Opel Vivaro (2018 year). Manual - part 13

Vehicle care

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Caution

Do not tow the vehicle from the

rear. The front towing eye must

only be used for towing and not

recovering a vehicle.

Caution

Activate the child locks in the rear

doors if the rear seats are

occupied. Child locks 3 32.

Switch on ignition to permit operation

of brake lights, horn and windscreen

wipers, and move the steering wheel

slightly to release the steering wheel

lock.

Note

Depending on version, it may be

necessary to switch on the engine to

permit operation of brake lights.

Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.

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.
Switch on hazard warning flashers

3

 111.

To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes

from the towing vehicle, switch on the

air recirculation system 3 117 and

close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye

and replace cap.

Towing another vehicle

The fixed towing eye is located under

the rear bumper, on the left vehicle

side.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow

rod - to the rear towing eye, never to

the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be

used for towing and not recovering a

vehicle.

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Caution

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

Trailer hitch 3 162.

Appearance care

Exterior care

Locks

The locks are lubricated at the factory

using a high quality lock cylinder

grease. Use 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.

Washing

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences,

therefore wash your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle

washes, we recommend one with

textile brushes and a programme

without wax additives. Restrictions for

filmed or matt painted body parts or

decor tapes, see "Polishing and

waxing".
Never use a steam-jet or high-

pressure jet cleaner for the engine

compartment.

Wax painted parts of the vehicle

regularly.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

pollen and the like should be cleaned

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

cause paint damage.
If using a vehicle wash, comply with

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

instructions. The windscreen wipers

and rear window wiper must be

switched off and the exterior mirrors

must be folded in. Remove antenna

and external accessories such as roof

racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,

make sure that the insides of the

wheel housings are also thoroughly

rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened

doors and the bonnet as well as the

areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a

cleaning solution approved for

aluminium, to avoid damage.

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Caution

Always use a cleaning agent with

a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot

surfaces.

Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the

vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use

separate leathers for painted and

glass surfaces: remnants of wax on

the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors

greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove

spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on

painted surfaces.

Exterior lights

Headlight and other light covers are

made of plastic. Do not use any

abrasive or caustic agents, do not use

an ice scraper, and do not clean them

dry.

Polishing and waxing

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

latest when water no longer beads).

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint

has become dull or if solid deposits

have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

protective film, making waxing

unnecessary.
Unpainted plastic body parts must not

be treated with wax or polishing

agents.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes

must not be polished, to avoid

gleaming. Do not use hot wax

programmes in automatic car washes

if the vehicle is equipped with these

parts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror

housing cover, must not be polished.

Otherwise these parts would become

agleam or the colour would be

dissolved.

Windows and windscreen wiper

blades

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner

and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a

sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

scraper firmly against the glass so

that no dirt can get under it and

scratch the glass.
Remove dirt residues from smearing

wiper blades by using a soft cloth and

window cleaner. Also make sure to

remove any residues such as wax,

insect residues and similar from the

window.
Ice residues, pollution and continuous

wiping on dry windows will damage or

even destroy the wiper blades.

Wheels and tyres

Do not use high-pressure jet

cleaners.

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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 with

a 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.

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 any 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.

Caution

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

belts or studded jeans.

Plastic and rubber parts

Plastic and rubber parts can be

cleaned with the same cleaner as

used to clean the body. Use interior

cleaner if necessary. Do not use any

other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol

in particular. Do not use high-

pressure jet cleaners.

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Service and

maintenance

General information ................... 203

Service information .................. 203

Recommended fluids, lubricants

and parts .................................... 205

Recommended fluids and

lubricants ................................ 205

General information

Service information

In order to ensure economical and

safe vehicle operation and to

maintain the value of your vehicle, it

is of vital importance that all

maintenance work is carried out at the

proper intervals as specified.
The detailed, up-to-date service

schedule for the vehicle is available at

the workshop.
Service display 3 93.
Engine identification 3 208.

European service intervals

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 40,000 km or after

two years, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.
A shorter service interval can be valid

for severe driving behaviour, e.g. for

taxis and police vehicles.
The European service intervals are

valid for the following countries:

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia,

Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

Finland, France, Germany, Greece,

Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,

Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,

Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United

Kingdom.
Service display 3 93.

International service intervals

Israel:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 40,000 km or after

one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.

Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina,

Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro,

Serbia:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 30,000 km or after

two years, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.

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Service and maintenance

Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Cyprus:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 30,000 km or after

one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.

Australia, New Zealand:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 30,000 km or after

two years, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.

Turkey:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 20,000 km or after

one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.

Morocco:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 15,000 km or after

one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.

South Africa:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 15,000 km or after

one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.

Russia, Ukraine, Belarus,

Kazakhstan:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 15,000 km or after

one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.

Algeria, Tunisia:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 10,000 km or after

one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.

International:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 10,000 km or after

one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.
International countries include:
Malta, Singapore.

International+:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 8,000 km or after

one year, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.
International + countries include:
To be defined.

International++:

Maintenance of your vehicle is

required every 5,000 km or after

six months, whichever occurs first,

unless otherwise indicated by the

service display.
International ++ countries include:
Hong Kong.
Severe operating conditions exist if

one or more of the following

circumstances occur frequently: Cold

starting, stop and go operation, trailer

operation, mountain driving, driving

on poor and sandy road surfaces,

increased air pollution, presence of

airborne sand and high dust content,

driving at high altitude and large

variations of temperature. Under

these severe operating conditions,

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certain service work may be required

more frequently than the regular

service interval.
Service display 3 93.

Confirmations

Confirmation of service is recorded in

the Service and warranty booklet.

The date and mileage is completed

with the stamp and signature of the

servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and

warranty booklet is completed

correctly as continuous proof of

service is essential if any warranty or

goodwill claims are to be met, and is

also a benefit when selling the

vehicle.

Service display

The service interval is based on

several parameters depending on

usage.
The service display, located in the

Driver Information Centre, indicates

when the next service is due. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.
Service display 3 93.

Recommended fluids,

lubricants and parts

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

Only use products that meet the

recommended specifications.

9 Warning

Operating materials are

hazardous and could be

poisonous. Handle with care. Pay

attention to information given on

the containers.

Engine oil

Engine oil is identified by its quality

and its viscosity. Quality is more

important than viscosity when

selecting which engine oil to use. The

oil quality ensures e.g. engine

cleanliness, wear protection and oil

aging control, whereas viscosity

grade gives information on the oil's

thickness over a temperature range.

Dexos is the newest engine oil quality

that provides optimum protection for

diesel engines. If it is unavailable,

engine oils of other listed qualities

must be used.
Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

3

 209.

Topping up engine oil

Caution

In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up

and dispose it properly.

Engine oils of different manufacturers

and brands can be mixed as long as

they comply with the required engine

oil quality and viscosity.
Select the appropriate engine oil

based on its quality and on the

minimum ambient temperature

3

 209.

Additional engine oil additives

The use of additional engine oil

additives could cause damage and

invalidate the warranty.

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Service and maintenance

Engine oil viscosity grades

The SAE viscosity grade gives

information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two

figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first

figure, followed by a W, indicates the

low temperature viscosity and the

second figure the high temperature

viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade

depending on the minimum ambient

temperature 3 209.
All of the recommended viscosity

grades are suitable for high ambient

temperatures.

Coolant and antifreeze

Use only silicate-free long life coolant

(LLC) antifreeze approved for the

vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with

coolant designed for excellent

corrosion protection and frost

protection down to approx. -28 °C.

This concentration should be

maintained all year round. The use of

additional coolant additives that

intend to give additional corrosion

protection or seal against minor leaks

can cause function problems. Liability

for consequences resulting from the

use of additional coolant additives will

be rejected.

Washer fluid

Use only washer fluid approved for

the vehicle to prevent damage of

wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and

rubber parts. Consult a workshop.

Brake fluid

Over time, brake fluid absorbs

moisture which will reduce braking

effectiveness. The brake fluid should

therefore be replaced at the specified

interval.

AdBlue

Only use AdBlue to reduce the

nitrogen oxides in the exhaust

emission 3 141.

Technical data

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Technical data

Vehicle identification .................. 207

Vehicle Identification Number .. 207

Identification plate ................... 208

Engine identification ................ 208

Vehicle data ............................... 209

Recommended fluids and

lubricants ................................ 209

Engine data ............................. 210

Vehicle weight ......................... 212

Vehicle dimensions ................. 215

Capacities ................................ 219

Tyre pressures ........................ 220

Vehicle identification

Vehicle Identification

Number

The Vehicle Identification Number is

visible through the windscreen.

The VIN is also displayed behind a

removable plastic cover on the right-

hand side door step.

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Technical data

Identification plate

The identification plate is located on

the right-hand door pillar.

Information on identification plate:
1 : Manufacturer

2 : Type approval number

3 : Vehicle Identification Number

4 : Permissible gross vehicle weight

rating in kg

5 : Permissible gross train weight

in kg

6 : Maximum permissible front axle

load in kg

7 : Maximum permissible rear axle

load in kg

8 : Engine coding

9 : Vehicle-specific or country

specific data

Note

The identification plate on your

vehicle may differ from the

illustration shown.

The combined total of front and rear

axle loads must not exceed the

permissible gross vehicle weight. For

example, if the front axle is bearing its

maximum permissible load, the rear

axle can only bear a load that is equal

to the gross vehicle weight minus the

front axle load.

The technical data is determined in

accordance with European

Community standards. We reserve

the right to make modifications.

Specifications in the vehicle

documents always have priority over

those given in this manual.

Engine identification

The technical data tables show the

engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 210.
To identify the respective engine,

refer to the engine power in the EEC

Certificate of Conformity provided

with your vehicle or other national

registration documents.
It is also possible, using the Vehicle

Identification Number (VIN), to

determine the engine type that is

installed in your vehicle. For further

information consult a workshop.

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Vehicle data

Recommended fluids and

lubricants

Required engine oil quality

Engine oil quality: Europe
dexos 2

✔

For countries with International

service interval 3 203, you may use

the oil qualities listed below:
Engine oil quality: International
dexos 2

✔

ACEA C3
diesel engines with DPF

✔

ACEA A3/B4
diesel engines without DPF

✔

Engine oil viscosity grades

Ambient temperature
down to

-25 °C

SAE 0W-30 or

SAE 0W-40
SAE 5W-30 or

SAE 5W-40

below

-25 °C

SAE 0W-30 or

SAE 0W-40

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Technical data

Engine data

Sales designation

1.6 BITurbo

120

1)

1.6 CDTI 90,
1.6 CDTI 90

ecoFLEX

2)

1.6 CDTI

115

2)

1.6 BITurbo 120

ecoFLEX

2)

1.6 BITurbo 140,
1.6 BITurbo 140

ecoFLEX

2)

Engine identifier code

R9M 450 (MC) R9M 408 (ME)

R9M 408

(MD)

R9M 450 (MB)

R9M 450 (MA)

Number of cylinders 4

4

4

4

4

Piston displacement

[cm

3

]

1598

1598

1598

1598

1598

Engine power [kW]

88

66

85

88

103

at rpm

3500

3500

3500

3500

3500

Torque [Nm]

320

260

300

285

340

at rpm

1500

1500

1750

1500

1750

Fuel type

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

1)

Euro 4.

2)

Euro 5.

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Sales designation

1.6 CDTI 95,
1.6 CDTI 95 ecoFLEX

3)

1.6 CDTI 120

3)

1.6 BITurbo 125

ecoFLEX

3)

1.6 BITurbo 145

ecoFLEX

3)

Engine identifier code

R9M 413 (MJ)

R9M 413 (MK) R9M 452 (MH)

R9M 452 (MG)

Number of cylinders

4

4

4

4

Piston displacement [cm

3

] 1598

1598

1598

1598

Engine power [kW]

70

89

92

107

at rpm

3500

3500

3500

3500

Torque [Nm]

260

300

320

340

at rpm

1500

1750

1500

1750

Fuel type

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

3)

Euro 6 with AdBlue.

AdBlue 3 141.

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Technical data

Vehicle weight

Kerb weight, basic model

Optional equipment and accessories increase the kerb weight.
Loading information 3 82.

Model

Engine

Wheelbase

Roof Payload Class

Gross Vehicle Weight rating
[kg]

Kerb weight

4)5)

[kg]

Van

R9M

L1

H1

1000

2700

1661

1200

2900

1661

H2

1200

2900

1760-1771

L2

H1

1200

2900

1691-1695

H2

1200

2900

1775

4)

Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate on the

right-hand door pillar.

5)

Minimum vehicle weight according to operating permit, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of

the driver and deletable options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side load door. Final weight may vary according to the

specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options and accessories.

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Model

Engine

Wheelbase

Roof Payload Class

Gross Vehicle Weight rating
[kg]

Kerb weight

4)5)

[kg]

Combi

R9M

L1

H1

1000

2700

1901

1200

2900

1901

L2

H1

1200

2900

1901

4)

Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate on the

right-hand door pillar.

5)

Minimum vehicle weight according to operating permit, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of

the driver and deletable options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side load door. Final weight may vary according to the

specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options and accessories.

Model

Engine Wheelbase

Roof Payload Class

Gross Vehicle Weight rating
[kg]

Kerb weight

4)5)

[kg]

Platform cab

R9M

L2

H1

1200

2900

1550

4)

Kerb weight and gross vehicle weight increase on models fitted with bad road equipment package - refer to identification plate on the

right-hand door pillar.

5)

Minimum vehicle weight according to operating permit, including all fluids, vehicle tools and a 90% fuel load. Excludes the weight of

the driver and deletable options, e.g. spare wheel, bulkhead and sliding side load door. Final weight may vary according to the

specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options and accessories.

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Technical data

Model

Engine

Wheelbase

Trim level

Additional minimum weights (approx.)

6)

[kg]
Front axle

Rear axle

Total

Double cab

R9M

L1

Base

24

61

85

Mid

27

69

96

Upper

32

78

110

L2

Base

31

54

85

Mid

35

61

96

Upper

41

69

110

6)

Final weight may vary according to the specification of the vehicle, e.g. options, deleted options and accessories. Refer to identification

plate on the right-hand door pillar.