lights OPEL VIVARO 2015 User Guide

92Instruments and controls
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.

96Lighting
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.

98Lighting
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.

100LightingLighting featuresEntry lighting
Welcome lighting Vehicle lights are switched on for a
short time to facilitate locating the
vehicle when it is dark.
Remote control operation
Lights switch on when unlocking the
vehicle with the remote control.
Electronic key system operation
Press electronic key button t. Press
again to switch off.
Exit lighting
If equipped, headlights come on for
approx. 30 seconds after the vehicle
is parked and the system is activated.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever towards steering wheel.
This action can be repeated up to four
times to a maximum period of
2 minutes.
The lighting is turned off immediately
by switching on the ignition or turning
the light switch.

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Trajectory lane display (1)
Depending on version, the trajectory
lane (1) of the vehicle is shown in blue
on the Info-Display. It shows the path of the vehicle in accordance with the
steering angle.
Fixed lane display (2)
The fixed lane display (2) shows the
path of the vehicle if the wheels are
kept straight.
Guiding lines (A, B, C) are used together with the fixed lane
display (2) and indicate the distance
behind the vehicle.
The guiding line intervals are as
follows:A (red)=30 cmB (yellow)=70 cmC (green)=150 cm
Settings
Settings, e.g. brightness, can be set via the Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated after a
delay if reverse gear is not engaged.
Fault The rear view camera may notoperate properly when:
■ the surrounding is dark,
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is
shining directly into the camera
lens,
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean the
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth,
■ the rear doors/tailgate are not closed correctly,
■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.

Vehicle care147
Wiper blade on the rear windowLift wiper arm, rotate wiper blade and
detach.Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and turn off the
relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Bulb check
After a bulb replacement, switch on
the ignition, operate and check the
lights.Headlights
Low beam and high beam
1. Remove protective cover by rotating it anticlockwise.
2. Remove harness connector.
3. Release retaining clip and remove
bulb.
4. Renew bulb and install retaining clip ensuring that bulb is in correctorientation.
5. Install harness connector and protective cover.

148Vehicle care
Sidelights
1.Remove bulb holder from reflector
housing by rotating it
anticlockwise.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in reflector housing.
Fog lights
Access the front fog light bulb from
beneath the vehicle.
1. On left vehicle side, release retaining clip and open the accesscover.
On right vehicle side, remove screws and retaining clips to
remove the access cover.
2. Remove harness connector.
3. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise and remove bulb.
4. Renew bulb and install bulbholder.
5. Install harness connector and access cover.
Front turn signal lights
1. Remove bulb holder from reflector
housing by rotating anticlockwise.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in reflector housing.