2014 VAUXHALL VIVARO tailgate

Keys, doors and windows25Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking with the remote
control, press tailgate button and lift tailgate to the fully open position.
The tailgate can be also opened from inside the vehicle by pushing down
the tailgate interior release.
Notice
In very cold climates, the opening
assistance provided by the tailgate
hydraulic struts may be reduced.
Central locking system 3 20.
Closing
Close tailgate using the interior strap. Ensure tailgate is fully closed.
Central locking system 3 20.
General hints for operating tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which can not be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance both above (at least
2.15 m) and behind when opening
tailgate.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all doors and
the tailgate.
All doors and the tailgate must be
closed or the system cannot be
activated.
Notice
The anti-theft locking system cannot be activated when the hazard
warning lights or sidelights are
switched on.
Activation and deactivation are not possible with the central locking
switch.

26Keys, doors and windows
Activation
Press button e twice.
- or -
Turn key in driver's door lock towards
rear of vehicle twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors with the key or
button c on the remote control.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.
It monitors:
■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment,
■ Load compartment,
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
■ Ignition
■ Interruption of alarm siren power supply.
Activation All doors and the bonnet must be
closed.Press button e to activate anti-theft
alarm system. Hazard warning lights flash twice to confirm activation.
If the hazard warning lights do not flash upon activation, a door or the
bonnet is not fully closed.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle or switching on the ignition deactivates the anti-theft
alarm system. Hazard warning lights
flash once to confirm deactivation.
Notice
If the alarm has been triggered,
unlocking the vehicle with the key
will not stop the alarm siren. To stop
the siren, switch on the ignition. The hazard warning lights will not flash
upon deactivation if the alarm has
been triggered.
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment
Disable monitoring of the passenger
compartment e.g. when animals are
being left in the vehicle, or if the
auxiliary heater 3 87 has been set
for a timed or remote controlled start.

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Rear window wiper/washer .......... 62
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 147, 152
Refuelling ................................... 110
Remote control ............................. 18
Reversing light ........................... 126
Reversing lights ........................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 58
S Safety belts ................................... 39
Safety net .................................... 57
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 34 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................70
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat heating ................................. 35
Seat position ................................ 33
Second row seats ........................36
Selector lever ............................... 97
Service ................................. 92, 146
Service display ............................ 67
Service information ....................146
Service vehicle soon .................... 71
Side airbag system ......................46
Sidelights ...................................... 79
Side turn signal lights ................126
Sliding door .................................. 24
Spare wheel ............................... 138
Speedometer ............................... 65Starting and operating ..................94
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ................94, 97
Steering ........................................ 93
Steering column controls .............61
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 60
Steering wheel controls ...............60
Stop engine ................................. 71
Storage ......................................... 55
Storage compartments .................55
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph .................................. 78
Tachometer ................................. 66
Tailgate ......................................... 25
Tail lights ................................... 125
Technical data ............................ 154
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 131
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 112
Towing ................................ 112, 141
Towing another vehicle .............142
Towing a trailer ........................... 113
Towing equipment .....................113
Towing eye ................................. 141
Towing the vehicle .....................141
Traction Control system ............. 102Trailer coupling ........................... 112
Trailer towing ............................. 113
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .............68, 97
Tread depth ............................... 132
Trip computer .............................. 76
Triple-Info-Display .......................74
Turn and lane-change signals .....81
Turn signal ................................... 70
Tyre chains ................................ 133
Tyre changing ............................. 136
Tyre designations ......................131
Tyre pressure ............................ 132
Tyre pressures ........................... 163
Tyre repair kit ............................. 133
Tyres .......................................... 131
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 133
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 108
Upholstery .................................. 144
Upshift .......................................... 72
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 121
Vehicle checks............................ 116
Vehicle data ................................ 152
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 164