2018 VAUXHALL VIVARO brakes

In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 184, 3 217.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 165.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 39, 3 45,
3 54.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 132.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 130.

128Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 128
Driving economically ...............128
Control of the vehicle ...............129
Steering ................................... 129
Starting and operating ...............130
New vehicle running-in ............130
Ignition switch positions ...........130
Power button ........................... 130
Starting the engine ..................132
Idle speed control ....................133
Vehicle shutdown ....................133
Overrun cut-off ........................ 134
Stop-start system ....................134
Parking .................................... 137
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Diesel particle filter ..................138
Catalytic converter ...................138
AdBlue ..................................... 139
Manual transmission ..................145
Brakes ........................................ 145
Antilock brake system .............146
Parking brake .......................... 146Brake assist............................. 147
Hill start assist ......................... 147
Ride control systems .................147
Traction Control system ..........147
Electronic stability program .....148
Driver assistance systems .........150
Cruise control .......................... 150
Speed limiter ........................... 153
Parking assist .......................... 153
Rear view camera ...................155
Fuel ............................................ 158
Fuel for diesel engines ............158
Refuelling ................................ 158
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 159
Trailer hitch ................................ 160
General information .................160
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 160
Trailer towing ........................... 161
Trailer stability assist ...............161Driving hints
Driving economically
ECO mode
ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects engine power and torque,
acceleration, gear shift indication,
heating, air conditioning and electrical consumers.
Activation
Press ECO. Control indicator ECO
illuminates in the instrument cluster when activated.

Driving and operating145Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary depress the clutch pedal, pull up the collar on the selector lever
and engage the gear against the
resistance.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever in neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch pedal completely. Do not use the
pedal as a foot rest.
Caution
It is inadvisable to drive with hand
resting on the selector lever.
Upshift 3 97.
Stop-start system 3 134.
Brakes
The brake system comprises two independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can
still be braked using the other brake
circuit. However, braking effect is
achieved only when you depress the
brake pedal firmly. You need to use
considerably more force for this. The
braking distance is extended. Seek
the assistance of a workshop before
continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the
support of the brake servo unit
disappears once the brake pedal has been depressed once or twice.
Braking effect is not reduced, but
braking requires significantly greater
force. It is especially important to bear this in mind when being towed.
If control indicator R illuminates in
the instrument cluster while driving
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 100, there is a fault in the
braking system. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.

Driving and operating147Control indicator R 3 96.
Parking 3 137.
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 3 134.
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 onfor a further two seconds. The brakes release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling forwards or backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 134.
Ride control systems
Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 100.
When TC is active b flashes.

160Driving and operatingThe CO2 emission (combined) is
within a range of 195 to 149 g/km.
For the values specific to your
vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents.
General information The official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with
standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation
R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the latest
applicable version), taking into
consideration the vehicle weight in
running order, as specified by the
regulation.
The figures are provided only for the
purpose of comparison between
different vehicle variants and must
not be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle.Additional equipment may result in
slightly higher results than the stated
fuel consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.Trailer hitch
General information
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment. Only use
towing equipment that has been
approved for your vehicle.
Driving characteristics andtowing tips
In the case of trailers with brakes,
attach the breakaway stopping cable.
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate
the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce
snaking movements. For trailers with
low driving stability the use of a
stabiliser is recommended.
A maximum speed of 50 mph must
not be exceeded, even in countries
where higher speeds are permitted.

162Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................163
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 163
Vehicle storage ........................163
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....164
Vehicle checks ........................... 164
Performing work ......................164
Bonnet ..................................... 164
Engine oil ................................. 165
Engine air filter ........................ 166
Engine coolant ......................... 167
Power steering fluid .................167
Washer fluid ............................ 168
Brakes ..................................... 168
Brake fluid ............................... 168
Vehicle battery ......................... 169
Diesel fuel filter ........................171
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....171
Wiper blade replacement ........172
Bulb replacement .......................173
Headlights ............................... 173
Fog lights ................................. 174
Front turn signal lights .............174
Tail lights ................................. 174
Side turn signal lights ..............175Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 175
Reversing light ......................... 176
Number plate light ...................177
Fog tail light ............................. 177
Interior lights ............................ 178
Instrument panel illumination ...178
Electrical system ........................179
Fuses ....................................... 179
Instrument panel fuse box .......180
Vehicle tools .............................. 183
Tools ........................................ 183
Wheels and tyres .......................184
Tyres ....................................... 184
Winter tyres ............................. 184
Tyre designations ....................184
Tyre pressure .......................... 184
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 186
Tread depth ............................. 188
Changing tyre and wheel size . 188
Wheel covers ........................... 188
Tyre chains .............................. 189
Tyre repair kit .......................... 189
Wheel changing .......................192
Spare wheel ............................ 193
Jump starting ............................. 195Towing....................................... 196
Towing the vehicle ...................196
Towing another vehicle ...........197
Appearance care .......................198
Exterior care ............................ 198
Interior care ............................. 200

168Vehicle care
If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark consult a
workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
Use of washer fluid containing
isopropanol can damage exterior
lamps.
Washer fluid 3 202.
Brakes Once new brake linings are installed,
do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
Brake fluid9 Warning
Brake fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

224IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....169
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 163
Adaptive forward lighting ...........108
AdBlue .................. 98, 103, 139, 202
AdBlue tank ................................ 216
Adjustable air vents ...................125
AGM battery ............................... 169
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........95
Airbag deactivation ................62, 95
Airbag label............................. 57, 62
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 126
Air conditioning system .............. 115
Air intake .................................... 126
Air recirculation ...................115, 196
Air vents...................................... 125
Alert ............................................ 102
Antifreeze ................................... 167
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................36
Anti-theft bolts............................. 192
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Anti-theft security lock ..................24
Appearance care ........................198
Armrest ........................................ 48
Ashtrays ....................................... 88Automatic anti-dazzle ..................41
Automatic fuel cut-off ..................133
Automatic light control ...............107
Automatic locking ........................30
Autostop ............................. 132, 134
Auxiliary heater ........................... 120
B Battery ........................................ 169
Battery discharge protection ......113
Battery, jump starting.................. 195
Belts.............................................. 53 Bench seat.................................... 74
BlueInjection ............................... 139
Bonnet ....................................... 164
Bottle holders................................ 74
Brake and clutch fluid .................202
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 168
Brakes ............................... 145, 168
Brake system ............................... 96
Breakdown.................................. 196 Bulb replacement ....................... 173
C
Capacities .................................. 216
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................138
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 175
Changing tyre and wheel size ...188