2015 OPEL VIVARO washer fluid

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Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper7=offK=interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensor1=slow2=fast
Windscreen wiper 3 76, Wiper
blade replacement 3 146.
Windscreen and headlight
washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 76, Washer fluid 3 143.

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Rear window wiper and washer
system
Turn lever:
7=offe=wiperf=washer
Rear window wiper/washer 3 77,
Washer fluid 3 143.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 42.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing the Ü button also activates
the heated exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 39.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
■ Air distribution to V.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Cooling AC on.
■ Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 101.

Instruments and controls77
Automatic wiping will need to be
reselected whenever the ignition has
been switched off.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:low sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel upwardshigh sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel downwards
The rain sensor is located on the
windscreen. Keep the sensor free
from dust, dirt and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.
short pull=wiper swipes oncelong pull=wiper swipes for a
few strokesRear window wiper/washer
Turn lever:
7=offe=wiper operationf=washer fluid is sprayed onto the
rear window
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.

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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■ Open the bonnet, close all doorsand 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.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate, if necessary.End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the washer fluid and the
oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease
of identification.

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If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark consult a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Brakes
A squealing noise indicates that the
brake lining is at its minimum
thickness. Continued driving is
possible but have the brake lining
replaced as soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

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Manual transmission .................. 121
Messages ..................................... 91
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 38, 39
Misted light covers .......................98
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New vehicle running-in ..............113
Number plate light .....................150
O Object detection systems ...........130
Octane rating .............................. 182
Odometer ..................................... 81
Oil ............................................... 140
Oil, engine .......................... 176, 181
Oil pressure .................................. 88
Outside temperature ....................78
Overcab storage ..........................70
Overrun cut-off ........................... 117
P Parking ................................ 20, 119
Parking assist ............................ 130
Parking brake ............................ 123
Particulate filter ........................... 120
Performing work ........................139
Pollen filter ................................. 111
Power button ........................ 18, 114
Power outlets ............................... 79Power steering fluid....................142
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ........................... 88, 116
Puncture ..................................... 165
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 194
Radio remote control ...................21
Rear air conditioning system .....105
Rear doors ................................... 31
Rear fog light ............................... 89
Rear fog lights ........................ 95, 98
Rear heating system .................. 105
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 132
Rear windows .............................. 41
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 176, 181
Refuelling ................................... 134
Remote control ............................. 21
Reversing light ........................... 150
Reversing lights ........................... 98
Ride control systems ..................124
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 73S
Safety belts ................................... 50
Safety net .................................... 71
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................85
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat folding .................................. 46
Seat heating ................................. 47
Seat position ................................ 44
Seats ............................................ 69
Service ............................... 111, 174
Service display ............................ 82
Service information ....................174
Service vehicle soon .................... 86
Side airbag system ......................57
Sidelights ...................................... 95
Side turn signal lights ................149
Sliding door .................................. 31
Spare wheel ............................... 166
Spare wheel security tool ...........156
Speed limiter......................... 80, 130
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................113
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ...............18, 116
Steering ...................................... 113
Steering column controls ..............76
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75

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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
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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