power steering VAUXHALL VIVARO 2016.5 Owner's Manual

In brief111Side air vents ...................... 112
2 Ashtray .................................. 79
Cupholder ............................ 67
3 Light switch .......................... 96
Rear fog light ......................... 99
Front fog lights .....................99
Exit lighting .......................... 102
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 99
Sidelights .............................. 96
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ......................97
4 Instruments .......................... 79
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 90
5 Horn ...................................... 75
Driver airbag ......................... 56
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..76
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........77
Trip computer ....................... 937Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 22
8 Steering column controls ......75
9 Centre air vents ................... 112
10 Power outlet .......................... 78
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 66
11 Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 90
Trip computer ....................... 93
12 Front passenger airbag .........56
13 Glovebox .............................. 66
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........38
Heated rear window ..............41
Idle speed control ...............118
15 Power outlet .......................... 78
Cigarette lighter ..................... 79
16 Climate control system ........ 103
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 105
17 Ashtray .................................. 79
Cupholder ............................ 6718Hazard warning flashers .......98
Central locking system ..........23
19 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 116
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................114
21 Stop-start system ................119
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 133
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................75
Cruise control .....................133
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............116
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...75
25 Bonnet release lever ...........146
26 Fuse box ............................. 160
27 Ultrasonic parking assist ....136
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP® Plus
)............ 131
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 130

In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 164, 3 198.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 147.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 37, 3 43,
3 50.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting 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 3 118.
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 3 116.

74Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 75
Steering wheel adjustment ........75
Steering wheel controls .............75
Horn ........................................... 75
Steering column controls ...........75
Windscreen wiper/washer .........76
Rear window wiper/washer .......77
Outside temperature ..................77
Clock ......................................... 77
Power outlets ............................. 78
Cigarette lighter ......................... 79
Ashtrays .................................... 79
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 79
Instrument cluster ......................79
Speedometer ............................. 79
Odometer .................................. 80
Trip odometer ............................ 80
Tachometer ............................... 80
Fuel gauge ................................ 81
Fuel economy gauge .................81
Service display .......................... 81
Control indicators ......................82
Turn signal ................................. 84Seat belt reminder.....................85
Airbag and belt tensioners .........85
Airbag deactivation ....................85
Charging system .......................86
Malfunction indicator light ..........86
Service vehicle soon .................86
Stop engine ............................... 86
Brake system ............................. 86
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....87
Upshift ....................................... 87
Electronic Stability Program ......87
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 87
Engine coolant temperature ......87
Preheating ................................. 88
AdBlue ....................................... 88
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 88
Engine oil pressure ....................88
Fuel economy mode ..................89
Low fuel ..................................... 89
Autostop .................................... 89
Exterior light .............................. 89
High beam ................................. 89
Fog light ..................................... 90
Rear fog light ............................. 90
Cruise control ............................ 90
Tachograph ............................... 90
Door open .................................. 90Information displays.....................90
Driver Information Centre ..........90
Vehicle messages ........................91
Warning chimes .........................92
Engine oil level .......................... 92
Trip computer ............................... 93
Tachograph .................................. 95

114Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 114
Driving economically ...............114
Control of the vehicle ...............115
Steering ................................... 115
Starting and operating ...............116
New vehicle running-in ............116
Ignition switch positions ...........116
Power button ........................... 116
Starting the engine ..................118
Idle speed control ....................118
Vehicle shutdown ....................119
Overrun cut-off ........................ 119
Stop-start system ....................119
Parking .................................... 122
Engine exhaust .......................... 122
Diesel particle filter ..................122
Catalytic converter ...................123
AdBlue ..................................... 123
Manual transmission ..................128
Brakes ........................................ 128
Antilock brake system .............129
Parking brake .......................... 129Brake assist............................. 130
Hill start assist ......................... 130
Ride control systems .................130
Traction Control system ..........130
Electronic stability program .....131
Driver assistance systems .........133
Cruise control .......................... 133
Speed limiter ........................... 136
Parking assist .......................... 136
Rear view camera ...................139
Fuel ............................................ 140
Fuel for diesel engines ............140
Refuelling ................................ 141
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 142
Trailer hitch ................................ 142
General information .................142
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 142
Trailer towing ........................... 143
Trailer stability assist ...............143Driving 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.

Driving and operating115
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
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 3 119.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in the area of the pedals.
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.

116Driving and operatingStarting 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 3 119.
Diesel particle filter 3 122.Ignition switch positions0:Ignition off1:Steering wheel lock released,
ignition off2:Ignition on
Diesel engines: preheating3:StartingPower button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
If the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle, a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 90.
Notice
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 92 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 91).

Driving and operating117Some 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.
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 DIC 3 90.
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 DIC 3 90.
Vehicle messages 3 91.
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 DIC 3 90. In this event, press
START/STOP for 2 seconds to stop
the engine.
Central locking system 3 23.
Retained power off
Press START/STOP for more than
two seconds; the engine is stopped
while some functions, e.g.
Infotainment system, are available for
use for approx. 10 minutes.These functions stop working when
the driver's door is opened and the vehicle is locked.
Notice
Always take the electronic key with
you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning chime 3 92 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 91 when the driver's door is
opened.9 Danger
Never leave an electronic key
inside the vehicle when children or animals are left in the vehicle, to
avoid unintended operation of
windows, doors or engine. Risk of
fatal injury.
Fault
If the engine cannot be started, the
cause may be one of the following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key out of reception range.

Driving and operating143If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 198.
Trailer towing Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be exceeded. The actual trailer load is
the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up
to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sealevel. Since 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 metres 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
3 185.
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
) 3 131.

144Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................145
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 145
Vehicle storage ........................145
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....145
Vehicle checks ........................... 146
Performing work ......................146
Bonnet ..................................... 146
Engine oil ................................. 147
Engine air filter ........................ 148
Engine coolant ......................... 148
Power steering fluid .................149
Washer fluid ............................ 150
Brakes ..................................... 150
Brake fluid ............................... 150
Vehicle battery ......................... 150
Diesel fuel filter ........................152
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....152
Wiper blade replacement ........153
Bulb replacement .......................154
Headlights ............................... 154
Fog lights ................................. 154
Front turn signal lights .............155
Tail lights ................................. 155
Side turn signal lights ..............156Centre high-mounted brake
light ......................................... 156
Reversing light ......................... 157
Number plate light ...................157
Fog tail light ............................. 157
Interior lights ............................ 158
Instrument panel illumination ...158
Electrical system ........................159
Fuses ....................................... 159
Instrument panel fuse box .......160
Vehicle tools .............................. 163
Tools ........................................ 163
Wheels and tyres .......................164
Tyres ....................................... 164
Winter tyres ............................. 164
Tyre designations ....................164
Tyre pressure .......................... 164
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 166
Tread depth ............................. 167
Changing tyre and wheel size . 168
Wheel covers ........................... 168
Tyre chains .............................. 168
Tyre repair kit .......................... 169
Wheel changing .......................171
Spare wheel ............................ 173
Jump starting ............................. 174Towing....................................... 176
Towing the vehicle ...................176
Towing another vehicle ...........177
Appearance care .......................177
Exterior care ............................ 177
Interior care ............................. 179

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.