2018.5 OPEL VIVARO B climate control

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............21
Seats, restraints ........................... 46
Storage ........................................ 73
Instruments and controls .............84
Lighting ...................................... 110
Climate control ........................... 118
Driving and operating .................131
Vehicle care ............................... 165
Service and maintenance ..........205
Technical data ........................... 209
Customer information ................224
Index .......................................... 232Contents

In brief111Side air vents ...................... 129
2 Ashtray .................................. 90
Cupholder ............................ 75
3 Light switch ........................ 110
Rear fog light ....................... 114
Front fog lights ...................113
Exit lighting .......................... 116
Turn lights ........................... 113
Sidelights ............................ 110
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ....................111
4 Instruments .......................... 91
Driver Information Centre .... 103
Trip computer .....................106
5 Horn ...................................... 85
Driver airbag ......................... 63
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..86
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........87
Trip computer .....................1067Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 23
8 Steering column controls ......85
9 Centre air vents ................... 129
10 Power outlet .......................... 89
Cigarette lighter ..................... 90
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 73
11 Info Display ......................... 104
12 Front passenger airbag .........63
13 Glovebox .............................. 74
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........41
Heated rear window ..............45
Idle speed control ...............136
15 Power outlet .......................... 89
Cigarette lighter ..................... 90
16 Climate control system ........ 118
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 120
17 Ashtray .................................. 90
Cupholder ............................ 75
18 Hazard warning flashers .....113
Central locking system ..........2619Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 133
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................131
21 Stop-start system ................137
Cruise control ...................... 153
Speed limiter ....................... 155
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................85
Cruise control .....................153
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............133
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...85
25 Bonnet release lever ...........167
26 Fuse box ............................. 183
27 Ultrasonic parking assist ....156
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP® Plus
)............ 151
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 150
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 111

In brief17Rear window wiper and washer
system
Turn lever:
7:offe:wiperf:washer
Rear window wiper and washer 3 87.
Washer fluid 3 171.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 45.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 41.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
● Air distribution to V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Cooling A/C on.
● Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 118.

18In briefElectronic climate control system
● 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 45.
Electronic climate control system
3 120.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 147.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 187 and
condition 3 223.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 168.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 41,
seats 3 47 and seat belts
3 56.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.

Keys, doors and windows41Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to the left or
right, then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
No mirror is selected when the control is in the centre position.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Parking position
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
by pressing gently on the outer edge
of the housing, e.g. when in a
confined parking situation.
Depending on version, exterior
mirrors can be automatically folded to the parking position upon locking the
vehicle. For further information, refer
to the Infotainment manual.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü
. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Heating functions with the engine running. It is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 118.

Keys, doors and windows45Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 118.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
Sun visors have vanity mirrors and a
ticket holder on the rear.
The mirror covers should be closed when driving.
Wide view mirror 3 42.

118Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............118
Heating and ventilation system 118
Air conditioning system ...........119
Electronic climate control system .................................... 120
Rear heating system ...............122
Rear air conditioning system ...123
Auxiliary heater ........................124
Air vents ..................................... 129
Adjustable air vents .................129
Fixed air vents ......................... 130
Glovebox cooler ......................130
Maintenance .............................. 130
Air intake ................................. 130
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 130
Service .................................... 130Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 45.
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 control119● 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 45.
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 50.
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 3 137.
Note
Air conditioning performance is
reduced when ECO mode has been
activated 3 131.
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.