2015 OPEL VIVARO traction control

In brief11
1Side air vents ...................... 110
2 Ashtray .................................. 80
Cupholder ............................ 68
3 Light switch .......................... 95
Rear fog light ......................... 98
Front fog lights .....................98
Exit lighting .......................... 100
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 97
Sidelights .............................. 95
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ......................96
4 Instruments .......................... 80
Driver Information Centre ..... 90
5 Horn ...................................... 76
Driver airbag ......................... 57
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..76
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........77
Trip computer ....................... 927Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 23
8 Steering column controls ......76
9 Centre air vents ................... 110
10 Power outlet .......................... 79
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 67
11 Driver Information Centre ...... 90
Trip computer ....................... 92
12 Front passenger airbag .........57
13 Glovebox .............................. 67
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........39
Heated rear window ..............42
Idle speed control ...............116
15 Power outlet .......................... 79
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
16 Climate control system ........ 101
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 103
17 Ashtray .................................. 80
Cupholder ............................ 6818Hazard warning flashers .......97
Central locking system ..........25
19 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 114
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................112
21 Stop-start system ................117
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 126
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................75
Cruise control .....................126
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............114
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...75
25 Bonnet release lever ...........140
26 Fuse box ............................. 153
27 Ultrasonic parking assist ....130
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 125
Traction Control system ......124
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 96

Instruments and controls87
Illuminates together with other controlindicators (e.g., p, I and R),
accompanied by a warning chime and
a corresponding message in the
Driver Information Centre: stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 143.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 123 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
If R illuminates together with control
indicator C and a warning chime,
there is a fault in the braking system.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 122.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u goes out.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator F may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre. The
brake system remains operational but without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, F , R and C
illuminate, there is a fault in the
braking system. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 90. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Antilock brake system 3 122.
Upshift
k or j illuminates.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability
Program
v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates while driving
The system is not available. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
ESP® Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.

88Instruments and controlsElectronic Stability
Program off
Ø illuminates yellow.
If ESP ®Plus
has been deactivated with
button Ø on the instrument panel,
control indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
ESP® Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.
Engine coolant
temperature
W illuminates blue or red.
Illuminates red briefly when the
ignition is switched on, then turns
blue.
Illuminates red when the engine
is running Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 142.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
The control indicator must be blue
before continuing driving.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After a delay the control
indicator illuminates continuously.
Consult a workshop.Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 158.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running
If control indicator I illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear (or move selector lever to N).

124Driving and operatingRide control systems
Traction Control system
The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 90.
When TC is active b flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 87.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 137.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction control system
(TC) can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press the Ø button on the
instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
When vehicle speed reaches 50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced

Driving and operating125
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
TC is reactivated by pressing the Ø
button again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault If the system detects a fault, control
indicator b 3 87 illuminates together
with F 3 86 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.
TC is not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 91.
Electronic stability
program
The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP® Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of thetype of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP® Plus
is operational as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 90.
When ESP® Plus
comes into action b
flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 87.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 137.
Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, ESP® Plus
can be
deactivated to enhance traction:
Press the Ø button on the
instrument panel.

126Driving and operating
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
When vehicle speed reaches 50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to ESP® Plus
operation. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
ESP® Plus
is reactivated by pressing
the Ø button again. Control indicator
Ø extinguishes.
ESP® Plus
is also reactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 87 illuminates together
with F 3 86 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.
The Electronic stability program
(ESP® Plus
) is not operational. Have
the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 91.Driver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds of 30 km/h and
above. Deviations from the stored speeds may occur when driving uphill or downhill.
For safety reasons the cruise control cannot be activated until the foot
brake has been operated once.

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Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 61
Child restraints.............................. 60
Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
Cleaning the vehicle ...................171
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............101
Clock ............................................ 78 Coat hooks ................................... 68
Control indicators.......................... 83
Control of the vehicle .................113
Controls ........................................ 75
Controls in steering wheel ............75
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant ....................................... 142
Coolant and antifreeze ...............176
Coolant heater ............................ 106
Cooling (AC) ............................... 102
Cornering light .............................. 97
Cruise control ...................... 89, 126
Cupholders .................................. 68
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............95, 97
Declaration of conformity ............193
Demisting and defrosting ..............17Diesel fuel filter .......................... 146
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......146
Diesel particle filter ....................120
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................... 90
Doors ............................................ 31
Double cab ................................... 69
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........120
Driver assistance systems ..........126
Driver Information Centre .............90
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 136
Driving economically................... 112
Driving hints ................................ 112
E ECO mode .................................. 112
ecoScoring.................................... 92
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 152
Electronic climate control system 103
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 87, 125, 137
Electronic Stability Program off ...88
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......139
Engine air filter............................ 141
Engine air flow indicator .............141
Engine coolant ........................... 142
Engine coolant temperature ........88Engine data ............................... 182
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Engine identification ...................179
Engine oil ................... 140, 176, 181
Engine oil additives ....................176
Engine oil level ............................ 92
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Engine oil viscosity grades .........176
Enhanced Traction function 124, 125
Entry lighting .............................. 100
Event data recorders ..................193
Exhaust gases ....................120, 169
Exit lighting ................................ 100
Exterior care .............................. 171
Exterior light ................................. 89
Exterior lighting ......................14, 95
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38
F
Fault messages ............................ 91
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 110
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights .............................. 98, 148
Fog tail light ............................... 151
Folding centre seatback ...............68
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 46
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Front airbag system .....................57

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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