traction control OPEL VIVARO B 2018 Owner's Manual

12In brief27Ultrasonic parking assist ....155
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP® Plus
)............ 150
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 149
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 109
Instrument panel
illumination control ..............112
Auxiliary heater ...................122
Speed limiter ....................... 155

Instruments and controls99If R illuminates together with control
indicator C and a warning chime,
there is a fault in the braking system.
A corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 102 . Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 147.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u extinguishes.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator F may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster
together a corresponding message in the Driver Information Centre 3 102.
The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
If control indicators u, F , R and C
illuminate, there is a fault in the
braking system. A correspondingmessage appears in the Driver
Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 147.
Upshift k or j illuminates.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability Program
R flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates while driving The system is not available. A
corresponding message also
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 102.ESP® Plus
3 150.
Traction Control system 3 149.
Electronic Stability Program off
Ø illuminates green.
If ESP ®Plus
has been deactivated with
Ø on the instrument panel, control
indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 102.
ESP® Plus
3 150.
Traction Control system 3 149.
Engine coolant temperature
W illuminates blue or red.
Illuminates red briefly when the
ignition is switched on, then turns
blue.
Illuminates red when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine.

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.

138Driving and operating● the defrosting function is notactivated
● the climate control system does not inhibit an Autostop
● the brake vacuum is sufficient
● the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
3 140
● the Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 147, Traction Control system
(TC) 3 149 and Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
)
3 150 ride control systems are
not actively engaged
● the vehicle has moved since the last Autostop
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may also inhibit an Autostop.
See " Climate control " chapter for
further information 3 118.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 132.Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Restart of the engine by the driver
Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
Note
If any gear is selected, the clutch
pedal must be fully depressed to
restart the engine.
If the engine does not restart first
time, depress clutch pedal fully again.
Alternatively, press button Î to
restart the engine while in an
Autostop.
Control indicator Ï 3 101
extinguishes in the instrument cluster when the engine is restarted.
Restart of the engine by the stop- start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.If one of the following conditions occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
● the vehicle battery is discharged
● the outside temperature is too low or too high (e.g. below 0 °C
or above 30 °C)
● the defrosting function is activated 3 118
● the brake vacuum is not sufficient
● the brake pedal is operated repeatedly
● the vehicle starts to move
An automatic engine restart may not
be possible if a door or the bonnet is
open.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during engine restart may be
noticeable.
If the Infotainment system is active,
audio sound may briefly be reduced
or interrupted during the restart.

Driving and operating149for a further two seconds. The brakes
release automatically as soon as the
vehicle begins to accelerate.Caution
The Hill start assist cannot
completely prevent vehicle
movement in all situations
(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
rolling forwards or backwards.
The Hill start assist is not active
during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Ride control systems
Traction Control system The Traction Control system (TC) is a component part of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
) which
improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to spin, engine output is reduced and
the wheel spinning the most is braked
individually. This considerably
improves the driving stability of the
vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 102.
When TC is active b flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 99.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 163.
Enhanced Traction function

150Driving and operatingIf necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, the Traction control system
(TC) can be deactivated to enhance
traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 102.
When vehicle speed reaches 50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to TC operation.
Control indicator Ø extinguishes in
the instrument cluster.
TC is reactivated by pressing Ø
again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 99 illuminates together
with F 3 98 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 102.
TC is not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 103.
Electronic stability program The Electronic Stability Program
(ESP® Plus
) improves driving stability
when necessary, regardless of the
type of road surface or tyre grip. It also
prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the vehicle starts to
swerve (understeer/oversteer),
engine output is reduced and thewheels are braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
ESP® Plus
is operational as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator b extinguishes in the
instrument cluster. A corresponding
message also appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 102.
When ESP® Plus
comes into action b
flashes.9 Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 99.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 163.

Driving and operating151Enhanced Traction function
If necessary, in the event of soft
ground, mud or snow-covered road
surfaces, ESP® Plus
can be
deactivated to enhance traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.
Control indicator Ø illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 102.
When vehicle speed reaches
50 km/h, the system switches
automatically from Enhanced
Traction function to ESP® Plus
operation. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
ESP® Plus
is reactivated by pressing
Ø again. Control indicator Ø
extinguishes.
ESP® Plus
is also reactivated the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Engine Drag Torque Control
The engine drag torque control
system is an integral feature of
ESP® Plus
. When downshifting under
slippery road conditions, the engine speed and torque increases to help
prevent locking of the drive wheels
during sudden deceleration.
Fault
If the system detects a fault, control indicator b 3 99 illuminates together
with F 3 98 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 102.
The Electronic stability program
(ESP® Plus
) is not operational. Have
the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 103.

229Charging system .......................... 98
Child locks ................................... 32
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68
Child restraints.............................. 65
Child restraint systems ................65
Cigarette lighter ........................... 90
Cleaning the vehicle ...................200
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 88
Coat hooks ................................... 75
Coin holder ................................... 73
Collision damage repair ..............225
Control indicators.......................... 94
Control of the vehicle .................131
Controls ........................................ 85
Controls in steering wheel ............85
Convex shape .............................. 40
Coolant ....................................... 169
Coolant and antifreeze ...............205
Coolant heater ............................ 122
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 117
Cornering light ............................ 110
Cruise control ....................102, 152
Cupholders .................................. 75
Curtain airbag system .................. 64D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........109, 110
Declaration of conformity ............221
DEF ............................................ 141
Demisting and defrosting ..............17
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................141
Diesel fuel ................................... 159
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 173
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......173
Diesel particle filter ....................140
Directional tyres ..................186, 195
Distance to service .......................93
Document tray .............................. 75
Door locks..................................... 25
Door open .................................. 102
Door panel storage .......................76
Doors ............................................ 32
Double cab ................................... 76
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........140
Driver assistance systems ..........152
Driver Information Centre ...........102
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 162
Driving economically................... 130
Driving hints ........................ 130, 131
Driving style indicator ...................93E
ECO mode .................................. 130
ecoScoring.................................. 105
Electric adjustment ......................41
Electrical accessories ...................88
Electrical system......................... 181
Electronic climate control system 118
Electronic data recording ..............43
Electronic key system ...................24
Electronic Stability Program 99,
150, 163
Electronic Stability Program off ...99
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......166
Engine air filter............................ 168
Engine air flow indicator .............168
Engine coolant ........................... 169
Engine coolant temperature ........99
Engine data ............................... 210
Engine Drag Torque Control ......150
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................208
Engine oil ...........167, 205, 209, 219
Engine oil additives ....................205
Engine oil level .......................... 104
Engine oil pressure ....................100
Engine oil viscosity grades .........205
Enhanced Traction function 149, 150
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................225
Exhaust gases ....................140, 198

232Rear view camera ...................... 157
Rear windows .............................. 44
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 87
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 205, 209
Refuelling ................................... 160 Registered trademarks ...............225
Remote control ............................. 22
Restraining lattice .........................81
Reversing light ........................... 178
Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................149
Roof load ...................................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 82
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................97
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat position ................................ 47
Seats ............................................ 76
Selective catalytic reduction .......141
Service ............................... 129, 203
Service display ............................ 93
Service information ....................203Service vehicle soon .................... 98
Side airbag system ......................63
Sidelights .................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................177
Sliding door .................................. 32
Sliding side door ........................... 32
Spare wheel ............................... 195
Spare wheel security tool ...........185
Speed limiter......................... 91, 155
Speedometer ............................... 91
Starting and operating ................132
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ...............18, 134
Steering ...................................... 131
Steering column controls ..............85
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 85
Steering wheel controls ...............85
Stop engine .................................. 98
Stop-start system.......... 18, 101, 136
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage box .................................. 76
Storage compartment ...................75
Storage compartments .................73
Sun visors .................................... 45
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tablet holder................................. 73
Tachograph ........................ 102, 107
Tachometer ................................. 92Tailgate......................................... 35
Tailgate emergency release .........35
Tail lights ................................... 176
Technical data ............................ 210
Temporary spare wheel ..............195
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Toll road stickers .......................... 43
Tools .......................................... 185
Top-Tether .................................... 65
Torx key ...................................... 185
Touchscreen ............................... 102
Tow bar....................................... 162
Towing ................................ 162, 198
Towing another vehicle .............199
Towing a trailer ........................... 162
Towing eye ......................... 185, 198
Towing the vehicle .....................198
Traction Control system ............. 149
Trailer coupling ........................... 162
Trailer stability assist .................163
Trailer towing ............................. 162
Transmission ............................... 18
Tread depth ............................... 190
Trip computer ............................ 105
Trip odometer .............................. 91
Turbo engine warm-up ...............134
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 191
Tyre changing ............................. 194