2015.5 VAUXHALL VIVARO clutch

116Driving and operating
Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing the Î button.
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate deactivation and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 88.
If deactivated manually, it is possible to reactivate the stop-start system by
pressing the Î button again.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Autostop
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Move the selector lever to neutral.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 87.
During an Autostop, brake
performance will be maintained.
However, brake assist is not available
3 121.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
■ The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
■ the bonnet is fully closed.
■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
■ the engine is warmed up.
■ the engine coolant temperature is not too high.
■ the outside temperature is not too low or too high (e.g. below 0 °C orabove 30 °C).
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient. ■ the defrosting function is not activated 3 101.

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■ the self-cleaning function of thediesel particle filter is not active
3 118.
■ the vehicle has moved since the last Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Restart of the engine by the
driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
Control indicator Ï 3 87 extinguishes
in the instrument cluster when the
engine is restarted.
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system
The selector lever must be in neutral to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
■ The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
■ the bonnet is opened.■ the vehicle battery is discharged.
■ the engine temperature is too low.
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient.
■ the vehicle starts to move.
■ the defrosting function is activated 3 101.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during engine restart may be
noticeable.
Fault If a fault occurs in the stop-start
system, the LED in button Î
illuminates, and a corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 88. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Warning chimes 3 89.Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without pressing release button.Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
Lock the vehicle 3 23 and activate the
anti-theft locking system 3 32 and
anti-theft alarm system 3 33.

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If control indicator Z flashes, the
permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Lift your foot off the
accelerator until Z stops flashing and
is steadily illuminated. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Malfunction indicator light 3 84.Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary depress the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on the selector lever
and engage the gear against the
resistance.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever in neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is inadvisable to drive with hand
resting on the selector lever.

126Driving and operating
Increase speedWith cruise control active, the vehicle
speed can be increased continuously or in small increments by holding
down or tapping switch < repeatedly.
When the switch is released the
current speed is stored and
maintained.
Alternatively, accelerate to the
desired speed and store by pressing
switch <.
Reduce speed With cruise control active, the vehicle
speed can be decreased
continuously or in small increments
by holding down or tapping switch ]
repeatedly.
When the switch is released the
current speed is stored and
maintained.Deactivation
Press switch §: cruise control is
deactivated and the green control
indicator U extinguishes in the
instrument cluster.
Automatic deactivation: ■ Vehicle speed drops below 20 mph,
■ The brake pedal is depressed,
■ The clutch pedal is depressed,
■ Selector lever in N.
The speed is stored and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre.
Reactivation
Press switch R at a speed above
20 mph.
If the stored speed is much higher
than the current speed, the vehicle
will accelerate powerfully until the
stored speed is obtained.
Pressing switch < will also reactivate
the cruise control function, but at the
current vehicle speed only, not the
stored speed.
Deleting the stored speedPress switch m: Green control
indicators U and m extinguish in the
instrument cluster.
Cruise control speed limiter
The speed limiter prevents the
vehicle exceeding a preset maximum
speed above 20 mph.

194IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 136
Adaptive forward lighting .............95
Adjustable air vents ...................108
AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery ..................................... 142
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ................56, 83
Airbag label................................... 51
Airbag system .............................. 51
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 109
Air conditioning system .............. 100
Air intake .................................... 109
Air recirculation ...................100, 168
Air vents...................................... 108
Alert .............................................. 89
Antifreeze ................................... 140
Antilock brake system ................ 120
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft bolts............................. 164
Anti-theft locking system .............. 32
Anti-theft security lock ..................23
Appearance care ........................170
Armrest ........................................ 45
Ashtrays ....................................... 78
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................38Automatic fuel cut-off ..................115
Automatic light control .................93
Automatic locking ........................28
Autostop ............................... 87, 114
Auxiliary heater ........................... 104
B Battery ........................................ 142
Battery, jump starting.................. 167
Belts.............................................. 48
Bench seat.................................... 67
Bonnet ....................................... 138
Bottle holders................................ 66
Brake and clutch fluid .................174
Brake assist ............................... 121
Brake fluid .................................. 142 Brakes ............................... 120, 142
Brake system ............................... 85
Breakdown.................................. 168
Bulb replacement ....................... 145
C Capacities .................................. 189
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................118
Central locking system ................23
Centre high-mounted brake light 148
Changing tyre and wheel size ...160
Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 28