traction control VAUXHALL VIVARO 2018 Owner's Manual

12In brief27Ultrasonic parking assist ....153
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP® Plus
)............ 148
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 147
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 107
Instrument panel
illumination control ..............110
Auxiliary heater ...................120
Speed limiter ....................... 153Exterior lighting
Turn outer light switch:
7:off8:sidelights9P:headlights
Vehicles with automatic light control:
AUTO:automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.
Lighting 3 106.
Automatic light control 3 107.
Headlight warning device 3 102.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 108.

Instruments and controls97If 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 3 100 . Seek the assistance of
a workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 145.
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 3 100.
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) 3 146.
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 3 100.ESP® Plus
3 148.
Traction Control system 3 147.
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 3 100.
ESP® Plus
3 148.
Traction Control system 3 147.
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.

128Driving and operatingDriving and
operatingDriving hints ............................... 128
Driving economically ...............128
Control of the vehicle ...............129
Steering ................................... 129
Starting and operating ...............130
New vehicle running-in ............130
Ignition switch positions ...........130
Power button ........................... 130
Starting the engine ..................132
Idle speed control ....................133
Vehicle shutdown ....................133
Overrun cut-off ........................ 134
Stop-start system ....................134
Parking .................................... 137
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Diesel particle filter ..................138
Catalytic converter ...................138
AdBlue ..................................... 139
Manual transmission ..................145
Brakes ........................................ 145
Antilock brake system .............146
Parking brake .......................... 146Brake assist............................. 147
Hill start assist ......................... 147
Ride control systems .................147
Traction Control system ..........147
Electronic stability program .....148
Driver assistance systems .........150
Cruise control .......................... 150
Speed limiter ........................... 153
Parking assist .......................... 153
Rear view camera ...................155
Fuel ............................................ 158
Fuel for diesel engines ............158
Refuelling ................................ 158
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions .............................. 159
Trailer hitch ................................ 160
General information .................160
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 160
Trailer towing ........................... 161
Trailer stability assist ...............161Driving 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.

136Driving 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
3 138
● the Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 146, Traction Control system
(TC) 3 147 and Electronic
Stability Program (ESP® Plus
)
3 148 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 3 116.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 130.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.
Notice
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 99 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 3 116
● 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 operating147Control indicator R 3 96.
Parking 3 137.
Brake assist If the brake pedal is depressed
quickly and forcefully, maximum
brake force is automatically applied
(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full braking
is required. Maximum brake force is
automatically reduced when the
brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 134.
Hill start assist
The system helps prevent unintended movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline (with the
selector lever in a forward gear or
reverse gear), the brakes remain onfor 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 3 134.
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 3 100.
When TC is active b flashes.

148Driving and operating9Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator b 3 97.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 161.
Enhanced Traction function
If 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 3 100.
When vehicle speed reaches 30 mph, 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 97 illuminates together
with F 3 96 in the instrument cluster
and a corresponding message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre 3 100.
TC is not operational. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 101.
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 the

Driving and operating149wheels 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 3 100.
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 97.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 161.
Enhanced 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 3 100.
When vehicle speed reaches
30 mph, 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.

225Charging system .......................... 96
Child locks ................................... 30
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 63
Child restraint systems ................63
Cigarette lighter ........................... 88
Cleaning the vehicle ...................198
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............114
Clock ............................................ 86
Coat hooks ................................... 73
Coin holder ................................... 71
Collision damage repair ..............222
Control indicators.......................... 92
Control of the vehicle .................129
Controls ........................................ 83
Controls in steering wheel ............83
Convex shape .............................. 39
Coolant ....................................... 167
Coolant and antifreeze ...............202
Coolant heater ............................ 120
Cooling (A/C) .............................. 115
Cornering light ............................ 108
Cruise control ....................100, 150
Cupholders .................................. 73
Curtain airbag system .................. 62D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights ........107, 108
Declaration of conformity ............218
DEF ............................................ 139
Demisting and defrosting ..............15
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................139
Diesel fuel ................................... 158
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 171
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......171
Diesel particle filter ....................138
Directional tyres ..................184, 193
Distance to service .......................91
Document tray .............................. 73
Door locks..................................... 24
Door open .................................. 100
Door panel storage .......................74
Doors ............................................ 31
Double cab ................................... 74
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........138
Driver assistance systems ..........150
Driver Information Centre ...........100
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 160
Driving economically................... 128
Driving hints ........................ 128, 129
Driving style indicator ...................91E
ECO mode .................................. 128
ecoScoring.................................. 103
Electric adjustment ......................39
Electrical accessories ...................86
Electrical system......................... 179
Electronic climate control system 116
Electronic data recording ..............41
Electronic key system ...................22
Electronic Stability Program 97,
148, 161
Electronic Stability Program off ...97
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......164
Engine air filter............................ 166
Engine air flow indicator .............166
Engine coolant ........................... 167
Engine coolant temperature ........97
Engine data ............................... 207
Engine Drag Torque Control ......148
Engine exhaust .......................... 138
Engine identification ...................205
Engine oil ...........165, 202, 206, 216
Engine oil additives ....................202
Engine oil level .......................... 102
Engine oil pressure ......................98
Engine oil viscosity grades .........202
Enhanced Traction function 147, 148
Entry lighting .............................. 112
Event data recorders ..................222
Exhaust gases ....................138, 196

228Rear view camera ...................... 155
Rear windows .............................. 42
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 202, 206
Refuelling ................................... 158 Registered trademarks ...............222
Remote control ............................. 20
Restraining lattice .........................79
Reversing light ........................... 176
Reversing lights .........................110
Ride control systems ..................147
Roof load ...................................... 80
Roof rack ..................................... 80
S Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 78
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................95
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Seat folding .................................. 48
Seat heating ................................. 48
Seat position ................................ 45
Seats ............................................ 74
Selective catalytic reduction .......139
Service ............................... 127, 201
Service display ............................ 91
Service information ....................201Service vehicle soon .................... 96
Side airbag system ......................61
Sidelights .................................... 106
Side turn signal lights ................175
Sliding door .................................. 31
Sliding side door ........................... 31
Spare wheel ............................... 193
Spare wheel security tool ...........183
Speed limiter......................... 89, 153
Speedometer ............................... 89
Starting and operating ................130
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ...............17, 132
Steering ...................................... 129
Steering column controls ..............83
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 83
Steering wheel controls ...............83
Stop engine .................................. 96
Stop-start system............ 17, 99, 134
Storage ......................................... 71
Storage box .................................. 74
Storage compartment ...................73
Storage compartments .................71
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tablet holder................................. 71
Tachograph ........................ 100, 105
Tachometer ................................. 90Tailgate......................................... 33
Tailgate emergency release .........33
Tail lights ................................... 174
Technical data ............................ 207
Temporary spare wheel ..............193
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Toll road stickers .......................... 41
Tools .......................................... 183
Top-Tether .................................... 63
Torx key ...................................... 183
Touchscreen ............................... 100
Tow bar....................................... 160
Towing ................................ 160, 196
Towing another vehicle .............197
Towing a trailer ........................... 161
Towing eye ......................... 183, 196
Towing the vehicle .....................196
Traction Control system ............. 147
Trailer coupling ........................... 160
Trailer stability assist .................161
Trailer towing ............................. 161
Transmission ............................... 16
Tread depth ............................... 188
Trip computer ............................ 103
Trip odometer .............................. 89
Turbo engine warm-up ...............132
Turn and lane-change signals ...109
Turn signal ................................... 94
Tyre chains ................................ 189
Tyre changing ............................. 192