2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO C traction control

172Driving and operatingSelective 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
30 mph or everytime the ignition is
switched on.Standard mode 2
This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel spin, based on the differenttypes 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
30 mph.
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 50 mph.
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
75 mph.Caution
Do not use the other modes on
sand as the vehicle may become
stuck.

Driving and operating175Using a camera at the top of thewindscreen, 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 3 123.
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 25 mph.
● 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 operatingDeactivation 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 of20 mph between set speed and speed of
the vehicle ahead reached
● distance between vehicle and vehicle ahead too small
● vehicle speed below 25 mph
● 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 descentSwitching 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.

Driving and operating185● Do not use the system onslippery 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 20 mph
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
actual lane. This can happen when
entering or exiting a bend or if the
bend gets stronger or weaker. If it no
longer detects any vehicle ahead,
then control indicator I will
extinguish.
If the centrifugal force is too high in a
bend, the system slows down the vehicle slightly. This braking level is
not designed to avoid spinning-off the
bend. The driver is responsible for
reducing the selected speed before
entering a bend and in general to
adapt the speed to the road type and
to existing speed limits.
Motorways
On motorways, adapt the set speed
to the situation and the weather.
Always consider that adaptive cruise
control has a limited visibility range, a
limited braking level and a certain
reaction time to verify if a vehicle is on

283Climate control systems.............138
Clock............................................. 97
Control indicators........................ 109
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 93
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............262
Cornering lights .......................... 132
Cruise control ....................114, 173
Cupholders .................................. 77
Curtain airbag system .................. 64
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............132
Declaration of conformity ............273
DEF ............................................ 161
Deflation detection system .........113
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................161
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......218
Door open .................................. 115
Doors ...................................... 30, 32
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 152E
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 230
Electronic climate control system 142
Electronic driving programmes ..167
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..112, 170
Emergency call ........................... 127
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...231
Engine coolant ........................... 214
Engine coolant temperature ......112
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Engine identification ...................265
Engine oil ................... 213, 262, 266
Engine oil level monitor ..............108
Engine oil pressure ....................113
Entry lighting .............................. 136
Event data recorders ..................277
Exhaust filter ....................... 112, 160
Exit lighting ................................ 136
Exterior care .............................. 253
Exterior light ............................... 114
Exterior lighting ....................12, 129
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38F
Fault ........................................... 167
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Floor mats................................... 256
Folding front seat ..........................50
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Folding tray .................................. 85
Forward collision alert................. 186
Front airbag system .....................63
Front fog lights ...........114, 133, 224
Front pedestrian protection ........190
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 78
Front turn lights .......................... 224
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 106 Fuses ......................................... 230
G
Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear selection ........................... 165
Gear shifting ............................... 112
General information ...................205
Glass panel .................................. 45
Glovebox ..................................... 77
Glovebox cooler ......................... 149
H
Halogen headlights ....................219
Hand brake ................................. 169
Hazard warning flashers ............132