ECO mode OPEL VIVARO B 2018 Manual user

Introduction3Vehicle specific dataPlease enter your vehicle's data on
the previous page to keep it easily
accessible. This information is
available in the sections "Service and
maintenance" and "Technical data"
as well as on the identification plate.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology, safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner's Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this Owner's Manual.
Disregarding the description given in
this manual may affect your warranty.When this Owner's Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Opel Service Partner.
All Opel Service Partners provide
first-class service at reasonable
prices. Experienced mechanics
trained by Opel work according to
specific Opel instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual ● This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model
variant, country specifications,
special equipment or
accessories.
● The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
● The table of contents at the beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where the information is located.● The index will enable you to search for specific information.
● This Owner's Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is similar for right-hand drive
vehicles.
● The Owner's Manual uses the factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales
designations can be found in the
section "Technical data".
● Directional data, e.g. left or right, or front or back, always relate to
the direction of travel.
● The vehicle display screens may not support your specific
language.
● Display messages and interior labelling are written in bold
letters.

In brief111Side air vents ...................... 127
2 Ashtray .................................. 90
Cupholder ............................ 75
3 Light switch ........................ 108
Rear fog light ....................... 112
Front fog lights ...................111
Exit lighting .......................... 114
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 111
Sidelights ............................ 108
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ....................109
4 Instruments .......................... 91
Driver Information Centre .... 102
Trip computer .....................105
5 Horn ...................................... 85
Driver airbag ......................... 636Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..86
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........87
Trip computer .....................105
7 Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 24
8 Steering column controls ......85
9 Centre air vents ................... 127
10 Power outlet .......................... 88
Cigarette lighter ..................... 90
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 73
11 Info display .......................... 102
12 Front passenger airbag .........63
13 Glovebox .............................. 74
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........41
Heated rear window ..............45
Idle speed control ...............135
15 Power outlet .......................... 88
Cigarette lighter ..................... 9016 Climate control system ........ 116
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 118
17 Ashtray .................................. 90
Cupholder ............................ 75
18 Hazard warning flashers .....111
Central locking system ..........26
19 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 132
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................130
21 Stop-start system ................136
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 152
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................85
Cruise control .....................152
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............132
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...85
25 Bonnet release lever ...........166
26 Fuse box ............................. 182

84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Horn ........................................... 85
Steering column controls ...........85
Windscreen wiper/washer .........86
Rear window wiper/washer .......87
Outside temperature ..................87
Clock ......................................... 88
Power outlets ............................. 88
Cigarette lighter ......................... 90
Ashtrays .................................... 90
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 91
Trip odometer ............................ 91
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 92
Fuel economy gauge .................93
Service display .......................... 93
Control indicators ......................94
Turn signal ................................. 96Seat belt reminder.....................97
Airbag and belt tensioners .........97
Airbag deactivation ....................97
Charging system .......................98
Malfunction indicator light ..........98
Service vehicle soon .................98
Stop engine ............................... 98
Brake system ............................. 98
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....99
Upshift ....................................... 99
Electronic Stability Program ......99
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 99
Engine coolant temperature ......99
Preheating ............................... 100
AdBlue ..................................... 100
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 100
Engine oil pressure ..................100
Fuel economy mode ................101
Low fuel ................................... 101
Stop-start system ....................101
Exterior light ............................ 101
High beam ............................... 101
Fog light ................................... 101
Rear fog light ........................... 101
Cruise control .......................... 102
Tachograph ............................. 102
Door open ................................ 102Information displays...................102
Driver Information Centre ........102
Info display .............................. 102
Vehicle messages ......................103
Warning chimes .......................104
Engine oil level ........................ 104
Trip computer ............................. 105
Tachograph ................................ 107

96Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the roof
console
Overview
OTurn signal 3 96XSeat belt reminder 3 97vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 97Ó ONAirbag activation 3 97* OFFAirbag deactivation 3 97pCharging system 3 98ZMalfunction indicator light
3 98FService vehicle soon 3 98CStop engine 3 98RBrake system 3 98uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 99kjUpshift, downshift 3 99RElectronic Stability Program
3 99ØElectronic Stability Program
off 3 99WEngine coolant temperature
3 99!Preheating 3 100YAdBlue 3 100wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 100IEngine oil pressure 3 100ECOFuel economy mode 3 101YLow fuel 3 101DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 101\Autostop inhibited (Stop-
start system) 3 1019Exterior light 3 1018Exterior light 3 101CHigh beam 3 101>Fog light 3 101øRear fog light 3 101mCruise control 3 102UCruise control speed limiter
3 102&Tachograph 3 102yDoor open 3 102
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 3 175.

Instruments and controls101Caution
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).
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly 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 steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 167.
Fuel economy mode
ECO illuminates green when ECO
mode is engaged to reduce fuel
consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically
3 130.
Low fuel Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
low (range of approx. 50 km); refuel
immediately 3 160.
Catalytic converter 3 140.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 173.
Stop-start system
D illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
\ illuminates when an Autostop is
inhibited when certain conditions are
not fulfilled.
Stop-start system 3 136.Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the headlights are
on.
8 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the sidelights are
on.
Lighting 3 108.
High beam P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and
during headlight flash 3 109.
Fog light
> illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 111.
Rear fog light ø illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 112.

Climate control117● 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 3 136.
Note
Air conditioning performance is
reduced when ECO mode has been
activated 3 130.
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.

120Climate 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 3 130.
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 control123Remote control (Type A)1 Display:Displays preset, current
time or preset time,
temperature, Z, Ü , Y ,
Ö and x2 7:Long press: switch heater on,
short press: turns display on
or confirms selection3 l:Adjusts values up4 d:Long press: switch heater off,
short press: turns display on
or exit menu5 k:Adjusts values downIf no buttons are pressed within
ten seconds the display automatically
turns off.
Remote control (Type A) fault
displaysINIT:automatic detection –
wait until automatic
detection is finishedNO
SIGNAL:no signal –
check heater fuseZ:poor signal –
move closerÜ:battery low –
replace batteryY:heater fault –
consult workshopAdd, AddE:system in learning
mode
Teach remote control (Type A)
If the vehicle battery is reconnected, the LED in the instrument panel
button illuminates and the system
configures the remote control menu
automatically. If the LED flashes,
select Add or AddE and confirm.
Additional remote control units may
also be configured. Press the button
until LED flashes, switch on the
remote control, select Add and
confirm.
AddE teaches the current remote
control unit exclusively and blocks all
previously configured units. Add
teaches up to four remote control
units, but only one unit can operate
the system at any one time.
Remote control (Type B)1 Display:Displays preset, current
time or preset time,
temperature, Z, Ü , Y ,
Ö and x

126Climate controlNote
The remote control system features
a temperature sensor which
calculates the runtime according to
the ambient temperature and the
desired 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.
● 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 or Ventilation x
Select the operating mode Y or x, if
necessary.
● Press l three times.
● Press Y and OFF
simultaneously, Y or x flashes.
● Adjust using k or l to select Y
or x.
● 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 heatingduration.
● Press l four times.
● Press Y and OFF
simultaneously, Y/x 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.

130Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 130
Driving economically ...............130
Control of the vehicle ...............131
Steering ................................... 131
Starting and operating ...............132
New vehicle running-in ............132
Ignition switch positions ...........132
Power button ........................... 132
Starting the engine ..................134
Idle speed control ....................135
Vehicle shutdown ....................135
Overrun cut-off ........................ 136
Stop-start system ....................136
Parking .................................... 139
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Diesel particle filter ..................140
Catalytic converter ...................140
AdBlue ..................................... 141
Manual transmission ..................146
Brakes ........................................ 147
Antilock brake system .............147
Parking brake .......................... 148Brake assist............................. 148
Hill start assist ......................... 148
Ride control systems .................149
Traction Control system ..........149
Electronic stability program .....150
Driver assistance systems .........152
Cruise control .......................... 152
Speed limiter ........................... 155
Parking assist .......................... 155
Rear view camera ...................157
Fuel ............................................ 159
Fuel for diesel engines ............159
Refuelling ................................ 160
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 161
Trailer hitch ................................ 162
General information .................162
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 162
Trailer towing ........................... 162
Trailer stability assist ...............163Driving 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.