climate control VAUXHALL VIVARO 2018 Owner's Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 44
Storage ........................................ 71
Instruments and controls .............82
Lighting ...................................... 106
Climate control ........................... 114
Driving and operating .................128
Vehicle care ............................... 162
Service and maintenance ..........201
Technical data ........................... 204
Customer information ................218
Index .......................................... 224Contents

In brief111Side air vents ...................... 125
2 Ashtray .................................. 88
Cupholder ............................ 73
3 Light switch ........................ 106
Rear fog light ....................... 110
Front fog lights ...................109
Exit lighting .......................... 112
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 109
Sidelights ............................ 106
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ....................107
4 Instruments .......................... 89
Driver Information Centre .... 100
Trip computer .....................103
5 Horn ...................................... 83
Driver airbag ......................... 616Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..84
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........85
Trip computer .....................103
7 Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 22
8 Steering column controls ......83
9 Centre air vents ................... 125
10 Power outlet .......................... 86
Cigarette lighter ..................... 88
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 71
11 Info display .......................... 100
12 Front passenger airbag .........61
13 Glovebox .............................. 72
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........40
Heated rear window ..............43
Idle speed control ...............133
15 Power outlet .......................... 86
Cigarette lighter ..................... 8816 Climate control system ........ 114
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 116
17 Ashtray .................................. 88
Cupholder ............................ 73
18 Hazard warning flashers .....109
Central locking system ..........24
19 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 130
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................128
21 Stop-start system ................134
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 150
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................83
Cruise control .....................150
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............130
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...83
25 Bonnet release lever ...........164
26 Fuse box ............................. 180

In brief15Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer 3 84.
Washer fluid 3 168.
Rear window wiper and washer
system
Turn lever:
7:offe:wiperf:washer
Rear window wiper/washer 3 85.
Washer fluid 3 168.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 40.

16In briefDemisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
● Air distribution to V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Cooling A/C on.
● Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 114.
Electronic climate control system
● Press Ê. LED illuminates in the
button when activated.
● Temperature, air distribution and cooling are regulated
automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 43.
Electronic climate control system
3 116.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait three seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 145.

40Keys, doors and windowsDepending on version, exterior
mirrors can be automatically folded to the parking position upon locking the
vehicle. For further information, refer
to the Infotainment manual.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü
. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Heating functions with the engine running. It is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 114.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Wide view mirror
Depending on vehicle, a large convex
mirror is located in the front
passenger sun visor which helps to
increase visibility and reduce blind
spots.

Keys, doors and windows43Sun blind
Depending on vehicle, a sunblind is
integrated into the window cover.
To close, pull handle downwards and engage the locks at the bottom.
To open, disengage the locks by
pulling sunblind towards you slightly
and guide it upwards.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 114.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
Sun visors have vanity mirrors and a
ticket holder on the rear.
The mirror covers should be closed when driving.
Wide view mirror 3 40.

114Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............114
Heating and ventilation system 114
Air conditioning system ...........115
Electronic climate control system .................................... 116
Rear heating system ...............118
Rear air conditioning system ...119
Auxiliary heater ........................120
Air vents ..................................... 125
Adjustable air vents .................125
Fixed air vents ......................... 126
Glovebox cooler ......................126
Maintenance .............................. 126
Air intake ................................. 126
Pollen filter ............................... 126
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 126
Service .................................... 127Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.
Temperature
red:warmblue:coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distributionM:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot wellJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellV:to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Climate control115● 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 43.
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 48.
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 3 134.
Notice
Air conditioning performance is
reduced when ECO mode has been
activated 3 128.
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.

116Climate control9Warning
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.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and avoid the use
of air distribution settings J and V.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot air can disperse quickly.
● Cooling A/C on.
● Air recirculation system 4 on.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all air vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards doorwindows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Heated rear window 3 43.Electronic climate control
system
Controls for: ● air distribution
● temperature
● fan speed
AUTO:automatic modeÊ:demisting and defrostingÜ:heated rear windowA/C OFF:switch off air conditioningu:manual air recirculation
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.
Heated seats 3 48.

Climate control117The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In Automatic
mode, the fan speed and air
distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted via the use of air distribution and air
flow controls.
Electronic climate control system is only fully operational when the engine is running.
Automatic mode AUTO Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Switch on the fan.
● Press AUTO; fan speed, air
distribution, cooling and air
recirculation are regulated
automatically.
● Set the desired temperature.
● Open all air vents.
To switch off the electronic climate
control system, switch off the fan.
Temperature preselection Temperatures can be set to the
desired value.If the minimum temperature is set, the
climate control system runs at
maximum cooling.
If the maximum temperature is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum heating.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Press Ê; LED illuminates in the
button when activated.
● Temperature, air distribution and cooling are regulated
automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 43.
To return to Automatic mode: press Ê or AUTO .
Notice
If Ê is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until Ê is pressed again.
If Ê is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 134.Manual settings
Manually changing any of the
following settings will deactivate
Automatic mode:
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow manually by
switching the fan to the desired
speed.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
Air distribution M
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. LED illuminates in the
button when activated.R:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head areaS:to foot well
Combinations of settings are possible
by pressing two buttons until both
LEDs are illuminated.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.