2020.25 OPEL VIVARO C manual transmission

168Driving and operatingIn manual mode, no automatic
shifting to a higher gear takes place
at high engine revolutions.
Gear shift indication
The symbol Y or Z with a number
beside it is indicated when
gearshifting is recommended for fuel
saving reasons.
Shift indication appears only in
manual mode.
Electronic driving programmes
● Following a cold start, the operating temperature
programme increases engine
speed to quickly bring the
catalytic converter to the required
temperature.
● Special programmes automatically adapt the shifting
points when driving up inclines or
down hills.
● In snowy or icy conditions or on other slippery surfaces, the
electronic transmission controlenables the driver to select
manually first, second or third
gear for starting off.
Kickdown Pressing down the accelerator pedal
beyond the kickdown detent will lead
to maximum acceleration
independent of selected driving
mode. The transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on engine
speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault a message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 123.
Electronic transmission control
enables only third gear. The
transmission no longer shifts
automatically.
Do not drive faster than 100 km/h.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 5-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal and move the selector lever to
the right and rear.

174Driving and operatingDriver assistance
systems9 Warning
Driver assistance systems are
developed to support the driver
and not to replace the driver's
attention.
The driver accepts full
responsibility when driving the
vehicle.
When using driver assistance
systems, always take care
regarding the current traffic
situation.
Cruise control
The cruise control can store and
maintain speeds above 40 km/h.
Additionally at least the third gear
must be engaged on manual
transmission, on automatic
transmission position D / A or the
second or a higher gear in position
M must be selected.
Deviations from the stored speeds
may occur when driving uphill or
downhill.
The system maintains the vehicle
speed at the preset speed by the
driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
The preset speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the
accelerator pedal firmly.
The status and preset speed is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not advisable to maintain a constant
speed.
Control indicator v 3 115.Switching on the system
Turn to Cruise, the symbol v and a
message are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre. The system is still not active.

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).

Driving and operating181speed. If the driver operates the turn
lights to overtake a slower vehicle, the
adaptive cruise control allows the
vehicle to temporarily approach the
vehicle ahead to help passing it.
However, the set speed will never be
exceeded.
If the vehicle ahead is moving too
slowly and the selected following
distance cannot be maintained
anymore, a warning chime is given
and a message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre. The
message prompts the driver to take
back control of the vehicle.
The adaptive cruise control can store set speeds between 40 km/h and
150 km/h. Additionally at least the
third gear must be engaged on
manual transmission, on automatic
transmission position D / A or the
second or a higher gear in position
M must be selected.9 Warning
The complete driver attention is
always required while driving with adaptive cruise control. The driver
stays fully in control of the vehicle
because the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal have priority
over any adaptive cruise control operation.
Switching on the system
The adaptive cruise control can be
switched on at a speed between
40 km/h and 150 km/h.
A precondition is that adaptive cruise
control is not deactivated in the
vehicle personalisation menu 3 124.
Turn to Cruise, the symbol Q and a
message are displayed in the Driver Information Centre. The system is still not active.

190Driving and operatingEmergency automatic braking may
slow the vehicle to a complete stop to
try to avoid a potential crash. If the
vehicle comes to a complete stop,
automatic braking is maintained for
up to 2 seconds.
● Automatic transmission: If the vehicle comes to a completestop, keep the brake pedal
depressed to prevent the vehicle
from starting off again.
● Manual transmission: If the vehicle comes to a complete
stop, the engine may stall.
Operation of the function may be felt
by a slight vibration in the brake
pedal.9 Warning
Emergency automatic braking is
an emergency crash preparation
feature and is not designed to
avoid crashes. Do not rely on the
system to brake the vehicle.
Emergency automatic braking will
not brake outside of its operating
speed range and only responds to
detected vehicles and
pedestrians.
System limitations
In some cases, the active emergencybraking system may provide an
automatic braking in situations that
seem to be unnecessary, for instance
in parking garages, due to traffic signs
in a curve or due to vehicles in
another lane. This is normal
operation, the vehicle does not need
service. Firmly apply the accelerator
pedal to override the automatic
braking if the situation and the
surroundings permit.
In the following cases, active
emergency braking performance is
limited:
● Driving on winding or hilly roads.
● Detecting all vehicles, especially vehicles with a trailer, tractors,
muddy vehicles, etc.
● Detecting a vehicle when weather limits visibility, such as infog, rain, or snow.
● Driving during nighttime.
● The windscreen is damaged or affected by foreign items, e.g.
stickers.
Complete attention is always required
while driving, and the driver should be ready to take action and apply the
brakes and / or steer the vehicle to
avoid crashes.
We recommend to deactivate the
system in the vehicle personalisation
in the following cases:
● when towing a trailer or caravan
● when carrying long objects on roof bars or a roof rack
● when the vehicle is being towed with the engine running
● when tyre chains are fitted
● when a spare wheel is fitted that is smaller than the other wheels
● before using an automatic car wash with the engine running
● before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in a workshop
● if the windscreen has been damaged close to the camera

194Driving and operatingAdditionally, the distance to rear and
front obstacles is displayed by
changing distance lines in the Info Display 3 120.
If the vehicle stops for more than 3
seconds in a forward gear, if
automatic transmission is in P or if no
further obstacles are detected, no acoustic warning signals are given.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated
automatically when vehicle speed
exceeds 10 km/h by pressing the
parking assist button é.Info Display without touchscreen
Press é to deactivate the system.
The LED in the button illuminates
when the system is deactivated.Info Display with touchscreen
Deactivate the parking assist in the
vehicle personalisation 3 124.
If the system has been deactivated
manually, it is not reactivated
automatically the next time the
ignition is switched on.
System limitations
In the event of a fault or if the system does not work temporarily, e.g.because of high external noise level
or other interference factors, H
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
A message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.9 Warning
Under certain circumstances,
various reflective surfaces on
objects or clothing as well as
external noise sources may cause the system to fail to detect
obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to
low obstacles which can damage
the lower part of the bumper.
Caution
Performance of the system can be reduced when sensors are
covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist
system can be reduced due to
heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there
are taller vehicles in the vicinity
(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,
vans). Object identification and correct distance indication in the
upper part of these vehicles
cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection
cross-section, e.g. objects of
narrow size or soft materials, may
not be detected by the system.
Parking assist systems do not
detect objects outside the
detection range.
Side blind spot alert
The side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
blind spot zone. The system displays
a visual alert in each exterior mirror,
when detecting objects that may not
be visible in the interior and exterior
mirrors.

282Headlight flash ........................... 132
Headlight range adjustment ......132
Headlights................................... 130 Headlights when driving abroad 133
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 47
Head-up display.......................... 121 Heated mirrors ............................. 40
Heated rear window ..................... 44
Heated windscreen .......................45
Heating ........................................ 52
Heating and ventilation system . 139
High beam ......................... 115, 131
High beam assist ................115, 131
Hill start assist ........................... 171
Hinged doors ................................ 33
Horn ....................................... 14, 95
I
Identification plate .....................264
Ignition switch positions .............153
Immobiliser .................................. 39
Indicators .................................... 105
Info Display ................................. 120
Instrument cluster ......................101
Instrument panel fuse box .........232
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 135
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 255Interior lighting............................ 135
Interior lights ...................... 135, 230
Interior mirror Rear view camera display .......199
Interior mirrors .............................. 41
Introduction .................................... 3
J Jump starting ............................. 250
K Keys ............................................. 22
Keys, locks ................................... 22
L
Lane departure warning .....113, 200
Lashing eyes ............................... 82
LED headlights ........................... 115
Lighting features .........................137
Light switch ................................ 130
load compartment .......................135
Load compartment ................33, 81
Load compartment cover .............81
load compartment lighting ..........135
Loading ......................................... 51
Loading information .....................91
Low beam ................................... 115
Low fuel ..................................... 114M
Malfunction indicator light ..........111
Manual anti-dazzle ......................41
Manual mode ............................. 167
Manual seat adjustment ...............48
Manual transmission .................. 168
Massage ....................................... 53
mechanical child lock.................... 43 Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................135
Multimedia .................................. 124
Multimedia Navi .......................... 124
N
New vehicle running-in ..............153
Number plate light .....................230
O Object detection systems ...........192
Odometer ................................... 106
Oil, engine .......................... 262, 266
Opel Connect.............................. 128
Outside temperature ....................97
Overrun cut-off ........................... 157
P Panoramic roof ............................. 46
Panoramic view system ..............196
Parking ................................ 21, 160
Parking assist ............................ 192
Parking brake ..................... 112, 170

284torch............................................ 135
Tow bar....................................... 205
Towing ................................ 205, 251
Towing another vehicle .............252
Towing equipment .....................207
Towing the vehicle .....................251
Trailer coupling ........................... 205
Trailer stability assist .................210
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................166
Tread depth ............................... 239
Trip odometer ............................ 106
Turn lights .......................... 110, 134
Tyre chains ................................ 240
Tyre deflation detection system . 238
Tyre designations ......................237
Tyre pressure ............................ 237
Tyre pressures ........................... 271
Tyre repair kit ............................. 241
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 192
Underseat storage .......................80
Upholstery .................................. 255
USB port ....................................... 98
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Valet mode ................................. 120
Vehicle battery ........................... 217Vehicle checks............................ 213
Vehicle data ................................ 266
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 275
Vehicle detected ahead ..............115
Vehicle dimensions .................... 270
Vehicle Identification Number ....264
Vehicle jack ................................ 234
Vehicle locator lighting ...............138
Vehicle messages .....................123
Vehicle personalisation .............124
Vehicle security ............................ 36
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 212
Vehicle tools ............................... 234
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilation ................................... 147
W
Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 105
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 216
Wheel changing .........................244
Wheel covers ............................. 240
Wheels and tyres .......................237
Windows ....................................... 42
Windscreen................................... 42
Windscreen wiper and washer ....95Winter tyres ............................... 237
Wiper blade replacement ..........219
X
Xenon headlights .......................223