OPEL VIVARO 2015 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: OPEL, Model Year: 2015, Model line: VIVARO, Model: OPEL VIVARO 2015Pages: 205, PDF Size: 4.47 MB
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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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U illuminates yellow when the
system is on.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 126.
Door open
y illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door is not fully
closed.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.Information displays
Driver Information Centre
Depending on vehicle configuration,
the following items appear in the
display:
■ Outside temperature 3 78
■ Clock 3 78
■ Odometer 3 81
■ Trip odometer 3 81
■ Service display 3 82
■ Vehicle messages 3 91
■ Trip computer 3 92
Info-display
The central display in the
Infotainment system displays the time and Infotainment system information.
For further information, refer to the
Infotainment system manual.
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Instruments and controls91Vehicle messages
Messages are displayed in the Driver
Information Centre and may be
accompanied by illumination of
control indicator F or C in the
instrument cluster.
Information messages Information messages regarding,
e.g. engine starting conditions, stop-
start system, parking brake
application, central locking, steering
wheel lock etc. provide the current
status of certain vehicle functions and
instructions for use.
Fault messages Fault messages regarding, e.g. fuel
filter, airbags, exhaust emissions etc.
are displayed together with control
indicator F. Drive with caution and
seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible.
To remove fault messages from the
display, press button on end of wiper
lever. After a few seconds the
message may disappearautomatically and F remains
illuminated. The fault will then be
stored in the on board system.
Warning messagesWarning messages regarding, e.g.
engine, battery or brake system
failure, are displayed together with
control indicator C and may be
accompanied by a warning chime.
Stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Fuel economy messages
Fuel economy messages provide tips to improve fuel efficiency. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances.
Refer to Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Fuel economy rating 3 92.
Warning chimes
A corresponding message may also
appear in the Driver Information
Centre when a warning chime is
sounded.When starting the engine or
whilst driving: ■ If seat belt is not fastened 3 50.
■ During operation of the turn and lane-change signals 3 97.
■ During illumination of certain control indicators.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 130.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit 3 126, 3 130.
■ If a door or the bonnet is not properly closed when vehicle
exceeds a certain speed.
■ If there is a fault in the brake system
3 87.
■ If the vehicle battery is not charging
3 86.
■ If engine lubrication is interrupted 3 88.
■ If the electronic key is outside of the
detection range.
Electronic key system 3 23, Power
button 3 114.
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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.
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The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Instantaneous consumption
The value is displayed after reaching
a speed of 30 km/h.
Range
The value is displayed after driving a
distance of 400 metres.
The range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average consumption since the
last reset.
The range will not display if control
indicator Y is illuminated in the
instrument cluster 3 89.
Distance travelled Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Average speed
The value is displayed after driving a distance of 400 metres.The average speed since the last
reset is displayed.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Interruptions in the journey with the
ignition off are not included in the
calculations.
Reset trip computer information To reset the trip computer, select one
of its functions then press and hold
the button on the end of the wiper
lever.
The following trip computer
information will be reset:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Distance travelled
■ Average speed
The trip computer will reset
automatically when the maximum
value of any of the parameters is
exceeded.Fuel economy rating
(ecoScoring) If equipped, a rating of 0 to 100 is
shown in the Info-Display to help evaluate fuel efficiency, based onyour driving style.
Higher ratings indicate better fuel economy.
Tips to improve fuel economy are also
given in the Info-Display. Journeys
can be saved in the system memory,
enabling you to compare
performances. Refer to Infotainment
system manual for further
information.
Vehicle messages 3 91.
Journey record When the engine is switched off, arecord of the last journey is shown in
the Info-Display.
The following information is
displayed:
■ Average fuel consumption■ Total fuel consumption
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■ Distance travelled
■ Fuel saved in km
Unit of measurement
To change the unit of measurement
for the duration of a journey:
With ignition off, simultaneously press
the power button 3 114 and press
and hold button on end of wiper lever; the Driver Information Centre flashes
for approx. 10 seconds until the new
unit is displayed. Release button on
end of wiper lever.
When the engine is switched off, the trip computer automatically returns to the original unit of measurement.
Interruption of power supply
If the power supply has been
interrupted or if the vehicle battery
voltage has dropped too low, the
values stored in the trip computer will be lost.Tachograph
The tachograph is operated as
described in the operating
instructions supplied. Observe
regulations regarding use.
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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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![OPEL VIVARO 2015 Owners Manual Lighting97
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 OPEL VIVARO 2015 Owners Manual Lighting97
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.
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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.