2015 OPEL VIVARO manual transmission

18In brief
Electronic climate control system
■ Press button Ê. LED illuminates in
the button when activated.
■ Temperature, air distribution and cooling are regulated automatically
and the fan runs at high speed.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 42.
Electronic climate control system
3 103.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 121.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 157,
3 192.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 140.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 38, 3 44,
3 51.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

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.

116Driving and operatingStarting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Do not accelerate.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position M for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
instrument cluster 3 88.
Turn key to position D and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to St.
During an Autostop, the engine can be started by depressing the clutch
pedal. Stop-start system 3 117.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.Idle speed control
To increase the idle speed, press theswitch. After a few seconds the
function will be activated.
The function will be deactivated
when:
■ The clutch pedal is depressed
■ The accelerator pedal is depressed
■ Vehicle speed is above 0 km/h
■ Control indicator F, W or C
illuminate in the instrument cluster
To increase or decrease the fast idle
speed rate, consult a workshop.

Driving and operating121
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 86.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.

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Manual transmission .................. 121
Messages ..................................... 91
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 38, 39
Misted light covers .......................98
N
New vehicle running-in ..............113
Number plate light .....................150
O Object detection systems ...........130
Octane rating .............................. 182
Odometer ..................................... 81
Oil ............................................... 140
Oil, engine .......................... 176, 181
Oil pressure .................................. 88
Outside temperature ....................78
Overcab storage ..........................70
Overrun cut-off ........................... 117
P Parking ................................ 20, 119
Parking assist ............................ 130
Parking brake ............................ 123
Particulate filter ........................... 120
Performing work ........................139
Pollen filter ................................. 111
Power button ........................ 18, 114
Power outlets ............................... 79Power steering fluid....................142
Power windows ............................ 40
Preheating ........................... 88, 116
Puncture ..................................... 165
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 194
Radio remote control ...................21
Rear air conditioning system .....105
Rear doors ................................... 31
Rear fog light ............................... 89
Rear fog lights ........................ 95, 98
Rear heating system .................. 105
Rear seats .................................... 47
Rear view camera ...................... 132
Rear windows .............................. 41
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 176, 181
Refuelling ................................... 134
Remote control ............................. 21
Reversing light ........................... 150
Reversing lights ........................... 98
Ride control systems ..................124
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 73S
Safety belts ................................... 50
Safety net .................................... 71
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................85
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Seat folding .................................. 46
Seat heating ................................. 47
Seat position ................................ 44
Seats ............................................ 69
Service ............................... 111, 174
Service display ............................ 82
Service information ....................174
Service vehicle soon .................... 86
Side airbag system ......................57
Sidelights ...................................... 95
Side turn signal lights ................149
Sliding door .................................. 31
Spare wheel ............................... 166
Spare wheel security tool ...........156
Speed limiter......................... 80, 130
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................113
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ...............18, 116
Steering ...................................... 113
Steering column controls ..............76
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75

200
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop engine .................................. 86
Stop-start system.................. 18, 117
Storage ......................................... 67
Storage box .................................. 69
Storage compartments .................67
Sun visors .................................... 42
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachograph .................................. 94
Tachometer ................................. 81
Tailgate ......................................... 33
Tail lights ................................... 149
Technical data ............................ 182
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 156
Top-tether fastening eyes ............66
Torx key ...................................... 156
Tow bar....................................... 136
Towing ................................ 136, 169
Towing another vehicle .............170
Towing a trailer ........................... 136
Towing eye ......................... 156, 169
Towing the vehicle .....................169
Traction Control system ............. 124
Trailer coupling ........................... 136
Trailer stability assist .................137
Trailer towing ............................. 136
Transmission ............................... 18Tread depth ............................... 160
Trip computer .............................. 92
Trip odometer .............................. 81
Turbo engine warm-up ...............116
Turn and lane-change signals .....97
Turn signal ................................... 85
Tyre chains ................................ 161
Tyre changing ............................. 165
Tyre designations ......................157
Tyre pressure ............................ 157
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 88, 158
Tyre pressures ........................... 192
Tyre repair kit ............................. 162
Tyres .......................................... 157
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 161
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 130
Underseat storage .......................69
Upholstery .................................. 172
Upshift .......................................... 87
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 144
Vehicle checks............................ 139
Vehicle data ................................ 181
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 193Vehicle dimensions .................... 186
Vehicle Identification Number ....178
Vehicle jack ................................ 156
Vehicle messages .......................91
Vehicle security ............................ 34
Vehicle shutdown ......................117
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 138
Vehicle tools ....................... 156, 169
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 183
Ventilation ................................... 101
W
Warning chimes ........................... 91
Warning lights ............................... 80
Warning messages .......................91
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 143
Washing the vehicle ...................171
Welcome lighting ........................100
Wheel changing .........................165
Wheel cover hook .......................156
Wheel covers ............................. 161
Wheels and tyres .......................157
Wheel wrench ............................. 156
Wide view mirror ........................... 39
Windows ....................................... 40
Windscreen................................... 40