engine OPEL VIVARO 2015 Owner's Guide

104Climate control
If the minimum temperature is set, the
climate control system runs at
maximum cooling.
If the maximum temperature is set, the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Demisting and defrosting the windows ■ Press button Ê. LED illuminates in
the button when activated.
■ Temperature, air distribution and cooling are regulated automaticallyand the fan runs at high speed.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 42.
To return to Automatic mode: press button Ê or AUTO .
Note
If the Ê button is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until the Ê button is
pressed again.
If the Ê button is pressed while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 117.Manual settings
Manually changing any of the
following settings will deactivate
Automatic mode:
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow manually by
switching the fan to the desired
speed.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
Air distribution M
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. LED illuminates in the
button when activated.R=to windscreen and front door
windows.M=to head area.S=to foot well.
Combinations of settings are possible
by pressing two buttons until both
LEDs are illuminated.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Cooling AC
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) the air when
outside temperature is above a
specific level. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from
under the vehicle.
Note
Air conditioning performance is
reduced when ECO mode has been
activated 3 112.
If no cooling or drying is required press the AC OFF button to switch the
cooling system off, thus saving fuel.
LED illuminates in the button.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Air recirculation mode u
Activate or deactivate manual air recirculation mode with the u button.
LED illuminates in the button when
activated.

106Climate control
Rear air conditioning fan switch
The rear air conditioning fan assists
air flow to the rear passenger
compartment via the rear air vents.
Switch on the fan while the air
conditioning system is operating to
allow cooled and dehumidified (dried) air to be distributed.
The rate of air flow is determined by
the fan.
Auxiliary heater
Coolant heater The Eberspächer engine-
independent, fuel-powered coolant
heater provides rapid heating of the
engine coolant to enable heating of
the vehicle interior without the engine
running.Caution
Do not touch the exhaust pipe. It
may be hot even after the engine
has been switched off, due to
coolant heater operation.
Before starting or programming the
system to start, turn the vehicle's
climate control system to heat and the
air distribution to V.
9Warning
Do not operate the system when
refuelling, when dust or
combustible vapours are present
or in enclosed spaces (e.g.
garage).
Switch off when not required. Heating stops automatically after the
programmed runtime. It will also
cease to operate if the vehicle fuel
level drops too low.
During operation, power from the
vehicle battery is used. The driving
time should therefore be at least as
long as the heating time. For short
journey times, check the vehicle
battery regularly and recharge if
necessary.
To ensure efficient performance,
briefly operate the auxiliary heater
once a month.
Control units The timer or remote control unit turns
the system on and off, and is used to
programme specific departure times.

Climate control111Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter
The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
Air conditioning regular
operation In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when outside
temperature is too low.Service
For optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended that the climate control system be checked annually, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
■ Functionality and pressure test■ Heating functionality
■ Leakage check
■ Check of drive belts
■ Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
■ Performance check

112Driving and operatingDriving and operatingDriving hints............................... 112
Starting and operating ...............113
Engine exhaust .......................... 120
Manual transmission ..................121
Brakes ........................................ 122
Ride control systems .................124
Driver assistance systems .........126
Fuel ............................................ 134
Trailer hitch ................................ 136Driving hints
Driving economically ECO mode
ECO mode is a function that
optimises fuel consumption. It affects engine power and torque,
acceleration, gear shift indication,
heating, air conditioning and electrical consumers.
Activation
Press the ECO button. Control
indicator ECO illuminates in the
instrument cluster when activated.
During driving, it is possible to
temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.
to increase engine performance, by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly. ECO flashes in the instrument
cluster.
ECO mode is reactivated when
pressure is reduced on the
accelerator pedal. ECO stops
flashing and illuminates continuously.
Deactivation
Press the ECO button again. Control
indicator ECO extinguishes in the
instrument cluster.

Driving and operating113Control of the vehicleNever 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.
Pedals To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
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.Caution
Vehicles equipped with hydraulic
power steering:
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and
is held in that position for more
than 15 seconds, damage may
occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of
power steering assist.
Starting and operating
New vehicle running-in Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys and after new
disc brake pads have been fitted.
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 and the cleaning process of the diesel particle filter may take
place more often. Autostop may be inhibited to allow for charging the
vehicle battery.
Stop-start system 3 117.
Diesel particle filter 3 120.

114Driving and operatingIgnition switch positionsSt=Ignition offA=Steering wheel lock released,ignition offM=Ignition on
Diesel engines: preheatingD=StartingPower button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
If the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.
Note
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment during driving, as
this is outside of the detection zone
(indicated by a warning chime at low
speed 3 91 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 91).
Some functions, e.g. Infotainment
system, are available for use as soon as you enter the vehicle.
Accessory power mode
Press Start/Stop button without
operating clutch or brake pedal to enable further electrical functions to
be operated.
Engine start Operate clutch and brake pedal and
press Start/Stop button. Release
button after starting procedure
begins.
If a gear is engaged, the engine can
be started only by operating the clutch
pedal and pressing the Start/Stop
button.
In some cases, it may be necessary
to move the steering wheel slightly
while pressing the Start/Stop button
to release the steering wheel lock. A
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90.

Driving and operating115
At very low outside temperatures
(e.g. below -10 °C) keep the clutch
pedal depressed while pressing the
Start/Stop button until the engine
starts.
If one of the starting conditions is not
applied, a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.
Vehicle messages 3 91.
Engine stop Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
With the vehicle stationary, press the
Start/Stop button to stop the engine.
The steering wheel lock is engaged
when the driver's door is opened and the vehicle is locked.
If the electronic key is not detected, a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90 . In
this event, press the Start/Stop button
for 2 seconds to stop the engine.
Central locking system 3 25.Retained power off
Press the Start/Stop button for more
than two seconds; the engine is
stopped while some functions, e.g.
Infotainment system, are available for
use for approx. 10 minutes.
These functions stop working when
the driver's door is opened and the
vehicle is locked.
Note
Always take the electronic key with you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning
chime 3 91 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 91 when
the driver's door is opened.9 Danger
Never leave an electronic key
inside the vehicle when children or animals are left in the vehicle, to
avoid unintended operation of
windows, doors or engine. Risk of
fatal injury.
Fault
If the engine cannot be started, the
cause may be one of the following:
■ Fault in electronic key.
■ Electronic key out of reception range.
■ Battery voltage too low.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Battery replacement 3 21.
Central locking system 3 25.
Electronic key system 3 23.

116Driving and operatingStarting the engine
Manual transmission: operate clutch.
Do not accelerate.
Diesel engines: turn the key to
position M for preheating until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
instrument cluster 3 88.
Turn key to position D and release.
The increased engine speed
automatically returns to normal idling
speed as the engine temperature
rises.
Start attempts should not last longer
than 15 seconds. If engine does not
start, wait 15 seconds before
repeating starting procedure. If
necessary, depress accelerator
before repeating starting procedure.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to St.
During an Autostop, the engine can be started by depressing the clutch
pedal. Stop-start system 3 117.
Turbo engine warm-up
Upon start-up, engine available
torque may be limited for a short time, especially when the engine
temperature is cold. The limitation is
to allow the lubrication system to fully protect the engine.Idle speed control
To increase the idle speed, press theswitch. After a few seconds the
function will be activated.
The function will be deactivated
when:
■ The clutch pedal is depressed
■ The accelerator pedal is depressed
■ Vehicle speed is above 0 km/h
■ Control indicator F, W or C
illuminate in the instrument cluster
To increase or decrease the fast idle
speed rate, consult a workshop.

Driving and operating117Vehicle shutdown
Fuel cut-off system
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the fuel system is cut-off and must be reset
after refuelling. A corresponding
warning message may also appear in the Driver Information Centre 3 90.9 Danger
If you can smell fuel in the vehicle,
or a fuel leak is present, have thecause of this remedied
immediately by a workshop. Do
not reset the fuel cut-off system, to avoid the risk of fire.
Resetting with remote control
key / manual key
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven:
1. Turn the ignition key to position M
3 114.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow the fuel system to be reset.
3. Turn key to position D to start the
engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the procedure.
Resetting with electronic keysystem
To reset the fuel cut-off system and
enable the vehicle to be driven:
1. Insert the electronic key in the card reader 3 114.
2. Press the engine start/stop button
without depressing any pedals.
3. Wait a few minutes to allow the fuel system to be reset.
If the engine does not start, repeat the procedure.
Electronic key system 3 23.Power button 3 114.
Refuelling 3 134.
Overrun cut-off
The fuel supply is automatically cut off during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator is released.
Stop-start system
The stop-start system helps to save
fuel and to reduce the exhaust
emissions. When conditions allow, it
switches off the engine as soon as the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a
traffic jam. It restarts the engine
automatically as soon as the clutch pedal is depressed.
Activation The stop-start system is available as
soon as the engine is started, the
vehicle starts-off and the conditions
as stated below in this section are
fulfilled.

118Driving and operating
Deactivation
Deactivate the stop-start system
manually by pressing the Î button.
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate deactivation and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 90.
If deactivated manually, it is possible to reactivate the stop-start system by
pressing the Î button again.
Vehicle messages 3 91.
Autostop
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a standstill, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Move the selector lever to neutral.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
The engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 89.
During an Autostop, brake
performance will be maintained.
However, brake assist is not available
3 123.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled:
■ The stop-start system is not manually deactivated.
■ the bonnet is fully closed.
■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
■ the engine is warmed up.
■ the engine coolant temperature is not too high.
■ the outside temperature is not too low or too high (e.g. below 0 °C orabove 30 °C).
■ the brake vacuum is sufficient. ■ the defrosting function is not activated 3 103.