2020.25 OPEL VIVARO C steering

94Instruments and controlsControlsSteering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The menus and functions of the
Driver Information Centre can be
selected via the rotary knob on the left
steering wheel stalk.
Driver Information Centre 3 116.
Infotainment system can be operated
via the steering wheel controls.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment Manual.
Steering wheel paddles
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, gearshifting can be
operated via + or -.
Automatic transmission 3 165.
Manual mode 3 167.

Instruments and controls95Horn
Press d.
Steering column controls
Cruise control, adaptive cruise control
and speed limiter are operated via the
driver assistance control on the left
side of the steering column.
Cruise control 3 174.
Speed limiter 3 177.
Adaptive cruise control 3 180.
Windscreen wiper and
washer
Windscreen wiper with adjustable
wiper interval2:fast1:slowINT:interval wiping0:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.

114Instruments and controlsIlluminates temporarilyStart of saturation of the exhaust filter.
Start cleaning process as soon as
possible by driving at a vehicle speed
of at least 60 km/h.
Illuminates constantlyIndication of a low additive level. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Exhaust filter 3 161.
AdBlue
B flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 100 km and 2400 km.
Flashes yellow
The remaining driving range is
between 0 km and 100 km.
AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue
soon to avoid prevention of the
engine start.
AdBlue 3 162.Deflation detection system
q illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss in one or more wheels. Stop immediately and check
tyre pressure.
Flashes
Fault in system. Consult a workshop.
Deflation detection system 3 238.
Engine oil pressure
T illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
runningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and / or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Select neutral gear.
2. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
3. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer. During an
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Keep engine turned off and let the
vehicle be towed to a workshop.
Low fuel r or 2 illuminates yellow.
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Refuelling 3 204.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 219.

Instruments and controls117
Press button.
Move thumb wheel upwards or
downwards on the steering wheel.
Baselevel instrument cluster
Press F .
Midlevel instrument clusterPress SET 000 .Uplevel instrument cluster
Press 000.
Vehicle and service messages are
popped up in the Driver Information
Centre, if required. Scroll messages
by using the above mentioned
controls or buttons.
Vehicle messages 3 123.

Lighting133Headlights when driving
abroad
When driving in countries where
traffic drives on the opposite side of
the road, the headlights must be
adjusted to avoid dazzling oncoming
drivers.
Contact your dealer or a qualified workshop.
Daytime running lights Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when the engine is running or by
adjusting 0 or AUTO .
The system switches between
daytime running lights and low beam
automatically, depending on the
lighting conditions.Cornering lights
Activated at a speed of up to 40 km/h
when turning off. Depending on the
steering angle or the activation of the turn lights the front fog light illuminate
the direction of travel.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 124.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ç.
Hazard warning flashers are switched
on automatically in the following
situations:
● Braking in an emergency (depending on the force of
deceleration).
● In the event of an accident.
They are switched off the first time
you accelerate or if you press ç.

134LightingTurn lightsup:right turn lightsdown:left turn lights
A resistance point can be felt when
moving the indicator lever.
Constant flashing is activated when
the indicator lever is being moved
beyond the resistance point. It is
deactivated when the steering wheel
is moved in the opposite direction or
indicator lever is manually moved
back to its neutral position.
To activate three flashes, tap the indicator lever briefly without passing
the resistance point.
Front fog lights
Turn the control wheel once to
activate or deactivate the front fog
light.
Light switch in position AUTO:
switching on front fog lights will switch headlights on automatically.
Rear fog light
Turn the control wheel once to
activate or deactivate the rear fog
light.

152Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 153
Control of the vehicle ...............153
Steering ................................... 153
Starting and operating ...............153
New vehicle running-in ............153
Ignition switch positions ...........153
Power button ........................... 154
Starting the engine ..................155
Overrun cut-off ........................ 157
Stop-start system ....................157
Parking .................................... 160
Engine exhaust .......................... 161
Exhaust filter ............................ 161
Catalytic converter ...................161
AdBlue ..................................... 162
Automatic transmission ..............165
Transmission display ...............166
Gear selection ......................... 166
Manual mode ........................... 167
Electronic driving programmes 168
Fault ........................................ 168
Manual transmission ..................168Brakes........................................ 169
Antilock brake system .............169
Parking brake .......................... 170
Brake assist ............................. 171
Hill start assist ......................... 171
Ride control systems .................171
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........171
Selective ride control ...............172
Driver assistance systems .........174
Cruise control .......................... 174
Speed limiter ........................... 177
Adaptive cruise control ............180
Forward collision alert .............187
Active emergency braking .......188
Front pedestrian protection .....191
Parking assist .......................... 192
Side blind spot alert .................194
Panoramic view system ...........196
Rear view camera ...................199
Lane departure warning ..........200
Driver alert ............................... 201
Fuel ............................................ 203
Fuel for diesel engines ............203
Refuelling ................................ 204
Trailer hitch ................................ 205
General information .................205
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205Trailer towing........................... 206
Towing equipment ...................207
Trailer stability assist ...............210

Driving and operating153Driving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 157.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 161.
Ignition switch positions
Turn key: