ignition VAUXHALL VIVARO 2014 User Guide

Seats, restraints479Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Airbag deactivation
Front airbag and side airbag systems for the front passenger seat have to
be deactivated if a child restraint
system is to be fitted on this seat. The curtain airbag system, the belt
tensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.
The airbag deactivation system is
indicated by a label on the side of the instrument panel, visible when the
front passenger door is open.
Front passenger airbag system can
be deactivated via a switch located on the front passenger door.
With the front passenger door open,
press switch in and rotate anti-
clockwise to the OFF position.
Front passenger seat airbags are
deactivated and will not inflate in the
event of a collision. Control indicator
W illuminates continuously in the
instrument cluster. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the installation
locations chart 3 49.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
As long as control indicator W is not
illuminated, the airbag systems for
the front passenger seat will inflate in the event of a collision.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off. Status remains until the next change.
If control indicator W remains
illuminated together with v, this
indicates a fault within the system. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 70.

Instruments and controls61Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can be also
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperK=timed interval wipe1=slow2=fast
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Automatic wiping with rain sensorK=automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wipers.
Automatic wiping will need to be
reselected whenever the ignition has
been switched off.

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seconds with the ignition on. The
display will flash and the value will
reset to zero.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
The illumination of bars corresponds
to fuel level.
When the tank is full, all bars are
illuminated, except the low fuel
warning bar (furthest to the left of the fuel gauge), which remains hollow.
When the low fuel warning bar
illuminates in the fuel gauge (i.e.
changes from hollow to solid), control
indicator Y also illuminates in lower
part of instrument cluster 3 68; fuel
level is very low: refuel immediately
3 110.
Never run the tank dry. Diesel fuel
system, bleeding 3 123.
Notice
To ensure the fuel level is displayed
correctly, the ignition must be
switched off before refuelling. Avoid
minor fuel top-ups (e.g. less than
5 litres) to ensure accurate readings.

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Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Engine oil level monitor The engine oil level monitor is correct
only if the vehicle is parked on a level
surface with a cold engine.
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, the message OIL is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre for 30 seconds after the
ignition is switched on. Check and top
up engine oil 3 117.
If the engine oil level is correct when
the ignition is switched on, the
message OIL LEVEL CORRECT
appears briefly in the Driver
Information Centre.
If the engine oil is above the minimum
level, press the trip computer button
on the end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. The message OIL LEVEL is
displayed in combination with
squares that correspond to the oil
level.As the oil level diminishes, the
squares in the oil level display are
replaced with dashes:▢▢▢▢▢▢=Maximum level▢▢▢- - -=Intermediate level- - - - - -=Minimum level.
To exit the oil level monitor display,
press the trip computer button.
Trip computer 3 76.
Service display
When the ignition is switched on, the remaining distance before the next
service is due may be shown briefly in the Driver Information Centre. Based
on driving conditions, the interval at
which a service will be indicated can
vary considerably.
When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1800 miles or 2 months, SERVICE
IN appears in the Driver Information
Centre.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or
the service date is due, control
indicator A and F illuminate in the
instrument cluster and the Driver
Information Centre respectively, and
the corresponding message
SERVICE DUE appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service display
must be reset. If available, select the
distance before service display in the
Driver Information Centre, then press and hold the button on the end of the
wiper lever for approx. 10 seconds
until the distance before service is
displayed continuously. Trip
computer 3 76.
Driver Information Centre 3 74.
Service information 3 146.

68Instruments and controlsTransmission display
The mode or selected gear of the
manual transmission automated is shown in the Driver Information
Centre.
R=Reverse gearN=NeutralA=Automatic modekg=Laden modeV=Winter modeT=Apply foot brakeW=Transmission electronicsManual transmission automated
3 97.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators may
vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red=danger, important
reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activation

70Instruments and controlsTurn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on. When
towing a trailer, the pitch of the
audible warning changes.
Bulb replacement 3 124.
Fuses 3 128.
Turn signals 3 81.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates in red.
If the seat belt is not fastened, X will
flash when vehicle speed exceeds
approx. 10 mph. An audible warning
also sounds for approx. 90 seconds.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates briefly. If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners, airbag system 3 39,
3 42.
Airbag deactivation W illuminates yellow when the
ignition is switched on and remains
illuminated when the front passenger
airbag has been deactivated.
If control indicator W is illuminated in
conjunction with v or A, seek the
assistance of a workshop.

Instruments and controls719Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag system 3 42, belt tensioners
3 39, airbag deactivation 3 47.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. Power to
the brake servo unit may be cut. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system. The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Flashes when the engine isrunning
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon A illuminates in yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.May illuminate in combination with
another control indicator or a
message in the Driver Information
Centre. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Stop engine C illuminates in red.
Illuminates together with p, I , W or
R ; stop engine immediately and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Brake system
R illuminates red.
Illuminates when the parking brake is
released if the brake fluid level is too
low 3 121.9 Warning
Stop. Do not continue your
journey. Consult a workshop.
Illuminates after the ignition is
switched on if the parking brake is
applied 3 102.

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If the message BRAKING FAULT
appears in the Driver Information
Centre there is a fault in the braking
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 101.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u goes out.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator A may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster together with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre. The brake
system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT appears in theDriver Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system 3 101.
Upshift k or j illuminates green.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability
Program
v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates while driving
The system is switched off. The
message ESP OFF will also appear in
the Driver Information Centre.ESP® Plus
3 103.
Engine coolant
temperature W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is running Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 119.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.

Instruments and controls73Engine oil pressureI illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunningCaution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
9 Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is needed
to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle is stationary, otherwise the steeringwheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop 3 117.
Low fuel
Y illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when level in fuel tank is
too low; refuel immediately 3 110
Catalytic converter 3 96.
Bleeding the diesel fuel system
3 123.
Exterior light
9 illuminates green.
Illuminated when the exterior lights
are on 3 79.
High beam
P illuminates blue.
Illuminated when high beam is on and during headlight flash 3 80.
Fog light > illuminates green.
Illuminated when the front fog lights
are on 3 81.
Rear fog light
r illuminates yellow.
Illuminated when the rear fog light is
on 3 82.
Cruise control
m , U illuminates green.
m illuminates green when a certain
speed is stored.
U illuminates green when the system
is on.
Speed limiter
U illuminates yellow.

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When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened: ■ When the key has been left in the ignition.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated; neutral is
not selected or the foot brake has
not been depressed.
Engine oil level
If the minimum engine oil level is
reached, the message OIL is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for 30 seconds after the
ignition is switched on. Check oil level 3 117.
The oil level message will only be reset if the ignition has been switched
off for more than 2 minutes.
To gain a more accurate indication of the oil level, press the button on the
end of the wiper lever within
30 seconds of switching on the
ignition. Engine oil level monitor
3 67.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 the button repeatedly on the end of
the wiper lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range