Opel Vivaro C 2023 User manual

Owner's Manual

Introduction .................................... 2
Keys, doors and windows .............. 5
Seats, restraints ........................... 31
Storage ........................................ 64
Instruments and controls ............. 79
Lighting ...................................... 113
Infotainment system ................... 121
Climate control ........................... 139
Driving and operating ................. 151
Vehicle care ............................... 229
Service and maintenance .......... 274
Technical data ........................... 277
Customer information ................ 284
Index .......................................... 292
Contents

2 Introduction
Introduction

Introduction 3
Vehicle specific data
Please enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible.
Refer to the sections "Service and
maintenance", "Technical data", the
vehicle’s identification plate and
national registration documents.
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.
Additionally, video tutorials for some
vehicle functions can be viewed in the
Info Display.
Some functions are only operational
when ignition is switched on, when
combustion engine is running or
when electric engine is ready.
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
● 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 left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.
● The Owner's Manual uses the
engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
and engineering code 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.

4 Introduction
● Displays may not support your
specific language.
● Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold
letters.
Propulsion types
Internal combustion engine
vehicle (ICE)
An ICE vehicle is propelled by an
internal combustion engine - diesel or
petrol - only.
Battery electric vehicle (BEV)
A BEV is propelled by an electric
engine only.
The high voltage battery is charged
using a charging cable and
additionally by engine braking.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9Warning
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".
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.
Your Opel Team

Keys, doors and windows 5
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ..................................... 5
Keys ............................................ 5
Radio remote control ................... 6
Electronic key system .................. 7
Central locking system ................ 8
Automatic locking ...................... 13
Child locks ................................. 13
Doors ........................................... 14
Sliding doors .............................. 14
Load compartment .................... 17
Vehicle security ............................ 20
Anti-theft locking system ........... 20
Anti-theft alarm system .............. 20
Immobiliser ................................ 23
Exterior mirrors ............................ 23
Convex shape ........................... 23
Electric adjustment .................... 23
Folding mirrors .......................... 23
Heated mirrors ........................... 24
Interior mirrors ............................. 24
Manual anti-dazzle .................... 24
Automatic anti-dazzle ................ 25
Child surveillance mirror ............ 25
Windows ...................................... 25
Windscreen ............................... 25
Power windows ......................... 26
Rear windows ............................ 27
Heated rear window .................. 28
Heated windscreen .................... 28
Sun visors .................................. 29
Roller blinds ............................... 29
Roof ............................................. 30
Glass panel ............................... 30
Keys, locks
Keys
Caution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items
to the ignition key.
9Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause, depending on
version, steering wheel lock.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 269.
Central locking 3 8.
Starting the engine 3 154.
Radio remote control 3 6.

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Electronic key 3 7.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 260.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Radio remote control
a: unlocks the vehicle
b: locks the vehicle
*: locks or unlocks all doors or
selected doors, e.g only the
front doors or only the
sliding doors together with
the tailgate / rear doors
N or M: opens or closes power
sliding doors
Depending on the version, the radio
remote control enables the operation
of the following functions:
● central locking system 3 8
● selective unlocking 3 8
● anti-theft locking system 3 20
● anti-theft alarm system 3 20
● tailgate unlocking 3 8
● power sliding doors 3 14
● power windows 3 26
● mirrors folding 3 23
● vehicle locator lighting 3 120
The remote control has a range of up
to several metres, but may also be
much less due to external influences.
The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote
control
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.

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Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
1. Remove the back cover from the
remote control.
2. Extract the flat battery from its
location.
3. Replace battery with a battery of
the same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
4. Clip the back cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.
● The battery voltage is 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.
Manual unlocking 3 8.
Electronic key system
9Warning
The electronic key can affect a
pacemaker.
Keep the electronic key away from
the breast.
Depending on the version, the
electronic key system enables a
keyless operation of the following
functions:
● central locking system 3 8
● central locking system
● tailgate unlocking
● ignition switching on and starting
the engine 3 154
● ignition switching on and starting
the engine
● headlight activation
The electronic key simply needs to be
on the driver's person.

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Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 6.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Note
To save battery power, the keyless
functions are set to stand-by after 21
days of non-use. To reactivate the
functions, press a button on the
electronic key.
Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Extract the flat battery from its
location.
3. Replace battery with a battery of
the same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
4. Clip the cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception
range.
● The battery voltage is 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.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 8.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks and opens the respective
door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been

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opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 109.
Selective unlocking
Selective unlocking allows you to
unlock either the front doors and the
fuel filler flap or the sliding doors, the
rear doors / the tailgate. Selective
unlocking has to be configured.
To activate, switch on the ignition and
then press * more than
two seconds. The LED illuminates.
An audible signal is given and
depending on the configuration of the
vehicle, a message is displayed in
Info Display.
To deactivate, switch on the ignition
and then press * for more than
two seconds. The LED extinguishes.
Remote control operation
Unlocking
Press <.
Unlocking mode can be set. Two
settings are selectable:
● All doors and load compartment
will be unlocked by pressing <.
● Only the driver's door and the
passenger door will be unlocked
by pressing <.
Unlocking the load compartment
Press * or press < two times to
unlock the load compartment only,
i.e. sliding doors and rear doors or
tailgate.
Locking
Close doors and the load
compartment.
Press -.
If the vehicle is not closed properly,
the central locking system will not
work.

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Confirmation
Operation of the central locking
system is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers. A precondition is
that the setting is activated in the
vehicle personalisation 3 109.
Electronic key system operation
This system allows automatic vehicle
locking and unlocking simply by
detection of the electronic key. The
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle.
Note
If the vehicle is not closed properly
or the electronic key remains in the
vehicle, locking will not be permitted.
If the vehicle is equipped with an
anti-theft alarm system, a warning
chime sounds after a few seconds.
Note
The electronic key may not operate
if placed close to electronic devices
such as mobile phones or laptop
computers.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the relevant door side.
Unlocking
Pass a hand behind the door handle
of one of the front doors, the sliding
doors, the hinged doors or press the
tailgate button.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, the hinged doors / the
load compartment and the fuel
filler flap will be unlocked by
passing a hand behind one of the
front door handles, the handles of
the sliding doors or the handles
of the hinged doors. If the vehicle
is equipped with a tailgate, press
the tailgate button.
● Only the front doors and the fuel
filler flap will be unlocked by
passing a hand behind one of
front door handles.
Vehicle personalisation 3 109.
Unlocking the load compartment
Only the load compartment, i.e. the
hinged doors or the tailgate, will be
unlocked by passing a hand behind
the hinged doors handle or pressing
the tailgate button.

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Locking
Press on one of the door handles or
press the tailgate button.
All doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap will be locked.
Confirmation
Operation of central locking system is
confirmed by the hazard warning
flashers.
Key off mode
Key off mode mode allows to lock the
vehicle while leaving the engine
running without the electronic key
being inside the vehicle.
This mode enables electrical devices
to remain operational, ensuring
thermal comfort, vehicle security and
the operation of essential vehicle
systems.
Activation / deactivation
Press KEY OFF to activate. The LED
in the button illuminates.
Press KEY OFF to deactivate. The
LED in the button extinguishes.
Central locking button
Locks or unlocks all doors and the
load compartment from inside the
passenger compartment. If the
vehicle is equipped with electronic
key system, the fuel filler flap is locked
or unlocked, too.
Press - to lock. The LED in the button
illuminates.
Press - again to unlock. The LED in
the button extinguishes.
Operation with the key in case of
a central locking system fault
In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery
or remote control / electronic key
battery is discharged, the driver's
door can be locked or unlocked with
the mechanical key.
Manual unlocking
Electronic key: press and hold the
latch to extract the integral key.

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Manually unlock the left front door by
inserting and turning the key in the
lock cylinder. With working central
locking system the vehicle will be
unlocked.
Without a working central locking
system, the other doors can be
opened by pulling the interior handle.
The load compartment and fuel filler
flap will possibly not be unlocked.
By switching on the ignition, the anti-
theft locking system is deactivated.
Manual locking
Manually lock the left front door by
inserting and turning the key in the
lock cylinder. With working central
locking system the vehicle will be
locked.
To lock the other doors if the central
locking system is not working:
● Make sure the child lock is not
activated.
● Remove the black cover by using
a key and turning clockwise.
● Insert key carefully and move to
the inner side of the door without
turning the key.
● Remove key and attach black
cover.
The fuel filler flap and tailgate are
possibly not locked.

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Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving off
This system allows automatic locking
of the doors and the tailgate as soon
as the speed of the vehicle exceeds
10 km/h.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is
open, the automatic central locking
does not take place. This is signalled
by the sound of the locks rebounding,
accompanied by illumination of N in
the instrument cluster, an audible
signal and the display of an alert
message.
This function can be activated or
deactivated at any time. With the
ignition on, press - until an audible
signal starts and a corresponding
message is displayed.
The state of the system stays in
memory when switching off the
ignition.
Automatic relock after unlocking
This feature automatically locks all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap a short time after unlocking
with the remote control or electronic
key, provided no door has been
opened.
Child locks
9Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Mechanical child locks
To activate, turn the child lock
upwards. The sliding door cannot be
opened from the inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock
downwards. The sliding door can be
opened from the inside.

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Electric child locks
Remotely operated system to prevent
opening of the sliding doors via the
interior door handles.
Switching on
Press >. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on, accompanied by a
confirmation message. This indicator
lamp remains on until the child lock is
switched off.
Switching off
Press > again. The indicator lamp on
button goes off, accompanied by a
confirmation message. This indicator
lamp remains on while child lock is
switched on.
Doors
Sliding doors
Opening
After unlocking, pull the outside door
handle and slide the door towards the
rear beyond the point of resistance.

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To open from inside, push the handle
and slide the door towards the rear
beyond the point of resistance.
Closing
To close from outside, pull the door
handle and slide the door towards the
front until it locks.
To close from inside, push the handle
and slide the door towards the front
until it locks.
Caution
Ensure the sliding side door is fully
closed and secure before driving
the vehicle.
Caution
To avoid damage, do not attempt
to operate the sliding side door
when the fuel filler flap is open.
9Danger
Do not drive with the sliding side
door open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects, since
toxic exhaust gases, which cannot
be seen or smelled, could enter
the vehicle. This can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
Refuelling 3 221.

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Power sliding doors
9Warning
Take care when operating the
power sliding doors. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Take particular care when the
vehicle is parked on a slope: open
or close the door fully until it
latches into its locking position.
Keep a close watch on the moving
doors when operating. Ensure that
nothing becomes trapped during
operation and no-one is standing
within the moving area.
The power sliding doors can be
operated by:
● pressing N or M on the radio
remote control
● pressing N or M on the electronic
key
● pressing P or O on the
instrument panel
● pressing P or O on the door
frame
● hands-free operation with motion
sensors below the rear bumper
● pulling the respective door
handle.
Operation with the electronic key
Press N or M longer to open or close
the respective power sliding door.
Hands-free operation
Depending on the vehicle
configuration, the vehicle may have
one or two hands-free operated
sliding doors.
To open or close a sliding door, move
the foot below the rear bumper on the
respective side back and forth.

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The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the motion sensors. Depending
on the configuration of the vehicle, the
electronic key has to be located in the
respective area. Do not hold the foot
longer or move too slow below the
bumper.
Activation or deactivation of hands-
free operation can be set in the Info
Display 3 106.
Initialising the power sliding doors
If the power sliding doors cannot be
operated, initialise as follows:
1. Fully close the door manually.
2. Fully open the door electrically.
3. Fully close the door electrically.
4. Repeat for second door.
Load compartment
Tailgate
Tailgate window 3 27.
Opening
After unlocking, press the tailgate
button and open the tailgate.
Depending on the version, press '
to unlock the tailgate from the inside.
Closing
To lower the tailgate use the interior
handle. Push the tailgate from above
until it is fully closed.
Do not push the tailgate button whilst
closing as this will unlock the tailgate
again.

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With the electronic key outside the
vehicle and within a range of approx.
1 m of the tailgate, press the right
tailgate button to lock the vehicle.
Central locking system 3 8.
General hints for operating
tailgate
9Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot 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. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Note
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this case lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.
Emergency tailgate opening from
inside the vehicle
An access hole between the door and
the floor enables the tailgate latch to
be released using a suitable tool.
Push lever to the left to unlock and
open the tailgate.
Hinged doors
Unlock the hinged doors with the
remote control or by turning the key in
the rear door lock cylinder.
Central locking 3 8.