2015 OPEL VIVARO tow

170Vehicle careCaution
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 30.
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 3 102 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 3 136.

172Vehicle care
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not be 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 upholsteryOnly 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.

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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
Cleaning the vehicle ...................171
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............101
Clock ............................................ 78 Coat hooks ................................... 68
Control indicators.......................... 83
Control of the vehicle .................113
Controls ........................................ 75
Controls in steering wheel ............75
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant ....................................... 142
Coolant and antifreeze ...............176
Coolant heater ............................ 106
Cooling (AC) ............................... 102
Cornering light .............................. 97
Cruise control ...................... 89, 126
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............95, 97
Declaration of conformity ............193
Demisting and defrosting ..............17Diesel fuel filter .......................... 146
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......146
Diesel particle filter ....................120
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................... 90
Doors ............................................ 31
Double cab ................................... 69
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........120
Driver assistance systems ..........126
Driver Information Centre .............90
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 136
Driving economically................... 112
Driving hints ................................ 112
E ECO mode .................................. 112
ecoScoring.................................... 92
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 152
Electronic climate control system 103
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 87, 125, 137
Electronic Stability Program off ...88
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......139
Engine air filter............................ 141
Engine air flow indicator .............141
Engine coolant ........................... 142
Engine coolant temperature ........88Engine data ............................... 182
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Engine identification ...................179
Engine oil ................... 140, 176, 181
Engine oil additives ....................176
Engine oil level ............................ 92
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Engine oil viscosity grades .........176
Enhanced Traction function 124, 125
Entry lighting .............................. 100
Event data recorders ..................193
Exhaust gases ....................120, 169
Exit lighting ................................ 100
Exterior care .............................. 171
Exterior light ................................. 89
Exterior lighting ......................14, 95
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault messages ............................ 91
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 110
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights .............................. 98, 148
Fog tail light ............................... 151
Folding centre seatback ...............68
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 46
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Front airbag system .....................57

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Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop engine .................................. 86
Stop-start system.................. 18, 117
Storage ......................................... 67
Storage box .................................. 69
Storage compartments .................67
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachograph .................................. 94
Tachometer ................................. 81
Tailgate ......................................... 33
Tail lights ................................... 149
Technical data ............................ 182
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 156
Top-tether fastening eyes ............66
Torx key ...................................... 156
Tow bar....................................... 136
Towing ................................ 136, 169
Towing another vehicle .............170
Towing a trailer ........................... 136
Towing eye ......................... 156, 169
Towing the vehicle .....................169
Traction Control system ............. 124
Trailer coupling ........................... 136
Trailer stability assist .................137
Trailer towing ............................. 136
Transmission ............................... 18Tread depth ............................... 160
Trip computer .............................. 92
Trip odometer .............................. 81
Turbo engine warm-up ...............116
Turn and lane-change signals .....97
Turn signal ................................... 85
Tyre chains ................................ 161
Tyre changing ............................. 165
Tyre designations ......................157
Tyre pressure ............................ 157
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 88, 158
Tyre pressures ........................... 192
Tyre repair kit ............................. 162
Tyres .......................................... 157
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 161
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 130
Underseat storage .......................69
Upholstery .................................. 172
Upshift .......................................... 87
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 144
Vehicle checks............................ 139
Vehicle data ................................ 181
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 193Vehicle dimensions .................... 186
Vehicle Identification Number ....178
Vehicle jack ................................ 156
Vehicle messages .......................91
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle shutdown ......................117
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 138
Vehicle tools ....................... 156, 169
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 183
Ventilation ................................... 101
W
Warning chimes ........................... 91
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning messages .......................91
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 143
Washing the vehicle ...................171
Welcome lighting ........................100
Wheel changing .........................165
Wheel cover hook .......................156
Wheel covers ............................. 161
Wheels and tyres .......................157
Wheel wrench ............................. 156
Wide view mirror ........................... 39
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40