2014.5 VAUXHALL VIVARO tow

Vehicle care131Vehicle careGeneral Information...................131
Vehicle checks ........................... 132
Bulb replacement .......................139
Electrical system ........................144
Vehicle tools .............................. 148
Wheels and tyres .......................149
Jump starting ............................. 159
Towing ....................................... 161
Appearance care .......................162General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of Genuine Parts and Accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
Vehicle storage Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in a dry, well ventilated
place. Engage first or reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
■ Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are
not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.

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No.Circuit40Load compartment power outlet41Power window motor42Rear power outlet43Starting, body control module44Heated seats45Heating, air conditioning46Windscreen wiper47TachographVehicle toolsTools
The jack, wheel wrench, wheel bolt
sleeve, torx key, adapters, wheel
cover hook, towing eye are contained
in a unit, stowed under the driver's
seat.
Slide seat forwards and fold the
backrest forwards 3 42 to access the
tool box. The tool box may be secured
in position with a wing nut.
Wheel changing 3 157, Spare wheel
3 158.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit: The
wheel cover hook and torx key are
stored within the tyre repair kit case,
stowed under the driver's seat.
Tyre repair kit 3 154.

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damaged. Seek the assistance of
a workshop.
Drain excess tyre pressure with
the button beside the pressure
indicator.
Do not run the compressor for
longer than 15 minutes.
13. Detach the tyre repair kit.
14. Remove any excess sealant using a cloth.
15. Take the label indicating maximum permitted speed from
the tyre repair kit and affix in the driver's field of view.
16. Store the sealant bottle in the plastic bag. Return tyre repair kitto case and stow under the
driver's seat.
17. Continue driving immediately so that the sealant is evenly
distributed throughout the tyre.
After driving approx. 6 miles, but
no more than 10 minutes, stop
and check tyre pressure using the
compressor. Screw air hose from
compressor directly onto tyre
valve when doing this.
18. If the tyre pressure is more than 2.2 bar (220 kPa/31 psi), set it to
the correct value. Repeat the
procedure until there is no more
loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 2.2 bar (220 kPa/31 psi),
the vehicle must not be driven.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
19. Detach the tyre repair kit, return to
case and stow under the driver's
seat.9 Warning
Do not allow the sealant to contact
skin, eyes or clothing. If swallowed seek medical assistance
immediately.
Notice
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
Pay attention to storage information
and expiry date on sealant bottle. Its
sealing capability is not guaranteed
after this time.

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5. Unscrew wheel bolts completelyby turning anticlockwise and wipe
clean with a cloth.
Put wheel bolts somewhere
where the threads will not be
soiled.
6. Change the wheel. Spare wheel 3 158.
7. Screw in the wheel bolts.
8. Lower the vehicle and remove jack.
9. Tighten each of the wheel bolts in
a crosswise sequence using the
wheel wrench. Ensure the wrench
locates securely. The wrench
should turn clockwise to tighten
the bolts. Invert the wrench if
necessary.
Tightening torque is 160 Nm.
10. Replace the wheel cover, ensuring that the valve hole in thewheel cover is aligned with the
tyre valve before installing.11. Stow the replaced wheel 3 158
and the vehicle tools 3 148.
12. Have the new wheel balanced on the vehicle.
Check the tyre pressure of the
installed tyre 3 178.
Check the wheel bolt torque.
Have the defective tyre renewed or
repaired as soon as possible.
Spare wheel
Some vehicles are equipped with a tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel 3 154.
If mounting a spare wheel which is
different from the other wheels, this
wheel might be classified as a
temporary spare wheel and the
corresponding speed limits apply,
even though no label indicates this.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
check the applicable speed limit.Caution
The use of a spare wheel that is smaller than the other wheels or in combination with winter tyres
could affect driveability. Have the defective tyre replaced as soon as
possible.
It may be necessary to jack the
vehicle up to gain access to the spare
wheel on a fully loaded vehicle with a
flat rear tyre.
Wheel changing 3 157.

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far away from the discharged
vehicle battery as possible,
however at least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump start.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of
1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.
4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Release cap by using a screwdriver.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 148.
Screw the towing eye fully into the
front towing point.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.
Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 28.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers.
Transmission in neutral.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.

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To prevent the entry of exhaust fumesfrom the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation system and close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye and replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
Trailer hitch 3 129.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factory
using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock
function. After using de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

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Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
UnderbodySome areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean any leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light- coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.

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Clock ............................................ 74
Control indicators.......................... 79
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 71
Controls in steering wheel ............71
Convex shape .............................. 35
Coolant ....................................... 135
Coolant and antifreeze ...............166
Coolant heater ............................ 102
Cruise control ...................... 85, 120
Cupholders .................................. 65
Curtain airbag system .................. 54
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Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............91, 92
Declaration of conformity ............179
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 138
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......138
Diesel particle filter ....................115
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................... 85
Doors ............................................ 29
Driver assistance systems ..........120
Driver Information Centre .............86
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 129
Driving economically................... 108
Driving hints ................................ 108E
ECO mode .................................. 108
ecoScoring.................................... 88
Electric adjustment ......................35
Electrical system......................... 144
Electronic climate control system 99
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Program 83, 119
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......132
Engine air filter............................ 134
Engine air flow indicator .............134
Engine coolant ........................... 135
Engine coolant temperature ........84
Engine data ............................... 172
Engine exhaust .......................... 115
Engine identification ...................169
Engine oil ................... 133, 166, 171
Engine oil level ............................ 88
Engine oil pressure ......................84
Entry lighting ................................ 95
Event data recorders ..................179
Exhaust gases ............................ 115
Exit lighting .................................. 96
Exterior care .............................. 162
Exterior light ................................. 85
Exterior lighting ......................12, 91
Exterior mirrors ............................. 35F
Fault messages ............................ 87
First aid kit ................................... 68
Fixed air vents ........................... 106
Fog light ....................................... 85
Fog lights .............................. 93, 140
Fog tail light ............................... 143
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ............................. 93
Front seats.................................... 41
Front storage ................................ 65
Front turn signal lights ...............140
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 128
Fuel cut-off system .....................112
Fuel economy gauge ....................78
Fuel economy mode .....................85
Fuel economy rating ...............87, 88
Fuel for diesel engines ..............127
Fuel gauge ................................... 77
Fuse box ..................................... 145
Fuses ......................................... 144
G
Gauges ......................................... 76
General information ...................129
Glovebox ..................................... 64
Glove box lighting .........................95