2019 OPEL VIVARO B traction control

In brief111Side air vents ...................... 129
2 Ashtray .................................. 90
Cupholder ............................ 75
3 Light switch ........................ 110
Rear fog light ....................... 114
Front fog lights ...................113
Exit lighting .......................... 116
Turn lights ........................... 113
Sidelights ............................ 110
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ....................111
4 Instruments .......................... 91
Driver Information Centre .... 103
Trip computer .....................106
5 Horn ...................................... 85
Driver airbag ......................... 63
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..86
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........87
Trip computer .....................1067Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 23
8 Steering column controls ......85
9 Centre air vents ................... 129
10 Power outlet .......................... 89
Cigarette lighter ..................... 90
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 73
11 Info Display ......................... 104
12 Front passenger airbag .........63
13 Glovebox .............................. 74
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........41
Heated rear window ..............45
Idle speed control ...............136
15 Power outlet .......................... 89
Cigarette lighter ..................... 90
16 Climate control system ........ 118
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 120
17 Ashtray .................................. 90
Cupholder ............................ 75
18 Hazard warning flashers .....113
Central locking system ..........2619Front parking assist ............ 156
20 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 133
21 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................131
22 Stop-start system ................137
Cruise control ...................... 153
Speed limiter ....................... 155
23 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................85
Cruise control .....................153
24 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............133
25 Steering wheel adjustment ...85
26 Bonnet release lever ...........168
27 Fuse box ............................. 184
28 Rear parking assist ............156
Electronic Stability Control ..151
Traction Control system ......150
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 111
Instrument panel
illumination control ..............114

100Instruments and controlsIf R illuminates together with control
indicator C and a warning chime,
there is a fault in the braking system.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 103 . Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 148.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator j may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together a corresponding message in
the Driver Information Centre 3 103.
The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation and Electronic Stability
Control.If control indicators u, j , R and
C illuminate, there is a fault in the
braking system. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 148.
Gear shifting k or j illuminates.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability Control
R flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.Illuminates while driving
The system is not available. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 103.
ESC 3 151.
Traction Control system 3 150.
Electronic Stability Control
off
Ø illuminates green.
If ESC has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 103.
ESC 3 151.
Traction Control system 3 150.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates blue or red.
Illuminates red briefly when the
ignition is switched on, then turns
blue.

Driving and operating131Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 131
Driving economically ...............131
Control of the vehicle ...............132
Steering ................................... 132
Starting and operating ...............133
New vehicle running-in ............133
Ignition switch positions ...........133
Power button ........................... 133
Starting the engine ..................135
Idle speed control ....................136
Vehicle shutdown ....................136
Overrun cut-off ........................ 137
Stop-start system ....................137
Parking .................................... 140
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Diesel particle filter ..................141
Catalytic converter ...................141
AdBlue ..................................... 142
Manual transmission ..................147
Brakes ........................................ 148
Antilock brake system .............148
Parking brake .......................... 149Brake assist............................. 149
Hill start assist ......................... 149
Ride control systems .................150
Traction Control system ..........150
Electronic Stability Control ......151
Driver assistance systems .........153
Cruise control .......................... 153
Speed limiter ........................... 155
Parking assist .......................... 156
Rear view camera ...................159
Fuel ............................................ 161
Fuel for diesel engines ............161
Refuelling ................................ 162
Trailer hitch ................................ 164
General information .................164
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 164
Trailer towing ........................... 164
Trailer stability assist ...............165Driving 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 operating139● the defrosting function is notactivated
● the climate control system does not inhibit an Autostop
● the brake vacuum is sufficient
● the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
3 141
● the Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 148, Traction Control system
(TC) 3 150 and Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) 3 151
ride control systems are not
actively engaged
● the vehicle has moved since the last Autostop
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may also inhibit an Autostop.
See " Climate control " chapter for
further information 3 120.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 133.Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Restart of the engine by the driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
Note
If any gear is selected, the clutch
pedal must be fully depressed to
restart the engine.
The engine restart may be interrupted
if the clutch pedal is released too
quickly while a gear is engaged.
If the engine does not restart first
time, depress clutch pedal fully again.
Alternatively, press button Î to
restart the engine while in an
Autostop.
Control indicator Ï 3 102
extinguishes in the instrument cluster when the engine is restarted.Restart of the engine by the stop-
start system
The selector lever must be in neutral to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
● the vehicle battery is discharged
● the outside temperature is too low or too high (e.g. below 0 °C
or above 35 °C)
● the defrosting function is activated 3 120
● the brake vacuum is not sufficient
● the brake pedal is operated repeatedly
● the vehicle starts to move
An automatic engine restart may not
be possible if a door or the bonnet is
open.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during engine restart may be
noticeable.

150Driving and operatingfor a further 2 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 3 137.
Ride control systems
Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a component part of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) 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.
The Traction Control system 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 3 103.
When the Traction Control system is active b flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 100.
Trailer stability assist 3 165.
Enhanced traction function

Driving and operating151If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction Control system
can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 103.
When vehicle speed reaches 50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from enhanced traction
function to Traction Control operation. Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
Traction Control is reactivated by
pressing Ø again. Control indicator
Ø extinguishes.
Traction Control is also reactivated
the next time the ignition is switched
on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control
indicator b 3 100 illuminates together
with j 3 99 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 103.
Traction Control system is not
operational. Have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 104.
Electronic Stability Control
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer / oversteer),
engine output is reduced and the
wheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESC 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 3 103.
When ESC comes into action b
flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 100.
Trailer stability assist 3 165.

152Driving and operatingEnhanced traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, ESC can be deactivated to
enhance traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 103.
When vehicle speed reaches 50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from enhanced traction
function to ESC operation. Control
indicator Ø extinguishes in the
instrument cluster.
ESC is reactivated by pressing Ø
again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
ESC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Engine drag torque control
The engine drag torque control
system is an integral feature of ESC. When downshifting under slippery
road conditions, the engine speed
and torque increase to help prevent
locking of the drive wheels during
sudden deceleration.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 100 illuminates together
with j 3 99 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 103.
The ESC is not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 104.

227Child restraint installationlocations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 66
Child restraint systems ................66
Cigarette lighter ........................... 90
Cleaning the vehicle ...................202
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............118
Clock ............................................ 88
Coat hooks ................................... 75
Coin holder ................................... 73
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................132
Controls ........................................ 85
Controls in steering wheel ............85
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant ....................................... 171
Coolant and antifreeze ...............207
Coolant heater ............................ 124
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 119
Cornering lights .......................... 112
Cruise control ....................103, 153
Cupholders .................................. 75
Curtain airbag system .................. 64
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........111, 112
Declaration of conformity ............217DEF............................................ 142
Demisting and defrosting ..............17
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................142
Diesel fuel ................................... 161
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 175
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......175
Diesel particle filter ....................141
Directional tyres ..................188, 197
Distance to service .......................94
Document tray .............................. 75
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................. 103
Door panel storage .......................76
Doors ............................................ 32
Double cab ................................... 76
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........141
Driver assistance systems ..........153
Driver Information Centre ...........103
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 164
Driving economically................... 131
Driving hints ........................ 131, 132
Driving style indicator ...................93
E ECO mode .................................. 131
ecoScoring.................................. 106
Electric adjustment ......................41
Electrical accessories ...................89
Electrical system......................... 183Electronic climate control system 120
Electronic data recording ..............43
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control 100, 151
Electronic Stability Control off..... 100
Electronic stability program 151, 165
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......168
Engine air filter............................ 170
Engine air flow indicator .............170
Engine coolant ........................... 171
Engine coolant temperature ......100
Engine drag torque control .........151
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................210
Engine oil ................... 169, 207, 211
Engine oil additives ....................207
Engine oil level .......................... 106
Engine oil pressure ....................101
Engine oil viscosity grades .........207
Enhanced traction function. 150, 151
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................221
Exhaust gases ....................141, 200
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 202
Exterior light ............................... 102
Exterior lighting ....................14, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 40