Opel Vivaro (2018 year). Manual - part 7

Instruments and controls

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steering column controls, the voice

recognition system (if available) or via

the touchscreen display.

Touchscreen operation

Make the appropriate selection from

the available menus and options by

touching the display screen with the

finger.
For further information, refer to the

Infotainment manual.

Vehicle messages

Messages are displayed in the Driver

Information Centre and may be

accompanied by illumination of

control indicator F or C in the

instrument cluster.

Information messages

Information messages regarding, e.g.

engine starting conditions, stop-start

system, parking brake application,

central locking, steering wheel lock

etc. provide the current status of

certain vehicle functions and

instructions for use.

Fault messages

Fault messages regarding, e.g. fuel

filter, airbags, exhaust emissions etc.

are displayed together with control

indicator F. Drive with caution and

seek the assistance of a workshop as

soon as possible.
To remove fault messages, e.g.

"CHECK INJECTION", from the

display, press button on end of wiper

lever. After a few seconds the

message may disappear

automatically and F remains

illuminated. The fault will then be

stored in the on board system.

Warning messages

Warning messages regarding, e.g.

engine, battery or brake system

failure, are displayed together with

control indicator C and may be

accompanied by a warning chime.

Stop engine immediately and seek

the assistance of a workshop.
Warning messages, e.g. "BATTERY

CHARGING FAULT" disappear from

the display automatically when the

cause of the fault has been remedied.

Fuel economy messages

Fuel economy messages provide tips

to improve fuel efficiency. Journeys

can be saved in the system memory,

enabling you to compare

performances.
Refer to Infotainment manual for

further information.
Fuel economy rating 3 105.

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Warning chimes

Only one warning chime will sound at

a time.
A corresponding message may also

appear in the Driver Information

Centre when a warning chime is

sounded.

When starting the engine or whilst

driving:

● If seat belt is not fastened 3 55.
● If the parking assist detects an

object 3 155.

● If the vehicle speed briefly

exceeds a set limit 3 152,

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 155.

● If a door or the bonnet is not

properly closed when vehicle

exceeds a certain speed.

● During activation and

deactivation of alarm monitoring

of vehicle inclination 3 38.

● If there is a fault in the brake

system 3 98.

● If the vehicle battery is not

charging 3 98.

● If engine lubrication is interrupted

3

 100.

● If AdBlue needs to be refilled or a

fault is present 3 141.

● If the electronic key is outside of

the detection range.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Power button 3 132.

When the vehicle is parked and /

or the driver's door is opened:

● If the key has been left in the

ignition.

● If the electronic key has been left

in the card reader.
Electronic key system 3 24.
Power button 3 132.

● If the vehicle is in an Autostop.

Stop-start system 3 136.

● If the exterior lights are on

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 108.

Engine oil level

If the minimum engine oil level is

reached, a message is displayed in

the Driver Information Centre 3 102

for 30 seconds after the engine is

started.
Check oil level 3 167.

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Trip computer

The trip computer provides

information on driving data, which is

continually recorded and evaluated

electronically.

Depending on vehicle, the following

functions can be selected by pressing

button repeatedly on end of wiper

lever:

● fuel used
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled

● average speed
● AdBlue percentage remaining

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● distance before service 3 93
● clock 3 88
● outside temperature 3 87
● cruise control and speed limiter

stored speed 3 152

● fuel economy rating (ecoScoring)
● fault and information messages
● odometer 3 91
● trip odometer 3 91

Fuel used

Displays the amount of fuel

consumed since the last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at

any time by pressing and holding the

button.

Average consumption

The value is displayed after driving a

distance of 400 metres.

Average consumption is displayed,

taking into consideration the distance

travelled and the fuel used since the

last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at

any time.

Instantaneous consumption

The value is displayed after reaching

a speed of 30 km/h.

Range

The value is displayed after driving a

distance of 400 metres.
The range is calculated from the

current contents of the fuel tank and

the average consumption since the

last reset.
The range will not display if control

indicator Y is illuminated in the

instrument cluster 3 101.

Distance travelled

Displays the distance driven since the

last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at

any time.

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Average speed

The value is displayed after driving a

distance of 400 metres.
The average speed since the last

reset is displayed.
The measurement can be restarted at

any time.
Interruptions in the journey with the

ignition off are not included in the

calculations.

Reset trip computer information

To reset the trip computer, select one

of its functions then press and hold

the button on the end of the wiper

lever.
The following trip computer

information can be reset:

● fuel used
● average consumption
● distance travelled
● average speed

The trip computer will reset

automatically when the maximum

value of any of the parameters is

exceeded.

Fuel economy rating (ecoScoring)

If equipped, a rating of 0 to 100 is

shown in the Info-Display to help

evaluate fuel efficiency, based on

your driving style.
Higher ratings indicate better fuel

economy.
Tips to improve fuel economy are also

given in the Info-Display. Journeys

can be saved in the system memory,

enabling you to compare

performances. Refer to Infotainment

manual for further information.
Vehicle messages 3 103.

Journey record

When the engine is switched off, a

record of the last journey may be

shown in the Info-Display.
The following information is

displayed:

● average fuel consumption
● total fuel consumption
● trip odometer
● fuel saved in km

Unit of measurement

To change the unit of measurement

for the duration of a journey:

Vehicles with power button:

With ignition off, simultaneously press

and hold button on end of wiper lever

and press the power button 3 132;

the central display flashes for approx.

ten seconds until the new unit is

displayed. Release button on end of

wiper lever when the display stops

flashing.

Vehicles without power button:

With ignition off, simultaneously press

and hold button on end of wiper lever

and switch on the ignition; the central

display flashes for approx.

ten seconds until the new unit is

displayed. Release button on end of

wiper lever when the display stops

flashing.
When the engine is switched off, the

trip computer automatically returns to

the original unit of measurement.

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Interruption of power supply

If the power supply has been

interrupted or if the vehicle battery

voltage has dropped too low, the

values stored in the trip computer will

be lost.

Tachograph

The tachograph is operated as

described in the operating

instructions supplied. Observe

regulations regarding use.
Depending on equipment, the

tachograph may be fitted in a console

located above the Infotainment

system in the instrument panel.

Note

When a tachograph is fitted, the total

distance travelled may be shown

only on the tachograph and not in the

odometer within the instrument

display.
Odometer 3 91.

Control indicator & 3 102 illuminates

in the instrument cluster in the event

of a fault. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

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Lighting

Lighting

Exterior lighting .......................... 108

Light switch .............................. 108

Automatic light control ............. 109

High beam ............................... 109

Headlight flash ......................... 109

Headlight range adjustment .... 109

Headlights when driving

abroad .................................... 110

Daytime running lights ............. 110

Adaptive forward lighting ......... 110

Hazard warning flashers .......... 111

Turn and lane-change signals . 111

Front fog lights ......................... 111

Rear fog lights ......................... 112

Reversing lights ....................... 112

Misted light covers ................... 112

Interior lighting ........................... 112

Instrument panel illumination

control ..................................... 112

Interior lights ............................ 112

Load compartment lighting ...... 114

Reading lights .......................... 114

Glove box lighting .................... 114

Lighting features ........................ 114

Entry lighting ............................ 114

Exit lighting .............................. 114

Battery discharge protection .... 115

Exterior lighting

Light switch

Turn outer switch:
7

: off

8

: sidelights

9P

: headlights

High beam control indicator P

3

 101.

Low beam control indicator 9 3 101.

Note

If the headlights have been switched

on manually, a warning chime will

sound when the engine is switched

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off and when the driver's door is

opened as a reminder that the lights

are still on.

Tail lights

Tail lights are illuminated together

with low beam and sidelights.

Automatic light control

AUTO : automatic light control
When the automatic light control

function is activated and the engine is

running, the system switches

between daytime running lights and

headlights depending on the external

lighting conditions.

For reasons of safety, it is advisable

to have the automatic light control

function activated.

Automatic headlight activation

During poor lighting conditions the

headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched

on if the windscreen wipers have

been activated for several wipes.
Daytime running lights 3 110.

High beam

To switch from low to high beam,

push lever.

To switch back to low beam, push

lever again or pull.

Headlight flash

To activate the headlight flash, pull

lever.

Headlight range adjustment

Manual headlight range

adjustment

Adapt headlight range to the vehicle

load to prevent dazzling of oncoming

traffic.

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Lighting

Turn thumb wheel ? to required

position:
0 : No load

4 : Loaded up to permissible

maximum weight

Headlights when driving

abroad

The asymmetrical headlight beam

extends visibility at the edge of the

road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries

where traffic drives on the opposite

side of the road, adjust the headlights

to prevent dazzling of oncoming

traffic.

Adjustment

Open the bonnet 3 166 and identify

the marking (shown in the illustration)

beside each of the headlights.
For each headlight:
Using a screwdriver, turn the screw

by a 

1

/

4

 turn towards the ] symbol to

lower the beams or towards the <

symbol to raise the beams.
Ensure the headlight beams are

returned to their original positions

when required.

Daytime running lights

Daytime running lights increase

visibility of the vehicle during daylight.

They may be switched on

automatically when the engine is

running.
If required, the daytime running lights

can be deactivated via the

Infotainment system. For further

information, refer to Infotainment

manual.
Automatic light control 3 109.

Adaptive forward lighting

Cornering light

With the low beam switched on,

depending on the steering angle,

vehicle speed and gear selected

when cornering, the front fog light will

also switch on, to illuminate the

corner of the road on the respective

side.

Lighting

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Hazard warning flashers

Operated by pressing ¨.
In the event of hard braking, the

hazard warning flashers may turn on

automatically. Switch off by pressing

¨

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Turn and lane-change

signals

lever up

: right turn signal

lever down : left turn signal
A resistance point can be felt when

moving the lever.
Constant flashing is activated when

the lever is moved beyond the

resistance point. It is deactivated

when the steering wheel is moved in

the opposite direction or lever is

manually moved back to its neutral

position.

Activate temporary flashing by

holding the lever just before the

resistance point. Turn signal lights will

flash until lever is released.
To activate three flashes, tap the

lever briefly without passing the

resistance point.

Front fog lights

Turn inner switch to position >;

control indicator > illuminates in the

instrument cluster.
Front fog lights will only operate when

the ignition and headlights are

switched on.

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Lighting

Rear fog lights

Turn inner switch to position ø;

control indicator ø illuminates in the

instrument cluster.
Rear fog light comes on together with

front fog lights and will only operate

when the ignition and headlights are

switched on.

Reversing lights

The reversing lights come on when

the ignition is on and reverse gear is

selected.

Misted light covers

The inside of the light covers may mist

up briefly in poor, wet and cold

weather conditions, in heavy rain or

after washing. The mist disappears

quickly by itself; to help, switch on the

headlights.

Interior lighting

Instrument panel

illumination control

Brightness of the following lights can

be adjusted when the exterior lights

are on:

● instrument panel illumination
● info-display
● illuminated switches and

operation elements.

Turn thumb wheel b until the desired

brightness is obtained.

Interior lights

Courtesy lights

During entry and exit of the vehicle,

depending on switch position the front

and rear courtesy lights automatically

switch on, together with the foot well

lights, then switch off after a delay.

Front courtesy lights

Operate rocker switch:
press 7

: off

centre posi‐

tion

: automatic switching

on and off

press d

: on

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With the rocker switch in its central

position, the light functions as a

courtesy light and illuminates when

the front doors are opened.
When the front doors are closed, the

courtesy light extinguishes after a

delay.

Rear courtesy lights

The upper load compartment lights

can be set to illuminate when the side

or rear doors are opened, or switched

on constantly.

Operate rocker switch:
press 7

: off

centre posi‐

tion

: automatic switching

on and off

press d

: on

With the rocker switch in its central

position, the light functions as a

courtesy light and illuminates when

the side or rear doors are opened.
When the doors are closed, the

courtesy light extinguishes after a

delay.

LED spotlights

Depending on vehicle, adjustable

LED spotlights, also including rocker

switch, may be present.

Bench seat lights

Depending on vehicle, bench seat

light illuminates when the sliding side

door is opened.

Rear seats lights

Depending on vehicle, rear seats

lights may be available.
The lights ar operated by pressing the

switch of the respective light.

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Lighting

Load compartment lighting

The lower load compartment lights

come on when the load compartment

is opened.

Reading lights

Front reading light

Operate rocker switch:
press 7 : off

press l : on

Glove box lighting

The glovebox light comes on when

the glovebox is opened.

Lighting features

Entry lighting

Welcome lighting

Vehicle lights are switched on for a

short time to facilitate locating the

vehicle when it is dark.

Remote control operation

Lights switch on when unlocking the

vehicle with the remote control.

Electronic key system operation

Press t. Press again to switch off.

Exit lighting

If equipped, headlights come on for

approx. 30 seconds after the vehicle

is parked and the system is activated.

Activating

1. Switch off lights (position 7).
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Remove ignition key.
4. Open driver's door.
5. Pull turn signal lever towards

steering wheel.

A corresponding message may

appear in the Driver Information

Centre 3 102.

Lighting

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This action can be repeated up to four

times to a maximum period of

two minutes.
The lighting is turned off immediately

by switching on the ignition or turning

the light switch.

Battery discharge protection

To prevent discharge of the vehicle

battery when the ignition is switched

off, some interior lights may be

switched off automatically after some

time.

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Climate control

Climate control

Climate control systems ............. 116

Heating and ventilation system 116

Air conditioning system ........... 117

Electronic climate control

system .................................... 118

Rear heating system ............... 120

Rear air conditioning system ... 121

Auxiliary heater ........................ 122

Air vents ..................................... 127

Adjustable air vents ................. 127

Fixed air vents ......................... 128

Glovebox cooler ...................... 128

Maintenance .............................. 128

Air intake ................................. 128

Pollen filter ............................... 128

Air conditioning regular

operation ................................ 128

Service .................................... 129

Climate control systems

Heating and ventilation

system

Controls for:

● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution

Heated rear window Ü 3 45.

Temperature

red : warm

blue : cold

Heating will not be fully effective until

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

Fan speed

Adjust the air flow by switching the fan

to the desired speed.

Air distribution

M

: to head area

L

: to head area and foot well

K

: to foot well

J

: to windscreen, front door

windows and foot well

V

: to windscreen and front door

windows

Intermediate settings are possible.

Demisting and defrosting the

windows

● Set temperature control to

warmest level.

● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.

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● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards door

windows.

● For simultaneous warming of the

foot well, set air distribution

control to J.

Heated rear window 3 45.

Air conditioning system

In addition to the heating and

ventilation system, the air

conditioning system has controls for:
A/C : cooling

4

: air recirculation

Heated seats 3 50.

Cooling (A/C)

Press A/C to switch on cooling.

Activation is indicated by illumination

of the LED in the button. Cooling is

only functional when the engine is

running and climate control fan is

switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) the air when

outside temperature is above a

specific level. Therefore

condensation may form and drip from

under the vehicle.

If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons. Activated cooling

may inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.

Note

Air conditioning performance is

reduced when ECO mode has been

activated 3 130.

Air recirculation system 4

Press 4 to activate air recirculation

mode. Activation is indicated by

illumination of the LED in the button.
Press 4 again to deactivate air

recirculation mode.

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Climate control

9 Warning

The exchange of fresh air is

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.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen might mist

up from outside when cold air is

directed towards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and avoid the use

of air distribution settings J and V.

Maximum cooling

Briefly open the windows so that hot

air can disperse quickly.

● Cooling A/C on.
● Air recirculation system 4 on.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Set temperature control to

coldest level.

● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all air vents.

Demisting and defrosting the

windows

● Set temperature control to

warmest level.

● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required

and direct them towards door

windows.

● For simultaneous warming of the

foot well, set air distribution

control to J.

Heated rear window 3 45.

Electronic climate control

system

Controls for:

● air distribution
● temperature
● fan speed

AUTO

: automatic mode

Ê

: demisting and defrosting

Ü

: heated rear window

A/C OFF : switch off air conditioning

u

: manual air recirculation

Heated rear window Ü 3 45.
Heated seats 3 50.