power steering VAUXHALL VIVARO C 2020 Owner's Manual

In brief111Power windows .....................41
2 Exterior mirrors .....................38
3 Side air vents ...................... 148
4 Selective ride control ..........171
5 Turn lights ........................... 133
Headlight flash ....................131
High beam ........................... 130
Exit lighting .......................... 136
6 Head-up display controls ....120
7 Steering wheel controls ........93
8 Steering wheel paddles ........93
9 Instruments ......................... 104
Driver Information Centre .... 115
10 Button for Driver
Information Centre ..............115
Windscreen wiper and
washer .................................. 94
Rear wiper and washer .........96
11 Head-up display ..................120
12 Air vents .............................. 148
13 Control elements for Info
Display ................................ 11914Info Display ......................... 119
15 Climate control system ........ 140
16 Storage compartment ...........78
17 Storage compartment ...........78
18 AUX input
19 Power outlet .......................... 97
20 Airbag deactivation ...............64
21 USB port ............................... 97
22 Seat heating .......................... 51
23 Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control ...........170
Tyre deflation detection
system ................................. 238
Stop-start system ................156
Heated windscreen ...............44
Electric child locks ................. 28
Central locking system ..........24
24 Hazard warning flashers .....132
25 Manual transmission ...........167
Automatic transmission .......164
26 Power button ....................... 153
27 Automatic locking ..................2828Ignition switch .....................152
29 Control elements for
Infotainment system
30 Steering wheel adjustment ...93
31 Fuse box ............................. 230
32 Horn ...................................... 94
33 Cruise control ...................... 173
Speed limiter ....................... 176
Adaptive cruise control .......179
34 Bonnet release lever ...........213
35 Anti-theft alarm system .........36
Lane departure warning ......200
Side blind spot alert ............194
Parking assist ...................... 191
Parking heater ....................146
Headlight range adjustment 131
High beam assist ................130

20In briefParking9Warning
● 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 36.
● 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.
Keys, locks 3 21.
Laying-up the vehicle for a long
period of time 3 211.

92Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 93
Steering wheel adjustment ........93
Steering wheel controls .............93
Horn ........................................... 94
Steering column controls ...........94
Windscreen wiper and washer ..94
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 96
Outside temperature ..................96
Clock ......................................... 97
Power outlets ............................. 97
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ......................................... 100
Instrument cluster ....................100
Speedometer ........................... 104
Odometer ................................ 105
Trip odometer .......................... 105
Tachometer ............................. 106
Fuel gauge .............................. 106
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine oil level monitor ...........108
Service display ........................ 108
Control indicators ....................109Turn lights................................ 109
Seat belt reminder ...................109
Airbag and belt tensioners .......110
Airbag deactivation ..................110
Charging system .....................110
Malfunction indicator light ........110
Service vehicle soon ...............111
Stop engine ............................. 111
System check .......................... 111
Brake system ........................... 111
Parking brake .......................... 111
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...111
Gear shifting ............................ 112
Lane departure warning ..........112
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........112
Engine coolant temperature ....112
Preheating ............................... 112
Exhaust filter ............................ 112
AdBlue ..................................... 113
Deflation detection system ......113
Engine oil pressure ..................113
Low fuel ................................... 113
Autostop .................................. 114
Exterior light ............................ 114
Low beam ................................ 114
High beam ............................... 114
High beam assist .....................114
LED headlights ........................ 114
Front fog lights ......................... 114Rear fog light........................... 114
Rain sensor ............................. 114
Cruise control .......................... 114
Adaptive cruise control ............114
Vehicle detected ahead ...........114
Side blind spot alert .................115
Active emergency braking .......115
Speed limiter ........................... 115
Door open ................................ 115
Displays ..................................... 115
Driver Information Centre ........115
Info Display .............................. 119
Head-up display ......................120
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................122
Vehicle personalisation ..............123
Telematics services ...................127
Vauxhall Connect ....................127

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

152Driving and operatingDriving hints
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this situation ( e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 160.
Ignition switch positions
Turn key:

Driving and operating1530:ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was
on previously1:ignition on power mode: ignition
is on, diesel engine is preheating, control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are
operable2:engine start: release key after
engine has been started
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
The electronic key must be inside the
vehicle.
Engine start
Operate the clutch pedal (manual
transmission), the brake pedal and
press Start/Stop .Ignition on power mode without
starting the engine
Press Start/Stop without operating
clutch or brake pedal. Control
indicators illuminate and most
electrical functions are operable.Engine and ignition off
Press Start/Stop briefly in each mode
or when engine is running and vehicle
is stationary. Some functions remain
active until driver's door is opened,
provided the ignition was on
previously.Emergency shut off during driving
Press Start/Stop for about 3 seconds
3 154. Steering wheel locks as soon
as vehicle is stationary.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch the ignition on power mode or start the
engine directly.

Driving and operating155Turn key briefly to position 2 and
release after engine has been
started.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 156.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 156.
Vehicles with power button● 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.
● Press Start/Stop button.
● Release button after starting procedure begins. Diesel engine
starts after control indicator z
for preheating extinguishes.
● Before restarting or to switch off the engine when vehicle is
stationary, press Start/Stop once
more briefly.
To start the engine during an
Autostop:
● Manual transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 156.
● Automatic transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by releasing the brake pedal 3 156.Emergency shut off during driving
If the engine needs to be switched offduring driving in case of emergency,
press Start/Stop for 5 seconds.9Danger
Switching off the engine during
driving may cause loss of power
support for brake and steering
systems. Assistance systems and
airbag systems are disabled.
Lighting and brake lights will
extinguish. Therefore power down the engine and ignition while
driving only when required in case of emergency.

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.

Driving and operating209Type C
1. Remove the safety splint.
2.Pull the lever and open the towing
ring.
3. Swivel the connecting socket downwards.
4. Attach the trailer, close the towing
ring and fix the splint.
5. Connect the trailer plug to the socket and attach the breakaway
stopping cable to the eye on the
carrier.
Type D 1. Swivel the connecting socket downwards.
2. Attach the trailer.
3. Connect the trailer plug to the socket and fasten the breakaway
stopping cable to the eye on the
carrier.
Trailer stability assist
If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle / trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking ceases. While system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 170.

Vehicle care217When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, please ensure that there
are no open ventilation holes in the
vicinity of the positive terminal. If a
ventilation hole is open in this area, it
must be closed off with a dummy cap,
and the ventilation in the vicinity of the negative terminal must be opened.
Ensure that the battery is always replaced by the same type of battery.
The vehicle battery has to be
replaced by a workshop.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Charging the vehicle battery9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may be damaged.
Jump starting 3 249.
Discharge protection
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
window, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
Idle boost
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
Power outlet
The power outlets are deactivated in
the event of low vehicle battery
voltage.Warning label
Meaning of symbols:
● No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
● Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
● Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
● The vehicle battery contains sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.