2016 VAUXHALL VIVARO traction control

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

86Instruments and controlsBrake system 3 126.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
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 (DIC)
3 89. 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 DIC. Seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 126.Upshift
k or j illuminates.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability Program R 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 (DIC) 3 89.
ESP® Plus
3 129, Traction Control
system 3 128.Electronic Stability Program
off
Ø illuminates yellow.
If ESP ®Plus
has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 89.
ESP® Plus
3 129, Traction Control
system 3 128.
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 3 147.

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 operating119Conditions 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
or above 35 °C)
● the brake vacuum is sufficient
● the defrosting function is not activated 3 103
● the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
3 120
● the Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 126, Traction Control system
(TC) 3 128 and ElectronicStability Program (ESP® Plus
)
3 129 ride control systems are
not actively engaged
● the vehicle has moved since the last Autostop
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
" Climate control " chapter for further
information 3 103
Restart of the engine by the driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
Notice
If any gear is selected, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to
restart the engine.
Control indicator Ï 3 88 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 3 103
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 Î illuminates,
and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC 3 89. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 90.
Warning chimes 3 90.

128Driving and operatingfor a further 2 seconds. The brakes
release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling forwards or backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop. Stop-start system
3 117.
Ride 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 (DIC) 3 89.
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 86.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 141.
Enhanced Traction function

Driving and operating129If 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 Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 89.
When vehicle speed reaches 30 mph, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
TC is reactivated by pressing Ø
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 86 illuminates together
with F 3 85 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC 3 89.
TC is not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 90.
Electronic stability program The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP® Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of the
type 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. Thisconsiderably 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 (DIC) 3 89.
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 86.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 141.

130Driving and operatingEnhanced 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 Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the DIC 3 89.
When vehicle speed reaches
30 mph, 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
Ø 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 86 illuminates together
with F 3 85 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the DIC 3 89.
The Electronic stability program
(ESP® Plus
) is not operational. Have
the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 90.

201Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 28
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 59
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter ........................... 78
Cleaning the vehicle ...................177
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............101
Clock ............................................ 76
Coat hooks ................................... 66
Coin holder ................................... 65
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................113
Controls ........................................ 74
Controls in steering wheel ............74
Convex shape .............................. 36
Coolant ....................................... 147
Coolant and antifreeze ...............181
Coolant heater ............................ 106
Cooling (AC) ............................... 102
Cornering light .............................. 97
Cruise control ...................... 88, 131
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 56
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10Daytime running lights............95, 97
Declaration of conformity ............197
DEF ............................................ 121
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................121
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 150
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......151
Diesel particle filter ....................120
Directional tyres ..................163, 172
Distance to service .......................80
Document tray .............................. 66
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 29
Double cab ................................... 67
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........120
Driver assistance systems ..........131
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 140
Driving economically................... 112
Driving hints ................................ 112
E ECO mode .................................. 112
ecoScoring.................................... 91
Electric adjustment ......................36
Electrical accessories ...................77
Electrical system......................... 157
Electronic climate control system 103Electronic data recording..............38
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Program 86,
129, 141
Electronic Stability Program off ...86
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......144
Engine air filter............................ 146
Engine air flow indicator .............146
Engine coolant ........................... 147
Engine coolant temperature ........86
Engine data ............................... 186
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Engine identification ...................184
Engine oil ...........145, 181, 185, 195
Engine oil additives ....................181
Engine oil level ............................ 91
Engine oil pressure ......................87
Engine oil viscosity grades .........181
Enhanced Traction function 128, 129
Entry lighting .............................. 100
Event data recorders ..................199
Exhaust gases ....................120, 175
Exit lighting ................................ 100
Exterior care .............................. 177
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ......................12, 95
Exterior mirrors ............................. 36