2020.25 OPEL VIVARO C automatic transmission

In brief111Power windows .....................42
2 Exterior mirrors .....................39
3 Side air vents ...................... 149
4 Selective ride control ..........172
5 Turn lights ........................... 134
Headlight flash ....................132
High beam ........................... 131
Exit lighting .......................... 137
6 Head-up display controls ....121
7 Steering wheel controls ........94
8 Steering wheel paddles ........94
9 Instruments ......................... 105
Driver Information Centre .... 116
10 Button for Driver
Information Centre ..............116
Windscreen wiper and
washer .................................. 95
Rear wiper and washer .........97
11 Head-up display ..................121
12 Air vents .............................. 149
13 Control elements for Info
Display ................................ 12014Info Display ......................... 120
15 Climate control system ........ 141
16 Storage compartment ...........79
17 Storage compartment ...........79
18 AUX input
19 Power outlet .......................... 98
20 Airbag deactivation ...............65
21 USB port ............................... 98
22 Seat heating .......................... 52
23 Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control ...........171
Tyre deflation detection
system ................................. 238
Stop-start system ................157
Heated windscreen ...............45
Electric child locks ................. 29
Central locking system ..........25
24 Hazard warning flashers .....133
25 Manual transmission ...........168
Automatic transmission .......165
26 Power button ....................... 154
27 Automatic locking ..................2928Ignition switch .....................153
29 Control elements for
Infotainment system
30 Steering wheel adjustment ...94
31 Fuse box ............................. 231
32 Horn ...................................... 95
33 Cruise control ...................... 174
Speed limiter ....................... 177
Adaptive cruise control .......180
34 Bonnet release lever ...........214
35 Anti-theft alarm system .........37
Lane departure warning ......200
Side blind spot alert ............194
Parking assist ...................... 192
Parking heater ....................147
Headlight range adjustment 132
High beam assist ................131

18In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 5-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal and move the selector lever to
the right and rear.
To engage reverse on 6-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal, pull the ring under the selector
lever and move the selector lever
quite to the left and front.
Manual transmission 3 168.
Automatic transmissionType A
Turn the gear selector.
P:park position, front wheels are
locked, engage only when the
vehicle is stationary and the
parking brake is appliedR:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralD:automatic modeM:manual mode

In brief19Type B
Turn the gear selector.
R:reverse gear, engage only when
the vehicle is stationaryN:neutralA:automatic modeM:manual mode
Automatic transmission 3 165.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 237 and
condition 3 271
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 214
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 39,
seats 3 48 and seat belts
3 58
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wetStarting the engine
Ignition switch
● turn key to position 1
● move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
● manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal
automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal

20In brief● diesel engine: wait until controlindicator z for preheating
extinguishes
● turn key to position 2 and release
after engine has been started
Starting the engine 3 155.Start power button
● manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal
● automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selectorlever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal
● press Start/Stop button
● release button after starting procedure begins
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator ñ.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator ñ
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator ñ extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 157.

In brief21Parking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P (automatic
transmission type A) / N
(automatic transmission type B). On an uphill slope, turn the
front wheels away from the
kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P (automatic transmission type
A) / N (automatic transmission
type B). Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Switch off the engine.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with - on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 37.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 213.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for
approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect
the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 22.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 212.

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 controls113Gear shifting
, with the number of a higher gear
is indicated, when upshifting is
recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
On some vehicles with manual
transmission, the system suggests to shift into neutral position, when the
activation of the stop-start system is
recommended.
Lane departure warning Q flashes green.
System recognises an unintended
lane change.
Lane departure warning 3 200.
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system
J illuminates or flashes yellow.Illuminates
A fault in the system is present.
Continued driving is possible. Driving
stability, however, may deteriorate depending on road surface
conditions.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Flashes
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Electronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 171.
Selective ride control 3 172.
Engine coolant temperature
V or 2 illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level immediately
3 215.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
z illuminates yellow.
Preheating of diesel engine is
activated. Only activates when
outside temperature is low. Start the
engine when control indicator
extinguishes.
Exhaust filter
+ or C illuminates yellow,
accompanied by a message in the
Driver Information Centre and a
chime.
The exhaust filter requires cleaning.
Continue driving until the control
indicator extinguishes.

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