Vauxhall Vivaro (2016 year). Manual

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Climate control

107

The rear passenger compartment

Rear air conditioning fan switch

9 Warning

heating fan assists air flow to the rear

passenger compartment via the rear

The exchange of fresh air is

air vents.

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.

To return to Automatic mode: Press

AUTO button.

The rear air conditioning fan assists

air flow to the rear passenger

Rear heating system

compartment via the rear air vents.

The rate of air flow is determined by

Switch on the fan while the air

the fan. Air temperature is controlled

conditioning system is operating to

using the temperature control on the

allow cooled and dehumidified (dried)

instrument panel.

air to be distributed.

The rate of air flow is determined by

Rear air conditioning

the fan.

system

The rear air conditioning system is

actuated in conjunction with the front

passenger compartment air

conditioning system.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

108

Climate control

During operation, power from the

1 Display

: Displays preset,

Auxiliary heater

vehicle battery is used. The driving

weekday or preset

Coolant heater

time should therefore be at least as

day, current time or

long as the heating time. For short

preset time,

The Eberspächer engine-

journey times, check the vehicle

temperature, Z and

independent, fuel-powered coolant

battery regularly and recharge if

heater provides rapid heating of the

necessary.

2 Temperature : Selects

engine coolant to enable heating of

temperature

To ensure efficient performance,

the vehicle interior without the engine

3 l

: Adjusts values up

briefly operate the auxiliary heater

running.

once a month.

4 k

: Adjusts values

down

9 Warning

Control units

5 Y

: Selects heat

settings

Do not operate the system when

The timer or remote control unit turns

6 P

: Selects preset

refuelling, when dust or

the system on and off, and is used to

settings

combustible vapours are present

programme specific departure times.

7 Þ

: Selects time and

or in enclosed spaces (e.g.

weekday settings

Timer

garage).

Before starting or programming the

system to start, turn the vehicle's

climate control system to heat, set the

air distribution to V and turn the fan

on.

Switch off when not required. Heating

stops automatically after the

programmed runtime. It will also

cease to operate if the vehicle fuel

level drops too low.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Climate control

109

Remote control (Type A)

If no buttons are pressed within

4 Y : Switch heater on, or press Y

10 seconds the display automatically

and OFF simultaneously to

turns off.

confirm selection

Remote control (Type B)

5 k : Adjusts values down

If no buttons are pressed within

30 seconds the display automatically

turns off.

9 Warning

When refuelling, switch off the

remote control unit as well as the

heater!

1 Display : Displays preset, current

time or preset time,

The remote control has a maximum

temperature, Z, Ü, Y,

range of 1000 metres. The range may

Ö and x

be reduced due to environmental

1 Display : Displays preset, current

conditions and as the battery

2 7 : Long press: switch heater on,

time or preset time,

becomes weaker.

short press: turns display on

temperature, Z, Ü, Y,

or confirms selection

Ö and x

3 l : Adjusts values up

2 l : Adjusts values up

4 d : Long press: switch heater off,

: Switch heater off, or press

short press: exit menu or turns

OFF Y and OFF simultaneously

display off

to confirm selection

5 k : Adjusts values down

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

110

Climate control

Dispose of old batteries in

configures the remote control menu

accordance with environmental

automatically. If the LED flashes,

regulations.

select Add or AddE and confirm.

Additional remote control units may

also be configured. Press the button

until LED flashes, switch on the

remote control, select Add and

confirm.

AddE teaches the current remote

control unit exclusively and blocks all

Batteries do not belong in household

previously configured units. Add

waste. They must be disposed of at

teaches up to 4 remote control units,

an appropriate recycling collection

In addition to a remote control unit,

but only one unit can operate the

point.

the heating can also be switched on

system at any one time.

for 30 minutes, or off, using the button

Remote control fault displays

on the instrument panel.

Operation

: poor signal -

adjust position

Heating Y

Battery replacement

: no signal - move closer

Replace the battery when the range

Press Y, the predetermined heating

: battery low -

of the remote control is reduced or

duration, e.g. 30 is displayed.

change battery

when the battery charge symbol

To temporarily adjust the heating

: system error -

flashes.

duration, adjust with k or l. The

consult workshop

Open the cover and replace the

value can be set from 10 to

Add,

: system in learning mode

battery (Type A: CR 2430, Type B:

120 minutes. Due to the power

AddE

2CR 11108, or equivalent), ensuring

consumption, note the heating

the new battery is correctly installed

Teach remote control

duration.

with the positive (<) side facing the

If the vehicle battery is reconnected,

To switch off, press Y.

positive terminals. Replace the cover

the LED in the instrument panel

securely.

button illuminates and the system

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

111

Climate control

To change the default predetermined

Start heating up to 7 days

● Press k or l to change the

heating duration, ensure the heater is

● Press P to select desired preset

weekday.

switched off, press and hold k until

memory number 1, 2 or 3.

● Weekday is stored when the

the display flashes and adjust with

● Briefly press k or l; the preset

display stops flashing.

k or l.

time flashes.

Heating level

Programming P

● Adjust the preset time with k or

The preferred heating level for

Up to 3 preset departure times during

programmed departure times can be

one day, or one preset departure time

● After 5 seconds the preset day

set between 10 to 30℃.

over one week can be programmed.

flashes.

Adjust using the temperature

● Press P once to select preset

● Adjust the preset day with k or

preselection dial.

memory number 1.

● Press P twice to select preset

● The preset time and day are set

memory number 2.

once the display changes to the

● Press P three times to select

current time.

preset memory number 3.

Set time and weekday Þ

● Press P again to exit the preset

If the vehicle battery is disconnected

memory.

or its voltage is too low, the unit will

Start heating within 24 hours

need to be reset.

● Press P to select desired preset

● Press Þ until the time flashes.

memory number 1, 2 or 3.

● Press k or l to change the

● Briefly press k or l; the preset

current time.

time flashes.

● Time is stored when the display

● Adjust the preset time with k or

stops flashing.

● Wait for weekday to flash.

● Press P to confirm and exit the

preset memory.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

112

Climate control

To open or close the centre air vents

Rear air vents

Air vents

and direct the flow of air, tilt the slats

Depending on vehicle, additional

up or down and turn the adjuster

Adjustable air vents

adjustable air vents are located in the

wheel left or right.

At least one air vent must be open

rear passenger compartment.

while cooling is on, in order to prevent

Side air vents

the evaporator from icing up due to

Fixed air vents

lack of air movement.

Additional air vents are located

beneath the windscreen and door

9 Warning

windows, in the foot wells and,

depending on vehicle, in the rear

Do not attach any objects to the

passenger compartment.

slats of the air vents. Risk of

damage and injury in case of an

accident.

Glovebox cooler

The air conditioning system can also

Centre air vents

keep the contents of the glovebox

cool.

To open or close the side air vents, tilt

the slats up or down.

Direct the flow of air by rotating the

vents.

Depending upon the position of the

temperature control, air will be

directed into the vehicle via the side

air vents.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Climate control

113

Maintenance

Service

For optimal cooling performance, it is

Air intake

recommended that the climate control

The air intake in front of the

system be checked annually, starting

windscreen in the engine

three years after initial vehicle

compartment must be kept clear to

registration, including:

allow air intake. Remove any leaves,

●

functionality and pressure test

dirt or snow.

●

heating functionality

●

leakage check

Pollen filter

●

check of drive belts

The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,

●

cleaning of condenser and

pollen and spores from the air

evaporator drainage

entering the vehicle through the air

intake.

●

performance check

Notice

Pollen filter is only fitted to vehicles

with air conditioning system.

Air conditioning regular

operation

In order to ensure continuously

efficient performance, cooling must

be operated for a few minutes once a

month, irrespective of the weather

and time of year. Operation with

cooling is not possible when outside

temperature is too low.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

114

Driving and operating

Brake assist

130

Driving and

Driving hints

Hill start assist

130

operating

Ride control systems

130

Driving economically

Traction Control system

130

Electronic stability program

131

ECO mode

Driver assistance systems

133

Driving hints

114

ECO mode is a function that

Cruise control

133

Driving economically

114

optimises fuel consumption. It affects

Speed limiter

136

Control of the vehicle

115

engine power and torque,

Parking assist

136

Steering

115

acceleration, gear shift indication,

Rear view camera

139

heating, air conditioning and electrical

Starting and operating

116

Fuel

140

consumers.

New vehicle running-in

116

Fuel for diesel engines

140

Ignition switch positions

116

Refuelling

141

Activation

Power button

116

Fuel consumption - CO₂-

Starting the engine

118

Idle speed control

118

Emissions

142

Vehicle shutdown

119

Trailer hitch

142

Overrun cut-off

119

General information

142

Stop-start system

119

Driving characteristics and

Parking

122

towing tips

142

Engine exhaust

122

Trailer towing

143

Diesel particle filter

122

Trailer stability assist

143

Catalytic converter

123

AdBlue

123

Manual transmission

128

Brakes

128

Antilock brake system

129

Press ECO. Control indicator ECO

Parking brake

129

illuminates in the instrument cluster

when activated.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Driving and operating

115

Control of the vehicle

Caution

Never coast with engine not

Vehicles equipped with hydraulic

running

power steering:

Many systems will not function in this

If the steering wheel is turned until

situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power

it reaches the end of its travel, and

steering). Driving in this manner is a

is held in that position for more

danger to yourself and others.

than 15 seconds, damage may

All systems function during an

occur to the power steering

Autostop, but there may be a

system and there may be loss of

controlled reduction in power steering

power steering assist.

assist and vehicle speed is reduced.

During driving, it is possible to

temporarily disable ECO mode, e.g.

Stop-start system 3 119.

to increase engine performance, by

Pedals

depressing the accelerator pedal

firmly.

To ensure the pedal travel is

ECO mode is reactivated when

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

pressure is reduced on the

the area of the pedals.

accelerator pedal.

Steering

Deactivation

Press ECO again. Control indicator

If power steering assist is lost

ECO extinguishes in the instrument

because the engine stops or due to a

cluster.

system malfunction, the vehicle can

be steered but may require increased

effort.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

116

Driving and operating

Starting and operating

Ignition switch positions

Power button

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

Ignition off

Electronic key must be inside the

higher and the cleaning process of

Steering wheel lock released,

vehicle, either in the card reader or

the diesel particle filter may take

ignition off

the front passenger compartment.

place more often. Autostop may be

Ignition on

If the electronic key is not inside the

inhibited to allow for charging the

Diesel engines: preheating

vehicle, a corresponding message

vehicle battery.

Starting

appears in the Driver Information

Stop-start system 3 119.

Centre (DIC) 3 90.

Diesel particle filter 3 122.

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 operating

117

Some functions, e.g. Infotainment

If one of the starting conditions is not

These functions stop working when

system, are available for use as soon

applied, a corresponding message

the driver's door is opened and the

as you enter the vehicle.

appears in the DIC 3 90.

vehicle is locked.

Vehicle messages 3 91.

Notice

Accessory power mode

Always take the electronic key with

Engine stop

Press START/STOP without

you when exiting the vehicle.

operating clutch or brake pedal to

Electronic key must be inside the

The electronic key being left in the

enable further electrical functions to

vehicle, either in the card reader or

card reader is indicated by a warning

be operated.

the front passenger compartment.

chime 3 92 and a message in the

With the vehicle stationary, press

Driver Information Centre (DIC)

Engine start

START/STOP to stop the engine. The

3 91 when the driver's door is

Operate clutch and brake pedal and

opened.

steering wheel lock is engaged when

press START/STOP. Release button

the driver's door is opened and the

after starting procedure begins.

vehicle is locked.

9 Danger

If a gear is engaged, the engine can

If the electronic key is not detected, a

be started only by operating the clutch

Never leave an electronic key

corresponding message appears in

pedal and pressing the

inside the vehicle when children or

the DIC 3 90. In this event, press

START/STOP button.

animals are left in the vehicle, to

START/STOP for 2 seconds to stop

avoid unintended operation of

In some cases, it may be necessary

the engine.

windows, doors or engine. Risk of

to move the steering wheel slightly

Central locking system 3 23.

fatal injury.

while pressing START/STOP to

release the steering wheel lock. A

Retained power off

Fault

corresponding message appears in

Press START/STOP for more than

the DIC 3 90.

If the engine cannot be started, the

two seconds; the engine is stopped

At very low outside temperatures (e.g.

cause may be one of the following:

while some functions, e.g.

below -10 °C) keep the clutch pedal

Infotainment system, are available for

● Fault in electronic key.

depressed while pressing

use for approx. 10 minutes.

● Electronic key out of reception

START/STOP until the engine starts.

range.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

118

Driving and operating

● Battery voltage too low.

Diesel engines: turn the key to

Idle speed control

position 2 for preheating until control

● Overload of the central locking

indicator ! extinguishes in the

system by operating at frequent

instrument cluster 3 88.

intervals, the power supply is

interrupted for a short time.

Turn key to position 3 and release.

● Interference from higher-power

The increased engine speed

radio waves from other sources.

automatically returns to normal idling

speed as the engine temperature

Battery replacement 3 20.

rises.

Central locking system 3 23.

Start attempts should not last longer

Electronic key system 3 22.

than 15 seconds. If engine does not

start, wait 15 seconds before

Starting the engine

repeating starting procedure. If

necessary, depress accelerator

To increase the idle speed, press the

before repeating starting procedure.

switch. After a few seconds the

Before restarting or to switch off the

function will be activated.

engine, turn key back to 0.

The function will be deactivated

During an Autostop, the engine can

when:

be started by depressing the clutch

● The clutch pedal is depressed.

pedal. Stop-start system 3 119.

● The accelerator pedal is

Turbo engine warm-up

depressed.

Upon start-up, engine available

● Vehicle speed is above 0 mph.

torque may be limited for a short time,

● Control indicator F, W or C

especially when the engine

illuminate in the instrument

temperature is cold. The limitation is

cluster.

Manual transmission: operate clutch.

to allow the lubrication system to fully

To increase or decrease the fast idle

Do not accelerate.

protect the engine.

speed rate, consult a workshop.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Driving and operating

119

Notice

Resetting with remote control

Power button 3 116.

When the fast idle function is

key / manual key

Refuelling 3 141.

activated, the stop-start system is

automatically deactivated.

To reset the fuel cut-off system and

enable the vehicle to be driven:

Overrun cut-off

Stop-start system 3 119.

1. Turn the ignition key to position 2

The fuel supply is automatically cut off

Vehicle shutdown

3 116.

during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle

2. Wait a few minutes to allow the

is driven with a gear engaged but

Fuel cut-off system

fuel system to be reset.

accelerator is released.

If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the fuel

3. Turn key to position 3 to start the

system is cut-off and must be reset

engine.

Stop-start system

after refuelling. A corresponding

If the engine does not start, repeat the

The stop-start system helps to save

warning message may also appear in

procedure.

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

the Driver Information Centre (DIC)

emissions. When conditions allow, it

3 90.

Resetting with electronic key

switches off the engine as soon as the

system

vehicle is at a low speed or at a

9 Danger

standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a

To reset the fuel cut-off system and

traffic jam. It restarts the engine

If you can smell fuel in the vehicle,

enable the vehicle to be driven:

automatically as soon as the clutch

or a fuel leak is present, have the

1. Insert the electronic key in the

pedal is depressed.

cause of this remedied

card reader 3 116.

A vehicle battery sensor ensures that

immediately by a workshop. Do

2. Press START/STOP without

an Autostop is only performed if the

not reset the fuel cut-off system, to

depressing any pedals.

vehicle battery is sufficiently charged

avoid the risk of fire.

3. Wait a few minutes to allow the

for a restart.

fuel system to be reset.

If the engine does not start, repeat the

procedure.

Electronic key system 3 22.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

120

Driving and operating

Activation

deactivation and a corresponding

The engine will be switched off while

message appears in the Driver

the ignition stays on.

The stop-start system is available as

Information Centre (DIC) 3 90.

soon as the engine is started, the

If deactivated manually, it is possible

vehicle starts-off and the conditions

to reactivate the stop-start system by

as stated below in this section are

pressing Î again.

fulfilled.

Vehicle messages 3 91.

If the below conditions are not

fulfilled, an Autostop is prohibited and

Notice

control indicator \ illuminates in the

When the fast idle function is

instrument cluster 3 89.

activated, the stop-start system is

automatically deactivated and

Deactivation

cannot be reactivated by pressing

Î. LED in button illuminates to

indicate deactivation and a

corresponding message may

An Autostop is indicated when Ï

appear in the Driver Information

illuminates in the instrument cluster

Centre (DIC) 3 90.

3 89.

Idle speed control 3 118.

During an Autostop, heating and

brake performance will be

Autostop

maintained. However, brake assist is

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

not available 3 130.

standstill, activate an Autostop as

follows:

Caution

● depress the clutch pedal

The steering assist may be

Deactivate the stop-start system

● move the selector lever to neutral

reduced during an Autostop.

manually by pressing Î. LED in the

● release the clutch pedal

button illuminates to indicate

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Driving and operating

121

Conditions for an Autostop

Stability Program (ESP®^Plus)

If one of the following conditions

The stop-start system checks if each

3 131 ride control systems are

occurs during an Autostop, the

of the following conditions is fulfilled:

not actively engaged

engine will be restarted automatically

by the stop-start system:

●

the stop-start system is not

● the vehicle has moved since the

manually deactivated

last Autostop

● the stop-start system is manually

deactivated

●

the bonnet is fully closed

Otherwise an Autostop will be

inhibited.

● the bonnet is opened

●

the vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged and in good condition

Certain settings of the climate control

● the vehicle battery is discharged

system may inhibit an Autostop. See

●

the engine is warmed-up

● the engine temperature is too low

"Climate control" chapter for further

●

the engine coolant temperature is

● the brake vacuum is not sufficient

information 3 105

not too high

● the vehicle starts to move

●

the outside temperature is not too

Restart of the engine by the driver

● the defrosting function is

low or too high (e.g. below 0 °C

activated 3 105

Depress the clutch pedal to restart the

or above 35 °C)

engine.

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

●

the brake vacuum is sufficient

portable CD player, is connected to

Notice

●

the defrosting function is not

the power outlet, a brief power drop

If any gear is selected, the clutch

activated 3 105

during engine restart may be

pedal must be fully depressed to

noticeable.

●

the self-cleaning function of the

restart the engine.

diesel particle filter is not active

Control indicator Ï 3 89 extinguishes

Fault

3 122

in the instrument cluster when the

If a fault occurs in the stop-start

●

the Antilock brake system (ABS)

engine is restarted.

system, the LED in Î illuminates,

3 129, Traction Control system

and a corresponding message

(TC) 3 130 and Electronic

Restart of the engine by the stop-

appears in the DIC 3 90. Seek the

start system

assistance of a workshop.

The selector lever must be in neutral

Vehicle messages 3 91.

to enable an automatic restart.

Warning chimes 3 92.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

122

Driving and operating

●

Lock the vehicle 3 23

Parking

Engine exhaust

●

Activate the anti-theft locking

9 Warning

system 3 33 and anti-theft alarm

system 3 35.

9 Danger

●

Do not park the vehicle on an

easily ignitable surface. The

Engine exhaust gases contain

high temperature of the

poisonous carbon monoxide,

exhaust system could ignite the

which is colourless and odourless

surface.

and could be fatal if inhaled.

●

Always apply parking brake

If exhaust gases enter the interior

without pressing release

of the vehicle, open the windows.

button. Apply as firmly as

Have the cause of the fault

possible on a downhill slope or

rectified by a workshop.

uphill slope. Depress foot brake

Avoid driving with an open load

at the same time to reduce

compartment, otherwise exhaust

operating force.

gases could enter the vehicle.

●

Switch off the engine.

●

If the vehicle is on a level

Diesel particle filter

surface or uphill slope, engage

The diesel particle filter system filters

first gear. On an uphill slope,

harmful soot particles out of the

turn the front wheels away from

exhaust gases. The system includes

the kerb.

a self-cleaning function that runs

If the vehicle is on a downhill

automatically during driving without

slope, engage reverse gear.

any notification.

Turn the front wheels towards

The filter is cleaned by periodically

the kerb.

burning off the soot particles at high

temperature. This process takes

place automatically under set driving

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Driving and operating

123

conditions. Autostop is not available

If control indicator Z flashes, the

Catalytic converter

and fuel consumption may be higher

permitted emission limits may be

The catalytic converter reduces the

during this period. The emission of

exceeded. Lift your foot off the

amount of harmful substances in the

smells and smoke during this process

accelerator until Z stops flashing and

exhaust gases.

is normal.

is steadily illuminated. Contact a

workshop immediately.

Under certain driving conditions, e.g.

Caution

short distances, the system cannot

Malfunction indicator light 3 86.

clean itself automatically.

Fuel grades other than those listed

If cleaning of the filter is required and

on page 3 140, 3 187 could

AdBlue

if previous driving conditions did not

damage the catalytic converter or

enable automatic cleaning, it will be

electronic components.

General information

indicated by the illumination of control

Unburnt fuel will overheat and

The selective catalytic reduction

indicators F 3 86 and Z 3 86 in the

damage the catalytic converter.

(BlueInjection) is a method to

instrument cluster. Seek the

Therefore avoid excessive use of

substantially reduce the nitrogen

assistance of a workshop

the starter, running the fuel tank

oxides in the exhaust emission. This

immediately.

dry and starting the engine by

is achieved by injecting a Diesel

pushing or towing.

Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the exhaust

Caution

system.

In the event of misfiring, uneven

If the cleaning process is

The designation of this fluid is AdBlue

engine running, a reduction in engine

interrupted, there is a risk of

Ⓡ. It is a non-toxic, non-flammable,

performance or other unusual

provoking severe engine damage.

colourless and odourless fluid which

problems, have the cause of the fault

consists of 32% urea and 68% water.

rectified by a workshop as soon as

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

possible. In an emergency, driving

Notice

engine speeds and loads.

can be continued for a short period,

AdBlue Ⓡ is a registered trademark

keeping vehicle speed and engine

of the Verband der

speed low.

Automobilindustrie e.V. (VDA).

Vauxhall Vivaro (2016 year). Manual - part 7