2015.5 VAUXHALL VIVARO Tow

Vehicle care169Caution
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 permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
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.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 100 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 3 134.

Vehicle care171
Unpainted plastic body parts must notbe treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes
must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with theseparts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
Windows and windscreen wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some 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.

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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 58
Child restraint systems ................58
Cigarette lighter ........................... 77
Cleaning the vehicle ...................170
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems ...............99
Clock ............................................ 76
Coat hooks ................................... 66
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................111
Controls ........................................ 73
Controls in steering wheel ............73
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant ....................................... 140
Coolant and antifreeze ...............174
Coolant heater ............................ 104
Cooling (AC) ............................... 100
Cornering light .............................. 95
Cruise control ...................... 87, 124
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............93, 95
Declaration of conformity ............191
Demisting and defrosting ..............15Diesel fuel filter .......................... 144
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......144
Diesel particle filter ....................118
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................... 88
Doors ............................................ 29
Double cab ................................... 67
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........118
Driver assistance systems ..........124
Driver Information Centre .............88
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 134
Driving economically................... 110
Driving hints ................................ 110
E ECO mode .................................. 110
ecoScoring.................................... 90
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical system......................... 150
Electronic climate control system 101
Electronic key system ...................21
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 85, 123, 135
Electronic Stability Program off ...86
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......137
Engine air filter............................ 140
Engine air flow indicator .............140
Engine coolant ........................... 140
Engine coolant temperature ........86Engine data ............................... 180
Engine exhaust .......................... 118
Engine identification ...................177
Engine oil ................... 138, 174, 179
Engine oil additives ....................174
Engine oil level ............................ 90
Engine oil pressure ......................86
Engine oil viscosity grades .........174
Enhanced Traction function 122, 123
Entry lighting ................................ 98
Event data recorders ..................191
Exhaust gases ....................118, 168
Exit lighting .................................. 98
Exterior care .............................. 170
Exterior light ................................. 87
Exterior lighting ......................12, 93
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36
F
Fault messages ............................ 89
First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 108
Fog light ....................................... 87
Fog lights .............................. 96, 146
Fog tail light ............................... 149
Folding centre seatback ...............66
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 44
Folding mirrors ............................. 36
Front airbag system .....................55

198
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop engine .................................. 84
Stop-start system.................. 17, 115
Storage ......................................... 65
Storage box .................................. 67
Storage compartments .................65
Sun visors .................................... 40
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachograph .................................. 92
Tachometer ................................. 79
Tailgate ......................................... 31
Tail lights ................................... 147
Technical data ............................ 180
Three-point seat belt .................... 49
Tools .......................................... 155
Top-tether fastening eyes ............64
Torx key ...................................... 155
Tow bar....................................... 134
Towing ................................ 134, 168
Towing another vehicle .............169
Towing a trailer ........................... 134
Towing eye ......................... 155, 168
Towing the vehicle .....................168
Traction Control system ............. 122
Trailer coupling ........................... 134
Trailer stability assist .................135
Trailer towing ............................. 134
Transmission ............................... 16Tread depth ............................... 159
Trip computer .............................. 90
Trip odometer .............................. 79
Turbo engine warm-up ...............114
Turn and lane-change signals .....95
Turn signal ................................... 83
Tyre chains ................................ 160
Tyre changing ............................. 164
Tyre designations ......................156
Tyre pressure ............................ 156
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 86, 157
Tyre pressures ........................... 190
Tyre repair kit ............................. 161
Tyres .......................................... 156
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 160
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 128
Underseat storage .......................67
Upholstery .................................. 171
Upshift .......................................... 85
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 142
Vehicle checks............................ 137
Vehicle data ................................ 179
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 191Vehicle dimensions .................... 184
Vehicle Identification Number ....176
Vehicle jack ................................ 155
Vehicle messages .......................89
Vehicle security ............................ 32
Vehicle shutdown ......................115
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 136
Vehicle tools ....................... 155, 168
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 181
Ventilation ..................................... 99
W
Warning chimes ........................... 89
Warning lights ............................... 78
Warning messages .......................89
Warning triangle .......................... 70
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 141
Washing the vehicle ...................170
Welcome lighting .......................... 98
Wheel changing .........................164
Wheel cover hook .......................155
Wheel covers ............................. 160
Wheels and tyres .......................156
Wheel wrench ............................. 155
Wide view mirror ........................... 37
Windows ....................................... 38
Windscreen................................... 38