2016 VAUXHALL VIVARO Power steering

In brief111Side air vents ...................... 109
2 Ashtray .................................. 78
Cupholder ............................ 66
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 .......................... 78
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 89
5 Horn ...................................... 74
Driver airbag ......................... 55
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..75
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........76
Trip computer ....................... 917Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 22
8 Steering column controls ......74
9 Centre air vents ................... 109
10 Power outlet .......................... 77
Cigarette lighter ..................... 78
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 65
11 Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 89
Trip computer ....................... 91
12 Front passenger airbag .........55
13 Glovebox .............................. 65
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........37
Heated rear window ..............40
Idle speed control ...............116
15 Power outlet .......................... 77
Cigarette lighter ..................... 78
16 Climate control system ........ 101
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 103
17 Ashtray .................................. 78
Cupholder ............................ 6618Hazard warning flashers .......97
Central locking system ..........23
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 ................................. 131
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................74
Cruise control .....................131
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............114
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...74
25 Bonnet release lever ...........144
26 Fuse box ............................. 159
27 Ultrasonic parking assist ....134
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP® Plus
)............ 129
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 128

In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 163, 3 196.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 145.
● 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 36, 3 42,
3 49.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 116.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 114.

Instruments and controls73Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 74
Steering wheel adjustment ........74
Steering wheel controls .............74
Horn ........................................... 74
Steering column controls ...........74
Windscreen wiper/washer .........75
Rear window wiper/washer .......76
Outside temperature ..................76
Clock ......................................... 76
Power outlets ............................. 77
Cigarette lighter ......................... 78
Ashtrays .................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 79
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 80
Fuel economy gauge .................80
Service display .......................... 80
Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 83Seat belt reminder.....................84
Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........85
Service vehicle soon .................85
Stop engine ............................... 85
Brake system ............................. 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....86
Upshift ....................................... 86
Electronic Stability Program ......86
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 86
Engine coolant temperature ......86
Preheating ................................. 87
AdBlue ....................................... 87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Fuel economy mode ..................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Autostop .................................... 88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
Fog light ..................................... 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88
Tachograph ............................... 89
Door open .................................. 89Information displays.....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Vehicle messages ........................90
Warning chimes .........................90
Engine oil level .......................... 91
Trip computer ............................... 91
Tachograph .................................. 93

112Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 112
Driving economically ...............112
Control of the vehicle ...............113
Steering ................................... 113
Starting and operating ...............114
New vehicle running-in ............114
Ignition switch positions ...........114
Power button ........................... 114
Starting the engine ..................116
Idle speed control ....................116
Vehicle shutdown ....................117
Overrun cut-off ........................ 117
Stop-start system ....................117
Parking .................................... 120
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Diesel particle filter ..................120
Catalytic converter ...................121
AdBlue ..................................... 121
Manual transmission ..................125
Brakes ........................................ 126
Antilock brake system .............126
Parking brake .......................... 127Brake assist............................. 127
Hill start assist ......................... 127
Ride control systems .................128
Traction Control system ..........128
Electronic stability program .....129
Driver assistance systems .........131
Cruise control .......................... 131
Speed limiter ........................... 134
Parking assist .......................... 134
Rear view camera ...................136
Fuel ............................................ 138
Fuel for diesel engines ............138
Refuelling ................................ 138
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 139
Trailer hitch ................................ 140
General information .................140
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 140
Trailer towing ........................... 140
Trailer stability assist ...............141Driving 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 ECO. Control indicator ECO
illuminates in the instrument cluster when activated.

Driving and operating113
During driving, it is possible to
temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.
to increase engine performance, by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly.
ECO mode is reactivated when
pressure is reduced on the
accelerator pedal.
Deactivation
Press ECO again. Control indicator
ECO extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop, but there may be a
controlled reduction in power steering assist and vehicle speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 117.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.

114Driving and operatingStarting and operating
New vehicle running-in
Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys and after new
disc brake pads have been fitted.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher and the cleaning process of
the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be
inhibited to allow for charging the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 117.
Diesel particle filter 3 120.Ignition switch positions0:Ignition off1:Steering wheel lock released,
ignition off2:Ignition on
Diesel engines: preheating3:StartingPower button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
If the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 89.
Notice
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment during driving, as
this is outside of the detection zone
(indicated by a warning chime at low
speed 3 90 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90).

Driving and operating115Some functions, e.g. Infotainment
system, are available for use as soon
as you enter the vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press START/STOP without
operating clutch or brake pedal to
enable further electrical functions to
be operated.
Engine start
Operate clutch and brake pedal and press START/STOP . Release button
after starting procedure begins.
If a gear is engaged, the engine can
be started only by operating the clutch
pedal and pressing the
START/STOP button.
In some cases, it may be necessary
to move the steering wheel slightly
while pressing START/STOP to
release the steering wheel lock. A
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 89.
At very low outside temperatures (e.g. below -10 °C) keep the clutch pedal
depressed while pressing
START/STOP until the engine starts.If one of the starting conditions is not
applied, a corresponding message
appears in the DIC 3 89.
Vehicle messages 3 90.
Engine stop
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or the front passenger compartment.
With the vehicle stationary, press
START/STOP to stop the engine. The
steering wheel lock is engaged when
the driver's door is opened and the
vehicle is locked.
If the electronic key is not detected, a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 89. In this event, press
START/STOP for 2 seconds to stop
the engine.
Central locking system 3 23.
Retained power off
Press START/STOP for more than
two seconds; the engine is stopped
while some functions, e.g.
Infotainment system, are available for
use for approx. 10 minutes.These functions stop working when
the driver's door is opened and the vehicle is locked.
Notice
Always take the electronic key with
you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning chime 3 90 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90 when the driver's door is
opened.9 Danger
Never leave an electronic key
inside the vehicle when children or animals are left in the vehicle, to
avoid unintended operation of
windows, doors or engine. Risk of
fatal injury.
Fault
If the engine cannot be started, the
cause may be one of the following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key out of reception range.

140Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do so if a stabiliser, which acts on thecoupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 50 mph must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 196.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sealevel. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10% for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 184.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially in the case of heavy trailers. The
vertical coupling load should never
fall below 25 kg.