2018 OPEL VIVARO B ignition

In brief9Exterior mirrorsManual adjustment
Swivel mirror in required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Exterior mirrors 3 40.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 40.
Electric adjustment 3 41.
Folding exterior mirrors 3 41.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 41.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 59.
Ignition positions 3 132.

In brief111Side air vents ...................... 127
2 Ashtray .................................. 90
Cupholder ............................ 75
3 Light switch ........................ 108
Rear fog light ....................... 112
Front fog lights ...................111
Exit lighting .......................... 114
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 111
Sidelights ............................ 108
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ....................109
4 Instruments .......................... 91
Driver Information Centre .... 102
Trip computer .....................105
5 Horn ...................................... 85
Driver airbag ......................... 636Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..86
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........87
Trip computer .....................105
7 Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 24
8 Steering column controls ......85
9 Centre air vents ................... 127
10 Power outlet .......................... 88
Cigarette lighter ..................... 90
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 73
11 Info display .......................... 102
12 Front passenger airbag .........63
13 Glovebox .............................. 74
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........41
Heated rear window ..............45
Idle speed control ...............135
15 Power outlet .......................... 88
Cigarette lighter ..................... 9016 Climate control system ........ 116
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 118
17 Ashtray .................................. 90
Cupholder ............................ 75
18 Hazard warning flashers .....111
Central locking system ..........26
19 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 132
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................130
21 Stop-start system ................136
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 152
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................85
Cruise control .....................152
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............132
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...85
25 Bonnet release lever ...........166
26 Fuse box ............................. 182

20In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the remote control 3 26.
Activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 37 and anti-theft
alarm system 3 38.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 166.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 21.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 165.

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.

Keys, doors and windows232-button and 3-button remote control
Remove screw and open battery
compartment by inserting a coin into
the slot and twisting.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach both halves of the cover,
ensuring they engage correctly.
Replace screw and tighten.
Electronic key
The need for battery replacement is
indicated by a message in the Driver
Information Centre 3 103.
Note
In an emergency, the vehicle can still be locked/unlocked using the
emergency manual key in the
housing of the electronic key
3 24.Press and hold the release button on
the side of the electronic key and pull out the emergency manual key from
the top. Unclip the battery cover
located on the rear of the electronic
key, then press one side of the battery
to release and remove the battery.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2016), paying attention to the
installation position.
Reattach battery cover and reinsert
the emergency manual key.
Electronic key synchronisation
Press any button on the electronic
key four times within range of the
detection zone (approx. one metre) of the front doors or load compartment.
The electronic key will be
synchronised when the ignition is
switched on.

24Keys, doors and windowsElectronic key system
Enables a handsfree operation of thefollowing functions:
● central locking system 3 26
● load compartment 3 35
● ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 132
● anti-theft locking system 3 37
● anti-theft alarm system 3 38
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Note
Always take the electronic key with
you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning
chime 3 104 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 103
when the driver's door is opened.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the
remote control 3 22 and an entry
lighting function 3 114.
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. The range of operation
for the electronic key buttons can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment during driving, as
this is outside of the detection zone(indicated by a warning chime at low speed 3 104 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 103).
Note
In the event the electronic key is kept
in the front passenger compartment
and a message appears in the Driver
Information Centre (possibly
accompanied by a warning chime)
indicating that it is out of reception
range, we recommend inserting the
electronic key in the card reader.
Note
If the electronic key is not detected
in the front passenger compartment
after opening and closing a door with the engine running, a messageappears in the Driver Information
Centre (accompanied by a warning
chime when a certain speed is
exceeded), indicating that it is out of
reception range.
This helps you avoid, e.g., driving off
after dropping off a passenger who
has the electronic key.
The message disappears when the
electronic key is detected again.

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.