2019 VAUXHALL VIVARO engine

Driving and operating139Engine exhaust9Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
soot particles out of the exhaust
gases. The system includes a self-
cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification.
The filter is cleaned by periodically
burning off the soot particles at high
temperature. This process takes
place automatically under set driving
conditions. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and
if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will be
indicated by the illumination of control
indicators j 3 97 and Z 3 97 in the
instrument cluster. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Caution
If the cleaning process is
interrupted, there is a risk of
provoking severe engine damage.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high engine speeds and loads.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on page 3 159 could damage the
catalytic converter or electronic
components.
Unburnt fuel will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of
the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.

Driving and operating141Press button on end of wiper lever
repeatedly until the 'AdBlue
percentage remaining' menu is
displayed.
Level warnings
The AdBlue consumption is approx.
3.5 l per 600 miles (800 mpg) and
depends on the driving behaviour.
If the AdBlue level falls below a
certain value, a level warning will be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 101. Additionally, control
indicator Y illuminates continuously
together with a warning chime.
Refill the AdBlue tank as soon as
possible. Refer to "Refilling AdBlue"
below.
If AdBlue is not refilled within a certain distance, further level warnings are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre depending on the current
AdBlue level.
Engine restarts prevented
Subsequent requests to refill AdBlue
and finally the announcement that an
engine restart will be prevented are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Notice
These restrictions are a legal
requirement.
Before the prevention of an engine restart, a warning message with
0 miles is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre, indicating that
after switching off the ignition an engine restart will be prohibited.
After the prevention of an engine
start, a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre
reminding the driver that AdBlue level is insufficient.To allow the engine to be restarted,
the tank should be refilled completely
or with a volume of at least 10 l of
AdBlue, depending on AdBlue
consumption.
Warning stages: level warnings,
engine restarts prevented
1. The warning message ADBLUE
LEVEL LOW is displayed after the
ignition is switched on and the
range is less than 1500 miles.
Driving is possible without any
restrictions.
Refill the AdBlue tank soon.
2. ú illuminates and the warning
message ADBLUE TO FILL is
displayed after the ignition is
switched on and the range is less
than 930 miles.
Refill the AdBlue tank soon.
3. ú illuminates and the warning
message XXXX KM FAILURE
TOP UP ADBLUE is displayed
after the ignition is switched on
and the range is less than 620
miles.

142Driving and operatingRefill the tank completely or with a
volume of at least 10 l of AdBlue
(depending on AdBlue
consumption) as soon as
possible.
4. Y illuminates during driving with
warning message 0KM FAILURE
TOP UP ADBLUE .
The engine cannot be restarted
after switching off the ignition.
To allow the engine to be
restarted, refill the tank
completely or with a volume of at
least 10 l of AdBlue (depending on AdBlue consumption) as soon as
possible.
Illumination of control indicator Y may
be accompanied by a warning chime.
Warning chimes 3 103.
High emission warnings If the exhaust emission rises above a
certain value, warnings similar to the
range warnings as described above will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. Control indicator
Y illuminates continuously together
with j and a warning chime.Requests to have the exhaust system
checked and finally the
announcement that an engine restart
will be prevented are displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Notice
These restrictions are a legal
requirement.
At an AdBlue range of approx.
680 miles, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre showing the remaining
distance the vehicle can travel before engine restarts are prevented. This
warning message is repeated approx. every 60 miles.
Seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
Warning stages: high emission
warnings
1. Y and j illuminate with warning
message CHECK ANTI-
POLLUTION .
Fault in the system that may result in a loss of engine power.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop as soon as possible.2. Y and j illuminate with warning
message XXXX KM FAILURE
TOP UP ADBLUE .
Indicates that in less than 680 miles an engine restart will be
prohibited after switching off the
ignition.
This warning message will be
repeated every 60 miles.
Vehicle speed may be limited to
12 mph after switching the engine
off and on again until the range is
reduced to 0 miles.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop as soon as possible.
3. Y and j illuminate with warning
message 0KM FAILURE TOP UP
ADBLUE .
The engine cannot be restarted
after switching off the ignition.
Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illumination of control indicators Y
and j may be accompanied by a
warning chime.
Warning chimes 3 103.

Driving and operating143Refilling AdBlueCaution
Only use AdBlue that complies
with European standards
DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1.
Do not use additives.
Do not dilute AdBlue.
Otherwise the selective catalytic
reduction system could be
damaged.
Notice
If AdBlue must be refilled at very low temperatures, the refilling of AdBlue
may not be detected by the system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
space with a higher ambient
temperature until AdBlue is
liquefied.
Notice
If engine starting is prohibited due to low AdBlue level, we recommend
refilling the tank completely or with a volume of at least 10 l of AdBlue
(depending on AdBlue
consumption).
Avoid minor top-ups (e.g. less than
10 l), otherwise the system may not
detect a refill.
Notice
When unscrewing the protective cap from the filler neck, ammonia fumesmay emerge. Do not inhale as the
fumes have a pungent smell. The fumes are not harmful by inhalation.
The vehicle must be parked on a level surface.The filler neck for AdBlue is located
behind the fuel filler flap, located on
the left-hand side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked and the left- hand door is opened.9 Danger
Vehicles with stop-start system:
The engine must be switched off
and the ignition key removed, to
avoid risk of engine being
restarted automatically by the
system.
Capacities 3 211.
Filling station
9 Danger
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refilling AdBlue.
1. Switch off engine and remove key
from ignition switch.

144Driving and operating2. Open left-hand door and pull fuelfiller flap to open.
3. Unscrew protective cap anticlockwise from the filler neck.
Caution
The AdBlue protective cap is the
blue lower cap (arrowed in
illustration), and the fuel filler cap
is the black upper cap 3 160.
In case of incorrect refilling, do not switch on ignition. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
4. Fully insert the pump nozzle into the filler neck and switch it on.
5. When refilling is complete, mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
6. Close fuel filler flap and left-hand door.
AdBlue canister Notice
Only use the designated AdBlue
canisters for refilling, to prevent a
topping-up of too much AdBlue.
Additionally, the fumes in the tank
are captured in the canister and do
not emerge.
Notice
Since AdBlue has a limited
durability, check the date of expiry
before refilling.
1. Switch off engine and remove key
from ignition switch.
2. Open left-hand door and pull fuel filler flap to open.
3. Unscrew protective capanticlockwise from the filler neck.
Caution
The AdBlue protective cap is the
blue lower cap (arrowed in
illustration), and the fuel filler cap
is the black upper cap 3 160.
In case of incorrect refilling, do not switch on ignition. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
4. Open AdBlue canister.

Driving and operating1455.Mount one end of the hose on the
canister and screw the other end
on the filler neck.
6. Lift the canister until it is empty, or
until the flow from the canister has stopped. This can take up to
5 minutes.
7. Place the canister on the ground to empty the hose, wait
15 seconds.
8. Unscrew the hose from the filler neck.
9. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
10. Close fuel filler flap and left-hand door.
Notice
Dispose of AdBlue canister
according to environmental
requirements. Hose can be reused
after flushing with clear water before AdBlue dries out.
Notice
Allow the vehicle to idle for at least
ten seconds to allow the system to
detect the AdBlue refill.Failure to observe this procedure will
result in the system only recognising the AdBlue refill after approx.
20 minutes of driving.
If the AdBlue refill is detected
successfully, AdBlue level warnings
will disappear.
If the AdBlue refill is not detected
some time after running the engine,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Filler cap
Only use genuine filler caps. AdBlue
tank has a special filler cap.
Fault
If the system detects an operating fault, control indicator Y illuminates
together with j and a warning
chime. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
A corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 101.Manual 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.

146Driving and operatingCaution
It is inadvisable to drive with hand
resting on the selector lever.
Gear shifting 3 98.
Stop-start system 3 135.
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 3 101, there is a fault in the
braking system. Seek the assistance
of a workshop immediately.Control indicator R 3 97.
Vehicle messages 3 102.
Antilock brake system Antilock brake system (ABS)
prevents the wheels from locking.
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure
as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The vehicle remains
steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent
through a pulse in the brake pedal
and the noise of the regulation
process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that
the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce
the pressure on the pedal.
After starting-off, the system performs a self-test which may be audible.
Control indicator u 3 98.
Fault
If control indicator u does not go out
a few seconds after the ignition is switched on, or if it illuminates while

148Driving 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 3 135.
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 3 101.
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 98.
Trailer stability assist 3 163.
Enhanced traction function