2015 OPEL VIVARO jump start

138Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................138
Vehicle checks ........................... 139
Bulb replacement .......................147
Electrical system ........................152
Vehicle tools .............................. 156
Wheels and tyres .......................157
Jump starting ............................. 168
Towing ....................................... 169
Appearance care .......................171General 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).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
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.

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An AGM battery can be identified by
the label on the battery. We
recommend the use of an original
Opel battery.
Note
Using an AGM vehicle battery
different from the original Opel
vehicle battery may result in a lower performance of the stop-start
system.
We recommend that you have the
vehicle battery replaced by a
workshop.
Stop-start system 3 117.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed
14.6 volts when using a battery
charger. Otherwise the vehicle
battery might be damaged.
9 Danger
Ensure adequate ventilation when
charging the battery. There is a
risk of explosion if gases
generated during charging are
allowed to accumulate!
Jump starting 3 168.
Warning label
Meaning of symbols: ■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the battery.

168Vehicle careJump startingDo not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and the vehicle battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
■ Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
■ A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature of
0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
■ Wear eye protection and protective
clothing when handling a battery.
■ Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 volts). Its capacity(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged battery.
■ Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of at
least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for diesel
engines).
■ Do not disconnect the discharged vehicle battery from the vehicle.
■ Switch off all unnecessary electrical
consumers.
■ Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
■ Do not allow the terminals of one lead to touch those of the other
lead.
■ The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during thejump starting process.■ Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
■ Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
The battery is located in the engine
compartment.
Remove cover to access the battery.

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Lead connection order:1. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal (1) of the booster
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the red lead to the positive terminal (2) of
the discharged battery.
3. Connect the black lead to the negative terminal (3) of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point
(4), such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as
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 The towing eye is stowed with thevehicle tools 3 156.
Release cap using a suitable tool.
Screw the towing eye clockwise into
the front towing point and tighten fully
using the wheel wrench.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow rod - to the towing eye, never to the
bumper or front suspension units.

196IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 138
Adaptive forward lighting .............97
Adjustable air vents ...................110
AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery ..................................... 144
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........85
Airbag deactivation ................58, 85
Airbag label................................... 53
Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 111
Air conditioning system .............. 102
Air intake .................................... 111
Air recirculation ...................102, 169
Air vents...................................... 110
Alert .............................................. 91
Antifreeze ................................... 142
Antilock brake system ................ 122
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......87
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft bolts............................. 165
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Anti-theft security lock ..................25
Appearance care ........................171
Armrest ........................................ 47
Ashtrays ....................................... 80
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40Automatic fuel cut-off ..................117
Automatic light control .................95
Automatic locking ........................30
Autostop ............................... 89, 116
Auxiliary heater ........................... 106
B Battery ........................................ 144
Battery, jump starting.................. 168
Belts.............................................. 50
Bench seat.................................... 69
Bonnet ....................................... 140
Bottle holders................................ 68
Brake and clutch fluid .................176
Brake assist ............................... 123
Brake fluid .................................. 143 Brakes ............................... 122, 143
Brake system ............................... 87
Breakdown.................................. 169
Bulb replacement ....................... 147
C Capacities .................................. 191
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................120
Central locking system ................25
Centre high-mounted brake light 149
Changing tyre and wheel size ...161
Charging system .......................... 86
Child locks ................................... 30

198
Front door pockets........................ 68
Front fog lights ........................ 95, 98
Front seats.................................... 44 Front storage ................................ 68
Front turn signal lights ...............148
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 135
Fuel cut-off system .....................117
Fuel economy gauge ....................82
Fuel economy mode .....................89
Fuel economy rating ...............91, 92
Fuel for diesel engines ..............134
Fuel gauge ................................... 82 Fuse box ..................................... 153
Fuses ......................................... 152
G Gauges ......................................... 80
General information ...................136
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Glovebox cooler ......................... 110
Glove box lighting .........................99
H Hand brake - see Parking brake. 123
Hazard warning flashers ..............97
Headlight flash ............................. 96
Headlight range adjustment ........96
Headlights ...................... 95, 96, 147
Headlights when driving abroad ..96Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 43
Heated exterior mirrors .................17
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ...............17, 42
Heating ........................................ 47
Heating and ventilation system . 101
High beam ............................. 89, 96
Hill start assist ........................... 123
Horn ....................................... 16, 76
I
Identification plate .....................179
Idle speed control .......................116
Ignition switch positions .............114
Immobiliser .................................. 37
Indicators ...................................... 80
Info-display ................................... 90
Information displays...................... 90
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........153
Instrument panel illumination .....152
Instrument panel illumination control ...................................... 98
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............67
Interior care ............................... 172
Interior lighting .............................. 98
Interior lights ........................ 99, 151Interior mirrors.............................. 39
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 66
J Jack ............................................ 156
Journey record.............................. 92
Jump starting ............................. 168
K Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Light covers, misted...................... 98
Lighting ......................................... 95
Lighting features .........................100
Light switch .................................. 95
Load compartment ....................... 33
Load compartment cover .............70
Load compartment lighting ...........99
Loading information .....................73
Load-through feature ....................69
Low fuel ....................................... 89
M
Malfunction indicator light ............86
Manual adjustment ......................38
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39