Press conce to unlock all doors and the load compartment.

Locking with 2-button remote control

Press e: All doors and the load compartment are locked.

Locking with 3-button remote control

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Press e: All doors and the load compartment are locked.

Note

Wherefitted,alarmmonitoringofthe passenger compartment 3 36 is

switched off by pressing and holding e(which is confirmed by an audible signal).

If this was done unintentionally, unlock the doors again and press e briefly to lock the vehicle.

Load compartment locking and unlocking with 2-button remote control

Depending on configuration, press c once or twice to unlock the load compartment(andslidingsidedoors).

Press eto lock the load compartment (and, depending on version, the sliding side doors).

Load compartment locking and unlocking with 3-button remote control

Press G to lock or unlock load

compartment (and, depending on version, the 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 withtheelectronickeyisconfirmedby the hazard warning flashers.

9 Danger

Never leave an electronic key insidethevehiclewhenchildrenor animals are left in the vehicle, to avoid unintended operation of windows, doors or engine. Risk of fatal injury.

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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 cto 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 eto 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(andslidingsidedoors)