2020.25 OPEL VIVARO C towing

252Vehicle careCaution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 188, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
On the rear bumper, press the cover
plate on its upper left corner to unclip it.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 234.

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Screw in the towing eye clockwise asfar as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better a tow rod
– to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.

Vehicle care255Glass panelUse a soft lint-free cloth or chamoisleather together with window cleaner
to clean the glass panel.
Wheels and tyres Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damage Rectify minor paintwork damage witha touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.

281Climate control systems.............139
Clock............................................. 98
Control indicators........................ 110
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 94
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............262
Cornering lights .......................... 133
Cruise control ....................115, 174
Cupholders .................................. 78
Curtain airbag system .................. 65
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............273
DEF ............................................ 162
Deflation detection system .........114
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................162
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......219
Door open .................................. 116
Doors ...................................... 31, 33
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........174
Driver Information Centre ...........116
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 153E
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 231
Electronic climate control system 143
Electronic driving programmes ..168
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..113, 171
Emergency call ........................... 128
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...232
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature ......113
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 108
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 161
Engine identification ...................265
Engine oil ................... 214, 262, 266
Engine oil level monitor ..............109
Engine oil pressure ....................114
Entry lighting .............................. 137
Event data recorders ..................275
Exhaust filter ....................... 113, 161
Exit lighting ................................ 137
Exterior care .............................. 253
Exterior light ............................... 115
Exterior lighting ....................13, 130
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39F
Fault ........................................... 168
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Floor mats................................... 256
Folding front seat ..........................51
Folding mirrors ............................. 40
Folding tray .................................. 86
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................64
Front fog lights ...........115, 134, 224
Front pedestrian protection ........191
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 79
Front turn lights .......................... 225
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 107 Fuses ......................................... 231
G
Gauges ....................................... 105
Gear selection ........................... 166
Gear shifting ............................... 113
General information ...................205
Glass panel .................................. 46
Glovebox ..................................... 78
Glovebox cooler ......................... 150
H
Halogen headlights ....................220
Hand brake ................................. 170
Hazard warning flashers ............133

284torch............................................ 135
Tow bar....................................... 205
Towing ................................ 205, 251
Towing another vehicle .............252
Towing equipment .....................207
Towing the vehicle .....................251
Trailer coupling ........................... 205
Trailer stability assist .................210
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................166
Tread depth ............................... 239
Trip odometer ............................ 106
Turn lights .......................... 110, 134
Tyre chains ................................ 240
Tyre deflation detection system . 238
Tyre designations ......................237
Tyre pressure ............................ 237
Tyre pressures ........................... 271
Tyre repair kit ............................. 241
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 192
Underseat storage .......................80
Upholstery .................................. 255
USB port ....................................... 98
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Valet mode ................................. 120
Vehicle battery ........................... 217Vehicle checks............................ 213
Vehicle data ................................ 266
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 275
Vehicle detected ahead ..............115
Vehicle dimensions .................... 270
Vehicle Identification Number ....264
Vehicle jack ................................ 234
Vehicle locator lighting ...............138
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............124
Vehicle security ............................ 36
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 212
Vehicle tools ............................... 234
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilation ................................... 147
W
Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 105
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 216
Wheel changing .........................244
Wheel covers ............................. 240
Wheels and tyres .......................237
Windows ....................................... 42
Windscreen................................... 42
Windscreen wiper and washer ....95Winter tyres ............................... 237
Wiper blade replacement ..........219
X
Xenon headlights .......................223