towing VAUXHALL VIVARO C 2020 User Guide

Driving and operating209Type C
1. Remove the safety splint.
2.Pull the lever and open the towing
ring.
3. Swivel the connecting socket downwards.
4. Attach the trailer, close the towing
ring and fix the splint.
5. Connect the trailer plug to the socket and attach the breakaway
stopping cable to the eye on the
carrier.
Type D 1. Swivel the connecting socket downwards.
2. Attach the trailer.
3. Connect the trailer plug to the socket and fasten the breakaway
stopping cable to the eye on the
carrier.
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 system is working keep
steering wheel as still as possible.
Trailer stability assist is a function of
the Electronic Stability Control 3 170.

210Vehicle careVehicle careGeneral Information...................211
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 211
Vehicle storage ........................211
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....212
Vehicle checks ........................... 212
Performing work ......................212
Bonnet ..................................... 213
Engine oil ................................. 213
Engine coolant ......................... 214
Washer fluid ............................ 215
Brakes ..................................... 216
Brake fluid ............................... 216
Vehicle battery ......................... 216
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....218
Wiper blade replacement ........219
Bulb replacement .......................219
Halogen headlights ..................219
Xenon headlights .....................223
Front fog lights ......................... 224
Front turn lights .......................224
Tail lights ................................. 225
Side turn lights ......................... 228
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 228Number plate light...................229
Interior lights ............................ 230
Electrical system ........................230
Fuses ....................................... 230
Engine compartment fuse box . 231
Instrument panel fuse box .......231
Vehicle tools .............................. 234
Tools ........................................ 234
Wheels and tyres .......................236
Winter tyres ............................. 236
Tyre designations ....................236
Tyre pressure .......................... 237
Tyre deflation detection
system .................................... 238
Tread depth ............................. 239
Changing tyre and wheel size . 239
Wheel covers ........................... 240
Tyre chains .............................. 240
Tyre repair kit .......................... 240
Wheel changing .......................244
Spare wheel ............................ 245
Jump starting ............................. 249
Towing ....................................... 251
Towing the vehicle ...................251
Towing another vehicle ...........252
Appearance care .......................253
Exterior care ............................ 253Interior care............................. 255
Floor mats ............................... 256

Vehicle care235
4. Unclip retainers on the box coverand open it.
Stowing the box1. Insert the box with the front inclined upwards. To take it past
bar 2, push the box in and down.
2. Once the box is in the housing,
push it down and slide latches
outwards to secure it.
Vehicles with spare wheel
The box contains:
1. a wheelbrace for removing the wheel bolts and operating the
jack.
2. a jack to raise the vehicle.
3. wheel bolt cap or hub cap removal
tools. These tools are designed to
remove the wheel bolt head
covers on alloy wheels or the hub
cap on steel wheels.
4. a wheelbrace adapter for the security wheel bolts.
5. a towing eye.

236Vehicle careVehicles without spare wheel
The box contains a towing eye and a
tyre repair kit.
Tyre repair kit 3 240.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre condition, wheel condition Drive over edges slowly and at right
angles if possible. Driving over sharp
edges can cause tyre and wheel
damage. Do not trap tyres on the kerb when parking.
Regularly check the wheels for
damage. Seek the assistance of a
workshop in the event of damage or
unusual wear.
Winter tyres
Winter tyres improve driving safety at temperatures below 7 °C and should
therefore be fitted on all wheels.
In accordance with country-specific
regulations, affix the speed sticker in
the driver's field of view.
All tyre sizes are permitted as winter
tyres 3 271.Tyre designations
E.g. 225/55 R 18 98 V225:tyre width, mm55:cross-section ratio (tyre height
to tyre width), %R:belt type: RadialRF:type: RunFlat18:wheel diameter, inches98:load index e.g. 98 is equivalent
to 750 kgV:speed code letter
Speed code letter:
Q:up to 100 mphS:up to 112 mphT:up to 118 mphH:up to 130 mphV:up to 150 mphW:up to 168 mph
Choose a tyre appropriate for the
maximum speed of your vehicle.
Refer to the EEC Certificate of
Conformity provided with your vehicle
or other national registration
documents. Optional equipment
could reduce the maximum speed of
the vehicle.

Vehicle care251Towing
Towing the vehicle
Press in the middle of the cover plate
and slide to the upper left corner to
unclip it.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 234.
Screw in the towing eye clockwise as
far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
Attach a tow rope – or better a tow rod
– to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for
towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Caution
Deactivate the driver assistance
systems like active emergency
braking 3 188, otherwise the
vehicle may automatically brake during towing.
Switch the selector lever to neutral.
Release the parking brake.
Caution
Never tow a vehicle equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) with the
front or rear tyres on the road. If
you tow a vehicle equipped with
AWD while the front or rear tyres
are rolling on the road, the drive
system in the vehicle could be
severely damaged. When towing
vehicles equipped with AWD, all
four tyres must not be in contact
with the road.

252Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 50 mph nor further than 60 miles. In all other
cases and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop. After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the flange into the
recess and fix cap by pushing.
Towing another vehicle
On the rear bumper, press the cover
plate on its upper left corner to unclip it.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 234.
Screw in the towing eye clockwise as
far as it will go until it stops in a
horizontal position.
The lashing eye at the rear
underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye.
Attach a tow rope – or better a tow rod
– to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering a
vehicle.

Vehicle care253Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.

Vehicle care255UnderbodySome areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Liquid gas system9 Danger
Liquid gas is heavier than air and
can collect in sink points.
Take care when performing work
at the underbody in a pit.
For painting work and when using a
drying booth at a temperature above
60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be
removed.
Do not make any modifications to the
liquid gas system.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.

283Climate control systems.............138
Clock............................................. 97
Control indicators........................ 109
Control of the vehicle .................152
Controls ........................................ 93
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............262
Cornering lights .......................... 132
Cruise control ....................114, 173
Cupholders .................................. 77
Curtain airbag system .................. 64
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............132
Declaration of conformity ............273
DEF ............................................ 161
Deflation detection system .........113
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................161
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......218
Door open .................................. 115
Doors ...................................... 30, 32
Driver alert .................................. 201
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........115
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 205
Driving hints ................................ 152E
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 230
Electronic climate control system 142
Electronic driving programmes ..167
Electronic key system ...................23
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..112, 170
Emergency call ........................... 127
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......212
Engine compartment fuse box ...231
Engine coolant ........................... 214
Engine coolant temperature ......112
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 160
Engine identification ...................265
Engine oil ................... 213, 262, 266
Engine oil level monitor ..............108
Engine oil pressure ....................113
Entry lighting .............................. 136
Event data recorders ..................277
Exhaust filter ....................... 112, 160
Exit lighting ................................ 136
Exterior care .............................. 253
Exterior light ............................... 114
Exterior lighting ....................12, 129
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38F
Fault ........................................... 167
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Floor mats................................... 256
Folding front seat ..........................50
Folding mirrors ............................. 39
Folding tray .................................. 85
Forward collision alert................. 186
Front airbag system .....................63
Front fog lights ...........114, 133, 224
Front pedestrian protection ........190
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 78
Front turn lights .......................... 224
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 106 Fuses ......................................... 230
G
Gauges ....................................... 104
Gear selection ........................... 165
Gear shifting ............................... 112
General information ...................205
Glass panel .................................. 45
Glovebox ..................................... 77
Glovebox cooler ......................... 149
H
Halogen headlights ....................219
Hand brake ................................. 169
Hazard warning flashers ............132

286Tow bar....................................... 205
Towing ................................ 205, 251
Towing another vehicle .............252
Towing equipment .....................206
Towing the vehicle .....................251
Trailer coupling ........................... 205
Trailer stability assist .................209
Trailer towing ............................. 206
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................165
Tread depth ............................... 239
Trip odometer ............................ 105
Turn lights .......................... 109, 133
Tyre chains ................................ 240
Tyre deflation detection system . 238
Tyre designations ......................236
Tyre pressure ............................ 237
Tyre pressures ........................... 271
Tyre repair kit ............................. 240
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 191
Underseat storage .......................79
Upholstery .................................. 255
USB port ....................................... 97
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Valet mode ................................. 119
Vauxhall Connect .......................127
Vehicle battery ........................... 216Vehicle checks............................ 212
Vehicle data ................................ 266
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 277
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 270
Vehicle Identification Number ....264
Vehicle jack ................................ 234
Vehicle locator lighting ...............137
Vehicle messages .....................122
Vehicle personalisation .............123
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 211
Vehicle tools ............................... 234
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Ventilation ................................... 146
W Warning chimes .........................122
Warning lights ............................. 104
Washer and wiper systems .........13
Washer fluid ............................... 215
Wheel changing .........................244
Wheel covers ............................. 240
Wheels and tyres .......................236
Windows ....................................... 41
Windscreen................................... 41
Windscreen wiper and washer ....94Winter tyres ............................... 236
Wiper blade replacement ..........219
X Xenon headlights .......................223