2018.5 OPEL VIVARO B instrument cluster

In brief19Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 135.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 133.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Move the selector lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 102.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 137.

84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Horn ........................................... 85
Steering column controls ...........85
Windscreen wiper and washer ..86
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 87
Outside temperature ..................87
Clock ......................................... 88
Power outlets ............................. 89
Cigarette lighter ......................... 90
Ashtrays .................................... 90
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 92
Trip odometer ............................ 92
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 92
Fuel economy gauge .................93
Service display .......................... 94
Control indicators ......................94Turn lights.................................. 97
Seat belt reminder .....................98
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Service vehicle soon .................99
Stop engine ............................... 99
Brake system ............................. 99
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Upshift ..................................... 100
Electronic Stability Program ....100
Electronic Stability Program off ........................................... 100
Engine coolant temperature ....100
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 101
Engine oil pressure ..................101
Fuel economy mode ................102
Low fuel ................................... 102
Stop-start system ....................102
Exterior light ............................ 102
High beam ............................... 102
Fog light ................................... 103
Rear fog light ........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Speed limiter ........................... 103Tachograph............................. 103
Door open ................................ 103
Displays ..................................... 103
Driver Information Centre ........103
Info Display .............................. 104
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................105
Engine oil level ........................ 106
Trip computer ............................. 106
Tachograph ................................ 108

Instruments and controls91Cupholders 3 75.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Speed limiter Maximum speed may be restricted by
a speed limiter. As a visible indication
of this, a warning label is located on
the instrument panel.
A warning chime will sound for
10 seconds every 40 seconds if the
vehicle briefly exceeds the set limit.
Note
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines), the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Speed limiter 3 155.
Cruise control 3 153.

92Instruments and controlsOdometer
Displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The trip odometer appears below the
odometer in the Driver Information
Centre and displays the distance
travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button on
end of wiper lever for a few seconds
with the ignition on. The display will
flash and the value will reset to zero.
Driver Information Centre 3 103.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the yellow
warning zone, the maximum
permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
The arrow indicates the vehicle side
where the fuel filler flap is located.
Control indicator Y also illuminates in
instrument cluster 3 94 when fuel
level is low (range of approx. 50 km):
refuel immediately 3 161.
Never run the tank dry.
Diesel fuel system, bleeding 3 174.

94Instruments and controlsThe fuel economy gauge is enabled
by default.
Depending on version, the fuel
economy gauge (or 'driving style
indicator') can be disabled via the
Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment manual for further
information.
Service display When the ignition is switched on, theremaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in
the Driver Information Centre. Based
on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
The 'distance before service' display
can also be shown by pressing button on end of wiper lever for approx.
5 seconds.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1500 km or one month, a message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.When the distance reaches 0 km or
the service date is due, control
indicator j illuminates in the
instrument cluster and the Driver
Information Centre respectively, and
a corresponding message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service display
must be reset:
Select the 'distance before service'
display in the Driver Information
Centre by pressing button repeatedly
on the end of the wiper lever, then
press and hold button for approx.
10 seconds until the 'distance before
service' is displayed continuously, i.e. the display no longer flashes.
On some vehicles, it may be
necessary to press and hold the
button twice. In this event, proceed as follows:
After selecting the 'distance before
service' display, press and hold
button for approx. 10 seconds until
the 'distance before service' flashes inthe display. Then press and hold
button again for approx. 10 seconds
to reset the service interval.
If control indicator j does not
extinguish from the instrument
cluster, drive a minimum of 15 km then switch off ignition for at least
1 minute before repeating procedure.
Trip computer 3 106.
Driver Information Centre 3 103.
Service information 3 205.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators may
vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activation

96Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the instrument cluster

100Instruments and controlsIf R illuminates together with control
indicator C and a warning chime,
there is a fault in the braking system.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 103 . Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 148.
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 j may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster together a corresponding message in
the Driver Information Centre 3 103.
The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation and Electronic Stability
Program.If control indicators u, j , R and
C illuminate, there is a fault in the
braking system. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 148.
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 3 103.
ESP® Plus
3 151.
Traction Control system 3 150.
Electronic Stability Program off
Ø illuminates green.
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 3 103.
ESP® Plus
3 151.
Traction Control system 3 150.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates blue or red.
Illuminates red briefly when the
ignition is switched on, then turns
blue.

104Instruments and controlsInfo Display
The Info Display displays
Infotainment system information, the
time and depending on version the
outside temperature.
Press X to switch the Infotainment
system on. Alternatively, it
automatically switches on when the
ignition is switched on.
Depending on system, the
Infotainment system is operated via
buttons and rotary knobs on the
Infotainment system fascia, the
steering column controls, the voice
recognition system (if available) or via
the touchscreen display.
Touchscreen operation
Make the appropriate selection from
the available menus and options by
touching the display screen with the
finger.
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment manual.Vehicle messages
Messages are displayed in the Driver Information Centre and may be
accompanied by illumination of
control indicator j or C in the
instrument cluster.
Information messages Information messages regarding, e.g.
engine starting conditions, stop-start
system, parking brake application,
central locking, steering wheel lock
etc. provide the current status of
certain vehicle functions and
instructions for use.
Fault messages Fault messages regarding, e.g. fuel
filter, airbags, exhaust emissions etc.
are displayed together with control
indicator j. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
To remove fault messages, e.g.
" CHECK INJECTION ", from the
display, press button on end of wiper
lever. After a few seconds the
message may disappear