2018.5 OPEL VIVARO B brakes

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.

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.

148Driving and operatingCaution
It is inadvisable to drive with hand
resting on the selector lever.
Upshift 3 100.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Brakes
The brake system comprises two independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when you depress the
brake pedal firmly. You need to use
considerably more force for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
If control indicator R illuminates in
the instrument cluster while driving
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 103, there is a fault in the
braking system. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.Control indicator R 3 99.
Vehicle messages 3 104.
Antilock brake system Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting-off, the system performs a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 100.
Fault
If control indicator u does not go out
a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, or if it illuminates while

Driving and operating149driving, there is a fault in the ABS.
Control indicator j 3 99 may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together with a corresponding
message in the Driver Information
Centre. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
If control indicators u, j , R 3 99
and C 3 99 illuminate, there is a fault
in the braking system. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 103. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 104.
Parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 99.
Parking 3 140.
Brake assist If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline (with the
selector lever in a forward gear or
reverse gear), the brakes remain on

150Driving and operatingfor a further 2 seconds. The brakes
release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling forwards or backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Ride control systems
Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 103.
When TC is active b flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 100.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 164.
Enhanced Traction function

Driving and operating163Place the nozzle in straight position to
the filler neck and press with slight
force to insert.
To refuel, switch on pump nozzle.
After automatic cut-off, it can be
topped up by operating the pump
nozzle a maximum of two more times.Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.
When refuelling is complete, replace
the fuel filler cap and turn clockwise
as far as it will go.
Close the fuel filler flap.
Fuel filler cap Only use genuine fuel filler caps.Diesel-engined vehicles have special
fuel filler caps.
Trailer hitch
General information
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
Driving characteristics and towing tips
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the
coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 80 km/h must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 223.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 m above sea level.

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

Vehicle care171
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark consult a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 207.
Brakes Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.