ignition OPEL VIVARO 2015 Owner's Manual

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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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Illuminates together with other controlindicators (e.g., p, I and R),
accompanied by a warning chime and
a corresponding message in the
Driver Information Centre: stop
engine immediately and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 143.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 123 and extinguishes
when the parking brake is released.
If R illuminates together with control
indicator C and a warning chime,
there is a fault in the braking system.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90. Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 122.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u goes out.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator F may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre. The
brake system remains operational but without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, F , R and C
illuminate, there is a fault in the
braking system. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 90. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Antilock brake system 3 122.
Upshift
k or j illuminates.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability
Program
v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates while driving
The system is not available. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
ESP® Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.

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Program off
Ø illuminates yellow.
If ESP ®Plus
has been deactivated with
button Ø on the instrument panel,
control indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
ESP® Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.
Engine coolant
temperature
W illuminates blue or red.
Illuminates red briefly when the
ignition is switched on, then turns
blue.
Illuminates red when the engine
is running Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 142.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
The control indicator must be blue
before continuing driving.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Flashes Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted ( e.g. spare
wheel). After a delay the control
indicator illuminates continuously.
Consult a workshop.Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 158.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when the engine is running
If control indicator I illuminates
when the engine is running (together
with control indicator C and a
warning chime): Stop, switch off
engine.Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear (or move selector lever to N).

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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.

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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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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.