Driving Hints; Control Of The Vehicle; Steering; Starting And Operating - Opel Vivaro C 2023 Manual

152 Driving and operating

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

9 Warning
Do not drive on an easily ignitable
surface. The high temperature of
the exhaust system or other
systems could ignite the surface.
9 Warning
Parking on or driving over
unpaved terrain, especially in
areas with potential flammable
materials like grass or similar
vegetation, may lead to a risk of
fire within the engine
compartment.
If you intend to park on or to drive
over these areas, it is highly
recommended to have a specific
lower engine compartment
protection shield installed. Seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Never coast with engine not
running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
All systems function during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no foot or
mats in the area of the pedals.
Use only floor mats, which fit properly
and are fixed by the retainers on the
driver side.

Steering

If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered but may require increased
effort.

Starting and operating

New vehicle running-in

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for
the first few journeys.
During the first drive, smoke may
occur because of wax and oil
evaporating off the exhaust system.
Park the vehicle in the open for a
while after the first drive and avoid
inhaling the fumes.
During the running-in period, fuel and
engine oil consumption may be
higher.
Additionally, the cleaning process of
the exhaust filter may take place more
often.
Exhaust filter 3 159.

Ignition switch positions

Turn key: