2017.5 OPEL MOVANO_B brakes

18In briefManual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 150.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 200, 3 246.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 177.
● 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 44,
3 54.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 135.

132Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 133
Driving economically ...............133
Control of the vehicle ...............133
Steering ................................... 133
Starting and operating ...............134
New vehicle running-in ............134
Ignition switch positions ...........134
Starting the engine ..................135
Idle speed control ....................136
Overrun cut-off ........................ 136
Stop-start system ....................136
Parking .................................... 139
Air suspension ......................... 140
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Diesel particle filter ..................142
Catalytic converter ...................142
AdBlue ..................................... 143
Manual transmission ..................150
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 150
Transmission display ...............150
Starting the engine ..................151
Selector lever .......................... 151Manual mode........................... 152
Electronic driving programmes 152
Fault ........................................ 153
Interruption of power supply ....154
Brakes ........................................ 154
Antilock brake system .............154
Parking brake .......................... 155
Brake assist ............................. 156
Hill start assist ......................... 156
Ride control systems .................156
Traction Control system ..........156
Electronic stability program .....157
Limited-slip rear axle ...............159
Driver assistance systems .........159
Cruise control .......................... 159
Speed limiter ........................... 163
Parking assist .......................... 163
Rear view camera ...................165
Lane departure warning ..........167
Fuel ............................................ 168
Fuel for diesel engines ............168
Refuelling ................................ 169
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 170
Trailer hitch ................................ 171
General information .................171
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 171
Trailer towing ........................... 171Towing equipment ...................172
Trailer stability assist ...............172
Auxiliary features .......................172
Power take-off ......................... 172

154Driving and operatingInterruption of power supplyThe clutch is not disengaged if there
is an interruption of the power supply
when a gear is engaged. The vehicle
cannot move.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 213.
If the cause of the fault is not a
discharged vehicle battery, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If neutral cannot be selected, the
vehicle must only be towed with the
drive wheels raised off the ground
3 215.
Towing the vehicle 3 215.Brakes
The brake system comprises two
independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when you depress the
brake pedal firmly. You need to use
considerably more force for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has
been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 98.
Antilock brake system
Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
Control indicator u 3 98.
Fault
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre, there is a fault in
the ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.

156Driving and operatingBrake assistIf the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an
Autostop. Stop-start system 3 136.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline (with the
selector lever in a forward gear or
reverse gear), the brakes remain on
for a further two 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 3 136.
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 3 102.
When TC is active b flashes.

Driving and operating171Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust fitting of towing equipment at
a later date to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
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 the coupling 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 80 km/h 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 3 246.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent 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 airbecoming 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
3 225.
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.

174Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................175
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 175
Vehicle storage ........................175
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....176
Vehicle checks ........................... 176
Performing work ......................176
Bonnet ..................................... 176
Engine oil ................................. 177
Engine coolant ......................... 178
Power steering fluid .................179
Washer fluid ............................ 180
Brakes ..................................... 180
Brake fluid ............................... 180
Vehicle battery ......................... 181
Diesel fuel filter ........................183
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....183
Wiper blade replacement ........184
Bulb replacement .......................185
Headlights ............................... 185
Adaptive forward lighting .........187
Fog lights ................................. 188
Front turn signal lights .............188
Tail lights ................................. 189
Side turn signal lights ..............190Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 191
Number plate light ...................192
Interior lights ............................ 192
Instrument panel illumination ...193
Electrical system ........................194
Fuses ....................................... 194
Engine compartment fuse box . 195
Instrument panel fuse box .......195
Load compartment fuse box ....196
Vehicle tools .............................. 198
Tools ........................................ 198
Wheels and tyres .......................199
Tyres ....................................... 199
Winter tyres ............................. 200
Tyre designations ....................200
Tyre pressure .......................... 200
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 201
Tread depth ............................. 203
Changing tyre and wheel size . 203 Wheel covers ........................... 204
Tyre chains .............................. 204
Tyre repair kit .......................... 204
Wheel changing .......................208
Spare wheel ............................ 210
Jump starting ............................. 213Towing....................................... 215
Towing the vehicle ...................215
Towing another vehicle ...........216
Appearance care .......................217
Exterior care ............................ 217
Interior care ............................. 219

180Vehicle careType B
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark, consult a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake linings replaced as
soon as possible.
Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

252IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....181
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 175
Adaptive forward lighting ...111, 187
AdBlue .......................... 99, 143, 222
AdBlue gauge ............................... 91
AdBlue tank ................................ 245
Adjustable air vents ...................129
AGM battery ............................... 181
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........96
Airbag deactivation ................61, 96
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 130
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 130
Air suspension ........................... 140
Air suspension system................ 215
Air vents...................................... 129
Antifreeze ................................... 178
Antilock brake system ................ 154
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......98
Anti-theft alarm system ................34
Anti-theft bolts............................. 208
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Anti-theft security lock ..................23
Appearance care ........................217
Armrest ........................................ 49Ashtrays ....................................... 89
Automatic light control ...............108
Automatic locking ...................24, 27
Autostop ....................... 18, 135, 136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 123
B Battery ........................................ 181
Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery, jump starting.................. 213
Belts.............................................. 53 BlueInjection ............................... 143
Bonnet ....................................... 176
Bottle holders................................ 73
Brake assist ............................... 156
Brake fluid .......................... 180, 222
Brakes ............................... 154, 180
Brake system ............................... 98
Breakdown.................................. 215
Bulb replacement ....................... 185
Bus Rear seats ................................. 50
C
Cabin bulkhead grille ....................79
Capacities .................................. 245
Cargo management system ........76
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................142
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 191