2020.25 OPEL VIVARO C traction control

Driving and operating173Selective ride control allows to
choose between five driving modes:
● ESC off mode 9
● standard mode 2
● snow mode 3
● mud mode 4
● sand mode 1
The several modes can be activated
by turning the control.
An LED illuminates and a status
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre to confirm the
chosen mode.
ESC off mode 9
The ESC and Traction Control are
deactivated in this mode.
An LED in the button 9 illuminates.
ESC and Traction Control are
reactivated automatically from
50 km/h or everytime the ignition is switched on.Standard mode 2
This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel spin, based on the different
types of grip generally encountered in normal day to day driving.
Everytime the ignition is switched off,
the system is automatically reset to
this mode.
Snow mode 3
This mode adapts to the grip
conditions encountered by each
wheel when starting.
When advancing, the system
optimises wheel spin to guarantee the
best acceleration based on the
available traction. Recommended in
cases of deep snow and steep
inclines.
This mode is active up to a speed of 50 km/h.
Mud mode 4
This mode allows considerable wheel
spin at start-up for the wheel with the
least grip, this removes mud and re-
establishes traction.Simultaneously, the wheel with the
most grip is provided with the most
torque possible.
This mode is active up to a speed of
80 km/h.
Sand mode 1
This mode allows a small amount of simultaneous wheel spin on the two
drive wheels, enabling the vehicle to
advance and reduce the risk of
sinking.
This mode is active up to a speed of
120 km/h.Caution
Do not use the other modes on
sand as the vehicle may become
stuck.

176Driving and operatingUsing a camera at the top of the
windscreen, this system detects and
reads speed limit and end of speed
limit signs. The system also takes
account of information on speed limits from the navigation map data.
The function can be deactivated or
activated in the personalisation menu
3 124.
If the cruise control is active, the
recognised speed limit will be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre and MEM illuminates.
The displayed information depends
on the Driver Information Centre
version.
In the Driver Information Centre, the
speed limit sign is shown in the
display and MEM illuminates for a few
seconds.
Press MEM to request saving of the
suggested speed.
Press MEM once more to confirm and
save the new speed setting.
This speed is the new value for the
cruise control.Exceeding the set speed
Vehicle speed can be increased by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the previously stored speed
is resumed.
Deactivation of the functionality
Press button to deactivate the
functionality. The cruise control is in
pause mode and a message is
displayed. The vehicle is driven
without cruise control.
Cruise control is deactivated, but not
switched off. Last stored speed
remains in memory for later speed
resume.
Cruise control is deactivated
automatically:
● The brake pedal is depressed.
● The clutch pedal is depressed.
● Vehicle speed is below 40 km/h.
● The Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control is
operating.
● The selector lever is in N
(automatic transmission) / the first or second gear (manual
transmission).

184Driving and operatingDetecting the vehicle ahead
If the system does not detect a vehicle in the driving path, U is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre. The
system operates as conventional
cruise control.
If the system detects a vehicle in the
driving path, V is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre. The
system operates as conventional
cruise control.
If the system detects a vehicle in the
driving path which is too close or too
slow, it adjusts the speed accordingly. X is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
If the system reaches the limit of
adjusting the speed and the driver
does not react to this situation, the
system is automatically deactivated
and W is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
If the set speed is temporarily
exceeded by the driver, the system is automatically deactivated and Z is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.Deactivation of the functionality
Press button to deactivate the
functionality. The cruise control is in
pause mode and a message is
displayed. The vehicle is driven
without cruise control.
Cruise control is deactivated, but not
switched off. Last stored speed
remains in memory for later speed
resume.
Cruise control is deactivated
automatically:
● maximum deviation of 30 km/h between set speed and speed of
the vehicle ahead reached
● distance between vehicle and vehicle ahead too small
● vehicle speed below 40 km/h
● speed of the vehicle ahead too slow
● Traction Control system or Electronic Stability Control
operating
● selected following distance reached
● another vehicle inserts between vehicle and vehicle ahead
● following distance cannot be maintained, e.g., in the case of a
steep descent

Driving and operating185Switching off the system
Turn to 0 to switch off the system. The
symbol 5 and a message are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Switching off the ignition deletes the
stored set speed.
Driver's attention ● Use the adaptive cruise control carefully on bends or mountain
roads, as it can lose the vehicle
ahead and needs time to detect it again.
● Do not use the system on slippery roads as it can create
rapid changes in tyre traction
(wheel spinning), so that the
control of the vehicle can be lost.
● Do not use the system when the spare wheel is in use.
System limits9 Warning
The system's automatic brake
force does not permit hard braking and the braking level may not be
sufficient to avoid a collision.
● The control range is limited to a maximum deviation of 30 km/h
between the set speed and the
speed of the vehicle ahead.
● After a sudden lane change, the system needs a certain time to
detect the next preceding
vehicle. So if a new vehicle is
detected, the system may
accelerate instead of braking.
● The adaptive cruise control does ignore the oncoming traffic.
● The adaptive cruise control does not consider pedestrians and
animals for braking and driving
off.
● The adaptive cruise control considers stopped vehicles onlyat low speed.
● Do not use the adaptive cruise control when towing a trailer.
● Do not use the adaptive cruise control on roads with an incline ofmore than 10%.
Bends
The adaptive cruise control calculates
a predicted path based on the
centrifugal force. This predicted path
considers the current bend
characteristic, but cannot consider a
future bend change. The system may lose the current vehicle ahead or
consider a vehicle which is not in the

281Climate control systems.............139
Clock............................................. 98
Control indicators........................ 110
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 94
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant and antifreeze ...............262
Cornering lights .......................... 133
Cruise control ....................115, 174
Cupholders .................................. 78
Curtain airbag system .................. 65
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............133
Declaration of conformity ............273
DEF ............................................ 162
Deflation detection system .........114
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................162
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......219
Door open .................................. 116
Doors ...................................... 31, 33
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........174
Driver Information Centre ...........116
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 153E
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical system......................... 231
Electronic climate control system 143
Electronic driving programmes ..168
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..113, 171
Emergency call ........................... 128
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......213
Engine compartment fuse box ...232
Engine coolant ........................... 215
Engine coolant temperature ......113
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 108
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 161
Engine identification ...................265
Engine oil ................... 214, 262, 266
Engine oil level monitor ..............109
Engine oil pressure ....................114
Entry lighting .............................. 137
Event data recorders ..................275
Exhaust filter ....................... 113, 161
Exit lighting ................................ 137
Exterior care .............................. 253
Exterior light ............................... 115
Exterior lighting ....................13, 130
Exterior mirrors ............................. 39F
Fault ........................................... 168
Fixed air vents ........................... 150
Floor mats................................... 256
Folding front seat ..........................51
Folding mirrors ............................. 40
Folding tray .................................. 86
Forward collision alert................. 187
Front airbag system .....................64
Front fog lights ...........115, 134, 224
Front pedestrian protection ........191
Front seats.................................... 48
Front storage ................................ 79
Front turn lights .......................... 225
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 107 Fuses ......................................... 231
G
Gauges ....................................... 105
Gear selection ........................... 166
Gear shifting ............................... 113
General information ...................205
Glass panel .................................. 46
Glovebox ..................................... 78
Glovebox cooler ......................... 150
H
Halogen headlights ....................220
Hand brake ................................. 170
Hazard warning flashers ............133