Diesel Fuel Filter; Diesel Fuel System Bleeding - Vauxhall VIVARO Owner's Manual

disconnecting the main vehicle
battery or before jump starting the
vehicle.
The terminals are designed for
additional electrical consumers up to
a maximum of 50 A.
Jump starting 3 197.

Diesel fuel filter

The diesel fuel filter is accessible from
the underside of the vehicle.
Drain filter of residual water at every
engine oil change.
Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Loosen the knurled
screw on the lower part of the filter by
approx. one turn, to drain off the
water.
The filter is drained as soon as water-
free diesel fuel emerges. Retighten
the screw.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.

Diesel fuel system bleeding

If the fuel tank has been run dry, it will
be necessary to air vent or bleed the
diesel fuel system.
Refuel then proceed as follows:
Vehicle care
With ignition key
● Switch on the ignition (key to
position 2) for 5 seconds at a
time.
● Switch off ignition (key to position
1) for 3 seconds.
● Repeat this process multiple
times.
● Start the engine (key to position
3) then switch off (key to position
0).
Ignition switch positions 3 131.
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