2020.25 OPEL VIVARO C tailgate

Keys, doors and windows33
To open or close a sliding door, movethe foot below the rear bumper on the
respective side back and forth.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. 1 m of the motion sensors. Depending on the configuration of the vehicle, the
electronic key has to be located in the
respective area. Do not hold the foot
longer or move too slow below the bumper.
Activation or deactivation of hands-
free operation can be set in the Info
Display 3 120.
Load compartment
Tailgate Tailgate window 3 43.Opening
After unlocking, press the tailgate
button and open the tailgate.

34Keys, doors and windowsDepending on the version, press
' to unlock the tailgate from the
inside.
Closing
To lower the tailgate use the interior
handle. Push the tailgate from above
until it is fully closed.
Do not push the tailgate button whilst
closing as this will unlock the tailgate
again.
With the electronic key outside the vehicle and within a range of approx.1 m of the tailgate, press the right
tailgate button to lock the vehicle.
Central locking system 3 25.
General hints for operating
tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Note
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this case lift the tailgate manually to its normal end position.

Keys, doors and windows35Emergency tailgate opening from
inside the vehicle
An access hole between the door and the floor enables the tailgate latch tobe released using a suitable tool.
Push lever to the left to unlock and
open the tailgate.
Hinged doors
Unlock the hinged doors with the remote control or by turning the key in the rear door lock cylinder.
Central locking 3 25.
To open the hinged doors, pull the
exterior handle.
To release the right hinged door, pull
the lever.
To open the door from inside the
vehicle, pull the interior handle.
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.

Keys, doors and windows37Anti-theft alarm system9Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The anti-theft alarm system has been designed to protect the vehicle
against theft and break-ins.
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the anti-theft locking
system.
The system monitors doors, tailgate,
bonnet and the passenger
compartment.
Depending on the version of the
vehicle, it may not monitor the
adjoining load compartment.
Activation Ignition must be switched off. All
doors must be closed and the
electronic key must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot
be activated.
● Radio remote control: Monitoring
of the doors, the tailgate and the
bonnet is activated 5 seconds
after locking the vehicle by
pressing e. Monitoring of the
passenger compartment is
activated 45 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing e.
● Electronic key system: Monitoring of the doors, the
tailgate and the bonnet is
activated 5 seconds after locking
the vehicle by pressing with a finger or thumb on one of the front
door handles at the markings. Monitoring of the passenger
compartment is activated
45 seconds after locking the
vehicle by pressing with a finger
or thumb on one of the front door handles at the markings.
Activation is confirmed by the flashing
of the status LED and coming on of
the turn lights for a short time.
If a door or the tailgate is not correctly closed and the vehicle is locked via
remote control or electronic key
system, the vehicle remainsunlocked. However, the anti-theft
alarm system will be activated after
45 seconds.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers and open
windows, could impair the function
of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment when
animals are being left in the vehicle,
because of high volume ultrasonic

38Keys, doors and windowssignals or movements triggering the
alarm. Also switch off when the
vehicle is on a ferry or train.
1. Switch of ignition.
2. Press ! within the next
10 seconds until the LED of the
button illuminates constantly.
3. Get out of the vehicle.
4. Lock the vehicle immediately by using the remote control, pressingone of the door handles or by
pressing the tailgate button.
Activation is indicated by the flashing
of the status LED.
Indication
LED in the central locking button
flashes if the anti-theft alarm system
is activated.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing < deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing on one of the front
door handles at the markings
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Note
If the vehicle is unlocked and no door is opened, the vehicle is
automatically relocked after 30
seconds. In this case, the anti-theft
alarm will be reactivated, too.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing <, by
pressing on one of the front door
handles at the markings with
electronic key system. The LED of
the ! button will extinguish and the
turn lights flash for a short time.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the rapid flashing of the
LED of the ! button. If the ignition
is switched on, the flashing stops
immediately.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be

44Keys, doors and windowsMechanical child lock for rear
windows
To activate, turn the child lock with the key upwards. The sliding window
cannot be opened from the inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock with
the key downwards. The sliding
window can be opened from the
inside.
Tailgate window
The tailgate window can be opened to give access to the load compartment
without opening the tailgate.
The tailgate and the tailgate window
cannot be opened at the same time.
Opening
After unlocking, press the button and
open the window until it is fully
opened.
Closing
Press on the centre of the window
until it is fully closed.
Heated rear window Operated by pressing è. Depending
on the version, the heated rear
window is operated together with the
heated exterior mirrors.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control system, è is located at a different position.

116Instruments and controlsForward collision alertI is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre when the distance
to the vehicle ahead gets to small.
Forward collision alert 3 187.
Side blind spot alert
T illuminates green.
The system is active 3 194.
Active emergency braking m illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
The system has been deactivated or
a fault has been detected.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Check the reason of the deactivation
3 188 and in case of a system fault,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.Depending on the situation, the
vehicle may automatically brake
moderately or hard.
Forward collision alert 3 187.
Front pedestrian protection 3 191.
Active emergency braking 3 188.
Speed limiter
5 illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre when speed
limiter is active. Set speed is indicated
alongside 5 symbol.
Speed limiter 3 177.
Door open O illuminates red.
A door, the tailgate or the tailgate
window is open.
If the vehicle is equipped with hinged
doors, O is not illuminated when it is
open.Displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster.
Driver Information Centre indicates: ● overall and trip odometer
● digital speed indication
● trip / fuel information menu
● gear shift indication
● service information
● vehicle and warning messages
● driver assistance messages
● pop-up messages
Selecting menus and functions There are several ways to toggle
between the respective menus and
functions:

Instruments and controls123UnitsUnits can be changed in vehicle
personalisation menu 3 124.
Care of head-up display
Clean the screen of the head-up
display with a soft cloth sprayed with
glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently,
then dry it.
System limitations Head-up display may not operate
properly when:
● The lens in the instrument panel is covered by objects or not
clean.
● Display brightness is too dim or bright.
● Image is not adjusted to the proper height.
● The driver wears polarized sunglasses.
If the head-up image is not correct for other reasons, contact a workshop.Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning chime.
Press to confirm a message.
Vehicle and service messages The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the Info Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info Display. Some messages only pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
If several warnings appear at the same time, only one warning chimewill sound.
When starting the engine or whilst driving
● If a seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.