2018 OPEL MOVANO_B brakes

18In briefManual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 151.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 201, 3 247.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 178.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 36, 3 44,
3 54.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 136.

Driving and operating133Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 134
Driving economically ...............134
Control of the vehicle ...............134
Steering ................................... 134
Starting and operating ...............135
New vehicle running-in ............135
Ignition switch positions ...........135
Starting the engine ..................136
Idle speed control ....................137
Overrun cut-off ........................ 137
Stop-start system ....................137
Parking .................................... 140
Air suspension ......................... 141
Engine exhaust .......................... 143
Diesel particle filter ..................143
Catalytic converter ...................143
AdBlue ..................................... 144
Manual transmission ..................151
Manual transmission automa‐ ted .............................................. 151
Transmission display ...............151
Starting the engine ..................152
Selector lever .......................... 152Manual mode........................... 153
Electronic driving programmes 153
Fault ........................................ 154
Interruption of power supply ....155
Brakes ........................................ 155
Antilock brake system .............155
Parking brake .......................... 156
Brake assist ............................. 157
Hill start assist ......................... 157
Ride control systems .................157
Traction Control system ..........157
Electronic stability program .....158
Limited-slip rear axle ...............160
Driver assistance systems .........160
Cruise control .......................... 160
Speed limiter ........................... 164
Parking assist .......................... 164
Rear view camera ...................166
Lane departure warning ..........168
Fuel ............................................ 169
Fuel for diesel engines ............169
Refuelling ................................ 170
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 171
Trailer hitch ................................ 172
General information .................172
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 172
Trailer towing ........................... 172Towing equipment ...................173
Trailer stability assist ...............173
Auxiliary features .......................173
Power take-off ......................... 173

Driving and operating155Interruption of power supplyThe clutch is not disengaged if there
is an interruption of the power supply
when a gear is engaged. The vehicle
cannot move.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
start the vehicle using jump leads
3 213.
If the cause of the fault is not a
discharged vehicle battery, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If neutral cannot be selected, the
vehicle must only be towed with the
drive wheels raised off the ground
3 216.
Towing the vehicle 3 216.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.
Control indicator R 3 99.
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.
Control indicator u 3 99.
Fault
If control indicators u and A
illuminate with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre, there is a fault in
the ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.

Driving and operating157Brake assistIf 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 unintendedmovement 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
for a further two 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 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.

172Driving and operatingTrailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust fitting of towing equipment at
a later date to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
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 thecoupling 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 3 247.
Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle-dependent 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 metres above sealevel. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 226.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially in the case of heavy trailers. The
vertical coupling load should never
fall below 25 kg.

Vehicle care175Vehicle careGeneral Information...................176
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 176
Vehicle storage ........................176
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....177
Vehicle checks ........................... 177
Performing work ......................177
Bonnet ..................................... 177
Engine oil ................................. 178
Engine coolant ......................... 179
Power steering fluid .................180
Washer fluid ............................ 181
Brakes ..................................... 181
Brake fluid ............................... 181
Vehicle battery ......................... 182
Diesel fuel filter ........................184
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....184
Wiper blade replacement ........185
Bulb replacement .......................185
Headlights ............................... 186
Adaptive forward lighting .........188
Fog lights ................................. 188
Front turn signal lights .............189
Tail lights ................................. 189
Side turn signal lights ..............191Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 192
Number plate light ...................192
Interior lights ............................ 193
Instrument panel illumination ...194
Electrical system ........................194
Fuses ....................................... 194
Engine compartment fuse box . 196
Instrument panel fuse box .......196
Load compartment fuse box ....197
Vehicle tools .............................. 199
Tools ........................................ 199
Wheels and tyres .......................200
Tyres ....................................... 200
Winter tyres ............................. 200
Tyre designations ....................200
Tyre pressure .......................... 201
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 202
Tread depth ............................. 204
Changing tyre and wheel size . 204 Wheel covers ........................... 204
Tyre chains .............................. 205
Tyre repair kit .......................... 205
Wheel changing .......................208
Spare wheel ............................ 210
Jump starting ............................. 213Towing....................................... 216
Towing the vehicle ...................216
Towing another vehicle ...........217
Appearance care .......................217
Exterior care ............................ 217
Interior care ............................. 219

Vehicle care181Type B
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.
Brakes
In the event of minimum thickness ofthe brake lining, a squealing noise
sounds during braking.
Continued driving is possible but
have the brake linings replaced as
soon as possible.
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.

256IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....182
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 176
Adaptive forward lighting ...112, 188
AdBlue ........................ 100, 144, 223
AdBlue gauge ............................... 92
AdBlue tank ................................ 246
Adjustable air vents ...................130
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........97
Airbag deactivation ................61, 97
Airbag label................................... 57 Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Air conditioning system .............. 118
Air intake .................................... 131
Air suspension ........................... 141
Air suspension system................ 216
Air vents...................................... 130
Antifreeze ................................... 179
Antilock brake system ................ 155
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......99
Anti-theft alarm system ................34
Anti-theft bolts............................. 208
Anti-theft locking system .............. 34
Anti-theft security lock ..................23
Appearance care ........................217
Armrest ........................................ 49
Ashtrays ....................................... 90Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic locking ...................24, 27
Autostop ....................... 18, 136, 137
Auxiliary heater ........................... 124
B Battery ........................................ 182
Battery discharge protection ......116
Battery, jump starting.................. 213
Belts.............................................. 53
BlueInjection ............................... 144
Bonnet ....................................... 177
Bottle holders................................ 74 Brake assist ............................... 157
Brake fluid .......................... 181, 223
Brakes ............................... 155, 181
Brake system ............................... 99
Breakdown.................................. 216
Bulb replacement ....................... 185
Bus Rear seats ................................. 50
C Cabin bulkhead grille ....................80
Capacities .................................. 246
Cargo management system ........77
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................143
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 192
Changing tyre and wheel size ...204