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The flow and filterability of diesel fuels

9 Danger

are temperature-dependent. When

temperatures are low, refuel with

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

diesel fuel with guaranteed winter

No smoking. No naked flames or

properties.

sparks.

Diesel fuel filter 3 152, diesel fuel

If you can smell fuel in your

system bleeding 3 152.

vehicle, have the cause of this

remedied immediately by a

Refuelling

workshop.

9 Danger

Caution

To open the fuel filler cap, turn

Before refuelling, switch off engine

In case of misfuelling, do not

anticlockwise.

and any external heaters with

switch on ignition.

combustion chambers.

The fuel filler cap can be retained in

the bracket on the fuel filler flap.

Vehicles with stop-start system:

Notice

The engine must be switched off

For refuelling, fully insert the pump

To ensure the fuel level is displayed

and the ignition key removed, to

nozzle and switch it on.

correctly, the ignition must be

avoid risk of engine being

switched off before refuelling. Avoid

After automatic cut-off, it can be

restarted automatically by the

minor fuel top-ups (e.g. less than

topped up by operating the pump

system.

5 litres) to ensure accurate readings.

nozzle a maximum of two more times.

Switch off any mobile phones.

The fuel filler flap is located on the left-

Follow the operating and safety

Caution

hand side of the vehicle.

instructions of the filling station

The fuel filler flap can only be opened

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

when refuelling.

if the vehicle is unlocked and the left-

immediately.

hand door is opened.

Pull flap to open.

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When refuelling is complete, replace

General information

Trailer hitch

the fuel filler cap and turn clockwise

The official fuel consumption and

as far as it will go.

specific CO₂ emission figures quoted

General information

Close the fuel filler flap.

relate to the EU base model with

Entrust retrofitting of towing

standard equipment.

equipment to a workshop. It may be

Fuel filler cap

necessary to make changes that

Fuel consumption data and CO₂

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

affect the cooling system, heat

emission data are determined

Diesel-engined vehicles have special

shields or other equipment. Only use

according to regulation

fuel filler caps.

towing equipment that has been

R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the latest

approved for your vehicle.

applicable version), taking into

Fuel consumption - CO₂-

consideration the vehicle weight in

running order, as specified by the

Driving characteristics and

Emissions

regulation.

towing tips

The values for fuel consumption

The figures are provided only for the

(combined) of the model Vauxhall

In the case of trailers with brakes,

purpose of comparison between

Vivaro is within a range of 38 to

attach the breakaway stopping cable.

different vehicle variants and must

50 mpg.

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

not be taken as a guarantee for the

The CO₂ emission (combined) is

the coupling ball. However, do not do

actual fuel consumption of a

within a range of 195 to 149 g/km.

particular vehicle.

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

For the values specific to your

Additional equipment may result in

snaking movements. For trailers with

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

slightly higher results than the stated

low driving stability the use of a

Conformity provided with your vehicle

fuel consumption and CO₂ figures.

stabiliser is recommended.

or other national registration

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

documents.

A maximum speed of 50 mph must

dependent on personal driving style

not be exceeded, even in countries

as well as road and traffic conditions.

where higher speeds are permitted.

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If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

level. Since engine power decreases

In the case of trailer loads of

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

as altitude increases due to the air

1200 kg or more, the vertical coupling

steering and brake sharply if

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

load should not be less than 50 kg.

necessary.

climbing ability, the permissible gross

train weight also decreases by 10%

Rear axle load

When driving downhill, drive in the

for every 1000 metres of additional

same gear as if driving uphill and

When the trailer is coupled and the

altitude. The gross train weight does

drive at a similar speed.

towing vehicle fully loaded (including

not have to be reduced when driving

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

all occupants), the permissible rear

on roads with slight inclines (less than

specified for full load 3 198.

axle load (see identification plate or

8%, e.g. motorways).

vehicle documents) must not be

The permissible gross train weight

exceeded.

Trailer towing

must not be exceeded. This weight is

specified on the identification plate

Trailer loads

Trailer stability assist

3 185.

If the system detects snaking

The permissible trailer loads are

Vertical coupling load

movements, engine power is reduced

vehicle and engine-dependent

and the vehicle/trailer combination is

maximum values which must not be

The vertical coupling load is the load

selectively braked until the snaking

exceeded. The actual trailer load is

exerted by the trailer on the coupling

ceases. While the system is working,

the difference between the actual

ball. It can be varied by changing the

keep steering wheel as still as

gross weight of the trailer and the

weight distribution when loading the

possible.

actual coupling socket load with the

trailer.

trailer coupled.

Trailer stability assist (TSA) is a

The maximum permissible vertical

function of the Electronic Stability

The permissible trailer loads are

coupling load is specified on the

Program (ESP®^Plus) 3 131.

specified in the vehicle documents. In

towing equipment identification plate

general, they are valid for gradients

and in the vehicle documents. Always

up to max. 12%.

aim for the maximum load, especially

The permitted trailer load applies up

in the case of heavy trailers. The

to the specified incline and up to an

vertical coupling load should never

altitude of 1000 metres above sea

fall below 25 kg.

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Centre high-mounted brake

Towing

176

Vehicle care

light

156

Towing the vehicle

176

Reversing light

157

Towing another vehicle

177

Number plate light

157

Appearance care

177

Fog tail light

157

General Information

145

Exterior care

177

Interior lights

158

Accessories and vehicle

Interior care

179

Instrument panel illumination ... 158

modifications

145

Vehicle storage

145

Electrical system

159

End-of-life vehicle recovery

145

Fuses

159

Instrument panel fuse box

160

Vehicle checks

146

Performing work

146

Vehicle tools

163

Bonnet

146

Tools

163

Engine oil

147

Wheels and tyres

164

Engine air filter

148

Tyres

164

Engine coolant

148

Winter tyres

164

Power steering fluid

149

Tyre designations

164

Washer fluid

150

Tyre pressure

164

Brakes

150

Tyre pressure monitoring

Brake fluid

150

system

166

Vehicle battery

150

Tread depth

167

Diesel fuel filter

152

Changing tyre and wheel size . 168

Diesel fuel system bleeding

152

Wheel covers

168

Wiper blade replacement

153

Tyre chains

168

Bulb replacement

154

Tyre repair kit

169

Headlights

154

Wheel changing

171

Fog lights

154

Spare wheel

173

Front turn signal lights

155

Jump starting

174

Tail lights

155

Side turn signal lights

156

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General Information

Vehicle storage

Putting back into operation

When the vehicle is to be put back into

Storage for a long period of time

Accessories and vehicle

operation:

modifications

If the vehicle is to be stored for several

● Check tyre pressure.

months:

We recommend the use of genuine

● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

parts and accessories and factory

●

Wash and wax the vehicle.

● Check the engine oil level.

approved parts specific for your

●

Have the wax in the engine

vehicle type. We cannot assess or

● Check the coolant level.

compartment and underbody

guarantee reliability of other products

checked.

● Fit the number plate, if

- even if they have a regulatory or

necessary.

●

Clean and preserve rubber seals.

otherwise granted approval.

●

Fill up fuel tank completely.

Do not make any modifications to the

End-of-life vehicle recovery

electrical system, e.g. changes of

●

Change the engine oil.

Information on end-of-life vehicle

electronic control units (chip tuning).

●

Drain the washer fluid reservoir.

recovery centres and the recycling of

●

Check the coolant antifreeze and

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

Caution

corrosion protection.

website. Only entrust this work to an

●

Adjust tyre pressure to the value

authorised recycling centre.

When transporting the vehicle on

specified for full load.

a train or on a recovery vehicle, the

mud flaps might be damaged.

●

Park vehicle in a dry, well

ventilated place. Engage first or

reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle

from rolling.

●

Do not apply the parking brake.

●

Open the bonnet, close all doors

and lock the vehicle.

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Vehicle checks

Bonnet

Opening

Performing work

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

9 Danger

Move the safety catch (located

slightly right of centre) sideways to

The ignition system generates

the left vehicle side and open the

extremely high voltages. Do not

bonnet.

Pull the release lever and return it to

touch.

The bonnet is held open

its original position.

automatically by a lifter.

The caps for topping up the engine oil,

If the bonnet is opened during an

the coolant, the washer fluid and the

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

oil dipstick handle are yellow for ease

automatically for safety reasons.

of identification.

Stop-start system 3 119.

Closing

Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall

into the latch from a low height

(approx. 30 cm). Check that the

bonnet is engaged.

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Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

It is the owner's responsibility to

latch, to avoid dents.

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality oil in the

engine.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine.

Ensure that the correct specification

of oil is used. Recommended fluids

and lubricants 3 182.

We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

The maximum engine oil

the last change.

consumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.

The engine oil level must not exceed

Check with the vehicle on a level

the maximum mark MAX on the

surface. The engine must be at

dipstick.

operating temperature and switched

off for at least 10 minutes.

When the engine oil level has

Caution

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

dropped to the MIN mark, top-up

insert it to the stop on the handle, pull

engine oil.

Overfilled engine oil must be

out and read the engine oil level.

drained or suctioned out.

Caution

To prevent spillage when

replenishing the engine oil, we

Do not allow the engine oil level to

recommend using a funnel to top-up

drop below the minimum level!

the engine oil. Ensure funnel is

securely located onto the filler pipe.

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After topping-up, put the funnel into a

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

plastic bag and stow it securely.

The coolant provides freeze

A stabilization of the engine oil

Engine air flow indicator

protection down to approx. -28 °C.

consumption will not take place until

the vehicle has been driven several

Caution

thousand miles. Only then can the

actual degree of consumption be

Only use approved antifreeze.

established.

If consumption exceeds more than

Coolant level

0.6 litres every 600 miles after this

running-in period, consult a

Caution

workshop.

Capacities 3 197.

Too low a coolant level can cause

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

engine damage.

On certain models, an indicator is

located in the engine induction

system and indicates if the air-intake

to the engine is restricted.

Clear

: No restriction

Red tell-tale : Restricted

If the red tell-tale is displayed when

the engine is running, consult a

workshop.

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If the cooling system is cold, the

Power steering fluid

coolant level should be just above the

MINI mark. Top-up if the level is low.

Caution

9 Warning

Extremely small amounts of

contamination can cause steering

Allow the engine to cool before

system damage and cause it to not

opening the cap. Carefully open

work properly. Do not allow

the cap, relieving the pressure

contaminates to contact the fluid

slowly.

side of the reservoir cap or from

entering the reservoir.

Top-up with antifreeze. If no

antifreeze is available, use clean tap

The power steering fluid reservoir is

If the fluid level in the reservoir falls

water or distilled water. Install the cap

located below the front left wheel

below the MIN mark consult a

tightly. Have the antifreeze

arch, behind a trim panel.

workshop.

concentration checked and have the

The fluid level normally does not need

cause of the coolant loss remedied by

to be checked. If an unusual noise is

a workshop.

heard during steering or if the power

If a substantial amount of coolant is

steering reacts conspicuously, seek

required, it will be necessary to bleed

the assistance of a workshop.

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.

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Washer fluid

Brakes

A squealing noise indicates that the

brake lining is at its minimum

thickness. Continued driving is

possible but have the brake lining

replaced as soon as possible.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

Brake fluid

The brake fluid level must be between

9 Warning

the MINI and MAXI marks.

Fill with clean water mixed with a

When topping up, ensure maximum

suitable quantity of windscreen

Brake fluid is poisonous and

cleanliness as contamination of the

washer fluid which contains

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

brake fluid can lead to brake system

antifreeze.

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

malfunctions. Have the cause of the

loss of brake fluid remedied by a

Caution

workshop.

Only use high-performance brake

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

fluid approved for your vehicle.

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

Brake fluid 3 182.

a sudden drop in temperature.

Use of washer fluid containing

Vehicle battery

isopropanol can damage exterior

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

lamps.

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the

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battery. Short-distance driving and

Charging the vehicle battery

frequent engine starts can discharge

the battery. Avoid the use of

9 Warning

unnecessary electrical consumers.

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed

14.6 volts when using a battery

charger. Otherwise the vehicle

battery might be damaged.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

9 Danger

An AGM battery can be identified by

an appropriate recycling collection

the label on the battery. We

point.

Ensure adequate ventilation when

recommend the use of an original

charging the battery. There is a

Laying up the vehicle for more than

Vauxhall battery.

risk of explosion if gases

4 weeks can lead to battery

Notice

generated during charging are

discharge.

Using an AGM vehicle battery

allowed to accumulate!

Ensure the ignition is switched off

different from the original Vauxhall

before connecting or disconnecting

vehicle battery may result in a lower

Jump starting 3 174.

the vehicle battery.

performance of the stop-start

system.

Replacing the vehicle battery

We recommend that you have the

In vehicles with an AGM (Absorptive

vehicle battery replaced by a

Glass Mat) battery, make sure to

workshop.

have the battery replaced with

Stop-start system 3 119.

another AGM battery.

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Warning label

● See the Owner's Manual for

The filter is drained as soon as water-

further information.

free diesel fuel emerges. Retighten

the screw.

● Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the battery.

Check diesel fuel filter at shorter

intervals if the vehicle is subjected to

extreme operating conditions.

Diesel fuel filter

The diesel fuel filter is accessible from

Diesel fuel system bleeding

the underside of the vehicle.

If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will

be necessary to air vent or bleed the

diesel fuel system.

Refuel then proceed as follows:

Meaning of symbols:

With ignition key

● No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

● Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

● Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

Drain filter of residual water at every

● The vehicle battery contains

engine oil change.

sulfuric acid which could cause

Place a container underneath the

blindness or serious burn

filter housing. Loosen the knurled

injuries.

screw on the lower part of the filter by

approx. one turn, to drain off the

water.

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● Switch on the ignition (key to

● Insert the electronic key in the

Lift the wiper arm, press button to

position 2) for 5 seconds at a

card reader.

disengage the wiper blade and

time.

remove.

● Press START/STOP without

● Switch off ignition (key to position

pressing any of the pedals.

Attach new wiper blade slightly

1) for 3 seconds.

angled to the wiper arm and push until

● Wait a few minutes before

it engages.

● Repeat this process multiple

starting engine.

times.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

Power button 3 116.

● Start the engine (key to position

If the engine fails to start, seek the

Wiper blade on the rear window

3) then switch off (key to position

assistance of a workshop.

0).

Starting the engine 3 118.

Ignition switch positions 3 116.

With power button

Wiper blade replacement

Wiper blades on the windscreen

Lift wiper arm, press retaining lugs

together to disengage the wiper blade

and remove.

Lower wiper arm carefully.

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Sidelights

Bulb replacement

Switch off the ignition and turn off the

relevant switch or close the doors.

Only hold a new bulb at the base. Do

not touch the bulb glass with bare

hands.

Use only the same bulb type for

replacement.

Bulb check

After a bulb replacement, switch on

1. Remove protective cover by

the ignition, operate and check the

rotating it anticlockwise.

1. Remove bulb holder from reflector

lights.

2. Remove harness connector.

housing by rotating it

3. Release retaining clip and remove

anticlockwise.

Headlights

bulb.

2. Renew bulb.

4. Renew bulb and install retaining

Low beam and high beam

3. Install bulb holder in reflector

clip ensuring that bulb is in correct

housing.

Replace headlight bulbs from within

orientation.

the engine compartment.

5. Install harness connector and

Fog lights

protective cover.

Access the front fog light bulb from

beneath the vehicle.

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Front turn signal lights

Tail lights

Rear brake, turn signal and tail

lights

1. On left vehicle side, release

retaining clip and open the access

cover.

1. Remove bulb holder from reflector

housing by rotating anticlockwise.

On right vehicle side, remove

screws and retaining clips to

2. Renew bulb.

1. Remove the 3 screws (using the

remove the access cover.

3. Install bulb holder in reflector

tool supplied).

2. Remove harness connector.

housing.

2. Carefully pull lamp assembly from

3. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise

retaining pins on the outer side

and remove bulb.

and remove.

4. Renew bulb and install bulb

holder.

5. Install harness connector and

access cover.

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Side turn signal lights

3. Rotate bulb holder anticlockwise

2. Remove the 2 bolts from inside

to separate from lamp assembly.

the rear doors/tailgate.

1. Release lamp assembly from

4. Renew bulb.

wing by depressing clips using a

5. Push to install the bulb holder into

suitable tool and lift out lamp

the lamp assembly, then rotate

assembly from aperture.

clockwise to secure.

2. Remove bulb holder from lamp

6. Check that the wiring harness is

assembly by rotating

located correctly.

anticlockwise and renew bulb.

7. Replace lamp assembly into

3. Install bulb holder in lamp

original position, ensuring that it is

assembly and install lamp

seated correctly.

assembly into aperture.

8. Fit lamp assembly onto retaining

pins and replace the 3 screws.

Centre high-mounted brake

3. From outside the vehicle, remove

light

the bulb holder by releasing the

clips with a flat blade screwdriver.

1. Open the rear doors/tailgate.

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4. Renew bulb.

4. Push to install the bulb holder into

Fog tail light

the lamp assembly, then rotate

5. Install bulb holder and replace the

clockwise to secure.

2 bolts.

5. Install lamp assembly with the

2 screws.

Reversing light

Number plate light

1. Remove the 2 screws (using the

tool supplied) and remove lamp

assembly.

2. Rotate bulb housing anticlockwise

1. Remove the 2 screws (using the

to separate from lamp assembly.

tool supplied) and remove lamp

3. Renew upper bulb.

assembly.

1. Prise out lamp using a flat blade

4. Push to install the bulb holder into

screwdriver.

2. Rotate bulb housing anticlockwise

the lamp assembly, then rotate

to separate from lamp assembly.

2. Prise off lens.

clockwise to secure.

3. Renew lower bulb.

3. Renew bulb.

5. Install lamp assembly with the

4. Install lens and replace lamp in

2 screws.

housing.

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