heating OPEL VIVARO B 2018.5 Manual user

Climate control119● Open side air vents as requiredand direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Heated rear window 3 45.
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:A/C:cooling4:air recirculation
Heated seats 3 50.
Cooling (A/C)
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by illumination
of the LED in the button. Cooling is
only functional when the engine is
running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
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.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons. Activated cooling
may inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Note
Air conditioning performance is
reduced when ECO mode has been
activated 3 131.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4
to activate air recirculation
mode. Activation is indicated by
illumination of the LED in the button.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.

Climate control121The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In Automatic
mode, the fan speed and air
distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted via the use of air distribution and air
flow controls.
Electronic climate control system is only fully operational when the engine is running.
Automatic mode AUTO Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Switch on the fan.
● Press AUTO: fan speed, air
distribution, cooling and air
recirculation are regulated
automatically.
● Set the desired temperature.
● Open all air vents.
To switch off the electronic climate
control system, switch off the fan.
Temperature preselection Temperatures can be set to the
desired value.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 Ê: LED illuminates in the
button when activated.
● Temperature, air distribution and cooling are regulated
automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 45.
To return to Automatic mode: press Ê or AUTO .
Note
If Ê is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until Ê is pressed again.
If Ê is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 137.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
windowsM:to head areaS: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.

122Climate controlCooling A/C
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 3 131.
If no cooling or drying is required
press A/C OFF 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 u. LED
illuminates in the button when
activated.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Rear heating system
The rear passenger compartment
heating fan assists air flow to the rear
passenger compartment via the rear
air vents.
The rate of air flow is determined by
the fan. Air temperature is controlled
using the temperature control on the
instrument panel.

Climate control123
To operate the heating fan, press -
to activate the heating fan. The heating fan is activated if both the
LED of the button and the LED of the
fan control at the roof are not
illuminated.
Set the heating fan y to regulate the
amount of heated air to be flown into
the rear passenger compartment.
Rear air conditioningsystem
The rear air conditioning system is
actuated in conjunction with the front
passenger compartment air
conditioning system.
Rear air conditioning fan switch
The rear air conditioning fan assists
air flow to the rear passenger
compartment via the rear air vents. The rate of air flow is determined by
the fan.
To allow cooled and dehumidified
(dried) air to be distributed:
Press A/C OFF to switch on the air
conditing system. The system is
operating if the LED of the button is
not illuminated.
Press - to activate the rear air
conditioning fan. The fan is activated if both the LED of the button and the
LED of the fan control at the roof are
not illuminated.

124Climate controlSet the fan < to regulate the amount
of cooled air to be flown into the rear
passenger compartment.
Auxiliary heater Coolant heater
The engine-independent, fuel-
powered coolant heater provides
rapid heating of the engine coolant to
enable heating of the vehicle interior
without the engine running.9 Warning
Do not operate the system when
refuelling, when dust or
combustible vapours are present
or in enclosed spaces (e.g.
garage).
Before starting or programming the
system to start, turn the vehicle's
climate control system to heat, set the
air distribution to V and turn the fan
on.
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.Timer (Type A)1 Display:Displays preset, current
time or preset time,
temperature, Y and Ö2 l:Adjusts values up3 7:Long press: switch
heater on, short press:
turns display on or
confirms selection4 d:Long press: switch
heater off, short press:
turns display on or exit
menu5 k:Adjusts values down

Climate control127Open the cover and replace the
battery (Type A: CR 2430, Type B:
2CR 11108, or equivalent), ensuring
the new battery is correctly installed
with the positive ( <) side facing the
positive terminals. Replace the cover securely.
Dispose of old batteries in
accordance with environmental
regulations.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Operation (Type A)
Heating Y
Select Y in the menu bar and press
G to confirm. The predetermined
heating duration, e.g. L 30, flashes in
the display. The factory setting is 30 minutes.
Adjust the heating duration using k
or l and confirm. The value can be
set from ten to 120 minutes. Due to
the power consumption, note the
heating duration.
To switch off, select Y in the menu bar
again and press d.
Programming P
Up to three preset departure times
can be programmed, either during
one day or over one week.
● Select P in the menu bar and
press G to confirm.
● Select desired preset memory number P1, P2 or P3 and
confirm.
● Select F and confirm.
● Select weekday or weekday group and confirm.
● Select hour and confirm.
● Select minutes and confirm.
● Select Y and confirm.
● Select ECO or HIGH and confirm.
● Select duration and confirm.
● Press d to exit.Repeat the procedure to programme
the other preset memory numbers if
required.
To activate a desired preset memory
number select P1, P2 or P3, then
select On and confirm.
When a program is activated P and
Y will be displayed together.
To deactivate a preset memory,
select P1, P2 or P3, then select Off
and confirm.
Heating stops automatically
5 minutes after the programmed
departure time.
Note
The remote control system features a temperature sensor which
calculates the runtime according to the ambient temperature and thedesired heating level (ECO or
HIGH). The system starts
automatically between five and
60 minutes prior to the programmed
departure time.
Set time and weekday Þ
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or its voltage is too low, the unit will
need to be reset.

128Climate control● Select F in the menu bar and
confirm.
● Select Þ in the menu bar and
confirm.
● Adjust using k or l to change
the hour and confirm.
● Adjust using k or l to change
the minutes and confirm.
● Press d to exit.
● Select F in the menu bar and
confirm.
● Select Mo in the menu bar and
confirm.
● Adjust using k or l to change
the weekday and confirm.
● Press d to exit.
Heating level
The preferred heating level for
programmed departure times can be set to either ECO or HIGH.
● Select Y in the menu bar and
confirm.
● Select ECO or HIGH and confirm.
● Press d to exit.Operation (Type B)
Heating Y
Select the operating mode Y, if
necessary.
● Press l three times.
● Press Y and OFF
simultaneously, Y flashes.
● Adjust using k or l to select Y.
● Press Y and OFF simultaneously
to confirm.
To switch on, press Y for
one second. The predetermined
heating duration, e.g. 30, is
displayed. The factory setting is
30 minutes.
The heating duration can be set in
increments of ten minutes. Due to the
power consumption, note the heating duration.
● Press l four times.
● Press Y and OFF
simultaneously, Y flashes.
● Adjust using k or l to select the
desired heating duration.
● Press Y and OFF simultaneously
to confirm.To switch off, press OFF.
Programming y
The system calculates the operating
time of the heater depending on the
temperature inside the vehicle.
● Press k twice.
● Press Y and OFF
simultaneously, y flashes.
● Adjust using k or l to select the
departure time.
● Press Y and OFF simultaneously
to confirm.
To switch on, press Y for one second ,
HTM is displayed.
Heating stops automatically after the
programmed departure time, or can
be manually switched off.
● Press k twice.
● Press OFF for one second, HTM
goes out.
Set time
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its voltage is too low, the time will need to be reset.

Climate control129● Press l once.
● Press Y and OFF
simultaneously, Ö flashes.
● Adjust using k or l to set the
time.
● Press Y and OFF simultaneously
to confirm.
Heating level
The preferred heating level for
programmed departure times can be set to between C1 and C5.
● Press k three times.
● Press Y and OFF
simultaneously, Y flashes.
● Adjust using k or l to set the
heating level.
● Press Y and OFF simultaneously
to confirm.
To display the passenger
compartment temperature, press l
twice.Air vents
Adjustable air vents At least one air vent must be open
while cooling is on, in order to prevent
the evaporator from icing up due to
lack of air movement.9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Centre air vents
To open or close the centre air vents
and direct the flow of air, tilt the slats
up or down and turn the adjuster
wheel left or right.
Side air vents
To open or close the side air vents, tilt the slats up or down.
Direct the flow of air by rotating the
vents.
Depending upon the position of the
temperature control, air will be
directed into the vehicle via the side
air vents.

130Climate controlRear air ventsDepending on vehicle, additional
adjustable air vents are located in the
rear passenger compartment.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door
windows, in the foot wells and,
depending on vehicle, in the rear
passenger compartment.
Glovebox cooler The air conditioning system can alsokeep the contents of the glovebox
cool.Maintenance
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.
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.
ServiceFor optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
3 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
Note
Refrigerant R-134a contains
fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential of 1430.
Front air conditioning system is filled
with 0.58 kg and has a CO 2
equivalent of 0.83 tonnes, the front
and rear air conditioning system is
filled with 0.88 kg and has a CO 2
equivalent of 1.26 tonnes.
Depending on vehicle, information
regarding air conditioning refrigerant
appears on a label located in the
engine compartment.

Driving and operating131Driving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 131
Driving economically ...............131
Control of the vehicle ...............132
Steering ................................... 132
Starting and operating ...............133
New vehicle running-in ............133
Ignition switch positions ...........133
Power button ........................... 133
Starting the engine ..................135
Idle speed control ....................136
Vehicle shutdown ....................136
Overrun cut-off ........................ 137
Stop-start system ....................137
Parking .................................... 140
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Diesel particle filter ..................141
Catalytic converter ...................141
AdBlue ..................................... 142
Manual transmission ..................147
Brakes ........................................ 148
Antilock brake system .............148
Parking brake .......................... 149Brake assist............................. 149
Hill start assist ......................... 149
Ride control systems .................150
Traction Control system ..........150
Electronic stability program .....151
Driver assistance systems .........153
Cruise control .......................... 153
Speed limiter ........................... 155
Parking assist .......................... 156
Rear view camera ...................158
Fuel ............................................ 161
Fuel for diesel engines ............161
Refuelling ................................ 161
Trailer hitch ................................ 163
General information .................163
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 163
Trailer towing ........................... 163
Trailer stability assist ...............164Driving 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 ECO. Control indicator ECO
illuminates in the instrument cluster when activated.