2017.5 VAUXHALL VIVARO Owner's Manual

Lighting111With the rocker switch in its central
position, the light functions as a
courtesy light and illuminates when
the front doors are opened.
When the front doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay.
Rear courtesy lights The upper load compartment lights
can be set to illuminate when the side or rear doors are opened, or switched
on constantly.Operate rocker switch:press 7:offcentre posi‐
tion:automatic switching
on and offpress d:on
With the rocker switch in its central
position, the light functions as a
courtesy light and illuminates when
the side or rear doors are opened.
When the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay.
LED spotlights
Depending on vehicle, adjustable
LED spotlights, also including rocker
switch, may be present.
Bench seat lights
Depending on vehicle, bench seat
light illuminates when the sliding side
door is opened.
Load compartment lighting The lower load compartment lights
come on when the load compartment
is opened.
Reading lightsFront reading light

112LightingOperate rocker switch:press 7:offpress l:on
Glove box lighting
The glovebox light comes on when
the glovebox is opened.
Lighting features
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting Vehicle lights are switched on for a
short time to facilitate locating the
vehicle when it is dark.
Remote control operation
Lights switch on when unlocking the
vehicle with the remote control.
Electronic key system operation
Press t. Press again to switch off.
Exit lighting
If equipped, headlights come on for
approx. 30 seconds after the vehicle
is parked and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off lights (position 7).
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Remove ignition key.
4. Open driver's door.
5. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
A corresponding message may
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 100.

Lighting113This action can be repeated up to four
times to a maximum period of
two minutes.
The lighting is turned off immediately
by switching on the ignition or turning
the light switch.
Battery discharge protection To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights may be
switched off automatically after some
time.

114Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............114
Heating and ventilation system 114
Air conditioning system ...........115
Electronic climate control system .................................... 116
Rear heating system ...............118
Rear air conditioning system ...118
Auxiliary heater ........................119
Air vents ..................................... 125
Adjustable air vents .................125
Fixed air vents ......................... 125
Glovebox cooler ......................125
Maintenance .............................. 126
Air intake ................................. 126
Pollen filter ............................... 126
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 126
Service .................................... 126Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.
Temperature
red:warmblue:coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distributionM:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot wellJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellV:to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Climate control115● Open side air vents as requiredand direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Heated rear window 3 43.
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:A/C:cooling4:air recirculation
Heated seats 3 48.
Cooling (A/C)
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by illumination
of the LED in the button. Cooling is
only functional when the engine is
running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) the air when
outside temperature is above a
specific level. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
may inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 133.
Notice
Air conditioning performance is
reduced when ECO mode has been
activated 3 127.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4
to activate air recirculation
mode. Activation is indicated by
illumination of the LED in the button.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.

116Climate control9Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling, the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and avoid the use
of air distribution settings J and V.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot air can disperse quickly.
● Cooling A/C on.
● Air recirculation system 4 on.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all air vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards doorwindows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Heated rear window 3 43.Electronic climate control
system
Controls for: ● air distribution
● temperature
● fan speed
AUTO:automatic modeÊ:demisting and defrostingÜ:heated rear windowA/C OFF:switch off air conditioningu:manual air recirculation
Heated rear window Ü 3 43, Heated
seats 3 48.

Climate control117The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In Automatic
mode, the fan speed and air
distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted via the use of air distribution and air
flow controls.
Electronic climate control system is only fully operational when the engine is running.
Automatic mode AUTO Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Switch on the fan.
● Press AUTO; fan speed, air
distribution, cooling and air
recirculation are regulated
automatically.
● Set the desired temperature.
● Open all air vents.
To switch off the electronic climate
control system, switch off the fan.
Temperature preselection Temperatures can be set to the
desired value.If the minimum temperature is set, the
climate control system runs at
maximum cooling.
If the maximum temperature is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum heating.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Press 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 43.
To return to Automatic mode: press Ê or AUTO .
Notice
If Ê is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until Ê is pressed again.
If Ê is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 133.Manual settings
Manually changing any of the
following settings will deactivate
Automatic mode:
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow manually by
switching the fan to the desired
speed.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
Air distribution M
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. LED illuminates in the
button when activated.R:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head areaS:to foot well
Combinations of settings are possible
by pressing two buttons until both
LEDs are illuminated.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.

118Climate controlCooling A/C
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) the air when
outside temperature is above a
specific level. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
Notice
Air conditioning performance is
reduced when ECO mode has been
activated 3 127.
If no cooling or drying is required
press A/C OFF to switch the cooling
system off, thus saving fuel. LED
illuminates in the button.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Air recirculation mode u
Activate or deactivate manual air recirculation mode with u. LED
illuminates in the button when
activated.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Rear heating system
The rear passenger compartment
heating fan assists air flow to the rear
passenger compartment via the rear
air vents.
The rate of air flow is determined by
the fan. Air temperature is controlled
using the temperature control on the
instrument panel.
Rear air conditioning system
The rear air conditioning system is
actuated in conjunction with the front
passenger compartment air
conditioning system.