Get Driving and operating -> Electric drive unit Guide for Vauxhall Vivaro Van Third Generation (2019-2026)

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Notice

Electric drive unit

Operation

The vehicle uses an electric drive unit

with a 1-gear transmission. The

selector is located on the centre

console between the seats.

Dispose of AdBlue canister

according to environmental

requirements. Hose can be reused

after flushing with clear water before

AdBlue dries out.

4. Unscrew protective cap from the

filler neck.

5. Open AdBlue canister.

6. Mount one end of the hose on the

canister and screw the other end

on the filler neck.

7. Lift the canister until it is empty, or

until the flow from the canister has

stopped. This can take up to 5

minutes.

P : park position, wheels are locked,

engage only when the vehicle is

stationary, engaged

8. Place the canister on the ground

automatically when driver's door

is opened or engine is switched

off

to empty the hose, wait 15 s.

9. Unscrew the hose from the filler

neck.

R : reverse gear, engage only when

the vehicle is stationary

N : neutral

10. Mount the protective cap and turn

clockwise until it engages.

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D : drive mode, low recuperation

B : regenerative braking, high

recuperation

To shift out of R, depress the

brake pedal and shift into the

desired gear.

sure the vehicle will not move,

even if you are on even ground,

always apply the parking brake

and move the selector lever to P.

Shifting

Caution

Shifting always starts from a centre

position and is operated by pushing

the selector up and down. Once

The electric drive unit will shift to P

automatically if

Shifting into R while the vehicle is

moving forward could damage the

electric drive unit. Only shift into

R after the vehicle has been

stopped.

●

the vehicle is stopped

operated, the selector will return to

the centre position.The selected gear

is indicated in the instrument cluster.

the driver's door is opened while

the vehicle's speed is below

1 mph

Park position P

Neutral N

The vehicle will not shift into P if it is

moving too fast. Stop the vehicle and

shift into P.

To shift into P, press the P button.

To shift out of P:

This position locks the front wheels. It

is the recommended position when

starting the propulsion system

because the vehicle cannot move

easily.

In this position, the propulsion system

does not transfer torque to the

wheels. To restart the propulsion

system when the vehicle is already

moving, use D only.

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Shift into the desired gear.

Drive mode D

This position is for normal driving.

9 Warning

It is dangerous to get out of the

vehicle if the selector lever is not

fully in P with the parking brake

firmly applied. The vehicle can roll.

Do not leave the vehicle when the

propulsion system is running, the

vehicle may move suddenly. You

or others can be injured. To be

Reverse gear R

Caution

Use this gear to reverse.

To shift into and out of R:

If the vehicle seems to accelerate

slowly or not respond when you try

to go faster, do not continue your

journey. The electric drive unit

could be damaged. Consult a

workshop as soon as possible.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete

stop.

2. To shift into R, depress the brake

pedal and move the selector

forward.

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Notice

If B is activated and the driver shifts

from D to R or N, B is not deactivated,

however the brake function is not

available. The next time the driver

shifts into D, B is automatically

activated.

The procedure for the deactivation of

the automatic operation of P mode

also deactivates the automatic

In slippery conditions, operate the

vehicle in D for enhanced riding and

handling performance.

operation of the electric parking

brake. For this procedure, refer to the

description of the parking brake.

Regenerative braking mode B

In this position, vehicle speed is

significantly reduced by releasing the

accelerator pedal, without operating

the brake pedal.

Regenerative braking 3 180.

Parking brake 3 177

Caution

Use B when driving down steep hills,

in deep snow, in mud or in stop-and-

go traffic.

Spinning the tyres or holding the

vehicle in one place on a hill using

only the accelerator pedal may

damage the electric drive unit. If

you are stuck, do not spin the

tyres. When stopping on a hill, use

the brakes to hold the vehicle in

place.

9 Warning

In the case of extreme

temperatures or if the high voltage

battery is almost fully charged, the

brake force of the regenerative

braking may be temporarily

Deactivating the automatic

operation of P mode for electric

vehicles

reduced. If the braking force is not

sufficient, the driver has to be

prepared to use the brake pedal.

In certain situations such as very cold

weather, when being towed or using

an automatic car wash, it may be

necessary to deactivate the

To activate B, shift into D and press

button B.

To deactivate B, press button B.

automatic operation of P.

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