Vauxhall Vivaro C (2023 year). Manual in english

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In the following cases, forward

collision alert may not detect a vehicle

ahead or sensor performance is

limited:

● driving on winding or hilly roads
● driving during nighttime
● weather limits visibility, such as

fog, rain, or snow

● the sensor in the windscreen is

blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud,

dirt etc.

● the windscreen is damaged or

affected by foreign objects, e.g.

stickers

Active emergency braking

Active emergency braking can help to

reduce the damage and injury from

crashes with vehicles, pedestrians

and obstacles directly ahead, when a

collision can no longer be avoided

either by manual braking or by

steering. Before the active

emergency braking applies, the driver

is warned by the forward collision

alert or the front pedestrian protection

alert.

Forward collision alert

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Front pedestrian protection

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The feature uses various inputs (e.g.

camera sensor, radar sensor, brake

pressure, vehicle speed) to calculate

the probability of a frontal collision.

Warning

This system is not intended to

replace the driver responsibility for

driving the vehicle and looking

ahead. Its function is limited to

supplemental use only to reduce

the vehicle speed before a

collision.
The system may not react to

animals. After a sudden lane

change, the system needs a

certain time to detect the next

preceding vehicle.
The driver must always be ready

to take action and apply the brakes

and steer to avoid collisions.

Functionality

Active emergency braking is

equipped with a front camera and

operates in forward gear above

walking speed up to 53 mph. The

system detects stationary vehicles

only if the speed does not exceed

50 mph. Pedestrians are detected

only if the speed does not exceed

37 mph.
A precondition is that active

emergency braking is not deactivated

in the vehicle personalisation menu

116.

If deactivated,

illuminates in the

instrument cluster and a warning

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.
If the system has been deactivated, it

is reactivated automatically the next

time the ignition is switched on.
The system includes:

● emergency automatic braking
● forward collision alert
● front pedestrian protection

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Emergency automatic braking

After activation of brake preparation

system and just before the imminent

collision, this function automatically

applies limited braking to reduce the

impact speed of the collision or

prohibit a crash.
If active emergency braking is

applied,

flashes in the instrument

cluster.
Depending on the situation, the

vehicle may automatically brake

moderately or hard.
Front automatic braking can only

occur if a vehicle or a pedestrian

ahead is detected.
Forward collision alert

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Front pedestrian protection

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Below a speed of 19 mph, emergency

automatic braking may slow down the

vehicle to a complete stop. If the

speed exceeds 19 mph, emergency

automatic braking reduces the speed.

However, the driver must apply the

brake.

Emergency automatic braking may

slow the vehicle to a complete stop to

try to avoid a potential crash. If the

vehicle comes to a complete stop,

automatic braking is maintained for

up to 2 seconds.

● Automatic transmission: If the

vehicle comes to a complete

stop, keep the brake pedal

depressed to prevent the vehicle

from starting off again.

● Manual transmission: If the

vehicle comes to a complete

stop, the engine may stall.

Operation of the function may be felt

by a slight vibration in the brake

pedal.

Warning

Emergency automatic braking is

an emergency crash preparation

feature and is not designed to

avoid crashes. Do not rely on the

system to brake the vehicle.

Emergency automatic braking will

not brake outside of its operating

speed range and only responds to

detected vehicles and

pedestrians.

System limitations

In some cases, the active emergency

braking system may provide an

automatic braking in situations that

seem to be unnecessary, for instance

in parking garages, due to traffic signs

in a curve or due to vehicles in

another lane. This is normal

operation, the vehicle does not need

service. Firmly apply the accelerator

pedal to override the automatic

braking if the situation and the

surroundings permit.
In the following cases, active

emergency braking performance is

limited:

● Driving on winding or hilly roads.
● Detecting all vehicles, especially

vehicles with a trailer, tractors,

muddy vehicles, etc.

● Detecting a vehicle when

weather limits visibility, such as in

fog, rain, or snow.

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● Driving during nighttime.
● The windscreen is damaged or

stickered.

Complete attention is always required

while driving, and the driver should be

ready to take action and apply the

brakes and / or steer the vehicle to

avoid crashes.
We recommend to deactivate the

system in the vehicle personalisation

in the following cases:

● when towing a trailer or caravan
● when carrying long objects on

roof bars or a roof rack

● when the vehicle is being towed

with the engine running

● when tyre chains are fitted
● when a spare wheel is fitted that

is smaller than the other wheels

● before using an automatic car

wash with the engine running

● before placing the vehicle on a

rolling road in a workshop

● if the windscreen has been

damaged close to the camera

● if the front bumper has been

damaged

● if the brake lamps are not working

Fault

In case the system requires a service,

is illuminated in the instrument

cluster, a message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre and an

audible signal is given.
If the system does not work as it

should do, vehicle messages are

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.
Vehicle messages

115.

Front pedestrian protection

Front pedestrian protection may help

to avoid or reduce the harm caused

by front-end crashes with pedestrians

when driving forward.
The system uses the front camera in

the windscreen and a radar sensor in

the front bumper to detect a

pedestrian directly ahead in your

path.

Front pedestrian protection can

detect and alert to pedestrians in a

forward gear at speeds between

3 mph and 37 mph.
During nighttime driving, system

performance is limited.

Danger

Front pedestrian braking does not

provide an alert or automatically

brake the vehicle, unless it detects

a pedestrian.
The system may not detect

pedestrians, including children,

when the pedestrian is not directly

ahead, not fully visible, not

standing upright, or when part of a

group.

Front pedestrian protection includes:

● detecting front pedestrian ahead
● front pedestrian alert

Front pedestrian protection is

activated together with forward

collision alert.
Forward collision alert

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Detecting front pedestrian ahead

A pedestrian ahead is indicated by a

symbol in the instrument cluster.

Front pedestrian alert

When approaching a detected

pedestrian too quickly, a warning

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre. A warning chime

is provided.
Cruise control or semi-adaptive

cruise control may be disengaged

when the front pedestrian alert

occurs.

System limitations

In the following cases, front

pedestrian protection may not detect

a pedestrian ahead or the sensor

performance is limited:

● vehicle speed is out of range from

3 mph to 37 mph in forward gear

● the distance to an pedestrian

ahead is more than 40 m

● driving on winding or hilly roads
● driving during nighttime

● weather limits visibility, such as

fog, rain, or snow

● the sensor in the windscreen is

blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud,

dirt etc.

● the windscreen is damaged or

affected by foreign objects, e.g.

stickers

Parking assist

General information

When attaching a trailer or bicycle

carrier to the trailer hitch, the parking

assist is deactivated.

Warning

The driver bears full responsibility

for the parking manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding

area when driving backwards or

forwards while using parking

assist system.

Rear parking assist

The system warns the driver with

acoustic signals against potentially

hazardous obstacles behind the

vehicle in a distance range up to

50 cm while reverse gear is engaged.
The system operates with ultrasonic

parking assist sensors in the rear

bumper.

Activation

Rear parking assist is activated when

reverse gear is engaged and ignition

is switched on. This is confirmed by a

chime.

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Info Display without touchscreen

The system is ready to operate when

the LED in the parking assist button

is not illuminated.

Info Display with touchscreen

Activate the parking assist in the

vehicle personalisation

116.

Indication

Depending on which side of the

vehicle is closer to an obstacle,

acoustic warning signals in the

vehicle sound on the respective side.

The interval between the sounds

becomes shorter as the vehicle gets

closer to that obstacle. When the

distance is less than approx. 30 cm,

the sound is continuous.

Additionally, the distance to rear

obstacles is displayed by changing

distance lines in the Info Display

112. When the obstacle is very

close,

for danger is displayed.

Deactivation

Info Display without touchscreen

Press

to deactivate the system

manually. The LED in the button

illuminates when the system is

deactivated.
Info Display with touchscreen

Deactivate the parking assist in the

vehicle personalisation

116. The

state of the system

If the system has been deactivated, it

is not reactivated automatically the

next time the ignition is switched on.

Front-rear parking assist

The front-rear parking assist

measures the distance between the

vehicle and obstacles in front and

behind the vehicle. It informs and

warns the driver by giving acoustic

signals and display indication.
It uses two different acoustic warning

signals for the front and rear

monitoring areas, each with a

different tone frequency.
The system operates with ultrasonic

parking assist sensors in the rear and

front bumper.

Activation

In addition to the rear parking assist,

the front parking assist is triggered

when an obstacle is detected in front

and the speed of the vehicle is below

6 mph.
Info Display without touchscreen

The system is ready to operate when

the LED in the parking assist button

is not illuminated.

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Info Display with touchscreen

Activate the parking assist in the

vehicle personalisation

116.

Indication

Depending on which side of the

vehicle is closer to an obstacle,

acoustic warning signals in the

vehicle sound on the respective side.

The interval between the sounds

becomes shorter as the vehicle gets

closer to that obstacle. When the

distance is less than approx. 30 cm,

the sound is continuous.

Additionally, the distance to rear and

front obstacles is displayed by

changing distance lines in the Info

Display

112.

If the vehicle stops for more than 3

seconds in a forward gear, if

automatic transmission is in P or if no

further obstacles are detected, no

acoustic warning signals are given.

Deactivation

The system is deactivated

automatically when vehicle speed

exceeds 6 mph by pressing the

parking assist button

Info Display without touchscreen

Press

to deactivate the system.

The LED in the button illuminates

when the system is deactivated.
Info Display with touchscreen

Deactivate the parking assist in the

vehicle personalisation

116.

If the system has been deactivated

manually, it is not reactivated

automatically the next time the

ignition is switched on.

System limitations

In the event of a fault or if the system

does not work temporarily, e.g.

because of high external noise level

or other interference factors, a

message is displayed and

illuminates in the Driver Information

Centre.

Warning

Under certain circumstances,

various reflective surfaces on

objects or clothing as well as

external noise sources may cause

the system to fail to detect

obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to

low obstacles which can damage

the lower part of the bumper.

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Caution

In the case of a severe failure of

the vehicle with the need to stop

the vehicle, the system is

deactivated.
In the case of a gearbox failure,

the parking assist system is not

active, when reverse gear is

engaged.
In the case of a loudspeaker

failure, the audible signals may not

be given.
Performance of the system can be

reduced when sensors are

covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
If a sensor is covered, a message

is displayed indicating that the

sensors have to be cleaned.
Performance of the parking assist

system may be limited or the

functionality may not be available

at all if

illuminates or if the

image shown on the Info Display

is frozen or if the screen is black.

Performance of the parking assist

system can be reduced due to

heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there

are taller vehicles in the vicinity

(e.g. off-road vehicles, mini vans,

vans). Object identification and

correct distance indication in the

upper part of these vehicles

cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection

cross-section, e.g. objects of

narrow size or soft materials, may

not be detected by the system.
Parking assist systems do not

detect objects outside the

detection range, e.g. below the

bumper or underneath the vehicle.
During a reverse parking

manoeuvre, the system does not

consider a mounted coupling ball

bar. The driver has to consider this

additional length.

Notice

It is possible that the sensor detects

a non-existing object caused by

echo disturbance from external

acoustic noise or mechanical

misalignments (sporadic false

warnings may occur).
Make sure that the front number

plate is properly mounted (not bent

and no gaps to the bumper on the left

or right side) and the sensors are

firmly in place. The performance of

the parking assist may be reduced if

the license plate is bent or a license

plate support is used.
Low curbs and surface irregularities,

e.g. on construction zones, are not

detected by the system. The driver

accepts responsibility.

Side blind spot alert

The side blind spot alert system

detects and reports objects on either

side of the vehicle, within a specified

blind spot zone. The system displays

a visual alert in each exterior mirror,

when detecting objects that may not

be visible in the interior and exterior

mirrors.
Side blind spot alert uses some of the

parking assist sensors which are

located in the front and rear bumper

on both sides of the vehicle.

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Warning

Side blind spot alert does not

replace driver vision.
The system does not detect:

● vehicles outside the side blind

zones which may be rapidly

approaching

● pedestrians, cyclists or animals

Before changing a lane, always

check all mirrors, look over the

shoulder and use the turn signal.

Activation

Info Display without touchscreen

Press

Info Display with touchscreen

Activate the function in the vehicle

personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation

116.

illuminates green in the instrument

cluster to confirm the function.

Functionality

When the system detects a vehicle in

the side blind zone while driving

forwards, an LED will illuminate in the

relevant exterior mirror.
The LED comes on immediately when

being passed.

The LED comes on after a delay when

passing another vehicle slowly.

Operation conditions

The following conditions must be

fulfilled for proper operation:

● all vehicles are moving in the

same direction and in adjacent

lanes

● the speed of your vehicle is

between 7 mph and 87 mph

● passing a vehicle with a speed

difference of less than 6 mph

● another vehicle is passing with a

speed difference of less than

15 mph

● the traffic flow is normal
● driving on a straight or slightly

curved road

● the vehicle is not pulling a trailer
● the sensors are not covered by

mud, ice or snow

● the warning zones in the exterior

mirrors or the detection zones on

front and rear bumper are not

covered

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No alert will be given in the following

situations:

● in the presence of non-moving

objects, e.g. parked vehicles,

barriers, street lamps, road signs

● in very dense traffic, when

moving vehicles might be

confused with a stationary object

● with vehicles moving in the

opposite direction

● driving on a winding road or a

sharp corner

● when passing or being passed by

a very long vehicle, e.g. lorry,

coach, which is at the same time

detected at the rear in the blind

spot angle and present in the

driver's forward field of vision

● when passing too quickly

Deactivation

Info Display without touchscreen

Press

Info Display with touchscreen

The system is deactivated in the

vehicle personalisation

116.

extinguishes in the instrument

cluster. Additionally, an acoustic

signal sounds.
The state of the system is stored

when switching off the ignition.
The system is automatically

deactivated when connecting a trailer

or bike carrier.
Due to adverse weather conditions

such as heavy rain, false detections

may occur.

Fault

In the event of a fault,

flashes for a

few moments in the instrument

cluster, accompanied by

and a

display message. Have the cause of

the fault remedied by a workshop.

Rear view camera

The rear view camera assists the

driver when reversing. It allows views

of the vehicle's surroundings to be

displayed as a nearly 180° picture in

the Info Display, like a bird's eye view.

Depending on version, camera is

mounted above the license plate in

the tailgate / left rear door.

Warning

The rear view camera does not

replace driver vision. Note that

objects that are outside the

camera's field of view and the

parking assist sensors, e.g. below

the bumper or underneath the

vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse or park the vehicle

using only the rear view camera.
Always check the surrounding of

the vehicle before and during

driving.

The system may use:

● rear view camera, installed in the

tailgate

● ultrasonic parking assist sensors

in the rear bumper

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The screen in the Info Display is

divided into two parts. On the right

there is a view from above the vehicle,

and on the left there is the view from

the rear displayed. The parking

sensors complete the information on

the view from above the vehicle.
Change the volume of the acoustic

signals by pressing

in the right

lower zone of the display.
The view of the camera is displayed

in the Info Display

112 or in the

interior mirror

25.

The area displayed by the camera is

limited. The distance of the image that

appears on the display differs from

the actual distance.

Activation

Rear view camera is activated by:

● engaging reverse gear
● driving up to 6 mph

Functionality

Different views can be selected in the

left part of the display. Change the

type of view at any time during a

manoeuvre by pressing the touch

field in the left lower zone of the

display and selecting a view from the

view selection menu:

● Standard view
● Auto mode
● Zoom view
● 180° view

The display is immediately updated

with the type of view selected.

Auto mode is activated by default. In

this mode, the system selects the

best view, standard or zoom, to

display according to the information

from the parking sensors.
The state of the system is not kept in

memory when the ignition is switched

off.

Standard view

The area behind the vehicle is

displayed in the screen. The vertical

lines represent the width of the

vehicle with mirrors unfolded. The

direction of the lines changes with the

position of the steering wheel.

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The first horizontal line represents a

distance of about 30 cm beyond the

edge of vehicle's rear bumper. The

upper horizontal lines represent

distances of about 1 m and 2 m.
This view is available in auto mode or

in the view selection menu.
Trajectory lane of the vehicle is

shown in accordance with the

steering angle.

Auto mode

This mode is activated by default. If

the vehicle is equipped with ultrasonic

parking sensors, the automatic view

changes from rear view to a view from

above, as an obstacle is approached

during a manoeuvre.
If the vehicle is not equipped with

ultrasonic parking sensors, the view

needs to be changed manually in the

Info Display.

Zoom view

The rear view camera records the

vehicle's surroundings during the

manoeuvre in order to reconstruct a

view from above the vehicle in its near

surroundings.Thus, the vehicle can

be manoeuvred around obstacles

nearby. This view is available with

auto mode or in the view selection

menu.

180° view

The 180° view facilitates reversing

out of a parking bay, making it

possible to see the approach of

vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

This view is not recommended for

carrying out a complete manoeuvre.

It is made up of three areas: left 1,

centre 2 and right 3. This view is

available from the view selection

menu only.

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Deactivation

The rear view camera is deactivated

when:

● a plug is connected to the power

outlet of the trailer hitch

● a certain forward speed is

exceeded or if reverse gear is not

engaged for 7 seconds

● by pressing the icon

in the left

upper corner of the touch screen

System limitations

Caution

For optimal operation of the

system, it is important to keep the

lenses of all cameras always

clean. For the rear view camera,

there is a washer nozzle which will

be activated when the rear window

washer is operating.
If manually cleaning the lenses of

the cameras, rinse the lenses with

water and wipe with a soft cloth.

Do not clean the lenses with a

steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

The rear view camera may not

operate properly when:

● surrounding is dark
● sun or beam of headlights is

shining directly into camera

lenses

● weather limits visibility, such as

fog, rain, or snow

● camera lenses blocked by snow,

ice, slush, mud, dirt. Clean the

lense, rinse with water, and wipe

with a soft cloth

● vehicle had a rear end accident
● extreme temperature changes

Traffic sign assistant

Warning

The actual traffic sign always

takes priority over the traffic sign

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

Speed limit

Using a camera at the top of the

windscreen, this system detects and

reads speed limit and end of speed

limit signs. The system also takes

account of information on speed limits

from the navigation map data.
If the system is activated but does not

detect a speed limit sign, the following

sign is displayed:

This system can be activated or

deactivated in the vehicle

116.

Cruise control

Semi-adaptive cruise control

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Other traffic signs

The system recognises traffic signs

and displays them in the Driver

Information Centre.

This system can be activated or

deactivated in the vehicle

personalisation

116.

Driver Information Centre

106.

System limitations

Traffic sign assistant may not operate

properly when:

● Driving on winding or hilly roads.
● Driving during nighttime.
● Driving with snow chains.
● Driving with a trailer.
● The area of the windscreen,

where the front camera is

located, is not clean or affected

by foreign items, e.g. stickers.

● The visibility is limited because of

the weather, such as fog, rain, or

snow.

● The sun is shining directly into

the camera lens.

● Traffic signs are completely or

partially covered or difficult to

discern.

● Traffic signs are incorrectly

mounted or damaged.

● Traffic signs do not comply with

the Vienna Convention on Road

Signs and Signals.

● The navigation map data is

outdated.

Caution

The system is intended to help the

driver within a defined speed

range to recognise certain traffic

signs. Do not ignore traffic signs

which are not displayed by the

system.
Do not let this special feature

tempt you into taking risks when

driving.

Always adapt speed regarding

road, traffic and weather

conditions.
The driver assistance systems do

not relieve the driver from full

responsibility for vehicle

operation.
When driving abroad make sure

the vehicle uses the speed unit of

the respective country. If

necessary, select the correct units

in the Info Display.

Lane departure warning

The lane departure warning system

observes the lane markings between

which the vehicle is driving via a front

camera. The system detects lane

changes and warns the driver in the

event of an unintended lane change

via visual and acoustic signals.
Criteria for the detection of an

unintended lane change are:

● no operation of turn lights
● no brake pedal operation
● no active acceleration

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If the driver is active, no warning will

be issued.

Activation

Info Display without touchscreen

Press

to activate the system.

The system is switched on when the

LED in the button is illuminated.

Info Display with touchscreen

The system can be activated in the

vehicle personalisation

116.

The system is only operable at

vehicle speeds above 40 mph and if

lane markings are available.

When the system recognises an

unintended lane change, the control

indicator

)

flashes yellow.

Simultaneously a chime sounds.

Deactivation

Info Display without touchscreen

Press

to deactivate the system.

The LED in the button

extinguishes.

Info Display with touchscreen

The system can be deactivated in the

vehicle personalisation

116.

At speeds below 40 mph the system

is inoperable.

Fault

Info Display without touchscreen

The LED of the

flashes.

Info Display with touchscreen

The control indicator

flashes and

an error message is displayed.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
The system cannot operate when no

lane marking is detected.

System limitations

The system performance may be

affected by:

● blocked camera by snow, ice,

slush, mud, dirt, windscreen

damage or affected by foreign

items, e.g. stickers

● close vehicles ahead
● banked roads
● winding or hilly roads
● poor lighting conditions
● sudden lighting changes
● shining sun directly into the

camera lens

● adverse environmental

conditions, e.g. heavy rain, fog,

or snow

● vehicle modifications, e.g. tyres
● roads with poor lane markings

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Driver alert

The driver alert system monitores the

driving time and the vigilance of the

driver. Monitoring the vigilance of the

driver is based on the trajectory

variations of the vehicle compared to

the lane markings.
The system cannot replace the need

for vigilance on the part of the driver.

Taking a break is recommended as

soon as feeling tired or at least every

2 hours. Do not drive when feeling

tired.

Activation or Deactivation

The system can be activated or

deactivated in the vehicle

personalisation

116.

The state of the system stays in

memory when the ignition is switched

off.

Driving time alert

The driver gets notified by a pop-up

reminder symbol

in the Driver

Information Centre simultaneously

with an acoustic alert if the driver has

not taken a break after 2 hours of

driving at a speed above 40 mph. The

alert is repeated hourly until the

vehicle is stopped, no matter how

vehicle speed evolves.
The counting of driving time alert is

reset if one of the following conditions

is met:

● The vehicle has been stationary

for more than 15 minutes with the

engine running.

● The ignition has been switched

off for a few minutes.

● The driver's seat belt has been

unfastened and the driver's door

is open.

Notice

If the vehicle speed drops below

40 mph, the system is paused. The

driving time is counted again once

the speed is above 40 mph.

Driver drowsiness detection

The system monitors the driver's level

of vigilance. A camera at the top of the

windscreen detects variations in

trajectory compared to the lane

markings. This system is particularly

suited to fast roads (speed higher

than 40 mph).
If the trajectory of the vehicle

suggests a certain level of

drowsiness or inattention by the

driver, the system triggers the first

level of alert. The driver is notified by

a message and an audible signal is

given.
After three first level alerts, the

system triggers a new alert with a

message, accompanied by a more

pronounced audible signal.
In certain driving conditions (poor

road surface or strong winds), the

system may give alerts independent

of the driver's level of vigilance.
The driver drowsiness detection is

reinitialised when the ignition has

been switched off for a few minutes or

the speed remains below 40 mph for

a few minutes.

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System limitations

In the following situations, the system

may not operate properly or even not

operate at all:

● poor visibility caused by

inadequate lighting of the

roadway, falling snow, heavy

rain, dense fog etc.

● dazzle caused by headlamps of

oncoming vehicles, low sun,

reflections on damp roads,

leaving a tunnel, alternating

shade and light etc.

● windscreen area in front of the

camera covered by dirt, snow,

stickers etc.

● no lane markings detected or

multiple lane markings due to

roadworks

● close vehicles ahead
● winding roads or narrow roads

Charging

General information

Warning

Persons with a pacemaker should

consult a doctor for possible

precautions.

Charging the vehicle's high voltage

battery depends upon several factors:

● high voltage battery of the vehicle
● internal onboard charger (OBC)
● charging cable
● external charging device

The charging cable connects the

vehicle with an external charging

device providing electric power. This

may be a domestic electrical outlet, a

Green'Up socket, a wall box or a

public charging station.
The high voltage battery is charged

with direct current (DC) only. When

charging the vehicle with alternating

current (AC), AC has to be converted

into DC. This is done by the vehicle's

onboard charger. The onboard

charger is available with 7.4 kW

(single-phase) and 11 kW (3-phase).
If the vehicle is charged at a public DC

charging station, no DC conversion is

required. The high voltage battery

can be directly charged with DC

provided by the DC charging station.
The speed of charging the vehicle's

high voltage battery depends upon

the weakest element of the charging

chain. To achieve the maximum

charging speed, charging cable and

charging device have to be attuned to

each other.

Notice

Make sure that the charging cable

used fits to the vehicle's onboard

charger.

Charging types

278.

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279.

Electric power consumption and

range

The electric power consumption

(combined) is within a range of 26.1

to 23.2 kWh/100 km for the 50 kWh

high voltage battery and within a

range of 27.3 to 24.4 kWh/100 km for

the 75 kWh high voltage battery.
The range is up to 143 miles for the

50 kWh high voltage battery and up to

205 miles for the 75 kWh high voltage

battery.
For the values specific to your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.
The determination of electric power

consumption is regulated by directive

R (EC) No. 715/2007 and No.

2017/1151 (in the latest applicable

version).

Charging types

There are different types of charging

the vehicle's high voltage battery.

Charging at wallboxes

A wallbox is a charging unit for private

households. It provides a charging

cable which has to be connected to

the vehicle's charging port. Some

wallboxes do not provide a charging

cable. In this case, a separate

charging cable is required which has

to be connected to both the wallbox

and the charging port of the vehicle.
Charging time may take approx. 5 to

7 hours with a charging power of 11

kW or 7.5 to 9 hours with a charging

power of 7.4 kW.

Charging at charging stations

Charging stations may provide

alternating current (AC) or direct

current (DC). Charging time may vary

depending on the charging station,

DC charging stations provide the

fastest charging. The charging cable

of the charging station has to be

connected to the charging port of the

vehicle.

● AC charging station: Charging

time may take approx. 5 to 7

hours with a charging power of 11

kW or 7.5 to 9 hours with a

charging power of 7.4 kW.

● DC charging station: Up to

approx. 80% of battery capacity

may be charged in approx. 30

minutes at a charging power of

100 kW.

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Charging at domestic electrical

outlets

To charge at a domestic electrical

outlet, connect the charging cable to

the vehicle's charging port and to the

domestic electrical outlet.
Charging time may take approx. 30 to

38 hours with a charging power of 1.8

kW.

Charging cable

Depending on the charging type,

different charging cables are used.

Warning

Improper use of portable charging

cables may cause a fire, electrical

shock, or burns, and may result in

damage to property, serious

injury, or death.

● Do not use extension cables,

multi-outlet power strips,

splitters, grounding adaptors,

surge protectors, or similar

devices.

● Do not use an electrical socket

that is worn or damaged, or one

that will not hold the plug firmly

in place.

● Do not immerse the charging

cable into any liquid.

● Do not use an electrical socket

that is not properly grounded.

● Do not use an electrical socket

that is on a circuit with other

electrical loads.

Warning

Read all the safety warnings and

instructions before using this

product. Failure to follow the

warnings and the instructions may

result in electric shock, fire, and /

or serious injury.

Never leave children unattended

near the vehicle while the vehicle

is charging and never allow

children to play with the charging

cable.
If the plug provided does not fit the

electrical outlet, do not modify the

plug. Arrange for a qualified

electrician to inspect the electrical

outlet.
Do not put fingers into the electric

vehicle connector.

Danger

There is a risk of electric shock

that may cause personal injury or

death.
Do not use the charging cable if

any part of the charging cable is

damaged.
Do not open or remove the

charging cable cover.
Service by qualified personnel

only. Connect the charging cable

to a properly grounded outlet with

cables that are not damaged.

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Basic domestic cable (mode 2) /

enhanced domestic cable (mode

1. Vehicle plug
2. Status indicators
3. Wall plug

Basic domestic cables (mode 2) are

used for charging at domestic

electrical outlets. A basic domestic

cable (mode 2) consists of a vehicle

plug, a control box and a plug for the

domestic electrical outlet. The control

box has an intergrated charge

controller and several LEDs

indicating the charging status.

Enhanced domestic cables (mode 2)

are similar to basic domestic cables

(mode 2). However, the charging

performance of enhanced domestic

cables (mode 2 charging) is better

than the charging performance of

basic domestic cables (mode 2).

Enhanced domestic cables (mode 2)

are used at Green'Up sockets which

have to be installed by a certified

electrician at the customer's site.

Charging cable status indicators

After plugging in the charging cable,

it will perform a quick self test and all

status indicators illuminate for a

moment. For the functions of the

status indicators, refer to the manual

of the charging cable manufacturer.

Important information about

portable BEV charging

● Charging a BEV can stress a

building's electrical system more

than a typical household

appliance.

● Before you plug in to any

electrical outlet, have a qualified

electrician inspect and verify the

electrical system (electrical

outlet, wiring, junctions and

protection devices) for heavy-

duty service at a 10 A continuous

load.

● Electrical outlets may wear out

with normal usage or be

damaged over time, making them

unsuitable for BEV charging.

● Check the electrical outlet / plug

while charging and discontinue

use if the electrical outlet / plug is

hot, then have the electrical

outlet serviced by a qualified

electrician.

● When outdoors, plug into an

electrical outlet that is weather-

proof while in use.

● Mount the charging cable to

reduce strain on the electrical

outlet / plug.
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Mode 3 charging cable

1. Vehicle plug
2. Plug for wall box / AC charging

station

Mode 3 charging cables are used for

charging at wall boxes and AC

charging stations. A mode 3 charging

cable provides a vehicle plug and a

plug for the wall box / AC charging

station. Wall boxes / AC charging

stations may provide an integrated

mode 3 charging cable. For more

information on the mode 3 charging

cable, refer to the manual of the

charging cable manufacturer.

Mode 4 charging cable

Notice

Only use DC charging cables shorter

than 30 metres.

Mode 4 charging cables are used for

DC charging. Since mode 4 charging

cables are integrated within DC

charging stations, they only provide a

vehicle plug.

Charging

Warning

Persons with a pacemaker or

similar devices should consult a

doctor for possible precautions.
If in doubt, during charging do not

remain inside or near the vehicle,

near the charging cable or the

charging unit.

In order to ensure the compatibility of

plug and outlet, different labels are

used. The labels are located on the

inside of the vehicle's charging port

flap. Make sure to connect only a

cable of the same type.

Type 2 plug or outlet used for AC

charging

FF plug or outlet used for DC charging

Warning

Avoid any entry of fluids into the

charging port of the vehicle, the

vehicle plug of the charging cable

and the domestic electrical outlet.

When charging at a public AC

charging station / public DC charging

station, follow the instructions for the

use of the respective charging

station. Public AC charging stations

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may not provide an integrated

charging cable. In this case, a

portable mode 3 charging cable is

required.

Warning

When charging at a domestic

electrical outlet, only use an outlet

which is properly grounded and

protected by a 30 mA differential

switch.
Only use a domestic electrical

outlet protected by a circuit

breaker adapted to the amperage

of the electrical circuit.
Have a qualified electrician check

the electrical installation to be

used. The installation has to be in

compliance with national

standards and compatible with the

vehicle.
When using a dedicated domestic

electrical outlet, have it installed

by a qualified electrician.

Make sure that the electrical

outlet, the plug and the cable do

not support the weight of the

control box.

1. Shift into P and switch off the

vehicle.

2. Push the charging port flap to

release it.

3. If necessary, take the charging

cable out of the load

compartment.

4. If necessary, plug in the plug of

the charging cable into the

corresponding port of the external

power source.

Charging cable

279.

5. Plug in the vehicle plug of the

charging cable into the charging

port of the vehicle.
Charging status

285.

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The start of charging is indicated

by the green flashing of the status

indicator at the charging port and

at the control box of the charging

cable if available.

Once charging, the vehicle plug will

be locked to the charging port and

cannot be disconnected while

charging is active.

indicator

illuminates.
Charging types

278.

Cancelling the charging process

Notice

At public charging stations, the

cancelling and subsequent

resuming of the charging process

may cause additional costs.
Once the charging process has

started, the doors can only be

unlocked without cancelling the

charging process by previously

activating selective unlocking.

Press

on the remote control to

cancel the charging process at any

time.
Press

twice to cancel the charging

process at any time if selective

locking is activated.
Central locking system

10.

Stop charging

The high voltage battery is fully

charged if the status indicator on the

charging port permanently illuminates

green.

1. Unlock the vehicle before

removing the vehicle plug from

the charging port.

If the vehicle is already unlocked,

lock the vehicle and unlock it

again.

2. Disconnect the vehicle plug of the

charging cable from the charging

port within 30 seconds after

unlocking.

3. Close the charging port flap by

pressing firmly in the centre to

latch properly.

4. Disconnect the charging cable

from the external power source.

5. If necessary, store the charging

cable in the load compartment.

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While the charging cable is plugged

into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be

driven.

Programmable charging

By default, charging starts as soon as

the charging cable is connected to the

charging port of the vehicle.
Programmable charging is only

possible when charging at a domestic

electrical outlet / Green'Up socket or

a wall box.
Programmable charging is also

available via the MyVauxhall App.

1. Press

2. Select Charge.

3. Press

4. Define the number of hours and

minutes after which the loading

process starts.

5. Press OK.
6. Plug in the vehicle.

7. Within 1 minute, press

activate programmable charging.

8. Depending on version, lock the

vehicle.

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The status indicator illuminates blue

indicating that programmable

charging is active.
Charging

281.

Charging status

285.

Charging status

If the vehicle is plugged in and

switched off, the charging status

indicator indicates the following:

● Illuminates white: welcome

lighting when charging port flap is

opened

● Illuminates green: charging

complete

● Flashes green: charging in

process

● Illuminates red: charging fault
● Illuminates blue: programmable

charging active

A charging fault has occured if the

vehicle is plugged in and the charging

status indicator is off.
Further charging status indicators are

located on the control box of the basic

domestic cable (mode 2) / enhanced

domestic cable (mode 2).
Charging cable

279.

Programmable charging

284.

Fuel

Fuel for diesel engines

The Diesel engines are compatible

with bio-fuels that conform to current

and future European standards and

and can be obtained from filling

stations:

Diesel fuel that meets standard

EN590 mixed with a biofuel that

meets standard EN14214 (possibly

containing up to 7% Fatty Acid Methyl

Ester)

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Diesel fuel that meets standard

EN16734 mixed with a biofuel that

meets standard EN14214 (possibly

containing up to 10% Fatty Acid

Methyl Ester)

Paraffinic Diesel fuel that meets

standard EN15940 mixed with a

biofuel that meets standard

EN14214 (possibly containing up to

7% Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).

The use of B20 or B30 fuel meeting

standard EN16709 is possible.

However, this use, even occasional,

requires strict application of the

special servicing conditions referred

to as "Arduous conditions".

For more information, contact a

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Caution

The use of any other type of (bio)

fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure

or diluted, domestic fuel etc.) is

strictly prohibited (risk of damage

to the engine and fuel system).

Notice

The only Diesel additives authorised

for use are those that meet the

B715000 standard.

Low temperature operation

At temperatures below 0 °C, some

diesel products with biodiesel blends

may clog, freeze or gel, which may

affect the fuel supply system. Starting

and engine operation may not work

properly. Make sure to fill winter

grade diesel fuel at ambient

temperatures below 0 °C.
Arctic grade diesel fuel can be used

at extremely low temperatures below

-20 °C. Using this fuel grade in warm

or hot climates is not recommended

and may cause engine stalling, poor

starting or damage on the fuel

injection system.

Refuelling

Danger

Before refuelling, switch off

ignition and any external heaters

with combustion chambers.
Follow the operating and safety

instructions of the filling station

when refuelling.

Danger

Fuel is flammable and explosive.

No smoking. No naked flames or

sparks.
If a smell of fuel can be noticed

inside the vehicle, have the cause

of this remedied immediately by a

workshop.

A label with symbols at the fuel filler

flap is indicating the allowed fuel

types. In Europe the pump nozzles of

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the filling stations are marked with

these symbols. Refuel only the

allowed fuel type.

Caution

In case of misfuelling, do not

switch on ignition.

Fuel filler flap is located at left rear

side of vehicle.

If the vehicle is equipped with an

electronic key system, the fuel filler

flap can only be opened if the vehicle

is unlocked. Depending on the

version, release the fuel filler flap by

pushing the flap or pulling at the right

bottom corner.
Depending on the version, place the

key in the lock and unlock the cap.
To open, turn the cap slowly

anticlockwise.

The fuel filler cap can be attached to

the hook on the fuel filler flap.
Place the nozzle in straight position to

the filler neck and press with slight

force to insert.
To refuel, switch on pump nozzle.

After the automatic cut-off, the tank

can be topped up by operating the

pump nozzle a maximum of two more

times.

Caution

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

immediately.

To close, turn the fuel filler cap

clockwise until it clicks.
Close the flap and allow it to engage.

Fuel filler cap

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.
Diesel-engined vehicles have special

fuel filler caps.

Fuel consumption - CO

Emissions

The fuel consumption (combined) is

within a range of 26 to 48 mpg.
The CO

emission is within a range of

289 to 156 g/km.

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General information

For the values specific to your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.
The determination of fuel

consumption is regulated by directive

R (EC) No. 715/2007 and No.

2017/1151 (in the latest applicable

version).
The specification of CO

emission is

also a constituent of the directive.
The figures given must not be taken

as a guarantee for the actual fuel

consumption of a particular vehicle.

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

dependent on personal driving style

as well as road and traffic conditions.
All values are based on the EU base

model with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption

takes into account the vehicle's kerb

weight, ascertained in accordance

with the regulations. Optional

equipment may result in slightly

higher fuel consumption and

emission levels and a lower

maximum speed.

Trailer hitch

General information

Only use towing equipment that has

been approved for the vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing

equipment to a workshop. It may be

necessary to make changes that

affect the cooling system, heat

shields or other equipment.

Driving characteristics and

towing tips

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate

the coupling ball. However, do not do

so if a stabiliser, which acts on the

coupling ball, is being used to reduce

snaking movements.
During trailer towing do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph. A maximum speed

of 60 mph is only appropriate if an

oscillation damper is used and the

permissible gross trailer weight does

not exceed the vehicle's curb weight.

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For trailers with low driving stability

and caravan trailers, the use of an

oscillation damper is strongly

recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

steering and brake sharply if

necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the

same gear as if driving uphill and

drive at a similar speed.
If the outside temperature exceeds

37 °C, reduce the load on the trailer

to protect the engine of the vehicle.
At high outside temperatures it is

recommended to leave the engine

running for one or two minutes after

having stopped the vehicle in order to

faciliate cooling.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value

specified for full load

355.

Towing a trailer increases the braking

distance of the vehicle. To limit the

heating of the brakes, it is

recommended to use the braking

effect of the engine.

By driving uphill, the temperature of

the coolant is increased. To reduce

heating, drive at a reduced speed and

pay attention to the coolant

temperature. If the control indicator

of the engine coolant temperature

gauge illuminates, stop the vehicle

and switch off engine as soon as

possible.

Trailer towing

Trailer loads

The permissible trailer loads are

vehicle and engine-dependent

maximum values which must not be

exceeded. The actual trailer load is

the difference between the actual

gross weight of the trailer and the

actual coupling socket load with the

trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are

specified in the vehicle documents. In

general, they are valid for gradients

up to 12%.
The permissible trailer load applies

up to the specified incline and at sea

level. Since engine power decreases

as altitude increases due to the air

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

climbing ability, the permissible gross

train weight also decreases by 10%

for every 1000 metres of altitude. The

gross train weight does not have to be

reduced when driving on roads with

slight inclines (less than 8%, e.g.

motorways).
The permissible gross train weight

must not be exceeded. This weight is

specified on the identification plate

349.

When distributing the loads in the

trailer, heavy objects should be

placed as close as possible to the

axle.

Vertical coupling load

The vertical coupling load is the load

exerted by the trailer on the coupling

ball. It can be varied by changing the

weight distribution when loading the

trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical

coupling load is specified on the

towing equipment identification plate

and in the vehicle documents.

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Always aim for the maximum vertical

coupling load, especially in the case

of heavy trailers. The vertical coupling

load should never fall below 25 kg.

Rear axle load

When the trailer is coupled and the

towing vehicle fully loaded, the

permissible rear axle load (see

identification plate or vehicle

documents) may be exceeded by

60 kg, the gross vehicle weight rating

must not be exceeded. If the

permissible rear axle load is

exceeded, a maximum speed of

60 mph applies.

Towing equipment

Depending on version the vehicle can

be fitted with a detachable or a fixed

coupling ball bar.

Type A

Caution

When operating without a trailer,

remove the coupling ball bar.

Fitting the coupling ball bar

1. Swivel the connecting socket

downwards. Take off the cap.

2. Insert the coupling ball bar into the

opening and push firmly up to the

stop.

3. Insert the plug lock in the opening

and lock it with the

corressponding key.

4. Put on the cap.
5. Attach the trailer.

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6. Connect the trailer plug to the

socket.

7. Attach the breakaway stopping

cable to the eye on the carrier.

Warning

Towing a trailer is permitted only

when a coupling ball bar is fitted

correctly. If the coupling ball bar

does not engage correctly, seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Dismounting coupling ball bar

1. Disconnect the trailer plug.
2. Unfasten the breakaway stopping

cable.

3. Remove the trailer.

4. Take off the cap.

5. Insert the key in the plug lock,

unlock it and remove it from the

opening.

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6. Move 1 to left and hold it pressed,

push 2 to the back and remove the

coupling ball.

7. Swivel the connecting socket

upwards. Put on the cap.

Type B

1. Swivel the connecting socket

downwards.

2. Attach the trailer.

3. Connect the trailer plug to the

socket and fasten the breakaway

stopping cable to the eye on the

carrier.

Type C

1. Remove the safety splint.

2. Pull the lever and open the towing

ring.

3. Swivel the connecting socket

downwards.

4. Attach the trailer, close the towing

ring and fix the splint.

5. Connect the trailer plug to the

socket and attach the breakaway

stopping cable to the eye on the

carrier.

Type D

1. Swivel the connecting socket

downwards.

2. Attach the trailer.

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