2020.25 OPEL VIVARO C service

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............22
Seats, restraints ........................... 47
Storage ........................................ 78
Instruments and controls .............93
Lighting ...................................... 130
Climate control ........................... 139
Driving and operating .................152
Vehicle care ............................... 211
Service and maintenance ..........258
Technical data ........................... 264
Customer information ................273
Index .......................................... 280Contents

Introduction3Vehicle specific dataPlease enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible.
Refer to the sections "Service and
maintenance", "Technical data", the
vehicle’s identification plate and
national registration documents.
Introduction
Your Zafira Life / Vivaro is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this Owner's Manual.Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.
When this Owner's Manual refers to aworkshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual ● This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to your vehicle due to model
variant, country specifications,
special equipment or
accessories.
● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.● The table of contents at the beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where the information is located.
● The index will enable you to search for specific information.
● This Owner's Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.
● The Owner's Manual uses the engine identifier code. The
corresponding sales designation
and engineering code can be
found in the section "Technical
data".
● Directional data, e.g. left or right, or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
● Displays may not support your specific language.
● Display messages and interior labelling are written in bold
letters.

Instruments and controls93Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 94
Steering wheel adjustment ........94
Steering wheel controls .............94
Horn ........................................... 95
Steering column controls ...........95
Windscreen wiper and washer ..95
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 97
Outside temperature ..................97
Clock ......................................... 98
Power outlets ............................. 98
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 101
Instrument cluster ....................101
Speedometer ........................... 105
Odometer ................................ 106
Trip odometer .......................... 106
Tachometer ............................. 107
Fuel gauge .............................. 107
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 108
Engine oil level monitor ...........109
Service display ........................ 109
Control indicators ....................110Turn lights................................ 110
Seat belt reminder ...................110
Airbag and belt tensioners .......111
Airbag deactivation ..................111
Charging system .....................111
Malfunction indicator light ........111
Service vehicle soon ...............112
Stop engine ............................. 112
System check .......................... 112
Brake system ........................... 112
Parking brake .......................... 112
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...112
Gear shifting ............................ 113
Lane departure warning ..........113
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........113
Engine coolant temperature ....113
Preheating ............................... 113
Exhaust filter ............................ 113
AdBlue ..................................... 114
Deflation detection system ......114
Engine oil pressure ..................114
Low fuel ................................... 114
Autostop .................................. 115
Exterior light ............................ 115
Low beam ................................ 115
High beam ............................... 115
High beam assist .....................115
LED headlights ........................ 115
Front fog lights ......................... 115Rear fog light........................... 115
Rain sensor ............................. 115
Cruise control .......................... 115
Adaptive cruise control ............115
Vehicle detected ahead ...........115
Side blind spot alert .................116
Active emergency braking .......116
Speed limiter ........................... 116
Door open ................................ 116
Displays ..................................... 116
Driver Information Centre ........116
Info Display .............................. 120
Head-up display ......................121
Vehicle messages ......................123
Warning chimes .......................123
Vehicle personalisation ..............124
Telematics services ...................128
Opel Connect .......................... 128

Instruments and controls105Overview1Turn lights 3 110aSeat belt reminder 3 110dAirbag and belt tensioners
3 111eAirbag deactivation 3 111SCharging system 3 111WMalfunction indicator light
3 111CService vehicle soon
3 112
LED headlights 3 115STOPStop engine 3 112XSystem check 3 112hParking brake 3 112iAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 112,Gear shifting 3 113QLane departure warning
3 113JElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control
system 3 113zPreheating 3 113+Exhaust filter 3 113BAdBlue 3 114qTyre deflation detection
system 3 114TEngine oil pressure 3 114r 2Low fuel 3 114V 2Engine coolant temperature
high 3 113ñAutostop 3 1151Exterior light 3 115DLow beam 3 115AHigh beam 3 115BHigh beam assist 3 115GFront fog lights 3 115HRear fog light 3 115yRain sensor 3 115V ,Vehicle detected ahead
3 115,Side blind spot alert 3 116vCruise control 3 115QAdaptive cruise control
3 1155Speed limiter 3 116mActive emergency braking
3 188ODoor open 3 116
Speedometer

Instruments and controls109Engine oil level monitor
The state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for a few seconds following
the service information after switching on the ignition.
A proper state of engine oil level is
confirmed.
If engine oil level is low, T flashes
and warning message is indicated in
the Driver Information Centre.
Depending on the version, D
flashes in the Driver Information
Centre. Confirm engine oil level by
using the oil dipstick and top up
engine oil respectively.
Engine oil 3 214.
A fault of measurement is indicated
by E or a message in the Driver
Information Centre together with
T . Check engine oil level manually
by using the dipstick.
Service display
The service system informs when to
change the engine oil and filter or a
vehicle service is required. Based ondriving conditions, the interval at
which an engine oil and filter change
is required can vary considerably.
Service information 3 259.
A required service due is displayed in the Driver Information Centre for
several seconds after switching on
the ignition.
If no service is required for the next
3000 km or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
3000 km, A illuminates temporary
as reminder. Simultaneously, the
remaining distance or time duration is
indicated for several seconds.
Depending on the version, the
distance travelled since the due date
is indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
If service is required in less than
1000 km, A flashes and then
illuminates permanently. Remaining distance or time duration is indicated for several seconds. Simultaneously,
the remaining distance or time
duration is indicated for several
seconds. Depending on the version,the distance travelled since the due
date is indicated in the Driver
Information Centre.
Overdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdued
distance. A flashes and then
illuminates permanently until service
is executed. Additionally, the control
indicator C or SERVICE
illuminates.
Reset of service interval After each service, the service
indicator must be reset to ensure
proper functionality. It is
recommended to seek the assistance
of a workshop.
If service is executed by yourself,
operate as following:
● switch off ignition
● press and hold F, G
or CHECK
● switch on ignition, the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button and
A disappears

110Instruments and controlsRetrieving service informationTo retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press
F , G or CHECK .
The service information is displayed
for a few seconds.
Instrument cluster 3 101.
Service information 3 259.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. Depending on the
equipment, the position of the control indicators may vary. When the
ignition is switched on, most control
indicators will illuminate briefly as a
functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activationSee all control indicators on different
instrument clusters 3 101.
Turn lights
1 flash green.
Flash Turn lights or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse, failure of turn light on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 220.
Turn lights 3 134.
Seat belt reminder
a illuminates or flashes in the
instrument cluster and in the
overhead console.
After the ignition has been switched
on, a illuminates until the seat belt
has been fastened.
When driving faster than 20 km/h and
a seat belt is unfastened, a flashes in
the overhead console for the
respective seat and a chime is
audible.
Aditionally, a illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
After two minutes, the chime goes off
and a illuminates constantly in the
overhead console until the seat belt of the respective seat is fastened.

112Instruments and controlsFlashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
C or SERVICE illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
STOP illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.Illuminates together with other control
indicators, accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message
in the Driver Information Centre.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
System check
W illuminates yellow.
Illuminates together with STOP.
A major engine fault has been
detected.
Stop engine as soon as possible and seek the assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
h illuminates red.
The brake fluid level is too low.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Parking brake
h illuminates red.
Illuminates when the manual parking
brake is applied and ignition is
switched on 3 170.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
i illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is switched on. The system is
ready for operation when the control
indicator extinguishes.
If i does not extinguish after a few
seconds, or if it illuminates while
driving, there is a fault in the ABS. The brake system remains operational butwithout ABS regulation.
If i illuminates together with h, a
fault with the electronic brake force distribution has been detected.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Antilock brake system 3 169.

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: