emergency towing OPEL VIVARO B 2018.5 Owner's Manual

Driving and operating141Engine exhaust9Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior
of the vehicle, open the windows.
Have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop.
Avoid driving with an open load
compartment, otherwise exhaust
gases could enter the vehicle.
Diesel particle filter
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification.
The filter is cleaned by periodically
burning off the soot particles at high
temperature. This process takes
place automatically under set driving
conditions. Autostop is not available
and fuel consumption may be higher
during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is normal.
Under certain driving conditions, e.g.
short distances, the system cannot
clean itself automatically.
If cleaning of the filter is required and
if previous driving conditions did not
enable automatic cleaning, it will be
indicated by the illumination of control
indicators j 3 99 and Z 3 99 in the
instrument cluster. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.Caution
If the cleaning process is
interrupted, there is a risk of
provoking severe engine damage.
Cleaning takes place quickest at high engine speeds and loads.
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gases.Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on page 3 161, 3 212 could
damage the catalytic converter or
electronic components.
Unburnt fuel will overheat and
damage the catalytic converter.
Therefore avoid excessive use of the starter, running the fuel tank
dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven
engine running, a reduction in engine performance or other unusual
problems, have the cause of the fault
rectified by a workshop as soon as
possible. In an emergency, driving
can be continued for a short period,
keeping vehicle speed and engine
speed low.

236Remote control............................. 22
Restraining lattice .........................81
Reversing light ........................... 179
Reversing lights .........................114
Ride control systems ..................150
Roof load ...................................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 82
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................98
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat position ................................ 47
Seats ............................................ 76
Selective catalytic reduction .......142
Service ............................... 130, 205
Service display ............................ 94
Service information ....................205
Service vehicle soon .................... 99
Side airbag system ......................63
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn lights ........................... 178
Sliding door .................................. 32
Sliding side door ........................... 32
Spare wheel ............................... 197Spare wheel security tool ...........186
Speed limiter ................91, 103, 155
Speedometer ............................... 91
Starting and operating ................133
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ...............18, 135
Steering ...................................... 132
Steering column controls ..............85
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 85
Steering wheel controls ...............85
Stop engine .................................. 99
Stop-start system.......... 18, 102, 137
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage box .................................. 76
Storage compartment ...................75
Storage compartments .................73
Sun visors .................................... 45
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tablet holder................................. 73 Tachograph ........................ 103, 108
Tachometer ................................. 92
Tailgate ......................................... 35
Tailgate emergency release .........35
Tail lights ................................... 177
Technical data ............................ 212
Temporary spare wheel ..............197
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Toll road stickers .......................... 43Tools .......................................... 186
Top-Tether .................................... 66
Torx key ...................................... 186
Touchscreen ............................... 104
Tow bar....................................... 163
Towing ................................ 163, 200
Towing another vehicle .............201
Towing a trailer ........................... 163
Towing eye ......................... 186, 200
Towing the vehicle .....................200
Traction Control system ............. 150
Trailer coupling ........................... 163
Trailer stability assist .................164
Trailer towing ............................. 163
Transmission ............................... 18
Tread depth ............................... 191
Trip computer ............................ 106
Trip odometer .............................. 92
Turbo engine warm-up ...............135
Turn lights ............................ 97, 113
Tyre chains ................................ 192
Tyre changing ............................. 195
Tyre designations ......................187
Tyre pressure ............................ 187
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 101, 189
Tyre pressures ........................... 223
Tyre repair kit ............................. 192
Tyres .......................................... 187
Tyres and wheel size, changing. 191