2017.5 OPEL VIVARO B engine

30Keys, doors and windowsUnlocking with electronic key buttons
Press c to unlock all doors and the
load compartment.
Locking with electronic key -
handsfree operation
Press the button on any exterior door
handle. All doors and the load
compartment are locked.
The vehicle only locks when at least
three seconds have passed since
unlocking using handsfree operation.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Locking with electronic key buttons
Press e to lock all doors and the load
compartment.
Load compartment locking and
unlocking with electronic key -
handsfree operation
Press the button on the exterior door
handle to lock or unlock the rear
doors/tailgate (and sliding side doors)
when the electronic key is within
range of the detection zone (approx.
one metre).
The rear doors/tailgate (and sliding side doors) only lock/unlock when at
least three seconds have passed
since the button was last pressed.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key buttons have been operated. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Load compartment locking and
unlocking with electronic key buttons

Keys, doors and windows31Press G to lock/unlock the rear
doors/tailgate (and sliding side
doors).
Electronic key system 3 24.
Manual key operation
Manually lock or unlock the doors by
turning the key in the lock.
Note
If the battery in the electronic key
needs to be replaced, the vehicle
can still be locked/unlocked using
the emergency manual key in the
housing of the electronic key 3 24.
Central locking switch
Locks or unlocks the doors and loadcompartment from the passenger
compartment.
Press e to lock the vehicle. Activation
is indicated by the LED in the button.
When closing any open door, the door is locked automatically.
Press e again to unlock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is driven with an open
load compartment, the front doors
(and sliding side doors) can still be
locked. With the ignition switched on,
press and hold e for approx.
five seconds. When closing the rear
doors/tailgate, they are locked
automatically.
Automatic locking 3 31.
Handsfree operation is automatically disabled when e is pressed. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Automatic locking Automatic locking after driving off This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock the
doors and load compartment as soon as the vehicle is driven.
Activation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold e on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds. An
audible signal confirms activation.

Keys, doors and windows35Caution
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed
when driving with an open load compartment.
For further information, refer to
"Loading information" 3 82.
Always comply with local or national regulations.
9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
When driving with an open load
compartment, exhaust gases
could enter the vehicle. Open the
windows.
Load compartment
Tailgate Opening
After unlocking, press tailgate button
and lift tailgate to the fully open
position.
The tailgate can be also opened from inside the vehicle by operating the
tailgate interior release.
Note
In very cold climates, the opening
assistance provided by the tailgate
hydraulic struts may be reduced.
Central locking system 3 26.
Closing
Lower the tailgate using the interior
strap.
Caution
Place fingers through the strap
before pulling, to avoid damage to the strap.
Release strap when tailgate is
lowered and push tailgate to close
fully.
Central locking system 3 26.

38Keys, doors and windows
Press e twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing the
button on any exterior door handle or
press c.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated (or the
central locking switch e is pressed).
To re-enable handsfree operation,
restart the engine.
Central locking system 3 26.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system 3 26.
It monitors: ● doors, rear doors/tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment
● load compartment
● ignition
● interruption of alarm siren power supply
Activation
All doors and the bonnet must be
closed.
Hazard warning lights flash to confirm activation. If the hazard warning lights do not flash upon activation, a door or
the bonnet is not fully closed.2-button and 3-button remote control
Press e to activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
Electronic key
For handsfree operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the front doors or load compartment.

40Keys, doors and windowsTo silence the alarm siren (if
triggered) and therefore deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system, reconnect vehicle battery and unlock the vehicle
or switch on the ignition.
Immobiliser
The immobiliser is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch and
also if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the engine is turned off.
If the engine cannot be started, switch off the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. two seconds and then repeat
the start attempt. If start attempt is
unsuccessful, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 26,
3 38.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling in
required direction.

Keys, doors and windows41Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to the left or
right, then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
No mirror is selected when the control is in the centre position.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Parking position
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
by pressing gently on the outer edge
of the housing, e.g. when in a
confined parking situation.
Depending on version, exterior
mirrors can be automatically folded to the parking position upon locking the
vehicle. For further information, refer
to the Infotainment manual.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü
. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Heating functions with the engine running. It is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 116.

Keys, doors and windows45Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 116.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
Sun visors have vanity mirrors and a
ticket holder on the rear.
The mirror covers should be closed when driving.
Wide view mirror 3 42.

50Seats, restraintsSeat foldingFolding front centre passenger
seat
Pull release lever, fold backrest fully
forwards then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.
Note
When seat height is in its highest
position, push head restraints down
before folding backrest.
Ensure that nothing prevents the
seat from folding, e.g. sun visor
3 45, cup holder 3 75.
To restore, pull release lever, raise
backrest then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.
Armrest
Raise or lower the armrest as
required.
Heating
Press ß for the respective seat when
the engine is running; LED in switch
illuminates. Press other end of rocker switch to turn seat heating off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.