2018 OPEL VIVARO B stop start

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.

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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 care171The brake fluid level must be between
the MINI and MAXI marks.
When topping up, ensure maximum
cleanliness as contamination of the
brake fluid can lead to brake system
malfunctions. Have the cause of the
loss of brake fluid remedied by a
workshop.
Only use high-performance brake
fluid approved for your vehicle.
Brake fluid 3 205.
Vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located under a cover in the engine compartment.
The vehicle battery is maintenance-
free provided that the driving profile
allows sufficient charging of the
battery. Short-distance driving and
frequent engine starts can discharge
the battery. Avoid the use of
unnecessary electrical consumers.
Control indicator p illuminates if
there is a fault with the charging
system. Stop, switch off engine and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Charging system 3 98.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than
four weeks can lead to battery
discharge.
9 Danger
Ensure the ignition is switched off
completely (the vehicle must not
be in an Autostop) before
connecting or disconnecting the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Replacing the vehicle battery
Ensure that the battery is alwaysreplaced by the same type of battery.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the vehicle battery replaced.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Charging the vehicle battery
9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.

174Vehicle careWith power button
● Insert the electronic key in thecard reader.
● Press START/STOP without
pressing any of the pedals.
● Wait a few minutes before starting engine.
Power button 3 132.
If the engine fails to start, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Starting the engine 3 134.
Wiper blade replacement
Wiper blades on the windscreen
Before replacing the wiper blades,
move the wiper lever to the
maintenance position (if equipped).
Windscreen wiper/washer 3 86.
Lift the wiper arm, press button to
disengage the wiper blade and
remove.
Attach new wiper blade slightly
angled to the wiper arm and push until
it engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm, press retaining lugs
together to disengage the wiper blade
and raise to remove.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
When attaching new wiper blade,
ensure it is engaged securely.

204Service and maintenanceRomania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Cyprus:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the service display.
Australia, New Zealand:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 30,000 km or after
two years, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Turkey:
Maintenance of your vehicle is required every 20,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the service display.
Morocco:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.South Africa:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the service display.
Russia, Ukraine, Belarus,
Kazakhstan:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 15,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
Algeria, Tunisia:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
International:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
International countries include:
Malta, Singapore.International+:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 8,000 km or after
one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
International + countries include:
To be defined.
International++:
Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 5,000 km or after
six months, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated by the
service display.
International ++ countries include:
Hong Kong.
Severe operating conditions exist if
one or more of the following
circumstances occur frequently: Cold
starting, stop and go operation, trailer operation, mountain driving, driving
on poor and sandy road surfaces,
increased air pollution, presence of
airborne sand and high dust content,
driving at high altitude and large
variations of temperature. Under
these severe operating conditions,

228IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....171
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 165
Adaptive forward lighting ...........110
AdBlue ................ 100, 105, 141, 205
AdBlue tank ................................ 219
Adjustable air vents ...................127
AGM battery ............................... 171
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........97
Airbag deactivation ................64, 97
Airbag label............................. 59, 64
Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 128
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 128
Air recirculation ...................117, 198
Air vents...................................... 127
Alert ............................................ 104
Antifreeze ................................... 169
Antilock brake system ................ 147
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......99
Anti-theft alarm system ................38
Anti-theft bolts............................. 194
Anti-theft locking system .............. 37
Anti-theft security lock ..................25
Appearance care ........................200
Armrest ........................................ 50
Ashtrays ....................................... 90Automatic anti-dazzle ..................42
Automatic fuel cut-off ..................135
Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic locking ........................31
Autostop ............................. 134, 136
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122
B
Battery ........................................ 171
Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery, jump starting.................. 197
Belts.............................................. 55
Bench seat.................................... 76
BlueInjection ............................... 141
Bonnet ....................................... 166
Bottle holders................................ 76
Brake and clutch fluid .................205
Brake assist ............................... 148
Brake fluid .................................. 170
Brakes ............................... 147, 170
Brake system ............................... 98
Breakdown.................................. 198
Bulb replacement ....................... 175
C Capacities .................................. 219
Car Pass ...................................... 22
Catalytic converter .....................140
Central locking system ................26
Centre high-mounted brake light 177
Changing tyre and wheel size ...190

232Rear view camera ...................... 157
Rear windows .............................. 44
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 87
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 205, 209
Refuelling ................................... 160 Registered trademarks ...............225
Remote control ............................. 22
Restraining lattice .........................81
Reversing light ........................... 178
Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof load ...................................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 82
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................97
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat position ................................ 47
Seats ............................................ 76
Selective catalytic reduction .......141
Service ............................... 129, 203
Service display ............................ 93
Service information ....................203Service vehicle soon .................... 98
Side airbag system ......................63
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................177
Sliding door .................................. 32
Sliding side door ........................... 32
Spare wheel ............................... 195
Spare wheel security tool ...........185
Speed limiter......................... 91, 155
Speedometer ............................... 91
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ...............18, 134
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering column controls ..............85
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 85
Steering wheel controls ...............85
Stop engine .................................. 98
Stop-start system.......... 18, 101, 136
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage box .................................. 76
Storage compartment ...................75
Storage compartments .................73
Sun visors .................................... 45
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tablet holder................................. 73
Tachograph ........................ 102, 107
Tachometer ................................. 92Tailgate......................................... 35
Tailgate emergency release .........35
Tail lights ................................... 176
Technical data ............................ 210
Temporary spare wheel ..............195
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Toll road stickers .......................... 43
Tools .......................................... 185
Top-Tether .................................... 65
Torx key ...................................... 185
Touchscreen ............................... 102
Tow bar....................................... 162
Towing ................................ 162, 198
Towing another vehicle .............199
Towing a trailer ........................... 162
Towing eye ......................... 185, 198
Towing the vehicle .....................198
Traction Control system ............. 149
Trailer coupling ........................... 162
Trailer stability assist .................163
Trailer towing ............................. 162
Transmission ............................... 18
Tread depth ............................... 190
Trip computer ............................ 105
Trip odometer .............................. 91
Turbo engine warm-up ...............134
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 191
Tyre changing ............................. 194