2018 OPEL VIVARO B parking brake

148Driving and operatingdriving, there is a fault in the ABS.
Control indicator F 3 98 may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster together with a corresponding
message in the Driver Information
Centre. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due
to braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no longer be steered and may
swerve.
If control indicators u, F , R 3 98
and C 3 98 illuminate, there is a fault
in the braking system. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 102. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 103.
Parking brake9 Warning
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release
button, and apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill or uphill
slope.
To release the parking brake, pull
the lever up slightly, press the
release button and fully lower the
lever.
To reduce the operating forces of
the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 98.
Parking 3 139.
Brake assist If 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 3 136.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement 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

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.

Vehicle care191Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).
For tyre size 215/60 R17, consult a
workshop.
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Wheel covers on steel wheels may
come into contact with parts of the
chains. In such cases, remove the
wheel covers.
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 50 km/h and, when
travelling on roads that are free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are subject to rapid wear on a hard road and may snap.
The use of tyre chains is not permitted on the temporary spare wheel.
Tyre repair kit Minor damage to the tyre tread or
sidewall can be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding four mm or
that is at tyre sidewall near the rim
cannot be repaired with the tyre repair kit.9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If the vehicle has a flat tyre:
Apply the parking brake and engage
first gear or reverse gear.
The tyre repair kit is located under the
driver's seat. Vehicle tools 3 185.
1. Remove the compressor and sealant bottle from the tyre repairkit case.
2. Remove the electrical connection cable and air hose from the
compartments on the underside
of the compressor.

194Vehicle careNote
The driving characteristics of the repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
Pay attention to storage information
and expiry date on sealant bottle. Its
sealing capability is not guaranteed
after this time.
Replace the used sealant bottle. Dispose of the sealant bottle as
prescribed by applicable laws.
Wheel changing
Some vehicles are equipped with a
tyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel
3 191.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-slippery surface. The
front wheels must be in the
straight-ahead position.
● Apply the parking brake and engage first gear or reverse gear.● Remove the spare wheel 3 195.
● Never change more than one wheel at a time.
● Use the jack only to change wheels in case of puncture, not
for a seasonal winter or summer
tyre change.
● The jack is maintenance-free. ● If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be
placed under the jack.
● Remove heavy objects out of the
vehicle before jacking up.
● No people or animals may be in the vehicle when it is jacked-up.
● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.
● Do not start the engine when the vehicle is raised on the jack.
● Clean wheel bolts / nuts and thread with a clean cloth before
mounting the wheel.9 Warning
Do not grease wheel bolt, wheel
nut and wheel nut cone.
1. Remove the wheel cover (using the hook supplied).
Vehicle tools 3 185.
2. Loosen each of the wheel bolts by
half a turn using the wheel
wrench. Ensure the wrench is
securely located. The wrench
should turn anticlockwise to
loosen the bolts. Invert the wrench if necessary.

Vehicle care197Jump starting
Do not start with a quick charger.
A vehicle with a discharged battery
can be started using jump leads and
the vehicle battery of another vehicle.9 Warning
Be extremely careful when starting
with jump leads. Any deviation
from the following instructions can
lead to injuries or damage caused
by battery explosion or damage to the electrical systems of both
vehicles.
9 Warning
Avoid contact of the battery with
eyes, skin, fabrics and painted
surfaces. The fluid contains
sulphuric acid which can cause
injuries and damage in the event
of direct contact.
● Never expose the battery to naked flames or sparks.
● A discharged vehicle battery canalready freeze at a temperature
of 0 °C. Defrost the frozen battery
before connecting jump leads.
● Wear eye protection and protective clothing when
handling a battery.
● Use a booster battery with the same voltage (12 V). Its capacity
(Ah) must not be much less than
that of the discharged battery.
● Use jump leads with insulated terminals and a cross section of
at least 16 mm 2
(25 mm 2
for
diesel engines).
● Do not disconnect the discharged
vehicle battery from the vehicle.
● Switch off all unnecessary electrical consumers.
● Do not lean over the battery during jump starting.
● Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
● The vehicles must not come into contact with each other during
the jump starting process.● Apply the parking brake, transmission in neutral.
● Open the positive terminal protection caps of both batteries.
The battery is located in the engine compartment.
Remove cover to access the battery.
Note
If present, the additional battery is automatically connected to the main vehicle battery only when the engine
is running. It does not need to be manually disconnected before jump
starting the vehicle.
Vehicle battery 3 171.

Vehicle care199Caution
Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear. The front towing eye must
only be used for towing and not
recovering a vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child locks in the rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 32.
Switch on ignition to permit operation
of brake lights, horn and windscreen
wipers, and move the steering wheel
slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Note
Depending on version, it may be
necessary to switch on the engine to
permit operation of brake lights.
Move the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
Switch on hazard warning flashers
3 111.
To prevent the entry of exhaust fumes
from the towing vehicle, switch on the air recirculation system 3 117 and
close the windows.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye
and replace cap.
Towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located under the rear bumper, on the left vehicle
side.
Attach a tow rope - or better still a tow
rod - to the rear towing eye, never to
the rear axle and suspension units.
The rear towing eye must only be
used for towing and not recovering a
vehicle.

230Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 200
Exterior light ............................... 101
Exterior lighting ....................14, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40
F
Fault messages .......................... 103
First aid kit ................................... 82
Fixed air vents ........................... 128
Fog light ..................................... 101
Fog lights ............................ 111, 176
Fog tail light ............................... 179
Folding centre seatback ...............75
Folding front centre passenger seat ........................................... 50
Folding mirrors ............................. 41
Foot well lights ............................ 112
Front airbag system .....................63
Front courtesy lights ...................112
Front door pockets........................ 76
Front fog lights ....................108, 111
Front reading light....................... 114
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 75
Front turn signal lights ...............176
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 161
Fuel cut-off system .....................135
Fuel economy gauge ....................93Fuel economy mode ...................101
Fuel economy rating ...........103, 105
Fuel for diesel engines ..............159
Fuel gauge ................................... 92
Fuel tank ..................................... 219
Fuse box ..................................... 182
Fuses ......................................... 181
G Gauges ......................................... 91
General information ...................162
Glovebox ..................................... 74
Glovebox cooler ......................... 128
Glove box lighting .......................114
Grab handles ................................ 78
H Hand brake ................................. 147
Hand brake - see Parking brake. 148
Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights .................. 108, 109, 175
Headlights when driving abroad 110
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 46
Heated exterior mirrors .................17
Heated mirrors ............................. 41
Heated rear window ...............17, 45
Heating ........................................ 50
Heating and ventilation system . 116Heat-reflecting windscreen ...........43
High beam ......................... 101, 109
Hill start assist ........................... 148
Horn ....................................... 16, 85
I
Identification plate .....................208
Idle speed control .......................135
Ignition switch positions .............132
Immobiliser .................................. 40
Indicators ...................................... 91
Info display ................................. 102
Information displays.................... 102
Infotainment system ...................102
Initial drive information.................... 6
Instrument cluster ........................91
Instrument panel fuse box .........182
Instrument panel illumination .....180
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 112
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............73
Instrument panel tray ....................73
Interior care ............................... 202
Interior lighting ............................ 112
Interior lights ...................... 112, 180
Interior mirrors .............................. 42
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX .......................................... 65

231JJack ............................................ 185
Journey record............................ 105
Jump starting ............................. 197
K
Keys ............................................. 21
Keys, locks ................................... 21
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 79
Lashing straps .............................. 79
Laying up the vehicle ..........165, 171
LED spotlights ............................ 112
Light covers, misted.................... 112
Lighting ....................................... 108
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................35, 78
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment grille ...............81
Load compartment lighting .........114
Loading information .....................82
Load-through feature ....................76
Low fuel ..................................... 101
Luggage floor net .........................79
M Malfunction indicator light ............98
Manual adjustment ......................40
Manual anti-dazzle ......................42Manual transmission .................. 146
Maximum speed limiter............... 155
Messages ................................... 103
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 40, 42
Misted light covers .....................112
N New vehicle running-in ..............132
Number plate light .....................179
O Object detection systems ...........155
Odometer ..................................... 91
Oil ............................................... 167
Oil, engine .................. 167, 205, 209
Oil pressure ................................ 100
Outside temperature ....................87
Overcab storage ..........................78
Overrun cut-off ........................... 136
P Parking ................................ 20, 139
Parking assist ............................ 155
Parking brake ............................ 148
Particulate filter ........................... 140
Pedals......................................... 131
Performing work ........................166
Phone controls.............................. 85
Phone holder ................................ 73
Pollen filter ................................. 128Power button........................ 18, 132
Power outlets ............................... 88
Power steering fluid ....................169
Power windows ............................ 43
Preheating ......................... 100, 134
Puncture ..................................... 194
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 226
Radio remote control ...................22
REACH ....................................... 225
Reading lights ............................ 114
Rear air conditioning system .....121
Rear courtesy lights ....................112
Rear door manual lock .................25
Rear doors .............................. 25, 33
Rear fog light ............................. 101
Rear fog lights ....................108, 112
Rear heating system .................. 120
Rear parcel shelf .......................... 79
Rear seats ................................... 51
2nd row seats ............................ 51
3rd row seats............................. 51
Folding ...................................... 51
Installing .................................... 51
Rear seat access ......................51
Removing .................................. 51
Seat cushion adjustment ...........51
Rear seats lights .........................112