light OPEL VIVARO 2015 Owner's Manual

80Instruments and controls
The cigarette lighter is located on the
instrument panel.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Ashtrays can be placed in the
cupholders at both ends of the
instrument panel, centrally in the
lower instrument panel and in the rear
seat area.
Cupholders 3 68.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.

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Control indicators in the roof
console
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on.
Bulb replacement 3 147.
Fuses 3 152.
Turn signals 3 97.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates in red.
If the seat belt is not fastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. A
warning chime also sounds for upto
2 minutes.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Note
Heavy objects on the front seats
may cause control indicator X to
illuminate. Remove the object from
the seat or fasten the seat belt.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates briefly. If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners, airbag system 3 50,
3 53.
Airbag deactivation Ó ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 58.

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If both control indicators ÓON and
* OFF are illuminated
simultaneously, there is a system
failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore no person is
permitted to occupy the front
passenger seat. Contact a workshop immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or
F , seek the assistance of a workshop.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 53, belt tensioners
3 50, airbag deactivation 3 58.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
If control indicator p illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.
Engine cooling may be interrupted.
Power to the brake servo unit may be
cut. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon F illuminates in yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine C illuminates in red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.

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3. Move out of the flow of traffic asquickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 140.
Fuel economy mode
ECO illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3 112.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates briefly.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
low (range of approx. 50 km); refuel
immediately 3 134.
Catalytic converter 3 120.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 146.
Autostop
D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 117.
Exterior light 9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are
on.
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting 3 95.High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 96.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 98.
Rear fog light r illuminates green.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 98.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green or yellow.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.

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When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened: ■ If the key has been left in the ignition.
■ If the electronic key has been left in
the card reader.
Electronic key system 3 23, Power
button 3 114.
■ If the vehicle is in an Autostop. Stop-start system 3 117.
■ If the exterior lights are on.
Engine oil level If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, a message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre for
30 seconds after the engine is
started.
Check oil level 3 140.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
■ Distance travelled
■ Average speed
■ Distance before service 3 82
■ Clock 3 78, outside temperature
3 78
■ Cruise control and speed limiter stored speed 3 126
■ Fuel economy rating
■ Tyre pressures 3 158
■ Fault and information messages
Fuel used Displays the amount of fuel
consumed since the last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time by pressing and holding the
button.
Average consumption
The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 400 metres.
Average consumption is displayed,
taking into consideration the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.

Lighting95LightingExterior lighting............................ 95
Interior lighting ............................. 98
Lighting features ........................100Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer switch:
7=off8=sidelights9P=headlights
High beam control indicator P 3 89.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 89.
Automatic light controlAUTO=automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is activated and the engine is running, the system switches
between daytime running lights and headlights depending on the external lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, it is advisable
to have the automatic light control
function activated.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.

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Daytime running lights 3 97.
High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch back to low beam, push
lever again or pull.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
Adapt headlight range to the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn thumb wheel ? to required
position:
0=No load4=Loaded up to permissible
maximum weightHeadlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Adjustment
Open the bonnet 3 140 and identify
the marking (shown in the illustration)
beside each of the headlights.

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For each headlight:
Using a screwdriver, turn the screw
by a 1
/4 turn towards the
] symbol to
lower the beams or towards the <
symbol to raise the beams.
Ensure the headlight beams are
returned to their original positions
when required.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
They are switched on automatically
when the ignition is switched on.
If required, the daytime running lights can be deactivated via the
Infotainment system. For further
information, refer to Infotainment
system manual.
Automatic light control 3 95.Adaptive forward lighting
Cornering light Depending on the steering angle,
vehicle speed and gear selected
when cornering, an additional light
will illuminate the corner of the road
on the respective side.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
In the event of hard braking, the
hazard warning flashers may turn on
automatically. Switch off by pressing
the ¨ button.
Turn and lane-change
signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its original position and the turn
signal is deactivated. This will not
happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
For three flashes, e.g. when changing
lanes, move lever part way to first
stop and then release.

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If the lever is moved past the first stop,the turn signal is switched on
constantly. Switch the turn signal off
manually by moving the lever to its
original position.
Front fog lights
Turn inner switch to position >.
Front fog lights will only operate when
the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Rear fog lights Turn inner switch to position r.
Rear fog light comes on together with
front fog lights and will only operate
when the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Reversing lights The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers The inside of the light covers may mistup briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ Instrument panel illumination
■ Info-display
■ Illuminated switches and operation elements.
Turn thumb wheel b until the desired
brightness is obtained.

Lighting99Interior lightsFront courtesy lights
Operate rocker switch:
press 7=offcentre posi‐
tion=automatic switching
on and offpress d=on
With the rocker switch in its central
position, the light functions as a
courtesy light and illuminates when
the front doors are opened.
When the front doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay.
Rear courtesy lights
The upper load compartment lights
can be set to illuminate when the side or rear doors are opened, or switchedon constantly.
Depending on vehicle, adjustable LED spotlights, also including rocker
switch, may be present.
Operate rocker switch:
press 7=offcentre posi‐
tion=automatic switching
on and offpress d=onWith the rocker switch in its central
position, the light functions as a
courtesy light and illuminates when
the side or rear doors are opened.
When the doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay.
Load compartment lighting The lower load compartment lights
come on when the load compartment
is opened.
Glove box lighting
The glovebox light comes on when
the glovebox is opened.