2018 OPEL VIVARO B ECU

Keys, doors and windows21Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 21
Keys .......................................... 21
Car Pass .................................... 22
Radio remote control .................22
Electronic key system ................24
Door locks ................................. 25
Central locking system ..............26
Automatic locking ......................31
Child locks ................................. 32
Doors ........................................... 32
Sliding door ............................... 32
Rear doors ................................. 33
Load compartment ....................35
Vehicle security ............................ 37
Anti-theft locking system ...........37
Anti-theft alarm system ..............38
Immobiliser ................................ 40
Exterior mirrors ............................ 40
Convex shape ........................... 40
Manual adjustment ....................40
Electric adjustment ....................41
Folding mirrors .......................... 41
Heated mirrors ........................... 41Interior mirrors............................. 42
Manual anti-dazzle ....................42
Automatic anti-dazzle ................42
Windows ...................................... 43
Windscreen ............................... 43
Power windows ......................... 43
Rear windows ............................ 44
Heated rear window ..................45
Sun visors .................................. 45Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items to the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on the
key or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
If the electronic key needs to be
replaced, the vehicle must be taken to a workshop.
Locks 3 200.
Radio remote control 3 22.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Central locking system 3 26.
Starting the engine 3 134.

22Keys, doors and windowsCar Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
Radio remote control
Used to operate: ● central locking system 3 26
● load compartment 3 35
● anti-theft locking system 3 37
● anti-theft alarm system 3 38
The remote control has a range of
approx. five metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect it from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Depending on model, the vehicle may
use a 2-button or 3-button remote
control or an electronic key which
includes the functionality of the
remote control.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the remote control,
it may be due to the following:
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the remote control while not in
range, which will require
reprogramming by a workshop.● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals; the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual key operation 3 26.
Remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.

Keys, doors and windows25Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key buttons have been operated or the
central locking switch e 3 26 is
pressed. To re-enable handsfree
operation, restart the engine.
Power button 3 132.
Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 103.
Battery replacement, see 'Radio
remote control' 3 22.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● fault in electronic key
● electronic key out of reception range
● battery voltage too low● overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
● interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
Emergency manual key
Press and hold the release button on
the side of the electronic key and pull out the emergency manual key from
the top.
Manually lock or unlock the doors by turning the key in the lock.
After use, reinsert the emergency
manual key in the housing of the
electronic key.
Door locks Anti-theft security lock
To prevent the doors from being
opened from the outside, open the
driver's door and engage the anti-
theft security lock.
Using a suitable tool, turn the lock
switch on the door to the locked
position. The doors/tailgate cannot be opened from outside.

26Keys, doors and windowsThe anti-theft security lock remains
engaged even after unlocking the
vehicle with the remote control. The
doors / tailgate can only be opened
from inside or by using the manual
key.
Note
Depending on version, the tailgate
may remain unlocked when the anti-
theft security lock is engaged.
To disengage, turn the switch to the
unlocked position.
Rear door manual lockTurn the lock switch clockwise to lock
the left-hand rear door from inside the load compartment. To disengage
lock, turn the switch anticlockwise.
Rear doors 3 33.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks the front doors,
sliding side doors and load
compartment.
With the 3-button remote control, the
front doors and load compartment/
sliding side doors (where fitted) can
be unlocked and locked separately.
For safety reasons, the vehicle
cannot be locked if the key is in the
ignition switch.
Note
If no door is opened within approx. two minutes after the vehicle has
been unlocked, the vehicle is re-
locked automatically.
Close doors and load compartment. If the doors are not closed properly, the
central locking system will not work.
Refer to "Manual key operation"
below for further information.Remote control operation
Operation of central locking system
with the remote control is confirmed
by the hazard warning flashers. The
hazard warning flashers flash once to
indicate the vehicle is unlocked, and twice to indicate the vehicle is locked.
Unlocking with 2-button remote
control
Depending on model and
configuration:
● Press and hold c to unlock all
doors and the load compartment.

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 engine running, press and hold e on the central locking switch for
approx. five seconds. An audible
signal confirms activation.

Keys, doors and windows339Warning
Take care when operating the
sliding side door. Risk of injury.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operation and no-
one is standing within the moving
area.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope,
open sliding doors may move
accidentally on account of their
weight.
Close the sliding doors before
driving off.
Rear doors
The rear doors can only be opened if
the vehicle is unlocked.
Central locking system, manual key
operation 3 26.
To open the left-hand rear door, pull
the outside handle.
The door is opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling the interior handle.
The right-hand rear door is released
using the lever.
9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
The doors are retained in the 90º
position by locking stays. To open the
doors to 180º or further, pull the door
release handles and swing open to
the desired position.
9 Warning
Ensure extended opening doors
are secured when fully opened.
Opened doors may slam closed due to the force of the wind!

34Keys, doors and windows
When closing the doors, secure eachlocking stay to the catch on the door
frame.
Always close the right-hand door
before the left-hand door.
Door locks 3 25.
Central locking system 3 26.
Driving with an open load
compartment
In exceptional cases only, to drive
with the right-hand rear door open
(e.g. if long objects need to be
transported), open the left-hand
followed by the right-hand rear door,
then close the left-hand rear door.
Note
Do not use the left-hand rear door to
hold objects in place.
If possible, secure objects with
lashing straps attached to lashing
eyes 3 79.
Engage the interior lock in its housing
by turning the handle clockwise to the locked position. The door is bolted
and cannot be opened from outside.
Note
The number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated
correctly if the rear doors are closed.
Disengage the lock by turning the
handle anticlockwise, to enable the
door to be opened.

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.