2018.5 OPEL VIVARO B wiper fluid

16In briefHorn
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Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper7:offAUTO or P:interval wiping or
automatic wiping with
rain sensor1:slow2:fast
Windscreen wiper 3 86.
Wiper blade replacement 3 175.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer 3 86.
Washer fluid 3 171.

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.

Instruments and controls87Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.
short pull:wiper swipes oncelong pull:wiper swipes for a few
strokes
Maintenance position
Depending on version, the
windscreen wiper lever may be
equipped with a maintenance position
to make wiper blade replacement
easier.
Before replacing the wiper blades,
switch on the ignition then move the
wiper lever down as far as it will go;
the wiper stops in a position away
from the bonnet.
Wiper blade replacement 3 175.
Rear window wiper and washer
Turn lever:
7:offe:wiper operationf:washer fluid is sprayed onto the
rear windowThe wiping frequency depends on the
vehicle speed.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear is engaged.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.

Vehicle care165Vehicle careGeneral Information...................166
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 166
Vehicle storage ........................166
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....167
Vehicle checks ........................... 167
Performing work ......................167
Bonnet ..................................... 167
Engine oil ................................. 168
Engine air filter ........................ 169
Engine coolant ......................... 170
Power steering fluid .................170
Washer fluid ............................ 171
Brakes ..................................... 171
Brake fluid ............................... 171
Vehicle battery ......................... 172
Diesel fuel filter ........................174
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....174
Wiper blade replacement ........175
Bulb replacement .......................176
Headlights ............................... 176
Fog lights ................................. 177
Front turn lights .......................177
Tail lights ................................. 177
Side turn lights ......................... 178Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 178
Reversing light ......................... 179
Number plate light ...................180
Fog tail light ............................. 180
Interior lights ............................ 181
Instrument panel illumination ...182
Electrical system ........................182
Fuses ....................................... 182
Instrument panel fuse box .......183
Vehicle tools .............................. 186
Tools ........................................ 186
Wheels and tyres .......................187
Tyres ....................................... 187
Winter tyres ............................. 187
Tyre designations ....................187
Tyre pressure .......................... 187
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 189
Tread depth ............................. 191
Changing tyre and wheel size . 191
Wheel covers ........................... 191
Tyre chains .............................. 192
Tyre repair kit .......................... 192
Wheel changing .......................195
Spare wheel ............................ 197
Jump starting ............................. 198Towing....................................... 200
Towing the vehicle ...................200
Towing another vehicle ...........201
Appearance care .......................201
Exterior care ............................ 201
Interior care ............................. 203

168Vehicle care
Move the safety catch, located
slightly right of centre, to the left and raise the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Caution
Ensure the windscreen wiper is
switched off before opening the
bonnet 3 86.
Closing
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(approx. 30 cm). Check that the
bonnet is engaged.Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch, to avoid dents.
9 Warning
In the event of even a minor head-
on collision, have the bonnet
safety catch checked by a
workshop.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine.
Ensure that the correct specification
of engine oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 207.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top-up
engine oil.

208Service and maintenanceprotection or seal against minor leaks
can cause function problems. Liability
for consequences resulting from the
use of additional coolant additives will be rejected.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
AdBlue
Only use AdBlue to reduce the
nitrogen oxides in the exhaust
emission 3 142.

235LLashing eyes ............................... 79
Lashing straps .............................. 79
Laying up the vehicle ..........166, 172
LED spotlights ............................ 114
Light covers, misted.................... 114
Lighting ....................................... 110
Lighting features .........................116
Light switch ................................ 110
Load compartment ................35, 78
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment grille ...............81
Load compartment lighting .........116
Loading information .....................82
Load-through feature ....................76
Low fuel ..................................... 102
Luggage floor net .........................79
M
Malfunction indicator light ............99
Manual adjustment ......................40
Manual anti-dazzle ......................42
Manual transmission .................. 147
Maximum speed limiter............... 155
Messages ................................... 104
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 40, 42
Misted light covers .....................114N
New vehicle running-in ..............133
Number plate light .....................180
O
Object detection systems ...........156
Odometer ..................................... 92
Oil ............................................... 168
Oil, engine .................. 168, 207, 211
Oil pressure ................................ 101
Outside temperature ....................87
Overcab storage ..........................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 137
P Parking ................................ 20, 140
Parking assist ............................ 156
Parking brake ............................ 149
Parking distance control .............156
Particulate filter ........................... 141
Pedals......................................... 132
Performing work ........................167
Phone controls.............................. 85
Phone holder ................................ 73
Power button ........................ 18, 133
Power outlets ............................... 89
Power steering fluid ....................170
Power windows ............................ 43
Preheating ......................... 101, 135
Puncture ..................................... 195R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 231
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 228
Reading lights ............................ 116
Rear air conditioning system .....123
Rear courtesy lights ....................114
Rear door manual lock .................25
Rear doors .............................. 25, 33
Rear fog light ............................. 103
Rear fog lights ....................110, 114
Rear heating system .................. 122
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 79
Rear seats ................................... 51
2nd row seats ............................ 51
3rd row seats............................. 51
Folding ...................................... 51
Installing .................................... 51
Rear seat access ......................51
Removing .................................. 51
Seat cushion adjustment ...........51
Rear seats lights .........................114
Rear view camera ...................... 158
Rear windows .............................. 44
Rear window wiper and washer ..87
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 207, 211
Refuelling ................................... 161
Registered trademarks ...............228

237UUltrasonic parking assist............. 156
Underseat storage .......................76
Upholstery .................................. 203
Upshift ........................................ 100
USB socket ................................... 89
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ...................172, 198
Vehicle checks............................ 167
Vehicle data ................................ 211
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 228
Vehicle dimensions .................... 218
Vehicle Identification Number ....209
Vehicle jack ................................ 186
Vehicle messages .....................104
Vehicle security ............................ 37
Vehicle shutdown ......................136
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 166
Vehicle tools ....................... 186, 200
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 215
Ventilation ................................... 118
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 91
Warning messages .....................104Warning triangle .......................... 82
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 171
Washing the vehicle ...................201
Welcome lighting ........................116
Wheel changing .........................195
Wheel cover hook .......................186
Wheel covers ............................. 191
Wheels and tyres .......................187
Wheel wrench ............................. 186
Wide view mirror ........................... 42
Windows ....................................... 43
Windscreen................................... 43
Windscreen stickers .....................43
Windscreen wiper and washer ....86
Winter tyres ............................... 187
Wiper blade replacement ..........175