cooling VAUXHALL VIVARO 2016.5 User Guide

146Vehicle careVehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system generates
extremely high voltages. Do not
touch.
The caps for topping up the engine oil, the coolant, the washer fluid and the
oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease
of identification.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch (located
slightly right of centre) sideways to
the left vehicle side and open the
bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 119.
Closing
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall
into the latch from a low height
(approx. 30 cm). Check that the
bonnet is engaged.

Vehicle care149If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be just above the
MINI mark. Top-up if the level is low.9Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
Top-up with antifreeze. If no
antifreeze is available, use clean tap
water or distilled water. Install the cap
tightly. Have the antifreeze
concentration checked and have the
cause of the coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
If a substantial amount of coolant is
required, it will be necessary to bleed
any trapped air from the cooling
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
If the coolant temperature is too high, control indicator W 3 87 illuminates
red in the instrument cluster, together
with C 3 86. Consult a workshop if
coolant level is sufficient.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap or from
entering the reservoir.
The power steering fluid reservoir is located below the front left wheel
arch, behind a trim panel.
The fluid level normally does not need
to be checked. If an unusual noise is
heard during steering or if the power
steering reacts conspicuously, seek
the assistance of a workshop.If the fluid level in the reservoir falls
below the MIN mark consult a
workshop.

168Vehicle care
The legally permissible minimum
tread depth (1.6 mm) has been
reached when the tread has worn
down as far as one of the tread wear
indicators (TWI). Their position is
indicated by markings on the
sidewall.
Tyres age, even if they are not used.
We recommend tyre replacement
every 6 years.
Changing tyre and wheel size
If tyres of a different size than those fitted at the factory are used, it may be necessary to reprogramme the
speedometer as well as the nominal
tyre pressure and make other vehicle modifications.
After converting to a different tyre
size, have the label with tyre
pressures replaced.9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will
invalidate the vehicle type
approval.
Wheel covers
Wheel covers and tyres that are
factory approved for the respective
vehicle and comply with all of the
relevant wheel and tyre combination requirements must be used.
If the wheel covers and tyres used are
not factory approved, the tyres must
not have a rim protection ridge.
Wheel covers must not impair brake
cooling.
9 Warning
Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden
pressure loss and thereby
accidents.
Tyre chains
Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no more than 15 mm to the tyre tread
and the inboard sides (including chain lock).

203Changing tyre and wheel size ...168
Charging system .......................... 86
Child locks ................................... 29
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 60
Child restraints.............................. 59
Child restraint systems ................59
Cigarette lighter ........................... 79
Cleaning the vehicle ...................177
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............103
Clock ............................................ 77
Coat hooks ................................... 67
Coin holder ................................... 66
Control indicators.......................... 82
Control of the vehicle .................115
Controls ........................................ 75
Controls in steering wheel ............75
Convex shape .............................. 37 Coolant ....................................... 148
Coolant and antifreeze ...............182
Coolant heater ............................ 108
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 104
Cornering light .............................. 98
Cruise control ...................... 90, 133
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 57D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ............97, 98
Declaration of conformity ............199
DEF ............................................ 123
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................123
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 152
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......152
Diesel particle filter ....................122
Directional tyres ..................164, 173
Distance to service .......................81
Document tray .............................. 67
Door locks..................................... 23
Door open .................................... 90
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 29
Double cab ................................... 68
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........122
Driver assistance systems ..........133
Driver Information Centre .............90
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 142
Driving economically................... 114
Driving hints ................................ 114
E ECO mode .................................. 114
ecoScoring.................................... 93Electric adjustment ......................37
Electrical accessories ...................78
Electrical system......................... 159
Electronic climate control system 105
Electronic data recording ..............39
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Program 87,
131, 143
Electronic Stability Program off ...87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......145
Engine air filter............................ 148
Engine air flow indicator .............148
Engine coolant ........................... 148
Engine coolant temperature ........87
Engine data ............................... 187
Engine exhaust .......................... 122
Engine identification ...................185
Engine oil ...........147, 182, 186, 197
Engine oil additives ....................182
Engine oil level ............................ 92
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Engine oil viscosity grades .........182
Enhanced Traction function 130, 131
Entry lighting .............................. 101
Event data recorders ..................201
Exhaust gases ....................122, 176
Exit lighting ................................ 102
Exterior care .............................. 177
Exterior light ................................. 89