Opel Vivaro (2018 year). Manual - part 2

Keys, doors and windows

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2-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.

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Electronic key system

Enables a handsfree operation of the

following 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 message

appears 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.

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Handsfree 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.

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The 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 lock

Turn 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.

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- or -

● Press c once to unlock the

driver's door, and press c twice to

unlock all doors and the load

compartment.

Unlocking with 3-button remote

control

Depending on model and

configuration:

● Press and hold c to unlock all

doors and the load compartment.
- or -

● Press c once to unlock the

driver's door, and press c twice to

unlock all doors and the load

compartment.
- or -

● Press c once to unlock all doors

and the load compartment.

Locking with 2-button remote control

Press e: All doors and the load

compartment are locked.

Locking with 3-button remote control

Press e: All doors and the load

compartment are locked.

Note

Where fitted, alarm monitoring of the

passenger compartment 3 38 is

switched off by pressing and holding

e

 (which is confirmed by an audible

signal).
If this was done unintentionally,

unlock the doors again and press e

briefly to lock the vehicle.

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Load compartment locking and

unlocking with 2-button remote

control

Depending on model and

configuration, press c once or twice to

unlock the load compartment (and

sliding side doors).
Press e to lock the load compartment

(and, depending on version, the

sliding side doors).

Load compartment locking and

unlocking with 3-button remote

control

Press G to lock or unlock load

compartment (and, depending on

version, the sliding side doors).

Electronic key system operation

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.

Note

There is no button for handsfree

operation in the exterior door handle

of the sliding side door.

There must be no electronic key left

inside the vehicle and no additional

electronic key in the detection zones,

or handsfree operation of the central

locking system will not work.

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Operation of central locking system

with the electronic key 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.
When locking, if a door is open or

incorrectly closed, the central locking

system will lock and unlock in quick

succession without flashing the

hazard warning flashers.

9 Danger

Never leave an electronic key

inside the vehicle when children or

animals are left in the vehicle, to

avoid unintended operation of

windows, doors or engine. Risk of

fatal injury.

Unlocking with electronic key -

handsfree operation

Press the button on either front door

exterior handle to unlock, and pull the

handle to open.

For the rear doors / tailgate, press the

button on the exterior handle to

unlock, and pull the handle to open.
The vehicle only unlocks when at

least three seconds have passed

since locking using handsfree

operation.
Handsfree operation is automatically

disabled when the electronic key

buttons have been operated. To re-

enable handsfree operation, restart

the engine.

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Unlocking with electronic key buttons

Press c to unlock all doors and the

load compartment.

Locking with electronic key -

handsfree operation

Press the button on any exterior door

handle. All doors and the load

compartment are locked.
The vehicle only locks when at least

three seconds have passed since

unlocking using handsfree operation.

Handsfree operation is automatically

disabled when the electronic key

buttons have been operated. To re-

enable handsfree operation, restart

the engine.

Locking with electronic key buttons

Press e to lock all doors and the load

compartment.

Load compartment locking and

unlocking with electronic key -

handsfree operation

Press the button on the exterior door

handle to lock or unlock the rear

doors/tailgate (and sliding side doors)

when the electronic key is within

range of the detection zone (approx.

one metre).
The rear doors/tailgate (and sliding

side doors) only lock/unlock when at

least three seconds have passed

since the button was last pressed.
Handsfree operation is automatically

disabled when the electronic key

buttons have been operated. To re-

enable handsfree operation, restart

the engine.

Load compartment locking and

unlocking with electronic key buttons

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Press 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 load

compartment 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.

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Deactivation

With the engine running, press and

hold e on the central locking switch for

approx. five seconds. An audible

signal confirms deactivation.
Central locking switch 3 26.

Child locks

The child safety lock for the sliding

side door is located on its rearward

facing edge.
To prevent the sliding side door from

being opened from the inside, open

the door and engage the child lock.

9

Warning

Use the child locks whenever

children are occupying the rear

seats, to prevent unintentional

opening from the inside.

Using a suitable tool, turn the child

lock switch in the sliding side door to

the locked position; the door cannot

be opened from the inside.
The child lock remains engaged even

after unlocking the vehicle with the

remote control. The door can only be

opened from outside.
To disengage, turn the child lock

switch to the unlocked position.

Doors

Sliding door

Open and close the sliding side door

only when the vehicle is at a standstill

with the parking brake applied.
Pull the handle towards the rear to

unlock and open from the inside.
The door can be locked from inside

the vehicle with the interior lock

switch.
Central locking system 3 26.

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9 Warning

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!

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When closing the doors, secure each

locking 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.

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Caution

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.

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Emergency tailgate opening from

inside the vehicle

Depending on model, prise off the

cover on the inside of the tailgate.

Then grasp the metal string and pull

it downwards to unlock. Push the

tailgate to open.

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 can not 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.
Ensure there is adequate

clearance both above (at least

2.15 metres) and behind when

opening tailgate.

Note

The installation of certain heavy

accessories onto the tailgate may

affect its ability to remain open.

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Vehicle security

Anti-theft locking system

9 Warning

Do not use the system if there are

people in the vehicle! The doors

cannot be unlocked from the

inside.

The system deadlocks all doors and

the load compartment.
All doors and the load compartment

must be closed or the system cannot

be activated.

Note

The anti-theft locking system cannot

be activated when the hazard

warning lights or sidelights are

switched on.

Activation and deactivation are not

possible with the central locking

switch.
Central locking system 3 26.

2-button and 3-button remote

control operation

Operation is confirmed by the hazard

warning flashers flashing five times.

Activation

Press e twice.
- or -
Turn manual key in driver's door lock

towards rear of vehicle twice.

Deactivation

Unlock the doors by pressing c on the

remote control or by turning the

manual key in driver's door lock

towards front of vehicle.

Electronic key system operation

Operation is confirmed by the hazard

warning flashers.

Activation

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.

Press the button twice on any exterior

door handle.
- or -

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Press e twice.

Deactivation

Unlock the doors by pressing the

button on any exterior door handle or

press c.
Handsfree operation is automatically

disabled when the electronic key

buttons have been operated (or the

central locking switch e is pressed).

To re-enable handsfree operation,

restart the engine.
Central locking system 3 26.
Electronic key system 3 24.

Anti-theft alarm system

The anti-theft alarm system is

operated in conjunction with the

central locking system 3 26.
It monitors:

● doors, rear doors/tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment
● load compartment
● ignition
● interruption of alarm siren power

supply

Activation

All doors and the bonnet must be

closed.
Hazard warning lights flash to confirm

activation. If the hazard warning lights

do not flash upon activation, a door or

the bonnet is not fully closed.

2-button and 3-button remote control

Press e to activate the anti-theft alarm

system.

Electronic key

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.