2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO C tow

Instruments and controls121plane directly ahead in driver's view.
The image appears focused out
toward the front of the vehicle.
Head-up display shows:
● vehicle speed
● speed limits detected by the speed sign recognition
● set speed of speed limiter
● set speed of cruise control
● forward collision alert
● navigation information.
Switching on
Press § to switch on the head-up
display.
Adjust position of head-up display
image
Press 7 or 8 to centre the image.
It can only be adjusted up and down,
not side to side.
9 Warning
If the head-up display image is too
bright or too high in your field of
view, it may obstruct your view
when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the head-up display imagedim and placed low in your field of
view.
Adjust brightness
The head-up display image will
automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting.
Brightness can also be adjusted
manually as needed:
Press § to brighten the display.
Press $ to dim the display.
The image can temporarily light up
depending on angel and position of
sunlight.
Switching off Press $ and hold to turn the head-up
display off.
Language Preferred language can be set invehicle personalisation menu 3 123.

Climate control139Adjust the air flow by turning ý to the
desired speed.clockwise:increaseanticklockwise:decrease
Air recirculation system q
Press q to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press q again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate w.
Demisting and defrosting
● Press w: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller ñ to
warmest level.
● Set fan speed ý to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window and exterior mirrors è or switch
on heated exterior mirrors m.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heated rear window è 3 43.

Climate control141Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops. Stop-start system 3 156.
Air recirculation system q
Press q to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press q again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate w.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Press q for air recirculation
system on.
● Press x for air distribution.
● Set temperature control ñ to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed ý to highest level.
● Open all vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set fan speed ý to highest level.
● Set temperature controller ñ to
warmest level.

142Climate control● Switch on cooling A/C, if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window è or heated exterior mirrors
m .
● Switch on heated windscreen 9 .
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Notice
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected, an
Autostop may be inhibited.
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine
will restart automatically. Stop-start
system 3 156.
Heated rear window è 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors m 3 39.
Heated windscreen 9 3 44.
Stop-start system 3 156.Electronic climate control
system
The dual zone climate control allows
different temperatures for driver side
and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Controls for:
● manual air recirculation q
● air distribution w
● rocker switch for adjusting the temperature on driver side and
front passenger side
● demisting and defrosting h
● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
● dual zone temperature synchronisation MONO
● heated rear window è or heated
exterior mirrors m
● fan speed r s
Heated rear window è 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors m 3 39.
Activated functions are indicated by
the LED in the respective control.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.

Climate control145Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Cooling is only functional when the
engine is running and climate control
fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Manual air recirculation q
Press
q to activate the air
recirculation mode. q is shown in the
display to indicate activation.
Press q again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling, the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the occupants to
feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate w.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows h
●Press h. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.

Driving and operating151Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 152
Control of the vehicle ...............152
Steering ................................... 152
Starting and operating ...............152
New vehicle running-in ............152
Ignition switch positions ...........152
Power button ........................... 153
Starting the engine ..................154
Overrun cut-off ........................ 156
Stop-start system ....................156
Parking .................................... 159
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Exhaust filter ............................ 160
Catalytic converter ...................160
AdBlue ..................................... 161
Automatic transmission ..............164
Transmission display ...............165
Gear selection ......................... 165
Manual mode ........................... 166
Electronic driving programmes 167
Fault ........................................ 167
Manual transmission ..................167Brakes........................................ 168
Antilock brake system .............168
Parking brake .......................... 169
Brake assist ............................. 169
Hill start assist ......................... 170
Ride control systems .................170
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........170
Selective ride control ...............171
Driver assistance systems .........173
Cruise control .......................... 173
Speed limiter ........................... 176
Adaptive cruise control ............179
Forward collision alert .............186
Active emergency braking .......188
Front pedestrian protection .....190
Parking assist .......................... 191
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 ...................206
Trailer stability assist ...............209

154Driving and operating9Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
a message may be displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Hold the electronic key with buttons
outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 23.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 24.Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
Turn key to position 1 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.
Diesel engines: wait until control
indicator z extinguishes.

Driving and operating159Parking9Warning
● 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.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 212.
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.
Notice
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the
vehicle comes to a standstill within a
certain time.
In countries with extreme low
temperatures it may be necessary to park the vehicle without applied
parking brake. Make sure to park the
vehicle on a level surface.