2018 OPEL VIVARO B light

98Instruments and controlsCharging systemp illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator p illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be cut. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon
F illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre 3 102. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Stop engine
C illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates together with other control indicators (e.g., p, I and R),
accompanied by a warning chime and a corresponding message in theDriver Information Centre 3 102:
stop engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 148 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 170.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.

Instruments and controls101Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and / or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear (or move selector lever to N).
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 167.
Fuel economy mode
ECO illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3 130.
Low fuel Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
low (range of approx. 50 km); refuel
immediately 3 160.
Catalytic converter 3 140.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 173.
Stop-start system
D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
\ illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Stop-start system 3 136.Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are
on.
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting 3 108.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 109.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 111.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 112.

104Instruments and controlsWarning chimesOnly one warning chime will sound at a time.
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre when a warning chime is
sounded.
When starting the engine or whilst driving:
● If seat belt is not fastened 3 55.
● If the parking assist detects an object 3 155.
● If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds a set limit 3 152,
3 155.
● If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
● During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring
of vehicle inclination 3 38.
● If there is a fault in the brake system 3 98.
● If the vehicle battery is not charging 3 98.● If engine lubrication is interrupted
3 100.
● If AdBlue needs to be refilled or a
fault is present 3 141.
● If the electronic key is outside of the detection range.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Power button 3 132.
When the vehicle is parked and / or the driver's door is opened:
● If the key has been left in the ignition.
● If the electronic key has been left
in the card reader.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Power button 3 132.
● If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 136.
● If the exterior lights are on 3 108.Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre 3 102
for 30 seconds after the engine is
started.
Check oil level 3 167.

108LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 108
Light switch .............................. 108
Automatic light control .............109
High beam ............................... 109
Headlight flash ......................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ....109
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 110
Daytime running lights .............110
Adaptive forward lighting .........110
Hazard warning flashers ..........111
Turn and lane-change signals . 111
Front fog lights ......................... 111
Rear fog lights ......................... 112
Reversing lights .......................112
Misted light covers ...................112
Interior lighting ........................... 112
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 112
Interior lights ............................ 112
Load compartment lighting ......114
Reading lights .......................... 114
Glove box lighting ....................114
Lighting features ........................114
Entry lighting ............................ 114Exit lighting.............................. 114
Battery discharge protection ....115Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer switch:
7:off8:sidelights9P:headlights
High beam control indicator P
3 101.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 101.
Note
If the headlights have been switched
on manually, a warning chime will
sound when the engine is switched

Lighting109off and when the driver's door is
opened as a reminder that the lights
are still on.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with low beam and sidelights.
Automatic light controlAUTO:automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is activated and the engine is
running, the system switches
between daytime running lights and headlights depending on the external lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, it is advisable
to have the automatic light control
function activated.
Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched
on if the windscreen wipers have
been activated for several wipes.
Daytime running lights 3 110.
High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch back to low beam, push
lever again or pull.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range adjustment Manual headlight range
adjustment
Adapt headlight range to the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.

110LightingTurn thumb wheel ? to required
position:0:No load4:Loaded up to permissible
maximum weight
Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Adjustment
Open the bonnet 3 166 and identify
the marking (shown in the illustration)
beside each of the headlights.
For each headlight:
Using a screwdriver, turn the screw
by a 1
/4 turn towards the
] symbol to
lower the beams or towards the <
symbol to raise the beams.
Ensure the headlight beams are
returned to their original positions
when required.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They may be switched on
automatically when the engine is
running.
If required, the daytime running lights can be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. For further
information, refer to Infotainment
manual.
Automatic light control 3 109.
Adaptive forward lighting Cornering light
With the low beam switched on,
depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, the front fog light will also switch on, to illuminate the
corner of the road on the respective
side.

Lighting111Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on automatically. Switch off by pressing
¨ .
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the lever.
Constant flashing is activated when
the lever is moved beyond the
resistance point. It is deactivated
when the steering wheel is moved in
the opposite direction or lever is
manually moved back to its neutral
position.
Activate temporary flashing by
holding the lever just before the
resistance point. Turn signal lights will
flash until lever is released.
To activate three flashes, tap the
lever briefly without passing the
resistance point.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position >
;
control indicator > illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on.

112LightingRear fog lights
Turn inner switch to position ø;
control indicator ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster.
Rear fog light comes on together with
front fog lights and will only operate
when the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Reversing lights
The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
● instrument panel illumination
● info-display
● illuminated switches and operation elements.
Turn thumb wheel b until the desired
brightness is obtained.
Interior lights
Courtesy lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
depending on switch position the front and rear courtesy lights automaticallyswitch on, together with the foot well
lights, then switch off after a delay.
Front courtesy lights
Operate rocker switch:
press 7:offcentre posi‐
tion:automatic switching
on and offpress d:on