power steering OPEL VIVARO B 2018.5 Owner's Manual

In brief111Side air vents ...................... 129
2 Ashtray .................................. 90
Cupholder ............................ 75
3 Light switch ........................ 110
Rear fog light ....................... 114
Front fog lights ...................113
Exit lighting .......................... 116
Turn lights ........................... 113
Sidelights ............................ 110
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ....................111
4 Instruments .......................... 91
Driver Information Centre .... 103
Trip computer .....................106
5 Horn ...................................... 85
Driver airbag ......................... 63
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..86
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........87
Trip computer .....................1067Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 23
8 Steering column controls ......85
9 Centre air vents ................... 129
10 Power outlet .......................... 89
Cigarette lighter ..................... 90
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 73
11 Info Display ......................... 104
12 Front passenger airbag .........63
13 Glovebox .............................. 74
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........41
Heated rear window ..............45
Idle speed control ...............136
15 Power outlet .......................... 89
Cigarette lighter ..................... 90
16 Climate control system ........ 118
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 120
17 Ashtray .................................. 90
Cupholder ............................ 75
18 Hazard warning flashers .....113
Central locking system ..........2619Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 133
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................131
21 Stop-start system ................137
Cruise control ...................... 153
Speed limiter ....................... 155
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................85
Cruise control .....................153
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............133
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...85
25 Bonnet release lever ...........167
26 Fuse box ............................. 183
27 Ultrasonic parking assist ....156
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP® Plus
)............ 151
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 150
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 111

In brief19Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 135.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 133.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Move the selector lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 102.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 137.

84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Horn ........................................... 85
Steering column controls ...........85
Windscreen wiper and washer ..86
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 87
Outside temperature ..................87
Clock ......................................... 88
Power outlets ............................. 89
Cigarette lighter ......................... 90
Ashtrays .................................... 90
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 92
Trip odometer ............................ 92
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 92
Fuel economy gauge .................93
Service display .......................... 94
Control indicators ......................94Turn lights.................................. 97
Seat belt reminder .....................98
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Service vehicle soon .................99
Stop engine ............................... 99
Brake system ............................. 99
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Upshift ..................................... 100
Electronic Stability Program ....100
Electronic Stability Program off ........................................... 100
Engine coolant temperature ....100
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 101
Engine oil pressure ..................101
Fuel economy mode ................102
Low fuel ................................... 102
Stop-start system ....................102
Exterior light ............................ 102
High beam ............................... 102
Fog light ................................... 103
Rear fog light ........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Speed limiter ........................... 103Tachograph............................. 103
Door open ................................ 103
Displays ..................................... 103
Driver Information Centre ........103
Info Display .............................. 104
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................105
Engine oil level ........................ 106
Trip computer ............................. 106
Tachograph ................................ 108

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.

132Driving and operatingNote
The use of ECO mode may affect the performance of the climate control
system 3 118.
During driving, it is possible to
temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.
to increase engine performance, by
depressing the accelerator pedal
firmly.
ECO mode is reactivated when
pressure is reduced on the
accelerator pedal.
Deactivation
Press ECO again. Control indicator
ECO extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
Control of the vehicle
Never coast with engine not
running (except during Autostop)
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. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there may be a controlled
reduction in power steering assist and
vehicle speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 137.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats which fit properly and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver's side.
Driving downhill
Engage a gear when driving downhill
to ensure that sufficient brake
pressure is available.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.

Driving and operating133Starting 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 3 137.
Diesel particle filter 3 141.
Ignition switch positions
Turn key:0:ignition off: Some functions
remain active until key is
removed or driver's door is
opened, provided the ignition was on previously1:accessory power mode: Steeringwheel lock released, some
electrical functions are operable,
ignition is off2:ignition is on, diesel engine is
preheating. Control indicators
illuminate and most electrical
functions are operable3:engine start: Release key after
starting procedure beginsSteering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.9 Danger
Never remove the key from
ignition switch during driving as
this will cause steering wheel lock.
Power button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.

134Driving and operatingIf the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, a corresponding message appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 103.
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 3 105 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre 3 104).
Note
In the event the electronic key is kept in the front passenger compartment
and a message appears in the Driver
Information Centre (possibly
accompanied by a warning chime)
indicating that it is out of reception
range, we recommend inserting the
electronic key in the card reader.
Some functions, e.g. Infotainment
system, are available for use as soon
as you enter the vehicle.Accessory power mode
Press START/STOP without
operating clutch or brake pedal to
enable further electrical functions to
be operated.
These functions switch off
automatically after a delay.
Engine start
Operate clutch and brake pedal and press START/STOP . 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 START/STOP to
release the steering wheel lock. A
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 103.
At very low outside temperatures (e.g. below -10 °C) keep the clutch pedal
depressed while pressing
START/STOP until the engine starts.If one of the starting conditions is not
applied, a corresponding message appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 103.
Vehicle messages 3 104.
Engine stop
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
With the vehicle stationary, press
START/STOP 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 3 103.
In this event, press START/STOP for
2 seconds to stop the engine.
Central locking system 3 26.
Retained power off Press START/STOP for more than
2 seconds. The engine is stopped
while some functions, e.g.
Infotainment system, are available for
use for approx. 10 minutes.

138Driving and operatingVehicle messages 3 104.
Note
When the fast idle function is
activated, the stop-start system is
automatically deactivated and
cannot be reactivated by pressing
Î . LED in button illuminates to
indicate deactivation and a
corresponding message may
appear in the Driver Information Centre 3 103.
Idle speed control 3 136.
Depending on version, if the driver's door is opened or the driver's seat belt is unfastened, the stop-start system is
deactivated automatically, and the
engine is switched off. Restart engine by pressing START/STOP .
Power button 3 133.
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 pedalThe engine will be switched off while
the ignition stays on if the required
conditions are met.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 102.
During an Autostop, heating and brake performance will be
maintained. Brake assist, however, is
not available 3 149.
Caution
The power steering assist may be
reduced during an Autostop.
If you exit the vehicle while the engine is in an Autostop, a warning chime will
sound and a message " IGNITION
OFF " is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre as a reminder that
the engine is on standby and has not
been switched off.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled,
otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited and control indicator \ will
illuminate in the instrument cluster:
● the stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
● the driver's door is closed or the driver's seat belt is fastened
● 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
or above 35 °C)

164Driving and operatingSince engine power decreases as
altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 m of additional
altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is
specified on the identification plate
3 210.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents. Always aim for the maximum load, especially in the case of heavy trailers. The
vertical coupling load should never
fall below 25 kg.In the case of trailer loads of
1200 kg or more, the vertical coupling load should not be less than 50 kg.
Rear axle load When the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded (including all occupants), the permissible rear
axle load (see identification plate or
vehicle documents) must not be
exceeded.
Trailer stability assist If the system detects snaking
movements, engine power is reduced
and the vehicle / trailer combination is
selectively braked until the snaking
ceases. While the system is working,
keep steering wheel as still as
possible.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a
function of the Electronic Stability
Program (ESP® Plus
) 3 151.

Vehicle care165Vehicle careGeneral Information...................166
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 166
Vehicle storage ........................166
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....167
Vehicle checks ........................... 167
Performing work ......................167
Bonnet ..................................... 167
Engine oil ................................. 168
Engine air filter ........................ 169
Engine coolant ......................... 170
Power steering fluid .................170
Washer fluid ............................ 171
Brakes ..................................... 171
Brake fluid ............................... 171
Vehicle battery ......................... 172
Diesel fuel filter ........................174
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....174
Wiper blade replacement ........175
Bulb replacement .......................176
Headlights ............................... 176
Fog lights ................................. 177
Front turn lights .......................177
Tail lights ................................. 177
Side turn lights ......................... 178Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 178
Reversing light ......................... 179
Number plate light ...................180
Fog tail light ............................. 180
Interior lights ............................ 181
Instrument panel illumination ...182
Electrical system ........................182
Fuses ....................................... 182
Instrument panel fuse box .......183
Vehicle tools .............................. 186
Tools ........................................ 186
Wheels and tyres .......................187
Tyres ....................................... 187
Winter tyres ............................. 187
Tyre designations ....................187
Tyre pressure .......................... 187
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 189
Tread depth ............................. 191
Changing tyre and wheel size . 191
Wheel covers ........................... 191
Tyre chains .............................. 192
Tyre repair kit .......................... 192
Wheel changing .......................195
Spare wheel ............................ 197
Jump starting ............................. 198Towing....................................... 200
Towing the vehicle ...................200
Towing another vehicle ...........201
Appearance care .......................201
Exterior care ............................ 201
Interior care ............................. 203