2018 OPEL VIVARO B check engine

Driving and operating137Note
When the fast idle function is
activated, the stop-start system is
automatically deactivated and
cannot be reactivated by pressing
Î . LED in button illuminates to
indicate deactivation and a
corresponding message may
appear in the Driver Information
Centre 3 102.
Idle speed control 3 135.
Depending on version, if the driver's
door is opened or the driver's seat belt
is unfastened, the stop-start system is
deactivated automatically, and the
engine is switched off. Restart engine by pressing START/STOP .
Power button 3 132.
Autostop If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● move the selector lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedalThe engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on if the required conditions are met.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 101.
During an Autostop, heating and brake performance will be
maintained. Brake assist, however, is
not available 3 148.
Caution
The power steering assist may be
reduced during an Autostop.
If you exit the vehicle while the engine is in an Autostop, a warning chime will
sound and a message " IGNITION
OFF " is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre as a reminder that
the engine is on standby and has not
been switched off.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled,
otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited and control indicator \ will
illuminate in the instrument cluster:
● the stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
● the driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened
● the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition
● the engine is warmed up
● the engine coolant temperature is
not too high
● the outside temperature is not too
low or too high (e.g. below 0 °C
or above 30 °C)

Driving and operating143Refill the tank completely or with avolume of at least ten litres of
AdBlue (depending on AdBlue
consumption) as soon as
possible.
4. Y illuminates during driving with
warning message 0 KM STOP
ADD ADBLUE :
The engine cannot be restarted
after switching off the ignition.
To allow the engine to be
restarted, refill the tank
completely or with a volume of at
least ten litres of AdBlue
(depending on AdBlue
consumption) as soon as
possible.
Illumination of control indicator Y may
be accompanied by a warning chime.
Warning chimes 3 104.
High emission warnings If the exhaust emission rises above a
certain value, warnings similar to the
range warnings as described above
will be displayed in the DriverInformation Centre. Control indicator
Y illuminates continuously together
with F and a warning chime.
Requests to have the exhaust system checked and finally the
announcement that an engine restart
will be prevented are displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
Note
These restrictions are a legal
requirement.
At an AdBlue range of 1100 km, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre showing
the remaining distance the vehicle
can travel before engine restarts are
prevented. This warning message is
repeated every 100 km.
Seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
Warning stages: high emission
warnings
1. Y and F illuminate with warning
message CHECK ANTI-
POLLUTION :
Fault in the system that may result in a loss of engine power.Seek the assistance of a
workshop as soon as possible.
2. Y and F illuminate with warning
message ANTIPOLLUTION xxx
KM FAIL :
Indicates that in less than
1100 km an engine restart will be
prohibited after switching off the
ignition.
This warning message will be
repeated every 100 km.
Vehicle speed may be limited to
20 km/h after switching the engine
off and on again until the range is
reduced to 0 km.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop as soon as possible.
3. Y and F illuminate with warning
message ANTIPOLLUTION 0 KM
FAILURE :
The engine cannot be restarted
after switching off the ignition.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illumination of control indicators Y
and F may be accompanied by a
warning chime.

Driving and operating1452. Open left-hand door and pull fuelfiller flap to open.
3. Unscrew protective capanticlockwise from the filler neck.
Caution
The AdBlue protective cap is the
blue lower cap (arrowed in
illustration), and the fuel filler cap
is the black upper cap 3 160.
In case of incorrect refilling, do not switch on ignition. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
4. Fully insert the pump nozzle into the filler neck and switch it on.
5. When refilling is complete, mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
6. Close fuel filler flap and left-hand door.
AdBlue canister Note
Only use the designated AdBlue
canisters for refilling, to prevent a
topping-up of too much AdBlue.
Additionally, the fumes in the tank
are captured in the canister and do
not emerge.
Note
Since AdBlue has a limited
durability, check the date of expiry
before refilling.
1. Switch off engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
2. Open left-hand door and pull fuel filler flap to open.
3. Unscrew protective capanticlockwise from the filler neck.
Caution
The AdBlue protective cap is the
blue lower cap (arrowed in
illustration), and the fuel filler cap
is the black upper cap 3 160.
In case of incorrect refilling, do not switch on ignition. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
4. Open AdBlue canister.

164Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................165
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 165
Vehicle storage ........................165
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....166
Vehicle checks ........................... 166
Performing work ......................166
Bonnet ..................................... 166
Engine oil ................................. 167
Engine air filter ........................ 168
Engine coolant ......................... 169
Power steering fluid .................169
Washer fluid ............................ 170
Brakes ..................................... 170
Brake fluid ............................... 170
Vehicle battery ......................... 171
Diesel fuel filter ........................173
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....173
Wiper blade replacement ........174
Bulb replacement .......................175
Headlights ............................... 175
Fog lights ................................. 176
Front turn signal lights .............176
Tail lights ................................. 176
Side turn signal lights ..............177Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 177
Reversing light ......................... 178
Number plate light ...................179
Fog tail light ............................. 179
Interior lights ............................ 180
Instrument panel illumination ...180
Electrical system ........................181
Fuses ....................................... 181
Instrument panel fuse box .......182
Vehicle tools .............................. 185
Tools ........................................ 185
Wheels and tyres .......................186
Tyres ....................................... 186
Winter tyres ............................. 186
Tyre designations ....................186
Tyre pressure .......................... 186
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 188
Tread depth ............................. 190
Changing tyre and wheel size . 190
Wheel covers ........................... 190
Tyre chains .............................. 191
Tyre repair kit .......................... 191
Wheel changing .......................194
Spare wheel ............................ 195
Jump starting ............................. 197Towing....................................... 198
Towing the vehicle ...................198
Towing another vehicle ...........199
Appearance care .......................200
Exterior care ............................ 200
Interior care ............................. 202

Vehicle care165General Information
Accessories and vehicle modifications
We recommend the use of genuine
parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Any modification, conversion or other changes made to standard vehicle
specifications (including, without
limitation, software modifications,
modifications of the electronic control
units) may invalidate the warranty
offered by Opel. Furthermore, such
changes may impact fuel
consumption, CO 2 emissions and
other emissions of the vehicle and
cause the vehicle to no longer
conform to the operating permit,
impacting the validity of your vehicle
registration.Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash the vehicle. Wax painted parts of the vehicle.
Exterior care 3 200.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park vehicle in a dry, wellventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.
● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Since the durability of AdBlue is limited to two years, fluid should
be exchanged if it is too old. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
● Fit the number plate, if necessary.

166Vehicle careEnd-of-life vehicle recoveryInformation on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The vehicle must not be in an
Autostop 3 136.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the brake fluid, the
washer fluid and the oil dipstick
handle are yellow for ease of
identification.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.

Vehicle care167
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 3 136.
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 oil is used. Recommended fluids
and lubricants 3 205.
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 ten 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.
Caution
Do not allow the engine oil level to drop below the minimum level!

Vehicle care169Engine coolant
The coolant provides freeze
protection down to approx. -28 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be just above the
MINI mark. Top-up if the level is low.9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
Top-up with antifreeze. If no
antifreeze is available, use clean tap
water or distilled water. Install the cap
tightly. Have the antifreeze
concentration checked and have the
cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
If a substantial amount of coolant is
required, it will be necessary to bleed
any trapped air from the cooling
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
If the coolant temperature is too high, control indicator W 3 99 illuminates
red in the instrument cluster, together
with C 3 98. Consult a workshop if
coolant level is sufficient.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap or from
entering the reservoir.
The power steering fluid reservoir is located below the front left wheel
arch, behind a trim panel.
The fluid level normally does not need
to be checked. If an unusual noise is
heard during steering or if the power
steering reacts conspicuously, seek
the assistance of a workshop.