2018.5 OPEL VIVARO B instrument cluster

Instruments and controls109Note
When a tachograph is fitted, the total
distance travelled may be shown
only on the tachograph and not in the odometer within the instrument
display.
Odometer 3 92.
Control indicator & 3 103 illuminates
in the instrument cluster in the event
of a fault. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.

Lighting113Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
Turn lightsstalk up:right turn lightstalk down:left turn light
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the stalk.
Constant flashing is activated when
the stalk is being moved beyond the
resistance point. It is deactivated
when the steering wheel is moved in
the opposite direction or stalk is
manually moved back to its neutral
position.
Activate temporary flashing by
holding the stalk just before the
resistance point. Turn lights will flash
until stalk is being released.
To activate three flashes, tap the stalk
briefly without passing the resistance
point.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position >
.
Control indicator > illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on.

114LightingRear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position ø.
Control indicator ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
Rear fog light comes on together with
front fog lights and will only operate
when the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself. To help, switch on the headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
● instrument panel illumination
● Info Display
● illuminated switches and operation elements
Turn thumb wheel b until the desired
brightness is obtained.
Interior lights
Courtesy lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
depending on switch position the front and rear courtesy lights automaticallyswitch on, together with the foot well
lights, then switch off after a delay.
Front courtesy lights
Operate rocker switch:
press 7:offcentre posi‐
tion:automatic switching
on and offpress d:on

Driving and operating131Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 131
Driving economically ...............131
Control of the vehicle ...............132
Steering ................................... 132
Starting and operating ...............133
New vehicle running-in ............133
Ignition switch positions ...........133
Power button ........................... 133
Starting the engine ..................135
Idle speed control ....................136
Vehicle shutdown ....................136
Overrun cut-off ........................ 137
Stop-start system ....................137
Parking .................................... 140
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Diesel particle filter ..................141
Catalytic converter ...................141
AdBlue ..................................... 142
Manual transmission ..................147
Brakes ........................................ 148
Antilock brake system .............148
Parking brake .......................... 149Brake assist............................. 149
Hill start assist ......................... 149
Ride control systems .................150
Traction Control system ..........150
Electronic stability program .....151
Driver assistance systems .........153
Cruise control .......................... 153
Speed limiter ........................... 155
Parking assist .......................... 156
Rear view camera ...................158
Fuel ............................................ 161
Fuel for diesel engines ............161
Refuelling ................................ 161
Trailer hitch ................................ 163
General information .................163
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 163
Trailer towing ........................... 163
Trailer stability assist ...............164Driving 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.

132Driving and operatingNote
The use of ECO mode may affect the performance of the climate control
system 3 118.
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 (except during Autostop)
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 3 137.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver's side.
Driving downhill
Engage a gear when driving downhill
to ensure that sufficient brake
pressure is available.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.

Driving and operating135These functions stop working when
the driver's door is opened and the vehicle is locked.
Note
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 3 105 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 104
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.
● Battery voltage too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Battery replacement 3 22.
Central locking system 3 26.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Starting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Do not accelerate.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
instrument cluster 3 101.
Turn key to position 3 and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
During an Autostop, the engine can
be started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
Stop-start system 3 137.

136Driving and operatingTurbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully
protect the engine.
Idle speed control
To increase the idle speed, press the switch. After a few seconds the
function will be activated.
The function will be deactivated
when:
● The clutch pedal is depressed.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● Vehicle speed is above 0 km/h. ● Control indicator j, W or C
illuminate in the instrument
cluster.
To increase or decrease the fast idle
speed rate, consult a workshop.
Note
When the fast idle function is
activated, the stop-start system is
automatically deactivated.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Vehicle shutdown
Fuel cut-off system
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the fuel
system is cut-off and must be reset
after refuelling. A corresponding
warning message may also appear in the Driver Information Centre 3 103.9 Danger
If you can smell fuel in the vehicle,
or a fuel leak is present, have thecause of this remedied
immediately by a workshop. Do
not reset the fuel cut-off system, to avoid the risk of fire.
Resetting with remote control
key / manual key
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven:
1. Turn the ignition key to position 2
3 133.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow the fuel system to be reset.
3. Turn key to position 3 to start the
engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure.

Driving and operating137Resetting with electronic key
system
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven:
1. Insert the electronic key in the card reader 3 133.
2. Press START/STOP without
depressing any pedals.
3. Wait a few minutes to allow the fuel system to be reset.
If the engine does not start, repeat the procedure.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Power button 3 133.
Refuelling 3 161.
Overrun cut-off The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator pedal is released.
Depending on driving conditions, the
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.Stop-start system
The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emissions. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the
vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam. It restarts the engine
automatically as soon as the clutch pedal is depressed.
A vehicle battery sensor ensures that
an Autostop is only performed if the
vehicle battery is sufficiently charged
for a restart.
Switch off engine and ignition before
exiting the vehicle.
Activation
The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.
If the below conditions are not
fulfilled, an Autostop is prohibited and
control indicator \ illuminates in the
instrument cluster 3 102.Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing Î. LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
deactivation and a corresponding message appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 103.
If deactivated manually, it is possible to reactivate the stop-start system by
pressing Î again. The LED
extinguishes in the button and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre. The
system is reactivated automatically
the next time the ignition is switched
on.