Opel Vivaro (2018 year). Manual - part 6

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Windscreen washer

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the windscreen.
short pull : wiper swipes once

long pull : wiper swipes for a few

strokes

Maintenance position

Depending on version, the

windscreen wiper lever may be

equipped with a maintenance position

to make wiper blade replacement

easier.

Before replacing the wiper blades,

switch on the ignition then move the

wiper lever down as far as it will go;

the wiper stops in a position away

from the bonnet.
Wiper blade replacement 3 174.

Rear window wiper/washer

Turn lever:
7

: off

e

: wiper operation

f

: washer fluid is sprayed onto the

rear window

The rear window wiper comes on

automatically when the windscreen

wiper is switched on and reverse gear

is engaged.

Outside temperature

A drop in temperature is indicated

immediately and a rise in temperature

after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C,

the °C flashes in the Driver

Information Centre as a warning for

icy road conditions. This will continue

to flash until temperatures rise above

3 °C.

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9 Warning

The road surface may already be

icy even though the display

indicates a few degrees above

0 °C.

Clock

Depending on vehicle, the current

time may appear in the central

information display and / or the Driver

Information Centre.

Info-display:

Hours and minutes can be adjusted

by pressing the appropriate buttons

by the display or with the Infotainment

system controls.
For further information, refer to the

Infotainment manual.

Driver Information Centre:

Display the clock setting function by

pressing the button repeatedly on the

end of the wiper lever.
Press and hold the button for approx.

five seconds:

● hours flash
● press button repeatedly to

change hours

● wait for approx. five seconds to

set hours

● minutes flash
● press button repeatedly to

change minutes

● wait for approx. five seconds to

set minutes

Driver Information Centre 3 102.

Power outlets

A 12 V power outlet is located on the

instrument panel. Fold the cover

upwards.

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Depending on vehicle, an additional

outlet may be located in the rear of the

vehicle.

A further additional outlet may be

located alongside the outer edge of

the bench seat.
Connecting electrical accessories

while the engine is off will discharge

the vehicle battery. Do not exceed the

maximum power consumption of

120 W.

9 Danger

To avoid the risk of fire, if multiple

power outlets are used

simultaneously, the total power

consumption of connected

accessories must not exceed

180 W.

With ignition off the power outlet may

be deactivated.
Additionally, the power outlet may be

deactivated in case of low battery

voltage.
Electrical accessories that are

connected must comply with the

electromagnetic compatibility

requirements laid down in

DIN VDE 40 839.

Caution

Do not connect any current-

delivering accessories, e.g.

electrical charging devices or

batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by

using unsuitable plugs.

USB socket

In the Infotainment unit (or on the

instrument panel) there is a USB

socket M for the connection of external

audio sources and for charging

devices.

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Note

The sockets must always be kept

clean and dry.

AUX socket, SD card slot - refer to the

Infotainment manual.

Cigarette lighter

The cigarette lighter is located on the

instrument panel.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches

off automatically once the element is

glowing. Pull out lighter.

Ashtrays

Caution

To be used only for ash and not for

combustible rubbish.

Portable ashtray

Ashtray container for mobile use in

the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Ashtrays can be placed in the

cupholders at both ends of the

instrument panel, centrally in the

lower instrument panel, and

depending on version, in the door

pockets or in the rear seat area.

Cupholders 3 75.

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Warning lights, gauges

and indicators

Instrument cluster

In some versions, the needles of the

instruments briefly rotate to the end

position when the ignition is switched

on.

Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.

Speed limiter

Maximum speed may be restricted by

a speed limiter. As a visible indication

of this, a warning label is located on

the instrument panel.
A warning buzzer will sound for

ten seconds every 40 seconds if the

vehicle briefly exceeds the set limit.

Note

Under certain conditions (e.g. steep

inclines), the vehicle speed may

exceed the set limit.

Speed limiter 3 155.
Cruise control 3 152.

Odometer

Displays the recorded distance.

Trip odometer

The trip odometer appears below the

odometer in the Driver Information

Centre and displays the distance

travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer

displayed, press and hold button on

end of wiper lever for a few seconds

with the ignition on. The display will

flash and the value will reset to zero.
Driver Information Centre 3 102.

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Tachometer

Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for

each gear as much as possible.

Caution

If the needle is in the yellow

warning zone, the maximum

permitted engine speed is

exceeded. Engine at risk.

Fuel gauge

Displays fuel level in the tank.
The arrow indicates the vehicle side

where the fuel filler flap is located.
Control indicator Y also illuminates in

instrument cluster 3 94 when fuel

level is low (range of approx. 50 km):

refuel immediately 3 160.
Never run the tank dry.
Diesel fuel system, bleeding 3 173.

Note

To ensure the fuel level is displayed

correctly, the ignition must be

switched off before refuelling. Avoid

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

five litres) to ensure accurate

readings.

Because of the fuel remaining in the

tank, the top-up quantity may be less

than the specified tank capacity.

AdBlue level indicator

The current AdBlue percentage

remaining can be shown in the Driver

Information Centre 3 102.

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Press button on end of wiper lever

repeatedly until the 'AdBlue

percentage remaining' menu is

displayed.

Level warnings

If the AdBlue level falls below a

certain value, a level warning will be

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre 3 102. Additionally, control

indicator Y 3 100 illuminates

continuously together with a warning

chime.
Refill the AdBlue tank as soon as

possible.
AdBlue 3 141.

Fuel economy gauge

Depending on version, the fuel

economy gauge (or 'driving style

indicator') provides an instantaneous

calculation of fuel efficiency based on

current driving style.
The gauge uses colours to indicate

current fuel efficiency:
Green : best fuel economy is being

achieved

Yellow : driving style too

aggressive

Orange : least efficient fuel

economy

The fuel economy gauge is enabled

by default.
Depending on version, the fuel

economy gauge (or 'driving style

indicator') can be disabled via the

Infotainment system. Refer to

Infotainment manual for further

information.

Service display

When the ignition is switched on, the

remaining distance before the next

service is due may be shown briefly in

the Driver Information Centre. Based

on driving conditions, the interval at

which a service will be indicated can

vary considerably.
The 'distance before service' display

can also be shown by pressing button

on end of wiper lever for approx.

five seconds.
When the remaining distance before

the next service is less than

1500 km or one month, a message

appears in the Driver Information

Centre.

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When the distance reaches 0 km or

the service date is due, control

indicator F illuminates in the

instrument cluster and the Driver

Information Centre respectively, and

a corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Resetting the service display

After a service, the service display

must be reset:
Select the 'distance before service'

display in the Driver Information

Centre by pressing button repeatedly

on the end of the wiper lever, then

press and hold button for approx.

ten seconds until the 'distance before

service' is displayed continuously, i.e.

the display no longer flashes.
On some vehicles, it may be

necessary to press and hold the

button twice. In this event, proceed as

follows:
After selecting the 'distance before

service' display, press and hold

button for approx. ten seconds until

the 'distance before service' flashes in

the display. Then press and hold

button again for approx. ten seconds

to reset the service interval.
If control indicator F does not

extinguish from the instrument

cluster, drive a minimum of 15 km

then switch off ignition for at least

one minute before repeating

procedure.
Trip computer 3 105.
Driver Information Centre 3 102.
Service information 3 203.

Control indicators

The control indicators described are

not present in all vehicles. The

description applies to all instrument

versions.
Depending on the equipment the

position of the control indicators may

vary.
When the ignition is switched on,

most control indicators will illuminate

briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:
red

: danger, important reminder

yellow : warning, information, fault

green : confirmation of activation

blue

: confirmation of activation

white : confirmation of activation

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Control indicators in the instrument cluster

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Control indicators in the roof

console

Overview

O

Turn signal 3 96

X

Seat belt reminder 3 97

v

Airbag and belt tensioners

3

 97

Ó

ON Airbag activation 3 97

*OFF Airbag deactivation 3 97
p

Charging system 3 98

Z

Malfunction indicator light

3

 98

F

Service vehicle soon 3 98

C

Stop engine 3 98

R

Brake system 3 98

u

Antilock brake system (ABS)

3

 99

kj

Upshift, downshift 3 99

R

Electronic Stability Program

3

 99

Ø

Electronic Stability Program

off 3 99

W

Engine coolant temperature

3

 99

!

Preheating 3 100

Y

AdBlue 3 100

w

Tyre pressure monitoring

system 3 100

I

Engine oil pressure 3 100

ECO Fuel economy mode 3 101
Y

Low fuel 3 101

D

Autostop (Stop-start system)

3

 101

\

Autostop inhibited (Stop-

start system) 3 101

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Exterior light 3 101

8

Exterior light 3 101

C

High beam 3 101

>

Fog light 3 101

ø

Rear fog light 3 101

m

Cruise control 3 102

U

Cruise control speed limiter

3

 102

&

Tachograph 3 102

y

Door open 3 102

Turn signal

O

 flashes green.

Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard

warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal

light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard

when the turn signals are on.
Bulb replacement 3 175.

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Fuses 3 181.
Turn signals 3 111.

Seat belt reminder

X

 illuminates or flashes red.

If the seat belt is unfastened, control

indicator X will flash when vehicle

speed exceeds approx. 16 km/h. A

warning chime also sounds for up to

two minutes.
If the seat belt is fastened, the

indicator light extinguishes.

Note

Heavy objects on the front seats

may cause control indicator X to

illuminate. Remove the object from

the seat or fasten the seat belt.

9 Warning

Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people

not wearing seat belts endanger

their fellow occupants and

themselves.

Three-point seat belts 3 56.

Airbag and belt tensioners

v

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.
If it does not illuminate or illuminates

whilst driving, there is a fault in the

belt tensioner or the airbag system.

The airbags and belt tensioners may

fail to trigger in the event of an

accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or

airbags is indicated by continuous

illumination of v.

9 Warning

Have the cause of the fault

remedied immediately by a

workshop.

Belt tensioners 3 55.
Airbag system 3 59.

Airbag deactivation

Ó

ON illuminates yellow.

The front passenger airbag is

activated.

*OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is

deactivated 3 64.
If both control indicators ÓON and

*OFF are illuminated

simultaneously, there is a system

failure. The status of the system is not

discernible, therefore no person is

permitted to occupy the front

passenger seat. Contact a workshop

immediately.
If illuminated in conjunction with v or

F

, seek the assistance of a workshop.

9 Danger

Risk of fatal injury for a child using

a child restraint system together

with activated front passenger

airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult

person with deactivated front

passenger airbag.

Airbag system 3 59.
Belt tensioners 3 55.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.

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Charging system

p

 illuminates red.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

If control indicator p illuminates

when the engine is running (together

with control indicator C and a

warning chime): Stop, switch off

engine.
Vehicle battery is not charging.

Engine cooling may be interrupted.

Power to the brake servo unit may be

cut. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Malfunction indicator light

Z

 illuminates or flashes yellow.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

Fault in the emission control system.

The permitted emission limits may be

exceeded. Seek the assistance of a

workshop immediately.

Flashes when the engine is

running

Fault that could lead to catalytic

converter damage. Ease up on the

accelerator until the flashing stops.

Seek the immediate assistance of a

workshop.

Service vehicle soon

F

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.
May illuminate together with other

control indicators and a

corresponding message in the Driver

Information Centre 3 102. Seek the

assistance of a workshop

immediately.

Stop engine

C

 illuminates red.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.
Illuminates together with other control

indicators (e.g., p, I and R),

accompanied by a warning chime and

a corresponding message in the

Driver Information Centre 3 102:

stop engine immediately and seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Brake system

R

 illuminates red.

Illuminates after the ignition is

switched on if the parking brake is

applied 3 148 and extinguishes

when the parking brake is released.
Illuminates when the parking brake is

released if the brake fluid level is too

low 3 170.

9 Warning

Stop. Do not continue your

journey. Consult a workshop.

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If 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 3 102. Seek the assistance of

a workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 147.

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 3 102.

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 corresponding

message appears in the Driver

Information Centre. Seek the

assistance of a workshop

immediately.
Antilock brake system (ABS) 3 147.

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 3 102.

ESP®

Plus

 3 150.

Traction Control system 3 149.

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 3 102.
ESP®

Plus

 3 150.

Traction Control system 3 149.

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.

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Caution

Coolant temperature too high.

Check coolant level 3 169.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a

workshop.
The control indicator must be blue

before continuing driving.

Preheating

!

 illuminates yellow.

Preheating is activated. Only

activates when outside temperature

is low.

AdBlue

Y

 illuminates yellow.

AdBlue level is low. Refill AdBlue as

soon as possible, to avoid prevention

of engine starts.
Illuminates together with control

indicator F to indicate a system

failure or as a warning that engine

starting may not be possible after a

certain distance. Seek the assistance

of a workshop immediately.
A corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre 3 102.
AdBlue percentage remaining can

also be checked by pressing button

repeatedly on end of wiper lever.
Trip computer 3 105.
AdBlue 3 141.

Tyre pressure monitoring

system

w illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

Illuminates

Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately

and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates

together with C 3 98 and a

corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre when a

puncture or severely under-inflated

tyre is detected.

Flashes

Fault in system. After a delay the

control indicator illuminates

continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates

together with A 3 98 and a

corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre when a

tyre without a pressure sensor is

mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system

3

 188.

Engine oil pressure

I

 illuminates red.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.

Illuminates when the engine is

running

If control indicator I illuminates

when the engine is running (together

with control indicator C and a

warning chime): Stop, switch off

engine.

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Caution

Engine lubrication may be

interrupted. This may result in

damage to the engine and / or

locking of the drive wheels.

1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear (or move

selector lever to N).

3. Move out of the flow of traffic as

quickly as possible without

impeding other vehicles.

4. Switch off ignition.

9 Warning

When the engine is off,

considerably more force is needed

to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is

stationary, otherwise the steering

wheel lock could engage

unexpectedly.

Check oil level before seeking

assistance of a workshop 3 167.

Fuel economy mode

ECO illuminates green when ECO

mode is engaged to reduce fuel

consumption.
ECO mode, driving economically

3

 130.

Low fuel

Y

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminates briefly when the ignition is

switched on.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is

low (range of approx. 50 km); refuel

immediately 3 160.
Catalytic converter 3 140.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system

3

 173.

Stop-start system

D

 illuminates when engine is in an

Autostop.
\

 illuminates when an Autostop is

inhibited when certain conditions are

not fulfilled.
Stop-start system 3 136.

Exterior light

9

 illuminates green.

Illuminated when the headlights are

on.
8

 illuminates green.

Illuminated when the sidelights are

on.
Lighting 3 108.

High beam

P

 illuminates blue.

Illuminated when high beam is on and

during headlight flash 3 109.

Fog light

>

 illuminates green.

Illuminated when the front fog lights

are on 3 111.

Rear fog light

ø

 illuminates yellow.

Illuminated when the rear fog light is

on 3 112.

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Cruise control

m

, U illuminates green or yellow.

m

 illuminates green when a certain

speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system

is on.

Speed limiter

U illuminates yellow.
U illuminates yellow when the

system is on.
Cruise control and speed limiter

3

 152.

Tachograph

& illuminates when there is a fault

3

 107.

Door open

y illuminates red.
Illuminates when a door is not fully

closed.
A corresponding message also

appears in the Driver Information

Centre 3 102.

Information displays

Driver Information Centre

Depending on vehicle configuration,

the following items appear in the

display:

● outside temperature 3 87
● clock 3 88
● odometer 3 91
● trip odometer 3 91
● service display 3 93
● vehicle messages 3 103
● trip computer 3 105

Info display

The central display in the

Infotainment system displays the time

(and / or outside temperature,

depending on version) and

Infotainment system information.
Press X to switch the Infotainment

system on. Alternatively, it

automatically switches on when the

ignition is switched on.
Depending on system, the

Infotainment system is operated via

buttons and rotary knobs on the

Infotainment system fascia, the