2015 OPEL VIVARO air condition

Climate control111Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter
The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
Air conditioning regular
operation In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when outside
temperature is too low.Service
For optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended that the climate control system be checked annually, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
■ Functionality and pressure test■ Heating functionality
■ Leakage check
■ Check of drive belts
■ Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
■ Performance check

112Driving and operatingDriving and operatingDriving hints............................... 112
Starting and operating ...............113
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Manual transmission ..................121
Brakes ........................................ 122
Ride control systems .................124
Driver assistance systems .........126
Fuel ............................................ 134
Trailer hitch ................................ 136Driving hints
Driving economically ECO mode
ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects engine power and torque,
acceleration, gear shift indication,
heating, air conditioning and electrical consumers.
Activation
Press the ECO button. Control
indicator ECO illuminates in the
instrument cluster when activated.
During driving, it is possible to
temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.
to increase engine performance, by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly. ECO flashes in the instrument
cluster.
ECO mode is reactivated when
pressure is reduced on the
accelerator pedal. ECO stops
flashing and illuminates continuously.
Deactivation
Press the ECO button again. Control
indicator ECO extinguishes in the
instrument cluster.

146Vehicle careDiesel fuel filter
Drain diesel fuel filter of residual
water at every engine oil change.
Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Loosen the knurled
screw on the lower part of the filter by approx. one turn, to drain off the
water.
The filter is drained as soon as water-
free diesel fuel emerges. Retighten
the screw.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will
be necessary to air vent or bleed the
diesel fuel system.
Refuel then proceed as follows:
With ignition key ■ Switch on the ignition (key to position M) for 5 seconds at a time.
■ Switch off ignition (key to position A) for 3 seconds.
■ Repeat this process multiple times.
■ Start the engine (key to position D)
then switch off (key to position St).
Ignition switch positions 3 114.
With power button ■ Insert the electronic key in the card
reader.
■ Press the Start/Stop button without
pressing any of the pedals.
■ Wait a few minutes before starting engine.
Power button 3 114.If the engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Starting the engine 3 116.
Wiper blade replacement Wiper blades on the windscreen
Lift the wiper arm, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach new wiper blade slightly
angled to the wiper arm and push until
it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.

Vehicle care155
No.Circuit1Vehicle battery (with electronic
key system)2APC battery backup (with elec‐
tronic key system)3Heating and ventilation system4Adaptations5Adaptations6Heating and ventilation system7Additional heating and ventila‐
tion, air conditioning system8Supplementary heating and
ventilation system9Electric exterior mirrors, addi‐
tional adaptations10Heated exterior mirrors11Radio, multimedia, electric exte‐ rior mirrors, diagnostic socket12Multimedia, trailer hitchNo.Circuit13Courtesy lights, battery
discharge protection14Fuel injection system, tyre pres‐ sure monitoring system, elec‐
tronic key system15Hazard warning flashers, turn and lane-change signals16Central locking17Left-hand high beam, right-hand
low beam, tail lights, left-hand
daytime running light18Front fog lights, rear fog lights,
number plate lighting19Alarm, horn, lighting, wiper20Instrument cluster21Light switch22Rear window wiper, windscreen
washer pump, horn23APC general battery24Reversing lightsNo.Circuit25Brake switch26Fuel injection, starter27Airbag, steering column lock28Passenger power window29Power steering30Brake lights31APC battery backup (with elec‐
tronic key system)32Service display33Cigarette lighter, power outlet34Right-hand high beam, left-
hand low beam, sidelights,
right-hand daytime running light35Brake lights, ABS, immobiliser36Interior lighting, air conditioning37Starting with electronic key
system38Rear window wiper

156Vehicle care
No.Circuit39Warning chimes40Load compartment power outlet41Driver power window42Rear power outlet43Starting, body control module44Heated seats45Heating, air conditioning46Windscreen wiper47TachographVehicle toolsTools
The jack, wheel wrench, wheel bolt
sleeve, torx key, adapters, wheel
cover hook, towing eye are contained
in a unit, stowed under the driver's
seat.
Slide seat forwards and fold the
backrest forwards 3 45 to access the
tool box. The tool box may be secured
in position with a wing nut.
Wheel changing 3 165, Spare wheel
3 166.
Vehicles with tyre repair kit: The
wheel cover hook and torx key are
stored within the tyre repair kit case,
stowed under the driver's seat.
Tyre repair kit 3 162.

158Vehicle care
Tyre pressures 3 192. Always inflate
tyres to the pressures shown on the
label on the driver's door frame.
The tyre pressure data refers to cold
tyres. It applies to summer and winter tyres.
Always inflate the spare tyre to the
pressure specified for full load.
Incorrect tyre pressures will impair
safety, vehicle handling, comfort and
fuel economy and will increase tyre
wear.
Tyre pressures differ depending on
various options. For the correct tyre
pressure value, follow the procedure
below:
1. Identify the engine identifier code.
Engine data 3 182.
2. Identify the respective tyre.
The tyre pressure tables show all possible tyre combinations 3 192.
For the tyres approved for your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.The driver is responsible for correct
adjustment of tyre pressure.9 Warning
If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warm-
up and internal damage, leading to tread separation and even to tyre
blow-out at high speeds.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) uses radio and
sensor technology to check tyre
pressure levels.
Caution
Tyre pressure monitoring system
warns only about low tyre pressure condition and does not replace
regular tyre maintenance by the
driver.
All wheels must be equipped with pressure sensors and the tyres must
have the prescribed pressure.
Note
In countries where the tyre pressure
monitoring system is legally
required, the use of wheels without
pressure sensors will invalidate the
vehicle type approval.
The TPMS sensors monitor the air
pressure in the tyres and transmit tyre pressure readings to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
Tyre pressures in display The current tyre pressures can be
shown in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.

194Customer information
■ Vehicle reactions in particulardriving situations (e.g. inflation of
an airbag, activation of the stability
regulation system)
■ Environmental conditions (e.g. temperature)
These data are exclusively technical
and help identifying and correcting
errors as well as optimizing vehicle
functions.
Motion profiles indicating travelled
routes cannot be created with these
data.
If services are used (e.g. repair
works, service processes, warranty
cases, quality assurance),
employees of the service network
(manufacturer included) are able to
read out this technical information
from the event and error data storage
modules applying special diagnostic
devices. If required, you will receive
further information at these
workshops. After an error has been
corrected, the data are deleted from
the error storage module or they are
constantly overwritten.When using the vehicle, situations
may occur in which these technical
data related to other information
(accident report, damages on the
vehicle, witness statements etc.) may be associated with a specific person -
possibly, with the assistance of an
expert.
Additional functions contractually
agreed upon with the client (e.g.
vehicle location in emergency cases)
allow the transmission of particular vehicle data from the vehicle.Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in somevehicles for functions such as tyre
pressure monitoring and ignition
system security. It is also used in
connection with conveniences such
as radio remote controls for door
locking/unlocking and starting, and in-
vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in Opel
vehicles does not use or record
personal information or link with any
other Opel system containing
personal information.

196IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 138
Adaptive forward lighting .............97
Adjustable air vents ...................110
AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery ..................................... 144
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........85
Airbag deactivation ................58, 85
Airbag label................................... 53
Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 111
Air conditioning system .............. 102
Air intake .................................... 111
Air recirculation ...................102, 169
Air vents...................................... 110
Alert .............................................. 91
Antifreeze ................................... 142
Antilock brake system ................ 122
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......87
Anti-theft alarm system ................35
Anti-theft bolts............................. 165
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Anti-theft security lock ..................25
Appearance care ........................171
Armrest ........................................ 47
Ashtrays ....................................... 80
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................40Automatic fuel cut-off ..................117
Automatic light control .................95
Automatic locking ........................30
Autostop ............................... 89, 116
Auxiliary heater ........................... 106
B Battery ........................................ 144
Battery, jump starting.................. 168
Belts.............................................. 50
Bench seat.................................... 69
Bonnet ....................................... 140
Bottle holders................................ 68
Brake and clutch fluid .................176
Brake assist ............................... 123
Brake fluid .................................. 143 Brakes ............................... 122, 143
Brake system ............................... 87
Breakdown.................................. 169
Bulb replacement ....................... 147
C Capacities .................................. 191
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................120
Central locking system ................25
Centre high-mounted brake light 149
Changing tyre and wheel size ...161
Charging system .......................... 86
Child locks ................................... 30