2018 OPEL VIVARO B ignition

86Instruments and controlsWindscreen wiper/washerWindscreen wiper7:offAUTO or P:interval wiping or
automatic wiping with
rain sensor1:slow2:fast
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position AUTO or P.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short interval:turn adjuster
wheel upwardslong interval:turn adjuster
wheel downwards
Automatic wiping with rain sensor
Wiper lever in position AUTO or P.
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
Automatic wiping will need to be
reselected whenever the ignition has
been switched off.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwards
The rain sensor is located on the
windscreen. Keep the sensor area
free from dust, dirt and ice.

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 3 174.
Rear window wiper/washer
Turn lever:
7:offe:wiper operationf:washer fluid is sprayed onto the
rear windowThe rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the °C flashes in the Driver
Information Centre as a warning for
icy road conditions. This will continue
to flash until temperatures rise above 3 °C.

Instruments and controls89
Depending on vehicle, an additional
outlet may be located in the rear of the
vehicle.
A further additional outlet may be
located alongside the outer edge of
the bench seat.
Connecting electrical accessories while the engine is off will discharge
the vehicle battery. Do not exceed the
maximum power consumption of
120 W.9 Danger
To avoid the risk of fire, if multiple
power outlets are used
simultaneously, the total power
consumption of connected
accessories must not exceed
180 W.
With ignition off the power outlet may
be deactivated.
Additionally, the power outlet may be
deactivated in case of low battery
voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Caution
Do not connect any current- delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
USB socket
In the Infotainment unit (or on the
instrument panel) there is a USB
socket M for the connection of external
audio sources and for charging
devices.

Instruments and controls91Warning 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 buzzer will sound for
ten 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 3 152.Odometer
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 3 102.

92Instruments and controlsTachometer
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 3 160.
Never run the tank dry.
Diesel fuel system, bleeding 3 173.
Note
To ensure the fuel level is displayed
correctly, the ignition must be
switched off before refuelling. Avoid
minor fuel top-ups (e.g. less than
five litres) to ensure accurate
readings.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
AdBlue level indicator
The current AdBlue percentage
remaining can be shown in the Driver
Information Centre 3 102.

Instruments and controls93
Press button on end of wiper lever
repeatedly until the 'AdBlue
percentage remaining' menu is
displayed.
Level warnings
If the AdBlue level falls below a
certain value, a level warning will be displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 102. Additionally, control
indicator Y 3 100 illuminates
continuously together with a warning
chime.
Refill the AdBlue tank as soon as
possible.
AdBlue 3 141.
Fuel economy gauge
Depending on version, the fuel
economy gauge (or 'driving style
indicator') provides an instantaneous
calculation of fuel efficiency based on
current driving style.
The gauge uses colours to indicate
current fuel efficiency:
Green:best fuel economy is being achievedYellow:driving style too
aggressiveOrange:least efficient fuel
economyThe 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.
five 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.

94Instruments and controlsWhen the distance reaches 0 km or
the service date is due, control
indicator F 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.
ten 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. ten seconds until
the 'distance before service' flashes inthe display. Then press and hold
button again for approx. ten seconds
to reset the service interval.
If control indicator F does not
extinguish from the instrument
cluster, drive a minimum of 15 km then switch off ignition for at least
one minute before repeating
procedure.
Trip computer 3 105.
Driver Information Centre 3 102.
Service information 3 203.
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 activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation

Instruments and controls97Fuses 3 181.
Turn signals 3 111.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes red.
If the seat belt is unfastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. A
warning chime also sounds for up to
two minutes.
If the seat belt is fastened, the
indicator light extinguishes.
Note
Heavy objects on the front seats
may cause control indicator X to
illuminate. Remove the object from
the seat or fasten the seat belt.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger
their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Three-point seat belts 3 56.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners 3 55.
Airbag system 3 59.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 64.
If both control indicators ÓON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop
immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or
F , seek the assistance of a workshop.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 59.
Belt tensioners 3 55.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.